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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
I1rTH nrGINMYr oFrIcERs.

All the officers Of theFifth Maryland regi-
ment have express ed theirintention OF being
present az the ball. Tx Minister McLane
and ex-governor John lee Carroll, both or
Maryland. VIII also be in Attendance.
Ire Committee on Invitations have in
structed the Treasurer 70 notify persons
who have ordered tickets TO call for them
at once or they will be sold. so great IS the
demand for both general admission and
gallery tickets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
RECEPTION OF TRoops

The committee spent nearly an bour
talking over matters OF dead concernips
the reception OF the military and what
rules Of discipline shall be observed at the
grounds. Al agreed that it viii be the
his adiutant, to detail Officers fr ~, ne
regiment, the independent comnan;as and
the different STATS TO look after i; rent
branches. One or more officers WITH save-
raj assistants, will be kept at each - the
depots or in constant communicated With
them from tho morning of the S1tb and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18

The following gentlemen and ladies com
poee the party: Charles u: fIske spresi-
deDt). Palmer Journal, ana , MTsi s ssnSSi
q, y and Mrs. Smith: William A. Wood
sSsrd esScretsry). Milton News; Il; A. Hay
wsrd: Henry G. Allen, wost Roxb s1Iy
w.. Gerry Brown, Bunker-hili
ire, ~ Mrs Brown. and Miss Matte Ed
war s Robert s. Baldwin. Worcester
Spy. w. i. Carson, Boston Globe Lonls
". Chandler, Palmer journal. ana hrs;
Char der; 9. A. ohssssI i,b Sew New
rn~glsnd Farmer, II. @. Finley. Worcester
TeIerram, DR.. j. G. Gleason. North A9ing-
con Public. and Mrs. Gleason; 4. A, Hal,
Greenfield Gazette and Courier; II. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
CDec;0l Order No. 10:


:. The Governor having received from
majority OF the Board of Visitors OF the
Virginia Military Institute written re-
quest that he win issue orders requiring
tic corps Of cadets 70 be present at the
dedication of the Lee monument in this
city tho 29th day Of May, 1890, said re-
Guest being accomV anicd by an assurance
that If there are no public funds Gas there
are noD which can be used for the pay
ment of the expenses Of the trip, then the
constituted authorities of the institute VIII
arrange 20 meet the same, the Superlntend-
ent Of tho institute is hereby directed TO
bring the corps OF cadets to Richmond
attended by their band and such officers
Of the institute as may be necessary 70 the
government, health, and comfort OF the
corps in order that they may witness and
take part ia the ceremonies incident to the
dedication.
.. Tie Superintendent viii fix the time
fort corps TO leave the institute for the
purpose stated and the time Of their r.:
turn. but it will receive the approval OF
the Governor. and VIII, it is believed, meet
the wishes of the public if they are gwen
not less than two full days in this city,.
By command Of Governor y. W. Nchin-
ncy. JANEs McDoNALD,,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
THE CADETS TO CONE.
NEARLY TWO HuNDREDV NJ. l. 5Ofo
WILL ATTEND THE UNWILLING.
Tho Statue Over Half Way Up-Genera'
Communicating of the Military
Committec-The Ball.

The cadets from the Virginia Military IN
stitute will attend the unwilling of the Lee
statue.
They will takepart in the demonstration,
and with full ranks, bright uniforms, ana
their excellent band Of music will attract
"a much attention as any military organiza-
tion IN the parade of the 29th.
General Scott Ship expects to bring
down one hundred and ninety of his boys
and they will be rendered an enthusiastic
reception. as the cadets have a warm place
In the heart of all Virginians. and especial
L. here in Richmond, where many Of them
reside.
THE GovEISoR's ORDERS.
The Governor has iseued the followins
which was the first official information
that the cadets would come:
M,vfE 1901
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

A story hailing from the orient is to
the effect that one day as a pious mollah
was riding into Smyrna on donkey he
met the Cholera specter, who told him
that he was going into the city by com
mand of Allah to kill 700 faithful. The
mollah invited him to ride on bis don
key, and as they neared the gates the
holy man said, II conjure you, in the
name of Allah, and by the pure faith
of Moslem, that thou wilt not Stay
one more than the Lord has com
handed"
The Cholera took the oath, alighted
from the donkey and at once set about
his commission of slaughter Instead
of 700, however, 1000 of the faithful
died during the period of the Choleras
visitation.
When the Cholera had finished his
appointed work and was about to de
part from Smyrna the mollah again
met him. "How is it'' demanded he,
that thou hast committed so great a
perjury, and violated thy oath to Allah
that thou wouldst not STAY more than
7002'' IT have slain the 700, answer
ed the Cholera, .t'neither more nor less.
ALI the others have been slain by
panic, and not by me, blessed be
Allah!'-Chicago Herald
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

