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Evening journal., 1922-12-21
MUST SHE DIE
FOR MURDER
Final Appeal Made for Mrs.
Thompson About to
Become Mother
PLOTTED CRIME
WITH HER LOVER

LONDON, Dec. 71. - (Unitet
Press)-Mrs Edith Thompson Il
nearer capital punishment today foi
the murder of her husband Percy
Thompson, Of which she was found
Jointly guilty with Frederick By
waters. her lover.
The Lord Chief Justice today dis
missed appeals by Mrs. Thompson
and Bywaters. They had previously
been found guilty OF murder and
sentenced to death.
Thompson was stabbed to death
October 4.
Appeal for the condemned wo-
man. who admitted frequent at
tempts TO poison her husband, will
probably be carried 10 the home
secretary. her last hope OF life.
william c. Bridgeman, whose life
by a coincidence was recently at
tempted by poison sent him in the
malls, must now decide whether a
woman about 90 become mother
can be hanged.
Mrs. Thompson is understood TO be
in a delicate condition.
The trial of Mrs Thompson and
Bywaters was one OF the most sem
satlonal in English criminal history
Mrs. Thompson. a girlish figure who
will be 20 years old on Christmas
H..s., u. - In
court as witnesses accused her OF
administering poison TO her husband.
She admitted giving the man deadly
poisons but said she did so only TO
weaken him so he would succumbI
to heart attack. From June l,
1921 until October 4. 1922 she gave
her husband occasional doses of
poison while continuing 10 smile up
on him nd hold secret rendezvous
with her lover. Finally. on oetVh-
er she prevailed on Bywaters tol
stab Thompson and 50 put an end
to him. Only once during the trial
did Mrs. Thompson show any emo
tion and that was when the blood
knife was exhibited. At the sight
she turned pale and pressed herl
hands to her eyes. At other times
she app. .-red 10 be in a trance un-
aware Of what was going on.
After her conviction considerable
sentiment was stirred up In her IA
vor because she was TO become a
mother. It was held that the State 4
had no right to execute an unborn |
by sending its mother to the scaf-
fold. This will be brought before |
the home secretary, when he con-
siders whether she shall die.
Frederick Edward Bywaters was
young naval officer befriendsd by
the murdered man and taken 20 the
Thompson homo at Ilford. A
friendship between himself and Mrs.
Thompson led to an Illicit love af-
fair. II was admitted in court, and
as an outgrowth OF this the lovers
plotted TO dispose OF the unsuspect-
Ing husband.
Il put ground glass in his food |
but II didn't work" Mrs. Thompson |
wrote to the navy man.
Their love letters were AZ one mo-
ment aname with passion; the next
they would be discussing details Of
poisons and means OF disposlng Of
Mrs. Thompson admit
led trying several means without
success.
Finally, one night when Thompson
was accompanying his wife home
from the theater he was stabbed.S
shrieks OF his wife brought people
% the scene to find him diving in her
arms. Bywaters was arrested. Mrs.
rhompson's letters were found The
'ase went TO trial attracting more at
.ention than any similar murder in
'eoent years.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
UNCLE SAM F0RGETS
HIS OWN COAL PILE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21 Omitted
Press) The Federal Government in
its efforts to secure an equitable dis
tribution of coal almost forgot about
its own coal shed.
With the thermometer lower than
at any time this winter, Uncle Sam
woke up this morning and found
that many of his Government build
ings would soon be out of fuel un-
less supplies were rushed here at
once. Hence the Interstate Com
merce Commission, declaring an
emergency exists In the national
capital. ordered this Commercial
Coal Mining Company. of Twin
Rocks, Pa. to send three cars OF
coal here daily for the next 15 days.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
MCBRIDE GOES TO BANK

Police Sergeant Hugh V. Mcbride,
who requested the Directors Of Pub
lie Safety 10 place him on the retired
list after December 81 when he will
have completed 81 years and six
months service as a police oficer,
has accepted a position with the
Delaware Trust Company. Sergeant
Mcbride will be assigned to the vault
department Of the company and will
enter on his new duties on January 2.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
WARM WEATHER ON !
WINTERS FIRST DAY

The rain which began falling early
this morning broke up the cold wave
which prevailed here for the last
two days.
The temperature at o'clock this
morning was 40 degrees.
II Is expected the rain and rise ir
temperature will spoil skating. which
was opened on several suburbaB]
ponds yesterday.
This is the last day of autumn
Winter begins tomorrow at s.57 a
NJ. This Is also the shortest day IL
the year. From the time the sur
reaches its southernmost point TO.
morrow morning, the days will be
gin 10 grow longer.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
REsERVFs DECISION.

