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The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-23


put in,much practice on the Sand Hills
range, near Jacksonville and, it Is said,
is very strong. Were II net for the
faet that the Florida encampment,
which begins Sept. s. has department
or rifle instruction in connection with
the general camp work. there would be
larger representation from that state.
CarOlin0 Teams Come Tomorrow.
The Charleston team will arrive to-
morrow morning. at 10 o'clock. 1t Is
not known how many men will come,
but 1t is known that the Sumter
Guards, who won. the visitors match
last year, will be among the number
North Carolina will be represented
by at least one team. This will be the
team from Maxim. The Maxim Guards
are said to be the best drilled COM
mand in the North Carolina Guard
and among their number are many ex-
cellent marksmen.
The Governors Horse Guard team
under command of Capt. w. T. Bird
son, the Liberty Independents and the
Liberty Guards will make it interest
ing for the Georgia Hussars in the
carbine matches. The Albany Guards
will arrive tomorrow, and they expect
to pluck few feathers during their
weeks stay at the range.
There Will be fewer and smaller
teams in each match, and it will be
possible to finish several matches each
day. At a meeting of the range off,
GERS yesterday Col. Jordan F. Brooks,
general range officer, issued instruc-
tons concerning detail work. The
plan mapped out will result in the
rapid progress of the shoot. Every
matter of detail has been properly
systematized.
Programme of Shoot.
The programme of events indicates
that the contests will be spirited. Fol-
lowing is the programme for each day
during the shoot:
First Day-Monday, Aug. "a.
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This day will be devoted to practice.
Second Day-Tuesday, Aug. %.
900 a. m.-Carbine novice match.
200 p. m.-Rifle novice match.
Individual matches, all day.
Bullseye shooting, all day.
Third Day-Wednesday Aug. &c.
500 a. m.-Company team match.
200 p. m.-Cavalry carbine match.
400 p. INVESTORS regimental team
match.
Individual matches, all day.
Bull'seye shooting, all, DAY..
Fourth Day--Thursday, Aug. ~.
500 a. m.-Regimental interstate
team match s
Individual matches, all day.
BulPseye shooting, all day.
Fifth Day-Friday, Aug. %.
500 a. m.-DeRenne trophy match.
200 o. m.-Revolver team match.
400 p. m.--Long distance match.
Individual matches, all day.
BulFseye shooting, all day.
The order of events subject to
change in the discretion of the execu-
tive officer.
The official programme, containing
the various events, the conditions gov
erning their conduct and the prizes Of
fered, has been outlined in the Morn
ing News.
OhCGE6 Ah
Capt. w. G.. Austin. executive off,
Ger of the association, will be in charge
of the shoot. Capt. Austin has been
indefatigable in the pursuit of his off,
cial duty, and has accomplished what
no one else could have. He has de-
voted his entire time to the shoot. For
the past week or two he has done moth
ing else but work in it's interest.
Post Adjutant Coney has conducted
a letter campaign which has resulted
in the attendance of many teams from
neighboring states, which would not
otherwise have come. An Alabama Of
ficer in writing to a gentlemen in Sa-
vannah a day or two ago, said that to
Maj. Coney's efforts almost entirely
was attributable the attendance of the
Alabamians. Gov. Jelks was pre-
vailed upon by Maj. Coney to order
the teams to the shoot" he wrote,
"and," he added. 1--WE all take off our
hats to him. with three cheers and a
tiger"
Following are the officers in charge
of the shoot:
Executive Of1ce-Capt. w. G. Aus
tin.
Assistant Executive Oflcers-Capt.
William B. Stephens, Capt. ]. c. Pos
tell.
Post Adjutant-Maj. Walter e.
Coney.
Treasurer-Capt. Joseph M. Dreyer.
Post Commissary-Capt. Fred. w.
Garden.
Post Quartermaster-Lieut. James
w. McIntire, Jr.
Medical Staff-Maj. Joseph q. Jar
rell, Lieut.. A. A. Morrison. Lieut..
Craig Barrow.
General Range Officer-Lieut. Col. J.
F. Brooks. G. S. T., retired and a full
complement of competent range Off
GERS.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-23

From the london ChronicIe.

