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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18
Tax Collectors Notice
To Nos RESIDENT AND CNxXowx
OWES OF AssxxsED AID lMNoy
Able PxOPExrY SlTCATED II THE
PAa1sH OF ST. TAMXAxx, La.
Tax CoLlscroR's OvvIc1,
Parrish Of st. TammAny.
Cocir 0lom. La. ApsQ l6. 1891.

You are hersby notified that the
State and Parish taxes for Tie
Year 1890 asse.ssd ON the property
hereinafter described. which amount
Of State anil Parrish taxes is given
At the end Of ssci, description. are
now due aud unpaid. aud IL said
taxes are rot paid within tweaty
days from the date Of this noties. I
sill proossd 10 ssll said property
Ia satisfy the same. interest aud
costs, A. required w Law: !.
Bud.iig II. 1894 acres. Elder
trast. tll9 IS.
Bsumearaeu " e. lot II, square
II, Dussier CITY. - Is.
Runners r H. lot I. squars 81.
Buster City. -.
C0vingtou and s: Tammany Land
Company. 1890 acres near (oving-
ton. and l,etween another road and
Abita Springs Rad 81 20.
billiard r H. $50 bead AuGoga
goats. -.
Dnreaux A B. Jr. 100 acres and
improvements. g.
D bou-hsll Clsas. 702 acres marsh
land east | ri " CSC 81. Up 3.
sr Is. lots and 2 and / Of
sse 6. ~ IN. r IS. o. 81.
Fsrweil AIr. part Of Parent tract.
Trlssinncts river. - IS.
Hursnv Asa. $40 acres, Hossy
Iaiand g 80.
Halter Il. lots 2 anil 3. Booster
CITY. g.
Interior j..nd AMI IHmigration
Company. al C..lnra.ln. 1889 acre..
| q Of n . /. n ~ = . /. n . I 81 .
" Of Sc !. ~ q. ~ IN .. . l II .
. 81 sec IS. ~ :sr 10 :. lots !.
2. 8. S. 6. N ew ~ n " / a. 49, s.
acc s. N . / ri n . / ~ sec Z. aad
lot !. sec 8. Up 8. = ' II a. 476l 60.
J"hrson 4 L. lot 9. ear II. Bos-
aier City. - ..
Millinsr r q. lao acres, . y + Of
no IS IS
Nil'ises J 81. 40 acres. lot ].
soc 81. nt7. ere q. ssll. . 1 Of
|se "f ESQ 81. nv ofs . / sse
s.. TIP 8. = II. sw Of . . 1. Tote 3.
I. 5. sec 81. n = otse sec as.
lots ! snsl Z. &c osn y &C IS.
~ 4. 2 10. q I q . . ! sec 10. IN z.
Narcsney Mr.. leo aesss. vssa
Ray"u Laeombs. q.
Nc1saagh'ir =. loe (. eqaase 3.
Bo.aies Cisy. . -.
W~ctxemesy = Kaiss6. sqsvess "a
strsst1So- .. 80osisr City. q %
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

The italian Minister Of Agricul.
turs proposes to avert esnigratio .
now going to America, to the Ro-
man Campagna and Sardinia. The
only fear Il that be viii not be able
to succeed in his laudahle undertake
lnv
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Mr.. Harrison acted wisely in de.
clining the Invitation to visit New
Orleans on his tour Of the south and
west. II IL to b regretted that b
did not leave the south out alto
gether. He knows and fully appre-
ciates the dis-esteem in which he r
held BY The people Of this section,
and be knows that oourtesies that
might be extended to him would
take no account Of his personality.
The southern people would without
doubt pay proper and becoming
homage and honor to the prssi-
dent Of tho United States, but they
could scarcely Be- expected to treat
With tolerance Benjamin. Harrisou,
TIE present dwarfed iacumbeat Of
that great omcs. That he he's not
enacted unwilling obeisance from .
high spirited people Ihould b 81
down 70 his credit.-TejeGrapA-
nulleein.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18
DO We WANT. THEMs

