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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

that active trading will again become
a feature of the daily reports. And,
frankly, most business men feel that
this period of activity is not far in
the future. In other words. they be-
lieve that the deepest part of the
stream has been crossed, and while
the firm ground of the farther shore
may be some distance off. yet they
feel that the worst is over
Fred Collins, vice president of the
Bank of Commerce and Trust COM
pany, is one of the number of bust
ness men who believes that the worst
financially and commercially has past
and that the future holds better
things. Mr. Collins is an optimist
of the clear headed type, who san see
tomorrows sunshine through the rain
clouds of today while at the same
time realizing the unpleasant features
of the rain while it is falling.
Il believe the worst is over" said
Mr.. Collins, land the business inter-
ests Of Memphis have cause for a
cheerful though sane Christmas
spirit. Cotton prices have declined,
compared to the peak prices of few
months ago, but they are still high
by comparison with pre-war levels.
The price of other raw materials has
gone down, too, and the things we
must buy with the proceeds of our
cotton are getting down in line with
cotton. The only conspicuous eXcep-
ton is wheat, the high price of which
is due to world conditions-a world
demand that has taken all our eX-
portable surplus.
an other words, the question of
al grYNX =
ton at a low figure when everything
else Is low Moreover. we have met
the issue and the South is not broke.
believe that if anyone had been
holding off the market hoping to buy
cotton at a bankrupt price, they will
have realized by this time that the
South is not going broke. We have
too much prosperity behind us. We
have grown cotton at 10 cents a
pound, and we can do it again.
~ have always believed that a pc
Rod of hard times is worth what it
costs for the lessons which it teaches,
Going through these periods tests our
mettle. We learn not to spend with
the hand of a profligate simply be-
cause earnings at the moment happen
to be good. We learn to paraphrase
the warning of the protagonists OF
preparedness: In times of peace, pre-
pare for war into In times of plenty
prepare for scarcity
with these lessons taken to heart
with the feeling that we have fought
a good and hard fight and are win
ming: with the prospects of better
and saner things in the future, l can
see mauy reasons for a cheerful, if
not such merry, Christmas, Tor
bankers and commercial men,"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
Unfair to Stores,

1t Is obviously unfair to the mer-
chant and salespeople TO expect the
same time and attention during the
rush of the last few days of the sea-
son that they would be only too glad
to render at normal times With n
crowd at each counter clamoring for
attention, 1t is impossible for the
clerk to properly explain the merits
of the goods offered, even when their
suggestions would be or the great
est assistance.
Then. too, q large force OF extra
clerks is always required during the
last few days before Christmas, who,
because unfamiliar with the stock,
are not as competent to give that
measure OF service to be expected
from the regular staff earlier in the
season.
Especially in times like these. it
is everyones duty TO use care and
discrimination in making every pur-
chase. In the crowding and confu-
sion of the shopping districts just
before the holidays. 1t is manifestly
impossible to examine the merehan-
disc offered and exercise the tudg-
ment in buying that should be given
In still another matter the early
shopper will be at n b. advantage
this year. that of attractive Christ
mas boxes for packing gifts. There
is big shortage of fancy gift boxes.
Manufacturers are months behind
with their orders, and the merchants
are few who have had their orders
filled in full. The paper shortage has
been seriously felt by the makers of
Christmas boxes, so those who are
particular about an artistic package
for their gifts would do we'll to
speed up their shopping.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

repast is in prospect. And further
more, the feeling that one has fought
a good fight against odds and has be-
gun to feel ones self gradually gain
ing the ascendency, lends sauce to
repast of even the meanest fare.
Such may be regarded as an analo-
gy of the conditions under which
Memphis financial and commercial
interests will eat their Christmas
dinner in the good year of our Lord
1920 Business is not booming,
prices of the principal raw products
have fallen more than so per cent
within the last six months, loans
have been hard to collect, people are
not buying. from the manufacturer
down to the consumer, with a re-
sultant slowing up in commercial
movement and it is probable that
only the federal reserve system pre-
vented a money panic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
CHRISTMAS CHEER
SEEMS JUSTIFIED
TO BUSINESS MEN
BY T. @. eALBREATH.

