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The Press., 1909-06-02

BRUSSELS CARPET, Alex. Smiths best grade, always sold for $1 1O we have 1sO rolls that we've priced B5c yard.
 BRUSSELS CARPET Alex. Smith & Sons regular soc retail grade 200 rolls for rooms, halls and stairs, 59c yard.
 9x12 RUGS, extra quality Administer, thirty five regular $25.OO grade in Floral and Oriental patterns, priced for this sale, Sf7.75 each.
 S.3x10.6 Rugs, Administer in Oriental designs, twenty eight of them that instead of being priced $22 50, are offered you for only $16.OO each.
The Press., 1909-06-02

Employees of the Stafford Worsted company held a picnic Memorial day at the farm of James Wood, at which there were about 250 present. Reso. lutions were adopted thanking Edward Farnell. agent of the mills, for his generous gift for the occasion, and also the Stafford Mineral Water com pany for the contribution of soda. There was a program of sports. Isaac Mason, the holder of the champion ship for three years, won again this year at quoits. The 1O0.yard dash was won by Joe Di Carli, time 103 The three-legged race was won by Emmett & DiCarli. John Oonroy won the sack race. The tug of war was won after a hard fight by John Heaton's team of IA men weighing 25O0 pounds). The company dispersed about 8 o'clock, after a very enjoy able day of sport and sOoiability.
The Press., 1909-06-02

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-30
Young Golfers Capture
H0n0rS in Past Season

ers, it is said.
An argument for the change OF the
rule regarding preliminary play is that
if the change were made all players
would be required to play with all
their utmost skill throughout the en-
tire tournament 1T is held that after
the first day of play, players would be
reduced to the first 100 scores, and af-
ter the second day to so or so, 1t be-
ing necessary to limit the number on
the last day in order to admit of the
two rounds being played in compare
tive comfort.
The objection to such an arrange
ment is that the inequalities of wealth
err would probably be met by morning
and afternoon players throughout the
three days play English matches are
played near the sea, where weather
changes are governed by the turn of
the tide. But the advocate of the sys-
tenn believes that one-half of the
players who would play on the morn
ing of the first day would on the Sec
ond play in the afternoon, and vice
versa. This would materially H.
crease the chances of all competitor
having equal weather conditions
There is also some dissatisfacnoh
over the 1S-hole course in amateur
championship matches. This, it is
claimed offers too many chances for
the inexperienced. A 36-hole match is
claimed to be far better. The argu-
ments in this matter are many. One of
the most important is that it would
prolong the match and that it would
bring out the best players of the
day ntop. A point against the change
is that by prolonging the game it
would make it purely rich mans
sport, because of the time consumed,
and test of physical endurance rs
we'll as of skill. Physical conditions
should not be demanded of the anna
teur, it is claimed, as the amateur gem
orally plays in leisure hours and mere
ly for the pure love of it.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-30

the national amateur title The Yale
man, who holds the golf championship
of his college as we'll, has made
great rise in the golf world since the
beginning of the season, and much is
expected of him in the future. Opposed
to him were such noted players as
Horace Chandler Egan, Walter J. Ira
Wis and Charles Evans, all former
champions Miss Dorothy Campbell,
young English woman player of note,
surprised the talent when she carried
off the premier hOnOrs of the Womans
national tournament. Miss Campbell
also won the woman's golf champion
ship of England
Miss LeWellyn, who holds a promi-
nent position among women golfers,
gave Miss Campbell, the English
woman a great battle for the cham
pionship title, and while the former
did not win, it is thought that by i'm
provement in her work she will be able
to corral the title in 1910. Charles
Evans and Miss Curtis also showed up
we'll in the national event, both becom-
ing national gold medalists. George
Sargent won the open professional
championship, and the other profess
sional event, the western championship,
went to Willie Anderson, Robert Max
well won the amateur title abroad, and
J. H. Taylor the open professional TX
ture.
There has been some talk in this
country of changing the playing rules
But as yet nothing has been done
about it. Abroad it appears that there
is a bit of dissatisfaction over the
laws which govern English amateur
tournaments. Under the present rules
there are two qualifying rounds for an
eliminating character After four pre-
lfminary rounds are played, taking two
days, the real championship event Is
begun. AS the rule stands, this having
to play so many rounds before the
championship event is started is one
of the rules not liked by English golf
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-30
- LIVE NEWS OF THE SPORTING WORLD :$=

weight of Cambridge, Mass, and Billy
Papke, the illinois Thunderbolt," who
was lucky to get a draw in his recent
six-round bout with Frank Klaus at
Pittsburg. Sullivan and Papke are to
meet in a 12-round bout at show to
be brought off by the Armory A A. of
Boston on Tuesday evening, December
Z. Sullivan made the best fight against
"Porky" Flynn at the Armory A. A. a
week or so ago that he has ever before
shown in that city, and on that &C
count Miah Murray, the manager of
the club, decided to put him against
Papke. 1t should be slashing battle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-30

