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The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
RETURN TO WEARING OF WIGS
Women Go Back to Fashion Of Many
 Years Ago.

Since the magnificent court days oi France there has never been a tune when wigs were so generally worn by women as at present They are not however. white, abundant wigs, suc1 as were favored by Marie Antoinette and the beautiful duchess of Devon shire; rather they are those which match the natural. youthful color ol the hair and are arranged in the height of prevailing fashion. They are wigs, besides, which subtly en' deavor to make the world believe they are not wigs at all, but superb tresses of vigorous growth.
 The becomlngness of wig Is un questioned. It appears larger than the arrangement of natural hair and forms when arranged in soft curves an attractive frame for the face. Tc small, delicate faces wigs are espe- cially becoming. By wearing them, moreover, hateful hair dyes can be abolished as they are now manufac tured in every known coler of hair indeed, the making of wigs has so improved of late that many of the old lnconveniences in connection with them have passed away.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
fsATs O. RAPID COMPOSITION.
Quick Work Of Some Writers of Popu.
 lar Music.

M. Bompard, a French musician who for a wager composed the music to a song in ten minutes, Is formidable rival to Mir. II. Trotere. of whose feats of rapid composition some remarkable stories are told
 His beautiful song Ashore was, 1t Is said, both written and composed within 40 minutes in Blsnchard's res. taurant; the famous melody of In old Madrid" was jotted down in few minutes on a biscuit bag in little public house in Rochester row, into which the composer rushed on his way from the Aquarium lest the air should escape him before he could reach home; Go to Sea was com posed under similar conditions Tn s West End music shop; and--crowning feat of all--it is actually said that Mir. Trotere composed The Brow of the Hill" wrote letter and ran 400 yards to catch the post all inside of eight minutes.
 After this one learns without sur prise that Sir Arthur Sullivan complet ed the overture to "Iolanthe" between D. m. and the next morning, and that to The Yeomen of the Guard within 12 hours Westminster Ga zette.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
LETTER ID PANAMA
IT CAUSED A SENSATION WHEN IT WAS PUBLISHED ON
 THE IsTHMus.
AR. TAFT WRITES TO PRESIDENT AMADOR
Representatives of the United States win Keep Close Watch in the PrIn. cipal Cities During the Mun'clpa' Elections--The United States IS pe' termined to Have Them Honest.

Panama. June 1S.-The publication of the letter which the American sec retary of war, William H. Taft deliv. cred to President Amador at the tune of his visit to the Isthmus and in which the intention of the United States government to intervene in case of fraud or violence is plainly set forth. has caused very considerable sensation here, particularly among the supporters of Senor Arias, the secre- tary of state, one of the candidates Tor the presidency, concerning whom Sec fetary Tafts letter makes special ref erence
 The American secretary's communi- cation had been carefully guarded py president Amador since the date of its receipt by him, it being stated that not even all the members of his cabinet were cognizant of Its contents, and the plain statements made in the let ter, now published, have made a deep, impression.
 The active participation of the United States in the coming elections is the chief subject of discussion among the Panamans, as it is an nounced that American commissions CTS, backed by sufficient force will be present at the polls to supervise the counting of the votes, so that the legal voters may have an opportunity to elect a president without danger from fraudulent methods.
 Representatives of the United States also will keep watch In the principal cities during the municipal elections which take place on Sunday, June 2S. Intense nervous excitement prevails in official circles at the pres ent time.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
stevenson,s Warning.

In an articls on Robert Louis Stev
 enson's horror of the opium habit Rev. w. E. Clarke, in the chronicle oi the London Missionary society, gives a letter which the novelist sent when on the island 10 the native king oi Samoa on the subject, in which ht said: Nothing is more quickly learned (than the opium habiO il passes from one to another like $ song; nothing is SO pernicious; Il feeds upon unaccustomed races like a fire upon dry wood. And l assure your majesty no race appears less able 10 stand the results of this drug than that to which your majesty belongs and over so great a portion of which your majesty is called upon to rule.'
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
A Real Wonderland.

