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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
Rev. Robert MUMMY.
w. C. Hayward,
Secretary of State

Rev. R. MUMMY died at his home
in Independence on the goth inst.
He was for several years pastor of
the church at Golden Prairie. He
was, says the Conservative, born in
Lincolnshire. England, May 8. 1884.
He was educated in England, and
there entered the ministry. In 1862
occurred his marriage to Miss Maria
Bell. Twenty-six years ago the fam
lily came to America and, Mr.. Mum
by took charge of the Congregation
al church at Eden. Here occurred
the death Of his wife, April 25. 1895.
By his works and deeds has Rev.
Robert MUMMY left upon the life of
the church and the community the
impress of his love and devotion.
His piety was of that higher type
which produced in him a quiet spir
it, bridled tongue, a loving care for
the afflicted. cheerful countenance.
and a spotless life. His reward is
that he has turned many to righteous
ness and shall shine as the stars for
ever and ever.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
Tho Flight Of . Great Nebu,..

One of the most striking spectacles
revealed by telescopes is that Of the
great ncbula in Orion. In the COM
pleSity of Its glowing streams, spirals
and strangely shaped masses. inter-
ccpted by yawning black gaps and
sprinkled over with stars arranged in
suggestive groups and lines, it has few
rivals in the heavens. The impress
sion Of astonishment made by the sight
of this nebula is heightened by knowl-
edge of its enormous size. The entire
solar system would appear us tiny
speck beside 1t. Yet this tremendous
aggregation Of nebulous clouds and
starry swarms has been proved by the
researches of the astronomers of the
Lick observatory to be flying away
from the earth and the sun at the rate
Of eleven miles in every second. But
SO vast is Its distance that hundred
years reveal no visual effects of the
great nebula's swift retreat. If it were
near by 1t would seem to become rap
idly smaller.-Chicago Record Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
A Great Artist Enraoed.


Alma-Tadema has told story of the
fate of two unsuccessful pictures of
his student days. One of them was re-
turned unsold by the committee of the
Brussels exhibition in 1859. The SUBJ
ject was u house on fire, with people
rescuing the victims. The artists fell
low students We're asked into Alma
Tadema's studio and were invited to
jump through the canvas, the owner
of it leading the way by leaping head
first through the oily flames.
The other unsuccessful effort was 4
large sized square picture that came
back again and again to its creators
easel until at last it was cut out of
its frame and given to an old woman
to use as table cover. No.
The picture was praised by at least
one person who appreciated its excel
lence, so Alma-Tadema used to de-
clare, for the old woman was wont to
remark that it was much better than
those common oilcloth things that al
ways let the water through, us the pic
ture Of Alma-Tadema's making was u
good thick one, with plenty of paint
on Indianapolis Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
A Bio Snowfall.

The heaviest fall of snow that ever
took place in England occurred in 1915.
The snow commenced falling on the
10th Of January, 1915, anl continued
every day until the 10Th of March fol-
lowing. 1t covered the earth to such
depth that passengers, both horse
and foot, passed over gates. hedges and
walls, which had been obliterated by
the white sheet. On the 18th of March
1t began to decrease and SO by little
and little consumed and wasted away
till the 2Sth of May.
A heavy fall occurred in Scotland in
1920, the snow falling thirteen days
and nights with little or no intermis-
sion.
One Of the heaviest falls on u single
day occurred on the 21st of February.
1852, the snow in some places being
from ten to twelve feet deep.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
ANNAPOLIS CADETS.

The United States naval academy
at Annapolis. Maryland, is govern
mental training school, where hun
dreds of young men are taught nau-
tical tactics and efficiency in COM
handing the war ships and other
boats owned by Uncle Sam. Every
student receives $500 year from
the government, besides having tut
ton and expenses paid. Uniforms
are furnished by the midshipman, and
prove expensive features of the young
mans wardrobe.
From eight to nine months of the
year are spent in the academy. If he
has received military training pre-
viusly, his classmates deride the
method, which causes the "plebe" to
conceal further knowledge of suppos-
ed proper tactics.
Eric Barr, who has been spending
several weeks in Manchester, as a
guest of relatives and friends. returns
next week to Annapolis. At the con-
clusion of the school work this spring,
the seamen were taken for q cruise
in the Atlantic as far north as Bos-
ton. One year ago, Mr.. Barr was a
member of crew which sailed in the
Pacific ocean, where all the tactics
of naval warfare were practiced, as
was the case the fore part of this
summer. The training is most Sc
we're, fitting the seaman and officer
for service at the end of their grad
uation. Smoking is forbidden the
first year; dancing is denied, and
permits are seldom granted for leave
of absence from Annapolis. The
fourth-year men are allowed more
privileges, and given commission as
junior lieutenant, after having sue
cessfully passed the rigid examina
tions. The salary of these officers
is $1,650.O0 year, and other promo
tons carry with them gratifying in
creases in wages. The rank of cap
tain is seldom attained before man
reaches the age of fifty years, after
active service has been seen and abil
ity to command "a small fleet is re-
allied.
Mr.. Barr is in his second year, and
intends to complete the course.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
THE AMENDMENT TO THE PRlM
AIRY ELECTION LAW.

