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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-10
The Orbit of the Sun and the Solar
system.


To the Editor of the Scientific Ameri-
can.
In the issue of February of the
Scientific American, j. ID. w. &. lin
quiry 1taT5) asks concerning the pro-
bable le. :. il in earth years of the orbit
OF the sassr stem. have before me
an article : !, t.ichard II. Byrd which,
/ think answers this question very
com pletely / quote from the article as
follows:
Our SUI through the centuries trav-
els long ellipse, dragging the world,
of course with it, and just within one
end of this ellipse blaze the rays of an
other sun, known to astronomers as
the star Arcturus. At the other end of
our SUMS ellipse are cold voids, vast
spaces of absolute zero.
Astronomical records are complete
enough to show that somewhere more
than twenty centuries ago Arcturus
WAS visible only as luminous speck.
Now it blazes in the evening sky,
bright as the planer Jupiter, beacon
among the glittering points of fire that
stud the armament this side the
Milky Way. Manifestly, our own solar
system is approaching the sun Arc
turas.
"The rate of travel of our sun through
space, carrying with it its little group
of satellites, including the world, has
been determined with fair accuracy.
We are racing southwark through the
heavens at the rate of about 5000 600
miles year, along an arc whose seq
ment shows undertaking progress in
the one direction of Areturus. Even
tually, we will be carried clear around
tais star and be subjected to it's fierce
rays, then we will come back on the
other side of the ellipse, and will + e
carried along wide and awful sweep
! toward the star Polaris. now in our
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-10

rear, and to the extre curve that must
be passed before the journey back
again begins. How many times our So
lar system has swung that almost il
limitable course, none can ever know
or guess But in this great course there
are Just two extremes of season, except
that instead Of their being six m snths,
they are about 10000 years apart, The
summer season of this vast cycle is I'M
uttercble heat-the melting point; the
winter season, frigidity. That we are
now little more than half way down
the journey to the summer turning
point, and entering upon a spring-like
opening to young summer of celestial
weather, is made clear by those whose
study is the sky, and to whom thestars
preset bur partial mystery.
"The Astronomer Leroy Tobey has
shown that the course we are travelling
is regulated by the influence of Arc
turus, and that it will carry us around
that Iorrid star in something more
than $4,000 years. The turn will bring
us so near to it, and into zone of heat
so high, that physical life in its pres
ent form will be impossible; for Arc
turus is an incandescent sun, known
to be vastly larger than our own. The
belief that the world shall die in fire
enwrapped truth--as all beliefs do
when they are understood.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-10

Though not generally known, slar
cry exists to an appalling extent in
China. The rich, knowing nothing Of
the "brotherhood of man." regard
slaves as indispensable as so many
pieces ,of furniture. So they furnish
them to each daughter, who takes them
to her future home as part of her dowryr
A native female physician began an
investigation and found in one section
between 80 and 40 slaves to 800 inhabi-
tants. She tells the pathetic story OF
little Winnie, a sweet, amieble child,
who sang beautifully. Her teacher
said. "Ah! how people would appre-
ciate Winnie's voice in America Her
mother was dead and her father an
opium smoker. One day, having no
money to buy opium he sold his little
girl. She was rescued by the mission
school, but her respite was short. In
the riots that soon followed all foreign
ers were driven out of that province
and Winnie was resold. Her teachers
could only hope and pray the seeds OF
truth sown in her mind may prove" "a
SAVIOR of life unto life"
The condition of the slave depends
on the woman. When the owner Is
wicked and cruel he often treats his
slave in the most inhuman way. Wllh
others it is very different, owing to the
humane and kind nature of the owner
When bright and clever she receives
some education, studying the same
books her young mistress studies, learns
to sew and embroider and becomes her
companion. When her young mistress
is married she .goes as ia part OF het
dowry and is sometimes chosen her
masters concubine. Her life is one Oh
dependence, and she knows nothing Of
liberty as we understand it.
AS rule slaves are bought young
that they may be better trained to suit
their masters. Amonglthe middle class
es they are badly treated, made to "orA
hard, poorly clad and fed. In Shalg'
hal woman was accused of cruelty u
her slave, a girl of fourteen, but 10
larger than child of seven. She was
taken to st. Luke's Hospital. Her
mistress had starved. pinched anu
beaten her and finally burnt her WIN
hot irons on arms, hands and lsgsW
the bone She was afraid of everybody,
but before she died she knew and love"
those who ministered to her. The only
thing she ever wanted was something
to eat.
In the light of these facts, no"
blessed is Christian America! 5nouiu
they not inspire each of us who ..
long to Christ to renewed zeal ana e.
fort to send the light that they may !"
partakers of the liberty which the I'VE
pei brings to enslaved humanity
Baltimore Southern Methodist
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-10
WONDERFUL ECZEMA CURE.

