THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Old Timer Who Was Near the Last Stand Of General Custer Sends Commanche's Real Story
The dark inside story of the life of Comanche, the famous old war veteran, is just coming to light. It has just been learned from good authority that this respectable appearing old fellow, at the door of Dyche Museum, was a doctor whose those mild, placid eyes have looked upon the wine when it was red.
Recently "Old Comanche's" picture together with such facts as the University then possessed about him were published in a Kansas City paper. It attracted the attention of Theorew D. Wooldin of Kansas City, Mo., who was attached to Custer's regiment as headquarters clerk at the time of the fight. Mr. Goldin wrote to C. D. Bunker, assistant curator of birds, mammals and animals, who served on the burial party which found "Old Comanche" wounded on the scene of the massacre. Mr. Goldin is the holder of a Congressional Medal of Honor An extract from his letter follows.
"At the time of the expedition 1 was acting as headquarters clerk and less than an hour before Custer struck the village I was sent with dispatches to Major Reno about five miles from the scene of the fight. I remained with Reno's column during the fight of June 25 and 26.
"As we were moving over the field with the burial party on the 28, one of our men discovered something moving on the hill and he was working. We were working. He hurried up and soon returned with the word that a horse, severely
"The poor fellow was too weak to stand and many of the men mounted and galloped to the river and brought back water in their hats for the poor famished horse. Later he was able to get to his feet and in time was brought into Rene's camp where his wounds were washed and the soreness relieved. Dr. Pauling of Terry's medical staff sacrificed the life of a prisoner. Rene brandy in connecting a mash for the wounded horse. Later he was sent to Fort Lincoln, the home post of the regiment. From there he was transferred to Fort Meade and later to Fort Riley where he died.
"By a regimental order he was never to be ridden again and he was allowed the freedom of the post. He was the only living thing that wandered at will over the parade ground at Fort Lincoln without a reprintm from the commanding officer. He was a great pet of the soldiers.
"Several times when the band would be out or the bugles sound for squadron formation, I have seen the old fellow trot across the parade ground with head held high and prince proudly to his old place in front of the line of his master's old troon."
Such then is the story of "Old Comanche". He wasn't such an old republate after all.
wounded but alive, was over there.
Many of us went over and immediately recognized "Comanche" the favored unit of Capt. Myles W. Keogh of Troop I.
BOXING AND WRESTLING
WORK-OUTS NOW OPEN
Many Men Have Already Signed Up; Entries Close Nov.18
Plans have been completed on the boxing and wrestling tournament, which is to be held in preparatory of choosing a varsity team. Quite a number of men have taken an interest in the plan and many heavies, middles and bantams have handed in their names.
The date of entry for the tournament closes November 18. Tournament schedule will be made up November 21. The finals will be held in the Gymnasium, Wednesday, December 28, just prior to the opening game. The Rev. Earl Blackman, "the fighting person" will refer the
Preparations have been made for the training. E. W. Philleo has charge of the boxing. Supervised workouts will be held from 11:30 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 4:30 oclock every Tuesday and Thursday. A temporary ring will be rigged up in the lower gymnasium at these times.
the wrestling, will instruct at workouts from 4:30 to 6:30 o'clock every day except Friday. The wrestling room is fixed up and ready; at all
G. B. Patick, who is in charge of
Alen interested in this branch of athletics and who wish to enter the tournament should hand in their completed resume or Patrick at the gymnasium.
Miriam Burns, fa'25, and Neil Peabody, fa'25, spent the week-end at their homes in Kansas City.
Chi Omega entertained for its pledges Friday with a dance at Wiedemann's.
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THAT you may have good Health, and may be more Efficient, I am-
Sincerely, Your Osteopath
Dr. A. J. Van Winkle
September 1947.
The temperature for September was 4.36 degrees above the average temperature for September, according to Prof. C. E. Posey, state meteorologist. The highest temperature in September was 8 when the bivermount climbed to ninety-three degrees. The greatest range of daily temperature occurred on September 22, which had a maximum of ninety-one degrees and a minimum of fifty-eight. Rain fell fourteen days out of the month, totaling 6.07 inches, which is 18.7 inches above the normal for the month. The wind run up of 9089 miles is normal, and the majority of came from the south. There were no clouds on eleven days partly cloudy, and seven days were completely cloudy. There were no fogs and the relative humidity of 75.9 per cent is 5.92 per cent above normal.