The Burlington Free Press, in com
menting on the fact that road engineers
must be practical men, says:
The way is opening for the education
of those who desire to fit themselves for
such positions \ professorship of high
way engineering has been endowed in
a Massachusetts institution, where lect-
ures will be given and students fitted
for the business. Our state agricultural
college is giving special instruction along
this line, and purposes increasing the
extent and efficiency Of this department
of its work. These are good signs. In
order that good roads may be had men
must be taught how to make them.
Here is field opening to young men
that promises well. There is no matter
of public concern which receives so
little intelligent attention as the roads.
But change is rapidly taking place re-
garding these matters. A competent
road engineer to be valuable to the state
must be assisted by competent men.
Book road builders are not in greater
favor today than book farmers, but
practical" men have deplorably failed
in graphing with the highway prob
lem, and while there is no demand for
educated road builders in the sense of
men who are educated in the languages
and all that sort Of thing, there is de-
mand, and it will soon be much greater
than it is today, for men who are edu-
Gated in the art Of road building.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
AN ORDINANCE

Amending Section seven ~ OF an ordinance
adopted by the Board OF Police or the Town
of OpclouSas, La, February 2jth, 1889. des-
ignating and providing for pubic market
in said town providing Tor the ponce ana
maintenance of the same, ana providing for
th5 public health by regulating the butch
cry and sale Of fresh meats, fiSn, game, etc.,
within the corporate limits of said town.
BE il ordained by the Board Of I0tieC Of the
To1cn Of OpeIouSdS, La, That Section seven ~
of "An ordinance adopted by the Board of 20
lice of said town. February 25th 1889, entltled
can ordinance designating and providing FOR a
public market III the town Of OpelOusas, LA. !;
providing for the police and maintenance of
the same, and providing for The pubHc health
by regulating the butchery and sale or fresh
meats fresh fish, game, etc, within the cOrpo-
rate limits of the town OF Opelousas,' be and is
hereby amended and fG-enacted so as 10 rcsd as
follows, to wit:
That for the purpose Of policing and keeping
in u good sanitary condition and of maintain
ing and keeping in good order the said market
place, market house, and the stalls, stands,
blocks. &C., therein each and ev"ry person eX-
posing for sale, or selling there any fresh
meats, fresh fish, crabs, game, etc, shall pay q
daily rent or charge OF one dollar; PROVIDED,
that each person may use or occupy Two stalls
or stands contiguous to each other.
Be 10 further ordained, etc, That this ordl-
nance shall take effect from nd after its first
utilization in the official papers of the Board
of Police.
ROBERT CHACHERE,
President Board of Police,
w. R. COCHRAN. Town OF Opelousas
Clerk Board of Police,
Town Of 0pelousas.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

A delegation came from Chicopee
and Chicopee Falls one Saturday night
to attend George Remnants lecture.
Most of them had already purchased
tickets, but one sorry mortal from the
Falls had gone unprovided; SO on com
ing into the lower city hall he beheld
a long .serpentine line of people, and
promptly falling into line he patiently
waited for his turn lie thought the
tickets were being sold rather slowly,
but not until he was pretty near the
head Of the line did he discover that
the people were paying their tax bills.
The doctor was made to feel very tired
while going home on the cars that
night, but he knows now where the
tax collectors office is.~-Springfeld
Homestead.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
WE DON'T ALL SMOKE HAVANAS.
The Number of People in the Country
Who SrNaIxa TIM

