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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07
NATIONAL GUARD SHOOT
Contest for State Championship
at Saunders Range

Tie annual rife competition open 10
members of the Maryland National
Guard began yesterday NJ Saunders
Range. Glen Bnrnie, this county.
Tnc matches are FOR several trophies
offered each year and also for medals.
The contests will also decide the
championship of the State for the year.
one Of tho chief results of the
competitions, however, Will be the
fnnl selection ~ tho team that viii
represent the Maryland guardsmen At
the national matches 10 be held At
Camp Perry, o., the latter part Of
August. The schedule 0f matches is
As follows.
Yesterday Adjutant- General = match
for the military championship Of the
state open TO those Of the expert or
sbarpsho0ter grades.
Today-Governor's match, New
York Clothing House match and Gould
l0ug-range match.
Thursday-Thc Lcpus match. the
Winans revolver match, the Coale re-
voIver match and the Maryland State
match.
Friday Continuation Of the Mary
land state match also, the contest for
the Mealey trophy.
Captain William Baird, United
states Army. retired, on duty at the
Adiutant-fseneral' s Office, left here to-
day for the range. lie will assist Col.
Charles y. Gather, the State Inspect
ing officer. in running of the con-
tests.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07
SUICIDE IN THE COUNTY
Miss Frances G. Weekes Takes Her
Own Hanged Herself
With Rope Plated by Her
Own Hands

All Annapolis was shocked late yes
teriay afternoou wben the news was
received here 81 the suicide Of young
woman at Hackett's Point, IN the
Third district.
While fn q stats "a temporary aber-
ration Of the mind Miss Frances Gar
diner Wsekes. - years Old committed
suicide ~ tbe home Of her brother-in-
las. Mr. j. Scbeuck = femsen. ~
Hackett Point. the old homestead 81
the Moss family. about ten miles from
Annapolis yesterday afternoon.
Miss Wcekes plated skein silk into
rope. with which she hanged herself
To the bedp0st ia her room Her body
vas found dangling alongside ef the
bed a1 j. 80 O'Clock. she had laid her
plans we'll. for when members Of Mr.
Kemsen's ) family began the search for
her the door t0 her room was found
locked. This gave the first suspiei on
that something bad happened
The door was forced and the lifeiess
body of Miss Weekes vas seen sus-
pended from the head Of the bed. II
rs supposed she had been dead for at
least half an hour. Miss Weekes
mind had been unsoun1 for sometime
and il is said that on several oeca-
sions she had made unsuccessful at
tempts % end her life. The latest OF
these Was within the last few weeks,
y hen Mise Weekes was IN bathing on
the bay shore with several other per-
sons. She could not swim and il is
said she tried to get beyond her depth
and drown, but her companions were
watchful and brought her 10 shore
safely.
Miss Weclxcs was native of south
Carolina and her BODY viii be taken
there for burial. She was a woman of
talent in music and writ
ing aud her devotion 20 these is said
20 have weakened her mind. Mr..
Remsen. br0ther-in-law, Of Miss
Weekes. is Of New York. lie recently
purchased thc Hackett's Point farm
from the late James f. Moss. lie took
possession Of 10 in January last and
Miss Weekes had been living there for
about two months.
The remains Of Miss Weekes will
be taken o. south Carolina tomorrow
morning for interment. Undertaken
James :. Taylor 4 Son has charge
81 the funeral arrangements. The SER
vices viii be held at the place of in
torment. Much sympathy is expressed
for the suddenly bereaved family, So
recently residents 81 this county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07
GEORGIA GOES DRY
Governor Signs Prohibition Bill
Gladstone Songs are Sung

