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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-28
THE BOIL wEEvIL IN TEXAS.

About ten years ago this pest made IT'S
entrance into the counties bordering MeHi
co. Since then it has slowly but surely
gone almost through the state.
At first people laughed at the insignia
cant doodle-shaped bug. People predicted
that the first freeze would put him INFO
an everlasting sleep, but the freezes came
and the weevu survived He not only
lived through the great freeze Of Feb
ruary, 1899. but came out in the spring
with appetite sharpened by his long fast
and made such rapid progress in 1900 that
the serious side of his presence was felt
Then it was that grave men who mad
faced the caterpilars and boil worms IN
finchingly began 10 get uneasy. They
saw their rich old caney bottom. which
had never failed to fetch from bale
to two bales of cotton to the acre, come
up with half or a quarter The farmers
ont on the prairie said: They are acorn
,seeyi.s and will not hurt us on the
prairie" But the wecvil showed en- a
trick or two that soon convinced them
they were mistaken. Northward theE
crept until the blacklist, most fertile por-
zion Of Texas is thoroughly infested win
them.
Last fall. 1902 worked several months
with n surveying corps IN the rlcneSt
part of Bell county. I Travelled ON 1907 q
great deal of the time across the fields
Of cotton The summer rains IN that sec
ton were fine. 1t commenced raining
about the middle of July and continued
untr late in the fan. Immense crops OF
forms were put on by the cotton, enough
TO have made a bale to the acre easy, IL
if had not been for the weevn AS II
was. notwithstanding the late frost, hard-
" a quarter OF a bale per acre was
gathered
This is Il fact Of personal Observation.
The, boil weevil is the biggest thihg
that the Texas cotton Planters ever ran
M M AGAINST So serious has it become,
that the legislature has irstructed the
governor to offer n reward OF Sooooo OK
any contrivancc that Will successfully
combat the pest,
tercst in this subject during The last year.
7 have watched the progress OF the cet-
ton crop from planting TO maturity -
the many inventions submitted 70 the
governor none have been practical OF
successful.
The cotton which has done the best IN
nearly every experience. has been cotton
planted cary in wide rows, thinned TO d
stand early and plowed Consistently. ~,
Those who have followed this plan WI
make average crops this year. While
those who have planted late and lao
by cary won't have much to 90 tlils
The weevil Is spreading. He not only
nossesses this land but he will soon
reach over the Mississippi. It may be
hv that time some one will invent means
of successfully combating him. But at
nrecent he seems to be pretty firm i'll the
sacdle. ..
While it is too carly and besides impos-
eible to come at an exact amount of the
damag, this pest does 10 the cotton crop,
II ie conservative to say that the crop
tbis ycar will he cut short one-third on
the wecvils account. o,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-28
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
CONCEPT OF THE SoMALI.
It Takes the Form of Chant to His
 Horse.

From the Golden Penny.
 Perhaps the most remarkable character istic of the natives of Somaliand is their unbounded, preposterous conceit. English men who know their language have been appalled, by it. When watering his camel or his horse, the Somah encourages the animal to drink by chanting to 1t in a monotone. It is at such moments of ex- temporary effusion that the man shines in all his glory. The subject matter may be the experiences of the days march, the virtues of the animal beside him, the charms of his latest wife, or his own prowess in some bloodless tribal raid By great good fortune the following literal translation of one of these chants or songs came into my possession and 1 insert 1t without any comment:
 Will you see man? Then behold mel I am a Somali, as perfect in size and form as Adam was, after God had breathed into him his immortal soul, Look how beau- tiful my curly hair Is, and how majestic l look when wrapped from head to foot in my snow white or jungle colored robe, although there be sometimes only one pie Ca small piece of money) tied to it, My house is the desert and I am born a free man. Free as the wind I know neither king nor master. I am as Adam was my own master and king. In the jungle I tend my camels and sheep; my only labor is to watch them feed. In my kerrier, my wife my dear slave, does all the manual work, while tending my off, spring. and woe to her if she forgets to prepare my evening meal The jedal (whip) shall then have its turn to make her remember for next day In such a state is any man happier than I?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.
Evidence That Goes Far Toward Con
 firming the Biblican Story.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 Nearly 300 years ago, the great astrono- mer, Kepler. devout as well as a learned man, sought mathematically to demonstrate the truth of the story of the star of Bethlehem. Applying the laws of the motion of the stars he had discov- cred, he calculated that on the night of December 25-26 B. C., there occurred visible in Palestine a maximum conJunc- tion of Jupiter and Saturn.
 That is, on that night the two planets as seen from that part of the earth, were directly in line and TOT a time would be seeL as one star, combining the bril- liarcy of both. Kepler thought this con- junction explained the appearance of the unusually bright strange star which amazed the shepherds and which the wise men saw as they came from the east.
 Then scholars working on New Testa- ment chronology became satisfied that the dates of Dionysius, then generally re- ceived, were incorrect. They found evil dence that Herod the Great, said in the gospels to have been living at the time of the nativity. died in the fifth year be- fore that then accepted as the first of the Christian era. In fact, it is generally ad- mitted now, though convenience prevents a change that this is not the nineteen hundred and third year since the birth of Jesus, but, at least, the nineteen and sev- enth and probably the nineteen hundred and ninth
 The discovery of the error in the tra- ditional chronology, though it confirmed Kepler's calculations Indirectly, did not cause his suggestion about the star of
 Bethlehem to be wholly accepted. That n of the two planets occur ed about that time was admitted. but 1t was not considered proved that Jesus was born on exactly that night In fact, the | tendency was to regard the story of the star as a wonder tale, produced by the l universal human habit of associating re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
narkable natural events with the births

