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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Difference in Cows.

The unthinking and careless
dairyman has but little conception
of the great difference between the
producing powers of cows. To illus
trate, it is said that one COW in
the Georgia experiment station pro-
duced $115-44 worth of butter, whi,l
another, the poorest in the same
herd, produced only $41.6S worth.
In the Michigan station, it is said,
the profits on the milk from various
cows varied from $6.0S to $4.05.
Statistics like the above could be
given to an indefinite extent. They
show the necessity of knowing your
COW. Every daiJyman should study
closely the individual cows of his
herd and dispose of all that fall be-
low the deadline of production
When they do not nay for their keep
you have no further use for them.
There is no earthly need of keep
ing any COW at loss, and yet many
farmers, not to say dairymen, do SO.
1t is said on good authority that
fully one-third of the cows in this
country do not give enough milk to
pay the cost of their keep, and that
fully Is per cent. of the profits of
the dairy business comes from not
more than 25 per cent. of the cows.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Howard Little to be Electrocuted.

Grundy, Va, Feb. 4.--Howard
Little. sextuple murderer, will be
eleetrocuted In the Richmond, Va,
penitentiary on the 18th OF this
month for the murder OF the Mead
ows family and Aunt Betty" JUS
tice. Although Little has killed six
persons he is not afraid to die and
before leaving Norfolk for Richmond
he stated that he had got relig-
ion His stay OF thirty days grant
ed him by Governor Swanson, ex-
pires on the 18th of this month and
the Court of Appeals has refused to
grant him a writ of error
His last request before leaving
Norfolk was that after his death his
body be sent to his home in Nc
Dowell county, w. Va, for inter-
ment. His friends In Mcdowell
county have raised a purse to de-
fray expenses and his remains will
be inferred in the family cemetery
in Mcdowell coupty.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Fattening Hogs.

A Colorado farmer relates the
following in reference to the use of
Hubbard squashes in that State:
"a neighbor claims he can finish
the fattening of hogs on Hubbard
squashes in one-half the time he
can with corn, while with pumpkins
he can only make them hold their
own. He says he can finish a hog
in fair condition in six weeks on
about one ton of squashes, making
a 200 to ESQ pound hog. He cuts
the squashes and feeds them raw,
and says the hogs clean up every
thing, shell and ALL"
The squash apparently has fat
tening value greater than that of
the pumpkin, and both pumpkins
and squashes are worthy of more
attention in swine kusbandry than
has been generally given them
From Coburn's Swine in America. I"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
news OF The FARM.
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pairr UtensiIs.

There is a great deal of careless
ness about the character of utensils
which the dairyman uses as well as
the care taken of them. They should
be of good quality and generally of
heavy tin without seam or crack in
to which bacteria may pass, for thus
the fresh milk would be inoculated
with the leavings of the old and
begin at once to deteriorate.
The churn. of course, should be
of wood. but close grained, so as to
absorb little moisture. The barrel
churn, with no inside fixtures, is
preferable Thus it will be most
easily cleaned. 1t should also be
large enough to contain the churn-
ing without being more than hall
full.
Utensils should be cleansed with
out delay in order to save labor and
make the job thorough. Rinse milk
vessels first with cold water to pre-
vent sticking and then wash with
hot water and sal soda. A brush
cleans out all seams and corners
best If convenient then apply hot
steam. Otherwise wipe dry and put
them out to sun.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Feea NODES.

Protein is by much the most cost
" food element, and it can be OBJ
tanned cheapest in cottonseed meal
Yet other proteids must be used be
cause a sufhclency in cottonseet
meal is not safe.
One pound OF grain per day tC
the 100 pounds of the living COW
was the old rule for feeding, but
we now see that 1t was incorrect
especially when 1t made no differ
enee between dry COW and one Of
the same weight in milk.
All forage oor all grain is not the
proper way to feed COW. The di'
gestiye organs are stimulated by
bulk and some grain seems neces,
sary to further stimulation. There
is a demand for both
1t is not always easy to mix feeds
in the right proportion. Different
cows have different requirements
The dry COW differs from the milk
er. The one in CESSATION may have
a still different requirement. Bulk,
palatability and the amount of pro
tein ought TO meet all requirements
for nutrition in a COW, Yet cows
differ and there is doubt also as to
the exact proportions required in a
balanced ration. Practice must guide
to some extent.
Don't forget to keep salt where
the COWS can go to it when they
please. Salt is not food. but 1t
seems to promote digestion and
keeps up healthy action.
No doubt a feed ration expressed
in figures win always puzzle many
dairymen They must depend upon
practice, observation and common
sense, which are not so had after all
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Dairy Pointers.

