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The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19

The great Chicago drainage canal
which connects Lake Michigan with
the Mississippi river river was opened
Thursday and the waters of the great
lakes are now flowing toward the gulf
of Mexico.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19

1t lie about time for the people Of Red
Cloud to awaken from the lethargic
condition which has prevailed over
the town for some years and see il
some Of the enterprises which are best
adapted to a farming community could
not be located here.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19

The Boer women are accustomed to
tilling the soil and joining with the
men in all kinds of domestic work,
When the men are called away to fight
with the army the women go right
along with the work on the farms, and
thus insure an abundance Of supplies.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19

The county commissioners At their
meeting last Tuesday approved tn.
hold.over bond Of Jas. Duffy ~ per
tue orders OF the court and ut presen,
things on tho surface are peaceful, bu,
no telling lust how soon the other side
is going to break out in a fresh spot,
About the only thing left for the oppo'
sition of Mr., Duffy TO do is to get q
writ OF custer, and as the law vindi
Gates the action OF Mr. Dury there APP
pears 90 be some he.i,rrcy about MAX
ing an attempt 10 get l,
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19

Bryan says the United States is at
the parting OF the ways. That was
true in 1896, In that year the people
of the United States was At the
parting Of the ways, one Of which lead
TO prosperity and the other to adver-
sity. Happily the nation chose the
one leading to. prosperity. and has no
desire ct present to switch OF on q
new way Mr.. Bryan may point out.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19

The war in South Africa has in.
creased to such proportions that the
war in the Philippines is being lost
sight Of.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19
Examination Notice.

Regular examinations for persons
desiring TO teach in Webster county
are held in the superistendent's office
at Red Cloud, tbs third Saturday iu
each month
EVA CASE, County Supt.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy CathaTtls, cure constipation forever,
i0c, 25c. IL G.. g.. e taf, druggists refund money
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19

Here's to our old new judgs-Judge
Duffy.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19

Entered at the post ofhce at Red cloud, Nee. as
eesnd class mail matter.
ADVERTISING RATE

ADVERTISING KATEN.
Local advertising b cents per line per issue.
Local Advertising for entertainments, con
rsrts. ~socials. etc. given by churches, charitable
societies, ETC.. where all moneys raised there
from are used wholly for church or charitable
societies, first ten lines free and all over ten
ri,es ~ cents per line per Issue.
Local advertising Of entertainments, concerto,
~rsoitals, ETC.. where per cent is given TO pro
meters, 8 cents pc. line per issue.
DISPLAY ADvRnrIsISG.
Cne column per month w
Oae- half column per month ...-....---...- ~
One fourth column per onth--.-..-.---- l 70
General display advertising sA cents per
inch per issue.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-01-19

The house interstate and foreign
commences committee doesn't intend TO
wait for the report Of the Isthmian ca.
nal commission. II has ordered a "a.
vorable report of the Hepburn bill for
the obstruction Of n canal over the Mic.
araugua route. The bill authorizes
the president to acquire such territory
IS may be needed for the construction
ton oi the canal from Costa Rica and
Nicaragua, and directs him as soon
As that has been done TO order the sec.
rotary Of war to go ahead with the
construction Of the canal. The bill
carries an Appropriation Of $40 600, 900.
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Congress has nothing to brag of in
the shape of work accomplished dur.
ing the past week, and il it continues
to confine its work to the Offering Of
scores Of resolutions, and the adoption
OF an occasional one, the Fifty sixth
congress will deserve the nickname Of
1.-THE resoluters." The house made no
p%retense at working, as no business
had been reported from its commit.
tees; it met several days, only to
adjourn. The fact is, the great game
Of politics, which always starts in con.
gress in presidential years, is now on,
and the e who play il are more in.
tent upon scoring "a point for their side
than upon dispatching business, and
the expansion question seems To be
in greater favor with the players Of
both sides than the financial question.
The debate on the senate financial BIZ
has been decidedly draggy thus far.
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There are some people who would
probably kick IL they were going to be
hung because the proper authorities
had not painted and vanished the
scaffold before conducting them to It
and these are some people who would
probably kick or make derogatory re
marks about anything they read Of
hear OF which may meet their eye
as they promenade the busy thorough
fares with . swing Of all.importancy
and a self.made conviction that moth
ing can be made a success with
out . liberal application of their sordi,
advice. They can, as a rule be foun,
in every town and every community
but what good they are to the town o
community no one has as yet been abb
to comprehend. Whenever a new on
terprise is mentioned it is the height
OF their ambition to tell everyone the
meet that they know a thing or tw
about whatever it may be and it car
not be made a success, or else that it
all talk. This class should be weede
out and left in some small, isolate
spot 10 enjoy their own misery. Th
world contains nothing they cannc
make a success of in their own esitm;
ton, and nothing anyone can make
success OF without their managemer
and supervision Of it. We often VOL
der If these gentlemen were aroun
when the earth was made ~andloffere
any suggestions. We are hardly alb.
to understand how its constructiO
was accomplished without their col
sent and advice. They apper to thin
r at least that when they shuttle off tn
mortal coil the world will stop forev,
I more in its onward move.
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Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
HELDFO HlSFATRER'SDEATH
Theodore Nelson Chlrged with Numbering
His Aged Parent,
VERDICT OF tn. CoRoNER'S JURY GIVEN
Day is spent in Taking Testimony in
the Cnsc-Considcrablc Mystery
Still surrounds the
Killing.

