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The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
ROADS AND RIVERS
MISSOURI DELEGATES MEET IN sEDALIA TO DISCUSS TWO
 KINDS OF HIGHWAYS.
CALLED TO ORDER BY GOVERNOR
MT. Hadley Opened the Convention With a Plea for State Recognition of Importance of Good Roads and Waterways.

sedalia, Mo, Oct S.--There were 500 men present. most of them accred- tied delegates from counties sent here as representatives of their people at home, when Gov. Hadley called to order this morning the preliminary good roads and waterways conven- lions in the Pettis county courthouse.
 Tie river counties up and down the Missouri and Mississippi were repre- sented, most of them by complete dele cations. It was the most representa- tive gathering to discuss either sub ject that has assembled in this state.
 T have taken 1t upon myself Gov. Hadley said, to call this meeting to order and assume the authority of temporary chairman of this conven- tion This meeting has been called for the purpose of dealing with the questions that to my mind mean more to the people of Missouri than any other questions that can be discussed by the people. In the six years begin hing in 1908 and extending to the pres ent year the losses to the state have been so great that the suggestion came from some counties that by CO operation and in no other way we can do something to prevent this tremend- ous loss to the people of the state.
 Related to this subject and part of 1t are the navigation of our rivers and the conservation and development of our water power. There is another subject so closely related to the ques- tions that we decided to include 1t and make this Bring show. 1 refer to he question of road improvement.
 "River navigation and road improve ment are parts of the great subject of transportation, the most vital ques- ton, as l see it, to the American peo- ole The cost of transportation is in- yolyed in the success of every busi- ness and the comfort and success of every life.
 "The cost of the house that shelters you, the clothes you wear, the food you eat and the price of your products are all affected by transportation. nope this meeting will result in some real action.'
 Curtiss Hili, state highway engineer, told of the work that has been done in the interest of road improvement. He said the best law ever passed by Missouri is the one that provides for county highway engineer for every county. Tn nearly every county these men have worked faithfully, and, while there has been little more money ihan before, a more intelligent use of what the counties can set aside for road purposes has resulted With more money the counties could easily make great Improvements In the roads
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
OKLAHOMA BANKS PAYING
 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
State Banking Board Has Received st86, ,oo0 of the s248.oO0 Which
 Was Called for.

Oklahoma City, Ok. Oct. S.--The state banking board has now at It's dis posal sIs6, ,O00 of the s248.0O0 accruing from the special assessment of three fourths of one per cent made in order that the board might meet possible emergency in closing up the affairs of the Columbia Bank & Trust company. The board has heard of no overt op position to the assessment and does not believe there will he any.
 The committee named by Gov. Has kell to investigate securities offered by W L. Norton and his associates with which to liquidate other securl. ties pronounced bad, went to Bartles- vile in pursuance of their duties Bartlesville was the scene of Norton's operations in oil and bank stock for : year before he came to Oklahoma Citg
 There is now no longer any doubt that the bank will be delivered into the hands of Norton and his interests. but several days may be required 10 finish the work of the Investigating committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
CALIFORNIA WELCOMES TAFT
Sacramento Entertains President With Banquet and an Automobile
 Ride About the City.

Sacramento. Cal, Oct. 6.--President Taft and his party arrived in Sacra. mento shortly after seven o'clock last evening and they gladly aAsembarked after their long ride from Portland Gov. Gillette met the train at the state line and introduced the president from the rear platform to the crowds al each large town on the run down the valley.
 On their arrival here the party were taken at once for an automobile trip over the city, and then 10 Capitol park. where MT. Taft delivered an address to great crowd of people. Next he was escorted to a hotel, where IS the guest of the mayor he dined
 emi-priyately with a number of the eadlng citizens of Sacramento. Al ls20 o'clock this morning the presi- lentisl train pulled out of Oakland.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
WAS AN ABUSED CONFIDENCE
Was Not Particularly Eager to Discuss.

