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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
THINKS HIS FATHER WAS CRAZY.
James j. COrbett Talks About the
Tragedy--His Fight with Mccoy.

Tragedy--His Fight with Mccoy.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-James j. Corbett
was much shocked when he learned of the
death of his parents. At first he refused to
believe it, but when the news was con-
firmed he broke down and wept like a child
His trainers. McVey and White, tried to
console him, but to no purpose. Corbett
said his father musDhave become insane or
he would not have committed such a ter
rible deed. He could not account for it in
any other way. Both his father and mother,
he said, took deep interest in his affairs
and keenly felt his defeat by Fitzsimmons
at Carson City. They both wanted him to
retire from the ring after that. Corbett said
that until he had received more definite in
formation from California he could not say
what his future plans would be- He will
stop training for the present and his fight
with Mccoy at Buffalo on Sept. 10 may be
Corbett. after a consultation with some of
his friends, had something further to say
about the tragedy. He said that his parents
were each about fifty-three years of age
and that the family relations were always
pleasant. He received letters on Saturday
informing him that his fathers mind had
become unbalanced, and ne, therefore
thinks that while suffering mentally his
father committed the double crime. Corbett
said he had telegraphed to San Francisco
and that he would leave for the coast this
evening if the bodies held until he can
arrive. He says he will send his brother
Joseph home anyway. At present he could
not say what will be done about his fight
with Mccoy. He declared that If it was
necessary he would forfeit the $500 he had
up. He would not fight again, he declared,
had 1t not been for the fact that he was the
chief support of the family. He says that
what he makes hereafter will go to help
support his brothers and sisters. just as he
gave funds heretofore He therefore saws
that ii might be necessary for him to fight
Mccoy in order to obtain money to support
the family
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
WISCONSIN Republicans.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 16.-The Re-
publican state convention to nominate a
state ticket meets at the Exposition build
ing in this city at noon tomorrow. The
main fight will be for the gubernatori.,l
nomination. The fight is between Governor
Scofield and ex-Congressman Robert NJ. La
Folette, of Madison. The campaign has
been hot one between the two aspirants
for the head of the ticket. So warm has it
been that many of the shrewdest of poll
ticians have been advocating the taking of
q third candidate acceptable to both fac
tons in order to restore harmony all
around. The outlook. however, is that the
factions will fight the battle out between
Themselves. and either Governor Scofeld or
Mr.. La Folette will receive the nomination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
An UMBRELLA DAY.
Cloudy Weather and Occasional
showers Predicted.