w OAN ~ ~ L|NAlS "a AONE.
"Onr little boy had eczema for FIVE
years" writes N. A. Adams, Hen
rietta, Pa, 1.-TWO of our doctors said
the case was hopeless, his lungs be
ing affected. We then employed
other doctors but no benefit resulted.
By chance we read about Eectr
Bitters; bought bottle and soon
noticed Improvement. We CONT u
ed this medicine until several bottles
were used, when our boy was com
pletely cured" Best OF all blood med
icires and body building health tonics
Guaranteed at all druggists so
limo.
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DON'T PAY ALIMONY

to be divorced ifrem your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it if you
keep your bowels. regular with DR..
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is SO gentle that the. appendix never
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Guaranteed by Druggist. 25c. Try
them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-10

Muslin Curtains in plain and
dotted effects. 2-I2 and ) yds. long
Special price $I.oo pair.
Muslin Curtains. in plain and
dotted effects; trimmed with deep
full ruifle; ; yds. long.
Special Price $I.25 pair.
Muslin Curtains, with plaid strip
ed and colored borders, trimmed
with deep full hemstitched ruftle.
Special Price ST. so pair.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-10
A NARROW ESCAPE

G. w. Cloyd,a merchant, of PUNK
Mo-, had narrow escape four years
ago, when he ran Unison bur into
is thumo. He says: TIE deco
wanted to amputate it but l would
not consent. bsught box OF Bnck.
lens Arnica Salve and that cured the
dangerous v cuno25c. AT all drug
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-10
Special Sale Of WOmenS White Muslin PettlCOatS.

different styles are
laces, ernbroideries
and suitable Tor wear WIZ. hn
fluffy the palmer effects " "e
walking skirts,
All of them are high grade goods made and carefully bnshed
Considering the great advance III the price OF W es' " -
values exceptional
of Muslin. with hem 81 Cambria with
tiched RUNE. 19ach z9e' blind embroidery
sRIPTS founc of uck and
Each
file
SKIRTS oil Cambria with
SklRl OF Cauorc WIN edged with
foupce finished with ucks and ,dp LII emhroiderv
feaherstching Each 75c "'- ~ Each 500
SKIRTS of Cambria, with
of embroidery tucks of Cambria
sotne acer Each $oo nHl. finished with of
cD1pTc - Coubrc with and embroidery
O others with lawn 800
Each $25 and three rows o iaee Lam o
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EkEsVLVo HENLEDX
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Young mon can regain their lost manhood and
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Weakness such as Lost Power, Failing Memory,
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herpes, scabies-Doan's Ointment. AT
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limo.
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Muslin Curtains, in plain, fig
ured and tucked effects, trimmed
with deep full ruffle.
Special Price $I75 pair.
New Cross-stripe Madr as Cur
tains or Summe. Portieres, in all
the desirable colors.
$I.oo, 81 SO, $500 to $3.!5o pair.
Imported Madras Curt AIMS.
figured and stained-glass patti ems,
in soft harmonious coloriugs.
$500 and $500 pair
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-10
ENTERPRISE MILLS
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Corn, Mill Feed, Crushed Corn
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Highest cash price paid for
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For SALE.-Setting eggs, pure Rose
Comb Brown Leghorn. 10 for 90 cents
w H. Seibert r. r. Heagesville W.
Va.
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Summer Curtains.

