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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

assassin of a ruler WAS dragged to
pieces by four horses at ached to his
four limbs and driven in opposite
directions. In some OF the oriental
countries to this day thu most csusl
and revolving tortures are reserved
FOR those who even attempt the life or
a potentate or are suspected o. com
plicity in plots against him. Boiling In
oil, drawing and quartering are among
the least terrible of these punishments,
while the looping off of single mem
bers from the living body until death
relieves the victim is a common pun
ishment for notable crimes.
Means of Death Humane.
In China to this day criminals sus-
pected of plots against the emperor or
other high officials are placed in a
bamboo cage and pit constant y
awake by their guards until death
from fatigue ensuss. They are prod
ded with sharp instruments on the
least sign of sleep and their slfferings
are impossible to scribe after three
or four days of this torture. But Cool
gosz, who would have m fate as
terrible as any of these had he COM
mitted a like crime in an oriental
country, or even in many European
countries, is to meet death in the form
declared to be most humane and prac-
tically painless by medical men. A
current Of electricity is to be shot
through his body. paralyzing the heart
action instantly and causing death in
a fraction of a second. In the familiar
phrase of the street, he VIII n yer
know what struck him" after the cleo
trician concealed in an inner room
moves the fatal switch which will send
1000 or more volts of the mysterious
current through his body.
Result OF Long Agitation.
More than ten yta;s ago the ag ia
ton looking to the aho it on of hang
ing was begun in New York state.
After several magazine and newspaper
articles had been published expressing
the opinions of eminent physicians and
eriminol glsts on every phase of the
iubject, a commission was appointed
oy the legislature to make an exhaus-
live inquiry into the subject. This in
yestigation dragged along for several
years, during which tine the matter
was thoroughly exploited in the news
papers, and at last favorable report
was submitted recommending that
electricity be substituted as death
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
Impossible Task

What an abiding faith in the sta
bility of our government has Senator
George Farquar of Massachusetts! 1t
is sublime patriotism which found ex-
preston in these words at the Repub-
lican State Convention in Massa-
chusetts the other day:
You and are Republicans. You
and are men of the North. Most OF
us are Protestants in religion. We are
men of native birth. Yet il every Re-
publican were today to fall in his place,
as William Mckinley has fallen, l be-
lieve our ccuntrymen OF the other
party, in spite of what we deem their
errors, would take the republic and
bear on the flag to liberty and CORY
I believe If every Protestant were to be
stricken down by lightning stroke,
that our brethren of the Catholic faith
would still carry on the republic in the
shirt OF tue and lbaral freedom. ]
believe if every man of native birth
within our borders were to die, this
day, the men Of foreign birth, who
have come here to seek homes and lib
erty under the shadow OF the republic
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

The method to be employed in the
legal execution of Assassin Go gosz is
thoroughly in keeping with the prog
ress of the centuries. He is to die by
the latest and NEST approved firm OF
capital punishment electrocution.
While the manner of his taking off is
perhaps, a minor incident compared
with the major fact that he is to pay
the penalty of his life for his crime, it
is ccmmenta y on tie Advancement
of the world that an assassin guilty OF
the most he,nous offense is to be exc
cuted, not as in the old days by a
more barbarous and painful death than
that melted out to other murderers, but
In the most humane method approved
by the laws of the state in which he
was convicted. Time was when the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