NEW YORK, Nov. 30.-The big
events of the golf season have been
decided and the devotee Of the sport
travels his tours around links minus
ments, alluring cups and open titles.
Followers of the great Scotch game.
now that the season has closed as far
as national and other large tourna-
1nents are concerned, are looking up
records made during the closing tour
nament season which show number
Of surprising upsets. One of the most
important facts chronicled is that he
new honors have been passed over to
the young players, and this bears out
the fact that in the future young play
ers are to be counted upon as cham
pionship material.
The season indeed, brought to light
many young players who, prior to big
far as championship qualities were
concerned. In this respect the colleges
contributed a number. Among the most
prominent of these was Robert A
Gardner the Yale player, who cap
tured the national amateur golf title
at Chicago this year Another inter-
esting fact that has come to light dur
ing the 1909 season is that there ap
pears to be an increasing desire among
the general public all over the coun-
try to play the game greater than has
heretofore been noticed. The Scotch
game was not confined alone to GER
tain sections of the country, but was
universally played. According to the
record books of the United States Golf
association, it is estimated that full
" three-quarterS of a million persons
followed the little white India rubber
golf ball over country club courses
throughout the United States last sum-
mer.
Great Rise In Golf World.
In going back over the records, it is
most satisfactory to the young golf
70 bot
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-30
Wolgast Wins A Decision
Over Powell in 20 Rounds

the jaw but Wolgast backed him
against the ropes where Powell sip
ped to his knees. A long clinch fol-
lowed and as they broke each sent
in his right to the jaw. Wolgast
swung his left to the jaw and forced
Powell against the ropes, the latter
fighting back determinedly. The
round and fight ended and Referee
Jack Welsh Immediately awarded the
verdict to Wolgast. The decision was
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-30

If the plans of the promoters do not
fail. it looks as if indoor ice skating
will be given greater impetus this WIN
ter than has been the case in several
wears. Many amateur and profession
al races have been scheduled to be heid
in Cleveland, Pittsburg, ST. Paul. Bos-
ton Chicago and New York. While the
exact dates for the different events
have not as yet been promulgated, one
Of the leading promoters recently in
timated that the first big amateur race
1yould he held in New York the first
,, in December. Clarence Gran
ger has been declared amateur speed
skater of America by the Eastern
Amateur Skating association. This
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-30

displaces young Edmund Lamy, the
speed marvel of Saranac Lake, N Y.
-,.,,o ,o.ooeout, - ~ o,o.nos -
professional. Granger finished second
to Lamy in most of the important
races of last winter at Cleveland. o.:
Pittsburg, and Newburg, n. Y. Tho
International Skating association first
took a stand against Lamy's amateur
ism, and the Eastern association fol-
lowed suit Granger is now the ma
tional champion in the one and a haf
miles and two ard half miles as Wen
as international champion at five miles.
Lamy. it is said, will race against all
the big fellows this winter, both out
nd in doors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-30
SULLIVAN
ANDPAPKE

NEW YORK, Nov. 30.-A match was
arranged the other day between Jack
Twin" Sullivan, the clever light heavy
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-30

Classified Ads. for results.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-30

Great Rise In Golf World.
In going back over the records, it is
most satisfactory to the young golf
generation to know that Gardner won
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14
Base Ball.

