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The evening times., 1898-08-17
TAX RULINGS.
Late Decisions By the Connissioner
Internal Revenue.

Late Decisions BY the Commissioner
Internal Revenue.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
has rendered ruling to the effect that
ordinary rent receipts are not taxable ac-
cording to the new war revenue law. He
rules, however. that a receipt containing
cny phrase or clause to be construed as a
contract or lease. or memorandum Of
such. must be stamped.
Inquiry has been made relative to the
stamping OF deeds for plots Of ground by
a cemetery association conducted on a
mutual benefit plan. 1t is explained that
deeds to burial sites do not grant. assign
or convey to the purchaser any lands,
tenements, or other realty, but only the
right of burial therein, to erect monu-
ments thereon, etc. Such deeds do not
require stamps.
Commissioner Scott rules that II deeds
issued by a Cemetery association or 9TH
ers are SO worded as to vest in or con-
vey to the grantees a right, title and in
terest In any lands. tenements or other
realty. the value Of which exceeds 500.
then such deeds must be stamped, and
the fact that the association executing
the deed is conducted on mutual bene-
fit plan does not exempt the papers from
II.
Relative to the tax due on extensions
or renewals of mortgages and a release of
a portion of mortage premises. Commits
sioner Scott rules: "A renewal or contin-
uatfon of a mOrtage falling due on or
after July /, 1895. requires a stamp the
same as the original instrument, execut-
ed on or after that date In cases. how
ever, where the mortgage is given to Sc
cure the payment of notes or any re-
r-e-1
without the renewal of the mortgage, and
when this is done the notes must be
stamped. but no stamp is required on the
mortgage.
"The fact that the renewal bond Is
stamped does not relieve the mortgage IL
IL is renewed or extended from the tax
Where deed is given releasing the whole
or a portion of the mortgaged premises,
such a deed should be taxed as provided
under the head of conveyances. and the
basis of taxation Is the value OF the in
terests released"
The evening times., 1898-08-17
ORDERED HIS WIFE TO DIE.
Chicago Minister Said to Have
Given Her Choice of Means,

Chicago, Aug 1.-THE alternative OF
poison or a revolver with which to end
her life was offered by the Rev. Flavius
]. Brobst, preacher and lecturer. TO his
wife Mrs. Julia E. Brobst. according TO
bill for divorce filed in the supreme
court by Mrs. Brobst-
The wife alleges in her bill that she
chose laudanum as the means with which
to commit suicide, and that her life was
only saved after she swallowed the drug
by the circumstance of her having con-
sumed a quantity of milk which amelior-
ated its effects.
During the time Mrs. Brobst was un-
conscious from the effect of the drug, a
period of about twenty-one hours. as
stated in the bill, Mrs. Brobst alleges
that her husband. according 10 what he
later told her, preached two sermons.
She also charges her husband with
squanderfng her property. There has been
trouble between Brobst and his wife for
long time, and he has threatened TO
begin divorce proceedings against his
wife
The evening times., 1898-08-17

with q pull persuaded Uncle Sam or
some Of his nephews to purchase few
million pounds Of Compressed vegeta-
bles," and the rations were given to the
soldiers. There were corn. cabbage.
beans. tomatoes and other vegetables, all
mixed in a weird hash. and timed. The
taste was something to be forgotten II
one could forget 1t. AS a matter Of fact
1t was invariably remembered. Can after
can was opened in the forlorn hope that
some Of the stun would be fit to eat
ton, moldy hardtack, and colonized ham
this patent stuff was little too much for
human endurance. 1t was dumped on
the edge of the camp in one big heap.
Then there came rain. Those who saw.
say that rice or beans was not 'in IT.
with those compressed vegetables. They
covered acres. They swelled. and swelled,
and swelled. till It looked as II the SOL
diers would never be able to penetrate
them to get at the enemy. After the rain
came nice hot sunshine. which fermented
the mess. The camp had to be moved.
That contractor made a fortune out of
the one contract, which was lucky for
him, because the United States Govern
ment never cared for more than that ex-
perience with him and his vegetables.
Then. it appears from certain hints in
Rudyard kipling's soldier stories. the for
tunate one went over seas and bamboozled
the British government into trying his
goods on the soldiers in India. But he
has not reappeared in this war.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
Krurer,a sxmuathx
(From the New York Commercial Advert

(From the New York Commercial Advertiser.)
c. W. Van der Hoogt, of Baltimore, has re-
ceived the following reply to a letter of con-
graduation that he recently sent to President
Kruger: THE good disposition of our country in
regard to the citizens of your great Republic is
cvermore an established fact, and the terrible
loss Of the warship, the Maine, has met with the
sentiment Of sympathy by this government, and
it expresses the hope that the straining rea.
tions which exist at present between your Gov
ernmcnt and that Of Spain may be settled in
q peaceful manner. The president also expresses
his gratitude in regard to the stay Of our post
master general in your country during the uni
versal postal congress and the amicable man.
ner in which he has been received everywhere
by your people.''
The evening times., 1898-08-17
A SPANISH SURGEON RELEASED
Dr. JurndO. Suffering With Con-
sumptfOn. to Go Home.

