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Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
A RICH NAN TIRED OF LIFE.
Desperate Attempt at Suicide BY a
Retired Lumberman.
WYMoRE'S MAYOR IN TROUBLE
Though a Church Deacon He is Said
to Have Been Somewhat Gay
A Big ranch Enterprise
at Fremont.
A Wealthy Man Attempts Suicide.

BEATRICE, Neb., July 2S.-[Special Tele-
gram to Tn BEER. b. Clancy shot him
self at Z O'Clock tonight with suicidal intent.
The deed was committed in a grape arbor ad-
joing his house. He fired two shots, only one
of which took effect, the ball going through
the upper front part of the head. -Four
doctors have been working over him ever
since the shooting was done, and it is now
thought that he may recover. However, he
Is sixty years old and the doctors say, on &C
count of the hot weather. it may prove fatal.
His wife and daughter were the only per-
sons at home, Mrs. Clancy is completely
Frustrated. Clancy was drunk at the time
aud had been for some days. He has repeat
e1ly SAID he would kill himself and, knowing
this, his family have used every means pos
sible to prevent his having n revolver. He
has lived here four years, is wealthy and has
u beautiful home, fine business property and
an intelligent family. He is a retired lumber
dealer. He is well educated and intelligent,
but drinks to excess very frequently. His
son, Il. w. Clancy, is a druggist of this city.
Mrs. Getz, a daughter, is now.visiting here.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
The Dakota Elopprs.

FREMONT, Neb., July 2S.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The excitement regard
ing the arrest of tho preacher Shaver ana the
Mrs. Peterson as clippers, has somewhat sub
sided. a writ Of habeas corpus was issued
for the relief of both of them, but the ar
rival of Officer Walker with a warrant for
Shaver and kilograms from the father beg
ging for the return of his girl and the pro-
lection of Shaver, led to a suspension of pro-
ceedings until the arrival of the father, who
is expected tomorrow. The general I'M
preston is that the girl is of age, which her
father denies, and the outcome of the trial
here rests entirely upon the evidence upon
this point. That the minister is "a fraud is
proven, not only by his conduct here in Civ
ing a false name TO the officers, but by the re-
port of people who knew him at Buffalo Gap
before this case came to light. He is "A mar
ried man, but has been living, before he met
this girl, with another woman.
RAPID CITY, Oak, July Is Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. The closing chapters of
the Custer county abduction case will be
enacted at Fremont, Neb., on Monday.
Peter Peterson was acquitted at Buffalo Gap
on the charge of abducting Maud Steele, and
the marriage between the pair was decided
legal. A second attempt to arrest Peterson
on the salno charge failed. In the meantime
the girl was spirited away by Shaver, a
friend of her father. The father has started
from here and the husband has gone from
Hermosa, both with attorneys, and a fight
for the final possession of the daughter and
wife will take place Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
THE CHICAGO ANARCHISTS.
Chapek and ChlebOun Fail to Put In
An A~ppenranCc.


CHICAGO, July 2S.--There was a good deal of
excitement around the Armory police court
this morning over the report that Frank
Chapek and Frank Chleboun had jumped
their bonds and left the country. The cases
against Chapek, Chleboun and Hronek were
continued by Justice Lyon on the day after
the arrest until to-day under bonds of s., 900
each. When the cases were called this morn
ing, Inspector Bonield and the attorney who
represented Chapek stepped forward. A
deputy sheriff was present with capiases for
the arrest of the defendants on indictments
returned by the grand jury. The attorney
was much worried at the non-appearance OF
his client and asked for a few moments time
in which to bring him in. The time was
granted. but the lawyer returned without
his client, and Justice Lyon declared the
bonds forfeited in the cases of Chleboun and
Chapek, with leave to rcinstate within forty
eight hours. In the case of Hronck, who had
not furnished bonds, Inspector Bontield said
that he would ask to havethc case dismissed,
as the defendant was locked up in Jail. This
was done. Late this afternoon Chapek was
SURF dundee by his bondsmcn and locked up
in Jail. They regarded the amount Of his
bail, $4,000, too much of a risk. 1t is under
stood that Chleboun is in tho hands of the
police ct i sub-station.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29

