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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
Not = Charge.

II understand that you have been called
to another charge" said the interviewer.
"No," said the minister who had been
struggling along as the tail end of the lit
tie church debt, "By tho blessing of Provi.
dence 1t is a cash situation that I take. -
indianapolis Journal.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
Neat Way Out.

You asked her for a kiss, she sobbed:
You loved her, too of course?
No, no! he cried, twas only this
l saw you two exchange a kiss
The one l asked was yours.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23

Coachman driving stout old lady on a
lonely road in a very high wind)- Please,
mum, will you 'old the 'orses while I run
after my at, Of will you run after my at
while I old the 'orsesp''-Tit- Bits.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
A Feminine Trait.

II wonder why a woman always picks
out the largest ball In a bowling alleyp"
asked the youngest boarder.
woman, the cheerful idiot explained,
"is looking for a larger sphere. Indian
apolis Journal.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
The Last Straw.

Father-How can you expect to marry
my daughter, sir, when you are out of q
positionp
"I've tried everything else. Detroit
Free Press.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
An Indirect Impressiou.

Has yer hyud bout this here Spanish
policy? inquired Miss Miame Brown.
Yes replied MI. Erastus Pinkley. Fun
all l kin undustand, it is. all right; but
the numbers is pow'ful slow in coming
ont.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
Bridget Strikes.

Mr.. Poore-Is Miss Tiptop in?
Self Respecting Servant-Yis, sor.
She's in. OF towld her this minute that
Old risk me sowl no more tellin ye she
was out when she do be in.-New York
Weekly.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
beyond His Imagination,

Tuffold Knutt-Wot would you do II
you had $10OP
Allyn Tatters-Is they as much money
as that in the United StatesP-Chicago
Tribune.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
Musical Note,

The singer held her audience for
more than III hour. Then she tenderly
laid it in the cradle and rocked it to
sleep.-Yellow Book.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
One Thing He Didn't Borrow.

Plunkett latter lending young Spenditt
WI say, old boy, you must owe pretty
nearly everybody in the club now.
should think your debts would begin to
worry you.
Spenditt (calmly)-Oh, no! l never Dor.
row trouble. New York World.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
Another Case of Rheumatism Cured BY
Chamberlain's Pain Balm.

My son was afflicted with rheumatism
which contracted his right limb until he
wa unable to walk. After using one
and q half bottles of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm he was able to be about again. 1
a heartily recommend it to persons
suffering from rheumatism John Sni-
der, Freed, Calhoun county, w. Va. Fol
sale by A. C. Ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
A Long Story.

Ned-If YOU want to marry an heiress
why don't you propose to Miss Elderly!
She's rich.
Ted-Yes. but | object to her past.
Ned-Why, | thought that was above
reproach.
Ted-It Is; but there's so much of it.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
How He Remembered 1t.

"What kind Of tea did your mother
tell you to get?" asked the grocer Of
Sammy Snaggs, who had been sent, on
an errand.
t"solong." replied Sammy.-Pitts-
ts.rg Chronicle Telegraph.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23

So poor Cottenham is gone?
Yes; the doctors said only a Spanish
blister could save him, but he wouldn't
have 1t.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23

The mystery
of life n d
death has puz-
zled many a
wise man. The
alchernists of
old searched in
vain for some
combination of
drugs that
would prolong
life indie fir
ly. Common
sense, chemis-
try and medical
science have
b ined in
[ Il ape to
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23

LET who will do the country's fighting!
I ask only to stay at home and write the
country wal songs. New York Jour-
nal.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23

May Q, 1885,.
Notice H. hereby given that the following
named settler has Afed notice Of his Intention
to make Anal proof In support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before pro-
bate clerk Of Rio Arrlba county, At TERRA
Amarillo, on June ID, 1898, viz: Braulo Tru-
iillo, for the Q. Y sw. Y, W. Y 20. y, sec. 80, tip.
% o., r. Q.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his c~ontinuous residence pom and cultiva-
tiQn Of said land, viz:
joee Qabino Martinez, Juan Rivera, Man.
uel R9Idonado, Salvador Martinez, Of Cam
MANUAL r. OTrRo, Register.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
A Womsn,s Interest.

II thought you were going to have a
new gown right away"
"No; / guess I'll wait nov and zee what
the war styles will be. "-Clevsland Plain
Dealer.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
Fine Progress.

