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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
Death of Mrs. nTilIinger.

Mrs. J. H. NIillinger, aged II years
died last evening at O'clock The
funeral services viii be held at the
Third Christian church, Wednesday af-
ternoon at o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
LETTER WHEAT.
100000 Bushels of Tt Sold to a
Milling Company.

West Superior, Wis, Aug. 16-It has
Just leaked out that the balance of the
old Letter wheat, amounting to about
2,200, 600 bushels in store at the head of
the lake elevators, has been sold by A
D. Thomson & Co., to the Freeman
Milling company at West Superior. The
transactions is one of the largest ever
made here and will assure the Freeman
company a sufficient amount of old
wheat TO turn out old wheat flour for
some time to some. 1t is understood
the price was 50 and 80 cents per
bushel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
A NOVEL RACE.

a Speed Contest.
ST. Louis, Aug. 16-The national cir
cult meet to be held here next Saturday
at Athletic park will bring together the
greatest bunch of professional and am
ateur riders ever assembled in St
Louis. Among the star professionals
who have entered to compete for the
fine list of prizes and purses offered are
Eddie Bald, champion of two seasons !;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
ALLISON OUT OF 1T.
He Declines to Become a Member of
the Peace Commission.

Washington. Aug 1s.-The authoritative
announcement is made tht Senator Allison
of Iowa will not be member of the peace
commission. In a long interview today
a membership upon the commission was
urged upon him by the president. Sen
ator Allison. however, was not able to ac-
cept on account of other important du-
ties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
order for 1o,ooo.ooo Cartridees.

London, Aug. 16.-The Kynoch com
pany of Birmingham is reported to
have received an order today for ten
million military cartridges to be
promptly delivered to the United States
government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
SLEW HIS WIFE.
James j. COrbett's Father Kills
the Mother
Of the EX-ChampiOn Pugilist of
the World.
THEN SHOOTS HIMSELF
Infiicts Wound Which Results
Fatally.
Jim is Greatly Affected by the
News.
HEN SHOOTS HIMSELF

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 16.-Jim
Corbett's father today shot and killed
his wife and then turned the weapon
upon himself with fatal effect. He will
not 1i1ra
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
HAY SUCCEEDS DAY.

Washington. Aug. 16-Ambassador
Hay at London has accepted the office
Of secretary of state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16

California he could not say what his
future plans would be-
He viii stop training for the present
and his fight with Mccoy at Buffalo on
September 10 may be postponed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16

Hayes street. Shortly before 5 o'clock
this morning Mr.. King, a sOn-in-law of
Corbett, who was living in the house
heard two shots in his father-in-law'
room. Hurrying to the room he was
Mortified to find Mrs. Corbett lying in
bed covered with blood while his father
in-law lay on the floor with blood pour
ing from his mouth. Mrs. COrbett was
in her night attire, while her husband
was fully dressed Death must have
been instantaneous.
There was a wound in Mrs. Corbett's
temple and Corbett had killed himself
by turning the muzzle of the revolver
in his mouth. From the appearances of
the bodies it is believed that COrbett
arose early in the morning, dressed
himself and shot his aged wife while
she slept.
She had evidently died instantly, for
she still lay in a perfectly natural posi-
ton. 1t is believed that Corbett was
demented He had just returned from
Bartlett Springs where he had been
stopping for his health.
Jim Sheds Tears.
New York Aug 16.-James J. Cor
bett was much shocked when he learned
of the death of his parents. At first
ne refused 10 DGleN6 IL Jul MH6L l41S
news was confirmed, he broke down and
wept like a child. His trainers, McVey
and White tried to console him but to
no purpose.
Corbett says that his father must
have become insane or he would not
have committed such a terrible deed.
He cannot 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 F7itzsim-
mons at Carson City. They both want
ed him to retire from the ring after
that.
Corbett said that until he had re-
ceived more definite information from
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01

