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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
FINDS OIL IN ALASKA


Peter Brown, a w. A, c. gradu-
ate, is in the city visiting his many
friends, having recently returned
from Alaska, where he put III the
season i'll search of the yellow metal
for which that country has become
famous.
Mr.. Brown was out as the pros
pecting representative of syndicate
of eastern capitalists, and while he
has obtained numerous promising
locations, the most interesting, and
what will undoubtedly become one
of the most profitable, were his fill
ings on 100 acres of oil lands.
MrrBrown has covered a good deal
of Alaskan territory in his search
for natures treasures, his prospect
ing being especially thorough in the
country adjacent to Cooks Inlet
and Prince William s Sound, both
on the peninsula and the islands,
and the many clinking nuggets he
exhibits to his friends proves that
his search was not in vain. But it's
when he carefully unwraps a sus-
picious looking bottle filled with a
dark-colored stuff of the appearance
and consistency of real old black
strap molasses, that Peter becomes
warmed up to his subject, for cork
ed up in that flask are visions of
wealth and affiuence. The dark
fluid is crude petroleum, and it can
be dipped up by the bafie1 where it
gushes from mother earth in a
spring on the peninsula near lake
BeCharof, a few miles from the bay.
Mr.. Brown heard of the indications
of petroleum in that vicinity through
its mention in Russian literature OF
a hundred years ago, and decided
to investigate. He found numerous
springs which bore the oil, one of
them flowing from 20 to 40 gallons
per day, giving promise of a big
reservoir of the fluid below. Tests
made by Mr.. Brown at the college
this week prove it to be fuel and
and lubricating oil of excellent
quality. AS the discovery is in a
land where fuel is scarce and ex-
pensive, a we'll of flowing fuel oil
will be more valuable than a gold
mine, and Mr.. Browns friends here
hope his highest expectations will
be realized.
Mr.. Brown talks entertainingly
Of his experiences in the northland
He carried a kodak on his travels,
and has many handsome photos to
embellish his descriptions. One of
his most interesting pictures, to the
lover of nature, is that of pair of
eaglets. Seeing an eagles nest
on the pinnacle of towering cliff,
Mr.. B. made a risky climb to the
top, and while Drawing the fury of
the parent birds, posed the young
sters, and brings back as a conse-
quence a most remarkable addition
to the latest fad of wild game pho
tography.
Mr.. Brown leaves the early part
of next week for short visit to
his parents in Pennsylvania, having
been absent from there nearly ten
years, after which he will return to
Alaska.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
For Sale.

A first class farm, five miles south
Of Pullman; also, 100 acres improv-
ed, three miles north of Pullman.
For price and terms write to R. H.
Vermilye, Colfax, Wash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

Shows the state of your feelings and the
state of your herlth as well. Impure
blood makes itself apparent in pale
and sallow complexion, Pimples aud
Skin Eruptions. lfyou are feeling weak
and worn out and do not have healthy
appearance, you should try Acker's
Blood Elixir. 1t cures all blood diseases
where cheap sarsaparilas and so-called
purifiers fail knowing this, we sell ev-
cry bottle on positive guarantee. For
sale by j. w. Palmerton.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

Lamp chimneys No. I and at
s cts. each at Waters Furniture
Store. Aft
There is nothing which any sci
entihc optician can do that DR..
White will not do for you and your
eyes. Examinations free.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
Moki Tea positively cures sick head

delightful herb drink. Removes all
Of the skin, producing a per-
feet complexion, or money refunded. 25c
and soc. For sale by j ", Palmerton.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold

on a positive guarantee. Cures heart
burn, raising OF the food, distress after
eating or any form OF dyspepsia. One
little tablet gives immediate relief 25c
and SOC. For sale by j. w. Palmert on.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MEN

and women to travel and advertise for
old established Louse of solid financial
standing, Salary, $3.50 year and ex-
penses, all payable in cash. No can
vassng required. Give references and
enclose self-addressed stamped envelope.
Address Manager, 800 Caxton Bldg.
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
Blow Open the Vault But Sc
cure Little Money.
DYNAMITE is USED.
Left the Steel Chest Containing
$4,000 Untouched.
The Robbers Then Escaped OF a.
Hand Car.