An act to amend the Law as it ap
pears in Chapter Fifty-one (5D OF
the Acts of the Thirty-second Gener
al Assembly relating to the holding
of Party Primary Elections for the
Expression of Choice of Candidates
for Senator in the Congress of the
United States.
Be it Enacted by the General AS
sembly of the State Of Iowa:
Section 1. That the law rs it ap.
pears in Chapter fifty-one (51) of the
Acts of the Thirty-second General AS
sembly be and the same is hereby
amended by adding after the period
at. the end of section twenty-four (24)
of said chapter the following:
If the candidate of any party for
the office of Senator in the Congress
of the United States who has receiv-
ed the highest number of votes in his
party at any primary election as a
candidate for such office, die, resign
or move from the state of his resi-
dence, or for any other cause va
cancy in such candidacy shall occur
after such primary election is held
and before 30 days prior to the day
of the general election in November
next following, a new primary cleo
ton shall be held by the members of
such party on the day of such general
election for the purpose of again nom
mating or expressing their choice
for a candidate for said office in the
manner herein provided. viz:
(A) Any person desiring to be a
candidate for said office shall have
and shall file nomination papers with
the Secretary of State in manner and
form substantially as required by sec
ton ten GO) of chapter fifty-one GID
OF the Acts of the Thirty-second Cen
eral Assembly, at least twenty 600
days prior to the day of the general
election next following.
OBJ Each candidate for said office
who has filed nomination papers as
required by subdivision (A) hereof
shall be entitled to have his name
printed on primary election ballot
which shall be prepared, arranged
and printed by the Secretary of State
substantially in the following form:
Primary Election Ballot.
........... Party of the State of Iowa.
Primary election to be held on the
49,. day of November, A. ID. ......
for the purpose of placing in nomin-
alton candidate of the. ...........
party for the office of Senator in the
Congress of the United States.
For United States Senator.
Vote for one.)
John Doe.
Richard Roe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
What Ha pid kno,u.

st. Thomas Episcopal church., in
Fifth avenue, has under Its jarlsdic-
ton an east side chapel. One of the
features Of the chapel is gymnasium,
in which boys are trained in all of the
branches Of physical culture. Some
of the boys are quicker In this sort of
training than they are in the more
polite talk Of the west side boys.
The rector of st. Thomas. the Rev.
DR.. Stires. visits the chapel frequent
.ly and is fond of talking with the
lads about their work. He said to one
little fellow who halls from near the
East river:
well. my son, they tell me you won
quite victory in your last contest
with the boys of rival school,"
II don't know bout that, but wen
we went up ag'in dat bunch from St.
Pats we put it all over 'em, and dey
amt never peeped since."-New York
Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30

election under the provisions Of this
act, and each county auditor shall
distribute sufficient number thereof
to the judges Of each election pre-
cinct at the same time and in the
same manner as required by law for
the distribution Of the official bal
let's for the general election. The
fac-simile signature of the Secretary
of State shall be placed upon each
primary election ballot.
QD The provision of chapter fifty
one t5D. Acts of the Thirty-second
General Assembly, shall apply to the
primary election provided for in this
act so far as applicable, except here.
in otherwise provided.
Sec. 2. The provisions of this act
shall apply to any vacancy now ex-
listing in the candidacy of any party
for the office of Senator in the Con-
gress of the United States as we'll
as to any vacancy that may hereaf-
ter occur as set forth in section one
a. hereof.
Sec. 3. This act, being deemed CT
immediate Importance, shall take
effect and be in force from and af-
ter the date of its publication in the
Register and Leader, Des Moines Cap
ital and Des Miones Daily Tribune
newspapers published in the city of
Des Moines, Iowa.
Approved September 10, A. d. 1908
hereby certify that the foregoing
act was published in the Des Moines
Capital and the Des Moines Daily Tri-
bune, September ~. los, and in the
Register and Leader, September IA,
1908.
w. C. Hayward,
Sarrafar,, of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
MiIkina the Cow.

