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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-30
AN INs,otous DANGER.

One Of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is an insIdious dis
case and before the victim realizes
his danger he may have a fatal malady.
Take FOley'S Kidney Cure at the first
sign of trouble as it cOrrects Irregular
tiles and prevents Bright's disease
and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-30
KEEPING OPEN HOUSE.

Every body Is welcome when we feel
good. and we feel that way only when
our digestive organs are working prop
erly. DR.. Kings New Life Pills recu-
late the action of stomach, liver and
bowels 50 perfectly one can't help feel
ing good when he uses these pills.
25c. at all druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-30
FOR SALE.

Gasoline Launch, D feet long, feet
wide, perfect model, reversible engine
and stationary top with side curtains.
Finest little pleasure boat on the
Haven. Will sell cheap
4-24-2t II. WALTER FLEET.
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LITTLE LOCAL ITEMS.

on Monday tor few days visit to
Norfolk
Pay your poll tax before May ?
If you want to vote at the cleo
ton in November.
Lester Williams, son of Chas.
S. Williams, is seriously Ill at his
home near Hudgins.
Ernest w. Browne, Souvenirs,
Tobacco and Cigars. 279 and SI3
Main St. Norfolk, Va.
MFR. II. b. Hale. of Wheaton,
Lancaster county. was in the
village several days this week on
business.
Mr.. Howard Nelson left Mon
day via Norfolk for a several days
visit to his brother. Mr. William
Nelson, in Richmond.
There will be preaching at the
Westville Baptist church on Sun
day next in the morning and at
night at the usual hours.
Rev. w. A. Snyder, having re-
signed as pastor Of Old Church,
left Tuesday for Accomac county.
where he has been called.
Rev Henry Lane, who is visit
ing his father, DR.. 7. B. Lane, of
Port Haywood. was a visitor III
our village on Monday last.
Major Jas. N. Stubs, of Woods
X Roads, Gloucester county, was
in this village on Fri lay and Sat
urday last on legal business,
Mr.. VIM. II. Murray has pur-
chased Mr. Milton Murray inter-
est in Williams wharf and will
take charge of the wharf property
on May Ist.
The quarterly conference Of
East Mathews will be held on the
10th and nth of May. Preaching
at St, Paurs at p. NJ. Sunday
and II A. NJ. Monday by the Rev.
Il. /. Gayle.
The Rev. K. L. GAYLE will hold
third quarterly conference on the
West Mathews Circuit on May
9-Io at Providence Church.
w. !. WILLIAMS, Pastor.
Mr.. VIM. II. Miller desires 20
inform the public that he is a
qualified Notary Public. Com
missioner in Chancery and Justice
of the Peace. Read his card else
where in these columns.
The barn and stables of VIM.
N. Trader were destroyed by fire
early Wednesday morning. He
was burning tar in order to smoke
his horse which had distemper,
and it is supposed that the build
ings caught from this. Loss
about $500.
Mr.. Daniel Richardson, of
Moon, was the recipient of two
bright baby bows on, Monday
morning Mother and babes are
doing we'll. Our congratulations
to you, Daniel. May you live long
and have a countless progeny.
WYATT Wolfe has added to his
stock of millinery large assert
ment of English walking hats,
Merry Widow shapes, in burnt
straw. medium and large sizes.
Milan Braid for children. Spectral
prices Saturday.
MIR. Z. II. Brown, better known
as "Fatback", was through this
4 section last week taking orders
Nor the old reliable firm of King
han & Co. MFR. Brown has Just
recovered from a severe illness,
but was looking we'll and jolly as
ever.
Only two more days remains in
which you can pay your poll tax
that will allow you a vote in the
general election in November
It is the desire of the chairman of
both the Democrat and Republi-
Can parties that all voters give this
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-30

We are adding 80 stock of Millinery from New
York and Chicago large selection of trimmed hats we are
now position to show the trade the best assortment TO
make your selection that be found in at attractive
prices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
BOXERS CAUSE TROUBLE.
Heavy School Tax and Heavier Opium
Tax Causes Anger.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. &C. Pol.
hill, an English missionary who has
spent 70 years In China and arrived
yesterday on the liner Nippon Maru.
says that shortly before he left his
station at Kai Tsien, In the Province OF
Szchuan. place about 1900 miles from
Shanghai, the Boxers had caused con.
siderable alarm TO the foreign residents,
The imposition OF heavy school tax
and heavier tax on opium had aroused
the Boxers to anger ana started them
on wrecking rampage. No lives were
lost In the outbreak but Ave buildings
belonging to the Protestant and Catho.
lie missions were destroyed before the
authorities succeeded in quelling the
riots. Polhill Il on his way to London.
lie expects trouble oil over China before
many months,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
ASTORIA, OREGON. SUNDAY JANUARY S. 1908
JEwELRY is FOUND.
Husband OF Murdered Woman Had
Placed II in Safe.

