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Arrest of the Former Muncie Man Mt
Rochester as Detailed by Messrs.
Coates and Hayden.
EVIDENCE OF A POSTMASTER
WHO SAYS HIS ENDORSEMENT OF A
CHECK WAS FORGED.
MeSsrs. SeybcId and Neil of Opinion
Nicely Knew His Accounts were
to Be Inspected.

HAVANA, Jan. 21.-Assistant Chief OF
Police Hayden, of Rochester, was the first
witness called in the trial to-day of the case
growing out OF the Cuban postoffice frauds.
He testified to the arrest of c. +. w.
NeeIy, ex-director of finances of the Cuban
postoffice, on a train at Rochester.
Postofice Inspector Coates testified that
he ordered the arrest of Nicely and after
ward went to Rochester. There Nicely said
his arrest was mistake. and that he had
not done anything wrong. Coates said he
found a postofice account book in Neely's
travelling bag. This he returned to Nicely
when the latter said it was his private
property. The government contends that
this book is the missing ledger.
Postofice Inspector King testified that
Nicely put up for his bond two ten thou
sand dollar bills which were not on his
person when he was arrested. King said
that Nicely was watched after his release,
and that he did not try to escape.
Mr.. Erickson, former postmaster of Trim
idad Cuba, said he resigned his position
in September, 1899, and came to Havana,
arriving there Sept. 16. He asked for his
August salary of $50, which was overdue.
Reeves said that check had been sent
him. Erickson then went to Rathbone, who
ordered that duplicate check for his SAL
airy be drawn. After arriving at Mobile,
Erickson said. he received check for $50
in letter forwarded from Trinidad. and
that this check was dated Sept. L. the
same day he was in Havana. He returned
the check to Reeves. To-day he identified
this check, and he said his Endorsement on
1t was a forgery, and that his name was
spelled wrongly.
Inspectors Seybold and Neil testified to
the examination of Neely'5 cash April %
by order of Rathbone. They said the ac-
count balanced with the auditors state
ment. and that they thought Reeves knew
of this intended inspection. After hearing
that Colonel Burton, inspector general OF
the division of Cuba, had discovered dis
crepancies in the postal accounts, they re-
examined the books in Neely's office, but
then did not find anything wrong Seybold
and Neil said they did not examine the
auditors books. but received a statement
from acting Auditor Reynolds as to the
amount of money Nicely should have. Some
| time after this examination they discovered
| by RathbOnes report that not many
stamps as il was alleged had been burned
| had been sent from the United States.
Major Ladd, former treasurer of Cuba,
| testified to the deposits OF postal funds.
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w. A. smith Wants Secretary Hay to
Ask Britain to spare Command
ant Scheeper's Life.
MORE COMMITTEE HEARINGS
RECIPROCITY WITH CUBA OPPOSED
BY TOBACCO MEN.
Arguments for and Against the Pro-
hfbifion of Chinese immigration
Col. MetcaIfs Defense.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Representative
William Alden Smith, Of Michigan. a mem
Der OF the House committee on foreign af-
fairs. to-day introduced a resolution direct
ing the State Department to request the
British government to withhold the SEN
tence of death passed on COmmandant
Scheepers, who is about TO be shot. The
resolution follows:
Whereas, IL is officially reported that
the British military authorities in South
Africa have passed and are about 10 exc
cute sentence Of death upon COmmandant
Schsepers. of the army of the Orange Free
State, and,
Whereas Said Commandant Scheepers,
captured while sick and wounded in hospi-
tai and, therefore. should be considered
especially entitled to all the privileges and
exemption Of a prisoner OF war; and,
Whereas. His execution may lead 10 acts
OF retaliation and reprisal and thus make
more difficult and distant the prospects Of
peace; and.
"Whereas. The whole civilized world suf-
fers from the effect of waged between
any OF the family OF nations: and,
Whereas, The people Of the United
States are moved by feelings of humanity
in behalf OF the sufferers from the terrible
warfare now being conducted in South At
RIGA: therefore,
Resolved, by the House OF Representa-
tives. the Senate concurrinG, That the Brit
ish government be requested TO set aside
the sentence OF death passed on Command
ant Scheepers and to accord him the Gus
oner Of war guaranteed under the Geneva
convention :"
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OPPOSED TO RECIPROCITY.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The ways and
means committee to-day resumed its hear
ings on Cuban reciprocity with special
reference to the reduction on Cuban to-
bacco. The tobacco interests OF the United
States were largely represented, the Of
ficers of the Large Leaf, Manufacturers
and Growers associations being present.
