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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
vlNDIcATIoN FOR DR.. PIERCE.
Decision by the Supreme Court Against
the Ladies Home Journal
for $4,000.

A verdict has been rendered in fa-
vor Of the plaintiff in the libel suit
brought against the Ladies' Home
Journal published by the Curtis
Publishing Coz by the Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, of
which DR.. r. V. Pierce is president.
The suit was brought by DR.. Pierce
against the Curtis Publishing Co.,
for making false statements about
one Of lis standard family medicines
knoUg as DR.. Pierca's Favorite Pre-
scription. In the May number of
the Ladies Home Journal (l904),
Mr. Edward Box, the editor. stated
thar Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton contained alcohol and some
other harmful ingredients, and DR..
Pierce had in the action alleged that
the defendant maliciously published
this article containing such false and
defamatory matter. DR.. Pierce fur
Their claimed that no alcohol is or
ever was contained in his "Favorite
Prescription" that said medicine
was a vegetable preparation and
contained no deleterious ingredients
whatever; that Mr.. Bok's statement
pretending to give some Of the in
gradients Of said medicine, was
wholly and absolutely false. During
the trial, the vice president of the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton stated that the ingredients of
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
were extracted from the following
native roots: Golden Seal, Blue Co
hosh, Lady's Slipper, Black Cohosh.
and Unicorn, by means of pure glyc-
crime. He was asked how he knew,
as a physician and experienced med
ical man, that the "Favorite Pre-
scription" was cure for the dis
eases peculiar to women, Such as
amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, ante
version, retroversion, and he stated
that he knew such was the fact be-
cause of his professional experience
and the many thousands of women
whose ills had been cured by this
Prescription" The vice president,
being asked to give his authorities,
read from the standard works, such
as the United States Dispensatory,
The American Dispensatory and
many other standard medical books.
The retraction printed by the Cur
tbs Publishing Company two months
after the libelous statement appear
ed and nearly two months after the
suit had been begun stated definitely
that analyses had been made at their
request, and that the "Favorite
Prescription" did not contain either
alcohol, opium or digitalis.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
Wool Market.
Reported by D. Davis & Son, Graders
Of Wool for Manufacturers,
Louisville, KY.
[For the Kentuckian.l

Louisville, KY, March 30.-The
time of the year is now approaching
when farmers will begin shearing
their sheep and consequently will
want to know what the market con-
ditions and prospects are.
Owing to the inclement weather
which has prevailed in the Ohio val
ley, shearing will not begin as early
as last year and therefore the clip of
woolwill be more anxiously awaited,
as it is needed for use.
While business with wool dealers
has not been so good this past season.
it has been quite to the contrary with
manufacturers, and owing to the
steady call for goods the wool is
wanted by manufacturers and the
graders for manufacturers.
The size of the clip will be about
the same as last year, and owing to
better care OF the Sneep the wool VIII
be better.
Demand will probably be best for
wool from Southdown, crossbred and
kindred breeds of sheep; the sheep
of Kentucky and Tennessee are prin-
cipally these breeds.
Prices that will be paid depend
greatly on conditions which will PIE
vail during the next week or two;
the London sales just closed have
evidenced great strength.
In next report will endeavor to give
you range of prices, most likely.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
This Is True.

The saloon-keepers of Hopkinsville
have voluntarily agreed not to sell or
give away any liquor at their places
of business during the twenty-four
hours beginning at midnight on Sat
urday of each week. If every sa-
loon-keeper in every town in the
State would agree to similar action
it would disarm much of the opposi-
ton that exists against the business,
and would prove of pecuniary adj
vantage to the saloon-keepers.-
Georgetown Times.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

should hardly be necessary to point
out that the so-called "ears" are not
really ears, being merely ornamental
in nature, and are in no way connect
ed with the organs of hearing. These
are exceedingly large and complicated.
occupying the whole side of the head,
and can be readily examined in a dead
specimen by lifting up the edge of the
facial disc, which is quite loose, and
covers the ear like flap or shield.
The most richly marked and colored
long-eared owl have ever seen was
in the geological gardens a short time
ago; the dark markings of this bird
were almost black, and the breast
feathers were strongly-contrasted
streaks of white, tawny, and black. Its
two companions were not nearly 80
handsome. The young birds are very
dusky, especially about the face, and
like all owls have most voracious APP
petites, which must tax the parents
energies to the utmost extent to keep
them satisfied While they are in the
nest, especially as they are dependent
upon the old birds for considerable
time.
This owl neither boots nor screeches
and is, in fact, very silent. Mr.. How
ard, the writer OF the account already
alluded to of the nest on the ground,
says that the hen, when alarmed by
his proximity to the young, uttered a
hoarse "wack-wack" have never
heard the bird make a sound, except
swapping Of the beak, though / have
kept one in captivity for over a year,
finally releasing il in my neighbour
hood. / fear, though, it was too tame
to survive very long, though I never
heard of one being killed, and did
hear soon afterwards Of one being seen
about.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
ON LONC-EARED OWL
NOT so WIDELY DISTRIBUTED
AS CoMMoNER SORT.
Found Only in Fir Woods-Dimcult
to Locate Observation-Disclosures of
Facial Won
derful Eyes.

