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one of regret than otherwise, because
President Castro's resignation creates
uncertainty regarding the conditions that
were understood during the unfinished
negotiations at Washington. declar-
alton from his successor that the terms
of the settlement already reached, will
be fulfilled, is expected here.
The official mind declines to consider
the contingency that the payments under
the protocols may be defaulted or the
settlement repudiated. On the contrary,
1t assumes that the new Venezuelan
executive will stand by President Cas-
tro's engagements abroad, in order to
have a free hand in quieting the internal
disorders.
News Reaches Rome.
Rome. March 22.-Considerable impress
sion was made here, especially at the
foreign office, by the news first received
through the press of President Castros 3
resignation, which is regarded as a
sign that the internal situation of Ven
ezuela is much worse than appeared from
the news which had been allowed to
leave Venezuela.
1t is hoped here that President cas-
tros resignation will lead to the pacifca-
tion of the country, and the re-establish-
ment of order, and the belief prevails
that his disappearance and the coming
into mower of any other man, cannot
change the attitude of the powers toward
Venezuela or the engagements entered
into by Venezuela through minister
Bowen
When the pope was informed OF the
resignation of President Castro by Cardl-
nal Rampolla this morning, he exclaimed: !:
Let us pray God that this may end
the tribulations of our beloved children
there"
Discussed in Washington.
Washington, March 22.-President Cas-
tros resignation came in for good deal
of discussion today in governmental ana
diplomatic circles. The general senti-
ment of persons conversant with South
American affairs seemed to be that the
presidents action was merely a political
move, having for its object, the declara-
tion of an expression from congress Of Its
united and hearty support. 1t was not
thought that he had any serious idea of
giving up his office permanently. Some
manifestation of confidence, 1t was sug-
gested, was necessary in view of condi-
tions existing in Venezuela.
No news reached the state department
during the day regarding the later devel-
opments in the situation in Caracas. The
department has requested Mr.. Russell,
the secretary of the legation at the vene-
zuelan capital for information on the SUBJ
ject Mr.. Bowen, the Venezuelan plen-
ipotentiary, also was without any ad-
vices concerning the presidents resigna-
tion.
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Surprise to London.
No Warming to Germany.

Berlin, March 22.--The German govern
ment had no warning Of President Cas-
tro's retirement, nor has the press an
nouncement of the fact been supplement-
ed yet by any explanations of the Ger
L man legation at Caracas.
= The feeling in official quarters is rather
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Washington, March 22.-Following is
the weather forecast for Alabama Show
ers Monday; Tuesday clearing with cold
er in northern portions; light, variable
winds, becoming fresh northwest.
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yicksburg. Miss, March 22.-The private
levee protecting the Hamp DAVIS place.
in Issaquena county, gave way late this
afternoon, flooding thousands of acres oil
cultivated land. The breaking of TINS
levee will seriously affect the weakening
levee extending from Duvalls to Chotard'
distance of four miles, and news OF
break In that line is momentarily ex-
pected.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
TORTURE INSANE PATIENTS
Asylum Inmate' Make Grave Charges
Against Kentucky Authorities
wAROENs ENTER PLEA OF sELF-oEFENsE
Partially Admit Allegations to In
vestisatinE Committee, bat De-
clare They Acted Only to
Protect Themselves.

