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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
SAVE THE NAPLES.

Las Vegas probably has a thousand
maple trees. No trees r more beau
tiful than these. but of late many have
| shown indications OF blight and dis
ease. Some aime ago, Judge Long
wrote to President Luther Foster OF
the A. & M. college and the other day
he received from Prof, Fabian Garcia,
assistant ag%riculturlst a letter bear
ing on the subject tnaa Is worth pub
fishing. The KEROSENE emulsion spok.
en- of by Prof. Garcis Is easily pre-
pared, cheap and easily applied. 1t Is
probable that the professor has
diagnosed the trouble correctly and
Las vegans will be able to save
their naples II they take the measures
suggested this winaer The letter
follows.
MT. L. v. Long. Las egas. N. M.
Dear .Sir.-On my return from a
two weeks absence In the east.
find your letter to President Foster
has been referred to me for reply.
have also found here q box Of maple
limbs which you have sent to us to
investigate the trouble common to
the naples in your neighborhood.
On examining the twigs. ! find no
other trouble on them except a large
number OF the maple scale, II the
scale Is In very large numbers on the
tree, they will In a short time reduce
the vigor Of abe tree and eventually
kill It.. or course | do not know rs
to whether this pest is really the one
that Is Killing the naples In northern
New Mexico: but II they are very
thick on the trees. they will Iii. the
plants. In case they are very rplen.
tiful they can be destroyed by the
common remedy, the Kerosene emul
sion. This emulsion. to be more ef.
feet, should be used during winter
while the tree is dormant. At this
time OF the year the spraying could
be done much better. and with less
trouble. since there ID no foliage In
the way. The strength Of the solu
lion can also be increased.
On the leaves of the twigs (which
you sem down we find no indication
Of any plant disease. and II it is no
the scale insect that Is causing thu
trouble, 1t might be some root disease
The only way that I could really tel
what the trouble is would be to g
UP. see the trees, and examined then
thoroughly. This. Of course, l do no
know Al to- whether the college au
thorities would permit at present.
would be very glad indeed to investl
gate the arouble and see II we cal
ascertain the cause and suggest rem
edies. r~-~~~-
Hoping to hear from you at an,
time on this subject, 4 remain. ]
Yours truly, FABIAN GARCIA
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
STATEHOOD STATUS

The strenuous claims made by a few
joint statehood papers that the mem
bers OF the visiting congressional
party were misquoted in Arizona were
set ut naught by the congressman
themselves In Las Vegas yesterday.
The Optic sought particular informa-
ton on that point. The congressmeA
agreed that the young man, Mr.. Mar
tin Of the Ell Paso Herald, who sent
out the Associated Press dispatches
during the trip, had reported their
views and ~uttefances correctly. Some
Of the local papers II Arizona had
rathsrs naasntfled their utterancsS.
but had not ekaggeratsd their On.
tsuslaam over Arizona D. m:srcwe.
scented their uosition towards single
statehood.
Furthermore. the gentlemen. includ.
Ing Congressman Tawney, stated
their position fully and freely to The
0Dl3casavwti~hsanueeA qbu the intses
~yisSs published Ia this -issue,-Aad
their attitude. will prove. antirely
pleasing to the majority Of the. people
Of New Mexico and AKsona.
The sentiment Of every merAbersol
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

the congregational party 10 the PEG
Pile OF New Mexico and Arizona Is
this /. Drop this joint statehood aeita-
ton, The territories deserve separ'
ate statehood. Educate the nation
and congress To that idea. We VIII
help you all We can, and New Mex
leo and Arizona can't he kept on OF
the union for five more years. The
fight being made by d few people In
the territory and by some members OF
congress Is all that Is keeping you
out now,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
WORLD INFLUENCE OF AMERICA

