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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-11-08

I finger, that spoke In the wheel or FOR
tune, arriving ut the summit! snapped.
Suzanne Kinsky, looking over New
York paper at dinner one evening.
read that the Supreme Court OF the
| United States had on that day pro-
nounced an opinion declaring invalid
divorces granted upon an order OF
publication.
In another quarter events now be-
gan to move. The catastrophe be-
falling Charles Porter startled the first
wife into activity. She had not cared
particularly for herself, and she had all
along believed that finally Porter
would secure the bulk Of his estate
to his son. Now, stricken into senil-
fly. he could not. The scarlet woman
must be met with fire. There 10 no
courage, no endurance, no tenacity
comparable to that of the Just, rising.
at last, to action. This deserted wo-
man went at once to an attorney and
laid the matter before him. He
brought forth the decision Of the Su-
preme Court OF the United States
which had struck such terror to Su-
zanne Kinsky. and assured her that
the Courts Of New York would refuse
to treat Porter's divorce as valid or Of
any effect She would stand under the
law as Porter's wife. The estate in
New York would descend at his death
to her and the boy. But the million
dollars which the danseuse had got
into her hands was certainly gone, the
woman was shrewd enough for that.
But the Covenanter. the Puritan. was
In the field now. No inch Of ground
should be yielded, no dollar Of the
child's Inheritance should remain In
the fingers Of that woman. Was there
no law fitting such case? The EN-.
inent attorney pointed out that in the
DRY there were remedies enough with
in the law, but that. when applied.
they would all fail. This dancing ad.
venturesss would conceal, bury, spirit
away Porter's portable estate. She
would swear II had been given to her,
lost, stolen. used by her husband, she
knew not how. With legal arms
there was no hope. II she wished. he
would try what could be obtained by
treaty. She wished II, and he did try.
Nothing was gained. Suzanne Kinsky,
being approached, took It for a sign
Of weakness and condescendingly, as
one who would be generous, offered
to pay to Mrs. Porter a million dol
lars provided she would not contest
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the green trees Of the park, and once,
for the better safety OF US all, dashed
How-de-do soundly with the dog-whip.
We parted at T&enty-frst street,
friends, one looking on there would
have sworn, till death.
When returned with the executed
paper Randolph Mason seemed al.
ready to have forgotten the interview.
He was writing at his table. stopping
now and then to consult a digest, open
among other books before him. I
waited for a few moments, then I laid
the paper between the open pages OF
the digest. When Ia came again to
examine the reference, he picked up
the paper and held 1t out to me.
saw that his attention had departed
from Mrs. Porter's affair. ! took the
paper back and explained carefully
what It was.
YES" he replied, without looking
UP.
But, Mr.. Mason" urged, "what
shall I do with TT"
Take 1t to the woman and get the
money" he said.
thought he could not understand
he would hardly direct me to deliver
the paper to the adventures on Long
Island. after his deliberate promise.
went again over the case, calling his
attention directly to his word. He
locked up then, his eyes wavering.
PARKS" he said, you disturb me"
should have gone out but for the
memory OF st. George Fairfield Por-
teri felt his little fat hand clinging
to my fingers, his fortune In my keep
Ing. I braved Mason before the table.
! explained. urged. denounced such an
act Of infldelity ~ the surrender of
this paper. spread the contract open
above the sheet that he was writing.
He sprang up then, his eyes blazing.
his clsnched hand hammsring the u
BILE.
you vsx me-" he said. you harass
ne. Whist Do you wantf'
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cree Of divorce: and In order that the
signature might not ever be Ques.
toned, II was to be acknowledged be-
fore notary and witnessed before the
clerk Of a court Of record under his
official seal.
"You will observe" said the woman
that this paper Is an iron-clad con.
tract. ny attorney says to terms
could not be more bindingly put"
THAT is true" replied Randolph Ma.
son.
And" continued the woman, "by
its terms l would. in point Of fact, be
agreeing to surrender an estate Of six
millions coming to my son here and to
me at Mr.. Porter's death for this one
million delivered to me now. Is not
that true?"
THAT also is true" replied Ran
dolph Mason.
Then" said the woman. this ad
ventures is a fool II she thinks
would sign It"
Madame" said Randolph Mason
you must sign It."
Mrs. Porter looked at Randolph Ma
son q moment in complete. utter as
constituent. Then an explanation sug
gested itself and she smiled.
II see." she said. you will use this
paper in order to get the money deliv
cred into your possession or where
II can be held by law, but you will
not give II to that woman"
Then her voice became almost mas
culinely resolute.
Il know this to be piece Of dim
cult strategy. wish to put It wholly
into your hands. ! wish in no way te
interfere with you. / want to do ex
actly as you direct. But do not In
tend to give away six millions for one
] will sign this paper II you assure
me that 1t will under no circumstances
pass out Of your possession to the loss
OF my boys inheritance. Do you prom
ise me that?"
81 promise you that" replied Ran
dolph Mason.
Then conducted st. George Fair
field Porter and HIS retinue to q no
tary public and the clerk OF court
OF record, had Mrs. Porter properly
identified and the paper signed and ex
ecuted as its terms required. The
young gentleman labored for my en-
tertainment on the way. He pointed
out the various colored cups" draw
ing carriages. the "meows" summing II
the doorways, the "giggles" singing II
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the decree of divorce. One million
for three. In diplomatic bartering.
the danseuse followed Continental
masters.
the attorney presented this proof
OF his opinion to the client. Mrs.
Porter must be content with the six
million dollars. She was not content
no dollar to the scarlet woman. She
demanded additional counsel. These
men, learned. experienced in human
affairs, were OF the same opinion. The
money was lost. Mrs. Porter, with an
unreasonable persistence, by virtue of
which every woman Is a client to be
dreaded. refused, even over their opin.
ions. to consider It as lost. Then, an.
noyed, wishing to be rid OF problem
impossible OF solution by any legal
formula, the attorney sent her to Ran
dolph Mason.
Thus / met st. George Fairfield Por.
ter. seeking to regain a lost million
OF his Inheritance under the conduct
Of his regent, woman driven by that
mystic, fearless, untiring instinct
shared alike by the mothers Of the for
est
When the story was ended, Mrs.
Porter took from the bosom Of her
dress three folded papers and laid
them on the table before Randolph
Mason.
THAT" she said. els my marriage
certificate. This, q file OF the divorce
proceedings. and here" her fingers
pressed the document against the
writing-pad as though to crush Il. "is
the contract which that woman had
the effrontery to send with her offer
Of compromise"
Mason looked casually through the
court fle: then he opened the con.
tract and carefully read It, and I.
standing by the table. read It also. II
was . rigid agreement By which this
flrst Mrs. Porter. in confederation Of
one million dollars, received from
Charles Porter. agreed and bound her.
ssls net % ooatsst g disturb the -
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For the legal principle In

