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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
REMARKABLE

One morning not long ago the good
people of Havana woke up and found
themselves in possession of a brand
new, made.to-order police force, fully
equipped and clad in handsome uni
lorms. During the past few months
band of nearly one thousand men
have been drilling under the direction
Of United States army officers, and at
The same time becoming fully
acquainted with all the duties which
lone of the finest" is supposed to
know. The larger number of the new
force had served in the Cuban army,
but in their selection no distinction
has been made because of previous
affiliations, the preference being given
to those who were physically superior
ind who understood the peculiar con-
ditions of government and people
which obtains il Havana.
When John McCullagh, the famous
ex-Chief of Police, went from New
York City to Havana to help reorganize
the force, and the police systemgener-
ally, he undertook more difficult
task than he had at first anticipated.
Under the recent Spanish regime
there were three different kinds OF
police, each responsible to q different
head, and whose duties, often conflict
ing with each other, created friction
and iealousies. Under the new rules
governing. Havana's constabulary this
conflict of authority has been avoided.
There is but ono executive, General
Menocal, Chief of Police, whose
powers are supreme, and responsible
to no one except General Ludlow, the
Military Governor Of Havana. There
is no Board of Commissioners, but in
other respects it is patterned closely
upon New York's police organization.
There ara six inspectors, twelve cap.
tains, twenty-four lieutenants and
sergeants, and nearly one thousand
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31

tary bands. Much more cheerful than
in these days, I must confess; butthe
back streets were made dangerous by
starved soldiers; the insargent bands
raided the country about to the out
posts on the neighboring hills, and
the people in the theatres insulted
Americans, thirsted for their blood,
and told them so by word of mouth.
Consul General Lee employed his
time in saving American newspaper
correspondents from the Cabanas, and
the United States Government sigpi-
fed no more to these poor ignorant
souls than a yesterdays edition-the
man Lee in person was the United
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
< HAVANAS AMER1gANIIZED POLICE, i
)e Thousand Of Gonezs Veterans Drilled by West Point
ers Now Keep Order in Her Streets.
TRANSFORMATION WROUGHT.

States of America. he was not sup
ported by Washington, but he pound
ed the table in aptain-General Wey-
ler's presence, talking loud and vigor-
ously, to good effect.
This has all changed. The city is
divided into four districts, and our in
fantry soldiers walk along the streets
with loaded Krag-Jorgensens over
their shoulders, and no city in the
world is policed so well. The private
of infantry does not understand the
Spanish language, but he compre'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
A Remarkable Accident.

Mrs. John Tyler, one of the best
known residents of East Haddam
Conn.,, was badly injured while return
ing from Mount Parnassus the Other
afternoon with q team. Mrs. Tyler
was leading a cow behind the wagon.
and while coming down hill the COW
jumped into the rear of the wagon
partly turning the vehicle over. Mrs
Tyler was thrown between the whee:
and the shaft of the wagon. The
frightened horse ran away. Mrs
Tyler's clothing became entangled II
the wagon and she was dragged to,
three quarters of mile behind the
running horse. When her clothing
finally gave way she was left by the
side of the road in terribly injured
condition. It was at first thought that
she would die. Mrs. Tyler rallied
somewhat and will recover. Perhaps
what saved her life is the fortunate
circumstance that buffalo robe in the
wagon became wound about her heac
and the upper part of her body anc
afforded her considerable protection
against the rough ground.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
An Old Porto I,ican Town.