South Dakota, with it's rich silver mines, bonanza farms, wide ranges and strange natural formations, is verit- able wonderland. At Mound City, in the home of Mrs, F. D. Clapp, a won- derful case or healing has lately oc- cured Her son seemed near death with luRg and throat trouble. 'Ex- hausting coughing spells occurred every five minutes, writes Mrs. ClapI when began giving Dr. Kings New Discovery, the great medicine, th al saved his life and completely cured him. Guaranteed for coughs and colds, throat and lung troubles, by Jackson Drug Co.,, druggists, 5Oc and sl.00. Trial bottle fires,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Aran Marksmanshln.

Regarding the war in Morocco. the last stages of which wrought havoc among the French troops, a French Journal recalls a remark once made by the French general, Canrobert, in de- scribing the taking of Zaatcha in the Arabian campaign
 "All around me-" said the famous general. "the staff officers were being killed like flies. I alone remained un. touched, Why? For very simple reason. As usual. was wearing full dress uniform, with all my decorations NEd medals gllsrening in the sun. Con. sequently the Arabs aimed at me per sonally"
 The times have changed since then. and the Moroccans are better marks men. as the French troops found to their cIsr
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
APPLES ONLY ON APPLE TREES.
Small Girl q Humorist, Though Prob
 ably Unconscious.

A Washington man, while visiting a friends place in Virginia, became much interested in his experiments in fruit culture.
 One day the visitor was making the rounds Of the place, being in charge of the friends young daughter of ten, who acted as guide.
 This tree seems to be loaded with apples" observed the Washingtonian. indicating a particularly fine speci- men.
 Yes. sir" assented the little girl; father says this is good year for apples"
 T am glad to hear that said the visitor. Are all your trees as full of apples as this one7"
 No. sir explained the girl. "only the apple trees. ."-Harper's Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
EIoods in Oklahoma.

Guthrie, Ok. June 1S.-Reports re- ceived here from Pauls Valley state that great damage Is being done by a Pauls Valley Is entirely covered with two feet or more of water, and throug- out the corn district along the Wash ita river farms are inundated with from two to ten feet of water. The river has broadened out to a width of three miles. and Is the highest that Is has ever been known to reach. Several miles of trackage of the santa Fe have been washed away, some of 1t for the fifth time within the last two weeks,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Maklno Furniture Like New.

Where there are fine pinlike scratches on new furniture they may be easily remedied by using pulverized rottenstone, that can be bought ready for use. Put this on soft flannel rag and rub into the surface of the seat, back or arms of chair or on the top of table It will not only take off the defects, but bring polish to the wood
 To remove the rottenstone with a damp piece of chamois carefully wipe the wood, and when all trace of this is gone bright lustre can be brought to the surface of the wood by rubbing it lightly with a soft piece of cheese cloth moistened with alcohol
 The latter must be used sparingly on furniture, for 1t burns the varnish and will ruin the appearance of the rocker or table if enough is put on to scorch the surface.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Massaoe an Ancient Remedy.

Massage, as remedy for insomnia and other ills, is most ancient. The very word massage" comes from the Arabic word mass" It was stolen from the Arabian doctors. In the Odyssey" the heroes are massaged after battle. The word shampoo" Is from the Indian word "tshampua v Masseurs were employed in India by Alexander the Great. Massage is one of the things they discovered in an- cient China Capt Cook was massaged for quarter of an hour by 12 natives of Tahiti. They cured his rheumatism. Paracelsus tells how the Egyptians practiced massage.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
camphor to Break up 2 Cold.

One of the most efficient remedies for breaking up a cold during it's earliest stage is camphor. When the eyes begin to water and there is the accompanying tingling of the nose and feeling of chilliness. place three drops of camphor on lump of loaf sugar and place the sugar in the mouth.
 Repeat this every 15 minutes till four or five doses have been taken. At the same time place the feet where lbsy will become thoroughly warm. This will usually prove effectual in breaking up a cold if the cold Is taken at Its very beginning. For child but one drop should be placed upon the sugar, and five or six doses admins tered.-Health.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Plead Guilty to Rriherx.

