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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
COMMERCIAL COLUMN
Weekly Review OF Trads and Latest
Market ReDortS
BradStreet's says:

bradStreet's says:
weather. crop and industrial re-
ports ere still irregular. with more
IMAM ordinary quiet noted in most
lines. Wholesale trade feels the eff
rect OF tarifr discussion and uncer-
talnties. and while a fair business is
DONG tin excess of last year in near
~ all hneS) disappointment is ex-
pressed at the total volume OF trade
IN the hrst quarter. Buying from
Joooers is conservative and orders
are numerous rather than large and
OF a between-season character at
pest. Retail trade has been hamper
eu Dy stormy weather. but the ap-
proach of Easter is reflected in some
improvement in demand, largely in
womans wear fabrics and materials.
western trade is relatively better
THAN that of the East in this line,
put cool weather arrests expansion
the country over.
In industrial lines generally oper-
aIlons are quiet to dull, with the iron
and steel trade. where prices are
weaker one of the apparently least
favorably situated lines.
Wage reductions are becoming
more numerous, especially in the
iron and allied trades.
Business failures in the United
States for the week were 226. against
224 last week; 2S6 in the like week
or 1908. 166 in 1907, 169 in 1906
and 227 In 1905.
Wheat. including flour, exports
from the United States and Canada
Tor the week aggregate 2,O35.715
bushels, against 1,S64,O13 bushels
last week and 2,293,964 bushels this
week last year"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Capt. c. w. Roggs.

Winchester.-Capt c. w. Boggs,
a Confederate soldier, who command
ed Company f. Sixty-second Virginia
Regiment, during the Civil War, died
at his home at Vaucluse. this county,
aged rs years. Captain Boggs had
an arm shot off in a battle with the
Federal troops. He was a native OF
Franklin County, w. Va, but had
lived here for many years. He is
survived by his widow, two sons and
a daughter Miss Kate Boggs, of
Washington, ID. c.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
NetOS of Virginia
CREMATED IN THEIR HOME.
Mrs. Miller And Children Burned
To Death.

LeXington.-Mrs Annie Miller
wife of Frank Miller. and two chill.
dren (Hite and Baby Miller) are
dead at their homes on Kerrs Creek,
Kock6ridge County. from injuries re-
ceived in the burning OF their home.
which caught fire at o'clock.
Mr.. Miller had left a short time
before the accident for Lexington.
and only Mrs. Miller and three chill
dren were at home. II is not known
hCw the fire started. When diScov-
cred by Mrs. Miller the flames had
gained such headway that she could
do nothing toward saving property.
iiite Miller was burned in the build
ing and the baby was rescued. but
was fatally burned. as was also Mrs.
Miller. Mrs. Miller was a Miss Mohler
of Rock bridge Baths.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
DanviIIc NIerchant Threatened

Danville.-The police and postal
authorities are investigating a mys-
terious unsigned letter addressed to
Will McCully, a merchant of this
city, in which the writer threatens to
blow up McCully's store with dyna-
mite unless he moves out. McCulIv
has had DUNG the past several weeks
two fires, supposedly of incendiary
origin, and the author of the letter
declares that he was responsible for
them. The letter was crudely writ
ten and. in closing, the author stated
that he was getting $50 for the Job.
No motive can be assigned for the
threat
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Princess and PIargocr.

CT royalties who patronize the
theatre the Princess of Wales is, ac-
cording to THE Stage Year Book"
the most enthusiastic, as she is re.
ported to have been thirty-one times
in the course of the last year, while
the Queen follows her closely with a
record of thirty visits, What Every
Woman Knows" and THE Merry
Widow" being among the most pop
ular Observation-Disclosures
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
ENnsDeratinH.

From the dark kitchen there en-
anated a series of thumps and angry
EXPLANATIONS. Jones was looking
for the cat.
Pa" called the son from the
stairway.
Go TO bed and let me alone,
blurted Jones. i've just barked my
shinS"
Pal" insisted Tommy, after a
moments silence.
We'll. what is It? Didn't tell
you to keep Quiet?"
II didn't hear your shins
bark"
And the next moment Tommy was
being pursued by an angry sire
wi h hair brush.-Chicago Daily
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
TWO FOR ELECTRIC CHAIR.
John And VIM. Brown Convicted At
Powhatan.