San German is one OF the oldest
towns on the island of Porto Rico,
having been founded in the same year
as Sen Juan. It contains 24:S47 IN
habitants. 1t is situated on long lr-'
regular ridge, along which runs the
Guanagibo River. Ithas fine church
with marble affairs, and three plazas.
1t has large botanical establishment
in connection with a seminary for
young priests and contains several
charitable establishments. It's terri
tory grows cane, coffee, cacao, cotton,
corn, oranges, lemons, alligator pears
tamarinds, pines, and has large bands
of cattle and forests of fine trees. la
manufactures Panama hats, mats,
hampers, and hammocks OF maguey
fibre. This town was attacked and
destroyed by the French in 1928, and
in l74S it obliged the English to re-
tire.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31

transact q general postal business.
The mail is delivered either OF the
houses of the people along the route
or placed in what is called a rural free
delivery box near a residence. The
postal clerk has one key to this box
and the occupants of the residence the
other. In this way the postofice
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
GENDARME OF OLD SPANISH
Drawn Frederic Remington at HaTona)
I thought it best to assume a threaten
;,o ott;tu 3a-eor

I thought it best to assume threaten
ing attitude-sor.
"Another soldier in dispensing q
crowd pointed with his finger at them.
and observed in a long southwestern
drawl: 'Now-I-want-you people
to get back. I know you don't under
stand what T am talking about but l
understand my orders, and now I am
going to plow into you,' with which
calm statement he moved forward with
the light of battle in his eyes. The
crowd was as feathers in a wind
But when Havana thinks over her
vicissitudes in the coming years, she
can say the American made Havana
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
THE NEW RURAL POSTAL SYSTEM.
Delivery Wagons That VIII Replace 40,-
600 Minor Postofi1ces.

Delivery Wagons That VIII Replace 49,
600 Minor Postof1ces.
The Government has commenced to
operate postal wagons which are in
tended to replace majority of the
star route postof6ces in the United
States. The star route Offices are
those which are called fourth-class
postofices, and the postmasters in
charge of these have been paid per.
centage on the postal business they
transacted. As fast as possible these
wagons will be introduced through
out the United States. Each State
will be divided into circuits, these
circuits being of the length that a
wagon can cover in a day. The postal
clerks in charge of these wagons issue
money orders, register letters and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
In More of q Hurry.

"Remember Bill Pluggetts wed.
din, don't you?" asked the Oldest
Iuhabitant.
"Say I do" answered his under
study, "they walked thirty miles tc
git the preacher to tie the knot"
well, when Bill run away from her
yistiddy, I hear he took the fas: ex-
PRESS INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
,attIe Ship Names Memorial Chapel.

The chapel of the new naval academy
buildings at Annapolis, Nd, which
are to cost in all S6,0O0,000, will be
dedicated to the men who we're lost in
the wrecking of the battle ship Maine.
This new chapel will occupy the highest
point on the grounds and will be one
Of the prettiest buildings in the group.
Mr.. Flagg's plans for the chapel, which
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
Eleven Miles of Asphalt.

In some ways Philadelphia is not sc
slow. The city is just finishing what
is claimed 10 he the longest asphalted
street in the world. 1t is also one oil
the widest. In fact, it's name is Broad
street, and it runs straight from the
CITY Hall away out into the fields, as
straight as if drawn by ruler. This
will likely be the scene of some spirited
speed trials between bicycle cops and
scorching wheelmen.-New York
World.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
Millions of Birds on Leyson Island.

Millions OF Birds on Leyson 1sfanu'
Leyson Island, which lies about
800 miles west Of Honolulu, is a gi-
pantic birds nest. About twenty
five different species are found there,
including ducks, boobies, gulls and
frigate birds. On this speck OF land
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31

comes to the people instead Of their
going to the postofice.
The inventor of this postofice
wagon is Edwin W. Shriver, Of West
Minister, Md. 1t is estimated by the
Postofice Department that about 49,.
900 of the minor rural postofices will
be done away with by the use of these
wagons,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31

the birds lay, hatch and die by mill.
ions. They gather on the railroad
track in such numbers that they i'm
pede the progress of the mule cars,
and man sits in from. of the car with
stick and pushes them out of the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31

The Russian state sceptre is OF solid
gold, three feet long, and contains
among its ornaments 269 diamonds,
$50 rubies, and fifteen emeralds. .-L
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31

way. The inhabitants frequently are
compelled to close doors and windows
to prevent the birds from coming into
their houses in numbers. A wheel
barrow full of eggs may be gathered
in O short time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31

