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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

IN elliptical orbit about the earth) the
smaller is the apparent size Of her al
ameter to us, and hence the lessened
amount Of the suns surface she will
cover.
The same conditions prevail az re
CARDS the earth's position In her orbit
about the sun, for In her elliptical
course about him she also has near
point (perihelion) and distance point
(aphelion) and the nearer the earth
ID to the sun the larger will his disk APP
pear to US; % that II the earth is Id
perihelion and the moon is in apogee.
no total eclipse 10 possible; but an an.
nular one may prevail II the centers Of
each Of the three bodies, earth. moon
and sun. are on ono and the same
straight line connecting them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

earth's center to the center OF the sun
must be crossed by the moons center
during her revolution about the earth
in order to produce total or an "an-
nular" eclipse. II the moons center is
either side of such line, then the
eclipse is a partial one. as only a part
of the moons surface thus becomes
placed between the earth's and suns
centers.
The difference In the cause leading
up to an annular eclipse or total
eclipse is in the moons relative dis
tancs from the earth at these times I;
that is, whether in "apogee" (the far
thest away point from the earth) or
in "perigee" 1.-THE nearest point to the
earth for, Of course. the farther the
moon IL away. from us (she travels in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
\ Bedon,n'. Id.. of !. Locomot.v.

Bedouin's Idsa Of Locomotive.
1t is Interesting to know that the
railroad between Jana and Jerusalem
was made possible by locomotives from
Philadelphia. They were originally
made. writes Prof. g. w. Dunniag, in
To-day In Palestine for road In
Central America. which unfortunately
could not pay for them when they were
ready for delivery. They happened to
be Just right for the Jaffa-J Jerusalem
line. and were at once purchased and
shipped.
happened to be in Jerusalem, he
writes. the day the first locomotive ;.
rived there, August 20, 1892. Not only
the people from the city. but many from
the villages came to see the new won
der Among them was Bedouin from
beyond Jordan. He carried back the
report to the tribe:
1T is like big iron woman. 1t gives
one screech and then runs away
This ingenious description spread ran.
idly through the ancleatyland of Moab.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Farmer. ca,npaixn r.na.


To the Farmers of the United States !:
The first contribution made to the Demo-
cratic campaign fund this year, 30 far az
We know, was made by AN Iowa farmer.
Just before the Denver convention met,
this man, who modestly prefers not to
have his name mentioned, journsysd more
than one hundred miles to Lincoln with
his contribution of 800, which he left
with Mr.. Bryan to be given to the CON.
mlttee when organized for the campaign.
This farmer was born in Sweden and
for some time after he was naturalized
was a member Of the Republican party,
but he was student Of public qusltions
and in the course of time became Dem
ocrat. He has been reader of The Com
moner since its establishment, and to
manifest his deep interest in the success
of the party and in this triumph Of Dem
ocratic principles, he made this free-will
oherins to the campaign fund.
1t is very appropriate that the Arst
contribution should come from that great
body of our population known a. agri.
culturists, for the farmer has nothing to
gain by privilege and fayoritism; his hope
u in the application of the doctrine OF
equal rights to all and special priyi-
leges to nons.' He has been the victim
Of all special legislation, and has suffered
from the control Of politics by the great
predatory corporations. Now that the
Democratic party has announced its de-
termination not to accept contributions
from corporations, not to accept excessive
contributions even from individuals and
to publish all contributions above rea-
sonable minimum, it ought to be able to
secure sufficient campaign fund from
those patriotic citizens who ask from the
government nothing but protection to
their rights and consideration for the
general welfare. There are hundreds Of
thousands of farmers who are abundantly
able to contribute to the campaign fund.
There are thousands who could give 500
apiece, without feeling it; there are tens
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
at is half past {. / must bring IN

ut 10 half past g. l must bring in
your supper"
Every WE'LL" hs said.
A lamp was brought into the room.
