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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-26

Neely ordered from this company sup
plies for the department. of posts in
Cuba.
The books of the printing company
show it received for printing S7,937,
while the bills paid and the money or
der records at Muncie show $2,131
more than the amount indicated by
the books was paid. Some of the bills
were paid twice. Rathbone, when
asked why he approved these accounts,
said he did not know until after Nee
ly's arrest that any printing was done
at Muncie. If this statement is true,
says the report, he convicts himsci.
Of the most utter and indefcnsible neg
ligence of official duties.
When Neely was assigned to duty in
Havana, Jan. I, $780, his salary was
S1.S00. The report says he was at this
time financially embarrassed. His ac-
count with the Union National bank
of Muncie was frequently overdrawn
"Fcb &, 1899, he sent a deposit of 1920
to the Muncie bank, and in February
and March his additional deposits ag-
gregated $3.50. Thus Neely, with a
salary of $50 month, was able
conclusive proof that his embezzle-
ment began in February, 1899. In
May he deposited Ss37, June $775, July
1868, August $13, ,125, October $40,
and number of deposits of lesser
amounts were made afterward."
The report deals ,at considerable
length with the speculative ventures
into which Ncely branched out in
Cuba. They included the West In
dia Trading Co., in which he invested
ST., 800; brick plant in Havana, in
which he invested $4,000, and some
mining schemes in South America.
The report says that Q. M. Rich, who
was brought to Havana as Neely's
assistant, told Rathbone in April that
Neely was CROOKED" Rathbone dc.
MED any such conversation with Rich.
The report, continuing, says:
erich claims to be innocent, but he
at least had knowledge Of Neely's
embezzlcmerts long before he claims
to have told sRathbone. Reeves con-
fesses that Neely paid him $4,000 for
concealing the fraud in the destruction
of the stamps. Both Rich and Reeves
protest against any criminal designs.
How much credit should be given to
their statements it is difficult to de-
termine."
December 81, 1898, when Rathbone'
was appointed director general Of
posts, his salary was fixed at $4,000.
At his request the postmaster general
allowed per diem of S. in addition.
He claimed this was not sufficient and
June 10 the postmaster general in
creased the salary to $4,000 with no.
tification that with the increase the
per diem would cease. July 3 Rath-
bone complained that the Increase
amounted to $T65 and asked for an
official residence. This also was allow
ed. December 10 the postmaster gen.
eral officially fixed Rathbone's salary
at $4,000, making 1t effective August
/. But although the per diem was
cut off Rathbone continued ito draw
it. When called upon by Col. Burton
for his authority for this allowance
Rathbone. submitted the letter, sup
pressing that part Of It prohibiting
the per diem. In closing the discus.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-26
Nicely EmbezzIed Government Funds to the Ex-
tent Of $131, ,713---Rathbone Knew the
Stealing Was Going On.
Government Had to Maintain Retnue Of Servants For
Rathbone and Provide His Coachman With Fine Raj
ment---An InduIgen Crew.