KEARNEY, Neb., Jan. ESPECIAL Tcle-
~gram.D-The coroner impaneled a jury this
morning and spent the whole day in in
yestigating the murder of c. NJ. Nelson,
which occurred November Is and which
was uuearthed Sunday night, when his body,
minus the head and one arm, was found
in a ravine about 200 yards from his home.
In the morning tho murdered mans two
sons, aged 20 ana Z, and s. A. Grahnt, an
uncle Of the murdered mans wife, were
examined. The younger son told how his
father had beaten him, also of the treat
ment his brother had received. That The
odore Nelson killed his father is a fact es-
tablished by his own testimony and that of
his brother. There is a deep mystery be-
hind the murder, which the jury is trying
to solve.
Theodore. in his testimony. stated that
S. A. Grahnt, an uncle Of the murdered
mans wife, urged him to commit the deed.
He claims that Grahnt wanted him to do
the deed the day prior to its execution,
urging that all would be ten times better
off if the old man were dead and it would
be all right If they got away with him.
So far there has been no evidence, except
that of Theodore, to connect Grahnt with
the tragedy. Grahnt, Mrs. Nelson and Ell
mer, Nelson's younger son, all swear that
Grahnt was not present the day the deed
was committed, although Theoiore's testi-
mony shows that he was in the house at
the time. The fact that Grahnt, within a
short time after the disappearance of Mel
son, went to the county judge to consult
with him about the appointment of an ad-
ministrator and also that he and Mrs. Mel
son sold a lot of corn. oats, hogs and other
stuff, amounting in all to nearly $500, makes
the affair look somewhat mysterious.
So far 1T is not known whether the head
and arm were cut off or whether they were
eaten off by the hogs, but the general i'm
preston is that they were cut off and that
probably the body was hidden in the straw
before being buried. The inquest is being
attended by a large number of Swedish
people from the neighborhood in which
Nelson lived.
The coroner's jury rendered a verdict
that C. NJ, Nelson came to his death by be-
ing hit over the head with a pitchfork in
the hands Of his son, Theodore Nelson
District court will convene January %, al
which term Dinsmore and Nelson will be
tried.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
Bnbcock stu Police Judge.

