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The Washington herald., 1920-09-15
GEN. CRowDER ADDRESSES
SOCIETY IN INDIANAPOLIS,


Gen. Enoch IL. Crowder, U. S. A,
who has been In indianapolis, Ind,
where he made an address before
ths. Selective Draft Organization OF
Indiana on Saturday. Is at the Hotel
Astor, New York. He VIII return to
Washington within a few days.
Miss Margaret McLane and Miss
Mary McLsne, daughters of Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Patrick McLane,
Of Pennsylvania. have gone to their
home In Scranton to register.
/. DR., +, B. Lorins has returned to
hts X street home from Nahant,
Mass, Mrs. Loring and their daugh-
ter, Miss Lydia Loring, are visiting
at oyster Bay.
Mrs. Peter Murray, accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Frances Mur-
ray, has returned to Washington
from saunderstown, r. l., where she
has been spending the summer.
Mai. Gen. George o. Squier, L. s.
A" Is in New York at the Hotel
Astor.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-15

Roar Admiral and Mrs. Walter
Mclean. OF Washington, have leased
the residence OF Mrs. Charles II.
White in RiderwOod. Md for two
years. Admiral and Mrs. Mclean
have had a place at Warrenton for
several seasons and have frequently
entertained guests from Washing
ton
The Washington herald., 1920-09-15
ELIZABETH MILLER SAILS
FOR WINTER IN EUROPE.

Miss Elizabeth Miller, daughter OF
Col. Miller. of Front Royal. Va,
will sail today on board the Adri-
attic from New York to spend the
winter in Europe Miss Miller spent
a few days last week visiting DR..
and Mrs. Fenton Bradford at the
Rochambeau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fitch Shep-
ard and Miss Alice ShepaTd. who
will close their cottage in James
town. R. l., on September 81, will
visit in New York about ten days
before returning here to open their
residence j. Eighteenth street
They win make the trip by motor.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-15
DIPLOMAT TAkEs HOUSE
IN WASHlAGTSN FOR WINTER

Stewart Johnson. formerly secre-
tary Of the United State Legation
at Venezuela and recently assigned
to duty in the State Department,
and Mrs. Johnson have taken a
house at 1912 Sunderland place for
the winter. Mr.. Johnson came to
Washington last week and will be
Joined today by Mrs. Johnson. who
has been spending the summer in
the North, Mrs. Lorenzo Johnson,
of Chicago, will visit her son and
daughterin-law for a few weeks.
Miss Bryson Petit is at the Hotel
Traymore, Atlantic City
Mrs. william Mason Wright has
returned to Washington for the
winter. Miss Marjorie Wright. who
is at present the guest Of Mrs.
George Y. McLanahan and Miss Nc
Lanahan at their summer home in
Watch Hill, will leave there shortlv
for Long Island. where she will
visit Miss Frances RuXton
The Washington herald., 1920-09-15

Capt, and Mrs. Burdette S. Wright
are receiving congratulations upon
the birth OF a son recently. Mrs.
Wright was Miss Elizabeth Camp
bell, daughter of Representative
and Mrs. Y. p, Campbell. OF Kansas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04

from him and he was driven away.
After dark Tuesday night, accord
ing 10 reports from the scene, Perry
again approached the polls, accom-
panied BY a number of other neg
rOes. The white citizens at once
formed posse and dispersed the
negroes. who fed to the negro set
Element. The posse followed. and
witnesses said the negroes opened
fire from the buildings member
OF the posse was wounded, but rein
fOrcenents arrived and il proceeded
when the firing became general
Center Attacks.
The attackers conferred on Perry S
house intent on his arrest Two OF
the whites, Leo Borgard and Elmer
McDaniels, both former soldiers.
We're killed in the backyard of the
house, their bodies being found
hours later. A nTgro woman said
seven or eight armed negroes were
in the Perry house which ultimate
ly was set on fire to dislodge them,
the flames spreading 10 other build
ings. Perry himself apparently was
captured and later taken By a mob
and lynChed. 1t was stated Wednes-
dav night he was taken from an
automobile in which ne was being
carried TO the Jail after having been
treated at a hospital. Details of his
capture were lacking.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
State VIII Send Is Republicans To- congress
Tennessee Fight
Recalls Contest
of Too Brothers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nov. g.
Col. AT Taylor, republican, whose
election as governor Of Tennessee
over Gov. Roberts. democrat. SEEM
ed 20 be indicated Wednesday
turns, is - years old He ran for
governor more than q third Of
century ago and entered this years
contest after twenty years Of
political retirement
He is brother OF "Our Bob"
late governor from Tennessee, and
the probability Of his election re-
calls the memorable contest be-
tween the two brothers in 1856 for
the governorship. ALI running as a
republican and Bob as a democrat
The two Taylor brothers in the 1885
contest made spirited campaign.
speaking 10 immense crowds. ham
mering each others parties and
poking fun at each other, but wind
ing up each day with every evil
dence Of unimpaired brotherly af-
lection.
An aged woman with whom the
two visited during the campaign
recognized the consideration each
gave the other, and on one Occa-
sion presented the brothers with
clusters Of roses, red for Alt and
white for Rob. The campaign
thereupon and 20 this day was
known as the War of Roses" and
the knight Of the White Rose" as
Bob was termed, won at the
polls
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
CHANGES
LEADERS IN CONGRESS

