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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

The story Of RGthbones extravaganza
with Cuban funds, which was quite as
disgraceful as Neeleys stealings, is
fully told in q pamphlet of 292 pages,
Row in the hands OF the senate COM
mittee on relations with Cuba.
Although Rathbone paid the money
out on vouchers, they were vouchers
which he knew that no honest auditing
officer would pass. In fact vouchers
amounting to $69,819.2 have been
thrown out by the auditors because of
the nature of the goods for which they
charged, such as $l10 a month for rent
for coachman's house, enameled bath
tub, other house fitting for one Madam
Jorrins and household furniture and
furnishings of all kinds, including such
items as shining furniture with brocad-
cd silver and gold," and harness and
other stable paraphernalia Although
these vouchers have been disallowed,
the money had already been paid from
the Cuban funds. It will in common
honesty have to be made good, as well
as the Medley stealing, and it is likely
that the task of making good will fall
entirely on the United States, as there
is no probability of Receiving any con
siderable sum either from Rathbone oil
Medley.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13
Can Purchase Cigarettes in Tennessee

Knoxville, December 10. Cigarettes
are now on sale in KNOXVILLE. Judge
j. w. Sneed, of the Knox county cir
cult court this morning held that the
anti-cigarette law passed by the Ten
nessee legislature in 1897 was uncon-
stitutional and void. This is law pass
ed upon by the United States Supreme
Court in the case of W. B. Austin vs.
State of Tennessee. Judge Sneed's
holding is predicated upon a point not
raised in the Austin case, that the act
is recorded in Nashville does not bear
the signature of the speaker of the
house of representatives. This was
proved by an affidavit from the Secre-
tary of State. Immediately after the
decision was announced one dealer
placed cigarettes ON sale and others
wired orders to cigarettes factories.
This law was passed in 1897, when
Morgan G. Fitzpatrick was Speaker OF
the House, Mr.. Fitzpatrick is not in
the city, but upon inquiry at the Office
Of the Secretary Of State it was learned
that the officer did make an affidavit in
the case, and the point in this was that
the journal failed to show that after
signing the bill the Speaker failed tc
announce the fact in open house as the
law requires.
AS a matter of fact, the Speaker did
sign the bill, but failing to announce
this, the effect is the same as if he bad
failed to sign it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

general remarks on the subject in his
message year ago. He is, indeed,
much given to quoting himself-a style
of composition so much in favor by
President CLEVELAND.
His observations about the Philip
pines fill great deal of space, which
rs mainly taken mp by more quotations
relative TO our Philippine commission,
the results Of whose labors he thus
sums up:
"As early rs August 81, 1900, it sub
mitted preliminary report, which
will be laid before the congress, and
from which. it appears that already the
good effects of returning order are felt;
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

Senators are not showing much anx-
iety to rush the army reorganization
bill through the senate, which was rail.
roaded through the house last week.
To give the senate republicans chance
to rush it, the house leaders made the
bill substitute for the one that was
passed by the senate at its last session.
The senate could have sent the bill to q
conference at once. but it didn't. The
bill was referred to the military COM
mittee, and Secretary Hawly, chairman
of that committee, says the usual rou-
tine will be followed in the considers
ton of the bill which began today. The
anti-canteen amendment, adopted by
the house to please the w. q, 7. U. il
already made the basis Of much conten
ton. The chances favor it's being strucl
out by the senate.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

By vote of 1866 to 1873 the honse yes
terday passed the Army Reorganization
Bill. Save that two democrats voted
for it aud one republican against il, il
was passed by strict party vote. The
most important amendment to the bill
was one that abolishes the army can.
teen. The effort to retire Shafter as q
Major General and Wilson and Lee az
Brigadier Generals failed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

bringing them to an end. With this
portion of his message there is no fault
to find, aside from its length. The
chapter which Mr.. McKinley's admin
istration has written in the Chinese af-
faK is altogether a creditable one,
which has given us cause for congratu-
lation at home and has strengthened
our prestige abroad. Americans, of
whatever party bias, should be well
satisfied with this chapter.
Tits hardly practicable, nor would it
be worth while to follow the message
in all the items which it strings out !.
There are columns which, whatever may
be their pertinency in q communication
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