The Number of People in the Country
Who Smoke Imported Cigars.
Gas near as we can get at it, said
the cigar dealer, I've calculate that
there are $4,000, 900 smokers in the
United States We haven't been able
to get it down fine enough yet to est
mate how many of these smoke cigars
what proportion the pipe, OF the mum
Der of those who inhale the delusiye
cigarette, but we can get pretty close
to the number who go in for imported
cigars And that number surprised me
when figured it out. Not one person
in thousand would be able to guess
anywhere near it, after knowing the
total number of smokers in the coun-
try. Now out of those $4,000. 900
smokers how many indulge in Ha-
vanasw
about 100000" replied the re-
porter.
''That's the nearest to the number of
any guess I've had, and | have stand
ing offer of a box of the best Pcrlectos
to the man who guesses within half a
million of the actual figure. fm sorry,
but near as you came you have not
won the box. You're out of the way,
though, only about 4,00a 600 in your
guess. Now, then, if you'll tell me
whether you are too high or too low
I'll give you the PerCectos."
'"Too low, of course"
Exactly. That what they all think.
Tin sorry, young man, but you don't
get the box. You're just 3.2A, OOO
smokers too high in your estimate.
Hardly believe it. would yon! Nobody
would. But it 5 SO, and there's no get
ting around it. Why. il there were
1000. 900 consumer, Of Havana cigars
in this country, ho., O, \ do you sup
pose each one would get Il Havana to
smoker Just about three Il month.
That is, if all the ri.:rs imported from
Cuba into the Unite States were equal
Iy divided among ! 1000 600 smokers,
each smoker would lave twenty-five
cigars and a piece Of one. Vt the out
side we take from Cuba ll0, 900, 900
cigars q year. That is all tile demand
calls for. Consequently we smoke in
round numbers $50. 600 Of them every
day.
81 think it is fair to give five cigars
as each smokers daily average. SO we
see by easy figuring that just IS, 900
persons are all that are required to get
away with all the imported cigars that
the United States CONSUMES annually.
Astonishing, isn't it Out Of an army
of $4,000, 1000 people in this country
who smoke only $4,000 indulge in the
luxury of imported cigars but that
5000 pay not less thar al average of
81 apiece every day for }Ne privilege,
which makes the snug iI-.e sum of
$22, 900 year which goes up in
the fragrant smoke of the Havana in
this great and glorious land. New
York Sun.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Good Service, Prompt Returns.
COLUMBIA RICE MILL,
NEW YORK.

The undersigned beg TO call the attention OF
planters and factors to the above mil WhlCh Is
among tile largest in the United States 1t Is
thoroughly equidped with the latest ana best
machinery for the milling OF rice ana secures
0ut-turns equaled by few and eXcelled by none
sales ruara1teed; accounts rendered and re.
mittancc made Immediately Oh disposition OF
goods. ,,e,o3.
If desired, will remit nominal Falno or Sooas
immediately on receipt. charging for such adj
vance interest at rate OF oIo per anlllm.
Relatively higher prices are obtained on rice
at the North.
Toll same as regular III New orleans; IKE
wise selling charges.
Consignlnents and correspondence solicited.
DAN TALMAGES SONS,
Oct, H. 3m IFS Wall Street, New York.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
ROAD MAINT ENANCE.
Hints as to How NEacadamized Highways
should Isc Kept i'll Order.

Hints as to How 1Eacadamized Highways
should Isc Kept i'll Order.
We condcnse the following from 4 cir
cular issued by the Roads Improvement
association, Of London, England, an or
ganization formed to distribute matter
for the education Of local highway au-
thorities, road contractors and others on
the proper construction, maintenance
and repair Of highways:
Never allow hollow, a rut Or a pud-
die to remain On a road, but fill it up at
once with ''chips' from the stone heap.
Always use 'chips' for patching, and
fer al repairs during the summer
months. Never put fresh stones on the
roads if by cross picking and thorough
use Of the rake the surface can be made
smooth and kept at the proper strength
Of section. The rake is the most useful
tool in your collection, and it should be
kept close at hand the whole year round
Never spread large patches of stone over
the whole width Of the road, but coat
the middle or horse track first, and when
this has worn Ill coat each OF the sides
III turn. III moderately dry weather,
and on hard roads, always pick up the
old srrfuco into ridges six inches apart,
and remove all large and projecting
stones before applying a new coating.
Never spread stones more than one stone
deep, but add Il second layer when the
first has worn III, II one coating be not
enough Use Il steel pronSed FORK to
load the barroWs at the stone heap, So
that the slttlnSs may be available Tor
binding and summer repairs.
Never shoot stones on to the road and
crack them where they he, or a smooth
surface VIII be out OF the question. Go
over the whole OF the new coating every
DAY ortWo with the rake. and never leave
the stones III ridges. Never put stone
upon Il road tor repairing purposes that
Will not pass freely Ill every direction
through two inch ring, and remember
that still smaller stones should be used
for patching aud for all slight repairs.
Hard stone shouId be broken to a finer
gauge than soft, but the two inch gauge
is the largest that should be employed
under any circumstances. Never be
without your ring gauge. 1t should be
10 the roadnan what the compass is to
the mariner. and if you have no ring
gauge remember Nacadam's advice
that any stone you cannot easily put IN
your mouth should be broken smaller.
Use nothing but chips for binding newly
laid stones together. aud remember that
road sweepings, horse droppings, sods of
grass and other rubbish, when used
for this purpose, will ruin the best made
road.
Water worn OF rounded stones should
never be used upon steep grades. or they
will fail to bind together.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
The Mouse Ran Up His Sleeve.

