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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
sNAIL's SENSE OF SMELL.
Mollusk Can Perceive Odors With
Every Portion of Its Body.
From the Scientific American.


According to the researches of M. Emile
Yung, the sense of smell in the snail seems
to be located not only in the feeling organs,
but all over the body, as experiment proves
that the snail can perceive odors by means
of sensory cells which are placed In differ
ent parts of the body, quite apart from
the special organs which might be sup
posed to be his only means of sensation.
The idea of sensory cells of this KIND dis
tributed over the body of an animal is an
interesting one, and is clearly brought out
in NJ Yung's experiments, which form the
subject of a paper read before the Academic
des Sciences He observes the large snail
Helix Pomatia) which is common In
France. 1t has been generally admitted
since the observations of Moquin-Tandon
that the snail has a good sense of smell,
and the organ is seated in the terminal but
ton at the end of the large feelers Hence
the term of nasal organ which he gives
to the latter, and the expressions olfactory
ganglia, or phinophoric, ETC., which num-
Der of scientists now use for designating
these nerves and gangha.
The writer explored the body of the Helix
with cameFs hair brush dipped In a nom
corrosive odorant, such as essence OF chah-
omile He finds that If the olfactory SEN
sibility exists in the large feelers, it is not
localized there exclusively. The small feel
ers. the under part, the skin of the back,
and in fact, the entire surface not covered
by the SHE'LL are affected by the odor
The numerous experiments which he made
show that the snail is still in the stage OF
diffusion of the olfactory sense and can,
in fact smell odors at all parts of his skin,
as Cuvier already supposed The feelers
are more sensitive to odors than on the
back ETC., but, contrary to the opinion OF
Moouin-Tandon a snail which had its four
feelers amputated did not change its man
ner of living, and was able to find its food;
1t also fled from dsagreeable or harmful
odors. A microscopical examination of the
different nerve cells did not show any
reason for giving a special sense to one
part of the body to the exclusion of the
other The cells differ from another
by their number only. He considers that
the cells are capable of receiving different
sensations such as shocks, heat. odors,
etc AS to the distance at which the snail
can smell doors: He places a dozen or
more snails (Which have been deprived of
food in a circle, and puts different kinds
of food in the center. When the snail per-
cefves the odor he is attracted toward the
middle. In most cases the attraction took
place at a small distance, an inch or more.
Distances higher than this were obtained
only by foods giving a very strong odor;
very ripe melon. No substance attracted
further than sixteen inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
MOST REPTILES ARE DEAF.
And Their Sense of Sight is Not
Highly Developed.
From Revue scientifique.


A German naturalist NJ Werner of Wen
ma. has recently repor eed the result of OBJ
servatlons that lie has been making for
some time on the senses of inferior verte-
brates.
On certain points the conclusions of NJ.
Werner are very surprising. and in all they
are worthy of notice. M Werner has OBJ
served 1876 individuals. of which one-third
were at liberty. and he took all possible
precautions not to let the creatures know
they were watched. One general fact is evil
dent that reptiles and amphibians are
strongly attracted by water. They go
straight for it, even when they are at a
distance so great that they could not d.
vine its presence by any of the senses
known to us. 1t seems really that 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 at
traction. says NJ. Werner. But how does
this act. and on what part OF the crea-
ture? This remains a mystery. heptlles
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 generally good with them 1t is
probably the finest sense they possess,
but 1T would still appear to be very lin
tied. The caymans and the crocodlles
cannot ulstiHsulSH d man at issnhSSS Va
more than six times their length, accord
ing to M. Werner. In the water fishes see
only at very close range-about half their
own length. This will seem, perhaps un-
likely to anglers, although some of them
can cite instances showing that fish can
not see far. Snakes seem to have very
mediocre sense of sight. The boa, for in
stance, does not see at more than quar-
ter or third of its own length; different
species are limited to one-fifth or one
eighth of their length. Frogs are better
off; they see at fifteen to 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 abso-
lutely senseless to sound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
New York's congested Courts.
om Everybody's Magazjnf

-om Everybodys Magazine
Legal matters have come to such a pass
that the average jury case cannot be
brought to trial inside of two years-a con-
dition of affairs which frequently amounts
to a complete denial of justice There are
on the calendars of one court alone in the
single borough of Mania ttan, New York
city, more than 11,OO0 cases awaiting trial.
and the full capacity of that court is not
over 5000 cases year. When the criminal
courts opened in October 1903 there were
no less than 307 bail cases and 1877 prison
cases awaiting trial This means that there
were at that date 1877 men under lock and
key whose guilt or innocence had not been
determined. Since then some of those pris
oners have been declared innocent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
IS FINELY EQUIPPED
Launching Of Battle Ship
Rhode Island Today.
POWERFUL ARMAMENT
BELONGS TO A CLASS OF FIVE
SHIPS ORDERED BY CONGRESS.
Magazines Adapted to ALI Climates
Very Little Wood Used in Con-
struction-Electric Equipment.