Governor Smith yesterday signed
the .State prohibition bill to take
effect January !, 1905. There were
several hundred people in the Cover
nor's Office when he signed the bill
and the Capitol grounds were packed
with hundreds Of others.
AS soon as the Governor wrote his
name the crowds inside and outside
the Capitol sang Praise God From
Whom all Blessings Flow" Cover
nor Smith used a special pen provided
by merchant Of Atlanta, who Is a
PrOhibitioDist. This pen IS 10 be pre-
sented to Emory College, the South
ern Methodist Institution of Georgia.
The prohibition bills number was
20. The measure originally was known
as Senate Bill No. /. It was the
twenty-tbird bill to reach the execu-
tive Office for approval, and that num-
Der displaced the Senate No. ].
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07
MANY VISITORS
Expected Here August II With
Travellers Association

The sixth annual entertainment TO
the Travellers and Merchants Ass0cia-
tion will be given in Baltimore to the
visiting merchants ON August p.
1t is expected that at that time there
will be about four hundred visiting
merchants in that city. The arrange
ments which have been agreed upon
for the entertainment Of the visitors
call for trip down the bay to An
napolis on board the steamer Annap0-
lis, where the crowd will be met By
the Secretary OF State, who will show
them through the State House, and
Naval Academy.
After the sightseeing has been con-
cluded in this city the boat viii re-
turn To Baltimore, and on the way
back supper will be served, the tables
being placed on the decks The
supper will be an old-time Maryland
feast, and all such dishes as crabs
and fish and other sea food for which
the State is famous, viii be served
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07

AT the Anne Arundel County Re
uubiican Convention held yesterday,
tbe convention in It's appointment of
the Judicial Convention delegates in
structed its representatives tO~vote for
Johu Writ Randall of this city. as the
partyfs candidate for the chief Judge
hin Of the Fifth Judicial circuit.
This was not, however, generally un-
derstood. but was given out as a part
OF the minutes 0f the meeting after
ward by the secretary, Mr. Joseph
Armstrong, and Mr. James H. Mur-
dock. The delegates named ara. -.
HalIam Claude, Robert J.. Werntz,
Daniel Il. Randall, T. Arlington
Thompson and 7. Z BaTkage.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07
DAVID HUTCHINSON RESIGNS
Served Thirty Three Years in the
Library Of Congress

The resignation Of David HutehesOD,
for many years superintendent Of the
public reading room in the Library
of Congress. was announced yesteT-
dav.
Mr.. lfutcheson IS sfxty-four years
ola and ne gives advancing age and
a desire for travel and recreation as
the reasons for resigning his post. lie
has been in continuous service at the
library since 1874. IN which year he
came to the United states from Lon
don and was employed for a brief per-
iod bv a bookseller In Brooklyn.
During his term Of service In the liz
brary of Congress Mr. Iiutcheson has
heen remarkable for his wide knowl-
edge of books and authors and for his
tenacious memory. In accepting his
resignation Librarian Putnam declar-
"a that it would be impossible to fill
Mr.. Iiutehoson's place adequately.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. THE
two houses OF the Alabama legislature
in JOINT session today elected former
Governor Joseph y. Johnston, Of Bir-
mingham, to the vacancy In the Uni
ted states senate, caused by the death
of Senator Edmund w. Pcttus. The
election was OF purely perfnnctory
character, following the result Of the
safe primaries Of last year, when CAN
didates for the alternate senatOrsbips
were voted on. These primaries re-
snIted In the choice Of j. II Bankhead,
who recently succeeded Senator Nor
gan. and Governor Johnston, who now
takes the seat Of the late Senator
Pcftus.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07

Chicago, ILL.,. Aug. 7.-According
to adyices received here by friends of
Miss Katherine Eddy. her wedding to
United States Senator Bcveridge, Of
Indiana, is to take place today in
Berlin. The ceremony is TO be per
formed at the apartments Of the BRIDES
brother, Spencer Eddy, on Hohenzol-
lern Strasse. Before the wedding
there will be formal civil marriage
at the city registration Office, In ac-
cordaDce with the German law. Miss
Katherine Eddy. the bride-to-be, is
the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Angus
tus y. Eddy. OF this city and a niece
Of Mrs. Marshall Field.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07

