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The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18
QUAINT AND CURIOUS,

China raises dogs for their furs.
If a d~isinfectant smells good it ism
a good disinfectant.
The one colored member of Con
gress is named White.
The Massachusetts militia will dis
pense with the bayonet.
The Japanese have a gigantic colon
ization scheme on foot in Mexico.
Twenty words per minute is the
average at which longhand is written
In the Bank of England there are
manysilver ingots which have lain un.
touched for nearly 200 years.
It is said that in some of the farm.
ing districts of China pigs are har
messed to small wagons and made to
draw them.
Dillingham;, England, had a grave
digger who died lately, aged seventy
five. In thirty-seven years he had
buried owe II, 900 persons.
The most ancient coin in Europe,
the ducat, al first struck in the mint
Of Venice in the year 1884. The
building is still in existence.
A correspondent of the Westmin-
ster Gazette calls attention to the GU
rious ~juxtaposition of two finger posts
attached to a public house near Bridg-
end. One reads, "To the ASYLUM"
and the other, "To the Cemetery"
Some of the oldest trees in the
world are to be found in Great Britain.
The tree called William the Conquer
or's oak, in Windsor park, is supposed
to be 1900 years old. The famous Bent
ley and Winfarthing oaks are at least
two centuries older.
A Springfield KAN woman put on
some of her husbands clothes to play
burglar with her children, and when
she came from a closether t~en-year-old
daughter, who had taken a revolver
from its hiding place, promptly shot at
her. The bullet just missed her.
An old lady in Mexico, whose age is
said to be one hundred and fifteen
years, was recently married to a man
of ninety-eight. She has been mar
ried several times, and each time q
husband has died she has picked out
as his successor the oldest man in the
neigborhood.
The German emperor as king of
Prussia has the sole right to name
streets, and he has just refused his
consent to the proposal to call two
after the names of DR., Ber-
and DR.. Langerhaus, popular
members of the municipal council.
His majesty disapproves of such a
course during the lifetime of the god
fathers.
The Russian soldier is more heavily
.urdened than any other. A foot SOL
der in the army of the Gear carries
sixty-eight pounds. The weights
by the foot soldiers of the other
principal European nations are as fol-
French, 81 pounds ]; British, 60
!; German, 81 pounds Swiss.
pounds /; Italian, So pounds; Au-
Al pounds.
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for the wedding. if can obtain anv

for the wedding, if J. can obtain an,
expression of your wishes. Do YOU
object to an early day?"
ANY day will be supremely blest.'
she said, softly, that makes me your
wife"
my wife! Bless my soul, my
nephew told me-"
ION, Mr.. Burke, you do not mag
Inc [ have encouragedtha boy?" with
an accent OF most magnificent scorn.
'He is an amiable young fellow, and [
have been kind to him. But love be-
tween myself and a boy of that age is
simply preposterous."
Il am aware that the disparity of
years"
My dear Mr.. Burke, do not speak Of
that. 10 me there is a dignity and
mobility about a man who has passed
middle life that can never be attained
without the experience of years. Be-
lleve me, your having a slight advan-
tage of me in years will but increase
my respect and detract nothing from
my affection"
"You are only too kind. Then I
may tell Frank that you-,'
why talk of Frank? aurelr erqu
may choose a wife without your nephl
ew's interference"
Il choose a wife! Ny dear young
lady, what are you talking about? [
have no intention of seeking a WIFE"
"No-intention-of-seekin a wife,
Have you not just made me an offer of
marriage?"
"Not at all" was the cool reply. st
was under the impression that you
were engaged to my nephew. As
Frank is my nearest relative and my
heir, [ was anxious to win the atfec-
ton of his promised wife. But since
there is no engagement between
you"
"Oh, Mr.. Burke, you must have mis-
understood me. My only fear was
lest you should not sanction our love.
Dear Frank has often spoken to me
of your fatherly love for him. You
will not repeat to Frank the conversa-
ton w have had? my confusion
will forget my wild words?"
"But [ shall notr'
The blinds parted as Frank spoke,
revealing his white face and anger
eyes. Miss rockingham
screamed, and Uncle Coleman said,
"Are you c~onvinced?'
"Fully! The boy, Miss Frothing-
nam, thanks you for showing him the
of trusting in the love of a CO.
You have given me a sharp
esson, Uncle Coleman; but I thank
that my life has not been blighted
oy a woman's treachery." I,
The pale face vanished. Uncle !.
Coleman, with a ceremonious bow, took i
lis departure, while Lucia Frothing-4.
went into genuine Mysteries on
he sofa. T.
Uncle Coleman joined Frank on the :
porch and, linking his arm in his
'ephew's, said kindly:
Forgive me the pain I cause you j
or the love [ bear you" |
Il thank you,' was the reply. "You
ave saved me from a life of misery by
howing me q mercenary woman's j
reachery. I shall never feel any a
motion but gratitude that youproved
words" -,
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a Cheerful Woman,
From the Democrat. Braag. Ind

