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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-11
HOW TO FIGHT
THE BOIL WEEVlL
The Best Methods Told at Mass Meeting at
Court House Yesterday Morning by
J.B. Garrett of Experiment Station
And L. r. Perrin Field Agent of U. S.
Dept. of Agriculture. Boil Weevil
Come to Stay, Say the Experts

lize with acid phosphate. This ferti-
lizer was the right kind as it stimu-
lated early growth and FASTENED ma
turity. After the proper preparation
of the soil then plant an early variety
of cotton; what variety would prOba-
bly, have to be determined by expert
ment. He cautioned against chOpping
out the cotton until all danger of cold
was over and then to chop and shall
low cultivate with harrows, sweeps
or something like that, the idea being
to not injure the roots, but leave them
in full condition to assist in rapid
growth and maturity. He spoke of
poisoning the weerll, saying that the
time to poison it was just before the
squares form, Then the weevils were
feeding in the little whirl of tender
leaves at the top of the plant. Exper-
iment had proven that the best poison
was powdered preparation of arcen-
ate of lead. Paris Green was not
good as it burnt the tender leaves of
the plant. However, he did not ad-
wise the general use of the poison as
it required Judgment and care in its
use, and besides was rather hazard
Gus, and further, while 1t would de-
stroy the weevils on the plant it did
not destroy those still hibernating,
and as the time of most rapid produc-
tiOn of the weevil was in the hot
months, the poisoning of the few when
the cotton was SO young would really
not be of much advantage. But 3
necessary thing and one that
would count largely was to pick
up and destroy all the squares
as they fell and by thus destroying
the eggs, it would largely reduce the
number that would develop in the hot
months, the time of their most rapid
growth. He suggested as another
help that the crops be rotated
as it helped the land by giving
it chance to- recuper ate
and as the weevil would feed only on
cotton it took away the sustenapce Of
those coming out of Information and
many died, thus assisting in. reducing
their number. He closed by again
as an essential fact that
the destruction of the cotton stalks in
the fall before frost was an absolute
necessity, in order to kill as many of
the weevils as possible oy starving
them. SO that the number going into
hiber nation would be as small as pos
sible.
Quite q number of questions were
asked and answered and among them
Mr.. Garrett was asked whether after
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-11

In response to the call for a meeting
of the cotton planters, ginners and
citizens generally to consider meas
ures to take to meet the invasion OF
the boil weevil, the court house was
well filled yesterday morning. More
probably would have been in attend
ance had it not been for the rain in
the night and the threatening weather.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. B. N. Corona, who explained
briefly the object of the meeting and
then asked Tor nominations for chair
man. On motion Maj. p. L. DeClouet
was elected to the chair and Mr.. r. G.
Greig made secretary.
Maj. DeClouet spoke briefly, saying
in part that he was glad to see so
many present. In public calamities it
was proper and usual for the people
to meet and seek to find relief for the
present. and protection for the future.
The weather had greatly injured the
crops and the rain seemed still to per-
sist, and on top of this comes the boil
weevil to sweep away what the rain
has left. This calamity had brought
them together to consult and to listen
to what experts, who were posted, had
to say, and he trusted that the farm
ers would listen to them and then put
into practice the advice they gave. He
then introduced Mr.. J. B. Garrett of
the State Experiment Station.
Mr.. Garret began by saying that
conditions in this part of the State
were different from what they we're in
in Texas and North Louisiana, and
that in considerable measure the
people would have to find out by ex-
pertinent what is best to do in the
fight against the boil weevil; but he
continued by outlining certain gen.
eral measures that would have to be
taken. Among these he emphasized
the great Importance of proper prepa-
ration of the land, and stressed par
ticularly the need of cutting up and
plowing under all cotton stalks or
burning them. He advised that in the
fall the land should be turned over
to let the vegetation rot, and in the
early months of the year when getting
ready for planting, the soil should be
thoroughly broken up and made loose.
To this, as an absolute necessity,
must be added drainage, For" said
he," in this section, with the boil
weevil on hand, you must drain if
you want to raise cotton" He ad-
vised further that before planting,
to, put the land in thoroughly loose
condition, ami when bedded to ferti-
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-11