Washington, July 26.--(Spl)-
Estes G.. Rathbone, formerly director
OF posts in tn esland Of Cuba, who has
been practically under arrest ever
since ne was removed from Office, will
be formally arrested us result of
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow's report, duplicating him in
the postal frauds.
Copies OF Mr.. Bristow's complete re-
port were furnished yesterday to Sen
ator Platt, chairman of the specific
committee Of the Senate investigating
the Cuban postal frauds, and to Secre-
tary of War Root, for transmittal to
Gov. Gen. Wood at Havana. 1t is ex-
pected that upon the receipt of the re-
port Gen. Wood will at once order the
arrest of Mr.. Rathbonc. 1t is under
stood that the full report and exhibits
are to be printed for the senate COM
mittee and will then be made public.
In the meantime Postmaster General
Smith gave out summary of the re-
port today. This summary gives sub
stantially what has been heretofore
published regarding the speculations of
G. r. w. NeeIy as chief of the bureau
of finance, but it makes out worse
case against Director Ratbbone than
had been generally expected.
Heretofore no one connected with
the postoffice department would take
the responsibility of saying that Mr..
Rathbone had been guilty of anything
the administration of the department
posts, and of extravaganza in his per-
sonal expenses which were charged
to the Cuban postal revenues. Mr..
Brlstow's report alleges not only care
lessness and extravaganza, but fraud
as we'll, charging that Rathbone had
warrants for s., 900 drawn in his favor,
that he had them cashed, and that he
failed to account for the money.
The total direct embezzlements are
rather smaller than had been supposed
at the time that Nicely WAS arrested.
Mr.. Bristow coots them up MS amount
ing to $13l, 1850. This total would
he considerably increased IL it could
be ascertained exactly how much
money had been expended In uuneces-
sary expenses or charged up as ''ex-
pcnscs' and pocketed.
Mr.. Bristow finds that Neely's en-
bezzlcments aggregated at least $751;
7l3, and says lie was justified in re-
commeudiny the removal of Director
-....aI 4, n bona
Whether or not the latter was guilty
with Neely In the embezzlcments, he
says there can be no doubt that in the
matter of unauthorized per diem allow
ances, personal expenses and warrants
cashcd and upaccounted for, he unlaw-
fully appropriated to his own use
money of the Cuban revenues. For
this. Mr.. Bristow says. he believes
Mr.. Rathbone should be required to
The connection between Neely and
the Neely Printing company of Nun.
Gle, Ind. of which he was the proprie.
tor before he went to Cuba, is then
explained. The alleged sale Of the
plant of this company to Cowan, Nee
ly's business associate, the report says.
was not bona fide transaction, as II
Is not believed Cowan ever paid Nee
ly any money. of his pretended interest,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-26

On account OF rain the Butchers
picnic has been postponed until Tues
day, July 81. Markets will be closed
after s p. IN. -
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-26

If you are sick all over, and don't
know just what ails you, it's ten To
one your kidneys are out of order.
Folcy's Kidney Cure will bring you
health and energy g
j.. NJ. LATER, j. Lampartert& Co., A.
Warner. ..-.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10
ALWAYS PROSPEROUS.
A Well-known Shoe Firm to Make
Extensive improvements.

1t was in 1888 that the firm of Lewis,
of the partners, Miss Jennie Lewis and
Mr.. d. M. Reilly, had a large expert
ence as successful salespeople in Scran-
ton stores. The firm started out mod
estly in a small store on the site of
their present business. All members
were young all were enthusiastic. and
all were energetic in prosecuting the
business. They had the tact and good
judgment to choose the right sort of
help in their store and the business
grew amazingly. Soon they became
cramped for space in their original
quarters and within a couple years
there were considerable extensions.
Four years ago they leased the store
adjoining, and have since occupied the
splendid double stores at ia and 116
Wyoming avenue.
Hut the development of their busi-
ness under the able management of the
members has now brought them to
such point that they must have still
more room. Arrangements have al
ready been made for an extension Of
the stores which will very largely in
crease the floor space, and give them
facilities for doing a greater business.
For the first time in its history, how
ever, We have now to chronicle a
change in the firm. Miss Mary Davies,
one of the partners, has sold her in
terest in the stock and good will of
The establishment to her former part
ners, Miss Lewis and Mr. Reilly. and
the firm will hereafter be known as
Lewis & Reilly.
The members of the new firm having
an experience of twenty to twenty-five
years in the shoe business in this city,
and with reasonable prices and Cour-
teous treatment, and knowing well tn :
tastes and the needs of the public in
the shoe line, are in better shape than
ever before to hold their old patrons
and to attract new ones. They have
remaining all their old-time hustle and
vim, with a largely Increased expert
ence. We predict that before a great
while the extension which they now
contemplate will lie taxed to its tall
capacity to keep up with the increased
business OF the Always Busy" Lewis
& Reilly. So
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10
Hundreds of Thousands
or Trial Bottles or Doctor David
Kennedy'S FavOrite Remedy
Sent Free for the Asking.
The Only Medicine That Positively
Cures Kidney and Bladder
Diseases.