I like to see a young lady just after she has become engaged.
 There is something in her counte- nance so entrancingly babylike, such far-away expression so indicative of interior bliss, and possibly success over comrade rivals.
 I knew the evening previous from such signs that all had progressed favorably
 Moreover, had not he entered the billiard room after she had retired and giggled aimlessly for a while. re. training from his usual potations?
 Another sure sign.
 Now she was ensconced with her sweetest and most cherished girl friend in corner of the piazza, and I seated just inside the French win. dow behind a massive rubber plant.
 Rather significant vegetation under the circumstances. for, curious as to maiden condolences, candor compels me to admit I listened.
 The bride in prospect cooed her DllsS souifuily into her nelghDors ear, but through an opening in the leaves could observe that the latter bit her lip now and then, and did not appear enthusiastically joyous or congratula tory. as warranted by the occasion.
 But the innocent cooing and amor ous gurgling did not cease.
 And to think. to think" quoth she that such heavenly bliss as fell to my lot might might have escaped me for. ever! Dear Bobl Did ever tell you he had proposed to me twice?"
 Then the unsympathetic auditor as. sumed an air of innocence.
 Didn't you hear him the first time?" she inquired with raised eye brows.
 She is not going to be the maid oi honor.-Town Topics
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
SAN FRANCISCO GREETS TAFT
Citizens Take Great Pride In Showing President the Wonderful Recov-
 cry Since Earthquake.

San Francisco. Oct 6--With justi- fable pride San Francisco today showed President Taft how wonder fdlly she has recovered from the aw- ful earthquake and conhagration of three and half years ago. The chief executive marveled at the sight and warmly praised the pluck and energy of the people of San Francisco.
 MT. Taft and his party reached Oak land soon after seven o'clock this morning. and were welcomed by re- ception committee and big crowd of citizens. The visitors were taken all over Oakland and Berkley in auto mobiles. and then came to San Fran. cisco by ferry, arriving at 12:30 A committee of distinguished citizens an escort of troops from the rresidio and an immense throng of people met Mr Taft. and escorted him through the gayly decorated streets. Then he was shown the burned district and the rebuilding that has been done there Luncheon at the Union League club followed.
 This evening the president will be the guest of honor at magnificent banquet in the Falrmont hotel There will be room for only 60v banqueters. at s20 plate, but several times that number applied for tickets
 Tomorrow the president leaves for the Yosemite National park. where he will spend three days He will ar. rive at Fl Portal tomorrow evening.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
IN YOSEMITE VALLEY
PRESIDENT TAFT TO SPEND THREE DAYS IN VIEWING
 THE BEAUTIFUL SPOT.
IS ONE OF NATURES WONDERS
The Relief From Strain of Making Speeches to the Vast ThronGs W'l' be Grateful to the Chief Executive Ills First Trip There.

Fl Portal, Cal, Oct. S.-President Taft was safely tucked away last night in this remote little settlement at the foot of the Sierras and near the gate way of the Yosemite Valley-one or the garden spots of the world.
 Clad in khaki riding brooches, solt shirt khaki coat, boots and cap Presi- dent Taft started out of El Portal this morning on three days trip of sight seeing. By stage and on foot he VIII visit the giant Sequoias in the Mari posa Big Tree grove, will follow the roads and trails leading into the valley and will walk about the floor or that park to admire it's imposing scenic splendor.
 The visit to the big trees, said to be the oldest and largest of living things, comes first in MT. Taft's itinerary. Leaving by coach early this morning he and his party will be driven 10 Wawona at the edge of the grove where real monarchs of the forest grow to an altitude of more than 300 feet and more than 100 feet In circum- ference at the base.
 Mir. Taft will be driven through a tunnel cut through the base of one or the old trees which Is said to have been standing from 5000 to 5000 years The forenoon of Friday will be given over to the big trees, the presi- dent spending Thursday night at the hotel in Wawona.
 On Friday afternoon the president will enter the park from one of the highest points and after trip to all the show places of the upper levels will begin a descent to the floor which is enclosed by almost perpendicular eliffts of stone more than 5000 feet in height. It will be the presidents first trip into the Yosemite and he has been looking forward to 1t for months both as a sightseeing experienee and as affording three days of rest from surging crowds and speech-making.
 John Muir, the noted naturalist and geologist who Is the recognized auth ority on all matters of the Yosemite, joined the presidents party at San Francisco and will personally explain the wonders of the park and valley to Mir Taft. The Yosemite recently was receded by the state of California to the United States and now Is under the same control as the Yellowstone park.
 The president visited the Yellow stone several years ago and during hts present tour Is adding the Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, in Arizona. to the long list of the worlds wonders 1t has been his good fortune to see.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
EseortIna Ills Son Back Home.

