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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
LOOPHOLE LEFT
For Patent Medicines to Escape Tax
alton.

Washington, July 29.-The commissioner
of internal revenue has issued an import
ant circular in which he gives an inter-
pretat ton of the last clause Of section
20 of the new revenue act as to what me-
dicinal preparations or articles are sub
ject to tax hereunder. The commissioner
CONSTITUTES this clause as follows:
Any medicinal article which is com
pounded by any formula, published or I'M
published will be held to be taxable I'M
der schedule B, act of June 13 1898, when
it is put up in style or manner similar
to that of patent, trademark or proprie-
tary medicine in general, or is advertised
in packages or otherwise or remedies or
specific for any ailment, having any
special claim or merit, or as having any
peculiar advantage in mode of prepara-
ton, quality, use or effect
Any medicine will be held to be put up
in style or manner similar, etc, when the
package, wrapper, label, bottle or con-
tainer resembles in one or more particu-
lars any make or brand of patent trade
mark or proprietary medicine in general"
For example, the use of a trademark up
on medicine makes it taxable. Also the
use OF the maker name or any otner
persons name in the pOssessive form, i'm
Tnediately before the name of the medt-
cine, as "Smith's pills. or the use OF any
name Immediately following the name Of
the medicine This shal! not be con-
strued, however, to prohiDlt the name or
the physician who was the author of the
formula immedlately following the name
OF the MEDICINE Nor snaII II be construed
to prohibit the name of the manufacturer
being blown IN the bottle or printed con-
spicuously on the label or wrapper. Amy
medicines will be considered to be adver-
tised the package or otherwise as rem
edies for any ailment if there is any state
ment whatever upon any part of the arti-
Gle of any disease or affection of the hu-
man or animal body for which the con-
tents should or might be used. This
shall not be construed, however, as pro-
hibiting the printing of the form
ula and the dose on the label or
words Indicating the therapeutic action Of
the medicine in purely technical language
not IN common use
Any medicinal article will be held to be
advertised on the package or otherwise as
having any special claim merit. to
any peculiar advantage in the mode Of
prepare ton, quality, use or effect when
any description of il, either on the pack
age or otherwise, includes any statement
TO the effect that it has special or peculiar
medical value over other like articles or
other articles of the same class; or when
it has any word, phrase or sentence, either
in the title or formula, or otherwise, which
indicates it's superior merit over articles
of its class.
For example, ''tasteless quinine," "im-
proved cod liver oil": but this shall not
chemically pure, etc, which have for
the article. or the words granulated, crys-
tallized, pressed, resublimed etc, intend
ed to indicate the manner of manufacture
and which indicate only well known, es-
tablished methods of manufacture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Body Believed to Be That of Mrs
Crossman Found on Atlantic Shore.

Body Believed to Be That of Mrs
Crossman Found on Atlantic Shore.
Boston, July 29.-The body Of a hand
some woman of stately form, richly
dressed in black silk with gold orna-
ments, was discovered by a camping
party on the rocky shore of Eagle is
land, off Salem harbor- The body lay
face downward, with the head Wedged
between the rocks, and II was at urSI
thought that it was a case of suicide
from some passing steamer, but an
autopsy revealed that the woman had
been strangled and further evidence of
foul play was found in three severe
bruises on the head.
The woman was about so years old, 5
feet Z inches tall, of 40 pounds weight
Her features were fair despite the eff
fects of the elements, and the body
had not been in the water more than
two days.
Word comes from Gardiner. Me, that
Mrs. S. J. CrOssman, a prominent So
ciety woman of Ellsworth, is missing.
She left Gardiner for this city on Fri
day night last, and the staterOOm she
occupied was not examined until the re-
turn of the boat to Gardiner, when her
effects were found therein. Her rela-
tiVes in this city, whom she started out
to visit became alarmed at her nom
arrival and their inquiries led to an in
VestigatiOn.
The saloon Waterman on the steamer
says he saw her walking on the deck
twice during the night If as is sup
posed by a comparison of descriptions,
the body is that of Mrs. CrOssrnan,
there is no clew as to who was respOn-
sible for her death. It is not thought
she would have committed suicide by
jumping overheard, as she was in eX-
cellent health and had no family or
mental troubles.
The police incline to the belief that
the woman was strangled on some yes
sci with a cord and two handkerchiefs,
which were found in the pocket of her
dress and that her body was then
thrown into the sea. Besides the cord
and handkerchiefs there was only a
smelling bottle in her pocket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
SHORT OF CASH.
National Linseed Oil Company
is Embarrassed.

