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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
SLAYER CONVICTED
IN FORTY MINUTES
Harry Van Reed, Soldier, Is
Found Guilty of Murder by
Jury in Record Time.
KILLED MAX RABINOWITZ
Prisoner Says Crime Resulted
From Sudden Impulse to
Steal Liberty Bonds.

Harry Van Reed, a soldier assigned to
yesterday before Judge Thomas c. T.
Grain, in General Sessions. of murder in
the first degree. The jury deliberated
over his case only forty minutes. Court
attaches could not recall another capital
case here in which conviction had been
obtained so speedily.
The charge against Van Reed was
that on September Is last he shot and
killed Max Rabinowitz. tailor and
dealer In Liberty bonds of 233 West
Thirty-fourth street. while attempting a
robbery. Testifying in his own defence.
Van Reed admitted the attempted hold
up and the shooting. but asserted that
the killing and robbery had not been
premeditated that he had gone into RAJ
binowitz's store to get fur collar and
had been seized with a Sudden inn
pulse" to commit robbery.
In an attempt to explain how he hap
pened to have a loaded revolver and five
additional cartridges in his pocket Van
Reed said he put the revolver into his
coat on the morning of the tragedy with
the intention of committing suicide, but
later changed his mind.
The principal witness. against Van
Reed was the widow of the slain man.
Mrs. Rabinowitz told the jury that the
soldier ordered her husband and herself
to throw up their hands and attempted
to steal about $4,000 worth of Liberty
bonds which were in the store. Her hus-
band grappled with the robber and was
killed. Van Reed was arrested while re-
loading his revolver for the apparent
purpose of giving battle to the police.
The defendant told the jury he was
30 years old, had served In the army In
France and later reenlisted for recruiting
service, being sent to duty at the re-
office on West Thirty-fourth
street. The trial of Van Reed occupied
about five hours. The prosecution was
conducted by Assistant District Attorney
James e. Mcdonald. The defendant was
represented by James Murray.
Van Reed said he was born In Read
ing. Pa. He will be sentenced later.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
STATE JUDGE AFFIRMS
ELKS' COURT DECISION
Ruling Recognizes Tribunal
of Secret Society.

The Mount Vernon Lodge OF Elks won
an important victory yesterday when
Justice TonpkIns of the Supreme Court
handed down decision at White Plains
Diminishing n suit of Albert r. Arnold a
member. who sued the lodge for $4,000
commissions for selling It's club house
in Mount Vernon to tho Young Mems
Christian Association for $4,000
Justice Tompkins's decision will be OF
interest TO Elks throughout the United
states. He holds that when member
of lodge of Elks voluntarily submits n
controversy with his lodge TO the SUI
preme commission or court Of the order
he is bound by the decision OF that body
and cannot maintain an action In a
State court for the same redress sought
by him in the court of the order, except
on allegations and proof Of fraud.
Mr. Arnold asserted that the Mount
Vernon lodge was indebted 10 him for
selling its real estate The lodge re-
jected his claim and the Grand Lodge
also took similar action. Then he car
ried his fight to the State Supreme Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
PROPOSED DIVORCE ON
NIGHT OF WEDDING
Wife So Complains of Ray
mond Terry in Suit.

The brief romance of Frances Terry.
living at 333 West End avenue. and
Raymond VI. Terry broker. whose in
come IL said to be from $4,000 to $751;
900 n year, is a subject of litigation in
the Supreme Court. Mrs. Terry is suing
for separation. alleging that her hus-
band proposed that they be divorced the
very night he married her. on August
2S last. at Atlantic City. She says he
offered her $4,000 as an inducement for
the divorce.
Mrs. Terry blames her husband for
being "domineering" She alleges he
told her he owed $4,000 on Judgment
for having alienated the affections Of
Morris Levenson's wife. and that II cost
him $4,000 TO defend the suit. The
trial was neld in Pittsfeld. Mass. Mrs.
Levenson testified for her husband, n
wealthy ship broker.
Mrs. Terry also complains that her
husband forced his way into her apart
ment with some brother Elks' and
drained several bottles Of liquor which
she had been boarding In a bureau
drawer. When she got there the bottles
had been reflled with colored water.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
$500, 900 ASKED FOR LOSS
OF ARTIST HUSBANDS LOVE
Mrs. Edward j. Steichen Says He Used to Pencil Mark
Miss Marion H. Beckett's Face Where
He Kissed Her.

