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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29

with muskets could command the ap-
proaches to the cavern's entrance,
whilst behind them the rocky surface
swept away into the impenetrable fast
nesses of the Cockpit land. Here, then,
Acompong gathered HIS forces and COM
menced those raids which terrorized
the old Spanish settlers and have lent
SO much romance to the traditions of
the island.
The Maroons of today differ but lit
tie from the ordinary type of negroes,
either in physique or dress, although
they still jealousy guard their rights
and maintain the isolation and indepen-
dence assured to them by the
treaty of Acompong Town made
between their forefathers and the
British government a century ago.
No stranger, official or otherwise,
can enter their reservation with
out first obtaining special permission.
But once one has this. he is enter
tained with truly Arabian hospitality.
For the most part they govern them
selves, the jurisdiction of the colonial
courts being almost altogether nom
inal; the courts are there, but the Ma
looms never appeal to them. They set
tie all differences among themselves
and such taxes as they do pay are vol
unfairly rendered; so that the tax COL
lector and the policeman never appear
in the Maroon country. In religion
the. Maroons are nominally Christians,
but fetish worship, and notably Woo
dooism, largely prcvails-as indeed it
does among a scandalously large sec
ton of the black jamaica people out
side of the Maroons, fourishing in some
cases literally as well as metaphorical-
ly under the shadow of the steeple.
The Maroon government is sort of
limited socialism. That is, whilst prop
erty is not held in common, each family
possessing its own lands and chattels,
actual poverty and want are unknown,
since it is the duty Of all to provide for
those who are unfortunate. Maroons
have seldom been seen in Jamaican
prisons. but none at all have ever been
known to enter any of the charitable
institutions. They are excessively
clannish, too, and intermarriages with
common" negroes are unfrequent;
when they do occur the delinquent Ma
room is drummed out of the community.
We're he or she to return on any pre-
text the result might be tragic-but
they never do. The marriage rites are
very simple, consisting of mutual con-
sent signalized by a dance. The re-
suits of continuous intermarrage are
beginning to be apparent, and in an
other century or so the tribe will prob
ably become extinct. 7. P. PORTER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29

Such is nevertheless the case. When
the British captured Jamaica in 1865
they found that the mountains of the
western regions were occupied by q
fierce and warlille race of Africans, run
away slaves, called Maroons by the
Spaniards on account of the isolated
independence which they maintained
These Maroons rendered the English
valuable assistance in driving out the
Spaniards, but refused to submit to
the newcomers. After century of
intermittent war they were conquered,
but not subdued, in 1896, and finally
accepted permanent peace which
guaranteed them form of se1ni-inde-
pendence which their descendants still
enjoy. Thenceforth they were of much
assistance to the English colonists in
suppressing negro Instructions; and
although the fierce old warlike spirit
has gradually died out, as lately as 1865
the Maroons did good service in quell-
ing the rebellion that broke out in St.
Thomas parish.
The history of the Maroons since the
British occupation is full of romance
that still awaits a local Fennimorc
, Cooper to immortalze in enthralling
fiction. Even the cold phraseology Of
history and the official Handbook of
Jamaica" is full of hints and sugyes-
tions of wild romance in connection
with this peculiar people. OF their
origin and early history nothing is now
known, for, as Bryan Edwards saws in
his History of the West Indies" the
transactions of the Spaniards during
century and a half, in the settlement
of Jamaica, have scarcely obtained the
notice of history" But on the other
hand traditions abound among the
people which relate to those earlier
times and have been handed down from
generation to generation. To these a
special, if transient, interest has been
lately attached by the recent outbreak
OF the Maroons in claiming, and in
some instances actually occupying by
force, the lands and estates adjoining
their reservations. At the present day
1T might we'll be said that their bark
is worse than their bite" for they have
neither the means nor the numbers,
nor yet the spirit, to do more than to
make some little local trouble.
Owing to the confidence of the public
in the police, backed if necessary by the
military, but small popular excitement
was occasioned by the news of the out
break. As n stranger, however, my
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
MARRIAGE NOT THEIR AIM,
Only One Young Woman In q Class De-
siEes Matrimony.

sires Matrimony.
Mrs. Luella Wilcox st. Clair, president
of Christian college. of Columbia, Mo-,
recently requested all the members of
the class which will graduate this year
to state briefly in writing their princi-
pal purpose in life. A number of in
teresting answers resulted. Ten of the
girls replied that 1t was their principal
desire to obtain further education, es-
pecially in art and music. Three pre-
fer quiet life at home, that they may be
comfort to their parents in their de-
clinipg years. One prefers a career as
q physician, and the highest ambition
of another young lady is to be a hospital
nurse. Three girls stated that it was
their wish to travel as much as possible
Only one admitted that marriage was
her principal purpose in life. Several
of the replies were written in poetry.
EIystery Solved.
Grandma" said Johnnie Chaflie,
there is u boy here in Dallas who can
not tell lie"
as that so? What's the reason. John
"ie, that he cannot tell lie?"
because, like George Washington,
he is dead."-Texas Sitter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
AcoMpoNa's FAMOUS CAVE.