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for
twenty-four hours ending II p. M. Aug. IL
Cloudy weather and occasional showers on
Wednesday.
General Conditions Yesterday-Low baro-
metric pressure continues from beyond the
upper lakes southwestward to Mexico. The
temperature fell north of the Missouri; else
where 1t rose. Fair weather continued and
light rains fell only in eastern Iowa. north
Missouri and Wyoming.
FORECAST FOR THREE STATES.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1e = For Ohio
Threatening weather Wednesday; probably
showers Wednesday night: light to fresh
variable winds.
For Indiana and Illinois - Threatening
weather and showers: fair Wednesday
night: cooler in central and northern por-
tionS; variable winds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
SLEW HER AS SHE SLEPT
MURpER AND SUICIDE BY p. j. COR
BETT, THE PUGILIsT's FATHER.
Killed His Aged Wife and Shot Him.
self While Temporarily Insane
Lunacy Runs in the Family.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. fitzpatrick j.
Corbett, father of James ]. Corbett, the
pugilist, shot and killed his wife at an early
hour this morning He then turned the re-
volver upon himself and committed suicide.
The hypothesis accepted by the family and
by the intimate acquaintance and friends
Of the household is that Mr.. Corbett was
laboring under the effects of temporary in
sanity.
The terrible tragedy occurred at the Cor
bett home, No. $50 Hayes street, over the
livery stable owned by the older Corbett.
AS near as the time can be fixed, the shots
rang out at 450 o'clock a. M, Mrs. Corbett
being killed as she was lying asleep in
her bed. So far as can be ascertained there
was not the slightest reason why the hus-
band should have sought to wreak such
awful vengeance on his wife, as for many
years the couple have lived happily and in
perfect contentment together. Indeed, dur
ing last evening they had chatted pleasant
ly together about their freside with two
of their daughters and at an early hour
had retired without the slightest indication
having been given of what was to follow
within the next few hours.
With Mr.. and Mrs. Corbett resided their
two unmarried daughters, Catherine and
Esther. and a married daughter. Mrs.
Charles A King, with her husband.
When Mr. Corbett purchased the pistol
no one seems to know. Apparently, he
was never known to keep a weapon in the
house before he had purchased this one with
an object. Whether during his temporary
spells Of insanity he had contemplated the
crime, no one can tell. There is little doubt
but what Mr.. Corbett was temporarily in
sane when he committed his horrible deed,
and that he inherited the mania from his an
cestors His sister, Margaret Griffin. is now
an inmate of the Napa insane Asylum, hay
ing been confined there six years Like in
the case of her brother her insanity was
periodical Both the old people were natives
of Ireland, Mr.. Corbett being sixty-six
years of age and his wife four years young
err. The funeral ceremonies will not be de-
layed until Jim" arrives from the East,
but the bodies will be placed in vaults.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug 1.-THE Ameri-
can cruiser New Orleans attempted to en-
ter the harbor at San Juan. de Porto Rico
yesterday under a flag of truce, with a
notification of the signing of the protocol,
but was unable to do SO on account of the
sunken wreck at the entrance. Her cap
tain went ashore in a small boat and was
graciously received by Captain General
Macias who accepted an invitation to dine
on board the cruiser. General Miles and his
staff, escorted by Troop A, of New Work,
will visit General Wilson at the front to-
morrow and may remain for several days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
DISCUSSED WITH ALASKA.
Return of PrOspectOrs with Small
Amounts of yellow Dust.

SEATTLE. Wash, Aug. 16.-The steam
schooner Grace Dollar arrived here this aft
ernoon from Kotzebue sound and ST.
Michaels. Alaska She had ninety passen-
gers from Dawson City. Captain Fosen esti-
mates that the amount of gold dust brought
down was about $4,000 He had this amount
in his SAFE 1t was owned by six men. The
majority of the passengers went into Alaska
early in the spring and became disguised
with the country. Captain Fosen said he
heard of no gold discoveries in the Kotze-
bue district. where rich strikes have been
recently reported. There were about five
hundred prospectors there, he says. Two
river steamers and several launches are ply
ing the kubuk, but are unable to go up
more than twenty-five miles on account Of
low water.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Major General
Graham, with his staff, one company of the
Signal Service, the Second Division hospital
and the ninth battalion of his volunteer in
fantry (colored) have left Camp Alger for
Middletown, Pa. Tomorrow one battalion
of the Fortieth Missouri, one battalion of
the Third New York and the baggage of one
of the brigades in the Second Division will
follow General Butler is now in command
of the camp and the report of the finding
of the court of inquiry in the case of the
probably will pass through his hands to the
War Department.
Major Perry Belmont has rendered his res
ignation as major and inspector general
United States Volunteers 1t will take effect
on the 10Th inst, and was caused by rush
of other business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
TEXAS REPUBLICANS.
victory for the Opposition to State
Chairman Green.

