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The Press., 1909-12-22
 THE GUILLoTINE.
s& Was Not Invented by the Man
 Whose Name 1t 9sars.

ts Was Not Invented by the Man Whose Name It 8sars.
 In Q book published by Hector
 Fleischman in Germany the story of the origin of the instrument of execur tion which was named for Dr. Gutllo- i tin in the days of the reign of terror Is hatly denied. "There is no truth an the story, so long believed" he sayA Sthat the genial old physician invented the machine which was named for him and by means of which he is said to have lost his life shortly after its adop- tion. Guillotin, in keeping with the spirit of his time, proposed on Oct
 10, 1789, that all offenders, regardless of their birth or station, should be dealt with alike by the law, and six months later he proposed to the government that convicted murderers should be beheaded by means of a simple appara. tus. The mechanism of which he and no one else had any idea at that time was spoken of as the simple appara- tus' by the humorists of the day, and the phrase was used to make its pro- poser ridiculous, so that when a ma chine finally was adopted the wits of the time named it guillotine. The gov ernment evidently recognizing the val. ue of the suggestion, asked one An toine Louis, surgeon at the Salpe- triere, to devise a machine and later gave a similar order to carpenter by the name of Guidon, who offered to construct an instrument for decapita. tion for 5,66O livres. This was consid- cred too high price, and the contract was given to a German cabinetmaker by the name of Tobias Schmidt, who received 824 livres for the accepted 0aodel in 1792. Schmidt made guillo tines for all the provinces, and the in dustry brought him a moderate for tune, which he proceeded to squander In Paris, while Dr. Guillotin, who nev- CT had anything to do with the making of a machine which bore his name, continued to practice his profession quietly and unostentatiously in Paris until he died there on March %, lS14"
The Press., 1909-12-22
UNION.

We are having real winter weather and ice mep will soon be looking t' see if their saws need filing.
 George Towue has left his forestr. work in New Hampshire for a few days, but Raymond is still at WoIl there.
 Mr. and Mrs George Towne al tended the funeral of MT Towne'l aunt, Miss Susan Sessions, at Stafford Hollow, last Sunday. Miss Sessions was a native of Union and highly respected here. Her friends, and especially her sisters, with whom she lived, have the sincere sympathy ot many in this vicinity.
 The Ladies' Benevolent association will hold a social in the town hall next Monday evening. Ladies are invited to contribute cake and gentle. men to contribute fruit, peanuts o1 pop corn. All who find 1t agreeable are invited to be prepared to give g quotation about. the new year. If Monday evening should be really stormy, the social will be postponed to Tuesday evening. ... ....
 The hour set for opening the Christmas exercises at the church next Friday evening is ' 30, and those who have reoitations are requested to be present as early as o'clock As was mentioned last week, the work of the committee on trimming will be much easier if the gifts can be handed in at an early hour. A cordial invitation is given everyone to attend and unite in this Christmas celebration. There will be 8 post ponement to the following evening in case of a severe storm
 Mashapaug. ....#
 R. s. Maddox of the Munson- Whit. aker Co. was. in town the first of the week. ....
 Mrs. E. Labreck is spending a few days with relatives in Whitinsville, Mass.
 Miss Bessie Moore, who is teaching in Lakeville, is at home for the holi day vacation.
 Mrs. George Crawford goes to South Birmingham Friday, where she will spend a few days with her SOL, Dwight Crawford.
 Miss Frances Walker, who is a student at Northfield seminary, is at her home here, where she will spend the Christmas recess.
 Mrs. O. H. Walker returns to-day from Q visit of one week with friends and relatives in Hartford, Springfield and Warehouse Point.
 Mr. and Mrs. Fl. R. Howard are now at home to their friends in the Cleveland house, which has recently been remodeled for their occupancy.
 School in district No. closes Fri. day for a vacation of two weeks Miss Kelley has been preparing an enter tainment which will be held at the school Thursday afternoon at 2 o o'clock. There will also be a tree for the children.
 Rock Meadow.
 David Belcher has a new driving horse.
The Press., 1909-12-22