Wichita, Jan. 22.-The vault in the
Citizens bank at Sedgwick was blown
open by burglars Tuesday and $3.50 in
currency taken. Later the thieves went
to the Santa Fe depot, broke open
tool house and taking a handcar, es-
capped. At o'clock in the morning a
man living near Wichita Heights was
and going out saw the machine disap-
pear in the distance. He did not know
of the Sedgwick robbery at the time,
The robbers transferred the car to the
Frisco railroad at Valley Center, but
evidently the work of propelling it was
too hard, as they abandoned it a short
distance from the town and it was
found later in the day.
Chief of Police Burt was notified by
telephone of the robbery and has been
on the lookout for the men to arrive
here, but he is of the opinion that they
went.in a different direction. From the
description of the work of the men the
chief thinks they are amateurs.
The night watchman at Sedgwick first
discovered the robbery while on his
regular rounds. He found that a rear
window had been brQken open. The
outer door of the vault had been blown
off by dynamite, but the steel chest
within was untouched. This is one rea-
son why it is thought the thieves are
amateurs, because an experienceu
cracksman would have had no difficulty
in opening it had he SO desired.
Cashier George L. Anderson telephon-
ed John NJ. Moore, cashier of the Fourth
National bank of this city. and told
exactly what the banks loss is. The
officers of the bank are very thankful
the steel chest was not opened as it con-
tanned about $4,000 in currency.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs MEET
Sixth District Delegates Assemble at
Concordia.

Concordia, Kas.s Jan. 22.-The knights
of Pythias of the Sixth district are
holding a two days convention here.
Representatives from most of the towns
in the district are present.
Thursday evening the dramatic Order
banquet to their members who are in
attendance at the convention. The fol-
lowing is the programme:
AFTERNOON, JANUARY o.
Informal reception of visiting mem
bers by committees.
EVENING, $780,
. Special session of Lincoln lodge. No.
Address of welcome, A. L. Wilm 9th.
Response, ". J. Duval, G. G.
Conferring rank of Knight, by Lin
coin lodge, No. 27.
Discussion of rank work
Social session.
JANUARY %. 10 A. NJ.
Ro1l-call of lodges
Reports of representatives.
Damon and PythiaS, the Lesson" j.
NJ. Doyle, Belleville.
How to Promote Lodge Attendance" 4"
c. A Kimball, Courtland
Should Compulsory Sick Benefits be
Abolfshed?" A. P. Riddle, P. S. R., Min
neapolis.
1.-The Military Branch" Gen. J. H.
Lyons, Leavenworth.
Conferring grand lodge rank.
AFTERNOON, 1870.
Fraternity" Frank Thorn, Minneap-
oils. 4.
why I am Knight of Pythias. :"
every knight.
.'The Endowment Rank" supreme
representative and grand lodge officers.
should the Special Dispensation be
Abolished?" F. L. Britton, @. P.
Special topics.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
USED DAUGHTERS MONEY.
Mother Drew 500 of ohiId's Pension
Money!.

wichita, Jan. 22.-The Beacon says:
D. L Newman. head Of the department
of the interior office in the federal
building, returned yesterday from a trip
TO Stafford county where he spent a
part Of last week. The object of his
trip to Stafford county was to induce
q widow there to refund large amount
of pension money which she had drawn
for minor child and had converted to
her own use.
The woman had drawn the sum of
800 of the daughters money and had
used it to pay off a mortgage on her
farm. The child at the present time is
attending the state normal at Emporia
and the mother gave as a reason for
her action that her son was managing
the farm and another daughter was
teaching school and giving her earn
ings toward the support of the family
and that the youngest daughter was the
only one that was not assisting. The
official could not see the matter IN that
light however and gave her until the
first of April to either refund the money
or give the daughter mortgage on the
farm for the amount
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
Racing at Frisco.