It b supposed that the very large
immigration Of foreigners to the
United States 1t present 10 caused
by the rumors Of war in the Old
Country, many thousands Of them
coming here in order to escape
military duty at home. But do
We want that class OF immigrants !?
II . man leaves his native country in
order 10 shirk his duty to ter in
her time Of trouble, would b make
. desirable American oitizen--one
who could BE- relied npon to do his
duty here in war - well ~ in peace? :
Or would he not, after enjoying al
The unbourded blessings and privi-
legss Of citizenship, pack up and
sneak away IL We should get into =
fight and oall upon him to lend >
helping hand3 And yet that Il the
way whole boat loads Of them are
acting every day, In respect to The
laad Of their birth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Mrs. N. H. Talley will open .
new store in Covington next week,
in the Cahier building, under the
management Of Mr.. W. c. War
rem. A large quantity Of goods
have already arrived, and the store
win be ready for business about
next Tuesday or Wednesday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

lfr. Albagt Bose. VITO - III
cootspee lor slnkiAg tAe aztesiaz
ven 4 - Couthsass yard. Co.,
naaced vsek last lloaday, aad i
oew dsua abeut 800 ieeG 4
~ q esiehsasd 10 soaewhat in
peasa - psegEsas TIE Size Of Tie
~ |. = isee
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Contrary to expectation. the
Supreme Court failed to render >
decision In the Lottery amendment
case last Monday, and the ques-
ton viii now lie over for two weeks,
The New Delta says the gamblers
are hettiag s to I that the decision
viii be against the Lottery. That
b perfectly In accord with their
feelings, for gamblers don't like to
zee the people invest their money
In any legitimate enterprise.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Secretary Blaine's answer to
the italian Minister Was forwarded
last Wednesday. 1t is an able d ,cu-
ment, covers the whole ground,
and politely but firmly informs
Italy that while the United States
Government will be fair and inn
partial, It viii not be hurried nor
bulldozed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

M.0rAw Morris Ms. 10 acres ca
Abisa River. near the SpIir&a isas
property 81 her father. Jno Melon
all. -
Nall A p. lot 2. square 9. Eossier
City. t2 40.
P.tthsrt J G.. I aqnare in New
COvine:.sn, etc. 81 c..
Parker Abner A. Lss I and 2 in
square 3. Booster City. %.
POinis Dtlphins Mrs. lot 10 ia
scuass G. Ds~s;sr Civ. - Q6.
Palir+y A q. lot 4 in eqaars q.
Bossier City. $2 Is.
R"l.ira I.ouis. lots 6. :. le. Rcs-
sier City. % -
SibaA anthony. lot ;. sqnsrs Z.
Boasi~r CITY. - 25
Stafford Mss e r. 10 3C-lOO
acres. / Of n . /. " ! Of No
Vt s~c IL. Up 2. Is. 81 80.
Simpson 4 visard. 40 serea. n .
3.se&.ew !. REQ l6. 70 Z. IA.
81 81.
Vall''n B, lots - AMI 20, Lewis
burg. 50.
Sill" joe Jr. lots 10 and II. in
square 81. Booster City. g.
Warren J d. $40 acres. NJ Of "
Of sec 2. tip g. IS. a.
Bornio 81. Z lots in square 8.
Lake st. Mandsvills. SIG 81.
Bugnr p Ars. I lot. corner Lake
and Wilkinsoa sts, AIandsville.
80 50.
BAa.lot ] B. squares s. and sc.
N[an.lsvills. 81 Is. :
Bretzner. e A. Gayol, agent,
sqnares 1872. l36 and l90 Bayou
Castaing. Manlsvills. s. 50.
Fagst Cl.as. lot 3. sqr g. Man.
isvilIs. I: 50.
Hatiisr Mrs. lots ] aud 9. square
%. / aqusrs on W:lkeneon street.
Mand~ville. t21 IS.
L'Hote Mrs H. / square Z. Man.
dsville, $ll SO.
Nixon W r. lot ]. sqr Is. lot 9.
sqr 81. Vaudeville. IS 60.
Salvage H. 2 lots. sq- 10. corner
Claiborns and Gerard sts, Made.
vile. IS 81.
Saron A Mrs. lot 8. eqr II. Man.
.lsville. IS
HallermsI J. 3 lots. s9r 2. Divi-
sion Of Spring. COvingtrn. IS 50
Janfssid Nrs G. Newell place.
Division Of Spring. Covingtou.
SIS SO.
st Tsmmany Saaitarium Co. thu
property known ~ Rcchs's well.
Covington. Sill 50.
E.lmonds Michael. sqr IL. lot c.
Slidsll. SIG 50
0sllbacl: Chaa, IS acres, lots 2
and 2. tip 9.srl4. Slidsll. - 81
K",i. Theo. lots 8 ard 4, square
20. S!itisll. IS 80.
SaI,rier jules. lots l2, Is anil "a.
sqr 10. Slidell, % 70.
UNKNOWN OWNERS.
A tract 81 land containing forty
acres. more or lsss. TN G. rlle,
Grssnsburg Dissrict. l,Dandsd east
by lsnds Of Carver 4 Wilson, north
and wset by lands Of + Columbus.
south b. lssds known ~ the Pow.
ers tract. ..
Two Iots. bounded west l,y l. 8
Rodrignes. naGlisouvills. q 10.
Tbirty-lhres acres adjoining Geo
Cloth aud e Dslpit. Nsdis,nville.
81 "a.
One aere Bsaoys alley. boand-
I'd south bylW Narcissr, Madison
vile. 81 So.
Lots s and G. bombed nortl By
c 0,sysonis property. Ma.lisoa-
Vile. 81 10.
Lot l6. square IL. Division Of
St John. C0viaGton. % 81.
w. d. COOK.
Sheriff and ex-o8sjo Tag C0lieetoe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

