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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
SOCIETY BANDIT INSANE.
So Decides coroner's Jury in San Jose
Case.

San Jose, Cal, April 26.-Coroner
Kell held an inquest this afternoon
over the remains of Albert Thorn
dyke, the amateur bandit and society
man, who was killed after he had held
up the Del Monte Club at an early
hour Sunday morning. From the evi-
dence introduced at the inquest the
jury was satisfied that Tlnorndyke was
insane at the time of the sensational
raid, and the verdict was as follows:
THAT deceased came to his death
from gunshot wounds inflicted by par
ties unknown. or by said A. P. Thorn
dyke during temporary insanity, the
result of gambling. and we further
recommend that the officials of this
city and community should suppress
the same"
1t has developed that Thorndyke
planned his crime with considerable
cunning. Every detail of his escape
was provided for, but so quick was the
pursuit that his plans went awry and
he was Obliged to trust to his heels for
safety. The bandit had borrowed from
relative a horse and buggy and
hitched it in front of the Bristol hotel
on Second street. Thorndyke's aim
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
OREGON LITERARY MAN WEDS
CHARMING CALIFORNIA GIRL
Charlton B. Perkins, Formerly Of Grants
Pass and Eugene. and Miss Maude
Gage Join Hands in China.

Grants Pass, Ore, April 26.-Infor-
nation has been received here from
China of the marriage, at Hongkong,
of Charlton B. Perkins, formerly of this
city, and son of Mr.. and Mrs, H. c.
Perkins,an Miss Maude Gage, niece Of
Governor Gage of California. Miss
Cages parents reside Ii. San Francisco,
and it was while travelling in the orient
she met Charlton Perkins, and the
happy romance was begun, which re-
suited in a wedding, a few weeks ago,
and Chinese honeymoon" now being
enjoyed through China.
Charlton Perkins has been travelling
through China during the past winter
as correspondent for Leslie's Weekly.
He has gained considerable recognition
by his articles, descriptive of Manila
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
RnRREn THE CRAVE.

A startling incident is related by
John oliver Of Philadelphia, as fol-
lows: 81 was in awful condition. My
skin was almost yellow. eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite, growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then was advised
to use Electric Bitters; to my great
10Y. the first bottle made a decided inn
provement. / continued their use for
three weeks, and am now a well man.
/ know they robbed the grave Of an
other victim" No one should fail to
try them. Only 50 cents, guaranteed.
at Charles Rogers. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27

and the Philippines, published in var
ious American periodicals, He is a
native oregonian and was born near
Eugene. and educated In the public
schools of that place. He enlisted in
the United States navy September Is,
1896. and was assigned to duty on the
U. S. S Monadnock. He took an active
part In the Spanish-American war and
in the suppression or the Filipinos
After the war Mr. Perkins engaged In
business for himself near Manila, and
occupied his spare time taking notes
and writing of that country. His
bride is most estimable young lady,
and well known in San Francisco. Mr..
and Mrs. Perkins will remain in China
during the present summer. at least,
and viii probably return TO America
next fall or winter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
New erotto for Masons.

New York, April 2s.--Fifty members
Of the Mystic order OF Yelled Prophets
OF the Enchanted Realm. branch OF
the Masonic order. will go to Washing
ton today for the purpose OF consti-
tuting a new grotto. which II is under
stood, will include among It's charter
members President Theodore Roose-
welt. The chief executive became a
Master Mason at his home in oyster
Bay two or three years ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
eATEMEN EMPLOYED.
Three Thousand Guards for Opening
Day Of Fair.

st. Louis. April ss.--Arrangements
have been made for employing 5000
gatemen for the opening day of the
worlds fair. Every gate will be manned
for the first time. AS the vaults in the
Worlds Fair National bank have not
been fully installed as yet the
machines at the entrance will not be
used. With the machines 1t is neces-
sary to carry large amount OF small
change and this is deemed inadvisable
unless safe place is provided for
storing the money at night. The sale
of season tickets which was to have
closed May /, has been extended in
definitely.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
EX-SENATOR ACCUSED.
Sister Claims Dead Woman Was
Struck With Chair.

