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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16
SECOND DAY.
Called to order at 10 o'clock a. m
After music and prayer the first sub
iect on the program was called
COMMERCIAL ORCHARDS.

COMMERCIAL ORCHAhDo'
Response by Geo. N. McGrew, of Liv-
ingstcn county;
Tbere Is no farm complete without
an orchard. whether it be to supply
the family with its luscious Irulls OF
e.. commercial purposes. What plea
80 a. Is 10 have plenty of nice trult
Sor family use; the wife would have
a much harder time to prepare nice
meal if she had no fruit s.o,
hnd believe that every FARMER
zAa,,1d have an orchard, at least enough
Cor tbe family. Because the farmer 10 -
an+,tied To the best of everything. why
S,aco,se we feed the world, and all peo-
,,Ia ore depending on us for a living
md fruit is very healthy, and a great
Saa1 more pleasant to take than the doc
tors physic. ..n,o o,ooo
30 land he should have a commercial
orchard. for there is nothing that we
cor niant that will yield so much as a
oood orchard when properly cared TOT.
! E Jlye everything on the farm an orchard
e,oods nroper care and attention, ana
--,itbout this an orchard Will DO no
good. -, .onoo.o farms WELD
- ,,oonev per acre, and the bluegrass
so $50 If Kentucky that is selling from
s10O to 5000 per acre yields pig money
sor the farmer, but good orcharu on
+bo RIGHT kind of land in Livingston
oo,,ntv where land Is worth from Wv 70
1910 Der acre will yield more IMAM any
Tobacco land, and not the amount Oh
work required that there Is for a IoDac-
co crop. 1t takes 40 trees to the acre
set 3Ox3O feet and twelve bushels 70
the tree is a medium crop; so we nave
588 bushels Of apples per acre at forty
cents per bushel, making $2S5.zO per
acre. and sometimes trees yield twenty
bushels per tree which they did last
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16
TOBACCO CULTURE.

/ Mr.. j. M. Adams responded. The
/ subject is a dry one to the ladies, be
cause the plant is so detested by them
but they enjoy handling the proceeds
in the shape of a rubber-tired buggy
The tobacco crop furnishes the pro
ceeds.
A neighbor of his, by tobacco culture,
had progressed from a cabin to a two
story dwelling. He had no notoriety;
he had only one sold as high as 1913
per hundred in a So years ex-
perience.
Beginning at the seed, take Blue and
yellow Pryor, Clardy, Little Frederick,
etc, etc. Perhaps there is something
important in selection. In November
selects his plant bed, removes trash
and breaks with double shovel. Makes
bed to suit width of canvas. Lay poles
across and pile brush for burning
After burning pulverize it and get
ready for sowing. Sow in January.
Tablespoonful of seed to 100 square
yards. Canvas about 10th to 18th Of
March, and SOW a few more seed. If
done sooner snow may fall and weight
it down. Never failed but once, and
then seed had hung out in a hall eX-
posed. Not much change in method
of cultivating in many years. Likes
early sowing as plants are stronger.
If beds are sown in late winter, re-
move ashes before sowing. The land
for tobacco should be best TO be had;
broken late in fall and left; rebroken
in spring, shallow and listed. In last
CT April or May pulverize the land;
lay off in rows feet, 8 inches apart.
Set plants in a few days; furrow with
turning pillow, throwing earth from it..
Circumstances should dictate after Gull
tivatiOn.
Next cultivate shallow with shovels,
and not after it gets ready to top,
unless there is a baking rain. Don't
prime until 1t is topped. Worm all
the time. Don't risk a late crop. 1t
used to do, but not now. Top 10 to
- leaves (small plants, 8 leaves), and
all at once if possible so all will be
Uniform in ripening. Cut in cool of
evening and house in morning. Put
8 to plants to the stick, and don't
crowd, as it will house-burn. When
yellow you can fire 1t. Slow at first;
when the tips are curled, increase the
heat. 1t may be best to stop while
after the tips are cured. Bulk down
in November if possible, and strip at
will.
Mr.. r. c. Gary on same subject:
The end most desired in the cul-
ture of tobacco is to produce the larg-
est yield and best quality at the least
expense. To obtain these results 1t is
necessary to have good land in high
state of cultivation. The land should
be broken as deeply as practicable IN
the fall or winter, and allowed to re
main in the rough condition until the
last of April or the first Of May. Then
it should be narrowed and rebroken
very shallow. Some of our best
growers rebreak with the disc harrow.
Now is the time to put on well-rotted
manure. Coarse manure should have
been put on before the land was re-
broken. Just. before the plants are
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16