"Well, my son, how are you getting
along at college?" asked the anxious ia.
ther.
"They call me a phenom, governor.
l started in as substitute, and now I'm
full back. detroit Free Press.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23
A Professional Look.

"How bowlegged that young electri.
clan isl"
"Yes, but it gives him a professional ap-
pearance after ALL"
"How so?"
"Why his legs look SO much like a u
magnet upside down. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-23

The
Shortest
Line
Denver to Lincoln,
Denver to Omaha,
Denver to Chicago,
Denver to st. Joseph,
Denver to st. Louis.
Two trains %daily-from Denver at $3.50
a. m. and $3.50 p. m. The first is the
fastest morning train, the second the
fastest night train, from Denver to the
East.
Tickets at offices of connecting lines.
G. w. Vallcry, General Agent,
1899 18th 81. Denver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
SHERMAN H0kR's FUNERAL.
Large Attendance Of the Distinguished R1en
OF Massachusetts.

Concord, Mass, Oct. 10.-Prominent
men from Boston and other cities and
towns in the commonwealth, this af-
ternoon, attended the funeral of Hon.
Sherman Hoar. former Congressman
and United States district attorney
Business was practically suspended
and many of Mr.. hoar's former towns
men were present at the services.
There was a short service attended
only by the family at the Hoar home
at O'Clock. in the Unitarian church.
The casket was covered with broad
cloth and lay in front of the old fash
Toned pulpit which was filed with
beautiful floral designs.
The services were conducted by Rev
Samuel A. Eliot of Cambridge, secre-
tary of the American Unitary Associa-
ticn. assisted by Rev. Henry King
Hannah of Concord. Both paid high
tributes to Mr.. Hoar.
The members of the family were
present. Senator George F'rsbee Hoar
and Governor Roger Wolcott also at
tended The bearers were Harvard
classmates and We're: w. l.. Putnam,
r. NJ. Bradley, ]. H. Storer, T. NJ.
Stone. w. G. Waite, C. F. Snow and
H. E. Warner. The Massachusetts
Volunteer Aid Association, the Middle
sex Club Bar Association, Chamber of
Commerce and American Unitarian
Association were represented by large
delegations.
The body was left in the church af-
ter the services and will remain there
over night with guard. In the morn
ing, the body, accompanied by men,
hers of the family will be taken TO
Boston and cremated at the Forest
Hills cemetery. after which the ashes
viii be brought to Concord and depos-
tied in the family lot at Sleepy Hollow
cemg.ely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

The journal is enabled to give to its
readers the true map of the Washing
ton County Railroad that is now
partially constructed, and the whole of
which is expected to be in operation by
the first of December. This map is
made from a drawing made by the en-
sineer of the road for the railroad
commissioners to be used in their re-
vised railroad map of the State that
they issue each year with their reports.
This read. which many of the older
readers will remember as the Maine
Shore Line. has for many years been
talked of, and over 20 years ago it was
laid out in that section, though not
over the same route, and charter was
granted Through all sorts of i'll luck
and set backs the promoters never got
to the building point more than to do
just enough to hold their charter.
The Legislature of 1893 granted a
charter to the present company known
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

a $ the Washington County Railroad
Company. They also authorized the
county of Washington to vote an
amount 20 assist in the building of the
raaa. In 1895 the amount that was 20
be voted by the county was raised so
taat they could vote any sum under
Ssoe.0o0 The promoters had hard work
to get the county to do this at first and
It was not until the location was sever
al times changed so that more towns
could be benefited, that the county
voted s500.000 for the project.
The real work was begun in earnest
in 1897 when j. P. Mcdonald e. Co. the
contractors. took in hand the const"uc-
zion, and ever since they have rushed
the work. Even in the past year the
commissioners have been called upon
s, veral times to change the location of
sections of the road which they have
allowed in about every case.
The commissioners went over the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
MISGUIDED CHINA.
The Empress Dowager Taking
Many Steps Backward.
Progressive Movements Stopped and
Progressive Officials Removed.
neral Prescription OF These Reiormers Con-
sttute Reign Of Terror.