BY Il special and particular arrange
ment with the manufacturers of Dr..
David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy,
free trial bottles of this great medi-
cine for the Kidneys, Liver, Bladder
and Blood, rheumatism, Dyspepsia
and Constipation win be sent absolute
ly free, postpaid to all persons suffer
ing from any of the diseases mentioned
above who will send their full name
and postof!.ce address to the Dr. David
Kennedy Corporation, Rondout, n, Y,
providing they mention this paper
when they write,
A very simple test To determine
whether your Kidneys on Bladder are
diseased is to put some of your urine
in a glass tumbler and let it stand "A
hours; if IL has a sediment or cloudy,
ropy or stringy appearance, if it is
pale or dlscolored, you do not need "A
a dangerous condition DR.. David
Kennedy's FaVorite Remedy speedily
cures such serious symptoms as pain
i'm the back, inability to hold urine, n
burning scading pain i'm passing it.
Frequent desire 10 urinate, especiall y
at night, the staining Of linen by your
urine and all unpleasant and danger
Gus effects produced on the system
by the use of whiskey and beer
Dr., David Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy is sold by all druggists at S100 per
large bottle, or six bottles for $500
APRIL ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10
Beautiful Mountain Park.

Situated on the northern slope of the
Wilkes Barre mountain. on the line Of
the Central Railroad of New Jersey is
Mountain Park. 1t would be impossible
to find a more attractive prospect for
enjoyment in the Wyoming valley.
That part of the Central Railroad on
which the park is situated, has a grade
of one hundred feet to the mile, which
makes the scene one of novelty and
beauty. 1t would be difficult to find a
more charming and attractive place for
comfort and pleasure.
The pleasing contrast of lights ana
shadows. verdant foliage and ragged
cliffs, is matchless in it's beauty. Here
are shady groves, which protect YOU
from the scorching rays of the noon
day sun, and the pleasant breezes,
Which are always welcome, fan you
from the heat of a summers day.
There are many romantic rambles
and points of interest located on the
mountain. The park has an excellent
supply Of water. Besides the lake,
there are several never-faiing mineral
springs.
The park contains dancing pavil-
ion, l0Oxl5O feet, refreshment stands,
and furnished kitchen. The refresh
ment stands, kitchen and bowling alley
are all furnished with hydrants ana
tubs.
There are merry -go-rounds, swings
and implements for sports of all kinds.
The popularity Of Mountain Park is
attested TO by the fact that it has been
the means of earning more money for
the organized bodies running excur-
sions, than any other day resort in the
region. The location of Mountain Park
is one of the most picturesque and
romantic spots to be found command
ing, as it does, a full view of the Wyo-
ming valley, presenting a panorama of
superb diversity Of grandeur and
brings 10 mind Halleck's poetic say
ing:
Thou com'st in beauty on my gaze
at last
On Susquehanna side, fair Wyo-
ming.
Committees will consult their own
interest by making applications to the
companys agents for particulars and
dates, or direct ]. s. Swisher
District Passenger Agent,
Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10
Court House News Notes.

a suit in tresOaSs to recover 5000
damages was YESTERDAY instituted by
Felix and Catherine Noiakovicz through
Attorney George $. Horn,
The case of the Winton Coal COM
pany against the Pancoast Coal COM
pany has been appealed to the Supreme
court, by the plaintiff, through Attor-
ney $. b. Price.
Judge Edwards presided at natural
ization court in No. ., yesterday morn
ing, and admitted the following to citt-
zenship: Abraham A. Greenberger, AL
fred r. Broadbent, Steven NJ. Kovochy
Harry w. Sexton, John f. Gallagher
Edward Walsh. Otto Olberman, Peter
Kuroly, Leo Roos, Richard Robinson
Scranton; owen Healey, Carbondale;
Charles Paihteon, Covington; Mariana
Nese, Vito Rivello, Pasquale Giardano
Luigi Veroni, Francesca Crangolo, Vim
cenzo Mondelli, Alfred Hasting, Sal
vatore Rezzo, Old Forge; Henry r.
Lewis, Peter Parrington Taylor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

We believe Chamberlains Cough
Remedy is the best in the world. A
few weeks ago We suffered with a Sc
we're cold and a troublesome cough,
and having read their advertisements
in our own and other papers, we pur-
chased a bottle to see how ii would
affect us, 1t cured us before the bottle
was more than half used. 1t is the
best medicine out for colds and coughs
The Herald, Andersonville, Ind. For
sale by AL druggists Matthews Bros,
wholesale and retail agents. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10
TRIAL OF LlJDDON
NOW UNDER WAY
JURY SELECTED AND COMMON.
wEALTH's CASE OPENED.