/ Your barns in the main are too large.
mak.rg the process of curing too haz-
ardoua, as well as expensive, should
fire occur; also it requires too much
time to fill your barn as the first cut ia
ready for the fire by the time you can
finish filling, thereby Obviating the pos
sibilIty o. securing a oneness Of color.
Most Kentucl1ians and not a few Ten
nesseans start their fires from two to
three days too soon, to obtain a solid
color with pliancy, suppleness and
elasticity, so requisite in the desirable
types and finer grades.
Don't hang your tobacco too close, Ell
Their en- the stick or in the barn. After
your tobacco is thoroughly yellow (pre-
pare plenty Of WOODY start merely
smoke at many places and continue
thus until your tobacco is moist from
condensation, that is in what is called
a sweat 1t may be in six hours and it
may be twenty-four. Secure a ladder,
climb up and thrust your arm up in
several places and when you find your
tobacco good moist you may gradually
raise the temperature to about ninety
degrees; hold it at about that until the
lear is cured draw your fires and let
your tobacco get perfectly soft and re-
main in that condition for about TWEEN
ty-four hours. Then gradually raise
your fire as before (not. waiting
to sweat until temperature
Of about 120 degrees is reached; hold
your fires at about this temperature
night and day, until 1t is thoroughly
cured both stem and stalk This pro
cess will give you a beautiful solid
brown color, very desirable.
l could give the mOdus operandi for
making a dark brown, black fat or pie
bald color, but my paper is now some
what like the Western country, extern
sively laid out but thinly settled.
Keep a thermometer in your barn and
examine from time to time Remem-
Der the humidity of the atmosphere is
a very potent factor in securing just
the color desired. Before / close, | will
say in regard to the selection Of color.
Let your mind run over the entire dark
tobacco area at cutting time, and ascer-
tain whether the crop is full Of sap or
whether it is lacking in moisture. II
full of sap the prevailing color will be
dark and if lacking moisture the uni
versal color will be light. You can
manipulate the process Of curing so as
20 obtain any desired color. If full Of
sap, a light color will be in demand,
vice versa.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16

the warning system he had been
called out, and always took the dullest
hoe on his fathers place, and would
not hit a lick after the six days ran
out whether the road was in order or
not. It costs $4,000 yearly to keep
up roads now. 1t would be better to
DO the work well-pike it so it will
stand like the old Roman roads.
He thought farmers should invite
the supervisor to crush the rock and
then they haul it on the road under
the direction Of the officer. He would
Ike to see this county take lead in
such work. CAS- county judge, l will
vote for anything that will promote
good roads, but we must take care
of our various bonds. We have gone
to the constitutional Initial left
over shall go to the improvement of
roads,"
He would recommend to take the
crusher to quarries along the roads
and crush the rock, and some plan de-
vised to put it on the road.
Mr.. Adams: The supervisor had
done well, and he wanted to indorse
his statement as to width of roads
they should be at least 30 feet wide.
We all want roads, but there's little
money He says let improvements be
permanent. He thought it unfair for
taxpayers to pay taxes and also fur
rlsh reams, but he would do that IL
the others would.
DR.. Clardy: AS to farmers helping,
It is neighborhood question. If it
will pay to do it, then do it; If not
let 1t alone. He would haul on his
road If the county will crush it and
furnish the rock. Some years ago he
and others had gotten a law passed
providing a tax Of fifty cents for
turnpikes, but people were so opposed
that the law was repealed. It takes
public spirit to build pixies. 1t must
be done by concert of action, not by
grumbling.
1t is very necessary to keep up
existing pixies, but little has been ex-
pended on them. They must be kept
in order. Perhaps it is best to do this
by contract, under direction of the
supervisor. This has worked success
fully in Union county, and they keep
earth roads in better condition than we
do the pixies here.
Mr.. Pierce asked if hands, resident
on pixies, were required to work roads
and Judge Fowler said they we're.
Mr.. Owen: Farmers are now taxed
for road purpose twenty-five cents on
the 800; also on 100000 bonds to
buy the present pixies. 1t is not fair
to expect them also to furnish the
teams to haul rock free.
Mr.. McReynolds expressed gratiti-
cation at the interest manifested 1t
would do good. If farmers on this
road will get together and haul the
rock he will have the crusher moved
over and graded, and prepare the
road bed and crush the rock. If not,
they would go to the first neighborhoOd
that offered to do this. He hoped the
farmers would take the matter up at
once. He would give stone to go as
far as the people would haul it.
Mr.. Geo. Pierce: Not very favorably
inclined to toll roads, but was in favor
OF this and would do his part.
Mr.. Walker said a lady said she
would haul the rock on a wheel-barrow
if the men would not do 1t.
Mr.. Adams said he would do his
part. Mr. Coleman and Mr.. Candle also
agreed to do likewise.
(Before the close Of the meeting &C
tive preparation was made for making
/ several miles Of pike.)
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16

