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Details Of Investigation Made
Public by Officials
DEALERS NOT SURPRISED
Colonel Burton Lodged The InfOr-
nation Which Led to the Arrest
OMAN Under Suspicion

New York. May 23.-Charles f. W.
Nicely, former chief financial agent of
the postofiiee department at Havana,
Cuba, was rearrested yesterday by a
United States marshal. The arrest
was made on warrant issued by Uni
ted States Circuit Judge Lacombe in a
civil suit against Nicely by the Uni
ted States. He is charged with the
wrongful conversion of $45, 1885. His
bail was fixed at $4,000. The prisoner
was arraigned before Judge Lacombe,
and his counsel made application for a
reduction of the bail, which was de-
MED. Neely was then taken to the
Ludlow street Jail.
The arrest of Neely was made on in
formation furnished by Col. George II.
Burton, an inspector general OF the
United States army, who gives a for
midable array of figures, concluding as
follows:
MY investigation demonstrated that
Charles F. W. Neely, as chief of the
bureau of finance, has received the
sum of $122 656.62, of which he has de-
posted with the treasurer of Cuba the
sum Of $77 7,2Sl37 and that the bal
ance. amounting to the sum of S45,-
S75.25. or any part thereof, cannot be
found, and that the said sum remains
entirely unaccounted for"
Local stamp dealers are not surpris-
ed by the development regarding
frauds in the Havana postal service.
It has been common talk in the trade
for months that there was "a screw
loose somewhere" for certain men in
the business were able to sell the sur
charged Cuban postage stamps at
suspiciously low figures.
The demand for these stamps from
collectors has been large, opening a
way it is pointed out, by which those
concerned in the frauds could find a
market for the destroyed" stamps in
this country, in addition to sales in
Havana.
One New York dealer is known to
have made a trip to Havana in COM
pany with a dealer from Chicago, with
the result that soon after their return
about $4,000 worth Of the stamps ap-
peared in Chicago. These men, it is
said, were also allowed to pick over
the stock in Havana and to destroy
many Of the plate numbers imprinted
on the sheet margin for the purpose
of making certain numbers rare and
consequently high priced.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
!The weathar

New York Heralds Forecast.-The area
OF relatively high pressure everything the
country from the Alleghenies TO the At
lanuc will move slowly eastward to-day.
and viii be followed by a slow rise OF
temperature. disturbance In the North
west as yet unaccompanied by general
rainfall. win overspread the western lake
region Tonight. advancing eastward to-
morrow.
In the Middle States and New England
to-day fair weather and slightly higher
temperature will prevail. with Hight north
westerly and westerly winds becoming
variable.
On Thursday fair and somewhat sui
try weather will prevail. with slowly ris-
ing temperature and light TO fresh south
erly winds. followed by local rain and
thunder storms near the lakes
on Friday partly cloudy weather with
slight temperature changes. followed by
rain and thunder storms
European steamers now sailing will
have mostly fair weather and light west
erly hrcezes to the Banks.
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.
Eastern Pennsylvania. New Jersey and
Maryland; Partly cloudy Wednesday and
Thursday; possibly showers Thursday:
light southerly winds.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
CHINESE HIGHBINDERS
ACHIEVE A VICTORY

San Francisco. May 23.-At a meet
ing Of the board Of health and the
attorneys of the Chinese Six Compan-
les yesterday afternoon a letter was
drawn up for posting in Chinatown to
to the effect that the board OF health
viii not forcibly compel Chinese to
submit to incubation. and that only
those volunteering to undergo the
operation will be treated by the ply
sicians. II was also decided that a
house to house canvass OF Chinatown
would be made to discover, II possible.
any hidden cases of the disease. The
federal authorities are still inoculating
Chinese who attempt to leave the CITY
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OTHER CASES.
EIGHT PAINFULLY HURT
In A TROLLEY SMASH

Buffalo. N. Y. May 23.-Two cars on
the Genesee street trolley line jumped
the track yesterday afternoon as they
were approaching q bridge across
Scajaduaquada creek. They both en-
tered adjacent fields. the first car be-
ing overturned William Mulhall, a
motorman, was seriously hurt. The
passengers injured were: Mrs. Volk,
skull fractured. cannot live; Mrs.
Young. aged so years, both legs cut
off and fatally injured; Mrs. Kruger.
severely injured about face and body;
Edwin Kruger, aged years, son Of
Mrs. Kruger, badly injured: Mrs.
Plefeger, Miss Mary Welth and Nathan
Wolf, painfully bruised and lacerSted.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
WILL HOLD A REUNION
Members Of the Constitutional Convention
to Meet in Dover
Special to the evening Journal