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Mrs. M. E. Pilkenton, Chi Omega housemother, is spending the week in St. Louis at the home of her son.
Margaret Patterson, e23, and Louise Cowdery, e25, spent Saturday shopping in Topeka.
1329 Ohio Street
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
--single recital, her would-be employer protested:
"The Gift Shop"
For Motor Troubles
C. ALDRIDGE
Formerly Mechanic
Hudson-Essex Motor Co.
716 Mass. St.
Basement
Established 1865
Poor House Has No Terrors For Artist
The poor house has no terrors at present for Mabel Bairn who will open the University Concert course next Thursday night in Robinson Gymnasium from fifteen to twenty songs may not buy many luxuries, she will at least be sure of three squares a day and a roof over her head.
With an average of over ninety appearances each season for five years and the large sale of her Victor records, plenty well up into six figures. It seems hardly fair that a more singer can earn more in six or seven months than the president of these United States can in a year. But so the world goes. It rewards its great artists fabulously.
The story goes that once when Adelina Patti asked $4,000 for a
"Well," said Adelina sweetly, "why didn't you get the President to sing for you?"
The College of Architecture which was founded at Cornell in 1871, will celebrate its fifty year anniversary Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, when several hundred architect alumni will return to take part in the festivities. The College will have as guests representatives from the Beaux Arts Society of Architects and the American Academy of Rome.
"Why, Madame, that is five times what the President gets for the same time."
The University of Texas has regular fire drills in every building.
The Student Chest at Oberlin College does away with all my charities during the year. The money from the Chest is divided between
Ethics of the Disarmament Question
This is the theme of the morning sermon at
Has the United States any moral obligation to agree to disarmment? Or is Bryan right, that we should disarm whatever any other nations do? What is the duty of the plain citizen?
The Unitarian Church 12th & Vermont St.
Next Sunday at 11 o'clock
WEATHER FORECAST
THE demand for steaks, buns, pickles, and other eatables for steak roasts has been exceedingly large this year. We are always prepared for your steak roast. Everything you desire on short notice
"Cooler but Fair"
FOR Sunday, Oct. 30
Lunches Prepared
Cigars Tobaccos
Fruits Candies
Yours for service.
RAY and HARRY
the Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., Shans (Oberlin in China) and several other organizations.
William B. Joslin, LL.B.21, and Wiley T. Hawkins, f2s 20, were guests at the Delta Upsion house Monday.
The College Tailor 833 MASS. ST.
PROTCH
Going to the Game?
That K. U-Aggie football game staged on the Stadium grounds next Saturday will be a thriller. Watch us twist that Cow's tail from the school up the Kaw.
A Williams-Rent-A-Ford will make the day more pleasant. You drive it yourself and have some means to take the alumni or your friends around town to see the old familiar sights.
CALL
Williams Rent-A-Ford
Phone 2335
Down in Kansas City next Tuesday it will be crowded on the street cars. Drive A Williams-Rent-A-Ford to the American Legion. Special rates.
Bowersock Theatre, Tuesday, Nov. 1st Seat Sale Saturday at 10 a.m. m.at Theatre Box Office Return of the Perennial Favorite
"THE BIRD OF PARADISE" returns to this city enroute to the Pacific Coast, prior to an extended tour of Australia and the Orient. Because of the importance of this extensive tour, Richard Walton Tully has selected a specially selected cast of unusual distinction—also importing from Hawaii five expert guitarists and native singers to fulfill his foreign contracts. The grandurce of the new scenic equipment far excels all previous productions of this master drama.
PRICES—75c, $1.00, $1.20, $2.00, plus tax
The First Game in the New Stadium
KANSAS AGGIES vs. K.U.
Let's Go Kansas
Saturday, October 29,1921
Game Called at 2:30
Let's Go Kansas
Seat Reservations Until Saturday Noon at Athletic Office or Round Corner Drug Store