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Castro in Dire Straits.

A dispatch from Willemstadt, dated Oc-
tober 10, says: News has been received here
from Caracas that the battle La Vic
toria between forces of President Castro,
numbering 4,10O men. with fifteen guns.
and the Venezuelan revolutionists, which
began Monday morning, had SO far been
without definite result.
Gen. Matos leader Of the revolution, and
Gen. Mendoza were not present. The only
rebel generals engaged were Guevara, Tor
res, Crespo and Antonio Fernandez, who
had with them about 3,1O0 men, repre-
senting the advance guard of the revolu-
tioniSts.
President Castro twice led a charge in
person and showed great courage and cool
ness. His lieutenant, Gen. Alcantara, who
was at one time at the West Point Military
Academy, was mortally wounded. The
government forces had 247 killed, while the
revolutiOnists lost 80 men. Among the
latter was Gen. GueVara.
The arrival at the scene of battle at 8
o'clock Monday afternoon of Vice Presi-
dent Gomez and 500 men, with a large
amount of ammunition, saved the situation
for the government. At that time the odds
were largely against President Castro, but
the arrival of reinforcements improved his
position. Monday night the revolutionists
still retained their positions.
The fight started again Tuesday, and at
10 clock in the morning Castro retired to
La Victoria. At 1 O'Clock the fighting
ceased on both sides.
News of the engagement having reached
Gems. Matos and Mendosa, they hastened to
the scene and arrived at point near La
Victoria yesterday with the rest Of the
about 5000 men. The reinforcements un-
der Matos and Mendosa intended to take
part in the renewal of hostilities today.
President Castro appears to be surrounded
by his enemies. The town of El Consejo,
which lies back of La Victoria, is occupied
by the revolutioniStS.
Valencia is believed to be doomed. The
town was attacked by Gen. Riera on Mon
day and Tuesday. The government cannot
receive reinforcements from Caracas, as
the German railroad from there to Valen-
ca is held by the rebels.
Those who We're wounded in the lighting
are still without medical assistance or care.
They lie on the battlefields as they fell, and
the scene there is one of great horror.
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resentatives last night and accepted by
them.
1t is not known at the White House today
exactly when, where or under what CIR
cumstances the commission will meet. Inc
details will be decided upon later
the matter did not discuss strike AFFAIRS
today. Attorney General Knox called upon
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few stra ppIerS a. ctri.e bea5uuarterc Dis
trict Presidents Duffy and Fahy were in the
hotel, but they could not be seen. Presi-
dent Mitchell arrived from Washington
nearly a half hour after the information was
received, and he had little to say on the
outcome He preferred to have those who
were disposed to congratulate him wait
until the personnel of the commission was
known that information not having ar
rived at that time When Mr. Mitchell Gid
hear who the six men were he declined to
say ANYTHING
After a short conference with Secretary
Treasurer Wilson who met him at the rail-
road station Mr.. Mitchell retired, and was
In his office again by, $50 am. To a dele
CATION of reporters who called upon him he
said he would have nothing to say until
after the meeting of the district boards. He
would not make a prediction as 10 what
the three district boards would do
Mr. MitchelPs public statement cleared
the situation considerably. 1t IS now for
the miners TO act and not one person can
he found around headouarters who is not
of the opinfon that the district boards will
call the convention and that the conyen-
tion will decide to send the men back to
work immediately,
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Stnn nntoii - "as oF ~ +ba hoarS members had an
opinion to express, for the reason that they
did not know much about the attitude Of
tbe members Some of them believed that
the board was favorbale to the miners
The fact that the greatest conflict be-
tween canital and labor in the history of
the world has resulted in arbitration Is
Looked unon nv students of economics who
are In This region studying conditions. as
a tremendous stem forward in the econom-
icai progress of the country. The miners
fee1 tbey have won a yictorv and saw that
a1,on if tho award of the commission does
not Give them ali tbev have asked for II
iS i GOOD tbine for the future of the work
ior,on of +ba nyorld
Sfter Mr. Mitchell issued his statement
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sistent on a literal construction of their
propositions the President being practically
free to appoint whoever he desired. Mr.
Mitchell no longer insisted on removing re-
strictions, and simply laid before the Presi-
dent one thing he did want-a labor repre-
sentative-and one Objectionable feature Of
the operators proposition that limiting the
choice of a judge TO the eastern district Of
Pennsylvania. The President was able to
say he had decided on Judge Gray, and this
was satisfactory to Mr.. Mitchell. Mr.
Clark's selection settled the labor claim,
and Mr. Mitchell went home pleased.
Operators Agreed.
The next step was to submit the list to
the operators. This was done to their rep
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GEN. RODGERS RETIRED.
Has Had Over Forty Years. Active
Service in the Army,