For the legal principle In
vo'ved In this story see Com.
stock w. Adams, 20 Kansas, 5t3,
50 Am. r. 1st; Black v. NohI,
1o2 No., 15s; Haddoek v. Had.
dock, Supreme Court Of tho
United States, 2ot Y. g., $50.
The courts Of New York have
Invariably refused 70 treat .
divorce rendered In another
state under the circumstances
stated, a. entitled TO be On.
forced In New York by virtue
o. the full faith and credit
clause Of the Constitution OF the
United States; and, indeed, have
refused generally 20 Give effect
70 eueh DEGREES even BY stats
comfy. haddoek v. Haddock, 81.
pra, citing Lynds v. Lynds, fe2
n. Y, %oS; - L. r. A., go, 70
Am. et Rep. 3s2, % N. Z. s7s;
Winston v. Winston, 100 N. ~
ssa, % n. T. x7s.
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SKY. Her complexion was OF that
deep beautiful olive to be found In the
south Of Austria. Her hair was heavy
with the purple-black gloss of dye. al
thought 1t was certainly not dyed. Her
figure, fallen now into repose, was
sensuous and dainty; her hands were
especially tapering and beautiful, but
her ankles were thick-the ankles OF
q ballet dancer.
In a few minutes the attorney re-
turned.
"Mr. Parks" he said, this contract
seems to have been properly executed.
My client will accept It. / think you
will find the full consideration packed
In that steamer trunk in money and
securities"
went with him to the open trunk
and. In ten minutes, had verified it's
contents. The bulk OF the fund was
In securities and the remainder In
banknotes OF large denominations
These securities were difficult to val.
Ne accurately. I thought the trunk
contained some twenty-cight thousand
dollars more than the required sum.
Howell thought It contained forty
thousand more. We compromised A.
nally at thirty-nve. and he took out
that sum In currency. I closed the
trunk and carried It myself to the mo.
tor-car.
Then ! returned up Long Island to
New York. the first man since Kidd
to travel there with chest Of treas.
urs. albeit to the passsr I appeared
to b merely one returning {, his
town apartment with rather Knocked.
~ steamer tsunk. held Together by \
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
THOUSANDS WILL GREET
PRESIDENT TAFT TODAY
COMMENCEMENT