LOUISVILLE. KY, April 11.-As a result
Of an investigation into charges OF alleged
cruelty on the part OF Attendants OF the
Lakeland insane asylum. situated about
eleven miles from this city. some disclos-
ures of a startling nature have been made.
A number OF patients have testified be-
fore the investigating committee that they
have been the victims Of cruelty. and some
Of the witnesses stated that they feared to
tell all they knew on account Of the fact
that they would suffer at the hands OF the
attendants at the close Of the examination,
According to the testimony of several
witnesses one Of the favorite forms OF
punishment for slight infractions OF rules
on the part OF patients was a beating with
q ~slungshot formed OF a sock in which a
potato or some other hard vegetable had
been placed.
Some Of the patients declared they had
frequently been choked One had been taken
into a back room and tied to a chair, an
attendant following with G leather belt,
The witness who told this story did not
know what had occurred in the back room,
however.
Bruises on the breast and legs Of one OF
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
Cass County Girl Interested.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb., April 11.-(spe-
cial.)-An important suit is pending in
Oklahoma in which Miss Florence Lindley,
a former school teacher in Cass county, is
an interested party. Several years ago
Miss Lindley arrived at the conclusion that
there were great possibilities in the Indian
Territory. She saved a portion OF her
salary and bought seventy-two lots in the
little town Of Sapula. paying the Indian
owner a trihe less than 81 for each lot.
The Indian in the course Of time re-
GREETED having made the sale. and when
the courthouse and the real estate records
were burned not long ago he brought suit,
claiming that the young woman had not
paid him for the lots. After he had testi-
fed under oath that the land had never
been paid for Miss Lindley produced the
receipt for the full amount, which she
had preserved. The Indian lie now being
tried on the charge Of perjury. The town
lots in question are now estimated to be
worth SIS, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
kelley STICER & co.. FaTnam and 18th Sis,

the patients we're shown as proof that he
had been kicked by the attendants and II
was developed that shower baths were also
used as a means of punishment, the patients
being held while cold water was allowed
to drip on them.
Two attendants, after being closely ques-
toned, admitted that they had kicked and
choked patients. but stated they had Deen
forced to do so in self-defense' as they
had been attacked.
The investigating committee Will continue
its labors next week, and 1t Is expected
that a report will soon be prepared for the
board OF commissioners of the asylum under
whose supervision the investigation is heing
conducted.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
Ross MULLISEN is BOUND OVER
Iowa Youth. who smoked Cigarettes,
Gets Drunk and Faces Charge of
"shootinE with Intent"

FREMONT. Neb.. April 11-(special)-
Ross Mullisen had his preliminary hearing
in police court this morning on the charge
Of shooting John weidner with intent TO
kill or wound, and was bound over to the
district court. with bail fixed at $500. No
new facts we're brought out.
1t appeared that weidner and Mullisen
and two other fellows who we're with them
had been drinking. Mullisen was hila-
riously drunk and commenced shooting
without any rrovocation. weidner was hit
by the second bullet fired and the other
fellows ran behind som buildings for pro-
lection.
Mullisen bore a generally good reputa-
tion at Shenandoah, where he lives, ex-
cept, as one witness testified, he smoked
a good many cigarettes.
He is only is years old and Of very
youthful appearance.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
POLICE SEEK GROVES PAL
Hunt Two Bold 81. Joseph HOIduP
Men Through Entire
Day.

ST. JOSEPH. April 11.--one ofs the most
thrilling man hunts which ever t;ok place
in this vicinity began early yesterday
morning when the police got on to the
track Of Jim Murray and a young man
named Mccormack, who arc alleged 10 BE-
responsible for some Of the bold holdups OF
the last few weeks.
The hun continued through the greater
part Of the night. Murray is also wanted
on a charge OF shooting Alfred Jackson and
Sidney Stewart last Monday.
It Is known that Pat Grove, who iS an old
time pal OF Murray's. Is one Of the party
sought by the 0ficers. and II is believed
these men are organizing here for some big
Job.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
HIGH SCHOOLS DEBATE UNIONS
Blair Argues hat the Public suffer
and wins victory over the
Orators of Fremont.

FREMONT, Neb., April 11.-(special)-
The Blair High school debaters proved too
much for the speakers of the Fremont High
school at the annual debate held here last
evening.
The subject was, Resolved, that Labor
Unions are Injurious to the Public Blair
had the Affirmative and their speakers were
Orson Wentworth, Agnes 0llerman and
Grover Akers. The Fremont Speakers were
Frank Holloway, Marie Sheldon and Helen
Gray.
The Blair speakers, who we're aecompa
MED by a large delegation, arrived on the
4:30 train yesterday afternoon on the
Northwestern. They were met at the depot
by the entire Fremont High school and
eighth grade scholars and escorted uptown.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
woman is Not Insane.

