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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Young BOer Soldier Has yalu-
able Papers Stolen.
Had Fought Against the Brit
ish in South Africa.
Is WOUNDED SEVERELY
Hard Luck of a g. S. Recruit
at LeayenWorth.
Escaped from st. Helena by
killing a Sentry.

e
Ieavenworth, Kas. Oct 21-Pr1vate
George Martin De Lion, a member. OF
company c, Sixth infantry, VINO 1ouent
with the Beers in South AFRICA ana VINO
is a native of that country, had smaH
telescope grip stolen from him at the
post which contains among other Things
pa pers giving the young man the right
to property in South Africa worth about
SD 500 in coin of the United States' ne
soldier is. almost distracted with GRIEF.
as he had hopes of returning TO MS ma
tive country some time in the future
to obtain possession of the property.
De Lions story is certainly sad one.
His father and mother were killed by
the British and the young man went
into the Boer- army under General
Christian DeWet. He has the scars OF
the British bullets to show how nara
he fought for his side, one Lee Med
ford bullet having ploughed its way
through his neck, leaving large scar
on both sides; another scar on his
bursting British shell, and on his left
hand he has a long scar made by a
British Saber.
He was ca ptured at Middleburg while
trying to hold up a British train. and
was sent to the island of St. Helena.
On the island De Lion made many
attempts to escape. and at last sue
ceeded. but had to take a life. He killed
a British sentry by stabbing him to
death with what is known as a Boer
knife, a large bladed affair like the
American dagger. He clothed himself
in the British soldiers uniform, passed
by all of the guards in this disguise and
got aboard a ship coming to the United
States, October 3, 1901.
He went to Washington and called on
President Roosevelt and had a long talk
with the nations chief executive. who
advised the young Boer to enlist in the
army of the United States, which he did
four months ago. In the package lost
by De Lion he also had his naturaliza-
ton papers and old letters from his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Next Hard Game of K. U.

" Lawrence, Kas.. oct. 21-The next
game which the University of Kansas
football team is to play will be the hard
est game of the season. It is with the
University of Wisconsin at Madison. and
will be played next Saturday. About
all that Kansas can hope to do with the
Badgers is to keep the score down with
consin shut Kansas out and made 81
points for herself during the meantime,
but much closer game is expected this
year. Coach Curtis was the captain of
nave his team coached to meet the Wis
consin rushes in a more effective fash
ion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Stiff Defeats Temple.

Chicago. Oct. 21,-Billy Stiff, the Chi
cago. middleweight, won the decision
over Larry Temple, colored, of New
York, at the end of a six-round contest
here last night. Stiff had the better of
every round. In the fourth he put
Temple down three times with right
swings to the jaw. Temple was in bad
shape at the finish In the preliminary
Billy Rockford of Chicago, obtained the
decision over Patsy Haley, of Buffalo,
after six rounds of clever fighting. Both
men showed a flash of the speed they
possessed several years ago, but Rotch-
ford, was. the stronger of the two and
secured enough of a lead on points to
gain the verdict.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Red Men at Fort Scott.

Fort Scott, Kan, Oct. N.-Eli March,
one of the prominent members of Usage
tribe No. 1, Improved Order of Red Men,
which will hold it's annual pow-wow in
this city. commencing Tuesday, states
that present indications point to the
greatest meeting in the history of the
great council of the reservation of Kan
sas. The visitors will number in the
neighborhood of 2,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Thinks His Wife Is Hypnotized.

Arkansas City, Kas., Oct 21-The fact
that Mrs. D. H. Halliday, wife of a
photographer, left her home last Satur-
day, became public this afternoon. She
left Saturday for Detroit, Mich. Her
husband at once notified the officers in
Detroit to arrest and hold her and who
ever met her at the station upon her
arrival there. Mr.. Halliday VS. he be-
lieves she is not in her right mind and
that she is under the influence of a
hypnOtiSt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Louisville Horse Show Prizes.