that business, interrupted by hostili-
ties, is improving as peace extends;
that a larger area is under sugar culti-
walton than ever before; that the Gus
toms revenues are greater than at any
time during the Spanish rule; that
economy and efficiency in the military
administration have created a surplus
fund of SO, 900, 900, available for needed
public improvements; that stringent
civil service law is in preparation; that
railroad communication are expand
ing, opening up rich districts, and that
a comprehensive scheme of education
is being organized. Later reports
from the commission show yet more
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

to congress, have no interest for the
public. One Of the methods of the
messages construction seems to have
been study of the president of map
of the world with pat on the shoulder
and good world words, rather
for every nation which by some mis-
chance he did not overlook.
Among the recommendation which
he makes, or renews, is the eonferment
upon the Federal Courts of jurisdiction
in cases of violations of our state laws
involving international interests, such
as the lynching of the Italians in
Louisiana. He also repeats his remarks
about general lynching, and invites the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

The Southern Industrial Convention
at New Orleans adjourned. Memphis
was selected as the next place Of meet
ing. President II. H. Hargroye aud
Secretary N. F. Thompson were re-
elected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13
gided the matter is not arranged.

vlded the matter Is not arranged.
Pettibone is twenty-five years of age,
and came to Knoxville two months ago
after marrying Miss Fannie Allen, of
Chattanooga, member of wealthy
family and former resident of Greene
county. He engaged board with the
Keener family on Hill avenue, and it is
said the bills have been paid monthly
by Maj. Pettibone. Several days ago
IS bill was missed and young Petit
bone. Wednesdays gold watch, two
rings and other small pieces Of jewelry
were missed, and the case was reported
to the police, the result being young
Petitioners arrest. He could not give
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

bond Friday night when sent to Jail
and spent Friday night in dursnce vile.
This morning Lieut.. W. p. Chandler
went before Squire Knabe and pro-
cured Q warrant for Pettibone charging
him with grand larceny.
His wife is Frustrated over the affair.
She is handsome little woman and is
well known in this city, where she has
many friends. Maj. Pettibone has
been notified Of the affair. Knoxville
Sentinel. -
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

The protest OF the American Fedora
ton Of labor against the appointment
of Gen. Harrison Gray 0tis as Secre-
tary of War has called ferth state
ment that Gen. Otis Is seeking no Off
cial appointment whatever.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

Fighting in the Philippines is grow
ing less, the insurgents falling back at
all contested points and making no ef-
fort to save supplies. Only one Amer.
lean reverse was reported during the
week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

1t was Unexpectedly large majority
1893 to 02 that the house gave the
Grout Oleomargarinc bill. Political
lines were not drawn at all. II any
lines were drawn, it was the agricultur-
al against the manufacturing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

Secretary Gage estimates the ex-
penses Of the government for the com
ing year at 1926. 74l.762. The appro-
priations for the present year are 1885,,
$50. 1862.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

We trust that our delinquent sub
scriber will send us squirrel or pos
sum for Christmas, because on that
day we feel little fastidious On
other days we do very we'll on a mass
Of shavings from the brass foundry,
mixed with axle grease. -Hardeman
Free Press. -Commercial-Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

Both houses Of the Alabama legisla-
ture have passed bill providing for a
popular election to decide whether q
constitutional convention shall he held
for the restriction OF the negro vote
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

William Mckinley: "Eow, boys,
you must not become extravaganza. I"
Mark Hanna: "Here, you skates, bring
on that $500, 900, 900 ship subsidy steal
and jam it through. To hell with
economyp-Commercial-Appe
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

William Writ Henry, . distinguished
lawyer, scholar and orator and grand
son of Patrick Henry, died last week at
Richmond, Va.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

The senate has always been extraya-
giant, especially in its expenditures for
its own luxury, and the fact that the
committee on finance has just paid "a, :
200 for refurnishing and redecorating
the room in which it meets, shows that
it is growing more so.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

Gen. John Wilson IN report to con-
gress urges the appropriation of $500,
900 to build levee between Hickman,
KY, and Slough Landing, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13
FOR SALE AT 7"
City Drug Store.