The lOng-eared owl, though common
in many parts, is not nearly SO widely
distributed as the two commoner sorts.
Il is more or less local, being only
found in fir woods Where there are
, large spaces covered with fir forests
the long-eared owl is generally album
dant, but where these are absent you
may look for it in vain.
Instead of nesting in the holes of
trees, buildings or rocks, as do the
tawny and barn owls. it prefers to use
the old nest Of crow, wood pigeon.
heron or squirrel, and on this rough
platform the eggs are laid very early
in the year, sometimes while snow
lies thick on the ground. Very occas-
ionally these birds have nestled on the
ground, and ia contemporary there
lately appeared most interesting
photograph of a long-eared owl sitting
with her young ones ON nest actual
ly on the ground. would have given
something to have taken such a pic
ture as that They are always exceed
ingly close sitters, which makes 1t
very difficult to locate their nests, as
they refuse to leave them on the trunk
OF the tree being struck Nothing less
than the nest itself being actually
struck by large stone will make
them move or leave their eggs AS the
fiji woods are always full of old nests,
it is impossible in days search to
climb to every one seen. Three of us
once, in a large wood inhabited by
these owls, climbed one day nearly 80
fir trees to no purpose, though in sew
eral cases we found the castings on
the ground.
All owls have the power of altering
completely the whole shape of their
face. BY muscular contraction the
of the facial disc can be made
either round or triangular; the long
cared and short-eared can besides de-
press or erect their ears. and they
and the tawny owl are furnished with
a mustache of wiry hair-like feathers
OF tawny color, which can also be
erected or depressed at the will of the
bird, thus completely altering its APP
pearance. These peculiarities of facial
expression are very seldom done just
Ice to by artists. and are too often ig- |
nored altogether But if photography |
scores in this respect, it fails alto
yether in rendering the wonderful eyes |
If the long-eared owl, the glorious |
orange yellow iris being rendered by |
he Photographic plate as black (the |
plate even being use
less in the exposure necessary for a |
living Bird, while the pupil, though it |
appears black, has a lot OF dark blue |
n it, and reflects so much light as to |
-ome out white The whole eye IS
hus absolutely reversed in tone. 1t |
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

The President has called off the
threatened investigation of the
Chattanooga lynching. After a long
conference it was decided that the
Federal authorities had no business
attempting to punish a mob in the
state Of Tennessee. Instructions
have been, accordingly, issued to the
United States District Attorney at
Knoxville to that effect.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

Senator Henry George, of May
field, has become commandant of
the Confederate Home at Peewee
Valley. The salary has been in
creased to 81 800 and a residence for
his family. Senator George is a
Confederate soldier himself and was
one of the first of the Board of Pris-
on Commissioners. His selection
will prove popular one throughout
the state.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
A Texas Wonder.

One small bottle of the Texas
Wonder, Halls Great Discovery
cures all kidney and bladder troubles
removes gravel diabetes. seminal
emissions, weak and lame backs
rheumatism and all irregularities OF
the kidneys and bladder in men and
women and regulates bladder
troubles in children. If not sold by
YOUR druggist will be sent by mail
on receipt of s1.00. One small bot.
tie is two months treatment ana
seldom fails to perfect a cure. DR..
III w. Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o.
Rox 629, st. Louis, Mo. Send for
testimonial. Sold by all druggists
and r. c. Hardwick. Hoplinsville,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
Universalist Church.

Regular services next Sunday 18th.
morning and evening, conductea y
the pastor.
Subject of morning sermon: Full
grown Plants and Polished Corner
Stones" Subiecto of evening sermon:
Come all Things are Ready" Sun
day-school at 10 a. m. A cordial in
vitation to all.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
Mrs. Samuel H. Piles.