FORT WORTH. Tex, Aug. 1.-THE Re-
publican state convention met here to-day,
E. H. r. Green calling the delegates to or
der. In his address Chairman Green re-
ferred to the war; commended President Nc
Kinley's administration, and declared for
territorial expansion. His words were re-
ceived with great applause Tonight the
executive committee reported, recommending
Henry Ferguson, colored, for temporary
chairman. This is virtually victory for
the opposition to State Chairman Green.
The Populists are endeavoring to secure a
Republican Endorsement of Barnett Gibbs
for Governor, but the executive committee
will not consider the proposition
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
Evidence in the Duncan Case.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.-Adolph Gongal.
a corporal was the first witness in the
court-martial trial at Thoroughfare Gap,
Va, to-day, of Captain Duncan, of the
Twenty-second Kansas Regiment, charged
with Decorating graves in that vicinity.
His evidence fully corroborated that given
by Captain Ross yesterday. He stated that
found opening the graves. Witness also
stated that he saw Private Wise, of the
Twenty-second, digging in the grave. A pri-
vate of one of the regiments who saw the
occurrence testified to hearing Duncan say
that this was the first grave he had ever
helped open in the daytime. George r.
Crawford, first lieutenant, Company NJ of
the Twenty-second Kansas, had been or
He could not say positively whether Dun
can was there or not. Several men about
the graves had skull pulling the teeth
of the jawbone. Some of the long bones
of the body were piled up where the men
were digging. Adjourned until tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
Camp Near harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 16.-Sixteen
thousand troops will be encamped near this
city within the next ten days. Col. James
NJ. Moore, assistant quartermaster general
of che United States army. is here person
ally directing the arrangements for the
camp. A trainload of three hundred mules
from Thoroughfare Gap reached the camp
to-day. An hour later a long train contain
ing wagons and other quartermaster stores
pulled into the camp. Major General Ora
ham and staff arrived late this evening and
established Second Corps headquarters.
Among the first troops to arrive will be the
First Delaware, Second West Virginia,
Tenth Ohio and the third battalion of the
Sixteenth Pennsylvania Regiment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
Brought Little Gold Dust.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 16.-The steamer
National City thirteen days from st. Mich
aels, arrived this afternoon with about
fifty-ive passengers and very little gold
dust, outside of that shipped by the estab-
iished companies in Alaska. Several of the
klondikers on board had amounts ranging
from $500 to $1,000, also papers representing
claims. Nearly all of the gold seekers,
however. gave anything but encouraging re-
ports of the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Aug. ia party ha.
Just returned from a successful expedition
to the top of Grand Teton mountain TIE
ascent was made under the auspices of the
Rocky Mountain Club of Mountaineers. and
the party was composed Of w. o. Owen
state auditor of Wyoming: Rev. Frank N
Spalding of Denver son of the Episcopal
bishop OF Colorado: John Shivoe and FranE
Petersen. Six previous attempts were made
the first ia 1919. Ali were unsuccessful The
Anefoid barometer scored 1850 feet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16-Late tonight
Adjutant General Corbin received a cable
gram announcing the arrival this evening
at Ponce, Porto Rico, of the transport
Alamo having on board Gen. Fred D. Grant
and staff and part of the First Kentucky,
commanded Dy Colonel Castleman- All told
the Alamo had on board about $50 men.
Gen. Corbin was also advised this evening
of the arrival at Ponce of the transport
Chester with the First Volunteer Engineers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
At Camp Merriam.l

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 16-Camp Mer-
Ram is talking of nothing but the riot
which occurred yesterday The culprits are
very repentant. The camp, especially the
Tennessee regiment. is waiting with some
concern the judgment and sentence OF the
military authorities.
Two deaths occurred to-day at the Pres
lido, Joseph Needles, Of the F'ifty-frst
Iowa, died of pneumonia following measles.
Bert Algner, First Colorado, died of cere-
kro-spinal meningitis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
ARSENIC IN THE CANDY.
Enough Found I'm Three Pieces to
XIII Four People.

DOVER. Del. Aug. 16.-At the coroner's
inquest this evening DR.. It. r. Wolf, state
chemist of Delaware College, testified that
he analysed three pieces of the candy sent
to Mrs. Dunnng and found that it con-
tanned large quantities Of arsenic. One piece
of the arsenic, he stated, was as large as
a pea, and he added that there was enough
Of the poison in the three pieces Of candy
to kill four persons. The jury rendered a
verdict of death from poison at the hands
OF persons unknown. The state authorities
will begin an investigation tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
sword for a Rough Rider.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Aug. 16.-Major
Leigh H. French, of the Black Hills squad
ron in Colonel Griggsby's Third United
States Cavalry, was presented a sabre by
his command at Chickamauga this week.
Major French married Miss Blanche Gull
bertson daughter of the late millionaire w.
in Chicago The marriage caused her to
be disinherited but she filed suit for her
900. Major and Mrs. French now reside at
WASHINGTON. ID. G.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

