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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-05-12
Graduating Exercises

Last evening the graduating ex-
ercises were of very high order
Misses Audelle Afford and Edith Lipp
played beautifully on the pianoforte
and the address was made by DIR.
Henry Carley of New Orleans, who
spoke attractively altho with a depth
of meaning on Foolish Notions
DR.. Cooper delivered diplomas as
follows:-
Inez Kirkwood, Grace Kittrell,
Frances Anette Stevens, the degree of
A. B.; Willie D. Hearst, B. s.; Ruth
Bass, Lille May Holloway, Maude
Esther Holloway, Helen Louise Kear-
ney, Alice Lewis; B. L.; Mrs. Sue
Stuart Brame, Miss Asa May Ramsey,
A. M, from Academic Department,
Harriet Herring.
There were seven diplomas in ste
biography and typewriting, Annie
Louise Leggett receiving one from
the Commercial Department.
Among those who received diplo-
mas in Bookkeeping was Miss Kath-
crime Purser, of Brookhaven, while
many certificates were given In va
rious branches.
At the close of the interesting pro-
gram President Cooper spoke few
words and introduced DR.. j. T. Leg
gett who spoke words of congratula-
ton and good wishes for a happy
vacation.
1t is gratifying to note the pros
perity of the session Of 1919-20.
Three hundred students have been
enrolled and 297 were in evidence on
the last day. The morale of this ar
my of students was apparent; the
college spirit was uppermost during
the entire term and splendid evidence
of this Is the Y Hut, or Betty Wads-
worth Hall, named in honor of the
lamented wife of the President, for
which the students themselves have
raised $1,000. This building is near
ing completion and this morning
Contractor Eugene Mccormick began
the wrecking of Whitworth Hall. the
oldest building on the campus. OF
the 1ve buildings on the campus
when DR., Cooper began his admins
tration eighteen years ago, only two
are left and these will be remodeled
and improvedN some extent during
me sccAp &, [hen President Coop
er sh Vavs returned from his trip
to E6rope next October it is antici-
pated there will be nine splendid
buildings within the college enclos-
ure. The new dining hall will seat
1850 persons. The building will be
known as, Enpchs Hall in honor Of
benefactors Of that we'll known fam.
lily. -
$4,000 will be spent on enlarge.
ments and improvements during the
summer. The Methodist Parsonage
will be used as Hospital for the
College.
In the accomplishment Of so much
OF material prosperity and, intellec.
tual and spiritual uplift, DR.. Coop.
er has realized attainment toward
which he has struggled and is to be
congratulated upon his success. Hii
ability and remarkable efficiency arr
recognized by the Board OF Trustee.
by the Church.. by other institution
OF learning, and By this community.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-05-12
ANNUAL COMMENCE
MENT AT WE4ITWORTH
Concert, Class Day, GraduatiOns,
ETC., Mark Close of Pros
porous Session.

After a number of recitals, recep-
tions and other delightful functions
of the Whitworth Commencement
season-not including examinations
commencement Sunday duly arriv-
ed, accompanied by weather clear
but rather cold for May-time-and,
incidentally for voiles, Georgettes,
organdies and all the beautiful airy
things that are synonymous with
the ''sweet girl graduate" season.
But the weather didn't affect any
thing after all-everybody that want
ed to wore her fiimsy finery and some
of the dear girls insisted that "Geor-
gette is really very warm indeed and
so closely woven the air cannot per-
colate through 1t at all"-so why
worry? When the weather gets hot
"Georgette" will be cool.
Anyway, Sunday morning after all
the beautiful singing by the three
hundred college girls and the special
students led by Miss Carter on the
rostrum, DR.. Carley, editor of the
New Orleans Christian Advocate was
introduced by DR.. Cooper as the
preacher of the occasion.
Under the spell of his clear, prac-
tical and sincere utterances all the
people present forgot the weather.
man entirely and gave their undivi-
ded attention to DR.. Carley who talk
ed well and earnestly about 1.-THE
Problem Of Finding a Place in Life. "
1t was a most appropriate dis
course and was highly commended.
He warned the young people that E.
quipment is necessary in these times
and that "to discover God, discover
themselves and prepare" was the de-
mand Of their young lives.
In the evening DR.. Carley again
spoke before the Y. w. c. A. on the
ambitious mother of Zebedee's sons
impressing the congregation with his
words of wisdom and his apprecia-
tion of today's problems and tenden-
cies of both parents and children.
The anthems, trios and Duets sung
were of high order of excellence
under Miss Carter's direction. Miss
Sarah Herring gave violin offertory
very effectively and Miss McVoy pre-
sided at the piano.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-05-12
Glass Day Exercises.

