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Continues Attack on Story Told
By the Prisoners
Wife.
END OF TRIAL APPROACHING
Each Side Will Bs Given One Day For
Summing Up-Prossoutine Attor.
nsy Jerome Attempts to Prove Abb
For White.

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE end Of
the Thaw trial at last seems to be in
sight. Tentative plans for the fina,
stages Of the trial were agreed on to-
day by the counsel even to the detail
OF alotting the time for summing UP.
District Attorney Jerome has at last
burned all bridges behind him lead
Ing TO n lnnacy commission and 10 ir-
revocably pointing his course TO prov
ing that Tnaw was sane when he shot
White and being sane his crime con-
stituted murder In the first degree.
Within two weeks the case should be
In the hands OF the Jury.
Jerome played today probably the
strongest card he holds. the evidence
which came to his knowledge but a
few days ago and which undoubtedly
caused him to abandon the idea OF
trying TO send Whites slayer to the
mad house and try for straight out
conviction under the criminal statues.
The evidence came from Mrs. Whites
brother. James c. Smith. who told a
remarkably succinct story OF long
conversation he had with Thaw just
before the shooting. Delmas fought
bitterly the Introduction OF this testi-
mony for nearly two hours today, re-
newing his argument begun yesterday
afternoon, He insisted Smith was
properly witness In chief and should
not be allowed to testify In rebuttal.
Jerome replied he only recently ascer-
tained the value OF Smiths testimony
and he appealed to the court to allow
the testimony to go in. Judge Fitz-
gerald held in the interest OF justice
that the jury is entitled to know all
the facts, 1t was one of the most
serious blows the Judge had dealt the
defense since the trial begun.
A photographer named Rudolf Ec
meyer who took pictures of Evelyn
Thaw which had been introduced in
evidence was the last witness of the
day Jerome tried to fix dates of GER
tain pictures Tor which Evelyn posed,
thus hoping to establish the day she
says she had the experience with Stan
ford White, Delmas objected on the
ground that the evidence tended to
contradict Mrs. Tnaw's story. Jerome
said he had decided to take advantage
of the waiver OF Delmas made at the
beginning of the trial in regard to the
rebutting Of Mrs. Thaw's testimony.
"If you will let me fix the date of
these pictures" he said, heatedly, II
will show that on the night following
the day they were taken. when Mrs
Thaw says she was ruined by White
she was not at the Twenty Fourth
street house at all"
Jerome fairly shouted the last words
and pounded the table before him.
Delmas said he must stand on his OBJ
lection and 1t was sustained.
He then moved that the District At
torneys Improper remarks to which
he had given much emphasis of voice
and gesture be stricken from the
records. Jerome retorted by asking
the court to instruct the jury that the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-13
Dock and Water Uttered With
Torn Fragments Of
Bodies.
TORPEDO WRECKS MAGAZINES
Repeated Explosions Following First
Start Panic Among Crow Many Of
Whom Leap to Stone Floor Of the
Dock.

ToULoN, March 1.-THE powder
magazines on board the French bat
tleship lena Dlew up at 1:35 this af-
ternoon and as a result Captain Adj.
gard commander of the battleship,
Captain Vertier. chief Of staff of the
Mediterranean squadron ani from sew
enty to eighty bluejacke,s are dead.
while Rear Admiral Manceron and
hundreds OF men are suffering from
Injuries. Naval circles are aghast
and the public stunned by the appal
Ing catastrophe. The after part Of the
lena was blown to pieces, and the bod
les Of the victims were hurled through
the air by succession Of explosions
and the panic stricken workmen at
the arsenal fed from the vicinity Of
the drydock. Scores on board the lena
jumped overheard on to the stone quays
Of the dock and sustained Serious in
juries. The primary cause Of the ac-
cident was the premature explosion
Of torpedo. What caused the ex-
plosion is not known, but the powder
magazines were set on fire and the re-
sulting explosions practically destroy
ed what is considered one of the best
vessels in the French navy. The crew
had finished their midday meal only
a short time before and had dispersed
to the various parts of the ship. Most
of the men were engaged in work con-
nected with the departure of the ship
which was to occur tomorrow, but
quite large party had been detailed
to attend lecture being given for
ward.
The first shock shook the vessel fore
and aft. 1t was followed Immediately
by others. The crew rushed wildly
about the deck. Men forward attend
ing the lecture clambered over bull
warks and jumped down, some Of
them onto the dock and others into
the some quay, many being fatally
hurt.
Hundreds of men below decks were
enshrouded in smoke and while they
groped their way upward to exits
became awore of suffocating fumes
which caused many to fall uncon-
scious.
Flying missiles demolished the tor
pedo shed Of the arsenal, the engine
works and pump house nearby and con
stituted a serious menace to the lives
of those who made their way toward
the battleship to begin the work of
rescue. The lena was afiame and the
fire also prevented any one approach
ing her.
1t is declared that for thirty minutes
the authorities were unable to find he
keys with which to open the locks to
flood the drydock and submerge the
ship, but when they did finally open
the locks the water rushed In onto the
lena and the explosions came to an
end. Amidst masses of dense smoke
the search for the dead and wounded
began. The lower decks of the lena
were literally covered with fragments
of shattered and torn bodies, while
the surrounding water is dotted with
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SPANISH ELECTION BATTLE.