NEWARK, Jan. Am important dis.
covery, which the police state will en-.
able them to name the slayer Of Mrs.
Lena Whitmorc, whose body was found
in lamp black swamp near Harrison.
and whose husband, Thomas Whitmore,
Is now In custody. pending further in
vestlgation Of the crime, was made to.
day when all the jewelry Of the dead
woman was found in the safe OF Harry
A. Radin, a saloonkeeper OF Brooklyn.
Radin said Whitmore had given him a
box containing jewelry several days
after the body was found. Whitmorc
previously told that his wife had worn
all her diamonds when she left home on
Christmas afternoon. Radin informed
the police that Whitmore told him he
wanted safe place to keep the jewels
until his wife returned. Whitmore. who
Is held as a suspect, was subjected to a
searching cross examination today when
told he would probably be arraigned
later. He declined to discuss the affair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
Slayer Of Stanford White Soon
to Face Jury.
EVELYN TnAW MAY TESTIFY
Rumor However Ahoat That Beautiful
Wife of Defendant May Not be
Required to Tell narrowing Story
Comstock to be Witness.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4,--The final con.
ference of attorneys for the defense in
the Thaw case was held today. Mrs.
William Thaw was not present and will
not be present at the opening OF the
trial, She is sick at Pittsburg. Judge
Victor Bowling, who presides at the
coming trial is young man, but has a
wide reputation as jurist. He intends
to hold the opposing attorneys steadily
to their tasks and to expedite the trial.
Since the announcement that Anthony
Comstock would be allowed as one of
the principal new witnesses for the de.
fense, rumor has once more gained cir
culation that Evelyn Thaw will not take
the stand. The theory is that Com
stocks testimony will indicate what
Thaw heard regarding Stanford White,
and thus relieve Mrs. Thaw from repeat.
ing the story. 1t is again authorita-
lively stated. however that Mrs. Thaw
will take the stand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
GOING TO EUROPE.
Furry Over Americans Now Journey 10
Continent.

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.--Now that the
financial furry is over hundreds Of
people are sailing for Europe for the
winter. Many OF them were delayed
because Of tho stringeney In the money
market aud the desire TO remain at
home until the financial horizon had
cleared, Twelve great linem will sail
today and will carry practically full
passenger lists The steamers sailing
are the Campania and Coronia OF the
Cunard Line, Kaiserin Auguste Vic.
toria. Pretoria and Hamburg OF the
Hamburg American line, Koenigin Luis
OF the North German Lloyd Columbia
of the Anchor Line, 81. Louis Of the
American Lines Minneapolis OF the At.
lantic transport line; Kroonland Of the
Red Star Linei Cedric OF the White
star line and United States oi the
Scandinavian American Line,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
MAY PREVENT CONCERT.
conreid Liable to Press Injunction
Against Miss Abbott.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.--Boston, which
has already seen the arrest of 1000
opera singers and many suits over the
services Of others, may take part in
another legal controversy tonight when
Miss Bessie Abbott is advertised to sing
at concert. MFR. Conried of the Met
ropolitan Opera House last spring se-
cured an injunction prohibiting Miss
Abbott from singing except under his
management. claiming contract with
her. 1t was during the Boston season Of
the Metropolitan Company last spring
that Miss Abbott left the company issu-
ing statement in which she declared
she had not been properly treated and
had not been allowed to sing the parts
which she was promised when she was
engaged. After Mr.. Conried secured the
injunction she began suit to have the
contract declared void. The case will
probably be reached within month, but
in the meantime Mr.. Conreid is likely
to prevent her singing elsewhere and
may prevent the concert in Boston to-
night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Presence Of Troops Checks Rioting al
Muncie.

