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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
GRIEF MADE HIM CRAZY.
Corbett's Father Was Never the Same
After Jim's Defeat

San Francisco, Aug. 17.-Patriclk Cor
bett was never fully reconciled to the
fact that his son, James J.. had adopt
ed prize fighting as a business. He tried
may times to dissuade him from follow
ing that occupation. Nevertheless. he
did not stand in the way of the pugil-
lists ambitions, and he never lacked
confidence in his sons ability to whip
any other man in the ring.
In all of Corbett's former fights the
father abstained freTn betting on his
son, or if so, only for some trif1e with
friends, who bantered with him about
his sons prowess. But when the fight
was announced between COrbett and
Fftzsimmons the elder Corbett was in
duced to make big wager.
Finding that it was useless to try to
make his son quit the prize ring he felt
that he should back up his hitherto
unerring judgment with something SUBJ
stantial. He owned a profitable livery
stable on Hays street, a few blocks
form the city hail. and he and the 9TH
er members of the family got all their
available cash together and put it into
the pools that were being conducted in
Joe Corbett's saloon, in Ellis street,
near Powell. James J. Corbett has also
had an interest in the saloon conducted
by his brother.
The bookmaker in the saloon handled
the Corbett family money and also that
of many other persons who had i'm
pIicit faith in the California pugilist. It
is known that Patrick COrbett lost
large amount on the fight. 1t was un-
derstoOd among his friends that he lost
everything, for he said before the con-
test when some persons intimated that
the fight might not be on the square:
IF Jim loses this fight I'll go broke
Whether it was due to the loss Of
the money or the chagrfn that his son
had lost a battle at the height of his
career, it is certain that Patrick Cor
bett was never the same man after
March II, 1897. His unusually strong
frame began to show signs Of weak
ness. Patrick COrbett was a religious
man. He had brought up James and
his other sons, Frank and Joe, in the
St. Ignatius Catholic college, and tried
getting him a good place as clerk in the
Nevada Assurance company. which. ad-
Joined the Nevada bank and was man
aged by the same directors. 1t is said
that after his loss on the prize fight his
mind reverted to religion and he brood
ed constantly on the evil OF gamDilng'
and especially on prize lights.
He reproached himself for ever haV-
ing allowed his son to hold his first
fight with Joe ChOynSki in livery sta
BILE Jim is a dutiful SON." he would
saw "and I sometimes hold myself at
fault for not putting my foot down az
| the outset to prevent him from gong
into the Drize ring H never refused to
| obey me in my life, and If at the pc
ginning I had commanded him TO give
m DriZe fighting he would have obeyeu
me. But I did not do it, and this IS my
punishment oo
| old when he eIoped with the girl VINO
| became his first wife. His mother was
! broken hearted until the father went to
the son and brought him and MS
daughter-in-laW home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
BLANCO REMAINS.
Issues Orders to His Subordinates for
Future Guidance.


New York, Aug. IA dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says:
Captain General Blanco has made it
evident that the government will not
allow him to resign until matters in
Cuba have been settled. He has made
public this circular, which he has sent
to the military commanders, and which
shows that he remains in charge of the
events preceding the evacuation:
Secretary of war tells me the prOto-
col with preliminary negotiations for
peace between Spain and the United
States has been signed. Send your or
ders at once to suspend hostilities of
the army on sea and land under your
command. If the insurgents do not re-
spect the suspension of hostilities put
yourself in communication with the
commander of the American troops to
act and repel an insurgent aggression,
which may occur before we come to an
understanding with the American
troops. Place the troops occupying the
railroad and territory under your COM
mand. Give your especial attention to
the comfort of the troops, and for these
also place yourself in communication
with the American troops if they exist
in that territory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
BIG REVIEW COMES OFF.
10000 People Watch 10000 Soldiers
March Past.

