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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14
TO SHOW CHRISTMAS
IN PAGEANT FORM
-
Rotary Club Will Entertain Chill
dren With Exhibit of
Nations Customs.

How the nations down through his
tory have celebrated Christmas is 60
ing to be done in pageant form for the
children Of Washington who are to be
guests OF the Rotary Club at Keiths
Theater during Christmas week The
pageant, which will be one of the biggest
undertakings ever put on by Community
Service at the direction of Mrs. Marie
Moore Forrest, has been approved by
Roland Robbins. the manager of Keiths
and the dates will be the afternoons of
December %. 23 and "a.
The pageant will open with the Christ
mas celebration as the Druids marked
the holiday season, and then will follow
rue exhibit of customs of other ma
t3ons. A member of the Rotary Club
q writing a Christmas greeting for the
etnldren and another member will read
6 at each performance of the pageant.
Who these men will be is a great secret
that only Mr.. Robbins knows and has
pfomised not to tell.
= Other Proposed Features.
But this is only part of the big
Shristmas week program that has
been laid down by c. H. English, di-
rector OF Community Service. Tor the
children of Washington are going to
have their best and biggest holiday
season this year. There are to he
strolffng story tellers in costume who
VIII tell wonderful stories of Christ
mas to children assembled in various
little park places and about corners
Of the city. Community Service will
send out travelling theater on a big
motor truck with real live actors
doing little plays suitable to the sea-
son.
Son the night of December % there
NHlSbe big Christmas party for the
co!sred children of Washington az
Liberty Hut Miss Josephine E. Worm
ley. director of music in the colored
public schools. has a big program
under way and two musicians from
New York will be brought on
In every community center the serv-
loo will have parties and special pro-
efAms. particularly at ''Everygirl's
toom." at the headquarters, 1908
Pennsylvania avenue, which has lust
heeus opened. Years ago a little girl
wrote newspaper asking If it were
true there was no Santa Claus. The
e6torial Yes, Virginia. there is a
Sapta Claus" which was the editors
Way. of replying, has long been a
Stssic. Community Service aims to
give that same answer to every child
furWa shington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14

Take your selection with you now or leave It
here until Cmistmasl Regular payments don't
start until after Christmas, anyway. Then you
pay in small weekly or monthly sums to suit
yourself. Why waltz Come here at once and
make your Christmas selections!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14
RAND'S DEATH SHOCKS.
Buffalo Banker Had Given Fund
for Shaft to French Heroes,

PARIS, December 1.-THE Ameri-
can colony here was shocked to learn
today of. the death of George F. Rand
the Buffalo banker, killed in an acct
dent while in an airplane flight from
Paris to London.
One of his last acts before leaving
Paris was to call upon Premier Glenn
enceau with Ambassador Wallace. and
offer 100000 francs for monument to
a battalion of French soldiers who
were overwhelmed in trench at Yer
dun during the heroic defense of that
fortress. The premier accepted the
offer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14
CHARLES FAVORS MONARCHY.
Former Emperor of Austria-Hun-
gary Would Support Sons Claims.

GENEVA, Thursday, December II.
Restoration of the monarchy is the
only hope of Austria Hungary for the
re-establishment Of internal political
order, said former Emperor Charles,
speaking with friends at his home re-
Gently. He added he would not be a
candidate. but would strongly support
the claims of his son, under mon
archist tutelage and backed by the
allies, with whom the former emperor
desires to remain on friendly terms.
Charles does not favor a union with
Germany, believing that such a step
would mean ruin to Austria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14
HRHNBOW" SUGAR FOUND
S<SAFE AND NOT INFERIOR

Harmless dyes were used in color
Ing the samples of rainbow" sugar
SoS far examined by the bureau of
chenaistry. the Department of Agri-
culture announced yesterday. The
sugar, the statement said, is harm
less, sound and not Inferior" and the
practice of the refiners does not vio-
late the law so long as no attempt at
concealment is made
The colored product. which is used
ordinarily only for CONNECTIONS, has
been placed on the retail market as a
result of the sugar shortage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14
Auto License Is Revoked.

