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The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-22
The Mexican Boil WeeviI.

1t is reported that the govern
ment entomologists, who have
been investigating into the habits
of the boil weevil, have reported
that it is impossible to arrest its
spread over the cotton fields of the
south. The history Of this insect
is a short one but it's ravages have
been great and its rapid spread
over the cotton fields Of Texas
have caused great CONSERVATION
amongst the farmers who have
been its victims. Each year since
its first appearance it has invaded
large areas until now it has spread
over the greater part of the cotton
district Of that state.
The report of these scientific
bugologists presents a gloomy
view for the future of the cotton
plant and those whose business
compels them to rely upon it for
occupation and subsistence. The
thought that this ruthless depre.
dator is to be a permanent pest is
calculated to keep the farmer with
in its range awake many nights.
He sees before him the picture of
ruin and turns in vain from it's
ugly contemplation in the hope of
relief.
We do not know that this pestif-
erous insect is in the prairie region
below here. During the month of
July, last year, we passed several
times through there and noticed
the entire absence Of blooms dur
ing several weeks. On one of our
trips, Prof. Mckay of the A. & M.
College, suggested to us that the
boil weevil was at work on the
cotton. We accepted this as the
cause Of there being no blooms.
We do not mean that he was posi-
tive about it, but he suggested it
as a probable cause. If it was
there last yearf it will be there in
greater force this year. If it in
vades that fine region it will cause
a complete change in the farming
operations down there. If it gets
there it will work It's way into our
county. We hope our farmers
will keep a sharp lookout for it
and give warning of its coming.
If the experts are correct in
their ideas about the bug it will
mark a revolution in farming in
the south. 1t is a deplorable pros
pect, to say the least of it.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-22

For Representative Of Lee County
ROBT. BIRMINGHAM.
ROBERT GAMBRELL.
O. L KENNEDY
Pc CAROTHERS.
j. Nj. HOYLE.
JOE IL. SMITH.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05
MONDAY EVENING. MAY 4. 1903.
WELCOME TO THE PRESIDENT.

Today New Mexico is in holiday at
tire in honor Of the president of the
United States. We welcome him as
the distinguished head Of our great
nation. we welcome him as a soldier,
a scholar and as a statesman. we vel.
come him as our friend. New Mexico
will extend to THEODORE Roosevelt an
enthusiastic reception such as only
the sturdy sons of the west know how
to give. Every citizen Of whatever
party can well afford to join In hon
oring this president who far than
any Of bis predecessors Is In sympathy
with the west and fully alive to It's
claims and its possibilities. We re-
greet that he could not have spent a
few hours In Las Vegas and given us
all an opportunity to see him and bear
him first hand: but our city will be
well represented by the large delega-
tion which has gone to greet him in
Santa Fe. We will all await with
great interest the report Of his adj
dresses both there aud at Albuqucr-
uue
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05
WEST SIDE
que.

A public meeting OF the people west
of the Gallinas river is called for the
Buffalo hall tonight to consider the
question OF incorporation. This is a
very important matter both 10 the
east and the west side and those Of
the west side who have the interest Of
q Greater Las Vegas at heart should
attend the meeting al II concerns
every property holder from the crest
on on the west to the Arroyo Pecos
on the east.
From the day Of its first publication
continuously TO the present. The Optic
has been an earnest advocate OF a
united, progressive and prosperous
Las Vegas as n town. having a sin
gle aim, that of the prosperity Of both
sides. and the building up of the great.
est city Of the southwest.
This has not been on the part Of
The Optic. the policy OF Il day. but Of
q life time for this paper.
In this II has voiced the feeling Of
a great majority of the citizens of
this city.
The true policy Is MOI separate Or
~ganizafion. but one single incorpora-
tion which shall include all.
II Is time that wise and conserva-
tive policies shall prevail. that our peo-
pie awaken up to the necessity of
union and cooperation Agitation or
action for the benefit Of ono side
against the other will be unfortunate.
We should have a rolsing meeting
at soane early day 10 devise ways and
to bring the people together.
acting as one man, and In the interests
OF all for the common good.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