The house where milk is KEEP
should be entirely clean and away
/ from the stable, No foul .odors OF
dust should be allowed.
The water used about a dairy
must be Absolutely clean. Disease
like typhoid fever is often commun
icated by infected water used il
washing the butter or the dairy YES.
sells.
The water which the COW drinks
must also be free from all pollution
A pond in which the COWS stand anu
drop their secretions cannot posi-
bly, be fit for them TO drink.
A great deal has been said about
dual purpose COW. but it seems
doubtful if ever any ideal COW OF
that kind will be bred.
A good scrub may be better
dairy COW than poor specimen of
the best breed, but as rule the
pure-bred COW is the best.
Don't neglect to put a ring into
your bulls nose about the time he
Is one year old Into this a strap
or staff can be snapped for the Pnr-
pose of leading him.
Try to have the calves come when
dairy products bring the best price.
This is usually in winter Hence the
calves should come in the fall.
If your custom is regular it may
be better TO have cows come fresh
at different periods during the year,
Some cows Ego dry" for long
period, and others give milk right
up to the calving time. From four
to six weeks is the proper time.
Money may be saved by feeding
in the right way and lost by feeding
in the wrong way. The necessary
food elements must be properly pro-
portioned both to. support the COW
and also to produce milk.
Good pasture is of first impor-
lance to the dairy COW. No other
food can be furnished at SO little
expense as pasture grass. But I'll
should be so abundant that she can
get all she needs to eat.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Famous King Land Case Settled.

Famous King Land Case Settled.
On Monday of last week the SUI
preme Court OF the United States
dismissed the appeal OF Henry c.
King in the famous land case that
has been pending in the various
courts of West Virginia and in the
Supreme Court for twenty years
past. No case in recent years has
been fought more fiercely. The land
involved lies mostly in Logan, Min
go, Wyoming and Mcdowell coun-
ties. being part of land grant
made by the State OF Virginia in
1875 to Robert Morris, the famous
Pennsylvania financier who largely
financed the American Revolution,
and who was in consequence broken
up. Morris disposed of some OF this
land TO Frenchmen, whose claims
we're afterwards recognized by the
Legislature Of Virginia. Actual pos
session was never gained by the old
claimants, however, and there has
been more or less litigation during
the past seyenty-five years. Samuel
J. Randall, the famous Pennsylvania
politician was for number OF years
the representative of the French
claimants, About twenty years ago
Henry c. King bought up these
claims and proceeded in earnest In
his efforts to Gust the holders OF the
land, Nearly every lawyer OF prom
inence in this section OF the State
has been employed in It, The main
fight in defense has been made by
such corporations as the United
Thacker Co., Cole & Crane and 9TH
ers. whose interests are large in that
section at present 1t is believed
that the action Of the Supreme
Court will end the litigation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
OBITUARY.

The pale horse and his rider
visited the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
James Stewart the Ord OF February
aud took from them their darling
babe. He was three years old. A.
father and mother, three brother
and three sisters are left 10 mourn
his death
Father and mother, do not weep
for Cecil but get ready to meet
him where there will be no more
good,byes. In the death OF this
precious one the home has lost
sparkling jewel. but he has gene 70
shine with far more radiant SPLEEN
dor upon the golden shores OF tho
New Jerusalem, Al the great res
direction day the parents will hear
the Master say, well done. thou
good and faithful servants: here H.
your darling babe | have kept for
you" We are so lonely. We no.
more hear his sweet voice IN the
home. but blessed be God. the day
OF rest and reward Will come. aud
We viii say, as dear Cecil said.
FAREWELL vain world. I'm going.
home" A Friend.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
sHERIFFs SALE.
R. c. Mcclure,