Mrs. Wm. Potter and Mrs. J. O. !; Booth. who have been confined tc their homes by illness. are out again.
 The Christmas tree and entertain. ment will be held Friday evt nipg al 7.3O in the Methodist church All are welcomed.
 The Congregational church will have their usual Christmas trees and entertainment Saturday evening. to which all are cordially invited.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will serve their usual sup per in the vestry Thursday evening. Hostesses, Mrs James Juhnsol and Mrs. Robert Williams.
 The scholars and friends of Miss c. Gladys Preston ers sorry to learn that she has sent in her resiRnati ln, aud is not to be the teacher in the local primary school this next term A plan Is being worked out for the lighting of the streets of Staffordville, which can be accomplished at a very reasonable rate by the combined efforts of pablio-spirited citizens who are willing to share expense of lights in their own vicinity, or who will contribute toward the general fund. Already a number of pledges have been made which point toward the lighting of the village in the near future.
 ConRregational Church Notes: Prayer meeting Wednesday evening in the vestry. The Junior Ohrissian Endeavor society will meet with Miss Jones at the parsonage Friday after noon at 8 o'clock Leader, Pearl Hanna. There will be special Christ mas music next Sunday at both morn ing and evening service Last Sun. day Miss Jones, the acting pastor of the church. both morning and even. ing, gave instructive and inspiring addresses on our Pilgrim heritage and it's resp onsi abilities of to-day.
 The fair held last week by the ladies of the Congregational church was a great success. both socially and financially. Mrs. Putnam was in charge of the fancy and domekt tic booth; Miss Cham berlain and Miss Maud Smith were at the candy table Mrs. Phelps and Miss Kavanagh at. tended the Ferris wheel. The young people of the church acted out the old poem, "The Night Before Christ mas. ' Miss Ruth Durham rendered several selections which were greatly enjoyed by all. There was music. which added zest to the occasion. by the new village orchestra, under of MT. Taylor and MT. McOarthy.
The Press., 1909-12-22
: ASHFORD.

Rev. Goodsell preached a very edifying sermon Sunday from Micah 4:6. @
 Misses Eva Mercy and Ada Gary of Stafford visited at Frank Mercy 'f over Sunday.
 Some of our people attended church at WarrenvilIe Sunday and heard a fine sermon by Rev. MT. .Bugbee from Gen. 1:1.
 A marriage license was recently issued to Oscar Hughes and Miss May Conway. The wedding is to take place at Harry Conway s Friday even ing.
The Press., 1909-12-22
soMERs.

Mt. Vernon council, o. U. A. M. ,
 elected officers Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. Arthur Fitch of Palmer is visiting her mother, Mrs. George Newton.
 Mrs. w. L. Shearer of Boston is in town to visit her friend, Mrs. SaI ah Gates, who has been ill for several weeks.
 Warren Richardson, aged 33, who attempted suicide by jumping through the sash of second story window of his home last week Monday, was taken Friday to the Norwich insane retreat.
 Sunday was observed as forefathers' day in the Congregational church. Rev. H A. c. Abbe, the pastor, who ia a direct descendant of Gov. Brad ford, gave an Interesting address ap- ptopriate for the occasion.
 The Ladies' Aid society's annual fair and turkey supper last week in the town hall was we'll attended and patronized. The booths for the sale of useful and fancy articles and home made candy were artistically trimmed and presented an attractive appear ance.
 The Congregational Sunday school has elected the following offc CTS President, A. Vail Smith; vice -presi- dent, Frank 0. Moore directors, Rev H. A. G. Abbe, pastor of the church, Edward L. Hurlburt, Ernest 8. Full Ter. Mrs. H. A. c. Abbe, Mrs. Anna Pomeroy. Mrs E. s Fuller, Ernest O. Oorbin and Everett P. Russell There were elected at the Ohristian n Endeavor society meeting of the same church officers for the first six months of 1910 as follows: President, A. Vail Smith; vice president, Mrs. Raymond s. Bugbee; recording secre- tary, Mrs Clifton Ellis; treasurer, Ernest s. Fuller; corresponding sec, retary, Miss Isabella Smith; prayer meeting chairman, Ernest W. Avery; committee chairman, Miss Amelia Wood; lookout committee Mrs. A. Vail Smith; social Mrs. Clifton Ellis; music Mrs. E W. Avery; flower committee, chairman, Fred O. Davis.
The Press., 1909-12-22

Frank Ballou is building 8 new foe house Leon Booth is doing the work
 AdeIbert Agard is building an ad- dition to his barn and making some other Improvements.
 DeIia Heck has returned home after staying two weeks with Mrs. Lewis Allard at Staffordvllle.
 Mrs. George Heck and son. Edwin. go this week for a two. weeks visit with her sister in Nav York.
 Miss Keating closed her school Thursday for a tEo.w -eks' vacation. and went to her home in Springfield.
The Press., 1909-12-22
HOLLAND.

