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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
BANKS ARE TAXED.
War Revenue Measure Has Some
Populistic Features.

Washington, May 1.-THE war reve-
nue. bill, taxing legacies, is made on a
double sliding scale, the rate increasing
with the amount of the bequeSt and al
so being governed by consanguinity.
No legacies below $1,000 are taxed.
Those between $1,000 and $3.50, 900 are
taxed at the rate of rs cents for every
500 in cases where the beneficiary is
a Hneal descendant or ancestor CS tes-
tator. The rate is augmented as the
beneficiary is removed in relationship
until it reaches IS on the 500, where he
is a stranger. The tax is increased on
larger legacies. Those made to hus-
band or wife are exempt from the oper-
atoms of the act. The tax on bankers
is levied at the rate of 800 a year on
all banking institutions which have a
capital stock of $4,000 and 81 is added
for each additional 81, 900 of stock.
Bankers are assessed at the uniform
rate of $50. There is also a tax on
pawnbrokers, insurance agents and on
the properties of theaters, circus, bowl
ing alleys, etc.
The tax on the board of trades and
exchange operations is made at the rate
of 1 cent for each 800 to be represented
by memoranda and brokers evading
the giving of these are liable to be the
subject of criminal proceedings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
NO INTERFERENCE
By Any European Power Will Be
Permitted at Manila.

Washington, May 12.-Whatever may
be the attitude of Germany, France or
any other European power toward per-
manent control of the Philippine is
lands by the United States, the admin
istration has determined not to brook
interference from any quarter with the
plan of taking military possession of
that island.
The ultimate disposition of the is
lands is a matter for the president and
congress to decide, but the American
flag soon will be floating over their new
possession, and, pending the end of the
war and a decision as to the future
eastern policy, the islands will be I'M
der the control of the United States
forces.
In line with this determination, Maj.
Gen. Wesley Merritt has been appoint
ed to the responsible position of mill
tary governor to the Philippine islands,
and will command the expedition that
will leave San Francisco next week.
The war department has issued orders
to all the volunteer troops in Colorado,
Kansas, Nebraska and the two DakO-
tas, that were originally intended to go
to Chickamauga and Washington, to
proceed as soon as possible to San
Francisco. These troops, with the ad-
ditiOn of the regulars and volunteers
now in Colorado, Washington and Ne
Vada, will constitute the first army
corps of the United States, and will be
under the command of Major General
Merritt.
The army will be divided into three
divisions, one of which will be sent to
Manila in about nine or ten days. The
other two divisions will remain on the
Pacific coast, probably under the COM
mand of Gen. Merriam. Gen. Merritt
is expected to report in Washington to-
morrow and receive his final orders.
He will then go Immediately to San
Francisco and make all possible haste
in preparing his army for their expedi-
ton. 1t is said that much has yet to be
done towards eqUipping the 5000 men
who will form the relief army to Act
ing Rear Admiral Dewey. The quarter
master general is doing all in his power
to have the necessary uniforms and
other equipments on hand in San Fran
cisco early next week. Most of these
uniforms are being made in the west,
and will be sent as soon as made to
San Francisco.
The cruiser Charleston will leave
Mare Island, California, several days
in advance of the transport ships. She
is now being loaded with ammunition
and supplies for the Philippine fleet
The commander of the Charleston has
received orders to make all possible
haste in taking on his cargo.
The surgeon generals department has
reported that the necessary medical aid
and medical supplies are now on haho
at the point of embarkation-
Unless all present indications fall
Cen Merritt will leave San Francisco
nv the end of next week and will arrive
at Manila in about 80 days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
EFFECTIVE POULTICES.
Some Directions of Value to InexPe-
rfenced Housekeepers.