Police Judge Babacock still grinds out
Justice at the same old stand and from
the present outlook will continue to do so
until the expiration of his term. Patrick
King makes 1T a point to spend a portion
OF each day in the court room, but he has
made only the one demand for the office.
The police force recognizes Judge Babcock
as the proper person to issue warrants and
try prisoners and this leaves Mr.. King with
nothing to do but watch the proceedings.
An effort was made Saturday to induce
Mayor Ensor to instruct the police to rec
ognize Mr.. King as police judge, but the
mayor holds that the question as to who
is police Judge is purely a matter of law
and one in which he has no business to
interfere. For some reason Mr.. King has
not commenced quo warranto proceedings
and it is thought now that Judge Babcock
will serve out his term without Interior
ence.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
FATAL RIOT IN THE CITY HALL
Tax ColIector-EIcct OF San Francisco
Takes Office by F~orce-One
Man Shot.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. S.-There was a
riot at the city hall at noon today when Tax
Collector-elect Scott attempted to take his
office. One man was shot and others bruised
in the fight that ensued.
Scott's election is being contested in the
courts by Collector Sheehan, whose term
expired today, on the ground that Scott has
not resided here for Ave years, as required
by the new charter.
Last night Sheehan barricaded his Office in
the city hall, expecting to defend his alleged
rights. AT noon Scott, accompanied by
deputies, headed by Alexander Greggains,
the pugilist, approached the tax collectors
office. Scott approached Tax Collector Shee-
han and, after reading his certificate of
election, called upon Sheehan to turn the
office over to him.. Sheehan refused and, it
Is alleged that Scott struck him.
This started the fight, in which gas pipe,
clubs, chairs and pistols were used. The
office was somewhat wrecked and a merry
fight was on when a squad of police en-
tered. Two officers made liberal use of
their clubs before a semblance of order was
restored. One shot was fired, wounding
John O'Brien, one of Scott's men, in the
neck. The wound may prove fatal.
Benjamin Solomon, a son of former Gov
ernor Solomon of Utah, was arrested,
charged with having fired the shot, but sub
sequently released. Charles E. broad, one
of Sheehan's deputies, is under arrest for
assaulting a man with an inkstand.
Scott is now in possession OF the office.
The police are searching every person who
attempts to approach the tax collectors
office and are Selling all weapons found.
This afternoon Attorney Rueff, who repre-
sents j. Harry Scott. the next tax collector,
appeared in Judge Bahr's court and made
application for a writ to restrain Edward |
Sheehan from hampering him in carrying out
the duties of tax collector. Judge Bahr
issued the writ.
Acting on the advice Of his attorney
Sheehan this evening abandoned the attemp'
to retain possession of the office of tax col,
lector and turned over the office to his sue,
cessor, J. II. Scott.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
Exchange Elects Officers.

The annual election Of the South omaha
Live Stock exchange, held yesterday, re-
suited as follows: j. A. Hake, PRESIDENT;
w. b. Cheek, vice president; J. b. Blanch-
ard, w. b. Vansant, w. b.. Wallwork, direc-
tors for three years: d. S. Parkhurst, Il. 5.
Harrell, p. T. McGrath, A.. Garrow, Will
liam Underwood, arbitration committee; r.
E. Rogers, l.. E.. Roberts, Al Powell, w. II.
McCleary, p. Mitchell. committee on ap-
peaIs. A meeting of the directors OF the
exchange will be held in a few days, and it
Is expected that Colonel A. l.. Lott will be
re- elected secretary. Colonel Lott has been
secretary OF the exchange for a good many
years and the directors are understood to
be unanimously in favor of his retention.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09

Secretary Beck of the Library association
is in receipt of a letter from Congressman
Mercer regarding the furnishing of copies
OF all public ocume to the library. Mr..
Mercer assured the association that he will
do everything possible for the library and re-
quests suggestions as to the books desired,
Many of the publications of the government
are quite valuable and such books will be
greatly appreciated by professional men and
students. Librarian McReynolds reports that
many persons still retain books secured from
the library under the former system and he
is anxious that all such books be returned
in order that the catalogue may be COM
pleted at the earliest possible date.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
PLANNING For FUTURE WORK
Annual Meeting of the Kountgc Ne
mortal CONGREGATION Tor Gcn.
Crnl Discussion.

The membership OF Kountzc Memorial
church met Monday night in the Sunday
school auditorium and discussed ways and
means for the work that lies before the
church during the coming year.
Rev. Edward +. Trctz, the pastor. cx-
pressed a desire for the cooperation Of his
followers in making a notable epoch in
church Advancement and concerted willing
ness was signihcd. Hearty approval OF the
course Rev. Tretz is pursuing was voiced
by the congregation and arrangements were
suggested whereby the music and special
features Of this church are to be kept UP
to their present standard and improved, Il
possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
Goa, Vessel SUNK or Hawaii.

