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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
SENSES OF REPTILES.
They Have Power to Divine the Pres.
ence of Water.
From the Literary Digest.

From the Literary Digest.
Soffe surprising and noteworthy conclu-
sions on this point have been reached by a
German naturalist. Werner of Vienna, who
has recently reported the results of obser-
yations that he has been making for some
time on the senses of inferior vertebrates.
Saws the Revue Scientifique in noting these
results:
On certain points the conclusions of M.
Werner are very surprising. and in all they
are worthy of notice. Werner has observed
1876 individuals. of which One-third V'""a at
liberty and he took all possible precau-
tons not to let the creatures know that
they were watched. One general fact is
very evident that reptiles and amphibians
are strongly attracted by water. They go
straight for it, even when they are at dis
tances so great that they could not divine
its presence by any of the senses known to
us 1t seems really that a sense of which
we have no knowledge informs them Of the
direction in which water may be found.
There seems to be a. sort of chemical
attraction. SAYS NJ. Werner. But how does
this act. and on what part of the creature ?
This remains a mystery. Reptiles also seek
the light, but independently of heat; they
are positively 'heliotrOpic. and in winter
they often leave comfortable and warm
retreat to seek the sunlight: Sight is gen.
orally good with them. 1t Is probably the
finest sense that they possess. but it would
still appear to be very limited. The cay
mans and the crocodiles cannot distinguish
a man at distance or more than six times
their length. according to Werner. In the
water fishes see only at very close range
about half their own length. This will
seem, perhaps, unlikely to anglers al
though some of them cite Instances
showing that fish cannot see far. Snakes
seem to have a very mediocre sense of
sight The boa. for instance. does not see
at more than quarter or third of it's
own length different species are limited to
one-fifth or one-eighth of their length.
Frogs are better off, they see at fifteen or
twenty times their length. Frog catchers
know this from experience.
Hearing is much poorer than sight If
possible. Most reptiles are noticeably deaf,
except caymans and crocodiles; the boa
appears to be absolutely so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
SALE OF WEAPONS.
The Laws on the Subject Regarded as
Lax,

1.-The recent effort of armed cranks to
reach President Roosevelt impresses more
firmly upon me the lax laws regarding the
sale Of dangerous weapons that exist
throughout the United States said Charles
F. Gaskins of Chicago at the New Willard.
I'm these glorious days OF liberty every
body down to the small boy may delight
in the possession of revolver.
1T is tolerably hard to buy poison with
which to kill our enemies. for druggists
nowadays are inclined to be curious. but
boy who thinks he would like to get rid of
troublesome playmate has no difficulty,
providing he can beg or steal dollar or
so in arming himself. The notorious crook
can walk into store and buy without en-
barrassment a meansoo of murder far more
potent than poison III 20
Some one has advanced the argument
In favor OF the sale Of deadly weapons that
the right to bear arms Maybe this is good
logic. II SO. then We should subside.
But 1t seems reasonable that there
should DE laws, and those laws rigidly en-
maintains criminal courts at enormous ex-
pense to punish crimes, the majority of
which. without doubt are committed with
revofvers. If it were hard for folks to get
pistols the expense of the criminal courts
would De cut down materially-to say moth
ing OF the gain in the way of decreased
trouble and grief in the world.
OF course, the effects of such laws
would be slow at first. because of !. the
countless number of revolvers scattered
about the country. But as time and con-
nseation made these weapons useless
there inevitably would be heavy falling
off in the number of murders. 1t ought to
be more difficult for man to buy re-
voiver than to buy strichnine Murder
WIN strychnine must necessarily be pre-
meditated. while murder with revolver
can come on the instant and leave ever
lasting remorse behind
Walking the streets of many large cities
today are thousands of reckless and quick
tempered youths who have loaded revolt
vers In their pockets. There is no reason
why they should be allowed to have these
Instruments of death. We have overlook
ed the remedy too long"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
.Robber Bees.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
To the person who knows nothing about
bees they represent the supreme type of
indus ~ But even the bee communities
are disturbed by those of their own kind
who break through and steal. Robber
bees are always a source of anxiety to
beekeepers, and at this time of year the
marauders seem particularly active. Hav-
ing gathered no honey. or, at any rate, an
insufficient supply for themselves. they
will descend upon a hive. kill its indus
trious occupants and carry off the golden
treasure in an astonshingly short space
of time. We know of recent instance in
which the attack was developed and the
home bees killed in couple of hours.
Sometimes hive will attack neighboring
hive In such cases the old straw skip
was better than the modern arrangement,
for knife thrust through the top wohld
break the comb and set the honey free, at
which the thieves would instantly return
to seal up their own store. 1t is not pri-
marily in their industry that bees are
human.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
The Mutes Had Some Words"
|, London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
Charged with being drunk and fighting
in the streets, two deaf and dumb girls,
Abigail O'Leary, Twenty-Five and Bridget
OLeary, twenty, were placed In the docks
al the West London police court.
The elder girl handed to the magistrate a
piece of paper on which was written the
words: We went to Hammersmith to a
wedding and we had a little TO drink. We
are very sorry
A police constable said that they were
fighting furiously and a crowd had gath
cred around them.
Their mother told the magistrate they
were good, respectable girls. but they took
some drink at the wedding of one of the
work girls at the laundry
The magistrate: DO they often fight?''
The mother: rOh. no; but suppose they
had some words yesterday" UaughterC
The magistrates: Rather difficult, I
should think" His worship discharged the
couple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
He Wasn't to Blame.