BALTIMORE, December &c. P.
Howell, 18th and L streets northwest,
is the only Washingtonian whose
name appears in the list of automo-
bile violations for the week. made
public by Automobile Commissioner
Baughman today. HowelTs license
was revoked for driving while under
the influence of liquor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14
Airplane Pilot Dies After Accident,

LONDON. December 10. - Lieut.
Bradley, who was injured in the air
plane accident near Caterhan, Surrey,
Thursday, died today. Lieut. Bradley
was pilot of the machine, which be-
came unmanageable when about to
land after a trip from Paris. George
F. Rand, president of the Marine
National Bank of Buffalo, N Y, was
killed in the accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14
UNITED FRUIT STEAMERS
WILL RESUME SERVICE

NEW YORK, December IS. - The
night that its West Indian, Central
and South American passenger serv-
ice. Interrupted for five years by the
governments war reQuisition of its
steamers, will be resumed next month.
Two new vessels will make their
maiden voyages in the service. it was
stated. They are the Ulola and Toloa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14
Ed Star Line to Resume Sailings

NEW YORK. December 13.-The
Gsnsatlantic passenger service of the
Rcd Star line. interrupted in August,
1874, by the war. will be resumed
With the sailing from this port today
Of the steamer Lapland for Plymouth.
C4erbourg and Antwerp. The Lap
land, which was the last ship to leave
Antwerp after the war started, will
carry 1920 passengers on her initial
Voyage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14
Plans q. S.-South American Service

The steamship Moccasin, which is to
linaugurate the shipping boards pas
senger service between New York and
South America. will begin loading
cargo December IS, officials of the
board have announced. Tho vessel is
expected to sail the latter part OF
december or the first Of January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14
DESTROY TRIESTE MAIL
UNLESS ITALY IN ADDRESS

An order has been issued by tho
Italian censor that mail addressed to
Trieste, Austria. or Trieste, Jugo-
slavia- is to be destroyed. according
to cable from Trieste at the Depart
ment OF Commerce yesterday.
The new regulation requires the adj
dress to read Trieste. Italy.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
American Legion.

At the last meeting of the local
post of the American legion which
was held last Thursday night many
matters of Importance came up Tor
consideration, matters which vltally
affect every service man. 1t was de-
cided to 90 ahead with the furnish
ing of the upper story of the old
court house to be used as meeting
place and reading room for legion
members.
The office of post finance officer
which has been held by McFall Wise
of Prosperity was made vacant oW-
ing to the fact that Mr.. Wise is or
ganizing a pest at Prosperity and to
succeed him 5uford Scurry wa'
unanimously elected to tie position.
The work Of post organization l..
this county is going along nicely.
Charter for Whitmire has been ap.-
piled for and County Organizer Hal
Kohn expects to receive application
from Little Mountain in few days
as he has been Informed by Burke
Wise that the necessary number OF
applications have been secured there
to enable them to apply for charter.
This now leaves but one town IN the
county which will not have post
in the next few days, and before the
end of December it is hoped to have
an active post in every town in this
county.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
LITTLE MOUNTAIN

Little Mountain, Dec. 10.-The
MANY friends of Elmer Shealy (bette1
known as Dick) are glad to see him
home again. Elmer has been in
Scotland since the beginning of the
war. While he was there he was
fortunate enough to win one of the
pretty young ladies as bride.
They are now visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Shealy, arriving
here last Saturday.
Observation-Disclosures,
C. G. Cooper of the Lutheran
Theological Seminary delivered an ex-
cellent sermon Sunday morning, in
the absence of the pastor.
Kiester Fulmer Of Columbia is
spending several days with his par
ents.
Miss lone Ham and Mr. Matthew
Fulmer of the Macedonia section were
united in holy wedlock Satur-
day afternoon at the parsonage of
the Rev. J. J. Long.
Mr.. and Hrs H'Monkey' Matthews
are now living in the house formally
occupied by Mr.. Moody Boland.
M. David Boland spent the week
end in Columbia with his son, hav-
:ng gone down to see Gen. Pershing.
Miss Annie Lee Huffman of the
Columbia hospital spent Saturday
night and Sunday with her father,
R. P. Huffman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lever and chill
dren of Chaplin spent several days
this week with Mrs. Levers father,
R. P. Huffman.
Miss Lizzie Neel spent the week
end in Newberry.
J. B. Derrick and j. H. Wise were
business visitors to Columbia on Mon
day.
Mrs. "Mack" Johnson of Ander-
son is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Monts.
Mr.. Hazel Shealy Of Clinton spent
Sunday at home with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. N. Shealy.
E. A. Wheeler is attending court
this week in Newberry.
w. B. and j. H. Wise, Jr., are off
buying another car of mules.
Rev. J. J. Long delivered an edu-
cational sermon Sunday at ST. James.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. N. Shealy spent
Saturday in Columbia.
Mr.. Haythcock Of Columbia visited
here Sunday.
Mr.. Rufus Shealy of Columbia
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. I. l..
Shealy.
w. A. Counts spent Wednesday in
Columbia,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
ELECTION OF GRACE
WITHOUT INCIDENT
Liqht Vote Cast in Charleston With
All Candidates Unopposed. Alder
men Named Also.