Powhatan.-John and William
Brown, father and son. both colored.
charged with assisting in the rob
berry and burning of Southeast. the
ancestral home of Mrs. Mary f. Skip
with, and the murder of Mrs. Skip
with and Walter G. Johnson, her
care-taker, were adjudged guilty of
murder in first degree and sentenced
to die in the electric chair. This
makes five convictions thus far in
this case. There remain seven other
negroes yet to be tried Those al
ready sentenced to the chair, besides
the two Browns, are Joe and Isham
Taylor and Lewis Jenkins. The
Taylors and Jenkins will be electro
cuted April 30. The other two will
probably die at the same time.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
ECZEMA BURNED AND ITcHEp.
Spread Over Hand, Arms, Legs and
FACET Was Something Terrible
Complete Cure by Cuticnro. IS

About fifteen or eighteen years ago &c.
Eema developed on top of my hand. It
burned and itched so much that / was
compelled to show it to doctor. He pro-
nounced it ringworm. After trying his diff
ferent remedies the disease increased and
went up my arms and to my legs and
finally on my face. The burning was some
thing terrible. / went to another doctor
who had the reputation of being the best
in town. He told me it Yves eczema. His
medicine checked the advance of the dis
ease but no further. l finally concluded to
try the Cuticura Remedies and found relief
in the first trial. l continued until | was
completely free from the disease and have
not been troubled since. &. Burkhart, 236
W. Market St., Chambersburg, Pa, Sept.
10, 1908. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole
Props. of Cuticura Remedies Boston, Mass.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Neuralgia
Pains

Are the result of an
abnormal condition of
the more prominent nerve
branches, caused by con-
gestiOn, irritation, or dis
ease. If you want to re-
lieve the pain try DR.. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills. They
often relieve when every
thing else fails. They
leave no diSagreeable
after-effects. Just a
pleasurable sense of re-
lief. Try them.
Il have neuralgia headache, right
over my eyes. and I am really afraid
that my eyes will burst I also have
neuraigia pain around my heart.
Pain Pills recently and find they re-
lieve these troubles quickly. I seldom
find II necessary to take more than
MRS. KATHERINE BARTON
1117 Valley 81 Carthage. Mo.
have awful spells Of neuralgia
and have doCtored n great deal with
out getting much benefit. For the
last two years I have been taking
DIR. Miles Anti-Pain pills and they
always relieve me. l have been so
bad with neuralgia that I sometimes
thought 1 would go crazy. Sometimes
It Is necessary to take two OF them,
but never more and they are sure 10
relieve me-. MRS E-ERRIER
1884 Lynn St. Lincoln. Neb.
Your druggist sells Or. Miles Anti
Pain Pills. and we authorize him to
return the price OF first package (onIy)
IL II fails to benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

lions were much dlsordered. l con-
suited specialists, but without relief,
and sank lower and lower until given
up to die. Kidney trouble was The
cause all the time. and when I began
using Doan's Kidney Pills | began to
Improve right away. In good time
was cured. and gained every BIT
had lost"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. n Y
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Hopeless.

A friend was once talking with a
crazy woman, when stigy man pass
ed by.
do you see that MANI" said she,
with a cunning smile. You could
blow his soul through a humming-
birds bill, into a mosquitoes eye, and
the mosquito wouldn't wink
Catholic News.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Paving Job.

do you find poultry-keeping
pays?"
We'll, no; I can't say that it pays
me, but ! think it pays my boy Jim"
"How's that?"
We'll, you see, | bought him the
fowls. | have to pay for their keep
and buy the eggs from him, and he
eats them. ILLUSTRATED Bits.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

ment for general de-
bility and stomach
trouble l failed TO
improve. and had TO
take TO my bed. ]
was terribly ner-
vous; headache and
dizzy spells and aw-
full spells OF pain IN
the back racked me.
The kidney secre-
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Business Training For Girls.