The appearance of General Gomez
at the st. Louis dedication exercises,
as the representative Of Cuba, shows
us what an easy. comfortable and or
namental existence the old bush fight
or IS now leading. President Palma
shows much tact in keeping Gomez / n
such an amiable frame of mind. The
general tells the American people that
the new Cuban government is getting
along WE'LL He might ever have
said very we'll"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

Dam the Gallinas.' suggested The
Optic some weeks ago In no irrey-
Grant hnmor. The suggestion seems
20 have struck a popular chord which
promises Ia yibrate throughout New
Mexico For not the Gallinas alone,
hut many other streams OF New Mcxi
co should be damned and reservoir
systems be established that will make
possible The cultivation Of hundreds
Of thousands Of acres Of now fallow
land. The irrigation possibilities Of
New Mexico are much greater than
those Of California Southern Cali
fornia is a garden while New Mexico
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05
. PRESIDENTIAL succEsTIoN.

When President Roosevelt came out
of the Yellowstone park every one ex-
pected that he would have something
To say about this wonderful place,
and they were not disappointed. In
n of the first speeches made after
leaving the confines of the great ma
.544s ~ as. ais aauIes4.S u
the things he had seen. He spoke Of
the necessity OF forest preserves. ii q
country was going to be irrigated. and
OF the ~undeveloped water power In
Montana. Then he got down to the
animals. He said that the deer and
sheep in the park were as tame as
domestic animals and referred partic-
ularly to the buffalo. The president
regretted that these animals have
nearly disappeared, and advanced a
s4 s<as y 4A,lia fseeJ eaSin
with us in something like their natu-
raj semblance. This was the cross
breeding OF cattle and buffalo. The
president said: IF these cross-breeds
could be successfully perpetuated, we
could have animals which would pro-
duce a robe quite as good as the old
buffalo robe. The animals would be
admirably suited for Alaska" The
Springfield Republican believes this
Is interesting, and one can imagine
vast herds Of cattle galloping over the
glaciers OF Alaska and mooipg plead
ingly when the hungry Eskimo trots
around with the milk-pail in the
cleaning or snorting angrily when the
robe hunter stalks the herd with his
greedy knife. The cattalo would be
nice in a circus or a meat market, as
well.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05
TAX NOTICE.

All persons who owe taxes are here.
by notified that the second half of
taxes for A. D. 1902, is payable now
and will become delinquent Oh June /,
1903, and If not paid by that date
the penalty prescribed by law will
be imposed.
Las Vegas. N. M, April Is, 1902
EUGENIO ROMERO, Collecto-,
t50-30t San Miguel County N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

we call attention To a notice else.
where that the board of trustees Of the
Las Vegas grant offcr for sale 1900
W. 1000 acres or land In one body.
THIS is an opportunity for any one de
slfing to purchase to get a desirable
grazing ranch reasonably lea to this
city. II is well known that there are
fine grazing lands on this grant and as
the board now desire to raise none
Tor "A special object. the members of
the board have determined TO place a
few thousand acres on the market.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05
ThE COMING OF TEDDY.