Another lamp was lighted. A table
was moved about. He heard the clat-
ter Of cups and spoons. A arm hand
grasped his Schair and turned 1t on IT.
well oiled casters. A. little table,
daintily spread and garnishsd, stood
before him. A vase Of flowers was In
the center Of the snowy cover. The
nrs In the crate threw shadows on the
ceiling. The lamps were shaded. A
rosy glow filed the room. Stephen
Elliott felt strangely comfortable.
He looked at the table.
'sYou knew what the doctor or
dsred?"
Yes
SIT looks very nice And you know
that lights might hurt my syesi"
yes"
'.rhs doctor has made ali the ar
rangements with your"
Yea"
He did not look around. He knew
she was standing near him In the shad-
ows.
"Your vo,cs Is tn. voic. Of . young
person."
Yes"
And where did you learn to do these
useful things /"
AT school. At school where the
girls are taught to be self dependent
But you must be quite young"
Il am well and strong. have had
excellent physical training
"A fine school, truly. Tell mo about
It. You liked your companionsT'
cob, yes
And they liked your"
Il am sure they did. They made me-
their class president
She said this simply, and yet there
was touch Of pride In her tone.
Stephen Elliott had been eating as he
talked. Something had given him an
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
IN A WORD.
Sparrows hate blue.

$500 sAA 50 . W. Se AAAssOAAsAAAp
The incubator is an Egyptian tnyen-
tioT.
The unyaccinated may not vote in
Norway. ,lss
The word "bosh" is Turkish and
means nothing"
\ Wild elephant can scent an enemy.
at distance of thousand yards.
Pianos are provided for the inmates
of the London almshouse Of Lambeth.
TO educate a boy at an English pub
lie school, such as Elton or Harrow,
costs at least $1,000 year.
Over 1900 people. practically all the
Inhabitants Of Markneukirchen. in Sax
ony. are engaged in violin making.
A grain of pure musk will scent
room for twenty years, and at the end
Of that time Will apparently not have
lesseued In the least In weight or odor
Women rode astrIde till Anne OF Iso.s
Leniia's time. She, being deformed,
had to use side-saddle, and the wo-
men Of her court, to Halter her, adopt
ed saddle Of the same awkward make
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

The Cook Place, masam, OF want I,
give yea notice. Oi'm goin, to- be mar.
iried mkt month. 5.. =,
Mrs. Suburbs Well, Jane, I'll be sor-
~ to lost you. but hope you Will be
happy I suppose you are going to wed
to q man Of your own station, and not
below it, s,s !
The Cook Indade OF am, ma'am.
Ohm goin' Z be married to Dinnis Nc.
CURE, who lives at Bixby's Station,
where me folks live. ma,am. q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
DespeFafe Remedy.

ut says here" began the lady who
could do more talking In one day than
six monographs and I'VE parrots COM
bined, that after a balloon has ascend
ed to the height of six miles its occl-
pants dare not open their mouths.r
VIII you go up, Marie, II buy a
sballoon?" asked her husband. desper-
ately. J 4 e I'D
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
His Daughter h0nGeS
~~~~~~~~~~

The man In the library turned In his
chair and looked at the picture OF a
woman over the mantel. The woman
was young and beautiful, and the artist
had appreciated his subject The man
looked at the picture long and earnest
". and softly sighed. Then he touched
button on the wall.
Send my daughter here" he said to
tho servant.
Stephen Elliott turned back to his pa.
pers. But somehow the written words
seemed to run together. The mans
mind had turned back to the subject Of
the portrait over the mantel. They had
been 80 happy for such little WHILE
Then abe had gone, leaving him with
an infant daughter.
How well he remembered her last
words.
z BE very good to our child, Stephen.
Watch over her, care for her--be moth
er and father to her"
He had promised with little thought
of what he was saying, his great grief
plotting out all minor details. Now the
I; woros came pacA " n,na, t'aa ne car
his child, their child, the care that her
mother would have given her? Was ii
the right kind OF care?
e Nv you "an. 49, papa ~,
is, y. 'oou W ~ Is - Va 80 GU ~,
/ = - "as 80 ~ =, ~.