A daughter was born Thursday tt Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Luce.
 The young men will give a dance in the town hall Friday evening.
 Miss Jane Taylor of New Haven is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Martha Webster.
 Ida Martens, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Martens, is i'll with the scarlet fever.
 Next Sunday at the M. E. church Rev. J. A. Wood will deliver a ChristfdAs sermon
 Mrs. Curtis Kempton Christopher of West Windham, N H., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. O. Hubbard West. -..H
 Rev. J. A. Wood preached an ex- cellent sermon Sunday morning from Gal. CHA, "Forbid that I should glory save in the Christ. ''
 Charles Upton and daughter. Miss Hattie Upton, have been spending a short time in South Manchester, the guests of MT. and Mrs. John Trotter.
 Word has been received here of the death of Byron Moulton on the 12th in Ardmore. Pa. He was the step. son of Mrs. Marilla Moulton of this place. ..... .........-
 Rev. R. NJ French gave a very pleasing discourse Sunday morning from Gal A. "BuG when the full. ness of time was come God sent forth his son. ''
 Both the local churches will omit their usual Christmas festivities this year on account of the prevalence of scarlet fever. but the children will be remem bered in their homes.
 A barn belonging to Frank Demek, on what is known as the John Usher place, was burned Friday night about l 1 o'clock. The fire had gain d such headway when discovered by neigh. bors that the barn and entire contents of hay, four cows, two beifers. one horse and two fat pigs were destroy ed. The origin of the fire is unknown The barn was partly insured.
The Press., 1909-12-22
The Speed of Liqht.

Light holds the record for high speed among all moving things that have been measured. It travels at the rate of BPS. OPS. 800 yards a second. This is faster than thinking even by the most quick witted person. Let any reader try to think the simplest thought and then with the aid of stop watch note how long it has taken him to think it. He will then be able to un. derstand how slow his mental opera tions are compared to the speed of light.
The Press., 1909-12-22
A Rlt ota aulI

The following entry was discovered the other day in the complaint book of a Melbourne club. which numbers several Irishmen among It's members:
 "The hot water in the lavatory today was quite cold, and there was none of it."
 It was in the handwriting of we'll known doctor
The Press., 1909-12-22

part, and the second part will include saoleaux among its features For this parS the assistance of Fred Will. Hams has heen secured. and he has had experience that gives assurance of suf cess. As in several years past, Miss Ida M. Hall has charge of tue Entertainment as a whole, and the re nave been no disappointments yet.
 West Wilmington.
 There will be service at the Buff Dap sohoolhouse next Sunday at 3 in the afternoon.
The Press., 1909-12-22
Crushing.

Mrs Ncwbride (with an air of tri. umph)-Really. was greatly surprised to get wedding present from the Van der GiIdS. They are so exclusive. you know. Miss .Jelll1s Yes. but they are very chnritlIIr believe.
The Press., 1909-12-22
HOME NEWS.
Iocal Notices.


 1Eneeer under chis head 10 cents per nne-N Christmas Eve dance at Sena's Hall this week Friday. WE. Benton. man'g'r. There Is to be 8 sweeping reduction in prices, at the Shaw furniture store, from now until Jan. 18th. A visit will con- vince any one interested of the remark able values offered.
 The old problem of What shall l give him for Christmas, 1" is settled here much moro easily than elsewhere. Just come to seel Haskell Aronson.
 Oysters R in season, and we have fine ones. Also all fish in their season, as the Central Market, s. Rogers, proprietor.
The Press., 1909-12-22

WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR STOCKINGS Of the heavier sort, do your shoes pinch, and your feet swell and persplref If you shake Al. lens Foot-Ease in your shoes it will give you rest and comfort, and instant relief from any annoyance. sold everywhere, 2cc. Don't &C., cept any substitute.
The Press., 1909-12-22

Life'S reckoning we cannot make twice over, Y"u 'annOt mend a wrong Eubtracti"m by doing your addition right Co Eliot
The Press., 1909-12-22

AoRToN will break up Gold In one nieht
 AnRroN nrevantH Pnenmonia.
The Press., 1909-12-22