orchard described by Mr. McGrew and
confirmed his description Of It, as did
also Commissioner Nall
Next subject called was
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER g. 1902
INSTITUTE VS.. THE EAGLES
GAME TO TAKE PLACE AT THE
ATHLETIC PARK, NEW OR
LEANS, DEC 49,

| The last game of football to be PLAYED
this season by the Industrial Institute foot.
ball team will take place in New Orleans or
Saturday next. The contest will be with
the celebrated Eagle Football Team of the
Crescent City, and will take place at p, D.
M, on Saturday, at the Athletic Park,
where all the important games of the sea
son in New Orleans were played. A large
delegation will go down from the Institute
and many friends of the football bows are
expected to go on the trip. Our boys should
be encouraged in this, their first bigpamc
out OF Lafayette, bv the attendance of as
many Of our people at the game as can
possibly go down. Ii is said that nearly i
thousand Baton Rougeans accompanied the
l.. >. I. cadets when they went to New
Orleans to play Mississippi. Could not La
ia! cite show proportional pride in her
great school? Persons desiring to 90 on the
trip can secure all information as to rates
time of leaving, etc from Captain Ashbv
"oodson or Manager V. l.. Roy
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06
POLICE JURY.
REGULAR N1EETING - RE,SOI.C-
TON TO DESTROY CHERO-
KEE HEDGES-OTHEI,
BUSIN ESS.

The Police Jury met Last Thursday il
regular session with all the members pres
emf, except Nr. J. O. Blanchet of the 4tf
! ward.
Supt. Alleman appeared and explained
that owing to the failure of the president
! to issue a proci2nation the special election
to levy school tax in the Ist ward had not
been held AMI that the people interested
wished the Jury hold the matter in
ahey"ncc. Certain changes in the original
proposition submitted were desired by those.
interested ami the question would again be
presented.
BY motion of Mr.. Mouton the roadover-
Seers of the respective wards were instructed
to use every effort, in conjunction with adj
Jaccnt proprietOrs, to remove all cherokee
hedges and other distractions along the
public roads in order to maintain the high
ways in proper travelling condition. The
Jury finds that in many places the hedges
not only occupy considerable portion of
the road, thus seriously interfering with
traffic and proper grading, but have ex-
tended into adjoining fields covering large
areas of valuable land. The object of the
resolution is to secure the cooperation of
the farmers in the radiance of the common
nuisance.
Mr.. Rillcaud reported several cases of
hydr"ph bia among mules and horses in
-" 5ih ward aud the Jury instructed hin, t,
''.~ Ne precautions in p Protecting the pnb-
lie
AIR. buchanan rep 'rtei the grievance of
NJ. VIM Walker relative to the boundary
of the public road near his place, bu, no |
action taken. The roa,l encroaches
up IN the property of Mr.. Walker and it |
may be necessary for him to remove his
residence.
Messrs. y. Liable, F. G.. Mou,on. and
X Z. Grcs were appointed to settle with
tn iaA-c"llrctor for taxes AID licenses of
1901
The tre'surer's reports showed cash bal
ances: General fund, s556.os, special road
fund, SI,S7I-S.
After the approval of accounts the Jury.
~ motion of Mr.. MoutOn adjourned to
meet Dec II, to complete the public bust
ness.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06
SUCCESSION SALE.
Succession of Francois F'idel
LON bard, No. 2261, 18th Ju-
dicial District Court, Par
ish of Lafayette.

