The eminent philanthropist C. Howe Deyrun (1880-1925) made his fortune in speculating in the lucrative spats market. A great humanitarian, Mr. Deyrun created many opportunities for women who wanted to become unwed mothers. His life was tragically cut short when his wife Lillian stabbed him to death with a butter knife.

Source : Slattern, Annie. The Man Who Gave All He Had, 1933.