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health, maintenance of order, and the pub
lie peace-was directed and controlled.
The giant organization, affording pro-
lection to millions OF people and to prop
erty of untold value, in New York. is di-
vided according to rank, as follows: One
superintendent, four inspectors, thirty-siy
captains, forty detective sergeants, 1873
sergeants, eight acting sergeants, IFS
roundsmen, 2,374 patrolmen. and eighty
door men. Eighteen surgeons are also at
tached to the department, to care for the
sick among the men and for unfortunate
persons. Every succeeding year notes
changes and improvement in this vast ag-
gregation.
The Force of the National Capital.
Through varied periods of its existence
has been traced the admirable police sys-
TEN of the American metropolis. The
protectors of the peace OF Washington are
no less deserving of merit. That they
form an intelligent, energetic class is uni
versally admitted; that they are ardent in
the just performance of their duty is
equally acknowledged.
Major Richard Sylvester, the Superiu-
tendent of the Washing Oh police force. Is
the latest of a long line. extending from
September 4, 1861 TO the present dsy.
While clouds of civil war were gathering
over the American nation, its Capital City,
by act of the Federal Congress. assumed
the dignity of Metropolitan pc'ice
system. Yet half a century before. local
ambition and enterprise had raised up the
office of Superintendent Of Police" 1t
was on the Sd OF May. 1902, that Congress
granted a charter to the city of Washing
ton. Th!5 document provided for a po-
lice system under municipal control. hd-
ditional powers, granted the new corpora
ton by an act of Congress approved Feb
ruary "a, 1904. permitted the imposition CT
fines, the establishing Of night patrols
the inspection Of -four and the granting
of licenses. Mayor Brent then occupied
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American cities, with their detectives and
poliee-all these systems have originated
from the most primitive forms OF NUM-
cip3l control
A great army, carefully trained, and pa
trolling the confines of an immense city
forms the London police In control of
this force is Sir Edward R. C. Bradford
Chief Superintendent of rcIice. Assistant
superintendent, thirty -one in number,
form distinctive corps. and through this
body the vast SISTER, of police protection
for city of more than 1000 900 people is
devised and executed. But those officials
in direct charge of the police force-those
who come daily in contact with the patrol
men on their weary rounds; those who
control the stations and who execute the
orders Of the chief superintendent-they
the sergeants, forming a corps Of 1,527
men-alone are responsible for the actions,
behavior, and well-doing OF the London
police force.
There are Il, 200 men in the vast system
which affords protection to the city of
London. Divided into several classes, viz,
superintendent, inspectors. sergeants,
and constables. the guardians of London s
peace receive what in America would seem
10 be inadequate compensation for their
services. From a salary of s.. 900 yearly
paid the chief superintendent the scale of
wages is graded through various officials
and bureaus until, at The foot Of the lad
der. the congtables receive a weekly sti-
pend of but sS-less than half the COM
pensation OF a Washington policeman. Ac-
tual labor performed by the London police
force as compared with that undertaken
here in America and on the
Continent of Europe, as shown by
record of arrests. is also dis
similar. In 1891 total OF S3.41i arrests
were made in London, of which number
more than 10000 were simple cases of
drunkenness. Paris in that year, with
population of 2.344.5 people and a police
force numbering 7,l54 men. recorded ar
rests TO the number of 96,Si2, while here
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TEN of marked improvement over the old
regime, and, under competent officials, the
police force of the city advanced rapidly
toward perfection. Early in August, 1902,
the city was divided into seven wards. To
each of these portion of the police force
was assigned, and their respective duties
were carefully outlined by a set of regu-
lations. During the year following. action
by the chief of police abolished these
wards and three police districts were
mapped out. each in control Of sergeant
of police. During a long period, more
than a score of years. the New York police
department grew in numbers and efficiency.
board of three police commission ers Ito
direct, control, and manage" the city police
force was finally organized. By this DGs!y
everything pertaining to the Metropolitan
Police Observation-Disclosures, the public
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in America, and the Capital City. where
The police force is less than a thousand
men. nearly 25 900 persons were taken into
custody for various offences. Such a rec
ord is favorable TO the London police. yet
varied conditions operate there toward
THE lessening of crime.
In Americans Metropolis.
II is in America, however. and notably
in New York City, that the origin, growth,
and splendid development of vast police
system can be readily traced. In the
metropolis OF the nation is a force Of about
5000 men. trained in the arts OF crime
end skilled in various methods for its pre-
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the municipal executive chair. Late IL
September. 1903, having signed a DIil
passed by Congress making provision FOR
the Office OF Superintendent of Police, the
Mayor appointed Cornelius Cunningham 10
that Office. Not before had the city risen
10 such dignity and not since, perhaps.
has qualification been so marked at
an advance in the system Of pubic pro-
lection. But the change did not last.
Early in May, 1905. it was thought desiTa-
BILE TO abolish the Office of Superintendent
Of Police, and High Constable was ap-
pointed in his stead. Richard Spalding Was
honorod with this appointment. VIII le J.
b. Heard, Jacob Crawford, Clement Vena-
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13
Pete shafer Dead.