One would think from the general
tenor of reports concerning condi-
tons in the financial and commercial
world, that the Christmas turkey this
year Of the average banker or bust
ness man would consist Of crow.
But such a conclusion would be far
from correct. Not that the piece de
resistance of the average man OF
business in commercial or financial
lines will be, figuratively, the large
and luscious turkey with all the
trimmings; not by any means, again.
But there is such a thing as condi-
tons which are neither extraordina-
rily bountiful nor extraordinarily
scanty.
And again. one may eat Il Christ
mas dinner composed of the ordinary
or even poor, fare, and still find
enjoyment in it from the fact that
in the distance that spans the chasm
of another year a more bounteous
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

Jewelry is held by many to be the
ideal Christmas gift. Certain 1t is
that no window displays along the
business streets of Memphis this
year are attracting more attention
from the Christmas shoppers than
those of the iewelry stores. And
what an assortment of attractive.
high grade goods is to be seen!
Never before. perhaps, were the
stocks of local jewelers. so full and
complete of staple and novelty artl-
Giles as they are this winter.
No single line of goods seems to
predominant in the favor OF the gift
BUYERS this year. The best sellers
range through a widely diversified
list. Buying is already heavy and
dealers are even now bordering on
many articles.
One Of the popular gifts this year,
dealer said, is going to be silver
ware, both in hollow and flat ware,
also in solid sterling and in high
quality plated ware. Anticipating
this demand. which is proving gen
eral all over the country local jew
elers are offering the finest displays
of silverWare ever shown in the
| city.
Exquisite solid silver baskets, ar
tistically designed and richly en-
graved Immediately attract the at
tention of the shoppers upon entering
the stores, as do the beautiful silver
vases. center pieces, candlesticks
and other ornamental pieces. The
designs of silver dinner service are
the most attractive that have been
brought out in years. The pieces are
exceptionally heavy, hand-chased
and finished in soft French gray
The mahogany chest of tableware is
in big demand this Year, it is said
For those who can not afford solid
silver, just as wide variety and
Just as handsomely designed ware is
to be had in plated goods that come
| with a guarantee that would seem
to meet every requirement OF serv-
| ice and beauty.
Diamonds, of course, are one OF
the staples of the holiday trade, their
popularity never waning. There is
| hardly a jewelry store in Memphis
that is not offering this year the
largest stock of diamonds that 1t has
ever carried. The call is for fancy
platinum settings. Cluster diamond
rings, bar pins, brooches, bracelets
and similar articles in novel de-
signs claim the attention Of every
| ShoDner
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
Local Stores Shouting
Attractive Displays of
Novelties In JeWeIry
Christmas Shoppers Find Big Stocks of the
PubLic's FaUOrite Gift:

oring rivaling the almost priceless
Oriental pearls. The best grades are
now guaranteed against breakage,
peeling. discoloring and all other rea-
sonable hazards.
Nearly every display window Is
featuring ivory toilet articles in
handsome silk-line cases. This
promises to be one of the leaders
among Christmas gifts this year
The ivory ware comes in a number of
plain patterns and also in beautiful
hand painted designs. These articles
may also be monOgrammed in colors
matching the design when so desired.
Watches Are Timely.
High grade watches for men are
selling well. The small size, open
face, thin models have the call. The
dials are often of unique design, COM
ing in silver and gold with new styles
Of numerals. Radium numerals and
hands are also popular. A gold case
ornamented with black enamel is
one of the new ideas offered.
Wrist watches of UNIQUE designs in
shown in a wide variety of patterns
that are proving extremely popular
with women. The new design of the
year in the beautiful sautoir watch,
worn suspended on a silk cord or rib
bon. In solid platinum case, set with
many full cut large size diamonds,
this is one of the most gorgeous
pieces to be seen.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
Have Withstood Storm.

