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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-10

New York. New Jersey, Connecticut
Delaware. Maryland, West Virginia,
Indiana, Illinois. Wisconsin. Colorado,
Montana. Idaho and Utah are the states
which the national democratic commit
tee will make the hardest effort to cap
ture. OF these Delaware, Maryland,
West Virginia. Colorado, Wisconsin,
Montana and Utah are recognized by
the republicans generally as doubtful
for various reasons. Some republicans,
worried by the return of the consider
able percentage OF gold democrats to
the party fold and by the fact that the
democratic candidate for president Is a
native of New York are disposed to be
about that state. Chair
man Cortelyou. himself, has classed
New York with the doubtful states. II
Is believed. however. that Mr. cortel-
you is not afraid that the democrats
will carry New York. but that appre-
ciating the prime Importance of car"
rying New York and understanding the
varying Influences which may affect the
result there, he regards II as wisest to
take nothing for granted and to treat
the Empire state as II II were doubt
ful. That is good politics and It does
no harm in collecting money for legiti-
mate campaign purposes to class the
greatest state in the union In the
doubtful class. II can be said right
here that President Roosevelt. who
knows New York thoroughly. does not
for moment concede that New York
is doubtful. He has every confidence
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-10

not affect republican chances and said
that Illinois would be safely for Roose-
welt. They said this not only In their
talks for publication. but In private
when they had no incentive to paint
the situation any brighter than the
facts warranted.
Wisconsin is serious source OF dan
ger because of republican factionalism,
but 1t is hoped and believed that that
danger may be obviated in some way
or other before the election. Efforts
are now making in that direction and
they will steadily increase until har-
mony is patched up. at least for this
campaign. Colorado is uncertain be-
cause of the labor troubles, but the re-
publicans are most hopeful OF carrying
the state. 1t is the pivotal state west
Of the Mississippi. The agitation over
the Mormon question has made the out
look in Utah uncertain, but In the agi-
tation for the expulsion of Reed Smoot
from the senate the republicans have
been no more active than the demo-
Gratis and Senator Dubois, Of Idaho,
democrat, who is In the counsels Of
Parker, was most prominent In the
fight against Smoot. He even wants
Parker to declare against the Mormons
In his letter Of acceptance. Idaho
ought to be republican, but the demo-
Gratis claim the state as doubtful, as
they do Montana. But each Of these
states is confidently claimed by the
Republicans. - Albert Halstead In
Brooklyn Standard Union.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-10
MISCELLANEOUS
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

For sALE-At ossson's Feed and
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Mill ons eo.horsspowsr Motor and
Starter Bexi so.foot 4.ply Rubber
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also 800 good Sacks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-10
IS SATISFIED
HE WILL CARRY NEW YORK

the republican campaign managers,
The nomination Of an Indiana man for
vice. president is always source q
strength TO the party which makes the
nomination This In particularly true
of Senator Fairbanks, whose conserv-
Iatlvism and devotion to the interests
OF the state make him especially popu-
lar He inherits, too. much OF the Me-
Kinley strength. OF course, Chairman
Taggart VIII do all he can TO carry
his own state. as matter Of personal
pride. but this is not u year when po-
Ilitlcai trickery or any great use OF
money win prevail In Indiana. The
statement by w. d, Bynum, former
member OF congress from the Indian
apolIs district. a gold democrat that
Indiana will be republican by $4,000
to 10000, coming from a man who
knows his Indiana well. Is most sig
nificant,
Notwithstanding their sharp fight
over the guhernatorial nomination, the
republicans Of Illinois We're never In
better shape than now. They are unit
ed and their candidate for governor
States Attorney Deneen, Is popular
with the independent citizens, the men
who stand for good government by
his deeds he has won their confidence
The Illinois democrats are stlll badly
split. 1t Is possible the beef strike
may work TO the injury OF the republi-
cans, but Senators cullom and Hop
kins, Of Illinois. who were here few
days ago. insisted that the strike would
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-10

AIdsrbrook Transfer company--Hau-
gage transferred end wood fur.
nishsd. Orders received at oaston's
stable. Phone Main 1871. G. L.
0eddss, Mgr.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-10
HAIR TELLS CHARACTER.
Color Of Hair Said TO Indicate q FeF-
sons Temperament.

