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The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.
Owner of Old Virginia Ranch Near
Here a Suicide.

Owner Of Old Virginia Rancn wear
Here a Suicide.
Malcolm Conn, who was In Dodge
City a short time ago looking after bis
large investments Id this county, WAS
found dead In a bath room In hls hotel,
the ney Eldrldge house at Lawrence,
Kansas, Friday morning last. An artery
In his wrist had been ievered before
hanging himself. The horrible affair
was shocking surprise to Mr. Conn's
acquaintance here. Just few days be-
fore he was in Dodge City. He was a
young man Of 80 years, pleasant III man
ner and apparently well satisfied with
the world in general. The only solution
Of the cause of bis suicide is that bis mind
became suddenly unbalanced,
Mr.. Conn together withNa Mr.. Gwian
Of Missouri bought large amount Of
land near Dodge City few months ago.
The "Old Virglnia" ranch Is part of
their purchase Mr.. Conn made several
trips to Dodge City and everyone who
met him was fayorably impressed with
tile young man. During his last visit
here he spent two weeks at bis ranch,
and personally helped with the haylng.
He returned to Lawrence only few
days before taking his own life.
Mr.. Conn had a wife and two children.
He Inherited the Eldridge hotel at Law
renee from his father and spent thousands
Of dollars in improving The building He
bad invested quite heavy in real estate in
this county but every dollar Invested
here was well placed. Only few days
before bis death lie was offered a good
prodt on bis investment in Ford county.
With the announcement of bis death
came the statement from Lawrence that
his financial affairs were in good shape,
and that his home life las been a happy |
one and absolutely no cause for the sui
eide can be found.
Mr. Gwnn of Joplin, Mo-, who was
interested In the ranch here with Mr..
Conn, was in Dodge City This week. lie
is unable to learn of any cause for the
suicide other than sudden mental de-
1t seems to be the opinIonof
tile physicians at Lawrence that Mr..
Conn's mental trouble was brought on by
the excessive hot weather as the heat had
been affecting him considerably.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10
THEN AND NOW.
W. Y. Morgan Tells Of the Change in
Dodge City and Ford County.

W. Y. Morgan Tells Of the Change in
Dodge City and Ford County.
In writing to bis paper, the Hutchinson
News, Of the Dodge City reunion lust
week, W. Y. Morgan said:
"My first visit to Dodge City wasaboul
ten years ago when drouth, hot winds,
busted booms and general Generalization
made Kansaslook like deserted birds
nest of the manufacture of year before
last, The men who had stayed out when
the weaker ones went back east to live
with their wives folks, had all the pluck
and grit desirable but 1t did not seem as
II they could make 1t. Bnt the tide turn.
ed, ifyou can speak Of such thing as a
tide III the Arkansas Valley; cattle made
money, crops grew, fortune smiled and
the empty houses filled up. 1t was the
survival Of the fittest and now that this
part Of Kansas Is enjoying the biggest
yield OF wheat and feed 1t ever knew,
and one that beats the high priced land
Of the east, the prize has come for the
men and women who stayed. Beautiful
homes and crowded stores are now the
signs In which Dodge City conquers.
Prosperity and progress are sticking up
In every direction and the croak Of The
doleful and the wall Of the weakllngs
have been drowned IN the noise of the
thresher, the din Of The shop and the
hum OF business. Around about are
praIrles Of fertile soil covered with graz
Ing herds and harvested grain. But
greater than cattle and wheat. buildings
Of stone or streets Of trade, are the
hospltable, broadminded aud cultivated
men and women OF whose work and
faith these other things are The evidence
and reward"
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10
SWEENEY
and DODGE.
Reunion Association Decides to
Stay With Us.
BEST GROUNDS IN DISTRICT
BEST GROUNDS IN DISTRICT
And More People Will Attend
Reunion Here Than at
. Any Other Point :