MUNCIE, Jan. 4.--With martial law
declared and 600 troops camped in the
very heart of the city. the citizens of
Muncie tonight are quiet and peaceable.
The riotous outbreaks of the past three
days have given away to normal exist
ence so far as violence is concerned al
though the city is far from normal in a
business and industrial sense. No ar
rets were made today in connection with
the riots. The martial and civil authori-
ties are working hand in hand, decla-
ration of martial law signifying merely
that the commanding officer of troops
has authority to go above the civil off,
GERS. Soldiers will keep streets clear of
loiterers and be especially vigilant after
nightfall.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
Piece Of Pipe Found Indicates
Bomb Was Fired.
NO MOTIVE IS APPARENT
Beautiful Marble Building of First Ma.
tional Bank of Kansas City Damaged
by High Explosive-Nine Persons In
jured But None Fatally.

KANSAS CITY, Jan 4.---The con.
sensus of expert opinion tonight is the
explosion in the beautiful marble build.
ing of the First National Bank here this
afternoon was caused by dynamite or
some high explosive, A piece of pipe.
believed TO be part OF a bomb waX
found late today in the wrecked base
ment. A motive is lacking but bank
officials and the police incline to the
belief that the explosion was either the
work Of crook or that the bomb had
been secreted in the basement by would.
be robbers for future use and exploded
prematurely. No arrests have been
made and the police are without def
mite clue upon which to work. Joseph
Pach, Hungarian carpenter of this
city, one of ten injured, was taken to
questioned by the police, No charge was
preferred against him, lie satisfied the
police he had no connection with the af-
fair and was released. Pach said he was
passing the building and was cut by
glass The loss is placed at $1,000, con-
fined almost entirely to the basement,
None Of the injured were fatally hurt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
REFUSE TO GRANT BAIL.
Powers Must Stay in Jail Until
July 6.

GEORGETOWN, Jan. Am their ap-
peal to the court TO grant bail to Caleb
Powers, in whose case the jury today
failed to agree. and were discharged, his
attorneys pleaded he was not in good
health and in view of the fact that the
jury did not agree as to his guilt, he
should be allowed his liberty on bail.
Another motion made by defense was
that the date of the next trial be set
within ten days. Both were overruled
aud the case set for July 6.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
GoIdfieId Operators Believed to
Have Won.
MINERS FORMING NEW UNION
Within Ten Days or Two Weeks Every
Mine Will be Running Full Blast
Wages Have Been Reduced Twenty
Per Cent.

G0LDFIELD, Jan. At is believed in
Goldfield that the strike is practically
won by the mine operators and within
10 days or two weeks every mine in the
district will be at work full blast. Sew
eral mines started this morning with
miners formerly affiliated with the
Western Federation, but who signed
cards renouncing such allegiance. The
men went to work on the new scale
which reduced wages 20 per cent. The
most hopeful sign OF an early settlement
is the formation OF new union among
the miners, which is to become q state
affair independent of the Western Fed
Grafton. The Western Federation lead
ers are said to be much disturbed at the
turn matters have taken.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05

OAKLAND, Cal, Jan. Policeman
James j. Fenton, was shot and killed
this afternoon by f. S. Boyle, said to
be United States sailor stationed at
Mare Island. Boyle was captured by
Thomas Shields. barber, who took the
gun away from him. Shields shot
BOYLE in the abdomen after the latter
had attempted to shoot him. Shields wit
Lessed the struggle from a window in
tine shop and running to the place jump
ed into the fight. He attempted to wrest
the gun from Boyle, who with the
muzzle on Shields breast pulled the
trigger. The barber had his thumb
under the trigger. however. Shields
finally got the gun away from Boyle
who started to run and was half way
across the street when the barber took
deliberate aim and fired. bringing him
down. Z
Fenton accosted two men, as suspic-
ious characters, and Boyle shot him
twice. The second man escaped. The
police found many stamps III a grip
belonging to the men. The grip con-
tanned 5000 in postage stamps and a
letter addressed Campbell, Calf. The
postofice at this place was recently
robbed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
OPERATORS CONVENTION

