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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
School Children IN Peril.

| Attention is called to the urgent
need of adequate playground space for
the children attending the group of
schools on P street between North
Capitol and list. There are in attend
| ance there 734 children. who are prac.
tically all compelled to take their
recre alton at recess in the streets
nearby, which are heavily congested
with traffic. Accidents have occurred,
and it is a marvel that more have not
resulted from these conditions.
This is not the only place in the
District where the school children are
exposed to traffic dangers. There are
numerous points where owing to the
lack of recreation grbarnds the chill
kdrAn are forced into the streets. At
the Webster School. at the corner Of
10th and III streets. for instance, the
pupils have no other place to relax
from their studies save on the asphalt
lin one Of the most crowded parts of
1.-THE city.
| When these schools were built the
traffic conditions were not dangerous.
There was no thought, then, Of the
possibility Of such congestion. Indeed,
lat that time the imperative need Of
school Fairgrounds was not recog-
nfzed. So long as the children were
given a "schoolhouse," where they
cotld study and recite their lessons,
it vas Thought that sufficient had been
done. A different idea prevails now
and has for some years. But here are
still the relics Of the old thought. and
they are a source Of constant peril to
the children Of Washington.
The present hope Of the people Of
the District is that a comprehensive
school building program viii be adopt
ed thar win remedy these conditions,
replacing all Of the present danger
points with properly empaaced school
buildings, each with it's own adequate
yard or playground. It will cost
money, Of course, to place each school.
house in the center Of a large space,
Especially in the business section or
in the more closely built residence
sections. But the children's lives
should not be put in jeopardy on that
Fscore. The worst economy in the
worh is that which, for the sake of a
slightly lessened construction cost, de-
MES the rising generation a fair chance
for its lie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
Iajorities.

After the general result itself, the
interest IN yesterdays election now
bears upon the size OF the ma}orftte
,ast for the candidates in the states
which they carried for the presidency
IN Harding's part they are enormous,
ar beyond expectation Of the most
optimistic OF his partisans. Full re-
:urns are necessary to permit a prac.
:ical comparison. but it Is now eyf.
ient, With The tabuIation stin incom-
plete and with none of the ssa3orities
actually defined. that the MARGIN be.
tween the two nominees II the hrg.
est ever recorded In our political his
tory. Just how far this IL due to the
participation in every state Of women
as voters is yet to be determined.
Only an approximation can be gain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
President Wilson.

For President Wilson In this day Of
the defeat Of his party and the re-
lection in emphatic manner by the
people Of the policy which he has so
strongly urged. there is warm per.
sonal sympathy. He is i'll to an extent
as to which the public is not fully in
formed. He has sacrificed his strength
in the cause to which he has devoted
himself with zeal and sincerity. In
the campaign just closed he was, Of
course. greatly concerned. The re-
suit Of it must necessarily cause him
deep chagrin and keen distress. That
he will bear the disappointment brave
ly is the confident expectation. That,
the strain Of contest now having end
ed. he will improve In health and re.
gain his full strength, Is the earnest
hope Of all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
Poor Voting Facilities,

It is probable that before another
presidential election occurs the pro-
visions for receiving and recording the
votes Of the people will be improved
in many Of the states. Yesterday it
was evident that the new enfranchise.
nent. including all the people, with
very heavy addition to the electorate
resulting from the nineteenth amend
ment. had SO congested the polls that
the former facilities were insufficient,
In some cases the polls were closed
with men and women standing In line.
Under some of the state laws those
In line at the hour of the closing Of
the polls are to be permitted to cast
their ballots, but in others they are
denied. In New York city no suffi-
Gent subdivision Of the polling pre-
cincts was provided for. so that the
voting booths were crowded through
out the day and the count was made
very slow in consequence. In some
instances it was necessary for the
voters to mark and deposit their ballots
at the rate Of about one q minute.
In view Of the great size Of the ballot
and its complexity this is entirely too
short a time. In the smaller towns
and the rural sections the facilities
are ample as rule. But in the big
cities it would seem from the slowness
with which the returns have been re-
|ceived from yesterdays election, the
accommodations for the people are
wholly Inadequate. Simplification Of
the ballot and the provision Of a muc1
greater number Of voting places should
be assured in all the states before the
next presidential election. BY that
time the District, it is to be hoped.
viii be admitted to the polls, and it
will expect the best Of facilities for ex.
pressing its will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
Yesterdays Victory.

