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The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13
MURDERERs SENTENCED
Jshnk and Olson Given Severe Punish
ment for KIlliog sierk.

ment for Kiiiing sierk.
An Alliance, Neb.. dispatch says: The
closing scene in the Jahnke-Olson-
Sicrk murder trial before Judge West
over occurred Saturday morning after
a siege OF three weeks. August Jahnke
the principal defendant, who the jury
found guilty of murder in the first de-
gree, was first called upon to state
what he had to say why the judgment
of the court should not be imposed
upon him. lie said:
II am innocent and have been put
here by a mar who does not have his
senses" referring to his brotber-in-
law. Olson. who confessed and impli-
Gated Jahnke.
The Judge then sentenced him ac-
cording to the recommendation Of the
jury. which was for life. at hard labor.
While the announcement was being
made Jahnke showed signs Of emo
ton. and Mrs. Jahnke wept bitterly.
The Judge further stated that the evil
dence would have warranted the death
penalty.
oliver Olson. the se~lf-confessed
murderer and accomplice. was then ar
raigned and pleaded guilty to murder
In the second degree and received a
sentence forthwith of twenty years at
hard labor. He was also visibly af-
fected by the courts sentence. The
other defendant, Alfred Jahnke. the
1~6-year-old son of August, was dis
charged, as there was not sufficient
ground for his detention and trial.
The crime which has terminated in
these punishments was a most infa-
nous one. The two men. who are
brothers-in-law, plotted and planned
four different times to take the life of
Michael Sierk. an old bachelor. in Or
der to secure his life insurance and
other property, which he had willed to
Jahnke.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13
Nebraska BOYS Win Honor.

Nebraska boys will lead in the COM
mencement week at the Racine, Wis.
college. Sunday was commencement
Sunday and the Rev. Arthur Blair OF
Blair, Neb.. was the celebrant at holy
communion. His son Arthur Is n
of the graduates. At the presentation
OF perfect crosses Gordon Cattle OF
Lincoln. Neb., was one of those dis
tinguished by the highest honor that
the school can prefer. Among the visi-
tors are the parents and relatives or
both young Blair and Cattle.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

Recent dispatches from A1aralia
stated that widespread devastation
was caused by an earthquake In the
New Hebrides Islands. The series of
earthquakes were followed by erup.
tions OF Albrim, Lopeir and Tingoa 4
volcanoes.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13
Confidence Man Canght.

The Omaha police captured a con-
hdence man who was trying to swindle
Edward Fontanelle, a wealthy half
breed Indian. The capture is regarded
as an important catch, as the prisoner
Is believed to be the same man b
has successfully operated here for some
time. When caught he tried to get rid
OF a fake draft for 1926 by throwing
1t into the ditch. He gave his name as
Jesse Adams.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13
Lives Lost Near Detroit.

A cyclonic storm swept over the
county north of Detroit, Mimi, Mon
day afternoon, covering a section half
a mile wide. So far as reported eight
lives were lost. Mrs. o. j. Berk, near
Lake Park, was killed and others are
said to have been injured, At Ulen a
dozen houses were blown down and
seven people are reported killed and
others injured.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

That New York man who amused
himself by touching the lighted end
of his cigar to an elephants trunk
found that the foolkiller was right on
duty. 1t sometimes happens this way,
but not often enough to decrease ma.
terially the army Of fools
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13
Is-Year Iocusts In Michigan.

L.ocusts, which infest the vicinity
north of Ann Arbor, Mich, have been
fully determined as the seventeen
year-old variety and specimens are eX-
hibited at the university museum with
authoritive labels. The number is con
stantly increasing, Near Vandalia they
are to be found on every twig and their
humming can be heard for miles.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

They now throw old pans at people
who run automobiles through the
streets of New York. The wonder is
that some Of the missiles have been
thrown with such swiftness as to hit
the scorchers.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

American anthracite coal is said to
have gained a great hold in Germany.
Just at present the Germans may have
to wait for their supply while the rail.
roads '~confiscate' what is billed 10
them.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

A vegetarian has won the inter.
national pedestrian match In a walk
from Berlin to Dresden, If the walk.
Ing were only better or If we all were
better walkers we might safely boy.
colt the beef trust in view of this not.
able feat.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

Nordica and Melba have made up.
This announcement will soon be fol-
lowed by n disclosing the kind Of
makeup they are In the habit Of u.s.
ing.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

As long as the public school chill.
dren are taught, as they are taught
now, TO remember Memorial day.
there is little danger that the grown
people of the country will forget It,
or what il means.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13
Illinois Sails for southampton.

