St. Landry democrat., 1882-06-03

PLAIN TALk-AN EXAMPLE FOR LOUIS
IANA-A FRAUD AND HUMBUG-A
WOULD-BE LADY-MASHER-A WON
DERFUL PAPER-A FINE SET--THE
SECOND AND THIRD DISTRICT MUD
DIE.
The military festival which took
place last week was n grand affair but
from military standpoint it was moth
ing to be compared to last years festl-
val. In the first place the people
missed the famous Chickesaw guards
their absence was badly felt, and in the
second place, the crack Crescent Regi-
ment having disbanded, they could not
lend grandeur and eclat to the occa-
sion. The crowd besides, was not as
large as last years although the grand
stand was packed with "the falrest OF
the fair'-women, pretty enough to eat.
It was noticeable, however, that the
majority, or at least many OF the gen
tiemen present were visitors to the Cres-
cent City, and that many young bloods
of the Southern metropolis were con-
Spicuous by their absence. Tins is eX.
planned by two facts, the mention OF
which will he sufficient to satisfy the
skepticaI. In the first place, the admls-
sion price to the grand stand was too
much considering the nature OF the en-
tertainment, military displays being OF
almost daily occurrence on the stfeets,
and hence the change OF one dollar to
witness what many consider nuisance,
was an extortion and kept many away.
In the scond place, it was a we'll known
fact that the military festival was
not carried on under the auspices OF
any military organization, but was
simply the doings OF one man who
Teaped all profits after paying expenses.
No doubt for these reasons the young
men Of New Orleans manifested an
Indifference to what very many people
believed was a Grand Festival given
under the auspices Of some crack re-
squirements of the Crescent City. The
truth of it is, the Crescent Regiment is
defunct and military ardor is ON the
decline in New Orleans. The young
men have met with such poor encour-
agement from the authorities that they
have concluded to drop out" until the
government is regulated to the control
of more enlightened and liberal-mlnded
men. No State in the Union has treat.
ed it's citizens so niggardly as the State OF
Louisiana has and no militia has al
ways been ready to answer "calls" from
constituted authorities as the Louisiana
militia. If therefore the young men OF
the State have displayed want OF
military enthusiasm and patriotism, let
not the people bewail our degenera-
ton, but let them point the finger OF
scOrn to their representatives-th
legislators, ''to the assembled wisdom
of the people," When the State shall
encourage the young men OF the State,
in their military undertaking and be-
stow military honors upon the deserv-
ing ones. then the militia will fblossom
like rose" and Louiriana soldiers will
take front rank in National military
annals.
There is notorious humbug in the
city and one who ought to be suppressed
and would-be woman masher. Levy
has made himself notorious by his
woman scandals" and it is no doubt
that notoriety which attracts SO many
people to West End. Having had his
name mixed up with innumerable
scandals which were published in news
papers throughout the country it is not
at all surprising that "his fame" has
spread to all parts of the world, and
when it is further considered. he has
achieved reputation as cornet-play-
er although he is no better player than
hundreds Of other horn blowers who
disturb our rest and fill the air with
music. His paid puffs have no doubt
deceived many people into the belief
that Levy is musical wonder, whllest
at the same time these newspaper ad-
vertisements have simply "laid him
bare before those who can't be gulled.
The success of the Mascot is amply
evidenced by the fact that it's circula-
ton has reached 10000 with fine pros
poets of 10000 more.
Mr.. VanBenthuysenO ought to receive
proper remuneration from the Mascot
FOR his valuable services in thus Gre
ating demand for the irrepressible
sheet. The military festival brought
over a large number Of our Texas
cousins who came over to see "the
the tiger. Texas ought to feel proud
nf her citizen solder-particularly her
Houston Light Guards, for they are
ideal soldiers and without any
Iadi-da-ism about them. Texas en-
courages her young men to martial
deeds and they in return take pleasure
TO do honor to the Lone Star State.
Let Louisiana do as much.
Hon. Morris Marks who is a candl-
date for congressional honors in the
Second District declares that the Hon.
Henry Demas who is president of the
Congressional Commit
tee of that district is one of his
strongest supporters, all rumors to the
contrary notwithstanding. Mr.. Demas
has declared himself in favor of Hon. E.
Tohn Ellis-we know that-and unless
he has experienced change of heart,
Ue believe that he is still for the "sil-
yer tonguedn orator. Judge Marks is
sise strongest man the Republicans OF
HE Second District can trot out, and
e = .,ar,;natad there Is no doubt