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Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
MURDERED BY VICILANTES.
a Farmer Perforated With Twenty
Four Bullet Holes.
HE HAReoRED THE RUsTLeRs.
An Alleged Assassin Captured ut Me-
braska City-A Horsey Maniac
L-Memorial Dny-Crops
and Fruits.
Killed One and Captured Another.


SPRINGvIEw, Neb, May 3l.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEEl-John T. Newell, a farmer,
thirty-four years OF age, living about nine
teen miles northwest of this place, near the
Keya Paha river, was, yesterday morning,
found dead in his bed with twenty-four bull
let holes in his body Newell is unmarried
and lived alone. No clue has. so far, been
obtained as to the perpetrators of the deed,
but it is generally conceded to have been the
work of vgilantes, as Newell was outspoken
in denunciation of the organization, and is
said to have harbored rustlers
His shooting was probably due to the re-
cent disappearance of number of cattle
from the combination herd of Messrs. Nei-
hus and Taylor.
A man named George Babcock, a former
resident of the same locality, but who has for
some time been located in Bassett, on
Wednesday last paid visit to his former
home, and on Thursday morning, at o'clock,
was waited on by a band of masked and
armed men at the residence of his brother
in law, IT, V. Smith, captured and taken to
the reservation on the north; and, as he has
not since been seen, tits feared he has shared
the fate of Newell.
Much excitement prevails on the Keya
Paha. Threats of vengeance are INDUCED in
by the antis and more bloodshcd and violence
is feared.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
CripkaIaw acupjtted

HASTINGS, Neb., May 3o-.-l Special Tele-
gram TO THE BEE. The second murder
trial at this term of the district court, in
Hastings, was begun this morning, and an
end WIS reached tonight by a second ver-
uict of acquittal. On the 2d of last Novem-
ber, near midnight, two gamblers, generally
regarded as disreputable characters, David
Crink ilaw, alias Ed Hawkins, "The Kid"
and Frank Fansler, who 'had it in for each
other met in saloon on the south side of
the city, and after exchanging a few abusive
words drew guns and opened fire on each
otter for blood Several shots were ex-
changed. Everybody but the combatants
fled the room during the melee, and when the
smoke cleared away Fansler lay stiff
and dead, and his adversary untouched. The
latter delivered himself to officers of Justice,
gave bail and fed the country. His where.
nbouts being discovered, he was brought
back few days ago to stand trial. 1t
seemed 10 be clear case Of self defense;
witnesses were scarce, and the case was
soon passed into the hands of the jury to-
day. they hung for two or three hours, ex-
citing the gravest fears of the defense, but
they came in, finally, and rendered verdict
OF acquittal.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Eight Lives Lost,

WATERTowN, N. Y, May 31.-Further par
ticulars about the barge Bavaria, one of
Calvin's boats that was reported stranded on
Gallow's island, state that when the barge
struck the shoal the crew of eight persons
took to small boat, but on account of the
terrific gale they could not reach the island
and were lost. They were seen at one time
by passing tug clinging to their yawl. The
tug could not render any assistance. The
yaw! was afterward seen floating with no
person in her. The barge was found in very
good condition with scarcely any water in
her. and had the men remained aboard all
would have been saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Hynes interviewed.

CHICAGO, May l.-lSpeclal Telegram to
The BEE. - Hynes. with whom it IS said DR..
Cronin left valuable papers relating to what
he had learned of the conspiracy against his
life, had a long interview with Chief Hub
bard, this afternoon, but for what purpose,
or with wnat result, neither of them would
say. In conversation with reporter, this
evening, Mr.. Hynes said that, while he could
not speak of what the searches of DIR.
Cronin's friends were developing, he was
morally certain of one fact, and that was
that stories that DR.. Cronin had been "re-
moved" by order of the Clan-na-Gael are
false.
~ am certain that no trial or 'condemna-
tion' such as is talked of ever took place in
the body of any Irish society. The con-
spiracy was not the work of a society, but of
individuals"
"Do you think the men under arrest are
guilty9"
81 think they were implicated in it, but
they were not the heads of the conspiracy,
and may not have been the actual murder
ers.n
"Wlll the heads ever be caughtf"
81 hope so, and think they will"
States Attorney Longnecker had secret
refused to talk on the subject.
1t is claimed by people who are in q position
to knoW that Mr.. Longnecker has a good
deal of confidence in the ability Of the east
ern ClaD-na-G Gael representative to ferret out
the causes which led to the murder of DIR.
Cropn, and the men who assumed The prin-
cipal roles IN the execution of the plot. That
the police OF this city are much handicapped
in trying to solve the mystery the states at
torney has been convinced for some tme al
though he has kept his convictions to him
self.
One of Dllon's friends told reporter to-
day that Mr. Longnecker was in quest of the
names OF the executive officers of the Clan
na-Gael. Whether or not the states attor-
ney obtained the desired information is
known only by Mr.. Dillon and Longnecker
himself.
AT Teefey, an attorney, who was sent to
Toronto by friends of Cronin TO investigate
the supposed completely of the correspond
ept, Long ana William j. Starkey. formerly
of this city, in the stories sent out by the for
mer, returned TO the city today. He
tells of TALKS he had with Starkey's
wife and with Long, and, in spite Of all that
has been said abont colluslon in the matter,
is inclined TO believe that Starkey had moth
Irg TO do with it, and that Long was not in
cited to send the fairy story he did by any
body, but that 1t was done simply in desire
to 'work' Chicago papers for what he could
get out OF them.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
D,,oration Day ar OsceoIo.

