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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
DENYING AN OLD STORY.

Readers of the history and events of the French Revolution and the horrible Reign of Terror in the latter part of the Eighteenth Century are familiar with the story of the guillotine; that terrible instrument of death which was invented and put into use because the ordinary methods of putting pris- oners to death was too slow for the oc- casion. Hanging or beheading men and women In the old way was too slow for the fendish spirit that over- spread much of France at that period; therefore, those who were in power at the time sought the aid of a machine which would do more and quicker work at the business of taking off heads, and the guillotine was the re- suit.
 It has always been understood that this instrument of death was the in- vention of pr. Guillotin. 8 quiet prac- Using physician whose name was given the instrument, and which has since adhered to 1t. Moreover, 1t has always been looked on as a historical fact that the doctor himself was put to death on or by the instrument he in- vented. and but a short while after it's use began. These, we say, have been considered historical facts but now comes Mir. Hector Fleischman. Ger man, who in recently published book declares that there is no foundation for the story that the genial old doctor invented the machine or that he lost his life on it. We publish this much of his story by way of explana- ton:
 Guillotin. in keeping with the spirit of his time, proposed O.. October 10. I7ss that all offenders. regardless Of their birth or station. should be dealt with alike by the law, and SIX monlhs later he proposed to the government that convicted murderers should De De- headed by means of simple appara, tus' The mechanism Of which ne ana no one else had any idea at that tune was spoked of as tas of sfmPts tPe day % and
  the phrase was used to make US pro poser ridiculous. so that when he a, a ma a. inc time named it guillotine. The government. evidently recognizing the Value of the suggestion, asked one An toine Louis. a surgeon at the Salpe. trIere. to devise q machine. and later gave a similar order to a carpenter by the name of Guidon. who offered to construct an instrument for decaplta- tion for 5,660 iivres This was consid- cred too high a price. and the contract was given to g. German cabinetmaker by the name of Tohias Schmidt, who received SPA liyres for the accepted model in 1792. Schmidt made guillotines for all the provinces. and the industry brought him. moderate fortune which he proceeded to squander In Paris, while Dr. Guillotin. who never had anything to do with the making of ma chine which bore his name, continued to practice his profession quietly and unostentatiously in Paris until he died there on March 26. 1874"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
aUALIFY kruoNcr.

Every white man in Alabama. at this time. has the opportunity to qual- fly in full as a voter. He owes 1t, to his State and his people to do it at once.
 If he is registered and has not paid his poll tax he can pay that tax on any week day before the election.
 If he has paid his poll tax and has not registered he can register either on Friday or Saturday of this week.
 If he has neither registered nor paid his poll tax he can do both before Sat- urday night. He should qualify him. self and stand with his people.
 The light vote cast sometimes in Southern States has armed Crumpacker and his kind with the only argument they can bring forth to have the rep- resentation of the South cut down. The deadliest blow that can be struck Crumpackerism Is a big vote in the Southern States. which he and his as- soctates aFs euoe@NorAhs 1o shacAie' <A total of l50,000 or 100000 Democratic votes could be cast in Alabama on November 3. Every white man. every Democrat. should make 1t a matter of pride to qualify himself to vote the Democratic ticket, and by his vote as- sist in rolling up great total which would rebuke the partisan efforts to shackle the political power of the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Politics and Politicians

William McAdoo, former Police, Com missioner in New York City, is the Democratic nominee for Congress in the Seventh District of New York.
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 John R. EIgin, the Republican can didate for Congress in the Seventeeth Texas District, has withdrawn from the race. leaving Congressman James l.. Slayden, Democrat, unopposed.
 