San Francisco, Oct 6.z-Frederick Wilkinson. printer of Yates Center, Kan, left here with his son Clarence. whom he will escort back to their home town to answer charge of hau ing passed fictitious check on thi Bank of Yates Center. The father had obtained permission of the auth critics to make the trip as special deputy sheriff, sworn in for the pur pose to spare the youth the disgrace oi returning in the custody of strange officer of the law
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
IGNORED A FEDERAL
 JUDGES INJUNCTION
be in Contempt In Failed Bank Case.

Oklahoma City. Ok, Oct. 6.-Not withstanding the restraining order is- sued by Judge Catteral of the Federal court al Guthrie, Bank Commissioner Young, under direction of Gov. c. N. Haskell, opened the Columbia bank and continued payments the same as last week. Judge cotteral will come to Oklahoma City today and hold court In the Hotel Threadgill to ascer- tain if the bank commissioner Is in contempt
 President Norton, of the bank, and his associates have offered sSOO.00O to the state banking board for return of the bank to their hands.
 Commissioner Young and the other members of the state banking board take the position that the restraining order issued by Juge Cotteral last Saturday does not apply to them be. cause, they assert, 1t enioins them from prefcrring one creditor above another, which they deny doing or having done in the past.
 Attorneys for the state offered Jr lge Cotteral certified checks for the ar cunts claimed by the petitioners for a receiver but asked that the checKs remain with the court until it can be shown that the bank has offsets against these deposits.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Won st. Louis Balloon Race.

St Louis. Oct Sunless the bal loon Centennial, H. E. Honeywell. pilot. which was last reported at Liv- ingston, Ala, 400 miles from St. Louis, at Il o'clock Wednesday morn. ing, has exceeded 5S0 miles. the bal loon St. Louis No. 3 L. von Puhl. pilot. which landed at Wahkon, Minn., 5S0 miles from St. Louis, has won the race which began here Monday. Won Puhl, if he registered for the Lahm cup, has also the coveted prize. von Puhl was in the air 41 hours and 35 minutes.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Found Stamps and Bank Notes.

Denver, Oct. S.Five thousand dol. lars worth of stamps and s5.600 worth of unsigned bank notes consigned to California banks which were part of the booty contained in mall pouch which mysteriously disappeared from a Union Pacific mail train in Wyoming some months ago have been recovered by "Wid" Anderson, an emigrant on the south fork of Green river and re. turned with other private papers to the postoffice inspectors in Denver.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Served as coffee, the new coffee sub stitute known to grocers everywhere as Shoop's Health Coffee, will trick even coffee expert. Not grain of real coffee in it either. Pure health ful toasted grains, malt, nuts, etc. have been so cleverly blended as to give a wonderfully satisfying coffee taste and flavor. And it is "made in a minute, tool No tedious 20 to 30 minutes boiling. Test it and see. Dr. Shoop created Health Coffee that the people might have a genuine coffee substitute, and one that would be thoroughly satisfying in every possi- ble respect. Sold by all grocers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Jerome Has Two Ornaments.

New York, Oct 7.-The fight for the office of district attorney of New York county became triangular one when the Democratic county convention nominated Geo. Gordon Battle, an or sanitation Tammany man. and former assistant district attorney, for the place. William Travers Jerome is running independently for reelection. while the Republican nomination fell 70 Charles s. Whitman.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Balloons still ln the Alr

St. Louis, Oct. 7.--Absence of re- ports as to the whereabouts of the balloons which started in the race of The 7S,o00 cubic Hooters. tends 10 the belief that all with the exception of the University City are still in the air. The University City, John Berry, Pilot, landed near Chillicothe, Mo. This IS 1855 miles from St. Louis on an air inc.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
The BurIInoton Accepts Mlleaoe.