public domain 50,4S3, 900 acres'of land. He
gave a detailed statement OF the measures
which have been passed during recent years
years for the forfeiture of Land grants in
order TO show that republicans. and demo-
Gratis were side by side advocating their pas
sage. He hoped he had. set at rest these
exaggerations and unjust assertions of credit
for the democratic members on the
committee on public lands for work they had
done in common with himself in obtaining
this legislation. He believed that they had
worked earnestly and had been influenced
rather by patriotic than by party motives.
Mr.. Stone OF Missouri called attention to
the fact That at the time of the Illinois Cen
trail grant the president was a whig, and not
a democrat, as stated by the gentleman from
Illinois. In a speech made some time ago he
(Stone) had charged that, after the repub-
lican party came into power, 1t changed, the
policy of land grants. This had been done
by the gentleman from Illinois. Up to ls6l
not one solitary acre of land
corporation. After the republican
party assumed control of public affairs 1t
granted 1863, 00O, 600 acres directly to railroad
corporations. The gentleman conceded that
the republican party did grant this amount
of land.
Mr.. Payson did not concede it. Grants
had been made by congress without regard
to politics, one way or the other.
MIR. Stone inquired when a grant of that
character had been made.
Mr.. Payson replied that they were made,
but to trans-continenta roads only.
Mr.. Stone admitted that grants had been
made without reference TO the question of
party, but it was a fact that in those con-
crosses that made the grants there was an
overwhelming republican majority, and
there were very few democrats III either
branch. The president who signed the acts
was "a republican. He insisted that when a
congress was overwhelmingly under the con-
troll of one party, that party was responsible
for the legislation.
Pending further debate the committee rose
and the house adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Outraged By Her EMPLOYER.

Bennett, Mob. July 2S. Special Telegram
to TIE BEE Frank Sides, a wealthy and
prominent citizen of this place, was arrested
this afternoon for rapo upon the person Of
Mary Ann Renaly, IA thirteen year-old girl,
who has been working in his family. 1t is
alleged that on the night of July 1 during the
absence of Sides wife at the Crete Chau-
tauqua assembly Sides entered the girls
bedroom and despite her struggles, outraged
her. He then frightened her into keeping
the crime a secret, and after she finally
made it known to her brother and father.
To-day a warrant was sworn out by the girl
for Sides arrest and his preliminary exam
ination will come off tonight. Public feel
ing is very strong and threats OF lynching
are frequently made. Sides has a respect
able family, for whom much sympathy is
felt. The girls father and brother are
farmers in the vicinity but her mother is
dead. Sides waived examination and gave
bono in the sum of a, 900 for his appearance
at the next term OF the district court.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
The Growth of Whitman.

WHITMAN, Neb., July 25.-[Special to THE
BEE. THE unorganized territory of Grant
county will hold her first election next Tues
day. A full set of county officers will be
chosen and the location of the county seat
determined. Whitman, the only town in the
county, will be the capital, and consequently
a splendid future is in store for her. 1t is one
of the most extensive shipping points on the
line of railway. The large scope OF territory
contributing to her resources, together with
the fact that several monied men are seeking
investments for capital, make Whitman's
prospects very lattering for an important
city in the near future. A. Plummer, of
Council Bluffs, together with several other
gentlemen Of means, located Il short distance
from here a few days ago on 5000 acres Of
lane consisting mainly of school sections.
About one year ago this place was the ter
minus of the Grand Island g. Western rail
road. Like all frontier towns it was looked
upon as a second Leadville, but the lawless
element has since been compelled to leave
and to-day the population is composed of
nothing but STRICTLY law-abiding citizens who
are doing everything possible to develop not
only the town but the entire county, and
offer inducements to outsiders seeking a To-
cation. Stewart Bros, of New York, have
signified their intention Of starting Il sugar
refinery here. These gentlemen are very
wealthy and If they carry out their lnten-
tions, il means the investment of $500, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
SULLIVAN KNOCkED OUT.
He Tackles a Gang of Longshoremen
and is Done Up.

BosroN, July 2S.-[Special Telegram to
THE BEE. John L. Sullivan had a little
adventure a few nights ago that must have
made him realize for the second time in his
life that, after all, he is but human. He
strolled into a bar room in South Boston at
an hour when longshorcmen were returning
from their labors along the docks. Tho
prize fighter imbibed vast quantities Of
mixed beverages until he gradually lapsed
into a fighting stage of drunkenness. His
mighty right collided with the jaw of a hum
bic toiler of the landing places, who very
properly dropped to the floor. Spectators
and friends were wroth, but it is probable
that they would have taken no action had
not the man started to clean out the whole
gang. 1t was a sorry move for him.. In an
instant he was stretched on the sand-cov-
cred floor where he had sent the longshore.
man. and half a dozen men were belaboring
him with fists and legs. Whom finally al
lowed to get on his feet he took on his same
old swagger, but soon skunk away.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Weepipg Waters Rally.