PLATTSMoUTH, Neb., April 11.-(spe-
cial.)-Sheriff J. D.. Mcbride accompanied
the board of insanity for Cass county to
Greenwood, as complaint had been filed
charging that Mrs. Amelia Helm, a swede
woman AZ years Of age. was deranged. The
board found the woman suffering more on
account Of physical debility and poverty
than anything else. A son living with her,
of an aggravating disposition, is said to
have been partly responsible for her con-
dition. After examining him and a few
other witnesses the board made 4 report
that Mrs. Helm was not insane. They
recommended that the commissioners look
after her needs and furnish her provisions
and recommended that the worthless son
be banished from the place, which the
Greenwood citizens will probably concur in,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
Bond Election f. Called.

BEATRICE, Neb., April 11.-(speclal.)-
BY request OF the local officers OF the
Kansas City, Beatrice & Western railway,
the Board o: Supervisors met yesterday for
the purpose Of calling special elections In
Filley and Logan townships to vote $1,000
bonds each in aid OF the new railroad
company. AS Filley township had the
requisite number of freeholders and Logan
township could not complete It's petition
in time for presentation at the meeting,
the board adjourned to meet next FRI
day. at which time special elections will
no doubt be called.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
Hot Metal Causes Explosion.

BEATRICE, Neb.. April 11.-(special Tel
egram.)-An explosion occurred in the
foundry room Of the Dempster Mill Manu-
featuring establishment shortly before 8
o'clock this afternoon, which blew out the
windows and sash In the building md
caused considerable commotion among che
fifty employees in the room. Two men
named Green and Rochewski were slightly
injured. The explosion was caused by
molten metal coming in contact with cold
water which had formed under a small
cupola.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
WILL COLLECT CATTLE TAX
Tribal Police Demand Payment or
stock Grazing In Ter
ritOry,

ARDMoRE, /. T., April 1.-THE tribal
police will Immediately begin to collect
the tax of 25 cents per head on stock graz
ing In the Indian Territory.
stockmen who still question the legality
Of the tax will, 1t is stated, take the case
to the United States supreme court.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
plan Big ThInE. for the Fourth.

HOT SPRINGS, S. D.. April 11.-(spe-
cial.)-The 1re department Of Hot Springs
has taken up the question Of celebrating
the Fourth Of July and is already arranging
a program for the occasion. Plans are
being laid for a three days celebration and
about 81, 900 Is to be raised for prizes. Be-
cause of the location of the National Sani-
tarium here and the general progress that
the tow is making it is proposed to make
this one of the greatest celebrations ever
held in the Black Hills.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
FoRTY-sIx YEARS A MASON
Judge Ash of sturgis Is a ChaPter
Member of First Lodge Organ
tzed In Dakota.

sTURGIs. 8. D., April 11.-(special.)-
Judge H.. c. Ash of this city is the proud
possessor of a Masonic veteran badge. He
has been forty-six years a Mason. and is
one Of the two living charter members Of
the first lodge instituted in the territory
OF Dakota. F. M. Ziebach of Yankton is
the other. Judge Ash will be compelled to
head the line Of march at Deadwood in
Juna.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
Drunken wife shoots Husband.

NORFOLK, Neb.. April 11.-(special Tel
egram.)-Last evening about 9 o'clock the
police and the doctors received a hurry-up
call from the bad lands. Lee Bailey had
been shot by his wife in a At of drunken
frenzy. The bullet took effect in Bailey's
back just above the hips. What course the
ball took has not been determined. No ar
rest has been made,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
No News of GeInton.

sTURGIs. S. D., April 11.-(special.)-
Not a word has been heard from Veter-
mary Surgeon Gelston, who dropped out
Of sight at Fort Meade seventeen days ago,
nor has any discovery been made that gives
a clew to his whereabouts. The case is a
most peculiar one.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
NAME A. E. REAMS
Nominate Candidate TO Suceeed Rep
Fesentative in National
Congress.