In the Court Of Common Pleas to-
day Judge Rodney reserved decision
in the case of Jacob Weiner against
the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company. Weiner's auto
mobile was damaged when In coll
lision with a trolley car. and he sued
for compensation.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
FEARS HORSE WILL
EAT HIS HEAD OFF

Dog Catcher Kopf is mighty anx-
ious TO find the owner of sorrel
horse which he has been feeding
for several days, as the board bill
will soon amount to more than the
value OF the animal.
The horse was found by the police
tied az French and Water streets.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
WOULD NOT TELL
LIQUOR SOURCE
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said. The defendant said that It
was his first appearance before the
court for three or four years and
stated that he had but IS cents.
Judge Hastings imposed a fine OF
81 and costs. with the alternative OF
three days imprisonment.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
Alto SPARES BOY.

Iorris Cohen s, SO Madison St,
was struck by e touring car owned
ana operated by Turcol Battlsta.
1898 LDooln street. The accident
occurree near the boys home. where
he, was taken. Ee was not badly
hurt.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
AUTO STOLEN IN PHILA.

Harry J. Ralney, who gave his
address as Wilmington. reported 70
the Philadelphia police yesterday
afternoon, that his car. which had
been parked in the business section
Of that city. had been stolen. The
Wilmington police have no report
Of the theft.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
nRArrING rIsH1Nc LAWS.

The Delaware Fish Commission
viii finish this afternoon a meeting
started last night Drafting OF fsh
laws 10 be submitted 70 the Legis-
iature will be finished at this after
no5n's meeting.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
scHooL noARp MEErING.

Owing 70 Monday being a holiday,
the Board OF Education will meet
at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in
stead. whether the Board will meet
in Council chambers or their old
quarters Is not known.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
HOSE PLANT WORKERS. DANCE

Employees Of the Electric Hose
and Rubber Company will hold q
dance in their ballroom tomorrow
night. Music viii be furnished by
Shorter's orchestra.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21

JAS. T. MULLIN & SONS
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-02-14
EHE HERALD AND NEWS

TO R;chland county va given Z una
r;moUsiy favorable report 1T the .ju-
diciary committee.
Representative J. f. 0'Rour;<e Of
Charleston is the author Of a bin to
reGuire hotels, cafes, Gepo:s, and eth
er places catering 20 the general pub
lie to maintain an equal number Of
free toilets IN proportion TO the pay
toilets. The bill! was referred TO the
ways ard means committee. Nh
O'Pourke S also TIE father of bill
to prohibit telephone companies from
reouiring patrons or subscribers to
pay for services II advance when
these patrons or subscribers are re-
CURED by the company TO furnish
bond before the telephone company
agrees to install instruments. The
bii! would also provide for deductions
from the subscribers bill in case ser
vice were interrupted for three days
or longer. This measure wer referred
10 the judiciary committee.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-02-14
HEARTY WELCOME
GIVEN CARDINAL

Edward c. Strut in Charleston AM
erican.
Rome. Feb. S.-Cardinal O'Connell
had an extremely busy day today and
was received everywhere with a con-
t;nuation of ovation given him at the
American college.
The cardinal went again to the
American college this morning at
1850 to confer with Vice Rector
Burke. When he appeared, thu stu
dents renewed the ovation, and if It
had not been for the respect for his
rank they would have "chafe /" him.
The cardinal then called on several
of his colleagues III .he Sacred col
Iege. He was recei I'D everywhere
with nearly we.caiae and ~lth eH-
pressions of regret thai he had not
arrived in time to participate N the
conclave.
1t is stated that the Roman cardi-
nails and prelates who spoke to Car
dinal O'Connell assured MIN that the
conclave anxiously hoped for the az
rival of the American cardinals.
Cardinal Daugherty will arrive to-
morrow morning. He will stay at the
American college. Cardinal Begin
will c+av a+ tho Canadian college.
They will Immediately proceed to the
Vatican to perform the ceremony OF
alteration of the new pope. Five hum
dre6 thousand Italian widows, moth
ers AID sisters bereaved in the world
war have addressed congratulatorV
telegram to the pope, especially
thanking him for the first solemn
blessing on Rome and Italy and his
prayer for peace for the whole world.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-02-14
DEBATE ON BILL
OCCUPIES HOUSE
Uncontested Matters Given Consider
alton
The State, 10.