On last Friday about 1000 o'clocl
In the morning life departed from
the body Of Peter Shafer, one Of
the Oldest and most widely known set
tiers and citizens of Reno county. Mr.
Shafer came TO this'county In the fall
Of 1871, and located on homestead In
Grant township few miles northwest
Of this city, On this home stead he
lived and improved 1t till It became
one OF the finest country residences In
the country, Only little oyer year
ago he moved into the city to spend hie
remaining days In the home where he
died at POI Avenue b. West.
Mr., Shafer served through the civil
war as q loyal and faithful soldier.
lie was the father Of eight children,
six Of whom are still living, aud most
of whom were able 10 be here at the
funeral, which occurred at the family
residence on Sunday afternoon. lie
was sixty years old at the time Of his
death and his wife survives him.
The deceased was a quiet man until
aroused by congonial company when he
usually became the center of fun and
merriment. Many are the jokes told
Of his making, and with his memory ia
the query "who struck
IjamsY", which is a tale of olden times
In Reno county. The funeral was
largely attended by the old timers of
the county with whom he was a great
faVorite.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13
county oIerka Reoommend.

The county clerks Of Kansas will
hold their annual meeting in Emporiu
this year0n the 9th Of this month
County Clerk Newlln says the clerks
propose TO take up the matter OF the
assessment and taxation laws and en-
deayor to formulate some recOmmen-
dations TO the legislature by which II
may profit In abollshiDg the inequall-
ties and Injustice Of the laws as they
now stand, The assessment and tax
alton laws Of Kansas have long been
u subject OF much complaint and every
legislature has its grist of bills on the
subject which II has never succeed In
passing. One Of the difficulties seem
to be that the great amount Of work
involved In shaping up a new law pre-
vents any one Legislature from getting
through with II and each Legislature
has to begin and do over what the pre-
ceding one has done without finish.
ing. The clerks hope TO do 81 me of
this work as they have more pratical
experience In 1t than anyone else, and
make some recommendations Of which
the legislature may avail itself.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13
The Ente rprise Picnic.

After the bills had been printed ad-
vertising the Enterprise township pic
mic at Wagler's grove on recommen-
dation Of the committee on grounds a
meeting was held in Enterprise school,
house and 1t was the general opinion
that the grove above mentioned would
be too small to accommodate the crowds
that would attend, Accordingly new
bills were printed and the place was
changed to Snodgrass grove two and
onehalf miles east Of Pekin. Here there
is large grove which will accommodate
all the people and give room for hitch
ing the teams in the shade. This
hitch in the location arrangements is
unfortunate hut the people out there
sre very much aroused and alive aud
We expect this picnic to be a success.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13
Picnic at snodgrass Grove.

