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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

cines in the country of the Mikado, and moreover were devising for them names which for lurid effectiveness would make the names given to our patent nostrums seem fiat and feeble.
 Did even Cousin Jonathan-that adept at inventing shockers in the way of labels for his wares-ever hit on one so likely to fetch the coin out of the pocket of the credulous as that invented by the physi- clan Bandai-Jokan. in the year 1882, and called by him Han-Gon-Tan, which trans- lated means medicine that calls back the dead to life''? This medicine is sold in Japan today, 1t has been selling there steadily for two and quarter centuries and if that Is not a testimony to its pow CTS, what would be?
 Whether the makers believed in the curative powers of uggestion-likely enough they knew all about it's virtues long before we got hold of the first notion of it-they certainly showed a vivid im- agination in finding names which should catch and hold the public attention and woo the pence from the public purse Here are some of them-they are used in the Island Kingdom today: Heal Every thing Powders, Spirit Cheering Pills" "One-dose Healing Powders" Poison Expelling Pills,' Second d-to-none Plas- ters," and "Heal-all Pills"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
DUTY OF CONGRESS.
Importance of Rising To It's Full Leg
 IsIatlve Opportunity.


 From the New York Journal of Con gress.
 Whether Congress can or will de- ve1op the power to grapple with the diverse issues presented to it in a statesmanlike way is the greatest prob lem in national government. The dan ger that it may not do so is the most serious threat to existing institutions Continued failure on it's part may force repetition of recent executive expan- sion. To get the results that the de- sired it is essentially necessary that a much higher type of statesmanship should be exhibited in the legislative body. So long as the bulk of members consent to spend their time largely as errand boys for their constituents, or as legislative lobbyists hunting for places and patronage of various sorts little can be expected except from the small group. of those who have more enlightened districts behind them. This partly explains the continuance of ma chine rule in the House and the will ingness of large body of men to let a limited group do their thinking for them. It does not, however excuse the low estate Into which the national leg lslature Is sinking or the entire re- fusal to grapple successfully with the question of relations with the execu- tive. That question will be settled not by attempts to discredit the executive. or by factious conduct, but solely by the display of the sheer ability to handle the pressing duties constitu- tionally demanding performance at the capitol The working out of this re- lationship will be among the earliest tasks of the new Congress and of the Taft administration. It will not be set- tied by the mere restoration of super ficial or personal good feeling. Con gress Is urgently called upon to rise to the requirements of the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

Age goes. About the only field left for 1t to invade Is the farm, and the pre- diction that it may yet do so is no more incredible than a forecast of present sub urban conditions would have seemed So years ago. It has been proposed already that with the extension of good roads and the increasing use of automobiles 1t will become possible in time for tillers of the soil to live in village communities and still conduct their farms. Perhaps rural hotels and apartment houses for local residents may yet come. When they do however, 1t will be farewell to the already fast disappearing American home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
JAPANESE MEDICINES.
Patent Nostrums Have Been Made for
 More Than 200 Years.

From the Queen.
 We of the west have got into the way of thinking that al or anyway by far the greater part, of Japan's newly acquired interest In such things as modern meth ods of hygiene and medicine has been borrowed or adapted from us. It will probably. therefore, surprise most of us to be informed that that very modern and especially American institution, the patent medicine nonger. instead of origi- mating in the land of the Stars and Stripes. hourished in the Land of the Rising Sun long before he was seen or heard of in the far west.
 When Shakespeare was hardly cold In his grave they were making patent medi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
Why the Sailor Swore.

He had wooden leg, a glass eye, a hook for an arm, graduated trousers-all the essential attributes, in fact, of a salt in penudious circumstances.
 Could you do something for a poor old sailor, na'am?" he whined out on the doorstep of a suburban villa.
 Poor old sailor." echoed the housewife who had opened the door
 "Yes'm. I followed ths water for 20 years'
 Well" said the lady, ''all I've got to say is, you don't look as though you'd ever caught it''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
Does Your Stomach
 Give You Trouble?
This Will Cure It; Try It Free

there family without its victim stomach trouDs1 who have the intelligent of Cadwel remarkable laxative
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
SEND FOR TRIBE TRIAL BOTTLE.

