Omaha daily bee., 1888-06-23
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OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT.
E.G. Rylcy Numerically Assaults and
Tcrrilics His Family.


One of the most disgraceful affairs re-
corded in a land of law and order transpircd
at the quiet and peaceful suburban hamlet of
Walnut Hill Thursday, Il. G.. Ryley of a
paper store on North Sixteenth street, whose
residence is on Lowe avenue, Walnut Hill,
was driven out to his home and family by a
cab driver from Stevenson's barn in
a beastly state of intoXication.
Ryley alighted and proceeded to dcmoralize
the family and household in general, while
his trusty escort awaited his command in the
street in front of the house.
Rylcy's first attack was on n sister-in-law,
who was temporarily at his house assisting
in the care of a daughter of Ryley's who re-
Gently met with an accident from which her
life has been hanging in the balance for
two weeks, and only by the most
careful and attentive medical skill and nurs-
ing has she been arrested from what was re-
garued a hopeless case of Concussion of the
brain. The sister-in-law was struck several
times by Ryley before she escaped to neigh
boris He then turned his attention TO his
wife, who was driven by the same brutal
force from the house. The family physician,
who was in tho sick room, was the next OBJ
jeCt that met his enraged gaze. lie escaped
by beating hasty retreat, receiving no
worse injury than fusillade of the most
awful profanity, which sent a shudder
through the person of all the residents for
blocks around. His son was the next and
last subject of his assault, who fled as the
father drew revolver. Rylcy was armed
with rcvolvers and his conduct would have
done credit to the pioneer days of Buffalo
Bill. Police assistance was called, but be
fore the police arrived he was driven away.
The injured daughter swooned away and
lay unconscious until neighbors
and medical assistance arrived and
restOratives were applied. She re
wived only to be conscious of the awful scenes
she had witnessed and remained in an ago
nzed state of nervous prostration. In a short
time RNley was again driven back by his
trusty Cabman and landed at his residence,
where he proceeded again to exercise his su-
premacy over the household The previous
flashing of firearms had its effect upon the
family and all but the PROSTATE daughter fled
upon his second arrival.
This portion of the city is al
most wholely in the possession
of women and children during the daytime,
but fortunately two or three men CHANGED to
be near and were called to the rescue. a
warrant was sworn out for Ryley's arrest
and placed i'll the hands OF Constable Babcr,
who induced Ryley to accompany him TO the
city where Rylcy was Immediately released
by Judge Berka. 1t was reported that he
had secured bail by friends in the city and
would be kept by them until morning. The
work of restoring and comforting the
daughter was again in progress when
Rylcy and his trusty' cab driver again
appeared on the scene, and again
all fled and left the coast clear for Ryley, ex-
ccpt Mrs. Ryley and a small daughter who
would not desert the bedside Of the helpless
one.
Though intoxicated he concluded that he
had best use more discretion as the male por-
ton of Walnut Hill was returning rapidly to
their homes, and as the news Of his outrage
Gus conduct spreads, mall groups Of indignent
citizens could be seen discussing the inef1i-
cheney of the law, and the best means of
making special law for this special case. AS
the crowd drew near the house and tho
sObs of the agOnHed and semi-ConsciOus
girl came to their ears it was only
by the bettcr judgment of some that they
were kept from violence.
Another warrant was sworn out and
placed in the hands of Constable Barber who
proceed to arrest Ryley, but was resisted by
Ryley, Eho dctied him to lay a hand on him
The constable argued, pleaded, insisted and
implOrcd l}yley to submit to arrest quietly,
but he said: mo! Touch me if you dare,
you do il AT your perilp
The constable retired for meditation to the
utter disgust of the citizens, who gathered
up the timid Official and loaned him
sand and muscle TO dislodge the demon
and take him safely hand-cuTed TO the
authorities for further investigation. In the
meantime the trusted cab-drivCr was waited
upon by party of citizens and given lin
tied time to disconnect himself from Wal
nut lilll as an accessory to Ryley's crime,
The law abiding sentiment runs high, and
If the law cannot be applied effectively to
this case, other means are freely talked of
and will be executed.
Ryley was finally handed over to the au-
thoritios and was given trial His guilt was
SO apparent and the OtlensC so agrant that
fine of $50 and costs was inflicted upon him.
He paid this and was released.
The neighbors and those who know him
best did not believe that it was safe to give
him his liberty as he is thought to be par
italy insane. 1t is said that he has been a
chronic wife-beater for years and the terror
of his family. a warrant was sworn out for
his arrest on the charge Of insanity and last
evening it was served on him by Deputy
Sheriff Ruane, who lodged him in the county
jail. He viii be given an examination proba-
bly, to-day before the county commissioners.
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