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WILL THEY ESCAPE ?
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The Question Discussed in the
Sheedy Case.

A Belief That Mary Sheedy Will be
Freed is General-McFarland
the Scapergoat.
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The work of selecting a jury for the Sheedy murder case while void of interest in every other way has set tongues to wagging relative to the jury.
some holding that a scheme is being worked whereby the negro McFarland is to get the worst of it, that his attorneys are not intersting themselves in the selection of jurors, ect. One newaspaper, too, goes so far as to openly charge McFarland's attorneys with negligence in this matter.
There is, too, not a little condemnation of the law that parts a premium on ignorance, for certainly this is what it does when a jury is to be selected according to the tactics now exercised.
It is the man without any mind, who is incapable of reading or hearing or beileving, who seems to be the one to meet the requirement fully. It can not be said, however, that one side will have any advantage over the other with such a jury, unless it be that their minds would be more easily swayed as regards argument and evidence.
Few pepole beleive that Mary Sheedy will be found guilty of the charge of murder, and many are prone to look upon McFarland as the one upon whom will fall the terrors of law---all through a set of circomstances smailing themselves but mighty in the hands of able atterneys.
There is no doubt that the first move made by the defense will be to knock out Monday McFarland's confession on the ground that it was obtained by unfair means and by intimidation on the part of an oversealons officer. This done there is comparatively safe sailing for Mrs. Sheedy, though McFarland's attidude is but little changed.
It is though that by Tuesday the regular panel will be have been secured, and the actual and interesting work will be commenced.
Yesterday seventy-three men were examined. making a total of 289 that have faced the musle of attorneys.
Seven peremptory challenges were used by the defense during the day. leaving it yet six and the state two, leaving one to be used.
When adjournement was taken yesterday afternoon the eleven jurymen in the box were : J. Van Campin, George Albrecht, J. C. Jensen, A. B. Norton. H. H. Shatzell, John H. Hart, A. W. Weddifield, Jacob Croy, Albert Wart, Warren Clark and Eigun C. Hartshorn.
This morning's examination opened with about the same interest as through out the week.
Mrs. Sheedy and her sister and Monday McFarland occupied their old position and seemed undisturbed in mind or body, all having a cheerful and hopeful appearance.
The attorneys were more irritable today than usual, however, and Cois. Strode and Lamberston were only in their glory when hurling little compliments at each other during the progress of the examination.
Several of the third special panel were called to the stand and some of the panel of last evening were replaced by these, making a notable change in the jury box. Among the number to testify as to their fitness for jurors was J. M. Bell. He had different opinions but the evidence might change what opinions he now held ; he had no scruples against captial punishment. How ever. Col. Strode challenged the juror and he was excused.
Andrew Cox was next called. Andrew was a son of Erin who didn't believe all he read in the papers, yet had a partial opinion. He had read the confession of McFarland, had formed an opionon, a very strong one in fact, and was excused.
Fred Kent was also called to the stand but failed of the requsites and was excused.
J. C. Pentzer, a teacher in the public schools, who is also something of a newspaper man, had read McFarland's confession and other truck and his challenge went unresisted.
John Spurn, a German, had no opinion as to the guilt or inncence of the parties. However, John was a reader of the News. He had taken THE CALL., but after ordering it stropped and reading other Lincoln papers he had lost faith in the newspapers and could form an opinions, as the papers were not reliable. His mind was practically unchanged. He couldn't find an opinion in all that he read.
After half an hour's wrangle he was ordered to the jury box and had no more than seated himself when fired on the peremptory of the defense---their twenty-eight challenge.
H. A. Adams, a carpenter, based his opinion on purported facts published and the cofesssion of McFarland in particular and was excussed.
Dennis Merriman, an Hibernian, three years a resident of Lincoln, He had an opinion based on the alleged fact that " Sheedy was murdered and the acused were most likely the ones to have done it. " He was excused with out parley.
J. B. McDill has no scruples against hanging ; where a woman was involved it may no differnce to him. But as he was on a jury last November he was challenged and execused.
Emsley Kearns thought he had an opinion. From what he read he thought it a very bad case. His impress sions were based on confessions and testimony before coroner's jury.
James Bronson has formed no opinon and though having read McFarland's confession has not weighed it enough to form an opinion as to the truth of it. He had scruples against hanging and excused.
M. S. Baker had no fixed thoughts as to the truth or falisty of reports published and therefore what opinions he held were susceptible of a change.