Dainty Muslin summer homes and cottages
finished deep
stitched ruff Also those w it'll colered borders
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Official:

Official:
VIM. e. Mickle,
Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Clean paint smoked by kerosene
lamps with kerosene and rub it off
with fresh cloth.
A few drops of alcohol rubbed on
the inside of lamp chimneys will re.
move all trace of greasy smoke.
In cleaning papier mache articles.
use a sponge moistened with cold
water. They may be polished with
flour and a flannel cloth.
Lime-water will sweeten jars and
jugs which soap and water fail to
cleanse. 1t is admirable for cleansing
milk vessels and nursing bottles.
Half lemon dipped in salt and
rubbed on discolored ivory knife
handles will restore them to their or
iginal whiteness. After doing this
wash the knives once in hot water.
The fishy taste in wild game, IL
objected to, can be removed by putting
a small onion, cut finely, into the car
cass directly it is cleaned. Remove
this before cooking and burn it at
once, for it will smell very extensively.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16

nence through the high-class dress
making trade. The manufacturer of
ready-made costumes finds it a new
feature to introduce into his lines.
Many of the Paris models now on
exhibition for the first time are show
ing this peculiar shoulder and sleeve
effect.
An interesting model from Drecoll.
brought into this country within the
month, is in this new effect. This
model is suit, with short jacket and
very full, circular-cut skirt.
The jacket is very short Eton
effect, with the body of the jacket and
sleeve cut in one. which gives the
very long and dropping shoulder. The
sleeves are very short and fall in
straight, full caps over an under
sleeve of taffeta.
The skirt accompanying this is a
very full circular-gored effect. quite
in contrast with the domestic plated
styles. 1t is also very long. as are
most of the French models. regard
less of the time and occasion for
which they are to be worn.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16

present appearances the success of
stripes is assured. Combinations of
silk and cloth are noted, and these
bid fair to be a strong factor this
coming season.
Many beautiful costumes are seen
in the new striped chiffons. The
black and white brown and white,
and navy blue and white are in about
equal favor. These printed chiffons
are also seen in border designs, the
Pompadour, as well as the Persian
patterns, being used in some of the
most attractive models.
The most striking novelty in the
costumes is the introduction of what
is known as the Japanese robe effect
This is distinct Paris novelty, which
has been brought into some promi-
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
Compressed Flour.

In England much interest has been
shown of late by the army and navy
authorities in a new method of pre-.
serving flour by means of compression.
With hydraulic pressure apparatus the
flour is squeezed into the form of
bricks, and experiments are reported
to have shown that the pressure de.
stroys all forms of larval life, thus pre-
serving the -four from the ravages of
insects. while it is equally secure from
mold. Three hundred pounds of com.
pressed flour occupy the same space
as 100 pounds of flour in the ordinary
state.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16

Although the season for light types
of hats is still somewhat ahead, very
pretty toques are composed of nous
seline and crepe, especially of those
delicate shades of suede and wood
now SO fashionable. They are of EN-
pire or turban shape and rather large
and quite low. Their sole trimming
is huge rose, either pink or yellow,
these being, as in the case of gray
the two best contrasting colors.
There is sometimes a self-colored
ostrich plume as well, sweeping
around one side of the toque and
coiling or reposing on the opposite
shoulder. OF such extreme length
are these feathers in some cases that
after falling over the side of the
head they partially encircle and form
protection to the throat
No limitations of fashion can ever
restrict the manner of my lady's Golf
fure. No two women seem impressed
by the desire to dress their hair in
the same form. Personal inclinations
determine the style largely and dec
orations for the hair include every
kind of fruit and flower, spangles,
jewels, even to the diamond, and the
always delightfully."- simple ribbon
bow.
No matter how fine head of hair
nature may have accorded, false curls
are eagerly desired, and placed in
positions more or less elegant on the
crown of the head or the nape of the
neck. When the curls are good they
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
MANY USES FOR TURPENrlNE.
Is Real Friend to Housekeeper in Va.
riety of Ways.