Louisville. KY, Oct 21.-The. Louisville
Horse Show associat ton has made public
the list of winnings made by the exhibit
ors at the recent show. DR. John L.
Wertz of Scranton. Pa. took more money
than anyone else. receiving -. Go. 81 $50 n
cash and $50 in plate. DR.. Wentz had only
four horses in his string. Lorn Golden,
Lord Golden H.. Lord Goadley and Lord
Brilliant, but the way he captured the
blue ties was a revelation to both com.
petitor and spectator. Robert kulf of St
Louis came fourth, having won premiums
amounting to S61o. A E. Ashbrok of KAN
sas City came fifth with cash prizes of
$3.50. The Msssourians Jared better this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
FUNERAL WAS INTERRUPTED
Foster Mother Appeared at the Grave
and Deman ded Body.

Parsons, Kan, Oct. 21.-The funeral Of
Miss leila Short. who was killed by her
uncle. with a pistol, which he supposed
was unloaded, was interrupted at the
grave, in, Oakland Gem etery. The process
sion had arrived at the grave,
when Mrs. Annie Gechter and Mrs.
Sophia Brockenstein appeared and claimed
the body. They produced the necessary
papers to. prove that the dead woman
was, by adoption, Mrs. Brockenstein S
daughter, and the body was returned to
the undertaking establishment from
where it was shipped to St. Joseph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
AMERIcANs s. NATIONALS 5
Big League Stars Will Be Here We'd
snesc1ay for Game.

St Joseph, Mo, Oct. 21-The ALI
Nationals and All-Americans played
here, the score resulting 5 TO 8 in favor
of the Americans The Americans
touched up Chesbro for IA bits.
Score by innings:s7 RHE
Americans 20 OF $50 0-5 IA ?
Batteries-Joss and Sullivan; Chesbro
and Kahoe- Attendance, 2,000
The two teams will play at Washburn
park Wednesday afternoon, the game
being called at $3.50 o'clock. In the line
up OF the two clubs can be found some
of the most prominent players in the
country, and this viii undoubtedly at
reading of the big stars doings all sum-
ner. 1t is somewhat, of a disaDDCint-
ment that Laioie cannot be here. but all
the other players on the trip will be out
in uniform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
McGovern,s Next Fight.

New York, Oct. 21.-Terry McGovern
eft today for Chicago where he is
scheduled to meet Benny Yanger, the
indicated featherweight,s next month.
McGovern has 1.-TWO weeks theatrical
Engagement in Chicago but he will not
ct it interfere with his training for his
coming battle.
His bout with Xanger- is scheduled to
AXE place about November Is. although
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Rabbit Coursing at Norton.

Norton, Kan, Oct 21-The Elmwood
Park association are making great
preparations for the courSing meet here
beginning on the 21st and continuing
four days. They have one hundred and
fifty rabbits from California in training.
Nearly all the dogs from the meet at
Friend, Neb.. are coming and many
more. Everything points to great sue
cess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Warrensburg II. Rolla 6.

Jefferson City, Mo. Oct 21.-The War
rensburg Normal football team here de-
feated the football team of the Rolla
School of Mines, in an exceedingly slow
game by score of II to 6. The teams
were equally matched in the game, both
as to weight and experience. Both sides
secured one touchdown in the first half,
and Warrensburg made the final score
in the last half. Twenty-Five minute
halves were PLAYED
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Body Found in the Kaw.

Manhattan, Oct 21.-The body of a
drowned man was found in the Kaw
river near here Monday. 1t could not
be identified. but it is thought to be the
body of the soldier who was drowned
during the m5neuvers at Fort Riley.
The remains were buried in the city
cemetery by the county authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Girl Wife Attempts Suicide.

Newton, Oct. 21.--Mrs. Mary Stephens,
who claims to have come to this city
from Pomona, Kan, tried to commit
suicide here. She swallowed carbolic
acid, but prompt attention saved her
life. The girl, who is only 16 years old,
claims to have separated from her hus-
band last July and to be alone end
frieraless in the world. She has long
contaminated suicide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Galena,s Flower Queen.

Galena Kan, Oct. 21.-Miss Blanche
Scoles, who was chosen queen of the flow
at pan ade of the E.lks carnival here, Is 4
daughter of DR.. j. P. Scoles of Galena.
She was selected as being a typical Kan
sas gill. She has long been a belle in this
part of the state. The parade in which
she was the feature attracted much at
tention and was highly successful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Pensions for Kansans.