MADRID. March 1.-THE only
trouble reported In Spain an a result
OF tho elections occurred at Barcelona.
pitched battle as n result OF which one
man was killed. Several more bombs
were found there yesterday.
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ls Not AZ Closely Guarded AZ De.
olared.

e WASHINGTON, March 12.--That
the ammunition used in the Infantry
rifles Is not guarded closely as has
been claimed by the discharged negro
soldiers and that II is possible for
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PRICE FIVE CENTS

human fragments. It is impossible
to ascertain the exact number of kill
ed and wounded until tomorrow, when
the roll call will be held.
Captain vertier occupied a cabin
near the rear turmt of the magazine.
Immediately after the explosion he
tried to get out but the door Of his
cabin was blocked with debris ami
II was impossible. After the fire was
extingulshed the rescuerers found his
incincerated body as well as the ter
ribly burned bodies OF several other
officers, caught In an after cabin.
Lieutenant Tercelin, one Of the wound
ed survivors, believes everybody be-
low at the time Of the accident was az
phyxiated by the fumes Of the powder.
A hundred and fifty wounded men are
being cared for in the hospitals or In
their own homes.
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ToULoN. France. March ia
powder magazine on board the French
battleship lena blew up today, while
the vessel was in the Missiessy dock.
owing to the explosion of q compress
ed air torpedo. There were about 90
officers and men on board at the tins
Of the disaster, but most Of them
Jumped into the water. The authori-
ties here believe that the victims mum
Der over 200.
Further explosions upon the Iena
occurred every moment. and debris dew
over the dockyard for a distance Of
500 yeards. All the windows Of the
workshops around the scene were bro
ken.
The electric wires flashed In the fu-
ses, and then broke down all about
the dock.
A shell Weighing 20 pounds was
hurled a quarter Of a mile before
and sinking into the ground.
A complete panic prevailed among
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Ex.pREsIDENT DEAD.

PARIS, March 12.-Casimir Perier,
ex-president OF France died today.
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RUN SHORT OF BOXES
Asitators Start Work Of 0rganiz-
Ing miIImen Of the
Sound.
POWER PLANTS MAY CLOSE

Lack Of sswdust for Fuel kssnIy Felt
Two thousand Men Out In Port.
land-etriks May Spread to Puget
eound
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-03-14

To remove a cough you must get at
the cold which causes the cough.
There is nothing so good for this as
Kennedv's Laxative Cough Syrup.
The liquid cold relief that is most
quickly effective, that stills and quiets
the cough and drives out the cold.
Sold by L. Baker s. Co.
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MOSLACX.

a very delightful party was
given at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Julius Oliver, OH Thursday
night last. Those present were:
Captain Carroll Oliver and wife,
Misses Eunce and Alice Oliver.
Fannie and Fife Davis, Olive
White, Messrs. Jimmie and
Tommy Oliver, Russell, Clifford
and Paul Davis, Cleveland, Viii
lie, Boyd and Leonard White.
Charlie and Walter Machcn and
Penn Ewell. Others were invit-
ed, but on account of the bad
weather, Yves not present. Mu-
sic and games were INDUCED in
until about nine o'clock. when all
were invited into the dining room
where iCecream, cake candy and
apples were served. The table
was beautifully decorated with
evergreen and artificial flowers.
All went home we'll pleased it'll
the evening they had spent.
thanking Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
for such an enjoyable party.
Mrs. Thomos Oliver slipped
and fell off plank on Saturday
last and broke one Of her bones
in her ankle. She is attended
by DR.. G. NJ. Raines. We hope
to see her out again soono
Sunbeam.
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HALLlEEORp,