The next reunion of the Southwest
Veterans association will be held In
Dodge City, By common consent and a
unanimous vote The association decided
that lhe reunion should be Kept here
The members of lhe association and lhe
citizens here had no fight to make for
the meeting. Dodge City people did not
wish to appear hoggish In the matter.
The invitation WAS extended with lhe
explanation that this place had no claims
to make; 1t was thankful to the associa-
ton for the times that 1t had been favor
ed: if the members of The association
wanted the meeting held here again 1t
would be welcomed more heartily and
the town would do rs much or more
towards entertaining the visitors than In
The past.
Other towns wanted the reunion but
frankly admitted that the park here Is
the best place in the district for the
meeting, aud because of this fact, and
the actthat large attendance lsassnred
here than would bo at my other point, 1t
was decided by tho association to meet
here again next year.
Capt, D. L. Sweeney has baeIl so sue
cesslul as president Of the association
that no one would hear to change, con.
sequently Mr.. Sweeney was elected pres'
dent for another term, Secretary Arment
who has worked together with Mr..
Sweeney for the success of The past re-
unions will also have hard time 10 got
his release. The secretaly.is to be ap-
pointed later.
The Dodge City reunion has been
steadily growing in interest while those
in other parts Of the state have beeh los
Ing ground. This meeting another year
can easily be made the best reunion in
Kansas.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10
This Fellow Does Not Mind
Taking Big Chances
GRABBED AT A POCKETBo0K
And Later Tried His Hand at
Other Daylight Robber-
les in Town.

John Doe came to town a few days ago
\ aud business picked up noticahly. This
particular John was for few feetlng
hours an cmploye Of the Harvey House at
this point. He was hired TO scrub but as
soon as be began work he combined this
task with stealing hams. lie was doing a
thriving business lotng off hams for
which he found q ready sale at The restau-
rants. Manager Clyde opelt of the
Harvey House found the count on hams
on a rapid decline aud began lnylng
traps. The new enploye was frlsk'
iilg for Front Street with q ham under
either arm when his employer and some
of bis people closed with him.
There was a scrimmage but the am
bilious ham merchant found The opposing
forces too strong. He fought valiently
however until he was held down and tied
with ropes Then with the philosophical
conclusion that luck was just naturally
against him he waited until the city mar.
shal was sent for and submitted to arrest
Trouble was driving tandem toward
him, too. About this time q message
came in that passenger on No. 2 had
been robbed at Dodge City. A stranger
had grabbed the passengers pocket book.
The porter, 1t is true, had closed with the
stranger and recovered the pocket book,
but the passenger did not feel like for
giving the otfense. The description on
the man who committed The robbery was
sized up along side Of the hero Of the
hams and they looked like twins. Spec
ial Santa Fe agents were sent here from
Topeka yesterday morning 10 see that
tho offender, If he was their offender,
should get all that was coming to lin.
AT Justice Hobbies court yesterday
afternoon tile man was arraigned on
charge OF Stealing The meat and plead
guilty. lie also admitted to the Santa
Fe detectives that be was tile man who
tried to get away with the pocket book
His name he says Is Harry Mcbride, and
be is probably 45 years of age. Lie isa
man who has been very cbumlny with
booze and doesn't seem to care much Tor
anything else. He was bound over to-
district court.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10
A Nice Crouuet Set.

For the boy or girl. Given as a pres
ent for getting ten new subscribers for
The Kansas City Weekly Journal. The
boy or girl can find no better fun than a
game of croquet. The set we offer con-
sists Of four balls and four mallets, with
necessary wckets and stakes. The set is
well finished throughout and presents a
nice appearance.
Our proposition; Any boy ofgirl who
will get ten new subscriptions for The
Kansas City Weekly Journal at % cents
each, making total Of ~ 30, and will
send lis a list Of the names together with
the money, we will ship to bis or her ad-
dress, express charges prepaid, this nice
croquet set.
Boys aud girls, here 10 a chance to got
very nice present. Ruslle little and
get this croquet set, as our proposition
only holds good until Nov, |, 1908.
Send money by postofice order or
draft and advise us Of the name Of your
express office. -
Address all communications to The
Kansas City journal, Kansas City, Mo-.
Send for sample copies Of the Weekly
for canvassing,
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

provided for improvements at The last
session, when the same Is available, and
If found within the law Issue to the men
whose wives may De admitted his regu-
lar ration, which with portion Of bis
pension money 1t is believed will be
sufficient for the sustena1ca Of the two
ID the Home. This, of course, would be
only makeshift extraordinary cases,
until the legislature can be Induced 10
act. The discussion Of this plan is invlt-
en- by any one interested In the matter, ss
thereby valuable ideas may be gathered
by the commissioners.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10
COMPLIMENTS THE HOME.
Colorado Will try to Pattern After the
Kansas Soldiers Home.