From the Lonuon Nhrohicie.
The bus driver, who is a good judge
In these matters. says that there are
more Americans in London this year
than ever before--that is to say, Amerf-
cans who ride on omnibuses: the coro-
nation possibly attracted more of our
wealthy cousins last year. And, TO
quote the bus driver. they are very
charming. The party, which generally
manages to secure front seats at a
western terminus and travels right
through to the city, consists, as a rule.
of "momma" and two or three girls.
"Poppa" presumably stops at home and
pays the bi1ls. They talk the whole
way, and most OF their conversation IS
directed to the driver In the shape OF
questions as TO what this or that build
ing is, and why things in London are
so and so. To anybody but a man who
could drive over his route with his eyes
shut this eross-exainination might be
dlstracting To be IN a position to
impart information Is so rare that Il
should be its own reward. The only
grievance Of the bus driver II that IN
the case Of American ladies II 20 often
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-23
General Range Interstate

contrary to general impression, be as
largely attended as was the state shoot,
1t will be far more interesting, and the
scores made will be much better. While
many good shots participated in the
state shoot, as will be seen from pc
rusal of the scores, many of the best
shots in Savannah and elsewhere did
not take part in the match. The names
of such men as the two Wilson's, Gar
den, Fetzer, Hazelhurst, Schley, White,
Austin, Reeves, Konnemann, Helmken,
Richardson, Stephens, Hunter, Nelson
and others, are not to be found among
the state shoot contestants. These
men will compete this week.
An innovation will be the presence
of a regularly assigned army officer
at the range. Capt. S. R. H. Tompkfns,
Seventh Cavalry, who has been detail
ed, will arrive to-day. He writes that
he has heard a great deal of the In
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-23
On for PhIIadeIphia-

Mr.. James Grogan, proprietor OF the
New York Dye and Cleaning Works.
left yesterday for a two weeks visit
TO his old home in Philadelphia. Mr..
Grogan will also visit New York and
Boston. and all the leading dye houses
OF the North and East He Will pur-
chase the most improved machinery IN
order 20 keep his well known estab-
liEhment % 10 the highest standard.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-23
Assistant Executive Officer of the
Interstate Military Rife ASSN.


To Company B, the Savannah Volun-
teer Guards, goes the Van Keuren low
ing cup; the Macon Volunteers win the
Lehwald trophy, No. /; the First In
Iantry novice team gets the Lehwald
trophy, No. 2, and the Savannah Vol
uilteer Guards Battalion team receives
the savannah Rifle Association trophy.
some of the individual scores made
yesterday are worthy of special mention.
ne best scores made on the skirmish
We're: Private Thompson of Company
{ of the Guards, So; Capt. w. w Cor
uon' Jr., S.; Lieut.. X. ]. Travis, So.
ana sergt, r. Sloat. 3d. Sergt. Tyler's
INDIVIDUAL score of 141 is one OF the
Dgsi recorded on the range. Private
W ash of the Richmond Hussars made
score OF "A out Of possible 20 at 300
yhr1s standing. and % out of rs at 600
yards, In the practice matches.
me Inc scores OF the leading teams in
Continued on Page Thirteen.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-23
STATE SHOOT ENDED:
INTERSTATE BEGINS
B E S T RIFLENEN
IN SOUTH TO
COMPETE

Rflemen from Neighboring
States Will Commence Ar
irving Tomorrow First
Gun Will Be Fired at Noon.
Meet Promises to Be the
Largest Ever Held in the
South.
The greatest gathering of rihemen
the South has ever known will be held
on Avondale range this week. The
long heralded and much talked of in
terstate shoot, held under the auspices
of the Interstate Military Rifle Asso-
citation, will be begun tomorrow at
noon.
Besides scores of teams from Geor-
gia, rif1emen from North Carolina.
South Carolina, Florida and Alabama
will contest for the handsome trophies,
medals and purses offered by the man
agement. The prizes are, far and be-
yond, the most costly ever offered in
rifle competition in the South; indeed,
it is doubtful if ever before so many
handsome trophies and prizes have
been offered in a single contest.
Tomorrow morning will witness the
advent of the teams from sister states,
as well as several Georgia teams which
did not attend the state camp of In
struction, and the regular infantry
cavalry and marines which have been
assigned to the shoot under direction
of the War Department. The tents
which were pitched for the state shoot
have been left up, and will be used
by the visiting rihemen.
Crack Shots Will Be Here.
While the shoot this week will not,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-23