OscEoLA, Neb., May 3O.-ISpecial to TUE
BEE. - Decoration day was observed here in
a manner that has cast into the shade any
celebration ever held in Polk county. Tho
court house was packed and hundreds were
unable to find standing room. H. t. Arnold
was marshal of the day and Rev. p. G. John
son ID. D., was the orator. Mrs Mary +.
Conklyn delivered an address that was list
ened TO with marked attention. stimulated by
the fact that her husband fought under Cen
eral X. Il. Lee, throughout the war until the
surrender nj Appomatox court house. There
were eighteen graves decorated or covered
over with beautiful flowers.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
THE wANDERER RETURNS.
Boohier McGarigie Back Again From
Over the Border.

CHICAGO, May 31.-Intorest in the Cronin
case was partially cclipsed to-day by SEN
sation created by thea announcement of the
return to Chicago OF w. ]. McGarigle, ex-
warden of the county hospital and general
agent OF Cook county's Doodle gang. A his
tory of this case, and of McGargle's sensa
tional escape from the custody Of Sheriff
Matson, and the subsequent chase
into Canada need no repetition at
this time. Shortly before noon to-day, Nc
Garigle walked into Judge Shepard's branch
OF the county court, accompanied by states
Attorney Longnecker, Attorney Adams, E.
j. Lehman and james Fitzsmmons, the lat
ter two being McGarigle's bondsmen. The
court officials and policemen waiting to give
evidence in criminal cases stared in amaze
ment at the sight of the man who had been so
long fugitive IN Canada The court sus
pended proceedings in the case on trial
and Lawyer Adams stated that an agree
ment had been made between the states at
torney and the counsel for the defendant, in
view Of recent decision of the supreme
court of Illinois, granting Edward McDon-
aid, eX-engneer of the county hospital, and
a brother of Mike Mcdonald, the well known
political boss new trial. In view of that
decision it had been agreed that new trial
shall be granted McGargle; that he should
enter plea of guilty and pay n fine. States
Attorney Longenecker said such an
arrangement had been made o and
ueSlFeu budb Htc VI Sl,uUU uC
imposed. He said Mcdonald, who was CO.
defendant with McGarigle, had been granted
q new trial. but that the state did not desire
to try him again. He thought the arrange
ment with McGargle, who had escaped to
Canada, was the best that could be made
AS to Mcdonald, he had served eighteen
months IN Jail and suffered more than Nc
Garigle. The difficulties in the way of the
successful prosecution of o new trial were
insuperable. He therefore moved that
nolle prosecute be entered as to him. The
orders were made by the court, and while
the clerk was figuring up the costs, Nc
Garigle and his friends retired to the Judges
chamber.
McGarigle said he did not wish to talk
further than to say lie proposed now to re-
main in Chicago. He was given three years
in the penitentiary the verdict of the jury
and fine of $1,000, The verdict was set
aside by the supreme court of the state tif-
teen months after he escaped from the
sheriff. There were twenty three
indictments against him. 1t was
ON one. of these, the one under
which he and Mcdonald were tried, thai he
was fined, the other twenty-five were
stricken off. The costs of the trial and those
resulting from the forfeiture of his bonds
amounted to about Sl,660. This amount and
the fine was paid to the clerk of the court,
and McGarigle and Mcdonald are once more
free men.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
The Parnen Commission.