John r. Young, president OF the National
Leaf Tobacco Association. made an earnest
plea against any tobacco concessions 10
Cuba. He said there undoubtedly was
public sentiment in favor OF granting re-
lief 10 Cuba, but he contended that we
should be as Just TO the people OF our own
country as 10 people of foreign countries.
The purpose of the movement Tor reelproc-
ity, he said. was 10 have the who!e eX-
pense of Cuba's relief fall on two Amer
lean industries-tobacco and sugar. There
was now a tobacco acreage In OHIO or
5000 acres, Wisconsin, 5000; Pennsylvania,
q 900; New York, 1900; Connecticut, u,UO,
and several thousand acres in other States,
ali of which production would be seriously
crippled. As to cigars, Mr.. Young declared
that the proposed concessions would wipe
out the American-made Decent cigar Inc
Cuban cigar maker would lay down cigar
here for less than the American manufac-
ture receives for his high-grade goods, and
having his goods advertised as imported
cigars" This. Mr. Young. said, would Sc
cure for Cuba the entire American market
for all goods above cents.
Representative Richardson, Of Tennessee,
asked If the price of cigars would be re-
duced 10 the cigar smoker
Mr.. Young said the price would be re-
duced. but he did not believe the consumer
would ask this reduction at the expense or
the American industry.
j. Werthem. of New York, head OF
cigar concern employing 5000 people, pre-
sented the serious effect of concessions on
the American cigar interests.
George Storm. president of the American
Tobacco Growers Association, and also an
extensive cigar manufacturer, also argued
against concessions to Cuba. He said the
tobacco interests of Cuba were not as much
depressed as represented; that they were
prosperous and enjoyed great advantage in
the American market and that in erect
they now desired an absolute monopoly OF
the American market. If the calamity OF
annexation came, Mr.. Storm said that the
tobacco interests would bow to ii, but for
the present they protested against a move
ment calculated to enrich the tobacco and
cigar industries of Cuba and destroy those
of the United States
President Coleman, OF the New York To-
bacco Board of Trade, Daniel Harris, OF
the International Cigar Makers Union and
several representatives of State tobacco in
terests also were heard in opposition to any
concessions TO Cuba.
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COL. w. =. METCALF HEARD.
Afidavits from Members OF His Regi-
ment Declared to BE False.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The subcom-
mittee OF the Senate committee on pen
sions. which was appointed last week to
investigate the charges made against Col.
W. S. Metcalf. who has been appointed
pension agent at Topeka. Kan, to-day
heard Colonel Metcalf I'm his own behalf,
and also received afidavits from soldiers
who were members of Metcalfs command
at The time the occurrences, with the re-
sponsibility for which he is charged. took
place.
The charge is made that at the battle of
CalOOcan. in the Philippine Islands, Met
ers. He was to-day shown the affidavits
making this charge, but denied IL emphat-
fcally. He said that he had at the time
of that battle, been a major of the TWEEN
tieth Kansas Volunteers. that he remem-
bered the surrender OF two Filipino pris-
Oners: that he was engaged in bringing up
the regiment, and that he turned them
over 10 some men In his command, with
instructions TO take them 10 the rear: that
he knew, of his own knowledge. nothing
more OF the prisoners. but that he had
heard they were killed by the soldiers who
had them in charge.
Two or three affidavits from members OF
the Twentieth Kansas Regiment were filed
IN confederation OF this statement In one
OF these affidavits 1t was stated that the
prisoners were killed by the soldiers be-
cause they refused TO go TO the rear and
were making trouble at a critical time
Records Of tine War Department also were
produced 10 show that after two investiga-
lions OF this charge Metcalf had been ex-
onerated. The subcommittee did not pass
upon the charges at the meeting to-day.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. Flowing to the
threatened interruption of American meat
exports 10 Europe, because of failure of
government inspection, the secretary of
agriculture to-day sent to the House of
Representatives a request for an emergency
appropriation of $40, 900 to carry forward the
inspections conducted by the Bureau of
Animal Industry. Without this, he says,
the microscopic inspections cannot continue
after March l. The secretary says: 1.-THE
indirect effect of It's temporary interruption
will be much more damaging to American
interests than the mere loss of the CONT
mental export trade for a few months. 1t
will result in breaking commercial connec-
tons and creating a bad impression in
countries to which our products are sent"
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amount of city bonds sold and iiquidated.
ordinary and extraordinary receipts, gen.
eral and special funds, and statement as
to what II cost to run each department Tor
the year.
