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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
EXEMPT FROM TAX.
Foreign Diplomats Need Not Pay
Stamp Duties.

Washington, Sept. s-The commits
siOner of internal revenue has held that
checks and drafts of ambassadors, min
asters or other members of the foreign
diplomatic corps residing in this coun-
Try are exempt from tax, when made in
the course Of the conduct of their bus
mess or in connection with expenses in
cldental to their residence here as dip
lomatic agents. If, however. they be
come property owners or engage in bus
mess then the papers which are sub
Ject to tax that may be made in con-
nect1on with such ownership or prop
erty or in carrying on business should
be taxed
This ruling is made not because of
any positive or general law on the sub
ject but upon the ground that it is a
courtesy due from one nation to an
other.
Under article III of the consular con-
Ventlon between the United States and
Germany, consular officers of that
country and their chancellors and sec
retarfes are exempt from all direct
personal or sumptuary taxes. duties and
contributions whether local, state or
municipal, unless they become owners
or property in the United States or en-
gage in commerce
The commissioner has also decided
that bowling alleys belonging to a gym
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
IN MUZZLE OLA CANNON.
Strange Place in Which Pesetas Were
HID on the Onuendo.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 9.-Oren Rufty,
of Trenton, Mo, chief petty officer of
the engineers department of the aux
Hilary cruiser Harvard, passed through
Pittsburg today on his way home. He
told a new story about the sea battle
off Santiago. He said:
"A Chicago bluejacket on the Har-
ward visited the Oquendo several days
after the fight and in one of her turret
guns found a bag containing nearly
1000 pesetas in gold, silver and paper,
equal in American coin to $500. The
money had been placed in the muzzle
of the cannon and the position of the
had intended to scatter the stuff by
firing the gun and prevent the Aneri-
cans from getting his fortune. The
sailor was allowed to keep his prize and
sent it to his mother in Chicago"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
STANDS BY ALGER.
The Grand Army Passes a Most Laud-
atorY Resolution.

Cincinnati, Sept Sat the G. A. R.
encampment today the following was
read and adopted by a unanimous vote
without discussion and with a demon
stration of approval:
sResolved. That from knowledge
formed of our experience as soldiers
during four years of active service, we
recognize the unfaltering energy and
patriotic devotion with which as secre-
farv of war. General Alger has borne
the weighty responsibilities and per
formed the important duties suddenly
imposed by the recent war with Spain,
creating and maintaining so large an
army under such pnfavorable condi-
tons, the deeds of which not only shed
lustre on American soldiers but also
challenge the admiration of the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
GALL POPPYCOCK."
Shafter Says There's No Friction Be-
tween Him and Miles.

Middletown, Pa, Sept. general
Shafter when asked today regarding
the reported strained relations between
himself and General Miles, said: 1T is
all pOppycock. There is no friction be-
tween General Miles and myself, at
least there was not when he left San
tiagO. Our relations have always been
pleasant and I do not understand the
meaning of all this talk. The general
may have been talking but 1 believe
that much of it is due to antagonistic
newspapers whose motives are certain
Iy not patriotic"
General Shafter brought with him his
aide, Major Mfley and a, little Cuban
boy whom he took a fancy to while in
Santiago and adopted. Generals Alger
and Shafter were driven to General
Graham's headquarters in an open car
rage with Colonel Hecker and Major
Hopkins, special aides to the secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
CANCELS BLUES DATES.
Will Have to Do Without the Bril-
liant Services of the Old
"War Horse

The campaign dates of ex-Congress-
man Dick Blue have been cancelled in
Kansas. Some time ago Mr.. Blue
moved to Vinita, Indian territory, but
ne left word with Chairman Albaugh
of the Republican committee that he
would fill any dates assigned to him by
the committee.
He was accordingly assigned to sew
eral places but a letter has been re-
ceiVed saying that business engage
ments will prevent him from filling the
dates assigned to him. He also says
that he will make some speeches later
in the campaign but no further as
Signments have yet been made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
SILYELA BALKS.
Refuses Support of His Party to the
Government.