LONDON, May 31.-Reid, of counsel for the
Parnellites, stated bef ore the Parnell COM
mission to-day that thirty of the league
books would be produced before the commits
sion. Lockwood, also of counsel for the Par
nellites, produced a book which is allowed
to have been Justin McCarthy's pass book.
The book covered period extending from
November, 1880, to May, 1887. Among it's
entries was one of a check for el00 paid to
Byrne.
Mccarthy took the stand and informed the
court that the book had never been in his
possession, aad he did not know before that
iJ exl5 ted.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Chodron,s Memorial Dav

CHADRoN, Neb., May 31.-[Special to THE
BEE. .l-Decoration day was observed by
bennington post, G. A. r., in an appropri-
ate manner. A large number of visiting
comrades were in attendance from abroad.
The ceremonies were opened at the court
house by c. j. DAVIS. After some remarks
by Rev George w. Reed, Presiding Elder
Webster and Il. F. Powers, a procession
formed which consisted of the G. A. r. post,
gaily dressed, and marched to the graves of
deceased comrades, where q salute was
fired by the militia and flowers were strewn
by the beYY of girls
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
A Dennu Burned.

LOUISVILLE, Neb., May 3l.--[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. THE b. &c M. depot at
this place was burned, this evening about
half-past o'clock. The fire caught in the
freight room and is supposed to have been
caused by lamp 1t was first discovered
by some boys playing ball close to the depot.
The building was totally destroyed, but the
contents, including large lot of blasting
powder, were safely removed. The side
tracks were full of cars, but the citizens
pushed them out of the way. This is the
second time tbe depot at this place has been
totally destroyed by fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Shippers and Farrn ..rs Organize.

ST. LOUIS, May 3l.-A meeting Of the
shippers and farmers of number of coun-
ties in this state was held at Jefferson City,
yesterday, for the purpose of organizing a
state organization for the better protection
in railroad ra tes. A committee was ap-
pointed to draft articles of association to be
reported at another meeting to be held at
Kansas City, June ~. Resolutions were
adopted indorsing the gram inspection bill,
adopted by the legislature and asking the
state railroad commissioners to make rate
on live stock shipped to points to be fed and
re-shipDed
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
A lady Seriously Hurt.

LINCOLN, Neb., May 8l.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. E.I-Mrs. c. f. Van Dusen,
daughter of the late Jchn McConiff, while
out riding this evening with Miss Gertie
Marquette, met with serious if not fatal
accident. 1t is the old story of an unman-
ageable team and smashup. The lady was
picked up in an unconscious condition and
medical assistance summoned. Internal in
juries are feared
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Looking for Crookednes,. ,.

FREMONT, Neb., May 81 Special to THE
BEEF G. Burr, an expert accountant of
Omaha, has just commenced work on an ex-
animation of the books and records in the
Office of the treasurer of Dodge county, in
response to an order issued by the board of
supervisors. The books of the Office have
not been balanced for many years, and the
prime object of the investigation and OK
animation is to balance them and at the
same time discover defacations, is there
should be any. There is some suspicion that
the investigation will unearth crookedness,
but the idea is entertained by very few peo-
ple
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Cass County Crops and Frost.

NEHAwKA, Neb., May 8l.--lSpecial to THE
BEE. IA heavy frost prevailed over this
county last night. The tops of beans, toma-
toes and tender vegetation are black this
morning. 1t was believed no injury was
done the fruit. There is a very fine prospect
for corn, the stand being good and the
ground in fine condition. The present out
look for small grain is bad, owing to the dry
weather in the spring. The fruit prospect
was never finer. About two-thrds OF the
fat cattle have gone to market from this
section.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Disaster on the Lakes.

PoRT HURON, Mich, May 3l.-The pro-
pellor E. S. Pease is ashore north of Port
Hope, and is trying to work'herself off. The
life boat lost her rudder and capsized in
going TO the Pease, but ALL got ashore safely
MILWAUKEE, May 3l.-A, Sand Beach spec
ial says Canadian steamer ran ashore three
miles south of there. Hercrew of five men,
and a woman and little girl were rescued by
the life saving crew. The crews of the
Josephine and Eugine were taken ashore on
surf raft. Both schooners dr. agged ashore
last night.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Terrific Storm in Maryland.

HAGERsrowN, Md, May 3l,--A terrible
storm passed over the Potomac river district
of Washington county yesterday afternoon,
leaving destruction in its track and blowing
do wn buildings trees and fences aud running
growi ng crops Telegraph and telephone
wires are down and it is impossible TO ascer-
tain narticulars
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Boosting a Prediction.