There are few housekeepers that
are not familiar with some of the
numerous uses of turpentine, and as
the advantage over many remedies
whose odors are offensive.
Turpentine and soap will remove
ink stains from linen.
A few drops added to water in
which clothes are boiled will whiten
them.
1t will exterminate reaches II
sprinkled in their haunts.
Moths will leave if it is sprinkled
about.
Turpentine will remove wheel
grease, pitch and tar stains.
A few drops on a wooleE cloth will
clean tan shoes nicely.
Clean gilt frames with a sponge
imoistened in turpentine.
Ivory knife handles that have be-
come yellow can be restored to their
former whiteness by rubbing with tur-
pentine.
Carpets can be cleaned and colors
restored by going over occasionally
with a broom dipped in warm water
in which little turpentine is added.
An equal mixture of turpentine and
linseed oil will remove white marks
from furniture caused by water.
Moisten stove backing with water
and it will not burn off.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
HOW TO POLISH A TABLE.
Work Can Be Done Easily and Sat
! isfactorl.y at Home.

Get pint of linseed oil, pint of
parraffin oil, half pound of finely
powdered rotten stone and a pint of
turpentine These materials will last
you a year or more for your table or
other furniture which requires special
polishing.
Have a couple of pieces of an old
felt hat, some pieces of cheesecloth
aud large piece of well worn soft
linen; or, instead of the linen, piece
OF chamois.
Pour linseed oil on the marred
places, then sprinkle with the pow
|dered rotten stone; rub with the piece
of felt.
Let the movement be light, quick
and circular; be careful not to use
pressure enough to cut the varnish;
rub until the surface of the wood be-
comes hot.
Be careful not to let the rotten
stone become dry, as it then would
scratch the finish; add oil from time to
time, and if needs be rotten stone.
When the table is sufficiently pol
ished wipe clean with an equal mix
ture of turpentine and parraffin oil;
rub the table well with this, and let it
stand for several hours; then polish
with chamois or old linen.
In polishing furniture you can use
great deal of pressure.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16

are very good, but, like the little child
of history, when they are bad they
are horrid and naturally the enor-
nous demand for them has resulted
in a cheap and inferior quality of curl
being placed on the market with more
prodigality than discretion.
When you do your hair in the strict
lily Empire fashion, a bunch of ring
lets at the top, tied with ribbon, is
an indispensable adjunct, but l pray
you be sure the ringlets match your
own hair, and that they be of fine
quality, and above all things, that
they do not reveal the method of their
adjustment with too great frankness.
Let us aspect they growed."
Parting the hair in the center is
specially attractive to the mere mas.
culine, but should not be attempted
unless nature has been generous, for
thin parting is not a sweet sorrow
but sad sight. Better far the false
fringe when well applied.
l am always tempted to wish wo
men would not color their hair, since
1 find. in this instance, at least, that
nature knows best, and the wrinkles
| of time, or even the lines of middle
age are less clearly marked under the
influence of dull locks than bright
ones. but this l know to be a gospel
which there is no use in preaching
and the fancy for red or gold hair OBJ
tains perennially in the breast OF
lovely, If unreasonable. woman.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
1N0uG<S o>$z5e
+ MGZ2 en-