Washington, Oct. 21.-These pensions
have been granted: Kansas-Increase:
William Wade, Chetopa, IS; James Barnes,
Winfield, so; William Mcdonald, Soldier,
$12; James Jones, Girard, $72; AImarine
Allen Atchison, $14; Martin Carney, Film
wood, s12; James Aiken. Ottawa, s12; Rich
mond Carroll, Fort Leavenworth, S.
Widow: Mary Allen, Mound City,>$s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Divine Healer's Hard Luck.

Abilene, Kas., Oct. 21-An alleged
'Adivine healer manner Phillips, who has
been preaching on the streets, had a
strenuous time with a crowd of 100 boys
and young men who attempted to run
him out of town and followed him to
his boarding place nearly a mile, MAX
ing the night hideous. Phillips is yet
here and says he will stay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Wiltze for New York.

Syracuse, Oct 21.-Lewis Wiltse of
this city, has signed with the New York
American league team for next season.
He pitched for the Baltimore American
team last season.
Announcement was made today that
Dineen, the Boston American league
pitcher, would retire from the game at
the end of next season and engage in
commercial pursuits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Reception to Club Women.

Arkansas City, Oct. 21-Last night the
club women of Arkansas City gave a
reception to the delegates to the fifth
annual meeting of the Federation of
Womens clubs of the Third district in
Kansas. The reception was given at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Denton. To-
day the regular sessions of the meeting
begin. There is a large number of
delegates here to'attend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Coal Mines Start Up.

Leavenworth. Oct 2-The Riverside
coal mine resumed operations today with
a small force of miners. More .nen will
bes45ut TO work as soon as they can be
procured. Many men working on the
buildings at Fort Leavenworth and on the
streets will go to work in the mines. They
will be furnished stead ~work in coal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Pepper VIII Not Sell.

New York, Oct 21.-In answer to the
report today that the Pepper stable
would be sold, Colonel Pepper said he
could not retire his stable from the turf,
as j. Grant Lyman has a half interest
in it, but his health is so bad he has de-
cided to quit active work for a time,
both in breeding and racing. He will
sell, on the date announced, his brood
mares and horses owned exclusively by
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Whitney Buys Mares in England.

London, Oct. 21.-The Sportsman says
that William c. Whitney, who has
started for the United States, has pur-
chased the splendidly bred mares Ram
bling Kate and Lady Min. Both viii
go to the stud. Mr.. Higgins bought
them in Mr.. Mhitney's behalf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
Schools Closed by Diphtheria.

Lincoln Center, Kas., Oct. 21-The
public schools at Lincoln Center have
been closed on account of an epidemic
of diphtheria prevalent here. Several
cases are reported and two deaths have
already resulted from the disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
All-Americans Good Work.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Oct 21-The ALL
American bowling team which is now
making it's way to the Pacific coast has
done fine work during its first two
weeks on the road. Including all games
from October . to those played at ST.
Paul on October Is, the individual rec
ord of the players is as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21

year than last and are expected Ito; make
a better showing next year. number OF
new exhibitors being expected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21

shaft during the. winter, while they cannon
work full time on buildings. The River
side has been closed since last spring 1t
will be run all winter and longer If the
coal trade iustifies it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
High

The ADVANTAGEOUS since starting have
knocked over 1886 pins against their
opponents total of "a 791. The game
record is II games won and IL games
lost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21

tors office in the city brought the an
sewr that he was in Boston: Mr.. VAN
derbilt insisted that a telegram should
be sent to him at once and said that he
woul dpay for that also. The telegram
was sent and an answer was received
directing the keeper to let MIR. Wander
bilt have. the coal for cash in advance.
Mr.. Vanderbilt wrote out chack for
$500. and soon teams began to haul the
coal to his residence
A lovely complexion commands adn1i-
ration. Improve yours using magical
s.atlI-SKin Cream and Satin-Skin Pow
GER Zoe. VI hemper & Paxton.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
EittIng1y Observed.