= va 's' s' pN'e
.e's
1es Frances. sit mere. ! want 70
nave 9 iittie taik WIN you. ne pauseu
as sne look the chair ne ihaicatea.
FRANCES, ne SAID, are you qults nap
py hereY
She looked at MIN little startled.
Why, yes, papa"
.There is something else want to
say to you, Frances. am going away"
Yes, papa"
II am going far away-to Japan and
then across Asia to Europe. l may be
gone for q year or even more. 1t de-
ponds on my business success"
You couldn't take me with you,
could you, papa !" she asked.
mo; that Is quite impossible. Some
day, no doubt, you can go with me
after you finish school,"
The child turned and softly left the
room. The father watched the slender
figure disappear. Poor, motherless girl.
A sudden wave of pity surged through
his heart. Had he done the best he
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Three Feet and n YARD

The trouble with buying residence
property by the front foot is that 1t
requires considerably more than three
feet to make a presentable yard. -
Kansas City Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
WORTH Reaains

| -
Two-thlrds Of the population of Cal.
cutta are males. Ss:s.
The average depth Of English coal (
mines is 400 feet;
The giant bees Of India build combs !
eighteen feet high.
In Calcutta consumption is only
about half as fatal among males as
among females
Vancouver island turned out 43,
712 feet Of lumber In 1905. and a, 240,-
SIS feet In 1904.
A recent computation covering thSa
railroad accidents for period Of three
months shows that the average financial
loss attending them Is $3.50.
The colony Of Barbary apes, on the (
Rock Of Gibraltar, Is the only one Of ito !
kind in existence. and is being protect
ed BY the British governments
Electric traction Is being used more
and more on German canals. The IA
yorite system seems to be the over
bead trolley with electric locomotives.
Where London consumes 10000, 600
gallons Of water a day. New York con-
sumes 500. GOO, 600. Where London has
an area Of 1ls square miles, New York
has 328.
The stinging tree Of Australia some
what resembles a gigantic nettle. II
has an unpleasant odor, and the natives
and native animals are careful to
avoid 1t.
Iron cloth is made from steel. and !;
has the appearance of horsehair cloth.
It Is largely used by tailors as ma
terial for stiffening the shoulders and
collars of coats.
The ostrich farming industry Of
Southern California represents an In
yestment Of three-quarters of million
dollars. and the annual output of feath.
ers is worth about 100000.
The starfish, netted, commits suicide.
1t dissolyes Into many pieces, which es.
cape through the meshes Oh the net.
Then kind of resurrection takes place.
each piece growing into perfect star.
fish.
The peniophthalmus. or walking fish,
inhabits the South Pacific. ALLOW tide
1t may be seen promenading the lonely
white coral beaches on two shimmering.
Tyellow-scaled legs, in search or sand
crabs. Il.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
sure to Come Back.

do you really keep a cat?"
yes. and can tell you the best way
to do it."
Howe"
"Try to chase II away Philadel-
pSia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
After-election publicity: the republicans position

net position has generally been consid-
cred more desirable than the vice presi-
dencys but the latter in dignity and inn
portance is, in fact, only second to the
presidency and the occupant deserves the
prominence and prestige which would
come from more intimate official associa-
stion with the executive"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
2 l4,.;, ~
9g6fRl1$S(|[

break, and for such purposes their us0s
.hon,d mt ha Encouraged. though a.
grove will usually furnish better pro-
lection to cultivated fields and farm
buildings The varieties best adapted
to western prairie countries are black
locust. catalina and cottonwood, sue;
cceded nv soft maple. mulberry and,
white. ash the last-named being Of J.
somewhat slower growth than the 9TH
era. but mich more valuable for many
nnrnoaes s
- - ---- 80
IN. AnnIe orchard.