 It is expected that an unusually in Washington will return to their homes next week, as the reduced rates are the best that have been given by the railroads in several years,
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 It is reported that Senator Chester l. Long, of Kansas, prho has been de- feated for reelection, may become Sec retary of the Interior in the event that MT. Taft is elected to the Presidency. One of the most remarkable features has been the re-entry Of the Hon. John Bigelow into active politics in behalf. of the Bryan and Kern ticket, Mir. Bigelow, woh was noted lawyer and author in his day and for some years was United States Minister to France, is now in his ninety-first year.
 Nationality Is a prominent factor in the present gubernatorial contest in Minnesota. For the first time there is a straight contest between representa- natfonaHttes. Governor John 4. John. son is of Swedish parentage, while J F. Jacobson, his Republican opponent. is native of Norway.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
The Facts Will Come Out.

MODll9 EI6BlsteT.
 Professor Joel c. DuBose says in his letter that he does not know that Governor Conner ever read the manu- script of the Alabama History The member of the State Text Book Com mission when the manuscript of the Alabama History was read and dis cussed There was a possibility that the adulation of Governor Conner had slipped through undigested. but it seems that the manuscript was read announces that in two particulars, not concerning tho present Governor. the manuscript was adjusted to meet the that the part of the history dealing with Governor Conner did not escape the attention of the Governor and the other members of the commission. The Governor, therefore. authorized his own eulogy in the text book. It was done probably with that easy grace" which the Alabama History says is one of his qualities
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
{ has Late In History
October 27.

1492-Columbu discovered Cuba. and made a landing on the following day. l6S2-The Welcome" with William Penn and 100 colonists on board reach ed New Castle.
 1775-The British cannonaded Hamp- ton, Va, but were repulsed.
 l822-William Lowndes, distin- guished statesman of South Carolina, died. > lS5S-Mrs. James Russell Lowell iS5S-President Theodore Roosevelt born in New York City.
 1S64-Batue of Fair Oaks continued. l874-Episcopal conference in ses- sion in New fork adopted a resolu- tion opposing ritualism in the church service.
 Cambridge, Duchess of Teck.
 l90l-Ihe ship Perseverance," with fourteen men, lost in the Arctic re- zion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27

We md in less than two years? Every body paying more taxes than eyer known in the history of the state, the surplus gone and not as much money in the treasury as belongs to the school and pension funds. Verify that is not the kind of reform to make the people happy. Over in Georgia there were promises of all sorts of "refawm, |,
 but the incoming Governor is to face an empty treasury. although there, was plenty and to spare at the beginning of the term of the present Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Local seIf-GOvernmeat.

PIne beIL N6WS
 Our readers all know that the pew county amendment simply gives the people of the state. where Sufficient territory exists With ample population the constitutional rights or limitations of any other county or counties what ever, to form new counties for tkeir local government. The purely selfish and arrogant reasons of a few Birm- ingham citizens ought to spur every voter to make certain to vote for the amendment. It is simply treating your fellow citizens as you would wish to be treated by them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27

Reform administrations sometimes striking example here in Alabama. The fine management during Governor Jelks's administration left the State with an overflowing treasury, although the tax rate had been reduced one seventh. The past. however, was to be made ridiculous by the "business" administration of the ''business" Gov
 ernor who succeeded him. What do
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27

The election betters will have gay times during the next few days. par ticularly in New York where betting on elections is looked on as something of a science. Some go up and some go down" in this as in many other matters. and after the returns all come in there will he a goodIy number of sports who will wish they had laid fhA candidate they backed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
AsIt is in Cleburne.

On account of the county Demo- cratic tickets having no mongrel op- position this time, as it did four years ago, (1904), the National Demo- ratic ticket may suffer In the coun y. Democrats should turn out. work and vote. Gentlemen, 1t will never do to allow the enemies of the D m aoratic party to give it a close rub" It will encourage them to hopeful efforts hereafter. Put none but Democi ats on guard and insist on every son of them going on the third. Vote straight and insist on your neighbors doing the same stunt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
A seene ef Prosperity.

Gadsden Evening Journal.
 begihning-to look like real manufao- turing district. With both stacks of the consolidated going, two pipe shops in operation, a plant of the water company. q saw mill and handle ezc- tory there is more activity there than in any other part of the city. When the additional developments of the Alabama Consolidated are executed and the old charcoal furnace is once more in commission 1t will be hard to find another as compact an indus trial section anywhere in the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Where The plfference in.