Teddy's conan. Teddy's comin'."
Ger the wires it goes a-hummin',
People at the train h~oorayin,
Flags a-wayin', bands d piasin',
Soldiers through the streets paradin',
Sire an dame an youth an maiden
Rubberneckin' at the stations
Helpin' on the big oyations.
Mothers with the kids named Teddy"
Got their faces washed an ready
Fur the kisses they're a.thinkin'
Sure'll happen, an the blinkin'
Little popsies hear the clatter
Wonderin' wat tells the matter.
Some a%-grinnin', some a-screamin',
Some asleep an sWeetly dreamin',
Brides an grooms in bran new dressin'
Wait the presidential blessin'
An the earnest adjuration
To Increase the population;
Cowboys with their spurs a-clickin',
Whoopin' like they had been drinkin'
Somethin' wuss than apple cider,
Wait to greet the boss Rough Rider;
City mayors, politicians,
Men In federal positions,
Congressman who seek his favOrs,
Corner grocery country savers,
Old spell-binders-hot-air fellows
Loaded like a Hacksmith's bellows,
With excitement all a-bristle,
Wait the tootin' of the whistle;
Kodak ketchers standin' ready
Fur a snap at tourin' Teddy,
Democratic wise heads standin'
Round In little groups, an handin'
Out some language to each other
or the way In which they'll smother
The ambitions Of the Terror
III they git the standard bearer
That they want agin-this rover,
Which his name begins with Grover.
On the back porch of the Pullman
STAINS the great dyed-in-the-wool-man
STAINS the stalwart, through his
glasses
Sizin' up the crazy masses.
With those far-famed worries gleamin
Through the smile he's set a-beamin
on the face the cartoon wretches,
Mangle In their funny sketches.
And he thinks while he Is bowin'
| To the cheerin' an kow-towin'
II this fever e~ffervescence
| KIN he hold irons conyalescence,
Kin he KEEP In proper action
Till the day Of next election,
Therewill he some moretoottngnashes
BE some nor s~ackcloth an ashes,
As the democratic legions
| Hit tho nike FIR 'wa y.hack rnpiouc
Weary Grover sadly leadin'.
With his neck all gashed an bleedin'
James Barton Adams.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

Wanted-A man TO buy a business
that will pay from $500 to $500 a
month here In Las Vegas. Reason for
selling. am compelled 10 be out of
town and cannot attend to IL. Address
communication 10 % cars of this
1924.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

While the king of England, in his
Prince of Wales days, was q frequent
visitor to Paris, whose life he enjoyed
like a native, his present visit as a
monarch is the first that an English
king has paid to the French capital
in several centuries. Queen Victoria
was in Paris during the reign Of Ma.
poleon Ill, but the point concerns
kings, not queens. Edward was al
ways rather popular in Paris, and was
warmly received as a man as well az
a monarch.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

What makes a more appropriate
gift than a plate anu n hundred en-
graved cards, in Collie. PLAIN Ron an,
Fancy Roman. PLAN Old English, or
Shaded Old English? Samples at
The Optic office. 1tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

Honesty Is the best thing in the
world. but somehow. one always gets
a little suspicious when he hears his
neighbor Dragging about the richness
of his endowment with that possess.
ion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

Pittinger has Just received a tine
assortment OF picture frame mould
ings and mats, also the latest patterns
and %colorings In wall paper. 500
Sixth street. 137-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

incorporate the most important sec
tons of the two sides Of Las Vegas
INTO one substantial city, and let's bid
q long farewell to petty ~jealousies and
|~illfeeling
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

This Office is IN receipt of some
very handsome G lob type. the
very latest. AL having the bee: job
force in the conntry is better hsfar-
ed than ever % tirn IN. the very
highest quality Of MorK Obtainable Il
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

Flower festivals are held in Cali
fornia during April and May. Take
the Santa Fe through tourist cars.
Colonist rates April LIST to June 18th,
1903. 94-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

Russia is playing the game at both
ends and in the miadle as witness
China, Turkey and Finland.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

A new system Of memories suggests
that loaning money is inclined to
strengthen the memory, while bor-
rowing is sure to weaken it.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05
GO AND SEE THE PRESIDENT.

Account the presidents visit tickets
at n fare for the round trip will be
sold to either Albuquerque or Santa
Fe on May 18th INT 9Th. limited to May
9th for return Tickets good on all
regular trains.
w. j. LUCAS, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

II Las Vegas is to take the proud po-
sitlon that Is hers by right of endow-
ment, she must present a united front
to the world.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

For nice laundry work 60 to the City
Steam laundry. Harry +. Benedict.
prop. l51-ff
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05
THE PRESIDENT AND IRRIGATION

Tue west has looked on more or less
helplessly for years while bills with
out number, carrying large appropria-
tons for the improvement Of rivers
and harbors' have come and gone and
no word for the Improvement Of the
rich but aric lands Of the west.
President Roosevclt's first message
to congress, however. Is memorable to
every one interested In the develop
ment of the great west. because of
his strong plea for western irrigation.
az follows:
The western half of the United
States wrote he. would sustaip/y
population gronter-tr1n--thar of 5tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