Select 4 high well-drained site, pro-
tected IL possible from the strong pre-.
yailine winds. and prepare the land
deeply and Thoroughly.
When trnnsplantins. cut back all
form or injured roots 70 fresh sound
wood. avoid eYnosnra Of the roots to
the sun or driving winds dig the holes
large enough "a admit the roots With
ont cramninp. cover. vii, moist mel.
Low surface so,, and tramn ARMY.
set the trees far, enough anart to
allow for nil davelonment This wijl,
denend largely nnon the localitvs and
all ohsarvs tho dists5rs raonirsa
FIR ,n,l grown onn,o tress IN i vo,,,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

The Republican leaders are now en-
gagged in fixing their speakers list SO the
ones who point to Taft as the man to
carry out the Roosevelt policies will be
dated for the West. while those who will
point out that Tafts election means the
.'end Of Rooseveltism" will be dated In
the East.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
supernuilt

Superiority.
"Do you think Mars is inhabited?'
asked the scientific person.
Il really can't say that care much
whether 1t is or not" answered Miss
Cayenne. There are already enough
neighbors to talk about Washington
Star
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Men. net. dollars.

The voice Il the voice Of Sherman, but
the hand il the hand Of the trusts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Harker-Gre linEuist, isn't he?
Barker--You bet. He can talk in
baseball. college and auto.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

\ The Washington man who was freed
by dead bear might find some consola.
ton H.. addressing Mr.. Hartman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Many mans awakening is due to
his wife'E dream of bonnet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Animal. srheir ON. D.cte...

Animals Their Own Doctors.
sWhen you zee pigs wallowing in
the mud, or birds taking a dust bath,
you should MARVEL said a nature stu
dent, "for these creatures are then
doctoring themselves they are getting
rid Of parasites
when dog loses his appetite, he
goes straight on and eats dog grass,
This brings him round at once. Cats,
In like circumstances. 20 to cat grass,
Cows and sheep take certain medicinal
herbs.
Monkeys have been known to dress
wounds with leaves. Latreilli cut on
an ants antennae. and other ants
came and covered the hurt parts with
healing nuid secreted In their
mouths. 1t ia even said that birds
have been known to set their own bro
ken legs.
Certainly animals know all about
fever. Fever-stricken. they battle in
cold water till the temperature falls
again to normal. And an animal with
limb almost severed heroically COM
pletes the ampntation with its teeth
New Orleans Times-D Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

The wife In Abyssinla always owns
the house and contents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Proat On H.ss.

The cost Of feed win largely deter
mine the profit Of hog-raislng, and the
feed got from pasture IL the cheapest.
Rye will stand much frost at each end,
OF winter and will greatly 1engthen the
pasture season. II sowed early
enough to get q good start before cold
weather. bur clover or hairy vetch
might be preferable. since either would
b more heterogeneous and build up the
red meat after the manner Of wheat
bran.Progressive Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Proof Positive.
Jack She is an exceptional woman.
Tom In what way?
Jack-she understands the game Of
baseball.
Tom-How do you know?
Jack-She finds fault with the UNI
pire from start to finish.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

You have a beautiful country" said
Cardinal 1ogue to Mr.. Rockefeller. The
cardinal not only has an eye for the
beautiful, but rare discernment as to
ownership.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

of thousands who could give $50 apiece
without sacrifice, and still more who
could give s25 or $40 or S..
As the national committee has not yet
been organized, we will ask The Com
moner to call for subscriptions to this
farmers fund. Those giving can indi-
cate whether they are willing TO have
their names mentioned and if the contri-
button is not more than 500, their wishes
will be complied with. All contributions
above 500 must be made known. no mat
ter from whom they come.
The farmers fund will be turned over
to the national committee as soon as it's
permanent officers have been selected.