There has been considerable base
ball the last week. The league season
opened here Thursday of last week
Win the Lyons team. Avery large
crowd attended. In accordance with
the Mayors proclamation. The bust
ness houses closed and almost every
one went to the game. A fine game
was played, but the home folks were
defeated. They played four with
Lyong and then took on Mcpherson,
tor four games three of which had
been played as we go to press. Thus
Tar Great Bend has lost two and won
five games.
lhe summaries Of the games played
is as follows:
First Game: p He
Great Bend. 1000 O1O OOO-l 4 1
Lyons 200 O2O OOO-2 4 1
8 base hits, Mcdowell; First on
balls, off Hassler 5; off Mize s; of
Green l; Struck out by Hassler, s
BY Mise l; BY Green 2; Double lays,
Hasslef 10 Targeon. Time 1hr, 40
min. Umpire Spencer.
Second Game. R HE
Great Bend. 900 900 O2I-3 8 8
Lyons .,.. 900 900 Ol1-2 s 4
Two base hits, Manda /; First on
balls, off Harris, 2; Struck out, ty
Harris 6;by Salm, 6; Double plays
Bankhead to Turjun. Time 1:4O
Umpire Spencer.
Third Game. R H ]
Great Bend. 500 600 900 5 S :
Lyons. :. >. ...0lO 0O1 002 A II {
Two base hIts-Kneaves, Mand;
Bowen, Green. First on balls-of
Green 7, off Hassler l, off Harris, 2
Struck out-by Hassler 8, by 9arri,
2, BY Davidson l; by Green 2. Doubl'
'plays-Harris to Kneaves to Turger
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14

on Rlggert TO Baukhead TO Turgeor
Block to Killing to Kennedy, Nc
Dowell to Horsck to Block. Fl b,
plcher-Harris |; Green /. lin,
I-l;45. Umpire-Spepcer.
I Fourth Game. R H !
Great Bend. 500 600 OOO-.515 :
Lyons. .0l0 00l 0O2-4 IL
Summary: Three base hits-Mc.
Dowell. Two base hits-Bailey, Ho.
rack. First on balls-off Power /,
off Bailey 2; eff Maple l. Home runs
-Weisne'. Left on Blses-Lyons 5,
Great Bend 4. Struck out-by
Bailby 9, by Maple 4. Double plays,
Kneaves to Bankhead, Manda to
Baukhead to Turgeon; Jokerst to
Epling. Hit by pitcher-Bailey l..
Time-l:4O. Umpire Spencer.
Fifth Game. X H F
Mcpherson 1000 100 OlO-2g4 9
Great Bend. 1000 002 Q2x-4 4 2
Summary: Two base hits; Grant,
Block, First base on balls off Cla gson
3, off Mize s. Struck out by Clawson
10. by Mize 4 Double plays Epling.
Hit by pitcher Mize |. Time las.
Umpire Spencer.
Sixth Game. R: H E
Mcpherson. 1000 O0l 0OO-l 4 9.
Great Bend. POI 600 OIL A S 8.
Two base hits-Block.. First base
on balls--Routt |, off Sam out-by
Routt 8, by Salm 6. Wild pitches
Routt l. Double plavs-Epling,
Salm to Epling to Kennedy. Stolen
bases-McPherson s; Great Bend 5.
Time IS. Umpire-Spencer.
Seventh Game. R H e
Mcpherson 20l 300 Ol3-lO 70 g
Great Bend 100 900 22O-- S 9 s.
Three base hits, Green Synck, Bow.
er, two base hits, King 2, Green 2,
HaiAsey. First base on balls off Green
5, Mize l, Laugoner. Home runs,
Lougoner. Struck out Corners 8.
Mize l, Green 2. Double plays,
Green hit by Pitcher 1. Time 2.O5.
Umpire Spencer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14
Was Real Pleasure For the Business Entertain Their d IT, W.

ognl1ng in him the Speaker of
the next House, in control of the
important committees, and to him
more than to any other one man
is due the fact that Mr.. Cannon
is today firmly in the saddle
for another two years.
We have tried to state the
Presidents position fairly and
carefully. He had his point of
view, and it is one in favor of
which much can be said. What
he did not realize, we think, is
that for every citizen in this
country who is really interested
in tariff revision there are at
least two who are opposed, on
principle, 10 CannOnism, and all
would have supported him fervent
ly and enthusiastically at any cost
to the individual pocket, if he
had stood upon principle against
the vicious control of legislation
by a single man or group of men.
Speaking of the action of the
Democrats in the contest, Success
says, Representative Champ
Clark of Missouri, Minority Lead
er of the house, is entitled to a
special place upon this roll of
Honor for his fidelity to the prin-
ciples of the Democratic Party |
as expressed in its last Nation
al platform; and for the tremen-
dous energy and absolute good
faith shown by him in his en-
deavOr to bring about full at
tendance, and to induce his Dem
Ocratic associates to live up to
their party pledges unanimously.
He was Loyalty supported in
his efforts by 143 out of the 166
Democrats present on the open
ing day, and to all of thOsse 143
Democrats are due the thanks
of the people,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14
For Trade