BALTIMORE. Nov. 2-Besides
rolling up a majority Of more than
1000 for Harding and Coolidge
Tuesday. Maryland changed radi-
caIly the personnel Of its delegates
in congress Ovingt0n J.. Weller.
republican, displaced Sen. Waller
Smith. democrat. in the senate by
majority approximatug $1,000. OF
the five members OF the house
known 10 be- elected, four are re-
pub,lcans. Alfred a Biakeuy de-
feating Carviile J.. Benson demo-
cratic incumbent. ia the Second die
trict. John Philip Hill won over
Rep. Cody in the Fourth, and Reps.
Mudd and Zihlman were reelected.
T. Allen GoldsborouEh, democrat.
was elected in the First district over
w y Andrews, republican i'm
cumbent.
Virtually complete returns from
the state give Cox 17o.1Zs. Harding
224.2C1. Dehs 40f
Senate-Smith. democrat 1872
22z: Weller. republican. 1zS.e0s.
Only 226 precincts OF 821 are miss
ing and these are widely scattered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
WIN IN TENNESSEE
Gov. Cox Leads Harding by
1000 Votes on Incom-
plete Returns.

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 3.-Reports
from Tennessee left it still in doubt
"Wednesday night whether the great
republican tide had swept over the
lines of the solid south" Both
sides claimed the victory by a mar
row margin with Gov Cox leading
by more than 1000 on incomplete
returns available and with normally
republican counties among those 10
bee heard from. For governor. Tay-
Roberts. democrat. by $4,000 and
appeared 20 have won.
Nowhere else IN the southern
eastern states however. does it ap-
pear that the democratic lines have
been broken. 40 upsets in congress
sioual elections have been reported
and only the ninth North Carolina
district is rated as still IN doubt.
I'm Florida and Louisiana the repub-
leans made distinct inroads and
some towns and counties never be
fore outside the democratic column
polled decided majoriues for Sen.
Harding. although they did not
serve 10 change congressional re-
suits.
The seven precincts Of st Peters
burg Flo. gave Harding q majority
OF 2S7 votes. the first republican ma
jority in history.
Tn Georgia also the republican
vote was above normal Harding
carried nine counties In the north
and In Chiffon county. Alabama. a
I. SOC republican majority was rolled
up.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
G. @ P PLURALITY
IN OHIO SMELLS
Harding and His Colleagues
Pile Up MajoritieS
In State.

COLUMBUS O., Nov. 3.-The re-
publican avalanche Of votes that
swept over the nation Tuesday and
elected Sen. Warren c. Harding
president, by one OF the greatest
pluralities in the nations history.
continued 10 pile up maiOrities ~
the thousands in the senator's home
state Wednesday for his colleagues
Not a republican candidate for
state office was defeated and late
returns Wednesday night indicated
the possib lity that the entire Ohio
delegation in the next congress may
be republican
Harding's plurality over Gov Cox
passed the 500 900 mark late Wed
ncsday and was continuing 20 speed
upwards with approximately 1000
precincts vet 10 be heard from ont
OF the S.145 in the state Returns
from 71Q1 precincts gave Harding
95.O82 and Cox 646.343.
Former Gov. Frank 3. Willis
plurality was climbing toward the
100000 mark IN his race against rs.
A. Julian for the right 20 occupy the
seat that win be vacated by Sen.
Harding next March g.
In the race for the goveruorshiD
former Mayor Harry T.. Davis OF
Cleveland had gained a lead Of more
than 100 900 over State Auditor A
y. Donahev.
Commanding leads marked IN four
figures also were being maintaine ]
by practically all OF the other re-
publican candidates for state OfEce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
Too Whites Killed In
Florida Election Riot