NEBRASKA Cry, Neb., May 3l.-TSpecial
to TnE BEE. lvThe county board of insanity
to-day investigated the charges Of insanity
against Mrs. Mary A. Comstock, brought
by her husband, which were not sustained.
Some years ago she consulted a fortune
teller and was informed that she would
marry second husband, and yesterday she
came to town to get a divorce that the pre-
diction might have better chance of com
ing TRUE. Mrs Comstock is a daughter Of
Clark Allen, who was poisoned some years
ago, and for which members of the family
had been arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
The UnfoundeI Indian Scare.

AINswoRrn, Neb,, May 81 Special Tele-
gram TO The BEE, The Indian scare in
keya Paha county has subsided, and the
frightened settlers have returned to their
homes One woman who was sick died while
going TO Norden. There was no actual
danger, the fright being caused by hunting
parties of Indians near the reservation lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
ChndrOn Cornet Band.

CHADRoN, Neb., May 3l.-[Special to THE
BEE. Articles of Incorporation of the
Chadron Cornet band was filed yesterday,
and meeting of the stockholders was held
last evening One thousand dollars in stock
has been subscribed. 1t will purchase new
instruments and uniforms complete, and will
be one of the best in the state. Arrange
ments are being made with view of having
~
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Memorial Dav at Geneva.

GENEVA, Neb., May S1.-lSpecial to THE
BEE. AT O'Clock, on Memorial day. the
N. N G., the First regiment band and the
u. r.. K. of p, making 100 uniformed men,
the 1. o. o. f. and the order of the Eastern
Star and the G. A. r. marched to the NJ E.
church, where a number of addresses were
given, among them one by Judge W. H. Nor
ris, of Crete, after which 400 school children
fell in to the line and went to the cemetery,
where the graves of the dead soldiers were
handsomely decorated.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Madison Waterworks.

MADISON, Neb., May 3D. Special Tele
gram to The BEE. The waterworks was
completed to-day and the pumping began
this afternoon. There was a large crowd
present and all pronounced the trial as satis-
factory as could be expected for the first
effort, The only regret that was expressed
was that the enemies of the waterworks
have chance TO cause trouble owing to an
error overlo oked by the board.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Fatal,v Assau,ted n Jan,

CENTRAL CRY, Neb., May 3l.-[Special
Telegram to The BEE. Two butchers in
the employ of Sam Henshaw, of this city,
celebrated Memorial day by getting beastly
drunk, and about 10 o'clock last night at
tackled a Jap named S. NJ Octagaw, on the
street, and beat him in a frightful manner
with large pistol, iniicting injuries that
are likely to prove fatal. His face is badly
battered and his skull fractured. AS near as
can be learned the assault was entirely un-
provoked. The men are under arrest
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
THE SIOUX COMMISSION.
Predic tions OF Success in the Rose
bud NcpOliatiOns.

PIERRE, Dak., May 3l.-[Special Telegram
to The BEE. IA dispatch received to-day,
conveys the information that the Sioux com
mission commences work at the Rosebud
agency tomorrow. From what is known,
heretofore, in Pierre, it is believed that the
Indians are favorably disposed and the out
look is good that the commission will meet
with certain success at their first agency. 1t
is not thought here that the recent opposi-
tion displayed by the Indian Defense asso-
cation, will have sufficient influence to en-
danger the treaty.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01

NEWPORT, r. l., May 3l.-In the general
assembly, this morning, report from the
committee on elections. concerning the Block
Island bribery cases, was read stating that
seventy-five to one hundred men were bribed
TO vote for John g. Sheffield, jr., republican,
who holds seat, and that from S35 to 500
were paid for votes. The republicans made
counter charges against the democrots.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Two Miners KilIou.

ST. ELMO, Colo, May 3l.-Two miners
were killed last night at the Mary Murphy
mine. While working in the slopes between
the second and third levels timber gave
away and they fell seventy feet The wall
plates were then loosenod, letting 15o tons
OF debris fail upon them.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Crops in Knox County.

NIoBRARA, Neb., May 31.-[Special to TnE
BEE. IA general rain has been in progress
for about eighteen hours, and small grain is
now looking fine Nearly all the crops are
in, and the pro spects for good crops is excel
lent. A larger acreage of small grain and
corn has been put in his year than any time
in the last two years.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
HIGH school Graduates.