San Francisco. Cal, Jan. 22-Favor-
ties and long-priced horses divided the
honors at Oakland. Jackson and O'COn-
nor continued their great work, the for
mer riding three winners, while O'Con-
nor put two over. Horses from the
stable of Harry Slower were in evil
dence, winning two events. Kenilworth,
a heavily played odds on favorite, beat
Paul Clifford and The Fretter in the
fourth race AL Green, who made his
first appearance, was not ready and
did not cut any figure in the running
Duckoy had more hard luck. He was
a to favorite for the fifth race but
O'Connor got him away poorly and he
was beaten a. nose by Stover's Scorpion.
The first race went to Censor, a II to 1
shot, who beat Eldred a nose. Frank
Doss bid F'loronso, winner of the last
race, up from $400 to $500 but he was
retained. Rain fell during the after
noon and the track was muddy.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
WILL RIDE FOR GRIFFIN.
ssTiny' Williams Did Fine Work on
Musical Slipper"

New Orleans, Jan. Pr. Williams,
who a few years ago was accounted the
best rider of . year olds in the west,
and one OF the most successful with the
juvenile division ever seen in this coun-
try, may again come into prominence
this year. Tommy Griffin, at one time
pretty handy with a horse bimself,
shares with many others the notion that
Tiny" as the once famous jockey is
best known, IS far from being a has
been, and has signed him for the COM
ing season. 1t was refreshing to note
how he took care of the Griffin hlly,
Musical Slipper, while the others were
fuming and fretting at the post. and
with what consummate skill he held
her together when he called upon her at
the head of the stretch. His riding was
suggestive of the accomplished horse
man, made the more noticeable by the
ali-over- style of the rough
riders who followed him and ]. Wink
field home. With all due respect to the
other riders who had mounts in the
race, the two named alone would have
passed muster in the days when Will
Hams first began to attract attention
and when such great jockeys at Hay
ward, Mclaughlin, Fitzpatrick and
Isaac Murphy were riding in the east
and Pike Barnes was ''Tiny's'' rival
for pigskin honors in the west. He
sleeps at the Griffin stable, ga1lops
horses every morning and in other ways
shows he IS very much In earnest
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
Millionairss After Horses.

Lexington, Ky, Jan. 22.-John Lyons
the veteran horseman of Philadelphia,
arrived in this city last night for the
purpose of buying show horses. He is
representing ]. z. Widener of the Qua
ker City, son of p. A. B. Widener, the
millionaire trust magnate and Whitney
syndicate man. After viewing the
choice high-steppers now in the blue
grass stables, Mr.. Lyons choice seems
to be riveted upon a bay mare and
gelding to match. now owned by John
Stewart, and contained in the latter
sails stable. The mare is 151z hands
high, is years old, and has a record of
2:25. The sum of $4,000 is asked for her.
The gelding is of the same size, color
and age, making an excellent match for
a show ring. The price asked for him
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22

has become anything but an enviable
one in consequence.
1t is further stated that the recent
effort to have Cults go to Phillips Exc
ter academy in the capacity of coach
was inspired by the authorities at Cam
bridge, who took that way, it is report
ed, of getting rid of a man that the fac
ulty, or some members of it at least, re-
garded as a thorn n the university's
flesh.
It has just come out that an acciden-
tai discovery by a New York lawyer
was responsible for the disclosures con-
cerning Cuts status as an athlete. he
notified President Hadley of Yale, who
in turn notified President Eliot of Har-
ward.
President Eliot at once wrote to Pres
ident Hadley, deploring the episode,
criticising Cults action very severely,
it is said.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
MAY REPEAT THE FIAsCo.
Sharkey and Peter Maher Likely to
"Spar" at louisville.

Peter Maher may go to Louisville to re-
fight the battle which resulted in fail
ure at Philadelphia on Friday night
Tim Hurst, manager OF the Southern
Athletic club, is negotiating with the
fighters and has already received Shar-
keys consent to meet Maher. Hurst
is now waiting to hear from Maher,
and if the latter accepts, the terms
already offered him the contest will be
decided in the near future. Hurst says
that Manager Kennedy, of the Yose-
mite Athletic club, where Sharkey is to
meet Jeffries, has given the sailor his
consent to meet Maher at Louisville.
Sharkey is now in the city, where he
will do light training until he starts
for the west
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
Seven years ago the state Of 1lTlnoLs Granted