San Francisco, April 2s.-Mrs. G. d.
Saunders, a sister of the late Mrs.
Catherine Grady, made statement at
the governors Office this morning to
the effect that the decedent had been
hit over the head with a chair by her
father-in ex-senator w. d. Grady.
the attorney Mrs. Grady died at the
Waldeck sanatorium last Sunday. Ac-
cording to the physicians statement
of the cause Of death she died from
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
psIeaates Are Enthused.

indianapolis, April 26.--DeIegates to
the republican state convention met
today, In what is said to be the largest
and most enthusiastic convention ever
held by a party in the state. Senators
Fairbanks and Beverldge were given
an ovation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
E4arriman's Train Delayed.

Salt Lake April 26,--The train
bearing President Hartman and
party was delayed several hours in
crossing the Odgen-LucIn cutoff and
did not reach this city until late hour
tonight. President Hartman admit
ted that sink was found In the cut
off, but the officials were not dIscour-
aged on this account and had no
thought OF abandoning the project.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
candamo GETTING WelI.

New York, April 26.- President Cam
damo, who recently was compelled TO
turn over his office temporarily to Vice
President Calderon owing to serious
Illness, is, according to a Herald dis
patch from Lima, Peru. improving
rapidly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
Visit OF Loubet to the Quirnal
Not Liked by the Holy
Father.
GRAND REVIEW IN ROME
King, Queen and Soldiers Escort
French President About His
tOric City of Southern
Europe.

Rome, April 26,-~lt Is reported that
the protest of the pope against the
presence OF President Loubet at the
aulrnial win take the form OF a note
to all the Catholic powers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27

len. of Elsie, Oregon; Stephen Abra-
hanson, of Elsie, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adver-
sely the described lands are re-
quested to fllc their claims In this Of
fee on or before said 18th day OF June
1904.
ALGERNoN S. DRESSER,
3-2b-5-27. Register.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
Plaque in Lima.

New York, April 26.--Four new cases
of bubonlc plague were reported In
Lima, Peru, on Sunday according to
the Herald's correspondent there. Three
additional cases were found Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
Tommy Versus Tommy.

Baltimore, April 26-Tommy Love
of Philadelphia was given the decision
over Tommy Feltz Of Brooklyn, in a
15-round bout tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
BARRETT LEAVES ARGENTINA.
Famous oresonian en- Route to Min
isterial Post in Panama.

Buenos Ayres, April 2s.--John Bar
rett, the newly appointed minister for
Panama, will leave here via Cherburg
for the United States. He will stop a
few days in Paris and London before
proceeding to his destination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15

Archie Hendricks Darden, Mississlp. pi Contested Election.
 Aubry Marvin Garrison, Speech that Made History.
 Music.
 Walton Harris Hill. Tribute to the Old South.
 John William Mcleod, The Rising of '76.
 James Mallory Kidd. The Unknown Confederate Dead.
 Music.
 Edward Kirby Chambers, Character of True Eloquence.
 Jelks Henry CaDaniss, The March of Mind.
 Edwin Earle Tallichet. MacIaine's Child.
 oscar Paleman McGraw. Graves Flu logy on Grady.
 Music.
 Decision of the Judges. (Dr. George Little, President R. J. Holston, Super intendent J. H. Foster)
 Benediction.
 The baseball game played yesterday between the University scrubs and the Fifth District Agricultural School, We tumpka, resulted in a victory for the scrubs by a score of 13 to g.
 The final examinations for seniors began this morning.
 Dr. F. F. Buchner will leave Monday for a trip through East and South Ala bama in the interest of the Summer School.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15

week.
 The candidates in the recent Demo- cratic primary In Lee have filed item- ized statements with the Probate Judge as required by law. It was the cheap est campaign ever conducted in Lee County and the expenses were mostly for postage, printing and buggy hire. The following are the expenses for the most important offices: Probate Judge J. B. Lyons. $s16.77; J. B. Greene, s23337; w. c. Robinson. $I64.79; Tax Collector, W. M. Bass, $5575; s. c. Mitchell. $51.52; Tax Assessor, J. M Thomas. SIS; H. c. Johnson, s5s.74; G. w. Sims, S27.35; J. E. wagnon, s36 95: W. T. Andrews. s59.30: Clerk Circuit Court. J. I. Meadors, s75.t2; c. w. Hud- son. $31.32; County Superintendent of Education. D. NJ. Banks. $43.2s; Willis c. Robinson, $SS 50; and I. N. John son. $14.4O.
 Dowden and Rutledge. druggists of Opelika, have gone into bankruptcy and A. l.. Dowdell has been appointed receiver. Their assets are about S2.50O and liabilities. s3.OO0.
 w. G. Shaefer, former prominent citizen of opelika died fn West Point. Ga. few days ago.
 Colonel Wilson Dent, highly re- spected citizen. died at waverly on the lltn 1nSI. lie was oU years old.
 civil service examination was held in opelika a few days ago, conducted by Captain D. B. Smith, postmaster here, to examine applicants for ap- pointment as carriers on rural delivery routes Twelve young men passed the examination.
 Hon. George P. Harrison will deliver the address at the laying of the corner stone of the new public school building at Union Springs May 19.
 Samuel Lowther. one Of Lees best citizens. died at Smiths Station May 12. He was a gallant Confederate sol dier.
 F. F. Paddock of Erie. Pa. and Miss Leo Smith. a most estimable young lady, will be married in opelika May IS.
 Hon. J. B. Lyons attended the Ala bama Conclave of Knights Templar in Selma this week
 H. H. Baxley and Miss Eula M :. Young were married in Lee County this
 V. P. Renfro and J. H smith attend week.
 ed the Bankers Convention in Mont
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15