personal interest was aroused, and 7
made journey into the Maroon region
or Cockpit country" on the borders of
the parishes of st. Elizabeth and Ire
lawny. Acompong Town, the ancient
capital of the Maroons, is still The seat
of the tribe. 1t is picturesquely stu
nted among the mountains, and within
easy reach of the inaccessible region of
the Cockpit country where u mere hand
full OF men could stand off whole.armies
for ever. No one viewing this wonder
full land can fail to understand how it
came to pass that the Maroons built up
there state of their own which they
held, and for that matter hold to the
present day. against all corners.
The formation of this region is
unique. 1t is of white limestone,
sharp. irregular and jagged, with but
little earth anywhere to cover it's wild
desolation. 1t is formed into series
of circular arenas like inverted cones
with extremely irregular sides, but
preserving the circular formation
throughout, and terminating in most
instances with sink-hole at the apex
leading down to the cavernous bowels
of the island. These arenas are of oil
diameters, varying in some instances
from 80 to 100 feet. The cones unite in
ridges which are very irregular and
sharp, and which afford the only foot.
holds for making ones way through the
region. OF course Oh either side precip-
itous steps slope down, and fall
from the peri!ous foot-way means
certain death. Such a country is nee
essarily inaccessible to anyone but the
most practiced mountaineer.
The Maroons' own tradition of theil
origin is that in the early days of the
Spanish occupation u runaway slave
once a great African king, discovered
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
BULL DESTROYS CANDY STORE
Small Boy with Red Shirt Infuriates a.
Jersey City bovine.


Jersey City Bovine.
A big black bull broke away from al
herd in Jersey City the other day and
played more havoc in a candy store than
the proverbial bull in china shop. He
had caused considerable trouble to his
drivers and had injured one man seri-
ously by tossing him over Il fence when
he caught sight OF small boy wearing
a red shirt and standing in the door Of
Brands candy store, near Palisade
avenue. With loud below the bull
charged for the lucliless youth, who
fled into the store. The bull followed,
the boy just crawled under counter
in time to escape his horns. Three wom-
en- who were in the rear of the store
screamed loudly and ran into a room adj
joining the store. The door was stout
one else the bull might have followed,
as it charged against the door with u
crash.
When the animal found that he could
not follow the women he proceeded to
do damage to the stock. a big show
case filled With assorted candies was
lifted Off the counters and sent crashing
to the floor. Ten jars and boxes filed
with other sweets were tossed about
and in a very short time the store was
well-nigh demolished
While the bull was gravely Inspecting
the soda water fountain and placidly
chewing hunk of tutti frutti the drov-
ers arrived. The bull seeing them
rushed from the store. but was lassoed
as he reached the sidewalk. He was
finally tied to the rear end of a wagon
ana taken to Newark.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
THE JAMAICA MAROONS.
Story Of Peculiar People Who
Inhabit a Curious Land.
Held Their Own Against the British for
Century-Aftcr Many Years of Deca-
dence They Reassert Themselves
and Threaten to Make Trouble.
Especial Kingston namaica) Letter

All well-informed people in the
United States know that the island of
Jamaica, although British colony
and, therefore, practically ruled by
white people as 1.-The dominant race"
is essentially as much negro land
as is Hayti. There are, however, very
few who know that among the rugged
mountain businesses there dwells dis
tinct race of negroes, who enjoy an in
dependence unknown elsewhere in the
British dominlons outside of India.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
Gladness Comes

Hx|ith better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle etforts-pleasnnte Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup OF Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
II in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, laXatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sllillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
FAITHFUL MISS BARITONE
Writes That She Or Her Helpers
Have No Thought Of Returning.
Crying Needs of Thousands of Helpless,
Sick and Suffering Victims OF Turkish
Cruelty Appeals Too Strongly to
Allow Abandoning the Work.