The State
Charleston, Dec. 9.-One Of the
uuietest municipal elections ever held
here ended this afternoon at 8
o'clock when the polls closed. All re-
turns were in before p. M, electing
John P. Grace mayor of Charleston.
A board of aldermen with IS Grace
men on it out Of "a, six school COM
missioners I'd two members, Leland
Moore and J. Ross Hanahan, Of the
board of public works which oper-
ates the water system. Mr.. Grace
received l,4G8 votes. John Rhett
and Jchn WohitnanQ received the
maximum cast, 1,415 out Of 3,460
registered. All the candidates were
unopposed. Voting was light because
of the formal character Of the cleo
ton. Inaugural ceremonies will be
held Monday following the official
canvass Friday by the board of
election commissioners, J. P. Deveaux,
chairman, j. A. Hertz and S. S.
Riggs.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
The Calvin Crozier Chapter.

The Calvin Crozier chapter, U. u.
c., held it's regular meeting at the
home of Miss Marion Jones with
Miss Rosalyn Hipp, Miss Leila Den
mis- and Miss Ethel Bowers as assocl-
ate hostesses. The roll call was an
swered with names of Southern
leaders of industry.
Mrs. R. H. Wright the chapters
delegate to the Tampa and Columbia
convention gave very interesting
and inspiring report of the proceed
ings of each meeting and added a
number of good suggestions for
which the chapter extended her a
rising vote of thanks. Year books
were presented to each member tor
which the historical committees with
Miss Elizabeth Dominick as chairman
was duly banked.
During the meeting messenger
was sent by the chapter with a letter
of congratulations and bouquet OF
flowers to Mrs. R. D. Wright as a
token of the Calvin Crozier chapters
pride and appreciation Of the honor
that was bestowed upon her at the
Tampa convention by electing her
Recording Secretary General. One
new member was received into the
chapter. The historical program was
as follows: An original paper "The
New South" reading "The Land
of the, South" by Mrs: |. I. Nc
Crackin; original paper by Mrs. VIII
Brown entitled "The Story of Cot
ton and The Cotton Gin" Reading
The Homespun Dress, by Miss Lila
Summer, song Dixie, Mrs. VIM. Gro
mer. The cleaner gave an interest
irg report after which the hostesses
.1}yed a tempting salad course.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
Happenines at Newberry College.

happenings os AsS"1~HAJ
The students are getting ready for
examinations, which begin Saturday,
December l3, and end on Friday,
December 10; on which day, they
will leave for home, where the Christ
mas holidays will be spent, return
ing on January 6, 1920, to resume
work.
The annual oratorical contest for
a representative from Newberry col
lege, will be held on Thursday night,
December II, 1919. The speakers
are: w. H. Derrick, A. R. Boring, ).
D. Lane, J. C. Oxner, H. H. Early,
and J. j. Vidodsky. After the con-
test there will be reception IN
Holland Hall.
Coach L. C. Sullivan has started the
practice for basket ball. From all
reports Newberry will have a cracker
lack team this season
The rain has ceased and the sky
has about cleared up; although 1t has
made a change for cold weather
again. Let it come, we are ready.
We, the students are going to give
few "yells for Newberry'' when
we go through town on December IL,
1919, to let the people know that the
college is still alive. Come on, boys
lets CO.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12