Chickamauga Park, Aug. 1.-THE re
view at Camp Thomas this morning was
one of the most striking pageants of
years and one which will long be re-
membered by all who had the opportu-
nifty of witnessing it. 1t was especial
ly so on account of the fact that it was
the last review of the last big army of
the war Over 10000 men in their most
gorgeous array, marching in perfect or
der with bands playing and colors fly
ing made the occasion a truly inspir-
ing one A crowd of nearly $4,000 peo-
pie were enthusiastic witnesses.
In all the regimental camps the men
were up at an early hour. Immedi-
ateIy after breakfast inspections were
held and the regiments then took their
places in the line Of formation. At
$3.50 a signal gun was fired and the long
column moved past the tower on Snod-
grass Hill, where General Breckenridge
and his guests were seated in the re-
viewing stand. The cavalry came first
the artillery next and the infantry last
Although the column only passed the
reviewing stand once, the review occu-
pied nearly five hours.
The first field day will be observed
next Saturday An elaborate program
of athletic events has been arranged for
the occasion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
TO MILES ARMY.
Paymasters With Money Will Go
From Santiago.

Washington. Aug. 17.-Orders were is
sued today directing that the paymas-
ters which have been at Santiago with
81, SOC. 900 shall proceed at once to Porto
Rico to pay the troops. General Miles
did not want the paymasters and the
money to be sent to Porto Rico from
Santiago for fear that they might bring
yellow fever The surgeon generals Of
flee does not believe there is any dan
ger of infection.
A paymaster has also been detailed
to go with the troops which are to be
sent to Alaska. The paymaster may
not remain with these troops but will
arrange for their payment while they
the located there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
SPANIARDS CHEER
The Playing of the American Nation
al Airs at Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, ,Aug.17.-Last even
ing the Eighth Ohio regimenta1 band
serenaded the Carlos Cuban club in rec
ognition of the courtesy extended by
the club to the officers of the American
army and navy during their stay in
Santiago.
The American national hymn was re-
ceived with enthusiasm, all the Aneri-
cans and Cubans-and even the Span
iards, who were present-rising, ap-
plauding and cheering. The Clinton
has been placed at the disposal of Miss
Clara Barton, of the Red Cross society,
and will be loaded at once to go to Ha-
vana before the end of this week to as
sist in relieving distress there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
DIR. GRIFFIN HERE.
Colored Evangelist Will Hold Religi-
Gus Services in Topeka

Rev. DR.. J. L. Griffin, travelling evan
gelist of Texas, has arrived in the city
and seeks a place to hold a few days
meetings He says he has Travelled
II, 900 miles, taken into the church and
baptised 8, 500 converts, preached in $50
churches He is recommended by 700
southern newspapers so he says, en-
dorsed by a hundred thousand, and
claims he has helped to elect two gov
ernors in the state of Texas.
Re. J. L. Griffin was born in the
state of Louisiana, he is 81 years old
weighs over 200 pounds and has a pow
erful voice.
DIR. Griffin conducts the oldfashioned
jubilee revival at which those inspired
have an opportunity to shout and sing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17

and entertainments at Manila, on the
so,1th side of the city, driving back the
enemy. our army advancing from that
side at the same time. The city sur
rendered about o'clock, the American
flag being hoisted by Lieutenant
Brunnby. About 1000 prisoners were
taken. The squadron had no casual
ties. none of the vessels was injured.
On August 7th, General Merritt and
formally demanded the surrender of the
city, which the Spanish governor gener-
al refused.
CSigned) DEWEY.
Lieutenant Brumby is Admiral Dew
ey's flag lieutenant.
Left After the Surrender.
Madrid, Aug. LIT is now asserted
that General August left Manila after
the surrender.
The government has received his re-
port giving details as to the surrender
but it is not yet ready to publish it,
1t is asserted that General Augusti
on August Z, refused all propositions to
surrender.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
GERMAN OFFICIOUSNESS.
Is Severely Criticised by Londo
Newspapers.

London, Aug. 17.-The Pail Mall Gazette
comments this afternoon on the extra
ordinary action of the Germans in assist
ing the fight of General August from
Manila
In terms similar to those used by the
Times this morning, it sharply criticises
the proceeding. drawing attention to its
similarity to the German action during
the British bombardment of Zanzibar
when the usurping sultan sought refuge
at the German consulate.
The Pail Mall Gazette says:
This Manila incident is uncommonly
nigh a fragrant breach of neutrality and
is certain to be regarded as an interna-
tional discOurtesy, if nothing worse
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
CHEERS FOR CERVERA.
He is Warmly Greeted on Landing at
New York.