"In the autumn of 1918 Miss Beckett
posed before by husband in the YOU
langes garden, wearing blue chiffon
robe. She also posed for photograph
at the same place, dlaped in ciiuese
cloth, which had been arranged by my
husband.
Miss Beckett. when my husband was
near, would wear nothing but long.
clinging gowns and roses. She wore a
band about her head and long earrings.
She dressed In very artistic or theatre
cal manner to attract attention and ex-
plot her physical charms.
I'm 1914 Miss Beckett requested my
husband to design petunias. in colors, as
she wanted to embroider the same on a
chenise She often consulted him about
embroidering chemises and would show
him these chemises and ask him how he
liked them.
Marked where Kissed.
Miss Beckett and my husband kissed
in my home in Voulanges in the year
1914 Once l came upon them in
room, Miss Beckett having pencil marks,
indicating kisses, all over her face.
They went out together evenings in
the spring of 1914, so they said, to the
hill of Sorbonne to hear the nightin-
gales song Once they insisted i was
too i'll to go to see an aeroplane there
and they went out with the children
The children returned In half an hour.
Miss Beckett did not return until after
midnight"
In addition to filing the bill Mrs
Steichen submitted to an oral examina-
ton before trial. She said she once had
attempted suicide after her husband told
her he was fond of a Catherine Bruce,
who was member Of the American col
ony in Paris, of which the Steichens
were then residents
Mrs. Steichen also testified that Isa-
dora Duncan was friend Of her hus-
bands. She said she did not think that
Miss Duncan was in love with her hus-
band. but preferred to. have the dancer
STAY away, as she had Advanced ideas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
BRITISH CONSUL GETS
FIRE VICTIMS BODIES
Women Persisted in Apart
nent in 57th Street.

The bodies OF two British subjects
who died In the studio apartment fire at
20 West Fifty-seventh street last Thurs
day were claimed yesterday by the Brit
ish Consul-General In this city. A rep
resentative of the consulate took charge
OF the bodies in Bellevue morgue. They
were those Of Mrs. Eva Lescomb, 25
years old, former concert singer in
England. who had come here month
ago TO enter the movies, and Mrs. Mary
Frances Battey. 20 years old. also n
concert singer. who came from London
last October.
Mrs. Lescombs husband. n travelling
auditor. Is believed to be somewhere In
the United States. Edward T. Battey
OF f01 East Seventy-eighth street, iden-
tiled the body Of Mrs Battey as that
Of his wife. She was known on the
stage as Betty Jones'" She was Wis.,
iting at Mrs. Lescomb's apartment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08

Damages. or smart money in the
amount OF 100000 will not be unreal
sonable recompense, in the opinion OF
Mrs Inward J. Steichen for the loss Of
the affections of her husband. who is a
painter of international fame. and
alienated by Miss Marion Fl. Beckett,
daughter OF the late Charles II. Beckett,
one time Surrogate of this county.
1t is because of friendship which
Beckett in 1913 and 1914 while Mr.. and
Mrs. Steichen were living at voulanges.
France. that Mrs. Steichen has brought
suit against Miss Beckett in the SUI
preme Court She and her husband are
separated.
In a bill of particulars, filed yester-
day, Mrs. Steichen alleges that Miss
Beckett used TO pose before her hus-
band as u petunia. that when he used
to kiss her he would make pencil marks,
Indicating kisses, upon her face, and
that once when he took her to French
hilltop to listen to a nightingale their
stay was protractad and their return
late.
MISS beckett, IN answer 10 MIS-
Steinchen's complaint In the case, de-
MED that she alienated Steichen's af-
fections. and insisted that he and she
were simply friends who had mutual
artistic tastes. She demanded that the
plaintiff render bill of particulars de-
scribing how the artists love was stolen.
wife's Bill of Particulars.
Mrs Steichen complied yesterday and
this, in part Is the bill
I'm the spring of 1914, at the home
Of a Mrs. Conklin, Miss Beckett posed
as a petunia, my husbands favorite
flower, in big flower pot, in gown
made by Madame Mathis. She had a
miniature garden at Voulanges for a
table decoration
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY ELECTS
Clarence w. Bowen Chosen Presi-
dcnt---Annunl Dinner Planned.

