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THERE MAY BE LYNCHING.
David r. Gatchell of Cecil County, Md.
Brutaiiy Assaulted by Negroes

The people in Cecil county, Nd, had
scarcely ceased to talk about the recent hor-
rible murders by negroes in Maryland of Dr.
Hill and Mr.. Bowie when they are called upon
70 concentrate and discuss the attempt at rob-
berry and murder BY two negroes Of Mr.. David
T. GatcheD, a well-to-do resident Of the neigh
borhood Of Rising Sun. Mr.. Gatcnell was on
his way from his home to Rising Sun on Fri
day nighs, when. passing through belt of
woods, he was stopped by two negroes. who de-
manded bis money or his life. He had no
money. he said The negroes at once fell upon
HIM, beating him almost into accessibility, and
then pitched him over an embankment and
into the run" Out Of this Mr.. Gatchell ram
bled, but he was hurled back again into the
water and kept underneath by sticks IN the
hands OF the brutes. Thinking they had
drowned him the negroes fed. Mr.. Gatchell
was able soon. however, to drag himself out Of
the water aud to q neighbors house. The ply
Gcian has hopes Of his recovery.
Now the country roundabout Is being secured
for the negroes whom Mr.. Gatchell describes,
and speedy punishment awaits them il caught.
-Four negroes were hanged and four others are
serving life sentence for the murder Of DIR.
Hill
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THE PRESIDENTS TRIP,
He Makes . Visit to MT. BayArd in WILL
mfngton.

President Cleveland, Secretary Gresham and
Senator White Of Louisiana spent Saturday
evening and yesterday in Wilmington, DEL,
as the guests of Mr.. T. F. Bayard, the newly
appointed ambassador to England They
made the trip from Washington over the Penn
sylvania road in Vice President Thomson's
private car. The party had cordial reception
q. Wilmington They arrived there at $40
O'Clock Saturday evening and were greeted
with cheers by nearly 5000 people gathered at
the station.
When the party arrived at the Bayard home
stead, a mile west Of the station, they found
another large crowd. Shortly after the arrival
dinner was served Mr.. Bavard did not extend
any invitation for callers and says that the visit
was made on his suggestion. in order to give
the President day of rest and . breath Of
fresh air.
The party spent 9 quiet Sunday at Mr. Bay
srCi home, and save for q mornings stroll
around the grounds they remained indoors
until o'clock in the afternoon, when the
family carrysll drag was brought to the
front door and Mr.. Bayard and his guests took
. ride along the romantic Brandywiue and back
through the city.
There we're no callers during the day and no
one was invited by Mr.. Bayard to meet the
President
Mr.. Bayard said that he would sail for Eng
land in about a month. II will have to go
abroad them" ne remarked, ''and will place my
Wilmington residence in chargs Of . friend"
he will be accompanied BY his wife, and in
London will probably be joined by the two
daughters who are now in Sweden.
The people Of Wilmington are much sgitated
over the visit Of Nr. Cleveland. as he is the
only President who ever remained in Whining
ton over night since the days Of George Wash
ington- Deiamore Place Is q historical mansion.
nd 0rea he of C1,rk
the celebrated litigant. It is an old-fashioned
but handsome stone house and from its win
dows there is a magnificent view Of the Della
ware river, two miles distant.
The President endeavored to slip over to
Wilmington without its being known TO the
pubic. bnt did not succeed. He was very
much surprised to read in Saturdays STAR an
announcement of his trip and probably realizes
By tbs time that he cannot keep his move
ments an entire secret from the people
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Prospective Naval Changes.