became panic-stricken. Falling upon
the floor of his CELL he screamed with
fear and agony and begged the officers
not to give him up to the mob. That
seemed to be his greatest fear-that he
would be lynched. AS the days passed
he grew bit quieter, but 1t is appar-
ent to his guards that he has lost his
nerve, and they fear he will make
pitiable spectacle of himself when the
time comes for his last march on
earth-that from his cell to the death
chamber.
An arrant coward, the chances are
that he will be paralyzed with FEAR
when he views the apparatus prepared
for his death-the grisly chair, the
head piece and the straps. 1t is, in
deed, spectacle which might make
the most clustering braggart quail, and
in the case of pitiful coward like the
man who murdered the president the
effect will probably be distressing in
the extreme to the sheriff and other
officials charged with his legal execu-
ton. But they have little pity for
him. Indeed, at the start before his
| trial the sheriff di.csvered that the
guards stationed outside his cell were
practicing a mild form Of torture by
keeping him awake at night. They
managed to make noises With startled
him every time he went to s.eep; they
talked or sung or whistled and giorled
| in the fact that their endeavors were
driving sleep from the b1ain OF the
murderer mild form of the Chinese
torture which keeps criminals awake
until they die. But as soon as the
sheriff heard of this he put stop to 1t,
largely because he did not want Cool
gosz to appear in cut thin, drawn
and haggard as though he had been
prosecuted in the Jail. In the eyes OF
the law he was sti innocent until he
had been proven guilty, and orders
were issued to feed him well and let
him have plenty Of sleep. The re-
suit was that when he came into court
he was fat and sleek after his two
weeks of rest and good food and look
ed much better than he did when he
was arrested
May Make Trouble at Execution.
But since his sent nee he has chang
ed his demeanor. Realizing that his
clumsy efforts to feign insanity were
deceiving no one, he dropped them
after the trial and conducted himself
in a quiet, o.de:ly way, as though
he were quite resigned to his fac and
wanted only to have it hurried along
and get it over with. But the incident
at Auburn, when the mob clamored fol
his blood, worked mpltta change
in him and seemed to take away what
ever spirit of bravado he had up tc
that time. He has been trembling
whimperlng wretch ever since and the
chances are that he will be led to the
execution shrieking with terror o,
practically unconscious from fear.
But in that event the redeemint
feature is that the spectacle VIII no
: last long. At hang ng when a pris
oner faints or st uggles there is al
ways a painful scene, as 1t is neces
sary to have him on his feet in de
3 to place the moose around his neck
4 with -tnc~- eieetroeutisss ohaif---thi
D trouble is obviated. The most weak
a kneed and trembling Of condemned
men can be plccd in the chair AM
bound in the usual way without tn
4 slightest muscular aid on their owl
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
Ex-GOv. PlLLSBURY DEAD.
Famous Flour Manufactures succuInbs
After a Brief Illness.

After a Brief Illness.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. 19.-Ex-
Gov. John S. Pillsbury died at 2:SS.
He had been unconscious for twenty
four hours. All members of his family
were present together with Senator
Fred B. Snyder and few other imme.
date friends.
John Sargent Pillsbury was born In
Sutton. N. H., in July, 1928. He
worked on a farm and in country
stores as boy. In 1855 he engaged
in the hardware business at the Falls
of st. Anthony (now Minneapolis), but
lost everything by fire two years
later. In 1856 he married Mahala Fisk
CT Warner, N. H. In 1872 he became
member of the milling firm OF
Charles A. Pillsbury & Co.. which laid
the foundation for his fortune. In
1898 he built and presented town
hall to his native town of Sutton. N.
H., and early this year built and pre-
scented to the city Of Minneapolis a
girls home. Last year he presented
an elaborate and expensive library
building to East Minneapolis. He
became a regent OF the University OF
Minnesota in 1868 and served in that
capacity for many years. He served as
a state senator in the Minnesota legis-
lature from 1864 to 1876, when he was
elected governor, in which office he
served three terms. During his term
as governor he took decided stand
against reputation Of railroad bonds
OF the state and won his point by re-
adjusting the finances Of the state gov
eminent. In 1889 ex-Gov. Pillsbury
built Science hall and presented 1t te
the State University. and in 1897 ar
act was passed by the legislature max
ing him life regent Of the university
Mr.. Pillsbury lived in a magnificent
home at Minneapolis and was one o
the men who made this city world
famous.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