AS George Hunphreville was seated
In car going to Lancaster few days
ago mouse sprang from the back of a
seat I'M front of him and landed be-
meath the collar of his coat. In a
twinkling the rodent was in the sleeve
of Mr.. Humphreville's coat, and then
there was considerable commotion in
the car. The mouse was finally ex-
PEELED from the undesirable hiding
place, but none too soon for the peace
of mind of his victim. Philadelphia
Record.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

A number of young men We're standing
on the corner of the street the other even
ing relating their various experience, with
girls Finally one of the numbcr,Who stut
tered, said; You know Nina Mary Holl-
right b-boys:' Yes, yes" said two Of the
number "W-we-well l had her cut on
the p-po-pond rowing the o-oth-other night
and | a-as asked her for k-ki-kiss." Did
you get it, asked one. "W-w-wait a min
ute says if you d-do-don't let me do it
I'll p-pull the p-plug out Of the b-boat and
d-drown YOU I'll bet you got it then,
didn't you?" said another. "W-Wait Il
minute. You h-haven't heard OF her b-be
ing drowned, have you:'-Lawrence Amer
lean
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

The Burglar of the Future.
The burglar of the future comes
Adown the groove of time,
la broadcloth clad and glossy hat
4 graduate of crime.
The very latest thing in boots,
The newest style in ties;
His whole get up will fill the dude
With envy and surprise
He'll wipe his shoes upon the mat
With air urbane and bland,
And leave his hat and oyercoat
And stick upon the stand.
He'll make a gracious bow and say
Il hope don't intrude,''
Ere he will enter-for he'd die
If folks should think him rude
He'll beg our pardon when he takes
Our watch and diamond pin
To steal without apologies
He'd think grievous sin.
He'll ask politely for a loan, ..
And say, Il fear I'm rash
Excuse me, sir-don't mention it,"
The while he scoops our cash.
How different from the bad old past
The futures going to be
Twill almost be q pleasure soon
A Claude de Sykes to see.
The old, uneducated thief
Must hide his head in shame.
For though the new ones more polite.
He'll get there all the same.
Exchange.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

Hon. W. T. G. Wardwell. member
Rhode Island state board of agriculture,
says: 1.-THE farmers have themselves to
blame III a great measure for the situa-
ton we find ourselves in. A determined
stand taken by them would remedy the
difficulty,n
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
NOTICE TO TAXP AYEiHsS.

z HEREBY give notice to all persons con
\ crrned that the roll of 1880 las been driv-
cred to me, and that am prepared to collect
all State, Parish, Corporation Criminal. lie
wee and Poll Taxes for the year 1870.
Persons owing taxes on moVahl"S only, "lil
become delnquents on and after Octohcr l>t,
1890 and persons owning real estate VIII be
come delinqnents unless the taxes on same
are paid prior to January LIST, 1871.
Come and pay your taxes in time and spare
me the unpleasant duty of adding costs there
to. T. S. FONTENoT.
Sheriff and ex-ofticio Tax Collector, Parish OF
ST LANDRY Oct. TT.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

Hon. Rowland G.. Hazard says: ''The
fling that road Improvement is meant
for wheelmen only would be good deal
like saying that cellar door was made
for children to slide down on; the fact
remains that it is Of service in getting
down cellar. But for that cellar doors
would probably not be built"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