The State, 10.
Debate on the luxuries' tax bill con-
sumed almost every minute Of the
morning session OF the house, local
aid uncontested measures beng the
only other bills considered Among
the number of these uncontesJed oils
however, there were several measures
of statewide import, al Of which were
advanced on the calendar without de-
bate Or opposition. Conspicuous
among these We're the Biease resolu-
ton to authorize the borrowing by
the counties of money needed TO con-
tinue the operation of schools, the
Ballard bill to amend the ennoalming
act and the bill to fix the warehouse
charges for the sale Of tobacco.
The Ballard embalming bill was
passed on third reading and sent to
the senate as was the W. r. Harris
measure to prevent the introduction
into and the dissemination within the
state Of South Carolina Of contagious
ana infectious diseases Of honey bees.
The Richland delegation bill to re-
quire administrators and executors
to render their accounts one year
after their appointment was also Civ
en- its final reading and sent to the
senate.
The McElveen McCutchen-Lewis-
Ford France bill, to fix the charges
and expenses of handling and selling
leaf tobacco upon the floor Of tobacco
warehouses was sent TO third reading.
The bill provides that the auction al
WAYS shall not exceed ID cents on
all piles Of 100 pounds or less and 70
cents on all piles over 100 pounds.
For weighing and handling 10 cents
per 100 pounds or less with 10 cents
for each additional 100 pounds. The
commissions on the gross sales OF the
the tobacco shall not exceed 2 IL per
cent under the provisions of the ".ll.
The measure will come up on third
reading today.
The Bleaze joint resolution to en-
power the county treasurers to bor-
row at the request of the school COM
missionres Of any school districts the
money needed to continue schools IN
operation was also sent to third read
ing. The resolution authorizes the
various county treasurers to pledge
the county taxes for any money so
borrowed. This bill, it is thought,
will make it possible for the uninter-
rupted continuation Of the school
terms despite the postponement Of the
payment of taxes.
The Richland delegation bill to pro-
vide for the transfer Of the north
eastern section Of Lexington county
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-02-14
BkPTiSTS SERVE MANY
SAILORS AND SEAMEN

Probably the mast extensive work
carried on among the sailors and sea
men By any denominstion&l "gency
south Of New York is tlaJ done at
Jacj :c,Nile, Fla, under ~ auspices
Of n home mission aoa"I Of the Sd
Shern Baptist convention : rC;n@
20 Il report for the past three months
just compiled by Capt Karl Frost sup
erir .eacent Of the Seam ea's ins,it"te,
te1a cf 1850 men hava vIs!!a,; nc
institute. over 1000 Letters have been
written from there to friends and low
cd ones, 2S10 free lodgings naV> been
given seamen ort Of work, 383 free
meals have been served. clothing has
been furnished 81 men and Jobs havd
been found for 249.
In addition to this service $40 sick
and distressed seamen have been help
ed, 22 have been given first aid and
hospita! service, eight have been help
ed out of serious difficulty, 1175 have
been visited by representatives Of the
institute, 385 resolved to live the
Christian life hereafter, 55 united
with the church and 1856 enrolled at
tie institute Bible class. a total of
276 Bibles and Testaments were Civ
en- away among the men.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-02-14
TRINITY SCHOOL TO
PRESENT PLAY

A play, The School Ma'am," will
be presented at Trinity school house
Friday night, February 18th, at T 80
o'clock. @ {
Refreshments viii be served by the
ladies of the School Improvement as
sociation from Gas until so. The
public is most cordially invited
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-02-14