Georgetown, May 23.-There viii be
a reunion of the Constitutional Con
vention in Dover on June 4, and ar
ragements for it now are being made.
1t will be held in the Hotel Richard
son, and in the evening an elaborate
dinner will be served.
DR.. E. w. Cooper, George II. Murray.
William 7. Sm.thers, William Sauls-
bury and Woodward Martin constitute
the committee to make arrangements.
which now are we'll under way.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Mrs. Botkin Has Liberty

Word has been received in this city
that Mrs. Cordelia Botkin. confined in
the penitentiary at San Francisco, for
killing Mrs. ]. ID. Deane and Mrs. John
p. Dunning, Of Dover is allowed her
liberty. II is said she was recently
seen riding i'm a trolley car with a
male companion.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Societies 10 rake Action

Representatives Of the several Catho-
lie societies of the city will hold a
meeting this evening at $50 o'clock in
the rooms of the Benevolent Pioneer
Literary Association. No. 719 Market
street. The object is to take action on
the death of the Rev. NJ X. Fallon.
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NEELY BEHIND THE BARS;
LOCKED Up In LUDLOW STREET:
BAIL Is FIXED At $4,000
Il is Said That N5,s75.25 Collected by Him for the
Government Has Not Been Turned Into the
POStOffce Department
THEY PRAISE
EACH OTHER
Collier Gives CaStIeman Credit
and CaStIeman Gives
Collier Credit

Frankfort. KY, May Governor
Beckham yesterday issued an order
dismissing the Democratic soldiers,
and they left for home today. In
transferring the militia from the Re-
publican to the Democratic admin
istration former Adjutant General Col
Evening journal., 1900-05-23

watch two cats fighting. While the,
were watching the fight AllIer and the
two Bawetts came out of house and
wanted to raise a disturbance. Stafford
endeavored to defend himself. but the
men drew blackjacks and knocked his
pipe out of his mouth. He then ran.
pursued by the men. one of whom
struck him on the head with a black
jack, knocking him down. There was
no occasion for any fight, as he had
said nothing to his assailants.
James Ward. a machinist. testified
TO seeing the Barretts strike McIane
knocking him down, and then kicking
him in the face. The men denied
carrying any weapons and had none on
them when searched, but Mr. Ward
said If it was necessary he could testify
to whom they passed their weapons be-
fore they were arrested.
Several other witnesses gave SINH
lar testimony. and all corrOborated Nc
Lanes statement that his assailants
carried jacks. There was no evidence
produced to show that Alker struck
any blows, all the testimony being to
the effect that the Barretts were the
ones who actually committed the as
sault, although Alker grabbed Nc
Lanes arm as he attempted TO escape.
The latter appeared in court with the
blood streaming from two wounds on
mis- head and a confusion on the side OF
his face.
HEAVY SENTENCE IMPOSED.
Before passing sentence Judge Ball
asked Assistant City Solicitor Cahoon
If he had anything to say, TO which the
latter replied that the case was one of
the most aggravated that had ever
come within his notice, and asked that
the heaviest penalty possible be inn
posed.
In passing sentence Judge Ball said
that he intended to make such an ex-
ample in this case that would deter
others from acting in al ike manner. AS
it had not been proved that Alker had
struck a blow he was let OFF with a
fine Of S25 and costs. The Bairetts
were each fined $50 and costs and sem
fenced TO six months in Jail.
OTHER CASES.
Other cases disposed Of were. John
Mullin, disorderly conduct, IS and
costs; James Hunter disorderly con-
duct, S. and costs; George w. Jack
son. drunk 81 and costs: Howard
Brown and Augustus Draper, two small
colored boys, charged with trespass
were dismissed.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
.WnI Addrcss Pnnils

On Monday morning next the Rev.
William Frederick Lewis will add fess
the pupils Of the Wilmington High
School, taking as his subject. "One OF
the Great Public Schools of England. -
The lecture promises TO be an interest
lag one.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
AGED RECTOR WOULD RESIGN
Has Been in Charge Of Old Swedes
PHILADELPHIA. 30 Years