Madrid, Sept. 9.-The following state
ment has been made by an important
Spanish official:
Senior Silvela, the leader of a section
of the conservative party, refuses the
government the support of his party al
though he is fully aware of the difficult
ties of the situation. He is doubtless
prompted by the desire to obtain pow
er. We will do all in our power to re-
alize his desire with short delay. The
country will then see how soon the man.
who is now posing as a liberal, will be
transformed into despotic dictator.
General POlavieja has handed a copy
of his manifesto to the neWspa per men;
but the censor forbids its publication.
The censor also forbids its transmission
by telegraph. 1t is probable that the
general intends to read it today in the
cOrtes, but is certain the government
will prevent him from so doing and will
insist upon a secret session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

The Scenic Line of the World the
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, offers
TO tourists in Colorado, Utah and New
Mexico the choicest resorts. and to the
rans-continentaI traveller the grandest
scenery Two separate and distinct
routes through the Rocky Mountains
all through tickets available via either.
The direct line to Cripple Greek. the
greatest gold camp on earth. Double
daily train service with through Pull
Denver and San Francisco. The best
line to Utah. Idaho, Montana, Oregon
and Washington via the Ogden Gate
way" Write S. K. Hooper. G. p &
t A. Denver. Colorado. for illustrated
descriptive pamphlets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
SUDDENLY DERANGED.
George Goodrich, Fireman at Station
No. 2, Loses His Reason.

George Goodrich of Fourth and Tyler
Streets a fireman at fire station No. 2,
became suddenly deranged Wednesday
evening at his home His trouble was
caused by having become injured by heat
at a fire at Fifth and Van Buren, streets
a month ago; since then ne mas been
ticed a change for the worse coming over
him
He is now resting at his home, and
physicians think he will recover his mind
when the effects of his injuries from fire
have passed. He has been a trusted fire.
man in the Topeka department. He has
a wife and small child.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
A $4,000 PRAIRIE FIRE.
Part of Pawnee and Hodgeman Coun-
ties Was Burned Over.

Larned, Kan, Sept. "a prairie fire
crossed the southeastern part of Hodge
man county and the northwestern por-
ton of this county last night The fire
started in Hodgeman county and was
driven rapidly southwark by a strong
wind. It swept over a wide territory
and soon became uncomfortable Farm
ers gave up their attempts to check
the flames and turned their attention
to saving their stock and farm houses.
Courters were sent ahead to notify and
rouse the people who Immediately began
to back fire and pillow fire guards. Thou
sands of tons of hay, feed and straw
were burned. The loss is about $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
New York Money Market.

New York, Sept. 9.
MONEY-Money on call firm at 312 per
cent; prime mercantile paper, 4041a per
cent; sterling exchange heavy, with actual
business in bankers bills at $4.S4A41R for
demand and at 81. S21z G1% for sixty days:
posted rates. 81. S31@lI4. $50; commercial
bills. S4-S1d4 S11k.
SILVER-Silver certificates, 60A0Ac;
bar silver, 601zc; Mexican dollars, 46Ac-
BONDS-Governmen bonds firmer. New
As, registered. 12T. coupon. 127; As, 110A
coupon, ui1k; Is, $50; IS. registered, 11214;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Chicago Livestock Market.

HOGS-Estimated receipts of hogs for
today 20 600; left over from yesterday. g.
AS. Fairly active, &c higher. Light, 50 So
@4O5: mixed. s3.60Q4O21a; heavy, S3.55Q4;
rough, So. 55Q3. 20.
Beeves. $4Q5.50; cows and heifers $500
$50; Texas steers $3.10d3.9 80; westerns, $3.50
Q4.45; stockers and feeders, $3G4.50.
SHEEP-Receipts, 1900. Weak to 1Oc
lower. Best lambs steady. Natives. 81. 80
Q4.50; westerns. $1,000 IS; lambs, $3.75Q6.
HoG|Receipfs, "a, 8e5; shipments. 4 1853.
CATTLE-Receipts, TO- 264; shipments, A.
115.
SHEEP Receipts, 1903; shipments, g.
S64. =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.
Jago and Kynaston Must Answer for
Robbing the Mails.