There Is considerable speculation in naval
circles over prospective changes in the navy
after the naval review. New squadrons will be
formed and it is expected that Of the three rear
admirsls nying their flags now At Hampton
Roads two will be detached from their COM
nands and given some desirable duty ashore.
These two viii be Admiral Gherardi, who has
been anoat now for nearly three years. and Ad-
mirsl Walker. whose three years tour expired
last November. Admiral Benhsm will be placed
In command Of the North Atlantic squadron, il
n believed, and another officer sent out to the
South Atlantic station to assume command.
Admiral Gherardi. IL is believed, viii be the
next superintendent of the Naval Academy. 10
relieve Capt Phythian. and Admiral Walker
wiz Be assigned to command the Boston or
Maze Island navy yard Commodore Brown
VIII probably be given the New York ward, re-
hsving Commodore Erben, who may take
charge Of one Of the new squadrons Secre-
tary Herbert has said that he would send four
ships back to the Pacific coast and would prob
ably keep four in homo waters
some changes are already contemplated in
the commands Of ships in the roads. Capt.
hcGlsnseJ viii be relieved BY Capt. Bartlett,
and Capt Casey viii be succeeded By Capt
Terry. The captains Of the San Francisco and
Charleston viii also probably be relieved and
new officers sent in their places soon after the
ceremonies In New York. Among the JUNO,
ofhcers lively orders are also expected, and in
some instances the entire complement viii b
changed and new set installed
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LEGAL NOTICES.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE SUB
supreme Court Of the District OF Columbia holding
special term for Orphans Court business letter. tee
tamentary on the personal estate Of Gen. Peter v;
Haener, late of Washington city ID. a., deceased; ell
having claims s.inst the said dsce..ed are
shsysss e the s9eseSlpes oR q ssf9r, The TWENTY
otherwise by Law be excluded from all benent Of the
March, 1893 A. =. HAGkfR. Executor. 1918 n St
Nv. apt1sw&
r. TIE sOPhESaFE 81 o SUIT q TIE DISTRICT
he sth day Of March. lso1
Am'~ fe1isy. IL. 'i Il. ST "A- ~
..S Sse sasisss osdessa S. af g. dss.nSsSi
his appearance 70 Be entered herein before
the hrst rule day occurring forty t40 days after this
days. cenerwtss ths csuss tn be rrocesdsd with - IN
The obess & shs sun ID for divorce yincuio matri-
monn. for Wtllful deaertton and abandonment fog
= period Of rhore than two ysars.
pas.ssd ios ssssoS q sSsss .ssss In ths WssSins.
go r., f R snMNa &C ca
Ur.a 49, : 81 TI4IddAnNSss t ds:s. GisFh-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-10

Ar interesting paper on psychological phe-
nomens Was read by Prof Lester r. Ward be-
fore large audience at the National Museum
SATURDAY. afternoon Prof Ward chose for hil
subject .'Ths Mind Problem" and treated II In
. manner which showed extensive research
into psychological mysteries
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.
FURNISHED.