Rev. Snyder B. Shines. for thlrty-two
years rector Of Old Swedes Church. in
Philadelphia, and well-known to many
church people in Delaware, wishes TO
resign. He has informed the vestry
that he is ready and wished TO vacate
his pulpit as soon as a young man can
be found to whom his work can be
committed
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lier said to his successor: ''In my
opinion It is due to you more than
any one else in Kentucky that trouble
has been averted." Adjutant General
Castleton replied: Il beg to say that
the state owes far more to you. The
conditions have been constantly men
acing to the public peace, to a degree
best known to you and to me. You
have been forbearing and fairminded
always"
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Yacht Intrepid at BreaI.water

With her owner. Lloyd Phoenix. on
board, and a number of invited guests.
the three-masted auxiliary steam yacht
Intrepid. OF New York. arrived at the
Delaware Breakwater last night, bound
on a cruise up the Chesapeake bay.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Win Fish

Many streams in lower Delaware
have been restocked with fish by the
United States Irish Commission car,
which returned from there last even
ing. The car was sent on TO Hayre de
Grace.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23

Iwenty-four musicians have signi-
ned their willingness TO become mem
bers Of the new n. G.. ID. brass band
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
HER ANNAILANTS
NOW IN JAIL
One of Men Who Attacked
Miss Tyre Makes Dam
aging Admission
Special to me Evonlng Journol,

Georgetown. May 28.-Everett Der
rickson. Elbert Dawson and Harry
Gcdwin. the three young men charged
with feloniously assaulting Miss Mar
celia j. Tyre, a 17-year-Old girl, Of Bal
timore hundred. are now confined In
the county Jail here. They were To
have a preliminary hearing I'm the Of
nee or Magistrate Purnell, yesterday
morning, but their attorney, John Nj.
Richardson, waived the hearing and
they were committed to Jail without
bail for the October term OF court.
Miss Tyre. the victim OF the crime.
accompanied by her parents. came here
and gave bond for her appearance at
the next session OF court. She is a
pretty girl, and is one Of the bellies Of
Baltimore hundred society.
Much interest in manifested I'm the
case here. Should the young men be
found guilty their penalty will be
death
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
DERRICKSON's DAMAGING STATE
MENT.

Everett Derrickson. the largest OF the
three. has made a statement since his
commitment which does not materially
relieve the strong public feeling
against the trio. Derrickson said: Il
have been keeping company with Miss
Tyre for several months Last Sun
day plot was made between Dawson,
Goodwin and myself that I should bring
her to the woods. which ] did No
alarm was made by her until her father
appeared on the scene, when she
screamed for help"
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-04
COUNTY CLOTHING COMMITTEE
WHAT is BEING DONE FOR CITI-
ZENs OF HARRIS COUNTY.
Mrs. QuaItrouSh's Committee Con-
tinuaIIy Descigcd with Appli-
cations for Help.

The committee presided over by Mrs.
r. Qualtrough as chairman for supplying
clothes to those citizens OF Harris coun-
ty made dependent by the storm Is con-
tinually beseiged with applications for
help, but the committee has proven equal
to any emergency that has arisen. Mrs,
Qualtrough is an indetatigable worker,
and If any inspiration was needed to
bring out the best efforts of those as
sisting her. it could certainly be found
in her earnestness and zeal. But no in
SEPARATION Is needed to spur any OF these
ladies on in their work. for they all seem
as thoroughly imbued with its import
ance as does their leader
The ladies' who are doing the sewing
serform their work energetlcally and
with as much care as II they were work
ing for themselves.
Contributions we're received yesterday
from the New Orleans board OF trade and
elsewhere. The shipment from New Or
leans consisted Of two large cases OF
ladies' and childrens clothing and a case
of ladies' hats. In the two cases OIL
clothing were large numbers of all gar
ments required by those for whom they
are intended and the quality, style and
selection are excellent
The committee is still soliciting con-
! tributions. and no one having anything ia
give should hesitate on the belief that il
| is not needed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-04
OF INTEREST TO suRvrvoRs.
Inquiries for the Missing and HON 81
for the Homeless.