Chicago. Oct. s.--The Chicago. Bur. lington & Quincy railroad which dis continued the use of mileage books in Missouri on May l. coincident in the increase in passenger rates to 2M cents a mile, has given notice that 1t will hereafter honor mileage books in thai state. both interchangeable and Of it's own issue.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
To Prosecute lIouor M.n

Jefferson City. Mo. Oct. S.-As he was leaving for Sedalia Gov. Hadlev stated that he had written a letter to Virgil Conkling. prosecuting attorney of Jackson county. requesting that he begin prosecutions against the brew. CTS and wholesale liquor dealers in Jackson county who had not complied with the act of the last ieaislature re. auiring manufacturers and wholesal. CTS Tn Intoxicating liquors to take out a license.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Hoarsness in a child subject to croup is q sure indication of the ap- proach of the disease. If Chamber lain's Cough Remedy is given at once or even after the croupy- cough has appeared, 1t will preSent the Sttack. Contains no poison. Sold by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Re Mas strlken h a Car.

Kansas City. oct, s-E [. Miller. 30 years old. retired farmer of Mary vile. Kan, suffered a stroke of apo plexy on 2 street car here and died in the office of pr ! w c. Boone NIT Miller had recently bought property in Kansas City, expecting to make his home here.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
A Balloon Near St. Iosenh.

St. Joseph. Mo. Oct Lone of the St. Louis Balloons was sighted at the farm of George Dale, six miles north of Plattsburg Mo, at 7:30 o'clock last night The men were near enough to ask Dale how far it was to the Kansas state line The balloon continued ir a northwesterly direction.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
pay streak h a Rlver bed.

Nome, Alaska, Oct. S.--A rich pay streak ten miles long and hundreds of feet wide has been uncovered in the bed of the upper Kougarok river. The unusually light rainfall last summer permitted the miners to reach the gold One nugget found is worth $700. The district promises to be the best in the entire Seward peninsula
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
THE CONSTIPATION EVIL
Is Responsible for Most Cases of piI

Constipation paralyzes the blood vessels of the lower bowel, and often causes piles. Women, and all other indoor workers, are the most frequent sufferers. But curing constipation alone won't cure piles. A special medicine is needed internal treatment, to strengthen the fahby veins and start pure blood circulating.
 Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid is the only internal pile cure. Sold under guarantee. sl at Jackson Drug and Furniture Company, Mena, Ark, or Dr. Leonhardt Co., Station E, Buffa- To, N. Y. Write for booklet
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Home of Gov. nra Der Burns.

Boston. Oct. 7--1ge Boston rest dence of Gov. Eben S. Draper. 150 Beacon street, in the Back Bay section was destroyed by fire. A conserva tive estimate of the loss places fl al sl00.000.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Stone Tram Ballast Struck EnoIr.,r

New York. Oct TIA Pennsylvania railroad train was making 50 miles an hour from this city to Philadelphia when pilot wheel of the locomotive picked up a stone from the ballasted track and hurled 1t through the cab window. the missile striking William Cooper. the engineer, on the head
 nocking him unconscious.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Suicide in Topeka Hotel.

Topeka. Oct. 6.-Roy C. Daniels, president of the Arkansas Amusement company of Hot Springs. Ark, com mitted suicide by shooting at the Ma. tional Hotel here. He left letter giving the financial failure of several of hls houses as the reason for his act
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Guthrie, Ok. Oct 6.--Attorney Ames filed two motions with the clerk of the federal court, one asking for the ap' pointment of q receiver for the Colum. bia Bank & Trust company and the other asking for a citation for con tempt against Bank Commissioner Young. These are 10 be heard at Okla. homa City. During the hearing here Federal Judge Cotteral announced he would not knowingly permit any man to ignore the orders of his court and go unpunished and Therefore Invited he submission of proofs.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Norweqlan Builds an Aeroplane

Christiana. Oct. LA Norwegian engineer. Eismar Lilloe. has invented a new type of aeroplane, which.is now under construction here It is said that the machine will be ready to fly in November.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

chamberlain's Cough Remedy has become famous Tor Is cures ef coughs. colds, croup and influenza. Try Il hen it need. It contains uo harmful substapce and always gives pralnnt reIle1 sold hs all dealers,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
THIS WILL INTEREST MOTHERS

Mother Sray's Sweet Powders for children hesrtaln s.,s relief for feverlshness, headaebe ra' naa s1toIlach, teething disorders, move and ,,sguiale tne bowels and destroy worms
 hey break up colds in 24 hours They are so peasant to the taste and harmless ae m. ln \; Chiidren like them. Over 10000 testi. oi cures They never fall Sold by any substitute. i aceept
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
General Grant on a Test Ride.