Norfolk. Va, Aug. 7.--Tbere was
an increased attendance this morning
when the national convention OF the
Knights Of Columbus began its second
day at the Pine Beach hotel. A busi-
ness session behind closed doors was
held this morning, while the afternoon
and evening are left free for entertain
ment. 4 fish fry at Cape Henry this
afternoon and banquet at the Cham
berlin Hotel, Old Point Comfort, this
evening are the principal features Of
the social programme.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07

The Navy Department Is informed
that the gunboat Don Juan de Austria
arrived at Montreal. Canada. Monday
on her way mp the -. Lawrence
river and through the great lakes to
Detroit. where she will be stationed
for the use Of the Naval Militia Of
Michigan.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07
GENERAL TELEGRAPH NEWS.
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TO
THE PUBLIC.
Elks Meet in Minnesota-Knights Of
Columbus at Exposition Spanish
War Veterans in Session
JOHNSON SUCCEEDS PETTUS
IN ALABAMA

Saginaw. Mich, Aug. THE Mich
igan Hay Association began a two
days session in Saginaw today for
the transaction Of routine business
and the discussion Of various matters
Of interest 10 the trade.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07

New Haven, Conn, Aug. THE
twenty-fourth annual convention Of
the Connecticut state Firemen's Asso-
citation opened auspiciousIy in this
city today and will continue over to-
morrow. Nearly all the large cities
and towns Of the state are represented
among the visitors.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07

. Boston, Mass, Aug. 7.-Among the
passengers sailing from Boston for
Europe today is the Rev. Robert Coll
yer. now eighty-three years old. pas
tor emeritus OF the Church Of the Mes
siab, New York. The purpose Of DIR.
COlIyeT's trip abroad is to make an ad-
dress at the dedication exercises of
Carnegie library at Iikley, in York
shire, England.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 7.-Spokane
extended hearty welcome today to
the United Spanish War Veterans, De-
partment OF Washington, whose an
nual encampment opened under most
favorable conditions. The attendance
of visitors is large and the arrange
ments made for their reception and en-
tertainment are of the most perfect and
elaborate character.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-07

Norfolk. Va, Aug. THE twelfth
annual convention of the Interna-
tional Association Of Municipal Elec-
trieians convened today in the city
hall for a session Of three days. The
members present are from many Of
the leading cities Of the United States
and Canada. Some important topics
New-York tribune., 1907-06-19
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UPPER NORWOOD. QUEENS HOTEL.

Near CRYSTAL Palace London. Healthiest situation
in England Lovely gardens Boarding terms from
So per day. Special Tor parties CON
venlent ram service for City and Vest End London.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-19

Auto-garage. Splendid View Black
Forest. Mountains and Town. JULES
LlppERT, Proprietor; also OF Hotel
Bellevue. San Reno.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-19
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European Advertisements
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starting point in Europe for tour
through the Continent, and after deciding
on their excursion plan, if they will send
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tain points to the London Office of
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TRIBUNE in New York, and there
placed on file for the convenience of their
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-11-08
The RtBEKAH RECEPTION.
4 Large Crowd Tnrned out and Pleas.
dnhy Entertained by the Lodge.

The local Rebekah lodge ten.
dered reception Tuesday even
ing to Mrs. Luse of this city, who
was recently electe president of
the state assembly. Other officer
of the assembly who we're present
were Mrs. MacCurdy of Larn ed.
the vice presiden5, and Mrs.
White of Hutchinson. the treas.
urer. Miss Daisy Allison, as the
N. u. of the local lOlge, presided
with Mrs. Emma Robe as toast
mistress. The following pro. ram
was carried out.
Address of welcme, Mrs John
Chapman.
Response, Mrs MacCurdy of
Larned.
Music Kramer's orchestra.
Reading, Miss Mayme BarteIs.
Address, Mrs. White of Hut
crimson.
Music, Kramer's orchestra.
Address, DR.. B. A. Gardner.
Address, Mrs. Emma Robe.
Mrs. Dicks of Hutchinson also
resDondedssto a call.
Mrs. Luse. the guest of honor.
was called on for an address, and
responded in a happy manner.
The lodge room had been hand
somely decorated for the occasion
the color scheme being pink and
green, the colors of the order.
Chrysanthemums were used for
decorations, and the fayors for
the assembly officers we're pink
and green roses. Cards. and
other, social games were INDUCED
in, and very'nice time enjoyed
by all. Refreshments. consisting
of pink,andssgreen ice cream, cake,
minis, c)fe9, AMI nahiscos were
served. A very large number of
members we're present. Others
from out of town VINO we're pre-
sent were Mrs. Butler of Hoising.
ton, Mrs. Ewing of Larned, and
several others whose names we
did.not learn. The affair was a
very enjoyable one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-11-08