As l have not seen any news
from Hallieford for some time.
will give you few items.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Lewis gave
Partysson the 18th, in honor Of
their son Jimmie, who now holds
a position on the Governors boat
He leaves for Norfolk Wednes-
day, and we are very sorry to
have him to go. Ada Lewis will
accompany him as for as Norfolk.
Mrs. Frank Hudgins entertain
ed quite number Of friends on
Friday night. Those present
were, Misses Pearl Sadler,
Edna Brooks, Ethel Thompson
and Maude Bruce, Messrs. Penn
Lewis, Albert Hudgins, w. /.
Maget, Eddie Rcspass and linn
mie Lewis.
Mrs. II. !. Mathews and her
two children, Kenrith and Louise
spent last Monday with her
mother, Mrs. James Brooks.
Miss Edna Brooks and Paul
Sadler spent from Saturday tell
Monday with Miss Ethel Thomp-
son. Sphinx Spank.
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LABAN.

AS we have not seen anything
in the JOURNAL from Laban for
sometime, we will ask for a space
in your paper for few sketches.
A very beautiful marriage was
solemnized at Central Church
Wednesday night. February the
twentieth, when Miss Nettie Mil
Ter became the bride Of Mr..
George Thomas. The brides
maids were Misses EAle Hudgins
and Bertha Miller, sister Of the
bride. The eroomsmen being,
Messrs. Mac Miller and Robbie
Brownley. The ushers were
Messrs. Harry and Ernest Hud-
gins, John HoustSn and Emmi
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-03-14

Mrs. Otis Diggs and daughter
Lena, who have been on the sick
list, arc improving, also Mrs.
Eddie Hudgins and daughter
Glayds.
Master Willie Vreeland is
quite sick at this writing.
Miss Eflie Hudgins and Mrs.
George Thomas spent Monday
last at the home Of Mr.. Mat Mil
Ter.
These dark nights are caus-
ing some of our young men to
become Baptist.
Miss Leslie Atkins spent SUNDAY
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Jarvis. While the organ pealed
forth its melOdious strains under
the skillful touch of Miss Annie
Ferguson, the bride entered
leaning on the arm of Miss Mag
gle Miller, while the groom
entered through the side door
leaning on the arm Of Mr.. James
Calls, after the ceremony the
bridal party was driven tc the
home of the bride, where a de-
lightful repast awaited them.
We extend our heartiest congrat-
ulations to the happy pair.
We are glad to report Mr.. l..
T. Ovens is out again.
Mr. and Mrs George Thomas
entertained a number of friends
at their home on Thursday night
last Those present were Misses
{; rrie. Jennie and Mamie Armi-
stead, Ellie and Susie Hudgins,
Carrie DiGgs, Rozelia Stuart and
/ Bertha Miller. Messrs. CALVIN
Thomas, Lem Hunt, Harry Hud-
gins, Willie Brooks and James
Calls.
We gladly welcome Mr.. Wal
ter Calls back in our school, who
has Teen sick for the past month
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NORTH

The friends Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Mason are glad to hear that she
is improving after an illness Of
several weeks,
Miss Islah Hughes is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Hughes of
Hampton. She will return in a
few days.
Capt, Gaius Billups left last
Wednesday fer Southern tour.
Mrs. Edwin Scott is expected
in a few days. When she leaves
she will be accompanied by her
sisters two children to their
homes. Eastern Shore, Va.
Mrs, Gwynn of Norfolk is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. marlborough.
We are glad to know Miss Lula
Miller is improving.
Only few were present at the
Cemetery meeting, which was
held at Mrs. VIM. Nelson's home
last Thursday evening.
w. G.. Adams returned to his
place of duty Friday after spend
ing ten days in the county.
Nadge.
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Rev. w. L. Guy breaches on
the island every Sunday at II
A. NJ. and 1880 p. NJ. st Mace
donia first and third Sunday at
$3.50 P. NJ. All are cordially in
vited to attend and participate in
the worship.
The chief occupation Of the
ladies Of the island at this season
seems to be setting hens. Evil
IDENTITY they expect some preach
ers around in the late spring;
well, let the good work go on.
Active.
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County
GoTTeSpoTdcTlcc
CWYMNS ISLAND.