Brig. Gen, Charles 2. Eagan was re-
stored to duty ,as cpWmissary general
OF Subsistence, and''was Immediately
afterward retired as bflga1en general.
Col. John.F. Weston willbon0&ihated
to succeed him. s-' .tsA
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

w. s. Taylor did not apply for the
appointment of internal revenue con-
missioner One of his overzealous
friends wrote letter suggesting his
name for the place.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

The president is said to have selected
George Won L. Meyer, of Boston, to be
Ambassador to Italy, succeeding Gen.
Draper.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

will furnish that wise economy which
in season of plenty husbands for the
future. Courier j ournal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

She subcommittee of the committee
on judiciary has reported fayorably
on the bill creating another Federal
judicial district in Kentucky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

Charles A. Towne has accepted the
appointment as United States senator
from Minnesota to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Cushman X,
Davis.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

A bulletin on the subject OF Den
marks commerce, issued from the Ag-
ricultural Department at Washington,
shows that the United States and Bus
STA in 1898 enjoyed nearly 90 per cent.
of the Danish commerce.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

A COLONY of Boer farmers is to be es-
tablished on Long Islands.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

Herman Pettibone, son of Col. A. H.
Pettibone, of Greeneyille, is IN the
Knox county Jail on the charge of
stealing money, gold watch and 9th
er pieces of jewelry at the boarding
house of Mrs. Peter Keener, 2i8 Hill
avenue, west. The time for his hear
ing has not been set, but it will take
place before Squire w. A. Knabe, pro-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

accept the amendment simply because
it knows that the treaty could not be
ratified without it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

catered Gtthe Postootee at Johnson CITY, Tea., as
Second Class Matter
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13

The lecture of Hon. ALI Taylor was
gem. Memphis Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-13
DID HE STEAL7

Larceny is Charged Against Herman
PettibOne.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

women In New York society, has been
made the victim. She Is the only
daughter OF Henry Clews. the banker.
who resides at No, West Thirty
fourth street. But n few weeks ago
her engagement TO marry Herbert Par
sons, the only son OF John Il. Parsons.
the distinguished lawyer. was an
nounced.
Believing or pretending TO believe
the answer TO his personal" was real
ly from Miss Clews. Benin has intense
ly annoyed her by writing tender let
tiers to her.
In these letters he has boldly given
his name and address, and told her
OF his hopes and aspirations. He has
dared to ask her 10 meet him. TO mar
ry him. He has ventured to twice
call at her home. on Thirty-fourth
street SO persistent was Benin that
Henry Clews engaged the services OF
detectives to locate him.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
She Hates kinSl.

Here Is. portrait OF Ernestlna Gre
vella. the Paterson, n. j.. woman who
has gained notorlcty In connection
with the so-callcd anarchlstic plots to
XIII European rulers. She Is a good
looking young woman OF % and In per-
sonal appearance Is anything but what
she proclalms herself to be. To re-
porter she said:
1T IA not the hereditary kings we
would abolish because they are born
such. It Is an oppressor. be nc pres
ident. car or parent Our opprossors
here are the wealthy dictators. who tell
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

The Chapter Of Rouen Cathedral
have decided not to admit the fair
sex TO the sacred building IN "unwom-
anly clothes.' and the rest OF the
French olorgy viii probably follow
suit This Is pr0tes, against the mod
orn innovation known as the bicycle
costume. aud Includes both bloomers
and short skirts The verget of the
cathedral. with an eye to money max
Ing. has laid In a stock OF long skirts
which he proposes 20 let out at 20
cents per garment to women with In
admissible costumes.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
o q