Brfgadier General John l. Rodgers, re-
Gently promoted, has been placed on the
retired list at his own request. after more
than forty years active service. Col. Chas.
c. Hood, 18th Infantry, is booked for pro-
motion to the grade of brigadier general to
I'LL the vacancy thus created.
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AT STRIKE HEADQUARTERS.
News of settle1asnt Received With
General Satisfaction.

by the Associated PrnSss~
WILKEsBARRE Pa, October 16-The
information from Washington this morning
that both parties to the ntroversy in the
anthracite coal strike had rea acaed an agree
ment to arbitrate, and that the great con-
hict is about to close. was received through
out the entire hard coal region with the
greatest satisfaction. The news did not be-
come generally known until this morning
ana IL created considerable excitement in
the mining towns.
Inc strikers as a rule however, following
the example OF their leader, ARE not dis
posed to prematurely celebrate the outcome
OF the long struggle. Their reward for the
ngnt they made is yet to come in the find
ings or the arbitration commission, assum-
ing that the miners officially indorse the
agreement Mr.. Mitchell made yesterday.
ihere seems to be little doubt that the
Joint meeting of the executive boards of the
tnree anthracite districts will call con-
Ventlon or the miners to consider the arbi-
tration proposition and have the men re-
turn TO work. There is belief that gen.
eral resumption of coal mining will be had
py Monday. The district presidents, who
are now on the ground. do not share in this
bettef, and some of them are opposed to
pushing matters. A convention could not be
held before Saturday, and they feel that
one day Is not enough to Organize the body
and permit of full discussion of a propo-
stion that Is OF the greatest importance to
the miuerN
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Castro's Last Stand.

A cablegram received at the State Depart
nent this morning from United States Min
lister Bowen at Caracas. dated last night,
reads, Battle Victoria continuing"
1t is believed here that Castro is making
his last stand at that point. and that the
fate of the revolution will be determined
by this engagement.
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Appointed an Army Chaplain.

The President has appointed Rev. John
Alvey Mills. an Episcopal clergyman OF
Massachusetts, to b . eAADaa4n IN the
army.
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When the News was Received.

When the information was received from
the national capital about I O'Clock this
morning that an agreement had been
reached by the representatives of both par
ties to the struggle there were only a
score Of newspaper correspondents and a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-16
Bishop John L. Spalding.
Carroll D. Wright

Carroll D. Wright. appointed recorder Of
the commission. is statistician of national
reputation and a native of New Hampshire
He was assistant adjutant general of a
Continued on Twelfth Page)
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THE EVENING STAR.

New York oface: Tribuns Building.
Chicago Once: Tribune Building.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
SAYS He KILLED A MEXICAN
shSsting Follows q Game Of Cards aHd
Drinking Of Whisky.
rHAstOY OCCURS ON RANCH IN DAKS1'
John Adams ~surrenders Himself "a
Fort Pierre omcers and Asserts
Thai He acted in Self
Defense.

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 17.-(Special Tele-
gram. John Adams came into Fort Pierre
last night and gave himself up for the kill
ing Of Ed Sanches, better known as "Mexi-
can Ed" at sanches' ranch. near Grind
stone Butte, about ninety miles west Of
Fort Pierre.
Adams story is to the effect that he,
with others, was at the ranch Sunday
drinking and playing cards and that he had
won a few dollars from sanches. In the
evening he prepared to leave when sanches
objected and wanted to go on with the
game, and finally following Adams >out OF
the corral with his revolver in his hand.
Sanches attempted to FIRE, but Adams shot
frst, his bullet striking the Mexican be-
tween the eyes and killing him.
The coroner Of Stanley county has gone
out after the remains. sanches has kept a
road ranch on the Deadwood trail for over
twenty years and is an old timer in the
state.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
FARMERS DISCUSS THEIR WORK
Much Interest Manifested in a WELL
Attended Institute az
Creighton.

