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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
Shaping Trees.
written for the EpItomist.)

written for the Epitomist)
1t used to be the practice OF orchard
lists to prune and train young trees
to branch out six feet or more above
the ground and induce them TO grow
in an upright rather than a spreading
form SO that the branches would not
prevent blowing under and close up
to the tree. The opposite practice
is to train them TO branch out close
to the ground and make low, spread
Ing tops. Some prefer the latter
method because, they ray. although
It prevents plowing close up TO the
tree trunk, the trees do not need It.,
In fact. II Is harmful, as many OF the
small feed rootlets are cut, thus re-
tarding the growth Of the tree. The
shade Of low-headed trees, helps TO
suppress the growth Of grass and
weeds, and the soil may be kept moist
enough by the application OF little
mulch. The low-headed trees are less
exposed TO winds and smaller
proportion Of the fruit will be
windfalls. 1t is believed that
trees come into bearing earlier, and
that their naturally spreading habit
OF growth promotes fruitfulness. or
course. It is easier to gather fruit
from low tree than a high one.
Most Of the fruit on a tree trained
with this object In view may be
reached from the ground or from a
short step ladder and the cost OF gath
ering and the risk Of brulslng the
fruit be thus considerably reduced.
Editor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
Unproductiye Fruit Trees.

Great luxurianoe In growth Of fruit
trees is often the cause OF unfruit-
fulness. No tree commences to
flower and fruit until its vegitatve
exubemnoe has been partially check
ed. Those who understand the art
of fruit culture thoroughly can bring
these way ward trees into bearing
by root-pruning them. This may be
done by digging a trench anound the
tree and then filling 1t up with the
earth that has been thrown out. The
cutting off the ends OF tho roots
causes check to the extreme yigor,
and the result is the production of
flowers instead of branches. The
distance from the trunk that the
trench should be dug, will, OF course,
depend upon the age and slze of
the tree. and also It's mtlo OF luxuri-
ance; the aim should be TO dig so
a. to cut off about one-thlrd Of Its
roots, Root pruning may be done
at any ting during h,ll or winter.
smokyhlll. Kan. IL. u. Rice,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
FRAUD EXPOSED

A few counterfeite9 have lately
bccn making and trying to sell imlta-
lions Of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds and
other meiicines. thereby dcfrmdIng
the public This is to warn you to
beware Of such people, who seok to
profit through stealing the reputa-
ton OF remedies which have been
successfully curing disease for over
So years. A sure protection. to you,
rs our name on the wrapper Look
for 1t on all DIR. Kings or Bucklen's
remedies, as all others are mere imi-
tationR II. E. BUCKLEN 4 CO., Chi
cago, H., and Windsor. Canada.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
Feeding Hogs.
lWrItlen for the Epitomlstl

(Nntlen lor the EpitomisIl
A hog fed at fair profit until 1t
reaches 200 pounds will give less pro-
fit with each additional pound and
point can be reached at which fur
ther breeding can be done only at
loss, A reliable authority says that
q certain amount of food being re-
quired TO make gain on hog of
S5 pounds, it will require four per
rent more food with hog Of 40
teen per cent more with one OF l25
pounds, twenty-five per cent more
pounds to make the same gain, four
on hogs of 225 pounds and seventy
per cent more on those weighing 1926
pounds. The tests upon which these
figures are based were not official,
but II is a well known fact that
with increase of age more feed is re
Quired to effect gain than at earlier
age But the light weights, those
under 200 pounds, cannot be so we'll
handled at packeries. and hence those
who are feeding for market should
bring them to that weight, smooth
and well finished. AT less weight or
in bad condition, it will be found that
the discrimination against them is
strong, so that 1t will always be best
economy to bring them TO the most
rigid requirements of the market.
Il. r. II.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10


The Government needs in its ser
vice pressmen, stcnographcrs, engi-
neers. acting assistant surgeons law
clerks, kindergarten teachers, immi-
Grant inspactors. trained nurses, Trans
lators. farmers. Ash culmrists. drafts
men, pharmacists. civil and electrical
engineers, and persons proficient in
almost any line
According to a table compiled by
tho Civil Service Commission. Ken
lucky has not as many persons under
the civil service as she is entitled TO
have. The State is entitled TO 2l5.
and at present she has but 200 in the
service
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10

