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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
THROWN FROM MULE.
Mr.. T. A. Bouknight Dies From In
iuries Received in Fall-A
Young Farmer.

Little Mountain, June 26.-T. A
Bouknight, young farmer who lives
near here, died last night from IN
juries received in being thrown from
a mule Saturday morning. He was
starting to SOW peas and was riding a
spirited young mule, carrying a sack
of peas. The sack became united and
the rafting of the peas on the ground
frightened the mule. Mr.. Bouknight
was thrown and in falling his foot was
entangled in the bride rein. He was
jerhed about and dragged a good dis
tance, being considerably bruised
about the chest and head. 1t is thought
that death resulted from concussion
of the brain.
Mr.. Bouknight leaves a wife and
child.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
DESCENDANTS OF WM. SHEALY.
Information Desired as to Them
Silver Nedal-Write Mr..
Aiken.

The following letter received from
Congressman Aiken explains itself:
If possible, please ascertain the
postoffice address of some descendants
or relatives of Mr.. William Shelley,
who in 184S was a resident of New
berry District, South Carolina.
Nv information is that Mr.. William
Shelley, above referred to, was the
father of John Shelley, or John S.
Shelley, who was a. member Of Com
pany 49, Palme:.o Regiment, South
Carolina, during the war with Mexico
and was killed at the battle of Garita
de Delan.
A paper filed in the pension bureau
bearing the signature of William
Shelley, was executed before D. l.
Ralnage, notary public, and the name
of Y. I. Harrington appears as the
clerk of Newberry District, South
Carolina, at that time. H. K. Boyd
was at that time judge of the court OF
the ordinary for the NeWberry District,
South Carolina.
I have located silver medal bear
ing the name of John Shelley, a mem
Der of Company "L,'' Palmetto Regi-
ment, South Carolina, and I am anx-
ious to send the medal to the rela-
tires entitled to receive It.
Any information you may be 2 to
furnish on this point will be highly
appreciated.
Yours very truly,
Wyatt Aiken.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
TO THE FAR WEST.
Will Visit Relati ives and Also Witness
the Great "Civic Celebration Of
Minnesota"

Miss Lucille Dickert left Thursday
! for Union, where she, with Miss Kate
Dickert, will take the Carolina Spe-
/ cial for Minneapolis, Mimi, on a sew
eral weeks visit to her sister, Mrs
Wells. They will be present at the
great civic celebration of Minnesota
! to take place in: the first week Of
July. This, as the great Barmum
+ would say, is to be the greatest out
door show on earth. It is to be rep
resentation of the States history fol-
the last one hundred years or more
The street pageant will be miles in
length, and for two days the States
progress will be enacted upon a STAGE
erected in one of its parts one hundred
and eighty feet in depth, by three hun
dred wide.
On this will be first seen real IN
dians from the plains, more than one
hundred, of all sizes and seves, at
their daily avocation, erecting their
: tepees, making baskets, and fashion
ing their bows and arrows, etc.
Then the coming of the first white
men, and missionaries, with the great
explorer and Jesuit priest, Father
Hennepin, at their head, the marriage
of Hiawatha and Minnehaha, the poet
ic triumph of Longfellow.
A runner comes then with the news
of Napoleon's sale to the United States,
of the great empire of Louisiana, then
the white soldiers, the folding of the
tepees and the Indians, with their
ponies, fade away in the west. The
times of the Civil war is enacted, with
the homecoming of the return SOL
diers. Then the influx of immigration,
bands of real Germans, italians,
Swedes, Scandiavians, under the
banners of their respective countries,
with a Jewish priest tt the head of all.
Minneapolis is preparing for over
half million visitors during her week
of festivities, and the Misses Dickert
will be fortunate in viewing this grand
display Of pageantry and scenic art.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
of the graded schools at Bainbridge,