But, Memphis and the South have
wthstood this commercial storm.
There has been no great number of
failures, and finally. loans have be-
gun to recede from the high level
attained some time ago. Some losses
have had to be shouldered but in
most cases, these losses have come
on the heels of Unprecedented pros
perity extended over some two years,
which has left something to offset the
losses.
There remains the matter Of start
ing the business ball to rolling, so
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
EARLY SHOPPING KEY TO HAPPY CHRISTMAS

this need, and such articles make a
very desirable present for a man.
Nothing is more attractive or use
full than the new bill folds shown this
year. They come in a variety of
feathers, including elephant skin,
seal skin, shark skin, ostrich skin,
pig skin and lizard, with hand
some green gold trimmings. The
weekend case is another novelty, a
small compact travelling case fitted
with q complete assortment of toilet
articles and manicuring set, with just
enough room for few light gar
ments.
So midi and varied is the list of
attractive novelties that it would be
impossible to mention even the lead
ers among the popular gifts offered
in the local jewelry stores.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
ENRICO CARUS0 BUYS
DIAMONDS IN DENVER
By international News service.)

(By International News Service.)
DENVER, Nov. 23.-One more step
toward replenishing the valuable COL
lection of jewelry stolen from his
Long Island home was taken by En-
rico Caruso, Italian tenor, when he
sauntered into Denver jewelry
store and purchased gems to the re-
puted value of $4,000.
Among the stones bought by Ca
russo, according to the local dealer.
was a diamond from an original set
owned by the Gar Nicholas of Rus
STA. The Denver jeweler announced
that the diamond from the cars col
lection come in to his possession
through purchase from Dallas.
Tex, merchant.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
Bead Bags Popular. {

Bead bags continue their popu-
larity, especially in the novelty
styles and imported Partisan ideas.
While most people cling to the sta
pie shapes and designs, the newer
odd and unusual shapes are almost
irresistible. Other kinds are also
going good, especially the fancy
shapes and frames in leather and
velvet.
Last year was a wonderful pearl
year, but the demand for pearls
promises to be even greater this sea-
son. The art of making pearls has
attained such perfection that the
strings offered display life and COL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
O,O"O-P Pound Cannon
Is For Sale CheGp
by international News Service.

lBy International News Service.)
BOSTON. Nov. 23.-Would you like
to get a cheap 30,UO0-pound gun for
your small son to play with
Nineteen Civil war cannon, rang
ing from Is to 16 inches and weigh =
ing FROM 10000 to $4,000 pounds, are
going h4gging at Banor, Me.
The ordnance department has tried
in vain to sell them, and has finally
taken to offering them to cities and
towns. Thus far there have been
nothing but reflections, with thanks.
The guns are located at Fort Knox.
not far from Bangor. There has
never been a shot fired Elm anger
from any of them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

The pride of the barnyard
Supreme in the pen,
All strut, stalk and gobble,
He's reigning, and then
A strut too near danger,
Too proud to retreat.
One chop and our gobbler
Becomes just plain meat"
But plucked of his feathers,
All basted and tied,
And done to n turn, he
Returns as a pride.
But only to furnish
John, Mary and Pa
A merry old Christmas.
Thanks mainly to ma"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
Watches Are Timely.
Cuff Links Please Men.

Nothing is proving more popular as
a gift for men than the new designs
in cuff links for the soft cuff. These
are tremendous sellers. jewellers as
sert. One of the popular designs is
in green gold with platinum borders.
Some of the more expensive are set
with a sapphire or diamond.
A beautiful assortment Of silver
and gold cigaret cases in engine
turned designs, are also offered as a
suggestion for gift to men. This
year the stores have also stocked
heavily on imported cigaret hold
ers for women. 1t is surprising, deal
ers say, how strong a demand there
is for cigaret holders on the part
of the fair sex. These must be dainty
and of attractive design to please
these customers. Some of the pref
test come in ivory with tortoise
shell trimmings, ornamented with
brilliants.
The Waldemar chain has almost
banished the formerly popular coat
chain in the regard of the Christmas
shoppers. This chain is suspended
between the upper pockets of the
vest, and calls for some article of
weight to keep it in the pocket OPP
posite the watch. Thus, gold pen
ellis fancy knives, cigar cutters and
similar articles are in demand to meet
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