Seven years ago the State Of Illinois granted
to the Physicians Institute of Chicago a charter.
There was need of something above the ordi-
nary method of treatment for chronic diseases,
something more than any one specialist or any
number Of specialists acting independently
could do, SO the State itself, under the powers
granted 1t by its general laws, gave the power to
the Physicians Institute to furnish to the sick
such help would make them well and strong.
Ever since its establishment this Institute has
eudeavored in every possible way to carry out
the original purposes of its establishment under
the beneiciens laws of the State.
Three years ago, the Physicians Institute,
realizing the value of electricity in the treatment
of certain phases of disease, created under the
superfntendence of its stan of specialists an
electric belt and this belt has been proved to be
Of great value as curative agent. From time
to time 1t has been improved until it reached
that stage of perfection which warranted Its
present name Of supreme"
This belt is the most effective of all agents in the
cure of rheumatism lumbago, lame back, nerv-
Gus exhaustion, weakened or lost vital functions.
kidney disorders and many other complaints
This Supreme Electric Belt'' is made
in grade onIy-100 guage-there is no
better electric belt made and no
better belt can be made You
have only to write to the Physicians In
stitute and one of these belts will be sent
you absolutely free. It is not sent on trial.
1t is yours to keep forever without the
payment of one cent. This generous offer
may be withdrawn at any time, 50 you
should write today for this free Supreme
Electric Belt to The Physicians Institute,
2110 Masonic Temple Chicago, Ill
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
BErT1NsoN's BIG SCHEME.
Wants International Tournament tc
Settle Worlds Championship.

New York, Jan. 22.-Tommy West,
the Brooklyn middleweight, who went
to England a few months ago, has re-
turned to America In a talk today,
he said:
had a long talk with Matchmaker Bet
tfnson, of the National Sporting club.
He said that the club was very anxious
to have Bob Fitzsimmons go to Eng
land and box some one during the
coronation ceremonies. The foreign
organization does not want Fitzsim-
mons alone. In fact, Invitations viii be
extended to all of the champions in the
ring, American or otherwise, to take
part in a fistic tournament, which Mr..
Bettinson is just now arranging. 1t Is
not only the absolute holders of the
titles in the various classes who are
wanted, but also pugilists OF interna-
tional reputation. The idea of the Ma
tional Sporting club is to hold six
round preliminary contests, and then
bring the winners of each class together
in twenty-round bouts. These contests
viii be for the worlds title in each divi-
sion, and the club will hang up big
purses for such affairs"
West called on Fitzsimmons today,
and the two had a long chat. West
mentioned about the London clubs
offer, and Bob seemed to be much i'm
pressed. He told West, so the latter
said, that if the incentive should prove
sufficient he would seriously consider a
trip across the Atlantic West has sent
word to Matchmaker Bettinson, and if
the terms are satisfactory FitzsimmonS
will be seen abroad.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
REPLIES TO ASSYRIAN.
Alfred Farlow Writes of Man Who
Assails Christian Science.
Boston, Mass, Jan. 13, 1902.
To the Editor of the State Journal.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 13, 1902.
To the Editor of the State Journal
In your issue of December 25th, you
published a story concerning a young
Assyrian, theological student, who is
in America studying for the ministry.
our article bears the heading He be-
gins early to attack Christian Science
Since SO many of the American clergy
men have considered it a part of their
ministerial duties to abuse Christian
Science, it is not at all strange that
foreigner who is in this country for the
purpose of learning the means and
methods of American clergymen should
follow their example in this respect.
The conduct of the young Assyrian does
not prove anything against Christian
Science, but simply indicates that he is
an apt scholar and that he has learned
his lesson well. If it is part of the
practice which he is learning to abuse
Christian Science, he would not be true
to it, if he did not play that part.
In carefully looking over the state
ments which are attributed to him I find
not a single argument against Christian
Science, nor in favor of his own viewSS
He declares that the Christian Scien-'
lists idea of a God is vastly different
from that of the Orthodox Christians
but he does not state wherein the diff
ference consists. He neither gives his
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22

