THE CHAMME NMwS, CHARLOTTE, N. C., SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1921 2 OLD SANTA SEES VIOLETS BLOOM Christmas Unique in Way of Weather and Brisk as Before the War. Santa Clans has come! There was no snow to crunch under the hoofs of his Reindeer. 1nt in some manner the jolly old fellow has made his aerial trip and opened his packages beside the chimney. Some time during- the wee hours of the morning, he slipped In with his gifts unheard and as noise lessly -went hack up the chimney and off to his unknown hiding place. There all alone he will sit and make his toys and wait until the time is ripe for him to gladden the world again. The weather man was taken by surprise. Certainly he was asleep at his switchboard. So utterly had he forgotten to prepare for Santa Claus that he actually permitted the violets to hold up their heads in the yards of scores of Charlotte residents. Not once during the long Fall has he per mitted Jack Frost to get a good wal lop at the little purple flowers, and they ha.ve clung on to their stems, peemingly defiant to all the elements of Winter. Those in whose yards the violets are still blooming declared that never before have they seen them lin ger on as they have. It is scarcely believable that they shotild continue in the open with proud heads right up until Christmas Day. But they have! And, perhaps, old -Santa got the surprise of his life . when he beheld them Christmas Eve night. "With the mercury rather bold in its attempt to scale the thermome ter and the violets waving in the breeze, it is indeed an unusual Christ mas for this section. In truth, it is an Indian Rummer Christmas. Sahinlav found the streets crowded with shoppers and the stores Did Much Shopping Didn't Touch Street New York., Dec. 24. John Cos grove, of Santa Fe, N. M., arrived In New York this week, stayed four days, attended' a series of business conferences, did his Christ mas shopping and departed with out crossing a Gotham thorough fare or denting a sidewalk with his high "heeled boots. Mr. Cosgrove arrived at the Grand Central station and went at once to a hotel, which he reached by shuttle train and West Side sub way without ascending to the street level.. The conferences he came to attend were held at another hotel, which he likewise reached by sub way. His shopping was done at a department store, which opens di rectly on the Astor Place subway station, and he departed from the Pennsylvania station without com ing up for air.. He was asked how he liked New York: "I didn't see it," he replied. BANKERS EXPECT BETTER SEASON Every Indication That 1922 Will Witness Return to Normal Conditions. NEWBERRY MAY BE KICKED OUT Administration Leaders Un able to hold Republicans Together. BY FRASER EDWARDS, United Press Staff Correspondent. "Washington, Dec. 24. In the face of the growing demand that Senator New berry appear on the Senate floor and defend himself against excessive use of money in his campaign against Henry Ford, Administration leaders revealed tonight that he expects to stay in De troit until his case is settled. With six Republican Senators Cap per, AIcNary, Kellogg, Willis, Jones, of Washington and one other, said to be Cummins whose votes had- been counted upon by the Newberry forces, threatening to vote against the Mich igan Senator unless he makes a per t WEATH3R CONDITIONS. THE WEATHER. Weather Bureau Office. Charlotte, December 25, 1921. Sunrise 7:29 Sunset 5:18 Moonrise 3:55 a. nr. Moonset 2:50 p. m. Moon phase New on the 29th. TEMPERATURE. Dry Bult. LEATHER BAG IS GIVEN MR. DOWD News Family Remembers Head of Establishment and Each is Given Bonus. Members of The News staff, mem ber of the business office, the advertis- department. the local department, in BY PHILLIP SCHUYLER, Vnitert Press Staff Correspondent. New York. Dec. 24. Leading bank ers of the country in exclusive state ments to the United Press tonight pre dicted a prosperous 1922. First signs that prosperity is at hand were shown in increased Christ mas iauying which was reported from nark-pd . every section of the country. ims '11. nt-, v ' i - -- "i ,i VhVv... in n PffArt to People have confidence in better busi liver their orders, before nightfall. The usual Christmas rush was experienced evervwhere in the city. Santa Claus in disguise mingled at will among the people. The stores remained open until nearly midnight to satisfy the late