of the graded schools at Bainbridge,
Ga
T. J. Digby has resigned as overseer
of weaving at the Fulton Bag and Cot
ton mill at Atlanta, Ca, and will be
superintendent of the new Oakland
mill at Newberry, S. Chill News,
22nd
DR.. Thomas T. Moore, with his
daughters, Misses Kate and Carollne
Moore, and his niece, Mrs. P. E. Scott
of Newberry, left yesterday for SaVan-
nah, where they took the boat Tor New
York.-The State, oath.
Miss Ellie Dickert, Of the city, and
Misses Eunice and Helen Stone and
Messrs. Bunyon Ringer and Frank
Stone, of the county, attended the mar
riage of Miss Ada Oxner and Mr.. John
Ringer at Pomaria, Sunday Of last
week. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Y. Won A. Riser.
Rev. W. H. Riser, of Norfolk, Va,
the newly elected pastor of st. Marks
congregation, China Grove, n. c., Will
take charge On the first Sunday Of
July. The people Of st. Marks are
greatly encouraged at the prospect OF
having so efficient and popular pas
tor to serve them.-Lutheran Visitor
Mr.. R. T. Boozer in renewing his
subscription to The Herald and News
from Lake City, Fla, says that after
a partnership of fifteen years the la"
firm of Gillen & Boozer has been dis
solved. Mr.. Boozer will continue tht
practice of law at Lake City and will
make real estate, commerce and land
Office practice specially.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
Some Smart Men in NeWberry.

When it is known that Bryan holds
spell4bound audiences numbering
thousand upon thousand, with the
power of his eloquence and his mag
netisn, it is laughable to reflect that
it is reserved for a few in way down
here in NeWberry to say that he did
not come up to expectation. Shades
of all the departed and of all yet to
depart. What a revelation. After Bry-
an left Newberry and got into Geor-
gia he spoke in Atlanta to an audi
ence of four thousand people. The
Journal says that half Of that mighty
throng rose to greet him with a great
demonstration. Everywhere the great
est living American goes he is accord
ed the highest tributes. A town is
honorad by the presence of such a man
as Bryan. Men like Bryan are few
and far between. The presence of
Bryan is an inspiration and bene-
diction, whose influence will linger in
the place. Many in Newberry are bet
ter men since Bryan came and spoke
to them And yet, this great man, this
good man, whom the crowned
heads of the whole world have been
delighted to honor, and upon whose
words millions have been eager to
hang in rapt attention, and whose
counsel is mighty, comes to Nswberry
and leaves without being heard or seen
by many who could easily have seen
and heard him. It was an opportunity
of a life time and those who availed
themselves of it are glad of it. There
must, of necessity, be many who re-
gret their failure.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
NEGRO KILLED AT CHURCH.
GOrdan Hodges Shot to Death by An.
drew Pratt in the MaybintOn
Section.

Gordan Hodges, negro who lived
on Mr.. Berry Richards place, in
Maybinton, was shot and killed by An
drew Pratt a negro from Union coun-
ty, on Sunday. Coroner Felker and
Deputy Sheriff Pope Buford left Mon
day morning for the scene of the
tragedy It. was stated that the diff
fculty occurred at a negro church in
that community.
1t was impossible on Monday to as
certain ne facts or the cause leading
up to the difficulty.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
IN UNION THERE IS STRENGTH
+ X x * * + =

X !: X X X y X X 4 + X r.
On behalf of the chamber of COM
merce wish to thank the citizens OF
Newberry, city council, Chief of Police
Bishop and the police force, the city
water commissioners and Mr.. H. W.
Schumpert for the valuable service
rendered the association in making
the first Newberry Chautauqua a great
success, and last, but not least, The
Newberry Herald and News for the
free use of it's columns, and the va
rious press notices in out Of town
papers, and also for the splendid dis
play of taste in the printing, and the
general set up of the Chautauqua
booklet.
As the president of the chamber Of
commerce, l wish to thank all Of the
committees for their splendid work. I
feel that the success of the week was
due largely to the untirlng efforts OF
these committees. 1t is certainly very
gratifying to me and to the members
of the association to see the people
of Newberry united in an effort for
the up-building of the city. We feel
that the influence for good derived
from the excellent entertainments CT
the past week will be felt for many
years. We know now what a united
people can do. It is my earnest de-
sire that we will all be big and strong
enough to rise above the petty jeal-
ousies and selfish ambitions, and in
the future be united people, with
one great ambition, and that one a
bigger Newberry.
John 3. MayeS,
President Chamber Of Commerce.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
4 Young Sachem.

Mr.. John Henry Baxter, who has
just been elected sachem Of Bergel1
tribe, No. "a, I. O. r. NJ, is probably
the youngest member Of the order in
the State, possibly in the Union, that
has ever been elevated to this highest
Office in the local tribes. He has the
knowledge, the executive ability and
the eneregy to make a. successful pre-
siding officer. Connected with various
organizations he leads an active life
is public spirited and progressive, and
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

GET YOUR GLASSES from DR.. G. W.
Connor, a graduate OF the largest
optical college in the world-the
Northern Illinois College of Chicago.
DR.. Connor is located permanently
in Newberry, gives both the objec-
tive and subjective tests by electric.
ity and guarantees his work.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

There will be a meeting of the stock
holders Of the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank of Little Mountain, S. c.,
in the bank building, at o'clock on
Monday, July 3, 1911. All stockhold-
ers are urged to be present.
J. M Sease,
President.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
THE CLEMSON.WINTHROP TRAIN.
Will be at Prosperity July z and al
Newberry on July 3.

