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Evening star., 1912-11-24
LIGHT TENDER REPAIRED.
Service Steamer Sunfower Soon Will
Be at Work Again.

Repairs TO the lighthouse service steam
er Sunfiower. one OF the tenders that
look after the buoys and lights on Chesa-
peake bay and its tributaries. which have
been in progress at a Baltimore shipyard
are about completed. and within the next
day or two the steamer will be placed
In commission
While out on the railway at the ship
YARD the vessel was cleaned and painted.
strut bearings and brass shaft sleeves
repaired and engine and boiler overhaul
ed. The work done was in preparat tion for
service during the rough ice-making
weather of the winter. when heavy gales
sweep the bay. and the tenders are kept
busy carrying supplies to isolated sta
tionS.
The work on the Sunfower was done
under the eight-hour law. and she is said
To be the first vessel of the lighthouse
service that has been repaired under this
reguia ton at a Baltimore shipyard
In the past week practically all the
Baltimore shipbuilders determined to ac-
cept government work on contracts con-
tanning an eight-hour work day clause
hereafter.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
DISMISSED FROM ARMY.
Taft Approves Sentences on Capt.
Bishop and Lieut.. Smith.

The President has approved the sem
tences of courts-martial dismissng from
the army Capt. A. II. Bishop, 1st Infan-
try, and Second Lieut.. Arnine w. Smith.
Sd Field Artillery. Capt. Bishop was con-
victed of making false entries and of
embezzlement, and Lieut. Smith of de
ceit in the solution of military prob
lem
Capt Bishop is from Delaware. and
was appointed second lieutenant in the
army from civil life in 1899. He reached
the grade of captain in March, 1911.
Lieut.. Smith is a native OF Maryland.
He studied at the Military Academy for
one year. and then served an enlistment
in the army. He was appointed second
lieutenant In 1909. For more than year
he has been stationed at Fort Myer.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
WILL RETAIN HIS POST.
Mexican Ambassador Says He Has
No Intention of Resigning.

Manuel Ca.ero, Mexican ambassador to
the United States, who has just re-
turned from an extended stay in the City
of Mexico, today authorized the state
ment that he does not contemplate the
resignation of his post in the near fu-
ture Discussing the report from the
Mexican capital that he would resign
early next year, Senor Calero said that in
a purely personal conversation he had
told Senior Lascurain. Mexican foreign
minister that sooner or later he intended
70 devote his time entirely to his private
affairs.
Senior Calero added that there had been
no request for his resignation, and that
he did not know just when he would re-
linauish his present post.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Inspects Ladies Grand Army.

Mrs Josie Slicker of Pittsburgh, ma
tional secretary Ladies' Grand Army is
visiting Washington for the purpose of
inspecting-the circles of the organization
under the national jurisdiction. Mrs.
Slicker is cndeavoring TO bring about the
erection in this city of National Wild
ows' Home Inspection will be held in
6. 4. K. Hall tomorrow and Tuesday
nights.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
RATES HELD REASONABLE.
Commerce Commission Rules o.
Vegetable and Fruit Tariffs.

Proposed increase in freight rates on
potatoes. kindred vegetables, apples and
perishable fruits from Maine and Canada
to New England, New York, New Jersey
PENNSYLVANIA and other states were yes
terday held by the interstate commerce
commission to be reasonable.
The SUSPENSION of the tariffs was vacat-
ed but restrictions were made by the
commission of the charges to be eXacted
for heater cars used in such transporta-
tiOn.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Guardsmen Escape Murder Charge

JACKSON, Mich, November 23-Judge
Parkinson, in circuit court today, nolle
prosecuted the cases against Capt. Frank
L.. Plackman and Private Howard Jack
son OF the National Guard. who were
charged with murder i'll connection with
tho fatal shooting of John Eisy. a Syrian.
during the outbreak al the state prison
last September.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Forest Fires Raging.
ial nisnatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
CUMBERLAND, Md, November o.
Forest fires have been raging in this To-
cality. The blaze has spread over Wills
mountain in view of Cumberland. A
serious fire is burning on Dams mountain
in the vicinity OF Midland, this county
Clarence Llewellyn Of the state forestry
service has force working day and
night trying to conquer this fire, which
threatens farm buildings and miles OF
fence.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
8 Z .
GRlP&CoLDS

1t is known to every user OF
DR.. Humphreys "Seventy-seven'
that if taken at the first feelings
of a Cold, lassitude, weakness,
chill or shiver, it will break up a
Cold. Ask your neighbor.
If you wait until you begin to
cough and sneeze it may take
longer.
Seventy seven breaks up
Colds that hang on.
1t pays to keep "Seventy-seven'
handy.
A small vial of pleasant pellets,
fits the vest pocket. At your
Druggist. 25c, or mailed.
Humphreys Homee. Medicine Co.. 16 Within
St. New wIork.-Advcrtiscment.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
MEDALS FOR BRAVERY
CONFERRED BY TAFT
Presentation Is Made to Four
Army Officers and One
Sergeant.