We have a 1908 Franklin, 7
6-cylinder, so horse
power car in the very best of con-
litiOn, could hardly be told from
new. Also a 80 horse power, 5
Rambler and a 1909,
30 horse power, ChalmerS-DeFoit
fully equipped. Will consider
r. Cl raw or improved land
for any of these cars.
Wichita Automobile Co.,
Wichita, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14

H. NJ. Lyons of Greensburg, rs
one of the pioneer settlers of thai
part of the short grass country,
when referring to the develop
ment Of Kiowa county, generally
speaks ,fthe first and the s"cond
settlements Back in 1884, "
said Mr.. Lyon, ''all that part Of
Kansas was stttled up. There
was a tremendous rush of settlers
into the country and especially
KiOwa county. All the lands were
taken, and everything started off
with a rush. But a great reaction
came and a few years later,
those. settlers began to pull up
and leave. Finally the whole
country was depOpulated. They
went farther West and over into
Oklahoma, and most any place to
get away from Kansas. But the
second settlement was a very diff
ferent one. The settlers came
from adjoining counties and were
the level headed class of men wht
-~o ere to better their con-
ditions, and stay, and they are
there today. There is not more
prosperous section IN thee whole
state, or for that matter any
where. Farming has taken the
place of stock raising, and farm
ers are becoming rich. Wheat
is the leading crop, and it never
looked more promising. Then WE
are raising hogs, | had in this
"trip a carload of hogs. Ten years
ago we had no thought of ever
raising hogs ard shipping over
300 miles to the Kansas City
market. But that is what we are
all doing now. Then we are feed
ing cattle the same as the Mis-
souri, farmers, and making them
just as good, as we have the
great abundance of feed. The
country is ahead of the towns
the reverse of the rule in most
new countries. The farmers have
bee n making money, and have
been putting it to good use, in i'm
proving their farms. Now if the
wheat crop natures as it promise
to and we get a good crop, farm
erS will be boosted still farther
ahead. "-Drovers' Telegram.
Mr.. Lyons was a former resi-
dent Of north Stafford county,
and represented that county
the legislature in the session of
1903.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14
THE Big PICNIC.
econd Annual Event Is A HsvIIss
Success.

The Business Mems Assoc iatiou
covered themselves all over with
glory Wednesday, and those who
worked with tired feelings, physically.
oy the successful management Of their
second annual picnic. With the DOS.
'lble exception of circus days, the
clty entertained the largest crowd
ever present within its limits. The
crowd is estimated at having been
about 10000 and they came from all
over 1t was also the best natured
crowd, the happiest crowd, the best
dressed crowd, in fact tie best an
around, that we have ever seen, and
could only have been improved upon
oy those who did not attend. by at
tending. Every thing vent off like.
clock work. The HOO loaves Of
bread and all the other eatables dis
posed OF in short order. And every
one seemed to have enough. The
automobile parade was without +,
doubt the largest that ever occurred
In the state. There were over Two
hundred autos in line when passing
down Main street, and at almost everv
cross street others would be added
10 the procession. No less than three
hundred machines were in the dem
onStration.
The various sports advertised were
pulled Oft, and evoked much laughter
as we'll as excitement and enthusiasm.
Everything was orderly. With mauv
people in the city, some on foot, some
10 autos, and some 10 carriages
With the many new hands manipulate.
ing autos, so far we have not heard
OF single accident to an7 one. This
is remarkable. No trouble of anv
kind occurred. And all this speaks
well for the management, for the
peace officers, for the good nature
and carefulness Of the visitors.
The credit Of the success is due to-
the untiring efforts of the variou,
COMMITTEES. To single out any one
man would be unfair to any other
Everyone who accepted a place on ,
committee, worked with might and
main, and that was the secret of the
successful, terminating Of the affair:
And as if to lend His helping hand,
the Rule CT the universe sent a fine
rain following the picnic, that our
people, city and county, might b.
blessed with another good crop. 3.
The winners Of the various prizes
we're as follows:
Motorcycle race, mile-Selle; lido
Driving race, \ mile, 4 wheeled
rig-Price:
Mule race quick hitch Y mile.
Woodburn.
Running horse race / mile-Barg.
er.
Harness horse race \ mile-M.
Deiley.
Mule race, l-2 mile-Alefs. e..
Running race, ponies, 200 yds-
Christianson.
30 yard dash young men-Porter.
Automobile relay race, mile,
Carl Morrison.
100 yards dash, free for all-Block
Automobile race, 2 miles-Geo.
ScheuAer; 2.47 l5. Ed Pannine
made the 9 miles in 2:4s.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14
Commercial Club.