WOOD RIVER, Mob, May 31.-TSpecial
to The BEE. l-Atthe first annual commence
ment exercises of the Wood River public
schools. class of four young ladies, Misses
Belle Rounds, Lille Rounds, Lena Jones and
Mary Murphy, graduated. The programme
was an excellent one, and large audience
assembled at the opera house to witness the
aVpniS.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
81. Louis Breweries Combining.

ST.. Louis, Mo-, May 3l.-The incorpora-
tion of the brewing cencsrhs in this city was
completed, to-day, the articles having been
filed, this afternoon. The new association
includes eighteen breweries. all in the city
except Lemp, Anheuser- Busch and Obert
There will be no change in the management
The only object in forming the association is
to keep he breweries from selling out to the
English syndicate.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Crazy on Horse fiesi II.

WAmoo, Ne5., May 3l-lSpecial Telegram
TO The BEE. To-Day, Presley Bishop,
well-to-do farmer, living near Yutan, was
brought before the hoard of insanity and
declared insane, and taken to the asylum,
tonight. His mania was for buying horses
He tried TO buy every team he saw, and bar
gained for nearly hundred horses, to-day
He i the man who. few days ago, went 20
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
A Suicide Buried.

AvocA, Neb., May a. Special TO TuE
BEE. Harry Brooks, who committed sui
eide here by taking laudanum Tuesday, was
buried yesterday. Disappointment in love
is said 10 be the cause. His rather is one
grief.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
The Weather Predictions.

For Nebraska. Occasional light showers,
variable winds, slightly cooler.
For Dakota: Local showers, cooler ex-
cept in extreme northwest portion, warmer,
variable winds.
For Iowa: Light local showers, warmer
except in the western portion, stationary
temperature, northerly winds, becoming va
riable.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01

crime. is confined, by illness, TO his mouse.
He is threatened with brain fever, and his
friends are greatly concerned over the out
come OF his illness. DIR, McCahey has been,
ever since DIR. Cronin disappeared, in COM
munication with people in Chicago, Toronto
and other sections, and night and day has
been striving to find new clues and informa-
tion that would throw light on the conspir-
npv
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Made Assignments in Three Ci,i q

CHICAGO, May 3l.-G. S. Wormer S Sons,
of Detroit, Chicago and ST. Louis, dealers in
machinery on commission, made assign
ments simultaneously in these cities to-day.
The main house is at Detroit. Tnc liabili-
ties of the Chicago house are 1909, ass cts
only Sl2 600, The reason given for the fail
ure was Door business for number of years
and poor management of the concern IN st.
Louis
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
New York EoIIo,vs Suit

New GoRK, May Silt was officially an
nounced at the New York Stock exchange at
8 p III. that no more quotations wall be dis
tributed by stock indicators or tickers.
Quotations will be gathered on the floor to-
morrow, but members will have to furnish
them 10 customers by memorandum, as in
former times. The order goes into effect to-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Baby McKea Chris,eued.

WAsHINGToN, May 3l.-The presidents
granddaughter, Mary Lodge Mckee, was
christened this afternoon at the white house
by her great-grandfather. Rev. DR.. Scott, in
the presence of the family, members of the
cabinet and General aud Mrs. Williams.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Congressman Dnrser,s Goal Mine.

FREMONT, Neb., May 3l.-GSpecial to The
Dorsey has gone TO
Glenrock, Wyo., where he owns extensive
interests in a coal mine and will be absent
frou home a week or ten days.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
The Public ID b, Decrease.

WAsHISGToN, May 3l.-It is estimated at
the treasury department that there has been
q decrease of IS, 5000 COO in the public debt
during the month of May, notwithstanding
the month on account of pensions The
treasury surplus is now stated at $54, 900, 0J0.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
An Earthanake shock.

LONDON, May 3l.--Dispatches state that
earthquake shocks were not only felt In the
Channel islands yesterday, but also in tha
Isle of Wight. Disturbances were also ex-
perienced in many towns on the mainland Of
both England and France.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Captured Nv yipilantes.

O'NEnL, Neb., May 3l.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. "A committee of vigi-
lantes from Knox county arrested six men in
Iowa township, about twelve miles east of
O'Neill, this morning, and took them to
Knox county, on charge of horse-stealing.
The parties arrested are we'll known in
O'Nell. Their names are withheld until
further particulars can be learned regarding
the matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-01
Bankers Murdered.

DUBLIN, May N.-John II. Lawler, mana
ger of the Ballymena branch of the Pro
vincial Bank Of Ireland, and Murray, assist
ant manager, were shot dead on the ROAD a
short distance from Baljymena