We are sorry that considerable con.
fusion has occurred in advertising the
place to hold the picnic in Enterprise
township on the 18th. The committee
on grounds decided to hold it at Wag-
Ier's grove in Pekin, and bills were
stuck advertising it at that place and
it was also announced In the GAZETTE
to that effect last week. But shortly
after another meeting was held to per-
feet arrangements and it was decided
that Wagler's grove would be entirely
inadequate to accommodate all the peo-
pie and teams that would attend. So
the place of holding 1t was changed
back to Snodgrass' grove which is two
and one half miles east of the little
town Of Pekin.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlan's Collie, Cholera and Dlar.
rhoea Remedy. Yonr druggist will re
fund your money il yon are not satisfied
after using it, 1t is everywhere admitted
20 be The most successful remedy In use
for bowel complaints and the only one
that never fails. It is pleasant safe and
rnhnhln 4
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13
Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Great FAVOrhte,

The soothing and healing properties Of
this remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt
and permanent cures have made it a
great favorlte with the people every
where. It's especially priced by moth
ers of small children for colds, Group
and whooping cough, as it always affords
quick relief, and as it contains no opium
or other harmful drug, it may be given
as confidently to a baby as to an adult.
For sale by all druggists.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13
Cured OF DhrOnlO DlarFhOen After
Thirty YerIs Of SAHerIng.

AHuEAy AeEib VI oWuerluE.
~ suffered for thirty years with diarroea
and thought was passed beng cured
says John s. Holloway, of French Camp
Miss. ~ had spent much time and
money and suffered 80 much had given
up all hopes of recovery. | was so feeble
from the effects of the diarrhoea that |
could do no kind Of labor, could not
even travel, but by accident l was per-
mitted to find bottle Of Chamberlain
Coli0, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
and after taking several bottles am en-
tirely cured Of that trouble. am SO
pleased with the result that | am anx-
ious that 1t be in reach of all who suffer
as I have" For sale by all druggists.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

Houston, Tex, Sept. 0.-Menger re-
ports are arriving here from the,coun'
try between Houston and Galveston
along the line of the Santa Fe rail.
road The town of Alvin is reported
to he practically demolished.
HitchcocE has suffered severely
from the storm, while the little town
of Alta Iona is reported wltho@ u
house standing.
The town of Pearl has lost one-hali
Of It's buildings.
I. v. cerfton, the president Of the
Business League Of Alvin, and prom
inent merchant there, reports that moi
building is left standing In the town
eltler residence or business; stocks OF
goods and house furniture are ruined
and crops are total loss.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

The popular idea. expressed In the
phrase othe art of self-delense," shows
the opinion that the chief enemies man
has 10 defend himself from are visible
and external, But the real danger OF
every man Is from minute and often in
visible foes. In the air we breathe and
the water we drink are countless minute
organisms leagued against the health Of
the body.
The one defense against these enemies
is TO keep the blood pure, DIR pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery thoroughly
puri6es the blood, removing poisonous
substances and accretions. When the
blood 10 pure there Ia 10 harborage for
the germs Of disease which find a lodg-
ing only when the blood is impure and
corrupt.
III consider your Golden Medical Discovery
one Of the best medicines on the ince Of the
earth" writes Mr., VIM, Rloeier Of Redoak,
Montgomery Co, Iowa, "Whe IN the south
west three years ago, got poisoned with poi.
son Ivy, The poison settled IN my blood aud
the horrors suffered cannot be told IN words,
! thought l would 20 crazy tried different
all the relefthey could give me WIS 20 make my
pockci.book lighter, then began taking Df
perce's Golden Medical Discovery Took four
bottles without relief Kept taking II, took
In all ten bottles aud got entirely ciredn
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13
County Convention Saturday.