| iuOi ulUS,
Elmer Mendenhall, the 10 wear
old son of Cheif Mendenhall, who
has teen employed in the Frisco
yards as switchman, met with
an accident that later cost him his
right leg, it being necessary to
amputate it near the hip to save
his life. The chances are still
greatly against his recovery S
the loss of blood was great, but it
is thought he will be saved.
The injured boy was working
with a switching crew in the north
end of the Frisco yards, and in
attempting to step from the
ground to the foot board of An
approaching engine, he missed his
hold on the grab iron, allowing
him to fall backward in under the
moving engine. His left leg lay
across the rail and was run over
by the wheels after which his
body was dragged a considerable
distance before the engine could
be stopped. He was taken from
in under the engine by the mem.
bers of the crew. and removed at
once to the baggage room at the
depot, where be was given az
emergency treatment by DR..
Aiaman who had been hastily
summoned. After the flow of
blood had been stopped he was
removed to the Mercy hospital.
where an examination was made
to learn the extent Of his injuries.
The injury was so painful that it
was necessary to chlOroform him
in order 70 make the examination.
which was done by Drs. Aikman
and Carver. 1t was founo then
that the wheels had passed over
his left knee and that the body
had been badly crushed. all the
flesh was badly crushed and torn,
almost to the hip and it was known
from the FIRST that amputation
would be necessary to save his
life He was however. in such a
weak condition at that time that
it was thought unadvisable to at
tempt it until the reaction had set
in and he had gained strength.
His condition was watched closely
and at 10 , clock Drs. Aikman,
Carver, Mcdonald and Whitfield
started the operation. 1t was
completed at 1::3O and it was
stated then that there was fight
ing chance for his recovery.
Three times during the operation
he suffered sinking spells and it
was necessary to give him stimu-
lants in order to save his life.
Late yesterday evening there was
no perceptable change in his con-
dition, his recovery being very
doubtful. 1t was stated by the
physicians that it would be sever
al hours before his exact condi-
tion would be known, and until
that time but very little could be
told of his vhances for recovery.
Immediately after the accident
yesterday morning his father was
notified and accompanied him to
the hospital. His mother and
sisters were also sent for when
the seriousness of his condition
was learned. as it was thought
that it might turD for the worst
at any time. The boy had been
sick with the fever until about
two weeks ago. when be again re.
ported for work. This had 50
weakened him that the shock
came doubly hard.
Until about two months ago he
was employed in the ward office at
the Frisco. As be was ambitious
to raise in railroad work he asked
for position as switchman and it
was given him, as he was known
to the officials as steady and
Trustworthy young man. The
news of the sad accident that be-
fell him came as great shock to
/ / e.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-11-08
For an Alfalfa Mil.