New York, Aug. 17.-There was con-
siderable hand-clapping and some
cheers at O'Clock this morning when
Admiral Cervera landed from the Fall
river line steamboat Priscilla at the
foot of Murray street. While on the
boat passengers shook hands with
Cervera and remarked: I'm glad to
know YOU were kind to Hobson."
Lieutenant Hobson is a brave young
man and 1 admired his courage, an
swered the admiral.
Admiral Cervera Is on his way back
to Annapolis When he reaches there
he expects to complete arrangements
for his transfer back to Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
WHY Was 1t Too SevereP

Governor Leedy has granted par
don to E. B. King and James Morton
convicted Of burglary in the second de-
gree and sent to the penitentiary from
NeoshO county in November, 1891. King
and Morton were two 1aborers out of
employment and tramping through the
country. They attempted to blow open
the safe in a small store at Carlton
NeoshO county, and were discovered in
the act. Their sentence was for nine
years, and the board of pardons de-
cided that this was too severe and
recommended a pardon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
ORCHARDS LAID LOW
Bv a Severe Storm at Towanda, Penn
sYlvania.

Towanda. Pa, Aug. 17.-The most ter
rife electrical storm ever experienced
here passed over the central part of this
county this morning. The storm was
accompanied by wind of almost cyclonic
velocity and great damage was done to
tobacco and fruit trees
were razed and shade trees by the score
were uprooted. e
here lightning struck and burned dwell
ing house a young man named ChilSon
being instantly killed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
TOPEKA MAY DISBAND.
Manager Fear Says Games Must be
Well Patronized.

The Topeka bail team and the Wich-
ita. team play an exhibition game to-
day at Manhattan and the home team
returns here tomorrow for three games
with the new Atchison team.
Manager Fear announces that unless
the next three games are well patro-
nized and the players are encouraged
the cooperative plan viii be given up
and the team will disband. He hopes
for a good crowd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
AN INVESTIGATION.
To Be Made into Causes of Typhoid
Fever in Camps.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Surgeon Cen
eran Sternberg has decided to send out
a scientific commission to investigate
the cases of typhoid fever in the army
camps and report upon a method to
prevent such occurrences in the fu-
ture. The commission will consist of
Major Walter Reed, U. S. A; Major
Vaughn, division surgeon of volunteers,
of the University of Michigan; Major
Edward o. Shakespeare, brigadier sur
geon, U. S. V. The latter made an in
vestigation of cholera for the govern
Tnent not long ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
Partially Guilty.

London, Aug. 17-In the queens
bench division of the high court of
justice today Justice Wright acquitted
Earl De La War; and Mr.. BroadIey of
the charge OF contempt of court in al
legged attempt to induce Ernest Terah
Hooley, the bankrupt company pro-
moter to falsify his evidence in the
bankruptcy court. The learned Judge
said, however, that both were blame
able and he mulcted them in costs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
NEW CABLE OPENED.
Presidents of Two Great Republics
Exchange Fluctuations.

Washington, Aug. I'm. Cambon,th
French ambassador and First Secretary
Thiebaut, of the French legation, were
in conference at the White House this
morning with President Mckinley and
Acting Secretary of State Moore. The
object of the conference was direct
exchange of message of a felicitous ma
ture between President Mckinley and
President Faure of France, over the
new cable from Brest to Cape Cod.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
A DOOMED CITY.
Another Great Fire at Mini Novgo-
rod Last Night.

St Petersburg, Aug. 17.-There was
another great fire last night at Mini
Novgorod, about $50 miles northeast of
Moscow. The city work house was de-
stroyed, the inmates jumping from the
windows, many being killed and many
more injured.
Thirteen bodies have already been
found in the ruins and many of the in
mates are still unaccounted for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
MACIAS WAS PLEASANT.
Accepted an Invitation to Dinner on
Board the New Orleans

Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. 1.-THE
American cruiser New Orleans at
tempted to enter the harbOr at San
Juan yesterday under a flag of truce
protocol but was unable to do so on
account of the sunken wreck at the en-
trance Her captain went ashore in a
small boat and was graciously received
by Captain General MaciaS, who ac-
cepted an invitation to dine on board
the cruiser
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
TOOK A LONG TIME.
An Old Man Near Grenola Was II
Years Dying of Rattlesnake Bite.