when a PREPARATION has an adver-
tised reputation that Is worldwide. IL
means that PREPARATION Is morltorious.
n you so Into O store to buy an article
that has achieved universal popularity
Ike cascareis Candy Cattaril, for OK
ample. you feel It has the ondo Bemont
Of tho world. Tho Judgment OF tho
people is inialllblo because II IA i'm
personal. The retailer who wants to
sell you something else" In place OF
the article you ask for. has an AK to
grind. Don't Il stand to rclson9 Hes
trying to sell something that ~ not
what he represents IL TO be. WHY
because be expects to derive an ex-
trg profit out OF your crodullty. Arc
you easy7 Don't you see through his
little gamer The man Who will try
and sell you a suh1titute for CASCAR-
ETs Ia a fraud. Beware OF HIM lie
Is trying to steal the honestly earned
benefits OF a reputation which another
business man has paid for. and n his
conscience Will allow him 10 20 80 far.
he will go ia.thgr n he cheats his Gus
toner In one way. he viii In another
and Il In not safe to do business with
him. Beware OF the CAsCAREr sub
atitutor. Remember CASCARErS are
never sold In bulk but In meta; boxes
with the long tailed &C" on every bHx
and each tablet stamped O. e. @.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
Crurnha

The waste OF the worm would erase
the need Of the world. An excuse can
be found for the use Of silks and
broadeloth, rich food and exDot1ivs
furniture. These things are beautiful.
but there is far higher beauty-a lie
lived plainly for the sake OF charity.
My glft" we say. would be only .
crumb to feed a hungry world" Then
God will hold you responsible only Tot
that crumb. II was only Ave loave,
and two small fishes. but they were
given willingly. aud Christ fed ave
thousand with them.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
che CarnsS,e zIan

Following 80 example OF his en-
ployer. Charles NJ. schwab. president
OF the Carnegie Steel company. ia
about TO found .s-Nde school for boys
in the neighbo, nood OF Plttsburg. lie
will pay the salaries Of all the teach
ors and provide a library. Tho boys
VIII be given courses ON general me-
chanioal lines. besides thorough train
ing In shop work, Like Mr., Carney q.
Mr.. Schwab proposes to make his giftA
during his lifetime, 70 that he may d.
rect more satisfactorily the oxpondi-
ture OF his money.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
Boxers Being Enrolled.

Along the roads
Of China are en-
countered great
numbers OF mill
tary posts at which
small garrlsons 49,
about ten or fifteen
soldiers In time OF
peace - are sta
toned. Close by Is
a look out Com
handing an extern
sive prospect The
cones Of brickworlt
and plaster are
used to FIRE ont a
fierce combustihlo
In time OF alarm
as q signal 90 tho
next post They
arc also employed
on all festive occa-
sluns. II Is here
that the Boxers
now enroll them
selves and are
sworn IN to form
their seml-military
corps. a govern
ment omcial boz
longing to the ar
my presldcs at the
table.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

rnoN IDAHO 70
hfifUIt nnN rNINIu hU.Hsf CO.. . ...... ....
iHgs Tor uuutn rrUurs.un nIo one furs
fuf uuri tuu. uIus .... ....... ........, 500
ihirirn uIu r"turu AUGUST 90 &C. one
fare Cor round uIn
The Union Pacific has thrcc trains daily
Ia each dire running ou thob'st track
and making thu quickest ttmc of any line In
the west These trains are equipped with
the latest and most sumptuou. Pullman
Palace and Ordinary Sleeping Cars, Dining
Cars. Bunut Smoking and Library cars
with birbcr shop aud free iicclining
Chair Cars running through from Utah,
Idaho and Nevada points 10 Omaha. Kan
sas city aud Chicago without change
Tho line Of the Union Pacific nbounds In
scenery Of surprising interest 10 the lover
Of nature "DcviiH Slide" Witches
Rocks" "Crccn River huns" "Puipit
Rock and Devils Gate are but few
OF the numerous sccuos OF beauty and
grandeur which. together with the quickest
time aud vastly superior service AMI equip.
incni. have made the Union Pacific 10
Justly renowned
An tirl,eta good via salt Lake aud Den.
yer u sired Further In ormnt.on on
application 10 II. NJ. clay, Gcncral Agent,
Salt Lake city.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
Mir CIctsl Annexed.