ORLANDO. Fla. Nov. 3-The full!
casualty list at Ocoee. II miles
from here. where two whites We're
shot 10 death and one negro lynched
Tuesday in an election riot, and sew
eral other negroes persisted when
the buildings i'm which they sought
shelter were burned, had not reach
ed here Wednesday night. Armed
whites were reported patrolling the
region and closing in on negroes
who fed 10 the woods, the pursuit
being accomplished by intermittent
firing.
More than 20 buildings in the
negro settlement were burned. Re
ports from OcOee Wednesday night
said that explosion of cOnsiderab BILE
amounts of ammunition occurred as
the flames swept the buildings and
that numerous firearms were found
in the ruins later Some reports
said five negroes died in the flames.
one negro woman was among these.
but no children.
Refused Privilege.
The battle was precipitated BY the
attempt of July Perry, negro, %
vote after he had been refused the
privilege by election judges on the
ground that he had not paid his pol!
tax He returned later armed with
"a shotgun, but it was taken away
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
RIGHTS OF
JAPS IN CALIFORNIA

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3.-CBy The
Associated Press Adoption by the
California electorate yesterday Of
the referendum measure restricting
the right Of aliens to lease or hold
real property in that state will net
affect. ii was learned today. the con-
tnuanCe of negotiations here be-
tween the Japanese am ba ssador and
the state department as TO the status
OF Japanese in California and the
general subject Of japanese immi-
grafton The heavy majority in
favor Of the restricting measure, IL
was said. had been fully discounted
in advance and negotiations have
made such progress that should a
treaty result, it may reach the SEN
ate during the winter session.
The temporary absence from
Washington Of Ambassador Morris,
who has been conducting for the
state department the discussions
with Ambassador Shidehara, it was
said. had only partially delayed ne
gotiations They viii be resumed
fully on the return OF Mr.. Morris this
week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
sylvia PANKHURST
RELEASED on BAIL

LONDON. Nov. 3-Sylvia Pank-
hurst, who was sentenced 10 six
months imprisonment October IS.
on being judged guilty OF attempt
ing 20 cause sedition I'm the navy,
was released Wednesday on e2.000
bail pending an appeal. She signed
an undertake TO sever her con-
nection with the newspaper The
Workers Dreadnaught. In which an
article entitled Discomfort on the
Lower Deck fgured in the charges
against her The undertaking also
pledged her 10 abstain from attend
ing public meetings pending the
hearing OF the case in January.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
COP. LANDS
MAJORITY IN
j. S. SENATE
Crest of Republican Election
Waves Continues to Rise
in Late Returns.