WEEPING WATER, Ncb., July 2s.-[Special
Telegram to HE BEE THE republicans had
a grand rally tonight. An excursion train
with $50 passengers came in from Eagle,
Elmwood and Wabash. They were mot at
the depot by the uniformed republican club
of Weeping Water, and a procession formed
which marched to Union hall, which
seats about 500. 1t was found that
the hall would not hold one
third of the crowd, and orders were given to
march to the park. Fully $500 people assem-
bled in the park and listened to an eloquent
address by Hon. j. l.. Caldwell, of Lincoln.
He made as fine a campaign speech as was
ever delivered in our city. Hon. o. Tefft, of
Avoca, and George Findley, of Greenwood,
were the other speakers. Music was
furnished by the bands of Wabash,
Eimwood and the female band of this place.
The Wabash glee club sang some choice cam
paign songs. The meeting was very enthus-
iastic throughout. A grand rally is talked Of
to be held at Weeping Water with excursions
from Omaha, Lincoln and Nebraska City,
with several leading men of the state as ora
tors,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Army Orders.

WASHINGTON July 2S.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Private James Kearns,
Company |, Twenty first infantry, now with
his company, is discharged.
The extension of leave of absence on sur
geon's certificate of disability granted Sec
ond Lieutenant Fred V. Krug, Eighth in
fantry, is further extended two month"; on
surgeons certificate of disability.
Corporal Edward n. Meckins, signal corps,
on duty at North Platte, Neb., is discharged
from the service of the United States by the
chief signal officer.
Major Adna II. Chaffice, Eighth cavalry,
promoted from captain Sixth cavalry, will
report by telegraph to the commanding gen.
cral Department of the Platte for assign
mcnt to a post and will join the station to
which he may be assigned.
Leave of absence is granted Captain Il. w.
ThiDant Sixth infantry, for one month.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
HARRISON ON THE SURPLUS.
He Addresses Another Large Deiega.
ton of Indiana Citizens.

I~SpfAyApoLls, July 2S.-Citizcns of Jen-
nings county. numbering about five hundred,
paid their respects to General Harrison to-day.
+. L. Little served as spokesman for the
delegation. General Harrison touched upon
the surplus and the tariff issue in his re-
Spouse. He said
"My friends, your spokesman has not ex-
ageratcd the fidelity and steadfastness of the
people Of your county. You have said that
you are in favor of a free and equal ballot.
We are so related in our government that
disturbance of the suffrage anywhere di-
rectly affects all. If a debate upon the pub
lie question is TO be of value, the voter must
be free and register his conclusions. You
have said that you favor the doc
trine of protection. The republican
party stands for the principles of protection.
We believe in the preservation of the Ameri-
can market for American producers and
We believe that the DEVELOPMENT of home
manufacture tends to promote the interests
OF agriculture by furnishing q home market
for the product OF the farm, and thus eman-
cipating our farmers from the transportation
charges they must pay when their product
seeks distant markets. We are confronted
now with a treasury surplus. Our position
is exceptional. We are not seeking, as many
other nations are, new subjects Of taxation,
'O'' 'iN - N'N'@S -"
now, how, wisely, to reduce our revenue.
Attempts have been made to use this surplus
as a lever to overthrow the protective sys-
TEN. The promoters Of this scheme, While
processing a desire to diminish the surplus,
have acted as if their purpose was to increase
it in part by opposing necessary and
legitimate appropriations. There is danger
that a surplus nay promote
eXtravagance, but | am not in sympathy with
that policy that denies the Appropriation nee
essary for a proper defense of our people and
a convenient administration of public affairs
throughout the country, in order that the
threat of a surplus may be used for a sinister
purpose. ! believe that in reducing the rev.
enues to the level of needful expenditures,
we can and should continue to favor and pro-
tect our own industries. / do not like to
trust this work to those who declare protebt-
i've duties to be a vicious and ''legallzed rob-
berry, The republican party has by its
legislation shown its capacity wisely to re-
duce our revenues and at the same time to
preserve the American system. 1t can be
trusted to do the work that remains, and to
do il wisely.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
To Open a Big Ranch.