Don't keep the match box In clos
ct.
Don't fold unlaundered curtains.
Don't cool tomatoes in the ice box.
Don't buy cheap" lines as they are
the dearest.
Don't use cheap" soap in the laun-
dry as it costs the most.
Don't use a starch that will produce
that harsh cracking effect, but go to
your grocer and order Defiance Starch.
16 ounce package for 10 cents. Made
by Magnetic Starch Co., Omaha, Neb.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

like those pressing against the fore
head are placed against the bare calf
of each leg, the trousers either being
slit for the purpose or turned up as far
as the knee. When these electrodes
are fastened into place the body of
Czolgosz will form part of a circuit
from the wires at his head to those at
his legs, and any current entering the
upper wires must pass from the cleo
trodes attached to his legs and thus
back to the dynamo.
Method Is Simple.
The execution itself, these details
being attended to, is exceedingly sim
pie. Upon the wall of the death cham
Der is large switch board and uum-
Der Of gauges which register the num-
Der of volts of current passing over
the wires. One of the officials selected
for the purpose, either the sheriff or
some other officer legally charged with
the execution, pulls down handle on
a switch, which completes the circuit,
and in fiftieth of second about 1920
volts of the deadly electricity leaps
through the body Of the murderer and
passes on through the wires. In that
fraction of time it is all over. He is
dead as certainly as though guillo-
tine had descended upon his neck. The
current Is usually allowed to remain
at that intensity for about ten seconds,
when 1t is reduced to 1900 volts. After
several seconds. In order to make as
surance doubly sure. the current is
again increased to upward of 1000
volts and then cut off. The execution
is over in less than a minute, the pen.
atty demanded by the law has been
paid.
Death Is Painless.
This method of execution has me-
with so much favor from criminolo
gists, physicians and humanitarians
that 1t has been adopted by severa
other states, notably Massachusetts
and Ohio. 1t is an Improvement il
hanging from several standpoints, be
ing swift, sure and painless, and thu
removal of tie body within a minut,
after the current is tn ned on is ;
great advance from the old method
where man was allowed to hang 70
from ten to fifteen minutes slowl!
dying, while jury of doctors counte'
his failing pulse beats and finally pro
nounced him dead. There are n,
pulse beats in the e,ectric-chair execu
ton. The movement of the handle oil
the switch board is p actically s.mul
taneous with the stoppage of the heart
the obliteration of all sense and feel
ing and immediate death.
Since the imposition OF sentenc
Czolgosz has lost the nerve whicl
carried him through the ordeal of tn
trial and has collapsed Almost com
pletely. The chances are that by tn
time the day of his execution arrive
he will have to be dragged or carrie
to the chair. His collapse occurred O
his arrival at Auburn pen t3ntiary at
o'clock on the morning aftsr his sen
tence was pronounced in Buffalo. U
to that time he had carried himseI
marvelously well. He stood the tryin
test in the courtroom and even tn
mpositfon~of-p etsevuoo-,- ss..
ible weakening and marched back [
his cell almost as jauntily as thong
he had been acquitted.
Scene of Horror Expected.
But the people OF Auburn had hear
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
England and Russia Agree.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 2L-The British
and Russian governments have come
to complete agreement regarding the
Afghan situation. 1t is asserted in
high diplomatic circles here that even
should complications arise in Afghan
istan in consequence of the death Of
Abdur Rhaman and the accession of
Hablbulla, these would not lead to con-
current intervention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
Major }. Il. Hin Resign. Post.

Springfield. H., Oct. 21.-Word was
received at Lincoln that former Mayor
James Edgar Hill of that city. broth
er-in-law of the late Governor Richard
]. Oglesby, and now major in the Unit
ed States army. has resigned his posi-
ton as treasurer of Rial province,
Philippine islands. He says he finds
the responsibilities and labor of his
Office too much for him, especially as
the government makes him responsible
financially for all his native deputies
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
Lived to bs 100 Year. Old.