To those who have caught a fore
gleam of the fashions of the coming
season it is apparent that the key
note is to be simplicity. The very
great simplicity which has for some
time been the characteristic note of
the tailor suit is gradually invading
all descriptions of outdoor toilettes
except those specially designed for
visiting, weddings and fashionable
gatherings.
Afternoon walking dresses are
trimmed to a very moderate extent
Fabric trimmings and silk soutache
both self-colored, are more favored
than any other sort of garniture. The
dress is generally of princess cut, the
skirt rather long, or merely touching
the ground. and frequently three
quarter-length semi-loose coat of the
same material serves to complete the
attire.
But in the evening it is totally diff
ferent. Never have toilettes been so
handsomely trimmed, or of higher
grade of material. To go back no fur
ther than last winter, dresses were
trimmed. This is no longer the case,
but the type of adornment is richer
and more artistic.
The ready-made dress and costume
in silk, voile chiffon and washable
materials is giving strong indications
of becoming popular.
The use of the novelty striped fab
RIGS is most pronounced, and from
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
Liuht Spice Cake.

Cream half cup of butter and beat
the yolks of four eggs very light, then
grslually beat one cup of sugar into
each, and finally beat the two togeth-
er. Pass through sieve, together,
three cups of flour, half a teaspoonful
of soda, one-fourth teaspoonful of
salt, and one and three-quarters
spoonfuls of cream of tartar. Add
these to the butter mixture alternate
ly with one cup of milk, and finally
beat in the whites of four eggs, beaten
dry. Bake in two loaf pans about 50
minutes.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
Sauce for Cold Meats.

Serve leftover cold roasts with n
curry sauce. Melt two tablespoon
fuls of butter in saucepan, add a
minced onion, six or seven pepper
corns, bit of mace and half a bay
Ieaf and cook until the onion is ten
der. Then stir in two tablespoonfuls
of flour, tablespoonful of curry pow.
der, two teaspoonfuls of vinegar and
little salt, cup and half of boil
ing water and tablespoonful of beef
juice. Cook slowly five minutes, STIR
ring constantly.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
Dainty Trimming Of Remn.nts.

There is a mixture to be found
among trimmings which can be imita-
ted by the needlewoman who picks up
remnants. Embroidered lawn Is edged
with imitation Irish crochet lace or
valenciennes. Broiderie AnglAise will
edge strip of ecru embroidered
muslin galloon. This is effective, es-
pecially on muslin gowns. Pearl but
tons are favorite addition to the
trimming of these light gowns.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
Familiar.

In a city kindergarten one morning
the children were asked to choose the
next song. One little boy said:
please sing Jimmy McNichol'"
"You don't understand" said the kin
dergartener. you are to choose a
song"
He repeated Jimmy McNichol," and
with the aid of the children it was
discovered he meant Jolly st. Nicho-
las"
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
Small Beer.

For this use gallon of water, a
handful OF hops, pint OF bran, half
pint OF molasses. cup Of yeast and
one spoonful of ginger, Proceed az
with root beer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-08
COxEY PLANS NEW CRUSADE.
says Roosevelt, i'm some Respects
l. More Radical Than He.

New York. April Joseph Sleicher
COxey, of the "Coxey army Of 1894, is
planning another great national crusade
on new and sensational lines. and he may
commence operations the present year.
Il viii travel with an entire train Of
cars and tent capable Of seating many
thousands. and my coming viii be adver-
Used in advance. exactly like a great cir
Gus, he said. 4 will also carry with me a
complete company Of high-priced perform
ers, who will furnish entertainment for
the CROWDS during the hours when am
not speaking. so that Coxey Day will be
a general holiday for miles around every
town / visit
This country is becoming ripe for just
such a great movement The indications
point that way. Look at Roosevelt In
some respects he is more radical than I
ever dared to be, and he is the head OF
the great conservative party of the coun-
t-y.
''Supposiug that during the hard times
Of 1888 and 1894 when the people were
crying for circulating medium I had pro
posed that the government release cur
rency to the public on the deposit of rail
way bonds. what would have been said of
me? You know what was said Of me for
proposing the issuing of money based on
nou-interest- bearing State, municipal and
township bonds I was called crazy and
an anarchist. And Yet to-day, when the
stock jobbers in Wall street want a little
more money to gamble with, President
Roosevelt gives it to them on the pre-
cariOuS security Of railroad bonds.