Mr.. w. L. Hudgins, one Of our
popular merchants, who for the
past month has been quite sick,
we are glad to say, is conval-
escing. We trust he may soon
be entirely recovered.
We are glad to report that Mr..
j. l.. Calls, who for the past
three months has been suffering
from a complicated liver and
kidney trouble, with addition to
the psychic nerve, is convalescing
slowly. Mr.-Callis is among the
Oldest inhabitants of the island,
and is loved by all. We trust
that the means being used for his
restoration may meet with our
most sanguine hopes, and that a
speedy recovery may be effected.
We are sOrry 20 report that
pneumonia and grip has invaded
the home of Mr.. Luther Owens.
His little II-year girl is suffering
from the double pneumonia, and
is quite i'll. His wife is suffering
from an attack of the grippe.
The distressed husband and father
has the sympathy of all who know
him.
Mrs. Rob Hudgins WAS reported
quite i'll Sunday. Mrs. Hudgins
has been in delicate health for
some years. suffering from Jung
trouble. In fact there seems to
be a goOdly amount of sickness
on the island.
Miss Georgia Lonkford of Girls
field, Md, who has for the past
month been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Kirby Hudgins. returned
home on the 18th, much to the
regret of her many friends. Miss
Landlord, by her lovely DISPOSE
ton, greatly endeared herself to
the people here, and leaves be-
hind her many true and tried
friends. Hope she VIII soon pay
us another visit.
Mrs. Lydia Foster entertained
on the evening of the 9Th quite a
number of her many friends. Re-
freshments were served during
the evening. Among those pres
sent were the Misses Emily and
Grace Hudgips, Miss Georgia
Largford of Crisfeld. and Miss
Lucy Forrest. Among the gen
tlemen were Messrs. w. Ward Of
Crisheld, w. Thomas. BrOadus
Brown and several others. They
all expressed themselves as hav-
ing an elegant time, and gave
evidence Of same by their warm
gratitude to their hostess.
Miss Alice Hurst will start
school next Monday, the 18th. in
the lower room of the Good
TemPlars Hall. We are glad to
know that our private school will
continue.
Mr.. Tom. Hurst of the NJ. & NJ.
line paid his people a visit Satur-
day and Sunday. We all were
glad to see him.
There was but one preaching
service here Sunday, the weather
in the morning beng so very in
element that there was 10 ser
vice.
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DiGGS.

1t IS with much regret that so
many of our Mathews Xouny men
have been brought home dead
recently.
We are glad the sick folks in
this place are improving.
Mr.. Richard Parker continues
to improve.
The fshmen are busy sticking
stakes and getting there nets
Iready~to put down as soon as the
weather permits. Ret
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Mr.. A. L. G. Stephenson. pro-
lessor of the High School. is on a
trip to Norfolk for few days.
orino Laxative Fruit Svrupis a new
remedy, an improvement on the laxa-
tives of former years, as it does not
grippe or nauseatc and is pleasant to
take, Itis guaranteed. For Sale by
.al 3 ~s Drug Store.
@ B not have complete
happines unless you wear com
Ortable shoes. The DOLLY .N0d-
son Shoe is made for Comfort.
Are you tired, tagged out, nervous.
sleepless. feel mean2 HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea strengthens the
nerves, aids the digestion, brings
refreshing sleep. IS cents, Tea or
Tablets. Ask your druggist.
l offer to you the following
goods at the following prices.
Best patent flour 33cts.small bag
and 65cts. large bag. coal oil
I2cts. per gallon, sugar 5 cts.
and other goods proportionately
as cheap. Good hay $I.25 per
hundred pounds, also. fine line
of garden seeds. strictly fresh.
Blue Ribbon Grocery
S, P. James
Mary-DarlS circles under the eyes
indicates a sluggish circulation, tor
pid liver and kidney. Exercise and
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea will
make you we'll and beautiful. IS
cents. Tea or Tablets Ask your
druggists.
LOST-A brown leather silver
mounted pocket-book containing
a pencil and ten cents and a
memorandum; lost on Monday
afternoon between Mr.. Leonard
Calls store, and the road leading
to Port Haywood. Reward if
returned to the Journal Office.
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PT ATEAU RESORTS TO EXTEND THEIR SEASON