BUTTE, Jan. A Helena's special
to the Miner says that January 18th
has been definitely fixed as the date for
the convention Of mine operators Of
Central Montana for the purpose Of or
ganizing a state association to alleviate
present mining conditions caused by
doubling the former rates for smelling,
put in effect December |, by the Helena
plant of the American Smelling & Re.
iining Company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
LAWS DEAD LETTER.
Banking Practices Meet With Only For
NAL Criticism.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-That certain Sec
tions of the national banking law ara a
dead letter so far as banking practice
is concerned, and that these violations
meet with only the formal criticism of
the comptroller of currency, was the
testimony of George M. Coffin, former
deputy comptroller, during the Walsh
trial today. He was asked if it was
the custom to make accommodation and
memorandum notes and loans in excess
of the limit provided by the banking
laws. Coffin answered affiratively. He
said when reports of banks engaged in
this practice were gone over, it was the
custom to send printed letters signed
with autograph stamps containing in
stmctions to reduce excessive loans.
These letters are not followed up and
replies, even, are not necessary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05

TUCSON. Ariz., Jan. az. J. Heney,
whom Senator Fulton has challenged to
substantiate statements. characterized
ns Insulting. was asked today II he in.
tended making reply. Heney explain.
ed he knew little of the letter which
Fulton is alleged to have given out for
publication, and that he would not at.
tempt to reply, He however made the
following statement:
IAN article In monthly magazine.
written by Lincoln StelTens, and others,
published in a weekly periodical. con.
tain charges against Fulton which are
libelous II true and charge him with
acts which | should eonstrue as cor.
rupt.' II he denies them or their truths.
| suggest he try their accuracy by libel
suits Any statement which | may have
made about Fulton for publication am
prepared to answer. And substantiate
with legal evidence when the proper time
and opportunity arrive
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN.
Large Bolt Placed on Track Near

PORTLAND, Jan. "A special 10 the
oregonian from Salem says daring
attempt was made to wreck the north.
bound Roseburg passenger train on the
Southern Pacific Railroad today. A
large bolt was placed on the track near
the fair grounds. A few minutes be.
lore the passenger train was due, a
local track inspectors velocipede struck
the object and both he and the machine
were hurled in the ditch. A special from
Woodburn says railway detectives placed
two Roumanians under arrest for the
crime. On being searched clippings from
anarchist papers were found in their
pockets. They were taken to Salem and
incarcerated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05

months ahead OF the trial. and hall
months to strengthen It's case.
II am equally jubilant at pettibone's
acquittal as my own, and notwithstand-
Ing the reiterated statement OF Cover.
nor Gooding. II Is now safe 10 presume
We shall all leave Idaho alive
Haywood said the action OF the state
In dismissing the case against Mayor
was Just what he expected
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
EXCESS May MILLIONS.
Remarkable Purchasing Powers Shows
Americas Prosperity,

NEW YORK, Jan. Am evidence Of
the country's prosperity and remarkable
purchasing power is to be found in the
annual report of the appraiser of the
port of New York. The value of mek-
chandise imported in 1907 in
excess of importations in 1905 was $s7,-
100000. Acting Appraiser Clapp said
yesterday that the total appraisement
for 1907 over 1906 probably would have
been $lOOOOO,OOO had it not been for
the financial disturbance. the report
showing decided falling off during the
last four months, The appraised value
of merchandise entered at this port DUR
ing 1907 totals $S55,34l270.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
CAN SEE NO REASON.

PARIS, Jan. 4.-Former Minister to
Japan Harmand, in an interview with
the Echo de Paris, declares he cannot
see what japan would gain by forcing
a war with the United States nor how
Japan could carry on war without
funds. Harmand says he will not wager
on the question whether there will be
war or not, but likens the situation to
a mine which might easily be set off.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
OLD CRUISER BURNED.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4,-The old
cruiser Marion was burned to the
waters edge yesterday in Visitation
Bay, three miles south of Hunters
Point, in San Francisco Bay. The
Marion was launched in 1876 to perpetu,
ate the name of the sloop Of war Mar,
ion, the timber of which was used in
the work Of reconstruction. For time
she was in service on the China station,
In 1895 she was given by the govern.
ment to the naval reserve as q training
ship and was eventually sold,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05