Chicago, Oct 7.--Gen. Frederick Dent Grant of the Department of the Lakes and s7 officers of the depart. ment left Waukegan on the 90-mile horse back ride. requirel by army regu. latlons.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
purum sread psy In North pa

Durum bread Day ln North Dakota.
 Fargo, N. D, Oct. s.-This Is 'Du- rum 5read Day" in North Dakota, and most of the people in the state are observing the proclamation of Gov. John Burke by eating no bread except that made from durun wheat flour. Durum is hard wheat grown only in the far north and is 8 special product of North Dakota.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Mild Laxative
 for Baby Free

The child of today is the parent of the future, and whether it grows up healthy and strong, or puny and weak, depends upon the intelligence of it's parents, for most children are born into the world healthy. but thousands become future weddings between birth and the age of ten, when the parents are still in greatest control.
 The prime cause of trouble is in the stomach. A baby that is digesting it's food seldom cries and always looks cheer fuls the little child whose stomach is good romps and plays and never whines; the growing child learns well at school and is eager for fun if it's head is clear and its stomach light. and that means if 1t has no constipation.
 The best and safest way to cure any irreguiarity of the stomach and bowels in children Is by the use of Dr. Caidwcil's Syrup Pepsin.. This is a liquid laxative wonderful in its effect as Mrs John W. Cullam, Piainvllle. Ind, and numerous others can testify who give it to their children with extraordinary results.
 A bottle only costs 30 cents or s1 ac- one 50-cent bottle will do Q wonderful amount of good in q family. It can be given to any member of the family n constipation, sour stomach, indigestion. torpid liver dyspepsia, heartburn. sick headache and similar digestive troubles. It never gripes or strangles like pills, tablets, salts and powders, which should not be given to children. women or old folks.
 If you have child or other member of the family who needs. but has never used this grand laxative tonic. send your name and address to the doctor and free trial bottle will be sent. to your home. In this way you can find one what 1t will do without p@rSouai expenSe.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Your congh annoys you. Keep en backing and tearing the delicate mem branes of your throat if you want to be annoyed. But if yoa want relief. want to be cured, take Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

If there is anything about your ailment that you don't understand. or If you want any medical advice. write to the doctor, and he wilt answer you fully. There is no charge for this service. The address is Dr. ". B. Caldwell. s0s Caldwell blds. Moa.leellp, Ill.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-05-21
PURPOSES OF THE PRESS CLUB
Contributed by Byrd Trego
Contributed by Byrd Trego

doing extra work and mourning a
hundred dollars of extra expense to
give his readers a report on the To-
cality he visited, the press committee
prints supplements for all alike and
each publisher pays his pro-rate Of
the expense, and sends copy to each
of his readers free.
BY visiting different locality each
time, and following up this method,
the people who are subscribers to
papers having membership in the
club, will gather much information
about eastern Idaho and become ac-
quainted with many of its leading
people.
For the information of people who
are inquiring what papers are CO.
operating in this work and for the
thousands Of people in eastern states
to whom the press supplements are
sent by their friends here, we give
list OF the publications that are
using this edition, with names Of
editors and place Of publication.
The Enterprise, H. H. Hartvigsen,
Ashton.
The Times, w. Lloyd Adams, Sugar
City.
The Standard, Jas. H. Wallis, Rex
burg.
The Current-Journal, Frank Port
er, Rexburg.
The Star, j. w. Jones, Rigby.
The Optimist, Karl p. Brown,
Blackfoot.
The Idaho Republican, Byrd Trego,
Blackfoot.
The Miner, Lillingham, Mackay.
The Advance, r. e. Ewing, Poca-
tello.