On the first day of January, according to
Mr.. Breunig's report, the actual available
cash in the city treasury was sZSooSoe, on
Jan. l. 1902 the actual cash In the city
treasury was $27 IL. The available cash
balance at that time was S9S.2Sl-Ss, put II
became necessary to pay on an installment
of the fire department and City Hospital
bonds of 1901, which reduced the balance 10
the actual amount stated. The report notes
that the 1896 S33 obtained by the recent
emergency bond issue has been used IN the
redemption OF temporary loans outstanding
Of which the total amount paid OF during
the fiscal year was S3S5,Ss914- Inc report
states that permanent bonds TO the amount
of s27, 100 were redeemed during the year
The total receipts of the city from All
sources during 1901 We're N,'4S,Slo.@, Ihe
total expenditures of all kinds were Slboo,- :
693 Sc. The figures relating 10 the cost OF
maintaining the various departments snow
that il cost more than a half-milnon dollaIS
TO maintain the works department ana
close on TO half a million to conduct the
Department of Public Safety. The law de-
partment required a comparatively inslg-
nificant sum. Following are the hgures III
detail:
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drawings for the manufacturers building
have been received by Director OF Works
Taylor. This makes six buildings in process
OF development.
FOUND DEAD IN A SKIFF.-John l..
Pearce, thirty years of age, prominent in
society in Norfolk, Va, and cashier of the
Standard Oil Company branch there, was
found dead early Tuesday by a newsboy.
The body in a small skiff in Roanoke
dock. No reason for Mr.. Pearces presence
In that locality is known. The coroner
of the lungs and kidneys the cause OF
death. The body shows no marks of vio-
lence. Mr.. Pearce's books are in excellent
condition, and there is nothing TO indicate
suicide. He had been hunting at Virginia
beach yesterday and in good health
ana spirits.
RAPID-TRANSIT TUNNEL-The APP
pellate division of the Supreme Court, at
Brooklyn. has approved the report of the
commissioners appointed by that court to
pass the route and style of construc-
ton of the rapd-transit tunnel from Man
haitian TO Brooklyn. The work Of formu
lating the contract under which the tun-
mel is to be built will now be rapidly pushed
forward. Letters and appeals almost with
out number have reached the members OF
the commission demanding that whatever
contract be entered into. there should be
as a result only a scent fare chargeable
within all the limits of the five boroughs
of Greater New York at points OF routes
for tunnels, as laid down, shall reach.
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IMPORTANT TAX BILLS.
They Are Expected to Increase ohfo's
Revenue About S1,60O,OOo.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 1.-Two important
tax bills Endorsed by Governor Nash were
introduced in the Legislature to-day One
provides for an annual tax OF one-tenth of
l per cent. on the authorized capital stock
of all Ohio corporations and on the pro-
portion OF capital stock OF foreign corpor-
ations represented by property or business
in Ohio. All companies paying excise
taxes are exempted. Annual reports are
required TO be filed by corporations amena-
bic to the tax, but they are not inquisi-
tortal. The other law increases the excise
tax from u to l per cent. upon the gross
receipts of electric light, gas, pipe line,
railroad, electric railway, express tele-
graph, telephone and messenger and sig
nal companies. 1t is estimated the two
bills If enacted into laws, will yield not
less than sl,60O0OO in revenues.
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Rev. Father william Walsh.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Jan. H.-Rev.