London, Oct. 1.-THE Pekin CORE
soondent of the Times, says: THE re.
t'ograde movement spreads. An i'm.
7 arial edict orders the suppression OF
the native press and the punishment
CT the editors. 1t also cancels all the
rev methods of examination promul-
stated during the last II months. The
latter step must give general satisfac-
ton, since the. proposed changes were
20 radical for the people.
"All officials who have signed memo
/ ais in favor of reform have been dis
missed from office. The board of agri-
cultuer is abolished, its president, WI
:Ise-Ting, compardore of the Hong
Long and Shanghai bank, deprived OF
his rank. = memorial impeaches him
IS slave of fereign DEVILS
The contract for the Niu- Chwange
Railway extension loan has been sign
ca by the Hong Kong ana Shanghai"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

route. last week. having to go about
20 miles by team, and part Of their
weeks work was. the granting OF a
certificate of operation of a section
from Calais to Eastport, the said see
lion being 1927 miles in length.
The track is also laid from Eastport
Junction to three miles west
Of Whitneyville. Another sec
ton is laid from Washington
Junction of the line of the Maine Cen
trail, which is two miles from Els
worth. to Harrington and partly bal
lasted. So this leaves only about Is
miles of the route where the track is
unlaid. The work is being pushed
along rapidly with two steam shovels
and the crews working night and day
In two weeks the track should be all
laid. and by the last of November the
ballast should be all in. The road is
very well built, 60 pound rails being
used. Most of the rolling stock is al
ready on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
THE TRANSATLANTIC STAKES.
The Fastest Five Heats on Record-Johr
Nolan the Winner.

Lexington. KY, Oct. 10.-After two
more days of delay ON account of rain,
he meeting Of the Kentucky Trot ting
Horse Breeders Association resumed
at noon. today with the 2.OS class, two
heats Of which had been trotted.
Thursday. William Penn having won
the first and RiMna. the favorite, TAX
ing the second. The weather and track
we're all that could be desired The at
tendance WIS large and every heat of
the four races was genuine contest
In the unfinished EOS class, Pilot Boy
furnished the surprise, both he and
William Penn outfooting the favorite.
8Lma, who was heavily backed.
In the 2.l3 class, pacing, Hal B., was
savcrite al S25 to $50 for the field. AT
Ter winning two heats, Hal B., was
beaten out by The Bishop, who was I'M
thought Of in the betting.
There were Is starters in the 2.27
class for trotters, which went over
unfinished after Maggie Lass had won
the first heat and Bessie Owens the
second.
Nine horses scored for the word in
the Transatlantic with Dione at the
pole. which place she kept until well
into the stretch, closely pressed by
Eagle Flanagan who passed her and
won quite handily with Bingen second.
/ Ciore third and Gratitan Boy fourth.
the latter having come with a rush at
the finish, taking a wheel off Keating's
| sulky
In the second heat Eagle Flanagan
| led for three-quarters of a mile with
Grattan Boy close up. The latter
fought it out with Hudsons horse and
heat him in an exciting finish, with
Dione third. and Bngen fourth. Tbs
heat was very close between the first
| four horses.
John Nolan, who had been seventh
| IN the first two heats, shot out in the
| third and led by Grattan Boy and Pill
| aluS until the stretch was reached
| fought it cut With them and Won by
one length in hard drive
| In the fourth heat Binben went away
| IN the lead followed by Grattan Boy
and Eagle Flanagan, the order to the
| half, when John Nolan moved UP and
| in whipping finish won by half Il
from Eagle Flanagan, with Bmgen
| fourth
| In the fifth heat, Grattan Boy, Eagle
| Flanagan and Piiagus a1ternated in the
| lead until the three-quarter pole was
| reached. when John Nolan Joined N
with them and in driving finish,
| every horse under the whip, the four
| horses finished heads apart with John
| Nolan winner of the fastest five
heats on record. 1t was the greatest
race ever trotted for the Pennsylvania
The times of the five heats in the
Transatlantic were: 2 .07a4, EOS, 2.0s12,
2.09k, 2.09A.
| The results:
The EOS class, trotting, purse $4,000.
Pilot Boy, first; William Penn, Sec
ond; Rlma. third. Best time. 2.O9A.
The 2.13 class, pacing. purse $4,000,
The Bishop. first; Hal b., second;
Fair View. third. Best time, 2O9G.
The Pennsylvania, for 2.13 class trot-
tiers, value $4,000, John Nolan, first,
Eagle Flanagan, second; Grattan Boy,
third. Best time, 2.07A.
| The 2.27 class, trotting, purse $1,000
(unfinished). Maggie Lass won first
heat and Bessie Owens the second.
Best time. 2.131a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
DEPEW CAPTURES CHICAGO
81 Speech at the Chicago Day Celebration o!
Hamilton Club

