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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Personals

Personals
Mr.. G. D. Letcher is in Stauntol
today attending court,
Mrs. @. w. Bare, accompanied
by her son Eugene, is visiting
friends in Raphine.
Mrs. G. W. Savin and children
of Charlottesville are the guests OF
Mrs. Jesse M. Arthur.
Mrs. Thomas S. Reynolds and
little son have returned from a
visit to relatives in Augusta coun-
ty.
Mr.. W. P. Irwin is In the north
ern cities making fall and winter
purchases of dry goods for Irwin
d Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Weinberg
have returned from a sojourn Of
some weeks at Braddock Heights,
Maryland.
Mr.. j. Med. Adair left this
morning for New York and other
northern cities to purchase fall
and winter dry goods.
Miss Margaret Nj. Withrow will
open her private school Tuesday,
September 18th, at her home on
Main street. Primary work a
speciality.
Rev. j. E. Booker will preach at
Falling Spring Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning and at Glas-
gov Presbyterian church in the
afternoon.
Rev. J. R. Andrew, presiding
elder of Roanoke district, will oc-
cupy the pulpit of Trinity Metho-
dist church next Sunday morning.
He will hold quarterly conference
Saturday night.
Postmaster McClung Patton,
Messrs. j. M. Withrow and G. B.
Conner, secretary of the assocIa-
ion, are in Lynchbvrg attending
he convention of the Virginia Ru |
raj Letter Carriers.
Many expressions of regret have
bsen heard that Mr.. j. F. Myers
las retired from the position of
chief of police. Mr.. Myers was an
efficient officer and gentleman of
character and intelligence.
Mr.. w. l.. Siler. who has been
living in Sedgwick, Kansas, for
some years, is visiting his old
home in Rockbridge. He spent
portion of this week in Lexington
as the guest of his niece, Mrs. E.
L. Conner.
The Misses Sterbenk have chang
ID the dates of opening their Mil
Inery Parlo- from this week to
lext Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
lay, September IA, 10 and 16, post
)oned because of the failure of
heir goods to arrive in time for
'pening this week.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Bryan.Kern-Flood Meeting Last
Night

An interesting meeting was held
at the opera house last night of
the Bryan and Kern Club. The
house was pretty we'll flied, a
number of ladies being in the aud
fence. The attractions were phon-
Ographic reproduction of William
Jennings Bryan's speeches, land "a
stirring address by Hon. H. st.
George Tucker. Mr.. Bryan's
speeches Were distinct and enter
tanning, Every meditation of his
magnificent voice could be distlntly
heard as if coming direct from the
lips of the Democratic leader.
Previous to the speaking a bus
mess session of the club was held.
A resolution was adopted, offered
by Mr.. Greenlee D. Letcher, chang
ing the name of the club to the
Bryan-Kern Flood Club OF Lexing-
ton, thus Identifying Mr.. Floods
name with the organization. An
other resolution was adopted, off
cred by Mr.. T. S. Burwell, con-
demning the Baltimore Sun for its
remuneration of Democrat
ic principles and for its avowed
support of the Republican nation
al ticket.
A vote of thanks was extended
Mr.. NJ. Hess for his kindness in en-
tertaining the club with his phOn-
Ugraph.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Little Margaret HUMPHREYS Died
from Burns