Miss Clara Barton, in letter from
Constantinople to Red Cross officials.
received here, disposes of the fears ex1
pressed some time ago that her mis-
sion would fail, on account of the ops
position of Turkish authorities, and
shows that she has no idea of abandon-
ing the work, now so successfully fn-
augurated. Friends, misled by reports
Of the difficulties she was encountering,
had urged her to return, and in reply
she writes:
81 have a body of relief on these fields,
hundreds of miles away in the noun
tains, thousand miles from me, that
could not draw off in six weeks. The
best we could all do would be to aban-
don 10000 poor, sick, suffering wretches
to fate that ought to shock the entire
world. Dying, sick, foodless, naked and
not one doctor and no medicine among
them, whole cities scourged and left
to their fate, to die without a hand
raised save the three or four resolute
missionaries, tired, worn. God-serving
at their posts until they drop. The civ
ilized world, running over with skillfuI
physicians, and not one there; no one
to arrange to get them there; to pay
expenses; take special charge and thus
make it possible for them to GO.
"And we, seeing that state of things,
holding in our grasp the relief we had
been weeks preparing and organizing
in anticipation of this, to turn back,
draw off our helpers, send back the doc
tors already started, give all up because
somebody had said something, the press
had circulated it, the world had believed
it, our disappointed committees had
lost heart and grown sore struggling
with an occupation rather new to them,
and the people had taken alarm and
failed to sustain them. Was this all
there was of us? No purpose of our
own? On change" like the price of
wheat on the market. In the name Of
God and humanity, this field must be
carried, these people must be rescued,
skill, care, medicines and food for the
sick must reach them. And it is glad
sight to my soul to think of Turkish
troops taking these bands of doctors on
to Marash. They have done it and are
at it this very hour, marching on with
them to their field of labor What does
one care for criticism, disapproval OF
approval under circumstances like
these? Don't be troubled. We can
carry 1T, We are fair tinanciers, not
dismayed and, God helping, can save
our hospitals"
Miss Barton reports DR.. Hubbell's
party at Marash and Mr.. Wistar's at
orfa. She says it is impossible to de-
scribe the joy of the desolate people
in welcoming the relief parties.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
A BIped Characteristic

"What are those birds chattering so
about" she asked us she opened the
window.
II suppose" responded her husband,
who is organist in a church, that the
feathered choir is having the usual mis-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Star.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
A Modern Instance.

She (at the balD-I dom know that
ever met you in the evening before, and,
] hardly knew you in dress suit. Isn't
the gentleman here who occupies the
same apartments with you?
He-No. He stayed home.-Bay City,
Chat
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
Beneficial.

Fosdicli-Cigarettes really do some
good in the world.
Gaskett-IIow?
Fosdick-They kill bacllli and dudes.
To Date.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
[ letters From .Jin1tOWn
By WILLIAM DANA WILCOX.


taking vacation his old home These letters tell how the
arguments all which faithfully reported The
called "Th Bmetalist Creed"
liver ok.--LfN Press.
From Jmown" is book just published by Charles H.
Its and place the gold standard policy
little booh.-
ge.-1r xas
II
of
Jmtown
village yield
o.
should
post paid. Address
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
Death OF an E,.pnant.

Judge Perchad, the fine male Indian
elephant presented by Sir Jung BAH
adur to the prince of Wales during his
Indian tour in 1876, died recently at
the geological gardens. London.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29

Cooper produced his best tales
when q young man. He always be-
lieved his first, written when he was
about 20, was his best,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
Met. EgEsE'
svANglEaE: OF CARDul

will bring girls safely through the crisis.
Taken at the first indication of weak
ness, it never fails. 1t regulates the
monthly periods with perfect precision.
Its action is direct upon the feminine
organs that above ali others, ought to
be strong and we'll.
Start the girl right. Don't expose her
to the dangers and fortunes of dragging
weakness, bearing down pains, nervous
prostration and the facilitating drains
so common to women.
McE!ree's Wine OF Cariui, is home
treatment. 1t does away entirely with
abhorrent 'Iocal examinations.
sa;d at 500 e Bottle BIZ Dealers In kaee!cln..
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
Explained.

"Uncle Bob. what is a movable
icast?"
1.-THE waffles and wienerwurst wagon,
my boy."-Chicago Record.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
A Wider Experience,

Dumley (who has given Featherly a
cigar from his private box) - I've
smoked worse cigars than these,
Featherly.
Featherly-Ye-es, Dumley, I s'pose
you have; but you must remember that
you are an older man than am.-Bay
City Chat,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
"77" for GRIP.

Sold by DruSeists prepaid receipt OF price,
2sc $780, ay assorted) except Nos 49, % aud
%, put up in 81. 90 size only.
DR ASuAL( Enlarged &Revised) MAILEDrREE
HUMPHREYS MED. co., III s. 1l8 William ST, New York.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
Hon. w. A. PETER says:

M,ETrERs FROM J1MrowN is full of
practical thought on the leading issue
of the hour"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29
Hon. r. P. BLAND says:

Interesting and valuable; would
like to see it in the hands of all the
voters of this country"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-29

When the girl comes to be woman
look out. If she starts out i'll vigorous,
wonianiy health then it is pretty safe to
say she will be healthy, attractive,
beautiful woman.
The beginning of woranlood is the
real crisis i'll wolnan's life. Nearly
always something is wrong then in the
distinctly feminine organs. Maybe it
isn't very serlous--ro ,natter-the time
to stop disease is when it starts.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-23
HAMDEN NOTES.