Some Directions OF value TO Ane1Pes
rfenced HOusekeepers.
The making of poultices and plasters
is a part of the duties CT a professional
nurse in which every housemother
ought to excel. There are many emer-
gencies in which the prompt use of
mustard might break up cold and pre-
vent a serious illness, but often it is SO
carelessly made and applied that its
efficacy is destroyed. The mustard
leaves of the drug store are convenient,
but no better than a homemade plaster.
which can be prepared at a moments
notice if a stock of old cotton and linen
always be kept on hand.
A mustard plaster meaps boiling wa
ter poured over powdered English mus
tard until a rather thick paste is
formed. In many cases the mustard is
mixed with one-third of its quantity
of -four, and for an infant the proper
tions should be half and half. Spread
the mustard paste thin and hot on
thick piece of cotton, and cover it over
with thin piece of old linen. Lay
piece of oiled silk or rubber cloth over
the outside of the plaster, after apply
ing it, to keep in the heat and prevent
the dampness of it penetrating the
clothing. The moment the irritation
becomes sufficient, or when the time
the doctor has ordered the application
has elapsed, remove the plaster and
cover the irritated skin with cotton
wadding, to keep the cold air from
striking it.
A flaxseed poultice, often ordered by
physicians for various purposes, is
made by pouring boiling water over
powdered haxseed and stewing the
mixture until it is a thick paste. Spread
it about half an inch thick on a heavy
cotton cloth, and cover IL with thin old
linen, rubbing the surface of the linen
with sweet oil to prevent the poultice
sticking. Renew the poultice as often
as it grows cold, as long as the patient
remains awake. Do not disturb sleep
err to do this unless so ordered by
physician.
A bread-and-milk poultice, some
times ordered. means stale bread
crumbs stewed in milk until a soft,
thick paste is formed. Apply it like
the f1axseed poultice.
An Indian meal poultice means In
dian meal stewed in boiling water for
few moments until it is a thick, soft
mass. t.
When a slippery elm poultice is or
dered, pour boiling water over powdered
slippery elm until it can be stirred to
thick paste. Spread it as directed above.
Add a little powdered charcoal, if
needed.
Always remember that all poultices
must be applied very hot and be FREE
quently changed to be of any value.
They lose power when they become
cold. A fresh one should be made for
each application.
These directions are given for the
benefit of young, inexperienced house
keepers who are sometimes called upon
to perform a nurses duties, with no
idea of the simple art of the poultice
and plaster maker.-N. Y. Tribune.
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Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal.
Chicago. Nav u.

Chicago, May u.
,wHEAT-Good advances az AROUND were
ton of May wheat. Trade in that arti-
Gle began a a decline of 14c, first sales be-
acting to s1.68. No reason was apparent
for the drop in May, other than that Lei
ter neglected for the m 12 wnat mas mas
erty. Opening cables from Liverpool quot
ed that market Id higher on September
of wheat crop failure in California caus-
ed a firm opening here in July. Sales were
From 81 Pal. 121z at the start the market
slid off to Sill, rallied to silica; sagging
again to Sill on LIQUIDATION, September
regularly to $3.50. Chicago received 331
cars, against Z cars last year Mime ne
with 312 cars the previous year
CORN-Corn opened dull but firm; The. The
market lacked feature and some rea HMa
higher at &c, easing off to 367sc;
OATS-Oats opened a shade better, but
eased off on longs selling and the break
275s@Ac, selling off to 27as@1ac.
aJG fa1dencY Of yesteraV from the
start, but packers and longs generally sold
to secure profits and the market was mo-
to realize, however, a fresh buying fever
broke out and prices fully recovered. An
al the yards added to the stimulating eff
feet of revival in speculation, July
pork opened 15@2oc higher. at 81. 05Q12 10,
reaction which followed carried the mar
ket up to $12.15. the best price on the. pres
higher at Sc. 621ka6.7o. sold at S. 72l6. off to
s6.571a, reacting to Sc. So. July ribs opened
10c Il hi iS Id at IL 80 sold d $780, declined
ARLEY-Cash, No. 8, 42@5sc,
RYE-May, Sc. .,.-
-; TfMoTHYEMay, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
DENTISTS HERE.
9th Annual Convention in Session
at Hotel Throop.

The twenty-seventh annual conven-
ton of the Kansas State Dental aSso-
citation is in session at the Hotel
Throop. There is a large attendance of
dentists from over Kansas and many
visiting dentists from Kansas City, Mo.
Among the distinguished men present
who stand high in the dental profession
are: Edward H. Angle, St. Louis; w.
J. Brady, Kansas City, Mo; c. j. Lu-
kens, ST Louis; Fred T.Leport, Kansas
City, Kan; ]. D. Patterson, Kansas
City, Mo; c. L. Hungerford, Kansas
City, Mo, and ]. G. Hollingsworth'
Kansas City, Mo.
Probably the most eminent dentist in at
tendance is DR.. Edward H. Angle of ST.
Louis He made an address last evening
and this afternoon upon the subject: The
Practicable and Impracticable in the
Urea tment of Mal-Occlusion of the Teeth -
The convention will close this evening
with paper by F. O. Hetrick, D. D. s.. of
Ottawa, upon the subject, Recent Ex-
periments in Amalgams." Dr. Angle will
al take part.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
RUN THROUGH CAMP.
Trespasser Chased by a Sentry With
Leveled Bayonet.