A Judge in Ohio has decided that
the forgery Of check was not com
plete without the reTenue ataap.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31

look like Sunday morning in a New
England village on summers day,
and Spanish-American town is not
like that by nature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31

are now in the Treasury Department,
provide for O domed building in the
form of quatre-foil. Above the prin.
cipal entrance will be placed this in
scription: "To the Glory OF God ir
Memory of the U. S. S. Maine and Its
Crew, Who We're Destroyed in Havana
Harbor February Is, 1895" The
foundations of the chapel are 1G0 feet
square and the dome's height $50 feet,
20 the new chapel is no small affair.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
NOVEL PATH FOR CYCLISTS.

NOVEL PATH FOR CYCLISTS. /
An Elevated Affair Nino Miles Long In
Southern California.
In the mountainous region about
Los Angeles and Pasadena, in South
ern California, the lot of the wheel
man is not an altogether happy one.
for cycle paths are unknown there
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
CHAPTER ".

ONERBOARD.
Tho shores of California RAPIDLY
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-31
in THE CHINA SEA
A NARRATIVE OF ADVENTURE.
F ADVENTURE.
BY SEWARD w.:HOPKINs.

COPYRIGHT 1891 By Robert BoESEE's soSs3
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
John King Accents.

If anyone thinks John King is GO
ing 10 take back seat when there is
a fancy cake walk on he's mistaken,
as John will "sutn'ly" be there and
see them brush by.
l hereby accept the challenge of
John Wilson to a public contest at
fancy walking, and agree to accept
the decision of the judges to be APP
pointed by the Colored Young Men s
Social club. JOHN KING.
The contest viii be brought off at
Il grand cake walk to be given by the
Colored Young Mems social club, di-
rected by James Tolliver, Warren G..
Howard and William Ransom. Ar
engagements have been made with
Manager Miller for Harper's theatre,
where it will'be held Thursday even
ing, Feb. 8. 1t will show the newest
fads in cake walking and be an up-to-
date entertainment of its kind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
CIRCUIT COURT MATTERS.
Mrs. Hannah Clark Granted a Divorce From
David Clark.

Hannah Clark (nee Mills) was
granted divorce from David Clark
by Judge Gest this morning. Mrs.
Clark was also awarded the custody of
her three children and property re-
Gently left to her by her father were
freed of all claim on the part of her di-
vorced husband. The Clarks were
married in 1888, and the complainant
stated that her hus band deserted her
in 1894, his whereabouts at present
being unknown to her. She was repre-
scented bv Attorney E. ID. Sweeney.
The marital tie that bound Albert
F. and Margaret Gould was also sew
cred. Mr.. Gould. who resides in Mo-
line, alleged that his wife, to whom
he was married in 1892, deserted him
in 1895. Mrs. Gould was awarded
the custody of their child, a son 3
years of age.
\ suspension of the trial of the
Blake case until Monday was an
nounced at the adjournment of court
last evening.
Remig SCHNEIDER appeared in court
today in response to summons to
show cause why he had failed to pay
alimonv to his wife, Minnie, who is
suing for divorce. The result of
the proceeding was that SCHNEIDER
paid SO to his wife.
Ambrose Horton. of this city, today,
through o. f. Cramer, his attorney,
began suit for divorce. alleging that
his wife, Emma, has been unfaithful.
They were married in 1891. Horton
charges that his spouse has transfer
red her affections to one Nelson Bent
ley. with whom, he charges, she is
now living.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
\ Slice From Prince.
A POPULAR SCHOOL.
Winter Term of the Gustus School at
MoIine-A Remarkable Attendance.