delivered by Judge Terry M. Richardson cf Montgomery. and the diplomas were present. ed to the six young lady graduates In few well-chosen remarks. President J. D. Nen in- troduced Judge Richardson. Choosing his theme, Are You Leaner On. or an Uplifter of, Humanity" Judge Richarson delivered one of the strongest and most eloquent addresses of the character ever listened to by Lafay- cite audience. The chapel was crowded to its fullest extent, but throughout the speaker was accorded the closest attention. He pointed out the disadvantages of being dependent upon others and that one of the happiest lots of man was to be an uplifter of humanity. The speaker said. Tn law 1t Is said that every wrong has its remedy:F in medicine, that every poison has its antidote" Leaning on others has it's antdote in a worthy ambition He made a strong plea to the graduates. as well as all the young people of Lafayette, to have a worthy ambition, and, if possible to attain unto it. He paid a most eloquent trib- ute to woman and mother" and pointed out that woman is the greatest upllfter of humanity. The Judge spoke for forty-hve minutes, and his entire speech was one of helpful advice. and in years to come. will prove an "up-lifter'' to the people of Lafay- cite and vicinity
 After the address Judge N. D. Denson. member of the Board of Trustees in behalf oe the Board, presentedIto the young ladies their diplomas. Though short the presentation speech of Judge Denson was replete with help ful suggestions to the graduating class.
 Choice selections Of instrumental and vocal music were rendered during Che exercises. The vocal solo, 'Maraque of Dreams" with vio- line obligato. by Mrs. A. J, Notes.-The was an especially pleasing feature of the program.
 The teachers of the college left for their respective homes on Friday morning to spend the summer vacation.
 While in Lafayette. Judge Riuhardson the guest of Judge and Mrs. N D. Denson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.
Much Benefit Derived from ahe Talk
 of Dr, HnmiII.


 Tuscaloosa, May l4.-(Special) )-The Sunday School Institute under the di- rection of the Sunday School Board of the North Alabama Conference, had an interesting day at the Methodist Church yesterday.
 The devotional exercises were con ducted by the Rev. J V. Emerson, af- ter which the meeting was taken in charge by Dr. H M. Hamill, Super intendent of teacher training work for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He gave splendid talk on Teaching in the Sunday School" and gave many valuable points to the Sunday School teacher After the helpful address by Dr. HamiT the reports of the superin- tendents were heard and 1t was found that much progress had been recently made in the sections represented in the Institute. Mrs. Hamill made a splen- did talk on Primary Teaching" and gave many valuable suggestions as to the fitting up of the primary depart ment. Another valuable talk made by Mrs Hamill was ''The Child in the Church"
 The meeting adjourned last evening at g o'clock and it appears that much benefit was derived from the institute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
PIcNICKERs OUT IN FORGE
Saturday the Day for Taking to the
 Woods in Southeast Alabama,