Mrs. S. j. Latta is presenting this
season only three concerts. but each
includes artists Of world wide repu-
tation. Music lovers are beginning
to appreciate this series. as shown
by the brisk demand for tickets.
Fritz Kreislcr. the greatest living
violinist, opens the series on Thurs
day evening, Jan G. Recently he
gave a concert at Carnegie hall,
New York, and the house was sold
out three days in advance. On Tues
day, March IS, Giovanni Martinelli,
sensational Italian tenor. and Marie
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
CHOICEST GIFTS
AWAIT THOSE WHO
I BUY IN ADVANCE

Would you enjoy to the full the
glad Christmas spirit?
Would you extend that joyous sea-
son to the utmost day?
Then see to it that every friend
whom you intend to remember with
a'Christmas gift is provided for long
in advance of the crush and jam and
disappointments that the thoughtless
encounter year after year in their
frantic last minute efforts at holiday
shopping.
So many are the advantages of
early shopping for Christmas and so
often have these advantages been
presented that there is no longer need
TO argue the point. However, each
year there are always many who
must be reminded as emphatically
and tactfully as possible, Of the
rapid approach of the holiday season.
There is threefold duty to buy
early, a duty to the friend you wish
to compliment with gift; n duty to
the merchant and salespeople you
propose to patronize, and last but not
least, the duty to yourself,
Certainly fried that is worthy of
a remembrance is worthy of the
choicest article of the kind you pro-
pose to give, that the market af-
fords. Thus you owe 1t to your
friend to see that the present you
give is the one perfect article of the
display, selected from full stock,
fresh and clean--the first choice Of
the stock as to quality, coloring, size
and other attributes. The late shop
per gets the remnant from the dis
play after 1t has been handled and
picked over time and again. 1t is
not so much a choice as matter of
taking what Is left.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-09-30

every pair Of Blue Buckles they
buy always gives full value.
Long wear is woven into the
tough, thick denim cloth. Every
pair is always big and roomy-.
always comfortable. The wide,
double-stitched seams never ri p.
The heavy brass buttonsand buck
les don't rust or break. Every
detail has the same sturdy, first
class workmanship-the same
careful attention. Big convenient
pockets-extra-wide suspenders,
solid back-band, and free sway
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-09-30

No presidential candidate has ever beaten an opponent
by number of votes equal to the number Of ~earers
of Blue Buckle OrerAAs-6,0 oQ o0opairs worn year
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-10-28

audience Of 1000 and that taxed the seat
ing capacity and every available inch Of standing the Mar
ket Auditorium to it's utmost Hon. Charles T. Cargn Republican,
of Mouhdve and Hon. John Con Democrat of Wheeling last
debated the League OF Nations as dend
platforms of their respective parties Long before was 'c
for the doors to be thrown open crowd approximately 1000
sons were gathered the building surgng toward the run
the hall 1t crush the equivalent to frenzd
baseball fighting for admission world series contest between
the pcnnant winners of the major leagues.
Then when thrown at l5 the vast hrOg
pushed and ammed its way up the unwayS Before 80 halt
hour prior the opening Of the debate every seat
the the balconies occupied But on the outside
crowd the equal that the hall trying to push It's
way into the great the jam and confusion that the
police officers present unable to with the situation and
reserves were sent station reinforce the
to the meeting Standing with their backs TO the doors the
squad refused the fighting mob after the hall itself
literally packed ~
More than $500 persons unable admitancc The
situation handled efficient and capable manner by
Chief of Police Fred H. Frazier and his men.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-10-28
By DAVID LAWRENCE.