BOISE. Jan. I,-The end OF the
prosecution OF the men charged with the
murder OF Governor Stcunenberg, with
the exception Of the cascs against Or
ehard and smpkins. came today with
the aequittal Of Pcttibone. and the for
NAL releasing Of President Meyer OF
che Western Federation. This latter act
occurred at o'clock this afternoon.
Meyer will return with pettibone in a
few days to Denver
The case Of Orchard. the sell confess,
ed assassin Of SteuGenbcrg. Is in the
hands OF prosecuting Attorney Van
Duyn OF Canyon county. No statement
a. TO the future procedure In that case
has been made but II viii bc called dur.
Ing the next term OF court at Caldwell.
when it will probably be finally dis
posed OF. Simpkins. member Of the
executive board OF the Western Fed.
GRAFTON who Is charged with completely
In the crime Is fugitive from justice
and the charge against him viii stand.
When the Mover case was call.
oil by Judge Wood this afternoon.
James II. IIawley, representing Van
Duyn signiiled the desire Of the state
10 have the order OF dismissal entered
II am satisfied said Judge Wood,
"That the course taken by the district
attorney and decided upon by the at.
torneys for the state is the proper course
TO be taken in the matter, | have
, watched the evidence carefully 30 far
as the connecting and corroborating
evidence. under the statute, was con
cencd in Its application TO this defend.
ant. and there certainly has been moth
ing developed in the eases that would
justify the court in submitting the case
against him to jury, unless there was
considerable additional connecting testi.
mony than that. which has been shown
In the two cases already tried For
that reason the case will be dismissed
and the order made exonemting the
bondsmen OF the defendant"
At the request Of the state the case
against DR., McGee and G. w, Aller,
shargcd with perjury by reason of tes'
umony given by them in the Haywood
case, was dismissed. Although the Pet.
tibone jurors agreed their deliberations
should be kept secret it has been learn.
edNon the first ballot the vote stood 8
to 4. the majority for acquittal. The
second ballot resulted in a vote OF 0 to
). The third 10 to 2, and so II remain.
ed all night. The two holding out for
conviction were finally won over
Pettibone and Meyer received many
kilograms of congratulation, chiefly from
Colorado friends, Pettibone though to
be very III for the past two weeks, walk
to the local headquarters of the West.
srn Federation this afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
THAw DYNAMITE.

SPRAGUE, Wash. Jan. 1.-Two la
bores we're killed and eight badly in
jured by a dynamite explosion in the
construction camp on the Portland &
Seattle Railroad. 25 miles south of
Sprague today. The men were all Bull
garians and were thawing dynamite in
kitchen stove.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4,--According to a
statement published today Gladys Van
derbilt will be married to Count Laszio
Szechenyi, January 20, at the home of
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, The wedding
was postponed because Szechenyi's re.
latives wanted to spend Christmas in
their own country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05

PORTLAND, Jan. AIN an open let.
ter to Francis J. Heney, Senator c. w.
Fulton challenges the land fraud prose.
cutor 10 set forth publicly the grounds
on which he based his charge that Full.
ton had been guilty of corrupt acts.
Heney's accusation was published in
the 0regonian about three weeks ago as
a part OF an interview with represen.
tative of that paper. After his arrival
in Washington Heney gave ont the
statement that he never said for publ.
cation anything discreditable to Fulton,
but that remarks which he made priv
ately might have been the basis for the
0regonian's alleged interview, At that
time Fulton denounced the charges .of
corruption as malicious and false. and
he has now called on Heney to back up
his charges.
A dispatch to the Journal from Tu.
cson, Arizona, says: When asked for
statement in reply to the open letter
of Senator Fulton of Oregon today,
Francis ]. Heney said:
"When made the accusation against
the honesty and integrity of Senator
Mitchell and Abraham Ruef, they took
the same position that Senator Fulton
now takes.
"All have to say in answer to his
open letter is that when get good and
ready, or when the proper time eomesI
| shall give to the public the facts upon
which base my accusation against
Senator Fulton"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-05

DENVER, Jan. 4.-William D. Hay.
wood arrived in Denver tonight from
the Northwest. When shown the Asso.
ciated Press dispatch of the acquittal
Of Pettibone at Boise, he said he felt
like he had been acquitted again. He
said this was more complete vindica-
tion than the former trial, and declared
there was no evidence or argument in.
troduced by the defense that the prose.
cution had not had cognizance of