The Clemson Winthrop agricultural
domestic, science train will be at Pros
perity July 7, and at Newbe1ry July 8
I earnestly request all corn growers
and school boys to attend these meet
ings, and learn corn judging and scor-
ing so you will be able to select good
corn for the fall corn fairs.
S. NJ. Duncan,
Special Agent.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

It was learned Monday that there
was a row on Sunday at negro
church near Chappells, and that Char
ley Leak shot another negro through
the body dangerously, if not fatally,
wounding him. He was taken to the
hospital in Columbia Monday for treat
ment.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

having risen to honorable position in
the tribe and in the community so ear
ly in life-he has only quite recently
attained his majority-on account OF
steadiness of purpose, application and
other good qualities of character he
gives promise of reaching and holding
a place in the front ranks of the busy
men of Newberry. May the tribe in
crease.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
Luther League.

The next regular meeting Of the
Luther League will be held ct the par
sonage on Thursday evening, the goth
inst, at $50 o'clock.
All members. their friends and 9th
ers interested, are wanted to be pres
ent. Miss Louise Hipp,
Secretary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
Philathea Class.

There will be a social meeting Of
the Philathea class Of the First Bap-
tist church at the residence of Mrs. R
Herman Wright Friday afternoon at
$50 o'clock. Each member is re-
quested to be present and to bring a
friend. Lenore Broaddus,
Press Reporter.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.
Two big weddings in Newberry to-
morrow.
There are on MI. David Pitts place
near Trinity three cases Of smallpox
The business houses and the public
became better and more widely &C
quainted Friday afternoon.
1t was a grand week. 1t Whetted
an appetite and created a thirst for
more. It has just begun.
+ Mr.. Henry Havird has opened a
pressing club over his store in Main
street.
Those automobiles receiving honor
able mention Thursday afternoon de-
served it.
Pink Dorroh was made to pay SIS in
mayors court for using profane Ian
guage at the union depot.
Mrs. J. C. Adams found lost Red
Mans pin which the owner will re-
ceive by calling for.
There were several other attractions
in the trades parade that were worthy
of prizes. Next time there will be
more prizes.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Church
Of the Redeemer will meet with Mrs.
Robert Caldwell on Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock.
1t pays to advertise. Each firm TAX
ing part in Fridays trade display will
receive benefit and reward. The
crowds lining the streets took notice.
Elvira King, a colored woman who
worked for Mr.. R. Y. Leavell 20 years
ago, died at 11.20 o'clock Sunday
night.
Mr.. Renwick Carlisle has caught an
other homing pigeon. This one has
60,4O4 P. B. on one band and G. S. on
another band.
The trades pageant Friday after
noon captured the public. 1t was great
but is nothing to what it will be next
Chautauoua week, Judging by the talk.
Mr.. F. V. Higgins, the poet laureate
of Nevberrv. was in the city Monday
exhibiting an egg with handle like
unto a gourd.
DR.. James P. Kinard, of the class of
'86, will deliver the annual address
tomorrow night at the Citadel COM
mencement in Charleston.
The Judgment Of judges has to be
concurred in by the public after races,
parades, etc., but this scribe wouldn't
be judge at a baby show for big
money.
Next June Chautauqua week is 60
ing to be gigantic. The trades dis
play Friday afternoon fred an enthu-
siacm that was already bubbling to the
lighting point in that direction.
Mr.. T. G. Williams, and Mr.. R. l..
Werts, of Saluda county, were in New
berry yesterday hunting some viola
tors of the whiskey law, who had es-
caDed from that county to Newberry.
Capt. w. S. Langford, on Saturday
morning at 5 o'clock, liberated about
100 homing pigeons, from the hill in
rear of his home. Their destination.
Lancaster, Pa.
Without any reflection whatever on
anyone, if a lady can appear on the
streets in the garb that fashion die
tates, in the name of common sense it
is hard to understand why a gentle
man can't appear without his coat.
Some of the autoists in the parade
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
BARBECUE ON JULY 4.

