Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-25
ACCUSED is OF GOOD FAMILY.
Parents and Sister Are Grief-Stricken
and Can Hardly Believe Story
of Crime.
OPERATION FAILS TO SAVE LIFE.

victim of McAlees in a robbery at Kin
nickinnic and Northwestern avenues,
Friday night, died at the Emergency
hospital Saturday afternoon, after an
unsuccessful opera ton to save his life.
Internal injuries caused death. Orloff
was a driver for the William Steinmeyer
company, 314-32O Third street, and car
ried over 5000 on his person, which Nc
Alees attempted to secure
Murder Is Charge.
The death of Orloff, of which Nc
Alees was informed by the police today,
caused new warrant to be issued.
Murder is now charged. Highway rob-
berry with a dangerous weapon was the
accusation in the 'irst.
McAlees Is I. formed of Death.
This morning warrant charging MUIR
der was sworn out for James Aloysius
noon McAlees was charged with the
crime. Two confessions had been made
of the murder, one at the south side
police station at the time of arrest, and
later repeated before Inspector Riemer
and detectives at the central station.
bor, this reason no stenographic report
OF the confession was taken.
McAlees shuddered when Informed
that Orloff was dead. He believed he
had injured his victim only slightly and
that he was the more seriously hurt of
the two. McAlees will be unable to
appear for preliminary hearing for sew
eral days. 1t was found impossible to
"Bertillion" McAlees today, because he
is unable to walk, due to the injury to
his heel.
An inquest to determine the cause Of
Orlof's death will be held by the coro-
ner Tuesday.
Detective John Normington, and Pa
trolmen Ridenour and Schenar contin-
ued the search for evidence today, and
Orlof. a part Of the blood remained in
one shoe and will form one Of the ex-
Ira TFacaa S by ~ Trail of blood, from the
point Of the robbery to a saloon, where
his name was known, McAlees was ar
rested at his home by Detective John
Normington Saturday afternoon. In the
fight for the money, the horse dashed
away, carrying Orloff and McAlees, en-
gagged in deadly combat. The wagon
rocked wildly from one side to the otLer,
ending in throwing both men to the
ground. McAlees' heel was cut by strik-
ing jagged rock, and blood spurted
from shoe. He limped off, leaving Or
loft lying PROSTATE on the ground. The
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the robber.
McAlees Makes Confession
According to the police, McAlees ad-
mits the whole robbery, his carefully laid
plans, and the deliberate attack. Accord
ing to the alleged confession, McAlees
planned the hold-up, knowing Orloff car
ried a large sum Of money, as a result
of his collections. McAlees also is said
to have admitted knowing Orloff would
stop near Kinnickinnic and Northwestern
avenues, and jumped into the rig when
Orloff made his way into the house to
deliver goods. McAlees hid in the rear of
the covered van, and began his attack
after Orloff had started the team. Only
the bravery of Orloff, and his refusal TO
give up the money, after several curt de-
mands, did the assault begin. Then Nc
Alees beat his victim in the face, while
the horses dashed away, and finally both
were thrown out.
Orlof was taken to the Emergency
hospital in a critical condition. When his
condition grew worse, the physicians de-
cided on an operation for a ruptured in
testine. The operation was unsuccess-
full, due to the excessive loss of blood
by OrIoff in the attack. he also suf-
fered broken leg, several broken ribs,
and minor bruises on the face and head.
Comes from Good Home.
MCAleSS Is ~ SIlO VI age duO DCdTS
a poor reputation in the southern section
of the city, although he has never been
arrested He is said to be the ''black
Sheep of his family, having had a good
home when a youth, but preferring a
shiftless life to the refining influences
of a Christian home and education. The
mother of McAlees is in an intensely
nervous condition, while a sister, Miss
Anna McAlees, a teacher in the Seven
teenth district school, can hardly believe
her brother to be the offender in a fatal
assault.
At the Orloff home, widow lies grief
stricken, attended by physicians for fear
ried three years and he and his wife had
made preparations for happy Christ
mas. Mrs Orloff had purchased gifts
for her husband.
Orloff's body was picked up by Harry
Hofrichter, 1922 Kinnickinnic avenue.
ern avenue, and Mrs. Frank Finkler,
178 Northwestern avenue, previously
had thrown blanket over the PROSTATE
form. Mrs. Mary Hoffman, 400 Superior
street, and J. B. Boyle told corrobora
tive stories of finding the body.
Body Is Taken Home.
The body of Orlaff was taken to his
home this morning. His wife, over
come with grief, is at the home of rela-
tives. 1855 Tenth street, and is in serl-
Gus condition. Miss Lydia GoodwaId,
a sister-in-law of Orlaff, likewise was
overcome.
Orlaff has been married three years
and is survived by his widow and two
children. He was a member of the
Bowamy Musical circle, which will have
charge of the funeral.
Musical People Fight and Quarrel
The musical profession seems to be
great deal more strenuous than most