The Opelousas courier., 1898-04-16

1he 1amilla- rr)e that leap year is
every calendar year with a number d.
visable by four will be broken in 1900,
which fact need not be regarded as an
indication that ever then it will be time
for a change. This rule of the almanac
may account for the proyerbial actiy-
lty OF the new woman at the close OF
every century. Then there is no leap
year for eight years. February 1900,
will have but twenty-eight days, the
extra day not appearing from 1896 to
f5o4. Centenary years are not leap
years. That rule will be broken in the
year 1000, when the interruption may
be regarded as an Indication that it is
time for a change. Centenary years
dlvisable by 400 are leap years, conse-
quently shere we're twenty-nine days
in February, 1000, and the same mum
Der Of days will be given to February,
1000, and again to 24OO. The object
of this rule is to make the calendar
year coincide with the solar year, says
an exchange.
The Japanese minister has presented
to Miss Helen Long, the sponsor of the
vessel launched at Philadelphia recent
ly. two superb Claisonne vases as me-
mentoes of the occ ,sion. These vases
are of exquisite design and workman
ship, the dark background bringing
out in relief the clusters of pure white
plum blossoms, aIthey grow in the
land CT SUNSHINE There are, also,
nightingales on tAs vas, and the psoxi-
nifty of the songsters to their favorite
flowers is of beautiful significance.
Here's a critical study in diplomacy,
says the Springfield Republican: Mr..
Bayard was criticised for criticising his
own country III another country; Han
mis- Taylor vas criticised for criticising
another country in his own country;
Mr.. De LONE is critic ell for critics.
ing another country in that other coun-
try. The three should get together
and compare impressions.
"Heavens." cried the head of the
firm, putting bis hands to his ears as
he entered the candy department.,
''who gave those girls permission to
talk?" II did, SIR said the floor
walker. ut was the only way to keep
them from eating up all the candy"
1t costs money to be created a
baronet in England. Sir John ".
Mcclure, for instance, says that he
spent $3.50 in replying to kilograms OF
congratulations when the announce
ment of his elevation wal made.
Teacher-"Which day is observed as
the day of rest?" Small boy-"Mon-
day is the day of rest at our house."
Tescher-"Monday! Why, how is
Small boy-s'We take the
papers"
"What's the matter, cook? What
are you crying about?' L thought
when [ took this place there was a
young mar went with il; but the old
cook has taken her sweetheart with
hertz
Believing that the common use of
one cup in communion services is q
menace to health, the Indiana State
Board of Health recommends the use
If individual cups.
According to the report of Adjutant
General Breck. there are in New York,
New Jersey, PENNSYLVANIA, Maryland
md Delaware 1888, TAT men available
or military duty.
"scribbs has come to a standstill on
lis new novel;" "What's the trouble?"
He can't decide whether to make it
ndescent or irreligious."
The drink bill of the Swiss aggregates
;37, 900, 900 a year, while the expenses
If keeping up the army is only
g, 900, 900.
The American lobster is being trans
in French and German waters, |
is having been found to be harder
han its European congener.
Philadelphians must be SOLDERING up.
The applications for liquor licenses are
so less than last year.
The astrologists of New York have
aiken steps to consolidate their fad in
0 a permanent organization.