CREIGHTON, Neb.. Feb. i7.-(special.)-
A farmers institute convened at Creigh-
ton February 13 and many interested far
mers were present. d. P. Ashburn opened
with an instructive talk in the care, mau-
agement and feeding Of dairy COWS. With
charts he showed the different types Of
cattle. the chemical constituents of differ
emit feeds and the proper combination for
a balanced food. e. A. Burnett, professor
Of animal husbandry at the State Expert
ment station. spoke on forage crops. The
cutting and feeding OF the cornstalk was
recommended, and he said. ope-third of the
value Of the corn crop lies in the fodder.
Alfalfa was highly recommended. Prof.
Burnett also explained the work and pur-
poses of the agricultural colleges and en-
phasized the need of up-to-date knowledge
on the part Of the young farmer.
The question box proved a very valuable
feature. G. A. Marshall Of Arlington spoke
on ornamental tree planting and hardy
v~anities Of fruit trees.
Friday mornings session was opened with
a talk on the value of silage by Prof. Bur
nett. He also spoke OF seed corn selection.
In the afternoon a large crowd heard Mrs.
Laws talk on plain foods and plain living
Mr.. Greeley taen described the methods he
empoyed in feeding sheep, and after an
swering many questions about this industry
he took up the subject Of poultry on ths
farm. Mr.. Ashburn spoke on wastes. The
Paderewski quartet rendered a couple OF
fine selections. Mr.. Greeley was called
upon for a lecture on landed homes. There
was a better attendance OF farmers at this
Institute than at former ones.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
HOW TO CONTROL OPEN RANGE
Settlers Filings that Are Really in
Interest of stock Growers
and Graxers.

MULLEN. Neb., Feb. 14.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: / have read with much in
terest Mr.. Forts letter Of the. 18th inst,
and II you would care to, publish them I
have a few proofs and statements to sub
nit to you to show where heidi right.
This is about the fashion the settler does
here % get land:
He will pick a place to file where there
are not any neighbors and In a valley
where the grass grows suitable for hay;
then he will go to his ~neighbors within
two or three miles from him and say,
Here, Mr.. B., l live over there two miles.
We will have to cut the range In half"
This is done and a fence put through an
equal distance from each of their land,
unless Mr.. B. wouldn't want to give 1t up.
II he didn't. he would go to town and pick
up some person who had a claim right and
have him file near enough to the other fell
low so he could not claim any range. Mr..
B. would pay for the filing, put a house
on 1t and all the filler would do would be to
stay on it once In six months. At the end
of fourteen months Mr.. B. would have him
prcre up and pay all expenses and give
him a bonus of 5000 for the land. There
are lots Of people who would sell their
| rights for that amount.
Not long ago IN instance came up. ]
will not name the parties, however. A
big cattle man named Smith came into
the country and bought out three or four
ranches. He had the right to claim about
three miles Of range owned by a "Mr. John
son." so Johnson saw he was going to lose
some range and hay land. He came to
town before Smith knew what he was UP tC
and got a widow to file on a piece Of land
This spoiled Smiths proposition and hC
didn't get the range. Not long ago the
woman proved up by paying out, johnson
putting up the dough, and when she goi
her deed she decided the land to johnson
and got $500 for it.
/ know OF one big OUTFIT that came into
the country a few years ago and after buy,
ing several pieces Of land and leasing som,
school land they paid every man who
worked for them 500 each to file on LAND
and prove up on 1t Just as l have men,
toned. l agree with Mr.. Fort when b,
says this ought to be stopped. 1t ough'
to be fixed In such a way that a settler, 1
he paid out, could not sell for at least twt
years. This country is mostly hills, and
after a short time settlers are coming n
so fast and people filing on the choices
lands In the way mentioned, there will b'
no hope for the man who wants to com,
here TO make a living and have room u
Craze a few head OF cattle.
II each settler would be allowed $40 acre
and requirements be such that he wouIt
have TO settle down and live on and max
1t his home 1t would make a regular DO
nanza for western Nebraska. But tn
way 1t is now the small man has no show
only for that little, insignificant 100 acres
Hoping that our United States government
will a k some hold on this in the nea
future. ! am, yours respectfully,
G. c. CAMPBELL.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
GIVES WORK TO- MORE CLERKS
Eight-HOur System VIII he Enforced
In Chicago Postal
Service.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Radical changes
in the Chicago postal service have been
arranged by General Superintendent George
w. Beavers of the salary and allowance
division Of the Postofice department and
]. H.. Masten, chief clerk of the first as
s!stant postmaster general, who returned
to Washington today from Chicago, where
they spent most of last week.
They arranged that on and after Febru-
airy 20 the entire service of the Chicago
postofice shall be put on an eight-hour
basis, that is a nine-hour service, with
one hour for meals. This will be accom-
plished by the appointment OF fifty ,ad-
ditional clerks in the mailing division of
the central station, ten additional clerks
in the Union depot station and four ad-
ditional clerks in other outside stations.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
HoMESTEADERS AND LEASES
John Maher EIucidates His interpret
tation of Operation of PrO
posed BOwersOck Bill.