Your business college for young
ladies seems to be all right"
1T is all right"
Do you give the girls a good prac-
teal business training?'
In replI to that question / can
only say that 60 per cent. of our
eradua es marry their employers the
first year Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
SHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.

Effective Feb'y cath. 1908
CHESAPEAKE LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
COLUMBIA" AND AUGUSTA"
For OLD POINT COMFORT and NOR
FOLK, VA.
Steamers leave Ba timore daily lex
cept Sunday at 80 p. NJ. and leave
Old Point Comfort at 6 90 A. NJ. and
Norfolk at o. A NJ. where connection
is made 18th the Rail Lines for ell points
South.
YORK RIVER LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER
ATLANTA"
For WEST POINT and RICHMOND,
VA
Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at p NJ. and
arrive West Point at As A. NJ and Rich
mond at 9 20 A. VI
Steamers cali at Gloucester Point, Gle
ment's Cay Bank and Almonds,
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE
FROM. PIERS 10 AND 10 LIGHT
STREET WHARF.
Through Tickets 10 all points may be
secured, baggage checked and state
rooms escrvcd fr M the City Ticket Of
1ccs, 10 r. Baltimore street. ARTHUR
w ROBSON. Agent, 127 f. Baltimore
SIR ct or the General Offices. Light and
10 streets, Baltimore, Md,
+, + FOSTER,
Ge cral Manager
h J flfiSM
General Freight Agent.
r. = MCDANIEL
0eg9 Passenger Agent
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

The greatest blessing in the mat
ter of natural productions that ex-
lists in China, is the bamboo. To re-
cite the different uses TO which IL is
put would cover reams of paper. IL
is thought that over so varieties of
bamboo exist. and it can be properly
termed the national plant. 1t is APP
piled TO domestic, commercial and
Industrial uses
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
CHICKENS EARN MONEY!
Let Her HeIp Herself.

Mother-Just run upstairs, Tom
nv and re IN 'atN plgrtgOWn
Tommy-Don't want to.
'Oh, we'll, IL you're going to be un-
kind 10 your new littlc sister, she'll
put on her wings and fly bacl; again
to heaven"
Then let Ter put on her wings and
fetch her Iightgown. "-Exchange
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Beat Her With Care.

Poor Jim was always very con-
siderate. num-"
ICONS, derate! Why the brute
used to beat you
True, mum; but he never hit me
where the marks could be seen by the
neighbors, mum. Boston Tran
script.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Bids For Winchester Sewers.

Winchester.-Sev contrac-
tors submitted bids here for the work
of installing the sewerage system
lately authorized by the voters OF
Winchester. The bids range from
$4,000 to $4,000. The lowest bid
was submitted by the Central Con-
Company, OF Parkersburg
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydiaE. Pinkham's Vegetas
bic Compound Cured Her

Willimantic, Conn.-"For five wear,
l suffered untold agony from femals
troubles, causing backache, irregulari.
yes, olzziness and nervous prostra-
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Peace.

The Czar-I will build two big
battleships.
John Bull will build four.
The Czar-I will build eight.
John Bull will build sixteen.
The Czar-Let us have peace
Hamilton (Can.) Spectator.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

walk upstairs
without stopping
on the way. I
tried three differ
ent doctors and
each told me some
thing different. 1
received no benefit
from any of them,
but seemed to suf-
fer more. The last
doctor said moth.
ing would restore
NV hn0lfA
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

AK Your DeaIer For Aliens Foot Ease.
A powder Il rests the feet. Cures Corns,
Bunions, Swollen, Sore, lot, Callous, Aching.
Sweating Feet and lngrowing Nails. Allen 3
Foot Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. At
all Druggists aud Shoe stores. % cents. Ac.
eepi no substitute. Sample mailed FREE
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Could Only Guess.

How many ribs have you, John
N.Y." asked the teacher of physiology.
Il don't know ma'am," giggled
Johnny. squirming around on one
foot. I'm so awful ticklish | never
could count 'em. philadelphia Re-
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Or Tape Line.