We wish to express our thanks to neighbors and friends for their many acts of Kindness during our late bereavement and for the beautiful flowers.
 MR. ARTHUR DEVEREAUx.
 MRS. ARTHUR DEvEREAUx,
 MISS ROSA LABONTE.
The Press., 1909-12-22

l Have in Stock a Larger AssOrt.
 ment of New and Secondhand
The Press., 1909-12-22

David Beloher has a new driving horse.
The Press., 1909-12-22

We are having real winter weather, and ice men will soon be looking to see if their saws need filing.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-04-06
RICE PASSES UP
 TIE INEVITABLE BEAN
Popular Commercial Traveller Fears He Will Reincanate
 Into a Mexican Bean

Two months ago I yielded to no man in my devotion to the bean.' said Jack Rice, a commercial travelar whose genial countenance is faml- far in all southern Arizona cities and the border towns in the state Of So ncra. As for beans no Russian sol dier was ever on more familiar terms with them than your humble servant
 but We have parted the ways now.
 When it comes to beans I'm on a s.d,ng and beans have the ght of
 way cn the main line. I'll put in with Beau Stummel wlEn 1t comes to beans. You remember that that fam ous human fashion plate. on be ng asked d if he liked vegetables exclaimed
 with unmistakabe e exhuberance: "Ah.
 l once ate a pea Perhaps le did. I hops he enjoyed it. But I want to say tSat he would not have an en- thus astic tale to tell If he had been down to Agua Ca'ieute and travelled the bean route with me.
 Down there they serve you wth beans for brs akfast. beans for lunch. beans for d nner. and beans at all times. If you attend any socIal function beans are favors. If you go into 8 restaurant for a cup of tea or coffee. beans are given as side sa. l went into a place and or dared cup cakes. charlotte russe md chocolate and they staked me Q bears. I had travelled the country
 for several weeks and beans were handed to me everywhere. You can
 hand me a lemon any tims, but the maa who attempts to hand me a bean is talk ng an awful chance. Act
 ually if one of those Mexicans, and
 they are the most hospitable people in ths world, thinks that you are of | tended abcgt anything he comes W tn a plate of beans as a peace offering. They seem to think that the bean ! can sstJle all international disputes. ' revise the tar If, take the place of the ! Hague and cure the humps, pip, or botts. If there is any good ground fir 7 the doctrine of m stempsychosis, and I was forced to live in Sonora [ r q | l'fe time. ] know that l wou d wax; 1 up in q new life in a bean pod. I'd b. a bean as certainly as my name is 1 Rec.
 While I was in Agua Cai'ente l , caused great commotion in the ac.5l cne night. I had a nightmare. ! saw
 three fat cars pulled int the sta r . ! by two mogul encs7es. Or The ihrr, cars, with iTon standards and strong steel cables hold'n 1t was an e3os-
 nous tean. One hundred and sixty
 seven mel were feyerisaly ani ,Nc't-
 edyl trying 10 unload this OarL in crder to put it in my soup. J musi
 have shisked. because when awcke
 several pecp'e were in the room and
 a messenger had zone for ths doctor Seeing that I was in a normal condi- tion th3 gaod m stress of tde house
 rushed out and returned with a steam ing plate of hot beans.
 Now just eat that" she said in ! Spanish. "snd you'll be all rignt."
Bisbee daily review., 1909-04-06
LOGAN & BRYAN.

Especial Wire to l.. J. Overlock.)
 NEW YORK, April 5.--The list presented the appearance of gen u'Re bug market with sharp advances the feature and a noticeable harden ing of the trading. The interests re- sponsi ble for the upyard trend seem ed inclined otthe opinion that the public will enter the market on q large scale at a higher level and thus facilitate distribution and therefore the improvement in underlying con- ditions Is being temporarily ignored as it is thought. according to reports rom Washington, that an effort will be made to hasten tariff legislation and ia that way stimulate activity in industrial circles. The amount of liduidaticn from holders of secur t,es has not been Of sufficient extent to warrant those int rests in favor of higher prices to change their tactics and the shorts are being fcrced to cover their comm tments in an az gress've mannsr. When underlying conditions shall nave assumed nor mai proportions there will undoubt- edy be distribution on a large scale but in the meantime 1t does not seem likely thet recess.ons will be more than temporary.
 A great many issues are high enough, but such issuss as Atc3ison. Great Northern, Northern Pacific, together with the attractive indus trials are likely to bc used in advanc- ing prices.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-04-06
BRASS INDUSTRY
 SHOWS IMPROVEMENT
The Expansion, However, Is Not Enough 10 Be a
 Marked Change