Gas cooking stoves and hot plates for SALE
by Houston Gas Light Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01

ton. Lieutenant Mccormack has had ex-
tensive experience in military work, hav-
ing at ono time held prominent official
positions with the Belknap rifles of San
Antonio and other organizations,
The name of Lieutenant Colonel o. c..
Drew, Jr.. of the Texas Volunteer Guard,
was mentioned in connection with the first
lieptendncy. but was withdrawn at the re-
quest Of Colonel Drew himself.
Mr.. w. b. Bolts was elected TO mem
bership in the company.
Captain Reichardt and Lieutenants Me-
Cormack and Thomas Will meet al the arm
DRY this morning to decide on the appoint
ments of non commissioned officers. Six
sergeants, twelve corporals, two musicians,
WAGNER and an artficer are to be Sc
lccted.
The company has been formally turned
over to First Lieutenant Mccormack, VINO
will have charge OF all arrangements for
going to the front within the next few
days The full quota oil recruits has not
US yet been enlisted and the company ros-
ter is still open. Certain Reichardt re
ceived letter from Captain Allen
Smither Of the Tom Hamilton Guards Of
Huntsville on Friday, in which the latter
stated that he was unable TO get 100 men
together. and that some of his men were
DESTROYS of joining the Light Guard. Cap
tain Reichardt replied by wire, asking the
number and names Of those who wished t.
has been received Mr.. |. W. Middle
brook of Columbus and Mr. John Maggie
of Crockett have also volunteered their ser
vi
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01

ten. The men with whom he bad served
for several years pal him compliments
and marks OF respect for fidelity to the
organization and his conscitntiousness In
the execution Of his duty.
Captain Franklin announced that the
company would be required To meet at the
srmory this uorr Ing at 10 o'clock tor the
purpose OF meeting the company surgeon.
and. after appointing William Higgins first
sergeant. adjourned tho session for the
evening.
In the retirement OF Captain James Law
Ter the Emmets have lost man whose
chief ambition was the success o, he CON-
pany. He gave his time and money to the
accomplishment Of his cherished ambt-
ton. and in his retire nent the company 8
loss is only compensated for in the eeiec-
tion OF so able successor as Major i.
Hadley Franklin, one Of the best tactitians
In Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01
COLONEL j. r.. wATIEs.

Colonel J. r. Waties whose appoirt-
ment as commander OF the regiment of
Texas cavalry, called for by President Nc
Kinley. was announced in The Post of yes
tertay morning, was busy all day yester-
day receiving the congratulations of his
many friends, He is a very popular man
in Houston and his appointment Is looked
uron as a well deserved one in view of his
military knowledge and his long service in
the Texas Volunteer Guard. He was born
in Charleston, s. c.. August %, 1873, and
enlisted in the Second South Carolina In
fantry, on April II, 1861, the day Fort
Sumter was fred on He served with this
command in Virginia for about two years,
when he was transferred TO the field ar
tllery. which was afterwards converted
into horse artillery and attached to the
cavalry. He surrendered with the army
at Galnesborough. n G., April g. 1868.
| Colonel Waties moved 10 Texas in 1867
| He organized the first troop OF cavalry in
| the State and was instrumental in form
| ing the regiment which he has commanded
| for the last six years. He is considered a
| good tactician and an excellent discipline
| rian.
In private lifo Colonel Waties is quite
we'll known In q political way, having Tor
| six years held the office of civil district
clerk and at present being a prominent
candidate for the position Of county asses
| sor and collector. He will not withdraw
| from the race, il is announced as his
friends have promised 10 care for his in
| terests while he is al the front.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01
COST or EauIrMENT.

A matter which Is causing considerable
feeling to manifest itself among those VINO
have volunteered their services IN answer
10 president McI<iniey's call for troops IS
the question OF the payment OF costs Oh
the equipment ordered b. Adluiant Gen
elal -Mabry on Friday, The hlahhets
shoes. overshirts and other articles namso
IN the order from the adiutant general will
Il mas been figured cut, cost something IKE
s15 and this amount many Of the TeGuh'
are Unable TO pay. ,.,
General MahTy was communicated WIZ
IN rerard 10 The matter yesterday. but SC
far nothing has been heard from him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01
THE LIGHT GUARD.

A special meeting OF the Houston Light
Guard wos held at o'clock yesterday even
ing, Captain +. A. Reichardt presiding.
BY reclamation the company elected George
Mccormack as first lieutenant and w. w.
Thomas as second lieutenant to fill the
places made vacant by designations. Both
of the young men named are well known
and Lieutenant Thomas. especially, is an
old and popular member of the organiza-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01
TROOP II. uo,srov CAVALRY.

In pursuance of call issued during the
day by Captain Towlcs OF the Houston
cavalry the troops gathered at its armor'
IN the Market house last night and re-
oeiyed instructions as to the curse TO b
pursued on the reccip' q marching or
ders.
Cantain Tow, is still beaieged by re
cruits and - turning n,en away daily
Ever some Of those whose names have az
ready been placed IN the roster OF I'M
trcop win not be taken, as, under reeen
orders. only eighty-'orr priYai - are nsei
ed. and the company is already recru'Oe'
hayond that number.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01
Mrs. Rorer's Advice
To HOuSekeeperS.