other state institution, but he thought
the measure was uEwiSe. He asked
why X was the other state instltu-
sons were not asking for more mem
bers and added that this bill might
hang as big stick" over Winthrop,
Clemson ana the Citadel. He SAID If
there was friction at the university
It should rot be brought TO the legs
lature, but added that he made no
charge that there was friction.
Senator Pearce said the bill was not
sponsored by students al the unlver-
sity, but by alumni Of the institution
who were now leaders in business af-
fairs of the state. He said several of
the trustees now on the board favor
ed the measure. He said there was no
friction at the university and that the
proponents Of the bill were not try
ing to pat anything over the legisia-
ture.
Senator Hamilton said the idea did
not originate among the students at
the university, but with such men as
Christie Benet, J. Rion NcKissick, J.
Gordon Hughes, W. w Bail and 9TH
ers and he was IN favor Of the meas
ure.
Senator Bea:ley said the bill was
absolutely no attack on the present
board, but an effort to enlarge the
usefulness Of the university.
Senator Young said the university
had grown much in the last number
of years and with the increased activ-
ties he thought more men should be
added to the trustee board. He said
he had not heard of any friction.
Senator Massey said the intent was
10 increase the usefulness Of the in
stitution and to advance its work.
The bill, he said, had not originated
az the university. He said the alumni
were ali N favor Of the measure.
Senator Wightman said the bill
would add more useless expenses to
the state and he was against it. He
asked why the other institutions were
rot asking for more trustees.
Senator Moore moved to strike out
the enact:ng words of the bill, but
this was lost by vote of 20 to Is,
and the bill was then sent to the house
as amended.
A large number of bills were receiv-
ed from the house, including the Ger
aid street railway arbitration bill,
which was referred to the Judiciary
committee.
The Richland delegation Columbia
hospital bill was advanced to third
reading.
The senate finance committee bill
to repeal an act entitled can act to
exempt from taxation no more than
25 per cent Of the amount of the cap
ital stock and surplus Of any banking
corporation doing business in this
state, invested in United States Lib
erty bonds, and farm loan bonds, of
the federal land bank of Columbia, "
approved the 14th day of January
1920, was recommitted to the finance
committee for the purpose of hear
inrs.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-02-14
FLORENCE MAN, REPORTED
MISSING IN FIRE, SAFE

Florence, Feb. 8.-Captain J. r.
Nelson, a C. l.. passenger train con-
ductor, reported missing when the
Lexington hotel was destroyed b. fire
Tuesday morning, is alive and well IN
Florence Capt Nelson left the ho-
tel at Il o'clock and the fire started
at 4 o'clock in the morning. His room
mate, F. l. Shaw, is listed as missing.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-02-14

What happened when an unwanted
bride determined to make herself de-
sirable? See Mae McAvoy Tuesday.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-02-14
Moore Against Bill

Senator Moore sad he had never
struck lick at the univtrsjty or any
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-19

The Fortnightly Society Of the
Presbyterian Church will meet Tues
day at three z. NJ. with Mrs. lothian
Allen, 90l State ST. The afternoon
VIII be given for shower for San
Juan Hospital. A general good time
is promised to all who come.
Allen Mercy, local tree surgeon,
has recently been doing some eX-
pert work for Col. Frank f. Smith Of
the Republic Truck Co., Inc, at his
st. Louis home, and also for o. w.
Hayes, the vice president Of this
company at his home on Michigan
avenue.
The Civic Improvement League will
hold 4 Joint meeting for the months
Of October and November on Satur-
day, October 2Sth, at the house of
Mrs. Francis King, State street. At
this meeting discussion Of planting
the grounds of the rural schools Of
this vicinity will be the feature, and
later tea will be served. Members of
the league are urged to be present.
74-2W
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-19
Local NeWS

Blood and Sand'-ncxt week.
DR.. Barstow Of St. Louis was in
Alma Monday on business
John Robinson Of st. Louis was in
the city on business Monday
G. V. Wright spent part Of last
week in Grand Rapids on business.
You viii find the best bread in
Butter Cup wrappers.-advertise-
ment. 02-tfc
Paris Robinson Who spent the sum-
mer at his cottage near Harrison,
hsa returned to Alma for the winter.
DR.. E. G. Sluyter, osteopathic ply
stefan, State Savings Bank Building,
Alma, both phones advertisement.
Roy Barnes Of Thompsonville is
visiting with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Barnes, for a short time.
The Presbyterian Ladies will hold
a rummago sale, October 26, 27 and
2Sth, at the Edson-M Moore building
advertisement
Mrs. Cavanaugh Of McBain arriv-
cd last week for am extended visit
ct the home Of her sister, Mrs j.
NJ. Montigel. and family.
Franz Bahlko of Detroit spent the
latter part Of last week in this city,
q guest at the home Of his parents,
Mr.. ard Mrs. George Bahlke.
Mr.. Fivenson will conduct his
classes i'm dancing az the Masonic
Hall instead of the Elks Hall The
classes win be for Masons and their
families.
The Duhcc Piano Co. has closed
its store on superior street for the
winter and Mr. and Mrs. Durkee ex-
pcct to motor through to Florida and
spend the winter there
Mr.. II. K. Smith of Stockbridge
Mich, has opened a real estate bus
mess in Alma with Offices in the Pol
lasky block. lie viii conduct a gen
eral real estate business.
DR.. John S. Kirker and family have
taken up their residence in Alma for
the coming year. Anyone wishing to
see him professionally may do so at
623 State street or call 287.-adver-
tisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-19
AT THE STRAND