Dec, 22.-An entertainment was given
by Hamden grange in the town hall on
Friday evening. The drama, Murder
VIII Out" and farce, 1.-THE Michievous
Niger" were presented The recita-
ton by Miss Nellie Knox received much
applause and was greatly appreciated.
Miss Knox is an elocutionist of much
ability, sash drill given by seven
young ladies also deserves mention.
Dancing closed the evenings entertain
ment.
ball will be given by Day Spring
lodge, f. and A, M, December 81, New
Years eve,
Miss Eliza Allen of Mt Carmel Cen
ter is visiting Mrs. F. C. Beardsley.
The schools are all closed for two
weeks vacation,
The grange will work the third and
fourth degrees tomorrow "Wednesday
evening The harvest supper and the
Christmas festivities will be given in
the town hall.
The following officers of the grange
We're elected for the ensuing year:
Master, I. w. Beers; overseer, b. p.
Munson; lecturer, Lillian Terrell;
chaplain, Edison Alling; secretary, Mrs.
Fannie Collett; treasurer, F. e. futile;
steward, Oscar Smith.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-23
LNTERTIIN HENTn.
Hyperion.

Charles Frohman's Empire theater
company, from the Empire theater in
New York, is the Christmas attraction
at the Hyperion, where it will present
Clyde Fitch's great play, Bohemia"
which has been successfully produced
in New York and Boston, There Will
be performances both afternoon and
evening The company includes Will
liam Faversham, Viola Allen. Elsie de
Wolfe, Ida Conquest, May Robson, Jane
Harwar, Ellen Gail, Lolita Nicoll, Kath-
crime Mulkins, Robert Edeson, j. e,
Dodson, Ferdinand Gottschalk, w. II.
Crompton, I. L. Flnney, E. G. Backus,
G. C. Pearce and others. Mr.. Fitch's
comedy introduces numerous pictur-
esque characters from the Latin quar-
ter of Paris, and these are woven into
an interesting love story, numerous
comical side lights, impecunious gem
fuses and beautiful models figuring in
all the scenes. The long list of per-
sonages call for a large cast, and so
many types are involved that the whole
acting ability of the company is IN de-
mand in every scene. Sale OF seats
now OPEN
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-23
Grand Opera House.

All Reeves big burlesque company
appeared at the Grand opera house
again last night and was well received
by large audience. The first part
closes with a minstrel performance
given by as clever a band of genuine
colored entertainers as has been seen
here in some time. Among the latter
the Norris family, Wesley, Corrina and
Renia. the American colored quartet,
James Crosby and Sadie Britton distln-
guished themselves. Sadie Britton de-
serves particular mention for her sweet
voice, pleasing manner and remarkaple
nimbleness in the use of her feet. Inc
cake walk was of itself sufficient to
make these colored people an attrac-
ton. and the fourth couple, composed
Of a tall colored tgemmun' and
.'baby' in red, We're accorded rousing
send-off that was well deserved There
will be a matinee and evening per
Torrance to-day.
al CHRISTMAS AT THE GRAND.
A good show and good cheer are I'M
portant elements to make the ordinary
mortal happy at this merry Christmas
season. After enjoying the good things
Of the season it is the proper thing TO
attend the theater and enjoy a good
performance to add to the enjoyment
of the day The attraction to be pre-
sented at the Grand opera house
Christmas night and Saturday night is
Jacob Libb's great production, Shaft
No. ~ which has been a great success
both in New York and Boston. There
will be holiday matinee Christmas
day and the regular matinee on Satur-
day.
There will be no performance at the
Grand on Thursday, the stage being
required to put in position the many
mechanical and electrical effects used
in this massive production and it would
be impossible to have them all in work
ing order on Thursday night, so MI
Bunnell decides to keep the house clos
ed and everything in good shape for
the opening of the show on Friday,
SHAFT No. o. is a remarkably effec-
tive and novel melodrama. In the pro-
duction Of startling effects solely by the
aid Of electricity 1t is away in advance
Of any other drama of it's class. Such
results have never before been obtain
ed The play is most picturesquely
staged. and it will be presented at the
Grand opera house with all Of the seen
cry and electrical appliances which
have made it so popular. The present
ing company is headed by Frank Losee
and Marian Gilmore. with good sup
porting company. The sale of seats Is
now open.