Tor RENT-7o2 lsrH ST.. NEWLY FUnNIsRHD
= corner r2oms southern s.pOsars; sood sstsnd-
NJ 'Us :eA
FSsss so1 s. Fl Al! 1O.s5ossFD
sh 81 I'd Ss NC
F2a nENT,Two PARLoRs on SECOND
s sr sSs
housskeepins Without my children. Ia
F0 as,, RE NJ l0Ta 5. M:-TTRNIsaER3
FOE BENT. LARaE NEWLY. TURNIsHED
9 ::: E: a.a ss.s SCs'
FoR RINT-l02e nth 81. NV. FURNISHED,
SssR oaa s1ss
hshtful summer location. q low rs.ss. is'
LOB nENT-TUNNIsHID = SMALL SECOND.
eh..S So' sss% z On: or two quiet
FOE RLNT-laa5 = 81. coRNRR l4TH. NEAR
vet :,po.als; furnace h.ss; table So.id: s:st q
EoR RENT-FURNIsHED Rooms: g GIANT
os s wssf q 9x
FoR RENr-ELEaANTLY FURNIsHED RoQMss.
@ e:p Il sroand;
FOB RkNT-e2e So. \: W.. ,sEcoND-sIORY
s: .PSsS:; home table board; virsini. cooking
1 r.: 8. 81
Foh hES 5sr FURNISHED ROOM:
Three s S9rfa I: front. summer D :as
pi:hsd room. on 81 and 81 DOR. WIZ .se.ll.ns
c.s nssr
EOR RRNT--lSss 9 ST. n w.. TWO CoNMUNI-
.ns c:nS tt 'e aHSr front En- sYisf or
physician or government employe. aps-3s
FOR RENT-17.e ST. .sEC0ND-sToRY SOUTH:
FoE RENT -s45 ST. NV. DESIRABLE
axe SS,[%
E0R RENT-l2l3 RHODE ISLAND AVE NV,
ass' sE.g facing
ksosE 1sT anosI
~ s9 per
EOR RENT-BY 18th INST, NICELY FUR
nished 2dstory south front ROOM with aicove To-
.na
DOR RENT : ROOMS. ~ AND 81; BOARD. IF
terms VERY 6o.rs,' desire
and printing SSes SIS nss.
EOR RENT-ELKGANT APARTMENTS SUIT
.Hd o. %
EOR RENT-BY A REFINED PRIVATE FAMILY
Fin northwest. two large furnished rooms; hot and
cold water ,no lodgers; no children large grounds
cs
spS-3a"
EoR RENT---COR. NINTH AND MASS. AVE,
Il nicely furnished 'front.' rooms, with board south
srn ana very cool In summer ref
Tor RENT : SECOND sTORY-DELIGHTYUL
i s@s Of
EOR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED BACK PAR
V lor. with board. IL Grant place. ap7-3a'
Tor RENT COMFORTABLY FURNISHED
rooms; southern exposure. with board. In . phi
Tase family; nnest table appointments. Apply 134l
EOR RENT-l426 Q ST. NV, LARGE AND
L handsomely furnished rooms with north and south
board. ap7-3a'
DOR RENT-FOUR GENTLEMEN CAN OBTAIN
6gl ST. n;e.: convenient to government printing
Office pension office and to car line and herdics
DOR RENT = sECOND-FLoOR FURNISHED
suite. four rooms and bsth with or without board
also two rooms OF I'd floor. 1902 Kst. sp7-3s'
EOR RENT-BY A PRIVATE FAMILY, Pref
= tily furnished rooms with southern exposure and
all modern conveniences; also bright south-front
ap1-1wa'
ErOR RENT-NICE FRONT HALL ROOM FOR
L eentleman; IS per month 5U7 18th st. NV.
EoR .RENT--11Ol Z ST. wv, LARGE ROOMS.
facing south, with board sp4 Ga
EOR RENTAL THE wOODMONT. 18TH AND
Iowa circle. rooms en- suite with private bath and
fsss-3ns j. f. ROBINSON. Proprietor.
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wANTED-HELP.
MALE.