The President. in comforting medals OF
honor on four officers and one enlisted
man of the army yesterday afternoon
at the White House. characterized the
soldiers as men of distinguished cour-
age among men of courage. The men
signally honored for bravery the field
Of battle were Capt. Julien T.. Gaujot,
1st Cavalry; Capt. Archie Miller. quar-
termasters department; First Lieut.. Ar
thur II. Wilson, 9th Cavalry: Second
Lieut.. John T. Kennedy, 9TH. Cavalry. and
Sergt. Joseph Henderson, 9th Cavalry.
The presentation took place in the East
Room of the White House before an as
sem5lage of officers. distinguished for
their gallantry. The President, COM
mander-in-chief of the Army and Navy
of the United States, complimented all
for their deeds of valor and expressed
himself as pleased to confer the highest
honor, not only on officers but also
upon Sergt. Henderson, an enlisted man
in The service.
Address of President.
Il am glad" said President Taft, ad-
dressing Serst Henderson, you, en-
listed man, are to receive, with the Off
GERS to whom | have had the pleasure
of presenting medals of honor the same
evidence of extraordinary courage that
they have received, in order that in this
emulation for service to the country,
under conditions necessarily involving
your life, it may be shown that we
make no distinction in rank. Whether
you bear a commission or be an enlisted
man. the strain of courage is always
the same. j give you this medal of
honor that you may take it and hand it
down to your posterity as an evidence
that among the men you were of the
trueSt.
The President addressed each soldier
individually, and added, all of you
posed yourselves under conditions that
call for especial commendation. You
were all wounded. and doubtless bear
the marks of honor thus obtained. but
the authorities who have the right to
confer medals of honor have thought
that your conduct warranted your re-
ceiving this additional evidence of the
courage which you have shown l
congratulate YOU
All of the soldiers. with the exception
of Capt Gaujot. performed the deeds OF
bravery in the Philippines. Capt. Gaujot
showed unusual courage on the border
line at the time of the battle of Aqua
Prieta, Mexico.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

Mrs Martha Ammons Garrison, wife of
NJ S. Garrison, died Wednesday at Nor
gantown, w. Va. DIR. harry A. Garrison,
U. S. N. on the battleship Maryland, Is
surviving son.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

Prof Edwin Stokes Blackwell. many
years professor at Bethel Military Acad-
emy. died at his home. near Warrenton:
Va, Thursday night. in the sixty-third
year Of his age.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Also Got Out New Vote.

This was not the only thing which the
organization did. One of the most i'm
portant factors of the campaign was the
new registration. Unless the democratic
vote of the city had been enrolled it
could not have been cast in the general
election. Without assistance from any
quarter. the organization forces took
hold of the registration work and sue
ceded in breaking all records on the new
enrolment.
I'VE gave solid support to Wilson, the
same support that was given to the or
ganization candidates for Congress and
the judiciary. and we do not relish the
charge that the organization laid down
or failed to do it's whole duty by the
national ticket And we propose to de-
mand recognition when the federal pa
tronage is to be distributed. Make no
mistake about that We delivered the
goods November ; and we propose to be
| in at the pie counter or else know the
reason why when the melon is cut
1.-The most significant victory in the
state was the redemption of the fifth
congressional district by the democrats,
and much of the credit for this, too, be-
| longs to the organization. 1t was known
| that the first, second, third and fourth
districts were certain to return demo-
Gratis. The real fight was in the fifth,
| which for the past sixteen years had
been regularly carried by the Republicans
and with good pluralities.
Chance of Carrying the Fight.
| ."The organization leaders saw that
| there was more than a chance of carry
| ing the fifth. We realized that if the
city wards in the district We're carried
by good pluralities, Frank o. Smith, the
democratic nominee had good chance of
being elected. The city organization
democracy buckled down to work to
make a hard fight and the result showed
that Smith received majority close to
500 in the city end of his district and
this it later proved carried him through.
| You can readily see by an analysis of
| the returns in any part of the state that
the organi .ation was on the job all the
time at all places and If this does not
entitle us to recognition, then it's about
| time to open up and cut loose from those
who for years have fought US, yet in the
past few months have sought US to put
| Wilson across.
| The republican party is split wide open
and the democracy is in the saddle in
| MARYLAND. without the aid of the social
ed independents who for years have
held the balance of power. We are not
hunting trouble but we want substantial
recognition at the hands of the incom-
| ing administration.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Six Months on Each Charge.