NUW DNGlLWL :
 The Democratic party asserts that the people have a right to kn0w be- fore election from what sources cam paign funds come. Roosevelt. speak ing for the Republican party and for Taft. denies the right Of tke people to know anything about those funds until after election. He says that if they knew before election they might not understand. Bryan says no is not afraid the voters won't understand Evidently Roosevelt is ashamed for the people to know where Republican funds come from.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
TUESDAY, OCTOBER s7, 1908.
 HELP THE PARTY.


 The Advertiser makes a last appeal for contributions to aid in carrying on the campaign for election of the National Democratic ticket. The total amount contributed to the cause up to the 18th inst. has been published, and it was not as much as the necessities of the National Committee called for. Alabama has done as we'll in propor- tion. as any of the other States, but none have done as much as they shou,i have done Mir. Ridder, the Treasurer of the Committee. earnestly appeals for further contributions, and we hope our party frie..ds in. Alabama, will, m the next few days, double the amount already sent in through The Advertiser If you are going to contribute, do Sc at once. The Advertiser will receive the money and forward 1t to the Na- tional Committee.
 The campaign fund received by The Advertiser to date ia as foIlows.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Answer If He Can.

Governor Jelks retired from office leaving the largest surplus in the State Treasury that ever existed. All of that surplus and million more has now been spent. and the State has nothing to show for it. Why doesn't Governor Conner have these facts put in the Du Rnsa history?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
For me Nominee Now.

The editor of this paper was against Mir Bryan for President; we were a support Johnson, but MT Bryan is the nominee of the Democratic party. and being a Democrat, we are for him and against any man who may oppose him on the ticket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Needed In New York.

New York Evening Telegram.
 Colonel Roosevelt will listen to the grievances of depositors in a wrecked bank. Later on, perhaps. the colonel will find time to come on here and make the janitor turn on the steam.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27

Indications again give hope that the Elkins-Abruzzi match game will be actually pulled of very soon. and then society will have rest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27

"Rooseveit is badly scared" is the reading of a headline over news dis patch. While that may be true 1t is e safe bet that they can't frighten him into silence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
ayVnRN CTRCuIATInN.

The Montgomery AdYertIFer guaFanbets it's advertisers (and makes it a part of the contract when requested) that its daily cir" cuiation is larger than that of any morning newspaper printed in Alabama-and that It's Sunday edition has the largest circula- ton of any edition of any newspaper print ed in Alabama without exception.
 The figures for September printed below represent the actual net circulation. all se- turns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Out Of His Reach.

Washington Herald.
 One thing seems reasonably certain For the balance of this campaign the ginger Jar will be kept too high on the White House Pantry shelf for Nick to reach 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27

who is the Republican candidate for President Roosevelt or Taft. , P. P. S.-Kindly send all stories by mall as we are too poor to pay telegraph tolls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
4 nistnrhInr Faetor.

Indianapolis News.
 What principally disturhes the sleep of the managers. however. is the dis dressing noise made by the silent vote
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
sEpTENrnER 1ana.

T0tAl ..ssr s4$SttSt Less returns 6sBS5 Net total .... .... .... .... .45l.9l2 Net DnIl Averages. Sept, 1908. .1B, ,7S0 Net Sunday Average, Sept, 1908. .. .. .2I ,061
 
 c Finigan, Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn. says:
 The foregoing statement of The Adverti- ear's circulation for the month of Septem- Der. I90g is true and correct. and compiled after all returns from news boys, news agents, spoiled and leftover copies have
 c f. FTNIoAN,
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this sth day of October, 1868.
 RIGA ALEXANDER,
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Advertiser to date is as follows:

4oIaA' ''r" ..S S617 O0 Money should be sent to "Campaign Fund. care The Advertiser" All con- tributions will be acknowledged in the paper daily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
SHARP RESPONSE.
To the Republican Proposal to Furnish
 Live Wire stun.