from Burns
Little Margaret Virginia Hum.
phries, aged IL years, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin c.. r. Hum
phries of Washington, d. c.. died
Friday night from injuries re-
ceived from burns. The remains
were brought to Lexington for
interment and reached here Mon
day evening. The funeral services
were held from the home of the
child's grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel M. Reilly corner Washing
ton and Randolph streets, con-
Quoted by Rev. w. Cosby Bell,
rector of Il. e. Lee Memorial Epis-
cOpal church. Interment was
made in the Lexington cemetery.
The floral offerings were numerous
and elaborate.
Those accompanying the body to
Lexington and attending the funer-
al were the parents, Misses Imogen
R. and Kathryn HUMPHREYS and
Mr.. Latham HUMPHREYS, sisters
and brother; Mrs. PeYton R. Fay
lor and Mr.. George B. Gallagher
of Washington, friends of the fam
lily; Mr.. John A. HUMPHREYS of
Lynchburg, father of Mr.. Hum
phries, and Mrs. w. S. McClana-
han Of Roanoke, sister of Mrs,
Humphries.
The following report of the ac-
cident is taken from the Washing
ton Times of Saturday afternoon,
September 9th:
margaret HUMPHREYS and her
three-year-old brother, Jack, went
up to Iowa circle to play. After
staying there awhile, they went to
the home of Mr. and Mrs. 2. K.
Taylor, at 1928 Thirteenth street
northwest. The rear yard of the
Taylor home is general play
ground for the children Of the
and when Margaret
and her little brother reached there
they found Margaret Taylor and
several other children already at
play.
"Mrs. Taylor was In rear upper
room of the home and saw that
the children had built a Dutch
kitchen of bricks and had started
, fire in the little square opening.
She called TO them to put out the
ire, and believed they had done so {
until she heard a scream, and look {
ng out saw Margaret's dress afire.
"The little girl had been sitting
Town by the fire toasting a piece {
If bread. which she held en- fork, (
when puff of wind caught piece !
If the burning paper and threw it
Igainst her dress. In an instant T
Ter clothing was ablaze. Margar- .
It screamed and her tiny brother,
Who was deeply devoted to her, t
ealizing that she was in trouble t
f some sort, scrambled to his feet @
nd ran toward her. Margaret \
an from him out of the yard and y
nto an adjoining alley, until she
ropped exhausted" {
The child was taken to the
teorge Washington University S
hospital where everything posi-
lie was done for the little sufferer, \
ut her burns vera So serious that
neV nrOvad fatal
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Passed Examination Successfully

James Donahue. New Britain, Conn.
writes: 1T ried several kidney reme-
dies, and was treated by our best ply
sicians for diabetes, but did not i'm
prove until l took Foley's Kidney
Remepy. After the second bottle l
showed Improvement, and five bottles
cured Lac completely. have since pass
ed rigid examination for life insur-
ance." Foley's Kidney Remedy cures
backache and all forms of kidney and
bladder trouble. B. H. Gorrell. Drug
Oisf
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Along James River
Gazette CoyreSp0Hdence

Gazette CotyeSpOndence
GILMcRE's MILLS, Sept, s Mrs. Will
lam Hamilton and two children spent
the last OF the week with her sister-In-
law, Mrs. James Hamilton at Waugh
Va.
Mrs. Bette +. Burks and daughter
Miss Frances of Sherwood and Mr.. and
Mrs. Starke Braford of Gilmore's MIL
are visiting the family Of Mr.. 5. j. Sto.
ner of Dun bin, w. Va.
Mr.. John Kennedy OF Greenville Is
visiting Mr., N. w. Barger.
Miss Marshall Burks has returned to
her home at Sherwood after several
months visit to her sister, Mrs. Griff1s
of Washington, D. c.
Mr.. H. A. Ogden lis visiting his sls-
ter, Mrs. Rucker OF Rocky Point.
Mrs. A. F. Kennedy of Lexington Is
her daughter, Mrs. NJ. w. Bar
ger, at Gilmore Mills. OK EYE
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Results of Revival Meeting at
Timber Ridge

| AAAAHS
DEAR Mr.. EDITOR Il would h,
pleased to have space in your pap
er to tell the people of Rockbridg,
of the splendid evangelistic servi
ces recently closed at the Presby
terrain churches at Timber Ridge
conducted by the Rev. DR.. W. W,
Orr Of Charlotte. N. G.
We had been looking forward
with great expectations to the
meeting, but no one had any idea
that 30 strong and powerful a
preacher existed in the A. r. P.
Church. Let me say right here
that the A. r. p. ministry are all
educated, having had and contain
ing now some of the very best
brains of the entire South. Those
who had the privilege of listening
to DR.. Orr every day for two weeks
will corrobofate this statement.
DR.. Orr is one OF the most bril-
liant and powerful men in the
United states, certainly his equal
as an evangelist has never been
heard here. l hear from the lips
of all the most extravagant praises.
My only regret is that the en-
tire county could rot have been
here to have heard him. DR.. Orr
has native wit and humor, using
it to great advantage in catching
and holding his audience.
Some one suggested that we get
a policeman to keep order at
night, Would 1t surprise you were
We to tell you that not a single
loud word was spoken en- the
grounds or on the road home /?
Well, such was the case here. Men,
women and children forgot every
thing save the preacher and HE
His control of an audi
ence is as complete as any speaker
before an American crowd today;
something not acquired, but God
given.
The results of this meeting will
i've Justas longas cur memories last.
There was absolutely no emotional
stir nor excitement, but our hearts
and minds were moved as never
before. A very deep spiritual at
nosphere pervaded our midst, re-
Iulting In the regeneration of over
100 souls.
My prayer is that the influence
If this meeting may be extended
'ver the entire county. We need
weakening and reviving and our
Tod has clearly demonstrated here
hat he is not only the hearer but
he answerer of earnest, heartfelt
'rayer.
l must not close without ex-
'ressing my sincere and heartfelt
ppreclation to the Stone church
eople for the use of their church,
he help of their choir, and to all
he various denominations who CO.
perated with US and helped to
lake the meeting the success it
'as.
May the blessing of Almighty
rod be upon you. Amen.
LEON L. PREssLY,
ept. 5 Pastor A. r. P. Church
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Golf Contest