HONOLULU, Jan. Via San Francisco
Jan. S.)-The barkentine William Carson,
Captain ]. Piltz, with coal from Newcastle,
and the island steamer Claudine met in col
lision off Diamond Head on the night of
December 81. The Claudine struck the Car
son bow-on and the sailing vessel com
menced to sink in a few minutes. The hulk
Of the Carson was recovered by tugs.
Both vessels had all their lights burning.
The steamer is said to have changed its
course so as to head directly for the bark
entine just before the collision. Five
minutes later it left with the captain and
wife and the crew Of the sunken vessel,
bringing them ashore. The value of the
William Carson and its cargo was about
$50, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09

S. j. James, the alleged divine healer"
no, it is charged is partially responsible
for the death of Miss Ethel Yates of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, is well known in South Omaha.
He lived for a time in the south part OF
the city and last summer was engaged in
grading near Avery. AS a general thing he
follows the calling of a sewing machine
agent and in this capacity has become well
known to residents of the Magic City. Within
the last ten days James tried to secure en-
rloymont hauling coal, but the firm he ap-
piled to declined to give him work. Last
summer James filed a claim against the city
for the value of a horse alleged to have
been injured by falling from the bridge over
Mud creek IN Albright. The horse was
blind and was being ridden by James son.
In crossing The bridge the horse leaned up
against the railing and fell into the creek.
No attention was ever paid by the council
to the claim.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
SOUTH OMAHA NEWS


The local labor unions are preparing to
take an active part in the spring campaign
and, with this idea in view, an independent
political club is being formed. 4 meeting
OF representatives from the various unions
was held Sunday at which time plans for
an organization were prepared. at an
other meeting. to be held soon, 1t is eX-
pected that the organization will be COM
pleted and committees appointed.
Candidates are blossoming forth almost
every day and when the time comes 90
make a selection there will be no dearth
Of material.
In the democratic camp the various fac
lions are pulling in different directions and
1t is predicted that the result will he dis
aster at the polls. Each faction is swear
ing vengeance on the other and just now
there seems to be no chance of an amicable
adjustment of the existing differences.
There is more harmony in the republican
ranks and an effort is being made to pick
out the best men in the party for Offices.
The reorganization OF The Young Mems Re
publican club means a great deal to the
party here. In fact, IL the members of
this club stand united and vote a straight
republican ticket the election of a repub-
lican mayor, treasurer, clerk and four re-
publican councilmen is assured. An effort
is being made to increase the membership
Of the club to 800 and this will more than
likely be done between this time and
March. The club is now in possession OF
the name and address of every republican
voter in the city and such voters not now
members of the club will be requested to
join and lend their aid in placing the re-
publicans in power next April.
Quite a number of business men and
others who desire n change in administra-
tion circles are going over the records and
are preparing data to be used in the spring
campaign. Some very unsavory deals are
being uncovered and If the evidence Sc
cured Is used to good advantage 1t can
not but result in the election of an en-
tirely new set of oficeholders. 1t appears
to be the intention to sidetrack n large
proportion of the chronic othceseekers ana
in their places elect business men capable
of handling the city's finances in a man
ner acceptable to the residents and tax
payers.
On top of the Twenty-fourth street paw
ing deal comes the suit to set aside the
special tax assessed to pay for the paving
of Twenty-ffth street. These paving deals
were engineered through while a demo-
cratic council was in power and now the
city at large will most likely be compelled
to bear the burden in the shape of increased
taxation. 4 republican mayor of known
business ability, with a republican coun-
ell, is demanded at this time to pull the
municipality out Of the impending financial
disaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
MnIlncc Discharged from Custody.

When The police arrested "Big Foot" Val
lace, alias James Moody, it was thought
that he could be connected with Mccoy and
hamilton in the Thompson holdup. After be-
ing detained in the city Jail for several
days upon falling to be identified, the police
yesterday escorted Wallace to the limits OF
the city and told him to git"
Judge Babcock told Wallace that he was
sorry that he could not hold him, but that
II he ever showed his face here again he
would be given the limit of a vagrancy sen
tcnce.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
HY M ENEkL.
Romantic Wedding.

SPRINGFIELD, o., Jan. S~.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-One of the most romantic weddings
of recent DAYS in this section took place
today at Chillicothe, where Edward Abbott
of Lincoln, Neb., was welded to Miss Mary
A. Wolf of Ross county. Prior to the day
Of the wedding the couple, who had made
their acquaintance and had carried on all
their love-making by letter, had never seen
each other. although they had exchanged
photographs and decided they were well
enough acquainted to assume the marital
stale.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
GENERAL WESTERN NEWS
Lnr~s RECEIVERS from nm Injury.