The Glass Day Exercises were OBJ
served yesterday at 500 p. m. in
front of historic Whitworth Han hon
oring sixty years of College service
The march of the classes of past de-
cades represented by Spirits" accom-
panied by the 1920 seniors to Whit
worth Hall was full of impressive In
terest.
Miss Willie d. Hearst, president oi
the Glass of 20, introduced tht
spirits who gave their messages out
of the dim receding years. Mis-:
Inez Kirkwood spoke for the senior
class, the elimination Of i've dozer
years of school life.
Each class sang their animated
songs end the ambitious class spirit
kept things from being dull. This
Class Of "a having reached the estate
pt juniors sang q clad goodbye x
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-05-12
New Business Organized.

BY reference to the article of in
corporation published in The Leader
it will be seen that the name Of the
General Electric and Plumbing Co.,
has been chosen for the newly or
ganized business which expects to be
open here in a short time.
The notice of application for char
ter indicates the kind of business
which will be undertaken.
Mr.. Luther G. Magee, who needs
no introduction to the people of
Brookhaven, expects to discontinue
his connection with the City as gen.
eral utility man for the Light and
Water Department and will devote
his time to the interests and de-
yelopment of the enterprise.
Mr.. Magee's past connections in
clude experience in this line, as
chief electrician for one of the large
plants of the Long Bell Lumber Co.,
installation and maintenance man
successfully for Mississippi Central
r. r. Co., and Western Union sys-
TENS of telegraph, telephone and
signals, together with his long SER
vice with the Light and Water De-
partment Of the City of Brookhaven,
where he has efficiently filled the
places of water werks man, pipe fit-
lter, engineer and electrician, pecu-
liafiy fits him for the management oi
the company.'in which he has taken
an active part in organizing. s-.s
The new concern proposes to be q
booster for Brookhaven and surround
Ing community, and expects to con-
duct its business along lines which
shall merit the support, and show
its appreciation of the recognition
which may be accorded 1t by the
public.
The Leader welcomes the new bust.
ness as one that will be an impor.
tant factor in our life and in this
vicinity.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-05-12
Annual Concert Monday Evening.

AS on Sunday morning, there was
a larger attendance at the exercises
Monday evening than for many years.
A choice and varied program had
been prepared. consisting Of piano
and violin music and vocal numbers
all of which demonstrated the ex-
cellent instruction given at Whit
worth College and was far above the
average even in our Colleges.
Miss Gladys Arlington the attrac-
tive young Brookhaven student and
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. o. N. Ar
rington, received an ovation from
friends when she played an original
number she called "a Fancy. II
is anticipated that Gladys will be-
come noted composer with the de-
velopment of years to be. =
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-05-12

rM. Van, ,-Kees, of the Brookhaven
Oil Mill Co., has our thanks for a
copy of the Manufacturers Record
which so often sounds the keynote
to Americas economic condition.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-05-12

their sisters who are taking their
places in the ranks.
Parting gifts of the 1920 class
were presented by Miss Ruth Bass,
one of the number.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-05-12

Mr.. Fred Bessonett has commenc-
ed work rebuilding his residence
east Ufa town, Mr.. BessQnett having
lost his Abode q few weeks ago BY
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
State Sunday School Convention.