 Chicago. Oct. 24.-The following correspondence was made public to- day by the Bureau of Publicity of the Democratic National Committee: Republican National Committee.
 Madison Avenue.
 New York City.
 October IS, 1908, To the Editor:
 A wire service, for Republican and Independent newspapers Is about to be established by the Literary Bureau of the Republican National Commit tee.
 Live news matter relative to devel. opments of the campaign, short snappy interviews and statements of interest from officers of the National Commit tee having @ bearing on the outcome will be supplied from time to time. In addition there will be brief pros- perity stories-based upon tangible facts tending to show that the elee- ton of Taft and sherman will result In a quickened activity along indus trial and commercial lines.
 "Will you take this service, the tel esraph tolls to be paid by you? Please let me hear from you.
 Respectfully,
 Richard V. Oulahan.
 Director. Literary Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
RuBBINa TT IN.

That eminent feaiov-eitizen, VII liam Fl. Taft, has rufflsd the feelings of the esteemed NorfoIk Landmark through a speech delivered fin cincin- natl some days ago. especially this part of his talk:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27

pensTaliv n sDsafins % in sII parts of the country. in some places markedly and in others only to small extent. are in protest. too. The hard times and the cost of living are causes Among all this class. extending down to the working people, too. and to some slight extent to the farmers. also. there is a feeling that In some way the Repub- lican party is too closely connected with the trusts and the big banks and financiers.
 This springs largely from the rule of Aldrich In the Senate and of Can non in the House Tn some of these things the public instinct is unerring. It may run too strong but it runs in the right direction. There Is no doubt in deciding what to do about a new
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-12-02

or champagne bottle-holder of German
silver is most useful when serving
tcnics. 1t is so fashioned as to hold
the bottle securely, and has handle
by which the wine can be poured with
ease and without danger of spilling.
When on the table it holds the bot
tie at the proper angle.
The German silver wine cooler is a
beautiful addition to the dining-room
of those who entertain. The silver is
highly polished, and ebony handles
with silver mcuntings are particular
ly good style.
A wine tankard of FURNISHED copper
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-12-02

comes fi6m Fiance This is unique
in design. The pattern is copied from
an ancient Egyptian model. 1t can
be used for lemonade, cider, beer, end
would make a charming hot chocolate
pot If large company were to be
served.
Another dainty novelty in copper is
the glass holder. This is made es-
pecially for children's use, and is
used to hold a glass of warm milk.
The handle, which the child can
grasp, precludes any danger of baby
spillng his milk. 1t also will be of
great assistance in the sickroom or to
an invalid.
There is a demand for plain, UNI
adorned articles of household use.
The mission chatting dish is an espe-
cially good model. Made of the finest
nickel or silver with ebony handles
and base; absolutely plain and easy
to keep clean to the sparkling point,
it is admired by all good housekeep-
ers.
The college girl will appreciate this
bit of plain silver, for nearly every
college girl owns chatting dish, and
not one of them enjoys cleaning an
ornate piece of silver where they are
obliged to rub and rub and scrub with
old tooth brushes in order to get into
the crevices of the design.
Z One girls cry is echoed by ALL
Give me a plain piece of silver that
[ can polish with a chamois and not
get my hands all messed up with sill
yer polish"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-12-02

people who are
particular about
being up to date
in household ac-
ssories. Shops
show many beau
tiful things in this
line.
The Bur9undy
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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-12-02
FOR DINING TABLE
MANY NOVELTIES ARE SHOWN
THIS SEASON.
imported Accessories That Are Both
Beautiful and Useful - Mission
Chatting Dish That Will
Surely BE Popular.

Imported novelties fer the dining
table are the thing just now among
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-03-23
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION
Possible Members OF the Vermont Del
esation-Names Multiplying.