markable natural events with the births or deaths of conspicuous personages. But now Baron F. von Aefele in a pam phlet published at Berlin, points out that this maximum conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn is described in a list of the posi- tions of the planets from r B. c. to 10 A. D., lately discovered in Egypt Further more, the old Egyptian star gazer gives number of details that correspond closely with those set down in the second chap ter of Matthew. Yet again the Greek word translated stood in Matthew's ac- count which commentators have declared to be a poetical expression, turns out to be the technical term used by the Egyp-- tian astronomer to describe the conjunc- ton of Jupiter and Saturn, which he re- cords as occurring at date correspond ing to December 26, 6 B. C., of our calen- dar.
 Baron von Aefele draws from this con- firmation of Keplers computations and Matthew's narrative the conclusion that the Christmas festival was fixed on De- cember 25, not because it was the time of the Roman saturnalia or the festival of some popular pagan god, but because the early Christians knew exactly when the Founder of their faith appeared as C "a among men.
 The main interest of the matter to Christians is that this old Egyptian record taken with Kepler's calculations confirms the gospel narrative. It shows that the birth of the Founder of their faith was attended by an exceptional aspect of the heavens. It shows that the writer of Matthew's gospel did not fabricate this incident of the nativity, though it was one that the human mind in all ages has tend ed to associate with the births of great leaders, as the Buddhist birth stories show. and by thus confirming the careful veracitv of the gospel narrative in that particular it strengthens belief in it's truth in all others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27

Marvellous Drills every day by the worIdfanous Sever United States Cavalry, to music by the full Regiments Band in the United States Army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
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\ TUIII I1IIt. the ladder he should fall so suddenly"
 There was a woman at the bottom of it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
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to anyone who will haul them away. Power house, Powell and 18th streets.
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The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
PROTECTION OF VISITORS.
The worlds Fair Management TAX
ing steps to Protect Exposition
Visitors From Extortion

st. Loufs, May 26.-Hotel rates are
the subject of circular letter which
is being sent out by the Worlds fair
management TO the management of
the various hostelries in st. Louis.
The hotel men are asked the explicit
question::
The Worlds fair management very
much desires from you an expression
IN regard TO rates To be charged dur
inb the exposition period from April
30 10 December /, 1904.
THE publicity department and the
department of congresses are now
carrying out very active and ener-
getic campaign to organize attendance
al the Worlds fair. Assurances re
ceiyed indicate that il is possible to
obtain $50 TO 175 national conventions
and congresses during che seven
months Of the exposition
MANY of these organizations
adopted resolutions last wear in favor
of meeting in ST. Louis in 1904. but
left final action to their conventions
TO be held this year. The convention
season Is now on, and definite action
for or against 81. Louis is about to be
taken.
The exposition management is in
receipt of numberless inquiries about
accommodations and rates. \ vide
spread impression prevails that st.
Louis may not be able To accommo-
date those who desire to come. and
that rates charged by hotels will be
excessive.
The information bureau mas been
directed by the exposition manage
ment To ask an expression from YOU
a. TO the rates YOU expect to charge
when the exposition openst
The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
SUPREME COURT OF HONOR
officers Chosen at the Trienniny Ses-
sion of the Order ut Kan
sas city, Mo.