few years the boil weevil did not
leave. Mr.. Garret answered emphat-
ically that wherever the boil weevil
went he stayed. and that he has come
to stay in Lafayette parish, and that
the cotton planters have got to fore
stall him and keep his numbers down
by proper measures and the right kind
of cultivation.
Mr.. L. E. Perrin, Field Agent for
the U. S. Department for Agriculture,
was then introduced and gave a
lengthy talk in French along the
same lines that Mr.. Garrett had spOk-
en-. Mr.. Perrin. however. pointed out
more at length the necessity for drain
age and diversification of crops. At
the close of his talk he also respond
ed to quite a number of questions.
Mayor G. o. MoutOn then spoke of
the need of organization to make a
successful fight on the weevil and Of
fered motion that a committee of
five be appointed to formulate plan
of organization.
The motion was seconded by Mr.. F.
V. Mouton, who suggested that the
committee be instructed to report at
the drainage meeting to be held at
Scott next Saturday. which was agreed
to. The following committee was ap-
pointed by the chairman:
G. 0. Mouton. B. N. Corona, F.
V. Mouton, j.. A. Roy and DR.. N. ?.
Moss.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-11
COURT HOUSE ITEMS,

A session Of court was held by
Judge Pugh Tuesday. A pre-
liminary trial was given Alfred
Maxile and Adam Hebert charg-
ed with drowning another negro
some time ago while in swim
ming. The case was dismissed
on motion of the district at
torney. there being no evidence
to show that the charge was
true.
Armstrong, negro, plead
guilty to carrying concealed
weapons and was sentenced to
80 days in Jail and to pay costs.
Cleophas Comeaux, the negro
shot by Officer Mouton while
trying to escape arrest, plead
guilty to conspiracy to commit
burglary. and was given 6
months in the pentitentiary and
condemned to pay a fine of $500
and costs.
Several civil cases were con.
siderep but none of any general
interest.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-11
DRAINAGE MEETING At SCOTT

A meeting has been called to
meet at Scott next Saturday, the
18th, to consider the matter IF
organizing a drainage district
For the purpose of having Some
one present who might give some
expert advice in the matter.
Representative F. V. MoutOn
wrote Gov. Sanders asking that
he would send Maj. F. M.'Kerr.
the State Engineer. The letter
was turned over to Mai. Keer
and yesterday Mr. Mduton re.
ceived a letter from him stating
that he would be in Lafayette
this evening and attend the
drainage meeting at Scott with
him Saturday. ''"' - T.,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-11
ODD FELLOWS BALL.

Sunset Lodge No. 1872, Inde-
pendent Order of Odd Fellows.
will give their first annual ball at
Tanner & Landry's popular
place of amusement on Tuesday,.
Oct 6. MeSsrS. G.. f. Harnisch.
chairman, G. B. Knapp, w. D.
Morgan, A. Leblanc, II. Peret,
and l.. G. Cunningham constitute te
the arrangement com mittee.
Good Music will be provided and
everything done to make the
ball a big success.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-11
BAPTIST REVIVAL SERVICES.

Revival services are being held
in a tent on the church lot, cor
ner of Oak and Lee avenues, by
Rev. Jas. I. Kendrick, pastor OF
the Baptist church, assisted by
Pastor Evangelist w, H. Brengle
of New Orleans. Miss Janness
Wise, a consecrated singer of
Estheawood, La, assists in song.
Services every day at $50 a. m.
and 7:45 p. M, tn which every.
body is cordially invited
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-11

