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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
TRAiNMEN WILL MEET TO-DAY
They Gather to Formulate Demand
for Increase In Pay of Twenty
Per Cent.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 4.-Members Of the gen.
eral committee Of the order Of Railway
Trainmen and the order Of Railway Con-
ductors, representing every railroad system
west of Chicago, began gathering in st.
Louis today for their meeting tomorrow,
when they expect an answer to their re-
quest made OF the railroad companies De-
cember 20 for a 20 per cent increase In
wages.
1t was stated today that there would
be between fifty and sixty representatives
of the two orders here tomorrow.
The increase asked for will affect about
$780, 900 men, and II granted will mean the
distribution of one-hfth more money every
month among the trainmen and conductors.
The early arrivals assert that the matter
is simply a business proposition; that there
has never been even a suggestion Of a
strike, and that negotiations will be car
ried on in a friendly manne
So far as known, the railroads have ar
rived at no agreement with regard to the
demands. President Ramsey of the Wa
bash said tonight hat no meeting of the
representatives of the railroads affected
had been held to consider the matter. so
far as he knew, and II was his impression
that the trainmen and conductors would
first meet to formulate their requests be-
fore presenting them.
So far as the Wabash was concerned,
Mr.. Ramsey said, that road had on De-
cember 1 voluntarily granted an increase
OF from 6 to IL per cent. and he anticipated
no trouble with the men.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
CASTRO IS NOT ADVOCATING
Highly, Amused at Relation of Report
He Is TO Do So and Emphat-
icaIIy Denies II. f's'

CARACAS, Jan. 4.-The report that
President Castro proposes to abdicate or
resign the presidency of Venezuela is un-
true. The correspondent Of the Associated
Press saw the president with regard to
the matter today. The president laughed
when questioned and then said thoughfully:
you are at liberty to say that I have
fought during two years to retain the SUI
preme power which was Invested In me by
the people of Venezuela. 1 will no more
abdicate than I will resign. The Matos
revolution, without assistance from foreign
powers, will soon be a past story"
= The course pursued by the allied pow
ers in maintaining the blockade at La
Guayra has caused establishment among
the foreign residents OF this city. When
the Dutch steamer Prins Willem v ar
| rived off La Guayra to take on board the
European mails the authorities at La
quayra sent the mail out in a small boat.
This boat was stopped by the British
cruiser on blockade and the mail bags were
taken on board the warship. The postal
clerks who were in the small boat say the
mail bags, Notwithstanding their protests
we're opened on board the cruiser.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.-The aggressive
movements OF the Venezuelan revolution.
istr are being watched closely here. Late
unofhcial advices indicating great activity
on the part OF the rebels and reporting 4
menacing movement toward Caracas Civ,
the impression that President Castro's DO,
sition is critical. 1t had been conhdentl!
hoped there would be a cessation Of thu
hostilities against the government. so tina
there might be prompt action with re.
spect to arbitration Of the claims agains
Venezuela by the European allies.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
POSSIBILITY OF TROUBLE
Causes Gordon of Deputies to BE
Placed Around Town to Protect
Negro POstmistress.

INDIANoLA, Miss, Jan. Avery effort
is being made to suppress any trouble that
might be caused by the closing of the post
ofhee. The mayor and the sheriff of the
county say they do not apprehend that
there will be an outbreak. The fact that
a Gordon of deputy sheriffs has been thrown
around the town leads many to think trou-
BILE is brewing. Messages are hourly COM
ing in from all parts of the surrounding
country offering assistance OF arms, am
munition and money, II needed.
Sheriff A. C. Cox Of this county said to-
night that II Minnie Coze wanted to open
the postofice and feared violence he would
deputize enough men to guard the office
and patrol the town. The colored post
mistress has mad no application to the
authorities for protection.
The city officials believe a number OF
secret service men are on the scene, await
ing any developments that may arise.
Postofice Inspector Fitzgerald has been
assigned here from Louisiana.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
LEAVES HIS WIFE A FORTUNE
Ed FOuansbee, Eccentric old FIRE.
mOnter with strange Romantic
History, Dies i'm Missouri.