WANTEp-wE DESIRE TO ARRANGE WITH
w an erperienced man tvho can give satisfactory
security for goods cousignsd) % represent
SIcoB REEDS
WANTED-A coLoRED YOUTH FOR PoRTER
w ~ drug store Apply at once 1927 D IT. 1ss
WANTED-RxPERIENC CITY SOLICITORS
asass. Win ana 1:n
dh.M hSP sEf
WANTEp-sTR0Na. STEADY MAN TO MIX.
sSfaSs :: Sss. :'s is:A ma Ss,s
WAsTED-A PoRTEE; NgsI , CONF sI MHLL
w coo,ed preferred Call at O'Clock Tuesday
WANIED.phUS cLEhK 10 hss ssas1nI ENTIRE II!
fGi AS Hsa q A'''
w furnishing department. also ior our elo.hins
s 81. ss Z: Best of
WANTED-Two BOYS TO WORK AT THE
pu%sins trade s0y =, tia, have Ssslsd The
XVANTED-TOwN TRAVELLER TO SELL TO
srossry .ssds pickles sa,sup. mus,nrds ac rp r1
G Z PxckiNa co. ing sls r. sv1.. spio.ss'
WANTRD-sMALL WHITE ERRAND BOY,
AZ E AZ
VVANTED-AT CITY INTELLIGENCE OFFICE.
w cooks. walters. drivers. chsmbermaids. nurses.
porters clerks. men, women. boys for all work places
'% mhssfa y! suited sHi ie L
WANTED-ENGINEER; ONE EXPERIENCED
ssf s %fss 9 W
WANTED-YoUNa MAN AS DRUMMER FOB
w wholesale notion house; must Be experienced.
Address WHOLESALE, star once. apS-2s
WANTED-A YOUNG MAN TO DO CLERICAL
w work address, In own handwriting. stating
VVANTED-IMMEDIATEL FIRST-CLASs
w white barber Of sober habits and union will
pay ss per week and halfover sl2 At 226S sine.
sp4-6a'
WANTED : SALARY OR COMMISSION TO
w agents 70 handle the Patent Chemical Ink Erss-
Ing Pencil The most useful and novel invention Of
Works like magic 200 70 500 per cent profit. Agents
ma king $50 per week We also want general agent
TO take ch.rss Of territory and .gpoint sub xxents
TO anks MSSoE EhssE gs spd
< 1os2.4A Crosse. Wis d3O1ys
WANTRD-sTENOdRAPH AND REMING-
W ton typewriter operators directed to positions;
provided competent stenogrsph hers and
Remington operators no charge for services WYCK-
OFF. sEAMANS & BENEDICT. Remington Tyre
WANTED-AGENTs; SALARY AND COMMIs.
life and endowment classes; gilt edged in every
spect. some District AGENTS wanted rare chance.
Address KING CO. g Union square. New York
oc3-m1y
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FOR RENT-HOUsEa

LOB RENr-FROM NAY 1. rHHHH-sTORY AND
roo@s bath nd eutiess p:nsries; every modern con-
aSy ws1A tra1S &C. Lac Corcogaa st n T. 40
II mcc&s Hefsssoces rsquirsd Apply 20 OWE-
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