However, he had talked about the case this morning, still he could believe them inconcent ; in short he had no opinions
on anything pertaining to the case. He was excused all the same for cause.
Half a dozen others were examined during the morning and when adjournment was taken at noon the regular panel was still far distant evidently.
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BREVITIES.
LICOLN ICE CO., Tel 223.
Home-made candy at Manley's
The days of the picnic are here.
Betts Weaver & Co. sell cobs. Tel. 440
The only genuine Canon City coal in the city. Under 1st National bank.
Newly furnished rooms for rent in Menlove block. Apply at room five.
Nice office rooms to rent in McMurty block, " corner Eleventh and M ; telephon 505.
Nice houses to rent or sell on monthly payments. Stevenson, with McMurtry, Eleventh and M; telephone 505.
Colonel Cotten's great weekly publication was dicominded considerably today by the wrecking of the first page.
Gas stoves and ranges, and every thing pertaining to the modern use of gas at Hooker & Orr's Temple building.
The Electric Street Rallway company are bonding the rails on Eleventh street and doing repairs on the track.
Mrs. A. D. Winters, of Bethany Heights, was adjudeged insane and yesterday ordered taken to the asylum.
The house of Steve George, northeast corner of Second and D streets, has been quarantited by Health Officer Barram owing to dipheria.
Money to loan on farm or city property at low rate of interset. Room 11, over Captial National bank, C. E. Leomis or W. C. Crooks.
Fifty choice lots located on the elecrtic car line will be sold at very low prices for the next thirty day. G. A. Bush. 133 North Twelfth street.
For the largest and best list of property the lowest price and best terms, for a bargain at your own terms, call on G. A. Bush, 133 North Twelfth street.
Adam Rucker a well known colored man died this morning in the old brick building in the rear of the Lincoln. Coroner Holyoke was notified to look into it.
The board of mangers of the state board of agriculature met at the Windsor hotel last evening to consider matters pertaining to the establishment of experiment stations at Culberston and Qgaliala. It was decided to proceed to the places named and begin the work in compliance with the provisions of senate file 213.
Dr. W. R. Deering, Deputy Head Consul of the First Congerssional District and Dr. A. O. Faulkner, president of Woodmen's Accident Association, are working up a new camp of the Woodmen in this city and are meeting with good sucess. Any one desiring information can get it by calling at 129 North Ninth street, in the Lincoln hotel.
" I am a Sunday school teacher, but I think these dastardly old screech owls should be drummed out of town who try to prevent Sunday ball. " While the Sunday school teacher is rather enthnsiastic and while the observer of the Sabbath is not necessarily a screech owl, yet Shader has got the most elegant line of gold pens and pencils in the city. Prices correct.
Mr. W. S. Hamilton, attorney of this city, received the sad news this morning of the death of his father-in-law, Mr. Isaish Hale, who died at Fort Madison, Iowa, yesterdaym of a stroke of paralysis, Mr. Hale has been a man of unusual rugged good health, and when here visiting his childern recently, appeared to be in the full possession of health. A week ago he laid down to rest in the afternoon and was found paralysed and did not recover. Mr. Hamilton an. l Zade Hale will leave to day to attend the funeral.
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Attention Sir Knights.
All members of the V. R. K. P., are ordered to meet at Armory holl, 1526 O street, tomorow at 1 o'clock sharp. in full dress, to take part in the funeral of our late brother, Sir Knight, John Morrison. By order of
A. A. LASCH,
Capt. Lincoln Division No. 1.
O. W. VANDERVEER,
Capt. A. D. Marshall Div. No. 10.
C. M. KEEFER.
Capt. Appolo Division No. 11.
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Funeral Arrangements.
Arrangements for the funeral of United John Morrison are about completed The pall bearers will be two from the Knights of Pythias ; two from the Odd Fellows and two from the Uniform Bank K. of P. The funeral services will take place at the Presbyterian church tomorow at 2:30 p. m., and at the grave by the Odd Fellow and Knights of Pythias funeral ceremonies.
Members of the Uniform Bank will assemble at the armory, 1525 O street, at 1 o'clock and march to the house to escort the remains to the church.
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For eight years I have suffered from catarrh, which affected my eyes and hearing; have employed many physicians without relief. I am now on my second bottle of Ely's Cream Balm, and feel confident of a complete cure.
Mary C. Thompson, Cerro Gordo, III.
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The Old Reliable
Carpet House of Lincoln.
A.M. DAVIS & SON.
Cushman park will be opened tomorrow.
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