Chicago. Oct. 1O.-The annual Chicago
cay celebration of the Hamilton Club was
he,u, today, in the Auditorium theatre.
Chauncey NJ. Depew as the guest OF The
club was the principal speaker, and the
great hall was packed TO suffocation.
Battle songs and national anthems were
given by Il chorus of 200 voices. Then
Judge Peters Grosscup was introduced by
Depew was next introduced, amid wild
applause. He said:
Certainly what has transpired since
November, 1896. astonishes even the
American people. 1t does more, it aston
ishes even the most imaginative and pro-
phetic of them. 1t was not in the power
OF the human mind to conceive the Won
derfui and beneficial changes which
would happen in "A months.
From industrial paralysis has come in
dustrial activity: from labor vainly seek
ing, employment has come employment
locked up and worse than useless. has
come capital flowing into channels which
add TO the strength, prosperity and
wealth of the whole country from gloom
we are in the light and from -espair we
are happy.
From AN isolated nation living within
itself seeking only the development of its
own resources and unknown in the poll
tics and policies of other countries, We
have become by series of victories
which surpass the achievements on sea
or land OF any period, great world
power
After referring to the effects of the
Wilson tariff bill and the free silver
movement. Mr.. Depew said
THE political atmosphere was cleared
of Clouds the financial atmosphere of dis
trust. the business atmosphere of despair
and the American mind of dreams by the
election of VIM. Mckinley. The Ameri-
can people realized instantly after the
election of a Republican President that
the protective policy would be re-estlb-
lished ard that our currency would re-
main stable on the gold basis. There is
no marvel of electrical invention or APP
pliance which equals the effect which this
confidence had upon American INDUS
tries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
Officials for Sig Foot Ball Games.

New Haven, Conn.,. Oct. 1o.-At a con-
ference of the athletic authorities OF
Yale. Princeton and Harvard to arrange
the appointments of officials for the Yale
Princeton and Yale Harvard football
games. it was agreed that Paul A. Dashie
pise for both games Ex-Captain Nc
Chung of Length. has also been agreed
upon by Yale and Harvard for referee OF
their game. and it is very probable that
he will act in like capacity at the Yale
Princeton game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

AT the Paris autumn meeting, Sun
day, the Prix de Mark of 10000 francs,
for 9-year-olds and upwards, was won
by Trencin; Vaillante was second.
Tod Sloan rode Monopole, but was I'M
placed. The Prix cascade was Won by
neck by Buisson Ardent, ridden by
Sloan. to l. Flu Sacre was second
The PriX Gravilliers was won by Lit
tie Monarch. Petit was second. Tail
leburgy. with Sloan up, and against
whom the betting was three to one was
unplaced in this event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

The Richelieu hotel, a four-story
structure on Liberty street, Pittsburg'
caught fire, Monday, and for sometime
the entire block was in danger OF de-
struction. c. NJ. Hohe of Pittsburg,
narrowly escaped from suffication, and
George Ruppe, a sergeant of Company
F, 7th Regular Regiment, fell from the
second story, while making his escape
by a rope. Neither will die. The fire
was confined to the cellar and first
doOr of the hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
Proposals for Coal.

Augusta. October 10th. 1898.
oe3!ea proposals for furnishing coal at
dressed to Hon. Edward S. Marshall.
CHAIRMAN committee on public build,
i ings. State House. Augusta, marked
I'll !. NJ, Tuesday October IS. 1SSs
). Coai TO be of the best quality. broken
slze, properly screened, selected by. and
satisfactory 10. the superintendent Of
VIII BE void; to be delivered at the State
Enusc at sucn time. and in such qua Mi.
aies q nsay be called for. All coal re-
IN scales provided bv the State. al she
state House. and will be paid for in ac-
eordance With said weights.
octl0.Gay 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
Polo Notes.