Readers of this paper who have nsvar yet used pr. CaIdwelps Syrup Pcpsin can have . free test bottle sent to their home by for warding their adaress to tho Doctor. pos- tai card will do. It puts you under no ebli- g.tien. It is done to prove to the world his confidence in its merits. In this way, by act usl, personal demonstratisn thousand ds have been brought to 1t. It is regularly iu thousands of American homes. 1t is the m. ficn's Safeguard to Health, and the one roiie- hls and agreeable cure fer eonstipation, dyr- pepsaa and Indigestion, toypiA liver, sioIs headache, biliousnoss anA similar stonaoh, liver and bowel dlsordsrs It aSrssn we'll witt ee0assnp they u1<s l1u tasts. TAe purity e1 its sngledients is veqnAoA 1os C the roy. ssnnnsnts if su1lssfAg w1eh anv q xhess afl- snsatp ssaA your aams today for . Gree trial bsttIs enA yqu win ses how easy it 10 to bs D Caldwell Building, Monticello. III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

lilment that you don't
 u n derstand or if you want . n y medical ad- vice, write to tho doc- { 0 r, . n a he will ans- W c T y 6 u  fully. There is no charge for this ser vice. Tho address b Dr. ". B, c ala W ell. go1 Geld. well 4utld- mg. Monti- oello, III.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
.ANTI-TREATING
 SALOON IN IOWA
No One May Buy Drinks for Another. and Patrons Will Be Encouraged to Use Soft Drinks Instead of
 Alcoholic.

DesMoines, Ia, May l4.-The first anti-treating saloon in the United States will be opened here May 2z. Permit to open has been granted to A. s. Kirk hart, who controls fifteen local saloons, and who declares that if the venture proves a success he will install the same system in all the others.
 Kirkhari's plan goes Bishop Potter one better, in that treat ing will not be tolerated. The clerks in charge will induce the drinkers to accept substitute in the form of buttermilk, sweet milk, teas, coffee, cocoa, coca cola and other soft drinks. The liquor habit will be discouraged as far as possible in harmony with the ideas laid down by the Iowa temperance forces.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
CEDAR RAPIDS KEEPS OFFICE.
Order of Railway Conductors Will Not
 Move to Indianapolis.

Boston, May l3.-Cedar Rap ids, Ia. will continue to be the headquarters of the Grand Divis- ion of the Order of Railway Con- ductors. Although w. T. Fay Tor. formerly attorney general of Indiana, and Charles A. Book walter of Indianapolis made strong pleas at today's session of the Grand Division in behalf of the Indiana city, they could not induce the convention to move the general offices.
 No other business was trans acted, the delegates for the re- mainder of the day being guests of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
NEW WATERWORKS
 COM PENSIONERS
John Thompson and II. F. Close Succeed ]. H. Hamilton and H. Hollar Meat and Chimney In
 spectors Elected.


 John Thompson and H. F. Close were last night elected by the city council to succeed John H. Hamilton and H. Hollar. whose resignations as members of the works commission had previously been accepted by NJ. A. Stratton, president of the former commission. Both new members accepted the responsi- bilities, aud met this afternoon to organize and get down tc work.
 The council accepted the report of the committee that audited the account of the city treasurer.
 NJ. B. Legate was elected as inspector of animals to be killed for food in Mena. and of all slaughter houses and butcher hops.
 Dave Gooduer was selected as chimney sweep and inspector for Mena.
 All members of the council were present, with Mayor Legate in the chair.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
PLANS FOR THE
 TAX COMMISSION
Believed That Corporate Influence Stopped Appropriation Bill in Sen ate and Donaghey May Se-
 cure Necessary Funds.

Little Rock, May l4.-While various stories have been tele- graphed out of this city as to Governor George W. Donag aghey's attitude toward the proposition for holding an extra session of the legislature, no one has been authorized to speak for him.
 While 1t is true that the chief executive feels greatly chagrined over the failure of the senate to pass the appropriation bill enab- ling him to speedily put into op- eration the Bradham m. Smith tax equalization law, it does pot nec- essarily follow that he will put the state to the great expense of holding special session at this time.
 In the defeat of the tax equai- ization appropriation bill, how ever, the cloven hoof of the cor poration is seen in all its baneful influence in the senate.
 The enforcement of the pro visions of the Bradham Smith tax equalization law means the uucovering of millions of dollars worth of property, which for years has escaped taxation in Arkansas.
 It is possible that the governor may determine to put the Brad- ham-Smith tax equalization law into operation without delay, and he himself find the money neces- sary to defray the expenses of he very important work which has been prescribed for the com missioners.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
RAILROADS KILL
 FEWER PEOPLE
Death List in United States 70 Per Cent Less Than Last Year None Killed in Great
 Britain in 1908.