Kansas City, Mo, May 2s.--The
sixth triennia4 convention of the SUI
preme court of honor. in session at
thi, city. elected the following officers
for the ensuing three years:
Supreme Chancellor-A. l.. Here
ford, Springfield, ILL.,. reelected,
Supreme ice-Chancellor-J. T.
Smith, burlington. la.
Supreme Recorder-W. +. Robinson.
Springfield. Ill. reelected.
Supreme Treasurer +. p. Work
man, Auburn. H.. reelected.
Supreme Chaplain Rev. J. II. Tat
field, Tarkio, Mo. reelected.
Supreme Guard Mrs. Addie Allen.
Creston. la, reelected
Supreme Conductor-Ma F. Lark
In, Illinois.
Supreme Directors l.. simmons,
Indiana; 6. Il. Metcalf. Illinois: Hal
II. Smith, Michigan; J. r. Black, IL
linoi>; Fred Il. Hanlon, Illinois; Tay-
Tor Fryer, Missouri, and Frank l..
Dooling. Illinois.
Supreme Musical Directors--)oc-
tors NJ. j. Compton. Indiana: +. ).
Turner, Missouri; j. T.. White, Hi
nois, and j. +. No ers. Illinois.
The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
ROCK SAND THE WINNER.
Sir John MiIIer's Tbree-N ear-Old
Took the Valuable stake.

London, May 2s.-The result Of the
race for the Derby stakes (6,j00 SOW
ereigns for three year-olds, about
mile and half was that Sir j. Mil
ler's Rock Sand won; Nicinius was
second and Flotsam third. Seven
horses started.
Acefull, which was ridden by J. Il.
Martin, displayed temper and delayed
the start. Rock Sand was first away,
followed by Rabelais, Mead and Ace
full. A quarter of mile out, Mead
took command and led to the top hill.
when Rock Sand, splendidly ridden by
Maher, the American jockey. drew to
the front and making the remainder
of the running, won easily by two
lengths. Two lengths separated sec
ond and third horses. Rabelais was
fourth. The betting was 6 to on
Rock Sand, IL to ? against Nicinius
and 100 to IA against Flotsam. Maher
came in for a good reception. This
was the third successive wear that the
Derby winner had been ridden by an
American jockey, Reiff winning in
1901 and Martin last year
The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
DERBY DAY N ENGLAND.
The Annual Sporting Event in Which
Prince and Paupsr Practically
Strike z Level.
FAMILIAR SCENES on ROAD TO EPSON.
Royalty. However. Took Special
Train. and Their Example was
Followed by Thousand>-Rock
sand the Winner of the Classic
Event.

London. May 27.-The crowded
state of the roads to EPSON. Wedues-
day morning. bore eloquent testimony
TO the devotion Of the Lond0ners TO
the attractions OF Derby day. The
weather. the presence of members Of
the royal family. and of the interna-
tional character OF the field for the
great race all contributed TO insure
something like u record attendance.
the aristocratic and democratic levels
OF society, with all the Intervening
strata, were early on the move. BY
$50 a. IN. a neyer-ending stream Of
vehicles of all kinds was in full flood.
Four.in-hands, motors, brehe, and
other carriages intermingled with the
coster cavalcade. which emptied
Whitechapel of half its donkey papu-
lation. None of the customary diver
sions along the road were missing
The king and queen, accompanied by
Princess Victoria, the prince and
princess of Wales, the duke of Cam
bridge. Grand Duke Michael of Rus
sia. and the duke and duchess of Con-
naught, took a special train to EPSON.
and their example was followed by
thousands. The railroad stations
were thronged throughout the morn
ing by stately-dressed women and
men.
The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
DECLARED FOR ROOSEVELT.
The Pennsylvania Republican State
Convention Indorses President
for denominations

Harrisburg, Pa, May 2s.-The re.
publican state convention indorsed
President Roosevelt for denomination
and declared against any change in
the present tariff schedules. The
state administration was strongly in
dorsed. and no mention was made in
the platform of the Grady -Salus libel
law enacted by the recent Legislature
Senator Quay declined to accept re-
election as chairman of the state com.
rnittee, and his colleague, Senator
Penrose, was chosen his successor.
The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
BARBAGLIA CONVICTED.
Second Conviction In the United
States Court ut -. Louis for
naturalization Frauds

ST. Louis, May 2s.-A jury in the
United States district court returned
a verdict of guilty against John Bar
baglia, an Italian. who Was indicted
for his connection with the recent
naturalization frauds 10y which more
than 100 Jews and Italians were eth
er provided with forged certificates
of citizenship or were induced To-
swear falsely before the ~. Louis
court of appeals. Sentence was de-
ferred.
The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