comers. Christmas Eve night itself was full of revelry. Not since pre-war times have fireworks been displayed as they were during the evening. Dances in various parts of the city attracted those who felt that they wanted to "shake a wicked hoof,", and the streets and houses took on a holiday aspect from one end of the place to the other. Funmakers by the score worked their ways in and out among the shoppers until the crowd began to thin. Merri ment echoed everywhere. All but the tired business man joined in the mirth, and even he had a smile on his face as he started with weary step to tum ble in his bed. Monday will lie the holiday proper in the city. Many of the city offices and departments chose to take Satur day off, but the majority of the city preferred to designate Monday. The post office, banks, freight houses and other such plates will remain closed throughout the day. It will be a day of rest and recuperation from the rush of the holiday shopping season. 8 a. m. 10 a. m. Noon . . 2 p. m.. 4 p. m.. 8 p. m. 51 the job office, the circulation depart ment and all other, departments into 53 ! which the News family js divided, as- Wet Bnib. 8 a. m. Noon . 8 p. m. 58 59 60 59 50 56 58 Highest '60 Lowest.. ........ 48 Mean 54 sonal defense, this announcement gave . Normal . . 41 a serious turn to the case. Mean .same date last year 46 Should this Republican group of Sen- Excess for month 119 ators bolt, Newberry's unseating is Excess for year .. .. .... .... -. 926 extremely probable. 1 Highest of record for December, 76 in Although Newberry's advisers, in I 1889 and out of the. Senate, have counseled Lwt 0f record for December. 5 in flffainst his takinc tVio sfrnnfl Arlminle. 1 iOOVf ness, more production and consequent- Iv cheaper living. The bankers in their statements forecast gradual improvements in basis industries such as steel, rubber, tex tiles, shoes and mining. An accumulation of raw materials, the National Bank of Commerce, says, assures to the world a supply of cheap food and clothing and real pros perity has never rested on any other basis At the same time the bankers warn ed against over-optimism. The limita tions of arms conference they see as a stimulus to prosperity. However, they are almost unanimous in the belief that there must be a new adjustment of taxi-s and measures to assist an in crease in foreign trade. CONFERENCE HELPS. "The disarmament conference at Washington promises to divert billions of dollars from destructive activity to constructive industries and the outlook for business and finance in the United States in 1922 is encouraging," says Thomas B. McAdams, president of the American Bankers' Association and vice-president of the Merchants Na tional Bank, Richmond, a. "One extremely good sign," he con tinues, "is the growth of the spirit of economy throughout the country. "Business is better and while reces sions are to be expected at irregular intervals. 1922 should show some im nmi'tmont m-pr tliA rorresnondiner re- EXERCISES OF DAY J riod this yea This, however, will be deuenaont in a large measure upon solution of our foreign trade problems and as the more threatening points in the international situation have been adjusted." That business is "gradually improv ing" is the opinion of J. Arthur House, vice-president of the trust di vision of the American Rankers' Asso ciation,' and president of the Guardian Savings and Trust Company, Cleve land. "The unsettled, chaotic conditions in finance and politics in Europe, and the unfavorable exchange situation existing not only in Europe but in all coun tries with which the United States transacts business, must be remedied." House, reporting on present condi tions in the great Ohio steel, coal min ing, rubber manufacturing plants, also sav.s: I GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT. "There is a widespread feeling among bankers, manufacturers and dealers that the bottom was reached some months ago, and that, therefore, we nav now expect a gradual resumption i in all important lines of industry and g finance." 