London, Sept. 81. w. Jago. formerly
chief officer of the White Star liner Brit
annie, and John Kynaston. who was third
officer of the same steamer, were for
malIy committed for trial today at the
Bow street police court, charged with rob-
bling the mails on board the Britannia.
The prisoners were remanded Friday
last, when counsel for the British post
office made a statement taken from a
confession which he said had been made
by Kynaston, detailing the manner in
which the robberies were carried out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
More Republican Speakers.

Two new campaign speakers were adj
ded to the Republican list today. They
are J. K. Cubbison of WyandOtte coun-
ty who is scheduled to speak at Fort
Scott on September 10 and at Wamego
on Sept. 81 The other addition is J. V.
Beekman of Arkansas City who is to
speak at Douglass on October 8
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
ESTES PARK ON FIRE.
Flames Eating Into Some of the Fin-
est Wyoming Timber Land.

Estes Park, Wyo., Sept. "A forest
fire has been burning since Sunday
evening on the south side of Steep
mountain, near the Grand Lake trail,
about three miles from timberline. Thus
the finest forest near Estes Park is
threatened. Several men are endeaVor-
ing to check the fire, but everything IS
very dry and makes their efforts diff
cult The fire must burn against the
prevailing westerly winds, so it is hoped
that its progress will be slow until a
storm comes. The fire is said to have
been of accidental origin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Give the ohildren a prink

Called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious, appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
the finest coffee but is free from all it's
injurious properties. Grain-O aids di-
gestion and strengthens the nerves. It
is not a stimulant but a health builder
and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs
about Il as much as coffee. Is and 25c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Kansas City Livestock Market.
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City. Sept. 9.
Nv WaE Eat g Nc ! hard hard 69asle;
&c: No. 3, Coo; No spring, 57@5Sc; No. 3,
CORN-steady to higher. No 2 mixed
29c; No white, 29c; No. 8. &c.
OATS-Ffrn- No. white, 24q25c.
RYE-No. 2 Ale.
HAY-Steady. Choice timothy Sc. 25d6. IS;
choice prairie, S550d5.T rs.
RUTTER-Firm. Separator, 16Q1Sc;
dairy. 15c.
EGGS-Firrn Fresh, He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
To Hane for House Breaking.

Dover. Del, Sept. 9.--The Delaware SUI
preme court has sustained the decision of
the lower court, which imposed sentence
of death upon Rev. William H. Fisher of
Wilmington. charged with breaking into
the house of Mrs. Maria Hunt of that city
at night. for the purpose of committing
a feloniOJLs assault. Fisher has been SEN
fenced to be hanged on October Z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

For external piles. cuts, burns and
bruises, old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases Beggs' German SaIve stands
today without a peer. 1t is an old reli-
able remedy and if used freely wounds
will heal without a scar. Be careful to
get fBeggs'' and be sure of a speedy
cure. For sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Rain and Warmer.

The weather is in an unsettled condi-
ton, and there may be rain tonight
with probably a warmer air tomorrow.
Temnerature records for the day on
kansas avenue were as follows: a.
m. So; I a. m, 50; 8 a. m, so; a. m,
81: 10 a. m, Sc; II a. m, ST. noon, 20;
1 u m Il: 2 D. m. Y degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Death of VIM. R1ttles.

William H. BittIes, the Santa Fe
brakeman who was declared insane this
week in the probate court, died today
at his home, $50 Lake street. He had
SCREENING of the brain. The funeral will
he held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock
at the Church of the Assumption.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Bic Brewery Fire.

Philadelphia, Sept. THE Conshohoclen
Brewing plant, located at Conshohocken,
a suburb of this city was destroyed by
fire yesterday. The loss viii reach near
" 100000. The origin of the fire is IN
known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
spanish Prisoners CON Homo.

New York, Sept. 9.-Fifty Spanish
prisoners captured at the naval battle
on July 8, off Santiago de Cuba, ar
rived in Jersey City early today. They
went at once to the Anchor line dock in
this city to board the City of Rome
bound for home. The men had been
held prisoners at Norfolk Va
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
22ND STARTS HOME.