Clarence w. Bowen was elected
president OF the New England Society
yesterday at meeting Of the members
Albert III. wisgin was elected first, and
Cleveland II. Dodge second vice -prcsi-
dent: George W. Hodges treasurer, and
II. A. Cushing secretary. The board OF
governors for the next four years will
be composed OF Charles y. Gibson. Wal
ter Jennings. John r. Tilden and Alfred
II. whitney. Jr.
The 1t5th annual dinner of the So
ciety will be held in the Waldorf-Asto-
ria on December %, In commemoratlon
Of the 30oth anniversary of the landing
OF the Pilgrims. The speakers Will in
clude Representative Frederick III. Gil
lett, Senator Selden p. Spencer OF Mis-
souri,. and the Rev. DIR. John Kelman,
pastor Of the Fifth Avenue Presby-
terrain Church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
SEEK SHARE OF ESTATE.
Four Skaters and SIX Brothers of
stanley silver Ignored in VIII.

Allegations that while her husband
was in falling health and mentally un-
sound Mrs. Matilda MCGEE Silver IN
duced the late Stanley Silver of Beech
mont Park, New Rochelle. to make a
will which ignored four Of his sisters
and six brothers were made In Supreme
Court Mt white Plains yesterday.
Summons and complaint in the ac-
ton were fled by Fabian Silver of New
Rochelle, brother. The estate is val
ued at about 100000. Stanley Silver
died November ~ last. two months at
ter making the will.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
$50, 900 FOR GIRL HURT
IN BRIT. TUNNEL WRECK
Miss Castellanrs Father Also
Gets So, 500 Verdict.

A jury before Supreme Court Justice
kapper awarded verdict of $50, 900
yesterday to Miss Marie Castellani. who
Is 10 years old and paralyzed. In suit
against the New York Consolidated Rail-
road Company for 100000 damages.
Miss Castellani was passenger on the
II. II. r. Brighton line train which was
wrecked In the Malbone street tunnel on
November !, 1918.
The girl, who was q dressmaker. was
compelled TO remain in bed for nine
months following the accident She tes-
tilted In wheel chair. Her father.
Victor Castellani, with whom she lives
at 1854 Haring street. Sheepshead Bay.
also won q verdict Of $500 for expenses
OF treatment for the girl and the loss of
her services.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
CHANCE FOR CONDEMNED MAN.
Justice Tierpey to Pass ON Cnssi.
dy's Application for New Trial.

Justice Francis NJ. Tierney OF The
Bronx Supreme Court will take under
consideration to-day briefs filed by both
sides In argument upon new trial for
James p. Cassidy, pronounced mental
defective, who In sentenced TO die In the
electric chair at Sing Sing tomorrow
night.
The motion was heard by Justice
Tierney yesterday. Thomas ]. O'Neil APP
pearing for the condemned man. Dis
trict Attorney Francis Martin OF The
Bronx opposed tho motion. Cassidy
was convicted with three others Of the
murder OF Otto Fiaio, a subway ticket
agent at the Intervale avenue station.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
EXEMPTED FROM CITIZENSHIP
Twenty Aliens Who Dodged Ser
vice Fail In Court.

Twenty young men who claimed ex-
emptlon from military service during
the war on the grounds that they were
aliens were denied citizenship yesterday
by Supreme Court Justice Tierney IN
The Bronx.
IF you were not willing to fight for
this country said Justice Tierney.
you arc not entitled to enjoy citizen
ship in IT,"
The applicants hung their heads when
records furnished 10 Thomas II. Ryan,
Naturalization Examiner, by the Adlu-
tant-General's office. listing their ex-
emption claims, were read in court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
ALLEGED SLAYER ATTACKED.
Relatives of Abraham Lewis Seek
Vengeance on Louis Meyers.

through policemen who we're taking
Louis Meyers OF 76 Norfolk street. from
Essex Market court yesterday, crying
for vengeance. Meyers was charged
with the killing OF Lewis, who was shot
in the back In front OF his home at rs
Norfolk street November a.
The charge of homicide was dismissed
upon the statement OF Detective La Bat
tagla that he had warrant for the
mans arrest on an Indictment The
Lewis clan believed Meyers was being
released from custody. Some OF the
women began shrleltlng hysterically and
the men made for Meyers. The officers
got him out Of the court room with diff
hculty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08

book for which the world has " afted for
twenty years. See The New York Herald
next Sunday.--Adr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
ON FREE VIEW FRIDAY
OF THIS WEEK
TO BE SOLD
MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 18TH
The Private Library
of the Late
HENRY j. HEINZ

OF PTTTSBURG, PENNA.
Comprising a Notable Collection
of Colored Costume Books, Art Pub
locations and Japanese Colored
Plate Books.
s.~Descrptive Catalogue mailed receipt
of 30 Cents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
COLLECTION OF