Ponsonby-A load seems to be on your
mind, Popinjay. What's up?
Popiniay-I am disturbed by an article 1
have just read. The writer proves that III
1872 years the earth will be 50 ovcrpopula-
ted that there will not be enough food for
people to eat.
Ponsonby-Why should that worry you?
You'll be dead by that time.
Popinjay-But how about my great
great dchildren?-JeWelers' Circular.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

The annual report of Secretary Noble,
of the Interior Department, shows that
out of a bout $500, 900 annually contrib
uted by various religious bodies for the
education of Indians I'D the United
States, the Catholics contributed nearly
$34s 900, the Presbyterians $l5, 1000,
the Episcopalians $50, 1000, the Congre-
gationalists $27, 900, the Quakers $685.,
600, the Lntherans $4,000, the Metho-
dists $1,000, and other sects still
smaller sums, though some churches
are not represented in the list by a
single dollar.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

A two horse team in Providence
usually carts seventeen bales of cotton
over good streets, but to Scituate, where
the highways are not SO good, only six
bales, and to Phenix, when the road is
at it's best, but eight bales.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

NOTICE. If you want fine Gold
Watch cheap, aud on easy terms (week-
~ 81 payments), apply to Joseph Gil.
ut this Office. See sample, and get his
terms before purchasing elsewhere.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

Fitzdude-IIow are you progressing with
that Miss Butte? Has she consented to be
yours?
Smallpay-No! Confound it. There's
an obstacle in the way, a young idiot, who
is the heir to Il million. | wish he would
realize that his presence is entirely super
fuous.
Fitzdude-I saw an advertisement in the
paper the other day that ought to interest
you.
Smallpay-What was it?
Misunderstanding guaranteed to re
move superfluous heir.-America.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

Justin H. Mccarthy is just 30 years
old. He has published eleven books
and seven plays He is tall and thin,
with very small head He has trav-
eled much in Persia, and has an init
mate acquaintance with the literature
of that country
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Rivals.

Little Barbara has a brother Max, who
is her rival as well. The other day she said
to her mother:
"Mother, is Max older than I ann"
Her mother said he was.
"Well," she responded, in IL tone OF emf
nent displeasure and disappointment,
''well, that boy beats me il everything
and he has heated me in bornin', too."-
Washington Star.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Notice..

FEyIIE undersigned has been appointed the
III agent and attorney III fact and attorney
at law of the New Orleans Pacific Railway
Company for the purpose OF compromising
and adjusting any and all claims Of settlers
under he Robertson Blanchard agreement and
the act of Congress of February Sth, 1887.
All persons Interested herein would do Wei
to call upon me, and ! will give them all the
information possess free of charge
iu!y 2G-3m GILBERT l.. Dt'PEE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
An Object Lesson,

High Priced Doctor-You are now con-
valescent, and all you need is exercise
You should walk ten miles day, sir; but
your walking should have an object.
Patient-All right, doctor; I'll travel
around trying to borrow enough to pay
your bill.-Puck.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
He Earned His Nam

"Why is it that men call you the re-
ligious editor?"
Because observe the holidays so relig-
y"-Light
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

"Was there much of an attendance at
Mrs. Soshle's reception?' asked a depart
ment clerk of another.
at was a regular carbuncle."
"What do you mean?'
why, carbuncle is a great gathering,
isn't it?"-Washington Post.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
impossible to Return 1t.

'Say, Binks, I came in to see If yot1
could let me have my umbrella back"
I'D be glad to, Smoker, but the fact is
Jimpson, who borrowed it from me, has
lent it to Paxon, and Paxon's gone to Eu.
rope. ''-Harpers Bazaar.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

j. B. Sandoz has just received large
lot of bnggies and surreys which he is
offering at very low prices He has al
so combination speeding and road carts.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Overheard in 1892,

''That's it," said Columbus, as land first
broke upon his vision. "That is America, "
North or South?' asked his mate,
'That / can't say until I've seen the
map" returned the explorer.-Puck
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

Oyster gumbo every Wednesday and
Saturday evenings at Mrs. A. j. Per-
rault's restaurant. Lunch at all hours.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

well, Kenniboy, whom do you love?',
asked kenniboy's father.
After moment Of deep thought the an
sWer came;
"Kenniboy," he said.-Harper's Young
People.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

We print anything from a full shee'
poster to a visiting card, in the latest
artistic style, at moderate prices.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

Blank forms for use of merchants.
notaries, Justices of the Peace, ETC., for
sale at this office.