Special mention and special atton-
ton on the part of the theater going
public is due several very unusual at
fractions to be presented at the
Strand theater during the next week.
On Saturday night in addition TO
the usual feature picture and comedy.
there will be special added attrac-
ton, that of the exposing of the
famous Vaudeville trick known as
Saving a Lady in Half" This is a
two reel subject, and has been shown
in practically every big city theater
IN the state. 1t is not only startling
in the extreme, but is most interest
ing, and well worth a special effort to
see it.
On Sunday and Monday a presenta-
ton of Booth Tarkington's we'll
known "Penrod" will be given. IVES
ley ("Freckles") Barry portrays the
role of "Penrod" and it is needless to
say that the characterization is in
the most capable hands.
The picture is in eight reels, and
every one of them is simply loaded
with the most delightful entertain
ment. 1t is clever mingling Of hu-
NOR and pathos, but is mostly pure,
unalloyed fun. To the grown-ups it
means a delightful trip back TO child
mood days; and to the children it will
be such joy as they never before OK
perienced in viewing a moving pic
ture. For their benefit, a special
children's matinee will be given Mon
day afternoon at 3:45 o'clock
On Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
LAY 6 days. will be presented Ro-
dolph Valentino in Blood and Sand"
This picture has made history in
the moving picture industry 1t has
broken attendance records in nearly
every city where it has been shown,
and, although the picture is new, it
has already delighted literally mill
lions of people.
The story was written by lbanez,
who wrote "The Four Horsemen,"
and was arranged for the screen by
June Mathis, who also prepared The
Four Horsemen" for screen purposes.
Special attention is called TO the
magnificent work Of Mia Naldi,
whom you will have opportunities Of
seeing in future productions
The Strand management is paying
the highest price for this picture Of
any picture ever shown in Alma, with
the exception Of "The Four Horse
men, They are entitled to your sup
port when they bring the best pic
lures in the market here for Alma
people to see.
"Rlood and Sand"-next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-19
BIRTHDAY PARTY

About twenty-five friends and
neighbors gathered at the home of
Mrs Sarah Snyder Of Pine River
township Sunday in celebration of
her birthday anniversary. A chicken
dinner was served with ice cream
for the top dressing. 1t proved to be
a very pleasant social event. The
guests departed wishing her many
happy returns Of the day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-19

May all the friends who proved so
kind and faithful to US during our
sad hours find many just as kind and
true in their time Of need, which must
surely come to Us all
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Hayes, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Noffsinger, Mr.. and Mrs.
Melvin Noffsnger, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louie Noffsinger, Mr. and Mrs. J. II.
Stewart.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and
for their kindness to US
during our recent bereavement.
Mr. b. +. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs r.
B. Smith and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. V. Wright and family, Charles
Daugherty, Mrs. Ethel Lewis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-19

Blood and Sand"-next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-19

LOST-Onc fine grade buck skin
glove. Finder please return it to
Mr. Smith-G8-1p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-19
CARD OF THANKS

BLOOD and Sand"-next weel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-19

SPECIAI.-We will sell our regular 25c grade Of
scratch pads at 15c per package two for 25c Fri
day and Saturday of this week.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-03-17

Why Seek to SHIFT RIsme2

At former time ignorance and
superstition led men to attribute to evil
spirits their troubles and Galictions.
Then they turned TO the stars Us the
source of all their misfortunes; a ways
has the habit persisted of shifting per-
sonal responsibility. One o the %hole-
some lessons of life is contained In the
fact, unjust or reasonable as one pay
choose &c regard it, that happiness. sue
cess. attainment and position come
finally as the result of individual
character and effort.