From the Chicago News.
Mrs Jollyboy-"But during our courtship
you told me that you had never loved any
girl but me-
Jollyboy-'I thought you were too wise to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
Indestructible.

From the Chicago News
'.This is the first bread I ever made" re-
marked the young wife.
Well" rejoined the optimistic husband.
there's nothing like starting with solid
foundatio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
Not the Highest.

From the Catholic Standard and Times.
DIR Carver, am told. is the highest au-
thority on appendicitis
ooh. don't know. 1 think there one
or two who charge higher for an operation
than he does"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
New Daily Serial.

= 1.-The Ward of King Canute," a story
recalling the brave old days of the Danish
conquest. will be printed a daily serial
in The Evening Star beginning tomorrow.
Watch for the opening chapters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30

Mrs Growells-"Our servant has left''
GrowelIs-'Well, I'm glad of 1t. You
were always complaining of her."
Mrs. Growells-"Yes, but I'm afraid I'll
never be able to get another who win fur
nish as much scause for complaint. Chi
cago News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
Neutral Cravats.

Ascots and other cravats covering the
bosom have little effect way or the
other They are neutral, and may be worn
by all men. Elderly men who wish to
throw off some of their years can some
times do so with bit of pronounced color
or a shape belonging to youth. A certain
ish ties in favor with some oldsters are
like hanging braids on IA matrOn of fifty.
Young men should select neckdress in
keeping with their years, eschewing the
dignifed shapes that belong to maturity.
Youth permits a reasonable freedom in
shapes and colors. Whatever the age, COM
plexion or figure careful attention to the
dressing of the neck will add to the ap-
pearance BY attention to the few simple
fundamental principles of cravats and col
lars any man may give his toilet a note of
distinction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30

1t pays to read the want columns of The
Star. Hundreds of situations are hllee
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
Consider the Collar.

When the shape of the cravat suitable to
different types of men is considered one
must also consider the style of collar
Both depend on the face and figure of the
wearer. By dressing the neck intelligently
it is possible to tone down defects of ma
ture Violent colors call attention to a
broad face. Stout men Will do well to
wear four-in-hands tied snugly, as they
give perpendicular line from the chin
which materially lengthens the face. If
the cravat have conspicuous stripes this
effect is heightened. Stout men naturally
favor low collars, which give horizontal
effect broadening the face. High collars
should be worn. The high-band collar is
preferable, and next come plain standing
collars that meet or have small wings. If
these fit snugly under the chin they Will
give little discomfort. Stout men accus-
toned to Il low turn-down collar Will be
surprised to learn how high a collar may
be worn with comfort if it fits snugly.
Men era inclined to wear collars too loose.
Sizes one-quarter larger than the shirt
band are best Those the same size as the
shirtband may be buttOned comfortably.
Ties give the horizontal line that accentu-
ates a broad face, and should be taboOed
by the portly. Thin men will find that ties
make the face appear wider, especially If
they have horizontal stripes. The thin
mans four-in-hand should be large and
tied loosely, and his collar should have
wide openings or flaring wings. Diminu-
tive men should avoid small cravats, which
add to their diminutive appearance. Care
should also be had to avoid the big era
watts and collars, that look well only on
m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-30
One Mans Curiosity.