1 I 1 1 I I 11, U IH-UI I , II . HjC 'l toiuv ll i i ' nf tvm Airipviran Knn leers Association I nnd president of the Marshall and Usely bank, Milwaukee, speaking for his district says: "Textile manufacturers, especially hosiery, made an early and rapid re covery from depression. The trend in shoe manufacturing has been upward. Automobile parts and accessories have had a better year than was expected." "Conditions in the United States tJ day indicate that the year 1922 as a whole will be more satisfactory to business than the year just ended," i3 the opinion expressed by the National Bank of Commerce, New York. "Busi- i ness men should not fear to make plans Tor the New Year, but they should plan with care and conservatism and with constant effort towards the reduction of costs." CHILDREN FEATURE The Church school of St. Peter's church. 7tli and Tryon streets will cele brate the children's Christmas festival Sunday afternoon in the church build ing at four o'clock. Boys in the upper grades will take part .n the sewice. The story of the Birth of Christ, the Shepherds and the Wise Men will be told by girls in the upper gradWs and the primary department will render Christmas songs and recitations. The ! Rector, lev. Ej A. Penick, Jr., will de liver the address. Mondav night, in the parish house there will be given for the children of the church school a Christmas party at 8 o'clock. tration leaders admitted that a confer ence with Newberry would probably be held before the case is taken up for final consideration on January 7. DEMAND HIS PRESENCE. Senator Curtis, Republican whip, ad mitted that the group of six Republi can Senators had demanded that New berry should make a personal defense of his title to a Senate seat. Fear was expressed in Administra tion circles tonight that these Senators, who now hold the deciding votes, would join with the 42 anti-Newberry Senators and vote for a motion to re commit the case to the committee with instructions to call Newberry before it. "If I were in Senator Newberry's place," said Senator "Willis, Ohio. "I would go before the Senate and explain the. charges against me. If I was un able to explain, I would get out. I would resign before I let the Senate kick me out." Willis is leaving for his home :n Ohio tonight, taking with him all the evidence in the Newberry case to study during the Christmas holidays. WILL VOTE CONVICTIONS. "Nobody is going to wave the club of party regularity over my head in the Newberry case." declared Willis. "I am going to study the evidence thoroughly, while I have the time, and decide the question of Newberry's innocence or guilt for myself. And then I am going to vote for my convictions." It was evident tonight that Senator Kenyon's charges that a "social bloc" is busy in Newberry's behalf and wiii play an important part in the final consideration of the case. Already Sen ators have begun to hear from home about the activities of the "social lobby." Kenyon himself has received more than 400 letters and telegrams from all parts of the country congratulating him on his arraignment of "Newberry ism" and his exposure of the "social bloc." In only two cases. Kenyon said did the letters criticize him for his at tack on the "social bloc." PRECIPITATION. Total for 24 hours ending 8 p. m. 0.00 Total for month to 8 p. m 3.12 Normal for December 3.86 Deficiency for year 11.06 Greatest of record for December, 6.99 in 1907. Least of record for December, in 1889. 0.48 HUMIDITY. 8 a. m. Noon . . 8 p. m.. BAROMETER. 8 a. m 8 p. 93 90 95 30.17 m 30.10 G. S. LINDGREN, Meteorologist. SERIOUSLY WOUNDED BY HUSBAND'S PISTOL YOUR EYES ARE WAGE EARNERS Do you appreciate the working importance of good eyesight. The person who suffers from defective sight has his wage earning capacity seriously handicapped. To such a one correct glasses would mean ca pability for work with greater ease, and his work would he better done. From a purely business view the purchase of glasses will repay those who need them. If your eyes trouble you at all, have them examined now. F. C. ROBERTS Optometrist. 24 S. Tryon St. Upstairs PJhone 3328. Mrs. T. B. Harton was brought to St. Peters Hospital Saturday night se riously wounded as the result of the accidental discharge of a pistol early Saturday evening at her home oh the Statesville road. Jus thow th acci dent occurred could not be ascertained. A physician at the hosDital. who an. swered the telephone inquiries after .lur. narton had: sent a request that no mention be made of it. said that Mrs. Harton was seriously injured. It was understood from other sources that a shooting had taken place and tiat Mr. Harton had brought his wife u 4;ine nospuai for emergency atten-ion. KILLS CHILD TRYING TO COLLECT DEBT