Chicago, May l3.-There was a silver lining under the financial clouds of l907-'0S in the form of a remarkable decrease in the nusu- Der of railroad fatalities, accord- ing to a special report made pub lie today by Slason Tnoinpscn. editor of the Bureau of Railway News and Statistics.
 There were l932 fewer fatali- ties to passengers and employees in railway accidents during the calendar year of 1908 than in 1907.
 Fatalities to passengers de- creased 7o per cent in 1908, com pared with the fiscal year l906- '07, and 5l per cent among em- ployees hurt. in the same class of accidents.
 Thompson notes the railroads of Great Britian went through the year 1908 without killing a single passenger iu train acci- dents.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
An Antl.TreatIna saloon.

Des Moines. la. May l5.-The first anti-treaiing saloon in the United States win be opened here May 22. Permit to open has been granted to A. $ Kirkhart of Des Moines, who con trols 10 local saloons and who de- clares that if the venture proves a success he will install the same sys tenn in all of the others Kirkhart's plan goes Bishop Potter one better in that treating will not be tolerated Clerks in charge will induce drinkers to accept substitute for liqueT in the form of buttermilk, sweet milk, teas, coffee. and any other soft drinks The liquor habit will be dis conraged as far as possible in har- mony with the ideas laid down by the Iowa temperance forces.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
The Wirz statue unvelled.

Andersonyille, Ga, May 14.-Undel the stars and stripes and the confeder lte stars and bars there was ded.cated here the monument to Capt. Henry Wirz, commander of Andersonvillc, prison, who was executed at Washing ion at tho end of the war on order of 2 military commission, which tried him for murder and fragrant cruelty 'martyred, not executed.' said the Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy who unveiled the monument in the hope | at it will stand to see Wlrz's memory in time considered every where in a friendly light.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
WOULD PREVENT APPEAL.
Supreme Court of Missouri to Hear
 Arguments in Rate Case.


 Jefferson City, May l5.-The sn, preme court of Missouri has decided to hear arguments on the writ of pro hibition asked for by several Missouri railroads against Judge George Il. Williams of the s. Louis circuit court ond May 22. Tho case is one oi the many that have arisen In inc state and federal courts as a result or the two cent passenger rate law of lnis state. IL seeks 10 prevent fnrther prosecution of the suit filed by Circuit Attorney Jones of s. Louis against he railroads which had annouheeu A return 10 higher rates.
 The circuit attorney has already been enjoined from continuing the suit by Judge smith McPherson of the United States district court al Kansas eity from which decision all appeal is about to be taken to me United States circuit court or appeals in St Lonis
 The action in the state supreme court seeks 10 prevent Judge Williams from conducting further hearings or the Jones case.
 The attorneys for Judge Wiiliams filed as a return to the temporary writ pt prohibition a motion 10 dismiss Tn the nature of demurrers to the petr ton. They asserted that a suiilcienl nansa of action was not shown Issue was joined on this phase of the matter and the case will stand or fall ac- cording to the courts findings on It.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Beyond Expression.

G. ". Farlowe, East Florence, Ala. writes; For nearly seven years | was afflicted with form of skin ei- sease which caused an almost unbear- able itching. l could neither work rest nor sleep in peace. Nothing gave me permanent relief until I tried Hunts Cure. One application relieved me; one box cured me, and though n year has passed, have stayed cured am grateful beyond expression. P
 Hunts Cure is a guaranteed remedy Tor all itching diseases of the skin i'rivs 5oe and si. For sale by all dealers, '"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
ELKS AT HELENA
First State Convention Opens With Many Hello Bills" from Over
 the State Attending.