Camp Meade Pa, Sept. 9.-S p. NJ
The Twenty-second Kansas left camp
today for Fort Leavenworth for mus
ter out The regiment was furnished
four days travel rations and coffee
money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
AURORA BOREALIS
Brings Telegraphing to Stand
Still Around Chicago.

Chicago Sept 9-Aurora borealis
brought all telegraphing to a standstin
this afternoon for a time. The area of
disturbance extended five hundred miles
or more in all directions from Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Omaha and Return $3.50 Via the
Santa Fe.

Commencing at once and until further
notice the Santa F'e will sell tickets to
Omaha and return at $3.50. Depot
phone No. 6S2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Omaha and Return $3.50 Via the
Santa Fe.

Commencing at once and until further
notice the Santa Fe will sell tickets to
Omaha and return at $3.50. Depot
phone No. $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Sumner Hote1 Rurned.

View hotel the largest hosiery at High
land Lake a summer resort, was totally
destroyed by fire yesterday. The hotel
was practically closed for the season, and
it is believed that the fire was of incen-
diary origin Loss about $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

nasium attached to colleges and used by
students are not subject to the special
tax imposed by the war revenue act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Fusion r eiecceI.

Reno. New. Sept 9.-The Democratic
convention today rejected fusion with the
silver party unanimously. and will nomi-
nate a ticket from CONGRESSMAN down:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

A souvenir button of the Topeka
Cruiser given with each % cent pur-
chase of that brand of cigar. The best
5 cent cigar made. Geo. Burghart.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Poisoned bv a Watermelon.

Terre Haute, Ind, Sept. 9.-Mrs. H.
NJ. Winslow and daughter Jessie, aged
u, were poisoned by eating a water
melon. The daughter will probably die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Frost at Snrinper. N. M.

Springer. n. NJ, Sept "a light frost
fell here last night, the first of the sea-
SON This is month earlier than usual.
Vines and outdoor plants were slightly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

Furnished by the Wickham Commission
Co., 112 East Fifth ST., Topeka, Kan.
Chicago, Sept. g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Market Gossip.

10212
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Ranges of Prices on Stocks.
Stocks. &c

Furnished by the Wickham Commission
Co., 112 East Fifth st. Topeka Kan:
The sun., 1898-12-18
In tho Forbidden Land.

In a book published by the Harpers and enti-
tied In the Forbidden Land we have an account
of q journey by A. HENRY SAVAGE IAADoR into
Tibet. Of his capture. imprisonment and tor
ture, and OF his ultimate release. The Journey
Of which the two volumes before uB contain
record was undertaken by the author during
the spring. summer and autumn OF 1897 1t is
illustrated partly from photographs and partly
from sketches made on the spot. Only as re-
CARDS the scenes OF torture has Mr.. Landor been
compelled to draw from memory but II will be
acknowledged that the impression left by
them must have been sufficiently vivid Not
withstanding the excruciatinR sufferings which
brought the authors travels to an untimely
close. 1t cannot be said that his expedition
failed to secure important geographical re-
suits. Among these may be specified the So
luton OF the uncertainty regarding the divis-
ion Of the Mansarowar and Rakastal lakes; the
ascent to 80 great an altitude as ~ 900 feet and
the procurement OF pictures OF some OF the
great Himalayan glaciers the fixing OF the po-
sition Of the two principal sources OF the Brah-
maputra River and the fact that. with only two
companions. the author was able to traverse, for
along period. the most populated part OF Tibet.
A political consequence OF the journey should
also pc set down owing to the publicity which
Mr.. Landor gave In the Daily Mail to the out
rageous Tibetan abuses taking place on British
soil. the Government of India has this year
(19oS) notified the Tibetan authorities that, in
future. they will not be permitted to collect
land revenues from British subjects.
The sun., 1898-12-18

