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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23

a fortune In the Westinghouse Air
brake Co, in Pittsburg and in the
Peerless Rubber Co At his death
In 1906, he left her 81 900 900.
Ten years after their marriage,
Mr. Miller made his wife a gift OF
S206. 600 in bonds, later taking Gus
tody Of the safe deposit box contain
ing them. A suit followed Pound
age Of about $4,000 had been col
lected by Sheriff Erlarger Of New
York for mis- custody of the bonds.
when husband and wife soothed over
their difficulties.
AS the widow OF the millionaire.
she had many suitors and her en-
sagement was repeatedly rumored.
but her marriage i'm 1911 to Dr. Jo-
seph A Robertson. member of a
wealthy family of Galveston. Texas.
escaped notice until he published
an Advertisement in March. 1918.
disclaiming responsibility for his
wifes debts
Sues Brokerage House.
Mrs. Robertson figured I'm a law
suit with the New York stock bro
kerage firm of II. A. Content and
Co, in 1914, the firm recovering
$50. 600 which was paid after she
brought a counter suit for 1925. 900.
During the controversy il became
known that I'm 1911-12 Mrs. Robert
son had made S126.OOO by selling
Union Pacific and United States
Steel short. but the market later
went against her.
In March 1916. her husband and
his attorney went with moving vans
20 the Robertson home in New Yori.
and all the surgiion's belongings
were removed. Mrs. Robertson sub
sequently sued for divorce declar-
ing her husband had tried 10 force
her 10 capitalize his own specula-
t!ons. Later he filed a petition in
bankruptcy
Divorce Denied.
While the physician and his wife
were separated in 1919 and when he
was house surgeon in New York
hotel, detectives, employed by Mrs.
Robertson. and their wives, took
rooms near the surgeons At a.
m. one OF the detectives aroused the
place by shouting that his wife
needed doctor and DR. Robertson
came from his rooms Mrs. Rob
ertson and her sleuths entered the
surgeons room and found a profess
siOnal nurse. The ensuing law suit
was thrown out OF court on evidence
that the nurse was guiltIess Of
wrong doing. Dr. Robertson was
also denied a divorce He had
named stock broker.
After disag reement with her
New Jersey lawyer over a real es.
tate transaction IN Deal. Mrs Rob
ertson accused him OF insulting con-
duct
Mrs. Robertson's bail later was
increased 70 $4,000 Unable 70 OBJ
, tain bondsman, she was taken with
Bailey 20 the Freehold jail
What viii happen II I cannot get
bail?" she asked the court.
You Will go 20 jail"
Wouldn't that be too bad?" she
remarked.
After telephoining unsuccessfulIy
70 New York and Long Branch IN
search OF a bondsman Mrs. Rob
ertson said IL was very peculiar
that a woman who owns realty
worth 5000 900 should be unable 20
get surety for $4,000"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
KILLS YOUTH EVADINC
20 CENT MEAL PAYMENT

CHICAGO. Feb. 22.-An effort 90
ade payment OF a Toe restaurant
check resulted in the killing OF an
3 year old youth Wednesday night.
The victim. Roy Ward. was shot
down BY a patroIman while attempt
.1g 20 avoid payment for q meal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
BRANDS HARVEY
AS "TOADY" TO
GREAT BRITAIN
Sen. Reed Denounces Ameri-
can Ambassador and De-
mands His Recall.
.FLAYS PILGRIM SPEECH
Missouri Senator Urges Eras-
ure of Performance From
Memory of Man.