Here is a personal" advertisement
published In a New York newspaper
the other day:
"Personal-Young gentleman. -. de-
sircs acquaintance OF wealthy, re-
fined lady; object, matrlmony. Ad-
dress American"
Here ia letter received next day
by John b. B7hm. solicitor and collect
or. No. i93 Washington street. New
ark, who inserted the personal;
Write fully to Miss Clews. No. Q
East Thlrty-fourth street. New York. u
Some one has been playing a trick
on Benin. and Miss Elsie Clews, who
is one OF the most beautiful. the most
intellectual and the most sodate young
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

us by wage com
mands and moor
pay how we must
live. They pay Us
IS a week II II az
though they said.
Live on bread.
They pay us $40 a
week they say
Live on meat ana
wear clothes. What
Is the ballot TO me
or any other WON.
an? We outnum-
h. A. a.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

We oncr one Hundred Dollars reward for any
case 81 Cntarrh that cannot DO cured by Hall :
Catarrh Cure.
" ). CHENEY 4 co, Props. Toledo, q
We, the undrulgngd. hnyo kn1gn q, J.
Cheney for tho last " years nud believe him
PERFECTLY honorable Ia all business trnusaoti1 Ions
and financially nhln b. carry out any oblRa-
tons made by their urn
West 4 TraaN. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
o. WadlnF. Nlnlnn q Marvin. Mholusaic
Druggists Toledo ohio
Hail \ CntArrh Cnrn N taken internally, act.
inr directly upon the blood aud mucous suriacni
Of tho system Testimonials sons free prlca
| sbc per bottle soda by all druggists
Hairs Family i'ilis arc tho beet
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

Tho special eScnrsion rates now be-
ing quoted apply Via tho Denver q Rio
Grunde kailroad. "Ihe Scenic Route
OF the World" Two lines OF railway
between Grand Junction aud Denver.
Passengers have their choice At no adj
ditional cost Four daily fast express
trains New and elegant dining ears.
Pullman aud ordinary sleeping ours
through 10 Chicago without change.
DO not miss the Grand scenery on the
Denver & Rio Graude. Ask your agent
for particulars aud tickets via the d. 4
X. q. H. X.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
hest Tor the Bowsl.

No matter what alls you. headache
60 a cancer. you will never get well
until your bowels are put right.
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without a grippe or pain. produce easy
natural movements cost you Just 10
cents TO start getting yonr health back.
CASCARErS Candy Cathartlc. the
genuine. put mp In metal boxes. every
tablet has c. c. c. stamped ON IL Do
ware OF limitations
1t is officially announced that the
Russian troops captured Kharbin on
August
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
pcdin9 Isfue of Don6f

The Secretary OF the Treasury has
begun sending out the new per cent
bonds due in 1880. which are to take
the place Of such Of the old 3s, As and
5s as have been offered for extension
at the new rate under the currency
act OF March II, 1900, The amount
OF the old bonds outstanding when the
offer to extend them was issued was
a little less than $4,000 900, and OF
this amount $32O,GsO.OOO has been sur
rendered and corresponding amount
Of the new per cents viii have been
sent to the owners before the end OF
August
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

found In the challSy formation OF Eng
land. The collection contains n large
number OF types, which may be classed
as bracelets, ax-llke tools, loaf-shaped
flnts, knlfe-llke instruments, hoes or
agricultural implements, scrapers,
cores and flakes.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

SO soon a. nature sees 600 Improve.
mcnt there Is o. change The candle
gave way 'oclcc'ricity mud tnr horse
to the aniomohil" THE fact that Hos.
letters stomach i.ttcr, has been sold
for over = bali O. century. prove, It's
value There is uoihing 10 equal II for
stomach ur liver trouble. lie sure to
give II a trial.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
To Rceoup Forrane4.

The principal
object OF Maitre
Laborl's lecturlng
tour OF the United
States next win
ter. II Is said. is TO
recuperate his for
tunes. destroyed
beyond despair in
France by his con-
nectlon with the
Dreyfus case. Not
only did his de-
Tense OF the porse-
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

will never be allowed to vote. II we
did we would put tho men where you
belong. Most OF you in the workhouse.
You think women do no tasks at home.
Stay there one day and sweep. dust and
scrub; get meals. wash the dishes.
dress the children. BAH You men
are sybarites. Even bollermaker Is a
prince"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

cuted captain bring him no return for
his services. but lost for him his ex-
penses. his neglected clients and any
prospect of professional success in tho
future on account OF the unpopularlty
OF his success In the "grande af-
falre."