Chicago, July 29.-The secretary of the
National Linseed Oil company has noti-
fed the board of trade to transfer to AL
bert Dickinson at SO cents all the COM
pany's open flaxseed trades. The market,
after the transfer had been made. rallied
to Sc cents, showed considerable strength
and closed at 50 cents 1t IS said that
over 100000 bushels of fiaxseed changed
hands.
Persons interested. particularly and
otherwise, called at the office of Presi-
dent Euston for information. He said
to the Associated Press: There is no
change at this time in the affairs or the
financial condition of the company to war
rant the rumors which have been circu-
hands of a receiver. The company has
no past due paper and its losses on the
seed market have been largely exaggerated.
At this date and at present market prices
it's quick assets are sufficient to pay It's
liabilities"
The company has an authorized capital
of SIS, 900 900. According to statements said
to have been made by President EuSton
cash for margins, owing to the slump IN
the price of haXseed, but would be in
funds shortly, so that the closing OF the
trades would not interfere with its oper-
of haxseed was really below the cost OF
production. A large amount had been
sold within short time at from SI-O5 to
$1.05, and the company would prObably De
in the market very soon for cash lax
1t is understood that the banks of Chi
cagO have loaned the company from S2OO,-
coo to 5000, 900 on warehouse receipts at
about so cents, hence being amply Sc
cured. None of this seed has been sold,
doubtless, as one banker said, because
they did not wish to take advantage of the
company's temporary embarrassment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
STOLE HIS WIFE.
A Hired Man Runs Away With His
Employers Spouse.

Arkansas City, July 29.-This morn
ing a man appeared at the ticket office
at the Santa Fe depot and asked the
ticket agent if he had sold a ticket to
a woman on last Friday. The agent
told him that probably upon that day
he had sold a ticket to a person an
swering that description. The mans
name is Gonualus and he is from the
Territory. He was working over near
MedfOrd and had a man named Jim
Shaw working for him.
About two weeks ago Shaw and this
mans wife mysteriOusly disappeared,
going to Wichita. He followed the pair
and traced the woman here, but could
not find any information of her leaving
this place as none of the depot force
remembered seeing her.
The husband said he did not want the
woman, but that she had some papers
which he wanted. He is a German and
can hardly talk English but managed
to make the ticket agent understand
what he wanted. He left for Oklahoma
City this morning. He claims that Shaw
is a bad man and has a bad reputation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
PRECRDENTs

AS a pointer to the administration for
its use in arranging terms of peace with
Spain the following precedents are be-
tng cited:
Germany levied a fine of 81, O0O, 900 600
on France, besides annexing Alsace
and Lorraine. The fine was made the
heaviest known to modern times in the
hope that it would be too large for
France to pay for many years, and in
the meantime its territory was to be
occupied by the German armies
Russia stipulated as the price of peace
after the Russo-Turkish war that
Turkey should pay $725, OO0, 600, besides
losing territory and making other con-
cessions. Subsequently Russia agreed
to take territory for a large part of the
cash indemnity, and Turkey is still in
arrears on the balance.
Japan mulcted China of $3.50 00O, 900,
besides taking the island of Formosa
and compelling China to submit to 9TH
eF humiliating conditions.
In 1856, at the end Of the war between
RE1ss4aD ana Austria the latter power
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
FAIRS ABANDONED
In Bourbon County, But Race Meet
ings May Be Held.

Fort Scott, July 29.-Bourbon county
will have no agricultural fair this fall.
This announcement was given out to-
day by F. A. HOrnaday, secretary of
the Bourbon county fair association,
which was reOrganized last year.
The association has abandoned the
enterprise because of the lack of en-
enlargement and the consequent risk of
losing money. Some Lamar, Mo-, men
have however, conceived a plan, which
if put into execution, will be a good
thing for the owner of fair grounds
and for Fort Scott. They are negotiat-
ing for a five year lease on the. fair
grounds for the purpose of holding an
annual race meeting here. The idea is
to close the Kansas and Missouri cir
cults in this city, and thus bring a large
string of seasoned horses here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

Corn experts in Central Illinois are
estimating that there will not be over
% per cent Of a crop in that state on
the average, and some place the yield
as low as 80 or so per cent. Some dis
tricts have had good rains, but the
bulk of the state is too dry. An early
october frost would catch the late corn,
and much of the crop was planted late
this year. The prospects in Missouri
are no better than in Illinois.-Minne-
apolis Tribune.
Items similar to the foregoing re-
garding each of the states in the corn
pelt, have appeared annually, since a
time when the memory of man runneth
not to the contrary. The corn market
opens up in the fall at 10 or 20 cents a
bushel just the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
ROUGH RIDER RETURNS
And Tells a Story of What He Saw in
Cuba