Great and dramatic actions always
arrest the attention of the world, and
recent American history has been
full or them. The world-influence Of
the United States began with the
birth Of the republic, when the out.
flung challenge OF the Declaration OF
Independence stirred deeply the hearts
of all lovers OF freedom in the old
world. The American revolution was
a great chapter In the historical evo-
luton of mankind. Later came the
chastisement of the Barbary pirates,
an exercise Of power remote from the
shores OF the United States. and, still
later. an American commodore bat.
tered down the doors Of Japanese
exclusiveness--surely the act of a ma.
ton conscious of strength. and willing
to exert its force for great ends. From
its foundation, therefore, the United
States has been a world.force, In that
II has profoundly influenced the com.
mon lot Of humankind. Each step for
wsrd tn the Broadening of American
influence has been part Of a logical
evolution U'power. and, on the whole,
the great cause Of human freedom,
or ordered liberty. has been benefit.
ted. From the DECLARATION of indie.
pendence to the peace conference at
Portsmouth the unted States has ex.
srelssd an. inalnsnoe. upon the course
Of human destlnY.-Mexican Herald.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
PRAISE MOVEMENT.

~ MtU NM. W4U u HF ia WI
Since the day Its doors were first
opened. musical training nas taken
a prominent place among the various
forms OF culture which have been en-
. courged by the Normal University.
While some advantages have been
offered In voice culture and piano In
struction. the singing classes. band
and orchestra have placed advantages
Of this nature within the reach OF
every studeht.@ NJ Nsst
Not only has musical work taken a
prominent place In the life OF the In
9stitution but the institution has taken
the position Of leader In the musical
life Ofsthe community.
Through the work OF the Oratorio
society especially, which raj organic
ed within a few months after the
Normal first opened It's doors, must
cal culture was given "a decided slim
Illus In Las Vegas, and the fame Of
this organization and It's yearly festi-
walls won for Las Vegas the reputa-
ton Of being the chief city unsteady
in the southwest.
The musical event In the form Of an
excellent concert which met with such
. hearty reception at the Normal last
might marks : very wsIcsMe revival
along these lines and will meet with
the fullest approval On the part sof the
people Of the community. We refer
TO the community In this connection,
f~arz5whsie the institution u RI territor.
ial In scope. this immediate commun-
ity can be Identified with It's life
through no other means "A thoroughly
as through the musical advantages
which Il may offer.
The members Of the musical faculty
who are to carry forward the work Of
this department constitute a very
welcome addition to. the musical and
social life Of Las Vegas and their ef-
forts should. and Undoubtedly will,
be encouraged. end appreciation OF
their ability shown whenever oppor.
tunity offers.
It Is understood tnat In addition to
the Individual training which will be
available. the student body will have
the advantage OF singing classes and
orchestra instruction. WI hope that
the work may be carried still farther
and extended beyond the halls Of the
institution by the reorganization OF
the oratorio society In some form so
as to bring the musical talent OF the
entire community together in work
similar to that which has been con.
Quoted In years past.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

The Portland exposition is one
that has really achieved decided sue.
cess in other than financial ways,
Hundreds of thousands of visitors
from every part of the country went
to Portland. not so much to see the
fair. as to take advantage of the ex-
ceptional opportunity to see the won
'derful northwestern sountry. Thous-
ands of these people will go back to
become residents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

President Roosevelt talks much dur.
Ing his southern speeches of q soHaro
deal for everyone. He near, it. rlt
no man is Invaluable. The president
didn't give the people Of Arizona a
fair deal when he appointed another
carpetbag Judge. 1t is to be hoped,
however, that he will stand ready to
advocate q fair deal for New Mexico
and Arizona who are asking for separ.
ate statehood.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
CURE PERMANENT

"Your letter of the roth inst. re.
ceivcd, asking in regard to the cure of
my baby some six years ago. Well,
the disease has never returned to her
head which at that time was . solid
sore on top and down the back"
MRS. VIM. RyER, Elk River, MINI.
Feb. IS, 1903.
Sold throughout the world. Cutepss Hseolvent, 60c.
tn form Of Chocolate Coated filla. =. pes vial q o0l,
Ointment. 81. Sosg, @c; Dcpots, London, q Charter.
Ave-. Pcttsr Drug I Chem. Corp Sole PsspsSsaesa
0pOod ~ suow 70 oaD CcsenA" %
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
TRIUMPH OF THE LAcoNlc.

NJ Y M WII JIFN VA
Man was arrested yesterday for
stealing life belts. from an excursion
'steamer.-New .ork Herald.
Man prob hought! was doing ser
vice fellow men, Ought not been ar
rested, Ought been rewarded.--Chi
cago Tribune.
Belts might sink ship. Sure tSt.
Paul Pioneer Press.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
Events at The Duncan.

