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The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
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 Aids Old Men

The sudden change from years of activity of both body and mind to the qufet of later years causes the human system to undergo many changes, chief of which is in the di- gestive organs.
 It becomes harder and harder to get the bowels to move promptly and regularly and in consequence many elderly men suf- asr nos only from the basic touble. con- stpation. but from indigestion headache, peicning. sour stomach. drowsiness after eating and similar annoyances. It is first of all necessary to keep the bowels open and then to tone the digestive muscles SO as to get them to again do their work naturally. A violent cathartic or purra- i've Is not only unnecessary but harm sul and something mild win do the work
 After you have got through experiment. Ing with salts and pills and waters of vaIious Kinds. and have become convinced tnat they do only temporary good at best then try pr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. d miid, gentle. pleasant-tasting laxative tonic that Is especially adapted to the children. and yet is effective enough for anybody Your druggist. who has handled II successfully for a quarter of a cen- or 1rry; a, ~ia d, ne, you bottle for fifty cents test Of 1t before spending any money send your name and address to pr. CaId- well and he win gladly send you a sample
 This remedy is rapidly dIspIacinr ali oLner forms of medication for the cure of stomach. liver and bowel trouble and families like Mir. o. F. wisher's of Syes- more; III. and Mrs Carrie Culierss of szb W. Notre Dame street. South Bend Ind. are now never without 1t i'm the house, They have tested 1t and know ftx Eraid value to every member of the family.
 pr, csidwell personally win be p,eased % give you any medical advice you nav desire Tor yourself or family pertaining to the stomach liver or bowels absolutely Tree of charge. Explain your case in n letter and he will reply to you in detail For the free sample simply send your name and nddress on a postal card or otherwise For either request the doctors address ia Dr. W. B Caldwell. Rb0z Cald- well building. Monticello. iii
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
One of His Worst.

A receptacle containing a dark red beverage-it may have been merely tea-was brought on the table.
 "I1l play I'm hostess." said the pro fessor's granddaughter. "and as I am 8 society lady. it is my duty to pour :"
 Yes, let her do it." said the pro lessor. She's not only a society lady but she's society queen-and she never reigns but she pours."
 Otherwise the function was a great success.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
Scared Into Sound Health.

MT. B. F. Kelley, Springfield, Ill.,, writes: "A year ago l began to be troubled with my kidneys and bladder, which grew worse until l became alarmed at my condition 1 suffered also with dull, heavy headaches and the action of my bladder was annoy ing and painful I read of Foley Kid ney Pills and after taking them for a few weeks the headaches left me, the action of my bladder was again nor mal, and l was free of all distress. . Jackson Drug x Furniture Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
The Conservation of Natures
 Resources.

Applies as we'll to our physical state as to material things. c. J. Budlong, Washington, R. l., realized his condi- tion, and took warning before it was too late. He says: ''I suffered sever- ly from kidney trouble, the disease be- ing hereditary in our family. I have taken four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy, and now consider myself thoroughly cured. Tbis should te a warning to all not to neglect taking Foley's Kidney Remedy until it is too late. Jackson Drug S Furniture Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
ELMER SWOPE SUED
THE WEST VIRGINIA CLAIMANT TO BE FORGED INTO A SHOW
 INC OF REGATTA
KANSAS CITY HEIRS IMPATIENT
VIII Settle Matters Now--DeposItIons to be Taken In Four states--To oulet Titles in $3,5oo,ooo Estate A Big Battle On.