o'NEILL, Neb., Feb. 14.-To the Editor
OF The Bee: I crave your indulgence to
answer the letter Of Mr.. R. NJ. Allen Of
Ames. Neb., which appeared in The Bee
under date Of the 10th inst. Mr.. Allen
admits he would be against the and leas-
ing bill IL the leasing privilege did not
extend to "homesteads on which Ming has
been made and which are in process OF
proof"
That portion of section 2, Of House Roll
1912, by Bowersock, which refers to the
leasing question, reads: preference for
such leases shall be given to owners Of
cultivated agricultural land for leasable
lands abutting upon their freeholds In pro-
portion OF ten acres for leasehold to one
Of freehold. A like preference OF ten
acres of leasehold to one of freehold shall
be given to stock growers who are free
holders" AS l understand the law, a
homestesder is not a freebooter in this
connection until after he has made final
proof and received a final receipt or pat
ent from the government, consequently, u
my contention is correct, under this bill
the thousands of homesteaders whose homes
now dot the sandhills and who have not
yet made final proof could not lease a
foot of land under this bill, unless there
was some not leased under the provisions
quoted.
Mr.. Allen, who signs himself General
Manager" wants to know what / mean by
"clandestine." In answer will say that 1t
means secret, private, hidden, withdrawn
from public view" and l meant 1t to have
just that meaning in my letter of the 9Th
inst. to The Bee. There is no doubt In
my mind OF any man familiar with the
origin and history Of this bill but that 1t
is being surreptitiously and clandestinely
fostered by a powerful lobby in Washington.
Certainly such little "gimblets'' and "sa-
t%ellites' as Mr.. Allen and myself are out
openly for and against the bill, but the
power behind the curtain is not exposing its
hand. 1t realizes II 1t did It would mean
the death of the bill. Where, l ask, are
the small stockmen and agriculturists who
reside west Of the Tooth meridian, clamor-
ing for the passage OF this bill. 1t is true
there are a lot Of understrappers who
howl for its passage when their masters
pull the string. l venture to say there
are not a dozen men In Nebraska demand
ing the passage OF this bill. There may
be some who have interests in this section
asking for its passage, but they do not re-
side here; they do not rear their families
here, they do not school them here, they
do not have to put up with all the trials,
hardships and inconvenience Of frontier
life, and. in my judgment. Mr.. Editor, they
are not entitled to as much consideration
as those who do. JOHN G. MAHER.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
Pyle shows Improvement.

HURON. s. D., Feb. 17.-(special.)-"The
past twenty-four hours shows a more
marked improvement in the case of At
torney General Pyle than during the same
period at any time since the Illness" said
DR.. Afford. his attending physician. THE
heart action is steadily improving, the
mind is clear and the patient is much en-
couraged. 1t is still necessary to admins
ter remedies to prompt the heart action.
With no further complications there is
reason to hope the patient will recover"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
Location of Thompson Fountain.
COUNTS NEBRASKA'S TRADE
Kansas City Commercial Club Tour
ing the state for that
Purpose.