London. Oct. 21.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Athens records the
death at KIuti, Albania, of Ismail
Hudjo, who claimed to be the oldest
man in the world. 1t is said that he
was 160 years old. His faculties were
unimpaired, and he had all his teeth
when he died. He leaves 200 de-
scendants.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

agent for the time honored ropes end,
which had been used in most English
speaking countries for hundreds OF
years. A bill was passed by the legis-
lature authorizing the change in 1891
and It was ordered in the law that all
executions should take place in the
state penitentiaries. Electrocution
chambers were constructed at Sing
Sing and Auburn, equipped with the
death chair" which superseded the old
gallows. wires which took the place OF
the rope and an electric switchboard
which performs the functions of the
old trap"
Death Is Instantaneous.
Several executions have taken place
under the new conditions and with re-
suits which more than verifi.d all the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

An expensive wall partly excloses
an estate of $4,000 acres in Modoc
county, Cal, belonging TO Jesse ID.
Carr, and is intended to protect his
live stock. 1t is stone wall four feet
high and cost 100000.
Professional baseball umpires are
so worried by the abuse they receive
that most of them are subject 10
nervous complaints. Aware of this
fact, some of the life insurance corr
panies refuse TO issue policies to
them. 1t is only a short time ago
when an amateur umpire In Farmers
burg, N. Y, was dubbed to death be-
cause he rendered an unfayorable de-
cision.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
Train wrecked IN indiana.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 21.-North-
bound indianapolis flyer" No. &c, was
wrecked at 9 o'clock at Aerial
Switch" south Of Goshen. Twenty
FIVE passengers were more or less in
jured. The engine passed the switch,
but the combination baggage and pas
senger coach and one passenger car
left the rails. The track was torn up
for 100 feet. All trains were delayed.
Those most seriously injured are Rob-
ert McAulley, Goshen, spine hurt;
Conductor Charles Black, Jefferson
vile, cut by glass.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

that he would arrive that morning, and
a mob of about 800 had assembled at
the station. When the train pulled in
there was an outcry from the mob for
the murderer's blood. AS he was
hustled from the train to the prison
fists struck at him and hands reached
over the officers shoulders to seize
him. Immediately he collapsed and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

Berehaven, Ireland, Oct. 2l.-The
gunsights and other fittings Of the
British first-class battleship Magnif-
cent. flagship of Rear Admiral Sir
William Ashland, second in command OF
the channel squadron, have been cast
into the sea by members Of the crew
in order to bring about the righting of
grievances which the crew complains
Of.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

Brussels, Oct. PA bill pending in
the chambers is intended to prevent a
renewal of the disgraceful scenes OF
last session. and gives to the presi-
dent the right to expel member on
his own responsibility, and provides
for censure and fine In the case of dis
orderly conduct.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

Brevity may be either the soul Of
wit or the poverty thereof.
Two natural freaks are in the pos.
session of John l.. Hubbell of An.
sonia, Conn. One is a chicken .lat
emerged from its shell without q
feather, and none has grown since;
and the other is chicken that has
two bills and but one eye, AID with
no cavity for the other eye.
An insect of an unknown species
bit the lip of Miss Catherine Rambo
OF Baltimore, Nd. Pain and swelling
resulted, and the swelling extended
to her chin. After she had suffered
several hours death ensued from
blood poisoning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease, powder. 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen,
hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrowing
rails, corns and bunions. All drug
gists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial pack
age FREE by mail. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
onera singers Arc stranded,

Mexico. Mo-, Oct. 21.-The Garden
City Opera company of Chicago. COM
posed of nineteen members, stranded
in this city. They gave performance
to Saise money to get out of the town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

The Princess Louise duchess of
ArgylD has opened private hospital
for invalid soldiers. The hospital is
situated on one Of her husbands es.
tates.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
Grewsome story Is Told.

Lieutenant Ryan, assistant engineer
of the Brooklyn, who stood two feet
from Yeoman Ellis when the latter
was killed, said Schley's conduct dur
ing the battle was admirable. In des-
cribing the death of Ellis Lieutenant
Ryan said Ellis had a stadimeter in
his hand, was taking ranges, and was
Gazing them out. Suddenly a shell
from the Colon struck Ellis, carrying
off his head. The body fell to the
deck and the blood spurted on those
about part OF the bones Of the dead
man striking Ryan and injuring him.
Owing to the great amount OF blood
Ryan and another officer started to
throw the body overheard. but Schley
directed the body covered up and car
ried aft. When this story was being
told suppressed expression of horror
was uttered by the spectators, many
of whom were women.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
appointment for F. r.. Mower.