QUINCY, Mass, May 1.-THE battle ship
Rhode Island was successfully launched to-
day at the yards of the Fore River Ship and
Engine Company.
After the vessel had left the ways the
launching crew experienced an unexpected
disaster. The great craft had attained
such Roadway that she could not be
stopped in deep water, and her anchor
failing to hold, her stern was forced into
a mud bank. Three tugs made fast to her
as soon as possible, but the tide fell rap
idly, and they were unable to move her.
The company sent to Boston for addi-
tional tugs, and it was expected the battle
ship would be released before the next flood
tide. A naval inspector who was on the
scene expressed the opinion that as the
bottom was SOFT the ship would not be
damaged in the least.
Description Of Battle Ship.
Congress, in March, 1899, appropriated
money for three seagoing coast-line battle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
Trying to Reform.

From the New York Globe.
Two English literary women have recent
ly taken up regular vocations, and have
abandoned writing One has become a
beauty doctor and the other has invented
and is placing upon the market hair re-
storer. But because these women have
placed upon their advertisements 'sby the
author or so-and-so, strangely enough,
they are now being criticised. Public ac-
acknowledgement, however, that they have
turned from literature and are attempting
to earn an honest living and lead better
life. should rather be commended, and
should lead all charitable people to lend q
helping hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
American Hats Worn in Europe.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Paul Trautwein, stopping at the Plank
linton House is one of the best-known
hat men in the country.
The Matchmaking business is growing
rapidly in this country, and American
hats are being worn all over the world.
Formerly a large number of hats were
shipped here from England, but now
American hats are being worn extern
sively in England France and especially
in Germany No longer do the wealthy
people here think that they must wear
nothing but English hats.
What will they wear this summer?
Well, Panamas will be worn extensively,
especially those of the better grades The
Panama is a serviceable hat, and IL has
come to stay. i do not take any stock in
the talk about manufacturing them in the
Philippines. People who say that do not
know what they are talking about.
THE split straws also will be worn
with medium -sized rims of about two and
one-half inches. In soft hats the Reggie
which is low hat with a broad brim and
made in blue serge, will be all the rage"
F. E. Wethill, a letter carrier of North
ampton Mass, was arrested at Boston
charged with opening letters and abstract
ing money. The officials say that 900 LETT
tiers have been rified of more than $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
Little Wood in Construction.

The use of wood in the construction OF
this vessel will be limited even more strictly
than it has been in the later battle ships,
and all woodwork above the protective
deck, except deck plank, will be fireproofcd.
BiIge keels and heavy docking keels are
fitted.
1t is proposed to make all of the vessels
of this class iagships, and to do this 1t Is
necessary to make provision for the ac-
commodation of one flag officer, one COM
manding officer, one chief of staff, nineteen
ward room officers ten Junior officers, eight
warrant officers and 772 crew, including
sixty marines, making grand total of III.
Both officers and crew will have wash
rooms, bath rooms and other similar con-
veniences, such as will place the comfort
and healthfulness of these vessels very
high in the scale.
The applications of electricity on board
are very much wider than in the case of
any other battle ships in existence, with
the possible exception of the Kearsarge
and Kentucky.
All of ehe turrets have electrical turn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17

nine inches I'M thickness. and the armored
tube. five inches hlflck, will be of sufficient
size to receivd alf voice pipes, wiring, &c
In addition to the coming tower. there
will be, aft, second tower known as the
signal tower. which will be constructed of
ffve-inch armor. From the bottom of he
water-line armor belt there Will rise curv-
ed turtle-backed nickel-steei protective
deck one and one-half inches thick on the
fiat and three inches thick on the soping
sides. to make assurance doubly sure that
no projectile of the enemy finds its way
Into the vtals of the ship.
As an additional protection to stability
cofferdam belti three feet in thickness and
packed to density of eight pounds to the
cubic foot. will be worked along the two
entire length of the vessel.
The material of construction is the high
quality of steel which has entered into all
the vessels of our navy. The main, or
upper deck, in addition to being built OF
steel. will be the only one upon which wood
Is to be laid. The lower decks will all be OF
steel. covered with liuOleum,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17

Lieut.. James T. Anderson, United States
army. died at Colorado Springs. Col, Of
tuberculosis. He was born in Germany,
served in Texas and in Utah under Gen
Chaffee, being retired for physical dis
ability. He was forty-two years Of age.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
The shortest Twilight.