Grenola, Aug.17-One of the first set
tiers of Elk county, Edwin Weeks, died
a his home northwest of town. Friday.
his death being caused by a rattlesnake
bite received in 1881.
Edwin Weeks was born in Belmont
county Ohio, December 1, 1917 In the
fall of 1853 he moved with his family to
Illinois, where he remained 16 years.
In 1859 he came to Kansas and settled
in Elk county,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
WALKER SUCCEEDS HIM.
Captain Buchan Made Assistant Bri-
gade Adjutant
-om the State Journals Sp

(F'rOm the state JOurnaIS Special Cor
respOndent.)
Camp Miller, San Francisco, Aug II.
Lieutenant Walker has been appoint
ed to succeed Adjutant Deford who re-
signed to go home and enter the con-
test for county attorney. Captain Bu-
chan has been made assistant brigade
adjutant- Lieutenant ShOwalter be-
comes acting captain of company 3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
Cervera CaIIed Homa-

New York, Aug. IA dispatch to
the Herald from Madrid says: At the
conclusion of the cabinet council last
night Admiral Cervera was instructed
to take the first ship home, independent
of nationality
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
Mrs. Miles Going out.

washington. Aug. 27.-Mrs. Miles.
wife of General Miles, and daughter
left for Charleston today and will sail
on the Obdam for Porto Rico to join
the general.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
BUBONlC PLAGUE.
1t Is Again Epidemic at Bonn
bay-113 Deaths.

Bombay, Aug. 1.-THE bubonic plague is
again epidemic. There were 113 deaths
officially reported last week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
FIGHT WITH
INSURGENTS.
AguinaldO's Army Attacked the
American Forces
After the Capture of Manila
Was Accomplished.
MADE SHORT WORK.
They We're Quickly Whipped
Into Submission.
We're Displeased at Being Kept
Out of the City

New York, Aug. IA dispatch to the
Herald from Hong Kong says:
1t is rumored here that the United
States troops at Manila have had trou-
bic with the rebel forces under General
AguinaIdo. According to one account
the insurgents, upon whom various re-
strictions had been placed by Major
General Merritt, mutinied at not being
permitted to have any share in the sur
render of the city.
It is reported that they attacked the
Americans in the trenches.
The officers of the German warship
Kaiserin Augusta are under instruc-
tions to give no information about the
bombardment, but it is freely stated
that there was a great loss of life on
both sides.
There are a great number of steam
ers here preparing to leave for Manila
with DrOViSiO0S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
Conflict Was Brief.

San Francisco, Aug. 17.-Advices
from Manila of August IA via Hong
Kong say:
Our troops met with much resistance
in the attack on Manila, eight being
killed and "a wounded. The insurgents
who are shut out of the city threaten to
cause trouble. Malate only was bonn
barded. All the ships escaped injury.
Rear Admiral Dewey has raised the
blockade. The shops have reopened and
there is a great feeling of relief among
the people of the city.
1t is stated that after the surrender
of Manila, Aguinaldo's followers turned
upon the Americans and attacked them
but they were easily defeated after a
brief conflict.
The United States monitor Monad-
mock, Captain Whiting which left San
Francisco about six weeks ago, has
reached Manila safely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
Dewey's Account Of 1t.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Admiral Dew
ey's official announcement of the bonn
bardment and surrender of Manila has
been received as follows:
Manila, Aug. 13.-To Secretary Of Ma
Wy, Washington: Manila surrendered
today to the American land and naval
forces, after a combined attack A di-
vision of the squadron shelled the forts
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1898-04-05
Who Fili Probably be the Re
publican Candidate for
Congress in This
District.