HE acknowledged that he had purposely
left the crossing off the t. in order to find
out how long it would be before the govern
ment got on to the fact that a counterfeit
of that particular note was in circulation
So soon as the counterfeit was advertised
from Washington he crossed the t in the
plate and printed more plates, but an error
in the plates discovered afterward made
that attempt a failure also.
TT seems a queer thing, but people often
write to Washington asking to have coun-
terfeit notes or coin redeemed. 1t is pos
sible to have bill that has been fraudu
lently raised redeemed at its original face
value. but Congress in its wisdom has not
seen fit to provide for the redemption of
notes printed from counterfeit plates.
There have been counterfeiters ever SINCE
history began apparently. and the counter
feitcr began his work in this country early
Samuel Browne, a tailor was indicted in
the province of New Jersey for altering a
lottery ticket from the number COLA to
6,O15. No punishment for his crime is re-
corded.
But in 1744 John Stevens was hanged in
the same New Jersey province for passing
bad bills. In 174S fractional note was
altered on Staten Island, being raised to
several times it's original amount. and this
was. ], think. the first piece of note raising
by pen work done here"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
DO Good-lt Paws.

A Chicago man has observed
that, "Good deeds are better than
real estate deeds-somo OF the
latter are worthless. Act kindly
and gently, show sympathy and
lend helping hand. You cannot
possibly lose by it, Most men
appreciate kind word and on
coursgement more than substantial
help. There are persons in this
community who might truthfully
say: any good friend cheer up.
A few doses Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy will rid you Of your
cold, and there Is no danger what
ever from pneumonia when you
use that medicine. 1t always
cures. know it for it has helped
me out many time" Sold by
A. NJ. Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
ust Across the RiIefs
In West Virginia. e
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Friday, over in Elliott county,
All Waddle, a deputy sheriff, was
shot and fatally wounded by Doc
Sparks who resisted arrest.
Sparks escaped.
3 u q
Benjamin Fuller and Minnie
Blankenship, j. w. Boggs and
Victoria Isaacs, composed dou-
BILE wedding at the clerks office
Saturday. The contracting parties
were from Wayne county, w. Va.
-Catlettsburg items.
p y n
The main pipe line Of the
Standard OH Company through
Wayne county W. Va, has been
tapped near Echo, and several
thousands OF gallons of crude oil
have been tanked. The men are
under arrest for the crime and
more will likely be arrested-Ex.
y X y
Nolan, w. Va, October o.
Everett Thompson, who formally
lived near sWheelersburg, Scloto
County, Ohio, was shot and killed
today by Will Mccoy, less than 90
years old and who is a grand son
of "0ld Man" Mccoy, the feudist
of Pike County, Kentucky. Mccoy
after shooting Thompson through
the heart with a Winchester, de-
liberately walked toward the
river, keeping his eye, however, on
an assembled throng on the shore,
defying them to attempt his ar
rest. Mccoy crossed to Kentucky
and was lost from view in the
mountains of his native state.
Thompson married a relative OF
Devil Ansen Hatfield about three
months ago and was a popular
young man in the community.
Mccoy was slightly intoxicated
knew OF the wedding, and, remark
ing that each OF his kind had
taken an oath to put a stop to
Hatfield posterity fired the fatal
shot.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
Dieting Invites Dis ease.

To cure Dyspepsia or Indigestion
it is no longer necessary to live on
milk and toast, Starvation pro-
duces such weakness that the
whole system becomes an easy
prey to disease. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure enables the stomach and di-
gestive organs to digest and assimi-
late all OF the wholesome food
that one cares to eat, and is a
never failing cure for indigestion,
Dyspepsia and all stomach trou-
bles. Kodol digests what you eat
makes the stomach sweet.
Sold by Louisa Drug Co., DR.. j. d
Biggs Mgr.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
KETURAH

w. A. Rice was on a business
trip to W. V. Roberts recently.
w. A. Riley and A. Harmon are
selling goods =. N, and j. Short
ridge are working at the carpenter
trade U. S. Haws and Limon
Riley have gone to Ashland 49,.
Jim Willis, Ray Jones and Leonard
Neal are the champion opossum
hunters :. Ell Short is surveyor OF
our roads and thinks he will be a
good one. $50, John Short, Cleve
Ramey and George Browning are
hauling lumber al. E.and Ma
rion Scott have returned from
Wolfe county. -. r. l.. Barrett and
W. G. May are making boards -.
Fannin Is driving team
for G. w. Jenes Charley Clay
and Ben Conley are making sor-
yhum for Rev. Cassidy. Marvin
Cassidy is shooting the hogs out Of
his corn, /. Henry Lyons and fam
ly, from Rush, are visiting here.
.PearIle James Is attending Sun
lay School at Green Valley.
Black Hawk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16