Accommodated under republican
leadership and in the name Of the re-
publican party. vest erSay's victory yet
far transcends TINT IGrty's lines.
Sweeping and impressive in character.
It is call to meni OF all parties tn
assist in the prepare tion and supp0'1
of policies nation wiie in scope ana
purpose.
We may expect ia vorable response
to the cali. The people are aroused.
They have voted for, and want, re-
turn to the American form of govern
nient. The war is over. Peace is
here. and has been here for some time.
The demand is that everything be ad-
justed to a peace basis. SO that the
country may 60 forward on the path
q progress and prosperity.
It IS a very large order-quite the
largest that has faced an administra-
ton since the civil war. The situation
is full Of difficulty. Capital is anxious.
Labor is FESTIVE and discontented.
Business is much out Of plumb. Taxes
seem to reach to the moon.
Large as the order is, however, it
can, and will, be filed. The Ameri
can people are both courageous and
resourceful: and moving forward in
the earnest and united fashion assured
In these election returns they will
overcome all obstacles and reach
great goal.
0,H,.., ,-,s1Y -, toll IN, fI,iS &,xyf no
promise Of q change IN procedure.
Consultation wfl come into fashion
aeain. Two neads-and particularly
II nation OF good heads--are again
10 be accouifted better than one. We
are to have "open covenants openly
arrived at" Government in a corner.
or behind closed doors, goes into the
discard.
The leader promising this change has
won the confidence of all who know
have followed his course since the Chi
cago convention. He has shown HIM
self to be q man Of poise and preset
snce. careful Of his words, and re-
gardful Of his high place. His car
riage in the campaign was very fine,
measuring up to all the requirements.
FITS speeches were devoid OF defna-
gogy. He INDUCED in no extrava-
gances Of statement or promise. Con-
AdentIy expecting election, he saa no
word as candidate which might en-
barrass him as an Official
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
The Next President.

Warren q. Harding will enter the
White House next March with an ex-
csptional equipment for the discharge
Il the duties cf President. He n reia-
tfvely young in years. His election
occurred appropriately on his fifty
9TH birthday. He is strong, men
tally and physically, in brain and
body. He is capable OF hard work
without exhausting his resources
and should bear up well under the
strain Of the task which the people,
By the most impressive vote ever re-
corded in our history, have imposed
upon him.
In point Of experience. Mr.. Harding
- well qualified Tor this duty. He has
served in his own stafe - lieutenant
governor. and has, therefore. been in
touch with the affairs Of q great COM
fnonweaIth. He Il completing his
sixth year as a senator and his term
has covered a period Of the greatest
moment and importance. His COM
mittee assignments in Congress have
oSCU SUN % ~ t1l0AS A0ly dC'
quainted with the most difficult prob.
lens OF Regulation. As a newspaper
editor for many years he has the habit
OF studying. He acquaints himself
with the matters with which he has to
deal.
In his campaign Mr.. Harding has
shown a dignity befitting candidacy
for ne high ONCE to Which he has been
called. He has engaged IN the con.
test vigorously. but without resort
70 sensational methods. He has ex-
pressed his views frankly ana fully
md clearly. He has met courageously
every issue.
Such a man Of stainless character,
Of wide experience. of high ideals.
well deserves the confidence Of the
people. Yesterdays vote. so tremen-
dous in its volume, may be accepted as
an expression of that confidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03

souri, desHocr1tS arg s0ne fighters, and
especially among themselves.
In West Virginia We agAiu, encouu-
ter the republicans. A family row
was In progress there, and all dlfus'ts
to compose it failed. wilt it become
a hangover, and prove troublesome in
future campaigns? The state Is close;
and in union alone Is strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANpER JOHNSON.