Halt called the sentry on the beat
Just behind headquarters tent Then
there was another call from the guard
for the one addressed to halt. Then
there was the sound of some one run
ming and another in pursuit Down
through the camp went the man who
was trying to run the lines and after
him the sentry. The sentry had his
bayonet leveled right at the running
man and people got out of the way to
let them run. The sentry ran the man
clear through the camp and through the
sentry line on the other side.
did he get through the line?" asked
the officer of the day.
well, I reckon he did," replied the
sentry as he mopped his forehead, che
ran fast enough to get through 40
lines"
Another man tried to run the lines.
He walked through and the sentry fol-
lowed him. Suddenly the man stopped
and said: did you get orders not to
leave your post?''
Eyes" replied the sentry.
''Then get back on your post or I will
report wou at once" said the man. The
sentry went back and the man went
through the lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
THE BILLVlLLE DEBATE.

Brethren had a meetin, jest as lively could
be;
Subject fer discussion, "Is Salvation Really
Free ?'
Fer the rival meetin houses talked it out from
dark ter dawn
That they'd the PresbytersSns, but the
Methodists WIZ gonel
The Baptists said 'twuz sartin as the mornin
follered night
That they had the road ter glory an wuz rum
min of it right,
An the proud Episcopalians said the thing VIVA
plain as day
That they'd have ter take the gospel the Epis
copalian wayi
The Methodists wuz 'mong 'em an holdin ten
their place
An sticlin ter their privilege of faliin way
from grace,
An so they met together, Jest as earnest as
could be,
Ter settle that big question. sis Salvation
Really Free?'
They talked from dark ter daytime, they
shouted out their views;
They made the pulpit trimble, ripped the railin
off the pews,
But they come ter no decision till q preacher
says, says he:
sits sartin, in this neighborhood, salvation's
really freel
Gan I'll prove it'll Come up, brethren, till
you're all in hearin reachi
jest tell Inc Whar 8 that salary you promised
me to preachi
You've been feedin ON the gospel till the souls
of you are fat,
An the preachers coat is threadbare, an the
wind bowls through his hatl
"You listen to the sarmont, but the whole
contented crowd
When we takes up a collection a-snorin
long an loudl
Can't hear the hymn we're singin, the basket
never see,
An, it's my unbiased Judgment, that you've
got salvation freeI"
The Presbyterian preacher said he'd sign his
name ter that;
The Baptists said 'twuz sartin that the brother
had it pat;
The Episcopalians fined him thar. 'Twu7
plain plain could be
The people in that neighborhood had got sal
walton freel
One man laid down a dollar, another one give
five,
Then tens an twenties f1uttered till the meetin
looked alivei
An the last of the preachers they wuz
jottin down their notes
An havin of their measures took fer bran new
broadcloth coatsl
Atlanta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12

Liverpool: Wheat closed 1&4d lower to
2%d higher than yesterdays close
Northwestern receipts: This year Min
neapOliS 259 cars; Duluth 224 cars, total 4S3
cars; total last year, 81 cars.
1ondon: Wheat cargoes firm. Walla
Walla options recovered 11kd.
The Cincinnati Price Current says win
ter and spring wheat crop condition MAIN
tainS encouraging outlook. Corn crop
not getting desirable start, but drawbacks
may be largely overcome. Packing to
date 10000, against $40. 900 last year.
Receipts of hogs: Chicago, &c, 015, Kan
Liverpool: Wheat steady, 1Q114d lower;
corn, I'D higher.
Chicago receipts today: Wheat 33G cars:
corn, 721 cars; oats, 2S9 cars.
New York: The impression became pro-
ancial circles yesterday that steps had al
ready been taken looking to negotiations
for peace. All the markets in the world
acted in harmony with this idea. The
New York stock market swallowed all the
heavy liquidation of the last week and
rushed up to the highest prices made on
the spring recoveries. The Paris Bourse,
which is seriously concerned. was decided
ly stronger in both London and Paris.
Even more significant the sharp gain
in the gold premium at Madrid. The only
thing lacking to complete the chain of cir
peace rumors was the inertia of United
States government bonds. In the event
of peace, markets like that of yesterday
would be apt to be frequent.
Clearances of corn from four ports $50,
432 bushels.
Chicago: Estimated receipts tomorrow:
Wheat, $50 cars: corn, 74O cars; oats, $50
cars: hogs, IS, 900 head.
Exports four ports: Wheat and flour,
$50 900 bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
SANTA FE CUT.
Makes the Lowest Rate on Livestock
From Z. G. to Chicago Ever
0frarad