Soft and crooked bones mean
bad feeding, Call the disease
ricketts, if you want to. The
growing child must eat the
right food for growth. Bones
must have bone food, blood
must have blood food and so
on through the list,
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
treatment for soft bones in
children. Littledoses every day
give the stiffness and shape
that healthy bones should have.
Bow legs become straighter,
loose joints grow stronger and
frmness comes to the soft
heads.
Wrong food caused the
trouble. Rightfood will cure it.
In thousands of cases SCOTS
Emulsion has proven to be the
right food for soft bones in
childhood.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4oe-4I5 Pearl Street. New York.
soc. and fI-oo; all druggists
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
TWIN BRANCH.

Rev. C. L. Diamond will preach
the funeral OF Ella Adkins at the
lower Twin Branch school house
the fourth Sunday in October at 10
a. m. Ella was the daughter OF
Jesse and Rebecca Adkins, living
on Twin branch, Bro. Diamond
will preach on Morgan's creek the
third Sunday night before. Bro.
Diamond is an interesting worker
for christ. =. Died, at her home In
w. Va, the wife of Glover Adkins,
and daughter of Chris and Sarah
Diamond. Sister Martha left bright
testimony behind that all was well.
Weep not dear bereaved ones, Mar
tina is not dead but asleep in Christ.
She leaves a host Of friends to
mourn their loss. Burial services
conducted by Rev. c. l.. Diamond,
May kind angels watch her sleep.
ing. X
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
srpoINr

Mr. Robert George, an Cd soldier, and
Mrs. James Osborn Were buried Thurs
day.
Your printer made us say last week
that the saints had turned up for
another revival. Wesaid they had their
tent up for another revival The meet
ings are in progress and much interest
has been aroused,
We learn that Albert Stevens has
been nominated by the Democrats of
this District for Commonwealth At
torney This means that something
will be doing He lisa young man of
rare ability and most amiable disposi
tion II has been many long day
since his equal aspired to this Office.
There is little doubt that A. L. Mar
tin will defeat his opponent Mr. Spur
lock. for Circuit Clerk of Floyd
The speeches oc Hons Fitzpatrick
and HOPKINS at Prestonsburg last Wed
nesday We're simply unanswerable. The
Republicans will be "a long cry from
anywherein November.
The stork has visited the home Of Mr.,
and Mrs J. b. Anxier lisa girl aud
Johns smile is fine Jim Henry aud
Tom Adams both have brand new girl
babies, and they are happy, too
Henry Carder, after IA short and glo
rious vacation, is stable boss again al
Hellsgate,
Mrs Nora Robinson and children are
spending their vacation withher father.
Mr. J. D. Kelley She will leave Mon
day for f yette district in w. Va con
ference to join her husband Rev San
Robinson, who is presiding elder Of thai
district
Rev Ernest Robinson is located a
Huntington. Right proud is this com
munity of these distinguished preach
ers, since their father was raised at on
village and their kindred on both side
are all hereabouts Their father n, l.
Robinson. was once presiding elder Q
this district, and their mother was
daughter of Uncle Sam May, at Pres
tonsburg
/ Edgar Rice, of the Northern Coal 4
Coke Co, is visiting his parents at Ha
ger Hill We understand that three o
Judge Rices sons are in the employ q
that company Mr. Heber is at Lex
! ington at College
r Rumor hath it that Prof Wheatly
negotiating for an interest in the L Il
Normal at Prestonsburg
j c. C. Mayo has given $40, 900 MOI
for the purpose of education TIL
time it goes to the Kentucky Wesleya
College at Winchester
Married Win Lifts to Miss Ann
D Rothwell
I BY the way, il we had newsy CORE
r pondents at all the postoffices like thu
9 at Thomas wouldn't She I've humme
g Let us hear from Big Rock Who wi
write us "A good long letter from Be-
. BranChy
: The new preacher Of the NJ T. Chur,
is holding revival which will contint
. through this week. old Ora
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
ROVE CREEK