The Las Vegas grant has in it inf
mite possibilities for this city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

Russia denies that she meant any
thing wrong, and probably expects to
get herself believed, too.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

II you wish to borrow money il will
pay you to investigate the plan of
the Aetna Building association. In
quire of Geo. II. Hunacr. Sec. 129-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

When ever a tempery person sees
some n else get mad, he vows he
will never again lose his temper.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

In, the probate court yesterday Eliz-
abeth Cochran was appointed admins
traitor OF the estate of the late Trad
Cochran.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

We appreciate the words of com.
menaation uttered by many citizens
regarding the enlarged Optic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

Go to Patty's for poultry netting.
window screen. lawn hose and garden
tools. 136.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

The man who marries his mothers
choice Is pretty sure to get the worst
of 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05
the PRESIDENTS SERMON.

A sermon does not have to be de.
livered over q pulpit; neither need it
be spoken in solemn tones. In Presi-
dent Ro5seyelt's case q most eloquent
sermon has been delivered to the ma
ton and not a word spoken. The
American people are essentially a
practical people and the president by
practicing and not preaching has
given lis a moral lesson OF deep sig
nifcance.
Since leaving Washington on his
long and hurried trip Mr.. Roosevelt
has arranged his itinerary each week
70 that he could spend Sunday in some
small quiet village where the day
of public celebration in his honor.
would not be deseerated by any sort
Sunday, May 3rd. was spent in the
quietude of Sharon Springs, Kansas.
Theodore Roosevelt. the president
who from Monday morning to satur.
day night has been the central figure
Of a success lion Of splendid ovniiGns,
on Sunday becomes Theodore Roose-
welt. the man. the citizen, the r%everent
Christian, who spends the morning in
attendance at church, a ride In the
saddle in the afternoon, and ameigh-
borly chat with his fellow travellers in
the evening. The president believes
that a man can do more work in six
days than In seven. He believes that
Sabbath observance Is one of the safe
guards OF our country's institutions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

Dining room girl wanted at the Mon.
teztima restaurant. 15f-1ws
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05
RAss Of Subscription.

The Optic VIII not. under any circnn :
stsuces. b. responsible for the return or the
safe keeping ~ any rejected manuscript, Nc
exception viii be made 10 this rule. with re-
rardtp either letters or enclosures. Nor Will
ftn editor enter into correspondence copcern-
INK rejected manuscript.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

in spite Of its ribbons OF cultivated
fields along the streams is still a des-
ert. In reservoirs and the proper con-
s~eryasion Of the food waters lie the
possibilities Of similar transformation
But in no part of New Mexico is
brighter promise offered than by the
GaiIinas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

Lacqueret floor finish at Pitting-
IRIS. 137.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-05

The British disposition to discredit
all Russian professions OF good faith
Is ineradicable, owing to long-standing
jcalousles and rivalries. Our govern
ment, however, has no reason to take
the British view. and evidently Secre-
tary Hay is content with the assur-
ances expressed TO him by the Russian
ambassador, Count Cassini. That dip.
lomatist Is correct In saying that, in
his understanding. the American inter-
est is commercial, and not territorial,
In Manchuria. BY maintaining a per-
fectly friendly attitude toward Russia,
and refraining from an attitude Of dis
trust or nagglng. American trade in
%terests are likely to gain more In the
end than they possibly can by an OPP
posite course. The indications now
are that our government will not he
inveigled into any support of the An
glo-Japancse alliance. which has both
political and territorial interests at
stake.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-27
TEACHER AND PUPIL.