Mrs. Sarah Tyson Rorer, Principal Phil
adelphia Cooking School and Editor
Household Department, Ladies Home
Journal, says:
Fifty pounds Of ice in refrigerator will do
the work OF seventyfve or one hundred pounds
in chest. In the latter you get the cold from
contact with the ice. Necessarily there is mois'
ture. Food spells quickly in moist air. In the
refrigerator you use cold, dry air, and II your
refrigerator is constructed OF scientific principles,
with proper ventilation, food will keep twice os
long as IN the box. ! am pleased to call your
attention to The Odorless Refrigerator, manuf6c-
tured by The Keyser Manufacturing CO.. Chatia'
nooga Tenn. | am using a refrigerator OF this
make in my school room, keeping II, or rather
crowding 1t, with all kinds OF materials. IND
the ventilation is SO perfect, that even the MIX
and butter ere not contaminated by foods with
odors. OF course have been using this reirige'
ralor year without scrubbing or scading H.
The average housewife feels IT her duty To
remove the contents and the ice and scrub the
refrigerator every week Under such circum
stances a refrigerator soon wears ont, ana III
fact Is not then refrigerator. with such
methods an ordinary box would answer the same
purpose. Keep the drain pipe clean and let your
refrigerator alone II materials are spilled
wipe them of AZ once"
The Odorless Refrigerator is
made only by the Keyser Mfg Go.
chattanooga, Tenn. For sale b"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01
,IoIisToN GAS LIGHT co.

Reduction in price Of gas. After March
is the rate for gas will be 81 50 per 90
cubic feet for all purposes Has Ter sai }
gas cooking water heaters and general as
sortment Of gas appliances j. j. M
Keeyer. general MANAGER.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01

Hammocks, Croquet. Tennis and Baseball
Goods at Pilots Book Store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
Chilled Chicks.

When young chicks are caught In o
shower, fall into the swill barrel or
wander through dewy grass and get
Chilled to death" there is sometimes
life left but it needs to be warmed
up or else it will soon 60 out.
II the chick is still able to stand up
drying 1t off we'll with warm flannel
and then placing in warm place
the oven Of the kitchen stove is the
most common place on the farm
where breeders are not had-will u.s.
ually bring the little fellow back to
life and activity.
When the patient is stiff and cold
more heroic measures are needed.
Take the chick by the beak and both
legs and plunge it into water at 12O
degrees fahrenheit at least. Keep the
nostrils and eyes out but let all the
rest go under. As the cold body cools
the water, add more hot water to
keep up the temperature. If he be-
gins to kick and struggle do not treat
him harshly, but soon remove him
and dry off as mentioned above and
give him a warm place, well wrapped
In warm flannel.
This treatment will not bring a
dead chick to life, but it will cause
many a chick to live that would 9th
erwise stay dead when cold and
stiff from being chilled.-Farm, Field
and Fireside.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

hands of any but trained and skillful ath.
lete. That is where she is really more pru.
dent than many Of her sex.
Women who would shudder at the risks
Of a gymnastic performance take vastly
more dangerous chances by trusting their
life and health to the advice of some incom.
petent, uneducated person, when they are
suffering from weakness or disease.
Only a skilled, experienced physician is
competent to prescribe remedies for the
complicated ailments of the feminine or
ganism. No mere nurse Is fitted to deal
with diseases which demand the utmost
resources of medical science.
For nearly 30 years DR.. R. V. Pierce, chief
consulting physician Of the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Of Buffalo, N. Y,
has given special expert attention and study
to the treatment Of women's diseases. No
physician in the United States has had
more remarkable success in this particular
field of practice.
His "Favorite Prescription" has cured
more cases of obstinate female diseases than
any other known remedy. No other medi.
cine in the world so completely restores
organic health and strength to suffering
women.
Mrs Jacob schaffner, Of Freemansburg North.
ampton Co.. Pa, writes: 1T Is with pleasure that
write to let you know the great good have re.
ceived from your medicines and the selftreatment
at home. Twas troubled with female weakness;
had pains in my back all the time, sometimes 50
severe that could not lie still in bed at night.
tried different doctors but hey could not help me-
Then my husband induced me to try DR.. Pierce's
eavorite Prescription After taking six bottles ]
~ like new woman. Thanks for your advice"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