Winter Term of the Gustus School at
sIoIine-A Remarkable Attendance.
The Gustus School of Business. at
Moline, opened its winter term last
Monday morning. Notwithstanding
the day was a legal holiday, % sew
students were enrolled, making the
total enrolment now nearly 200. This
institution, with its efficient mana
cement, capable and conscientious
teachers, and its strong, consistent
and interesting courses of study. has
gained for itself most excellent rep
utation over all this section of the
country. Not only have the citizens of
Moline accorded it a most liberal pat
ronage, but those of.our own city and
the surrounding country also furnish
a large quota of its pupils. Prof.
Gustus, the founder of the institution.
is well known to thousands as an ener-
getic and successful business educa-
tor; and the splendid growth OF his
school abundantly proves that high
grade institution. elegantly equipped,
ably managed. and possessing an en-
thusiastic and well-trained corps of
teachers, will always attract a liberal
share of the public patronage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
RECORD OF MAJ. LAWRIE
Newly Elected Officer of the 9th Regi-
ment.

ment.
Mai. W. +. Lawrie, the newly elect
ed officer Of the 9th regiment, has
been mem Der of Company f, of Sterl-
ing. ever since it started, March p,
1888. He enlisted as a private ut that
time and carried his gun over his
shoulder with the rest of the boys,
never dreaming of office. At the time
of the resignation of the first lieuten-
ant of the company. Thomas S. Beach,
Dec. 90, 1888, he was unanimously
chosen by the boys to the office of
second lieutenant TO fill the vacancy.
He was not allowed to remain there
very long, however. for soon after
wards Capt. j. w. Niles resigned his
position at the head of the company
and MIR. Lawrie was advanced another
notch. This took place Dec. Is, 1890.
On Feb. Is, 1891. DIR. Anthony, who
was then the captain of the company.
was appointed to the position of as
sistant surgeon and Mr.. Lawrie was
elected to the position of captain,
which position be has filed with dig
nifty ever since. He commanded the
company during the Chicago strike
and the war with Spain. He is Sc
years of age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
To Wipe Out Debt.
Obituary.


DR.. and Mrs. j. E. Assay mourn the
death of their little son, Joseph Ger
aid. who passed away at their home,
1928 Fourth avenue, at 9 O'Clock this
morning from an attack of brain
fever. The child was aged II weeks.
Private funeral services will be held
at the residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
At her home two miles mort h of Hi
nois City, Wednesday, occurred the
death of Mrs. Lulu Armstrong Fowler,
who succumb bed to an attack of the
grip, which settled about the heart.
The deceased was born in Andalusia
20 years ago and resided in Rock ISL
and county all her life. Her husband,
Peter Fowler, and three children sur
XiXe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
To SLASH THE TENTH,
How the Proposed Congressional
Gerrymander May Affect
This District.
TO HELP sHERMANs AMBITION

And Incidentally to Give Marsh a
Shade the Worst of 1.-THE Plan of
Manipulation of the Tanner Machine
| and What is at the Bottom of
| 1t.
The proposed gerrymander of
congressional districts in Illinois which
Gov. Tanner has in mind, and which
accordingly the legislature must like
wise have in mind, affects the Tenth
district to some extent, and from the
democratic standpoint it is source
of some satisfaction to know whatever
| is done il can not, as far as this dis
| trict is concerned. give to it a much
more Objectionable layout than it now
has. So that the consequences of
| whatever may be done NAV be viewed
with patient equanimity in this neck
| of-the-woods. In the reapportion-
ment under consideration, however
| Con gresham Marsh's district adjoin-
| ing this is one of the most conspicu-
Gus among those likely TO receive at
tention. and as "A part of the scheme
thus proposed the Tenth comes in for
notice. and pos IDLY a touch of the
rem odeling process. What it is pro-
posed to do to Marsh 5 district is not
| in the interest of Marsh. The Chicago
TlmesHerald explains this in the fol-
lowing manner: just at present the
gubernatorial junta is dangling seat
in congress before the eyes of Law
renee Y. Sherman. speaker of the low
er house, who happens to have ideas
of his own about politics and legisla-
ton and to be wise enough to know
! that he is more than a mere buffer on
the Tanner machine.
Although Sherman was Tanners
candidate for speaker, those who know
him best predict that he will be any
thing but Il tool for Gov. Tanner. He
has congressional aspirations. Hence
the present policy OF the gubernato-
rial iunta to coddle the ambition.
Sherman is in Marsh's district now,
and it is close, dangerously close,
district which might easily go demo-
cratic in a normal year.
4 Slice From Prince.
by taking a slice from Congress
man Prince in the Tenth district, and
by detaching portion of the present
Fifteenth district to one of the neigh
boring democratic stronghOlds, n safer
borough might be erected and Marsh
frozen out of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
Many People Cannot DRINK