Will Press for a Verdict of Murder
in the First Degree-story of the
Killing Is Related by Attorney
Daniels in His Opening Address.
Large Percentage of the Jury
men Have Conscientious Scruples
Against Capital Punishment--An
Incident that Made Luddon Vince.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10
TRAVERSE JURORS
FOR THE MAY TERM
DRAWN YESTERDAY BY sHER.
IFF AND COMMISSIONERS.

They Will Pass Upon the Cases Com
ing UP at the Three Weeks Ses-
sion Of Civil Court, Which Begins
May 14-out of the One Hundred
and Eighty Jurors Drawn One
Hundred and Three Are from This
City-Many Prominent Men Are
Among Those Chosen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

CORONER CASES.--Dr. Roberts was notified
yesterday OF the death of Stephen Wilockoser,
Of olyphant, and a woman named Silisky, OF 1874
Bloom avenue, both OF whom died without anv
medical attention.
MEETING SUSPENDED. There will he mo
meeting of the Catholic Historical society and
Newman Magazine club until April o. The npxr
meeting will be in the new club house Of the
Knights Of Columbus
LoNERGAN MPRoVING.--Ri Richard Loncrpap,
OF West Scranton, who was badly injured about
two weeks ago by falling from the Cedar ave.
nue. bridge, is making rapid progress at the
TAckawanns hospital
CIRCUS COMlNG.-Thc advertising car of the
Forepaugh Sells Brothers circus is AT the
Erie and Wyoming Valley station Preliminary
arrangements are being made for the appearance
of that circus in this city.
W. c. T. L. MEETING. The Central womer,s
Christian Temperance union will meet this (Tues.
dsY afternoon at o'clock in Guernsey's hall
Subjects, Temperance Work in Church Socie.
ties" "W, C. I. u. Missionaries"
SONS OF VETERANS MUSTER.-There will be
muster OF Camp NO, s. Sons of Veterans, this
evening Twenty-Five recruits will be mustered
in After the ceremony BANQUET will be served
All members are urged TO attend.
REYNOLDS DISCHARGED. D.--Anthony REYNOLDS,
the boy run over on Carbon street about two
months ago by street car, and whose leg was
amputated at the Lackawanna ho,p'ta has
been discharged from that institution
MORTALITY REPORT.-The report of The s,c.
retary OF the board of health for the week cnding
AprIl I shows that nifty y'one deaths occurred, four
o. which resalted from diphtheria. three from
scarlet fever, and two from mcmbrsneous croup
Sotry'eight cases Of contagious diseases were rs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

SPANISH WAR VETERANS.-Command No. Al,
Spanish War Veterans, will close the charter
list next Monday evening. The meeting will
take place at S o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

d. II. PAY DAYS.--The Delaware and Hud.
son company paid yesterday at the White Oak
Archibald and Jermyn mines, at Jermyn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10
CITY NOTES


COMMITTEE MEETING The sewer and drains
committee OF select council will hold meeting
tonight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

JUNIOR REPUBLICAN CLUB.-Thursday even.
ing next the Junior Republican club will G.ret
for reorganization at the Central Republican club
rooms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

INSPECTOR SWORN N.-City Engineer Phil.
lips yesterday morning swore in James johnson,
recently appointed inspector OF the North Main
avenue sewer TO succeed Inspector Walker
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

ported thirty.one being Of scarlet fever thirteen
OF diphtheris, and four Of measles. Yesterday
eleven cases Of contagious diseases were reported
HUFFORD FUNERAL.--The funeral OF Mrs.
Mary Il. IIuford. wife OF NJ. NJ Huhord, of
Clark's summit, will take place this morning at
10 o'clock. lntcrment in the Clsrk's Green ceme'
terry. Mrs. HuGord was severely burned some
time ago by the explosion Of a lamp and died on
Saturday.
LOST BoY.--The police were last night mott.
fed by John Mitchell. OF 200 Meridian street, OF
the disappearance from his home Of n small boy
named Johnnie O'Brien When last seen the boy
wore white cap, a suit Of blue clothes, blue
rcefer and velvet collar. lie is years old and
has red hair
BALL AT SNovER's HALL--The ladies Sec
ton OF the Welcome Dancing class gave very
enjoyable social last night at Snover's hall. Over
sixty couples were present and enjoyed dancing
until late hour. Supper was served at II
o'clock. Miss Thornton and Mr.. Mutchman FUR
nished the music.
PREPARATORY TO CLEANING Street Com
missioner Rowland D. Thomas will today have
men at work in various parts Of the city remov
ing obstrnctions from the road, such as rocks
cobbcs, etc. in order to put them In condition
for general cleaning. Work will be begun il
| the First, Second and Fourth wards
| ENTERTAINMENT At NO. 27.A cake wall
| ard entertainment will be given at No. 81 schoo
| in Green Ridge tonight for thc bcrcft Of IN
school. Professor J. u. IIawkcr will be in charg
| and ami ny the number on the programme vii
| be vcntriloqual selections by Charles Hartley
| Tho ncmtora Of the school will participate il
| the cake walk.
| No SUNDAY ARRESTS For the first tim
| during Mayor Moir's administration there was n
police court yesterday morning, not single ar
| rest having been made on Sunday. Mayor Moi
| Yesterday remarked upon this as being move
occurrence, at this is the First Monday since ha
| occupied the position that there was no need n
| Folding cour:.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