R. C. Mcclure,
VS.. Notice Of Sale.
Jas. Q, Lackey.
Pursuant TO levy made by me
on the 22nd day OF December. 1903,
l win on Monday. the 2ist day OF
February. 1910. that being County
Court day. expose to sale the fol-
lowing real estate, or so much
thereof as may be necessary TO pro-
duce the following sums; $3.50,
with 6 per cent interest from the
27th day OF April, 1908; also $3.50
with per cent. interest from the
27th day Of April, 1908; also S3S.i5
viz:
Beginning at the southwest cor
ner of r, c, McClures property.
known as the Thos. Wallace grave
yard, and running westerly coarse
and with the big road or public
highway leading from Louisa to
Fallsburg; and with said big road
or public highway a distance OF thir-
" tSO) feet to stake; thence
running northerly direction. and
parallel with the west side OF X. G.
Mcclure graveyard lot above men.
toned, distance of one hundred
and twenty-five feet t125) to a
stake; thence straight line to the
northwest corner Of the said r. C..
Mcclure graveyard lot; thence with
the western line of said lot to the
place OF beginning.
Levied upon as the property OF
Jas, Q. Lackey to satisfy the above
executions in favor of r. C. Nc
Clure. ....
TERMS OF SALE: VIII be sold on
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
West Virginia Geology.

The West Virginia Geological
Survey has just issued an important
volume describing the minerals,
soils, physical features, coal beds,
oil and gas pools of Marshall, Wet
eel and Tyler counties, together
with topographic. geologic and soil
maps of that entire area in single
sheet on the scale OF one mile to
the inch. These publications will
prove very valuable to everyone In
terested in the mineral resources OF
these three counties. The volume
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Bacteria Again.

At the present time every dairy
man should know about bacteria
They have so much to do with his
business that he cannot afford to
be ignorant of them. Nothing affects
the milk and it's products more than
these little microscopic organisms.
1t is only in recent years that we
have known of these organisms, and
their relation to the dairy business.
In comparatively short time men
of science have learned a great deal
about them and have written about
them many books and pamphlets
which can be obtained at little or
no cost.
Bacteria are of a vegetable ma
ture. They swarm by the hundreds
of thousands in milk and its pro-
ducts. There are considerably more
than 200 varieties, or kinds, of bac-
terra. Some are good bacteria and
some are bad ones. Some of the
good ones give to the milk and but
ter their fine flavor and some Of
the bad ones make bitter products
While a great deal has been
found out regarding bacteria in
connection with dairy products,
there remains much yet to be learn
ed. Much of our knowledge is also
vague and uncertain, but it is ex-
tending rapidly.
Dairy science is progressing SO
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11

in question Is described as follows:
New Detailed County report on
Marshall. Wetzel and Tyler Counties
s5f pages plus XVIII. with case Of
3 maps Topographic, geologic and
collaborating the entire area OF
these counties. on scale Of one
mile 0 the inch, Just issued from
the press. In this report the his
tory, geology, soils and surface fea-
lures of each county is described In
detail, and new feature is intro
duced, showing the structure of the
rocky strata by contours on the
Pittsburg coal bed, thus bringing GU,
the exact positions of the anticlines
and synclines. and exhibiting the
location of all the oil and gas pools
developed In these three counties to
the close of 1903. The location OF
the numerous (7O0) bore hole rec
ords given in the text is indicated
on the geologic map. and 1t has also
been possible to show the line of
disappearance of the Pittsburg coal
with more accuracy than possible
ON the small scale Of the State map.
Price, with case of maps, postage
paid by the survey, 50. A few
copies Of both the topographic and
the geologic maps of these three
counties have been mounted ON
muslin for office use. These can be
sent only by express and the price
is sl.50 each, or both for $3.50. ex-
pressage to nearest express office
prepaid by the survey"
For other combinations at reduc-
ed rates, including all the remaining
publications of the survey. write to
the West Virginia Geological Sur
vey, Morgantown, w. Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
10 DeveIop west vlrglnIa Timber