a.s.1 sss:.. a. '1 q: s aEa
WANTID-BY WMTE BOY. Is YEARs o.
max. ::H s: enc; S q :: coy a5:s e
ne Ia
WANTKD-Bf SOBER, 1IIiABLR wHiFI
AIrRf sSaaSa = I Sssei a:sSsP B. .SsS
WANTEp-CLERlcAL POsITIoN. BY YOUNG
w man capable Of taking charge Of sineis-ent1y
books; good city references. Address A J. g, s.sx
WANTEp-BY A RESPECTABLE coIoRED
iae T.
w .und1e.ss. ch.nSsrns!ds. v.i.re:.s. nnssss.
f'!:T ;SpsS from last employer Sis7sS 81 NV
maid snd 1 :f ai u esy place "
WANTRp : By A REsPECT1BLE OOLORRD
o ga asn 90
call l717 Vermont ave- L.
WANIER-s1TUATIoN By coIoaED aiRI
S e IN herself SGD
wv situation fot her Scotch nurse can b thoroushis
cs or sios :: sniss: OF from
WANTED-sITUATION BY REsPRCTABIF
w colorsd girl - chambermaid and waitress or ron.
eral housework without washing and ironing. Good
reference. Call or address 1517 II Ct NV. 1ss
WANTED-sITUATIoNs FOR SWEDISH AND
w German maids. Also cooks, chambermaids
coechmen. bartenders. housemen, portSrs &c, farm
dairy. kitchen. laundry and hotel hands,
apS-6t' BURNHAM'6, lilo o. NV.
WANTED-A LADY. INTELLIGENT, ACTIVE
w rehned young. would become useful compan.
ION 70 person who travels. Address USEFUL, btar
once. sp0.ass
WANTED-BY YOUNG LADY. sITUATION ron
the summer resident kindefeartner with family
leaving the city; references. Apply 1O17 10Th o.
NV sps-Se'
WANTED-BY A YOUNG COLORED GIRL, A
70 work around the house IN private family best Of
WANTED-BY A COLORED GIRL, PLACE IN
w private family waitress or chambermaid:
good references from last employer. Apply Ills
vermont court. between st. and Thomas circle.
ap7-3e
WANTED-To THOSE wHOwANT RELIABLE
w help for the city or to 20 away call at the Blu.
reau OF Information. Mrs. McNEAL. 1212 5th st.
NV sp7-6es
WANTED PLACE BY A FIRsT-CLAsS CHAM.
w bermaid tcoloredl. with nrst-class references.
Call or write to 1923 18th st. nv. sp7-3es
VNANTED-BY MALES AND FEMALES. EMPLOY-
w ment private families. hotels restaurants club
houses where needed (refs fur also positions for
clerical applicants sHACKLEFORD'S.4 17 11th n. v.
mh2S-E.es
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ANn nLN ~ ~ = " Nm
II Hotel centrally To-
Gated. 8Or. ......... .e62s
$40 18th ct nv, lOr
and 2 large halls and
store. .2T
l723 4 / ave NV, iir..25i
121Astnw O& d.. 233. g
~ ~ st NV. lI >. Dos. ~
102 vtave NV. 15r. DOC
1416 10Th Ut, 22r......2OC
G3CH q Ut NV, store and
EOS \ j ave nv. Iir. Is. Isl
200 18th ct NV. 14r....15C
lSS N Ut nv. l5r. Isl
1TB Mas avnw. 14r133. g
kidfs Ut, GEORGETOWN,
Fl s. Cap st: '; siolr::::::::H!
1871 Conn Nv nv, 14r. La
l22l Z st nv. 12r......1le
1893 n st NV, 12r. 100
1884 2Sth It nv. l2r.. l0i
1908 @ 1t NV. I2r. ....Q
1913 Conn ave. 13r. 81. 5(
12o Conn av nv. 6r. 81. 5(
1915 ny ave NV, 12r. q
no 10th ct NV. Tor. al
SOC E st NV. l1r. ...S:
1901 23d ct nv. l1r. III
2024 Hillyer ave, Tor. 68.6
1924 9th st NV. 11r. IS. *
4Q5 uth st NV. 2r .......6
2237 g at nv. 12r. -. .6s
9l7 n 7 ave NV. Or. &c
1910 21st NV, 1r....... OK
2002 r st NV. Or. .6
Laurel ave. Mt. Pleas
ant. 1Oe............... *
FURN
In nv. Or aEO(
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COUNTRY BOARD.

y hseithfal locsoA ;pasety ffs fsasoas6ls pficss;
oonysnntasss 70 ssanA Addssss uo,~- v. o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-10

One S-room frame in Brocklsnd. nice shade. So a.
i4ls Corcoran ST. n ". 10 rooms, bath cellar and
q! N l. very desirable and cheap at s45.
I22U- ESS6tl242 Duncan place ne, D rooms. bath
all m. l., $3.50.
lSQ6 St ne. rooms. bath. all m T. new eli. 90
"a Mhitney ave. NV. o rooms. newly papered.
gAs. convenient TO cars, els.
NcLAcHLES BATcHELDER.
ap1 Cor. 10Th and {; .ts N "
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$500 IR I ave mr. 18th nv,


Il ! ave near 18th st
nv, 17r. 81
102S Vtsy. lSr. 81
= st nr16th NV. 16r. 1888. /;
10Th st near n ct NV,
Z q near 18th st nv.
lSr ..........-........3
Mass ave near Dupont
Circle. 1Sr. 81
r l ave near 18th st
NV, Tor. IN
r I ave mr. 18th st NV.
18th It mr. p ST NV. i5r. &;
y ct nf14thnw, 13r. 2O6. :
Ne cor Goth l. y, lar. ~
gil n Cap ct. cor. II:
Il I. ave near 10th ct
nv. 13r ...............1:
OF
Sc cor 10Th and Fists
nv. 4r. entire third
Pa av { 18th st nv, I. (
Sc cor Eth and + SITS
NV. pr. ID floor. .......!
1925 Pa Az NV. I'd ar. :. :.
33 9TH Ut NV. LIST and
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FOR RENT-HOUSES