| Memorial Day has passed once
more and IS now memory. The
town was decorated to greater
extent than usual, flags and bunt-
ing being displayed in many
places about town
At two O'Clock the parade
formed in front of the G. A. R,
ball. It was led by the o A G
cadet band, followed in regular
order by four companies of COL
lege cadets, squad of artillery,
the signal corps, members of the
G. A. R. post and the w. R. c.
the children of the public school,
and citizens in carriages and on
foot. They marched to Crystal
Lake cemetery, where the usual
exercises took place. S. Chip.
man was grand marshal on this
occasion.
The graves of the departed
comrades and beloved ones were
decorated to such a degree that
the cemetery was almost a solid
mass of flowers. This occasion
is always a sad one and recalls to
mind scenes that belong to de-
parted days.
In the evening a service was
held in the M. E. church. There
was vocal music by male quar-
tette, also by sextette of mixed
voices, Miss Mabel Cronise sang
a solo, Victor Moses played al
trombone solo, Miss Edith Kyle
gave a recitation and there was a
flag drill by the children of the
public school. All were we'll
rendere d and literally applauded.
G. E. Woodson made the address
of the occasion and his effort was
of unusual merit from every
point of view. Ia fact, Mr..
Woodson's address on this occa-
sion is spoken of in the highest
possible terms.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
Something New.

While our city is we'll supplied
with fraternal orders, the Inde-
pendent Order of Lions, with ITS
most excellent and unique plans,
found sufficient favor with our
people, as presented by Mrs.
L. Lash, of Portland, who repre-
sents the order in Oregon, to en-
able her in a remarkably short
time to secure a charter list of
twenty-six of Our leading citizens.
On the evening of May 29th
the lodge was Instituted with the
aid of Supervising Deputy c. D.
Fowle. The following officers
were elected and installed: DIR.
L. G. Altman, past president; J.
Wrage, president; Mrs. Ellen
Brunk, vice-president; Miles
Starr, secretary; Anora Lafferty:
treasurer; Rev. Andrew Carrick,
chaplain; Lille J. King, s=r-
geant-at-arms; Harriet Dilley,
assistant sergeant-at-arms; H. S.
Clodfelter. door-keeper; West
Newton, sentinel, w. H. Dilley,
DR.. w. 7. Rowley and H. M.
Brunk are trustees.
The lodge was named to be
known as "Mizpah,", and is to
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03

meet on the second and fourth
Wednesdays of every month.
This is a fine record for two
days work and speaks we'll for
the energy and push of the or
ganizer. The Order of Lions is
"a typical "web-foot" fraterna1
institution, incorporated under
the laws of Oregon with its su-
preme Offices created In the
Chamber of Commerce Building,
Portland, where its supreme
president and secretary may be
found at any time and when the
books are open to the inspection
of any member Of the order. The
benefits are paid in a pension of
$50 a month for a period of four
years and a funeral benefit of
500. This makes it a most ex-
cellent order to take up along
with other orders or insurance
which is paid in lump sum.
Mrs. Lash returned to Port
land on Friday, but will return
in few days and continue her
work with the lodge.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
Additional Local.

Ride a Rambler.
Calling cards for the ladies at
the GAZETTE office.
Oil meal for sale at Graham &
Wells. Splendid feed for dairy
stock.
For sale-$3O corner lot II, blk
IS, Jobs Addition. Address this
office.
Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes,
the peer Of them all. Sold only by
S. L. Kline.
There is much building in prog
ress near the college. A number
of cottages are nearing completion
Something for the ladies at the
GAZETTE Office. A fine line of call
ing cards. Come in and have some
printed while you wait.
Young's Cash Store: New line
of mems gloves, direct from mills
Groceries, nuts and candies. "K.
toe" hosiery. Millinery and ladies
goods. Cor. 3rd and Jefferson SITS
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the UNDER
signed has been duly appointed admin
istrator Of the estate CT William E. Ell
lott deceased, by the County Court of
the State of Oregon, for Benton county,
sitting in Probate. All persons having
claims against said Estate are required
to present the same duly verified, to me,
at the First National Bank of Corvallis,
Oregon, or at the law Office of E. Holgate,
in Corvallis, Oregon, within six monthc
fIom the date Of the first publication OF
tl;s notice.
GEORGE Z. LILLY,
Administrator
May 16, 1902.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
We Buy and Sell Farms.

If you want to sell farms or city prop
erty list it with US. Write US or call and
see us, We advertise In Eastern papers.
If you want to buy property or want a
business location write or call on us.
Houses to rent, money at low interest,
insurance written, collections made.
farms rented, etc. Office IN Sanders
Jewelry Store. n. P. PETERSON.
G. A. ROBINSON,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
Three Deaths.