graduate of the College of Ag-
riculture of Cornell University.
at present an assistant in charge
of the Park system of the city
of Chicago. who will have charge
of the work in science. Miss
Beatrice Mulcahey, lately of the
Faculty of Spencer's Business
College, New Orleans, will teach
the stenography. introducing
the Charter system Of short
hand and turning out guaran-
teed skilled stenographers in
the shortest possible time, as
this work will be made special
ty instead of a general course
as heretofore. The general poll
cy of the school hereafter will
tend more toward the rapid and
through preparation of young
people to become selfsupport-
ing through technical training
of various sorts than heretofore.
although the regular academic
standards will also be main
tanned at even higher. efficiency
than in the past. as academic
standards of the school have
been raised a whole year above
the former standards, at the
temporary expense of atten.
dance. The. attendance for the
present session, however, will
increase above the normal rate.
Among other new teachers
added to the Faculty are two
from Louisiana, both from the
Felicianas. as it happens, Miss
Carrie May Miller, late of Jack
son, La, who will teach History,
and Miss Matte Douglas EN-
bree. of Clinton, La. who will
teach Drawing and singing.
Mr.. Hulse is in Jeanerette this
week in charge of the Institutes
exhibit at the Jeanerette Fair.
Miss Foules, natron of the
Boys Dormitory, arrived Wed
with her niece. Miss
Margaret Foules. and will have
everything in readiness in her
for the opening next
week. A large new range has
been purchased for the Boys
Dormitory. which is expected to
supply q larger and better out
put of hot biscuits this year
than has been possible in pre-
vious years. thus filing q long
felt want on the part of, the inner /
boy. Mrs. Baker of the Girls
Dormitory is expected to-day,
and the Faculty will be here
within the next few days. Mis-
ses Dupre and McLaurin, who
return to the Faculty this ses-
sion after an absence for one
year in University work. have
written that they will be present
for the meeting of the Faculty |
next Monday.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-11
To the Voters Of the Second Rail.
road Commission District
of Louisiana:

~ SnS VOtS'S , VI TIC 0cCOuO Kali.
road Commission District
of Louisiana:
Words cannot express my deep
appreciation for the magnificent
vote that / received at your
hands for Railroad G Commissioner
on September !, 1908. Being in
the race with three distinguished
and honorable gentlemen it is in
deed gratifying to know that I
have led in the, race by, about
1900 votes.
AS l am entering the second
primary by such handsome ma.
jority over. my. opponent, Mr..
Cade, I hope by the continual
loyal support of my friends and
the. friends Of the candidates !.
who were not successful in the
first primary. to be able to win
easily in the second primary on
September %, 1908.
Thanking you again for the
loyal support given me, :, and
trusting that l may again merit
same, I beg. to remain,
=. Yours truly, r
SHELBY TAYLOR.
Crowley. La, Sept. 8, 1908. (
Miss c. A. Dickson is visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
E, Davis. So
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-11

Miss c.. A. Dickson is visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
E, Davis. =,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13
House TO TEST
THE BIG STICK
VIOLATION OF LAW At DIRECT
, ORDER OF PRESIDENT IS
THEISSUE.
Tawney Of Minnesota Gets the Task.
Appropriations Chairman Must
Tackle the Strenuous Man in the
White House,

Washington, Feb. 11.-Pres. Roose-
velt will have an opportunity to test
the power of the ''big stick'' and it's
coercive influence over the legislative
body. in a controversy in which the
executive seems to be at disadvan-
tage.
e. The question raised is whether at
the direction of the president of the
United States, the plain provisions
of the law of congress forbidding the
mourning of any indebtedness not
authorized by law can be violated
upon the order of the head of any
executive department. or the presi-
dent himself.
It is expected that the controversy
will develop in the house of repre-
sentatives on account of provision
inserted in the urgency deficiency ap-
preparation bill by the senate to pay
Senator Bankhead of Alabama 81, 800
for his services as a member of the
inland water ways commission,
which was appointed by President
Roosevelt. The unpleasant duty de-
wolves upon Representative Tawney,
as chairman of the appropriations
committee of the house, to make this
contest.
The deep waterways commission
was appointed by President Roose-
welt without express authority of
congress to meet the cost of such
commission, either in the form of
salary or legitimate expenses.
Attention is called to the fact that
the house of representatives voted
down the proposition to create such
commission in the closing days of the
last congress, although Representa-
tive Burton of Cleveland made vigor-
GUS effort to have a measure passed.
The opponents of paying the Bank
head claim declare that President
Roosevelt had no authority to appoint
the waterways commission, and say
that the bill for Mr.. Bankhead's SER
vices was not authorized by any provi-
sion of law.
While the policy of the Republican
leaders of the house has not been
outlined with reference to bills that
shall be passed at this session in
volving large expenditures, pressure
continues to be 80 strong for the pas
sage Of a general public building bill
that the opinion prevails that such q
measure will be put through before
close of the session.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13
Funeral Of Col. Thomas q. Lawler.