George West, president Of the board of
managers Of the State Soldiers Home OF
Colorado, who was here recently to ex'
anime the workings of the home at 1T.
Dodge, after describing our excellent
plan of providing for our veterans and
their families, says ID his paper, the
Colorado Transcript regarding our in
stitutlon:
The cost of maintenance, according to
the last report Of the commander, was
$ll6 90 per capita per year, which shows
careful and economical management on
the part Of the officers in charge.
The commander Of the Home is Capt.
i. H, Thomas, a most efficient and pains
taking officer, to whom we are under last
ing obligations for his many acts Of
courtesy and kindness during our visit,
i4e seems to be just the man for the
blace, as be combines flrnness and kind.
ness in dealing with the varied cbarac-
ters that are bound to be gathered In an
Institution Of this nature.
The Kansas Home Is beautifully 10.
Gated on the broad Arkansas bottom, sur
rounded by wide fields Of grain, alfalfa,
etc., and has upon the grounds splendid
3 growth Of sbade and fruit trees. The
Z main object Of our visit at thls time was
to study the management as relates to the
maintenance Of the wives, mothers, Wild
ows and children ofthe veterans, as there
ID no provision In our Colorado laws for
their support. The board Of commission
ers of Uolorado's Home view this as a
matter Of the utmost Importance and will
endeayor 10 have our laws In this respect
modified at the next session Of the leRls-
iature. Under Kansas law INDECENT
wives Of inmates not over forty years Of
aQe who were married prior to 1890, and
children Of such parents under sixteen
are admitted, as we'll as INDECENT mothers
and widows Of soldiers.
Our board Is considering the question
Of erecting 4 few cottages With tue fund
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10
More Teachers Employed.

During The past week several schools
IN The country have employed teachers,
Those reported are: Emma Peterson In
No. ~, known asthe Waksman or Harsh
berger district; Bessie Powers, No. "a,
the Delllnger district; May Bslmear, No.
0l, The Stohr and Reinert district; Dora
Boyd No. %, Concord school; Mrs. Flora
I'home No, 80, Glover school; Emma
Johnson, No, 80 In Bloom township.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

Dodge City will probably furnish q
large crowd at the State fair at Hutcbin-
son next week. The railroads give a rate
Of one fare for the round trip, SO TINT the
trip from this place will not be an OK
penslve one. There will be magnificent
live stock show, hundreds Of fine cattle
and horses. The races will be for $500
purses and over d hundred fast horses
have been entered for The different events
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

10. Barton, an early settler, has been
here on a short visit, coming from Colo
RADIO. Mr.. Barton while here had the
remains Of his first wife removed from
bis claim nine miles east to the cemetery
here.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10
OLD SETTLERS PICNIC.
will Be Held at Pogue's Grove Next
Thursday.

One Of the most important events Of
the near future will be the old settlers
picnic at Pogue's grove next Thursday,
The speakers selected are A, B. Reeves
Judge Madison, B F. Milton, M. W.
Sutton and L. A. Madison. The speeches
will be Of the short and spicy variety
and the day will be altogether a jolly
one. II will be celebration which
ought to draw large crowd.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

Brlck Bond, Billy 5rutchley and Wm,
Bennett are successful hunters aud fisher
men. They returned from Duck Greek
last night with ten fine bass and the same
number Of ducks.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

S..P, Reynolds will 70 to Alchlta
Monday. lie has been summond on the
federal Jury but will probably be able to
get excused from serving.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

lhave a deep red thoroughbred Dur
ham bull, foaled in March, not registered
but probably as good stock as in the
county, that | would sell or trade for a
first class milk COW. A. B. REEVES. 2t.
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So. White, who has been quite sick
left last night for Sedalla, Mo-, and will
probably 70 to some Of the Missouri
springs.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

A letter from Leon Gilbert states that
his health has not improved much in
Colorado.
VIM. N. Wilson Of Bucklln, who was
formerly here III the bakery business, Is
here looking after bis property. lie will
rent bis house In this place and expects
to remain In business in Rucklln.
Edgar Baker, Of this city, will take an
examination next week before COM
mlttee appointed by Judge Madison to
determine bis qualifications for the po-
sItion Of court stenographer In this dis
trict to succeed LOUIS Boehler, resigned.
We understand that there is but one
other applicant for the position. lfgen.
ulne worth will help along, Edgar will
stand good show Of winning out.-
Ooldwater Star
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

M. M. Gwuner went to Kansas City
Tuesday night He will be away for q
week or two
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il. French will visit in
Hutchinson next week and attend the
State fair.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10
George Wllcoxen's 6.month.old child
has been very sick The past week.
The city schools began Monday with a
large attendance.