 Ozark. May 14.-(SpeciaL) )-Yester- day was picnic day in Southeast Ala bama. Ozark sent a delegation 400 strong to Tennille where they met peo- pie from Brundidge and Troy. Dothan. Enterprise, Abbeville and Newton met at Dimmitts or Elba Junction, 1500 strong, The. day was one of pleasure unalloyed by accident or mishap.
 The County Democratic Executive Committee, Hon. Walt U. Acree, Chair man, met in the court house at noon today to take up the contest filed by Hon. J. M. McCarty against Hon. c. A. B. Edwards, candidates in the April primary for the office of County Judge. Finding the matter tedious a sub-com- mittee composed of J. W. Corbitt, F.. I. Phillips, and A. H. Boreland, was appointed to go through the poll lists md ballots and to make report of their findings to another meeting of the County Executive Committee called for Saturday of next week. The vote be- tween MT. Edwards and MT. McCarty was very close. only twelve in favor of the former.
 The seven weeks drought remains unbroken up to this time except a few showers here and there. Notwith- standing, corn looks we'll. Cotton is spotted. Some places a good stand has been secured while in others hardly a half stand is up. The situation is se- rious, and farmers view the outlook for cotton with grave apprehensions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
LAFAYETTE COMMENCEMENT.
JudEe Terry RichardsOn Delivers the
 SJdress-Isxe ereises Interesting.

Iudre Terry Richardson Delivers the
 Address-Exereises InteFesuns'
 Lafayette, May l4.-tSpeelal)-Ihs mas been commencement week at the Lafayette College and large crowds have si.enaeu al, '''e exercises. Monday afternoon from 5 to o ,,clock the faculty held reception at the college Exhibits of the work done in all the denartments of the college were made Tues- dav evening was the celebration of the grad uating class. The class was composed or SIX ,,ounc ladies. Misses Annie Laurie Schuessler' Tassts Burnett. Ie Merle>Allen. Addie Neagey' IessIs yeagey. Gertrude Burton. Miss Annie Laurie SchuessIer was president or the class and read a most interesting and well prepared paper. paper giving the history or th7 alumni was road by Mss Bessie Burnett Pa pers upon the History of the Class Glass W!li," Recommendations. and Class Prophecy" were read, respectively, by Misses Le Merle Allen, Addie Veagey, Jessie Veagey and Gertrude Benton All these papers show ed careful preparation and were read in a most pleasing manner.
 Beautiful solos were rendered by Misses May Jenkins Susie May James and Maggie Pearson One of the special features of the evening was the Ribbon Drill'' by the girls of the sixth and Seventh Grades.
 Wednesday evening the final recital of the music class was held under the management of Miss Fannie Ross Burton. the director of music most interesting program of instru- mental music, upon the piano, violin and man dolin, was presented. Each number was well rendered and was greeted with applause. The college is proud of the work done in this department To the regret of her many friends patrons and pupils, Miss Burton will not return next year, as she has accepted position in Louisiana.
 The last of the exercises was held Thursday evening, when the commencement address was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
A YOUNG coNFEpERaTr
John ". AfayhalI EnlIsted at the Az.


 huntsville, May 14-(SpeciaI.1 1-- Tobr w. Mayhall of Marshall County -maIres the claim that he is the youngest ,fson- iederate veteran living. Mir. Mavhaii IS about fifteen months younger than any other person who claims this dis tinetlon. it seems. At the age of ta years months and days he enlist ca Tn company H, Captain Gales l2th alabama Infantry. March l7. 1ssi. Mayhall was at the first battle of Ma nassas' siege of Yorktown. battle oe Williamsburg, Seven Pines. Malvern HILL second Manassas South Mountain ana Sharpsburg. After serving ir these battles he enlisted m wheeler.s Cavalry and followed sherman to tha sea. He surrendered with the cavalry at Greensboro in April. 1865. MT. May naIl was Tor several years until recent V, deputy Uniteds States marshal
 Mrs, george Wilson, wife of a pop uIar dry goods clerk, died yesterday aIter sunering several years with con sumption. The body was taken to De- posit today where the funeral ,vI,f I'd held tomorrow. Mrs. Wilson was daughter of the late Judge Francfsco Rices Probate Judge of Madison Conn ty.
 special from Now Hope says A ]. Vann, 73 years old. went to his barn and tried to commit suicide by hanging himself with a plowllne His efforts were so noisy that some of the family were attracted to the spot where they found him hanging and almost dead. The old man was cut down while in. an unconscious condition. but he has re- covered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
Death of. Mrs. Fanny Monnett.

Greensboro, May 14.-(Speclal 1.-The death of Mrs. Fanny Simms Monette, wife of S. J. Monette. causes sorrow to all of Hale County as there is scarcely a more popular man in the County than MT. Monette. Mrs. Mo- nette's health has been falling for months, so her death was not unex- pected. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church, and a woman possessed of many lovable traits of character. The country home of the Monette's about ten miles from Greens boro, is kept up as in ante bellum times and their hospitality has been enjoyed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
WON BY CHAMBERS.
Greene County Boy Captures Thomas
 Medal for DecIamatlOn.