To Develop West Virginia Timber.
The Manufacturers Record has
received authentic information that
the Miller-Crosier Lumber Co., OF
Huntington, w. Va, has recently
bought 1853 acres Of timber land in
Greenbrier county. and will install a
40-horse-power circular sawmill OF
10000 feet daily capacity to facili-
tate its development. The mill will
be located at Anthony, about II
miles above Ronoeverte, for which
all necessary equipment has been
purchased and contracts awarded for
the erection of the buildings requir-
ed including store. house
and about. 10 dwellings. The com
pany will also construct seven miles
of S6-inch gauge railroad, for which
1t has purchased a 15-ton Climax
locomotive, together with wire
suspension bridge to have a 240-foot
span over the Greenbrier river.
Charles A. Miller, of Ashland, and
G. w. Crosier, of Huntington, are
interested in the enterprise. The
lumber output Of the company will
be handled by J. w. johnson 4 Co,
of Huntington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11

a credit OF 6 months. purchaser be-
ing required to execute bond with
good personal security for the pur-
chase price,
Witness my hand this 25th day
OF January, 1910.
r. A. STONE. ex-Sheriff,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Adjt. Gen. Hutson Goes Free.

Charleston. w. Va, Feb. 5.-As
result of a decision handed down
by Circuit Judge Burgess this aft
ernoon, new trial is granted to
former Assistant Adjt Gen. Alex
ander s, Hutson, sentenced last No
vember to five years Imprisonment
for the alleged embezzlement of
State military funds. Prosecutor
Avis announced tonight that because
of the decision it would be impossi-
Bile to secure conviction on any
of the eight indictments remaining
against Col. Hutson and that fur
Their prosecution against him would
be abandoned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
A Remedy.

The following is a good remedy
for scratches on horses, as asked
for in a recent issue of Home and
Farm:
Wood charcoal finely pulverized
and busted through cheese cloth or
tobacco canvas Apply not less than
three times 4 dsy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Stay Of Execution Granted Belehe,

Stay OF Execution Granted Belcher.
Columbus Belcher, the Mingc
county convict. who was to have
been swung into eternity from a
scaffold in the state prison on the
18th day of this month, In atone
ment for the murder of Curtis Car
ter, has secured new lease on life.
Judge Terrell H. Evans. counsel for
Belcher. has secured from Judge
John B. Wilkinson, of that circuit,
writ of error and supersedeas,
which will act as stay of execu-
ion until the alleged error OF the
trial court can be reviewed and
determined.
This order was issued on the first
day of February and a copy has
been served on Warden j. E. Mat
thews, Of the penitentiary. The mat
ter will be heard at the next regu-
lar term of the Circuit Court at
Williamson In March.
This is the second respite Belcher
has had and his friends hope that
he may yet escape the gallows
Judge Evans has strong hopes OF
securing a new trial for his client.
Governor Glasscock respited Bel
cher for so days in order that the
appeal to the Circuit Court might
be prosecuted, and Judge Wilkin-
sons action will lengthen his days
on earth. even though the final de-
cision goes against him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11

rapidly that works ON this subject
soon get out OF date. Books on
dairying written twenty or thirty
years ago are now wholly obsolete
and are scarcely worth reading at
all In order to get most benefit
you want to read the very latest
productions on bacteria.
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West VIRGINIA NEIGHDORS.
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The trial of Attorney General
Williams. of Virginia, ON a charge
of assaulting former Judge Saun-
ders of the West Virginia Court of
Appeals was continued until the
April term Of the Mcdowell county
Criminal Court at welch.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Facts and FIgures Of rarls Dlsaster

Damage, 1900, OOO,O
Lives lost, 100.
Area of inundated regions, 81
square miles.
Maximum height Of Seine, 80 feet
IL inches.
Sewers flooded or bursted. 900
miles.
Worst flood since 1869.
Persons homeless. penniless OF
otherwise affected, 100000.
Regufees who fled into the city,
$4,000.
Americans in Paris, 10000.
Relief funds contributed, $780,
900.
New perils are fire, Apaches and
pestilence.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
Sheriff'S Sale For Taxes.