aggregate score being 125 points. This
medal has been worn by Capt. Cassels.
Won by Guards.
The expert company match was won.
by Company B of the Guards. This
was the most important match of the
entire shoot. The Savannah Cadets
came second and the team from Com
pany G of the Guards third. The Geor-
gia Hussars were barely beaten in this
match for third place, a poor score on
the 6O0-yard range spelling their chance.
There were but two entries in the
regimental novice match, and only one
of these finished. The First Infantry
beat the Savannah Volunteer Guards
in the unfinished match. The winning
of this match by the infantry resulted
in an evener division of the spoils than
would have otherwise existed.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-23

Commanding Governors Horse
Guard, Which VIII Contest in
Shoot.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-23
CAMP OF RIFLEMEN
WAS A GREAT
SUCCESS
Macon Volunteers Won Com
pany Novice Match-Com-
pany Expert Match Was
Won by Company B of the
Guards FIRST Infantry
Won Novice Regimental
Match.

The state camp of instruction in
rifle practice came to a close yester-
day at noon. the encampment passing
into history as the most largely at
tended and most successful ever held
in the state.
The last days competition determin-
ed the names of the winners in three
matches. The greatest surprise of the
meet was the way in which the novice
team from Macon won over it's com
petitors. The score shows the result
Of earnest practice, the team having
camped on their home range for two
weeks before coming to the shoot in
the hope of winning at Avondale.
The team. from the Macon Volun-
teers. beat the crack novice team
of the Savannah Volunteer Guards by
II points. In this match the Wayne
Light Infantry, from Swainesboro, al
so showed its heels to many COM
petitors coming in third with score
of 49S.
sergt. F. w. Tyler of the Swaines-
boro company, won the individual
medal, making a score of 141 points.
This was the highest score made in
any of the matches. Capt. w. w.
Gordon, Jr.. won the Theus medal for
the highest score with the carbine, his
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
SHYLOCk

Shylock was the man who
wanted pound of human
flesh. There are many
Shylocks now, the GONZALES
cent, the consumptive, the
sickly child. the pale young
woman, all want human flesh
and they can get it-take
SCOTS Emulsion.
SCOTS Emulsion is flesh
and blood, bone and muscle.
Itfeeds the nerves, strengthens
the digestive organs and they
feed the whole body.
For nearly thirty years
SCOTS Emulsion has been the
great giver of human flesh.
We will send you couple of
ounces free.
SCOTT q BOVINE. Chemists.
4o0-4i5 Pearl Street. New yor1gs
soe and $500; all Druggists
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
School Board Meeting.

A special meeting of the School
board was held last Saturday evening,
and President Lindas announced the
following committees:
Finance Woodward, Lewis and
Dawson.
Buildings-Russell, Bunting and
Mckinney.
Supplies-Charles, Clark and Gwinn
Teachers Dawson and Mckinney.
Prof. Baker was reelected Super
intendent, and Miss Shedd was elect
ed for the eigth grade. No other
teachers have been chosen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Labor w. Farris of Jefferson, Ok,
and Mrs. Nellie Donnelly of Elm
wood, secured marriage license last
Thursday and were married the same
evening at the home of w. Leo Book
emohle in Elhnwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Mrs. Anna Parker has bought the
DR.. Emley property, on Martin street,
this city, consideration 5000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
Polling places.

The following have been designated
by the City Clerk as the polling places
for the special election, May 26, 1908:
1st ward, Strobe Bldg, north of
Kendall hotel.
2nd-ward, 1st door east of Winter
burg's harness shop.
3rd ward, Council room.
4th ward, Mayhew's bicycle shop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

A. H. Baker, the wide awake real
estate man of Hoisington, was trans
acting business III the city Tuesday
afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

The DEMOCRAT Printing House
this week printed the official ballots
for Barton and three other counties.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Ed Marx is having his house raised
up and higher foundation put under
the same, thereby improving its looks
a great deal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Mrs. Lucy Lutschg and children
are visiting with the Vosburg family
at Pawnee Rock this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
A Big Day at the Convent.