Bad breath, be,chlne of gas and
sour rlslngs are all due to indigestion.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is q guaran-
tecl cure l., A. SopeH of Little
Rock, KY, writes us; 1--WE feel that
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure deserves all
the commentator that can be given
Il. as II saved the life OF our little
glrl when she was three years old.
She is now six and We have kept Il
for her econstantly. but OF coarse she
only takes II now when anything dis
agrees with her." Kodol IL the best
madicine In the world for indigestion.
Dyspepsia and all stomach troubles.
"A trial Of this groatest Of all digest
ants will convince any who suffer.
Good for young or old. Sold by Lon
lsa Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
DESERVED POPULARITY

To cure constipation and liver troub-
les by gently moving the bowels and
acting as a tonic to the liver, take
Little Early Risers. These Famous
Little Pills are mild, pleasant and
harmless, but effective and sure.
Their universal use for many years
is strong guarantee Of their popu-
laity and usefulness. Sold by Louisa
Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
poIsoNs IN FOOD.

Perhaps you don't realize thai
many pain polsons originate in your
food, but some day you may feel a
twinge of dyspepsia that will con-
vince you. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
are guaranteed to cure all sickness
due to poisons Of undigested foods
or money back. 25c at A. NJ. Hughes
drug store. Try them.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
Made

Have your cake, mullins, and tea bis
cult homemade. They will be fresher,
cleaner, more tasty and wholesome.
Royal Baking Powder helps the house
wife TO produce at home, quickly and eco
nomically, fine and tasty cake, the raised
hot-biscuit, puddings, the frosted layer
cake, crisp cookies, crullers, crusts and
mullins, with which the ready-made food
found at the bake-shop or grocery does
not compare.
Royals the greatest Of bake-day helps.
ROYAL CO.. NEW YORK.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
THE NEWS OF THE WEEK.
ADalIy Resume Of important Happenings.

by the President. will pass the House
almost without n dissenting
vote. The insurgents are squelched
and no frrther opposition will be
made. EXCEPT by the Democrats, who
wish TO amend the bill. but will not
be able To do 30. II the measure
passes the Senate at this session,
however. 1t will be In an amended
form. A compromise may be arranged
BY which II will be put in the hands
u commission for further inyes-
tigation and consideration before the
next Congress meets.
q -
February o.
Three hundred people made public
confession OF faith at the revival
meeting held in London last night by
the Reys Reuben A. Torrey and
Charles Alexander. the Americas evan
gelists.
Various labor and agricultural or
ganiEetions will today send out Il
proclamation addressed to the Amer
lean people. suggesting the special
Observance Of washlngton's birthday
as Home. Farm and Factory Dag"
Operations In the Kentucky oil fields
are hampered by the severe weather.
The average production Was much
smaller in January than that OF the
preceding month. The continued de-
cline In the price OF crude oil is also
having an effect on the operations.
The strike movement is still Bpreld
ing in Poland, and martial law has
been declared in several additional
towns, Some of the workmen In st.
Petersburg are circulating mani
festo disclaimlng the delegating that
receutly called ON the Emperor at
rsaBloe-Selo.
II is not likely that a requisIuon
viii be issued soon for the return OF
Taylor and Finley from Indiana. as
Gov Beckham and Commonwealth
Attorney Franklin differ In opinion
as 10 who should take the initiative
and as Ia whether new set OF re-
qulsition papers is necessary.
According to Gen. Kuropaikins re-
potts there has besn suspension OF
hoaiilities at sandiapu and shakhe
Dombowski, the third Russian Gen
eral, was wounded in the recent opcr-
auons. Reports from Toxic tell only
Of skIrmishes along shAkhe and Hun
tyers on Friday and Saturday.
Speaker Brown will appoint the con
ier~s OF the House to-day. and II is
exPectei that the conference viii be
nbl to make report tomorrow
mornlng recommending bill that willl
pu;tle the location Of the Capitol. |
Leading members OF the Legislature
ane hopeful that the business OF the
extra session may be completed and
IN adjournment taken Thursday or
Friday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
AGoNIzING BURNS

are instantly relieved, and perfectly
healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
C. Rivenhark, Jr., of Norfolk, Va,
writes; 81 burnt my knee dreadfully;
that It bllstered all over. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve stopped the pain, and
healed It without a scar" Also heals
all wounds and sores. 25c at A. NJ.
Hughes, druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
Civil Service Examination.