O. M. Beeson and Louie Bader will 20
to Hutchinson Thursday morning to
attend the state iair. u
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

Leon Gilbert is expected home from
Colorado next week.
The Globe-republican., 1903-09-10

Good gentle family horse and buggy
'or sale at slOO at Joe Miller's stable
1T
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-16

underlies the orthodox doctrine Of a
personal devil, a person possessing the
intellect, sensibilities and will of his
victim. until he no longer thinks feels.
acts for himself. Is there any person
like the devil that hypnotizes our
courts?
Again there is political mesmerism.
The election Of the judges by the peo-
PIE makes the Office a political one
In our politics there are various ele-
ments. The good element splits and is
not constantly exercised in our public
life. The ambitious blend the good
they can get with various interested
elements. One solid element is the
gambling crowd and the whisky
crowd. They viii vote, spend money.
fight in order TO protect their interests.
II takes great man to rise above this
power. Have we in these days any
Henry Clays? Has the day passed
when men would rather be right than
be judge"
The last mesmerizing influence
which / viii mention il the difficulty
in executing the law. Ii requires the
highest order of manhood these days
TO administer the laws. Raise the cry
that the people don't want the law
render"
Rev. Mr.. Williams discussed this
phase Of his subject at length. say
ing that the time has come when law
does merely personal revenge, and
when the prosecutor drops the case.
so does the state.
He discussed the proposition by some
that even if the judge Of the court
promised that he would impose impris-
onment in gambling cases. il would be
hard matter to get a jury which
would convict a gan. bier. He said
that he did not believe that the plain
people of the community are so cor
rupt. If such juries as have been sit
ting since his return TO Savannah sat
upon the cases. he said he thought the
evil would soon be exterminated
Another Question TO be Asked
Would it not be a good idea to ask
another question of the jurors: Are
you opposed TO the Imprisonment of
convicted gamblers ?" asked he, with
emphasis.
Mr. Williams deprecated the conduct
ing of gambling schemes by the mill
tary and by church fairs. but said that
the rights of the people should not be
surrendered because of such violations.
Mark me" he said. u DO not defend.
! do not excuse. do not apologize. I
think that il is a shame that any pub
lie institution should violate the law
/ believe that churches and military
organizations should avoid the appear
arce of evil. To cloak professional
gambling behind these violators of the
law and let il exercise its pernicious
influence is outside the pale Of sound
reasoning"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-16
SOME EVILS OF MODERN SOCIETY,"
AS Discussed by Rev. T. D. Ellis at Grace
Methodist Church

children and home. Another woman
lamented the sad fact that she was run
down, and could not give her home and
children the attention they needed But
three days later this same woman went
TO a social function and returned home
with no lamenting or cry Of being
tired
Is not this dissipation" Mr. e.
lis asked2
Dissipation he said destroys the
seriousness of the mind People can
not reason with themselves and Ged
when fun Of wine or enthused by So
ciai functions. Men and women come
from these places Of gayety and dissi-
patton filled with wine, and some
times beastIy drunk, and yet this is
society. l know of one woman who
said she could pray as well after COM
ing from q dance as she could before
she went. I don't doubt the assertion
for such person cannot pray very
much al any time social card
clubs" Mr.. Ellis classed as crowds Of
women banded together for gambling
though they play for nothing but
prizes.
In Macon he once heard a good wom-
an. devoted TO home and children class
them as Gambling Mamas. and he
thought the name applicable.
How can certain mothers and par
eniS reason Tor lheir chllQren gam
and going astray when they are gam
bliers before them and set the eX-
ample" Mr. Ellis asked
There are women in Savannah who
gamble" he said. DO you know that
there is a branch Of the Stock Ex-
change in New York where women
gamble, and gamble for money? You
see men on the streets Of Savannah
daily all bloated and puffed I'd from
drink. They are the society Of to-day.
On the same streets you see women
dressed in their finery and with
bloated faces. the result Of dissipation.
Are such people capable OF a serious
thought? No. not much"
The rest Of the sermon was against
society evils and an appeal 10 the
young people TO live in society as the
Scripture has commanded. He ap-
pealed TO the mothers 10 care for their
homes, their children and their ''yvo-
manhood duties" This" he said. is
the higher side Of life and character
Let them associate among themselves
and mankind. but above all let them
take their time for being alone and
reasoning with God and themselves for
the upbuilding Of character instead of
throwing away their lives to eternal
destruction"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-16
REV. M'C0RKLE ON THE
YOUNG MAN F0UR-SQUARE."