FREMONT, Neb., Jan. Especial. y
The news Of the death Of Ed Folla nsbee, a
former resident of this city, at Hartville,
Mo-, has awakened much interest here
among old inhabitants who were familiar
with his romantic history. Sixty-three
years ago, a baby OF j year old, he was
picked up from an open boat on the beach
Of a small island in the Caribbean sea by
Captain Follansbee, a Massachusetts, sea
captain. In the boat with him was the
body Of man, probably Of mixed Spanish
and negro blood. He had on good clothes,
but there was nothing about the man, the
baby or the boat from which the identity Of
either could be established. He was adopted
by Captain Follansbee and as soon as he
was old enough shipped as a sailor. When
the war broke out he enlisted in an east
ern regiment and served three years. He
then drifted about the country and finally
located here, where he married and for
some time engaged in the mercantile BUSH
ness. About fifteen years ago he left his
wife and two children and ran stores in
Minnesota and Montana. He went to the
Klondike when gold was frst discovered
and made a small fortune running a line
Of boats on Lake Bennett for a year. He
returned to the states, but though worth
over 800 900, never contributed a cent for
the support Of his family for over fifteen
years. He made occasional visits to his
friends here, but kept his presence con-
cealed as much as possible, saying his wife
would shoot him. He claimed to be a
Spaniard and was very indignant when, on
account Of his brown complexion and curly
hair, he was called a negro. His widow
and children are in limited circumstances
and his wife has supported herself by school
-.I 49, - IN-H u
work she could get. His estate is reported
here at $125, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05

not get through before Thursday evening.
In case Judge skiles holds that the state
has made a prima faoie case, II IL under
stood that the defense will introduce a
large number Of Witnesses, and from the
number they have already announced II
will probably require at least one week
for the defense. Next Thursday morning
A. ]. Evans will succeed A. NJ. walling as
county attorney. Evans and r. NJ. Harris
have been assisting walling in the prose-
cution. and after next Thursday morning
walling and Harris will assist Evans until
the preliminary hearing is concluded. In
the event that Mrs. Lille is held to the
district court, 1t is not stated whether or
not walling will assist in the higher court.
but possibly will do so.
Counsel for the state claim that they
have scored several strong points. and as
sert that they will score as many more
before they rest, and feel certain that
Judge skiles will hold the defendant to
the district court. Counsel for the defense
are equally as confident that the defendant
will be discharged as soon as the state rests.
AS the hearing progresses public interest
increases and II is expected that large
crowds will be constantly in attendance
throughout the preliminary hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
HANDLING THEIR OWN GRAIN
FARMERS Near Two York County
Towns Have Elevators in
Operation.

YORK. Neb, Jan. A.-(special.)-with
The completion OF the wareroom at Thayer,
ais county, the farmers OF York county
NoS have two farmers independent coop
eratiye elevators in successful operation,
and credit is given the progressive, pros
porous York county farmers for being
among the pioneers in the movement Of a
farmers mutual cooperative grain ele-
vator. and who are now the leading pro-
moters in the call for the meeting OF every
farmer who IL interested in control OF ele-
vators and cooperation, and the organiza-
tion OF elevator companies, at Lincoln, on
January %.
Probably at this meeting certain legis-
lative action will be urged. A few farmer
elevators have had a hard time TO secure
elevator sites on Tight-of-way. The farm
ers' elevator at Benedict, this county. had
q great deal Of trouble In securing a site
along the b. 4 NJ. railroad. and finally was
obliged TO buy a lot near the track, and
then. to prevent them from spouting their
grain eighty feet to train. a eoalhouse was
built on the right-of-way between, all OF
which was said to have been done by the
grain combine OF York county. AS soon
as the ofheials at Omaha were acquainted
with the facts they built a sidetraek "a
the farmers elevator.
At Thayer the independent farmers ele-
vator people are having trouble In getting
an elevator site. So far they have not YET
succeeded. This is on the Elkhorn rail
way. The farmers win ask for the same
privileges and rights that are granted e
the elevator men OF the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
AT THE PLAYROUSES
CreiGhtOD-Orpheum.