Helena, May l3.-All Heleua IS thronged by and is In the lands of the Hello Bills" to- night. Today marked the first day of the first annual conven- tion of the Arkansas Elks' Asso- citation. Every train and every steamer reaching the city brought in it's quota of Elks.
 At l p. m. the flower parade of Tuesday was repeated with a number of additional entries.
 At 2 D. ID. the Elks' conven- tiion was called to order at the opera house. E. c. Horner, president of the Business Mems League made the address of welcome, and the response was by Dan l.. Taylor of Pine Bluff. Mir. Taylor made most brillian. talk amidst an almost continuous round of applause. He com pletely captivated his audience by his brilliant wit and choice language.
 After Mir. Taylor's response, adjournment was taken until o'clock tomorrow morning, in order that the visitors might enjoy the various entertainments.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
WOULD PROSECUTE
 GAMING PLACES
Mrs. (. B Meyers Alleges Her Illus band Lost S4.000 in Play at Hot Springs Hid Rule"
 Reigns.

Hot Springs, May l3.-Twenty two warrants were sworn out this afternoon against m n charged with gaming and op- erating gaming houses, the com- plainant being Mrs. Chas. Bill- meyer, wife of local restaurant mau who was wounded in a pistol fight in the Texas Club a month ago.
 Mrs. Billmeyer claims her hus- band has lost about $4,000 in tho gambling houses recently. Bill meyer was shot in a difficulty oyer a wager he had made, but received only slight wounds and has recovered. The shooting however, brought to light his operations, his wife says, and she has taken the situation in hand. She has also petitioned the County Court to revoke the saloon licenses of every bar in the city where gambling was run under the same roof.
 The fight the woman IS con-
  ducting has been more effective than all the Reform League work of the past two years, and Hid rule" reigns throughout the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Colossal statue of lnrian

New York, May 34.-The erection of colossal sIaiue representing the American Indian to De ploeed in New York harbor opposite the statue of Liberty, was adYocaisd by Gen. Leon. ard Wood and other speakers at din. ner given a sherry's by Rodman Wan. amaker, son Of John anamaker. in honor of Col Mm. F. Cody 0suifalo BID Such statue was originally suggested, it was said by Mir. Wana maker, who has devoted much time tc tue study Of the Indian. He hopes te raise the required sum through a pub iic subscription
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
ouskes Are Common.

Guayaquil. Ecuador. May l5.-Ecua- dor has been experiencing earth luakes tho last fortnight Telegrams from Jipiiapa. in the province of Manabi, announce that shocks have been experienced there since the first Of the month becoming more severe in the last few days despatch from Quilo says quakes were experienced there and thai the local seismograph recorded very strong shocks some where in the West Indies.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Bad Attack of Dysenlary Cured

s'An honored citizen of this town was suffering from a severe attack of ay sentery. He told friend if he sould obtain bottle of Chamberlain's Cole. Cholera and Diarrhooa Reme- dy, he felt confident of being cured De having used this remedy in the West He was told thgt l kept it in stock and lost no time in obtaining it. and was promptly cured, says NJ. T. Leach, druggist of Wolcott, Vt. For sale by dtcAson Drug Co,, and all
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Chances ohserved on Mars

Boston. May l5.-Rifis Tn the souih polar cap of mars were reported by Prof. Percival Lowell from his ob servatory at Flagsiaff Arizona Prof Lowell said that TWO rifts were ub served. one in Long. $50 and the olD CT i'll Long 240. The phenomenon is repetition of one observed previous ly. The former phenomenon was fol lowed by disappearance Of the entire cap, which is believed to bc uf snow
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Good Liniment.

You will hunt a good while bsfore you find preparation that is equal t. Chamberlain's Liniment as cure for muscular rheumatic pains, for the cure of sprains and soreness Of the muscles. In case of rheumatism srs,, scIatica itrelieves pain ana makes sleep and rest possible. h case Of sprains it relieves the soreness and restores the parts to a healthy condition in one-third the time required by the usual treatment. It is equally yalu- able for lame back and all deep seated muscular pains. D and 50 cent sizes for sale by Jackson Drug Co, and all dealers. ''F
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
MRS. FANNIE THORNTON DEAD
Passed Away This Morning After ;
 Long Illness Funeral Tomorrow.