Saturday was Dig day at st. Mary'S
convent and chapel, and a large con-
gregation was in attendance. The
occasion being the acceptance by
four young women of the habits of
Sisterhood, and confirmation of class
of % young people.
Bishop Hennessey was present and
celebrated mass at seven O'Clock, at
which all the Sisters, candidates and
children partook of communion.
This was followed at nine by the
reception of the four candidates for
the isSterhood. The names of those
who took the habit and the names by
which they will be known in religion
are as follows: Miss Agnes SLIDER
horn, of Brooklyn, N. Y, as Sister
Mary Dominic. Miss Mary Pepsum,
of Brooklyn, n. Y, as Sister Mary
Dolores. Miss Cora May Leland, of
Wisconsin, as Sister Mary Joseph.
And Miss Mary Francis McFadden,
of Great Bend, as Sister Mary Rose.
The services by which the reception
was made was something altogether
new for many of our people. The
candidates appeared dressed as brides
until after they had taken their habits
or garments worn by the Sisters.
They then changed and wore these
garments, and making an act of sub
mission or humility before the alter
and received the Bishops blessing.
After taking their VOWS and before
the habit was received, they removed
from their veil the wreath of flowers
worn and turning to the congregation
renounced the world and offering the
same as token of their good faith
threw the wreath on the hoor.. After
one year they will take the final vows.
This was followed at ten by solemn
high mass, at which Father Weirsma
was the celebrant, with Father Huna
of Olmitz as Deacon, and Father
Emmerich of Elinwood as Sub-deacon
with DR.. Pompeny of Hutchinson and
Father Weikman of St. Peters as
assistants at the bishops throne. The
sermon was. preached by DIR. Pom
peny, also a short one by the Bishop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

"ExamP' is what the students use
for swear word this week when they
want to say something to represent
how provoked they are.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

For SALE-A two-seat frame
swing, well made. See w. NJ. Gage,
1st door west of opera house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

! Had you thought how many travel
ing men made Great Bend their
headquarters? Acouple ofthem were
counting up the number the other
day, and found eighteen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

It's now w. II. Weiman drayman,
and Vim. Bush hackman and livery.
man, the two gentlemen having closed
deal the first of the week by which
their lines of business are thus chang
ed somewhat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Be sure and come 70 town next
Saturday, the Both. and hear the
Coronado Tent City Band.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

S. H. Gwinn, L. ]. Barker and ]. J.
Winterburg attended, Sunday School
meeting at Mount Pleasant in Eureka
township last Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Mrs. Diana. Hartmann and son
Gottfried, residing in Cleveland town
ship were in the city Tuesday on
business with the Probate Court.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Take day off, next Tuesday, the
26th. and get out the voters for Chas.
F. Clyne, for congress. Don't let
the matter slip your mind.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Arrangements should be made for
a Great Bend Day. during the COM
ing county fair. Get at it in time and
prepare for big event.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

E. B. Whaley was in from Grant
township Tuesday, and reports every
thing in a furnishing condition in his
neighborhood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Mrs. Sam1 Keener of Hoisington
Kansas, who has been visiting her
sister Mrs. Westopher, at Clubume,
Texas, returned Monday evening,
Mrs. Cutler who accompanied her, is
expected home Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
Notice.

All persons are hereby warned not
to picket any animal in the streets or
alleys of this city, or SO that they can
run in the streets or alleys, or permit
any animals to run at large. All who
do not heed this warning will be
prosecuted under the city ordinances.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

For SALE-One 22-horse Straw
Burner Advance Engine and 40-64
Advance Separator, has run 60 days.
Also one 16-horse Advance Straw
Burner Engine and 1864 Case Sepa-
rator, run II seasons. On reasonable
terms. M. DALEY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

: Alfred Enlow, formerly a South
Bend citizen, but now one of the big
farmers in the Macksville neighbor-
hood, was in the city Friday last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

The Rebeka lodge of this city had
a big time last Tuesday night.
Several candidates were initiated,
after whicha sumptuous supper was
served In the lodge anterooms, and a
general social time enjoyed. A num-
Der of members of the order were up
from Ellinwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