Kansas City, June 2.-The Swopes are not going to walt for Elmer Swope to bring suit for the fortune left by Thomas H. Swope of Kansas City. h. stead. they have brought suit in the circuit court which will force the West Virginia claimant to appear fin court and establish whatever claim he may have to the estate. If he cannot do this. his claim will be disposed of by the court and the swope heirs will pay no more attention to 1t.
 The suit was filed by John c. Paxton of Independence, one of the 5wope ex- ecutors, acting for Stuart s. Fleming, the children of Mrs. Margaret Swope of Independence, and the other lega- tees under Col Swope's will. It pc titions the court to clear the title of the heirs to the estate. which was clouded by the deed made by Elmer Swope transferring whatever interests he might have In the Swope fortune ic the Kansas City Trust company.
 ITO Settle IL Now"
 We do not believe that Elmer Swope ever would have brought suit to obtain the estate" MT Fleming said But as the deed remained on his claim to the estate to a second party, it nigh. be considered a cloud on our title. We want to get the mat ter settled. We have investigated the matter thoroughly and are satisfied that his claims are fakes. But ten years from now, If no suit was brought until then. it might be hard for us to secure the witnesses that are availabl~ now. We want to get rid of his claim for good"
 Dispositions In Four States.
 With the filing of the suit. notices that dispositions would be taken were served upon Frank P. Walsh and John son & Lucas, attorneys for the West Virginia claimant The depositions will begin June 20 and will continue until the 6wope executors have procured all the evidence they regard necessary to their defense against the claim of Elmer Swope.
 The suit Is expected by the trustees 10 settle for all time the question of whether Thomas H. Swope was mar ried and whether Elmer Swope is his son. The courts decision. if unfavor. able to Elmer Swope. will dispose of his claim effectually. If favorable. it will mean that he will bring suit to obtain possession of the entire estate of 31h millions.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
ROOSEVELT GUEST OF FRESHMEN
The Ex-PresIdent Entertained at Luncheon by Members of the
 Party In London.

London. June S.--Mr. Roosevelt was the only guest at the luncheon given in his honor by the Irish party at the Carlton hotel. John Redmond presid- ed. There were also present John Dil- lion. the Poocnoor. Joseph Delvin and IA other membene of the party. The tahfe was decorated with Irish flags, floral aestgns of Irish harRs aud teddy bears. Bach person, including MT. Roosevelt wore in his button hole shamrock and violets.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09

startling to a stranger. All of which reminds me of Jerry Simpson. He at tended a swell social function in Washington. and his wife. who had not attended, asked Jerry when he got home how the women wero dressed. The quick-witted Jerry re. piled: Well. my dear, l cannot tell you. I did not look under the table. |" Kansas City Journal.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
Railroad Conference Called.

St. Louis, June 3.-St Louis aitor- neys for railroads interested in the governments suit to restrain western railroads from advancing freight rates in the western trunk line committees territory, received telegraphic calls from Gardiner Lathrop, general solici. tor of the Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe system. for conference at Chi. sago Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
The Big Head

Is of two kinds, concert and the big head that comes from q sick headache. Does your head ever feel like a gourd and your brain feel loose and sore2 You can cure it in no time by acting on your liver with Ballard's Heroine. Isn't 1t worth trying for the absolute and certain relief you'll get? Sold by Cunnels Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09

If you are not satisfied after using according to directions two-thirds of bottle of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets, you can have your money back. The tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach, improve the digestion, regulate the bowels. Give them a trial and get we'll. Sold by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
GOV. GlLLFTT IS CONFIDENT
California Executive Believes San Francisco is Certain of the
 Panama Exposition.

Chicago. June 3.--Gov. J. N. Gillett of California who was in Chicago on his way from Washington where he appeared before the committees of the senate and house to urge the passage of the resolution authorizing President Taft to invite the nations of the world to participate in an international ex. position at San Francisco in 1915 to celebrate the completion of the Pana- ma canal. said he believe the resolu- ton would be passed by congress and the exposition held.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
The New Compass.

For the purpose of securing clear
 ness, simplicity and precision in the application of compass errors ths photographic office of the United State, lavy has adopted a new form of com, pass on which there is no north. south, east or west, but which consists of 2 circle divided into 360 degrees. begin. ming at 0 at the true north point and reading to the right.-Popular Me Shanics ,T, 4t.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
GROIN KEPT A DIARY.
KANSAS CITY SUICIDES DETAIL CATIONS EXPECTED TO BE
 GROWN BY LETTERS.
ARE IN A SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX
The Ex-Public Administrator Spent His Last Days In Writing Letters Which Are Believed to be Locked Up at His Bank.