own definition of God nor that of the
Christian Scientist. There may be a
diversity of opinions in respect to the
nature of deity and Christian Scientists
may not agree with all these opinions.
Nevertheless, they plant themselves un-
reservedly upon the Scriptures, and
challenge our young Assyrian and the
whole world to find a statement in the
teachings of Christian Science which
disagreeS with Our Masters philosophy,
God is Spirit" TT is the Spirit that
quckeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing"
We yawn because others yawn and
am afraid that in many cases we talk
because others talk. / would advise
our young theologian to think for him
self and to think twice before he speaks.
1t is stated, THE fact that Christian
Scientists have effected wonderful
cures does not in the least add to the
proof of their beliefs and theories" Let
this critic who seems to be basing his
contention upon the Scriptures, kindly
note that in making such a declaration
he is running counter to the teachings
of Him who spake as never man spake,
and who said, These signs shall follow
them that believe" He enumerated
the casting out of devils, speaking with
new tongues, healing the sick. We have
no record of his having ever demanded
any other test of the Christians faith
than the result of his practice. When
John sent to him to know If he were
really the Christ the only answer he
gave was, to point to his works, say
llSp 1O your way anu tell JOHN WIaI
things we have seen and heard; how
that the blind see, the lame walk, the
iepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the
dead are raised, to the poor the gospel
is preached, and blessed is he whoso-
ever shall not be offended in me-"
We will readily agree that apparent
cures are affected through faith in var
ious things and through the changing
of human consciousness by hypnotic
suggestions, but such cures are wrought
by the substitution of one human con-
dition for another. while Christian Sci
ence heals by overcoming the human
conditions through the divine power.
That there are many counterfeit meth
DDS of curing the sick does not affect
the fact that there is one genuine origi-
nal Our great exemplar healed through
spiritual means, for he did not resort
to any material means and He said, Il
am the way"
ALFRED FARLOw.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
Michiean's Gate Receipts.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Jan. 22.-Financial
Secretary William r. Floyd of the Uni
versity of Michigan Athletic association
has made his report and it shows that
from September IA. 1901, to January TO-
son started with a balance in the bank
of $29.49. Football receipts were $12.-
1890 and the expenses of the team were
$,615.99 leaving a large surplus. Base
ball expenses have been s149, track ex-
penses SIS and interscholastic 1896.
There is now a balance of 1896 and
sinking fund of $5,125. making a total
of ST, 1892 on hand
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22

and at Cherryvale and independence, it
has branched out still farther by the
purchase of the Chanute plant, which
deal was consummated Saturday. The
deal includes three gas wells and the
consideration was $50, ,4S5.
Commenting on the deal the Chanute
Sun says the price paid was $54, $50. The
gas plant cost the Chanute Brick peo-
pie 500 and will enable the new own
ers to not only burn their own brick
very cheaply, but will enable them to
get revenue from gas if they want to
do so. The purchase includes 170 acres.
The consideration was cash. The Cha
mute stockholders got $1.S0 for their
stock.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-01-22
FitzSimmonS Has Found q Man
to Back Him.
Flood, of Philadelphia, Will
Furnish Necessary Funds.
TO WAGER THE $50, 900.
The Cornishman May Go to Eng
land For a Bout.
Some Big Purses Will Be Of
fered There Soon.

New York, Jan. 22-It is asserted
here today that a Philadelphia man not
only believes that Fitzsimmons can beat
Champion Jeffries, but is willing to
wager money on the proposition. The
mans name is Flood, but OF his ante
cedents little is known.
For some days past Fitzsimmons has
anxiously inquired If some man in
America did not possess sufficient sport
ing blood to enable him to wager a mere
bagatelle Of $4,000 that he the Cornish
mani would put the boiler maker to
sleep.
Fitzsimmons also asked Adolph
Epreckles, the sugar king, to back him
against Jefrries for $4,000. The latter
replied that he had retired from pugil-
ISM Just when the case looked nope
less a Philadelphia man named Flood
is said to have promised the $4,000 side
bet.
The National Sporting club of Lon
don is going to hold a worlds cham
pionship pugilistic tournament during
the coronation celebrat tion of King Ed
ward VII, next June Tommy West,
the Brooklyn boxer, who has just re-
been commissioned by Mr.. Bettinson,
manager and matchmaker of the Ma
tional Sporting club, to extend invita-
tions to all of the champions or the
ring big and little, to take part in the
tournament. 1t is not only the absolute
holders of the championship titles that
are wanted, but the very best men in
the different classes.
Following instructions on these lines,
West had an interview today with Bob
F1tzsfmmons with a view to finding out
what Fritz would consider a reasonable
remuneration for his services. Fitz re-
fused to set a figure, but told West to
ascertain just how much the club stood
prepared to offer. This means that Fitz
is willing to take a trip to England
and meet some good heavy weight, pro-
vided a satisfactory purse is offered