BY virtue of an order issued by the 18th.
Judicial District Court, dated December 9Th,
1902. l, |. "A. Broussard, Sheriff of the par
lsh OF Lafayette, La. will sell for cash. to
the last and highest bidder, beginning al the
plantation OF Francois Fidel Lombard, stu
ated in this parish, on Saturday, Decem Der
27th, 1909, and continuing on Monday, De
cemher goth, 1902, at the last residence Of
the deceased in the town of Lafayette, La,
the following described properly, to witt
cession, consisting of ten mules, four wagons.
three carts, half interest in stubble shaver.
one stalk cutter, and other agricultural i'm
elements; one lot of corn and hay, one lot of
hogs, chickens and turkeys, household fur
nlture, contents of bar room, consisting of
assorted liquors ETC., five shares of stock
Bank OF Lafayette, and seven shares stock
FIRST National Bank of Lafayeite ETC. etc
more fully described in the official inventory
OF the said succession.
I. A. BROUsSARD
Sheriff Lafayette Parish, La
Dec. 5, 1909.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06
A Pleasant Affair.

Mrs Ihos. b. Hopkins. Jr., entertained a
large number of friends Monday evening in
honor of Mrs. Thos. Dupre, of Baton Rouge.
who is visiting Dr. and Mrs. Thos Hop
kins. The affair one of the pleasantest
social events OF the season, and the pleasure
of the evening was greatly enhanced by Il
spirited Shakespearian contest. Mrs G.. c.
Comstock was the lucky winner of the prize,
a lovely bronze figure. The BOBBY prize
fancy candy bowl, fell to the lot of Mrs
DIR. Martin. At the close of the contest the
guests were ushered into the dining room,
which was beautifully decorated with white
camclias and roses, where an elegant luncheon
In courses was served. The following ladies'
were present: Mines. Thos. Dupre Ruoer
V. L. Roy, A. Roy, w. A. LeRosen, T. N.
Blake, B. ]. Pellerin, J. A. Martin, G.. G.
Comstock, B. Clesg, O. b. Hopkins, l. A.
Br"ussard, J. J. Davidson, J. l.. Kennedy
and Wynn; Misses Anna and Eliza Hopkins,
Clye and Lizzie Mudd. leila Christian, Fa
dra Holmes and Louisa Tolson.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06
AT THE INSTITUTE.
FOURTH YEAR CLASS VISIT NEW
ORLEANS-NEWE EQUIPMENTS
FOR WORKSHOP-OTH
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

L he visit Of the fourth year class to New
Orleans last week, to which reference was
made in these columns, is reported a sue
cess in every way. The party consisted of the
entire class, in charge of the English
teacher, Miss Edith q. Dupre, and accom-
panied by number Of their friends. The
party not only carried out successfully their
purpose of witnessing Sbakespearian play
by great actors, but also visited Sophie
Ncwcomb College, Tulane University, and
other places of interest IN the Crescent City,
| returning to Lafayette last Sunday morning.
The first senior class of the Institute has set
an example worthy of emulation by their
successors.
Interest in athletics has veered a little re-
Gently from football to tennis and basket
ball. Tennis and basketball games are
played every day that the weather permits.
The captains of the basketball teams were
elected last week, and are Miss Marie Mou-
ton of Lafayette, and Miss Pearl Roy of
Marksville. The name of the organization
is 1.-The Beverley Randolph Basket Ball
Club Mr.. lillibridge is captain of the
Tennis Club and is directing the affairs of
the organization most successfully.
The forge shop equipment has been re-
ceived and work will begin at once upon
the installation of the entire plant This
addition to the manual training department
will double the usefulness and interest in |
that portion of the institution.
The last entertainment to be given at the |
Institute will take place Saturday evening, |
Dec. IS, and will consist in an open meet |
ing of the Attakapas Literary Society," This
VIII be the first of four regular public meet
ngs to lie held annually by the society,"
Last Friday week the Rules of Order
Club was addressed by Judge Julian Mouton
who spoke on the '.Esse entails of Success in
Life. The address was interesting and
Instructive and was enjoyed by every one
PRESENT. The R:.les Of Order Club is an or
sanlzation of teachers AMI students formed
or the purpose of instructing its members
II parliamentary laws and usages The
meetings OF the club held every FRIDAY
morning from 9 to 10, which time the
public IS most cordially invited to visit the
institute.
The enrolment continues to enlarge ora ;
ually, the one hundred fifty mark having
cen passed. A considerable increase is
boxed for at the opening Of the second
erm in January.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06
MRS. HOMER DUIsIO.