Chicago, 'Dec. 24. Lucy de Cesare, aged six, died today as a result of a bullet wound inflicted by Vincenzo eld Grombi, wnile trying to collect $ib from the child's father last night. De Cesare had been out of work for seme time but earned $10 this week. Be Grombi heard of it and tried to collect the old loan. De Cesare pleaded that if he paid his creditor he would have no money for Christmas for hi3 six children. De Grombi drew a gun during the argument nad fired just as the Little girl entered the room. She fell mortal ly wounded. De Grombi then shot de Cesare twice. The man was captured by three wo men who held him until police arrived. OPEN MANHOLE CAUSE OF S-BOAT DISASTER Bridgeport, Conn., Dec. 24. An open manhole connecting the engine room of the submarine S-48 with one of the large ballast tanks, was responsible for the disabling of the submarine in Long Island sound December 7, General Man ager P. B. Brill, of the Lake Torpedo Boat Company, said today. The lives of fcrty-one men were endangered when the submarine sank as a result. fin inspection of the craft, which, is now at the company's plant, showed that the engine room manhole, used for cleaning out the ballast tanks, was open, General Manager Brill said. Tho responsibility for the open manhole has not been fixed. sembled at 1 o'clock Saturday in the hallway of the News building's first floor and sent a request the first one of the kind received in the inner sanc tum sanctorium to W. C. Dowd. presi dent and general manager of The News Publishing Co., to step out of his office and appear tefore the assembled crowd. While he stood facing the entire News family, apparently genuinely astonished at the unusual spectacle, Editor Julian S. Miller stepped forward and began to harangue the chief? of the establish ment. Before the affair had gone very far, Mr. Miller failed to conceal effectively the handsome leather traveling bag which he had intended to bring into view at the end of a speech with a f-rand peroration. Mr. Dowd smiled appreciatively at the lack of histrionic gift displayed by the editorial spokes men, but was none the less evidently pleased vhen he was handed the leath er bag, which Avas given as token of appreciation by members of The News family to the man at its head. Speaking for his fellow workers. !Mr. Miller voiced the appreciation, of all for unceasing kindly consideration on the part of the head of the establishment toward all ranks of the force and asked him to accept the gift as a token of constant well-withing by all connected with The News and as a special evi of their good wishes for the Christmas season. Mr. Dowd fittingly spoke his appre ciation of the thoughtfulness of The News "family" and later in the day every member of the establishment re ceived a Christmas card with "W. C. Dowd" penned thereon and expressing Christmas greetings. Significant as a token of the genui r.ess of the card's sentiment was an accompanying check in the shape of a tonus that every employe of The News has been receiving for some years on the eve of Christmas day. I wwv aim .s LEAVE HOME The ANDREWS Music Store, Inc. CLOTHING PRESIDENT DENIES HIGH PRICES EVERETT CALDWELL TAKES HIS OWN LIFE New York, Dec. 24. Everett Cald well, first assistant district attorney of Brooklyn, shot and .killed himself in his home here tonight. Caldwell was slated to succeed his chief, Harry I. Lewis, who, in one week, takes his place as a Supreme Court judge, to which he was elected last November. Caldwell, according to his friends had been ill and feared that he might be unable to accept the higher position Brooding over this led to his suicide it was believed. PRESIDENT REMEMBERS FATHER Marion Ohio. Dec. 24. Dr. Georg? T. Harding, father of President Hard ing, today received a check for $100 from the White House, his son's usual Christmas gift. Your Nerves and Your Job Medical authorities are unanimous In asserting that poor vision heavily taxes nerve force, and is, there fore, a vital drawback to mental efficiency. Un knowingly 70 per cent of us all have poor vision in some, degree. Stop "thinking" that your vision Is all rightknow! See an optical specialist. Remember corrected vision means banished "nerves," more men tal energy and efficiency to put Into your job. Start the Day Right by Attending Your Church THE CHARLOTTE LAUNDRY 444 PHONES 445 CHARGED WITH ASSAULT. Rube Lee, white, was locked