CHICAGO, Feb. ga denuncia-
ton Of George Harvey, American
ambassador to Great Britain, in
which hes urged that Ambassador
Harvey De recalled and his recent
performances erased from the
recollection of man" was made by
Sen. James a. Reed Of Missouri
Wednesday night in a speech before
the Chicago council. Friends Of Irish
Freedom.
America has produced two great
Georges-George Washington. the
father OF his country, and George
Harvey. duly accredited ambassa-
dor to the court Of St. James" ne
said.
England's Greatest Patriot.
Washington was Americas great
est patriot, Harvey is England's
greatest today. Washington eX-
pressed the soul of America; Harvey
the spirit OF sycophancy and toady-
ism.
Washington addressed his coun-
try beneath the American flag; Har-
vey spoke to an audience of expatri-
ates. toadies, Tories and mobiles be-
meath the Union Jack of Great Brit
ain.
Washington sleeps in honor. his
memory fresher with the passing
years; Harvey ought TO be recalled
and his recent performances erased
from the memory Of man.
As l survey the field of the pres
ent and listen 10 the words Of an
American ambassador. inNsubstance
demanding a union of America with
the British empire, and the con-
tinued insIstence that America shall
join herself IN entangling alliances
with the world; when / consider the
never ceasing agitation in favor Of
a union between the United States
and the British empire, there arises
before my mind the vision of other
days.
Vision OF Former Days.
Again 1 see the lantern in the
Old North church: I hear Paul Re-
vere's rallying shout. The British
are coming. arousing the minute
men to arms; the sharp reports Of
the first shots fired in the battle Of
freedom: at such a time as this
summon the heroic spirits of the
revolution. Come. Washington, and
tell why you cried TO God TO break
the tyrant's sword. Was il for this?
That az the end of $50 years a duly
accredited envoy Of the country you
established should stand on British
soil, beneath the Tory flag you
forced CORVALLIS 10 haul down and
l(fnntinnad on mage two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23

NEW YORK. Fob. 22.-An unidsn-
tiled man was killed wednesday ~
the explosion OF q lfquor still be vas
opeTatios behind barricaded doors
ia the basement OF a Brooklyn tens-
msua
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
THE WEATHER

Indiana-Rain, possibly changing
60 snow and much colder Thursday
cold wave by Thursday night; Friday
fair and colder
Lower ichiEan-Bsin CT ging 20
snow In south. and snow Ia north
portion Thursday; colder Thursday;
Friday. snow and colder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
COMMITTEE DELAYS
BONUS BILL ACTION
Rep. Longworth Says Measure
VIII Not Be Reported for
Two Weeks.
BY Associated Press.
IVA CuTTerTrTnn

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 22-The
financing of the soldiers bonus by
means Of manufacturers or
wholesalers tax was discussed In
what was described as a general sort
OF way at two sessions wednesday
OF the republican members Of the
house ways and means committee
dealing with this subject II was
announced that there would be 40
further sessions until Friday. and
members indicated that there was
no disposition 10 hurry a decision.
Rep Longworth, Ohio. ranking
member OF the special committee,
said Il was his judgment that gen
eral manufacturers and wholesalers
tax similar TO that In force IN Can
ada, would be recommended. He
thought the rates would be lower
than those in Canada. as treasury
experts had estimated that the Can
adam rates. II put In force in this
country. would yield s5sO.OOO. a
year or more than 100000 900 in
excess Of the sum which q has been
estimated viii be needed 70 finance
the cash payments 90 the former
service men.
Postpone Action
Mr.. LOngworth said he did not
think the bonus BIZ would be ready
for the house this week or next IN
this connection he stated that there
was some disposition on the part Of
many house members 20 postpone
action on the measure for q time 70
await the opening OF the refunding
negotiations between TIE United
States ana the debtor nations. Call
ing attention that the refunding
commission had bean appointed by
the president the Ohio member said
there was reason 20 believe that be
fore July the United States would
have some OF the refunded bonds In
hand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
Much In Public Eye.

The careers OF Mrs. Robertson,
who was Miss Sarah Lavan OF Pitts
burg, has been marked by a series
OF incidents that brought her name
into the press.
IN 1885. when 1s. she became the
bride OF Charles 9. Miller. who made
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
Vision Of FORMER DAYS.

CONTINUED on page two
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
Swift Death In The Shenandoah

William B. Harper, a well-known
young business man of Martinsburg.
met with tragic death in the Shen-
andoah river east of Charles Town last
Sunday afternoon. What is known as
the Big Eddy" has become a verv
popular bathing resort, and hundreds
OF persons from this county and other
sections gather there on pleasant davs,
especially on Sundays. Last SUNDAY
afternoon it is said that fully five hun
dred persons were there, among them
being Mr.. Harper, who had driven
from Martinsburg with. some other
young folks. A float or raft has been
anchored in the river, where the water
averages four or FIVE feet in depth
Young Harper was on the raft, and div
ed from it straight into the water. He
failed to come up again, and friends
went to his rescue. He was found un-
conscious, and moment later it was
apparent that his neck was broken. He
was placed in an automobile and hur-
ried to Charles Town, but he died about
the time he got there. His relatives
were informed of the sad event and the
body was sent to his home in Martins
burg.
mr. harper, who was 27 years old.
was one Of the most popular young
men in Martinsburg. He was asso-
Grated with his father, w. S. Harper, in
the drug business in that city under the
hrm name of w. S. Harper & Son. He
was known for his activity in business.
social and athletic affairs and had 2
wide circle of friends who were shock.
ed and saddened at his tragic deaf
ne was a graduate of Gettysburg Col
lege, with special training in chemistry,
Besides his parents he is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Frank Daiuto and
Miss Harriet Harper. He was buried
Yesterday, the funeral service being
held at his late home. The Masons,
the Knights of Pythias and the Elks
all participated in the service, he hav
ing been member of these organt
cations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
Mrs. Brown In Shepherds,own.