BY virtue OF taxes due the County the year
or one oil my deputies will Monday OF Fbruar
1917 between the hours Of 10 m and o'clock M a
the Court House in Louisa bidder for cash n
hand the following property as may be nea
satisfy the amount OF aforesaid and costs ~
Name No Acres Adjoining yalue An, n.
Carrie Walden, Is, Bartlett 80
80 = tP'"' feu COW - - $50
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11
WANTED.

Oil. gas and mineral leases on
property for immediate development
Also wish to buy high grade coal
and timber lands. Address
9. D. HOWARD.
s.sH. Bradford, Pa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11

You will lind real china OF ned
ium price Mt Conlcy's store. Also,
Hayiland China.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-11

"
sleep is broken time guard against the fern. You can
foy body against all germs by the OF Dr. Peees Cold
Medical Discovery increases the vital eleanes the
system eoeene impurities enhes the blood puts the som
aeh and Of digestion and nutrition working condition 20
that Germ finds tainted in which 70 breed
Golden Medical Discovery contains alcohol whisky OF
habitormnG drugs All its ingredients printed on It's outside
wrapper Is a secret but medicine KNOWN
COMPOSITION with Of 10 Accept
substtute-there nothing just food" Ask your neighbour
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-19
ROOSEVELT KEEPING QUIET
Ex-President, However, Receives Calls
from Many Friends.

London, May la.-Mr. Roosevelt IS
seeing many personal friends at Dor
chester house. the home Of Whitelaw
Reid,t he American ambassador. but is
going out very little. He il accept
ING no dinner invitations. On Friday
b viii be present at the funeral IF
King Edward ia hss capacity "a a spec.
ia ambas sador Of the United States The
appointment Of Henry White, former
ambassador Of the United States 70
france. as the diplomats delegate from
the United States TO the royal ohsegnies
Is regarded at court as thoughtful act
by President Taft, because Mr.. White
had long known King Edward Mr,
White was appointed second secretary
81 the American legation IN london in
1854 and was promoted 90 secretary
two years later subsequently he WAS
recalled By President Cleveland. but re-
turned az secretary Of the embassy in
1897. continuing il that office until 1905.
when he was appointed ambassador %
italy
Mr. Roosevelt began The dav with q
long talk with bis Old friend sefn Bul-
lock deputy United States marshal IN
South Dakota Mr. Bullock had lunch-
con with Secretary Phillips Of the Amer
lean embassy During the forenoon the
former president was received ia audi-
ence ~ King Frederick Of Denmark
Mir. White was received at the same
time by bis majesty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-19
Action Against Increase by
Big Shippers
WOULD PUT QUESTION UP
TO Commerce commission-Special Com.
mittse to Push the Matter-MeIlen
Meets the Commuters Com
mittee in New York.

Chicago May ~. Demanding by a
resolution that the question Of proposed
advances in railroad freight rates b ar
bitrated before Che interstate commerce
commission, gathering 81 national ship.
pers adjourned Tuesday after eleeting a
shippers conference committee Of seven
teen men to carry On the active fight
against the railroads. The committee
Includes o. G Barber, Akron, d, Andrew
F. Wilson, New York John Kirby, ir..
Dayton. o.; j N, Belville, Pittsburgs
s. c. Meade. New York and Van Wallen,
Grand Rapids, Mich
u shall call a meeting Of the com.
mittee when reach home said Chair
man Spencer We shall be ID action
inside 81 the next seven days.
II the committee fails TO secure an
arbitration bearing before the interstate
commerce commission. il is empowered
To take such action as viii, IN its iudg-
ment prevent the proposed general adj
vance in rates
III this connection, Mr.. James II Gins
einnati said recourse could BE- taken to
the sherman law