Mrs. Fannie B. Thornton, wife of W. D. Thornton, passed to the better world al 6 o'clock Friday morning after prolonged illness.
 The funeral services, conducted hy the Rev. w. A. Swift. were h i'd Saturday morning at l0:30 clock. Iuterment was in the Dallas cemetery.
 Mrs. Thornton leaves, besides her husband, three small children, two girls and boy, the latter about year old
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Rains la the wheat Bel,

Topeka, May l5--Rains during the rast S6 hours have broke a drought which was beginning to be felt over practically the entire wheat belt of inc state hard hail and rain storm passed over McPherson. leaving tse ground covered with hail stones but doing no serious damage. Junction City reported a rainfall of an inch and half Reports of good rains have come from other central points Of the wheat belt.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Rev. W. l. WiIIiamson,s Letter

Rev. w. I. Williamson, Huntington, w. Va, writes: FThis is to certify that used Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and am free to say that 1t will do all that you claim for it ' Foley's Kidney Remedy has restored health and strength to thousands of weak, run down people. Contains no harm ful drugs and is pleasant to take Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
4 Happy Father

is soon turned to a sad one if he has to walk the floor every night with a crying baby. McGee's Baby Elixir will make the baby we'll -soothe it's nerves, induce healthy, normal slum- Der. Best for disordered bowels and sour stomach all teething babies need it. Pleasant to take, sure, and safe, contains no harmful drugs. Price ? and % cents per bottle. Sold by Gunnels Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
A Living Skeleton

is the final condition of any child that has worms-if it lives Think of hav- ing something in your stomach that eats all you take as nourishment. Nine tenths of the babies have worms, may be yours has Be certain that it has not by giving 1t Whites Cream Vermifuge-it expels all worms and is a tonic for the baby Price 25 cents. Sold by Gunnels Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Boys win Be Boys

and are always getting scratches, cuts, sprains, bruises, bumps, burns or scalds. Don't neglect such things they may result seriously if you do. Apply Ballard Snow Eminent ac- cording to directions right away and it will relieve the pain and heal the trouble. Price 25c, 5Oc and Sl. Sold by Gunnels Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20

Ship us your eggs and poultry of all kinds. We pay you the highest market price, charge no commission at all, and give quick remittance. Reference: Arkan- 'as National Bank, Hot Springs, Ark. Communicate with us. Address, Watson Bros, POI 3rd St.. Hot Springs, Ak, W
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
A ssf,Ooo Fire in saDuloa. ok.

Sapulpa, Ok, May 13.-Fire here de. stroyed the stock of the Upp Whole sale Grocery company and the room. ing house run by A. L. Jones of Fay etteyille, Ark, causing a loss of s3I.- 900. The building was owned by J. Frost of Fayetteville.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
STAIRS IN THE TOLLS.
Henry and His Cousin Charles Arrested
 to Answer Criminal Charges.

Muskoge ee, Ok, May 14.-Iuci- dent with the arrest of Henry Starr, the bandit, at Phoenix, Ariz., Wednesday, his cousin, Charles Starr, was arrested here today charged with killing man named Johnson at Westville, Ok, two years ago.
 Charles Starr has spent much of his time since the murder with Henry in the west.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Farmers to Meet in slrmInobam. Ala.

Springfield, Mo. May 14.-A.t a meet. ing of the officers and executive com. mittee of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Association of Amer ica held here, Birmingham, Ala, waa chosen as the place for the meeting of the national convention of the asso. ciation. 10 be held September z
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
The Patents Aoreemen..

Berlin. May l5-The reichstag pass cd the first and second readings of the ratents and trade marks agreement between Germany and the United States. The vote was unanimous and there was little discussion on the sub ject.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
WeIIman Has Gone Again.

New York, May 13.--Walter Well. man, who twice has made visits to Spitzbergan with the intention of at tempting to reach the North Pole by airship, left New York on the Kron prinz Wilhelm to make a third trial for the honors of discovery.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Wheat sowIna in canada.

Winnipeg, Man, May 14.-Tele grapie dispatches received from al parts of western Canada show that wheat seeding will be finished by the end of the week and that 5,500,O0C acres are seeded to wheat.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-20
Heavy Snow In Montana.

Butte, Mont, May 1S.-Reports from east central and southern portions Montana tell of heavy snowstorm A foot of snow fell in Galatin county being the heaviest at this lime of tht year in the history of the country.