Mrs. Lana Gray was born in
Strasburg, France, and at the
time of her decease, on Saturday,
May 81, she had reached the age
of Sc years months and 2I days.
She came when child with her
parents to Buffalo, n. Y. Thence
to Ohio, Chicago, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Buffalo, and finally
to Oregon. Was married in
Buffalo, N. Y, to Mr.. Anthony
Mitchell. After the loss of four
children he also died leaving her
widow with five children, one
of whom has since died, the sur
viving four being Mrs. ]. H.
Albright. of Corvallis; Mrs. M.
c. Shadden, Portland; DR.. Frank
Mitchell, California; and Mrs.
L. c. Holgate, Baker City; who
together wit b seven grand
children and one great-grand-
child mourn her loss. She was
married the second time, at Nc
--..innville, to Mr.. Gray, who
died in Corvallis, a few years
back. She united with the
Baptist church in Corvallis, Feb.
2S, 1892.
Her life has been that of a
consistent follower of Christ.
She was ever at the post Of duty
and a great worker in the church
until sickness laid her aside and
deprived the church of one of its
best helpers. Her sufferings
were great, beyond words to tell,
but now she has fallen sweetly
asleep in Jesus whence none shall
ever wake to mourn or weep.
Long will her memory be loving
ly cherished by all who knew
her, while we shall look forward
with intense anticipation to the
hour of reunion amidst the joys
and splendors which know MOI
ending. Truly the memory of
the just is blessed.
The funeral services were con-
1ucted by Rev. M. Noble, in
the Baptist church, Tuesday
morning,at 10 o'clock, June 3,
1902.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
For Sale.

Seven or eight tons of hay at So per
ton, one small garden cultivator, almost
new, one moving machine. inquired of
S. B. Bane, at farm two miles south
west of Corvallis, on Philomath road.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03

ihtullSSiOil Id C6iltS. 1lChSLS at NFd
ham & Wort hams.
The graduating exercises OF the ninth
grade OF the Corvallis Public school will
be given on Frid1y evening, June 9th.
The following are the graduates:
Pauline Davis, Glen DeHaven, Mary
E. Elgin, Bessie r. Herbert, James B.
Jones, Bertha Florence Junkin, Edna B.
Laughlin, L. Rnth. Lilly, Minnie E.
Phillips, Floyd E. Ro rlan |, Otto w.
Woldt.
The class flower is the LaFrance rose,
the class color is creme, and the motto is !:
"With the ropes OF the past, we ring the
bells OF the future" q
The following program will herendered:
Music. c.................. ...........O Orchestra.
Invocation... F. L. Moore.
instrumental Duet. .........................
...:....Edna Allen and Pauline Davis
Salulatory.. Mary Elgin
Glass History Bessie Herbert
Finished, yet but Begun.
.....................-F Floyd Rowland.
Vocal Duet. Observation-Disclosures.
......Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Woodcock
Abraham Lincoln......... Otto Woldt.
True Success Edna Laughlin.
Recitation. Florence Junkin.
Lights and Shadows. Lilly.
Glass Prophecy. Jones.
Vocal Solo,. ... Miss Cronise
VaIedictory ry..............~Glen.D .DeHaven.
Presentation of Diplomas. .... ~........
Judge McFadden.
Music. Orchestra,
1t is to be hoped that the citizens of
Corvallis will attend these exercises.
The admission is fifteen cents, and seats
may be reserved without extra charge at
the usual place, after Wedne-d day
morning.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
At the Opera House.

The closing exercises of the
eight grade pupils of the Corval-
lis public schools will occur a
the Opera House, Wednesday
evening, June 4th, at 8 o'clock,
when the following program will
be rendered.;
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
Lost.

The afternoon of Decoration Day, a
pair gold-rimmed eye glasses. Finder
please leave at this Office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1902.

To cover the cost OF setting and dis
tributing the type in such matters, a
charge of fifty cents will be M 1de for
each Gard of Thanks and five cents
per line for each set of Resolutions Of
Confidence appearing in these columns.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
Wanted.

A number of live China pheasants or
eggs for setting. Inquire at this Office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-03
Books Wanted.

Secondhand school books wanted.
See G. A GERHARD.