TECUMSEH, Neb., Feb. 17.-(Special
Telegram.)-The Kansas City Commercial
club, enroute over the state by special
train, arrived here over the Burlington to-
day from Table Rock near noon and made a
stop for half an hour. A large committee
OF this city's representative business men
met the train and welcomed the visitors.
AS the object Of the clubs trip into this
territory is with a view of stimulating bus
mess between this state and the Missouri
city. the club members, some sixty in num-
Der, expressed a desire to make hurried
visits into Tecumseh business houses and
meet the merchants, which they did. The
clubs train is made up Of seven Pullman
cars and an orchestra is carried to enliven
the towns they enter. The train went
from here to Crab Orchard and then on to
Beatrice.
HUMBOLDT, Neb. Feb. 1z-(speciaI.)-
The trade excursion Of the Kansas City
Commercial club passed through Hum
boldt about 10 o'clock this morning, and
the arrival Of the special train was the
accepted signal for Humboldt to do some
hustling in its own behalf. There were
sixty In the club and they were met at the
depot by a large delegation Of our busi-
ness men, headed by Mayor ]. F. Walsh,
President ]. F. Wozab of the Business
Mems association. F. W.. samuelson, presi-
dent Of the First National bank, and o. A.
Cooper of the celebrated Humboldt -four
ing mills. The visitors were shown the
city and driven around in rigs provided
for the purpose. The members of the club
were loud in their praise of the push and
energy which characterized the business
men.
TABLE ROCK, Neb., Feb. 17.-(Special.)
The Kansas City Commercial club passed
through here this morning and stopped for
half an hour. A reception committee
escorted the club around town
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
MASS MEETING AT SCHUYLER
Union Pacific Railway f. Criticised
and Improvement of Platte River
Bridge Discussed.

SCHUYLER, Neb.. Feb. I7.-(Special.) "A
mass meeting of Schuyler citizens was held
in rooms Of the commercial club in the in
terest of good roads and Improvement OF
the Platte iron bridge, which is in bad
condition. The bridge at this point was
built and has been kept in repair by Col
fax county. ...-
At the same meeting the Union Pacific
railway was criticised in a resolution for
not paying the tax levied by the county au-
thorities, The railway asserts that the tax
is too heavy and resists payment for that
reason.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
DESIRES QUIET ON SUNDAY
Nebraska City's ago Orders m sus-
pension of All Business once
q Week.

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., Feb. 17.-(spe-
cial Telegram .)-Mayor Mates issued an
other order today. closing all places OF bust
ness in the city on Sunday from this time
forward. The order is the result OF pres
sure brought to bear on the mayor by the
Law and order league to enforce the law,
especially as to the closing Of the saloons
on Sunday.
Mates last fall, but on account Of the great
dissatisfaction It caused It was reseinded
after the second Sunday. The mayor an
nounces that the order issued today will
stand as long as he remains In once.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
Men Injured in WA County.

ST. PAUL, Neb., Feb. .17.-(Special.)-
Charles A.. Sorenson, a young mar from
near Dannebrog, had an arm crushed yes
terday on a cornshellcr. which necessitated
amputation above the elbow. Another
young man, a Swede, just arrived from his
native land, whose lame has not been
learned, by accidental discharge of a gun
near Elba, also had one arm SO badly shat
tered that 1t had to be amputated. Both
patients are doing we'll.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
state Boards Decision Commended.

BUTTE, Neb.. Feb. 17.-(Speeial Tele-
gram.)-The people Of Boyd county are
highly gratihed over the action of the State
Board Of Educational Land and Funds In
awarding to the settlers in the Fort Ran
dali military reservation the land settled
upon by them under the homestead laws
about nine years ago. the same being In
conflict with state indemnity school land
selection. The decision OF the board saves
to the settlers their homes and valuable i'm
prOvements and the state is permitted to
select other land.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

mercial club Friday. The following oficers
we're elected President, Mons johnson;
FIRST vice president. Charles s. Rooney;
second vice president, Frank wLatmore;
secretary. Charles S. Dickey; treasurer.
Frank Kennedy; board Of directors, J. II.
Ingram, Lon p. Byers, Charles I. Mooney,
Mons Johnson and Charles S. Dickey. The
object Of the clrb Is to develop Valley.
Twenty-Five names we're placed on the
clubs roll.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
Suicide After Gambling.

CASPER, wyo., Feb. 1L.-(special Tele-
ram .)-Theodore f Achenbach, a ranch
man living near Leo, lost over $500
gambling, and, growing desperate, COM
mitted suicide last night by taking NOR
phine. Achenbach was formerly associated
with Tom Waggoner, notorious mining OPP
AratoF.