Who will be the first to respond? The
Denver convention was peoples conven-
ton; it adopted strong, clear, honest
platform, and its nominations were made
with practical unanimity. Our fight is a
fight for the whole people. Our aim is
equal and exact justice to ALL our pur-
pose is to restore the government to the
hands of the freely chosen representatives
of the voters. How many farmers will
Join in furnishing the fund necessary to
present the issues?
&, WILLIAM j. BRYAN.
JOHN w. KERN.
Democratic papers will please copy.)
The. Vice Presidency.
In an article printed recently in an
eastern magazine Mr.. Bryan expressed
the opinion that the Office of Vice Presi-
dent did not carry the responsibility to
which it was entitled and that the Vice
President should have more activity in
public life. Newspaper correspondents
made much of this statement, seeming to
regard it as a piece of news SO far as
Mr.. Bryan's opinions are concerned.
Long ago Mr.. Bryan expressed himself.
plainly. on this point. In the first issue
of The Commoner, January %, 1901, Mr..
Bryan printed the following editorial:
1T has been intimated that Vice Pres
ident-elect Roosevelt is DESTROYS of re-
eeiving more consideration at the hands
of the President than has, as rule, been
given those occupying his position.
Whether or not the report is true is not
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Z To separate butter from the buttets'
milk 1 get a yard Of scheesecloth, wet
1t Is cold water and spread over the
top Of a crock. Iithen pour the but
termilk and butter into the cloth from
the churn. Taking 1t up BY the corners
and working 1t back and forth easily I
am soon able to drain out all Of the
buttermilk and have the butter ready
to put into q crock and salt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

The Milwaukee Sentinel notes that
I'ncle Sam is going to provide immigrant
3laiaf tc farmers and adds Wise I'm
Gle hut how about providing jobs for
ssu,e hundreds Of thousands who are NOS
immigrants?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
limited supply.

Limited supply.
Blox-Skinner certainly guards his
honor zealously.
Knox-W Well, don't blame him !;
there's such little of 1t left.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
"a spare oar. The Carnegie hero com.
mission is respectfully asked to take mo-
tice.
s 1t seems that Chairman Burrows for
got to tell the convention about the "pub-
licity letter. he received from Mr.. Taft.

Tie solution of the slum question does
rot lie in. the free distribution Of milk
and ice. The abolition Of the Stun is the
only selection.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Will the Roosevelt admirers who are
supporting Mr.. Taft be deceived. OF will
the Wall street supporters Of Mr.. Taft
be deceived? The answer to this may
be found by carefully studying and find
ing out how often Wall street has been
deceived In the candidate it supported.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
One Of tn. plank. in Ii. p.neer.tl.

One of the planks in the Democratic
platform il ~ follows:
,ees revenue sSs'em ana We urge the
suona.s.'Un 81 q cons .l' amendment
spsc'n s,, ah.noraslne Gon!ress to levy
ano correct tax upon individual and cor
pols.s incomes, % the END that wealth
my GEAR l.s proportionate snare 81 the
Dus WEN. o. me so teaeral government
When, IN 1855 the democratic plat
ch.r,.s .hs. ~. ~. An sm ;n.ansas y W.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

A Philadelphia boy with only one-half
a brain died the other day at the age Of
six years. Too bad. Had he lived TWEEN
5ty.lye or thirty years he would have
been such good member Of q Republican
tariff revision committee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
aaaeasesaaa

What has become Of the "seedlessr
applet
Thirty lcwheadsd apple trees are
enough for an acre.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

One Of the best medicines in the
world for delicate women or men ID
work in the orchard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Nine. Gould-de- Castellane de-sagan
says we are lacking much on this side Of
the ocean that foreign society possesses,
Every once in while somebody says
something about this country that makes
us prouder than ever that we are per.
mitted to live in it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

A Philadelphia man rocked the boat
and the young lady accompanying him
promptly knocked him into the river with
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

A money-making combination il the
COW and the SOW. Give the latter warm
skim milk.