The United States battleship Illinois,
flying the flag OF Rear Admiral A. s..
Crowninshield, commanding or the Eu-
ropean station, and the United States
cruisers Albany and Chicago. sailed
from Castellamar. Bay of Naples, Sun
day for Southampton.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

In view of the threatened advance
in coal 1t is cheering to know that
scientists have discovered a warm
stratum of air $4,000 feet above the
surface Of the earth.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

II the commencement-day reform,
ers Will only permit the sweet girl
graduate to tie her valedictory essay
with a white ribbon there will still be
some joy left in preparation for the
closing exercises OF school.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

The fact that the first m law.
yer to be admitted to practice law
at the Texas bar is the mother Of two
pairs OF twins establishes a dificult
standard for future applicants.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

Mont pelee was 1000 feet higher
before the eruption than 1t is now.
Mont Pelec, however, is not the first
thing that has lowered itself by too
much blowing.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

IT now leaks out that the Germans
living in Ireland were sighted by
Prince Henry on his homeward jour.
ney. But this is more than Offset by
the way the Irish living in America
entertained the royal visitor.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

One OF the humors of the season is
the London Spectator. Of all the jour.
nails In the world, telling the kaiser
how to win the heart of the United
States.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

A commission Of scientists should
be appointed to investigate the in
terror OF Mount Pelee and report how
many loads are left in the crater.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

The governor Of Mocha has been
kidnapped, but his captors have not yet
Indicated the grounds upon which
they will settle.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

The navy department has been in
formed by Moran Bros. at Seattle,
Wash, that they will lay the keel Of
the big battleship Nebraska on the
Fourth of July.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

The beef trust is expected to obey
cheerfully that portion OF the i%njunc-
ton which restraints 1t from "arbi.
trarily lowering prices.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

Kansas affords another example Of
the fact that 1t is impossible to con.
vict a pretty woman before a jury Of
young men.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

II Is said that the coronation OF Al
fonso XIII cost as much as would buy
a b%attleship. Must have crowned him
with a Panama hat.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

A press dispatch say that Gen.
Cribe-Uribe is undone." His hyphen
became %uncoupled and he is now mere
ly Gen. Tribe.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13
H:Sasags
The Packers' Exploration.

The Packers Explanation.
The Chicago packers are endeavor-
Ing to explain to the people the
causes that make beef high. With that
end in view they have issued the fol-
lowing circular:
Why beef is high.
The present high price Of dressed
beef is occasioned:
!. BY the increased demand In the
United States and Great Britain for
dressed beef, and
2. BY the high price Of corn, which
is used TO such q large extent In feed
ing cattle.
The advances in the price OF corn
during the past year have been as fol-
lows:
Closing price No. 2 cash corn Chi
cage board OF trade:
January 2, 1901. ............ SO ,
April i, 1901 .42%
September 3, 1901 .54A
December 2 1901. ........... .62h
April 26, 1902 .62%
The following comparison shows
that the price OF cattle largely coin
'iuSb WIN tue prize Vi COTu, anu corn
has ranged much higher in price dur
ing the feeding season commencing
September /, 1901, than for many
years.
The wholesale price OF dressed beef
is governed by the cost Of live cattle.
Prices months OF April 1%9O1-1902:
1901 1902.
Extreme range beef
cattle at Chicago. per
cwt. .........~....... SO. Soa6W ;A75a7.5
Average price No.
cash corn, per bu.... As .62la
Average weight OF cat
tie, per head .......... 1,04l lbs. 1855 lbs.
Average price. dressed
beef, per cwt. ........ S.61 $q.5s
The following table gives the com.
parative cost Of feeding a 1,0OO-pound
steer in winters 1900-1901 and in win
ter 1901-1902:
1925 bu. corn at 62Rc. ...... SAC. So
1901-75 bu. corn at 4Sc. ........ Sc. 90
Increased cost 1902. ........ $40. S8
On a 1,0O0-pound steer this increased
cost would amount to $1.0S per 100.
overweight, and, estimating the
dressed beef in a steer at IS per cent
OF the live weight, would increase the
cost Of dressed beef $1.9S per 100
pounds.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

Mr.. Carnegie says ne has often re-
GREETED that he did not give enough.
This ought to be an easy habit to
overcome.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

The young King OF Spain might
have a much harder task than he finds
before him. lie has no ~postmasters to
appoint.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

John w. Gates says an honest man
has no business In Wall street. Par.
ticularly II he is on the losing side
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13
naXla tn Ga IN Gotham.