Mrs. Samuel H. Piles, wife of the
junior United States Senator from
the State of Washington, is visiting
her fathey, G. E. Barnard of this
city. She arrived here from Wash
iugton, d. c., and will remain few
days. She is accompanied by her
little daughter. Henderson Cleaner.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

That the Senate and House will
reach a compromise agreement on
the Statehood bill which will permit
Arizona and New Mexico to decide
for themselves the question of their
admission as one State seems a GER
tain conclusion from present indica-
tions.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
READ THISl

Bowling Green, KY, June IL, 1901.
DR.. E. w. Hall, st. Louis, Mo.
Dear Strive have been selling
your Texas Wonder, Halls Great
Discovery, for two years and can
recommend it to any one suffering
with any kidney trouble as being the
best remedy we have ever solk.
Yours truly,
w. c. Morris & Co,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

All formalities have been complied
with and last Thursday was the day
set apart for Jim Howard to begin
his life sentence in the penitentiary
for the murder Of Gov. Goebel more
than six years ago.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
Representative H. H. Griffin,

Representative H. H. Griffin, of
Allen County, claims to have been
held up near the Union Station in
Louisville and robbed of $500, We'd
nesday night. by two men who COW
cred him with revolvers. Mr.. Griffin
is editor of the Scottsville Enter
prise, Republican paper.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

A special from Pittsburg says the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company is
planning to secure a controlling in
terest in the Louisville & Nashville,
and has already purchased large
blocks of the stock.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

w. Z. Monroe, Sr., professional
juror of Newport, KY. has confessed
that he has recently been paid brides
in three cases in which he was a
juror. His new Monroe doctrine"
is to be Investigated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
All FOOLS Day.

Tomorrow is April FOOLS Day and
the practical joker as well as the
young people who treat their friends
to mud pies, ETC., are in evidence.
Everybody will be glad when the
day is gone.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

Five hundred shares of stock in the
Hopkinsville Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION will be placed on the mar
ket April l, 1906. Did you ever think
of the advantages offered by this AS
ISOLATION?
]. D. Russell, President.
7. w. Long, Treasurer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

- Representative John S. Little has
been nominated for Governor of Ar
kansas. The senatorial contest be-
tween Senator Berry and Gov
Davis is still in doubt.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
Not an Experiment.

Twenty-Five years of honorable
business dealing in the community
entities us to your confidence. Ask
those who have tried it and you Will
be convinced. Hopkinsville B. -
Association.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

Johnstown, Pa, destroyed by
food II years age, had a $500, 900 fire
this week.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

Congressman 6. G. Gilbert, of the
Eighth District, has announced that
he will not be a candidate for re-elec-
ton.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

The Railroad Rate Bill is expected
to pass by April Is. with its consti-
tutinnality assured in advance.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

Application for a street railway
franchise has been made to the city
council of Mayfield.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

The seventeen-year locus re
last in 1889, are due again this year.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
The Weather.

For Kentucky Probably fair and
cooler Saturday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
0'T psYI%s Oil and Mining Stocks.

As the Usage Petroleum Company began regular monthly dividends
January, the from
cannot be furnished by the company any price
The stocks that
tee OF Douglas, Lacey & Co., Bankers Brokers
Being familiar with the prospects of these
companies hesitate
stocks Combination
each purchaser Of this combination minimum interest of 10
per cent annually the investment payable
January of each year thereafter that the directors of
these companies should not declare dividends aggregatg this
he nrn OF douglas Lacey Co.. financial will advance cN
Only 100 Of these combinations will be sod all subscrp
lions for same will necessarily be returned.
For further information apply to-
WALTER r. GARRETT De 90.
INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL AGENTS
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
Peace in Belgium.

For three-Quarters OF a century Bel
GUM has had no war.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-17
Charles Elliott Dead.

: Two sudden deaths, both of aeart
failure, have occurred here in the past
twenty -four hours Mr. Charles Ell
lott, As years old, died suddenly late
yesterday afternoon at the residence
of his brother, Mr.. Harry Elliott,
West street. The deceased vas unmar
ried He was a carpenter by trade,
and has been in poor health for sever
nj weeks He was thought TO be much
improved yesterday and came down
stairs in the act of going ont. when
he fell and was picked up by members
of the family and taken upstairs to
bed again. He expired shortly after
Death was due TO heart failure Mr.
Elliott is survived by four brothers
Orme, employed at the a., W. & B..
depot; Richard, wholesale flour and
feed merchant of Washington; Harry,
a liveryman Of West street, and Benja.
min, of Washington. \ sister, Mrs
b. II. Dove, Of Baltimore, also sur.
wives, ell of whom have been notified
of theil brothers. death. The funeral
viii take place tomorrow afternoon
at O'Clock from his late residence,
the Rev. Hammersley, of Easrport Nj
E. Church. conducting the services. :
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-17
Celebrated Birthday.