The period of twilight shortens to-
ward the equator and lengthens to-
ward the poles. In other words, the
less the thickness of the air through
which the, rays of the setting sun have
10 pass the sooner darkness comes.
From this it naturally follows that the
region of the shortest twilight is the
one which is situated nearest to the
equator and at the greatest elevation.
These two conditions are combined
in the region in which stands Quito.
the capital of Ecuador The plateau is
9,442 feet above the level OF the sea. Ii
is also surrounded by mountains, TWEEN
ty peaks, eleven Of which rise beyond
the snow line, being visible from the
streets of the city. Added to this, it is
only fifteen miles south Of the equator;
hence it has a shorter twilight than
any other spot on the equator partly
because of the elevation and partly be-
cause the western mountains intercept
the rays of the setting sun and 50
cause darkness to follow daylight with
greater rapidity than at any other spot
on earth.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
THE BEST ONES.

The best law-the Golden Rule.
The best educa tion-self knowledge.
The best philosophy-a contented
mind.
The best theology pure and benefi-
cent life.
The best war-to war against ones
weakness.
The best NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and
temperance.
The best music-the laughter of an
innocent child
The best science-extracting sunshine
from a cloudy day.
The best misunderstanding a ray
of sunshine into gloomy heart
The best biography-the life that
writes charity in the largest letters.
The best Notwithstanding a
bridge of faith over the river of death.
The best Notwithstanding clear Of
the decorating rocks Of personal con-
tention.
The best mathematics-that which
doubles the most joys and divides the
most sorrows.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
Give Thanks Unto Durbln.

Convention.Hall, Chicago, June S3.-
The members OF tho Kentucky dele
CATION this morning called ON Gov.
William I. Durbin. of Indiana, at the
Auditorium Annex today their re-
spects and as a testimonial of their
appreciation of Gov. Durbin's atti-
tude in unfolding former Gov. Mount
decision in refusing to honor Gov.
BecKham's requisition for former Gov.
VIM. 5. Taylor.
Leslie Combs voiced the sentiment
of the delegation in thanking Gov.
Durbin for his kindness to W. S.
Taylor and Charles Finley.
= A short speech was made by John
W. Lewis. mentioning no names,
but assuring the Indianlan of the
friendship and regard of the Ken
tuckians
The delegation then paid its re-
spects to Senator Fairbanks, the Sen
stor assuring the thirty Kentuckians
of his appreciation of their support.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
Kentuckians in Mississippi.

jackson. Miss, June 90. -Governor
Beckham. of Kentucky, and party
arrived In the city this morning in a
special car at 10 O'Clock. They were
met by Governor Vardaman, Secretary
of State Joe Power, Attorney Cen
eral Williams and Revenue Agent
Writ Adams. who compose the Miss
issippi capitol commission and were
driven in carriages to the new state
house. They carefully went over the
new building, inspecting every room
and the arrangement of every depart
ment. Governor BecKham expressed
him sell as being well pleased with
Mississippi's new building. He thought
1t was splendid model The ladies
of the party were also shown over
the building. At o'clock they were
driven to the mansion, where they
were received by Governor Varda-
man and his wife and entertained,
a delightful dinner being served.
They leave tonight for New Orleans.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity
is constantly coming In, declari ng
DIR. Kings New Discovery Consump-
ton Cough and Cold to be unequaled.
A recent expression from T. j. Nc
Fariand, Bento-vllle, Va, serves as
example. He writes ~ had Bron-
chitis for three years and doctored all
the time without being benefited.
Then began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery, and few bottles wholly
cured me. Equally effective in
curing all Lung and Throat troubles
Consumption, Pneumonia and Grip
Guaranteed by Short &Haynes Drug
gists. Trial bottles free, regular sizes
SOC, and 81. 90.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
For a Hundred Years.

For hundred years or more Witch
Hazel has been recognized as SUI
perior remedy, but 1T remained for
E. O. Dewitt q Co., Of Chicago, to
discover how to combine the virtues
OF Witch Hazel with other anti
septics, in the form of salve. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is the best
salve in the world for sores, cuts, burns
bruises and piles The nigh standing of
this salve has gwen rise to coun-
terfeits and the public is advised to
look for the name Dewitt on the
package and accept no other. Sold by
all druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
All Druggist

ask the readers of this paper to test
the value Of Kodol Dyspepsia cure.
Those persons who have used it and
who have been cured by it, do not
hesitate to recommend 1T to their
friends. Kodol digests what you eat,
cures indigestion, dyspepsia and all
stomach troubles. Increases strength
by enabling the stomach and diges-
tive organs to contribu to the blood
all of the nutriment contained in the
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is pleas
ant and palatable.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
The Breckenridge News
WEDNESDAY, June 30. 1904
LEADERS CHOSEN.