81 always measure my words,
said the talkative man.
What do you use?' asked a la
comic listener. "a barrel or a tub?"-
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Hicks CArCDINE Is the best remedy
relieves the sching and feverishness-cures
the Cold and restores normal conditions It's
lauid-enects Immediately. IOc. 25c- and
Toe. at drug stores
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

There is more steel in the hull
alone OF the newest American battle
ship than in an entire vessel of the
cruiser Brooklyn type.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

The pounding noise OF steam pipes
can be obviated by attaching to the
pipes a small check valve, set to adj
IN air, but not to release pressure.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

The first class Of Filipino physi-
clans educated under American rule.
recently was graduated from the
Philippine medical school at Manila
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
A Domestic Eye Remedy

Compounded by Experienced Physicians
Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws
Wins Friends Wherever Used. Ask Drug
gists for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Murine
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Airs, WInslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
ieet hing, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ION. allays pain. cures wind colo. 25c bottle
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

The addition OF a teaspoonful OF
saltpeter to a pot of glue will aid the
glue TO dry more rapidly and harder.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

What is said to be the first plate
glass switchboard ever built has been
installed in new high school in San
Jose, Cal.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Only ono "Bromo QulnIne"
That is Laxative Brono Quinine. Look
tor the signatur of T.. w. Grove. Used the
World over to CuIe q Cold in One DaV. 25c
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

In new watch for the blind the
figures are replaced by knobs. each
of which sinks during the hour which
it represents.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

A prehistoric forest, buried under
400 feet of sand, recently was dis
covered by army engineers boring an
artesian well at Sandy Hook, New
Jersey.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

" Use people use Hanlns Wizard Oil g.,
stop pain because they know it always
makes good. Foolish people try expert
ments. Ask your druggists about it.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

A new match box containing a
cigar-cutter clips off the end of q
cigar when the box is closed
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Over 600 tons of steel recently
were moved in four minutes at Ches-
ter, Pa, by a Chicago bridge firm.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
Fine Horses Burned.

Linden-Fire destroyed the large
barn of e. Kingston Salisbury, breed
er OF steeplechase and cross-country
horses. Eight valuable horses, one
high-priced stallion, were burned
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

New York State invested nearly
SIS, 100000 in one year on schoo
buildings.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
STRUCK DOWN,
Worn Out and Frustrated With .
Treacherous Trouble.

Miss Emma Shirley. XIII Buck. n
T., says: under my doctors treat
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Chicago may sell sterilized milk
to public school pupils at a cent q
bottle.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Frank Huard. of Burlington, VT,
tas copper japanese CON supposed
to be 500 years old.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Under a new British law, a Child
is under IA years of age, while a
young person" is over IA, but under
16.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
For HEADACHE-HIck CAPUDINT

Whether from Colds. Heat. Stomach OF
Nervous Troubles. Capudine will relieve you
It's liQuid-pleaSant TO take-actS immedi-
ately. Try It. l0c.. 25c. and soc. at druS
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Cherrapangi, northeast of Calcutta
is the rainiest spot on earth.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

The number of postoffices in the
United States is nearing $4,000.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01
piles Cured in o to "a Days.

Pszo Ointment Is guaranteed to cure any
Piles in to II days or money refunded. soc,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Itch cured IN 30 minutes by WooIford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Dyspepsia and constipation are avoidable
rniseries-take Carrie d Tea, Natures Herb
laxative
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Austria is seeking to establish a
government monopoly upon all coal
mines to be opened in future.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-01

Thomas Bowen. a Chester fireman,
was play ng with rat terrier. when
the animal tukned on him ard bit
MIR, On TIA IA IA m, = u.r.><s-., a -. q
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
S. I 5
Prices to Be Advanced Soon
Gas Piped to Every Lot
s-21-23-26-3

Our Jefferson Street Park tract has been
the best seller in Greater Los Angeles, The
first half is now built up with Of
beautiful homes. We promised profits to our
buyers and agreed to for the streets
of the tract Every promise has been full
filled.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

The improvement of the south half of this
superb subdivision is now nearly completed
The streets are being graded and oiled, high
class sidewalks and curbing are being laid.
Water and gas are piped tc every lot, shade
trees will be set out. Everything will be
gilt-edge with splendid restrictions.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
Land Is
Cheap ID