For the FIRST time in a good many moons
the Creighton Orpheum had the only show
in town yesterday, and IL was taxed to its
utmost to accommodate the people who
crowded In to see one Of the best all-around
bills that has been presented there this
winter II is a bill Of genuine variety,
something to suit all tastes, and was en-
joyed from first to last by the largest at
tendance ever experienced at the house.
In the evening the orchestra was placed
on the stage, and the orchestra pit was
seated, and even at that there were people
standing up all over the theater. h
Cole de Loose duo opend the bill with a
novel performance on the slack wire. In
addition to some very clever acrobatic
work, the main features Of which are es-
s~entially new, this pair offers enough OF
comedy to keep the spectators In a roac
Of laughter all the time. Mile. Rialta IL
another who has adapted an old act to new
ideas. and gives some decidedly new and
pretty effects to her spectacular dances.
She has a mirror possessed Of a peculiar
property, in that II is both a reflector and
transparent, so that she can be seen In II
and through IL. With this and the proper
manipulation Of lights and costumes, she
produces some beautiful effects. Messrs.
James o.. Barrows, John Lancaster and
Miss Alice M. Mays present a little one
act comedy, "a jolly %Jollier," in which
Mr.. Bsrrows finds opportunity for his nne
talents as an actor, and is ably seconded
by Mr.. Lancaster and Miss Mays. Tho
acrobatic feature Of the bill is furnished by
Hill and s~ilviany, who use the good old
Ordinary bicycle and a pair Of unicycles
in achieving some difficult and startling
feats. Les Dumonds, described as Partisan
Street Singers" furnish some excellent
vocal and nstrumen music. George w.
Moore is the monologist of the week, and
has some good Irish Jokes and songs
which he uses with much effect. In the
klnodrome are some new pictures.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
COMPLICATIONS ARE RISING
Senatorial Situation in Colorado
Becoming Mixed,
FORCES ARE LINING UP FOR THE BATTLE
Democrats Threaten to Dust Repub-
Iicnns in Senate ~ UnSeHting
OF ArapahOe Delegates I'm
House Occurs.

DENVER, Colo, Jan. THE senatorial
situation in Colorado is becoming compli-
Gated and should present declared plans
be carried out the contest over the selec-
tion OF a successor to Senator Teller, which
will begin in earnest with the conven-
ing Of the legislature on Wednesday next,
will be. to say the least, exciting and more
than likely spectacular.
The solid support Of the democratic wing
for Teller is still maintained, while the re-
publican strength is parcelled out among
four candidates, among whom former SEN
ator r. o. Wolcott is the most conspicu-
GUS.
At a meeting of the democratic state
central committee the matter OF the threat
OF the republican majority In the house to
unseat the entire Arapahoe democratic del
egation was discussed and resolutions were
adopted to the effect that at is the right
and duty Of the senate to utilize the same
constitutional right and authority and re-
store the equilibrium"
The majority in the senate being demo-
cratic their threat to meet revolution
with revolution" II carried out, would
bring about a condition rendering the Sc
lection Of a senator impossible. With a
solid democratic senate, II Is asserted a
deadlock could be maintained to the end.
1t has practically been agreed that on
next Tuesday night a caucus Of the re-
publican members of the house will be held
to select a speaker, but 1t develops that
several members have refused to be bound
by the action of the leaders, stating that
they we're nominated on an anti Wolcott
plank and they fear that a caucus selection
Of a speaker would be made to appear as q
Wolcott victory. For this reason they
will, 1t is said, remain away Tuesday night
These recalcitrants number seventeen
enough to defeat any action the caucus
might agree to. A sensation was created
by a circular just issued from the head
quarters of P. B. Stuart of Colorado
Springs, who is supposed to be the smokes
man Of the administration at Washington,
The circular charges that copies Of let
tiers, supposed to have been received from
Senator Lodge, saying Wolcott was the
choice of the administration, have beer
circulated among the members of the legis.
lature and %denounces them as forgeries
The circular declares that the wish Of the
administration was only that a republican
should be chosen senator without regard
to any particular candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
MANY OUT OF EMPLOYMENT
BIOckadinE of Ports IL Creating I'm
satisfactory Industrial COndf-
lions I'm VeneEuelR.

LA GUAYRA, Jan. 4-The Dutch consul
here saw the captain Of the British cruiser
Tribune yesterday and secured permission
for a steamer OF the Dutch line to call on
La Guayra on January 7 and take on board
DR.. Van Legion. the Dutch minister TO
Venezuela. who is in III health.
The clerks employed In the customs house
here and all the members OF the coast guard
service at la Guayra have been discharged.
This means the cutting on OF the revenue
Of sixty or more families. The La Guayra
customs will be closed tomorrow. About
500 stevedores are At present out OF EN-
ployment and everything lie feared. The
government will doubtless have 10 employ
urgent measures 70 maintain quiet
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
MONEY PANIC AT CARACAS
Bank of Venezuela Has a Run and
Refuses to More Than Partially
Pay Its silver Notes.

wILLEMsTAD, Island Of Curacao. Jan. A..
There was a hnancia panic at Caracas
yesterday afternoon. A large number OF
small traders and private depositors went
together TO the once OF the Bank Of Ven
ezuela for the purpose Of exchanging the
banks notes for silver. The bank refused
to exchange more than $40 worth of notes
for any one person. and at 4 p. nj. closed its
doors.
The panic continued. Bills issued by the
bank are now selling for so per cent of
their face value. The leading firms at Car
aeas, Notwithstanding the present situation,
have presented no notes for redemption. as
they are all interested in supporting the
bank.
A partial payment to the troops was made
yesterday, but 1t is not believed that thesf
payments can be continued tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
STATE WANTS FOUR DAYS MORE
Lille Case LIKELY 90 Last at Least
Another Week After This
One.