Winfield, July 29.-John Reece, a
rough rider, direct from Santiago, pass
ed through the city this morning on his
way to his home in Oklahoma on sick
leave. He came direct from Santiago
and left there % days ago, having been
held in quarantine at Key West 10 days.
He was sick before his regiment went
to Cuba, the surgeons urged him not to
go but he was originally from Missouri
and he went.
His description of events and condi-
lions in Cuba are quite vivid and he
has the faculty of weaving an interest
ing story. He saw some of the towns
before they had been occupied by the
Americans and he says their condition
from a sanitary standpoint was simply
awful In some places the bodies of
imals Uttered the streets, their bones
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
Judge Beekman's PoIiteness.

walking along Fifth avenue going to
his office from the postOffice. He was
deeply interested in reading a neWspa-
per as he walked along. Just as he
arrived in front of the Fifth Avenue
book store, he collIded with a sign that
hung from the bank building out over
the sidewalk. The judge stepped back
without looking up and with a graceful
bow remarked: Il humbly beg your
pardon. madam" Receiving no reply
the judge looked up and seeing that it
was a sign that had blocked his pro-
gress, his politeness left him and he
passed on with some uncomplimentary
remarks about low signs and the
law upon the subject.-Arkansas City
Ira Weller
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

Something can always be found to be
dissatisfied with in connection with a
war. Disappointment is being express
ed in some quarters, because it is al
legged the war has developed into one of
conquest instead of one for humanity
Something similar to this was heard
during the civil war. Then the objec-
ton was that the war developed into
one for humanity instead of being
waged solely for the preservation of
the Union. Even volunteers said that
If they had known the war was to free
the negroes they would not have enlist
ed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

was required to cede territory and pay
$40, 900, 900 indemnity.
Greece was compelled, as a result of
its recent war with Turkey, to pay
Turkey $40. 900 900 and submit to ''rec-
tificatfon of the frontier"
All these Indemnities were ostensibly
to pay the cost of the war, but fell far
short of doing so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
FOREIGNERS POKING FUN.
Hong Kong Newspapers Make Sport
of American Troops at Manila

Hong Kong, July 29-Hong Kong news
papers are making sport of the equip
ments of the American troops at the
s1e!pIos eul SuI6es 'spuBIsI euIddHIud
have everything they don't want but
nothing practical for service in that re-
giOn.
The men suffer in consequence ofhav-
ing to wear heavy clothing and from
lack of cork helmets. Yet, aside from
the cases of measles, diarrhOea and
pFickly heat, not more than 80 cases all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
TERMS TOO HARD
Germany Criticises the Action
of the United States.
Thinks We Are Trying to Drive
an Unfair Bargain.
LONDON TIMES SAYS
Spain Would Better Deal
Squarely With Mckinley.
Spanish People Are Indifferent
to 1t All.

London, July 29.-The Berlin cores
pendent of the Times says:
THE terms OF peace which America
imposes occasion surprise here, as much
too hard. The National Gazette re-
marks that the United States have not
won a victory notable enough to war
rant such hard terms, and expresses the
opinion that the prospects of peace are
in consequence gloomy"
The Times continuing editorially
upon the suggestion of the National
Gazette that the United States has not
won a victory signal enough to war
rant the hard terms they would impose,
says:
This suggestion from would-be friends
Of Spain merely shows that these crit
les entirely fail to grasp the military
significance of Americas sea power.
Only by prompt and straight forward
dealings with President Mckinley can
Spain hope to prevent the fruitiOn of
the American imperial policy in the Pa
cific, the advantages of which even
peace loving, moderate Americans can
not ignore
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
WORK DID IT.
Brakeman Hogan Was Worn Out
When He Fell Under Train.

Abilene, July 29-The Union Pacific
railway will be asked for heavy dam
ages for the death of Sidney Hogan Of
Solomon. Hogan was killed at Niles
last Saturday while coupling cars, and
it is said the accident was due to the
fact that he was worn out with work.
D. Campbell, Jr., of Solomon, says
that the death of Sidney Hogan has
cast a gloom over the entire community.
He says Hogan had too much to do on
the day of his death. He was the only
brakeman on a train of 48 cars. Re
turning from BelOit there were So and
he brought his younger brother with
him to help in handling the train. He
was very tired and worn out and it is
thought that this physical condition
made him slip at Niles, by which he
met his death. more likelY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
Ottawa Starts Right.

The Ottawa base ball club opened the
season at Ottawa yesterday and I'd. defe ea6Ta
of 16 to 10. The opening game was the
first of a series of three games.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

Brockton Times: The government
made a good investment when it pur-
chased in England the cruiser Diogenes,
and upon which was bestowed the name
Topeka. The work she did in reducing
the Notifications at Nipe, and in sink
ing the Spanish cruiser Juan Jorge,
which was in the harbor, was proof of
her worth as a most excellent fighting
ship in her class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

from which the flesh had rotted glis-
tening in the glazing sunshine and the
stencil arising was unbearabIe. Some
Of the worst Of these pest holes were set
on fire and burned as the only way of
cleaning them of the foul doors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
SNEAKER q Years Ago.