Hugo Seaburg, a prominent attorney of
Springer. n. NJ. writes The Post that
he could give a home to girl of IL or
IL years OF age. He says he has a little
girl of his own years old, and 1t is
principally for companion that he de-
sires another. He would not, however.
consider any but of excellent family and
Well recommended, and says that he will
give references himself.
County Judge Vasmer Is in receipt OF
a letter from J. B. Britt, merchant of
Wallis. in which he says he is anxious
to provide home for a woman and a
girl OF IL or IL years of age
Tho request for Information concern
ing Two children. Perciyal Smith and
John r. Cox, OF Hot Springs. Ark. who
We're visiting in Galveston. Is renewed
Mrs. Walter Smith of Galveston can
md Mrs. VIII Lunke at Mrs. Perry's, 24l0
Washington street.
Stan Sergeant NJ. G. Unwn of the Third
Dragon Guards, In barracks at New
bridge ireland, Is very anxious for in
formation concerning his sister, Mrs.
Thomas Cullin, mis- daughter, Mrs. w. B.
Cullin. and their children. of 62S Winnie
street. Galveston. Information will be
received by Mr.. Bryan Heard OF this
Gity,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-04
AFTERMATH OF THE STORM.
What the Relief Committees are Doing for
INDECENT Victims.
MEETING OF THE HARRIS COUNTY COMMITTEE.
List Being for at the AuditorumState Officers
of the Odd Fellows cave Work o the Local Lodge
Committee Masonic Relief Work

effort TO retrieve their losses. About 100
OF these families have thus far been ten
dered assistance BY the general commit
tee. of which Mrs. Ryan is chairman
The following correspondence relates
TO the donation received by Mrs. Ryan
out or The Post relief fund:
Mrs. Roslne Ryan. Chairman Relief Conn
mittee. City
Houston. Texas. October 3.-Dear
Madam: Owing 10 the fact that through
- misunderstanding the check intended
for use OF your committee, appropriated
from the relief fund collected by The
Post. was turned over to another COM
mittee 1 beg herewith to hand You a
check for $1,000. feel assured that you
and the noble ladies associated with you
viii apply this amount wisely and we'll in
/ the highly creditable work In which you
! are engaged.
Please acknowledge receipt and oblige.
Yours very truly. Il. VI. Johnston.
Mr.. r. VI. Johnston. Houston Post
| Houston Texas. October 3.--Dear Sir:
Your very kind note inclosing a check FOR
$1,000 has been received, / took pleasure
in reading your note to the ladies OF my
committee ard In obedience to their re-
quest I herewith send you our thanks.
We will take pleasure from time to time
| in reporting to The Post the blessed
uses to which VIC Will put your gift.
Very sincerely yours. Rosine Ryan,
Chairman Governors Relief CommittaS
for Clothing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-04
COUNTRY PEOPLE NEED HELP
MIR. ID. NJ. GARyIN URGES NECESSITY
OF IMMEDIATE SUBSCRIPTION.
Says He VIII he One of ZOO Men to
Subscribe S40.OOO-His Plan
Outlined.

THE business men OF Houston must help
the county people who were made desti-
tute by the recent storm" said Mr., D. NJ.
Garvin yesterday.
THE city has done great and noble
work" continued Mr.. Garvin. but there
is still much to be done.
Il will be one OF 200 business men 90
give 5000 each for the benefit of the suf-
ferers in Harris. Brazoria. Fort Bend and
Waller counties. This would be $4,000,
and every cent OF 1t is needed.
"As Captain Taliaferro showed in yes
terday's Post. these people are in a most
helpless condition. Their crops are de-
stroyed, their houses blown down. anc
they have nothing whatever. There /:
very little that they can raise before next
spring, and how they are to live In the
meantime Is the question
Il think It is not only the duty, but II
commercial necessity for Houstons bust
ness men to see that these people are
given further assistance They are need
ed in the coast country, but unless help Is
given them they Will be forced TO abandon
| their lands. There is little or no work
that they can get in the country, conse-
uuently their position Is much worse thar
that OF the homeless IN the cities.
1T Ia a serious problem that confront'
Houston and one that her business mef
must help to decide. Forty thousand dol
lars would be of great assistance just a
this time, and wcald relieve the situation
until the State took the matter In charge
IL this is possible. | will gladly donate
5000 in the name II the Lone Star OF
company for such new relief fund. anC
believe an active canvass would secur'
200 such subscriptions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-04
THE ODD FELLOWS RELIEF.
state Officers Leave. Turning tho
Work over to "a Local Committee.