Father William Walsh, pastor of the
Church Of Immaculate Conception, died
suddenly of heart disease tonight at the
age of fifty-three years. He was ordained
priest in Dublin, Ireland, in 1874, and was
sent to Tennessee that same year. When
the yellow fever epidemic of 1878 struck
Memphis he went TO that city as a voun-
teer and remained ten years. Two brothers
of Father Walsh, both priests, Patrick of
Chattanooga, and Edward, of Chicago,
have died in the past year, all from heart
disease. Rev. Fathers Lynch, of Chicago
and Grace. of Philadelphia, are cousins of
Father Walsh
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House Democrats Not whole Party.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The committee
of twelve appointed by direction of the
caucus of house Democrats to consider
number Of resolutions outlining the policy
TO be pursued by the minority during the
present Congress. have agreed by vote
of IL to | TO recommend to the general
Democratic caucus which meets on Friday
the adoption of a resolution declaring it to
be the sense of the Democrats OF the House
that the caucus is not for the purpose of
making platform declarations and has no
power to add to or abstract from its nation
a platforms already adopted. Mr.. Henry,
OF Texas will offer as a substitute a reso-
luton for the reaffirmation of the Kansas
CITY platform.
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Camilla Urso was born in Nantes,
France. in the province of the Loire on
June 49, 1912, and her early years were
spent there Her father was flute player
in the theater and organist in the Church
of the Holy Cross. Her mother was sing
er of note, and her inherited taste and
talent for music were early given fun
scope. She began to take lessons when
FIVE years old and a year later her father
died. She made her first public appearance
at a benefit concert, given by the local
musicians for her mother and the family,
playing the Seventh Air Varie" of De
Beriot with perfect success. Her studies
were continued and ultimately she was
admitted to the Paris Conservatory of
Music, the first woman to enter stu
dent. Her first tour of the United States
followed her graduation, and from that
time on her fame a violinist was para
mount throughout the civilized world. Only
in recent years had she retired from public
life.
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Allison and DoIIiver Reelected.

DIES MONIES, Ia. Jan. N.-At o'clock
this afternoon both houses of the Iowa
Legislature voted separately upon the Sc
lection of two members for the United
States Senate. This is the second time I'm
the history of Iowa that a legislature has
CHOSEN two United States senator's VIII
liam b. Allison, Of Dubuque, and Jonathan
+. Dolliver, of Fort Dodge. Republicans
were reelected The vote stood:
Senate-Allison, So; Thayer. 10: Dolliver
Sc; Seerley, 10.
HOuse-Allison, 81: Thayer Il. DoIliver
81; Seerley. IA.
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Bureau Of American Republics.

MEXICO CITY, Jan. H.-The committees
OF the Pan American conference. which
have not reported, are now Fastening TO get
in their reports. The plan for the reOr-
ganizati OF the Bureau Of American Re
publics is completed. 1t places the bureau
under the direct control Of the diplomatic
corps residing at Washington, with the
secretary OF state as eX-ofiicio chairman.
It's chief feature. therefore, is 10 do away
with executive committee OF the bureau,
formed OF limited number OF members OF
the diplomatic corps at Washington and
nresided over by the secrstary of state.
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Aubrey Thomas De We're.

LONDON, jan 21.-Aubrey Thomas De
We're, the poet, is dead.
Aubrey Thomas De We're was born in
County Limerick, Ireland, on Jan. 10, 1914,
the son of Sir Aubrey De We're, BIT. He
was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.
and early turned to literature. Much of his
verse dealt with the ancient Irish legends
and folklore, which subjects he also treated
in number OF essays. He also wrote of
economic subjects, his chief works in this
line being English Misrule and Irish Mis-
deeds" "Ireland's Church Property and
the Right Use of IT, a number of pamph-
let's of church history in Ireland and Con
stitutional and Unconstitutional Political
Action" dealing with the Irish land sys-
tenn.
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myself / feel that the dispatches from
Washington reflect greatly on my charac-
ter, and / am ready TO defend myself.
While IL is true there is a slight foundation
for the story Of the killing Of two Filipino
insurgents, can say that the evidence
which is at hand will entirely clear the
reputation of General Metcalf and myself.
My testimony and the testimony OF others
Will prove beneficial TO General Metcalf,
who seems 10 be the sole target for those
who are singing abuse and scandal at the
Twentieth Kansas. General Metcalf was
an excellent Officer
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Hopeful for a Settlement.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Jan. N.-Pres-
idcnt d. d. Mulcahy, of the Amalgamated
Wood Workers Union, and a committee
from the local union have been in secret
session with Manager Ingram, of the Amer
lean Car and Foundry Company, all day
In an attempt to settle the differences
between the Coo strikers and the manage
ment. No public statement has been made
of the result of their meeting, but IL is
generally believed that all the men will be
back in the works within a few days.