Every woman cannot be beautiful bnt a
cheerful face often supplies the deficiency,
But no one can becheeriul and bring Joy to
otheFs unless they have perfect health
orsunatei science has placed this price
less boon within the reach OF every woman
as the following incident provost
MIS-. Amanda Robinson, wife Of William
Robinson, farmer and stockman, near
TOWNSVILLE, Clay County, Ind, is thirty
Two years old and had for several wears
been IN declining health and ~despondent,
For three months she was not only unable
to attend to her domestic duties but too
feeble to be up and about. To-day she is
IN good health and able to attend to her
household affairs. She relates her ev-
perience as follows:
Il was afflicted with female troubles and
was in a delicate state OF health. I lost
my appetite. grew thin and was greatly
depressed. After taking various remed- 8
without being benefited I was induced bya
friend to try Dr.. Williams Pink Pills,
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A f~our-year-old preacher is expound-
ing the gospel in Chattanooga. The
little orator is a colored boy namel
Lonnie Dennis, and his views on the
illogical subjects are remarkably inter
esting.
In English coffee-houses, in the
olden time, a contribution box was
placed against the wall, and it was
customary for guest to drop in small
donations for the waters. Over the
box were the words "To Insnra
Promptness." From the initials comes
the modern tip"
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The Insult of the AGO

Examining Surgeon-I am sorry.
sir, but you have failed to pass the
necessary physical examination. You
are not up to the requirements of the
navy.
Applicant-What! Not good enough
man to fight Spaniards!
Doubles up his fists and sails into
the examining surgeon.)
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Count Tolstoi. wiH soon celebrate hi.
2Oth anniversary as a journalist, or,
rather, the anniversary will be cele-
brated hy his admirers. A "Tolstoi
school is to be founded in Moscow in
his honor.
What did the senate do today?"
Senate be darned, How did the
game come out at st. Louis?"-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Eienna's oldest painter. Rudolph Alt,
has been voted a municipal pension Of
$3.50 a year.
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A Priceless Boon.

usual work and stopped taking the pills.
our daughter Apna, twelve years old,
was aiso ahllcted With decline and debility.
She lost flesh, seemed to be bIooiIess
and had no ambition.t She took two boxes
OF the pulls and they restored her appetite,
aided digestion and brought color to her
cneeks. She is Q in the best of health.
L think Dr.. Williams PM Pills for Pale
People the best medicine Wa ever had In
QUE family anil recommend them to all
needlnga remedy for toning up and re-
building q shattered system.
No discovery ofmodern times has proved
such q blessing to women as DIR. Wiiliam3'
Pink Pills for Pale People. They restore
strength and health to exhausted women
when every effort of the physician proves
unavai!tng. These vegetable pills are
everywhere recognized az a specific foI
diseases Of the blood and Der1es.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean. bv
stirring up tho lazy liver and driving ali i'm.
purities from the body. Begin TODAY to
banish pimp.es,, loils. blotches, blacLheads.
anu tnat SICILY bilious complexion by taking
gists, satisfaction guaranteed. IOc. 25e sno =
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Al manner Of Blood Troubles, Syphilitic and
nercurial Rheumatism. sl.O per large bottle,
. Ior ss.oo, at druggists, or sent for price, ex-
q Books OF wonderful cures sent free.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

"E a in
h 9 summer
of 1897 I pro-
C urs d five
boxes OF thsn
and beforeiin:
shin.olt b e
secof- box I
bAAn to i'm
and by
the time I had
taken the five
boxes I was
a bi to go
O h =, =
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