BOSTON, April 5.-"H-hilo the brass business has shown some improve ment of late" says Charles F. Bro ker, president of the American Brass Co. the improvement is net enough tu be called a marked caange for the better, nor is the industry up to the point Of expansion reached in the lasJ two months of 1908. The failure of br5iaess in general to material.ze to the extent expected during the post-election period, is perhaps not surpr sing under the existing condi- tons. although the turn of events Is aan ttediy disappointment.
 There are several important fac tors which tend to repress the nat ral expansion which might be ex- pected at this time. The first and most important cause Of stagnation of course is the tariff. Periods of tariff changes have always been qu,eI and vii always be qu-et, for the req son that the business world will not know exactly where 1t stands until the tar fl revision is completed.
 Another contr- outing factor is the scarcity of new enterprises and de velopment work hsld up because of the tariff and because of the uncer- la nty which prevails in regard to the attitude of the new administra- ten toward cap tai There are doubt less hundreds of important enterprises which are pigeon-holed because the promoters do net dare to go ahead at the present time.
 The brass industry and the copper industry, which gre sp closely con nected as to be almost inextricz ble. are depsndeut to a large extent upon. new projects and expansion work, and until the country goes ahead in deyel- opment, there Is little chance of any striking improvement in those trades. Money is easy. but not easy for new enterprises.
 The Sherman act Is also an un- Eettling factor. Its scope is so broad and it can be interpreted d so sweeping ly. that no enc seems to know just where t will stop.
 Until the tariff Is settled and bust ness interests become more sure of their stand ng. there is little room fer anything more than a gradual i'm proYement. which. on the whole. is l far better than sudd and violent reaction"
Bisbee daily review., 1909-04-06
MINING, SHELTERS AND STOCK QUOTATIONS
HE SUPERIOR AND BOSTON
 VOTES ID INCREASE STOCK

BOSTON, April 5.-The directors cf the Superior & Boston Copper Co have voted to increase the cap tai stock of tae company from 200 900 shares to 250,000 shares. the new issue of 5O,000 shares to be first Of fered for subscription to the share holders at SIP per share of stock for each four standing in his name.
 The new stock is issued in part for the purchase of additional prop erty and in part to provide additional working canital.
 For several months the company has had options on several claims immed ately adjoining and lying north of the oompany's property and after a thorough investigation. all options have been surrendered except these upon the so-cal'ed Col.ins-Doyle, com prising the following cla'ms. viz: Copper Money. Dewey. Hobson, Total Eel pse, Nj. C., and a one-third interest in the Dewey Fraction.
 The purchase price of the five full claims is s150.0 .000. of which taere still remains a balance of S1f2,500 10 be paid, viz: $57 300 on June f,l909; sS5.000 on May 1. 1910: and S7016. tle balance due for the one-th I'd int rest in the Dewey Fraction. or a toal bal ance of S150.4i6.
 Pres dent Rice says: Your direc- tcrs feel that ths purchase of th's ad- dit.onal territory hy the company is imperative; first, because as ID nera' ground it is a most valuable acqui- sit'cn, carrying as it dces the exten- sion of the old Dominion ven whicn
Bisbee daily review., 1909-04-06

holds forth equal promise with cut Great Eastern for the development Of large ore bodies: second, because it affords a most advantag ous shaft site, from which moHr eConomieallS Co m'ne the ore in botn the Great Eastern and old Domin on veins; aai th'rd, because this acquisition at this time is a practical safeguard against any possible tigatien in the future respecting mining rights.
 By the new purchase the company will nave absoute ownership of ap proximately 1000 acres Of the most valuable mineral land. trayersed by five well d fined and we'll m neIalZed veins. in three of which commercial ore has been developed. while the other two hold forth equal promise with develcpnent.
 Tt will pace the company in Q very strong position financially. g'v'ng it a treasury balance of over S600,00o. elim' nating the necess 'ty for any fur ;he- calls upon the shareholders. It will also make possible suspension oI sNipm nts of high grade ore, during this per'od wSeu the price of the met al IS rul'Dg low"
 For the purpose of authorizing t'e increase of stock a special share holders meeting will be feld at Globe. Arizona. April 22. All stocA not taken by shareholders will be taken by ether strong interests.
 Consult 'ng Eng'nesd Frank II. Pr1- bert says: T rn1es tatingly recon mend the acqirement of the Collins Dove group"