Oct. 26th "Polly Primrose" ~
Nov. 2pd Josh S~pruceby."" = rss
Nov. 3rd "The C%haperones.'
Nov. 9Th to 18th, George NJ. Noble
Stock company.
Nov. 14th George Samuels.
Nov" 18th George Samueis.
Nov. goth to 25th Ethel Tucker
Stock company.
Nov. Both B. Of r. T. ball.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

It has been pointed out several
times that the man who steals large
sums Of money is almost invariably
the man who never drinks, CANDLES
or sWears. That's easy. The man
who drinks. CANDLES and swears never
gets a chance at large sums Of money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Massachusetts republicans will not
be certain until after the election
whether there Is anything in the tar
If revision talk,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Oregon has had q great exposition.
but she hasn't yet convinced the ma.
ton that she has congressional mater
ial Of high grade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

| There are doubtless, men who
would rather be right than president
Of an insurance company, but Richard
McCusdy does not appear to be one
[Ofs them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Mr.. Ramsey still claims to hold all
the rights in the Wabash, but what
shall 1t profit a man to hold all the
rights when the other fellow holds all
the votes?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

It Is to be hoped that the financial
embarrassment of the hackers of the
Santa Fe Central road will not at.
feet the building of the Albuquerque
Eastern. ~ ~ rye,vf " g
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Sorry to put Mr. WINS and Mr..
Hearst In the same boat. but there
really seems to- be about as much
chance for one as for the other of
being elected mayor of New York.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Charleston, S. c., has resumed diplO
matte relations with the white horse
and feels better.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Mr.. Ramsey maintains he Is right
while Mr.. Gould declares that Mr.,
Ramsey Is left 9a.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

"The American army will MOI bear
close Inspections" declares the Berlin
Kreuz-Zeitung The Spanish soldiers
in Cuba made up their minds to That
years ago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

SO e. Az= "
Everyone car help to advertise
Santa Fee and to bring visitors to this
part Of -New-..exieOr~vy sending out
souvenir .postals ri. hooks Of views or
writing pptimistic letters TO friends
~ Sne(ilng well d the city. it's
klimSf Us Sce&S6 beautles, Its histor.
DC &tSacfoex Us magnificent sui.
'roundings. the fertility OF It's soil.
whenever occasion offefs, and when
the occasion does not afise, by Great.
ipe<tfg-sscesion to pu9 In a good
,pprk3 MrQtAer wordsi Boost, in
1s$Sshh dpds6pkSf seasonl"--New Mex
Tha spation has a protest to make
against the assessment of duty upon
the gifts brought home by Miss Alice
Roosevelt. These gifts were given not
so much to Miss Roosevelt as the
country which she represented. Had
she not been the daughter of the
president. she would have had no hun
dred thousand dollars worth of pres.
ents TO bring home. The valuables
pressed upon her she did not solicit
and in the majority of instances. did
not want. But she could not have
refused them without causing osfense
not only against her self. but against
the nation. If Miss Alice pays the
duty. the money must be refunded.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Bros

Clothing Sale will attract more
than ordinary attention because
it is, more than an ordinsry
event right at the start Of the
season when gentlemen can
appreciate the saving and Il is
bound TO make friends for the
Bacharach Bros Store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
Aiding Poor Consumptives.

~'The white plague" of consumption
sends so many men to Colorado who
stecome destitute after arriving there
~hat the Toung Mems Christian asso-
eCiation has esta blished an ''assOciatior
Rnealth farm" outside Of Denver
where men may live at moderate cost
rand in many cases support themselves
There are forty-two dwelling tents al
ready in operation, these being the gift
$of local associations throughout the
country. During the year and a hall
Fof its existence there have been eigh.
Ty-four men admitted to the farm
Sonly three Of whom have died, and
three have BEEN sent to the hospital
Eleven denomina tons are represented
10y the patients. Roman Catholics be-
ang third in number.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