BUCKHANNON. W. Va. May IL
Wesleyan College is now on the home
stretch" Of closing a most successful
year. Her enrolment has even excel
ed expectations, going beyond the pre-
vious record Of $50. President Doney
Is this month attending the sessions
of the General Conference at Mime
apolis. and Immediately upon his re-
turn the Commencement programs
will be issued which will be the most
elaborate school closing in Wesleyan's
history. An important and interesting
feature will be the laying OF the cor
nerstone OF the splendid new gymnas-
ium TO be built this summer
Receat interesting events at Wes-
leyan include: May Day" celebration
and festival, at which time the faculty
and students under the direction OF
the May Queen spent a half holiday on
the campus amid most unique exer-
cises and decorations: a college play.
His Word OF Honor" rendered by the
members OF Sophomore Oratory: and
student "thuse" on account OF the
remarkable series OF base ball victor
les by the Varsity. At midnight a
hundred and fifty students appeared
or Main street In night attire and gave
the snake dance with variations.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
BENWO0l
Commencement Exercises to Be Held
Other News and Notes Of the
Mill Town.

Many invitations have been issued
for the annual commencement exercis.
es OF the local high school which will
be held on Wednesday evening. May
22nd in the auditorium Of the Central
school building on Water street, COM
mencing at o'clock. The annual ser.
mon will be preached on Sunday even
ing at 1880 p. IN. May 18th. at the
First NJ. f. church by Rev. S. b. Hart,
pastor of the church. On Tuesday
evening. May 2lst, the students and
their friends will be addressed by NJ.
l.. l.. Friend, state supervisor of West
Virginia high schools at the school hall
on Water street. The graduating class
this year is composed OF three boys
and three girls. viz. Lula Susanna
Nolte. Clara Minerva Manly. Irene
Verona Farmer, William Leonard Car.
men. Earl Thomas Craig, and Lewis
Van Carpenter. Commencement pro-
gram is as follows:
Oration-"Home, the Foundation OF
Republican Government"-Irene Yer.
ona Farmer.
Oration-"The New Patriotism
Earl Thomas Craig.
Commencement Waitman
Barbe. A. NJ, Lift. D., West Virginia
University.
Music-Bachman's Orchestra.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
OF
MOTHERS DAY
WAS GENERAL IN THIS VICINITY
Sunday.
Impressive Sermons Were Preached
and Special Services were
Held In the Churches.

In common with many other COM
munities, Wheeling paid an impress
I've tribute to the Queen OF the
Home" In the annual observance Of
Mothers day. In many OF the church.
vs. the ministers preached special ser
mons and programs in keeping kith
the days observance were rendered
by the choirs. Never since the day
has become an annual feature were so
many white carnations and other flow
ers worn as on Sunday.
From the fact that Miss Jarvis. a
West Virginia woman, was the orig.
inator OF the day. Il was possibly more
generally observed in this state than
In others. Miss Jarvis is now a resi-
dent OF Philadelphia and the observ.
ance in some OF the Quaker City's
churches was very elaborate.
Judging from the interest taken in
this city. both this year and last. n Is
likely that Mothers day. with its
commendable sentiment. will within
few years be observed nationally
Already II Is the subject or song and
verse. and the subject is one that calls
Tor expressions Of most tender feel
ing Dy ministers and writer's alike.
hitting tribute was paid 20 mother
last evening by Rev. A. c. Rasche.
pastor Of St Pauls Evangelical
church, In a sermon delivered 10 his
congregation. An elaborate program
was carried out in connection with the
observance OF Mothers day. The pas
Tor spoke OF the care and needs OF A
mother. The program follows:
Prelude
Soprano solo !.Tslt Nib 70,
Nr. ana Ms Charles NortS en- SShasr
Take u 10 the Lord" s.. Faurs choir
Aito solo III Wear a Flower For
You Motper Dear" ........ F-fr,or.
..s,- Alss Minnie willie
Sd Paurs choir ''' '''s'
Address on mother ...... Rev pa.~be
Tenor solo Mothers Fsvorite.~
Chaf Notreman
Hymn-"God ffiesg our Home"
Dfferlng. ord yer. benedirtion
Last eveniBg. az the First Baptist
church. the hdies' auxiliary OF the A.
o. 4. A. ". Daughters o. the Revo.
luton, attendfed In a body. and Row.
~ BrfninstDoi. pastor % the church
preached an eloquent sermon IN con.
nection with hIs sermon for the
Motherf day exercises The Lodge
vas well represented showing their
appreciation IN the matter
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
OBITUARY
Mrs. Emma Laura Earn.