Mrs. lzetta Jewell Brown, of King,
wood, candidate for the Democratic
nomination for the United States, spent
the Weekend in ShcpherdStown, and
Monday night made an address 10 the
people. Ii was an open-air meeting,
held In King street opposite the col
leee, and was delightful and in
spring affair, enjoyed BY a large au-
dience of men and women from the
town and neighborhood. Mrs. Brown
was introduced by II. L. Snyder, and
was warmly greeted as she appeared
before the crowd. II was a lovely pic
ture as she stood there in the light
with background of old-fashioned
iovers in the adjoining garden, and
the audience was charmed from the
very beginning as the gracious and
lovaole lady spoke of her campaign and
her political aspirations.
Mrs. Brown made an appeal for fair
play Tor the new element in American
politics-the women who have now
secured equal rights with the men-and
presented their claims in an earnest
and eloquent way. She said that the
Democratic party could only hope for
success as the women were organized
and encouraged to do their duty, and
one way OF encouraging them Is 10
give them full recognition and sup
port in their proper aspirations to
have share in the responsibilities
and privileges OF government. Prac-
tically half OF the voters fail to go TO
the polls on election day, and she made
strong appeal that every man and
woman entitled TO a vote shall use this
privilege. She announced as her plat
form a four-square stand for Honesty,
Justice, Service and Peace, and en-
phasized these points as being espcc
tally the things desired by the women
and that could best be promulga
and defended in Congress by woma-
She spoke Of the place that woman
occupies in the home, in the church
and in social, charitable and other ac-
tivities. Why shall they not be equal
ly acceptable and efficient IN politics
Mrs. Brown appealed for clean ana
decent politics, for fairness in car
paigning and in elections, and pledged
herself to the very best service of which
she is capable IL the people shall honor
her by nominating her and electing he
to the Senate. The earnestness of n
splendid woman in white" as she
made her plea for higher and nobler
ideals greatly impressed the people,
and she was warmly applauded and
approved. At the conclusion of her
! address many ladies and gentlemen
came forward to speak to her, and she
was warmly greeted by old friends
and new. She made most favorable
impression upon all who heard her, and
it is certain that she will get large
vote here.
Mrs. Brown was entertained whild
in Shepherdstown at the home OF H
l.. Snyder. Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.. Ring
gold entertained her and few other
friends at dinner Monday evening.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
Mr.. MacDaniel Honored.

Rev. Frank Mcdaniel, formerly of
Shepherdstown, who for the past year
and a-half has been secretary to the
Forward Campaign, raising S2O0,O00
for the endowment and improvement
of the Old Peoples Home of the New
ark and New Jersey Methodist Con-
ference. has accepted the presidency
of the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, at
Lima, N. Y, 1S miles from Rochester.
This is an old and prosperous school
belonging to the Genesee Methodist
Conference. Mr.. Mcdaniel is well
fitted for the work, as he was pres
ident of the Pennington School for ten
years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
Destructive Fire At Bakerton.

There was a destructive fire at
Bakerton, this county, early Tuesday
morning, when the general merchan-
disc store of C. D. Carter was entirely
destroyed, together with the big stock
of goods that it contained. The fire
was discovered about 3 O'Clock in the
morning and the alarm was given al
once. BY the time the people of the
village were aroused, however, the
building was a mass of flames and it
was impossible to enter it or save any
of its contents. A fusilade of explo-
sions from ammunition in the storo
acted further as deterrent AS thera
is no water supply or fire apparatus al
Rakerton, there was absolutely nd
chance to save the building or con-
tents, and the whole thing went up in
smoke, with no salvage whatever.
The total loss is estimated at S1S,-
600 to $4,000. Mr.. Garter carried
an insurance of SI5.S00 on building
and stock, placed with Washington
Alexander & Cooke, of Charles Town.
OF this amount $4,000 was on the
building, which was a onc-story struc-
ture of hollow tile; $500 was on a shed
adjoining; and the balance on the stock
Of merchandise and a refrigerating
plant
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27