Beautiful Chinese Jade Carvings,
Remarkable Japanese, Chinese and
European Ivory Carvings, Large
Collection of Netsukes and Inros,
Antique Soapstone StEtuettes, Gin
nabar and other Lacquers, Fuchien
China, Chinese Paintings, Antique
Jewelry and Watches, Miniatures,
Imported Bronzes, Cloisonne En-.
amels. Statuary, Furniture. Rugs
and other Interesting Objects.
s.~Illustratcd Catalogue Mailed on Receipt
of One Dollar.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03

Mr.. l.. Homer Kingston, the new
attachee of the Stars office spent
the day last Sunday in Supalpa as
the guest of Mr.. EnoS Hickman.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03
Klu klux klam Revived.

ca N. Il. Service)
TALLADEGA, Ala. July Fol
lowing a recent parade of 800 white
robed members of The Klu KluX
from Admission. Sheriff J. C.. Corn
cite has assured the Colored peo-
pie that they will be given every
protection of the law in the event
of an attack by the organization
from Admission. The cause of the
parade is said 10 be the increasing
emigration of Negroes from here.
Have your job Printing done the
Linotype Way at The Tulsa Star.
We know how.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03
ELKS AND DAUGHTERS TO GIVE
EARLY MORN DANCE

If the early morning breeze, so
invigorating from 4 to 6 a. m.
should watt. intrancing strains Of
music through the open windows,
early Monday morning and arouse
you from a slumber for which you
probably would gladly give much
of your worldly possessions to pro-
long, as will surely be the case
with those who live in the 800
blocA on East Archer, just remem-
Der it will be the ElkS and Daugh-
ters of Cosmopolitan Temple TAX
ing an early morning glide over the
waxed floor of the Masonic hall,
and maybe it will add 20 your
mental comfort to know that many
of them may have remained up all
night in order to be present at
Sunrise Dance which is scheduled
to start sometime between 4 and
5 a. m. and last until 8 a. IN.
The ball has been well advertised
and is attracting a deal of attrac-
zion.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03
100 Graduate at Armstrong.

"a. n. r. ServiceJ
RICHMOND, Va, July, 2-Com,
mencement exercises were heiu
Friday night of last week in the
city Auditorium of the Armstrong
High School with the largest grad
usting class in the history OF the
institution. The principal address
was delivered by President J. NJ,
Candy of the Virginia Normal ana
Industrial Institute of Petersburg
Abou, one hundred graduates rep
resented the several departments.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03
Tulsa Welcomes Noble kniuF,ts

PROGRAMME OF THE 18TH ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE
GRAND LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs OF OKLAHOMA AT
TULSA OKLA,
JULY goth, 22nd 1920
Tuesday July goth, 1920.
MORNING SESSION
convenng of the Lodge its Regular Session 900 M
Introduction of Chancellor w Green Fratena visi
and Greetings
Appointment o Various Committees
Recess.
Afternoon Session
Conferrng of Grand Lodge Degree at 2 P. M.
The Lodge Court of Calanthe will Hold
Joint Memor serycs at the Greenland ThsatT at & p
parted Members
Night Session
Will Be Held at the Convention Hall at $50 P. M:
Public welcome addresses by the Mayor of Tulsa and allied Civic
Bodies interspersed with Music
Wednesday, July 21s, 1920
| Opening of Grand Lodge at A. M.
Supreme and Supreme Worthy Counsel
| lor to the Joint Session of the Grand Court
Address by Sir s. Wills, Grand Chancellor of Texas
| Reports of Grand Lodge Officials.
Afternoon Session
Reports of Grand Lodge Officers.
Reports of Standing Committees
Regular Business.
sue Pictures (Movies) at and Entertain
men at Myers Hall 618 E. by the Uniform Ranks
Thursday July 22nd 1920.
Opening of the Grand odge at A. M.
Completion of the Regular Business of the Grand Lodge
Session
Installation of Grand Lodge Officials by Supreme Chancellor 81
W. Green assisted by Supreme Vice Chancellor
E. G. Tidrington, and w. S. Willis
Chancellor of Texas
J. Night.
Hall in honor OF the Grano
| Lodge Visitors, Delegates Guests and the Public
fl Everybody Cordially Invited. Everything FREE
The various Grand Lodge will meet at vernon
Chapel A. M, E. Church to formulate their Reports
Ample room will be provided at the Church
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03
Fairview Tennis Court.