Many people believe that blonde, Of
light hair denotes affection and dark
hair constancy. A person without hair
is not devoid Of character; far from It
The disposition ot the average bald
headed man is to show such solicituds
for the welfare of others. that he neg
lects himself A germ causes badness
Prof. Sabouraud, OF Paris, France, in
nocculated a rabbit with Dandruff germs
causing 1t TO become totally bald In five
weeks time. To rid the scalp Of these
dangerous germs It ig necessary to apply
Newbro's Herpicide.
Destroy the cause-you remove the
effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 100 IN
stamps for sample to The Herpicide CO.
Detroit, Mich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31

Knowltop shows what cara, pessisteace and A aood hair nvikorasing tonic wili do In fhe way of pFo- ducing hsirs This listls gid has had Dznd6rine applied oher hair aud seslp regnizfay sser dnee she now has the longest and msst beautiful head of hair ever. pa5ssssed hV GAiidsc hss age. Frances Maris b the doug hisF 6f D.. E.Ws Kncws- ton, the disesyeser of DaRdsEne, peo uaFsed hea.s 10 grow yeSy Fzpidly aad he is spfe k wil hs long eseugh to touch tho Aoor when she stands erect by the time she is fcsir yeaxs alAs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
BIOGRAPHY.
Capt. Thomas n. Hobbs, Go. '. 9th
 Ala. Regt. c. S. A.


 Ala. Regt. 0. S. A. Thomas Hubbard Hobbs was born in Limestone County. Alabama, in 1s26. His parents were virginians and possessed in an eminent degree the culture. refinement and intellectually, as well as the gener- ous hospitality, which is characteristic of the old time Virginians.
 In homo atmosphere, which festered all that is best In character and life, this son, and oBiy child, was reared. Captain Hobbs was splendid specimen of physical manhood, while his tutellnc- tuai and moral qualities placed him in lthe front rank of Alabama's gifted sons. In early youth he attended the classical school of Athens. taught by a thorough Virginia scholar; afterwards he graduated at old LaGrange in Alabama. and then went to the University of Virginia, where he took a law course.
 Although he had equipped himself for the bar, he did not practice his profession to any great extent, but turned his at- tention to politics. Captain Hobbs was also greatly interested in agriculture, and possessed large landed estates. In the carly hfties, he, in partnership with 1Er. e. F. Keyes edited a newspaper in Ath- ems. He also served his County for sev- eral terms in the General Assembly of Alabama, and was largely instrumental in carrying through the bill which gave to North Alabama that section or the L.. nd N. Railroad. known as tta Nashvill@ and Decatur, road. NAssA Captain Hobbs was a firm and canscfen- tious adherent of the doctrine 0f Sfate rights, and. believing as he did that tho election of Mir, Lincoln was a menace against the rights of the Southern States, he advocated secession. He raised the first company which. left Limestone for the front. was chosAn Captain: his men were all devoted to him. and followed tain Hobbs's company was a part of the 9th Alabama regiment, and was sent in- nedlately to Virginia, but too. late to take part in the first Battle of Manassas This was a disappointment but after wards, on many hard march. and on many hotly contested field. they realized the horrors of war. ess. s Captain Hobbs died in Lynchburg Va, from wounds received in one of the seven Mill The Limestone Camp of United Confed- crate Veterans, is called the Thomas H. Hobbs Camp in honor of one whom all knew to be true Christian, stainless gentleman and brave soldier.
 Captain Hobbs was firstlmarried to Miss India Booth Of Virginia, She only lived q few years and died in Athens, Ala: af- forwards he married Miss, Anna Benagb, of Virginia, who. with two dear sons surr vived him. No truer hero gave his life to his cDunz try's cause than Captain Thomas H. Hobbs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
Pelham Chapter.

Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Daughters of Birmingham met with Camp Hardee to celebrate the 97th an. niversary of the birth of Gen. Robert F. Lee.
 Nine crosses of honor were conferred and the following program, arranged by Miss Sophia Wittichen, Mrs. R. II. Woodrow and Mrs. Chas Leeper, was enjoyed by large audience
 Prayer. the Rev. L. s. Handley, D. D. Tribute to General Lee, Mrs. J. W. Hardeman.
 Poem, Sword of Lee" Mrs. c. D. Gill liam.
 Original poem, Mrs. Louise Clarke Pyr- nell.
 Presentation of Crosses of Honor, by Pelham Chapter.
 Reading. Lees Farewell to His Army" Mrs. R. IT. Woodrow.
 Eulogy on General Lee, Col. W. IT. Den son.
 Benediction, the Rev. Quincy Ewing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31

minutes read by Miss Mary Ross. The re port of the Treasurer. Miss Lila Merrill, was then called for, which was most satisfactory, Although organised so short a time, they have raised towards the mon ument fund $22.A0. This amount being the result of their work in the Bazaar. Their collected dues are $5.05, which will be re- taiued in the treasury for current ex- penses, and for memorial work, that may devolve upon them.
 This chapter tenders their sincere thanks to the children of tho town who responded to the cali upon them for Ncon- tributions for the Bazaar. Before ad- journing arrangements were made for the celebration of General Lees birthday on the 18th inst. Songs practiced for the oc- casion and parts of the program given out to those present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
Belle Miner Chapter.