FARM FOR SALE: 200 acres
three miles from Lancaster, 1876
plow land, IS pasture. Good fences,
Groom house, 32x40 #. basement
barn, 2Sx50 hay and cattle barn,
good windmill. 300 barrel reservoir,
water piped into house and barn
yard; 1Sx35 it. machine shed, good
hog pen and fine orchard. This
farm has never been rented except
one year. For further particulars
call on or address, DIR. j. A. GAULT,
5Stf Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

Among the moderately well-to-do,
there is always an army of young
nlen who are growing up to idle
ness, who think it beneath their
dignity to work or learn a trade,
and who in great measure form
that rapidly increasing class known
as genteel idlers They have been
pampered and petted by their par
ents until they have come to the
conclusion that the world owes
them living without the necessity
of their going to earn it. They are
In truth a menace to the peace and
welfare of the country, and those
who encourage them in this foolish
belief are as reprehensible as are
they.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

There was dispute among In
diana legislators several years ago
in regard to when ground hog day
occurred. A number of legislators
Were sitting in the old Bates house
at Indianapolis, and an argument
started as to whether ground hog
day came on the LIST or I'd of Feb.
Some contended that it was one
aaate, while others stuck to it that
l& was the other. That morning,
when the session opened, Repre-
sentative P. L. D. Mitchell Of
Monroe county introduced a bill in
which it was set forth that hence
forth Mr.. G. Hog was to make his
appearance on the I'd day Of the I'd
month of every year and for all
time. The bill passed without dis
'cussion and without dissenting
vote. 1t was approved by the senate
and the governor signed it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
Continued from Page One. J

much until / can get to town and
have my measure taken for an
other outfit or sit for a new likeness
or whatever they call it. But l
have to lose the old ones, for they
resembled me more than any set
of teeth / ever posed for.
Your mothers house plants have
gone where the woodbine whineth,
as the bard says. The loss consisted
of three speckled geraniums with
scarlet rash; one climbing ivy that
had been trying for the last six
years to scamper up lace curtain
in the front room, but had never
learned to scamp; one pair wax
begonia TWINS that had lain in a
comatose state since infancy; one
hollow-eyed cactus that had never
been OF any particular service to
the family except to throw me
down the cellar four or five times
while trying to carry it; and six
other vegetables in tin cans that
was not on speaking terms with.
On last Tuesday night the blow fell.
The evening before suggested to
your mother that she had better
wrap bed quilt around the geran-
iums and put ear-bobs on the be-
gonias, but she needed me not.
That very night while we slept the
King of Terrors came into our
humble home and paved around
among our night blooming tomato
cans and other monstrosities to his
hearts content.
1T is eight inches below zero
here to-day. slow time, and every
thing about the house is frozen up,
including this ink. Every time
want to make remark to you
have to run to the stove and thaw
it out of the bottle. Well, I remain
yours with a warm heart, but other
wise cold and clammy. FATHER
''P. S.-If you know Of any way
I can get relief for this frosted ear
besides gong outdoors and holding
snow on it till I freeze the other
one, please ship same to me at once.
Once again | remain, as previously
announced.
Your LOVING FATHER"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
FARM FOR SALE

Wishing to retire from farming I
offer my farm in Town of Lancaster
for sale. The description of the lands
is as follows The u sw "a. The Sc
a Sc "a and NV a Sc 4 sec. 20. The W
y w u NV ID sec. 49, The y ne Il
section 20. The W X NV "a sec So. The
Sc "A se4 sec. %. The ne4 ne d sec.
80.
Will sell the $50 acres in sections 20,
% and 30 together.
Will sell the 100 acres in sections
33 and % together.
separate.
Will sell the so acres in section 80
separate.
On my home farm l have a good
house and out buildings, and barn
36xlOO, with l2-foot over-shot, which
would make 48x100, nearly finished.
There are 1875 acres under pillow and 95
acres pasture with plenty of running
water and besides good wells and
windmills on the $50 acre tract On
the $50 acre tract there is fair barn,
small house, we'll and running
water; about 100 acres pillow land, bal
ance pasture. On one so is located
the house and barn, 60 acres under
pillow. On the other 80 there is 40
acres pillow land, balance pasture, no
buildings.
For full particulars regarding sale
apply to me on farm or to r.. MEYER
JR., at Union State Bank, Lancaster,
Wis.
also have Steam Threshing, Saw
Mill and Well Drilling Outfit to sell
either with farm or separate. Also q
stationary 45- horse boiler and 20-horse
engine for sale.
JOHN FLESCH,
3 CIV LANCASTER, WIS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
Nicotine Under the Ban.