The death of Senator Proctor who
would undoubtedly have headed the
Vermont delegation at the Chicago
convention. will probably result in de-
volving that honor upon Senator Dill
bingham. At least, this would be the
natural, and we may add, the wise and
fitting action. The other delegates
at large commonly regarded as likely
to be chosen are Congressman d. ).
Foster. Editor Frank l.. Greene and
Acknowledgement C. c. Fits For dis
trict delegates, we hear Editor r. w
McCuen and the Hon. o. M. Barber
mentioned in the first district while on
this side Editor Arthur F. Stone and
Gen. F, G. Butterfield are named. If
this slate goes through, the Vermont
press will be extremely gratified by
the choice of three able representa-
tives and we are inclined to think the
party could not be served better than
by their choice. 1t appears as If such
delegation would be about evenly
divided in personal preference, be-
tween Taft and Hughes. This. accord
ing to present indication, seems fair
reflection of the feeling among the
rank and file of the party in Vermont
Randolph Herald
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-03-23
in FIVE MINUTES BY THE WATCH
THERE WILL Be NO INDIGESTION.

Constipation, Gripping, etc. Your case
is no different-you are a stomach suf-
ferer, though you may call 1t by some
other name; your real and only trou-
BILE is that which you eat does not
digest but quickly ferments and sours
producing almost any unhealthy con-
dition.
A case of Papes Diapepsin will cost
fifty cents at any Pharmacy here, and
will convince any stomach sufferer five
minutes after taking one Triangule
that Fermentation and Sour Stomach
is causing the misery of Indigestion.
No matter If you call your trouble
Catarrh of the Stomach, Nervousness
or Gastritis, or by any other name
always remember that a certain cure
for your trouble is waiting at your
Pharmacist any time you decide to
begin its use
Pape's Diapepsin will purify the
sourest and most acid Stomach within
five minutes, and will digest promptly
and without any fuss or discomfort
5000 grains of any kind of food you
could eat Ask your druggist to show
you the formula plainly printed on
the case, and notice that the ingredi-
ents used are as harmless as candy
and pleasant to the taste.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-03-23
CALL FOR $4,000
State Highway Commissioner Gates
Met Franklin County Men.

st. Adams, March Estate High.
way Commissioner C. W. Gates today
met all the town road commissioners
and most of the selectmen in Franklin
county at a meeting held in city hall
here. This was the first of the county
meetings, Mr.. Gates said that every
town in Franklin county had voted to
take advantage of the new state law,
by which any town is allowed by the
state an amount up to $500 if the town
will raise a corresponding amount
Following is a list of the towns and
the extra sum each town has voted {:
bakersfield, 5000: Berkshire. $500;
Enosburg, $500; Fairfield, $500; Fair
fax. $500; Fletcher $50; Franklin.
$500; Georgia, $500; Highgate, 5000
Montgomery, $3.50; Richford $780,
Sheldon, $500; st. Adams, 5000 and
SwantoH, $500.
From reports received from all but
20 towns of The state, 1t is learned
that about $4,000 will be called for
this year, which Is about the same as
last year. Mr.. Gates says that mas
much as there is balance from last
year to be added to the sum Of $50. 900
for this year. towns will get the full
amount called for this year, instead of
80 per cent, as last year. Mr.. Gates
Will be in Newport tomorrow to adj
dress the Orleans county meeting.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-03-23
DATES FOR HEARINGS
State Board of Railroad Commission.
ers Will Hold Series of Meetings.

Montpelier, March l9.-Rufus w.
Spear, clerk of the state board of rail-
road commissioners, who was in town
yesterday, announced that the board
will have several hearings during the
next 30 days. The dates and places
follow:
Tuesday March 3l-Hearing on a
recent fatal accident in the railroad
yards at Newport
Wednesday. April 1--lnvestigation
at Island Pond of the accident in which
Emile Liable and Neal Chamberlain
lost their lives
Thursday, April 2-At Brattleboro
and at Bellows Falls investigating IA.
tai accident in which w. A. Coleman
at Brattleboro and Harry Miles at Bel
lows Falls lost their lives.
Wedn esday, March 25.-The board
will again take up at White River June
ton the hearing on the petition for the
adjustment of grade crossings there.
and Tuesday. March "a, will hear at
Windsor arguments on the petition for
changing a railway crossing there.
Friday and Saturday. April 8 and
4. the board will give hearings at Rut.
land