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FROM THE STATE CAPITAL

The Police Trying to Run Down the Assassin of John Sheedy.

HIS IDENTITY AT PRESENT UNKNOWN

Much Speculation as to the Real Name of the Man Killed in the Lincoln Hotel Elevator- Odds and Ends

LINCOLN, Neb, Jan. 13. - [Special to THE BEE]- At 9:54 last evening John Sheedy, the victim of a dastardly assault on Sunday night, died from the effects of the blow received. He had been unconscious since early in the morning, and although at one time an operation was almost determined upon, it was concluded that nothing could save him. All that remained for the physicians was to ease his last moments. The blood began settling at the base of his brian and the pressure upon that organ first brought unconsciousness, then total oblivion.

Publis suspicion as to the identity if the murderer is divided between the man peterson and Mrs. Sheedy's former husband, named Meril. The police are working, however, on another clue, and within twenty-four hours an important arrest may be made. Marshall Melick and Detective Malone are devoting all their time to the case, and are confident they can run the man to the earth . It was said that Mr.Sheedy recognized his assailant, but declined to give his name for private reasons. The belief was bolstered up by the fact that in the last two assaults Mr.Sheedy was anxious to have reporters believe that robbery was the motive. From what investigation has been made it is known that he employed a private detective to trace the man who committed the first assault. Further than this, he would hardly shield a man who had shot at him five times with the intent to kill. Important developments may be expected any time.

An inquest is to be held.

The murder is still exciting profound interest in Lincoln and there are consequently various speculations as to the motive that prompted the assassin to commit to the deed. Mr.Sheedy was well known throughout the west as a sporting man and has been eminently successful financially. He owns considerable property here, and it is estimated that the estate left by him is worth from $130,000 to $175,000. He was cousin of Pat Sheedy, the noted Chicago gambler. Dennis Sheedy, a brother of the deceased, is vice president of the Colorado National bank of Denver and general manager of the Holder smelter works. He is said to be a millionaire. Dennis has been summoned and is expected here today. Sheedy leaves no children and it is generally supposed that his wife will inherit his fortune.

CONCEALS A MYSTERY

Developments prove that there is considerable of a mystery concerning the identity of the man killed at the Hotel Lincoln yesterday afternoon, by getting his head caught in the freight elevator. To the manager of the hotel ho gave the name of J. Ed Knowles, but this it is almost certain, is not his right one. A man who has known, or at least claims to have known, Turner for some years says that his name was Samuel Turner. He told a reporter yesterday, and tells substantially the same story to Mr. Austin Humphreyof the hotel company, that he had known Turner when the latter was an engineer on the Burlington railroad running out of McCook. Turner was a member of the brotherhood of Engineers, and in the big strike of 1888 went out with the other members of the organization. His parents live near Council Bluffs,Ia, and a telegram was sent to a real estate man named Woods in Council Bluffs, who will notify the parents. Turner is about twenty-four years old, but his history whether married or single and what caused him to hide his identity under an assumed name is not known.

Cornoner Holyoke was early on the scene after the accident and assisted by Constable HUnger, empanelled the following jury: T. C. Munge, M. R. Davey, Isaac Freend, J. B. Lyons, R. B. Townsend and G. C. Small. They examined M. L. Crawford, the only witness to the accident, who told the same story he related this morning in THE BEE, and which is the only correct account of the accident published. They returned a verdict in accordance therewith, that the deceased came to his death by accident. The remains were taken to Undertaker Heaton's rooms and prepared for burial. They are being held to await orders.

FROM THE STATE CAPITAL

The Police Trying to Run Down the Assassin of John Sheedy.

HIS IDENTITY AT PRESENT UNKNOWN

Much Speculation as to the Real Name of the Man Killed in the Lincoln Hotel Elevator- Odds and Ends

LINCOLN, Neb, Jan. 13. - [Special to THE BEE]- At 9:54 last evening John Sheedy, the victim of a dastardly assault on Sunday night, died from the effects of the blow received. He had been unconscious since early in the morning, and although at one time an operation was almost determined upon, it was concluded that nothing could save him. All that remained for the physicians was to ease his last moments. The blood began settling at the base of his brian and the pressure upon that organ first brought unconsciousness, then total oblivion.

Publis suspicion as to the identity if the murderer is divided between the man peterson and Mrs. Sheedy's former husband, named Meril. The police are working, however, on another clue, and within twenty-four hours an important arrest may be made. Marshall Melick and Detective Malone are devoting all their time to the case, and are confident they can run the man to the earth . It was said that Mr.Sheedy recognized his assailant, but declined to give his name for private reasons. The belief was bolstered up by the fact that in the last two assaults Mr.Sheedy was anxious to have reporters believe that robbery was the motive. From what investigation has been made it is known that he employed a private detective to trace the man who committed the first assault. Further than this, he would hardly shield a man who had shot at him five times with the intent to kill. Important developments may be expected any time.

An inquest is to be held.

The murder is still exciting profound interest in Lincoln and there are consequently various speculations as to the motive that prompted the assassin to commit to the deed. Mr.Sheedy was well known throughout the west as a sporting man and has been eminently successful financially. He owns considerable property here, and it is estimated that the estate left by him is worth from $130,000 to $175,000. He was cousin of Pat Sheedy, the noted Chicago gambler. Dennis Sheedy, a brother of the deceased, is vice president of the Colorado National bank of Denver and general manager of the Holder smelter works. He is said to be a millionaire. Dennis has been summoned and is expected here today. Sheedy leaves no children and it is generally supposed that his wife will inherit his fortune.

CONCEALS A MYSTERY

Developments prove that there is considerable of a mystery concerning the identity of the man killed at the Hotel Lincoln yesterday afternoon, by getting his head caught in the freight elevator. To the manager of the hotel ho gave the name of J. Ed Knowles, but this it is almost certain, is not his right one. A man who has known, or at least claims to have known, Turner for some years says that his name was Samuel Turner. He told a reporter yesterday, and tells substantially the same story to Mr. Austin Humphreyof the hotel company, that he had known Turner when the latter was an engineer on the Burlington railroad running out of McCook. Turner was a member of the brotherhood of Engineers, and in the big strike of 1888 went out with the other members of the organization. His parents live near Council Bluffs,Ia, and a telegram was sent to a real estate man named Woods in Council Bluffs, who will notify the parents. Turner is about twenty-four years old, but his history whether married or single and what caused him to hide his identity under an assumed name is not known.

Cornoner Holyoke was early on the scene after the accident and assisted by Constable HUnger, empanelled the following jury: T. C. Munge, M. R. Davey, Isaac Freend, J. B. Lyons, R. B. Townsend and G. C. Small. They examined M. L. Crawford, the only witness to the accident, who told the same story he related this morning in THE BEE, and which is the only correct account of the accident published. They returned a verdict in accordance therewith, that the deceased came to his death by accident. The remains were taken to Undertaker Heaton's rooms and prepared for burial. They are being held to await orders.