Manager Dougherty of the Bath pclo
team. is in Boston as a represa ntative of
the Maine League, in conferences with
some OF the managers of the National
League. He has signed walter Muir
taug'h. halfback. and John Burgess. goal
of last years team, Tor this season
While away he may sign enough other
men to complete the team Murtaugh
who he's been employed at the Bath Iron
Works all summer. ieft. Saturday night
TO get into cenditioa for the game. The
league managers VIII meet In Bath. next
Thursday, TO arrange the schedule,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
Becomes a Reign Of Terror.

London, Oct. 1.-THE Shanghai cor
responder of the Times says: FHaung
formerly counsel at Singapore ana late
II minister designate fChina to Japan
as arrested here, yesterday, by order
Ct the Empress Dowager in connec-
ton with the reform movement The
general prescription of the progress
gives constitute reign of terror"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
MEM

CONSULT THE OLDEST. LARGEST
AND MOST SUCCESSFUL MEDICAL
INSTITUTION IN THE WORLD.
me old DR.. Hallock Medical Institute.
established 50 years ago QS4S) for the
sclentlnc treatment and cure of diseases
of men.
All diseases of men cured in a few
days. skin diseases, blood poisoning.
nervous debility, etc %.
OUR MEDICAL BOOK, and a list Of
questions sent (sealedD for the asking.
BOOK describes anatomy of men and tells
ABOUT mems diseases, In plain language
a az u now Nv cured. YOU will be BETTER
inspired, written by the Old Doctor him.
self Send for 1t today-or call on US
when in Boston.
Endorsements from boston paner..
The Old Hallock Medical Institute has
served the community in it's special ca
pacity faithfully and with conspicuous
aD1ilty. Its long service. il nothing else
would commend the Institute to men who
seek specialists of integrity and MASTER
ly ability.-Boston Herald.
Among the many dispensaries and
specialists for diseases of men The Old
DR.. HallOck Institute stands out prc-em-
inent as the bright and particular star
Of them all.-Boston Record
we have no monthly treatment. We
cases for stimulated fee, payable as
patients are able.
Institute for Mems Diseases. oldest In
the world.Established 1850 years old.
Consultation in person or by letter.
Daily, to >. Sunday, 10 to /.
HaLloCk MEDICAL INSTITUTE.
10 Court ST.. BOSTON. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
THE BUcksP0RT MURDER.
Detective OdIin at Work and Will Soon Clear
Up the Mystery.

Bangor, Me-. Oct. 10.-Interest in the
Ware murder case at Ducksport is as in
tense as ever and the crime continues to
be the talk of the hour. Detective Odlin
of Lewiston. arrived Saturday night. and
at once took up the work of unravelling
the mystery. Most of the stories in cir
culati0n are found to be mere rumors and
there is not likely to be anything for pub
LEGATION for some time. The town officers
are doing all in their ~nwer to assist in
the case and some Roadway has been
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
Fair Notes.

Among the people seen at the fair by
the Journal were: Mr.. and Mrs D. T.
Savage. Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Church.
Charles Miliiken. c. B. Johnson, Au-
gusta: Hon. Martin l.. Reynolds, Sid
ney: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Weber,
Scott Hewins. Prof. G. A. Robertson,
j. A. Townsend. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
Contributions for Lafayette's Monument.

Washington. Oct. l0.-ComptroIler % ne ne
Currency Dawes. who is treasurer OF the
fund to be raised by voluntary contribu,
tons of the school children of the Unlted
States to erect a monument an Paris s,,, Z. .
Gen. LAFAYETTE. is receiving encouraging
reports from all sections. Although Oct.
10 is the day fixed by the committee on
which collections are to be taken up ~
all the schools. donations already nave
begun to arrive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

The 44th session. of the International
Typographical Union convened at SYRIA
cuse. N. Y, Monday, and will be n
session five days. Addresses Of wei
come were delivered by President Coo
gan of Syracuse Union, N. So, ana Rev.
:. Sinnerman, d. d. President w. 3.
Prescott of the International organiza-
ton responded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
Two War Tax Decisions.

Washington, Oct. 10--James e. Boyd
assistant attorney general, has rendered
an opinion in which he holds that the re-
fund check given passengers on railroad
trains who pay cash in excess of the reg
ular fare Is not subject to the stamp tax
He has also held that cnecks for excess
baggage are not taxable