EOR RENT.13le Q ST. NV; n ROOMS AND
BATH 11O2 North Capitol O. rooms Ard hath: in
rood order Inquire 1927 81 n.w. sps-Ss
FOE RENT-A BEAUTIFUL NEW HOUSE, LIE
Il proit fark; rooms furnace, only $40 SO ser No.
.pss. RS R % az s = !,
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e: .e e: e. az si g g z: ::
q De 1t sa1 lbGk lsvu = = WAa0AAAN. j
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

WANTEp-A PARTY CAPABLE OF ORGAN.
w tEins comr<ny 30 build Ice and refrs<~rsnnf
mschtnes ten years exrerlence IN al climate I'd
dre~ OhGA>ILkk. star Once spfo-oss
uHkEE PRACTICAL MEcHAN1cs WOULD LIKE
= - have m interview With Q party who Will loan
s2.oO security Satisfactorily arranged AddreB
ooop SECURITY. star once sp10-oas
For sALE-ooSFEcrIoNEs AND ICE cRtAN
- sAloon On ono 81 the prinnipsi street. of wash
, n,ns aNera<s sales yer day as Adde'S. boa q
se.r one-. aplo 81
tfok sALE-sroCk AND FIXTURES or CORNER
= sroery stnre IN northM-~. psrass lea tnx CITY
e.ss a s.na Apply 81 lS4 %. n Q. AFTER q D m
NAlM AGENTS on ATTORNEYS WISHING 10
ocacs ~ "a 80
WILL EXCHANGE GOOD SUBURBAN Iors
star ofce. 40 n
4 TiENTIoN. BRlcKMAKEksi-I WILL BUY
see-t ssoO worth q orlcks and xil ~. &C uftv
OF tR.spln rented hou>e and balance IN e..h 40
dress BhiCks. STAR che. spiasts
A WALL PAPER AND PICTURE FRSNr Rt-sI-
n ness for sale, cheap rent Oh ect FOR ..iI.n 49,
ing city onl{ tho meanlng cusinsss need an.wsr
Address RARE CHANCE. star oeAcel Aps-.n.
A RAkE BkRaAIN II SOLD AT ONCE,
"A srocery. stock and fixtures for sale. 3Hst NJ
orr. a.. p o. srssr.-
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CoHaIssIoVER on DEEDS AID yoTziY
" pnblfc for All sfsans snG sprF7eor1as bFEoLALT(
b. n II IvANs. once (baseDsao LII -
I1wsys IN ofhcs ofAos hounL ,s74
CoNNfssioNEI OF DfEps ron livery STAT
- s'''s's. 1gsc;SfdK e 3SSiiys,sc;s
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BOARDING.
TWO MIDDLE-AGED LADIES IN OFFICE CAN
have Q pleasant I'd story front room and board
with o widow who her own home Address A
HOME. Star once. IL.
EXCRLLENT TABLE BOARD AND CLEAN
II rooms be obtained at S2S 18th st. n. W. house
kept and mansged by tennsylvantans; table board
separate desired aps-H'
i One Of the best within one block Of ave lines Of
street cars
Terms: From % 70 g. so. By the month moderate.
ap3-1m
T,IRsT-CLAss HOUSE, WITH EXCELLENT
r board; location central; references exchanged
TIRE LINCOLN, COR 10TH AND II SIS, HAS
o few choice rooms. single or en- suite. which
be rented at reasonable rates With without board
mh2S-r
THE IRvIN0TON x ST. BETWEEN l4rH AND
Il 18th elegantly furnished rooms. single or
en- suite with or wishout board; terms reasonable;
excellent table mh2i-3m
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-06
CELESTIAL GOZHAM.