ALBANY. Ore. April IA. z. Reams
Of jacksonville VAS today nominated for
congress by The democratic party Of the
First district TO MI the vacancy caused
by the death of Congressman Thomas II,
Juns /
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
Choose Omcers for the Year.

sTURGIs, S. D.. April I1.-(special.)-
At the annual meeting of st. Thomas
Ladies' guild OF Sturgis the following ON
GERS were chosen for the year 1904;
President, Mrs. s.. G. Shehield; vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Charles Lohnmann; secretary,
Miss Amy Beardshear; treasurer. Mrs. F.
W. shaw.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
SUSPECTED MAIL THIEF HELD
Springfield Junction Operator Ar
rested on Suspicion of Steal
ing Pouches.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 11.-Mitchell
Briscoll, the tower man and night opera
tor for the Wabash at Springfield Junction,
where the two mail pouches were stolen
last night. was arrested on suspicion to-
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
White and COlOFed
WdiStingS

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Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
Machinery for OIL Fields.

BEATRICE. Neb., April 11-(special.)-
The Globe OIL company Of this city yester-
day shipped a carload of machinery to
the Fossil oil fields, and the work of de-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
George G~uIIicksOn.
FIRE RECORD.
Cripple Greek Reduction Win.

Cripple Greek Reduction Mill.
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. April 1.-THE
Arequa reduction mill. which was built
four years ago by j. d. Mrliken and other
81. Louis capitalists, was totally de-
stroyed by FIRE today. The mill cost $780,
900 and recently passed into the hands OF
the Bimetallic bank OF this city under
mortgage. The property was insured for
SOS, 900.
Dynamite Stays Flames.
BAGDAD, Colo, April 11.-one Of the
1000 gallon tanks OF the Santa Fe COM
pany caught FIRE yesterday.
In order to save the second tank and
adjacent buildings the burning tank was
wrecked with dynamite and the oil al
lowed to escape. The loss TO the Santa Fe
is estimated at $4,000.
Bridge False work Destroyed.
%PITTsBURG. Pa. April 1.-THE false
work Of the Pan Handle bridge. which ia
being rebuilt. caught IRE today and all the
false work between the south side and the
second pier was destroyed
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
KELLEY, STIGER & co.

A showing Of spring and summer merchandise of the most import
ant character. A galaxy of style and beauty A glance at our showing reveals the harms
of dshnchveness that. lifts SUCH merchandise bovec commonplace The collection is not only
rich in quantity, but rch in the touches of novelty thate very woman admres One tunda
feature that oveshadows Ill Others is the dual Law of selling only reliable qualities
and charging less for them than Others
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
HYMENEAL.
BuehteII-Wnueb

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. April u.--(Spe-
cial.)-Miss Margaret Waugh. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Waugh, and Or. Frost
Craft Buchtell Of Vernal, Utah. were mar
ried at the home Of the brides parents
this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The ceremony
was performed by Chancellor II. A.. Buch
tell OF Denver. assisted by Rev. DR.. J. T..
Baird.
TicknOr-Smitb.
STURGIS. s. D., April 11.-(Special)-
oran d. Ticknor and Miss orrilla F. Smith.
both OF spearnsh, were married in this city
yesterday. Rev. William Wyllie OF St.
Thomas Episcopal church oficiated.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
NO WORD FROM PRESIDENT
Secretary Loeb is without News
since Roosevelt Went Into
the Park.

CINNABAR, Mont. April 11.-secretary
Loeb has received no word from President
Roosevelt since he left his headquarters
for his mountain camp on Thursday morn
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
Nay Day south Dakota,s Arbor Day

PIERRE, S. D., April n.-(speeial Tele-
gram. )-Governor Herreid today issued an
Arbor day proclamation setting the date
for Friday. May 1.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
DEATH RECORD.
Miriam e. west.