The Eastern Regional Convention of
the West Virginia Sunday School AS
sociation which is to be held in Mar
tinsburg Friday, Saturday and Sun
lay, May Ia, Is and 10, promises to
be an interesting and helpful affair A
splendid programme has been arrang-
cd, and Sunday school workers of
State and national prominence will be
in attendance. The music will be in
charge of Grant Colfax Tullar, COM
poser and publisher, of New York.
President ]. ID. Steele, of Charleston,
will be in charge of the programme,
AMI State Secretary Walter A. Snow
anl Mrs. Snow will be in attendance.
Among the many interesting persons
VINO will have place on the programme
are John L. Alexander, of Chicago, SUI
perintendent of young peoples work
Rev. VIM. n. Dresel, Evansville, Ind
L. L. Friend, Charleston; Miss Katie
Belle Abney, Charleston; r. ]. Roude-
bush, Charleston; DR.. d. B. Purinton,
Morgantown; NJ. Guy Van Buskirk
ClarkSburg; Rev. f. Leroy Dakin.
Charleston; Byrd Prillerman, Charles
ton. ]. r. Poland, president of the
Berkeley county association is chair
man Of the conventions committee.
We are asked to call especial at
tention to the meetings of the young
peoples division to be held in the Lu-
theran Church. Demonstration of
young peoples work will be given Sun
day morning at 9 O'Clock and Sunday
afternoon at 2.l5.
The people of Martinsburg will en-
tertain the delegates on the Harvard
plan, that is, lodging and breakfast
free, delegates to secure their own
dinner and supper.
Jefferson county is expected to send
100 delegates to the convention, but il
is believed that this allotment will be
largely exceeded. President !. D.
Muldoon, of our county association.
hopes to have at least 200 Sunday
school workers from Jefferson, and
they are urged to be present at Ills
Saturday morning, May 18th, when the
roll of counties will be called. 1t is
believed that Jefferson county will be
front-line county at the convention.
as ali the State requirements have
been met by our association. The
people Of this section are especially
invited and urged to attend the con-
vention. Each day will be filled with
interesting events. The convention
will hold its main sessions - the first
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
shephedstown Jefferson County, West Virginia. Thursday

was touched for ten safeties and the
latter for 1--WE. Rice had the big stick,
welding ii for two doubles and a home
run. James made his debut for Shep-
herd College and sent out three
doubles from the right side of the plate
in four times up. Moler also got a
double and two singles. Davis was of
form, as double and a single are much
below his usual standard. Reed
Crowl, Show and Mckee registered one
hit each.
To date the batting average for tho
team is .2e0, and the total number of
hits in six games reaches seventy.
Davis claims fourteen of them, Moler
and Reed nine each, while Show and
Ludwig have the fair batting average
OF .259 with seven hits each in 81
times at bat.
1t is safe to predict that if baseball
continues on the same high plane at
Shepherd College as in the past two
years it will require a larger financial
budget to secure teams strong enough
to accept places on our schedule in
the future.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
Spring Weddings.

Miss Elsie M. Needy, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip G. Needy, of
Berkeley county, formerly of the
vicinity of ShepherdStown, was mar
ried last Thursday night to Mr..
Newton Baker Davis, of Martinsburg
The ceremony was performed at the
home of the bride by Rev. F. R. Wag-
ner, pastor of the Lutheran Chufh of
Martinsburg, in the presence of near
ly a hundred guests. Mrs. w. E.
Byers played the wedding march. Mr.
George F. Charlton, Of Hagerstown,
was best man, Miss Elizabeth Needy
was maid of honor, Miss Virginia and
Naomi Needy were bridesmaids, and
Miss Margaret Byers, of Baltimore,
was flower girl. The bride was
beautifully attired in gown of white
georgette. and the maid OF honor wore
pink chiffon over lace. Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis will reside in MartinSburg, where
the groom is employed in the post
Office.
Mr.. Thomas Eugene OFT, son OF Mr.
Frank X. OFT, of Washington, form
erly Of Charles Town, and Miss Mary
Elizabeth Day, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John H. Day, Of Gaithersourg'
Md, were married April oath. in ST.
Mary's Church, Rockville, Md, by Kew.
Father George B. Harrington.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
NEW VOL. 55-No. 18.
MORE ABOUT THAT DUEL.