The Spanish cortes is about to be
come the scene of a remarkable eX
Speriment IN social legislation. The
minister of the interior has drafted Z
bill absolutely prohibiting the selling
'of tobacco. cigars or cigarettes to any
person under II years Of age The
penalties vary from 81 to go. witt
Imprisonment in exceptionally baG
cases. The measure is justified as i'm
perative for the arrest of racial de-
genera ton. Tuberculosis makes gre
ravages among Spanish lahorin&
youths. who. for the most part under
lnOulished and already enfeebled b.,
this and overwork. aggravate matters
by spending much of their scarf,
wages in tobacco, generally cigarette s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
Temporary Courthouse for Sale.

The building situated in the
southwest corner of the courthouse
square, known as the temporary
courthouse, is offered for sale.
Sealed offers will be received by the
undersigned up to Feb. Is, 1905, the
Common Council reserving the
right to reject any or all PROPOSE
tons made. The original cost of
said building was about $1,000.
AUG. MICHAELIS,
9t4 Clerk, City of Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

FOR SALE: The boot and shoe
business heretofore conducted by T.
Fezer late of the city of Lancaster. This
includes the stock of boots and shoes,
tools, furniture, furnishings and sup
plies now contained in the store build
ing formerly occupied by T. Fezer as
a shoe store, also the building occupied
by him as store and the lease of the
ground on which the building stands.
For particulars apply to Geo. Muesse,
administrator of the estate of said de
ceased.
This affords first rate opportunity
to any person desiring to go into the
boot and shoe business in Lancaster.
101 If
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

FOR SALE OR RENT: My farm
of 800 acres, in the township of Water
loo: ITO acres under pillow, balance in
good pasture and timber; good a.
room brick house with furnace, two
large cisterns and we'll; good barn and
other out buildings; also store building
and ice house. Will take small farm
or city property if desired for part pay
ment. For further particulars, write
or call on Mrs. ELLA MINK,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

FOR SALE: Our farm mi. south
east of Cassville. consisting of 44O
acres, 25O acres under high state of
cultivation, balance good pasture and
timber land; we'll fenced and watered,
S-room house furnace heated; 2 good
barns and other outbuildings. For
further particulars call on or address,
ELwELL Bros,
97tf Cassville, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
Farms for Sale.

$50 acres miles southwest oflLan-
caster, we'll fenced, 10 acres in high
state of cultivation, balance in pasture
and timber. Good running water in
pasture, we'll and cistern at house.
S-room house, we'll arranged. Good
new barn 32x5O, other buildings in
good condition. For further parti-
culars call on or address,
LOUIE E. DAMN,
9t4 Lancaster. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
Been Forty Five Years in the Service.

Cleveland. Feb. 3.-Charles c.. In
gersoll. of Elyria, O.. said to have been
the Oldest employee in the railway mail
service. is dead Of neuralgia of the
heart. Ingersoll was - years old. He
entered the railway service in 1861 and
performed his duties until a few days
before his death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
BIG DEAL IN MINES
More Than 10000 Acres of Ore and Tim
Der Lands Passes to a Boston
COmpany.

Calumet, Mich, Feb. 3.-One of the
most important mining deals cOnsllln-
mated in the history of the Lake SUI
perior copper district has been closed.
Charles a. Wright. of Hancock, deed
ing the Mendoza and Sibley tracts on
Mineral range in Keweenaw county to
the City Trust company, of Boston.
The transfer includes more than 10000
Rcres of valuable mining and timber
lands and will be followed by other
transfers Of valuable properties which
Wright has secured options OH late
ly.
1t is understood that the Calumet
and Hecla corporation is acquiring the
properties with view to extensive
developments. Wright is surveying a
railway from Calumet to Lac La Belle,
construction to start i'll the spring. This
line will result in tremendous activity
in the Keweenaw county mining dis
trict, which was the scene of the prin-
ripal operations in the early days of
the lake region.