The monitor Arkansas will leave
Memphis for New Orleans Thursday.
W. !. jackson died from heart dis
ease at Franklin. III. He was 90 years
old
Senator Hanna has withdrawn his
opposition TO Ohio Endorsement OF the
candidacy ef President Roosevelt.
In the -. Louis court Of appeals it
vsls decided that an agents verbal
contract for insurance is binding.
GOV. Yates OF Illinois has about
completed arrangements for a trip u
Europe following President Roose-
velt's visit 70 Springfield June !.
The Worlds fair management has
inaugurated steps to protect visitors
during the exposition period from ex-
tortion by hotel-keepers.
Advices from Manila state that
Capt. Pershing hes completed his sue
eessful campaign in the Lake Llano
district
Dr.. Selim II. Peabody. expert aid to
the director Of exhibits OF the Worlds
fair. died. Tuesday. at st. Louis. from
stroke of apopleNy.
Ensign Hussner.of the German navy,
who killed marine for not saluting
him properly. has been sentenced =
serve four years in the penitentiary
and 70 degradation.
F. VI. Wood. one of the oldest odd
fellows in the west celebrated the fif-
tieth anniversary of his initiation in
to the order, Tuesday night, in ST.
Louis
John j. Ryan. of s. Louis. has
turned states evidence in the Miller
bribery case. telling how he made the
deal with Miller for the use of the
mails for his turf investment concern.
Gov. Beckham of Kentucky has been
asked to have additional troops move
10 jackson at short notice 1t is feared
a probable confession by Jett and
White may precipitate trouble.
international complications have re-
suited from a dispute over an item
of $40 in a bill of expenses incurred
in bringing a prisoner from Canada to
Illinois.
Gov. Beckham of Kentucky has ap-
pointed Judge j. f. Robbins as special
Judge to try Caleb Powers The court
Of appeals upholtA the life sentence
given to Anderson.
Mrs. Elizabeth Banner, 60 wears
old, was fatally injured by lightning
in severe storm at ST. Joseph, Mo.
ha o,
when the fash came.
The weekly crop bulletin of the
government weather bureau reports
farm work retarded by general heavy
| rains. Warmer weather is Fastening
termination of late crops
The war department has received
details of the raising of the flagship
of the Spanish Admiral Montojo.
which shows that an eight-inch she'll
from an American gun, entering at
the bow, completely disabled the yes
| sci.
Dewitt Smith, of Springfield, H.,
| has been named by Gov. Yates as one
| of the three good roads commission
ers TO inquire into and report upon
the possibilities of hard reads con
struction in Illinois to the next gem
eral assembly.
Mrs. Martha Dixon, widow of the
late Bonaparte Dixon, a farmer of
| Perry county, Ind, has been arrested
on the charge of numbering her hus-
| band, and placed in jail at Cannelton.
Bail has been refused.
The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
FLYING TRIP TO AMERICA.
Ambassador. Choate and NcCor-
mick aud senator Scott Fellow
Passengers Home~ bound.

London, May 2s.-A crowd Of friends
assembled at Waterloo station,
Wednesday, to bid farewell to Ambas-
sador 1hoate. who is making a fiving
TRIP To America. Mr. Mccormick. the
american ambassador TO Russia. and
senator Scott, are fellow passengers
OF Mr. Choate on the kron Prinz WILL
heim' which sailed from Southampton
shortly after noon Wednesday.
The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
Bubonic Plague at Iaut.u..

Santiago de Chile, May as The re-
port that cases of bubouic plague had
been discovered AT the seaport OF
lquique is confirmed. There were ten
cases Monday, six OF whi-i were +.
tai. The disease Was brought to
lquique in cargo of rice from India.
The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
Victor Murdoch. Nietor,.

Wichita, kas., May ss.-Congress-
man-eleet Victor Murdoch, repnbli-
tan, estimates his plurality over
Clyne, democrat. al 10000. The re-
publican plurality in the district lat
fall was 7s23.
The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29

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The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
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The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29

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The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29

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The Forrest City times., 1903-05-29
just Like n Garrison Town.

jackson is like border garrison
town. Soldiers are everywhere. They
guard the courthouse. the Jail and the
houses of witnesses who have given
evidence before the grand jury. News
paper correspondents keep close to
the military. and messenger boys who
carry dispatches for newspapermen
to the telegraph office are escorted by
soldiers. and the greatest precautions
are taken against the possible assas-
sination Of anyone.