The Chinese are essentially a lit
erary people. The poorest people
can read, keep accounts, and write
poetry. My old friend, the priest,
tells me that this is owing to most
excellent compulsory education
law. repealed some years ago, but
the effects of which are still felt in
the iowery kingdom. When a boy
reached a certain age, he was
obliged to pass an examination,
prescribed by the government. If
he failed the first time; he was given
q year to study up in; failing in the
second examination, they chopped
off his head. AS an incentive to
study, it was found most effective.
The result Is that. the Chimes are,
~ people, . race of educated men.
1t is not comforting to ones vanity
to feel that the bland heather, who
hands you your neatly polished
collars and cuffs at the laundry, is
inwardly despising you as an uncul-
tured barbarian, who finds more en-
joyment in a baseball match, a
horse race, or a regatta than in a
trial of intellect. 1t is at these
poetical contests that this literary
tendency finds relief and expression.
Subjects are chosen, and
poems are written, ac-
cording to the strictest rules of Chi
nese prosody. Prizes are awarded.
and the evening closes with music
and supper. When we remember
that these contests are among lau-
drymen, cooks, restaurant walters,
and Others of that class, and then
contrast them with the recreations
INDUCED in by the corresponding
class of our own people, we are
tempted to ask with Truthful
James,
Is our civilization q failure
Or is the Caucasian played out7
The Arena.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-06

miles more, aadssA the system grew
into its presents Proportions. This
man who built the Arkansas Pass sys-
tenn rode from San Antonio to Chi
cago. At one critical period In his
enterprise, without cent in his
pocket. He had transportation,
but he hadn't anything to buy food
and he went through hungry.
This road subsequently passed
into the hands of a receiver, and
was probably operated until it be-
came and embarrassing rival to the
Southern Pacific, and recently
passed under the control of this
company. 1t is to-day splendidly
equipped and handles a vast amount
of business between Houston and
San Antonio. The building of this
road, was, to say the least, a re-
markable achievement.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-06
PUBLIC ROADS.
Editor Za/ayeft< Gazette:

Editor Lafayette Gazette:
On reading an article in your pa
per on Public Roads, desire to
suggest few thoughts on that SUBJ
|ject.
Should ask, edo the people of
this country want better roads7" the
answer would be eyes" Then, if
they are needed and wanted the sub
ject should be agitated. for any
public move would receive opposi-
ton from some source.
When thoroughly agitated, SUBJ
NIT it to the people and see if they
will be taxed to pay for making
these roads. If man needs a thing
he should have it if he is very
anxious for a thing he will make an
effort to get it. The people of this
country need better roads and cross
ings they should have them. Will
they make the effort7
I've never seen county having
fine roads that got them free. They
cost money-heap But have
never seen a country where such
roads exist that was not highly civil
ICED, the communities dotted here
and there with schools and churches
both potent factors in civilization.
Then, I have never seen a coun-
try without good roads, where schools
and churches fourished as they
might under more favorable condi-
tons.
Southern Louisiana is the best
country I know of to make good
roads at moderate cost. If the roads
were sixty feet wide, a ditch on eth
er side, and we'll graded, there
would be but little expense attached
afterward.
Are you in favor Of better roads
If not, why not, you old moss-back7
Cousin Ben.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-06
HOME READING.

Teach the boys and girls to read
newspapers-not sensational, trashy
but plain spoken papers. 1t
will do them more good than can be
Ct III tted. 1t will give them food
Ss., .ught. 1t will make them in
ass9sseat. 1t will cultivate a taste
for more extensive reading. 1t will
cause them to love home better.
It will make their intellect keener
and their hearts happier, purcr and
better. Then they should also be
supplied with first class magazines
and good books. Such opportuni-
ties would be worth more to them
than minis of gold. BY all means
cultivate a taste for reading among
the children; and good local pa
per is the best to begin with, as the
children can read about things that
are familiar to them about their
town and country, and con-
corning men and things of which
they have personal knowledge.
From this beginning they stand
among the most intelligent people
Of the land.