insurmountable difficulties arise
which prevent it from doing it and
the commission will have the author
ity to fix the date when any award
they make will be come effective.
Id Per Cent Increase Cannot BE
Abolished.
"The presidents plan further pro-
vides that upon a general resumption
of operations, the status quo VIII be
maintained, That is all mine workers
will return to work with an increase
in wages amounting to i per cent:
upon the same basis which obtained
on October 81, 1919. Neither opera
tors nor miners will be allowed to
change the basis and no discrimina-
ton by the coal operators will be per-
mitted.
1T was these specific features of
the presidents proposition which
made it acceptable to the information
al officers of the United Mine Work
ers when submitted to them through
Attorney General Palmer and Secre-
tary Tunulty in Washington on Sat-
urday, December 6.
eve are accepting the presidents
word feeling confident that he will
appoint tribunal composed of fair
minded men who will give full "and
complete recognition to the justice
of the mine workers claims. Besides
it is fair to assume that the public
will not only insist that full justice
be accorded the mine workers but also
accept the findings of the tribunal
appointed by the president of the
E4rited States as fair and equitable
determination Of al the issues IL
yclved."
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
Observation-Disclosures.

A wedding quietly solemmzed, but
beautiful in every detail, was that, OF
Miss Woodie Bowman and Mr.. Ed
mund Pendleton Morrissette, Jr.,
which was solemfized Thursday,
December 18th, at high moor, 1T the
home of the brides parents DR.. and
Mrs. E. H. Bowman in East Ma N
street, the Rev. J. W. Carson, j. D.,
officiating. Only the immediate
families and few intimate friends
were present.
The bride was becomingly gowned
in travelling suit of brown with
accessories to match. She wore a
corsage of roses and swansonla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrissette left i'm
mediately after the ceremony for a
wedding journey east, after which
they will reside in Atlanta.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
MINERS HAVE ACCEPTED
PRESIDENTS PROPOSAL

indianapolis, Dec. 10.-The fol-
lowing statement was issued by A.
torney General Palmer on the settle
ment of the coal strike:
''The coal strike is settled as the
government wanted it settled. When
Messrs.. Lewis and Green came to see
me Saturday, restated what the gov
ernment's position had been from
the beginning and insisted on their
acquiescence.
"They finally agreed to it. They
have now persuaded the officers Of
their organization that the situation
calls for compliance with the courts S
orders and the governments wishes
and I am certain that all the miners
in the country will cheerfully ac-
ouiesce in the decision Of their
leaders.
81 desire to publicly commend the
wise and patriotic action OF MI.
Lewis, Mr.. Green and their associates.
I am. cf course, gratified at the out
come, which is one the entire coun-
try will approve.
Mining will be fully resumed at
once. the danger of distress and suf-
fering during the winter is passed,
the authority Of the government has
been recognized and upheld, the
supremacy of the law has been vjnd!-
Gated and a percent of incalculable
value has been set for the peaceful,
orderly and lawful adjustment of in
dustrial disputes
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12

"The purpose, however, in making
this statement to the public is to ask
in behalf of the enumerators the
hearty and generous cooperation and
sympathy of the people for the emu
merators in their work.
"The Third District has been dl-
vided into 169 enumeration districts
as follows:
Abbeville, 20; Anderson, As;
Greenwood, 26; Mccormick, 12; New
berry, 26; Oconee. 21; Pickens: 10.
"In several of the counties, how
ever, one enumerator has been desig-
mated for two and in some instances
three enumeration districts. There
fore, the total number Of enumera-
tors who will work in this Congress
sional District is 146. And for each
of these / ask the generous coopera-
tion of all the people" 'sr
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
FROM WHITMIRE TOWN