Greene County Hoy UnptuFeB ThOmae
 Medal for DecIamat1On.
 University. May 14.-(Special.) )-The Sophomore Reclamation contest for the c. E. Thomas medal, which took place in Clark Hall last night. was a pro- nounced success, every speaker acquit- ting himself in a most creditable man ner. The prize was awarded to Ed ward Kirby Chambers of Eutaw, Ala, The following was the program:
 Music.
 Prayer by Rev. John Van Lear.
 Music.
 Alex Bismarck Ray. Rome and Car thage.
 David Ingram Purser. Jr.. The Pass ing of the Rubicon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
oPELIKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Closing Exercises VIII Be Held This
 Week-The Program Arranged.

WtNK-IWE N-FUNENM ATFWWEFUs
 Opelika, May 14.-(Special 1.-The closing exercises of the Opelika public school will be held next week after a very prosperous and successful scho- lastic year. The following program has been arranged:
 Tuesday, I7th, music recital by Miss Hopson's class.
 Thursday. 18th, essays by the grad uating class. of which there will be six, Misses Annie Whittlesey Susie Lee Tendon, Will Ella Hepdon and Scott Farley, Roy Mitchell and Moses Blumenfeld.
 Thursday, 8 a. m.-Literary address, by Rev. J. A. Rice oS Montgomery,
 w. F. Menefee, one of Lee County's best citizens and most prominent farm CTS died at his home at Gold Hill last
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15

hv many in this section. It has been n haven of bliss for fishermen, sports
 men and everybody who would come, and the beautiful big-hearted hostess who always gave a warm welcome and administered with so much pleasure to tbe comfort of her guests will be sad IY missed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
A Light-Hearted Plan.

Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune.
 Jerry-This is the last half dollar we have in the world.
 Josie-Well, Tn go to the matinee with it and get my spirits raised. then I'll come home and raise your spirits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
OPELIKA'S BLIND MAN
FELIX HUBBARD, KNOWN BY
 THOUSANDS, DEAD.
For Years He Sold "Hard Billed Eggs, Pies and CaS<es,~ to the Trav- lers-0ne of the Land Marks
 of the Town.

opelika, May f4.--fSpeciai)-Feli Hubbard, the blind man." died at o'clock Saturday morning after a priei
 Felix was one of opelika's land. marks and was well known throughout the United States. He has been a fa- miliar character in ope,ika .hn n,oneers nor % in this section. He was born in Greens county. Georgia, Jan. 5, 1924, and was SspSeauHpty s o, so b yesfs ssht pq in asso and has been totally blind, for forty-iouII years. He was very industrious ana Independent, and struggled manLuiiy through all these long years to make
 After losing his sight, he began to sell hard billed eggs, pies and cakes it for over thirty years. During the four years of the war, he sold I'm. mense quantities of his .eggs' pies paesdisra ana passing through opeiika and thous- ands of them knew "old Felix"
 He was a great friend and fsyorite hundreds of them passing through, from Virginia to Texas. have .enquired about him. If they did not have the last year one of them passing through from Tennessee paid him 25 cents for .'eggs. pies and cakes" purchased in
 People from all parts of the United States became acquainted with him, passing through on the trains by hear ing his old familiar cry; Here is your Help the blind man."
 A few years ago. citizen of Opelika can. and telling him where he was blind man."
 lix to go to sell his commodities, and he then began selling papers, espe- cially The Montgomery Advertiser and Atlanta Constitution.
 He made his living this way for ten or twelve years until the destruction of the Cooper House by fire a few headquarters to sell his papers and laugh and joke with the drummers. who liberally patronized him. They all had kind and pleasant word for "Old Felix
 Up to this time, Felix made his own living and absolutely refused to accept struction of the hotel. he had to quit work. retire to his little shanty, where for years. he had lived alone in soli- tude and blindness and ask his friends for assistance, his few remaining days He refused to leave his little shanty and asked the privilege of dying there pie contributed liberally to supply him with what he needed.
 He persuaded drummers to read him the papers, and he possessed much in- formation. He was always an. enthu- siastic Democrat. His remains will he inferred in the Opelika cemetery.
 40 cents for 25.
 That's what you get tomorrow
 Chocolates, Caramels,
 Nut Candies. and CrystaIixed Gin- ger.
 Regular price 40c pound.
 Monday for 25c pound.
 Get it mixed or any one kind.
 DOwe'9. Dowe,n