"Alilkmen have different ways of
managing their cows, but generally
they feed each COW and begin milking
as soon as the COW ,begins to eat"
says a dairyman. ''rhe mixer hurries
to get through, too, because if the COW
finishes her breakfast before the milk
er has done his work she EFFORTS more
feed by holding back her milk, so must
be fed again to keep her in good hu-
NOR. Some milllmen do their milking
first and then feed Immediately, and
cows that are accustomed to this treat
ment generally give down their milk
cheerfully. for they know that milking
is n prelude to the feeding. 1t all de-
ponds on habit and the way the cows
are treated, for Il COW. is much smarter
than she looks and more grateful than
most persons would believe. So long
as the cows know they are not going
to be struck or beaten they will neither
kick nor hook. An experienced milk
man will never allow any loud talking
or excitement about his barns, for the
quieter the cows are kept the greater
the quantity of milk and the easier the
work."-St Louis Glohe-Democrat.
Gifts from the hand are silver and
gold. but the heart gives that which
neither silver nor gold can buy
Beecher.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
How to Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims of appendicitis are
thsoe who are habitually constipatcd.
orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels, and restores the
natural action of the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not naus-
cate or grippe and is mild and pleas
ant to take. Refuse substitutes. For
sale by Anders & Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
Lightning and Thunder.

By counting the number of seconds
in the interval between lightning and
thunder 1t is possible to figure approx
mately how far from the observer is
the scene Of the storm. Sound travels
100 feet n second. so multiply the
number Of seconds by 100. which will
give the distance in feet from the point
where the lightning flashed. For ex-
ample, II ten seconds have elapsed the
distance away will be 1900 feet. or a
little over two miles. 1t might be add
ed that, us light and lightning travel
so much faster than sound, If one sur
wives after hearing the crashing peal
he can be sure he is safe. Remem-
brance of this will dissipate terror.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
He Kept Count.

A famous animal trainer was talking
to reporter in New York. He said:
THE secret of animal training is gen.
teness. Nothing sudden ors ,brusque
must be done. An unexpected caress
may anger an animal more than Il kick
in the ribs. Sudden, brusaue. unex-
pected things never so, no matter how
well they are meant. Once was
showing in Scotland. We trainers sup
ped one night with Il Scotch admirer
The old man was the soul of hospital
ity, but admit was rather startled
when he leaned toward me and said:
Stick in, man Conklin. stick in.
Yer frien' Coot's twa mullins aheid O.
ye.'"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
Tho usli.st Beast.

Probably the ugliest beast in the
world is a monkey, grewsome look
Ing animal called the bearded saki.
This is SO utterly grotesQue beast
that 1t would scarcely be safe to let u
child or nervous person see 1t. The
ugliness is not of an amusing kind, but
of an evil, sinister nature. The beast
has sort of beard and n countenance
unlike anything else in shape and
lines. The monkey itself is not partic-
ulary savage. but is SO hideous that
the natives OF Its country, South Amer
icap say that no beast Of prey, however
hungry. will Tickle it. Even hungry
jaguar will strive in n cageful of sakis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,


Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior member of the firm OF
F. j. Cheney & Co., doing business
III the City of Toledo, County and sta
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR
Tor each and every case of catarrh
That cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure. Frank j. Chene
Sworn to before me and subscribed
i'll my presence, this 9th day of De-
cember, A. ID. 1856.
A. w. GLEASON,
)SEaL.( Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally. and acts directly on the plood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30

birds, except turkeys, ducks. brant or
geese. 1t is unlawful to catch game
birds with nets, snares or traps at
any time. The sportsman should bear
in mind that the, law prohibits tres
passing on cultivated or enclosed land
where have been posted signs to keep
off, unless first securing the owners
permission.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
Translated

"Habiliments For Infants" is a sign
in clothing store in Boston. 4 west.
ern visitor. seeing it. stopped in amaze
ment.
"What does that mean!" lie asked his
better acquainted fellow westerncr.
'.That?' said the other. 'Oh. that is
Boston dialect for kids buds" House
wife.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
A Esw suHiesd.

Sir james Crlchton- Browne was sent
on mission to Jamaica in connection
with the British colonial office. While
at Kingston lie had an encounter with
a colored but very humble official. Sir
James, Il strenuous sanitarian and an
ardent Scot, was keenly interested in
the Scottish population of the island.
do YOU have many Scotsmen in these
parts?" he asked of the official. The
darby thought for moment and then
answered, Not many; just few, but
enough" Sir James collapsed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30

But, Tommy" said his mother, you
asked for two cakes and l gave them
to you. Aren't you satisfed?"
mo, amt" growled Tommy. "You
was so easy I'm kickin' meself now
cause didn't ask fur four."-Phlla.
delphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30