Rev. William P. McCorkle preached
last night at the First Presbyterian
Church on The Young Man Four
Square" taking his text from the six
1eenth verse. twenty-first chapter of
the Book of Revelations.
And the city lieth foursquare, and
the length is as large as the breath:
and he measured the city with the
reed. twelve thousand furlongs. The
length and breadth and the hight of it
are equal" reads the verse.
DR.. McCorkle said in beginning that
the words of the text were suggestive
of deep thoughts of the welfare of
young men. other than pointed to by
him in a former sermon from the same
text, at which time he dwelt upon its
Indication of heavenly equality. free
dom from inequalities. The state
ment in the verse. the length and
breadth and hight are equal" bears
another valuable suggestion upon
which the subject of this evening is
based. Length means aim or purpose.
There is something noble and com
manding in man of purpose; one who
follows the direct course Ike the ar
row. Every man who achieved great
ness was a man Of purpose. 1t is nee
essary TO have a definite aim; also 10
be able 10 see the hinderance TO OBJ
tanning it, that il may be moved. II
those things are true OF the things OF
the world they are also true of the
souls interests. Double minded men
are unsta BILE in all things, And Pc
culiar it is that more men are double
minded about their religion, who are
perfectly of one mind in all other
things, than about any other of their
affairs
Breadth, DR.. McCorkle said in effect.
means sympathy with all of our fell
low preachers. Possession of breadth
gives a man tolerance. Ii makes d
man charitable. Il can stand any
kind Of a blunt statement from man
If / know he will tolerate some man
differing with him. Lack of tolerance
caused trouble in the old days. The
Pope of the Church of Rome declared
the church infallible and trouble fol-
lowed But the Protestants did the
same thing a short while afterwards
Furnishing men who did not agree with
them in all things.
Hight said Dr.. McCoTkle, means
aspiration II means one desirious of
good things. II gives man hope. He
viii not be like Ingersoll who said he
did not know the captain of the ship
OF life nor did he know any Of the Of
fcers or crew, but he knew several
of the passengers and he was going TO
have a good time with them and take
the consequence OF the fate of the
passage If the ship sunk he would go
down with it. If il reached q pleasant
haven he would enjoy it, and be ready
10 start life anew in the new heaven
~ place. That is not life. Men ought
10 strive 10 live nobly with trust in
God looking ever towards his noble
teachings. Live as Gods children and
rejoice in the love of his glory"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-16
DEAc0NESS PRESENTED
AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Miss Amy Rice the First from the
New Training school i'm This Stare.
Miss Amy Rice. the new deaconess
appointed under the provisions of a
resolution passed at the recent general
conference of the Methodist Episconal
Church South, at Dallas. Tex. was
formally introduced to the oongregs
ton of Trinity Methodist Church at
the morning service yesterday. No
ceremony attended the presentation.
Rev. Mr.. Williams stating the duties
Of the deaconess as set forth in the
resolution providing for her appoint
ment.
Miss Rice has been engaged in
Christian work in Chicago and IS a
graduate OF the Scarrit Biblical School
in Kansas City. No. II is the duty
of the deaconess 10 care for the sick.
provide for the orphans, comfort the
Borrowing. seek the wandering and
sinful or do any religious or teaching
work TO which she might be assigned
by the preacher OF the church. and
relinquishing all other pursuits, de-
vote herself to these and other forms
Of Christian work 20 which she NAV
be found adapted.
The candidate, il is provided, must
be al least g years OF age. a single
woman or a widow. Her application
70 admission To the training school
has to be Endorsed by the quarterly
conference and the people in the church
in which she IL a member. She has
also 20 pass a satisfactory examina-
ton before the proper committee OF the
Womans Home Mission Board as 10
training school.
In addition 70 this before accepting
the charge as deaconess. she must
give two years 20 revolutionary service
and study. the course being prescribed