Concordia, July 29.-Boyd H. McEck-
ron, who died here Wednesday, was one
of the early speakers of the house OF
representatives. He served several
terms in the house, and from 1874 to 1882
was register of the ConcOrdia land Of
fee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
GLOBE SIGHTS.

(Frona the Atchison Globe.)
When a mans opinion has weight no
where else, he gets up in prayer meet
ing, and delivers it.
When a man doesn't like a thing, he
says so, but a woman expresses her dis
approval by looking at you Jelly.
Since he began boarding eleven years
ago, an Atchison man has been in love
with thirty-eight dining room girls.
Every time a woman visits a ceme-
terry, She comes back snorting about
some man because there are weeds on
his Wife's grave.
If a bride does her own work, for the
first six weeks after marriage she has
two or three fingers tied UP, the result
of using the can opener.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
Choked bv Machinery.

Caldwell, July 29.-Frank Bailey, an
employee of the Caldwell mills, was
dangerously injured yesterday morning.
His clothing caught in a rapidly revolv-
ing wheel and he was choked nearly to
death. His arm was broken in three
places and he was bruised up consider
q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

Perhaps after all, if the truth were
known Sylvester ScOvel slapped Gen
eral Shafter because he didn't attack
Havana first in accordance with the de-
sires of Mr.. ScoveIs employer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

In formulating its demands on Spain
as the price of peace, the government
might justly include a good sized in
demnity for the many powder mills
blown up by Spanish sympathizers in
this country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Louisville, 6: New York, 4
Boston, 6; St Louis, 2
Cincinnati, Z; Brooklyn, l.
Philadelphia, z; Pittsburg, o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
Festival at Newton.

made to arrange for festival here in
the fall to continue three days. The
name of Arkansas Valley Carnival
has been suggested for the proposed
festival.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

The battle between Americans and
Spaniards at Santiago has ended but
the fight between Red Cross and Yellow
Jack has Just BEGUN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

General Miles plan Of leaving San
Juan to the last viii abolish the trou-
BILE experienced at Santiago in convey
ing the news to the OUTLYING districts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

Queen LiPs threat to sue the United
States for her interest in Hawaii. in
dicates that the abstractor didn't do
his duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
Topeka's Victory.

In the game at Downs Wednesday To.
peka won from Atchison by a score OF
to 6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
WESTERN LEAGUE.

St. Joseph. 5; Milwaukee, 3.
Columbus, p; Minneapolis, !.
Kansas City, 6: Indianapolis, ..
St Paul. 9: Detroit. 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

If Emperor William will keep his ear
to the ground, he will soon learn what
are our intentions regarding the Phil
inninas-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

If there is a Miss Sampson how she
is sticking up her pretty little nose at
Miss Schley in Madrid.-Wichita Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

The DOns are about ready to admit
that red, white and blue are colOrs that
do not run-Kirwin Independent,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
LUCK HAS CHANGED.
Topeka Takes a Game From Salina
Champions.

After two weeks run of victories the
Salina club was defeated by the Topeka
team at Salina yesterday afternoon by
score of to g. Mauck was in the box
for Topeka and was in fine form, proving
a puzzle to the champions. The game
was called in the seventh inning because
- 0''- R H E
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

Band concert tonight. Garfield park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29
FX-RAYs.

The Canaries are about to fly into the
arms of Uncle Sam.-Cherryvale News
+
An Usage City young man tried to
enlist in the army, but was rejected.
His voice still being for war, he got
Observation-Disclosures City Traveller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

The Spaniards say that they were
fairly astounded at the charge of the
rough riders. Wait till they see the
charge for the war.-ArkansaS City
Traveller.
The Spanish Camara has no terrors
for the men who have faced the Yankee
kodak.-JunctiOn City Tribune.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-07

Green had been in new lodgings just
one week and had arrived ut the conclu.
sion that his tenancy would not he of long
duration unless there was Il material diff
ference III the quality of the breakfast egg.
lie aid not like to tell the landlady point
blank, so he adopted IL roundabout method
OF communicating his opinion ON the sub
jcct.
Didn't you tell me You were fond OF
reading Macaulay, Mrs. Bluff" he asked
her ms he broke the shell of the egg.
1t was my lamcntcd's favortc reading,
Mr.. Green, " returned the widowed lady.
All! Now | understand why you have
your eggs from Italy.
"Whaicvcr makes You think that, sir:
They came from IL farm near here
Really" exclaimed Green with very
pronounced sniff These eggs remind mo
most forcibly of the Lays of Ancient
Rome. Funny, isn't it,
He had Notice on the spot Pcarson's
Weekly