Cheaper today than It ever will be again.
10 those who buy now big returns are GER
tain. Don't wait until the land is high
priced like around Los Angeles. Buy now
and get the benefit of this advance.
President Roosevelt in a recent message
to congress said these IMPERIAL VALLEY
IRRIGATED LANDS would soon be worth
$500 to $500 per acre. We agree with him.
The late E. H. Hartman, shortly before
he died, after his late western trip, when
asked about his impressions of the west,
said: Horace Greeley said, Young man,
go west but I say:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
AN ACRE WITH WATER
EASY TERMS
OWN A COUNTRY HOME
ALMOST IN THE CITY

NAANA w 1AN 49,
This close-in acreage is being
snapped up by competent
judges and sArewd thinking
people who desire to own
country home close to the
city, at the same time place
their money where it will
grow.
Go the same distance out
toward Hollywood or Pasa-
dena and ask the price of an
acre, and you will be told
there are none for sale; they
will offer you a city lot for
$1,000 and UP.
Now come with me and
will show you the garden
spot of the southwest, where
100000 worth of property
has been sold in 10 months.
72 Houses Already Built
The soil is rich, sandy
loan, water piped to every
foot of it.
Talk with the people who
live there and see the various
crops they are planting, in
cluding potatoes, onions, pep
pers, peas, cauliflower, tur-
~nips, radishes, lettuce, ETC.;
also fruit trees and berries.
Go down and buy one, two
or three acres and just as
many more as you can; this is
choice property and will
make you money.
Take the big green car 60
ing south on Broadway,
marked Redondo Beach, via
lngleWood, get OF at lngle-
wood Rancho station. Don't
get off at Inglewood, stay on
the car until you reach
Rancho station, one mile be-
yond. Courteous statesmen
will meet you there and show
you the property.
Free transportation at this
office.
Patton y L0ngley
$40 SOUTH HILL ST.
AislL MAIN s27s
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
History Will Repeat Itself

Again we promise you big profits and our
business reputation is staked that you'll
make money We now offer you first selec-
tion of these choice lots for $575 and up,
on easy terms See them at once make your
reservations and take advantage of spe-
cial discounts for cash and building. Prices
VIII be advanced when all Improvements are
completed.
An ideal investment for those of moderate
means. The place of all places for home,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
ARTHUR w. KINNEY co.
Sole Agents

Merchants Trust bldg. 9O7 S. Broadway
Phones A9242; Main 3233. 9-26-l
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
Go Out Sunday

On West Jefferson car cred or green carr
to end of line at Arlington street. You Will
find our branch office there with courteous
salesmen.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
Sc Fare
SIS CASH AND $40 MONTHLY

These lots are at the southwest
corner of Vermont and Manches-
ter avenues, high and level, with
4 gradual eastern slope, accessi-
bic to the ocean breezes, right
IN the course of San Pedro and
Wilmington, where 100000
Hill be spent for Improvements.
80 minutes from Second and
'pring streets.
Take Redondo car marked
Strawberry Park" or via Sum
nyside, in front OF our office.
FELL conductor to let you off at
Manchester avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
Target for Bullets Twice

1t was during the course of the Ash
ley trial that Lucky Baldwin had his
closest escape from death by violence.
curing the trial Lillian Ashley's youAg-
er sister, Emma, morbid, religious girl
of %, quite unlike her engaging sister
in temperament, was a constant at
tendant at Judge Slacks court. The
greater part of the time she devoted
to reading her bible. On July 2, 1896,
the younger woman took a seat in
court Immediately behind Baldwin.
During the cross examination of Lillian
Ashley Emma Ashley suddenly arose in
her place, drew a revolver, leveled 1t
at the gray headed defendant and
pulled the trigger The tug on the
trigger of the cheap weapon caused
the muzzle to be elevated over the
head OF Baldwin, and the bullet missed
Its mark by slim margin. Baldwin
was again Lucky
Prior to that time his niece, Verona
Baldwin, took shot at Lucky" and
then, too, he lived true to his nick
name.