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-The crest
of the republican election wave
both presidential and congressional,
continued rising Wednesday night
as belated returns filtered in.
Another border state, Tennessee
hung by a narrow margin, but with
the democrats leading.
A republican senate ma jority of
about o as compared with but two
at present and a house majority of
around 100, as against 40 odd wer@
forecasts of the Overwhelming ma
jOrities
With about eight states still in
the doubtful list in presidential and
senatorial contests, the huge major
tiles assured Harding and Gov.
Coolidge Of at least SAC electoral
votes. with Gov. Cox certain only Of
127 and all from the solid south, q"
including Kentucky.
Add More States.
The republicans today added
Idaho, Maryland and South Dakota
to their string. in the face Of large
maJOrities, and of the remaining
states the republicans were reported
leading i'm oklahoma, Arizona. Ms
souri, Montana, Nevada and North
Dakota Democratic margins In
New Mexico and Tennessee were
reported.
Among republican senator's elect
ed in hard contests were LenrOot OF
Wisconsin, who was opposed viSor-
ously by Sen. LaFollette: spencer of
Missouri, who defeated Breckenridge
Long, former assistant secretary Of
state, and Jones ofNWashington, SEN
ate commerce commission chair
man; Sen. Phelan, democrat, Cali
fornia, was defeated by Samuel NJ.
Shortridge, republican, and Sen.
Smith, democrat, Maryland. a veter-
an, lost 10 O. +. Weller, republican.
Sen. Nugcnt Defeated.
Sen. Nugent. democrat. Omaha.
was defeated by former GOV. Good
ing.
Sen. Harding at Marion eXchang-
ed kilograms of congratulations and
planned his vacation.
Defeat of former Speaker Clark
was one of the election surprises.
He has served in the house continu-
Ously since 1897 as one of the dem
ocratic stalwarts and received a
majority of votes for the pres.den-
ton nomination at Baltimore when
Mr.. Wilson was chosen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
SOLID G. O.P.
DELEGATION
SUCCESSFUL
Democrats Fail to Capture
Seat in House of Repre-
sentatIves.
WOMAN WINS IN MUNCIE
Majority Will be Had by Re
publicans Also in Next
Indiana Assembly.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov g.
Republican leaders felt assured
wednesday night that their victory
NJ the polls Tuesday was complete.
Returns received during the after
noon made almost certain the cleo
tion OF all thirteen Of the repub-
Iican congressional candidates. Ear
Her lu the day It seemed possible
that the democrats might capture
two or the coveted seats I'm congress.
With the certainty that the con-
gressiOuaI delegation would be soh
idly republican. the party leaders
s1t back and awaited final figures
which would show the pluralities
by which Sen. Harding. their presi-
Dental nominee; Sen. James 2
cuberuatoriaI candidate, had car
ried the state.
Late Returns.
Late returns brought Sen. Hard
ing's plurality up towards the 300
600 mark. Party leaders thought II
would be at least that much but
more conservative estimates placed
The senator's final lead at $4,000.
Trailing a few figures behind the
national leader was McCray, fol-
lowed slightly by Watson.
Returns Wednesday night had
come in from 3.007 precincts out OF
the $685.. These gave Sen Hard
ing a lead Of 166.16S, his vote being
61S.361 10 452.1s8 for Gov. Cox.
The vote on United States senator
was received from 2.S23 precincts
and gave Watson 579.26S and Tag
CART 439.984. a lead Of 1929 for
Sen Watson.
Returns had been received from
2.S0S precincts for governor, giving
ATcCrav SIS. 296 and McCulloch
4S6.4OS. a lead Of 149,9SS for the
republican gubernatoral
Scattering Returns.
Scattering returns have been re-
ceived from 1.116 precincts IN the
state on the minor parties. The
heaviest vote was cast 10y the
farmer-labor party. their vote being
1.SS4. The socialists hold the next
highest vote with $3.50.
Prohihitionists cast 4.1I1 votes
and single takers So.
For the first time in the history
81 the state woman was elected to
the general assembly. She is Mrs.
Julia 4. Nelson, Of MunCie. She
was elected from Delaware county.
having succeeded Clark Mckinley
ON the republican ticket following
his death last week. a majority
viii Doc had bv the republicans in
both the house and the senate I'm
tho next general assembly. In the
present house. Sc Of the 100 repre-
sartafives are republicans and in
ths senate "a Of the 80 senator's are
rcuubIirars. Nineteen republicans
and seven democrats hold over.
having been elected two years ago
fs- frur-vear terms
Throughout the state. counties es-
tahlisho1 new republican maiorit.es
and i'm several Instances surpa sSed
Che recc~d 81 votes east in the cleo
ton OF Mckinley iu 1896 which was
known uatfI this election as the
heaviest presidential vote ever
polled for "a nations chief executive,
and which save $50 large a plurality
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
PLANS MONTH VACATION
TO TEXAS AND POINTS
OF PANAMA CANAL ZONE
Office Seekers Already Flood
President-Elect With
Applications.
SPECULATE on CABINET
Many Prominent Republicans
Named as Possible Mem
bers of New Regime.