There will be a barbecue given at
Pomaria on July 4, for the benefit OF
the new: church Ice cream and 9th
er refreshments will be served also.
td-1taw. Committee.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

CAB LOAD BUGGIES-Just In. Steel
and rubber tires at prices unheard
Of in this market before. Take adj
vantage of this and buy quick. E.
NJ. Evans & Co. sgd
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

IF IN. NEED Of a good horse see me
and save money. Have several good
young horses on hand: All guaran-I
teed. P. B. O'Dell, Whitnire, S. c.
6-27-4t. = . '-*
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
Bachelor Maids.

The Bachelor Maids will meet this
(Tuesday) afternoon at o'clock with
Miss Hattie Leavell.
Miss Anita Davidson,
Secretary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

WANTED-Customers for pressing;
and cleaning. Phone 29O. We call.
for and deliver the goods. Quality
Pressing Club, H. D. Havird, Man
ager. 81.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

FOR SALE Complete ginning outfit,
25 horsepower engine, 80 horse pow
er boiler. Will sell cheap. D. P.
Bouknight, Silverstreet, S. C.
6-27-6t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

BARBECUE-I will give a barbecue
at my residence on July 4. will
sell meal and hash 11.30. ]. NJ
Counts. 1taW-td.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

WANTED-Young men and ladies to
learn telegraphy. We are receiving
more calls for our graduates than
we can supply. Charlotte Telegra-
ply School, Charlotte, N. C. 3-7-t1.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

BOONE COUNTY white corn at 81 per
peck. Big Boil Triumph cotton, 81
per bushel. Yields 38 per cent. lint.
A. D. Hudson, Newberry, R. F. D. l.
3-14-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

JUST arrived, carload Of heart and
sap shingles. Langford & Buz-
hardt. 1-17-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

WANTED-At once, a. good well clean
er. H. D. Boozer, seven miles west
of NeWoerry. 6-27-2t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

LEARN AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS
Take a 80 days practical course in
our well equipped machine shops
and learn the automobile business
and accept good positions. Char
lotte Auto School, Charlotte, N. G..
SIT.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
BARBECUE AT OLD TOWN.

The undersigned will give barbe-
cue at Old Town on July 4. Fishing,
boating, f1e dinner prepared under
direction of Mr.. J. W. Sanders. Inc
public is invited.
A. W. Chapman.
j. w. Whitlock.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

CALL 29O and get that suit pressed.
We Will do it right H. D. Havird,
manager.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

HAVE -FOUR HORSE and mule clip
ped at DR.. Sharp's Veterinary hos
pftal. Prices reasonable. Work
guaranteed Corner McKibben and
Friend streets. Residence phone
316. Office phone 316. SIT.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27
PURELY Personal.
Movements of Many People, New
berrians and Those Who Visit
NeMberry.

Miss Beta Meredith, Of Laurens, vis-
tied Mrs. J. NJ. Bowers Saturday.
Coroner w. E. F7lker paid busi-
r1ess visit to Columbia last Friday.
Mr.. E. L. Halfacre has changed from
Canton, \. Y, to Webster, \. \.
Miss Marie Pou, of Wards, is visit
ing Mrs. Julius R. Eison.
Mrs. J. H. Smith is on visit to her
daughter, Mrs. J. T. Adams.
Miss Anita Davidson is visiting
friends in Blackville.
Miss Emma Shockley, of Atlanta, is
visiting in Newberry.
Rev. J. Henry Harms preached in
Burlington, Y. c., on Sunday
Mr.. 3. T. Anderson, of R. H. Ander-
son & Co., left Monday for Greenwood
On a visit of a few days.
Mr.. John. Blats returned Sunday to
Atlanta after a visit to his sick sister,
Mrs. Mary Hornsby.
Miss Maggie Mangum went to New
berry today to visit her sister, MRS.
Robert Gee.-Union Progress, 23rd.
Miss Lucy Weems, of Newberry, is
here for a brief visit to the seashore.
Charleston Post, 23rd.
Mr.. R. ". Hutchinson has returned
from Newberry where he attended the
many festivities Progress, %.
Miss Annie Laurie Suber, of Stroth-
ers, visited Miss Florie Lominack last
week.
Little Misses Rebecca Harmon aid
Elizabeth Brown, OF Prosperity, were
visiting Miss Harriet Adams Friday.
Superintendent VIM. G. Bynum, Of
the Georgetown city schools, is at
home for the summer vacation.
Mrs. D. S. Warren, of Columbia, was
visitor here last week the guest of
Mrs. julius R. Eison.
Miss Matte Lee Smoak, of st. Mat
thews; is visiting her uncle, Rev. NJ.
L. Banks.
Miss Sarah White, of Clinton, spent
the weekend with relatives in the
city.
Mr.. J. D. Wicker, of Columbia, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Monroe Wicker.
Misses Blanche Smith and Josie
Reid of Chappells, have been visiting
Miss Carolyn Caldwell.
Mrs. Emma Henry Hunter returned
to Goldville yesterday, after visiting
Mrs. 7. NJ. Bowers
Rivers Day, Newberry's rising
young telegrapher in the capital city,
paid Sunday visit to his mother.
Mrs. Margaret Day.
Mrs. James .McLarnon and daughter,
Miss Hu1dah, left today for Newberry,
to visit relatives Lantern,
23rd.
Mrs. R. c. Williams, Messrs. Zed
and Joe Williams and Miss Regina
and little Annie Williams, of Gel m
-b1a, were in the city iast week.
: Among the visitors in Newberry last
week were Mr.. and Mrs D. C. SIN. il,
of Leesville, with Mr. and Mrs. f. r.
Carlson.
Misses Eloise and Lizzie Earhardt,
of Newberry, are the geusts of their
aunt, Mrs. Lizzie C. Turner.-Clinton
Gazette, 22nd.
y Mrs. Eugene Longshore, of New
berry, is the guest OF her niece, Mrs.
Lucas Walker-Johnston cor. Edge
field Advertiser, 21st.
Mrs. Mary Hamilton and Mrs. Alice
Cox are at home from a stay in New
berry-Johnston cor. Edgefeld Ad-
yertiser, 21st.
Mrs. Amelia Wicker has returned to
her home in Union after visit to rel
atives at Newberry.-Union Times,
23rd.
DR.. P. E. Way, of Newberry, who has
been visiting his brother, L. A. Way,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-27