But the explanation only mitigated the
punishment. Instead of sending Mr
Brown down for highway robbery, as the
judge explained he might do, the charge
against the "desperader'' was reduced to
petit larceny and assault, and the man
with taste for easily acquired smokes
was given six months at Occoquan on
each charge.
The sad feature of the case. however,
was that when Mr.. Durbn gave over his
pursuit of the ..desperader'' and returned
to the place where he had left the other
two boxes of cigars, they had disappear
ed and they haven't shown up yet
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Joke IS ON THE JOKER
'Desperader" Who Gets,
Cigars and Cigarettes Will
Visit 0ccoquan.

Frank Brown met Joseph Durbin in the
Capitol grounds as the latter was deliver
ing three boxes of cigars and a lot of
cigarettes to a patron of the store for
which Durbin works. In the course of a
brief conversation Mr.. Brown earnestly as
sured Mr.. Durbin that he. Brown, was a
''desperader." making good the declara-
ton by relieving Durbin of one of the
boxes of cigars and ten boxes of cigar
cites. Then he made off into the bushes
near the scene of the encounter, where he
was found and arrested by Sergt. Curry
of the sixth precinct.
When Mr. Brown said Good morning
to Judge MulloWny yesterday, however,
he was equally earnest in his declaration
that he is not a really, truly desperate
at all, and that he was just foo-ing Mr..
Durbin Friday night, Mr.. Brown admitted
to the judge that perhaps he tried to
make Mr.. Durbin believe to the con-
trary
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-13
PRIZES FOR GOOD MENUS.

The patient housewife who is try.
ing to cater to the need of her fam.
lily On a moderate income has to
solve daily the same old problem,
What shall l cook for breakfast, for
luncheon, for dinner?" The very mo
notony of the question gets on one Is
nerves, and there Is a lot Of real diff
ficulty in planning a wholesome var.
iety for each day. The Chicago Re-
cord-Herald has mercifully come to
the aid of the puzzled housewives
BY printing in each issue a set Of
three menus, with recipes, under the
title, Meals for a Day." What is
more, it gives four cash prizes every
week for the best of these menus,
and women all over the country are
invited to compete. The terms Of
award and the names of the latest
winners may be found in any Mon
day issue Of the d-Herah. That
is the day, too. when the "Martha's
Management" column appears, with
its helpful hints and advice to cooks
and housekeepers. In the Sunday is
sue a whole page is now filled with
the splendid new feature known az
The Peoples Institute Of Domestic
Economy" This also gives a grouI
Of selected recipes, which If cut out
viii make a most valuable collection
The beautiful embroidery pattern
each Sunday Is itself worth double
the price of the whole paper. WOmer
not familiar with the prize menu fea
ture Of The Record-Herald should in
Vesugate it at once. Many have
found It a handy means of gettint
fresh ideas and securing cash fol
those they already have.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-13
W. J. FEE DEAD.

W. J. Fee. one Of the old residents
OF this county. died Saturday, ct his
home In this city. on West Forest
Avenue. He leaves a wife and one
child, Chas. Haines Fee. Mr.. Fee
was born In Laurel, Clermont county,
Ohio June l6. 1888. and was "A years
2 months and % days of age at the
time Of his death. s.-
The funeral services we're held
Monday afternoon at 2:SO O'Clock
from the Methodist church in this
city.
MT. Fee was a quiet, retiring sort
OF man, one who made strong friends
and held them. He was not given
much TO participation in public affair
in an ostentatious way but he was a
great student ot public events, a read
er and thinker, a man whom II was
a pleasure to know and converse with.
He was am active member of the
Methodist church in Buffalo township.
When 2l years Of age he went to Cal
ifornia, where he engaged in mining
and prospecting over the west. On
September Is, 1881, while located in
Santa Fe. New Mexico, he was united
in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Haines
In 1885 he came to Kansas and locat-
ed on homestead in Buffalo town.
ship, this county. Z miles west of
Great Bend, where he lived until a
Few months ago when his illness be-
came so pronounced that he moved to
town to receive medical treatment.
He suffered from a Complication of
diseases and owing to his natural
hearty and rugged constitution his
sickness was very prolonged and Sc
we're.
The sympathy Of the community is
extended the bereaved widow and
son.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-13
ESFELD-P -PoLZIN.