Washington. d. c., Oct. 2l.-The
President has appointed Frank r.
Mower Of Ohio United States Consul
at Client, Belgium.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

Until recently men have been employed
In preference to women as agents for
manufacturers. but they are now engaged
in many lines. and find the work congen-
lal. The most profitable work for women
agents in their own town Is taking orders
for the New York Carpet Weaving
Works, Chicago, who make beautiful rugs
out OF old carpets. They want agents In
every town. II you wish to make 10000
before Christmas apply Immediately for
position. Men are also employed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

part. The current can be flashed
through them and the crime has beep
expiated.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

The largest funeral on record in
Kutztown, Pa, was that of DR.. ]. S.
Trexler. Before his death he provid-
ed that every one attending his funer-
al should have free dinner. and over
thousand persons ayailed them
selves of his offer at the two leading
hotels, where arrangements had been
made to feed the multitude.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

PUTNAM FADELEsS DYES are fast
tosrnlight, washing and rubbing. Sold
by druggists, Toe. per package.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
HOW WOMEN MAKE MONEY.

The mill of today grinds with the
water that has passed-into steam.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

would carry on the republic in Gods
appointed way. l believe if every man
OF the North were to die the new and
chastened south, with the virtues 1t
has cherished from the beginning. of
love Of home, and love of state, and
love OF freedom, wi h its courage and
its eonstancy, would take the country
and bear 1t on to the achievement of its
lofty destiny. The anarchist must Stay
75,0OO,0O0 Americans before he car
Stay the republic"
Plans for the Babcock Memorial
Presbyterian Church in Baltimore
have been completed and accepted by
the committee. The building is a me-
mortal to the late Rev. Maltbie d. Bah
cock, d. d. for years one of the most
Influential pastors in Baltimore. The
church will cost $4,000.
DR.. John G. Davies has been Installed
as professor OF Oriental and Old Tes-
lament literature In Princeton Theo
logical Seminary, taking the place
made vacant by the death of DR.. Hem
ry Green.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

What's done can never be undone,
especially il it's a sirloin steak.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24
schley Praised by surgeon.

Passed Assistant Surgeon De Valln
Of the Brooklyn said Schley's conduct
on the day of the battle was all that
could be desired or expected. He
seemed to know what he was about,
and had perfect control of himself"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

Cornelius Vanderbilt has, since last
July, received three patents for in
ventions of his, all having to do with
railway cars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

The man who gets in peck Of
trouble is in measure to be pitied.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

Mrs. Deborah Dan King, of Megis
township, Ohio, celebrated her 105th
birthday last week in good health
and spirits. She is lineal descend
ant of Deacon John Doan, who came
from England to the Plymouth coli
ony in 1880, and was one Of the foun-
ders of Estham and Cape Cod.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

No, Maude, dear; storm OF APP
plause does not always greet the
lightning change artist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

Mrs. George Ferris of Harrisburg
follow, near Bath, N. Y, strained her
vocal cords about year ago while
calling her farm hands to dinner, and
entirely lost her voice. From that
time she became mute, and so contin-
ued until short time ago, when her
dentist extracted two of her teeth.
The pain was so intense that, as the
second tooth came out, she yelled,
"Oh. you mean mani" Then she wept
with joy when she realized that her
voice had been so strangely restored
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

There is no pleasure in loafing un-
less you have something to do.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

II everyone knew how good a remedy
was Hamlin's Wizard Oil its sales
would double In a day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

Ask your grocer for DEFIANCE
STARCH, the only i6 OF. package for
10 cents. All other Decent starch
contains only ~ OF. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-24

To be good without being "goody-
goody"-that is the question.