In the manual of examinations is
sued by the United States Civil Ser
vice Commission It is announced that
nine examinations will be held dur
ing the coming spring.
The dates for the examinations and
the places where they will be held
are as follows:
Lexington, March Is, 90, and April
10; Louisville, March Is. %, "a and
April l9; Paducah. March 10 and Apri
.l9.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10

Kidney complaint kills more peo-
pie than any other disease. This is due
to the disease being so insidious that
II gets a good hold ON the system
before II is recognized. Foley's Kid
ney Cure will prevent the develop
ment OF fatal disease II taken In timc,
Sold by Louisa Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
TIE SUNSHINE oF SPRING

The salve that cures without scar
is DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Cuts,
burns, boils. bruises and piles disa2-
pear before the use OF this salve us
snow before the sunshine of spring
Miss H. NJ Middleton, Thebes, ILL.,.
says: Il was seriously afflicted with
a fever sore that was very painful
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salye cured me
in less than week. Get the gem
uine. Sold by Louisa Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10


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for traffic In ten ye0rs.
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Rumos are current in St Peters
burg that Gen. Kuropatkln has asked
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Briefs in the smoot case will be
filed tomorrow with the Senate Com
mIttee on Privileges and Elections
Mr.. worthlngton. Of counsel for smoot
in tho course OF the argument CON
tends that since smmoot has already
taken his seat he can be ouslei only
BY a two-thIrds vote.
Crowds on Chlcago's streets were
attracted by triangular spot ON the
sun. which was distinctly visible 60
the naked eve. Prof Frost Of the
Yerkes observatory. has been studying
n for several DAYS and saws II Is the
largest sun spot ever observed. being
probably 10000 miles in diameter
lie believes II to be due to terrific
storms on the sun
IN Winchester from Perry and Leslie
counties with Moses Feltner and sam
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
A WHOLE VILLAGE
Attacked by Grip-0ne Family Es
0apes by Using Pe.ru.na.

" ANONA1 olAhh OO1 1NDs
During the winter 1 and my fam.
iy OF six were taken with Ia grippe
The disease was very prevalent at ths,
time In the village where resided
nearly everyone being sick with 1t.
Our doctors treated 1t as best they could
but were very unsuccessful in the treat.
ment of 1t. As soon as my family were
taken sick went to the drugstore and
bought six bottles Of Pe-ru-na, and we
All took 1t according to the directions
given on the bottle; and although our
cases seemed to be more than usually
violent in tho outset yet our recovery
was prompt, and we were all well much
sooner than those who were treated by
the regular physicians.
Many people died Of this Ia grippe dur
Ing this epidemic, and few If any, were
sick SO short time as myself and
family. After we were all well we had
one bottle Of Pe-ru-na left.
CT. Hatfield.
Send for free copy of "winter Ca.
tarrh.' This book contains q lecture by
DIR. Hartman on la grippe which has
attracted wide attention and has been
reported in leading papers. Address Dr..
Hartman. Columbus, Ohio.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10

THAT TICKLING IN THE THROAT.
One minute after taking One Min
ute Cough Cure that tlckllng IN the
throat Is gone II acts In the throat,
not In the stomach. Harmless
good for children. Sold by Louisa
Drug Company,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10
February Q.

