The evening times., 1902-07-22

culture which VIII De puDilSuel anu us
tributed by the Agricultural Depart
ment Miss Kelly has undertaken 10 re-
vive the industry in this country. and
she has recently returned from the sec
tion of Italy IN which silk culture has
been the principal industry for 600
years.
Many reports have been circulated at
different times regarding the death Of
Red Cloud, the aged Sioux chief, who
was famous as a warrior a generation
ago Captain George a Jaeger. Of the
certificate division of the Pension Office.
is in receipt Of a letter from his
brother, Mr Lewis J F Jaeger, of
Chadron. Neb., in which ne makes refer
ence to the noted Indian leader.
Mr.. Jaeger writes: DO not believe 4
word about Red Cloud dying He is
here on Pine Ridge Agency, and the only
thing the matter with him Is a failure
Of sight due 20 age; otherwise ne is in
good health No one IN the United
States will know quicker than I when he
nears the end as We have daily stage
coach between here and the Agency,
and I am in constant Communication
with him"
Mr.. Jaeger is the most trusted friend
and adviser Of Ped Cloud, and nothing
that involves the welfare OF this once
noted brave escapes the attention OF his
white brother. For more than twenty
years has this friendship existed and
Red Cloud has learned to lean upon the
Nebraskan as a father upon q son- In
the early 70's Mr. Jaeger. born and bred
in Philadelphia, decided TO leave the
peaceful atmosphere OF the CITY Of
Brotheriy Love. and seek a more strenu-
Gus life upon the boundless plains OF
Western Nebraska He adopted the
profession Of cowboy as it gave him an
opportunity 70 see tS,e country and vas
a stepping-stone to something better
Thrown with the rough element Of the
plains he soon had an opportunity TO
prove himself the man he was, and by
his superior education and general quail
ifcations he soon forged 10 the front
IN his dealings with the Indians and
COW puncheTs he was absolutely fair
and fearless. the latter quality being
the means of fixing upon him the name
Of Billie the Bear" By this name he
ig better known among the Sioux and
Cheyennes than his more civilized cog
nornen. At this time he won the respect
Of ali the chiefs and subchiefs Of the
Sioux nation, and his counsel was much
sought after and priced by the red man
The name Of 'Billie the Bear" was
spoken IN every tepee from the Platte 10
the Yellowstone It was then that his
friendship with Red Cloud had its in
ceptiou-
When William F. Cody began to in
vest the thousands made in the show
business in cattle ranches out West Nj.
Jaeger was chosen as MS trusted busi-
ness agent and lieutenant IN these en-
terprises. Upon several occasions at the
head OF q party Of cowboys he made
trips 10 Texas for the purpose Of puT-
chasing cattle TO stock the new ranches
IN Nebraska. These trips were often
full of danger for the route was infested
with thieves and rustlers ready 10 STAN /
pede the drove and cut out a few
punches Of fat cattle. By the exhibition /
Of cool nerve and courage Mr.. Jaeger al |
ways managed to bring his outfit /
through without the loss OF q single /
head OF stock at the hands Of the pill /
ferers.
Several years ago Dir. Jaeger eentered
his interests II the 5nterprising TOWN /
Of Chadron and devoted his efforts to- /
ward building UP and beautifying the /
place. He was for several terms police !
MAGISTRATE. and his pgblic spirit has
been recognized ard appreciated in
many other ways by his fellow-citizens. !
No man is better known throughout that
section OF the West. and none have con-
trib,ited more toward wrestling this once
vast wilderness from the savages and
wild beasts and transferring il into q
land OF pleaty and peace
Mr.. Christian H Muller, chief messen-
ger Of the General Land Once. is the
IoIIy fatman Of the Inte- .or Department
He is of ample dimen sions, physically
and etkicalIy, and is q favorite all
around. Nj. Muller came from Balti-
more in 1888 He has charge of the
and laborers OF the Land
Office and Is q successful and vigilant
chief. He Is a baseball fan Of high re-
pute. and has for many yers been q
lose follower of the national game
Mr. T Wayaland Vaughn, of the Z
Survey, has returned from ]
IN extended southern tour, having made :
in Louisiana, Georgia. In
Alabama and Florida. He has been In {
,estigating the fossil coraIs Of the
egion and the ocean formations gener-
lily. The practical side OF his work I
S the inquiry into the phosphate de- =
,osits Mr. Vaughn is preparing .
on the subject, and It will s
,e published this year Mr. Vaughn is b
n active and practical man, and in HIS o
,ursuit OF deep and fascinating subject
as discovered many interesting things
Mr. Samuel P. Ivans, tho untiring desk 4
aan OF the Interior Department watch I
orce, IS Tennesseean. and has ali the :,
riskaess and originality Of the eople G