FREMONT, Neb., July 2S.-ISpccial to The
BEE.l- party Of distinguished capitalists
were I'M the city during the past two days.
Among them were Colonel Morgan, commits
sioner Of mines for the state of Colorado;
Colonel J. H. Haverly, OF Chicago, the
famous theatrical managcr; F. A. Hart, an
Indianapolis millionaire. and Colonel Curtis,
Of Omaha. The purpose OF their visit here
was to make a purchase OF land with the in
tention Of establishing another extensive cat
tie feeding ranch in this vicinity. Messrs.
Haverly and Morgan are engaged in cattle
feeding ON a large scale further west, but
have been attracted by the iisny advantages
of the location, and expect to associate Bab-
cock and Hart with them in the ntefprise
hsre. They looked over the g-ou IA ycstcr-
day afternoon and returned tn's morning to
Omaha. Dodge county alreASy h.s -four OF
the largest cattle feeding ran ehes in the
state. wbr IA are a g.o-i thing for the fsrci-
ers, as they pay q c.nt a bushel mcic tlan
the market prize for corn. '
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Thieves IT Aurora.

AURORA, Neb., July 2S~.-[Special to THE
Bee. Sneak thieves and burglars are doing
q little work in Aurora. Wednesday night a
traveller by wagon slept on the hay in a barn
near the depot, and about midnight he was
awakened by the approach of two men, who
choked him insensible and robbed him of sl4
in money and mad their escape. Thursday
night burglars entered Hoeysen's clothing
store and stole about 5000 worth of goods.
The officers arrested two parties yesterday
morning, who gave their names as q. w.
Ross and Earnest G.. Grautz, who are in jail
awaiting examination. A night or so ago
Peter Larsen had a horse stolen, and q re-
ward of Sl00 has been offered.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
THE SIOUX RESERVATION.
Prospects That the Governments
Propositions Will BE Accepted.


ABERDEEN, Oak, July 2S.-tSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BER. IA soldier on leave of
absence from Fort Yates, Standing Rock
agency, who arrived here to-day. gives a more
favorable account Of the prospect of the In.
dams signing the Sioux treaty than has before
been reported. He states that on the odd
Sitting Bull and a band numbering not over
two hundred absented themselves, giving as
an excuse that they must attend to their
farming. He thinks they will not return.
The propositions made by Judge Wright to
the Indians in his speech were as follows:
In consideration of their signing the treaty
the government would place ; i,oC0, 900 to the
credit OF the nation in some reliable bank,
within two years, to be distributed by the In
dian agents. The Indians should have 300,-
600 head OF cattle during the next five years,
$780, 900 worth of agricultural implements
and SOU, 0t0 worth OF seeds to aid them in
farming. The offers communicated through
Louis Prismier the half breed interpreter,
were received with grunts Of approval.
Judge Wright further stated that each male
OF eighteen years and over should vote yes or
no upon the proposition and in the event of
the acceptance should receive l6O acres of
land in several,y.. The soldier, who is in
t~elligent and well informed. confirms the re
port that Sitting Bull has little influence
with the nation and states that Gall, Run
ming Antelope and Rain in the Face, are the
influential chiefs. He also states that the
eclipse of the moon made a deep impression
upon the minds Of the indians favorable to
tho treaty and says that the general opinion
at the agency is that the Indians will finally
accept the treaty. There is a prospec. that
the Indian conference at Standing Rock will
last ten days longer.
PlyEng, Oak, July 2s.-Bites the Dust,
Afraid of Nothing, Little No Heart and
| Takes IL Standing, chiefs OF tho Two Kettle
bard OF Sioux Indians from the Cheyenne
river agency, are in owl and express them.
selves in favor OF the Sioux treaty and
anxious to sign when the commission arrive.
| They believe all the Indians will ratify the
treaty.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
RESCUED FROM THE WELL.
Anderson Finally Released From
~ His Terrible Prison.
PULLED OUT BY WILLING HANDS.
He Reaches Daylight his Morning
After Nine Days of Fearful Suffer
ing and Priva,ion-Grcat
Rejoicing at J~ohnstown. I