The Germatuel Medicine Com
pany are entertaining oar citisens
this week with free open cir con-
certs and scioptican views, and 1t
The same time introducing their
celebrated nodicinee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Mr.. John Lankstoa has opened
. asst-eaass groosry and bar-room
e Abita Spsings, With fresh stock
a everything in biz line. and collie
- ~ patronage Of the public
Give IN . can whea you 60 TO
Attn,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Since our last issue, the follow
ing guests have registed at Clai-
horne Cottages: DIR. lie Gresley-
Cox. Miss, Mr. and Mrs. Atwood
Violet, Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Roberts. Mr.. and Mira. +. b.
Dunbar and child. Miss Dunbar,
Messrs. F. Il. Dunbar, Jr., G. w.
Dunbar. Jr., Mrs. G. W. Dunbar,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Conseil, Mr..
and Mrs Gus. Pitard and children,
Mr.. Arthur Pitard, Ars. n.
S.aigg. Mr. Geo. Staigg. Miss
Brocard, Mrs. Emma Matthey and
child, Messrs. v. Vi0sca. Geo.
Maspero, New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

peooide1t Harrison b now making
. tip through the South, and IA
Assting with = hearty reception BY
tho people.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

In u Episcopal Diocesan Coua
a, which met q New Orleans last
week. IN AnAi Lottery rssolutioa.
offered y Judge Lavrasea. q
Fsliciana. was defeated b. . vote
e 20 - q,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

The bad news comes from Mexico
that Mr.. Edgard Bouligny, former
" Of New Orleans, now Of the City
Of Mexic0, has been sentenced to
four years imprisonment and one
years detention In the Alacreves-
whatevsr that place may be. This
seems to Us . very harsh sentence,
judging BY the accounts Of his Of
Tense - they reached here. Being
prosecuted to desperation BY a
policeman, in defense Of his person
and premises he drew pistol. when
his book-keeper interfered and was
accidently shot. MIR. Bouligny's
friends will doubtless make an ap-
peal to the Mexican authorities for
4 Modification of the sentence.
City Item.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Among other jobs turned out
this week, We printed 1000 note
heads and 1000 bill heads for
Msssrs. Salmen Bros, the enter
prising and popular merchants Of
Slide1.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Il , reported that there are about
forty uillioa counterfeit g bills in
circplatioa, and It takes . good ex-
merit 20 tell TIE difference between
tie gsauins stun and Tie skilfully
mado ooaneel1eit,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

There b . sugar trust and .
whisky trust, but there don't ap-
pear 10 Be any corner in beer. a.
though It can b. had 1t most any
corner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Our sugar planting friends will
ord ~ bosaty regulations in fun
= -tAe paper to-day. They give
nm disDee3oas - to III that b re.
auised By Ne Government in or
ase - ssesss ~ bounty % thsir
peoduCk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Our summer population b rapid
y Increasing, and includes many
lrom the North, East and West,
Who are delighted With our beauti-
f1l scenery, 6ne climate and hospit-
abis psopls. They ars al welcome.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

NEW Saw MILL.-Nr. ]. H.
Milliner, Of Buffalo, n. T., will
soon establish . complete saw and
planning mill 1t Old Landing, near
Covingtou. Tho machinery arrived
on the New Camelia last Monday
evening, and work on the new mill
will commence in q short tune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Mr.. ". B. Flower, Of New Or
leans, and family, win arrive to-
morrow for the summer, and will
OCCUPY their handsome new resi-
deaos adjoining Claiborne Cot
taGes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Losr.-On Sunday, April sth, on
The road to tie big bridge, . gold
ear ring With . sapphire set. A
suitable reward win b paid for it,
return 70 this once.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

A war with Italy would Be Of
short duration. II Uucle Sam
would lombard their cities Will,
bananas and peanuts, the fiery jim
gos would ut once throw down
their blunderbusses and 60 into
the peddling business.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