Frank kiSncr, laborer, Scranton.
John p. Powell, furniture dealer, Taylor.
J. c. Brown, draughtsman, Scranton.
William Freeman. farmer, Fleetville.
+. NJ Colvin, farmer, Dalton.
John Ledger, miner, Fell.
Anton Fisch, shoemaker, Scranton,
Continued on Page s.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

Beecham's Pills for stomach and
liver ills. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

ported thirty.one being Of scarlet fever thirteen
OF diphtheris, and four Of measles. Yesterday
eleven cases Of contagious diseases were reported
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10
The Best in the World.

Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar l9c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10
GILDEA THE ONLY ONE

Every one of the jurors, with the
exception of Squire Gildea, had read
of the case and many of them had
formed an opinion as to the guilt or
innocence of the accused
In making the opening for The COM
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-10

Continued on Page 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-16
Reflections OF a Bachelor.

When woman lOveth she chaseth.
The women have the best of il. They
never have got to have any wives.
A woman is never sure she won't
change her mind unless You make her
think you're sure she will
A woman would just about as lief
throw away baby as curly feather
she takes off one of her old hats.
When a woman makes up her mind
to move it would make her terribly
unhappy if you made her a present Of
the house she is in.
There never was a man who had
softening of the brain that didn't think
he was in love.
There is something in being a poet
or a woman that makes them hate To
kill mouse.
Every man. ut some time in his life,
has treated some one woman 50 badly
he ought to be scalped.
There ought to be society to punish
men who wear chin hiSkcrs by max
ing them presents of diamond studs.
Love after marriage is about as much
like it was before as the colored vege-
tables You see in the seed catalogues are
like the ones you raise in your own
back yard.
Most men commit marriage almost
as thoughtlessly as they would suicide.
Every woman that is old enough to
get married is old enough not to.
The most important thing to a
he,
portant thing to a man is his dinner.
A widow who doesn't want to get
married again is most as unnatural as
man who wants to get married at all.
New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-16
To the Girl Graduate OF 1900.

Hello,
Girl Graduate
You sweet thing. you,
With your head orlmfui ~ dictionary
talk
Ana "isms' ana ''ologies" ana things.
And your cap ana gown,
You are the latest. greatest, up-to-date
0f all the garden with girls rasebudded,
The brook and river chb
About your shy. reluctant toot-ios.
But your boots are wide ana waterproof
And your klrt plaid ana reversible
Just ankle length.
For you've learned a store NJ knyWIpJrp
not III books.
Just good. Ola common sense.
You meet the world
Clcar-vycd and strong and sweet
Above all, Womaulv:
Not the wasp WASTED llckadaisicaI. lap
dog pctting GIl
OF times gone bN,
But just "A girl
GladsImc ana happy souled.
Seeking no voice VI vote iii puddled rnl-
Nor hifurcated rights i'll rnz:rum's glare.
No, in the ccntury'- new dawn ynu
stand. rose crowned.
y golf stick for a sC,ptrc and your throne
rock, thrce-cInopicd
luur page caddic. ana your king
All, Well.
You've Vet To- choose
L"t him b. maniul, brave
Ana tender 70 the Hover your girls heart
is
tn Keep it safe:
\ star to light home
Through the summer time
You'll trivol much
And get engaged no doubt,
one or two times
To summer hoys by sea and shore
And they will tell you fairy tales
About Your being The only girl they ever
loved.
And things like that.