A Modest Desire.
II think I'd like to go to work.
Said Hezekfah Bings.
I'm tired Of epithets that Turk
Where oratory rings.
I'm tired Of theories so old,
And others new and strange;
I'm tired Of hearing people scold,
really need a change.
How often have I homeward turned
In weary discomfort,
With nothing Of Importance learned
Though hours Of argument.
Since we have gotten through the
murk
That long campaigning brings.
think I'd like to go to work.
Said Hezekiah Bings.
Safe Speechmaking.
did you lose your voice while you
were making speeches."
NO" replied Senator Sorghum. II
applied my new system Of speechmak.
ing. First I let the chairman Of the
reception committee take all the time
he wanted to Introduce me. Then
after every two Or three sentences I'd
mention the name Of Our Candidate
and let the audience consume most Of
the time In cheering"
E5nbssfsSaneut u Riches.
Didn't you even bet a hat on the
election?''
with the odds ten to one? SUP.
posing we're to win, what would I
do with ten hats?"
When Really Needed.
When frigid grows November's cline
She'll shiver and she'll pout.
She donned her furs In summer time
And now they're all worn out.
The Old Question.
''Did the liquor question figure in
the campaign out your way?"
':1sot as much - It useA to- an
swered Uncle Bill Bottlefop. ''when a |
candidate WAs allowed to treat
Jud Tunlrins says the Akct that most
Of the family b out % tAA moving bic.
lures q the caberay IL all that kesps
the nat from being overcrowded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03

There were moments when Ohio
wondered whether the game OF poll
tics was not getting dangerously close
to classification as rough sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03

The republican national committee
Is prepared to indorse the first votes.
for-women demonstration as a great
success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03

As usual, the Thanksgiving procla.
nation will avoid any direct reference
to current politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03

The way is now clear for reconstfuc.
ton to assert itself as the vital con.
sideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03

1t is easier to compose a two.hour
speech than to write the word Con
CALCULATIONS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03

"A" league OF nations Is now due
10 displace "the" league Of nations in
attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03

Maine is again Endorsed as an cleo.
don guide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
Our Anniversary Sale
Is Each Year
Is Each Year
Washington's Greatest Clothing Event

The
retail prices
Now order follow birthday
Washington.
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4 900 Suits and Overcoats

field
clothing
of
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$50 Suits Now $6475 500 Suits, Now STATS
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
The Old Question.

'Did the liquor question Agure in
the campaign out your way?"
'9act as much - It usea to- an
swered Uncle Bill Bottlefop. '.When a.
candidate WAs allowed to treat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03

| Jud Tunlrins says the Akct that most
Of the family b out % thA MOVING pic.
lures O. the caberay IL all that keeps
the nat from being overcrowded,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
Suits

We call particular
he hadfaced mateia the kmixtu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03

WHICH, ISc0Hy 4Neeucu.
When frigid grows November's cline
She'll shiver and she'll pout.
She donned her furs in summer time
And now they're all worn out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
Cloves

Genuine black head
Mocha and Buckskin, plain
and embroidered backs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-01-28
History Edge6eld Caunty Red
Cross.

The American Red Cross, wishing
to preserve accurate records OF the
work done by this organization du-
ring the war, recently requested each
chapter to write brief history of its
activities.
The original copy is to be kept on
file at the national headquarters in
Washington; one copy at Division
Headquarters and one copy kept on
the chapter files.
The history was to be prepared in
accordance with this outline sent
from headquarters:
/. History of Chapter.
II. Work done.
III. Personnel.
w. Standing officers in the ccm-
munity.
The following letter was received
byMiss Clizby in response to the re-
ception of The history watch she COM
piled as secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-01-28
Abbeville-Greenwood Mu-
tual Insurance ASSo-
citation.
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We insure your property against
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Our Association is now licensed
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The officers are: Gen. J. Fraser
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Treas, Greenwood, S. c.
DIRECTORS.
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J. M. Gambrell, Abbeville, s. G.
J. R. Blake, Greenwood, S. C.
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GEN. ACT.
Greenwood, s. c.
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-01-28
Notice of Forfeiture.