A wolf b creating great havoc
smoag The sheep In the northern
pant Of the parish, and . liberal re-
ward win b paid 70 the man who
kiln hin AfSt.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Absent and unknown owners 81
property In this parish viii lind IN
important article from Tax Col.
Iectoe Cook IN another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Nessrs. Roubioa 4 Giesen, the
livery stable men, have dissolved
partneEship, and Mr.. Giesen viii
continue tho business on his own
account. See notice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

We were oomplimented with 4
very charming serenade last Mon
day night, which was highly appre-
ctated. Many thanks and come
again.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

The grippe u now touring in
Europe. 81
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

The 7. n. D C. ball, to b
given 1t the Town Hall On FRI
day evening. May let, promises to
be . most enjoyable event. The
invitations arc now being issued,
and are very neat in design. The
members Of this model club believe
~ patronizing home industry. and
had them printed at this Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

From the looks Of the black
berry bushes, there Win b . big
crop thiO year.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Covington manages to got along
very well without . Dire company,
although nearly every town Of it,
sire in the State has one. Perhaps
tho knowledge that W have no fire
company makes people moro care
full than they otherwise would be.
All the power Of the United
States Government, both civil and
military, cannot keep the small boy
or girl (as the case may be,) from
reaching through the front fence
and pulling the moot rare and
beautiful flowers, and mutilating
tho bushes beyond repair.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Andy Bowen has arrived and n
training to Asty cuff Billy Myers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

All the saw mills In this region
are kept busy filling orders.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Work hes commenced ON the
foundations Of the Toe factory at
Abita SPRING..
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Our town keeps right on improv-
Ing and new houses are going up
in IN direction.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Ptcnics and parties are Of dailv
and nightly occurrence.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18
COUNTRY ROADS.

There Il not . rural town within
boarding distance Of . great city
which could not ut slight expense
assure itself al the city boarder,
that It could accommodate by the
simple process Of systematically
and intelligently improving and
identifying ito roada. II It were
to appoint town committee with
power to employ expert advice, and
to carry out the suggestions thus
obtained in road improvement, the
mere public advertisement Of that
proceeding would attract boartlers
from all directions. The expense
would be small In nearly every case
the gravel or cracked stone neces-
sary for the construction Of q SER
vicable, well drained road can be
obtained within moderate distance.
There il, for example, in some
parts Of Orange county, in New
York State, . kind of soft red
sandstone to be found in great
abundance, which crushes readily
under the wheels and makes . hard.
firm roadbed, which i never dusty
and never muddy, which IL yielding
to the horses feet and most agree
able to ride over. Ordinary gravel
can b used with almost equally
good results. The main thing In
to secure something like scientific
knowledge in the construction Of
the road and the mixture Of mater.
als. The vicious idea that any.
body can make . road By ehoveling
dirt into the middle Of It from the
gutter, or, what l. the same thing
In . wholesale form. hauling 1t
there BY means Of = ''scraper."
must be abandoned at the outset,
and not only abandoned hut pro.
hibited. Until that il done no re.
form win b possible-Century.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

at took me I've year," said 3
married man, Ito become convinc.
Cd that The cheapest way for me to
run my house was to give my wife
% much money every month Il
spend - she saw At. I think that
I have saved as least 8 per cent
By this plan. I never have
bills eeming IN now At inopportane
times, for my wife pays - she bays.
NJ house b better equipped and
bstter managed than Il was under
ny Old system, and Furthermore
ny wife has . private bank account.
% which che Odds . little every
mouth. I would adsise every man
Who has . practical wife 70 try the
sams scheme. lt's N inmense ~
lief. aot 10 spesk Of tAs saving.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

List OF le3lesS
1soainiag In the Csvssgsos. La rooe.
once Friday. Apsil ~. 1854:
Isoyd Nellie . Pads
Rasr JoaepA 1erse Nrs
Davis xstis Mn rhSarsoa J n
More Leocse Mias valiass GwIsv
caskoe Z q
rsssons eallisG Sss he saas vili
please say advestjaed.
II ast called Tor 10 shissy dayo iboa.
date. thu above letters viii 10 seoe .
he Dead Letter ODee.
4 Zee at one esat addieinaal postage d
required a ell aAvsstissa lelsosa.
CnAs. n0n1a. r. r..
WAxTED.-Ihe conseat q 10, 900
S0okers-to sead each, . sample
lot Of $50 ''NlcxxL" C,gars and
20 year gold alled watch. By sx-
press C. o. D., Is Is, and allow
examination.
HAVANA CyeAa Co..
Winston. n C..
Y00 4DD AO0A
weokasA Nalasia. hAlO1aA0 -
11oWN1 lnns DsT111s.
.. az: ssd6s ae xss -. b ~ S'al'se
New Advertisements.
NOTICE.
The Urn 81 kosbicu & Cieaen. livery.
FEEL and ale stable. has 6ssn dissolved
! b mutual soesssl NJ. J. u. 0iessn
viii assume oil iiaLi,ities asd collect ell
moneys doe sAs laSs Asm.
L ROUDION.
CsvissenA Il. April 10. 1891.
JOHN LANKSTON.
SDaAIxR H.
Choice Family and Fancy
q ROCE r IE g..
FRESH CANNED GOODS. ETC.
Anita Springs. La.
Ain oeos
= 4 =. roe II,
VAass - $4,000. Oisea. o1aQoea
Ao1 ~. eiOaaR ~. - a1vaJs .
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Marshal Dulion's dne reaidenc.
= nearing completion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