FeDruafy j.
The gnnd jury OF the Boyle Cir
cult Court has returned forty-six in
dlctments charging the Standard Oil
Company with peddling oil without
license and selling uninspectel oil
A committee OF the Kentucky Bur
ley Tobacco GroweH' Company is In
New York In the hope OF closing u
deal with Eastern capitalists to fl
nance the company. II was expect
ed that an arrangement would be
peTfected yesterday. but reports re-
oelsed ut Lexington indicate that
there is another hitch In negotiations.
by a vote OF Il TO 26 the Ken
lucky House yesterday afternoon re-
fused TO concur with the Senate in
the amendments made In the latter
body TO the Capitol site BILL pro-
vlding for the purchase OF an addl-
tional lot and making a further APP
preparation Of $4,000. II the Senate
declitss To strike out those amend
menu another conference will be nee
ossaiy. with an indefinite prolonga-
tion Of the session as the result.
The Court Of Appeals issued an or
der directing a subpoena duces tecum
10 JAMES w. Edwards. Justice OF the
Peace OF Brathltt county. citing
him TO appaE before the Court 90
Friday. FDbmary 10. to testify. aud
10 have all records Of any pnboeeSi-
ings In his court against the Hargis
brothen and Ed Callahan. growing
out OF the killing OF James Cock.
rlll
The Post once Appropriation Bill
was sui under consideration when
the House adjourned yesterday. The
provision for fast mail subsidies was
retained In the bill after the usual
animated debate. Among TIN bills
passed. during the day was one nu-
thohIing the construction Of bridge
over the Big Sandy River At Louisa,
Ky. The senate spent much Of the
day discussing the distribution OF
seeds by the Government
The court Of inquiry yesterday re-
called tho officers OF the First Ken.
tuelSy Regiment who appeared b..
fore II "Wednesday night. the pur-
pose being To inqulre hos the pro-
eccdings Of the court became public.
The officers failed To appear In
their uniforms. and all those sum
moned who posSd them we're sent
home TO put them on. II is expect
ed that oourt-martial with be rccom.
mendesi Tor several OF the local mi
litia captains.
Order appears to have been gen
erplly restored In Russia, the ex.
oeption being in Poland. Even In
Warsaw, however. there has been q
return TO conditions approHimatlng ths
pornlii. The committee OF Minis
tera. sitting az 81. Petersburg has for
mulated and the Emperor has sane
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-02-10

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
cough caused by attack Of la grippe
1t heals the lungs. Sold by Louisa
Drug Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
Saloon Notice.

Frank Fowler will have turtle soup
at his saloon Saturday night. Twelfth
street and Seventh avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
DISCOVERED THAT
GUN WAS LOADED
Max Fraeer Skaters Bons of Finger
And Narrowly Misses BY
stander.

Max Frager, an empioye at the J.
VI. Siegel pawn shop, met with an I'M
fortunate accident yesterday afternoon
at O'Clock, resulting in a wound in
his left hand. He was inspecting a
3S-calibre revolver, on which a custom
er desired a loan. He was not told
that the gun was loaded. and says that
he thinks the other man was not aware
that it had a cartridge i'll it. He at
tempted to turn the cylinder, and fail
ing to do SO, snapped the trigger. The
ball passed through the fOrefinger of
his left hand, and shattered the cor
ner of the cashiers desk about five
feet away. The stranger was standing
almost in range, and the ball missed
him by less than six inches. Frager
went to the office of DR.. a. H. Foster,
in the same building. and had the
wound dressed. The wound. though
not serious, is very painful one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
DEATH FOLLOWS y
SAD MISFORTUNE
Benjamin Carr, Who Was Hurt Under
Sawdust Pile Dies of Ty-
phoid Fever.

Benjamin Carr, a farmer residing ~
miles above the Watch Tower on the
Rock river bottom died at $3.50 O'Clock
this morning at the Moline city hospi-
tai death being caused by typhoid few
er with which he was taken i'll about
three weeks ago.
Mr.. Carr was the victim of a sad
misfortune. Feb. 8 he came to Rock
Island for a load of sawdust at the
mill of Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann
and while employed in loading it was
caught under a fall from the crumb-
ling bank of sawdust and his hip brok-
en-. He was taken to st. Anthony's
hospital and remained there for Is
weeks before recovering. He had been
at his home but a short time therefore
when he was taken i'll with typhoid
fever
Mr. Carr was born in Meeker'S
Grove, Wis, Jan. 2S, 1866. When he
was six years of age his parents re-
moved to Rock river bottoms whore
he has since made his home He
leaves to mourn his untimely death his
mother, Mrs. Nellie Carr, a sister, Min
ME and a brother James. The funeral
will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon
with burial at Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
AUGUSTANNA ACADEMY
PLAYS DAVENPORT SCHOOL
Ball Game at College Campus To-
morrow-cIass Field Meet
Postponed.