Kansas City, June s.-The details of how R. s. Crohn, ex-public admin istrator, pilfered approximately $5O,OOO from estates to play the stocks and bond market on disappearing margins may be contained in autograph letters that are now in a safety deposit box in the bank of the Fidelity Trust com pany.
 Every day for a week before he shot himself at his home Crohn sat at his desk in his office writing diligently. He did not dictate to his stenograph' CT. When he finished a letter he sealed 1t and carried It away later in his pocket. Those letters, 1t is be lieved. tell the secret.
 Not Available Now.
 The letters are not available now be cause of the majesty of the law. They are locked in the safety deposit box That box will not be opened until an administrator of Crohn's estate has been appointed in the probate court and that will not be until after the funeral J. E. Guinotte. judge of the probate court, he said that ht would not appoint and administrator of Crohn's estate or successors in the estates Crohn raided until after the burial. That is out of respect foI Crohn's widow and two daughters, who knew nothing of his duplicity. A de lay of a few days cannot change the condition in any way.
 It will take long time to check the different estates Crohn had in his charge and decide the exact amount oi his shortage. A cursory examination of the accounts in the probaite court show, however. that the amount can not exceed $50,00O That's the amount he told Grant I. Rosenzweig. his at. terney. hc was abort when he made his confession to the attorney in his homo Mir. Rosenzweig said CTohn was prostrate and he fancies the mans condition of mind was such that he unloaded all it's burden.
 The Shortage $5o,oo0.
 Crohn's approximate liability to the various estates was $60,O00. In the Ma. tional Bank of Commerce he still has deposited to the account of different estates about $10,000 That leaves a shortage of s50,000. That there was still $10,000 in the bank has been verified. Criohn had three bank accounts. one as public administrator another personally and another for the Adolph Huntemann estate.
 The Huntemann account Is depleted and so is the personal account The s10,000 Is deposited to the credit of several small estates. The indications are that at times he robbed Peter to pay Paul. He used the Huntemann fund to replenish shortages in the ac. counts of small estates.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09

"It cured mel or s'It saved the life Of my child, are the expressions you hear every day about Chamberlain's $ Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Reme- dy. This is true the world over where this valuable remedy has been intro- duced. No other medicine in use for diarrhoea or bowel complaints has re- ceived such general approval The secret of the success of Chamberiain's $ Collie, Cholera ani Diarrhoea Reme- dy is that 1t cures. Sold by all deal CTS.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
OBEYED THE ORDER
RAILROADS DID NOT ADVANCE RATES AS THEY HAD
 PLANNED.
PROCEEDINGS TO BE EXPEDITED
Attorney General WIckersham Takes Steps to Have Issues Speedily Deter mlned-Rosd Can Move to Dissolve Injunction at Any Time.

St. Louis, June 3.-The temporary restraining order which Judge D. F. Dyer of the federal cofrt issued at Hannibal, Mo, prohibiting 25 railroads from advancing freight rates was certi- fled to the United States circuit conrt here.
 Processes against the defendants were prepared and will be served by United States marshals in the districts where the different railroads have their general offices.
 Speedy Determination Wanted.
 Under orders of Attorney General Wickersham an expediting certificate providing for speedy determination of the Issues was filed. A copy of the expedltlng order was mailed to Judge Hook. Judge Sanborn, Judge Van Devanter and Judge Adams.
 Railroad officials here generally re- fused to be quoted concerning the suit They said 1t was too early to express opinions. and explained they would prefer to keep silent for while, be- cause interviews could not benefit their cause. The action of the gov ernment. however, was a surprise to them.
 It was stated that 1t was not the purpose of tho railroads to increase all rates fin this territory. Only com modity rates were to have been ad- vanced. which apply almost solely to freight the general public is not direct ly interested in.
 There was no advance in freight rates put into effect by the 25 railroads of the Central West Following the action of Judge David P. Dyer at Han. nibal in granting temporary inJunc- ton restraining the roads from en. forcing. effecting. or making a general advance in interstate rates.
 The injunction was on a petition filed by the government, alleging that tho advance in rates was arrived al by the defendants through violation ot the Sherman law.
 Can Move to DIsisolve Any Time. Attorney Houts says the attorneys can come Into court at any time with motion to dissolve the injunction When the proceedings are certified to in the circuit court here. and the rail roads do not ask for a dismissal oi the order at once. Attorney Houts says the case will probably come up for hearing on the first Monday in Jury before the equity side of the circuit court.
 The complete proceedings instituted by MT. Wickersham are:
 A bill in equity for the dissolution oi Western Traffic association under the sherman antitrust law.
 A petition for a temporary injunc ton to be made permanent if possible against the raise of rates proposed by the roads directed by the Western Traffic association or committed
 The attorney general says that should the injunction be not made permanent, the suit in equity for the dissolution of the association will pro ceed just as did the suit for the dis solution of the Northern Pacific merger or any other combination in restraint of trade which has been at tackled by the government.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
An Eternal Reason.