Annapolis, Aug T.-Su-gecn Antonio
Jurado, of the Spanish navy, who has
been undergoing treatment with other
prisoners at the Naval Academy Hospi-
tai, is suffering from consumption. He
has been released. by order of the Presi-
dent. and will start for home on the 18th
instant accompanied by the Spanish
chaplain. There are now only six Span
iards on the SICK list.
An Annapolis photographer has receiv-
ed from Admiral Cervera an autograph
letter thanking him for pictures of Lieut..
Hobson The Spanish admiral says he
has given the photograph to his son. as
he has another one. Admiral Cervera
speaks highly of Lieut.. Hobson in his
letter.
Spanish prisoners were making large
purchases from stores in Annapolis in
anticipation of returning home shortly.
Dealers in trunks did a lively business.
The evening times., 1898-08-17

New York, Aug. 1.-THE enthusiastic
reception accorded Col. Theodore Roose-
welt on his arrival at Montauk Point has
led the Platt machine to fear that during
a stampede in the Republican State con-
vention the Rough Rider may walk away
with the nomination for governor. The
anti-Platt men are correspondingly de-
lighted. Gen. McLewee said yesterday:
IF the Republicans have sense enough to
nominate Roosevelt they will win in n
walk. If they nominate Black or any
other man who has been named they will
be beaten by 10000 majority. Why, II
Roosevelt runs the State will swarm with
Rough Riders. And there will be such
rip-roaring campaign as we have not had
since the days of the Lincoln Wide
Awakes."
The evening times., 1898-08-17
Appointed Professor of Physics.

Lexington, Va, Aug. H.-Prof. Walter
LeConte Stevens, Ph.D., and professor
of physics in the Rensselaer, Polytechnic
Institute. Troy. N. Y, has been elected
professor ad interim for one year, to fill
the chair of physics at Washington and
Lee University. made vacant by the res
ignation of Prof. S. T. Moreland, who
was elected to the principalship of Nc
Donogh School, McDonogh, Md. Prof.
Stevens is a native of Georgia and re-
ceived his degree at South Carolina Col
1ege, Columbia, s. c. He was student
at the University OF Virginia for one
year and subsequently pursued course
of study in Europe for two years. Since
1877 Prof. Stevents has resided in the
North
The evening times., 1898-08-17
EARL DE La WAR; ACQUITTED.
Relieved From Serious Charges
Made by Promoter HOoIey.

London. Aug. 1.-THE proceedings be-
fore Justice Wright in the queens bench
division of the high court of justice upon
a motion to commit Earl De La War; and
others for contempt of court, based upon
the charges made by Ernest T. Hooley,
the bankrupt speculator that the defend
ants had offered him 1000 pounds to
withdraw certain assertions in his testi-
mony relating to Hooley's payment of
money TO Lord De La War; for the use
of his name in the directorate of certain
companies were concluded today.
The defendants were acquitted upon the
payment of costs. The court in passing
judgment remarked that Earl De La
War; had been indiscreet.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
GOOd-LOOking Nurses
Ernm the London Truth.l

II were i'll. and required to look
after me, I certainly should prefer that she
be fairly good-looking. because-all things else
being equal-a good-looking young woman is q
more pleasing object than one whose virtues are
entirely internal. !, therefore, agree with the
hospital committeeman who observed, according
to the statement of a matron at the recent
annual conference of Matrons of Hospitals and
Infirmarfes: "For PHYS sake, let the nurses
you choose he good looking The ''new wom-
an of course will regard this monstrous
suggestion. But !, like Sir William Harcourt,
have no particular admiration of this prod
uct. ] hold fast by the low and degrading heresy,
that looks go long ways in the appreciation Of
men for women.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
HAIL AT HAZLETON.
Heaviest storm, I'm Years Sweeps
Over the City.

