The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-08-14

many advantages as a hiding place
for a fugitive on account of the
broken country, many ravines and
heavily timbered hills.
Deadwood, Aug. s.-Details Of
the murder of Fred Samuelson, near
Spearfsh, last night, did not reach
this city until after the first report
of the crime had been sent out
Then it was learned that Bill Dunn,
the murderer, has been resident
of that section for the past six
years.
According to the story of the
crime sent from Spearfish last mid
night, Dunn who is man of about
fifty years of age, is supposed to be
partly demented and his insanity
has particularly shown itself in the
fact that he has a penchant for de-
veloping an unreasonable and un-
warranted affection for young girls.
He has been living in shack on
the ranch of George Schaar, not far
from the Schaar residence and has
been variously employed at that and
other places the neighborhood.
Several times Of late, Schaar has
discovered Dunn proving about his
home at night and has observed
other acts which have indicated
that the man was not of sound mind.
Only few days ago, Schaar
stopped at Dunn's place while pass
ing and the latter said that he
Dummy had but short time to
live. AS he appeared to be in his
usual good health, it was inferred
that he contemplated suicide.
Fred Samuelson, the victim of
the shooting, has been employed on
the Schaar ranch and is described
as sober and Industrious young
man who gave no one cause to en-
tertain anyrill will against him. 1t
was learned that Dunn was in love
with Lena, the sixteen-year-old
daughter of Schaat, but the idea of
such an attachment was preposter-
Gus and the man was given not the
slightest encouragement. Dunn
conceived the idea that Lena
Schaar held an affection for Samuel
son and for that reason his jealousy
was aroused. 1t is stated, however,
that there was no foundation for
his jealousy.
AT s O'Clock last evening, Samuel
son and Lena Schaar were in cor
raj near the house, engaged in
milking COWS. Dunn approached
the place and entered the corral.
Without any warning, he walked up
behind Samuelson, and, whipping
out 3S-caliber six-shooter, fired
five bullets into his back. AS the
man fell over dead the girl screamed
and ran from the corral. Dunn
made no attempt to injure her nor
did he follow, but as she scrambled
over the fence he shouted: Your
mother will be the next one I will
get"
Lena knew her mother was in
field nearby and running to her
told her what Dunn had said. Mrs.
Schaar took warning and believing
Dunn would waylay her if she at
tempted to reach her home, ran to
the house of Mrs. Wilcox, neigh
Dor, where she remained until it was
certain that Dunn had disappeared.
Dunn Immediately left the place
and at last reports, had not been
seen since the shooting. George
Schaar brought the news of the ira
.gedy to Speartish and Deputy Sher-
iff Lou Kemper at once started in
pursuit after notifying the sher-
ifs office in Deadwood. 1t is
known that Dunn went in a norther-
ly direction after leaving the Schaar
place, as a handkerchief belonging to
him was found hanging to a fence
about a quarter of a mile away and
in that direction. Deputy Sheriffs
William Trathen and Sherman
Reese, left Deadwood shortly be-
fore II O'Clock last night on horse
back, and are now in pursuit of the
murderer, with a posse that was or
gained in Spearfish to assist in his
capture.
Although the murderer has al
ways been known as Bill Dunn, it
was stated last night by S. L. Dun
ham of Spearfish, that recently he
took out an insurance policy and
at that time gave the name of Will