Funeral Of Col. Thomas a. Lawler.
Rockford, ILL.,, Feb. S.-Funeral serw
Ices for Col. Thomas G. Lawler, past
commander-in-chief Of the G. A. r.,
were held Thursday afternoon, and
were attended by q great throng. All
business throughout the city was sus.
pended during the services. Grand
Army posts from northern Illinois and
southern Wisconsin cities were pres
ent, as were many men prominent in
public life. An address was delivered
IN the Centennial NJ. E. church by DR..
g. r. Vanhorn, past department chap
lain, who was assisted by Rev. Frank
w. Barnum. MENUS post, No. /, Of
which Col. Lawler was commander,
conducted the burial service ct Cedar
Bluff. In the presence Of thousands Of
people.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13
SAYS MORSE WILL RETURN
BANKERS WIFE DECLARES HE 10
ONLY REcUPERATING.
She Asserts That Report Of Flight 10
Notwithstanding Stories
Are Told.

New York, Feb. S.-According to
Mrs. G. w. Morsse, wife of the bank
er, promoter, magnate and politician
who suffered reverses recently, Morse
will return to America on the Cam.
pania on its return trip. She de-
clared he sailed on that steamer.
mr.. Morse IL coming back on the
Campania on her next trip" added
Mrs. Morse. "The voyage was under
taken in order that he might have a
rest and recover some of his nerve
force, which has been badly shattered
by his troubles. He is q fighting
man, and he will be back to face any,
thing necessary. I sent Mr.. Morse a
wireless message to-day. We will soon
hear from him. Mr. Boardman tells
me that his affairs are not so bad as
common report makes them. Many
of Mr.. Morse's friends, whom he made
rich,v have deserted him in his trou-
bic. Others have stood by him. I
shall remain right here in this house
until his return"
The whereabouts of Morse was still
a mystery Friday, Notwithstanding
rumors that he was in this city as
late as Wednesday night. United
States District Attorney Stimson, who
has charge Of the federal grand jury's
investigation of Morse's relations with
some Of the closed national banks,
gave greater impetus to the search for
him by requesting his counsel, Albert
B. Boardman, to ascertain where
Morse had gone and induce him to re.
turn to New York. Mr.. Morse prompt
~ cabled Liverpool to intercept Morse
If he should arrive at Liverpool on tho
steamer Campania.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13
NEGRO LYNCHED.
Mob After Hard Battle Overpower
the Guard.

Brookhaven, Miss, Feb. 11.-ElI
Pigot negro who attacked a young
white woman here several weeks ago
was Monday taken from the custody
of the Jackson military company
and posse of deputies and hanged
him from a telegraph pole within less
than 100 yards of the court house.
He was to have been tried yesterday
for his crime.
The military company and posse
were overpowered by mob of more
than 1900 citizens.
Several shots were fired in the me.
lee and two members of the mob
were wounded.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13
BURNS TO DEATH.
John Herman Helm Perishes in Flames
in His Cabin.

Duluth, Minn., Feb. 11.-John Her.
man Helm who lived on a homestead
forty miles northeast of Two Har-
bors, in Lake County was burned to
death in his cabin. His widow and
four children reside in Minneapolis.
Mr.. Helm was 81 years old and was
clerk of the town of Crystal.
The neighbor who reported his
death said Helm was suffering from
ivy poisoning and was using an in
damable liniment freely. It is pre-
sumed that the stuff was ignited in
some manner.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13
NAIL IN iCICLE.
Hits South Dakota Man and Nearly
Puts Out His Eye.

Arlington, 8. D., Feb. ia nail
embedded in an icicle nearly cost H.
P. Dahl, grain buyer of Lake Pres
ton, an eye. He was standing at the
door Of the elevator when he saw an
icicle fall from the roof. He glanced
up and just then another fell, striking
him in the face and stunned him. A
nail was embedded in his face, lust
under one eye. It is hoped to save
the sight Of the eye. 80 Y,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13

OFFICERS:
President, O. L. Skonovd, Radium, p O.
Vice President, A. Bergstrom, Warren r. R. 2.
Secretary, Nels Skaug, Newfolden, P. o.
Treasurer, Brede Svendsen, Newfolden P O.
DIRECTORS:
o. L. Skonovd, Radium
Nels Skaug Newfolden
Brede Svendsen, Newfolden
Ole Hjelle, West Valley.
A. Bergstrom, Warren R. r. g.
Signed, o. L. SKoNovD President
NEIs SKAUG, Secretary.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13
TWIN CITY MARKETS.
Minneapolis. Feb H.