The second meet of the Golf
State League was pulled off in
Richmond Monday. The follow
ing Lexington player were partl-
cipauts in the game.
Prof. H. d. Campbell, Messrs.
W. S. Hopkins, j. w. McClung,
w. M. McElwee, S. G. Pettigrew
and B. E. Vaughan.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
EIy's Cream Balm

has been tried and not found wanting
In thousand OF homes all over the count
ry. 1t has won place in the family
medicine closet among the reliable
household remedies, where it is kept
at hand for use IN treating cold in the
head just as SOON as some member OF
the household begins the preliminary
sneezing or snuffing. 1t gives immedi-
ats relief and day or two's treatment
will put a stop to cold which might,
If not checked, become chronic and run
into bad case of catarrh.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
1t Can't Be Beat.

The best of all teachers is experience
@. NJ. Harden, of Silver City, Nortl
Carolina, says: l find Electric BltterS
does all that's claimed for il. Fol
Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles
1t can't be beat. l have tried it AND
found it most excellent medicine.
Mr.. Harden is right;it's be best OF all
medicines so for weakness, lame back,
and all run down conditions. Best too
for chills and malaria. Sold under guar
antee at b. H. GorrelPs drug store'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
The Dandy Dixie MinstreIs Fri.
day Night

liz real colored minstrel varie-
ty show. 1t is the real thing ar d
has set standard for Simon pure,
old time negro minstrelsy that puts
it in class by itself. 1t has no
competitors, for it is absolutely
alone, unequalled and unrivaled,
and this expression Is shared by
the dramatic writer's in all the
cities where the Dandy Dixie Min
strels have thus far presented
their inimitatle performance.
The New York Herald, for In
stance, declares that IL is unques-
tionably the best negro minstrel
ever seen in this country; the New
Orleans Picayune declares that it
is the very best colored minstrel
organization that has ever APP
peared in the Crescent City. The
Dallas Daily Times Herald in re.
viewing the first performance in
that city said: "The house was
packed, the applause was vocifer-
Gus from the start. All the OLE |
time darby songs were sung ana
all the old time darby dances with
new time trills were given by the
light stepping sons of Africanus.
Burnt cork minstreIsy is all right,
but these Ministries were made
black by the brush of nature. are
close to first place as amusement
and fun creators"
The Dandy Dixie MinstreIs will
appear at Henry St. Opera House
neyt Friday, Sept. 11th.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Paint Ready for Use

L. Il NJ. PURE PAINT semi-mixed
is sold for $1.75 per gallon. Linseed
oil is sold from the barrel for 60 cents
a gallon. Buy 4 gallons l.. d M.
PURE PAINT and mix with it 3 gal
Ions linseed oil, and you then make 7
gallons of paint at cost of only $l.20
per gallon. Done in minutes.
McCrum Drug Co., Lexington
H. l.. Gilkerson, Buena Vista.
L. & M. Paint Agents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Fall Jubilee

The congregation of Randolph-St. M.
E. church will hold a fall jubilee Sep
TENDER %, 90, "A, and %. The festivity
will open with lecture by DIR. d. W..
Shaw. Lectures will be delivered during
the meeting by DR., Charles Manly, Rev.
William S. Hammond and DR.. j. ID.
Corrothers. In connection with the lee
lures the Search-light Club will give
banquet on the evening of the opening
service
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
The Remedy That Does.