DEADwooD, S. D., Jan. s.-CSpecial Tel
egramJ-Theodore Laws. the Minneapolis
newspaper man, came to Deadwood today
from the Two Bit mining district for the
first time since the severe accident which
bofell him in the Hardin mine last Thanks
giving. \ slide Of rock in the mine struck
him on the spine, inflictins severe injury,
He is able to walk now and will start for
Minneapolis in a few days. Laws was about
to take charge OF a mining journal in Dead
wood and entered the Hardin nine to dc
light work for a short time to learn the
business.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09

HASTINGS. Neb., Jan. S.-Cspccial Tele-
~Eram)-The n an named Brooks, who styles
himself "a southern gentleman was
brought before County Judge Bowen this
afternoon on the charge OF having attempted
the life OF Dixie" Taylor, a colored boot
black Yesterday afternoon, just because the
colored boy spoke to him. The case was con-
tinued until tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
popuIor Employc ne.ieps.

A. +. Stryker, chute house clerk at the
Union Stock yards, resigned yesterday tc
accept the position of live stock agent for
the Illinois Central railroad. Mr.. Stryker
has been connected with the Stock Yards
company for en- years and has an extensive
acquaintance among shippers which will be
OF great advantage to him in his new line
OF work.
General Manager Kenyon has appointed A,
G.. Laidlaw to succeed Mr.. Stryker.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
burning Money in Brazil.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. S,-Senhor Sover-
inc Visera, nominated as a candidate for the
governorship of Bahia, has received the
portfolio of agriculture. He is succeeded
by Senior Epitacio Posseo, the minister of
justice. The president has requested Senior
Crows. Bovilacquia. a noted jurisconsult, to
accept the vacant ONCE.
General Mallet, the minister OF war, has
been promoted to the rank of field mar
shall.
The minister OF finance has been ordered
to burn 5 1000, 900 of paper money every
week until $50, 900, 900 are destroyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09

KEARNEY, Neb., Jan. S.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-A number of prominent horsemen
met tonight and decided to have Kearney
become a member of the western Nebraska
racing circuit. o. G. Smith was appointed a
delegate to represent Kearney in the meet
ing at Hastings Tuesday, at which time the
circuit will be arranged.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09

MADRID, Jan. S.-The basis of a treaty
to replace the treaties of 1895 and 1877 has
been drawn by Premier Silvela and the
United States minister. Bellamy Storer, and
a copy has been sent to Washington for
approval. The same thing will be done with
the treaty OF commerce, which is divided
into three parts, governing Spain's trade
with America, the Antilles and the Philip
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09

WASHINGTON, Ia, Jan. ESPECIAL Tel
e~gram)-Mrs. Nettie Craven, who claims to
be the widow of the late Senator Fair OF
California and who has been contesting his
viii in the California courts for several
years, arrived here Saturday morning aud
is being entertained at the home Of her
sister, Mrs. William Cherry. She declares
sho is still in the fight for the estate and
that she is more confident Of success now
than ever before.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
Religious Census of Pb.IodcInbi,

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. "a big enter
prise was formally launched tonight when
representatives of all the Christian denom-
nations and organizations in this city met
and announced n religious census of the
city for February %. The census will be a
complete one and the work will be done in
one day, An army of workers, represent
ing all denominations will be employed on
February o in gathering statistics. This is
the first time a religious census has been
undertaken i'm this city and all the Chris
tan denominations have Joined in the move
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. S.-All the de-
PENDANTS under Indictment charged with inn
personating election officers. making fraud
ulent returns and stuff!ng the ballot box in
the Thirteenth division of the Eleventh
ward, failed to answer their names in court
and their hail was declared forfeited. There
is every indication that the defendants have
fled from the city rather than stand trial.
All efforts TO locate any of them proved
Ruthless.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09

SIOUX FALLS, $. D., Jan. S.-(Special
Telegram)-The executive board of the
South Dakota Funeral association at a
meeting here today selected Mitchell as
the place for holding the annual meeting
of the association, which will be held at
the same time as the Grand Army Of the
Republic encampment next June.