The Nathan Bedlord Forrest Chapter or the L.. D. C., of Belle Miner, had thelr second meeting on December 9, at the hospitable home of Mrs" Rankin. All the members were present except Mesdames Hundley and Berry and Miss Eaton. j.
 We had interesting articles on the lie of General Forrest by Misses Hayes and Bibb and Mrs. Fowler, (one of our ho1- orary members.) Misses Richardson and Rankin entertained us with music, which we all enjoyed Our charter<was received and given to our president, Mrs. Hayes, who kindly offered to have 1t framed. The meeting was full of interest and instruc- tion, and we shall long remember Mrs. Rankin as a charming hostess.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
Tribute to Gen. Lee.

Tribute to Gen. Lee.
 By Mrs. J. U. Hardeman, Pelham Chap ter, Birmingham.
 Looking into the faces of you, the | comrades of Robert E. Lee. on this the 9Tth anniversary of his birth, I can see
 that Lee needs no euiogy to keep green his memory. For memory brings back | vividly to each of you some trait of character of deed and glory. To-day we can only speak kind words of him. as
 flowers are dropped on honored graves.
 The strength of character. sterling integrity, tenacity of purpose and the dazzling brilliancy of the genius of Lee. compel us to do honor to the dead hero.
 Robert F. Lee was true type of South ern chivalry, and with him are sleeping under sod, hearts as grand and glorious as Rowland brave and Oliver and all the paladins and peers who died on Rons- cervalles Paes. while struggling around | the banner of ancient Charles On Bun ker's Hill stands a proud monument to the immortal spirits, who pershed there and who, in their death consecrated our | western continent to the cause of free government.
 Upon the delta of New Orleans a Pa
 rian shaft lifts its head to heaven com | memorative of the heroes who lifted up the banner of their country in q memo
 able battle. In the wilds Of Texas. upon
 the banks of the turbid Colorado, loving
 hearts have reared a shaft of honor to | those who on the Alamo rendered up
 their lives to Mexican oppression. Yet a cold marble statue in a hall of fame is
 not needed to commemorate a living idol
 in the hearts of any people. History has
 taken in trust the mournful record of oui 1 illustrious dead. and the bard has tolo
 of his deeds of valOr in song and story but it is to We daughters the duty falls
 to honor the living with crosses, whilC
 We crown the dead with hopOr
 ''Tbe forest trees all over our South
 land. silent auditors of the dances Q blood, still lift their summer crowned heads to heaven and ill winters bias
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
United DAughterc
 Of The. ConfederAcy.

On Tuesday. January 19. General Lee birthday, in the court house, a large gathering of veterans and Daughters were present at the conferring of the crosses. The following program was rendered. Prayer-Rev. Prague, Recitation. The War is over-Atiss Cribbs. s'.. Song. The Bonnie Blue Flag. Greeting, Mrs. Battle Searcy. President
 R. E. Rodes Chapter. .... . Address-MaJor J. G. Harris of Mont-
 gomery.-
 The hall was tastefully decorated with
 flags, pictures of General Lee, greens and buntinE.
 A committee appointed from Camp Rodes introduced resolutions on the death
 of General Gordon. which were followed
 by interesting talks from MT. Walter Guild, Mr, Ed Snow and Dr. George Lit | tie. The crosses of honor were pinned on by
 Miss saidee Hester. Sponsor and Mrs. George Daniel. Major J. c. Harris.s address kept his
 audience vibrating 'twixt a smile and a | tear. Relating with much enthusiasm his "Reminiscences" After singing Dixie and the benediction pronounced the veterans were served | with sandwiches and hot coffee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
Bessemer Chapter.