The Register last week published an
account of a famous duel that took
place near Shcphcrdstown more than a
hundred years ago. the story being told
graphically in a letter written by the
grandfather OF Rev. J. W. Ware, Of
this place. This week Mrs. Thos. c.
Miller gives us another account Of the
tragedy, sent her by her sister five
or six years ago. Mrs. Miller does
not know the original source of this
account but il is very interesting and
viii, We are sure, be perused with
eaeerness by the readers OF the Reg
istcr. IL is as follows:
Peyton Smith, born 1897, son OF
General John Smith, of "Hackwood
Park" and Animus, nee Bull, grad
uated 1908 at William and Mary Col
leGc, Williamsburg, Va, and com
mcuced the study of law in the same
Office with his boyhood friend and col
ege chum, Joseph Holmes. In the
winter of 1909 they disagreed about
some trivial matter and sharp words
passed. A recruiting officer was
present, who urged the necessity OF
rcparation, according to the then ap-
proved code Of honor His taunts
finally induced Holmes unwillingly to
send challenge 10 Smith, who as un
willingly accepted il. The second
were chosen, and all arrangements
we're soon made. They were to fight
with pistols; time, daybreak; place,
the Maryland side OF the Potomac riv-
cr, opposite Shepherdstown. Peyton
Smith was n prime shot-could hit a
half dollar when tossed in the air, with
out failure. Holmes was no shot, and
all considered him doomed man.
The distance was marked and the
word to fire was given. Smith stood
erect, and still did not raise his pistol.
Holmes fired, Smith fell, almost for the
the first time he struck his target, and
that TARGET was his dearest friend
Smith was carried TO Entlcr's Hotel in
Shcphcrdstown, where he died in n few
hours, leaving Holmes even more in
consolahlc than his family He new
or ceased TO mourn his hasty action.
which cast a shadow over his life until
he, too, crossed to the "bourne whence
no traveller returns"
Madam Smith knew of the quarrel,
and as soon as she heard the young men
had left Winchester for Shcphcrdstown
she followed them. but arrived only i'm
time TO receive last loving look Of
recognition from her boy. He was
spcechlcss. She returned as soon as
possible to "Hackwood Park" carrying
the remains Of her son. She reached
home about midnight. Many friends
were waiting to mourn with her. and
at the yard gate all the colored servants
were ranged in line each side Of the
driveway leading TO the portico, each
holding n lighted pine torch. II was
weird but characteristic demonstra-
;ion in honor OF their young master,
who from his boyhood had been the
object Of their pride and affection.
The Smith Holmes duel was one
the three famous duels that induced the
Virginia Legislature to pass the anti
ducling law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
That Obnoxious Fish Law.

On another page OF the Register may
be found the new fish law passed by
the Maryland Legislature, one of the
provisions Of which requires all per-
sons not resident of Washington coun-
ty to pay license fee of five dollars
If they would fish in the Potomac river.
This means that even persons who own
land on the Virginia shore may nor
fish in the stream unless they pay tri-
butte to Maryland, and there is the
greatest indignation on this side Of the
river at the outrageous provision.
Those Hagerstown sportsmen who
sponsored the law have come in for
the strongest condemnation and the
people on this side OF the river are up
in arme against them. West Virginia
folks who have been generous in their
business relations with their MARYLAND
neighbors think hardly Of their action
and the feeling is bitter We doubt IL
there has been another case in which
the people on one side of a border
stream have sought to place such an
unjust tax upon those who live on the
other shore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
Circuit Court Jurors.