Columbus. O., June 1s.-M. F. Bram Icy of Cleveland, president of the Cleveland Trinidad Paving company Tuesday pleaded guilty to three ol seven indictments against him charg ing bribery of former members of the board of public service in connection with the East Broad street paving contract, and was fined $500 on each or total of s1.665. including costs which was promptly paid. H. c. Lang superintendent of the paving company also pleaded guilty to eight indict ments charging bribery and was fined $500 each on seven counts.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
TEST HEPBURN ACT
THE coNSTiTuNALiTY OF THE COMMODITY CLAUSE
 IS QUESTIONED.
CASE FILED IN UNITED STATES COURT
The Government Seeks to Restrain Coal Companies From Transporting Anthracite Coal From Mines h Pennsylvania Which They Own ts Points outside the State.

Philadelphia, Pa. June 1S-A legal contest to determine the constitution ality of the commodity clause of the Hepburn act passed by congress was filed in the United States court here Tuesday when arguments were made in the proceedings instituted by the government to restrain seven coal car rying railroads from transporting an thracite coal from mines in Pennsyl- vania in which they are interested to points outside the state. The govern ment was represented in the proceed ings by Attorney General Bonaparte and two special assistants, A. Allison Wilmer and T. c. Spelling The in terests of the railroads were looked af ter by host of lawyers, headed by John c. Johnson of Philadelphia. and Robert DeForest of New York. Judges Dallas, Gray and Burlington were on the bench. Messrs. Winner and Spell ing spoke for the government Tuesday and followed by MT. DeForest who son will finish for the railroads and Attorney General Bonaparte will make the closing argument for the govern ment. Both of Mr. Bonaparte's as sistants made a strong defense of the commodity clause of the Hepburn act. Mir. Spelling was emphatic in his statements that the government could regulate railroads and he asserted that congress had the power to stop every railroad car in its tracks. Mir. DeFor- est, for the companies, took issue with this statement and said that the atto-- ney for the government tried to wave the red flag alongside that of the stars and stripes.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Msn's Heart ls a Shuttle.

A mans life is laid in the loom of time to pattern which he does not see. but God does, and his heart Is a shuttle. On one side of the loom is sorrow. and on the other is joy: and the shuttle. struck alternately by each. flies back and forth. carrying the thread which Is white or black as the pattern needs. And in the end, when God shall lift up the finished garment. and all its changing hues shall glance out. 1t will then appear that the deep and dark colors were as needful to beauty as the bright and high colors. --Beecher.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Fertile Lands of the Globe

It is estimated that the fertile lands of the globe amount to 2S,000,0 900 square miles. the steppes to i4,0oo, 900 and the deserts to 100000 Fixing POT persons to the square mile for fer. tile lands, ten for steppes and one for deserts as the greatest population that the earth could possibly nourish. scientists have arrived at the conclu- sion that when the number of inhab- itants reaches 5000. 0.00o.O00 the earth will be peopled to its full capacity. Al present 1t contains somewhat more than one-quarter of that number. If the rate of Increase shown by the latest census statistics should be uni formly maintained the globe would be fully peopled about the year 2072.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Many Men Are Wanted.

Kansas City, June 1S.-These are busy days for the state free employ ment bureau. The packing houses are now calling for men, but the harvest fields are the great attraction. Every day the bureau receives calls for men. Wednesday men were being sent to Ellinwood and to St. John, Kan, whence call for 1000 has been re- ceived. Even the fact that they have to pay their own fares, at full 2-cent rates to the harvest fields this year, does not appear to keep the men away About 200 apply every day, and there are 1000 names on the bu. reau's books. These men will now be notified, and sent to the fields.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Born in Iowa.

Our family were all born and raised in Iowa, and have used Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made at Des Moines) for years. We know how good 1t is from long expe- rience in the use of it In fact, when in El Paso, Texas, the writer's life was saved by the prompt use of this remedy. We are now engaged in the mercantile business at Nareoossee.
 Fla, and have introduced the remedy here. lt has proven very succe ssful and IS constantly growing in favor. - Ennis Bros. This remedy is for sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Easthound ship. Crowded.

New York, June 1S.-More than LOGO persons holding steerage tickets for European ports were left behind by the steamer Potsdam when she sailed Wednesday with her steerage quarters filled to their capacity of g. 900. The 1000 who were unable to find accommodations on the ship were assured that they would be taken on the next outgoing steamer, but many of them made determined efforts to get on board the Potsdam. They were held in check by large force of po- licemen, who had been summoned to tho nipr
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Not In Plutarch.