"Dr. Kings New Discovery is the
remedy that does the healing Others
promise but fail to perform" says Mrs.
4. R. Pierson, of Auburn Centre, Pa.
at is curing me of throat and lung
trouble of long standing, that other treat
ments relieved only temporarily. New
Discovery is doing me so much good
that feel confident it's continued use
for reasonable length of time will re-
store me to perfect health" This re-
nowned cough and cold remedy and
throat and lung healer is sold at b. II.
Gorrelps drug store, SOC. and $l.OO.
Trial bottle free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Labor Day

Labor Day was observed in Lex
ington Monday only by the banks
and postofice, other folks putting
in the day at work as usual. The
banks were closed all day, and the
postoftice observed holiday hours.
Qcite a good crowd went from
Lexington to Staunton to be pres
emit at the exercises in that city.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Church Dedication

Bethel Methodist Episcopa
church, South, situated on the
Lexington and Covlngton turn
pike, will be dedicated next Sun
day afternoon, September 18th,
the services beginning at $3.50
O'Clock, and conducted by Rev. j..
R. Andrew, presiding elder of the
Roanoke district. Rev. G, w.
Staples is pastor of the new
church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postofice for the week ending Sept
2, 1908:
Nash. Elliott.
Potatoes. Sally.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, P. M.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
What Shall We have for Dessert?

Try Jell-O, the dainty, sppetiziGg,
economical dessert. Can be prepared lis
stantly simply add boiling water and
serve when cool, Flavored just right;
sweetened just right; perfect in every
way. A 10c. package makes enough de-
sert for large family. All grocers sell
it. Don't accept substitutes. Jell-O
complies with all Pure Food Laws. z
fiayors:-Lemon, Orange, Raspberry,
Strwberry, Chocolate, Cherry, Peach
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Meetings of CnurchAssociatiOns
in Buena Vista

Meetings of CnurchAssOciatIons
in Buena Vista
Gazette Co'YeSbondenee
Sept. S.-The Augusta Baptist
Association is now in session in
the Baptist church. The opening
session was held at ten O'Clock
this morning and there will be
three sessions a day until the
closing meeting Thursday night.
The Augusta Association includes
Rockbridge, Augusta, Shenandoah,
Rockingham and BOtetourt coun
ties. Its moderator is DR.. Charles
Manly of Lexington. and Mr.. o.
f. Gregory of Stanton is clerk.
Between seventy-five and hun
dred delegates are present and
among them the following promi-
nent Baptist ministers, DR.. W. E.
Hatcher of Fork Union Academy,
Rev. j. M. Pitcher, Petersburg, w.
I. Hundley, Covington, and Rev.
George (. Davis, Clifton Forge.
Everything is in readiness for
the State Christian Endeavor
Convention viii h will open in the
Presbyterian church Wednesday |
evening.
On last Thursday an explosion
at the Paper Mill severely burned
Messrs. Jacob and Roy Jones.
Roy Jones burns were so severe
that he died at five o'clock Thurs
Gay afternoon and was buritd Sat
urday morning. Rev. W. S. Roy
al, former pastor of the Baptist
church conducted the funeral ser
vices, Mr.. Jacob Jones' burns are
very painful and it will be some
time before he will be able to be !
about. The accident was a very
sad one ana the families OF both
men have the sympathy of the en-
tire community.
A band has been organized
among several young men of the
town. They have twelve membe. 8
who are all experienced players.
Labor Day passed off very quiet
y here and the only indication
that it was a holiday was the
closing Of the banks and the posi-
)fiice.
DR.. w. II. d. Harper and Mr..
". N. Seay are attending the Sun
lay School Convention at Monroe
his week. II
Mr.. T. K. Lacy of Covington was
visitor in the city this week.
The Southern Seminary will I
pen on Sept. gath with a very b
arge enrolment. Students from
thirteen states have been regis a
cred and we learn that there will L
70 a full school II. r. NJ. 3
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Death of Infa Mt

WADDELL-At the home of his pa
rents in Lexington. Friday, September
4, 1908. of typhoid fever, William Far
riDgton Waddell, ged IA months, sou
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington Waddell.
The funeral was held Saturday after
noon, conducted by Rev. DR.. Alfred I.
Graham, and interment made in the
Lexington cemetetery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Christian Endeavor Convention

The annual convention of the
Virginia State Christian Endeavor
Union will be held with the Pres
byterian congregation in Buena
Vista three days, beginning TO-
night and closing Friday night.
Among the speakers on the inter-
esting program are the following:
Mr.. William Shaw of Boston,
Mass, general secretary of the
United Society of Christian En-
deavor; DR.. Jas. Lewis Howe of
Washington and Lee University,
Lexington, a trustee Of the United
Society of Christian Endeavor;
Rev. DR.. l.. V. Schermerhoru of
Chicago, Ill.,; Rev. DR., E. L. Well
ford of Newport News. president
of the Virginia State Union; Miss
Lula O. Philips of Richmond,
secretary of the State Union; Rev.
Geo. W. Slower, StaurtOn: Rev.
George Watson, Shenandoah; Rev.
Robert Emo:e, Roanoke; Rev q.
Humphrey, Alexandria; Rev.
Gerald CulbersCn, Richmond; Rev
g. p. Ricberds, Petersburg; Rev,
r. E. Steele. New Monmouth.
Euena Vista will prove a hOsri
table convention city.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
When TrifIes Become Troubles