One Ford touring car, the same be-
ing the identical property seized OF
M. F. Huffman on December 9th,
1919, while transporting One Copper
Worm in violation of Section $3.50.
Notice is hereby given that any
person claiming the above property
must give bond to the Collector of
Internal Revenue on or before Feb
ruary 5th 1920, or the same will be
declared forfeited to the United
States.
Signed
T. J. M. SCOTT,
Deputy Collector.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-01-28

assigned Edgefeld in which to organ
ize branches and auxiliaries embrac-
es about three hundred and fifty
square miles.
The final report of the Extensic
Committee in May 1913, showed thu
a branch had been established in
Trenton and auxiliaries in the follow
ing communities: Stevens Creek, Gle
ora, Roper's Cross Roads, Golfers,
Flat Rock, Antioch, Red Hill, Pleas
ant Lane, Sweetwater, and Horns
Creek. Two auxiliaries were organ
lied among the negroes: The Good
Samaritan" in town and Science Hill
! in the country.
Immediately after the chapter was
organized, Ex-Governor John c.
Sheppard generously gave five rooms
on the second floor of an office build
ing owned by him to be used rent
free as long as needed. These rooms
were fitted up by the chapter and are
still in use.
Personnel-1917.19
/. Chairman of Chapter and of Ex-
ecutive Committee, December z,
1917 to December 20, 191s-Rev.
R. G. Shannonhouse, Episcopal Rec
tor.
II. Vice-Chairman, Founder of the
Chapter-Miss Sarah Collett, Decem-
Der z, 1917 to December 20, 1918.
III. Treasurer-Mrs. R. C. Pad
gett, December Z, 1917 to April 6,
1918.
w. Treasurer-Mr. Ernest E.
Padgett, April 6 1913
V. Secretary-Miss Hortense Pad
Continued on Page Six)
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-01-28
My dear Miss Clisby:

The Division Manager of the
Southern Division has forwarded to
this Bureau your chapter history.
This document has been placed in the
archives of the American Red Cross,
and forms a permanent record of the
achievements of your chapter during
the war period. May l not take this
occasion to sincerely thank you and
your co-workers for your co-opera-
tion in preparing this document?
Your chapter history, along with
the thousands of others, forms a very
valuable addition to the war records
of the Red Cross. / am sure that
these histories will reflect very init
mately the splendid spirit of self
sacrifice and patriotic devotion which
has characterized the chapters of the
American Red Cross.
Sincerely yours,
-o,,,,>, ,,-r-,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-01-28
Sincerely yours,
COLVIN HERRLE,
Director Bureau Archives, A. R. c.

Through the initiative and earnest
work of Miss Sarah Collett, the Edge
field Chapter, A. R. c., was organized
in the County Court House on Fri
day, December z, 1917, with DR.. Jo-
siah Morse, State Director of Red
Cross Work, to direct the proceedings.
Seventy-fve members were enrolled
at this meeting. From December z,
1917 to May 1, 1919, approximately
twelve hundred members have been
enrolled. AS two chapters were per-
mitted in this county, the territory
New Britain herald., 1920-07-28
OLYMPIC TEAM IS
 KEEPING IN TRIM
Deck of Matoika Resembles a
 Gymnasium Daily