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Iron Sold mt SIo IN Ton.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Jan. H-The Ten
nessee Coal, Iron and Railway Company
to-day sold 1900 tons of basic iron at sl3
per ton TO be delivered after June l. This
is the best price secured on iron for future
delivery this year. which, prominent iron
manufacturers say, indicates the price of
sl3 for basic iron will be maintained
the present year. All of the
furnaces are overtaxed with orders and no
iron is sold for earlier delivery than June.
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National Board of Trade.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2l.-The thirtv-sec-
ond annual meeting Of the National BOARD
of Trade began here to-day Alden Snear
was elected temporary chairman. The re-
port of the executive council upon the
proposition of the St Louis Merchants
Exchange to dissolve the board. was read
Ii was adverse 10 the proposition The
council submitted a request for the an
pOintment OF committee TO consider the
question OF strengthening the board and
it's influence. c. b. Murray. OF Cincinnati
delivered eulogy on the late Hon Fred
erick Eraley. who had been president 81
the board since 1858
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lisa g. Richards.

VICTOR, Ia, Jan. ELISA S. Richards a
pioneer citizen of eastern Iowa, who To-
Gated here nearly fifty years ago, and who
for forty years has been an extensive oper-
ator in Western real estate, died here to-
day. His only son, NJ. V. Richards, of
Washington, ID. c.. general land and indus
trial agent of the Southern Railway and
the Mobile & Ohio Railway. and six
daughters who reside in the West, sur
vive him. Mr.. Richards was a native of
rF,-s
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INDIANAPOLIS & GREENFIELD RAPID
TRANSIT COMPANY.

PASSENGER CARs.-Leave Georgia and Me-
ridian streets. First at a. m. and hourly
thereafter until 10 p m Last car leaves at
IL: p. m.
FREIGHT CAR5.-Arrives at Georgia and
Meridian streets at 8 a. m. and leaves m
Also arrives 2:30 and leaves at 30 p. m.
COMBINATION, PASSENGER AND EX-
PRESS CARS.-Leave Georgia and Meridian
streets a. m. a. m. u noon. y. m. p.
m, d. m
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evening OF a distinguished audience to
greet the French ambassador. M. Jules
Cambon, and the Hon. James NJ. Beck.
assistant attorney general OF the United
States. At the meeting I'm the Assembly
Chamber President Hornblower presided.
and introduced NJ. Cambon. The French
ambassadors subject Relations Be
tween Diplomacy and Public and Private
law"
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McCreary Surely Elected Now.

FRANKFORT, KY. Jan. H.-The two
houses of the Legislature duplicated the
proceedings of last Tuesday by balloting in
separate sessions for the election of a Sena-
tor. This was because of doubt as to the
on which the ballot shall be taken
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TRENTON, N. j.. Jan. 21-The Inaugural
ton of Franklin Murphy as Governor of
New Jersey took place at Taylor's Opera
House at noon to-day in the presence of an
audience which filled the building. The
members of the Legislature occupied seats
on the stage. The oath of office was ad-
ninistered by Chief Justice Gummere of
the Supreme Court
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KANSAS CITY. Kan. 21.-Lemuel D.
Cummings, against whom serious charges
were made to-day during the investigation
OF Cen Wilder 3. Metcalf before the SEN
ate committee having the matter in charge
at Washington, tonight made the follow
ing statement: Il surprised at Fred
ertck Holsters statement. for the best feel
ing has always existed between US. / do
not want TO go into the details OF this case
as / shall probably be called 10 Washing
fore the Senate committee. because / can
sxonsrate both Gen. Wilder s. Metcalf and
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-Four Men Killed.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Jan. 21.-In
smash-up to-day on the long railroad 81
the Lackawanna Lumber Company at
Cross Fork, III. j. Herbstrest, w. A. Ben
nett Peter Czec and Otto Sander were in
stantly killed. The car on which they were
loading LOGS was run into by a runaway
train consisting OF four cars loaded with
pulp wood. The place where the accident
occurred Is on the side OF a mountain.
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Rev. Dwight ID. Hervey.

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio, Jan. 2.-The
Rev. Dwight b. Hervey died to-day. aged
sixty-six He was formerly president of
Granville Female College, Martinsburg
Academy and Pennsylvania State Normal