on Sunday morning. May 18th. oc.
CURED the death OF Mrs Emma Laura.
wife Of Charles carp. aged IS years
Mrs. carp was the daughter Of the
late Mr.. and Mrs Granville Jehers. OF
McMechen. She was married 10 Mr..
carp 80 years ago and 20 them have
been born the following children. viz :
Frank. Howard. Robert C.. Archie
and Earl. all OF whom are living 70
mourn her loss. The following broth.
ors and sisters also survive her. I'd
gar Lee. Ward. Frank. Mrs. VIII Still
well and Mrs Annie Pouerheld. OF
McMechen. Mrs. Taylor Kellar. Of
Elm Grove. and Albert. Of Los An.
geles. Cal Mrs carp gave her heart
20 God IN the FprinRtime Of her life.
and has lived a true and sincere Chris.
tan lfe. She was a loving and self.
sacrificing mother. as we'll az n true
friend 10 an who knew her or entered
into her life She will be greatly
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
SIX YEAR TERM
May Be Recommended for President,
BY Senate COMMITTEES Consld-
erlna Sublect

WASHINGTON. May 12.-The Sen
ate judiciary Committee tomorrow
may tRvorably act on the proposal 10
limit the tenure OF once OF the Pres.
i6ent % the United States The sub
committee studying the question eH-
poets 40 submit its conclusions then
and the advocates % single term.
probably six years confidently express
the belief that the measure will BE-
reported out and pass the senate. 70
would not affect the present pres.
Dental campaign. for u would mean
The submission o. an addition % the
legislation 10 the state legislature. Tn.
der the Works resolution. pending be
fore the committee. the president and
Vice president would hold Office for
six years with ineliglbiiity 20 a sec
ond term. The committee r. also con
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13

plasterer. and for the last few years
has been I'm the employ OF the Akron
Paving and Plastering company. He
has been a resident OF Wheeling for
the past p years. during which time
he made many friends TO whom his
death comes az a sad shock. He was
a member OF the International Plas-
terers' Union, and also OF the local
union in Akron, Ohio.
He Is survived by a widow. who
was formerly Miss Jessie Vance. the
daughter Of John Vance. OF the Sixth
ward. this city. three step-chfldren.
Clara. Rebecca and Chester Hager,
who reside with a grandmother IN
Canton. o., a father. David Wilson
kenney. ST., OF Camden. Ark: two
brothers. J. G. Kenney. OF Detroit.
Mich. and Prank J. Kehney. % Cam.
den. Ark: and a sister. Miss Mary
Konney. Of New York City. Arranss.
ments for the funeral have not been
completed. awaiting the arrival Of rel.
atives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
All That Is Earthly Is
Subject TO Pain

The victims ~ rheumatism a.i tell ,Hs
SANE storv. ney have sore. irrar-ad
musclee and afiff. aching f1frfa fFav
have no ambition or sfrrnafr. ara raf
nervous and Irritable. wrfrh Ia nor 30 rs
auffer
Nuriio.- a prsserirflon free from Ont
eLeg 80 Narcoilca. uii hanfeH aII aches
ard paina anf linher 1r fHnas a.rs "a
inllamel musciea. ~ your money afI ba
fafurfaf
We realise nat there are w.-,tt.-.
anf dangerous remedies wHIrn ere u. 4
a. rure-alla ~ fhe fefr ~ narHfa.f..r.f
fratinruniale, uhuaa object fa o. srfra.f
foif Nurifo'a' purpose fa fr rIea 10.
Ief. ard a. cunpourfef err.rafvff. .a n
epeclLlc renrif Ior nose Dr|v Who srf.
fer zen Hheumafian. erfsfIra .r ..r.
fiun
ce1vinca yourHsif go fo rfarfs. %
Doeite 4 CO., fha fruFFIaf today &C.
~ ~ Nuriio. the remedy fFaf r-s.
. Ven can feel n Horkfrr
- n rruuIr1 EU fna MaHIafrn| I..a..f.
Elell1e1 Hldrs New York
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13

missed by husband and children. but
they have the consolation OF knowing
that their loss Is her gain. and the
golden gate through which she has
passed stands ajar to welcome her
loved ones 20 the blessed city OF God.
She was a member OF Wesley NJ. r.
church and also Of Miriam Chapter Of
the Eastern Star. Both church and
order will greatly miss her. In the alb
sence OF her pastor. Rev. J. y. Work
man. the funeral will be conducted by
Rev. u. 3. Hammond. Of Chapline
street ". r. church. assisted By Rev.
Charles l.. Ritter. Of Trinity lutheran
church.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
RIOTING CEASES
No More Outbreaks In Coal Field
oil. Boy Shot In Riots Satur-
day May Live.