Miss Mabel Weaver celebrated ber
twelfth birthday yesterday from "a
O'Clock at her residence on Severn
avenue and Randall street, West Az.
napolis. The evening was spent in
playing games, interspeised with Sc.
lections on the organ and mandolip.
The guests were invited to the dining
room, where was spread bountifui
supply of good things to eat Miss
Mabel was the recipient of many
pretty and useful presents. Among
those present were Misses Mabel
Weaver, Eleanor and Marie Weaver.
Elsie Saumenig, Bertha and Emma
Monday, Bessie Jones. Ethel Oaksmityi.
Dora Heller. Margaret Rehn, Marion
and Lillian Shaw, Anita Waters. Rena
aud Eleanor Welsh, Clara Sears.
Masters Willie and Henry Weaver.
Robert Welsh, Arthur Oaksmith.
George and Willie McJuckin, Roy
and Fred ~Prosky. Henry and Alex.
Rhen, Augustus and Elmer Tayman.
George MoGuohin, Byron Shaw.
also Mr.. and Mrs. William Weaver.
Mrs Waters, Mrs Smfrh, Mr.. and
MIS-. William Engelke, Mrs. H.
Sprogle, Mrs Fred Welsh, Miss
Blossom Sims.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-17
DEFICIENT MIDSHlPMEN.
Between One And Two Hundred
Below Standard.

1t is understood that between 100 and
200 midshipmen of the second, third
and fourth clases at the Naval Aced.
cmy have been found deficient in one
or more studies as the result of the
semi annual examinations completed
ten days ago The academic board
Of the Academy was in session for over
two hours this morning, passing upon
the papers. but the list OF tho def,
cient midshipmen was not announced
as the recommendations of Superin.
tendent San Is will be prepared for
the action of the Navy Department
Neither has il been officially given
out as to how many failed. but the
midshipmen themselves have stated
that the number of deficiencies is
greater than ever before Not all of
these below the required standard will
be forced to resign, however, as those
of the higher classes may be given
chance TO continue in the Academy by
joining the next lowest class In the
case of fourth classmen. designations
will result a number of the stu
dents who may be but slightly behind
viii probably be allowed re exami-
nation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-17
PATRIOTIC Order Dance.

Probably the most successful dance
given at the Assembly Rooms was that
last night by the Patriotic Order of
Sons Of America Certain it is that
the decorations in the hall were never
quite so handsome and elaborate.
These were loaned by the Glass 1907,
Naval Academy, to the committee in
charge Og arrangements last night. and
tie order feels indebted for the great
kindness. The color scheme was
green and white and this was carried
ont in the stTesmers of bunting and in
the electric light effect 1t was veFv
pleasing and beautiful. 4 large crowd
was present at the dance and the
music, which was Particularly fine.
was furnished by Prof. Schreyer' S
orchestra supper was served shortly
before midnight and all during tho
evening lemonade and cake were
served Much credit for the success
of the dance is due to the following
committee who were in charge of ar
Iangements Jesse T. CLARK, chair.
man; James Casey, ~ Stone, Gil
bous, Richard Stone, T.. Taylor, Rich
ard Wiokes, W. Cooper, A. Moore
The Order of Patriotic Sons of Amer.
lea has decided 20 leave the decora
tIous used last night until February
~ for the ball to be given by the
Rathb0ne Sisters.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-17
Condition Setions.

The condition of Louis Westphal is
quite serious. The boy was operated
on Thursday night for appendicitis
aud complications have set in. He
has also blood poison, and white hopes
are entertained Of his recovery, his
condition is critical The boy 10 avoid
being run over by a horse and wagon
ran out of the way and struck an iron
hitching post on St Anne's Church
Circle. The blow ruptured the APP
pendiX. The accident occurred on,
Monday and the boys condition con.
tinued to grow worse until he was re.
moved TO the Emergency Hospital
where an operation was Performed on
Thursday night and the appendix re.
moved. by DIR. Bloodgood of Johns
Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. The
lads youth is In his favor and it is
hoped he may recover although his
chances are slim aud only one in 8
hundred.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-02-17
HAzlhG LEGISLATION.
Conference to This Effect Held Al
The White House

4 conference was held at the White
House between the President, Secre.
tary OF the Navy Bonaparte, Rear Ad-
miral SaB1s, superintendent Of tie
Naval Academy, and members of the
House Committee on Naval Affairs.
at which the whole question of razinc
at the Naval Academy and the neeis
OF the Academy was considered.
Both the President and Secretary
bonaparte are determined, If possible.
to obtain legislation from Congress
TINS session amending the laws govern
ing the punishment for bazing at the
Naval Academy so that dismissal VIII
not be mandatory and that punishment
for the offense will be left to the dis.
eretion of the Secretary of the NAVY
lt is understood that Rear Amiral
Sands, thoroughly agrees with Secre-
tary Bonaparte with regard to th s
matter and that the members of the
House Committee on Naval Affairs
have agreed to give their unqualified
support 10 legislation along thcse
lines