MARION. O.. Nov. a-Warrer r..
Harding spent his first day as presi-
dent-elect resting from the tension
Of election night and reviewing late
returns with particular attention 20
the makeup OF the Sixty seven- n
congress.
He expressed keen pleasure ~ the
growing figures confirmed -epuo-
ECan gain in both senate and house,
for he had told his friends that his
greatest apprehension over the OUT
come had not been fear of defeat
for himself so much as "a realization
that as chief executive his hands
might be Tied 10y lack OF "a working
majority in the legislative branch.
Never Doubted.
As for his own fortunes. he said
Wednesday that he never has been
iu doubt for a moment from the
time OF his nomination. He did
voice surprise 40 the tremendous
majorities piled up for him, how
ever. declaring The result had over
reached his foudest hopes.
NIr Harding was not inclined 20
regard the triumph as q personal
one. A. he told many Of his aI-
diences during the campaign. his
feeling was that the decision would
Doe made on issues rather than can
didates. and that the League OF VA
ti0ns and the record of the Wilson
administration at home We're the
determining factors
The avalanche Of congratulatorv
messages addressed 10 the presi-
dent-e,ect and Mrs Harding In
creased in proportions Wednesday
many prominent democrats being
numbered among those who sent
their good wishes The defeated
nominee. Gov Cox. sent a brief te.e-
gram accepting the result. and The
senator in a briefer one thanked
him.
Gossip REEVES.
Gossip about cabinets IS now re-
viving and enough names 10 dil a
dozen "a binets are being mentioned
i'm current rumors as likely timber
for the official circle of Pres
Harding Both A1r. Harding and
his close advisers nave indicated.
however that all OF these forecas.
are purely speculative. and that the
question If choosing "a cabinet IS
one yet 60 Dee taken up.
I'm this uuderCurrent ~ spccula-
tion which apparently is without
sanction of authority the names
heard 0ftenest us possible cabinet
officials include those of Eihu Root.
PhEandcr e.. kuoN. Henry Cabot
Lodge. Charles Evans Hughes Her
bert Hoover. Mai Gen. Leonard
Wood Gov Frank %. Lawdeu for
mer Sen. John vs. Weeks. Harry NT
Daughorty and many others.
Best DIES cabinet officials SIR.
Harding will have an army ~
ether federal appointees 20 select
d fact which was brought 10 lie
realization with new force Wcdnc--
day as the petitions Of Office seek
erz began 10 pile into mis- office .n
full swing. His friends declare F. -
partially % avoid such annoyance
during "a period of rest that be wiI
leave Saturday for his months trlp
20 Point Isabel. Texas. and the PAM
anna Canal zone.
secret Service
Alr Harding parted formally win
his privileges as private citizen
"Wednesday with arrival ~ the ad-
CONTINUED on PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
GOVERNMENT
WOULD COMPENSATE
WIDOW OF SLAIN MN

WASHINGTON. Nov O. - Tho
Mexican government has not ac-
cepted responsibility for the killing
of William s. Benton a British sub
ject, although agreeing TO Compen-
safe his widow voluntarily and
graciously.' according 20 a copy OF
the agreement with the British gov
eminent which reached Washington
wednesday. The decentralization OF
Mrs Benton does not establish "a
precedent the agreement recies
and asserts that the Mexican govern
ment cannot be- held resi- Onslole
for acts Of revolutionists or riOtous
mobs save in exceptional cases as
prescribed by international laW.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
BOOM WILLH. HAYS
FOR APPOINTMENT
IN NEW CABINET
Leaders Claim
Chairman Will Get Post
master Generals Job.


WASHINGTON, j. G, Nov. 3.-A
boom has been started for the APP
pointment of VIII II. Hays. republi-
can rational chairman, as pOstmast-
or general in the new cabinet
Friends OF the national chairman
I'm the east are taking il for granted
that he will receive handsome recOg-
milton from the incoming admins
tration and his name is being used
in connection with several cabinet
appointments but the consensus of
opinion is that If he goes into the
cabinet at all il will be IN the role
Of head of the postal department
Would BE Precedent.
There would be precedent for such
an appointment, rs former National
Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock and,
before his day. George $. CortelyOu.
were given the pOstoffice department
portfolio as reward for political
managerial work.
Chairman Hays is regarded as a
fine business man. although his pro-
fcssion is that of lawyer. He has
genius for details and an industry
in looking alter matters under his
care that could not be surpassed.
Republican leaders at Washington
say his qualifications would shine I'm
the office Of postmaster general
where he would preside over the
largest md most intricate business
organization OF the world.
Behind Movement.
Members of the republican ma
uo0al committee are said 10 be be
hind the movement 20 see that
Chairman Hays is properly recoS-
nized lie is very popular with the
beers of the committee and with
republican leaders i'm general IL is
recalled that at one stage OF the Chi
caEo national convention his pros
poets of securing the republican
presidential nomination appeared 20
ho very much brighter than those OF
Senator Harding. for instance.
Chairman Hays was not a candidate.
but the same influential politicians
who were banded together 20 put
Frank o. Lowden across were for
Hays as their second choice. There
is unanimous agreement that Hays
has all the qualifications 20 give an
efficient administration Of the post
office department. I'm which capacity
ne could also serve as political adj
wiser OF the president Postmaster
General Burleson = called "the po-
utiCaI member of the existing cabi-
net
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-04
JURY TO
INDICT CORPORATIONS

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Nov A.
Federal Judge Jacob Trieber Wed
nesday instructed the federal grand
jury 10 bring indictments against all
corporations in the district found to
ave contributed to political campaign
funds. He stated that according to
newspaper accounts, many corpora
tions IN Arkansas had contributed to
political funds. Each such contri-
button, ne declared. constituted VIC
lation Of federal statutes.