SCRANTON. Pa. May 12-Lewis
Biogsrobich. the 15-year-old boy sho,
by State Trooper George Dace ulster
day morning tn the riot a. OlyIhant
No. colliery in Dickson City. was
still alive tonight and the doctors said
he has chance 81 recovery. Trooper
Dace has given bail
There were no disturbances any
place in the upper end Of the region
today. Double guards ~ police pa
trolled the districts where the out
breaks have occurred but the found
nothing 20 do. State troopers at the
Wyoming and Peckvilie barracks had
an absolutely Idle day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
David Wilson Ksnney.

The death Of David Wilson Kenney.
a we'll known plasterer OF this city.
occurred Saturday evening az 9
O'Clock. 40 the residence OF {. O.
Bradford. No. 1895 Chapline street.
following an attack Of heart trouble.
lie had been in poor health for sew
eral months. The deceased was born
Jan. 10. 1871. near MidburE. Pa.
BY occupation. Mr. Kenney was a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
THEODORE ROOSEVELT ALSO Tc
INVADE OHIO.
Many Wheeiinsltes VIII Attend the
over-The-Rlver Meetlnos-other
Political Gossip.


Over-The-Rlver Meetlnos-Other
Political Gossip.
Elaborate plans are being made by
the Republicans of Belmont county TO
extend a warm welcome TO President
Taft this afternoon and evening dur
ing his stay in that county. Short ad-
dresses will be made by the president
at ST. Clairsville. Bridgeport and Mar
tins Ferry. He will reach Bellaire at
5:45 and will speak from the balcony
OF the Globe Hotel for a half hour,
leaving that city at $50 enroute to
Steubenville. where he will make an
other address during the evening.
Admirers OF the President from this
and surrounding cities will greet him
during his addresses across the river.
While there will be no special ar
rangements for cars the Wheeling
Traction company have decided to
press all their extra cars In service to
accommodate the thousands who will
flock In Belmont county today to hear
the address.
Tsft's Schedule.
This morning President Taft will
invade Ohio from Marietta, where he
will deliver an address. He will go to
Marietta direct from Washington.
From that city he will visit Cambridge,
Urichsville, St Clairsville, Bellaire,
Bridgeport and Martins Ferry From
the c. & p. depot the President and
his party will be taken to the Globe
Hotel In automobiles.
RooseVelt's Invasion.
Following in the wake OF the Presi-
dent Roosevelt will invade Ohio Tues
day. coming to Bellaire directly from
Oyster Bay. over the Pennsylvania
lines he will arrive at Bellaire at $3.50
a. m. eastern time. The Roosevelt
club with headquarters in Bellaire, will
greet the ex-president at the depot and
will escort him to the Globe Hotel
from which place he will also deliver
his address. After a short address at
Martins Ferry he will speak at Wells
Vile. East Liverpool, Youngstown,
Warren, Alliance and Canton.
Arrangements have been made 70
have special trains run over the o. X.
Il w. and B. & o. roads Tuesday
morning to Bellaire for the benefit OF
those who desire 10 hear the former
president make his address.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
Police Court

Mayor Scanlon will hold a session
Of police court this evening. he hav.
Ing four offenders who INDUCED in too
much OF the JOY producer on Saturday
evening. All four are charged with
being intoxicated
Benwood Briefs.
Elsewhere IN these columns will be
found Rll account OF the rededica.
ton 81 the ST. Matthews German In.
theran church. held yesterday.
Mrs VIII Becker. who has been
confined 70 her home on Main street
for the past several weeks. Is slowly
recovering
Many changes has- been made in
the Sunday school classes ~ the First
NJ. =. Sunday school owing 20 the
Tact that many new members have
been taken into the church.
sylvia Dequllla. clerk On the store
N larry WITT. will leave the latter
part Of the month for his home AZ
Barrea. yafI
The Independents ~ this city lost
10 the X. X team OF Moundsvliie lasf
Saturday afternoon a. sIppner park
BY the score ~ stoG
The members 81 the Chriaffan En-
deavor association ~ the First N b
church arc contemplating rerratinq
their play given a few days ago. in
The near future
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
skelp Mil Suspends.

The skelp mill OF the Wheeling Steel
and Iron company suspended opera
lions last Saturday afternoon and will
be closed for an indefinite period. This
department has worked but very little
since the first OF the year. The reason
for the suspension on Saturday is un
known.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
Annual Picnic.

The annual picnic Of the schools OF
Union district will be held Friday.
May oath, at Wheeling park. The
traction company has granted a spec
ial fare 70 the children OF a rate Of
rye cents to the park and return. The
children will also receive two tickets
good for any OF the amusements at the
park. The local high school baseball
team will play Sherrard high school
team a. the park on this day.