If any person suspects that their
kidneys are desanged they should take
Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and
not risk having Bright's disease or dia-
betes, Delay gives the disease a stroD-
ger foothold and you should not delay
taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. b. IL,
Gorrell. Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09

The public schools of Lexing-
ton will open next Tuesday morn
Ing. The High School will be
taught in the Washington street
building, and the primary grade
in the firemen's building on Main
street.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
MANY New Cadets

The Virginia Military Institute
will formally open today to old
cadets, and many of the old men
are in town. Up to yesterday af-
ternoon 1876 new cadets had report.
ed, which is the largest number to
date for years, and eight more
than the total enrolment of new
men for the entire session last
year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Circuit Court

Rev, J. l. Coiner of the Lutheran
chuIcb, was granted right to celebrate
the rite of metrimony.
W. B. Poindexter qualified as justice
of the peace for Natural Bridge dis
trict, for the unexpired term of j. nj
Peery.
J.W. Burger qualified as notary pub
lie.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
The Mary GUSTS Lee Chapter of

The Mary Custis Lee Chapter OF
the Daughters of the Confederacy
will have called meeting in the
Jackson Memorial Hospital Friday
afternoon at 5 o'clock. Final ar
rangements for holding baby
show the latter part of Septen Der
will be made. A full meeting is
desired,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09

Men always love to see a girl
With a dandy clear complexion.
Rocky Mountain Teas the stuff
That gives it to perfection.
B. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09

Foley's Orino Laxative is new rem
edy, an Improvement on the laxatives
OF former years, as it does not grippe
or nauseate and is pleasant to take
It is guaranteed B. II. Gorell. Drug
gta
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09

Constipation and indigestion are
twins. They kill people inch by inch,
sap life away every day. Holllster' s
Rocky Mountain Tea removes the
cause; drives the disease away 35 cents,
Tea or Tablets. B. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers

Foley's Honey and Tar affords imme-
date relief to asthma sufferers in the
worst stages and if taken il time will
effect cure. b. H. Gorrell. Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09
New Advertisements

New Advertisements
c. M. Fry-farm for sale.
J. Ed. Deaver-new fall clothing
r. r. Witt-order of publication.
w. T. Shields-valuable farm fol
sale.
Weinbergs-the millinery style shop.
School shoes.
]. w. McClung-insurance agent
and accountant.
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co.-new
goods. old prices.
W. Harry Agnor-full line of gener-
al merchandise, etc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum sets
you crazy. Can't bear the touch Of your
clothing Doan's Ointment cures the
most obstinate cases, Why suffer, All
druRgist sell l.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09

The Sunday school of Trinity
Methodist church held their pic
mic at Glasgow last Friday and had
a pleasant day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
so cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atomizers rs cts.
Ely Brothers, So Warren Street, New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-09

Several appeal liquor cases from
the Mayors court are being tried
in the Circuit Court this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-02

proceedings against Mr.. Blaine Elkins,
and l direct you to take no further action
in the matter.
: 1T pains me exceedingly to have had
this notoriety in the newspapers for
which. as you know 1 am not to blame
and every line published is uncalled for
and against my wishes.
Very truly yours.
"A. L. LONSDALE.''
The Epsteins were especially incensed
at their clients statement to the court
thatsthe suit was filed against her wishes.
Here is her own written authorization"
said Alfred Epstein. "She signed a brief
retainer August D and September 2 a
formal contract agreeing to pay us one
half of any sum collected and expressly
agreeing not to compromise or adjust the
claim without our consent. Are clients
supposed to sign affidavits and complaints
in their attorneys Offices against their
own wishes, as Miss Lonsdale must have
done II the suit was brought against her
desire?
Miss Lonsdale consulted another law
firm before coming to US, and the reason
for her change she assigned as the failure
of her first attorneys to commence ac-
ton. She was at our office every day or
in telephone communication several times
day urging US to make haste In fling
the complaint.
''As she put it. she was tired Of Blaine