Miriam e. West, one Of the pioneers Of
Nebraska and one of the Oldest Rebekahs
in the city, died at her home, 2123 Seward
street, Wednesday, April 8, at $3.50 D. M,
after an illness OF several months. Mrs.
West was born in Pindlebery, Lancaster
county, England, August Fl, 1912. She
came to America and to Omaha in 1868 and
engaged in the millinery business. She was
married to ]. B. West on September IA,
1869. Four children we're born to them
Joseph B., Jr., George K, Geneva E., James
r. Mrs. West has been an active worker
in the Rebekah lodge for over thirty years,
she having been a charter member Of the
first lodge organized in this state. She
was the first noble grand Of Ruth lodge
No. 1. II was Mrs. West who took the
initial step in the organization OF the Re-
bekah state assembly. She was their first
president. She was always at the lodge
meetings when in health and nothing gave
her greater pleasure than to minister at
the couch Of suffering or to speak kind
words of sympathy to those who grieved.
Mrs. West was a member Of George Crook
post, Woman's Relief corps. She always
took an active interest in the work of
the corps and was their president several
years. She also represented the Woman's
helleI corps at tnelr national meeting at
Washington, D.. c. The funeral will be
from the home Sunday afternoon, April IL,
at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rebekahs.
H.. p. DOuthitt.
PoNCA, Neb., April 11.-(special .)-Hon.
H. P. Douthitt. chairman Dixon county
board of supervisors, died at his home
rear here yesterday of pneumonia. He
was the owner Of a fine farm and creamery,
a resident OF Dixon county for twenty one
years, a prominent Mason and Id Fellow
and a man highly respected fer his sterling
qualities. He leaves surviving him a
widow and 1--WE children.
George GuIIicksOn.
oNAwA, Ia, April 11.-(SpeciaI TeIe.
~gram.)-George Gullickson, one of the best
known farmers of Fairview township, dice
at Alabaton last night. aged about so years
Mr.. Gullickson was one Of the Oldest set,
tiers In that neighborhood, having LIVED
there more than thirty years. He leaves 4
wife and seven children and a valuable es,
tate.
Mrs. n. H. Pate.
BEATRICE, Neb.. April 11.-(speciaI)-
After an illness of several years, Mrs. r
H. Pate, a prominent resident of Filley
passed away at her nome yesterday morn,
ing. aged so years. She is survived by hel
husband and four sons. TIL funeral wal
held at Filley this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
SHAW AND VICE PRESIDENCY
Says Lands is Altogether Too Jealous
in HIS Behalf
DOES NOT DESIRE the NOMINATION
POstOmce Omcihl Inspects Needs of
Carrier Service I'm
cities and VIII Report 20
the Department.
CFrom a stan correspondent,

WASHINGTON. April 1i.-(Special Tele-
m.)-Secretsry Shaw does not propose
to stand as a candidate for the vice presi-
dency, Notwithstanding that his friend.
Representative lands, nominated him for
that position in his recent speech at Water
loo, la. When Secretary Shaw's attention
was called to the fact that Mr.. Lands had
nominated him for running mate to Roose-
welt in 1904 he intimated that his friend
Mr.. Lands was entirely too Jealous in his
behalf and expressed a hope that nothing
would be done along the line suggested.
William G. Edens, assistant superinten-
dent Of city delivery, Is now In Nebraska
looking into the needs OF postofnces there
as to additional letter carriers necessary to
carry on business during the coming fiscal
year. He has visited Lincoln and will go to
Omaha. During the last week he passed
Sioux City, Iowa Falls and Council Bluffs.
He will make a full report Of his findings
to Washington upon return to his head
quarters at Chicago.
1t has been decided by the Interior de-
partment to hold indian school service in
stitutes, to be devoted mainly to practical
work and discussions, at a number of
places during the coming summer. One Of
the points selected for one Of these insti-
tutes is Pine Ridge. S. d. The meeting
there will be held June % to 26. In view
Of the value of these institutes 20 the In
dian service. authority has been granted
to the commissioner Of Indian affairs to
detail such employees Of the service, both
agency and school, as can be spared from
their work and desire to attend under the
regular pay Of their positions, such de-
tails in no way to affect their leaves OF
absence.
Edwards Succeeds Armstrong.
Secretary Shaw today appointed John H..
Edwards OF South Charleston, O., his prl-
vate secretary to succeed Robert B. Arm
strong, some time since appointed to be
an assistant secretary Of the treasury.
Mr.. Edwards is a young man Of 2S and Is
taken from the classified service. Since
Mr.. Payne became postmaster general Mr..
Edwards has served that onHcial in the
capacity of confidential stenographer and
Mr.. Payne recommended him to Secretary
Shaw.
The Merchants National bank Of Cedar
Rapids was today approved as a reserve
agent for the Farmers National bank Of
Primghar, la.
William c.. Robson was today appointed
regular and H. Robson substitute rural let
ter carrier at Manning, Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-12
LdCCS, EmbrOid.
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