Caesar was not deficient in s rugged sense of humor.
 After he had crossed the Rubicou he said to Caius Simplicimus: Well my gloomy friend. what do you think of this business7"
 Simplicimus shook his head.
 Caesar he bluntly replied, T think you are on the wrong side"
 The conqueror of Gaul laughed mcrrily.
 That's all right" he cried. Jus, before I crossed had severe pain and as I didn't want it on the right side-which might have indicated ap pendicitis--I crossed to the other side"
 And still chuckling he gave orders 10 ercamp for the night.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
No smoke in Volcanoes.

The materials elected from volcanoes are chiefly vapor or water, lava, cin- ders. rock fragments and various gases There is no true smoke emitted and very little perceptible flame. In most cases the light and the so-called flames are the glow of the molten lava and it's reflection on the clouds of vapor. The passage through which the eruptive matter rises to the sur face is called the chimney or vent and the bowl-like enlargement of 1t. common ly at the summit of the mountain and often of great size, Is called the crater. There may be number Of craters on one cone.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Badly Mixed IIp

Abraham Brown, of Winterton. N. Y., had a very remarkable experience, he says: Doctors got badly mixed up over me: one said heart disease: two called it kidney trouble; the fourth, blood poison, and the fifth stomach and liver trouble; but none of them helped me; so my wife advised trying Electric Birters, which are restoring me to perfect health. One bottle did me more good than all the five doctors prescribed \ Guaranteed for blood poison, weakness and all stomach. liver and kidney complaints. by Jaok son Drug Co., druggists soc
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
The "lnfanta." !"

Infanta is the title given in Spain and Portugal to the princes of the royal family. with the exception of the heir apparent, the corresponding title Of infanta being given to prlncesses Since the fourteenth century the heir apparent to the throne of Spain has been styled prince of Asturias. and the heir apparent in Portugal. until the separation of Brazil from the mother country, bore the title of prince of Brazil.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
For a sprained Ankle

As usually treated, sprained ankle will disable the injured person for a month or more, but by applying Chamberlain's Eminent and observ- ing the directions with each bottle faithfully, a cure may be effected in many eases in less than one week s time. This liniment is a most remark able preparation. Try it for a sprain or bruise, or when laid up with chronic or muscular rheumatism, and you are certain to be delighted with the prompt relief which it affords. For sale by Jackson Drug O., and all dealers,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
In. Aonss Of Lords

The higher nobility or peerage of England contains five ranks: Duke. marquis. earl, viscount and baron. All persons holding these titles are mem bers of the upper house of parliament. where they sit as lords temporal. The archbishops and bishops of the Els. tablished church are termed lords spiritual. They are not peers of the realm, but have seats in the upper house
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Looklnu for the Flfth.

The leading lady passed down the avenue with her speckled bull pup. That's the star" whispered the sweet singer.
 Star. eh?" laughed the low come- dian. Then I'd call her Jupiter. She eas had four moons"
 -Four moons?"
 Yes, honeymoona.-
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
c,uob, MIX Thief on FI.hIno Lln,

After numerous bottles of milk had been stolen from his window on the first floor of No. SIS East One Hun dredth street, Henry Cantrowitz rigged up 40 feet of line on a spool. hooked one end to newly deposited bottle and with the spool in front of him watched for bite"
 When the spool moved rapidly across the floor to the window sin he followed And as 1t danced down the street pointed it out to policeman Harry Wolg. on the other end. was fined two dollars in the Harlem court
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
The Big Head

is of two kinds -conceit and the big head that comes from a sick headache. Does your head ever feel like a gourd and your brain feel loose and sores You can cure it in no time by acting on your liver with Ballard's Heroine. Isn't it worth trying for the absolute and certain relief you'll getg Sold b, Jockson Drug < Furniture Co
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
To Rnild rhre. cnlli.rs

Washington, June 1G.-On July the navy department will open bids for three new steam colliers to carry T.2OO tons of dead weight and to cost not to exceed $5250o0 each The vessels must be turned over to the govern. ment complete.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
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An itching trouble is not necsssar- fly a dangerous one, but certainly a most disagreeable afflction. No matter the name, f you itch it cures you. Hunts Cure Is "ItM Absolutely guaranteed to cure any form of itch. ing known. First application relieves
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
ReIatIonshlp h south pakota.