"Well," Mr. Hennessy asked, "how
goes tn war;"
splendid, thank ye," said Mr.. Doc
ley. Fine; fine. 1t makes me heart
throb with pride that I'm citizen "
tn Sixth wa-ard."
Has tn ARMY started FIR Cuba
yet?'
IVAN ARMY, says ye? Twlnty!
Las ChoosClah an advance ARMY iv
wan hundred an twinty thousand
men landed firm tn Gussie, with tin
Thousand cannons hurlin proGck-
tyles weighin eight hundred pounds,
sivinteen miles. Winsdah night a Sec
ond ARMY " injineers, miners,
plumbers an lawn tennis experts,
numbern in all four hundred an
eighty thousand men, ar-rmed with
death dealin' canned goods, was hur-
ried TO Havana to storm tn city.
Thursdah mornin' three thousand full
ri0imints ~ Trough r-riders swum
thelr n0r-reS acr0st 20 Mat0Onzas, an
afther spirited battle captured tn
Rainy Christiny golf links, two up an
hell to play, an will hold thin again
all corners. Tn same Afternoon tn
regular cavalry con-sistln' " four
hundred an eight thousan' we'll
mounted men, was loaded aboard tn
tug JUICY J, an departed ON their
earned " death amidst tn cheers Nv
eight millyon sojers left behind at
Chickamauga. These cav'lry n CO.
operate with Commodore Schl0w, an
whin he destroys tn Spanish feet, as
he does livery Sundah an holy day ex.
cept in Lent, an finds out where they
ARE an destroys thin, afther bat
term down tn forts where they ar-re
concealed so that he can't see thin
but thinks they ar-re on their way II
to fight Cousin George Dooley, tn
cav'lry will make dash back 10
Tampa, where Gin'ral Miles is prepar'
In to desthroy tn Spanish at wal
blow--an' he's tn boy to blow.
"The gin'ral arrived tn other day
fully prepared f'r TIL bloody wurrul
" war. He had his intire family with
him. He Erode recklessly into CAM
mounted on a superb SPECIAL ca-ar
As himself an Uncle Mike Miles, an
Cousin Hennery Miles, an Master
Miles, aged 5 years, dlsmounted firm
tn SPECIAL train, they were received
with wild cheers be eight millyn " IN
bravest sojers that iver give up theil
lives f'r their country. The pres
CENSORSHIP is so powrful that no new
is allowed to go out, but | have y
firm tn SPECIAL correspondent " Me
silt, Clancy tb' Butcher, Mike Casey
an tn City Direchtry that Gin'ra
Miles instantly repaired himself to tn
hotel, where he made his plans II
cr-crushin' tn Spanyards at wan blow
He will equip tn ARMY with blow
guns at wanst. His uniforms arr,
comm down in SPECIAL steel protect
ed bullyon trains firm tn mint, wher'
they've been f'r year. He has or
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

All the bells Of heaven may ring,
All the birds Of heaven may sing,
All the wells on earth may spring,
All the winds on earth may bring
ALI sweet sounds together.
Sweeter far than all things heard,
Hand of harper, tone of bird,
Sound of woods at shutdown stirred,
yelling waters winsome word,
Wind in warm, wan weather.
One thing yet there is, that none
Hearing ere its chime be done,
Knows not we'll the sweetest one
Heard of man beneath the sun,
Hoped in heaven, hereafter.
Soft and strong and loud and light,
Very sound of very light,
Heard from mornings rosest height,
When the soul of all delight
Fills child's clear laughter
-Algernon c. Swinburne.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

dered out IN gold resarve fr to equip
his staff, numberln' 5000 men, many
" whom ar-re clubmen, an as soon
as he can have his pitchers took he
will cr-rush the Spanish with wan
blow. Tn purpose Of tn gin'ral Is
to permit no delay. Decisive action Ia
demanded by tn people. An whin
the hot air masheens has been STINT to
tn front, Gin'ral Miles will strike wan
blow that'll be tn damdest blow since
tn year of tn big wind in Ireland
"Iv coorse, they'se dissinsions in
tn cabinet, but they don't amount to
nawthin. TIL sicret'y " war is in ia
vor " sawin' tn Spanish ARMY into
two-be-four joists. tn sicrt'y " TIL
threeasury has scheme FIR roolnin'
Thin by lindin' thin money. TIL SIC
ret'y " tn navy wants to sue thin
befure tn Massachusetts, supreme
coort. But these differences don't
count. We're all wan people an we
look to Gin'ral miles to desthroy tn
Spanish with wan blow. Win IL
comes trees will be lifted ont be tn
roots. Moro castle'll cave in an tn
air'll be full " Spanish whiskers. A
long blow, sthrong blow, an blow
all together. That's the motto " tn
Administration"
"We're gr-reat people," said Mr..
Hennessy, earnestly.
1--WE ar-re," said Mr.. Dooley. I'VE
ar-re that. An th' best " 1t Is, we
know we ar-re."-The Chicago Jour-
nal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