States Infantry, died to-day at Fort Nc
Pherson of typhoid fever. The hospital is
still crowded. Many patients are GONZALES
cent but are delayed in getting away on
furloughs because of insufficient clerical
force here to make out the necessary
orders, procure transportation. etc. The hos
pital authorities say their repeated re-
quests to Washington for help have been
ignored.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
KIondike Gold at the Mint.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16.-Within the
past few days gold bars valued at nearly
$4,000 have been received at the United
States mint in this city from the govern
ment assay office in Seattle. The gold is
light in color and came entirely from the
Klondike. 1t was stated at the mint that
about 81 10000 in gold bars will come here
from Seattle within the next few days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

Don't hesitate between Gienn's Sulphur
Soap and any ointment or lotion that may
have been recommended TO you for diseases
of the skin, sores, aDrasions or complexional
blemishes. There is nothing like the first
named article in such cases. Sold by all
druggists.
Hits Hair and Whisker Dye. black or
brown, so cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
VIII Go to Santiago.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.-Orders have
been issued for the Fourth Regiment of
United States Volunteers Gmmunes), now at
Fredericksburg Va, to proceed to Jackson
ville Fla. 1t is understood that this regi-
nent will form part OF the American garri-
son at Santiago
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

SARATOGA. N. Y. Aug. 16.-when Kid
Mccoy learned tonight of the tragic death
of Jim Corbett's parents he Immediately
wired condolences TO Corbett at Asbury
Park, and. in view of postponement of the
match scheduled to take place at Buffalo
on Sept. 10. telegraphed THAI he would not
claim forfeit. Mccoy left at midnight for
New York city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
Prirnte Grnhnm,s Roav Home.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, Aug. 1.-THE body of
Private Harry A. Graham arrived here by
express this evening from Fort Mcpherson.
Ga. Graham died last Sunday of typhoid
fever. The remains were taken from here
to the home of his parents at Azalia. He
was a private in the Fourteenth Infantry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
Lares OCCUPIED by Henry.

PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug. 16. afternoon
All is quiet. The Spanish forces retired
from Lares yesterday. and the place was
occupied by General Henrys outpOsts.
General Miles has ordered Henry to remain
at Grants headquarters. Half of the First
Regiment of Kentucky arrived on the
Alamo to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

STANTON, ILL.,, Aug. 16.-Ex-State Sena-
tor II. w. Wall. wealthy banker and real
estate dealer. was accidentally shot and
Cling with man named Machaus for the
possession of a shotgun, which was dis
charged with fatal effect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

that in the event of James ]. Corbett be-
ing unable to appear in the ring with Kid
Mccoy in Buffalo on the afternoon of Sept.
10 that he will take his place and fight the
Kid at the middle-weight limit, weighing
in at the ringsde.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Mrs. Miles,
wife of General Miles. and daughter leave
for Charleston to-day and will sail on the
OLDHAM for Porto Rico to join the general.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
Col. Gunder Charged with Assault.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Aug. 16-Col.
Gunder, of the Observation-Disclosures
Indiana Regiment, has been. charged with
assault because he spoke his mind freely to
a whisky seller and ordered the man out of
camp. Smith is the name of the individual
who accuses the Indiana colonel of saying
harsh things.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
Now Yorkers MAY Cuss in Public.

NEW YORK. Aug. 16.-The Board Of AL
dermen to-day killed an ordinance intro
duced providing punishment for swearing in
public places by laying it on the table by an
almost unanimous vote.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

Has been used over hfty years by milliens OF
r,others for tleir children while teething with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child softens the
gums, alays pain, cures wind collie. regulates the
bowels. and is the best remedy for diarrhea.
whether arising from teething or other causes.
For sale by druggists N every part of the world.
BE sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing
SyruD 25 cents a bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-Sailed: Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse, for Bremen.
ANTWERP, Aug. 16.-Arrived: South
wark from New York.
GLASGOW, Aug. l6.-Arriyed Anchoria.
from New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