The many friends of Mr..
Homer Durio, representative;
from this parish to the State
Legislature, were panied to learn
of the death of his wife. which
occurred suddenly last Tuesday,
Dec. 2, at his home near Caren-
Gro. Mrs. DuriO'S maiden name
was lrma VOORHEES,. She was a
daughter of the late Horace
VOORHEES, and was 40 years of
age. She was the mother of
five children the oldest of whom
is about p years of age. Mrs.
DurlO was a woman of lOvable Z
qualities and her death was a
shock not only to her family,
but to the whole community of
which she was most estimable
and worthy member.
Mrs. DuriO's funeral took
place at the Catholic church
at Lafayette Wednesday after
noon and was largely attended.
The services We're conducted by
Father Bollard, and a sermon
was preached by Father Gil
aud, Of PatoutvilIe, who paid
IN eloquent tribute to the char
lcter of the deceased.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06

The Geo. w. Scott Company is
advertised to be at Falk's Opera
house Dec. 11-12-13. This com.
pany comes to Lafayette highly
recommended by the press and
theater-going public. An ex-
change says of the Scott Com
Pany: Their plays as presented
last season left a most pleasant
memory in their wake. Those
who We're fortunate enough to
attend the performances felt
they had enjoyed a treat such as
is seldom their pleasure to re-
celve. The merit of this really
great company is now well
known and 1T is safe to say that
all lovers Of good clean amuse-
ment will be on hand when the
curtain rings UP on what will no
doubt be the best week stand
show of the season.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06
A Wise Woman

Manager Bendcl says he has
secured one night from the
management of "A Wise Vo-
man.. The date will be an
nounced later on. 1t will be a
month or so at least. A little
energy of this kind, if pursued,
Will bring to, our town a HIGHER
of companies.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06

Mr.. John Mcllhenny, of
Avery 5 Island, was in LAFAYETTE
yesterday on business pertain
ing to his projected electric
railway.
If you want happiness in your
family buy a Star Safety Razor
from II. M. Biosat's .Jewelrv
Store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06

AS'iANA y poI 1911. Was IN LAFAYETTE
this week.
The writing contest of Pollerin
q DeClouet, the furniture deal
ers, is growing in popularity ev-
cry day. People living in the adj
]acent parishes have entered the
contest. Some fthe contestants
have displayed a remarka BILE de-
gree Of skill in their efforts to win
the beautiful Morris chair which
is to be given away. Mr.. Lu-
deau, a resident of Vile Platte
who has entered the contest. has
sent Pellerin & DoClouct a fine
specimen of penmanship. Mr..
Ludeau may not secure the prize.
but he has undoubtedly demon
Strated the fact that he has few
equals in handling the pen.
Decorated Dinner Sets at Bios
salts.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06

AT it's last annual meeting
Morgan Lodge, No. 317, Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen,
elected the following officers to
! serve during the ensuing year:
r. Z. TRAY, past master; J. b.
COmas, worthy mas ter; A. J..
COmaS, vice-maSter; w. p.
Bracken, secretary; D. A. Greig,
tinancier: l.. M. Boudreaux. col
hector; DR.. G.. A. Martin, medical
examiner: w. p. Bracken, dele
gate: A. j. Comas, alternate.
The delegate and alternate were
elected to represent the local
lodge at the grand lodge conven-
ton to be held in Denver, COL.
during the month of May, 1903.
Pocket books for gentlemen.
different kinds at
the Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06
Low Rates to all Points

Morgan Louisiana & Texas
Railroad and Steamship Com
pany will sell tickets from all
points to all Sunset stations in
louisiana and Texas and return
Dec. 23 to IS: Dec 81 to Jan. /.
1908, with return limit Jan. 3.
1903, at rate of one fare plus
ten per cent where rate is $500
or more, and one and one third
fare not to exceed 50. 80, on
account of holidays. For addi-
tiona particulars, apply to local
agent, or to c. B. Ellis, Division
Passenger Agent.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06
Only one up-to-date Photog-
rapher. That's Clark.
A Startling Discovery.

Within the past few weeks a
star of magnificent brilliancy
has appeared to most of our
readers. On close examination
1T proves to be Marie Lamour
starring in "A Wise Woman.
Manager Bendel says that by
this discovery we are placed in
possession of observation which
proves that this luminary is APP
preaching with great velocity,
and that she will be distinctly
Visible to the people of this city
IN her radiance at an early date.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06

Judge ClegG, of New Orleans.
was the guest Wednesday of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Clegg. He went
to Opelousas Thursday to attend
to some legal business.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06
Big Reduction

In prices OF photographs and
frames for next thirty days, on
account of removal.
F. F. CARTER.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-06

Read the advertisements of the
Moss Pharmacy and Pellerin &
DeClouet who have something to
say to those who intend pre-
senting their friends with suita-
bic Christmas gifts.