marie, the most Formidable vessei OF
her class, and it was this heroic act
to which Lieutenant hobson's sink
ing of the Merrimac is now being
compared. The Albemarle was Sc
cured to a wharf at Plymouth, N. c.,
with a guard of logs placed around
her as a distance of thirty feet, with
her crew on board tc use her guns
and company of soldiers On the
wharf with small arms and howitzers.
Unfortunately for Cushing the corre-
spondents of northern newspapers
had found out that torpedo boat
under Cushing was being fitted out
for service at Plymouth, and Of
course the information was transmit
ted to those on board the big iron
clad, so that they had ample time for
preparation. The torpedo boat that
Gushing had when he made his as
sault was Of the early boom" kind
I'M oontaaon.tos u,oua I'LL.
c ahe s ~, a'ss "e.e "s,ian' anu
s.an Is I'D app oa ul "a ~ '' ;
, aass, ~ "au as. ,a., ".e li,ei anu
. 49, DAY. un.h,u i,, neaa ms W.
I'M pu'' nc'nl'S uaun'eu W d iner-
he mt on steam ;umnad his ,aunoh
hodilv over the o,,tar ouard - lons
,owarad h;s tornodo n n rnos, ao, 2
aro 70 .w.v and hlow Aho A,horon,o -.
=. NM rorv r,onont vhon : shan - .p
80 ~ ~ ho.uu ,r,na ~ -.
~ wotar from Tho oxrlns;or ~ A.
Aornodo sant Aho lorroh ~ az ~.
tom Cushing povmostor cwoa ona
,tbers escaned after much exnosnra
IN swimming down tho loo oold o.ar
and b;dirr IN tho swomn. Dr.. ~.
so-called "terror ~ the so,,rdsn w,s
sofolr d;snosod 80 nv al, ~. ~
mos made ,iautan.nt commondor ~
mo tben onlv ahont twantv-two WOO =.
~ ore
His entire career there. ftor ,os =
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
LITTLE VIOT0R's MORNING.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Little Victor woke at 6 o'clock, de-
termined not to say his prayers un-
less he should be given bonus in the
form of toy gun. Nobody else was
awake as yet, and as he revolved the
matter in his S-year-old mentality he
ampGfied his demand and resolved
that the gun should have a shiny tin
barrel. Already he owned a soldier
cap-though in truth the peak was
somewhat damaged by its having
been left out one night in the rain.
Stirring the coyerlet, he uncovered
the uneaten half of an apple which
had comforted him to sleep the night
before. The apple surface was rough
and brown with the rust which comes
to fruit after small boy has dealt
with 1t, but that was no fault in the
eyes of little Victor. He forgot about
the flag, and even the gun passed out
of mind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

Miss Scott-"Yes; she has been say
ing all manner of wicked things about
me-" Frimd-"You should not heed
her, dear. She merely repeats what
other people say."-Current Litera-
ture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

Ringolski-"Poor Grabstein! His
vas sad DEATH" Cohenstein-"Ad
der theatre, wasn't id?" Ringolski-
YES, und pefore der show vas halluf
ofer."-Judge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

1t was strange how the floor and
the rug and his own kilt, over which
he marched in his tour toward The
bed, stuck to his foot. 1t was a won
derful joke. lie looked down as he
climbed upon the bed and saw the
cloth clinging to the sole, and was
just pickering his face to laugh loud
ly when terrible thought came to
tim. Perhaps the kilt would never
get off his foot. Perhaps he would
have to wear it There always, where
as he had delighted to think how line
he looked in it yesterday when his
mama had put it on him for the first
time. Stay, he understood. This was
the vllany of the wicked thunder
mantle dread one who roars when
it rains. The thunder-man, knowing
in his bad heart tat the only person
in the house who was not asleep was
3-year-old boy, had come in to do
him harm. He remembered that his
papa was always his stay in such
cases. He lborted from his bed to the
other sleeping apartment, kicking
over the midhall glass of water as he
went. Wet and adhesive, he climbed
upon the bed, and, leaning over, kiss
ed his sire sweetly.
"Papa," he said, 81 want to say my
payers" And with an angelic coun-
tenance he began with "0ur Father"
and ran clear through without a
break to "and make Victor good lit
tie boy all the time. Amen. '-Chica-
90 Record.