FOB RENT-One 4-room cottage On
Nance street. Electric lights and
city water. Rent reasonable. Ap-
ply to T. M Sanders. 5-12-t-tt.
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J. W. Whitlock.

Looki The Herald and News one
year for $3.50. .
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

One Cent a Word. No ad-
vertisement taken for less
than Is cents. .--
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John 3. Maye
Negro Shot at ChappellS.

President Chamber Of Commerce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-02
CHILDREN DANCE IN PARK
Girls from City Fairgrounds En-
terrain Thousands.

Three hundred girls from the numerous
city Fairgrounds entertained more than ten
thousand spectators at Hamilton Fish Park
yesterday with singing and dancing. Com
missioner Slower was there with william
J. Lee, the Supervisor of Recreation, and
a brass band. 1t was the one biggest day
in the year for the girls, and they made a
great hit.
The feature OF the day was the dance
of the States" All the states Of the Union
were divided into ten groups. The New
England States were represented by prim
little Puritan maids. the South Atlantic
States by pickaninnies and the Western
States by Indian maidens. and so on until
the ten groups were represented by strik-
Ing and colorful costumes. Even the in
suar possessions were not forgotten.
The sun was bit too hot for the COM
plexion If the pickannny representatives
and there we're white streaks on hands and
faces where the perspiration removed the
black during the dancing.
One OF the prettiest features was the
Colonial mnuet. done by the Middle At
lantic members and one OF the jolliest was
the Virginia. reel Of the youngsters repre-
senting the Mississippi basin.
Ice cream and cake were provided for
the children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-02
SUFFERED MANY MISFORTUNES
Court Learns Would-Be Bridge Suicide
Was Once Well Off.

William Baist, the homeless and destitute
man who on Friday evening tried to jump
from the Williamsburg Bridge, was ar
raigned yesterday In the Manhattan avenue
police court. Williamsburg, and held in 500
bail 10 await the action OF the grand jury
on a charge OF attempted suicide.
When Baist was brought 10 the court
and placed in the prisoners pen previous
to being arraigned. he climbed up the iron
bars 10 a window, and II Ted the other
prisoners to believe that he was going To
hang himself. They shouted for the police
and Baist was restrained from doing HIM
self any further harm Before he was
brought before Magistrate Nash the latter
learned that Baist had suffered a series OF
misfortunes. His only daughter, Lillian,
twenty-one years old. was drowned in the
Slccum disaster AT that time Baist was
the owner OF a l50-acre fruit farm at
Springfield, Long Island, and he was worth
$4,000 During the panic OF 1907 he met
with reverses and lost everything he pos
sessed.
Two years ago his wife died in a sanato-
rum. After that Baist met with one mis-
fortune after another until he became
homeless and penniless lie acted in court
yesterday as II he was mentally unbal-
anced, and expressed the wish TO be dead
so that he could join his wife and daughter.