lnere was a good meeting Of tn
Commercial Club held last Morda'
evening. This was the first meetln,
since the induction into Office of Mr.
Russell, aud he started things of
right by getting little work out o
everybody
The committee on the new rive
bridge, through its chairman, made I
report Of progress, and were instruct
ed to continue investigating the cosr
OF the structure and to make preli-. i.
nary arrangements toward calling an
election.
Dr. Lindas of the committee on
motor service on the branch also re.
ported progress.
Arrangements were made for enter
tanning the Kansas City Commercial
Club on their visit here this evening.
An effort is to be made to have
Santa Fe train No. II, which now
stops at Newton, run through to Ct.
Bend, thus giving US earlier mail ser.
vice in the morning and better facili.
Ties tor travel from the east. This is
one move that should be pushed by
all the towns along the line between
Hutchinson and Kinsley. Our morn.
Ing service from the east is miserable.
1t Is an all night trip with practically
no chance for sleeper accommodate.
ions. We surely feel that the amount
Of business being done by the Santa
Fe in this city would warrant them in
giving US this train instead of No 567.
or even for that matter in addition to
that train. The Santa Fe usually
gets what it wants from Great Bend
people. and by all means every effort
should be made to Sc :ure from them
favorable action on this matter.
The usual "New Depot" talk was
lnduiged in. The usual number Of
assurances have been received from
prominent business men here that the
depot would soon be built, What we
need is the depot, not assurances.
The new sewer and oiled streets
were also discussed. The weather
the past few weeks has certainly
demonstrated the fact that a city that
is supposed to be up.to-date like
Great Bend is, and community that
is as prosperous as we are, should
seek some relief from the dust storms
lfat have prevailed. We certainly
nope to see that question pushed.
taken all in all there seems to be
ahead for Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14

Speaking of Bent Murdock, the
Garden City Telegram says:
''He is the Big Noise, the Great
Scare, in Kansas politics; the
d dyspepite, sour, disappointed,
pampered, petted, Overfed old
man of whom everyone is afraid.
"And the Telegram would like
to know why"
This is the first good descrip-
ton of Bent we have seen. It
fits him to a T.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14

Claain is getting the ball fever 10
great shape this year. They have
organized a strong team taken up a
substantial subscription to get the
boys new suits and other necessary
equipment, and are prepared to meet
all comers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14

AT the election for Department
Commander of the G. A. r. at the
Ottawa encampment this week Great
Bends candidate was defeated by a
narrow margin. There were three
entries, Rickel of Chanute, Brougher
of Great Bend, and Harmon Of Wich-
ita. On the first ballot there was no
choice. Harmon, who received 63
votes. then withdrew and his votes
went to R;ckel, electing him by vote
of 246 to 2l5. Mr.. Brougher was
then elected senior vice commander.
Right now is the time to get ready
for the next encampment which will
be held in Hutchinson, at which there
should be no doubt Of the election of
Mr.. Brougher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14

The merchants applaud the ae.
ton of the country publishers in
turning the business offered
them by Montgomery, Ward 6
Co., but instead of reciprocating,
turn In another big order of en-.
yelopes to Uncle Sam, the local
printers mail order competitor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14

Wednesday nights rain was spot
ted. To the west it did not rain so
very much. Farther south it rained
more. We trust that the little rain
we got in this locality is but a fore
runner Of more. An entering wedge
as it were.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14

If Milt Amerine of the Council
Grove Guard keeps on hooking OF
fices, he will soon be the cham
piOn office holder in the state.
He is a member of the house
from Morris county, and a good
one, a member of the board of
Normal regents, land agent for
the board, and has just been ap-
pointed assistant executive clerk
to Gov. Stubbs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-05-14

Brodbeck & Sons have moved their
Merry-go-round from the fair grounds
to the lot south of the Friedr an gar.
age and will stay here for a week.