DAVID CITY. Neb.. ian. L-(speeiai.)-
When Judge skiles adjourned court last
night, one weeks time had been consumed
In the preliminary hearing OF Mrs. Lena
N. Lille, charged with the crime Of muir
dering her husband on the morning OF oc-
tober "a, 1909. Attorneys for the state
said last uight that unless greater progress
was made this week than last they would
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
WholeaaIe Grocery Hous burns.
Returns After twenty Years.

SPRINGFIELD, o., Jan. 4-John ReimeI
returned TO Addison, Champaign county
Yesterday after an absence OF twenty years
He hunted up his wife. told her that he
was married again and promised TO divide
h said 10 be considerable. He found tha
his wife had been drawing a widows. pen.
SION for seven years. He does not give q
connected account OF his absence, nor WHY
he returned 20 his FIRST wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
aunII Shipped IN Comns.

CARBONDALE, Ill, Jan. 4-Quail are
being shipped from Franklin county to st.
Louio in cofins 20 escape the game laws,
according TO the confession OF Noah Moore,
who was arrested yesterday FOR. violation
are packed in a CONN and shipped as a
corpse. Arrests are promised by the game
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
Police receive scribner Man.

The authorities OF Scribner, Neb., tele-
graphed a description OF Charles Miller OF
that place to the local police yesterday
afternoon, and Captain Dunn and Detective
Mitchell formed a reception committee to
meet the Elkhorn train when II pulled into
the Webster street depot In the evening,
and escorted Miller to the city's lodging
house. Sheriff Bowman came for the
prisoner on the IL o'clock train. Miller IL
accused OF himfismming a Scribner saloon
keeper out of $40.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 4-TLn Master Plumbers
association, at a meeting today, acceded 70
on strike Friday for higher wages, and
decided 10 adopt the scale Of wages de-
manded which Is s. a day, an Increase of
81 a day over III old scale. The strikers
will return 10 work tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
Contest in Idaho.

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 4.-The legislature
will assemble at noon tomorrow. 1t is re-
publican in both branches and will elect a
senator to succeed Henry Heltfeld. The
contest is a three-cornered one between
w. e, Borah Of Boise, John w. Hepburn
of Wallace and Judge d. w. Standrod of
Pocatello. Senator George L. Shoup is in
the field, but his following is small. The
senator is in poor health and 1t is found that
members generally think he should not be
selected. There is a very spirited contest
in progress. Mr.. Borah has a decided lead.
but it is yet too early to predict what the
outcome will be.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05

iioss; N. Of W.. ]. j. Bryan; X. of r. and
g.. J. w. stratton; NJ. Of F.. A.. J. senger;
81 OF f., F. 2. White: NJ. at A., ]. M.
Birker; l. G.. Andrew Mays; o. O., H.. w.
Knight. A large attendance was present
from out Of town, including a delegation Of
fifteen from Lincoln lodges.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
Finishing Corn Gathering.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Jan. 4.-(special)-
Farmers are making good use Of the pres
ent mild weather to gather such of the
corn crop as has been left in the field.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
water Cure woke Him.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. A.-John FulcheH :,
the negro prisoner in jail at Kansas City,
Kan, awoke at midnight from his long
sleep, which had lasted 169 hours, Fulcher
was awakened by cold water, which was
being forced down his throat.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
FIRE RECORD.
OIL Hou.e at HnstIne..

HASTINGS. Neb.. Jan 4.-(speelal Tele-
gram.)-At 11:4O tonight the B. & NJ. oil
house was damaged by FIRE to the extent
Of about 800. II is supposed that the FIRE
originated from the spark OF an engine.
AS the oil house is close to the roundhcuse
considerable excitement prevailed for some
time, as 1t was feared the flames would
extend to thai building. The efficient work
Of the hre department extinguished the
flames In short order.
Wholesale Grocery House Burns.
CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-Fire tonight in the
warehouse Of Franklin McVeagh & Co.
Wholesale grocers. One Hundred and Six
tieth street and Newbury avenue. caused
a loss Of $3.50. 600. The loss is fully GOV.
cred by insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
eIenISa-wOpata.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Jan. 4.-(special.E
william zelenka of this city was married
yesterday to Miss Mary Wopata, over the
line in Pawnee county, and they will make
their home on a farm near this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
Change in Carriers.