Chicago, May 1.-THE Santa Fe today
announced that it would put in effect
rate Of 10 cents per 100 pounds on live
stock from Kansas City to Chicago. This
is the lowest rate ever made on this arti-
Gle between the two points.
The regular rate is 231@ cents. 1t is
probable the Rock Island will meet the
Santa Fe's new rate None of the other
roads is in a position to get paying rates
west of the Missouri and quote through
rates from Indian Territory and Texas TO
Chicago. The Santa Fe claims that, while
it has been taking more live stock into
Kansas City from the west than any
other road, little of it came east over its
went east over competing lines. The lat
ter, they claim secured the business by
secretly cutting the rates. Packers at
Chicago will be greatly benefited by the
Santa Fe'S action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
The Etiquette of 1t.

An escaped criminal who had killed
friend in a quarrel wrote home from dis
tant city:
DEAR ToM-Ter the guvnur eff he'll pardon
me I'll come home and surrender.
The "Tom" referred to was his brother,
who replied follows:
DEAR BILL understand that the governor
is on q visit to your city at this writin You'd
better call ON him, send up your card an in
terview him yourself.
The above brought this unique response
by postal card:
DEAR TONI amt calm this year. It
wouldn't be etiquette, seein as I m in mournin
for the friend killed.
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
TWO DEATHS TO-DAY.

Thomas w. Conner of the firm of
Batman & Conner, died of typhoid fever
this morning at his residence, S35 Kan
sas avenue. He had been i'll ten days
He was Al years of age and leaves a
wife and son. The remains will be ta-
ken to HOlton for burial. Mr.. Conner
a few months ago purchased half in
terest in the confectionery store at S27
Kansas avenue.
Marcy Martin, aged 48 years, died this
morning.. Consumption caused his
death The funeral will be held Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the c. NJ. E.
church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
MAJOR OF THE 22ND.
james Graham of St Marys Gets the
appointment

James Graham of ST. Marys was to-
day appointed ranking major of the
Twenty-second Kansas regiment in
command of Col H. G. Lindsey Ma
1or Graham was an officer of the Nine
teenth Kansas regiment, which was
raised for the Indian campaign, and has
plenty of military experience He was
one of the recruiting officers appointed
by Governor Leedy.
Lieutenant Governor Harvey will be
one of the majors of the Twenty-first
regiment, and will not be lieutenant
colonel of the TWenty-second.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
A Little Off on History.

"And you were at Lees surrender"
asked citizen of a wartime darky.
Eyes, sub, wuz dar.'
'Well, what did Grant say when Lee
gave his sword up?"
HE give it ter one er his mems, en- he
say: 'Doan let Gin 'rul Lee git holt er dat
ergin. He been raisin de debbil wild it for
TO years. Go long en- hide it fun him.
He's got ter whar he's dangerousI' ATT
1anta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
The Curious Heather.

"Your religion" asked the intelligent
heather, commands you to love your
neighbor as yourself?''
EXACTLY" answered the missionary.
81 do not err, then, in presuming that
you have invented all those long range,
rapid fire guns to prevent the obnoxious
stranger from approaching close enough
to be deemed neighbor. indianapolis
journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12

The requirements of a medicine is to
tighten the burden of pain and cure.
This brings US to the question of q rem
eGy, and Tabler's Buckeye Pile Oint-
ment is the only remedy for blind,
bleeding or protruding Piles that is en-
dorsed by physicians. Cures the most
obstinate cases. soc. Geo. w. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas avenue. and Mlller'S
Pharmacy, corner Sixth and Popeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
He Was SkepticaI.

The boy was inclined to be skeptical.
"Does God see every one?'' he asked.
"Yes, Harry his mother replied.
Scan he see em no matter where they
areP'
''Of course
"Can he see me now?"
"Yes, DEAR
The boy looked long and earnestly at
the ceiling.
law, go on he said at last. 'fWhere's
the peephole that he looks throughf"-
Chicago Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
New York Money Market.