Hazleton, Pa, Aug. 1.-THE heaviest
storm experienced in many years broke
over this region yesterday evening. Hail
stones of unusual size first fell SO quickly
as to cover the streets. Thunder and
lightning followed necessarily and rain
fell in torrents. inundating the lowlands.
Sewers could not carry off the water and
cellars were filled with water throughout
the city.
The lightning struck a number of trees
on Wyoming Street. destroying them.
Communication with outside districts is
cut off and 1t is feared that much dam
age has been done in the valley.
The evening times., 1898-08-17

Some twenty years ago a Portuguese
gentleman gave our language the phrase,
English as she is spoke 1t is a beau
tiful phrase, and susceptible of varied
uses. Some of the latest specimens of
English as she is spoke by the Portuguese
come from the capital OF Brazil. The
key to 1t is that the writer has evidently
seen English only in script. and very bad
script at that Thus he has confused va
rious letters which look alike This is
the circular advertisement of the Zoolog-
ical Gardens. in Rio Janeiro, prepared
especially for English and Americans:
Geological Gardens-In these gardens the Wis.
itor will find SCUM of rarest ct best specimens
of wild beasts of Brazil. also a collection of
Suaks (snakes). reptiles, &c. Whick will p.over
a source Of witerest ct Entertainment to many
who haor four bours to spau whib in Rio
Janero. Traways belanging to Compy Evry 10
Minutes.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
Our Army and Our Navy.
Ennn the New York Tribrnel

Comment is made abroad, not in a hostile
spirit. upon the contrast in readiness and ef-
fectveness between army and our navy
The latter was ready at the very word OF war.
and managed throughout with perfection
Of organization unrivaled in the military an
mails Of the world. The former, with officers
and as skilled and brave, halted and
hesitated. and suffered greatly from i'll equip
ment and imperfect organization. That is the
view taken by unbiased critics, and to its ac-
curacy it is hard to take exception.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
AN INCREASE IN PAY.
War Department Recognizes the
Needs of Mounted Officers.

The War Department issued an order
yesterday which provides that a number
Of officers, in addition to those whose pay
is already fixed by law, are entitled to
pay as mounted officers. The order af-
fects the following ranks:
Officers of the staff corps below the
rank of major. officers serving with
troops of cavalry, officers of a high bat
tery duly organized and equipped. author
lied aids duly appointed, officers serving
as military attaches to the embassies and
legations of the United States at foreign
capitals, officers serving with companies
of mounted infantry and officers on duty
which, in the opinion of the Secretary of
War or the department or corps COM
mander, requires them to be mounted,
and so certified by them on their pay
vouchers.
The evening times., 1898-08-17

The growl of the British lion has caused
the Russian bear to disavow hostile pur-
poses-but experience shows that while
speaking fair and counting good will Rus
sia clings to every advantage. To follow
sions in time of peace is to be struck by
Slav skill in diplomacy.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
MIR. HILLS BAD TOOTH.
His Political Work OSershadOSsei
by an liberated MOlar.

His Political Work ershadOwea
by an liberated MOIar.
Albany Aug. Ex-senator Edward Muir
ply and Gov. Black met yesterday at the
eecutive chamber for the first time since
the governor entered politics
No call was made on Senator Hill by
Senator Murphy, who went directly to
Troy. Senator Hills interest in politics
is overshadowed now by the papgs of
toothache. His lower jaw is badly-swol-
len because of an liberated molaE and
he has remained in his house since re-
turning from Saratoga last Saturday
Persistent rumors are in circulation here
which were brought from Saratoga by
State committeeman that at present the
leading Democratic probabilities for gov
ernor are Supreme Court Justice D.
Cady Herrck. of this city, and Former
Governor Roswell =. Flower.
The evening times., 1898-08-17

has chosen to leave the question open
unless It is successfully maintained on
behalf of Spain that the failure to
make the same terms in relation to
the Philippines that are made in the
our rights to the archipelago as
whole
The evening times., 1898-08-17
Paper Cannon
(From Morris Trade Journal. J

1t is reported that Krupp. the German manu-
facturer Of cannon. has completed a number Of
paper field-pieces for the of the German in
fantry. The caliber of these guns is five cent?
meters or a little less than two inches, and the
pieces are so light that a soldier easily carry
one; but the resistance is greater than that of
the field piece of steel Of the same caliber II is
not expected that these paper guns will replace
those Of steel They are intended for use in situ-
atons where the movement Of field artillery would
be iInpracticable
The evening times., 1898-08-17
Hcnvy Damage by FIood.