county convention Saturday,
The county convention held last Sat
urday to elect the delegates to the con-
gressional convention was not very
largely attended, but there were fully
as many present as expected. There
have been a good many conventions
this year aud there was no contest in
this one TO make 1t interesting. Then
too most Of the country people wanted
to attend the big convention Tuesday
and here Senator Harris and Webb
McNall, and felt as though they could
not spend two days and drive 80 far as
is often necessary. However most of
the townships and precincts we're re-
presented.
AS a committee meeting was called
to meet in the afternoon, it was decided
to dispense with the usual formality of
the committee work and no committees
were appointed. BY motion the roll
Of townships were called and each
township had the right to make o NOM
nation. Eighteen names were pre-.
sented and on the vote by townships
the following delegates were declared
elected: 7. Crotts, A. Il, Asher, II.
j. Astle, f, D. Hornbaker, VIM. Hart
ford, John A. Myers, B, Elsminger, W.
II, Hopkins, E. G. Nettleton, W. u.
Fisher and W. +. Williams. or these
five we're delegates to the Great Bend
convention.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

The September term Of the district
court convened for business on Mon
day, Only one case has oeen tried 80
far, that of u section foreman from
Arlington who was charged with as
sault on minister and another man.
He was acquitted.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

A report comes from Walnut towR-
ship tLat a house belonging to @. W
Malone was burned down last Thurs
dav and that Mr. Malone lost every
thing except an organ and n bed or two.
The family was cared for by the fam
lily of George Avery temporarily.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

School commenced in this city on
last Monday. The country schools too
are now commencing every day, and
the long vacation days so glorious to
the barefoot boy are abOnt done.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

The drygoods firm of Irvan 4 Co. has
been changed to Iryan Crawford,
MIR. Crawford, the new partner, 10 IA
dry goods man Of twenty years expert
ence and will assume the home man
agement If the store as we understand.
He comes with splendid reputation
from Belleville, Kansas. Mr.. IrvaD's
resident manager goes on the road.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

See the Midland Drug Co. at thu
new location, FIRST door north Of tht
Midland hotel Office, Our place II
neat and attractive, our stock clear
and consists Of all the staples and
many specialties.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

Hon. j, A. DeBard, representative
from the seventy-nlnth d strict, was
kept away from the convention and
committee meeting las. Saturday by
scarlet fever 10 bis family.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13
Miss marguerite Pound,

Miss Marguerite Pound, Hutchin'
sons favorite soprano sOloist was last
Wednesday Joined In wedlock with
Mr.. Albert W Tyler now Of ST. Louis
but formerly of this city. The cere-
mony was performed at the home of
the brides parents by DR., Irwin Of the
Presbyterian church,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

Don't cough your head off when you
can stop 1t for 25c. See the Midland
Drug Co, Theyhave the remedy.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

A farmer named Gonlgal lost eight
good steers recently by tightening. AS
usual the steers we're near the wire
fence. II Is suggested that II ground
wires we're attached to the fences at
short intervals 1t might gave much
stock, as the tightening would not then
run 80 far on the wires
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13
LoCAL.AND PEHNONAL.

The rural mall delivery route south
and west Of town will have its first de-
livery next Saturday.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13


Generally speaking a new convert to
any thing is given to more "freshness'
than are they who have always been In
IL. For instance some of these demo-
Gratis who have become too swell to re-
spect the lard marks established by
Jefferson and other fathers of the re-
public In their utterance and actions
out Hanna the redoubtable Mark
And that chief Of lunkeys Mr.. William
Walled or Ass-tor furnishes another
case In point. This contemptable par.
venu inheriting the "unearned incre-
ment" of an ancestry that got start
by SHINING Indians and later by
everything in sight became too swell
to even live in this country where his
pa and grandpa made him "fooI rich"
and hied himself to England, where
buying newspaper he has been alter
nately engaged in throwing mud at the
nest which nurtured him or playing
poodle to the Master Lords and rulers
Of that undemocr9tic land. Latterly
however this timely slough from a rap
idly decaying republic has grown 80
great in his little perverted mind that
none but princes Of the blood are good
enough to disgrace Intensely es by their
presence at his periodical exhibitions
of what inherited wealth and vulgar
instincts will prompt parvenu to do.
A recent snub at his hands of Captain
Milne brings from the Saturday Re
view the following scathing scorcher:
Milne is u naval officer Of high rank
and distinguished the lachet of whose |
shoes Astor with his millions 10 not
worthy to unite. We only regret that
The gallant servant of her majesty 80
FAR forgot his dignity as to accept a
Iecond hand invitation to the house of
purse proud American whose dollars
'ould not save him from the contempt
VI his countrymen. Mr.. Aston wishes
lis entertainments to be exclusive.
lis desire is likely to be gratifed be-
md his expectation" Hit him again
be has got no friends in this country
My please don't call him an Ameri-
an any more. @. b COPELAND,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