up last night at the police station after -being arrested by a special officer at -orth Charlotte, and will be charged with assault on another white man with a deadly weapon. It is said tho two men engaged in a fight while they were drunk and that Lee's op ponent was so badly cut he had to b taken to a hospital. BROCKBARKLEY HERE. Brock Earkley, formerly of The News staff; and now Raleigh correspondent for several newspapers, is in Charlotte to spend a few days with friends and relatives. He arrived late Friday night and will probably return to Raleigh Monday night or Tuesday. SENATORS SEEK (Contlitnea from Pag One.) fecting the welfare of the American people, but it seems to me to be the height of folly to enter, into partnership with one-half of the world's most popu lous nations, and, by leaving out of consideration the other half, run the risk of future war, instead of peace. It is useless to talk about either Russia or Germany being left out of the situa tion. Sooner or later they will have to be taken into consideration and it cer tainly would be much better for us if they were our friends than if they were our foes. We have made peace with Germany and there is no reason why we should refuse to deal with her now, any more than there can be any sensi ble and sane expTanation for the Ad ministration's psrsistent refusal to rec ognize the right of the Russian people to determine what sort of government they themselves prefer." Senator Borah, wo l-ecently demanded in the Senate that the American Gov ernment recognize the Russian Soviet Government, iniimated that he expect ed to carry his tght for the recoflnition of Russia, and for the complete resump tion of trade and political relations be tween her and the United States, into the anticipated Senate battle over the four-power pact and other decisions of the conference. Other Sentors in accord with Borah and Ladd declared that te Russian is sue) was bound to be a dtermining fac tor in thee onference situation in the Senate, and they predicted that sooner or later the American Government would be completed to recognize the Russian Soviet Government Chicago, Dec. 24. The National A3 sociation of Retail Clothiers, through A.iselm Frankel, president, and Charles E. Wry, executive director, today ad dressed a letter to Attorney General Dougherty denying his recent assertion that retail dealers profits were uncon scionable and that they have an under standing which tends to keep prices high. On behalf of 6,000 clothing dealers in their association, they in vited the Attorney General to avail himself of all information at their disposal and sharply criticised him for "announcing the results of your inves tigation" before it was made. 1 Berry m STOCKYARDS NORMAL. Chicago, Dec. 24. With the with drawal of a police motorcycle squad, which has been stationed at the stock yards for three weeks in connection with a strike of packing house wcrk ;rs. police reported today that normal conditions have been restored. Christmas The ANDREWS Music Store, Inc. Oldest in the Carolinas 211-213 N. Tryon St. Phone 3626 Queen City Storage Battery Company A. Kingsland Sutton, ' Manager. 4T8 S. Tryon St. Phone 3980 FINE SHOEli REFAlfUXg BUT TH- 215 N. Tryon St. Phone 287 l 4 m I LUKE 1 :31-32 "Thou shalt bring forth a son and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest.' All things date from Christ.. Christ is the giver ,of all things. Worship Him in His temple. Go To Church Today CHRISTMAS GREETINGS. The Tanenhaus System W. G. KING, Manager. 205 East Trade St. krLJ THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF The Commercial National Bank Charlotte N. C. EXTEND THE SEASON'S GREETINGS OFFICERS: R. A. DUNN D. H. ANDERSON ... C. W. JOHNSTON A. T. SUMMEY I. W. STEWART T. S. McPHEETERS ., VV. S. ALEXANDER D. H. ANDERSON JOHN BASS BROWN STUART W. CRAMER R. A. DUNN J. A. DURHAM R. U. GIBBON F. M. HINSON W. E. HOLT, Jr. Pre.siclont . . .Vice President . . Vice President Cashier Assistant Cashier .Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS: c. w JOHNSTON F. D. LETHCO J. M. OLDHAM D. E. RHINE L. AV. SANDERS A. T. SUMMEY S. B. TANNER J. A. C. WAD S WORTH I Tie Gray Slop - 1 n m The Fifth Avenue Shop of the Carolinas Christmas Greetings Allow us to extend to you our hearti est and best wishes for a most Merry. Christmas. May it find you pros perous and happy. 1 . !: Melloes I J THIRD FLOOR. r