The regular May term of the .Teffer-
son Circuit Court will begin in Charles
Town on Tuesday, MAY 18th. Jury
Commissioners G. ID. Wysong and s.
n. Higinbotham have drawn the fol-
lowing petit jurymen to serve at this
term
]. II. Barnes, Horace Gardner, G. s.
NARROW, J. A. Link, /. T. West, Ir.,
George Hale, Charles Derr, w. 3.
Cross, F. L. Jordan. II. II. Huyett, M.
l. Griffith: J Wager Fritts, 4. S. Allen,
John F. Myers, John w. Irwin, Din
Knott, Louis B. Walker. 7. C. Nice
warner, J. E. Hammers'a, J. G. Grimth.
J. w. Harper, |. d. Myers. r. w Grim,
Geo. E. Nicewarner, J., w. Colby, j.
B. Wiltshire, Jos. r. Cookus, Grover
&c. Good, R. J. Madison, Gus Daily,
II. Lee Young, Chas. o. Writ, w. II.
Rissler .....e r.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
OTHER DEATHS.

Charles II. Grim, well-known
citizen Of Charles Town, died Tuesday
morning at the residence of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harry Hyatt, in Ransom, aged
73 years. He had been an invalid for
several years. He was a Confederate
veteran, and took an active part in the
Confederate veteran organizations for
a number of years, and was the orig
inator of the custom of placing a Con-
federate flag over each soldiers grave
here on memorial day. performing this
service Of love himself for a number OF
Years. He was a native of Winches-
ter, and came 10 Charles Town about
fortv years ago, ard was member OF
the Independent Fire Com,ary since
its organization, and aIwa"s took an
active part in the affair, o" thr com
ra1y. He is survived " one daugn
ter. Mrs. Harry HYATT. cf Panson. end
two step-sons. Edward Edison, Of Pitts
burg, and Mr.. Clarence 6. Edison, Of
Charles Town.-Spirit.
william Deck, one Of the oldest res
dents Of Berkeley county. died ycster-
dav at his home at Vanclevesville, az
the advanced age Of 81 wears. His
death was the result OF stroke OF pa
ralysis which he received several weeks
ago. He is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Charles Stewart and Miss Nellie
Deck.
Miss Mary Virginia Cushwa, one OF
Wartinsburg's most cstimablc women.
died at her home in that city last Mon
dav night, from heart trouble, aged 10
years. She is survived by two broth
ers, Harry s. and Charles G. Cushwa,
and ono sister, Miss Katie Cushwa.
Dr.. william Allen Barnes. we'll
known physician Of Martinsburg. died
at his home in that place last Thurs
day. He was a native Of Washington
county, Md, but had lived in Martins
burg for the past eighteen wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
Mr.. Montgomery in Town.

Samuel B. Montgomery, of King
wood, this State, who seeks the Repuo-
lican nomination for Governor of West
Virginia, was in Shepherdstown on
Tuesday, and made an address in fire
mems hall to a friendly audience IN
which were both Democrats and ke-
publcans. He was introduced by J.
l.. Waldeck in weil-choscn remarks.
Mr.. Montgomery's speech was most
favorably received by those who heard
him. irrespective of party. He gave
an account of his stewardship as a
member OF the State Senate, as LABOR
Commissioner and as public man
and private citizen, and frankly ana ana
candidlv told of the things for when
he stood ard to which he was opposed.
II was one Of the best political speech
cs that has been heard here in a long
time, ard It's reasonablenesS ana
fairness made a most favorable I'M,
preston. Mr.. MontGomerv's old
friends here we're glad to renew ac-
quaintance with him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
II. A. X. Elects Officers.

At a meeting Monday nigh, at the
home of Mrs. Virginia Harrison, re-
tiring regent, Pack Horse Ford Chap
ter Of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution elected the following Of
fcers for the ensuing year:
Regent-Mss Rachel Snyder.
Vice -Regent-Mrs. Alya y. Kena-
amond.
Recording Secretary-Miss Abbie
Banks.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. J..
II. Haley.
Treasurer-Miss Julia Hill.
Rcgistrar-Mrs. G.. F. Lyme.
Historian-Mrs. II. c. Getzendan-
ner
Chaplain-Mrs. G. M Beltzhoover
Board Of Managers-Mrs. James 8.
Phillios. Mrs. Robert Gibson and Mrs.
Virginia Harrison.