Rev. A. j. Frasher has been sick
for some time and is no better
Charley Frasher visited his sister
at Yatesville last week 80. Our
Sunday School is progressing nice
lv..,... There will be church here
theiourth Saturday night and Sun.
day The funeral Of Lige White
and child will be preached by Rev.
A. ii. Miller, ...,. Born, to JEFF
Frasher and wife, an 8.pouud girl
-. Miss Drusie Hanley, OF Rove
creek, visited Miss Rosa Frasher
Sunday =. Born, to Bud Lambert
and wife, a II pound boy..... The
rag lacking at A. j. Burton's was
largely attended one night last
week. All reported good time
..... Miss Grace Clay, Of Ironton,
will return home this week, &C
companied by Miss Elsie Vanhorn,
OF Rove Creek -, Miss Drusie
Hensley and Miss Lizzie Crom well,
OF Rove Creek, took a flying trip
to Louisa last week. 49,. Leo Van
horn was calling on Miss Maggie
Bostick Sunday. Mrs. Bette
Frasher and family were visiting
Fred Queen and wife Sunday.
Married on the Goth, John Arm
strong to Betsey Johnson. They
are about 70 years old. We wish
them a long and happy life. May
their path be strown with flowers
49,. Miss Myrtle Frlley visited
her sister Drusle BoCook, OF Bear
Creek, last week ...... Cora Bryant
entertained quite number OF
young folks Sunday. Bass Kelly
left for W. Va. last week. Miss
Emma Queen and Lizzie Vanhorn
were seen on our creek Sunday.
Sim Slim
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16

Ely's Liquid Cream Balm is an
old friend in u new form. 1t is pre-
pared for the particular benefit OF
sufferers from nasal catarrh who
are used to an atomizer In spraying
the diseased membranes. All the
healing and soothing properties OF
Cream Balm are retained In tho
new preparation. 1t does not dry
up the secretions. Price including
spraying tube, 10 cents. At your
druggists or Ely Brothers, SO
Warren Street, New York, will
mail 1t.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
PEACH ORCHARD

Rev. ], NJ, Hicks preached here Ia. t
Wednesday night He will move his
family here,
Dr. W, w Wray has returned with
much improved health.
George W. Fields and several other
travelling men were here last week
John L. Hubbard was ut louisa Fri,
day ON business
A number of Peach Orchard people
attended the Wallace show at Louisa
Saturday.
r G Chatfeld was in Ashland and
Huntington Saturday ane Sunday.
Dock Childers has moved back to this
place from Torchlight
A so-called one horse show gave an
exhibition here Monday night to large
audience. Citizen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
NOTICE.

All to whom 1t may concern
The rumor in my neighborhood
that my son Andy Cooksey and
his wife mIstrcated me and my old
lady and would not allow us 20 eat
at the table with them is false anu
untrue. My son Andy and his wife
are MS gooi to us as they are to
their children. | am so years old,
born and raised in Lawrence coun-
ty, and my many friends know
that my word is my bond.
Andrew Cooksey, Sr
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
MOUTH OF JOHNS CREEK.

There Is some excitement over
smallpox in this part. 1t is re-
ported than there is several cases
on the river two miles above here.
F.. Dennis Crumb, of Davella, visited
relatives here recently. There was
a candy pulling at Scott Wells
recently. All report good time.
......., Some of our young people
visited Long Branch Sunday $40.
Blain McGInnis, of Davella, passed
through here Monday, enroute to
Morgan county....,I 1t is reported
that we are to have a protracted
meeting at Philadelphia the 3rd
Sunday in Oct, !. With success tc
the News l am one for Beckham
Joe Jenkins
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-10-16
Saves Two From Death.

"our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack Of whooping cough and
bronchitis writes Mrs. w, X. Havi-
lnand, Of Armonk, n. ", "but, when
all other remedies failed. we saved her
lite with DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Our niece, who had Consumption in an
advanced stage, also used this wonder
full medicine and today she is perfectly
we'll" Desperate throat and lung di-
seases yield 10 DR.. Kings New Dis
e5vefy as 10 no other medicine on earth
Infallible for Coughs and Colds, SOC
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