Minneapolis, Feb II.
Wheat-No. / northern, 81. 00;No. 2
northern, $1.O3. May $1.0451. Oats
No. white, 47c; Corn-No. 3, sec
Barley-No. 4, soc. Rye-No. 3, 75c
Flax seed-No. 1, SLIT. Butter
Creamery, extras, 32c; tirsts, $50.
dairy, fancy, 2ec. seconds 22c;
Poultry Turkeys, 12c, chickens 100;
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13
South st, Pa11l Fab ~

South St. Paul, Feb. IL
Cattle Steers, $4.75 and $685..
cows $500 and 1915. Hogs-t4.1 10.
and $4.25 Sheep -Muttons, 1925;
Ilambs 1915. .7 a.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13
STATE OF MINNESOTA. }

STATE Sqa6tz o. of m MiSMFso1A {ss ..-...
L. skonovd President and N skaug Secretary, the
shall County Mutual duv
Sao for himself and that they
last OF the above described
pey OF the said and clear all thereon
except as above stated and that the foregoing with the
explanations or referred are
exhibit
ana OF the condition and affairs the said Company the
SAID thirty December
respectively. O. Z. SKoNovD President
NMs SKAUG, Secretary.
Subscribed before this January 1905
Julius J. Olson
Notary Public.
Ny commission expires Jan. 10th 1915
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-02-13

TOWNS
which Company
Of business in force in each the of the wear:
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-24
An. Emended Sim

Many u householder at the mercy Of
the pallter will find a bond of sympa
thy with the students OF Stanford uni
versity In the incident taken from the
San Francisco Chronicle The o OF
fraternity houses on the campus were
In the process Of being cleaned mp III
preparation for the receptions and
%luncheons to be given to visitors on
the day of the big football game. A
man got the contract to paint one Of
the houses white with the understand.
ing that the job must be done and dry
by a certain day. After making a rush
start the painter asked permission to
hang out his sign. His request was
granted, and he put up a conspicuous
announcement over the front porch
'sThese Premises Being Painted BY
Blank Blank
Then the work dragged. He would
come n day and stay away two. Sc
the impatient %collegians added to thu
sign until the announcement read:
These Premises Being Painted ~
Blank Blank. Now and Then"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-24
YOU SHOULD RAISE MULES

We have four high class registered
Missouri Jacks for sale which are
located at Albert Jebsen's barn at
Mitchell. Owing to the limited
supply and high prices of mules,
farmers would find 1T very profitable
to raise mules, as you can cash them
at any age, and they are better
adapted to this climate than horses.
We have selected these Jacks from
the best jack stock of Missouri, and
they have proven to be excellent
breeders and are fully guaranteed i'm
every way. Come in and inspect
u Jacks as they are for sale. Do not
miss the opportunity Of buying one
while they are located So near your
home. Robert Sparks & Booth.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-24
1 WEEK Of GOOD DRAMA
Harold Nelson and His Company
Promise Some Entertaining ORA
AN maticg work This Week.

Harold Nelson, q new actor Of the
legitimate drama, In the Mitchell
field OF entertainment, made his
initialtappearance at the Gale theatre
Monday, evening to a very apprecla-
tive audience, when he presented
The Slave and the Princess" The
eentlemanly actor made good before
his audience In every sense Of the
word. His acting, while of the
tragedian type, Is not Of the ranting
character but he expresses his lines
With fine effect throughout and
carries al dignIfled persoDage In all
.hisswotk. In his character m the
slAYs, heshas several ine opportun-
slt1es4 for strong Work and: IL ~ not
found lacking Ia any essential. Mr..
Nelson Is supported BY : company 1of
ladies and gentlemen who are not to
b discounted In the least with the
work Of the star. Mi0 Scott assumes
The leading roles with . fine instinct