An interesting and picturesque wed
ding took place in the Catholic church
In Dubuque, Kansas, Tuesday, Sep.
tember g.. The contracting parties
were two well known young people
OF this vicinity, Edward Polzin, son
Of the late Jacob Polzin, and Anna
Polzin, and Sophia Esfeld, daughter
of Ingebert Esfeld and Anna EsfeRd.
The bride looked radiant in her
dress of white silk messaline, over
which fell turic Of richly embroi-
dered lace. The bodice of silk trim
med with lace and set off with
peans produced a charming effect.
The bridesmaid, Miss Kate Hoff-
man, was pleasingly gowned in a
dress Of white embroidery. The
groom and Mr.. Joseph Woydziak, Jr.,
the best man, wore the conventional
black.
The bridal party entered the ehurcl
to the strains of Lohengrin's we'd
ding march, artistically rendered on
the organ by Miss Margaret Feltes.
The choir singing was appropriate to
the occasion and the ladies were higl
ly complimented by all present. The
ceremony was performed by the pas
tor, the Rev. F. Maher.
The proverbial hospitality Of the
country was rendered to the newly
married and their immediate reh-
tives, by the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ingelbert Esfeh, at their home.
In the center Of the table was the
wedding cake, surrounded by brides
roses. The color effect was carried
out in the decorations in red and
white. emblems of love and purity
In the evening the young folks
from miles around came to add their
fluctuations to those Of their elders
and passed the fleeting hours with
flying feet" The presents were nu
merous ald useful.
The writer joins with the counties,
number Of others IN offering congrat
ulahons TO the newly-weds, and theil
prayers that their future home OF
the Pokin farm will be blessed will
Gods choicest gifts. 80
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-13
WILSON READY FOR A TOUR.

Simultaneous with the news from
Maine Tuesday came the announce
ment from Democratic national head
quarters that the committee had clos
ed contract for a special combinar
ton club car for the use Of Governor
Wilson from now until election day.
While 1t was said the car would
be held on a sidetrack In Seagirt
when not in use, it was said also at
headquarters that II was not expect
ed it would be idle very much longer
The governor left at 1910 O'Clock
Tuesday for Atlantic City, where he
addressed the United Spanish War
Veterans that night. He expressed
himself as well pleased with his ne
eepticn at New York, characterizing
the various meetings as wonderful. "
He was telling with appreciation
as he started for his train of am in
cident that pleased him. With the
acting chairman, William McAdoo,
he had gone to the top of the Fifth
Avenue building where his headQuar-
tens are for a chat away from the
crowds. Coming down, the two en-
tered an express elevator, which
made no stop at the fifth floor head
quarters.
Before it started McAdoo saw the
mistake and told the governor to get
out and the reason. Before the can
didate could move the elevator oper-
ator broke in: There is one man
in this car for whom the elevator
will stop anywhere.
He started downward and reach
ing the fifth floor told Wilson he
hoped to vote for him and believed
he would be elected.
We'll, l just had to delay traffic
while We shook hands on that hops, 1"
was the way Wilson put it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-13
JoHNsoN.R