Bar. Their. r. H. wind. Weather Pre-.
7 an 5000 z So Swest PIT dy. 900
7p.m 29.99 81 66 Swest- Cloudy. 600
Maximum temperature. 81; minimum tempera-
fure. g.
Following is a comparative statement of the
temperature and precipitation Aug. l6:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

ATLANTA. Ga. Aug. 16.-Elmer ]. Gour-
dan, Company X, Second New York voIun-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17

SYRACUSE. N. Y, Aug. 16.-Tommy
Ryan authorized the statement tonight
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03
THR DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

This body was called to order by
County Chairman, G. p. Smith, at II
a. m, yesterday. All the townships
were represented except, Yonngs, by
by 100 delegates
Col b. w. Ball was chosen Presi-
dent, Col. j. Ii. Wharton and j. c..
Williams Vice Presidents, w. G. Deck
Secretary, and w. l.. Cunningham
Treasurer. n. b. Dial was chosen
member of the State Executive Com
mittee, and G.. p, Smith County Chair
man
Delegates to the State Convention
j. III. Wharton, G.. :. McCravcY, J.. w.
Simkins, II. g. DAVIS, G. =. Smith, Jno.
f. Bolt, J.. G., Williams and DR.. j. S.
Wolf.
Altcrnatcs: Joel A.. Smith, p. NJ.
Hellams, NJ. A. Summercl,
A resolution was passed allowing
lounSs to name a member of the Com
mittec.
The business was done promptly in
good humOr, harmoniously,s and the
Iaurens Democracy are in as usual for
victory.
County Executive Committee: G.. Z.
Smith, Chairman; b w. Ball, w. II.
Crews, j. g. Young, X. j. Copeland,
a. G. Owens, j. G.. Mcdaniel, Nj. A.
Summercl, j. +. Boyd, w. II. Fuller,
g., L. Smith. GOungs to be filled.
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Why take yohnsOn'S
Chill & Fever Tonic?
Because it cures tho
most stubborn case
OfEeVer i'm ONEDAY

Along with the war, and COM
ing crop of candidates another
evil threatens u.s.. In fact it is on
us right now. If you do not be-
llevc this statement, examine your
Irish potato plants and you will
be convinced. The Kansas potato
bug Is here. He is voracious and
very tough. Two of these potato
bugs will populate q whole potato
patch in a few weeks. The best
thing to drive them away is Paris
green. Dissolve a teaspoonful in
a gallon of water and sprinkle
with a watering pot or nix tho
powder with land plaster or air.
Stacked lime, putting four ounces
OF the Paris green to q peck Of the
plaster or lime. Mix thoroughly
and dust this over the plants. You
should keep this up for four weeks.
The Paris green is the only thing,
so far rs we know, that will drive
them away and save the potatoes.
-Spartanburg Spartan.
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QuiniRe and other f.
yer medicines take from S
20 10 days to cure fever.
S0hnS0n'S Chill Fever
Tonic cures i'm ONE DAY.


The past three weeks have been
somewhat on the wet order, and
farmers are getting behind.
Some sections have almost Il
stand of cotton from the early
planting.
The small grain, of which there
is Il great deal sown, is looking
fine and with suitable seasons there
will be Il good yield.
Mrs. j. r.. Finley, who has been
very i'll for several weeks, we are
glad to state, is some better at
this writing.
Mrs. j. w. Henry, we are glad
to report, is convalescent from a
severe illness.
The writer is anxious to learn
who enjoyed themselves the great
est rowing over the hills of RADON
on a fishing tour on the 25th, ult.
ONE Y.
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Ouininc and other fe-
yer medicines take fror15
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Jch9SOn'S Chill andFever
Tonic cures i'm ONE DAY.
UP AT

The Senior Class is making
plans for Commencement now
Plans were discussed at n class
meeting held yesterday. Mr.. NJ.
M. Owings. of Laurens, the poet
OF the class, was unanimously re-
qucsted to deliver his grafton in
verse, and something unusually
good may be expected. Mr.. /. G.
Blackwood who was elected at n
former meeting to deliver the
commencement prophecy, resigned
the position, much to the regret of
every one present. Mr.. r. A. Law
was elected in his st~cad--Spar-
tanburg Herald.