. II
boundary. At mansarowarLake hve followers,
who were shokas, declined to 20 any further.
MI. Landor paid them what was due to them.
anu tney lett. IL was they who gave the lamas
Information OF his intention to no 10 Lassa,
our explorer had proceeded but three marches
toward the Mayum In pass. when his only two
remaining shokas deserted during the night.
They carried on all the stock OF provisions
,oT ss sos spSoo servants together with bis
SIsa died S,, SOwn to chandsn len, Sing. bearer. and
was feared that he was deyeloninc lehrosy Ms
feet were in very sore and out condition
Hence he could scarcely get along. Mr.. Landor
and his two attendants went over the Mayum
La pass and followed the ccuyseot the BrVh-
until they reached the Neo Tsambo iriyer)., IN
IoSS SS,S wS,t w5cn o one OF bis yaks sank arldts
& tp SS Mene :, down and % was lSss, ORR sxpl0EsE
SSd I'd ~ 70 ,No 5ecOyer nus dS GTs
ness OF the water. Tho load contained all
his neutrality-suspicious. some clothes and all
his shoes 500 rupees; his lantern, some ammu- Y, !,
milton, ana sunnTy knNes ana razors' rms
misfortune m, drove him to Toxem; which place
nls parry Ieaeheu ~ s'',o vi s.i Na.iVn ~ ~
had taken them several days to get there.
d,t,or o,hia ,r-r> ,n,,o,,o,,, Ntr I oSdor hoa %
~pIV,on ~ vi ms C"o ionowore' sll' Hnnevl hiu 70
seek to procure Tor them food and horses. rs
Il was impossible for them 60 20 forward on
foot IIa rvouId not dasart tba,, tbouph ha
80, 80 H', NNwsS
might have done 80, "a ne was personally, pre-
pared to push on, despite the many difficulties
caiiea ~ Tora, u onno,s.eS ,ra .ro 30 ,o,d d'"S .,
one mud house and an encampment of
about eiohtv tenta Tba .benberda re
on;snS IN ~, al, Lo d snopnorus st
fo soil 'ne tbam bnrsns ond anu rSrsinns
Mr. Inndor ennano ned for tho nigbt about t,vo
miles hevond aha sattIament ma fnping tIe
eyenipS several Y persops yisited the encampe mn
ment. brinRins Rifts OF proyjsons' The .eS-
ceptoinIy thrae or EaE1 four tmea mara than tbs
yaue 'oi the erticles nresenied nurina the
n5gb9 ba Via vas distTrhaS eave,, tinanS anS eS
,uent ont ;nto Tho Sortno.. I'M ,ind p dn u
cover epv ona Thia hnway.r var bnd heen hia
nightly experience. bance he bad crown 70 at
taeb little moment to sncb poises kio"H W Nv
In tha ,nnpning v ~ Jn nmg o9esii 93 1907 +vo or
provisions and ponies. ponies While he and his Ills
ponies he noticed that nmfabera oS yiilags
ers cape M bv onn V .ninnin ooi VI w nar
,in hn sp ~ o 0e' S; spitune pte MoU. " at
more nonies T%an his servnnts nyar;ovsd w's az
the hone of getting mnnn1s rode Arst one nony nv
and then another 70 anit tham aaiyaa Gheppdann
Sing hnyin9 seiected one caied he mastar tn
snot wbcb ~ % ras ,, m W WaeH nn OG ,e tne
Ris fent NntmreiIv ha p,aa rn ~, S1iTHb ba tg an
meannr of tbo nang, ~ ba WI Sn IN FL IN de
n had aiyen hjn, pp c,mea ~ snt so tht @
hery ra ann ti ~ - sWSPtScs SnaS an5
The sun., 1898-12-18

Mr.. Landor had intended to proceed to Tibet
by way OF Russian and Chinese Turkestan. but
the vessel which contained his supplies having
stranded Just before reaching her port OF desti-
nation. he decided TO abandon his original plan
and sail for India. He ultimately found him
self at Naini Tai. Hill station in the Lower
Himalayas and the summer seat OF the Govern
ment OF the Northwest Provinces. whence he
wrote to the Lieutenant Governor siGnifylnR
his intention to proceed to Tibet. Not the
slightest objection seems TO have been raised
by any Anglo-Indian official to his intended
journey into the land of the Lamas.
It was through the Lumpya LEX that
Mr.. Landor and his attendants entered
Tibet. He kept away from the road and
paths. passing over several ranges OF high
mountains, and camping at very high attitudes
for nearly three weeks. When he started he
had thirty men with him. Twenty-ons OF them
left him i've days after crossing the Tibetan