Co Any member of the party hold
ing primary election under the pro-
visions of this act desiring to vote
for candidate for the office of Sen
ator in the Congress of the United
States shall make written or print
ed request of the judges of election
for primary ballot in the following
form:
II request a primary election bal
lot for the purpose of voting at this
primary election for candidate Of
the ........... party for the office OF
Senator in the Congress of the Unit
ed States. l declare that l affiliate
with and am in sympathy with the
principles of the. party;
that it is my intention to support
generally at this general election the
nominees of such party; that have
not enrolled with nor participated in
any primary election or convention of
any other political party since the
first day of the last preceding year.
Upon the presentation of such re-
quest it shall be the duty of the
Judges of election to deliver to the
applicant, if qualified elector a
primary election ballot unless chal-
lenged on the ground that he is not
u member of such political party;
ard if challenged on said ground 1t
shall not be delivered to him unless
he make oath to the statement he
has made in his request to be admin
istered by one of the judges Of cleo.
ton, and if he make said oath he
shall be entitled to receive and vote
said primary ballot; provided that
no person shall receive a primary bal
lot who participated in the last pre-
ceeding primary election Of any other
political party, as shown by his en-
rollment.
CD The officers of the general
election shall be the officers of the
primary election hereby authorized
provided however, that in precincts
in which more than four hundred
votes were cast at, the last general
election an additional clerk may be
employed and paid as other clerks OF
the general election.
(E) The names Of the members OF
the party voting at said primary cleo
ton shall be recorded in seperate
poll books, and the clerks of cleo
ton shall designate the party affili
alton of each person receiving sena
torial primary ballot.
(F) The primary election provided
for in this act shall be held in each
voting precinct of the State at the
time and concurrent with the hold
ing of the general election.
(G) The votes of any political party
cast at such primary election for the
nomination of Senator in the Con
gress of the United States shall be
canvassed, recorded and certified the
same as those cast for state officers
and the candidate of any party fol
such office at the primary election
herein provided for receiving the
highest number of votes of his party
in the State shall be the nominee Of
his party for such office and the Sec
rotary of State shall certify the re
suit of such primary election to the
next converting general assembly.
l. CID The Secretary of State shall
distribute to each county auditor IL
the State, at least fifteen days priol
to the general election. a sufficien
number of primary election ballots
and request statements. as hereil
provided for. for the use of the mem
'lbers of any party holding primar!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
The New Pure Food and Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affect
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug law as it contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and we rec
ommend it as safe remedy for chill
dren and adults. For sale by An
dcrs & Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30

Carlyle used to tell Of an old Scotch
woman who. speaking to her family.
said: "There's twa sons. bath dom
weel in Glasgie. Tane's an impostor.
and t'ither's a malefactor." 1t was
found that she meant "upholsterer'
and manufacturer"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
A pinlomatio 1ramn.

"Why don't you vamoose? 1 said
no."
"Ah, madam, beautiful woman's
no ofting means yes"
Hc got the cold bite for which he
was pleading, and it was even warmed
over for him.-I.ouisville Courier-Jour-
tul
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30

SIS there really any art in convers-
ing!" sVtft9
OF course; always say small things
Iii n big way and big things in II small
way. Minneapolis Journal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
SiIenced.

Dad (severely)-And look here, Ethel,
you mustn't encourage that young maj.
to stay SO late every night It's dis
graceful. What does your mother say
about it? Ethel-She says men haven't
altered bit, dad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
mo- cau.e to BID piseeuraaed.

Mr.. Youngpop- little girl is near
ly two years old and hasn't learned to
talk yet Mr.. Henpeckke-Don't let
that worry you. My wife says she
didn't begin to talk until she was near
ly three, and now
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30

Healthy kidneys filter the impuri-
ties frmo the blood, and unless they
do this good health is impossible. Fol
ey's Kidney Cure makes sound kid
neys and will positively cure all from
OF kidney and bladder disease. 1t
strengthens the whloe system. For
sale by Anders 6 Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30

Don't try to take up all the room III
the middle of the road. There are nu-
merous travellers on the highway who
need little room themselves Atlanta
Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
Good Intentions.

"rhe question is as to the intent of
the law
'Thats easy. The intent, of the law
is to make business for the lawyers."-
Syracuse Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30

Residence Property for Sale.
Can be- bought cheap for cash, any
time within 40 days from date here of,
good house and lot in this city. APP
ply to Bronson, Carr u Sons, Agents
tor the owner 24.tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
ENNIS 7oGGs

One of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is an insiduous di,
sease and befroe the victim realizes
his danger he may have fatal nal.
ady Take Foley's Kidney Cure at
the first sign of trouble as it corrects
disease and diabetes. For sale by An
ders & Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30
OF Interest to MANY,

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any
case of kidney or bladder trouble
that is not beyond the reach of med
icine. No medicine can do more. For
sale by Anders & Philips,