One of the prettiest weddings a
the season took place Wednesday
evening, at the home Of the brides
parents, near Hargrave, Kans., when
Miss Nellie Johnson and Mr.. Gerald
Reeher, Of Portland, Ore, we're united
In the holy bonds Of matrimony.
Promptly at O'Clock the bridal party
entered the parlor to the strains Of
the Lohengrin wedding march, and
took their places under a beautiful
arch, where Rev. B. E. Parker, pas
tor Of the Christian church at Great
Bend, Kan, performed the ceremony,
the ring ceremony being used, after
which the guests were ushered into
the dining room where a fine supper
was served, and where the bride and
groom received the congratulations
OF the guests.
The bride and groom were ATTENDED
by the brides sister, Miss Elsie John
son, as bridesmaid, and Mr.. Aka
Johnson as best man. The bride wore
a beautiful gown of white satin trim.
med in over-lace, and carried a bou-
quet of white roses. The groom wore
the conventional black.
The bride is the oldest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Emel Johnson of Har-
grave, Kansas, and is a charming
young lady. For several years she
has been employed in this city as a
stenographer, and during the past
year has been employed by the Kan
sas Flour Mills Co. BY her ever
cheerful and gentle disposition, she
won scores Of friends here and had
become c0e of the most popular of
the young ladies in our city.
The groom formerly lived in Rush
county, but for the past few years
has been making his home in oregon
where he is in business. He is a
fine young man, energetic and strong
of character. DuriGg his visits in
Great Bend he made many friends
who hold him in highest esteem. Mr..
Reeher has chosen an excellent young
lady as his helpmeet through life,
which he so richly deserves, and
the same can be said of the bride.
Those in attendance from Great
Bend we're Rev. and Mrs. B. Z. Par
ker and Misses Sara and Grace Ham,
mond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reeher will leave
Sunday for a visit with relatives at
Lyndon, Ottawa and Kansas City,
and from there win go to Candy,
Ore, where they will make their
home.
May their joys be many, and their
sorrows few, is the wish Of the Dem
ocrat and their many friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-13
soaking and Crouch leave this place hur
THE FINAL BOOST.

President Roy Gaffond Of the Cen
trail Kansas Baseball League has is
sued the official figures of the League
for the season of 1919 and they form
an interesting document for Great
Bend fans to study. The most impor-
,tant thing, the team averages, on bat
ting and fielding are omitted so it is
impossible to tell Just where the var
ious teams stood in this respect.
Great Bend won 81 and lost 36
games, Manhattan was next with 50
won and SS lost. Minneapolis was
third with so won and 40 lost. juno.
ton City fourth with AZ won and "a
lost, Lyons fifth with 46 won and "a
lest and Salina won only 81 and lost
50. Every team played the full
schedule Of 80 games. In individual
batting records, Leak Of Junction
City, outfielder and pitcher, lead the
league with an average of 1852. Sew
eral men had higher records, includ-
ing Chas. Lyons, who played with
Lyons a few games but none of them
played in 40 or more games. Duhn
of Manhattan led all the third base
men in batting, with Wand of Great
Bend second. Krepps led the second
hasemen and Hayes also of Salina,
led the outfielders. Great Bend had
two men, Ward and Shaw in the 300
class and only one who batted below
200. In fielding records, Mettler of
Great Bend led at third and short
and was second to Denny of Lyons
among the second basemen. Mettler
was tenth among the outfielders and
third among the outfielders playing
40 or more games. Ward and We'll,
considered two of the best third base.
men in the leage took the largest
Of chances, and we're away
down the list in fielding averages be-
cause of errors. Fedor really led the
league as second baseman, taking
more chances each game than any
man in the league. Fedcr was also
the leading base stealer and third in
the league as Leading run getter,
Smith of Manhattan and Norris of
Lyons leading in the latter.
Plympton easily led in the pitchers
records as far as the Great Bend
twirlers were concerned and nearly
led the league in fielding his posi-
ton he stood third with Hill of Lyon
anu rury OF Saana ahead Of him in
records, Haag of Manhattan
led the league with Plympton second
and Cocreham of Manhattan third.
Mettler was Great Bends best sacri-
flee. hitter and fifth best in the league.
President Strong has received tho
pennant and it is a daisy, 20 feet
long and 8 feet wide and will look
mighty fine on the pennant pole next
season. 1t reads Champions Cen.
trail Kansas League 1872" with let
ters a foot high. The Topeka Capital
is also sending the club a silver low
ing cup for winning the champion
ship.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-13
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.

state of Kansas, Barton County. SIS.
office of the County Clerk, Great Bend.
Kansas, Sept. 3, 1872
The Board of County Commissioners
OF Barton county. Kansas met in their
regular session at the office of the Coun-
" Clerk, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1872.
Present, Mat Dick. Chairman: p. f.
Murphy, Commissioner; NJ. Daley, Sher-
III; K. c. Russell, County Attorney; and
[. F. YOunkin, County Clerk.
The minutes Of the last regular meet
ing and of the adjourned sessions in
August were read and approved by the
Board.
The following bills. as filed in the Of
flee of the County Clerk, were approved
and allowed.
Julius Ref, l coyote scalp .....S co
Emil jaime, Is gopher scalps =. rs
Total amount maid for scalns | 75
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hamer Of Chi
'cago are visiting Mrs. Hamer's moth
er, Mrs. VIII Hiss. Of the south side.
Mr. Hamer is empl'ysd BY one Of
the largest commercial photograph
plants in ths.WorM.