II is understood that Webster Davis,
the ardent pro-Boer. will leave Mis-
souri, for New York To accept an ex-
ecutive position of $25, 900 yearly with
interests associated with Bourke Coch-
ran.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

King Alfonso has appeared at a bull
fight unattended by the nurse. He's
getting to be a big boy now.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

So far no one has shown any inter
est in Gen. Weyler's views on the fu.
ture OF the Cuban republic.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

Russell Sage is sick. Somebody
must have struck him on a put that
wouldn't stay put.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

Hetty Green should bcar in mind
President Rooscvclt's maxim that no
shots count but those that hit
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

The battleship Illinois, built at New
port News, has been accepted by the
government.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13
The new Atlantic City will be fire.
proof. Unfortunately the fire Is over.

France is arranging to be a sister to
all the other nations, with one or two
exceptions.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

Many men who arc not eminent at
ping-pong have "a splendid touch"
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13

Judge G. w. Norris won out Tuesday
at Hastings in one OF the prettiest free
for-all political races ever run in the
Fifth congressional district. Victory
came to him on the fifth ballot, after
the record had been made, but not an
nounced. Phelps county started the
break. and was followed by Hall and
Nuckolls. The scene attending the
break was tumultuous, showing the
joy of the friends of the western man.
The convention was the largest repub-
lican congressional meeting ever called
together in the district.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-06-13
MCCARTHY AND NORRIS
Win Out In Third and Fifth Districts for
Congress.

John j. Mccarthy of Dixon county
was nominated for congress by re-
publicans of the Third district after a
long and exciting struggle in conven-
ton at Fremont. The break came on
the forty-seventh ballot. Up to that
time it had been a pretty race between
the four leading candidates. Nc
Carthy forged ahead on the forty
fourth ballot and made further gains
in the next two. The forty-seventh
gave him n%inety-three of the 240 votes
of the convention. Pierce county,
which had been dividing its vOte be-
tween Mccarthy, Young and rBooks,
changed and threw its entire strength
to Mccarthy. Stanton and Burt fol-
lowed, giving the necessary number to
nominate.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18
ROUGH RIDING CONTEST.
Mountain and Plain Festival Board
Will Hold One in Denver.

Denver, July 15.-Denver is to have
a rough riding contest this fall, for the
worlds championship, which will be
larger and livelier even than the great
show Of bucking horses and gallant
riders which was the most popular fea-
ture of last falls festival.
The festival directors last night de-
cided that the bucking contest should
be held, even though there will be no
festival. This action was taken be-
cause Of the large number of chal-
lenges which have been received from
horsemen all over the West, who are
anxious to compete for the champions
ship silver belt upon which SOwder of
Wyoming now has the first mortgage.
At last nights regular meeting Of the
festival board the plan committee re-
ported that in view of the conditions
of the rough riding contest, announced
last fall by the festival board of direc
ton by which contest was to be held
every year and in view of the large
number Of challenges for the belt
which are now on file, 1t would be
necessary to arrange the contest. This
report of the plan committee was
unanimously adopted, and the commit
tee was instructed to report as soon as
possible it's recommendations as to
the time and place for holding the con-
test-in Denver, of course. G. NJ. Ward
the chairman of this committee, will
call it together to-day, and as soon as
it is ready to report. a special meeting
of the festival directors will be held to
perfect the arrangements.
Secretary Mcnamara wishes 1t un-
derstood that the entries for the con-
test are by no means closed. Anyone
in the world who wants to enter may
do SO merely by appearing with his
saddle before the contest begins, but
of course the sooner the entries are in
the easier it will be for the committee
to make arrangements for the contest.
The work of gathering In the
spoiled horses of the western plains
will be begun as soon as possible, so
that there may be Il goOdly collection
here. Mr.. Mcnamara knows of at
least twenty cowboys In Wyoming who
intend to compete, and there will prob
ably be sixty or one hundred from Col
orado, Wyoming, Montana, Texas, New
Mexico and Arizona by the time the
lists are closed and the first unwilling
broncho Is dragged into the arena.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18
cHAFFEE sLAMEs WALLER,
Verdict Of AcquittaI Disapproved in
very Strong Language.