the Kittatirnv this week was containing Mr.
and Mrs w A. Marble. George y f1oerriersei
and James Dickson, OF New York city. -. .bo
Frank l.. Odell, of Brooklyn, mas arrived dN ''e
KittatinnV for Il short visit - ,-or-
percy E Roas and Paul r. Deschere, OF New
York City. among the arrivals at 'ile MI
NJ 2 : campbell Miss Campbell and A Mel
son smith of New York City. have arrived AT the
Ejftatinnv for a stay Of several weeks ,,,,
NJ i Ferguson. y. Y. Barrett r ". McConneti
and William J. P. Griffin are New workers. stop
ping at the Kittatinny. - - . ~ VII,
1-it,- arc late arrivals at the Kittatinny-
III e Downs and Miss Downs, of BROOKLYN ar
rived at the Water Gap House for snort stay
as guests of David 3. Duncan. az 9
T Denton of East Orange, y. J., are at the Water
Gap House for the season. r.-,-,- IN,
AR and Mrs James s. Robb, of Brooklyn, VIII
spend the rest of the season at the Water Gap
q Iindau and Mrs Y. A. Andrews, OF New YORK
Civ have arrived at the Water Gap House:
Paul de Pechesheys, OF Paris France, siho lrlends
14lotored 10 the Water Gap House, where tley are
the guests of Mr.. Pickens-
Dr and Mrs Small Mrs. George Anderson ana
7 T. Chestnut and Miss Chestnut compose a
nartv of Brooklynites who are at the Glenwood-
Miss Emily De Nantery. of BROOKLYN Is spend
ing another season at the cleTpoou: MISS nc
Vanterv was the winner of the swimming contest
between the guests OF the GIenwood and the River
View last season 80.
Mr.. and Mrs f. F. Connolly. of New York City.
ave AZ the Glenwood for a stay of several weeks
Mss 8 & Chadwick. J. Chadwick and Mr. and
rived at the Glenwood for the remainder OF the
Al the Glenwood euchre this week ninety-six
nlayers participated. The women that won prizes
Rohrs. The winner of the first prize for men was
In
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the Waiontha links for a cup given by DR.. J. p.
futile. OF the fuller. by Charles ID. Glen
dorf, of the Tunncliffe cottage, with oliver Drake
Smith second
There have been several contests at the Rich
field Tennis Club courts this week. In the women's
Swift Miss Rolf Mrs. Charles c Ransom Mrs.
singles John A. Lefrerts Richard Cary. Albert
Getman, Robert A. FrisHie. DR.. Goodrich Smith,
L. Childs. g. r Pond and Mr. Haven and i'm the
mixed doubles Miss Edey and Mr.; Pond played
Swift played Mr. Getman and Mrs. Asserson
Teas have been given at the Waiontha Club by
Taller, of Bella Vista.
studio tea given by Thomas $, r., Man nIfs
was assisted in receiving by his sister Mrs GRAIN
Mr. and Mrs Myron A. Mckee entertained at a
luncheon at The fuller on Tuesday in honor of Mr..
rbtr other quests %rre r OF a6d Mrs Fred
Allen and Miss Gertrude Allen. OF Utica. and Miss
Blue of this place
and Mrs. Justin r. Swift and son. of PITTS
burg are guests of Captain W. Il. Swift. L. s. y.
United States Commissioners John a. Shields has
joined Mrs Shields the Tunncliffc cottage for the
rival Tuesday night by hi:; daughter Mrs william
q Newman, of New York who is spending :he
Rear Admiral and Mrs: A. S. Barker have been
Joined at the Kendallwood by Miss Louise Maxwell
Mrs. NJ. A Blue. of Church street. is entertaining
Mrs William Arden and daughter Eii%abet i5 are
guests of Mr. and Mrs Thomas J. Wetzel the
Miss Anne Weaver and Miss Charlotte Weaver.
"a New YORK VINO nave Deen spending the last Two
months In Nova Scotia and other parts of Canada
have arrived ut the kenda!lwood for the rest Of
the summer.
Charles W Wilhelm. of Reading, Penn. has ar
rived a. the kendallwood for a stay of several
weeks. having made the trip in his automobile
Mrs. Edgar Cary and Mrs. Mary j. Butler re-
celved 1T an afternoon tea given the lawn of
the Cary cottages Wednesday. Mrs. John Der
thick Cary. Mrs. Allen J. Bloomfield and Miss Marie
R0Ze fuller poured. There many guests
present from the hotels and the cottage colony.
i DR. I 1nd Mrs r. HalStead Myers and children Of
remain until the close Of the season.
Mrs. Samuel II Wande of New York is at the
Berkeley Waontha for her yearly visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Burns are now at the
Darlington. where they spend part of each sea-
son. Mrs. Burns Is the president of the Little
Mothers Society OF New York
Richard Edgar Cary entertained n hearts
party ON Tuesday evening, the prizes being won
by Miss Gretchen Rolf and Homer &. Evans.
Miss Natalie Whitehead, of The Ems entertained
number of the children a lawn party on Tues
day afternoon in honor of her niece, Miss Lucille
| Whitehead.