.6GBSeUkST ShARtcSs Monday night at the armory the local Chapter of the Daughters of the Con- federacy gave & card party to raise funds to assist in the many good causes in which these devoted women are in' terested. A goodly number of tickets had been sold, many purchasing merely for the good of the cause, but a sufficient number attended to make seven tables of players, Q representative and agreed ble gathering.
 The ladies' prize, pretty dollie in hand work was won by Miss Carmalite
 Pitcher, Mir. E. E. vining winning the gentleman's prize, stick pin of pearls' The booby for the gentlemen. match holder, fell to MT. Etheridge. and for the ladies, a box of stationary, to Mrs. Win ters.
 Following the card party there was in- formal dancing. bringing to a close a very pleasant evening.
 Among those present were MT. and Mrs. Patton, MT. and Mrs. Bradford, Mrs Carter, pr. and Mrs Winters, MT and Mrs. Erlick, Mrs. TayioF. Miss Hous' ton, Miss Jpdson, Miss Grace Judson Miss Lopez, Miss Carmelite Pitcher, the Misses Etherldge. Messrs. Judson, Vim Ing, Moody, Boots. Willis, Horn, Read Geo. Houston, Henry Brown, Smith, Fl Hot Houston, the Messrs. Etheridge and others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
U. D. c. NEWS FROM LOTHIAN.
Houston Chapter Daughters of the
 ConfedeSacy.

The members of the U. D. c. were de- lightfully entertained last Friday after noon by their President, Mrs. R. A. Lee. gracefully assisted by her charming daughters
 The subject for study at this meeting
 was the battle of Atlanta. Among the | most interesting accounts given were sev,
 eral letters read by Mrs. 8. H. Campbell.
 These were written by her father, Mir. Brannon, to her mother while in the ! trenches in front of Atlanta during that l memorable siege.
 After a beautiful selection rendered by Mrs. Lee on the flute, accompanied by Mrs. Sid Wilson on the piano, dainty re- treatments were served. ,, Nothing added more to the pleasure of l the occasion than the music so sweetly
 rendered on the plano by Mrs. Brannon,
 mother of Mrs. g. H. Campbell. It was announced that about thirty-five veterans, members of Camp Barrow, had made the necessary applications to re. ceive crosses of honor which arc to be given them January 18th.
 Mrs. Lee proved to be an adept in the art of entertaining, possessing to a de- gree the happy faculty of bringing each individual guest intr the one spirit of the occasion altogether delightful, and one that will finger long and pleasantly in the memories of those present.
 Lee Celebration.
 |. HThe glorious wave of patriotism that swept over our Sunny Southland the 18th of January, reached in Dothan a high tide mark, when in joint celebration of Robert D. Lees birthday the veterans of Camp Barlow, the Houston Daughters Chapter, U. D. C.. the military company, rfftRApG ar1 al pated in a beautifully arranged program eloquently expressive Of our little city's devotion to the memory of the great chieftajns life and character. Many were the verbal chaplets laid upon the altar of his fame. and in beauty of dic- tton and sincere encomium of praise, these eloquent tributes were altogether worthy of the great soldiers pre-eminent glory. Longstreet and Gordon, the va- liant and heroic generals. who have so re- gently been called from the ranks of the living to Join "the silent hosts tenting an fanle's eternal camp ground" were also eulogized. The brass band discoursed at intervals spirited martial airs and the patriotic songs, Dixie. Alabama, and America were exprassively rendered by the pupils of the city schools. The only incident to mar the harmony of the oc- caston was the failure of the Crosses of Honor to reach here in time to be pre- sented by the Daughters to the old vete- rams. so this feature of the exercises was regretfully left off.
 As managers of the memorial cereno- nies, the Daughters of our Chapter felt justly proud of the occasions success. if was striking object lesson to the girls and boys in the audience, an invigoratjne stlnulant to the men and women there Who are leaders and standard bearers in today's van of action, and to the aged veterans present. the exercises were an interesting review of that chapter famous in Southern history in which they had a personal part. Mrs B. l. Moody Secretary of the Houston Daughters
 Chapter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31

Miss May Densmore. BOW the longest haired lady in the wofid. says; "Ihsve ussd your Danderine two years. and my hair has grown ovss an inch in length every moafh since commenced iis use. It surely con taihs most rsrnarkably sinyigoraiins. qnali- ties" {Miss Dsnsmore writes us under re- cent date that DsndeFine had made her hair grow three feet longer than it was nzsuraliys and is stiIl Growing.1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31

wall their requien,s to our loved and lost.
 'The birds warble their love notes above the hillocks where sleep our dead soldiers. Suns may come and go, moons may wax and wane, but we shall hear no more the slogan cry of the Southern Saxon.
 "Yet if the true impress of the great ness of the Confederate soldier Is per- petuated, it must be through we daugn' ters around the hearthstones of our Southern homes"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
Eufaula U. D. c,

An Tuesday afternoon, January 5. the Robert E. Lee Chapter, Children of the Confederacy, held their regular meeting at the home Of Miss Mary Ross. The President. Miss Addie SkillInAn, presided. In the absence of Miss Martha Long. the Secretary, the roll was called and the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
R. E, Lee Chapter.