Washington, July 15.-The incoming
Philippine mail brings the full printed
record of the proceedings in the court
martial cases of Major Lyttleton w, I.
Waller and Lieutenant John Horace
Arthur Day of the marine corps, grow
ing out of the killing of some native
bearers, or Cargadorres, in Samar. The
record shows that Major Waller was
acquitted Of the charge of murder, but
that General Chaffee, declaring that
there has been u miscarriage Of JUS
tice in this case" disapproves the find
ing and the acquittal, with the eXcep-
ton that, while Waller should not have
been found guilty of murder, the court
should have included lesser offense."
General Chaffee's Endorsement is very
strong, and he declares that with the
exception of three who deserted, no
overt acts were committed by the Car
gadorres, but on the contrary, those
sent to their death continued to the
last to carry the arms and ammuni-
ton of the men after they We're no
longer able to bear them, and to render
in their impassive way such services
as deepens the conviction that, without
their assistance, many of the marines
who now survive would also have per-
ished."
In the case Of Lieutenant Day, who
also was acquitted, General Chaffec
disapprOves the finding to the specifi-
cation and charge of murder. He says
that Lieutenant Day should have
known that his commanding officer,
Major Waller, had for three weeks
been under test of mental and ply
sical endurance such as few men are
called upon to undergo; that he was
sick with fever, his temperature 105,
and his body covered with painful
sores. Day was the only officer not
sick on duty, and his plain duty was
to counsel delay in the execution of the
orders to kill the natives"
General Chaffee refers to the order
of Major Waller as tainted" and says
that "it should have prompted him
day to positive disobedience of the
same"
Notwithstanding the disapproval, the
two officers were released, as they
could not be tried twice for the same
offense.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18
LORD SALISBURY RESIGNS.
A. J. Bslfour Succeeds Him a. Prime
Minister Of Great Britain.

London, July 13.-The fact of the res
lgnation OF the premiership of Great
Britain by Lord Salisbury. as fore
Swallowed In recent dispatches, was Of
ficially given out this evening. The
prime minister laid down the RESPONSE
bilities Of his office July 11th. Within
tuenty-four hours his majesty elevated
A. ]. Balfour. the governments chief
representative In the House OF Com
mons, to the position Of premier.
While 1t was expected In political
and commercial circles that Lord Sal
isbury's retirement would be coi-Si-
dent with the coronation OF King Ed
ward, 1t was scarcely looked for prior
to that event.
The liveliest speculation Is rife as to
the personnel OF the new cabinet The
most discussed feature Of the pending
changes is the position OF Mr.. Cham
berlain, colonial secretary, who In
many quarters has been regarded as
the most promising candidate for the
premiership.
Lord Salisbury. In res!gnlng, ex-
pressed the desire that no new title
or honors should be conferred upon
him.
The retirement OF this last great
statesman OF the Victorian age is uni
versnlly regarded AZ the transition
from one generation to another, and
as marking the close of an era In the
national life.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18
FREIGHT HANDLERS STRIKE.
Paraiyzes Almost the Entire Whole.
sale Business Of Chicago.

Chicago. July 15.-While the whole
sale business of this city is almost
completely paralyZed, and while its
business men are standing loss of
$1,OOO,OOO day, the striking freight
handlers and the railroads are In a
deadlock and announce their deterlni-
nation to fight to Il finish over the ques-
tion of one-half cent per hour per
man, or total of $500 for every TWEEN
tyfour hours, this being divided on
'one side between twenty-four railroads
and on the other between 10000 men.
The situation is more serious than at
any time since the commencement OF
the trouble, and at no time since the
walkout have the points at issue been
SO obstinately maintained. Three times
yesterday the freight handlers sent
committees to meet the general man.
ayers, and three times they came back
without results.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18
MINISTER WI RECALLED.
Succeeded BY Sir Liano Chen Tuno.
Who 10 q Yale Graduate.