There may be wars and rumors of war, but
unless we give DIP. MOFFETT'S TEErHIsA
TEETHING POWDERS. TEETH1NA Aids
Digestion, Regulates the Bowels and makes
teething easy.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Young Cameron, son of Noah Cam.
eron, has returned to his home in Lau-
renee, Kansas, after residing some
years in China, He has adopted CHI
nese attire, and wears a queue, and the
small boys of the neighborhood merci-
lessly guy him.
A lonely gentleman, who was matri-
monially inclined, sent to the New
York p%ostoffice a letter with this super
scription: Forward or give to a Wild
ow, aged thirty-two or over, with dark
brown hair and eyes; height five feet
two inches; name unknown"
1 According to an Oklahoma paper.
v"Bill Walker stepped into the office of
the Usage Indian agent on Thursday
Alast and drew his kak-a-hawka." In
stead of telling how Bill hacked the
tagent with his keen weapon, the paper
! explains that ''kak-a-hawka' is the
Usage word for salary.
Wont you try the chicken soup,
judge ?" asked Mr.. Small of her
boarder, not noticing that he had gone
beyond the soup stage in his dinner.
81 have tried it, madam" replied the
Judge; ''the chicken has proved an
alibi."
Uncle "a layXer)-"Well, my boy,
I'm sorry to heaA4hat you are study
ing law. L can't see any way that a
young lawyer can make money now"
Nephew-"Where there's a will there's
a way."-Truth.
In Boston: Servant-"Mr. Jones is
below, sir Master-''WeH, show
him up" Servant-'sBut 1 don't
know anything against the man, sir"
Boston Transcript.
A Woman's Watch: Miss Hiborn-
"It seems to run very well for about a
day and a half, and then it will not go
at all" Watchmaker-''Yes; it should
be Observation-Disclosures Weekly,
The word hairbreadth, now used to
designate infinitesimal space, once
named a regular measure. It was the
width of sixteen hairs laid side bv
side.
When we were two, by the summer sea,
Just one umbrella would do-ah, me!
Now we are one and when storms are
rough
Even two umbrellas are not enough.
II am told that she is descended
from kings" "Not now. She used to
be, but her people are much reduced
n circumstance ."-Detroit Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

New Zealand has at present % e.
ADJUSTMENTS for freezing meat for Eu-
ropean markets. They can handle t.
DOC, 900 sheep a year.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Fits permanently cured. NJ fits or nervous
ness after firstday's use of DR.. Kline's Great
NerveR estorer. atrial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r. II. KLINE, Ltd. 91 Arch St, Phila, Pa
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TO Cure o Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Table Is. Al
Druggists refund money if O cure. 2i,
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

The officers of a leading London
hospital believe that the general in
crease of ANGER is due to excess in
meat eating.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

l could not get along without Piso's Cure
.qr railways cures.-Mrs. E. c.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Oh, the gladness. oh. the sadness
mat combines the mighty whole
Inc excessive JOY and madness
or the untledged human soul!
On. the losses and the crosses,
Hours Of pleasure, years Of pain,
as each frail bark onward losses,
Ger llfe's tempest-ridden main!
Every joy has sorrow in it.
Every laugh is half a sigh;
bdt let storms rage every minute,
1herell be sunshine by and by.
BY and by there'tl he no crosses:
BY and by there'll be no pain,
And for all our bitter losses
There will be eternal gain.
Sidney w. Mase, in Little Rock Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANT reliable druggist who
may not ha>Te it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA m SYRUP co.
SAW FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KE. NEW YORK, N.Y.
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NJ. L. Thompson & Co.. Druggists. coudo-s.
port, Pa, say Halls Catarrh Cure il the best
and only sure cure for catarrh theye ever sold
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Educate Your Bowels With Cascareta
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
1oc. 25c. II c. c. c. fail. druggists refund money,
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, redueinginaamma-
tlon ,allays pain,cures win collie. Sc, a bottla
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LOSS N GAIN.

mere are s.ins for all our losses
And "A loss for every gain;
Anere are crowns for all our crosses
Ana a Joy for every pain.
oong' anu laughter, moans and sigh ing.
Heartaches, bitterness and fears
FIJI the days forever flying
onward with the passing years.
Every soul its share Of sorrow
Is by fate destined to bear:
We who laugh today tomorrow
May be stricken with despair.
There are gains. and there are josses
Days OF peace and days of strife,
And a crown for all our crosses
At the journeys end of life.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

ST. VITUs' DANCE. SPAsMsand all ner-
vons diseases permanently cured BY the use
$l.W trial bottle and treats to DR.. r
d. Kline, Ltd. $50 Arch Street. Phila., "a. ="
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Why is it that we seldom see an auburn
haired old maid?
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The Death RATE.