Judge Romeo II. Freer, whose pic
ture adorns this column, is one of the
best equipped all round Republicans
for Congressional honors it is our
pleasure to know iu the Fourth dis
trict. 1t is not our business nor is it
our purpose tn attempt to assist the
Republicans in making nominations,
I'VE are not in politics. but we would
like to see Judge Freer nominated
because we know him to he man of
the people. Asa stumper he has few
equals, and his genial nature natur-
ally makes him strong with the PEG
pie. In justice to Judge Freer we
wish to say this notice is without his
knowledge or -etnsenr.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1898-04-05
Spring Fork

The drill is now running in the
Metz Oil we'll.
Born 10 J. w. Bartlett and wife
on the 9th, son,
Az lIoIbert had the misfortune {,
cut his hand recently.
We noticed Lee Golf of Gilmer
in our neighborhood last week.
Broomstick school, taught by n
Il. Terrell, Jr., closed last Thursday
Thomas richards, son Of Jonas
Richards, died Of consumption ON
the 18th.
Wilson Richards, an aged aud re.
spected citizen Of Norman Ridge, is
very sick
n 3. Terrell and Iiobt. Fluharty
started to the Wezrl county oil field
last Friday morupg.
j. NJ GuGey, Of Piusburg. paid
out several hundred dollars on oil
leases in this vicinity last week.
We are in favor Of n reunion Of
ex confederate soldiers. Have they
not rs good right 20 renew old &C.
quaiu'ances and talk over old times
as any other class Of people? They
have organized reunions in other
parts Of the United States and We
should be glad to hear If their doing
so here. ;'INnAD.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1898-04-05
To OR Customers

ChamberInin's Cough Remedy !.
the best cough syrup we have ever
used ourselves or ia our families. w.
II. KING, Isaac =. King aud many
others IN this vicinity, have also pro.
uouuced 1t the best All we want is
for people TO Try it and they will he
convinced Upon honor, there II no
better That wa have ever tried. and
We have used many kinds."-R. A
BLAKE ~ SuN, General Merchants
Big Funnel, Va Sud by Dye phar.
mgrv. Granisyite
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BrOOkSyiIie.

Mrs. w. w. Bowers is GONZALES.
cent
Miss Ethel Trippett is very sick a,
this time
DIR. |. G. White will move in few
days to town.
Prof. a. Golden will move to the
country soon.
o. l.. Pettay will move to Parkers.
brig i'll n few days.
Wade II. Bets now makes regular
trips To Brooksvile.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Raider.
on the Doth ult, IA boy.
Mac. Crisis will soon 60 to house.
keeping across the river.
Mrs NJ. $. Jeilreys, who has been
confined to bed for some time, is, we
are glad to say, convalescent.
Boru to Mr. and Mrs. A. G.. Fish
er, on the 24th ult, Il girl. Mrs.
Fisher is very low not expected to
live at this writing.
The law suit between s. Stump &
20. ana 4. l.. Shanks, set for last
Monday was continued until next
Monday, on account of the Justice
being absent.
Mr., A. J. Petit is preparing to
move to Cambridge, Neb. He Will
start about the 10Th of April. We re-
greet to have a good citizen g, from
among us, bat wish him success.
Mr.. S. @. Rogers was shaking
hands and saying good bye to some of
our girls as he passed through town
ON his way down the river to take II
tleet of tln'b r for Ilardman Bros.
w. w. Bowers aud J. G.. RAIDER
have been working quite force OF
hnrds rafting and running timber
from here for the past two weeks,
with prospects good for two weeks
more, the way it is raining.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1898-04-05

Deputy Collector Sam Ferguson
and posse captured old Joe Ham.
mon in the mountains near Ripley,
ckson county, and destroyed 90.
gallon moon shine+still which was
found in operation. On their return
the posse encountered Hammon's son
and son in law and hot fight took
place, the Hammons firing several
shots at the posse, none Of which
took effect
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1898-04-05

The spring term of the Spencer
Normal School will open March 18th
1898, and continue II weeks. Diplo.
admits to State University without
examination. Course of study same as
for State Normal Schools. All the
common branches reviewed. Young
teachers prepared for examination
and practical work. Reference, any
former student. Good board in best
families, $500 per week. Tuition,
SOC per mouth. Fol further in
fJlmaiion, address
T. l.. DAVIES, A. b..
i. .. Box 100, Spencer W. Va.
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j. II. Newourn, NJ. d., of White.
field. one of the foremost doctors in
the Indian Territory writes: Il ha 20
recommended and sold Beggs' Blood
Purifier for the past five years and am
pleased to say it has no equal in any
blood medicine that | have ever
used. Dye Pharmacy.