The January meeting of R. F. Lee Chapter, U. D. C. was held at the home of the president on Tuesday, Jan. 9th at o'clock.
 The meeting was opened with the Lords Prayer, after which the minutes Of the last meeting were read and approved.
 A letter from the chairman or the boaru of Education was read stating that they had decided in favor of the petition of the Daughters of the Confederacy and that hereafter R. p. Lees birthday would be a holiday with the public school. Letters of thanks were read from several bene" hciarles oG our Chspteri also letter from Captain Butt in ansewer to one from our Chapter making him an honorary life member of the R. E. Lee, Chapter. Mrs. A, l.. Dowdell, ehairman of our delesa- ton to the Charleston convention, gave a report of the meeting which showed that Alabama vas unusually we'll repre- scented as we'll as other States-thts show ing the unahated interest and growth ot the organization. The Charleston ladies were highly complimented for their true and beautiful hospitality and for making the visitors have a thoroughly enjoyable time. The celebration of R. P. Lees birthday was then fully discussed and a program formulated for the occasion, which if carried out will be highly enter taining. Mrs. R. L.. Sanford.
 Cor. Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
Union Springs Chapter Auxiliary.

The Dixie Eagle Chapter of the Chil- dren of the Confederacy at Union Springs, gave a recital on Tuesday evening, Janua- ry 18th. at the beautiful home of Mir. and Mrs. G. E. Pierce. None but the chil- dren took part and the program was a most excellent one. Each number was- well rendered and brought forth hearty applause. The sum of S5.2O was realized from the recital. In 1904 We are going to try and report the largest Chapter in the State.
 We hope to have representative from our Chapter at the coming convention fin Greensboro. Jessie Branscomb.
 Cor. Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31

. Miss Sarah MacComb, whose hair touches the floor when she stands erect, says: My hair would not reach below my waist when I commenced using Danderine, and it is now over five feet in length" Look at her beautiful hair and judge for yourself whether or not she got the worth of her inoney.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31

The .souvenir Plate" Cemmittee-Mrs' J, H. Crenshaw, Montgomery. cnairnlan' Mrs EeJIen Peter-Bryce, Tnscaloosa; Mrs. Charles G. Brown. Birmingham; Mrs. W. W, Williams, Opelika.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-07-22

blue veil shutting in the mountains sway
ed indolently Not a twig or grain of
sand moved. The wind was dead
Metcalf quietly saddled his pony. We
watched him with the sympathy we felt
showing In our faces
Won't you play for us just little?"
said Macpherson hesitatingly.
For answer Metcalf drew forth the flute
and leaning against the pony, played as
man never played before. He seemed tc
be something more than human and car
ried us with him into world far beyond
this.
Where he led us we were content to go.
1T was up, ever up, and the higher place
was easy of attainment when he pointed
the way. None of. the cramping misery
OF the cities was in the life unfolded for
us. The kisses of the kindly rain the ca
resses of the splendid sun, the freedom of
Gods own smile were of it. The generous
breath Of the morning lulled us to sleep
tgain, and the whisperings of the water
brook came to our ears
He was mere speck against the sky
line when Williams said: Beautiful!
beautiful! Play 1t just once more"
Juan pressed my hand and was gone.
Macpherson looked with vacant eye aft
er the Mexican, then arose and saddled
up. He waved goodby to us as he went
away.
Williams moved, and I put my hand on
his arm. 'They will not find him." l
whispered hoarsely. He will get behind
the mist and be lost. Perhaps they will
search for him forever
Perhaps, perhaps said the bullet
head, but for that music would search
Tor him In hades' And he too, rode off.
leaving me alone on the desert, regretting
the lot of reason that babe me stay.
A man who recently lost his foot
says he can still feel a corn on one of
the missing toes. Inasmuch as he can.
not pare the corn, he should pare his
Imagination.