Don't commit suicide: its a crima NJ ,isb,
bic with Imprisonment. 1n'sn|-
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

To euro Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1oc or 80
II &. c. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

1t is worth more to the world for a man tf
live right than TO die happy. "
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Nearly 40 per cent of the population of ST.
IBERIA are Russian exiIes,
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Ignorance and superstition got married he
fore the flood. NC
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

The man who rides a hobby uses egotism
for q saddle.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Don't mind a little thing like SANDER; 1t
will rub off when dry.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

About' 100000 couples are married every
year in America.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Il is a fragrant. unctuoas ointment of great
letter, Ringworm. Eczema and rough nass y ~
I've SKIN. ltStops pain and itching at once
~ II properly used will positively cure even
sae worst OF chronic cases. 50 cents at a
9rug store or by mail for 80 cents in stamos.
III. shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

While it's quite true that the proportion Of
deaths from malaria as an Immediate carse
Is propoTtionaliF small as cited in annual
oughly convinced that it causes maladies If
afatal character, and begets dangerous nerv.
Gus prostration. This malady is eradicatad
ana aihi prevented by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
rheumatism and dyspepsia.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

BILLINGTON'S LIGHTNING LlNIuESr,
TIL Best Ache-Curer.
Pain Soother.i
Rheumatic Reliever!'..!
All Druggists, 10 and PIC. Circulars free.
Agents wanted everywhere.
J: w. Ellington, Magazine and Joseph Sts.,
New Orleans La.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Why isn't counting an heiress a cbeck
suit? 'heck
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b. B. b. Never Fails to Cure

Why isn't a graveyard the last measure a
man resorts to?
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong. blood pure. 50c. 81. All druggists
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18
Experience
And Not Experiments, Should be
Your Aim in Buvjnc kedfeine-

rour Aim In Buying Medicine.
Let others experiment.; you should DO
guided by experience. Experiments are
uncertain In result; experience is sure. Elk
perimsnts may do you harm: experience
proves that Hoods S~arsaparilla will 90
you wonderful good. Thousands gladly
tell what Hoods has lone for them. They
want you to know and they urge you to
try It. That is what Is meant by the vast
number OF testimonials written in behalf
of Hoods sa%rsaparilla. They give the re-
suits Of experience and prove that
Hoods ss pssin.
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. Sold by all
druggists. ST.; six for IS. Get only Hoods.
Hond'c Pile are gentle, mild, efrec-
stouu . isio tive. All druggists. CSC.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18
What Is Tetterincs

WY Is it that all the rogues manage 70 ee.
Into the other political party, - se'
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Tour LIE Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag.
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor. TAKE No-To-
BAG, the wonder-worlser. that makes weak men
strong. AL druggists, 5oc or ei. Cure gusran-
.eed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18
Menstrual NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

WensHruaI ESOH'NppeaFaFces
Absence Of the flow may arise from some
organic defects or from abnormal condition
Of the blood or nervous system. AS the time
approaches there are many symptoms that
should be apparentto an intelligent mother.
When they are tardy, the attempt to estab-
lish this function is attended with pain in
the head, loins and back, chilliness, nausea
Z bloating of the abdomen. Che treat-
ment necessary is moderate out door exer-
else, the use Of Dr.. nj. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine to correct the action Of the diges-
tive organs and q dose twice o day for soma
weeks Of that great uterine stimQiapt,
DE-. Simmons SquaW Vino Wine.
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NeAuty In BLOOD nao~-

ION I thlnk because a man is a policeman
tnat he Is always looking for trouble.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

81 am told that she is descended
from kings" "Not now. She used to
be, but her people are much reduced
in circumstances ."-Detroit Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

When we were two, by the summer sea,
Just one umbrella would do-ah, me!
Now we are one and when storms are
~~,~l
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