We learn that only . few Of the
public schools have been opened in
tie parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

Ladies and Misses straw hata
latest styles, 1t Eug. e. Smiths.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

The K. Of 81. will meet u>xt
Monday night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-04-18

hours. or In number Of gallons Of
juice It u capable Of evaporatine
from 8 to 80 degrees Beaume.
No. 81. The producer Of sugar
from beets viii gil blanks undez
Nos. l, 2, 5. 8, 3, ~, Is, Is,
II. 81, -. -. "a, Is. Is. -. "a
aud %. leaving others blank
tho weight Of beets will b. given ~
topped and washed ready for the
slicers.
No. %. There should be ma
sugar, syrup or molasses on ha.d
At the factory at time Of commenc-
ing operations under the license.
Such materials on hand at the date
Of this notice should be removed
prior to that time.
II the spacss In this notice ars
insufficient to give Ill the particu.
lars. required. the information
should be written out on . separ-
ate sheet, numbered tn correspoud
With the beading and with the no
dee.
In case Of aay change in.location
or in any Of the Particular ~ Civ
en- above. . supplemental ne4ie ,
should Re give 70 the Collector OF
Deputy Collector Of the DIVISION.
ststing che particulars Of suci,
change.
No bosaty shah b paid to my
person Who. While eagaged h busi-
eess - sugar producer. shau 4 she
time b engaged IN ssaa,ag sulals
which havs bsen Imported ineo The
United States. o. produeed h the
Uulsed 3tates upoa wAiua he boun.
y - aleeeAv bssa paid o. spilled
fos. aee e -aey pesUeo coles he
shal! 'have Asut Oeea Gcenoc6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
LestI,ern Artillery.

The inventor of leathern artillery was
a certain Colonel Robert Scott, n Scotch
man in the service of Charles /, OF Eng
land. He constructed guns Of hardened
leather, and experimentally tried them.
The result was that they were pronounced
superior to guns made Of brass or iron.
But the colonel did not live long to enjoy
the great triumph of his invention. He
died in 1851.
In the very year Of the colonels death
the effectiveness Of his lcathern artillery
was amply proved on the memorable
field of Leipsic, where, September, 1881,
Gustavus Adolphus achieved his splendid
victory over the Imperialists under
General Tilly. 1t is said that it was
owing TO the invention of Colonel Scott
that the victory was obtained.
The guns were found to be so easily
carried that small battery could fly from
one part of the field 10 another. and thus
artillery be brought to bear where most
needed-a thing impossible with the heavy
artillery Of that period. Certainiti is that
leathern artillery was used in this great
battle by Gustayus, though il is equally
certain that the guns were never used
afterward The reason Of that, however,
was that the leather guns having demon
strated the value of light artillery, a way
was discovered of making hemctal guns
lighter, and the greater durability Of the
latter gave them the superiority.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
snm.,hinr Tor Nothing.

The world is full Of people who want
to run before they know how to walk.
Such people are the ready prey of sharp
ers. Sometimes this trait Of wanting to
get something for nothing is exhibited
in a very amusing way.
A young man afflicted with this fail
ing was offered a situation in Peru, but
upon investigation it was found that
some knowledge Of Spanish was requisite.
Devote a year TO the study Of the
language, and you will become sufii-
ciently proficient 10 be useful, " said the
manager kindly.
But that was too slow a method for
the aspirant He spent three months in
trying to devise n shorter plan, until one
day he saw an advertisement stating that
directions for leaI ling any language in
q hours would 10 sent for the small
sum of s..
All. here was the solution Of the prob
lem. He sent the S2, and in reply re-
ceived this printed slip:
1T is extremely simple. Just divide
the language into "a parts. and learn one
each hour
He deserved to be thus humbugged.
Let Us hope that he profted by his lesson.