,-o~, New York, May u.
per cent; prime mercantile paper, 51ad6
per cent: sterling exchange firm, with act
for demand and at SASH for sixty DAYS:
posted rates, $4;S2 and $4-S51a; commercial
silly ER--Silver certificates, 57657%c:
bar silver, sc; Mexican dollars. 45c
BONi)S-Governmen bonds steady. New
As 1851; coupon, 1922; 2s 50; IS, regis
tered and coupon, 110$4; Pacific IS of SO,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
NEW RECRUITS
To Make Up Quota of the Independ
ence COmnanY.

in Coffeyville. Liberty. Cherryvale and
Independence to make up the quota of
the Independence company under Captain
D. s. Elliott:
Frank Slaybough, T. S. Handley, A. A.
Noah cain J. NJ Thomas Bert hiI Bean can
blossom, G. NJ Crane. Alfred Jones, J.
w. Somers. J. NJ. Lewis, w. E. Ringle,
]. z. Cummings, D. D. Blair VIM. Kelso,
r. H. Blair, w f. Elkins, Walter Van
dyke and J. NJ. Lewis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
Atchison Mans Suicide.

Atchison, May 12.-Ira w. Kiper COM
mitted suicide last night by shooting
himself through the head. No cause is
known except that Kiper had com
planned of being sick. He was 43 years
of age, and was employed as a presser
at the Howard clothing factory He
leaves a wife and three children. A
brother of Kiper committed suicide at
Cawker City, Kan, three years ago in
about the same manner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas CITY, MAY
wHEAT-Active,. Averaging sc lower.
g. 81 20d1 2116: No / red s1.35: No. 2. $1-27
61.32, one car choice $1.95, one car mixed
81 %: No. 8, $1.23G125; No. spring, Stu;
No. 8, $1.16.
CORN-Steady to higher, active early,
closing dull. No. mixed. 35;4 q $3.50
OATS-Slow, lower. No. white, &c
RYE-Lower. No 2 Sc:
HAY-Lower. Choice timothy Sl1; choice
BUTTER-Weak Creamery. 13Q15c;
dairy, 11G13c.
EGGS-Weak. Fresh, Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
The Direct Line

to Denver, Salt Lake City, San Francis
CO and Portland, is via the Union Pacif-
ic. The service of the Union Pacific to
all principal western points is unex-
celled by any other line and consists of
Pullman Palace Sleepers, Pullman
Tourist Sleepers, Chair Cars, Dining
Cars meals a la carte)
For time table and full information
call on F. A. Lewis, City Ticket Agent,
J. c. Fulton, Depot Agent.
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Beauty Is blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, 10c, 25c, SOC.
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No-To-Bac Tor Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
The treatment for worms must be
prompt and safe. Whites Cream Verrni-
fuge can be trusted to restore your
child to health It is a tonic as we'll
as a worm destroyer. Every bottle
guaranteed to bring worms. Csc. Geo.
w Stansfield, 632 Kansas avenue, and
Miller's Pharmacy. corner Sixth and
Topeka avenues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
DID NOT SEE THE DONS
Harvard After a Long Cruise Reports
From st. Pierre.

New York, May IA dispatch from St.
Pierre Martinique says: The United
States auxiliary cruiser Harvard arrived
at St Pierre Wednesday evening and an
chored. Inquiries made of the men OF
the cruiser brought out the statement that
she had not sighted the Spanish cape
Verde fleet, though her cruise continued
for several days and covered hundreds OF
miles around the points where the fleet
would naturally have first appeared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
54.752 ACCEPTED.
That Number of Volunteers Have
Been Mustered.

Washington, May 12.-Reports receiv-
ed at Adjutant General Corbin's office
show that up to an including Tuesday,
81, 1852 of the volunteers had been ac-
cations for soldiers and had been mus
tered into the United States service
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Rock Island Depot Burns.

CORTLAND. Kan, May 12.-The Rock
Island depot was destroyed here last
night at 1880 o'clock by fire. The agent
lived upstairs but saved most of
his effects
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-12
IiQinent
Snow
cures


Rhematism Neuralgia, Headache, Sick
Headache, Sore Throat, Cuts, Sprains,
Bruises old Sores, Corns, and all pain
and infiammat ton The most penetrat-
ing Liniment in the world. Try it, Soc
Geo. w. Stansfield, 632 Kan. Ave, and
Miller's Pharmacy, Cor. 9Th and Topeka
avenue.
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BILL AGREED ON.

Washington, May 12.-The house COM
mittee on naval affairs unanimously agreed
today on the personnel navy bill and 1t
will be reported to the house in few
DAYS,