an aIIallA Mill ISa POSSIBILITY
Tor Fort Scott. 1t is merely q
question of the farmers taking
hold and raising enough of the
plant to supply the mill. rne
Brooks Wholesale company has
determined to locate the mill
somewhere in Kansas. Naturally
1t would prefer to locate the mill
mere IN Fort Scott where it could
be given close attention in con.
unctlon with the large commission
business in which the firm is en-
gagged. ElDorado has been con.
templated as a location becaus Sc
the country surrounding it pro.
duces a large crop of alfalfa.
The Brooks company would pre-.
fer to locate it here not only to
nave 1t convenient to their present
business out because of the super.
'or shipping advantages enioyed
by Fort Scott Republican.
If these people are looking for
a location where enough of the
crop Is raised to supply a mill.
Great Bend might interest them.
At least it would be worth while
Tor the Commercial Cub to try
something along this line.
Two Great Rend papers have
decided to advance their rates of
subscription to $3.50, beginning
on January /. They need the
money. - Hutchinson News.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter KimpIer
and Mr. and Mrs John Hermes
and son, of the east side were in
the city Monday on business. Mr..
Hermes made this Office a social
call
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Horner of
Camp Point Ills. left for home
Monday morning after several
weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs. J.
|. Omer and family, and other
relatives and friends here.
We understand that the county
commissioners will have the bal
ance of the out side wood work on
the court house painted at once.
The building really needs it bad
and the condition would be greai-
tly improved by painting. We
hope the contemplated work will
be proceeded with.
Mrs. j. 6. Grant of Alamagordo
n. NJ, left for home Monday
morning after a visit of several
weeks with the Petty and Means
families of the west side. Mrs.
Grant lived out on the Fort Lar.
ned reservation when she was a
child. and remembers most of the
old settlers near Larned. She
was very much surprised at the
development of the country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-11-08
Ten johnson Elected.

O'e'eialiu' ue1eatlng Congressman
Burton. chairman of the Rivers &
HarbOr Committee in the nationa.
house, his majority being 9.3O5.
Ihe total vote cast for johnson
was 1881, and for Burton
4O.O26. Every candidate on the
ctlv democratic ticket was elected.
except the candidate for police
clerk. The council stands twenty
I'VE democrats to seven repubIi-
cans. A great deal Of interest
was manifested all over the coun.
try in this fight, it being we'll
Known fact that Mr.. Burton be
came the republican nominee at
the earnest desire of President
Roosevelt.
Harry Rogers spent Sunday at
uoisington.
William Gilman was over from
Hoisington Monday morning.
}. y. Williams went M the
Jetmore branch on business Mon.
day.
Conductor Ray Tullis took out
the Scott City passenger tram
Monday.
Mrs. Sweet Of Colorado is here
visiting with the family of Amos
johnson.
F. q. Ntrothman visited friends
and relatives in the .neighborhood
of st. Peters Sunday
Amos johnson has put boxes in
the trees in the Dark for winter
quarters for the squirrels
} n. Theis is in the Keith
Hospital at Topeka and is GETTING
better He will probably be there
the balance of the week.
Cliff Gardner came in Monday
morning from Boise City, Iiaho
after an absence of several months
Cliff will visit his parents Mr..
and Mrs R. B. Gardner for some
time and probably return to Idaho.
1. Arenz and wife of near
Chicago, Ills, are in this county
on a visit, and we're 10 the city
Monday. Mrs. Arenz. formerly
lived in this county. Mr.. Arenz
is a cousin of Mrs. Mart Keenan,
of route one.
Mrs. Ralph Skinner left Sun.
uay evening for Hoisington.
where she will visit with friends,
and attend the Wildgen-Ch Churchill
wedding, after which she will re,
turn to Great Bend for a farther
visit with Mrs. DR.. Smith and her
many other friends.
Judge W. H. Thompson of
Garden City was here Monday
lie reports everything prosperous
at Garden. Judge Thompson is
about the youngest Judge in the
state and enjoys the obstruction of
having been elected on the Demo.
crat ticket in a republican. dis.
tr;ct.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Edwards.
formerly of Larned. now of
Wichita, were here Monday few
minutes. They have been visit.
ing Dodge City and their old
home at Larned for a couple of
weeks. Mr.. Edwards is one of
the promoters of the Orient Rail-
road
Mr.. and Mrs. George Taylor of
south Liberty entertainment the
following friends at dinner Sun
day. Mr.. and Mrs. W. H May
bach, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Hart.
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Zuta.
verr, Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Wright, and Mr.. and Mrs r A
Charles. To say tnat they we're
entertained is putting it very
mildly and to mention the dinner
as Of the finest does not express it
and the cooking was of the kind
that verv few ladies beside Mrs.
Taylor know, exactly how to do.