A Woman's Watch: Miss Hiborn-
"It seems to run very we'll TO. about a
day and a half, and then it will not go
at ALL Watchmaker-''Yes; it should
be Observation-Disclosures Weekly,
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18

The word hairbreadth, now used to
designate infinitesimal space, once
named a regular measure. It was the
width of sixteen hairs laid side by
side.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-06-18
MISSISSIPPI GIRLS
NOT AFRAID,


Grape, Miss, says: I have
used DR.. NJ. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine 10 years.
1t Is the best of all Liver
Regulators. 1t cures Sick
Headache. and is a great
deal more popular than
"Black Draught" or any
other liver medicine in
this country.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-02
Closing prices:
General Markets.

New York, Nov. /.
FLOUR-State and western steady and in
fair demand; winter patents, $3.75a4; win
ter straignts, $356a3.85; Minnesota patents,
t39Oa4.25; winter extras, $2s0a3.l0.
WHEAT-No.2 red opened higher on strong
cables and light Liverpool stocks, but eascd
off under realizing; March, 75a15s6c.; May,
7211a73c.
RYE-Firm: state, &c.; No. western, 54a
54Iac., C. i. f., Buffalo.
CORN-No. . was fairly active and firm on
cable news December, 3sssa3SAc.
OATS-No were dull track, white, state,
Ua83c; track, white, western, 30a'3c.
PORK-Stcady; mess. SS.75a9."5 family.
Sll.Wal2.bO.
LARD-Quiet; prime western steam, $3.50,
nominal.
BUTTER-Tirm; state dairy Liable; state
creamery, l5a:.1ac.
CHEESE Quiet; large, white, S1hc.; small
white, &c.
EGGS-Firm: state and Pennsylvania, 211fa
&C.; western, 2lc.
SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining, l3l6c.
centrifugal, 81 test. 5-l6c.; refined quiet but
FIRM: crushed, 5lac.: powdered. 5lac.
TURPENTINE-Easy at 3,a3.1ac.
MOLASSES-Firm New Orleans ""sn33c.
RICE-Firm; domestic. 4)la5c. japan, &c.
TALLOW-S Steady; city, 1850; country, Sss
a3Nc.
HAY-Quict: shipping, aoa4Oc.' good to
ehoice 45aGUc.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-02
ARMY REORGANIZATION.


Our New PossessiOns Need Many Men
For Garrison Duty.
Washington, Nov. 2.-The request Of
the First Colorado infantry to be re-
turned from Manila to the United
States cannot be granted by the war
department. 1t was stated by officers
Of the army that such requests had
been frequent from soldiers of volun-
teer organizations who enlisted to fl hit,
but did not enlist for garrison duty.
The desire of this regiment to return
home was simply the desire of other
volunteers. Nothing could be done, an
officer said. until congress met and pro-
vided some kind of force to take the
place of the volunteers.
The subject of reorganizing the army,
with view to securing an adequate
force for the new possessions of the
United States, has already received the
serious consideration Of the president,
the secretary of war and officers of the
army. The president will make recon-
mendations to congress on this subject
embodying his views and the views of
those who are in position to give him
the very best advice. 1t is probable
that he will recommend an increase of
the army to something like 100000 men,
although this Is not certain, and he
may think that $4,000 Is enough.
There has been some talk also of US
ing for garrison duty two companies or
a battalion Of natives to each regime Mt
doing garrison duty in Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines. 1t is believed
by this method considerable port on
OF the restless population of the isla"ds,
and especially those who have been
bearing arms in the insurgent or Span
ish armies, could be kept quiet and
law abiding.
1t Is stated by officers of the army
that the duties devolving upon the
troops under the new order of things
cannot be satisfactory to volunteers
and that an army will have to be pro-
vided which will go where it is sent
without complaints of any kind. Men
who enlist in the regular army here
after will understand that they are
likely to be called upon any time to 70
out Of the country and to garrison dis
tant lands for long periods.
1t Is believed that the dennn1s VIII CHI
have been made upon senator's and rep
resentatives for the muster out of VOL
unteer regiments and the discharge of
volunteers in regiments which have re-
NAMED in the service have been so gr at
that they will be convinced that regu-
lar army for garrison duty in the new
possessions is an absolute necessity.