On Board Y. s. g. MatoIka. July 27 CBy Wireless The Associated ssb.-Perfect sailing weather today permitted the mem- bers of the American Olympic team to settle down to their 1l-day training routine. 7o-yard cork sprint track has been laid on the upper deck and punching-bag stands and wrestling mats have been placed. There is canvas swimming tank on the lower deck, but when filled with salt water today u split under the strain and will have to be repaired.
 The sprinters practIced starts and dashes. while the distance runners circIed the lower deck many times. under the eyes of their trainers. The wresuers. boxers, fenccA shot -putters and tug -of-war men worked osG under the direction of their respective
 For the remainder of the trip the training calls for twice-a-day sessions when the weather is fair.
 Owing to the heat of the lower decks hrst-placc winners in the tryouts for Mara thon runners cyclists and sprinters have been transferred to the sick bay and upper officers. This change is much appreciated by the athletes and team officials
 Dress and competition uniforms were dis tributed this evening. They consist of a shield, white flannel trousers. white shoes white jersey shirt with embroidered shield and white trunks with red, white and blue seam bands and border.
 Two stowaways have been discovered aboard the transport. One Of them is John away on the Finland when the American Olympic team sailed in 1912. At that time he made mascot of the team. He hid in a stateroom shoe chest Of the Princess Matolka from Saturday to Monday He now has signed A q waiter the transport and will accompany the team to Antwerp.
 The is smooth and there is sick aboard.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-28
E co. HOLDS
 EE IN l-l TIE
on Account Of Dark InSOn Pitches We'll

ented continuance of ono of nsebaii games of the season
 Umpire James Clinton was
 or . contest between the
 ting Che New Departure |oi and the Now Britain )ny st the close of the ninth
 soors tied st to l. The ted on ths MArhinirta' new biN crowd was iu attendance.
 of the Fisk Red Tops. for ity. and Goodrich. A former e star, were pittod against he pitching mound snd gave
 lions in that department of
 pitchers allowed three hits
 struck out six men and
 htic Goodrich retired four
 strikeout route and allowed
 Transportation.
 r@ tied and two out In the
 ninth frame, the Machinists
 that nlied the bags. After
 passed to nr~t. Tod Kiidun Ind hit . stIff Erounder to Hey was thrown out at the game.
 p&rture SCOT. vas made In |ug by ziike. Endse'a first (<nocked out the first hit of registered on q passed ball fn the sixth inning Tommy tered after Nom BeGiey third base
 brother of Larry Kopf and hha Greenfield Tap and Die
 stellar wnno st short for addition to fielding in a Inner. he pounded out the nit of tho game. Artie 1na in right held. cut orf . |the nudse outnt by . snappy Y meadow. Carl Johnson. a butcher. played well at third. k. a former local favorits. h of the Endee club, playing Ziike. Lannina and Forsiund ters for Endee. while Nom hn~ou and kopf knocked out |ac hinfsts.
 |d summary.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-28
RESOLUTE'S LAST RACE
yictorsous Craft win Be Dismantied at the
 Hcrre~hon Ysrd--captain Adams Highly
 Commended for His Handling of sioop.

New York. July 2s.-Resoiute. which decisiveiy defeated Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock W. In the deciding yacht in defense of the Amcricas Cup yesterday. probably will not run another race. said H. B. Parsons. a member of the com nittee of the New York Yacht Club. today The defender. which cost thousands Of dollars, will be taken to shipyard at City Island and then proceed to Bristol. R. l.. where she will be dismantled at the Herreshon yards.
 There will be no special celebration of Resolute's victory by the New York Yacht Club. Yachtsmen highly praised the ham ding Of ResoIute by Charles Francis Adams sd Tn all Of the races on sandy Hook. His handling of the sloop in the nuky winds was declared to be nearly faultiess.
 Resoiute's crew of s3 Eorwcgians, seven Swedes and one Dane-all American citi- xens-also came in for unstinted praise. Captain Chris Christensen. the sailing master. the last yacht race against Shamrock III. in 1908.
 Sir Thomas Lipton. who hid his bitter tatons to Resoiute and her crew. saying that the better boat won. will soon leave for a visit to Canada. He will issue another challenge in 1929 and will name the chal- lenger Shamrock V.
 The big green sioop probably will be lowed up the Hudson within a few days and anchored to allow visitors a chance to inspect her.