Chicago. June %. Without a dis
senting voice, Theodore Roosevelt. of
New YORK. and Charles W. Fairbanks,
of Indiana, were this afternoon
nominated for President and Vice
President of the United States by the
National Republican Convention. In
the case of Mr.. Roosevelt the roll Of
states was called, but when the vice
presidential nominating sspeecnes had
been concluded the roll was dispensed
with and the nomination announced
by acclamatlOn
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets are just what you need when
you have no appetite. feel dull after
eating and wake up with bad taste
in your mouth. They will improve
your appetite, cleanse and invigor-
ate your stomach and give you re-
lish for your food. For sale by Short
81 Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
Notification on July 27.

Convention Hall, Chicago, June 23.
The formal notification of Pres
ident Roosevelt of his nomination will
be made on July % at Oyster Bay
Speaker Cannon VIII be chairman
of the Notification Committee.
The notification OF Senator Fair
banks will occur week.later at Indi-
annapolis. Former Secretary Root will
he chairman of the Vice Presidential
Notification Committee.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
Mistaken Again.

"Our minister seems to be such an
altruist," said Mrs. Oldcastle.
us hep replied her hostess. 81
thought by the sound of his voice that
he was a bass."-Chicago Tribune.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
NJ have been troubled for sometlm

with indigestion and sour stomach, y
says Mrs. Sarah w. Curtis, of Lee,
Mass, and have been taking Cham
terlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
which have hepled me very much so
that now can eat many things that
before l could not If you have any
trouble with your stomach why not
take these tablets and get well. For
sale by Short q Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
CONDITIONS OF THIS GREAT CONTEST.

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iii % d m from @ csc insure M r @ que en-
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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
Boys and GirIS' School.

Young Students given personal
attention. Send for catalogue and
Journal. Mention course wanted.
Address H. Fl. Cherry, Bowling Green,
Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
The Nerve of Them.

Mrs. Newlyriche-Well, of all the Ina
pudence! Mr.. Newlyriche-What is it,
Hannah? Mrs. Newlyriche-Them poor
first cousins Of yours have gone and
got themselves the same identical an
cestors that you've got.-Puck.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29

"It's too bad the average man can't
be satisfied with good living and not
be hungering for more money"
''The average man is satisfied with
good living. The only trouble is that
his idea of good living grows with
49, s-----,o ''-EYobanOa
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29

Mother-Johnny Jones, did you get
that awful cold while out playing?
Son--No. mother. think caught II
washing my face yesterday morning.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-29
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-10-05
Bee Keepers VIII Meet.

At meeting of the Washington State
Bee Keepers association held at the
state fair grounds September 30th 1t was
decided to call meeting of the associa-
ton to convene at the office of the
Northwest Farm and Home in this city
on Saturday, October Sth, at l o'clock
p. m. and all who are interested are in
vited to attend. The objects OF the
meeting are to appoint committee to
draft laws for presentation to the next
legislature aimed to protect and promote
the interests of apiarists; to strengthen
the organization to arrange to procure
for the Washington bee keepers sup
plies at less than present rates; to secure
TO them absolute control Of the honey
market as regards prices, and to perfect
plans for fine exhibit of honey for the
Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland
next year.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-10-05
State w. c. T. u. Meeting.

The state meeting of the East Wash
ingtOn W. c. T. t., which convenes in
the Presbyterian church on next Tues
day, will be an event OF much interest.
1t will continue for three days, and the
evening sessions will be prepared es-
pecially for the benefit of the general
public. The state president, Mrs. Bod
well OF Walla Walla, and the vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Spangler of Charleston, are
expected to be present. On Tuesday
evening the addresses of welcome will
be given by Mayor Fechter, Prof Sell
lick, Rey. DR.. Hayden, DR.. Owens Adair
and Mrs. j. Barnes. Mrs. Jennie Linn
will furnish appropriate music The
Wednesday evening program will be
given next week. All are invited.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-10-05
Text Book Commission Meets.

The text book commission of school
district No. met in X. X Nichols
office last night and organized, all mem
bers being present. The commission is
composed of City superintendent Sell
leck, r. X. Nichols, b. F. Barge, Princi-
pal Mcclure of the Central school and
Mrs Needham, principal of the porta-
bles. This is the first meeting of the
commission, which was created by an
act of the legislature of 1902, providing
that it should exist in all districts OF the
first class, where high school course of
two or more years was maintained.
Prof. Selleck and X. X Nichols are, by
the provisions of the act, president and
secretary, respectively, of the board.
The members last night took the oaths
of office and selected one or two supple
mentary books to be used in the schools.
The text book matter was taken under
advisement. and the commission adj
journed subject to the call of the presi-
dent.