Tomorrow morning at the Angus
tana campus at $3.50. the baseball
teams of Augustana academy and Dav-
export high school will contest. The
game was to nave been played tomor-
row afternoon, but was changed owing
ing TO conflicting dates. The college
athletic association will hold a meet
.ng tomorrow morning. The class field
meet, which was To have been tomor-
row. has been postponed until May 80
This action was taken in order TO give
the track men longer time to get in
condition for the contest. This will
be the only track event of this season
for Augustana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
MAYOR McCASKRIN
SEES SALO0NKEEPERS
But Declares No Innovations in Reg
ulations are in Contem-
pIation.

"Out of city. Will be back Monday"
This is the text of a card that appears
on the door of Mayor McCaskrin's of
fee at the city hall. The chief execu-
tive left this afternoon for Dixon TO
address the graduating class of the
college there. From Dixon he goes to
Springfield.
Mayor McCaskrin had a busy time
of it this morning. Among his other
visitors were about 40 saloOnkeepers
who had been summoned to call upon
him Asked as to the significance of
this move. the mayor declared he was
merely ascertaining the general senti-
ment of keepers of saloons in Rock Isl
and regarding the regulation of certain
phases of their business. Beyond this
he declined to make statement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
TWO new UNIONS
Ready to Join Tri.city Labor
Congress, Business Agent
Reports.
ELECTRICIANS ASK FOR HELP
Demand Eight Hour Day and Ad-
vance From 80 to 35 Cents
an Hour.

The regular meeting of the Tri-City
Labor congress was held last evening
at Industrial hall. Little business of
importance was transacted. The re-
port of Business Agent Herges showed
that by the next meeting there will
probably be two new unions to affiliate
with the congress. The congress voted
to apply for an organization license for
Mr.. Herges, from the American FEEDER
alton of Labor. This action was taken
in order that Mr.. Herges' work will be
expedited by his authority from the
federation.
Transfers still lin Trouble.
Mr.. Herges reported that the team
sters' difficulties with the Tri-City
Transfer & Fuel company, of this city,
which began early in January. have
not been settled. Mr. Herges was in
structed by the congress to take imme-
date action in the matter. and to Sc
cure some settlement today. 1t was an
ticipated that the difficulties could be
satisfactorily settled without calling a
strike.
Various communications were re-
ceived, among them being those from
the United Garment Workers of Lou
isville. Ky, and the Meat Cutters &
Butcher WOrkmen, of st. Louis. The
garment workers are to go on strike.
owing to 10 per cent cut in wages
by the OK Brooches Manufacturing
company. The st. Louis meat cutters
explain their difficulties with the ]. III.
BelZ company, and ask the local con-
gress to aid them in reaching a set
tlement. These communications were
referred to Business Agent Herges.
Electrical Men Want Increase.
The Tri-City Electrical workers ask
ed the moral support of the labor con-
gress in their demands for an increase
in pay from 80 cents an hour TO So
cents. Sunday afternoon a committee
of the labor congress will meet with a
committee of the electrical workers to
discuss the unions demands. A re-
ductiOn of working hours from 9 to 8
hours n working day is asked. in addi-
ton to the increase in pay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
ONE OF THE BEST TO BE HAD
Chorus Appearing Monday Under Aus
pices of Odd Fellows.

Preliminary rehearsals indicate the
concert under the auspices of Rock
Island lodge No IS, l. o. o. F. at Odd
Fellows hall next Monday evening will
be an unusual treat. Under the direc-
ton of Prof Powers the Davenpor
mixed chorus of 80 voices and the 7.
NJ. c. A. chorus of this city of 20
voices will be drilled to a degree OF
perfection seldom attained. En-
tertainments given by the mem
bers of the Rock Island lodge in
the past indicate that they know how
TO select and put on first class attrac-
lions and their reputation is SO wei
established in this respect that their
friends will be sure to fill the hall for
this latest Offering.