Harvard college has reduced its
course for the arts degree to three
years.
A regular professorship of railroad
ing is to be created at the Technical
high school of Berlin.
A college diploma is now prerequis-
lite to entrance in the school of law.
of divinity, or of medicine at Harvard.
The average age of 1929 professors
at the German universities last year
was 53.4 years. Only 4 per cent. were
over 70 years old. In Austria profess
sors are obliged to retire on pension
when they are 20.
Out of 900 school children examined
in England less than half were normal,
the external ear being affected in 40
and the middle ear in 518. Chronic
suppuration was present in 81, and 434
had adenoid tumors, and there were
247 deaf ears. Only 40 had perfectly
healthy ears.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-27
STUNG BY WEIRD INSECT.
michigan Farmer May Die from At
TACK OF "A Gigantic bug Which
Bites His Cheek

Oscar Newasaky, living seven miles
east of Mendon, Mich, was stung the
other day by strange insect unlike
anything known in this region and
the doctor fears he will not recover.
He was stung on the cheek and now
his neck and shoulders are terribly
swollen and the poison symptoms are
declared to be new to medical science.
Newasaky went into the loft of his
barn to cut hay to feed his stock
when he suddenly received a painful
sting on the left cheek The unex-
pected torture caused him to lose his
footing and he fell IL feet to the floor
of the barn. where he lay half I'M
conscious for over an hour until he
was found and carried into the house.
Examination of the loft revealed a
bug two and a half inches long quar-
tered in the hay. The insect has long
wings. its legs are double iointed with
a tendency to curl or bow. The head.
which is the strangest part of the in
sect. is fully an inch in diameter. COW
cred with fuzz. partly covering a long
bill like that of some gigantic mos
quito.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-27
SENSATION AT A THEATER.
Man Raises Disturbance When
Young Woman Behind Him Slabs
Him with Her HatpIn.

wild wall. ringing out shrilIv
from his audience, sconcerted f. H.
Sothern at the Garden theater. New
York city. the other night and caused
a commOtiOn that interfered serious
ly with the smOOthne~s Of the p1av.
The man who cried aloud is Philip H.
Levey. manager of a leather goods
establishment. who had been impaled
upon a hatpin. Directly behind
Levey sat a young woman who en-
deavored in the fashion of young
women at a play to secure her hat
to the seat in front of her with the
hatpin Instead she fastened the hat
to Levey. The long steel pin slipped
through the plush chair back and
ran an inch or two into the mans
body An alteration ensued, which
was interrupted by a policeman, who
removed both parties. There was a
discussion in the lobby. in which the
young woman upbraided Levey for
causing such a commotion over a
trivial matter and bringing humilia-
tion on her.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-27
SCRAPS OF INFORMATION.

Parisians kill 100000 rats year.
Motor omnibus services are pro-
posed for eight towns in New Zealand.
Tobacco pipes of meerschaum are
boiled in oil or wax before being
smoked
The governor of Georgia receives
$4,000 year salary-$50O less than the
governor of Florida.
gold dollar weighs 25,S grains, of
which 1922 are pure gold. A copper
cent weighs 4S grains.
The British Columbia salmon pro-
duct for 1902 shows a falling off of
nearly so per cent. from that of 1901.
The Northwestern Railway of Eng
land has locomotive which has made
the trip between London and Man
chester more than $500 times since
1882.
In View of the important effect of
the heat impaired by the suns rays on
all life. Professor Langley of the adj
visory board of the Carnegie institu-
two laboratories close TO the equator,
at the greatest possible difference Of
altitude and yet within sight of each
other so that under like atmospheric
and other conditions simultaneous OBJ
seTvations could be taken. and the
variation produced by difference of al
titude accurately recorded.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-27
IN VARIOUS PLACES.

Spain exported about 81 AGO. 0Oworth
of onions last year.
Vienna is contemplating the munich
palization of the business of under
takers.
In Germany last year 1859 young
men received medical diplomas, as
against only 500 ten years ago.
The Algerian tomatoes sold in Paris
in winter cost twelve times as much
as the French tomatoes in summer.
The latest exploit of the CONSTANT
nople custom house is to prohibit the
importation of brand of pale ale be-
cause the trade mark is a revolver.
A German millionaire" lin marks)
is worth $250.000 or more in our money.
Last year Prussia had 6,601 of these
millionaires. In 1899 their number was
6,O16.
No fewer than 80 languages are
spoken in the Caucasus. The inhab
tants are Russians, Armenians. Tar
tars Georgians. and diverse Moham-
medan tribes.