J~oHSsTowy, Neb., July 2S.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. AT daylight this morn
ing the work of r~escuing John Anderson was
resumed with renewed courage and deter
mination. A small box, eighteen inches long
and ten by eleven inches square, open at
both ends and thoroughly soaked inside, was
lowered to the boards that were protecting
him. When q hole was made large enough
the box was slipped through. AT 10 o'clock
q. m, Anderson, after pulling off all his
clothes, tied a rope around under his arms,
and holding his hands straight above his
head, was pulled through the box aud finally
released from his prison. Before being raised
te the open air his clothes were put on and
ttimulants were administered
After reaching the top of the ground he
was carried to the house, although he asked
to be allowed to walk, and placed under the
care of Drs. Farleign, of Johnstown, and
Remey, of Alnsworth. The doctors report
him doing well and are confident that he will
soon be restored to heath.
Although showing the effects of his unfor-
tunate accident he does not look so emaciated
as was expected.
After Anderson was taken into the house
the crowd gave three cheers for Henry
Archer and George Campbell, the men who
took him from the well. These men were so
overcome with fatigue and Joy that when the
crowd began congratulating them they wept
like children.
There is a feeling of relief and Joy through
out the whole community. So intense has
been the excitement and sympathy for the
unfortunate man that business of all kinds
has been very much neglected. Farmers
left their fields, merchants their stores and
flocked to the scene Of the accident, of
fering to lend a helping hand.
The women nave shown their willingness
to help also by cooking and sending food to
the workers.
Although the r~escuing party did all in
their power, Anderson never would have
been saved but fol his own efforts. He
planned and directed the last two
days of labor and all the while
ne was lHprlSOueu never WAS ucdtu W utIcI
o complaint.
In three days after the man was entombed
every one was so confident that he was dead
that the coroner was summoned, a coffin
brought to the well, and the Odd Fellows
? made preparations 10 bury him.
The principal ones Of the rescuing party
are Henry Archer, George Campbell
George Johnson, John Williams, James War
rem and Samuel Pearson, although there
were many other willing workers.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29

pleted for the 'stats grand army reunion.
The committee .hB been hard at wori. to
prepare for the best reunion ever known in
the state. From an quarters there are strong
expressions of Interest and anticipation, and
and the prospects are that there will be IA
very large attendance. The reunion will be
held on the same beautiful grounds as the
North Nebraska lrcunion in 1856 and 1857,
opening August q. The citizens are taking
great interest in the matter and will do
everything in their power for the comfort of
visitors. The rehnion committee will meet
on the 9TH of August when an attractive pro
gramme will be arranged.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
DR.. McGillicuddy's Views.

RAPID CRY, Oak, July 2S.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. People here feel rather
discouraged over the turn reservation affairs
have taken. DR.. M~cGillycuddy was asked
to-day what he thought Of it. He said the
outlook was very dubious and that the COM
mission would probably fail of its end. He
says Sitting Bull Is the biggest man in the
Sioux nation to-day, and his opposition to the
measure is dangerous, If not actually fatal.
McGillycuddy blames the government for
delay in the matter, thus giving the oppon-
ents of the plan time to form schemes to de-
feat it.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Cause of Mandeyille's Death,

DUBLIN, July 2s.--The jury at Mitchells-
town which was investigating the death of
Vaudeville to-day, returned a verdict declar-
ing that his death was caused by the %unjusti-
fable treatment to which he was subjected
while confined in Tullamorc prison. The
jury also condemned the practice of treating
political prisoners the same as ordinary
criminals. The coroner in the inquest
summed up the evidence to-day against in
eliminating any persons for the death of
Vaudeville. 1t is evident that Barr he'd in
the witness box.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
The Perkins County Teachers.

GRANT, Neb., July 2S.-[Special Telegram
to THE BEE. THE first annual institute for
Perkins county came to a successful conclu-
sion today after a session Of two weeks.
Prof. W.. +. Andrews, of Hastings, as in
s~tructor, was the life of the institute, while
the superintendent, H. S. Gather, is entitled
to great credit for his management of the af-
fair in which he was ably assisted by Prof.
G.. j. Clark. Fifty-seven teachers were in at
tendance, and the ~liveliest interest was man
Tested throughout.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Startling Developments Expected.
Little ChiId's Sad Fate.

PANAMA, Ia, July 2S.-[Special Telegram
TO TnE Bee, - The little f~our-year-old
daughter of N. J. Roundy, and a g~randdaugh-
ter Of Hon. w. Roundy, Of this place, met
with a sad accident on last Tuesday which
caused her death. While playing with other
and in lighting them for their own amuse
ment the little ones clothes caught fire and
before any assistance could be had was al
most burned TO death, as il died within forty
eight hours. The funeral occurred yester-
day, and was the largest over held in this
part OF the county.