Misses Jewel and Nina Russell.
who recently returned from Col
lege have now organized a Tennis
court, for our younger people. The
Misses RussellS spent the former
part of their year in Des MoineS,
Ia, and +. X. ID. U. respectively,
and are now planning pleasant
vacation. They wish to announce
everyone is cordially invited to
join their club.
Call 47S7 for further informa-
ton.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03

Kansas Woman "Must See The Mag.
ic City-Will Visit Grand Lodge
Mrs. Moreno Davis, OF Kansas
City, Kan. the Grand Worthy Coun-
Sellor of the Calanlhe Order of
Kansas and Supreme Lecturer OF
the Grand Court of Calanthe and
the Supreme Court of Calanthc will
be one of the interested visitors to
Pythian Grand Lodge. Mrs. Davis
writes that she must see the Ma
gic City-Tulsa-during the Pylhi-
an Grand Lodge"
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03
Ex-1ulsan to Visit Grand Lodge

Hon. Freeman Martin. Grand
Attorney of the Knights of PNthiaS
Grand Lodge of Kansas and for
mer citizen of Tulsa, Okla. accom-
panied by Sir Chas. Prince Ed
wards writes that they will motor
from Wichita, Kan, their home. to
the Magic City of Oklahoma-Tulsa
Both Sir Prince Edwards and Sir
Martin are so we'll known in Ok
lahoma that they will seem just as
"home-f folks"
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03
HON. w. S. WILLIS, GRAND
CHANCELLOR OF TEXAS
Among the Visitors of the Oklahoma
X. of Z. Grand Lodge.

Among the many visitors COM
ing to the Grand Lodge of PythianS
here in Tulsa on July 20th, 21st and
22nd, is Hon. w. S. Willis of Waco,
Texas, Grand Chancellor of the
State of Texas and one Of the lead
ing lights of the Pythian firmanent
nationality. During the past year
of service in the Pythian Order OF
Texas, Sir Willis has increased the
membership Of his organization
from 5000 to 12,001 and financed
the resources of his organization
in an excellent manner that 1t en-
abled the Texas Grand Lodge to
meet all its financial obligations and
have surplus of $62 100000 left.
DR.. Claude NJ. Wade of Hot
Springs, Ark, and member of the
Supreme Grand Lodge Pythian
Temple and Sanitarium Commission
writes that he is arranging to visit
Tulsa for the Pythian Grand Lodge
Session.
DR.. Wade is an authority on
matters pertaining to the efiicien-
CIV of the use and application OF
the Hot Springs, Ark, waters III
the treatment of the various dis
eases. Many Of Dr. Wade's former
patients and friends will be vel
pleased to see the Doctors smiling
face in Tulsa, Okla.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03

Prof. Arthur S. Jackson of Waco,
Texas, Secretary of Education for
the A.. NJ. Y. Church writes that if
possible to get back from New
York in time he will rush across
the states so that he can visit the
wonderful city Of Tulsa during the
Grand Lodge meeting Of the Okla
homa Pythians. The many friends
here in Oklahoma Of Sir Jackson
will be very glad of his visit.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03
MANY OUT OF TOWN VISITORS
TO ATTEND SESSION
Meeting of X. of p. Grand Lodge In
Tulsa to Be Big Event of Year

Never before have the Colored
people of Tulsa looked forward to
the coming of any event with more
interest than is being manifested
in the forthcoming meeting of The
X. of p. Grand Lodge in this city
July 20. 21 and % inclusive.
The meeting Of the PythianS in
Tulsa this year is made the more in
tereSting because of the Interstate
enCampment of the X. of p. Uniform
Rank here during the meeting of
the Grand Lodge and will conduct
a competitive drill contest involv-
ing more than 500 in prizes.
4 home company of the Uniform
Rank will enter the contest with a
determination to pluck some OF the
prizes.
This will be the first time in the
history if the state that Tulsa or
any other city in the state has been
selected for an Interstate encamp-
ment of the Uniform Rank and this
in itself is enough to justify the
pride Tulsa feels in having the hon
or of entertaining the X. of p. Grand
Lodge.
Ofcourse Tulsa will live up to
her reputation in receiving and en-
tertaining these distinguished viSl-
tors. No one expects otherwise.
It's up to every Tulsan to help
make this event a complete success
Every one who can possibly take
one delegate or more should notify
DR.. Wickham at once.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-07-03

Let us all do our Bit to make the
stay of the delegates to the Pythain
Grand Lodge pleasant one while
they are in our magic city.