while she was in that sort of rig, and
should 60 just so TO the pearly gates
and ask St. Peter to let her in. Do
you think he would do il? No. sir
he'd slam the door shut right in her
face, and ! wouldn't blame him, either,
I'm telling the truth, if some of the
girls | saw there should be let inside
they'd be liable to create riot. !
reckon I'm old-fashioned," sighed tn (,
Squire, "but even so it appears to me
that the world is getting a mite too
progressive in some things. It's get.
ting so it's hard to tell the difference
between the sheep and the goats, for
at that bathin' beach you see almost
as many church folks as YOU do out
siders, even on Sundays, so I'm told!
I'm going over to see for myself mex
Sunday-provided my wife doesn't
come home unexpected"
81 reckon better be movinp'-it'II
soon be milkin' time,' he said as he
got up to 60. Snow don't tell anv.
body | was in town, for don't want
my wife to know it-not that am
afraid of her, though, for believe that
every man should be boss in his own
home. But there's no need to stir up
unnecessary trouble"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
Summer Weddings.

Mr.. Thomas Godfrey Reed, of Moore
field, w. Va, and Miss Margaret Banks
Maddox, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. II.
b. Maddox, Of Shepherdstown, were
married Wednesday evening at 6
o'clock at the home Of the brides para
ents in this place. The ceremony was
performed on the spacious veranda OF
the house by Rev. w. M. Compton, Of
! the Southern Methodist Church, in tho
| presence Of members of the families
and limited number of close friends,
| The bride was very sweet and attrac-
| tive in a becoming gown of white rad
| ium silk, with veil adorned with lilies
of the valley, and she carried Bride
roses. Her maid Of honor was her
sister, Miss Alice Maddox, in apricot
charmeuse and lace, and Miss Chris
/ tine Walper, in peach messalinc with
blue chiffon over dress, was bridesmaid
The best man was Mr.. Charles p Har-
per and Mr.. Charles Sperow was
groomsman. The bride was given away
by her brother, Mr.. Henry Maddox,
and Mr.. Richard L. Spohn played the
wedding march. After the wedding a
Mrs. Reed drove to Shenandoah juno
tibll, NhSiS tlSJ tODrs Il u ain iUl " ASH
ingtOn. After visit there they will go
TO Moorefeld, w. Va, where they will
spend the balance of the summer at
the oroom's home. In the fall they will
go TO Morgantown, where Mr.. Reed will
resume his studies in the medical de-
partment of the West Virginia Uni
Yersity. The bride received a number
OF pretty and useful presents. Among
the out-of-town guests were Mrs. A.
Lee Hetzel, Miss Olga Reed and Mr..
Virgil Reed, of Moorefeld. This we'd
ding is another Shepherd College ro-
nance, the happy young couple both
being graduates Of the class Of 1920.
We join with their friends in wishing
for them the greatest happiness and
prosperity.
Mr. Lacy G. Jackson, OF Mechanics
town, this county, and Miss Alice P
Writ. of the Halltown neighborhood,
were married July 18th at the Baptist
parsonage in Charles Town by Rev
Goodwin Frazier.
Mr. Samuel II. Mason, OF Myerstown.
and Miss Helen E. Markle, of the
Rippon neighborhood, were married in
Berryville last Wednesday by Rev. L.
L. Lowance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
THE DEATH RECORD.