state Officers Leave. Turning tho
Work over to "a Local Committee.
The following communication in refer
enoe to the Independent Order of odd
Fellows relief work is explanatory:
To the Editor Of The Post.
Houston, Texas October S.--Havns been
located in your midst since the mornirg &
OF September II. fastened here by the cry
OF distress. for the purpose OF reliev ng
as much thereof as possible, said distress
having been caused by the severe storm
that swept this section Of Texas, the city
OF Galveston having lost thousands OF
lives. on the Sth OF September. and as the
work OF temporary relief has been extend
ed, we deem 1t proper, having organized a
permanent committee en- relief In Hols-
ton, composed OF the following brothers:
i, r. Parker A. J Mcmahon. d, g Sh,l-
by. W. A. Mcmillan, w. 7, Roberts, G. G..
Davis and J. S Peterson. that We r,trrn
- cur homss. We extend our ~sincer,
thanks 70 members Of the I. q. o. f. all
, organizations engaged in the work and the
various railroads that have so materially
aud generously aided in the irsnsporiati,n
! of those sufferers who we're without
means; also to the citizens OF Houston.
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There was a meeting OF the Harris coun-
ty relief committee at the mayors Office
in the city hall last night but no definite
acton toward closing the work was taken.
The committee oven now is receiving
many applications for relief and notwith-
standing the fact that the work done has
been most thorough there still seems to
be a gread deal of suffering throughout
the county. The problem Of what is to
become OF those needy people when all
the funds at hand are exhausted Is just
as difficult to solve as is the similar prob
lem relative TO the people outside OF Har-
ris county The question is a serious one
and Will probably not be solved satlstac-
torily until it has been discussed and con
sidered in its every light
1t Is argued by some that to withdraw
the assistance now would mean that with
in a very few days the people, who have
been rendered homeless and destitute by
the storm. would revert to even worse
condition than they were in Immediately
after the disaster. They then had the char
ity OF the whole country to rely upon, but
now that the first shock of the great ca
lamity has passed. the contributions in a
large measure have ceased.
Those who view the situation in the
liEht outlined above insist that the country
people will not be able to help themselves
10 any material extent until they have had
time and season to replant their crops and
rnhui1d rhair homes
On account of the absence Of the mayor
last night from the meeting OF the com
mttoe, the whole situation as 1t exists
was not reviewed, but It Is believed tina.
upon the return of the mayor to The city
another meeting will be held. when plans
VII be discussed and propositions consid-
cred.
The matter OF extending assistance to
the various localities on applications sent
in by their respective organizations con-
tinues just the same as 1t has for the past
several weeks aud there is no appreciable
falling off either in the number OF calls
or the urgency of the needs Of the appl.-
Giants.
The committee Is giving attention tC
families in the city that we're impover-
lehed as a result OF the storm. This worl
has been done for oome time past, an,
Mrs Dupree has lent the committee yer,
valuable service in protecting 1t from i'm
positions, by the INSCRIPTIONS ones VIII
would have the charity falsely applied
Rev. Il. D. AYES, rector of Christ church
rendered the committee his services at III
meeting last night. and his offer was yer
gratefully accepted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-10-04
4 MERRY EVENING.
Competitive Drill and social mt the
Light Guard Armory.

number of guests were Delightfully."-
entertained by the Houston Light Guar3
at the armory last night. The occasio n
MAS the regular monthly competitive driu
and social. The guests were well entor
tanned throughout the evening, and all
seemed to enjoy the event to the very
greatest extent.
The competitive drill commenced with
sixteen men in line, and resulted in S,r-
seant w. II. Pearson winning the chaplai,
medal which was held by Mr. Jesse Ed
mundson, he having won out in the last
contest. Mr.. A. II. Dyer stood second 10
sergeant Pearson last night and receive
tue congratulations of his friends for the
very excellent showing he made. After the
drill dancing was the main feature and eX-
ponents of the Terpsicborean art reyele1
IN the mystic mazes of the latest Great ons
In that line Var Gus refreshments tweie
served.