The Midland Drug Co.'S phone num-
Der is q, location first door north of
the Midland hotel office.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

The congressional conventions came
just at the wrong time for the city Of
Hutchinson to show herself to any al.
vantage. The auditorium which was
expected to be ready, could not be got
ten in order for the joint convention
or the speaking, In consequence the
city which Is recognized as one of the
best convention townsin the State was
unable to furnish really suitable hall
in which to hold the meetings.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

The memorial concert played by
Holidays military band last Thurs
day night in remembrance Of Elmer
May was truly an event of note, a
large crowd gathered early and thu
whole program was good, But the
last number, the grand funeral march
from Handel's oratorio Saul" was
not only sublime, but the most touch
ing piece of band music we have ever
heard. This concert was beautiful
token Of the esteem in which the band
hold the memory Of their old favorite.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

Our new currency law sired by the
national bank and damed by the trusts
and for which H. j, Gage and Mark
Hanna stand God parents practically
retlres the good old greenbacRs which
during the Cleveland panic stood at
a premium over gold, Our currency
reformers tell US that as full legal
tender as the supreme court Of the
United States declared II the green
back is not as good money as the ma
tional bank note which 10 not legal
tender. In other words they stultlfy
themselves by the crazy claim that the
government can make national bank
note good but can't make It's own note
good. Yes there IS a sweet scented gang
OF Rrafters running things and they
will monkey with our Uncle Samuel
till the old gentleman will one day get
on to their curves and move his ma
tional banks into the post office when
there Will be bowling among a lot Of
old pirates who bad too good a thing
and were not satisfied with IL.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

DR.J. W. MAoUnn,
SPECIALIST,
Diseases OF Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat.
Ginseos Scientifically ADJUSTED. 0nlco In Ma
aOnlo Temple, hutchinson, kmeas.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13

Lutte Lawson who has long held u
responsible position at the Star cloth
lug house called ON dear friend one
night last week and while calling his
bicycle which had been hitched out
side the gate disappeared. Next even
ing long story appeared in the News
telling of the circumstances of the
theft But the wheel didn't get very
far away and was soon found. Mr..
Lawson concluded it was taken by
some one who wished to practice on
sensational newspaper reporting
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-13
RANDOM REFLEcrloNs.

There seems TO be no danger of O
shortage In the worlds vlsabIe supply
OF CAB,
~.
Germany has an army of0OO, 900 men
at an annual cost of $685.
100000. 0nr army of 100000 men IL
costing about twice as much. At this
rate II the lmpsrialists continue "a
have their way our German Amerl'
can fellow citizens who left the old
country TO escape milltarism will soon
want to get out Of the frying pan back
into the Ore,
49,
Come TO think Of IL Admiral Schley
has set an example that the other he
roes might follow with credit TO them
selves andthe rest of their countrymen.
And Schley did more by the way to be
proud of and did 1t quicker and wick.
eder than Dewey and Teddy both put
together and having sense 10 see that
his business had disqualified him for
high civil position he declined TO be
running mate to the greatest Ameri-
can who has lived since Lincoln died,