You seem to be awfully bitter against old Busby. Whats the cause ?@ "Oh. money reason
 T didn't know you had any bust. ness dealings with him"
 -I don't. I.hate him because helms more money than I have. e.s--Cleyeiand Plain Dealer.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
WILL AID IN RAISING THE MAINE.
Americans VIII be Given Every As slstance Possible in the Work,
 Says President Gomez.

Havana, June S.-Responding to a request made by the American navy department through Mir Jackson, the American minister. Pre- sident Gomez says that Cuba Willingly authorizes the raising of the wreck of the battle ship Maine.
 The president says the Cuban gov ernment will give every assistance to the Americans in the work.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
Murdock to Have opposItIon.

Topeka, May 2s.-George Burnett oi Conway Springs filed his nomination papers with the secretary of state for congress on the Socialist ticket in the Eighth district. This is the first So. cialist candidate to file his nomination papers for the August primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
A Curious Jeweled Clash.

A curious jeweled clasp which can be taken of and put on different pairs of slippers is being shown at thq stores. The clasp intended for t Louis Quinze heel has metal bottom from which rise jeweled spikes which clasp into the heel The metal gives a faint clicking sound at each step and the spikes ornament the satin or leather heel admirably, It is one of the latest frivolities which find favor with certain set.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
Poor nilk

is often thought to be responsible for
 an infants loss in weight or general poor health. The cause usually is that the child has worms. They get the nourishment in the food and the
 baby starves, actually starves.
 Whites Cream Vermifuge expels the worms and nourishes the child. sure and safe. Price 25 cents. Sold by Gunnels' Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
Another Drop in Wheat.

Chicago, May 2S.-Heavy selling of wheat continued following the sensa- tionSl break of five cents a bushel. and there was an additional drop of about two cents before the demand became adequate to check the downward movement.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
A Vital Point

The most delicate part of baby Is it's bowels. Every allment that it suffers with attacks the bowels also endangering in most cases the life of the infant. McGee's Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea, dysentary and all derange- ment of the stomach and bowels. Sold by Gunnels' Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
DIALOGUE.

''Teacher, does cocoanuts really grow on trees 2"
 "Why, of course, Jacob" was the answer. "Where did you think they grew?"
 "Why," said he, gravely, 'T thought the monkeys laid 'em."
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09

Lame shoulder is almost invariably caused by rheumatism of the muscles and yields quickly to the free applica- ton of Chamberlain s Liniment. This liniment IS not only prompt and ef- fectual. but in no way disagreeable to use. Sold by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09

Chicago. June 3-F'ollowing the tying up by injunction of 25 railroads of the West to prevent them from put. ting their proposed increased freight rates into effect, A B. Glenn, secre. tary of the Illinois Manufacturers as sociation, announced that steps would be taken to secure similar injunctions against 60 Eastern roads to prevent them taking identical steps.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-09
EERI6IjP[EliNES IN WAR |
Acv,IAL TESTS OF THEIR UTILITY TO BE MADE AT MILITARY
 TOURNAMENT.
MACHINES TO USE EXPLOSIVES
Nitro eIycerlne Bombs wlll be prop. ned at Targets from Great Height Tests Will Take Place Near Mash vlIle, Tenn, This Month.