Peking. July 13-Sir Liang Chen
Tung. secretary OF the Chinese en-
bassy to the coronation OF King Ed
ward, was to-day appointed Chinese
minister to the United States.
New Ministers to Russia. France and
Italy have also been named. The selec-
tlons for these posts show that the
dowager empress continues TO regard
the diplomatic service ms unimportant
None OF the appolntccs is OF higher
than the blue button rank, and none
has held any important office. All OF
them except Liang Chen Tung are un-
known to the foreign community.
Liang Chen Tung's appointment
pleases the Americans here The new
ly appointed diplomat was educated In
America. He is n graduate OF Yale
University. and is able, digniiied and
honest. He Is the first OF the body of
students sent to America In the '7Os TO
receive recognition befitting their ac-
complishmeDts, the Chinese officials
having disliked them because OF their
progressive views.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18
Saved from Arctic Ice Pack.

Seattle, Wash, July 13.-The steamer
Portland. which was believed to have
been lost In the Arctic Ice pack. ur-
. rived ut st. Michael July End, accoptl-
ing to special dispatch received by
the Post-Intelligenccr from Dawson.
The news was telegraphed up river to
Nulato. where the steamer Sarah
brought It on to Eagle. whence 1t was
wired to Dawson. The Portland sailed
July Bird for Port Townsend. The yes.
sci Is In good condition and the pms.
sengers and crew well. Nothing has
been reported by the Sarah regarding
the missing steamer Jennie.
The steamer Portland sailed for
Nome from Seattle April 26th. with
100 tons Of freight and 40 passengers.
The steamship was caught by I'm.
mense Ice foes In BcrIng Strait July
Bird and when last seen wns drifting
northward Into the Arctic sen. The
United States revenue cutter ThetIs
started In pursuit. but no trace of thu.
ship was found, and 1t wns believed
she had been crushed In the Ice pack
and all on board lost.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18
Llve Stock Auents Meet.

Denver, July 15.-The first seini-nn-
nual meeting of the National Associa-
ton of Railway Live Stock Agents
was held yesterday ut the Brown Pal
ace hotel. About forty delegates were
present, representing all parts of the
country. The association was organ
iZed at Fort Worth, Texas. last March.
The business which was discussed
during the day were the maintaining
the uniform rates, the preventing OF
rate cutting, the reduction of the pass
system and such other Items as are OF
interest to the live stock men. During
the afternoon President john w.
Springer of tue National Live Stock
Association delivered nh address, CIV
lug the shippers point Of view.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18
DENVER PRINTING SCANDAL.
Majority and Minority Reports Of the
Committee.

Commtttee.
Denver, July 13.-Two reports in ref
erence to the county printing contracts
were handed to the chairman of the
county commissioners yesterday by the
county investigating committee. The
majority report, signed by NJ. J. McNa-
mara, chairman, and George =. Steele,
secretary, exonerates both parties to
the contract of any fraud and collusion.
The second report, signed by w. H.
Kistler, declares that the method of
letting contracts would be dangerous
under ordinary business circumstances,
and that the only way of getting at
the truth In full in regard to county
printing contracts would be an inves-
tigation by somebody with full legal
powers. Both reports concur in the
statement that the difficulty of getting
witnesses renders their services no
longer useful. Both reports are very
short, taking up but three pages OF
typewritten matter.
AIr. Kistler's report affirms that the
statements made In the report OF the
committee appointed by Judge Lind.
sey. alleging overcharges to the amount
of between $4,000 and $4,000, have
been confirmed by the work Of this
committee.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18
Minister WI Not Surprised.

Washington, July 14.-Mr. WI, the
Chinese minister Mt Washington, was
not surprised to hear Of the appoint.
ment OF a successor to himself, ms he
had been expecting an announcement
Of this character for some time. He
has received notice that his services
will be required In another capacity
and for this reason has been prepared
to hear of the naming Of his successor
Mt any time.
Sir Liang Chen Tung, the newly mp
pointed mininter, Is n comparatively
young man, being only little ovei
forty years Of age. Like the presen,
minister, he is said to be man OF
progressive ideas.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18

1t pains US to read the story of Mr..
Rockefeller's Cleveland pastor, who
has openly denounced st. Peter as "a
lying old fisherman" But why this
tautology? Why not say fisherman"
and let it go at that?
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18

A reign of terror prevails in Hayti.
and the Venezuelan rebels have just
gained a substantial victory. Things
seem to be running along in a normal
condition down that way.
The Delta independent., 1902-07-18

Those English professors who are
studying American mining methods
should bear in mind that selling the
stock is the most important process
of all.