"I notice she bowed to you Is she an old acquaintance?
 Yves; we're slightly acquainted. In fact, she's a sort of distant relation. She was the first wife of my second wife's first husband. Chicago Trib- une.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Cause for Pain.

Patience-I see a new theory by the British Medical Journal Is that per sons resembling each other suffer from the same diseases
 Patrice-W We'll, if l looked like some people know, I'd ~uffer all right Yonkers Statesman.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Potatoes MllI eo Hlnher

Chicago, June 1s,-Old crop pota- toes were advanced five cents a bushcl here, to si and sllO The new crop tnbers rose ten cents 10 sl.25 and Sl.4O
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25

Nine persons were arrested for vio- lating the local option law at Gales burg, H.. Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Farmer Killed by Tornado.

Oklahoma City. Ok. June l0.--Wil Ham White. farmer. was killed, sev- eral farmhouses were destroyed and property damage resulted from a tor nado which passed near Watonga Sun. day night.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
aHowlers- Better Than a4ealers. V

Rokitansky. the father of the we'll known operatie singer. was professor of pathology al the Vienna university. Besides the two singers he had an other couple of sons. who had ac- suired certain celebrity as medical men. One day. when the old professor was asked how his sons were getting on, he replied, shaking his head:
 You see, friends. two of them heal and the other two howl. and the aowlers earn four times as much as fha haalers 's
New Ulm review., 1908-08-26
TOUCH OF EXCITEMENT AT COBDEN
Bad Coon with Big Gun Holds
Train Crew at Bay and Frigh-
tens Trayelingmen.

Armed with revolver that looked
as large as cannon, burly negro
at Golden Saturday afternoon put to
route a Northwestern freight train
crew and scared the whey out of a
bunch of travelling men.
The train had just p.lled into Cob
den when the incident occurred and
had been sidetracked to make way for
an east-bound passenger. The train
men were lettering along thetrain when
suddenly they heard cries of help
issuing from one of the cars. An in
vestigation followed and the crew dis
covered a negro abusing a small boy.
The trainmen siezed the darky and
managed to get him out of the car.
AS he reached the ground Mr.. Negro
pulled gun and hourished it in a
threatening manner, declaring that he
would kill the first person that at
tempted to lay hands on him.
None of the tralnmen were armed,
and naturally they backed up. The
'coon" was quite boastful. He told
the crowd that he was 'sbad man, =
had served time in Virginia and was
not to be trifled with. With an oath
he held his revolver close to the
abdomen of one of the brakemen and
acted as if he would like to blow a
hole through the defenseless man.
The 'scoon" was in command of the
situation, and several travelling men
who had rushed to the scene, made a
quick retreat when they gazed into the
mouth of the revolver. Thereafter
they were content to splay" the act
from the window of the caboose.
After a few minutes the passenger
train shot by, the freight pulled out
for the east and the s'coon'' and his
gun were left to be dealt with by the
good people of Cobden.
New Ulm review., 1908-08-26

trict of the Missouri synod, and Prof.
Koehler of WauWatosa and Profs.
Hath and Hamann of Milwaukee.
Rev. A. Schroedel of st. Paul,
president of the Minnesota synod, and
DIR. G. Abbetmeyer Of Concordia Col
lege at Hamline were conspicuous
among the score Or more of Minnesota
representatives, while Rev. Polzin of
w atertown attracted attention on the
part of South Dakota.
Prominent among the lay delegates
who were in attendance were w. c..
Schultz, leading manufacturer from
ST. Louis, and Hon. j. w. Boehme,
the well-known reform mayor of
Evansville, Indiana.
The Slavonian and Nebraska sy-
mods, which were admitted to the con-
ference for the first time, were repre-
sented, the former by Rev. NJ. Pelican
of Pennsylvania and the latter by Rev.
G. Press of Winside, Nebraska.
New Ulm review., 1908-08-26

Elmer Haeberle of Chicago, is home
on two weeks visit.