New York, June 2.-An actual tesS ,, inc utility of the aeroplane, in war fare will be made for the first tune Ill history at the military tournament to be held by United States troops ana the militia of several states near Nash vile. Tenn, from June 22 to 24 Ine government has engaged Charles K. Hamilton, the aviator, to conduct the most extensive practical tests ID aeIldi reconnaissance and bombardment ever attempted. In addition to Hamilton machine. which is a duplicate of the machine in which Curtiss flew rom Albany to New York, there Will be present at the maneuvers the Wrlghl biplane owned by the government ana the diriglble balloon sold to the war department by Capt. Thomas s. Bald win.
 Carry Aloft Explosives.
 In executing the work laid out fos him, he will carry aloft from 200 to 300 pounds of highly explosive nitro glycerine bombs. Racing at a speed varying from 45 to 55 miles an hour, he will relase the deadly cargo while at a height of a quarter of mile above the earth, raining it down upon targets in the two miles square area below in 75 installments. The targets underneath will consist of dummy Notifications, batteries, arsenals, bridges, trains and troops. In order that danger to life will be minimized to the remotest degree, the troops engaged in the maneuvers will be en- ployed to police the area over which Hamilton will carry on his extraordi- nary operations.
 Act as Aerial Scouts.
 Previous to Hamilton's performance as an invader from the skies, he, in company with Lieut.. Benjamin Foulois of the signal corps in the Wright bi- plane, and other army officers in the war dirigible, will participate in the maneuvers of the troops as aerial Ecouts. During the four days of the war game there will be intricate eyolu- Hons and several grand sham battles. roulois, with his Wright biplane, will be attached to one army, as an ob- server. while Hamilton will be con nected with the other. Just exactly what the offices of the dirigible will be has not been determined.
 Thirty thousand dollars was offered 10 the first aviator who flies in an teroplane from New York City to St Louis, or from St Louis to New York The distance Is 1.060 miles. Mayor iaynor announced the prize at the Hotel Astor where Glenn H. Curtiss who Sunday flew from Albany to Gov ernor's Island, was the guest of the New York World The prize is offer ed by the New York World and the St Louis Postdispatch Conditions gov srning the flight will be announced shortly. after a conference with aero aautic experts
The national forum., 1910-11-12
They Didn't Bag the Birds.

Two New Jersey boys found wood
cocks nest with four eggs in it and
laid plan to capture pair of wood
cock as well as the eggs. John was 60
ing to place bag over the female bird
while she sat on her nest. viii was
going to do the same to the male when
he came to take his mates place on
the eggs, and then the boys intended
to carry the nest and birds to the barn
and see the birds raise their young.
The boys found the female on the nest,
and John was about to bag her when
she shot into the brush so suddenly
that two little fiedglings fell out of the
nest. Johns shout of surprise brought
VIII to the spot, but before they could
replace the birds the parent woodcocks
came whirring through the bushes and
darted at the intruders. They aimed at
the boys faces with their sharp bills,
and the boys We're incapable Of de-
fense, After trying in vain to shield
themselves, they ran away in panic.
The next day they recovered their
courage and stole up to the nest again,
but found that the woodcocks had TAX
en- the little birds away.
The national forum., 1910-11-12
An impossible Story.

A certain king once made procla-
nation that he would give golden
ball to any one of his subjects who
would tell him the most wonderful
story, but it must be quite impossible
for the story to be true or the prize
would not be given.
From all parts Of the kingdom peo-
pie came to him with remarkable sto-
ries, but the king declared that 1t was
not quite possible for one and all of
them to be true, and the prize was not
awarded.
At last there came an old man, fol.
lowed by two servants bearing an i'm
mense jar between them.
MAY it please your majesty" said
the old man. 'your most excellent ia
ther borrowed from my father this jar
full of gold, promising that your maj
esty would pay the same amount back
to me-"
"Oh, that is absurd and impossible"
said the astonished king as he looked
at the huge jar.
'"Then If 1t is impossible" said the
old man, 81 have fairly won the golden
ball, but If my story be true your maj
esty ought to pay your fathers debit
Thus the king was obliged to declare
that the old man had won the prize.
The national forum., 1910-11-12
Conundruns.

Why is nail fast In the wall like an
old man? Because 1t is infirm.
How are all lawyers related? They
are brothers-in-law.
What is the most popular paper at
the summer resorts? Fly paper.
Why is the fly one of the grocer's
best customers? Because 1t settles on
the spot.
Why does an aeronaut dislike speak
ing about his trips? 1t is a soar point
with him.
What is unable to think or speak, yet
tells the truth to all the world? A pair
of scales.
What country does a crying baby
sigh for? More-rock-oh or Lap-land.
why is a shabby coat like man
with insomnia? Because 1t has not had
a nap for long time.