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when you
please and sleep like a top. For
Grain-O does not stimulate; it nour-
ishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For
nervous persons, young people and
children, Grain-O is the perfect drink.
Made from pure grains. Get pack
age from your grocer today. Try it
in place of coffee Fifteen and %
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
Lunches.

Turtle soup lunch tonight at Schody
Imhoff's place.
Grand lunch at the Club saloon to-
night. Sid Pearson. proprietor.
William Curran, who lately pur-
chased the Owl saloon, has had the
place painted and fitted up in fine
shape, and nothing but the best of
goods will be kept on hand. He gives
free oyster lunch Saturday night,
and wishes the public to call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
Surgeon for the milwaukee,.

DR.. j. Il. Hollowbush received no
tice this morning of his appointment
as surgeon of the c., NJ. x St. Z. rail
way, the division under his jurisdic-
ton extending from Rock Island to
Savanna. DR.. Hollowbush is the first
surgeon the Milwaukee has had in
Rock Island since the death of DR.. j.
". Cowden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
IsuckIen's Arnica saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum
fever sores, letter, chapPed hands
chilblains, corns and ali skin erup-
tins, and positively cures piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by Hartz & Ullemever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
A holiday Gift to BE ApprecIated

In more than the ordinary way should
he unusual in character Yo,i c,n rot
that kind from us They cost no
more than ordinary goods. We send
them on approval to people at a dis
lance. a catalogue viii be sent on
request. II. ID. STEVENS d Co,
Silver and Precious Stones.
90 State street. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
Police Court.

George Siemon, charging l.. y. Fox
with keeping his saloon on Second
avenue open on Sunday. Fox will be
tried before Magistrate Stafford next
Saturday.
Edward KautZ was fined $50 and
costs by Justice Cramer for keeping
his saloon open on Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07

Route and southern railway. los
miles shortest line to Florida and the
West Indies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on so
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
HORST Won KoECKRITZ.
OTTO GROTJAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
COUNTY TEMPLE.

Jan. 81. w. Simonson to John G.
Swank, 30l acres, mel, swI and NV
sci, swl, c., nwl. sci and l acre e!
e., nwi. sci, 8, is, 2e, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07

Only through car line is via Queen
& Crescent route and southern rail-
way from Cincinnati.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
% State street, Chicago.
Horrible agonv is caused bv piles.

HorribIe agony IS caused by piles,
burns and skin diseases. These are
Immediately relieved and quickly
cured by De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. Beware of worthless imita-
tiOns. Fer sale by T. II. Thomas, A.
j. Reiss and NJ T. Bahnsen, drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
Hard Coal Market.

Antbrac se coal, all sizes, delivered
rat $500 per ton, for immediate de
every. E G.. FRAZER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07

Terrible plaques, those itching,
Fostering diseases of the skin. Put
an end TO misery Doan's Ointment
cures At any drug store. For sale
by Marshall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
Advertised List of Letters No.

Advertised LlsI Letters NO.
List of letters uncalled for at the postoffce
at Rock Island Jan. |, 1899:
Fmka Lena. Okeefe, Ninson
6laSford. Ollie, Sanford, It. F..
Johnston. Sam +, Sanwich. William.
Loaf Minnie, Whalen, James.
Miller. Mrs. C. Yates Marie.
When calling for advertised letters please
give list number.
THOMAS II. THOMAS, Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07

The enormous sales of II. e Il. -
brand coffee are principally among
people who enjoy the best things of
life and viii not have an inferior
rrade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-07
"a Hours

To New Orleans or to Jacksonville via
the Queen * Crescent limited trains
from Cincinnati, 81 hours through tc
Havana.