Roanoke, Va, Aug. 1.-THE people in
the vicinity of Benefits Springs report
great damage from the storm Saturday
mill was twenty-six feet above low wa
ter mark and the farmers of that neigh
borhood lost many acres of corn by the
food
The evening times., 1898-08-17

Some of the experiences of the Civil
War which old soldiers have unearthed
for the benefit of the recruits Indicate
that good deal of stealing went on in
those old days in connection with army
contracts, and 1t Is well to remember that
human nature has not entirely changed
In thirty years. One of these experiences
taught the Government something about
compressed vegetables. A contractor
The evening times., 1898-08-17

NJ. Cambon, the French representative
at Washington. has performed his deli
cate duties with tact, and deserves the
decorations which Spain confers on him,
as well as the thanks OF America. AL
though Spain had to make peace, a blum
dering or a less skillful agent could easily
have caused trouble at one stage of the
proceedings.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
In Porto Rice,

(From the st. Louis Chronfcie)
This is what happens in Porto Rico every morn
ing: 'I am not feeling very well this morning
general" says Gen. Miles to Gen. Garretson 81
think I'll take something" ''Take something
with me-" says Gen. Garretson to Gen. Miles
"Guess will,'' responds Gen. Miles .I'n Just
20 out and take town.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
Protocol.
(From the New York sun. ,

(From the New York sun.
The protocol that has been arranged between
the Administration and the French minister rep
resenting Spain is an informal statement in
depreciation Of the preliminary agreement fer
peace. Originally a protocol was a small sheet
pasted on at the beginning Of a document giving
a synopsis of it. 1t is derived from the Greek,
protcs first and kolla glue.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
Were Boy. Together.
fFrom the Boston Transeript.l }

'Well." said the Chicago man, ''it's all right
for these Eastern girls to go over and be duchess
es and earlesses and so on; but you notice when
they need nice empress it's Western girl
that's IT. Land, I used to know Lady Curzons s
pa when Levi Letter and I were both dry go )ds
clerks. And now to think his girl is going to
be vice royess. Well, she'll show 'em howi''
The evening times., 1898-08-17
POetical Revenge.
From Answers.

(From Answers.
First Poet-I am going to have my revenge
upon the editor.
Second Poet-How2
First Poet Tin hoarse whisper)-fve sent him
a poem. and I've poisoned the gum on the ne
turn envelope.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
War Indcnnitfes.

From the Springfield Republican,
As to war indemnities: Russia demanded s725,-
100000 of Turkey in 1873. but accepted some
territory and $225, 600 600 tstill unpad); Prussia
gained territory and SO, 100000 from Australia
in 1885; Germany took territory and sl0O0 COO coo
from France in 1871; Japan secured sl75 .Oo0 .0s0
from China in 1894; Turkey obtained territory
and 80, ,000. 600 from Greece in 1897.
The evening times., 1898-08-17

1t is a tribute to American kindness
that the Spanish prisoners at Portsmouth
ordered to be released have refused to so.
This is catching a Tartar in a new way.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
Cheapest way.
the Kansas City Times.

(FrOm the Kansas City Tmes.)
Hereafter, when Spain wishes to engage in
war with the United States she will probably,
before beginning active operations, ask what
the terms Of peace will be, then reconsider her
determination to begin.
The evening times., 1898-08-17

1t is evident that if the Porto Ricans
should not be admitted into the American
republic they would break in.
The evening times., 1898-08-17
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

THE TIMES. in all its editions Morning. Even
ing and Sunday, will be mailed to one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
ss often desired.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-12
Light Brig,
b. aklava.


freetown, Sierra Leone, West Coast
OF Africa, May lit is said that the
ms gents engaged in the rehellio,
which has grown out OF the dissatisiac.
ton with the hut tax anu wa, an.
nounced yesterday, who burned the
headquarters Of the American mission.
ares IN shengay. in the Sherboro dis.
'Flct' nave attacked and destroyed the
town OF Rotlfunk. 1t is further said
that the members OF the American mis-
SION located there. who were Sierra
Leoneinans, have been massacred.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-12