See the Hooper Drug Company be
fore you buy musical instrument o.
any kind. The prices are right and
the goods guaranteed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Agents, either sex, large profits,
catalogue and terms. free. Egg Sep
arator. 10cts silver.
AGENTS SUPPLY Co..
10 Jefferson ST., GAINESVILLE. Ms.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

n
a%@S reverence for the
- ASS departed dead is
nonethe less deep
and lasting, and again, in this beauti-
III month of May the people will
meet to do honor to the departed
ones.
MEMORIAL SUNDAY.
Memorial services will be held in
he Congregational church of Great
Bend on Sunday, May oath, 1908, at
-l:30 p. m.
Pap Thomas Post No. 50, G. A. R.
and all soldiers of the great rebellion,
Ladies of the G. A. R., Sons of Veter-
ans, and soldiers of the late. Spanish
American war are respectfully re-
quested to meetoat the G. A. R. Hall
on Main street at 2 o'clock on Sunday
May Oath and march in a body to
the church where the following
services will be held:
Music by the choir, under direc-
ton of Mrs. J. Geo. Brinknan.
Sermon-Rev. Sutherland, of Con-
gregational church.
DECORATION DAY.
At $50 a. M, May 30th, Pap
Thomas Post, G. A. R., and all old
soldiers of the great rebellion, Ladies
of the G. A. R., Sons of Veterans, and
soldiers of the late Spanish-American
war, will meet at the G.. A. R. Hall
and form procession with teams and
conveyances and go in body to the
cemetery to decorate. the graves Of all
soldiers.
All citizens and especially. the
school children are requested to join
in these exercises as well as all other
exercises. =:
This procession will be in charge
Of conrad J. F. Tiltdn, officer of the
day. Regular G. A. R. exercises at the
G. A. r. mound in the cemetery,
under the direction of Post Com
mander w. ]. McGreevy.
The firing squad will be under the
direction of Cal keenan,. The floral
decorations will be directed by Com
rade Ed Tyler, Q. M. Drum Corps
led by Comrade D. M. WOODBURY..
AFTERNOON EXERCISES.
All of the above organizations are
requested to meet at the G. A. r.
Hall, at 1:30 p. m. and march in a
body to the park if the weather is
suitable, If not Suitable. for outdoor
exercises, the meeting will be held at
the M. E. church. The announce
ment as to the place of meeting will
be made at the cemetery in the fore
noon.
The procession in the afternoon
will be led by the Epperson Band.
Program in the Park or other place:
Music by the band, under the
direction of Prof. Epperson.
Music by the choir, led by Comrade
Woodburn.
Prayer by Rev. Hestwood of the
M. E. church.
Reading of Lincoln's address at
Gettysburg, Mrs. L. E. Seeber, ladies
C. A. R.
Recitation, "Why he didn't sell the
FARM J. A. McHafie, S. of V. \
Song-Star Spangled Banner, led
by d. M. Woodburn.
Grafton by Rev. F. P. Jolly, pastor
of the Presbyterian church.
Song-America, led by D. M.
Woodburn.
Benediction by Rev. Hestwood.
A. B. MILLER, Post Adjutant.
w. ]. McGREEvY, Post Com,
-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
THE SOLDIERS DAY.
Memorial and Decoration Days To Be
Properly Celebrated This Year.

It'll each return
ing year the
thinning ranks of
the survivors of
the greatest civil
war in the history
of the enlightened
centuries grows
thinner still, but
reverence for the
departed dead is
none the less deep
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Threshng Machinery the pride Of the
Threshermen them and will be convinced
that these the facts
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-04-07

Free, Free. cat meal sets, cracker jars.
butter dishes. pudding bowls. clambcr
sets. jugs, etc Kelly's, Arlington
Block Something for nothing come
early.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-04-07
The Funeral.

The funeral Of the late George Kel-
ley took place yesterday afternoon
from the family residence. Members
from the two fire companies constitut-
cd the pail bearers. The fellow employ
ees Of the Electrical Company attend
ed in body, and that institution paid
tribute to his momcry by suspending
business for the day The funeral cor
tege was one of thelargest seen IN
this city for a number of years, as the
young man had friends who had
grown to know him since childhood
The scene at the home was one OF
tie saddest that has been witnessed
n this city in many months. The flo
ral pieces were numerous and beau
tlful, while the grave was literally
covered in such offerings from tie
friends of the young man and family