(ropyright. 1920. ny The Intclligcnc"r.)
Wheeling ". Va. oct. a1-West
Virginia is being classcd ~ doubtful
largely because the situation here is
puzzling and has most people guessing
The basis on which the Democrats
claim the State is Sup"rticiaIlE Us
plausible as the method Of calrulat'or
OF the Republicans. A three cornerrd
race for governor with regular kcnup'
lican and an independent EenunilSan
and Democrat has complicated matters
But the outstanding fact Is that the
situation while not without anxiety 10
the Republicans is nevertheless sucn
that Senator Harding may he cXnectcd
to win the States electoral vote. DEMO
Gratis will dispute this and point 10 thc
trend which has started IN toward EoN
on the League of Nations issue. They
will also point confidently to the mining
camps and argue that Cox is assured
of the labor vote b"caus" Of his wei!
known friendlness to the miners o.
Ohio.
On the other hand. IL Is we'll to cN-
anime the laboring vote in this STATE
with relation to that very issue ana
see whether the miners will be guided
by the views of their leaders or their
own pcculiar prcjudiccs. Many miners
are Negroes. And in th" Clarkspurg-
Fairmont district. the labortnG class Is
largely foreign-born. or those VINO are
naturalized. more than third are ltai-
ians. I talked with one or the itaIian
leaders who knows more about inc
Italian voters in this State than any oil
the politicians on either side. He MIN
self had twice voted for wilson ne
launched into a severe dcnunciatIon OF
the President for having Kept f'urhe
from Italy.
Every italian will vote for Hard
ing" he said. Il am doing everything
In my power to double the vote TOT
Harding among the Italians.
There are many thousand Hailans
among the mine workers. There are
other nationalities OF course, Inc
Italian grievance is merely an lllustra-
ton. The truth Is the miners arc more
conscious Of nationality than class. The
prejudice on the Ftume question is
something concrete. The promise OF help
TO the workers as r. class IS abstract:
So Governor Cox who Is personally
popular in West Virginia as Is proved
by the success Of his meetings through
out the State both carly in the cam
paign and this last week cannot hope
to get a decision on the merits OF his
own candidacy. The resentment against
the acts Of the Wilson administration Is
bound to be q factor In preventing such
a group vote as that OF labor from be-
ing cast solidly for Cox.
One cannot dismiss West Virginia
without recognizing the plausibility OF
Rexall straw vote which has been SO
overwhelmingly for Harding In most
States shows the two Presidential can
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-10-28
|. &C. SUSPENDS
PRIORITY ORDER
CENTRAL TERRITORY
CAN GET COAL NOW
Demand For Coal at Lake
Pqrts and Traps=Shlp-
ment Falls Off

WASHINGTON. Oct, o7-EmcrGency or
ders for preference in car supply and
priority in the movement OF bituminous
mcnt to the Northwest were suspended
indefinitely- today by tn" lnlcr-Slatc
Commerce Commission.
Demand for coal at the lake NUrtS Tor
tranS-shipmcnt is now less than at any
timc since the orders were entered on
July 20 the commission stated. with
extensive accumulationS of coal MT these
ports and Il large volume on route. Pro-
duction of coal and car supply hav" been
considerably increased the commits
sionadIied. and are now believed ado
Quate to take care OF IN" Northwest
without the pgiority order
In the central territory, however. Tho
commission declared there was n short
acc Of coal for domestic use foT which
TRANSFORMATION must hc supplied before
cold weather sets in. The suspension of
the Northwest order. the statement add
c~l should CRADLE tn" mines and rail-
roads to take care of the central ter
ritory promptly and fully. and Will
make more fluid the movement "f traf-
fic throughout this territory. and also
enhance thr general car suprly."
Coal Stall Kas Priority.
Tho commission which pointed out
that since October Is. II has not been
necessary to issue n coal priority order
for any public utility or institution rs
tn" needs of these agencies have been
taken care Of out Of current car supply.
Withdrawal ri tho Northwest "rGcr
leaves in force only the general prior
ity Of coal over all other traffic moving
in coal cars and about iIn.Gnn cars have
been specially released from that order
for movement nf building and road ma
trrials and certain pcriShahl"S such -
cupnr hnntS.