Whitmire, Dec. 10.-The Biograph-
ical club held it's regular monthly
meeting last Thursday with Mrs. S.
A. Jeter. The character chosen for
study was Daniel Webster and his
life and works were taken up under
the following headlines:
l. Daniel Webster's childhood.
youth and educational advantages, a
lawyer and politician, the Dartmouth
college case. Mrs. 7. H. Watson.
II. The Tariff cf 1923 and Webs
ters reply to Hayne, the struggle with
jackson and rise of the Wing Party,
Secretary of State, the Ashburton
Treaty, Webster returns to the SEN
ate, The 7th of March Speech, Miss
Lera Young.
The following members were pre-
sent: Mesdames. T. Il. Watson, S. A.
Jeter, NJ. e. Abrams. T. J: Abrams,
z. H. Suber. J. &: Pitts, 7. P. Scott
ard R. M. Duckett, and Misses Ellen
Lake, Lucy Metts, Lena Young, and
Louise Welborn.
A very sad death occurred here last
week in which George Evans a boy
eight years OF age, son CT Mr.. and
Mrs. "Sandy" Evans lost his life. A
number of small boys were playing
Peggy, and instead Of using stick
for the shaft, which when hit, would
fy into the air they used steel
spindle. When the spindle was
struck and flew up, John McCarley
happened to strike George Evans in
the temple and penetrated the skull.
The boy was hurried off to the hospi-
tai, but died soon after reaching
there. The body was brought back
to Whitmire and buried in Odell
cemetery. Deep sympathy is felt for
the grief stricken father and mother
and for the boy, who struck the
spindle.
Mr.. John A. Jeter, after a weeks
stay with his parents has returned
to his work in Columbia.
Messrs S. A. Jeter, J. W. Hipp, j.
C. Abrams, Jr., and T. P. Scott arc in
Newberry this week serving as
jurors. =.
Miss Cornelia Shannon spent day
of last week with Mrs. j. T.. Abrams.
Messrs. A. N. Fortune, Pickett,
Dennis Waddell and Janson are att
tending court in Newberry today.
Mr.. Guy Shannon will be glad to
see his friends at Miller Bros. where
he is clerking now.
The new church being erected by
the Wesleyan Methodist, over near
the baseball ground is nearing COM
pletion.
Mr.. J. W. Hipp has bought the
Inez McCarley house lately owned by
DR.. P. B. Hilton. The house is be-
ing remodeled and done over on the
inside. When completed the Hipps
will move in.
DR.. and Mrs. J. H. Moore are off
for Charleston to attend the big
masonic meeting being held there
this week.
MIR. Frank Miller of Cross Hill is
spending a few days with relatives
here.
"Nita"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
Union Prayer Service

Union Prayer Service.
Union prayer service will be held
at Central Methodist church on Mon
day, December Is. The follow
ing is the program:
Song-Onward Christian Soldiers
Praver-Mrs. A. J. Bowers.
Scripture-Miss Eliza Mccullough.
Duet-Misses Johnstone and Salter.
Red Cross Work in General-Mrs.
R. D. Wright.
Prayer-Mrs. J. l.. Daniels:
Possibilities of Local Red Cross
Chapter-Mrs. L. W. Floyd.
Remarks-Mrs. w. H. Hunt.
Prayer-Miss Eliza Mccullough.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
COMMUNION INSTALLATION
SERVICES AT SlLVERSTREE

Communion services will be held
at the Silverstreet Lutheran church
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'cloe A.
the same hour Rev. Thos. F. Suber
will be installed as pastor. The hour
for Sunday school for this Sunday
is 2 o'clock
All the members are urged to be
present at all these services. Please
come as promptly as possible. There
will be no services in the forenoon.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
Junior Red Gross.

All Junior Auxilliaries are request
ed to send their membership fees to
Prof. O. B. Cannon as soon as pos
sible in order that the chairman may
forward the per cent. of the money
for relief work among the children
overseas before Christmas.
Mrs. L. w. Floyd,
Publicity Chairman.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
Health Unit.

Prof. S. j. Derrick. DR.. Jno. B.
Settler and Miss Sadie Goggans will
present the cause of a health unit
for Newberry county at the negro
Trinity church at lis and at the
Donlinick Presbyterian Church at
2:30, on Sunday afternoon, Decem-
Der IA.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
RED CROSS NOTES.

o. z. ~ q g . . g = 9 =
Roll Call.
Are you nearing the Bridge of
Americanism?" 1t should be a dis
tinct source of pride to every Ameri-
can, old and young to wear the Red
Cross button of 1920, which repre-
sents so much to suffering humanity
the world over.
If YOU have not answered the Third
Roll Call, do so at once. Send your
dollar to Miss Sadie Goggans, secre-
tary, and help in establishing health
unit for Newberry county,
Incomplete returns show the fol-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
Trotter.Parrott.

Miss Velma Trotter of Leesville
and Mr.. ]. A. Parrot of Prosperity
were married on Wednesday by Rev.
C.. J. Shealy of Prosperity.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-12-12
Intense Qualification at the White
House.

Washington, Dec. 10.-1ntense
qualification was expressed in official
circles here this afternoon over the
settlement of the coal strike. This
announcement was given out at the
White House:
"The president is greatly pleased
at the settlement Of the strike"
Frank Morrison, secretary y of the
American Federation of Labor said:
'sIt is gratifying to every one."