Mrs. Laura Parran Dechert, a res
ident Of Shepherds .own many wears
ago, died in Harrisonburg, Va, last
thursday, in the SSth year Of her age
She enjoyed good health and retained
possession of her faculties to a remark
aoie degree until a few months ago,
when her advanced years caused her
powers to fail and she gradually de-
cllned. Mrs. Dechert was a native OF
Martlnsburg, her parents being Daniel
and Elizabeth Miller, of that place.
She came to Shepherdstown when a
child and remained here until her mar
rage to Mr.. Dechert. She was a sis
Ter OF the late Mrs. David Hout, Of
this place. She left here after her
marriage, her husband having been
the publisher OF the Valley Spirit at
Chambersburg, Pa, and of the Hagers
town Mail. He sold the latter paper
In 1877 and moved to Harrisonburk,
va, where he established a paper
called the Spirit of the Valley. He
died there number of fAyears ago.
MRS. Dechert was womansof the high
est character, with an alert and active
mind and always interested in cur
rent events. She retained to the very
last an abiding affection for Shep-
herdstown, her home in her Youthful
days, and though most of her friends
and relatives had passed away these
many years, she was still interested
in our affairs, and visited here as she
had opportunity. She is survived by
four sons: Burton D., of Raleigh. N.
c., and Edwin L., Wilmer L. and d,
y. Dechert, of Harrisonburg. The
oody was brought to Shepherdstown
for burial last Saturday, and was laid
to rest beside the ashes of her hus-
band in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Bette Kercheval, widow Of
Marcellus Kercheval, died last SUNDAY
night at her home in Charles Town,
aged 90 years. The deceased, whose
maiden name was Haller, was a native
OF Berryville, Va. A daughter, Miss
Elizabeth Kercheval, survives her.
Captain John S. Robinson, a we'll
known resident of Martinsburg. died
Tuesday afternoon in the City Hospi-
tai in that place, where he had been
a patient since last November. He had
suffered greatly from rheumatism for
a number of years.
Mrs. Hannah Ann Hinton, one OF
the oldest residents Of this county
died last Saturday at her home near
Middleway, aged SO years. She waa
the widow of P. S. Hinton, and is sur
vived by four sons and six daughters.
George c. Thomas, for many years
a famous carriage builder of Berry
vile, died recently, aged 81 years. He
had been in the carriage business ir
that place since 1869 He is survives
by five sons and three daughters.
Henry w. Mullen, a Confederate
veteran of the Civil War, died in Mar
tinsburg last Monday, in the S0th year
of his age. He served in Company
K, 57th Virginia Infantry.
7. J. Berrey, one of Lurays most
prominent residents, died last week,
aged 70 years. He is survived by
his wife, two sons and two daugh,
ters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
Observation-Disclosures

Give the new element in American
politics chance!
Why not vote for a woman who has
the courage to 60 into the political
world and fight for her ideals? Some
professional politicians may spread the
propaganda, "This is not the time for a
woman to run" Don't be deceived by
the subtle intimation that they believe
the time will EVER come!
What will women do in politics !?
What have they done in charities and
churches? Take them out of the
churches and what would happen ?
Some day the people will say, GLOW
did The country ever get on without wO-
men in politics ?"
The feminine viewpoint will help our
nation just as il helps our homes. The
Senate needs it. pledge myself to
represent the splendid men and women
OF West Virginia to the best of my
ability; to stand four-s square for Hon
esty, Justice, Service and Peace.
Two years ago more than 270O0,0OO
people failed TO vote! Do not be one
of the 27,O0O,0OO this year Help Sc
lect your party's candidate and if you
believe in the great reserve power OF
enthusiasm, Of new vision, of new
ideals, and love of service to be found
in womankind-
Give your West Virginia woman can
didate a chance,
Yours for whole hearted service,
IZETTA BROWN.
On August | BY your vote help West
Virginia TO be the first State south Of
the Mason Dixon to honor its women
by giving one of its highest positions
IN woman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
Chained To His Bicycle.

Erwin J. Smith made his appearance
ir Shepherdstown on Tuesday, chained
to bicycle. He left Austin. Texas,
on December 20, 1921, with the inten.
ton of visiting the capital of every
State in the Union within two years.
Up to this time he has been in 2l OF
the 4S States. He is never free from
the bicycle, which has been chained
to him and sealed He eats with II
sleeps with it, bathes with il and sticks
to il closer than a brother. Just what
advantage is to be gained by this fool
ish and uncomfortable bit of nonsense
was not disclosed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
Promise of Big Crop.

There has seldom been such a pros,
pect for a corn crop as this section
promises at present. The corn was
planted under favorable conditions,
and ever since the season has been ex-
ceptionally good, with plenty Of rain
when II was needed. The growth is
most luxuriant, and another rain or
two will "make' bumper crop.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
Harvest Home Supper.

The ladies of Uvilla Lutheran
Church will hold their annual harvest
home supper on Thursday, August 10,
beginning at o'clock. Fried chicken,
ham and other good things will be
served. Fifty cents for adults, 35 cents
for children under ten years. Ice
cream will also be sold.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-27
A Pleasant Affair.

Mrs. ]. L. Hady gave a very de-
lightful tea party yesterday afternoon
from to 6 o'clock as compliment
to her mother, Mrs. E. M. Nettleton,
Of Covington, Va, who is visiting her
this week. A number Of the ladies
Of the town and vicinity enjoyed the
pleasant affair.