HUMBOLDT. Neb.. Jan. 4.-(special.)c
The Postofhce department has designated
L. N. Dey as carrier for route No. 6, in
place Of William Smith, resigned. Mrs. Dey,
wife Of the new carrier. has been named as
/ Sn,a2u
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
Mrs. Hannah CarrabIne.
BATTLE CREEK, Neb., Jan. L.-(sp'

BATTLE CREEK, Neb., Jan. 4.-(speciai.)
Mrs. Hannah Carrabine, aged rs, one Of
Madison oounty's oldest settlers, was buried
at the Catholic cemetery here today, Rev.
Father Walsh OF Norfolk ofieiating. Mrs.
Carrabine moved from Canada to Illinois
and from there to this county thirty-three
years ago. Her husband died here sixteen
years ago. She leaves four children. two
sons and two daughters, only one Of whom,
a daughter was present At the funeral.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05

TO CURE a c0LD IN ONE DAT
rake Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets This
s.: :Isn''0F' 6%Ar-'N every ''A
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
DEATH RECORD.
John c. Beard.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Jan. 4.-(special.E
The citizens Of this place we're surprised
to learn this morning Of the death OF one
Of its highly respected townsmen. John C.
Beard. a gentleman s6 years of age. while
apparently in the midst OF health, dropped
dead at his home in the north part Of town
shortly after the breakfast hour. at which
time he participated in the meal as usual.
Heart disease was the cause, which was
wholly unexpected. tn deceased had at
tended a meeting OF the Worknen lodge
on the previous evening. Mr.. Beard was
one Of the pioneers Of this place and leaves
a wife and several grown children. all OF
whom are we'll known hereabouts. The de-
ceased served in the civil war and the
Grand Army Of the Republic is to have
charge Of the funeral next Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
ROSTER OF THE LEGISLATURE
Names and Postomce Addresses Of
Men who Are 20 Make Me-
braskn Laws.
From a STAFF Correspondence

LINCOLN, Jan. Especial. )-Following
ls the official roster Of the senate and
house OF the Nebraska legislature:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
HYMENEAL.
sheIdeEEer-Boop

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Jan. 4.-(special.l-
George s~heidegger and Miss Carrie Boop
went to Falls City yesterday and were
married by the county Judge. Both are ma
tives OF this county and will make their
home on a farm near this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05

The FhiiiDDi.s commission in it's addi-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
RAILROADS SPEND.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.--Expendi-
lures for railroad betterments and ex-
tensions during 1908 will exceed
$500, 100000. The Pennsylvania will
spend sS0,000,O00. $S0.O00,000 of
which is for immediate use in New
York city. The New York Central
will spend fully $25.o00.0o0 in this
city alone. The Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad company has decided to
spend $40. 100000 in addition to the
$50. 100000 already expended.
The Southern Pacific directors have
decided to continue the expenditures
on that system on q par with the
previous year. The total amount of
these will approximate $4,000, 900.
The directory of the Chicago & Rock
Island has decided to spend $4,000
900 in improvements on the lines in
Iowa and Nebraska and as far west
rs Denver. Atchison interests are
TO spend $20.o00.0Oo in the construc-
ton of new lines In Oklahoma. con-
sisting of about 1000 miles of road.
touching all the principal points in
Oklahoma.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

pants that 1t might so on He APP
peared to act queerly, as though la
boring under great excitement. Every
once In while he would jump VI
from where we were sitting and pace
the floor in a troubled manner ana
shrug his shoulders like a French
man. thought his actions were
the result OF his couple days spree.
During our conversation he re
marked that he wanted to send a
message to his folks in Walla Walla
and only had two bits. He wanted
me to put in with him and l gave him
Il quarter"
James Swsringen. the night bar
tender at the Hoffman house, today
stated that Spencer came into til,
saloon between : and o'clock sun
day night and said that he was going
to leave in the morning for Wally
Walla.
HE was sober at the time sal,
Sweringen. He said he wanted r.,
gun as he was going away He W,
perfectly sober at the time and | Ia,
no suspicion that he intended to u,
the weapon as he did"