The war on department stores In chi
cago has entered on curious phase.
An appeal was first made 10 the Legs
laturc for the passage of StatVlaW ~
break up the big establishments, bat
nothing was done at Springfield. Then
the City Council WAS attacked, and an
ordinance was passed 10y that h1Iy
from which much was hoped. BuI tAr
result has been Disappointing. and We
promoters of the movement have con
cludcd that relief cannot be secured III
this way. The next step In the cain
paign IS very curious. The complaint
against the big stores has always heHl
that they uudenScll the small stores. y
number Of small dealers have now
agreed to poo, their issues" dAd try 20
underscll the uudcrsellcrS. TAcy pro
pose to open large store in tAr heart
OF the city, which will hc supplied with
goods by the cooperating merchants
each Of whom is 10 Get a percentage al
profits from all sales - cu>Jomc.r lll'
!ng In his district. The "diSirict' NO
ton is an odd one. hut the fun1amenia.
idea underlying the enterprise Is SOUND
that the only effective way 10 n-1t
cheap stores is with cheaper.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-12
The Issuance Of Bonds
Favored by the
President.
TALKED OVER BY CABINET


ihh-
Washington. May 9.-At a cabinet
,,oo,ino tnJay. besides the war sltua-
ton in its general aspect there was
some discussion Of the relative merits
of nersons seeking brigader-genefal-
ships and other commissions III the
army. The president expressed hlin-
self very pronounce1ly as opposed 10
the appointment to such responsive
positions OF those who have hau 10
military experience.
one feature of the session was as
cussion of the attitude OF the senate III
providing the ''snews OF war lor ue'
fraviuc the expenditures of the war.
The president has positive information
that the senate committee on finance
which is still struggling with the war
revenue bill, will report the measure
with the bond feature eliminated.
This causes the administration great
uuea.ire.s and Embarrassment. and the
statement Is ludflt t4idt NA'N
of adverse action Of the full body OF the
senate is source of lquch anxiety.
The president laid before the c"Dlhet
the information he had as to what Is
to he looked for from the senate, ahl'
while not expressing absolute conh-
dence in favorable action by the senate
with the bond feature incorporated, eX-
pressed the hope that there would he a
satisfactory majority for the bond pro.
vision. Should il not become part OF
.he law, many urgent appropriations
ior the war will have 10 DC held BACK.
The money to be secured from bond
sales. it is said. Is needed iInpeIatlvely
ior the execution OF the plans mapped
out, and adverse action by the senate
was likely to interfere unless the money
i otherwise provided, and by as speedy
method as by the issuance OF bonds.
The administration i anxious to I'M
press this iact upon on-re-s, So That
ample revenues may BE al hand for
vigorous prosecution Of the war.
There was considerable qualification
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-12
Caused Excitement In
TO SOLVE ARCTIC ?
Another Expedition starts 90"
Headed by Walter Weiln

Another EXPEDITION >HhrH wv
Headed by Walter Wellri
New York. May 9.-Wafs
man will start Tuesday on Gf
pedition in an endeavor 70 u
north pole. He hopes also
mine the fate Of Andre, who
been heard from since two y
he stepped into his balloon. y
man, who was at the dllS'
said:
II am extremely hopeful
expedition will lie more success
our last when we reached u
10 minutes north OF spltav's
then met with disaster. wei
sent about eight months peN'|
time we expect TO remain ~
months. Il
After leaving Archanse y j
we are t. get 10 dogs and VIII
direct to Franz Josef land
taking observations there We ~ u
to hunt Andre. II lie Is aN'
lieve he is near there. W1
reach Cape Flora about Jul! ~. y,
gust !, and 10 establish a 'pFF'
tiOn. =,
1--WE expect to pass the 1 "
tween parallels 50 and % III ~ H
and then. however, running y :.
snowshoes, training our dVs' Il
ing our equipments AOo J, :,
10 We propose TO start ho''u ,, i,
ice Contrary TO the pOp U.s.,
even at the north pole' the {. ''p
too warm for good travellns' i,
the power 81 the sun eoA IA
Ing makes the snow soft ap' !,
AMI renders it difficult " :
sledees. The favorable season !, y,
fore, lasts from early in lss 4
early in June, a period Oh -, :.
weeks. 1t is for this 10 ",
plans have been laid e" =:
enough provisions to 'aA'
June. rir
THE distance from our '. ~
ton to the pole will be r.. y !
statute miles, or a round u ny E,
1000 miles. If we are "u'' i.
from nine 70 10 miles a day. ", :
everlastinsly at it, we l m''
whole thing. In my judsn lss,
going finely QUILTED on a s 81,
and we shall have a big cD,, nj
ing what il known as lhe ,.r
lem. At any rate, we s,F ii
back home a year from nea. ;. :,
Purchased Hanna N,
Cleveland, 0 May ,.,l
did steel steam yacht Coni q,
by the GLOBE iron WorAs r,f
Hanna in 1896, has been ! Ou y !,
government. The vessel ns usp
eral trips TO the coast 81, 1
approximately $780, VoV >"
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