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Rain DAILY GAZETTE 17 1-4 Cents Veather: GASTONIA Local Cotton XLH. NO. 305. GASTONIA, N. THURSDAY AFTERNOON, DEC.

22, 1921. SINGLE COPY 5 CENTS JUMPS FROM MOVING TRAIN AND- -PULLS BOY OUT OF 15 FEET OF WATER. NEW YORK, Dec. 22. Jerry Driscoll, a locomotive fireman, on Staten Island, was congratulated a hero today.

While his train traveled at 25 miles an hour he jumped from the engine into a creek and' pulled out William Alexander, a schoolboy, who had been struck by the engine and thrown into 15 feet of water. The boy died later, however, in a hospital, The train had gone ahead almost a mile before the engineer missed Driscoll and when he stopped and backed up, he saw the fireman sitting at the edge of the creek, holding the boy, who was unconscious from a fracture of the skull. Persons who' saw the rescue said Driscoll dived four times before he found the boy. BELIEVE EUGENE LEROY HAS BEEN CAPTURED International Search For Man Has Been Made Since June, 1920-Shipped Wife's Body in Trunk. (By The Associated Press.) CHEBOYGAN, Dee.

22. Detroit officers were or their way to Cheboygan today 1,0 take charge of a nian who gave his name as Eamonn Hay. wood, but who is believed by police here to be Eugene Leroy, for whom an international search has been made since June, 1920, when the body of Leroy's wife found in a trunk in New York, where it had been shipped from Detroit. Leroy is charged with murdering the woman. Haywood, who is said! to closely resemble Leroy, was arrested yesterday af.

ter making conflicting statemeats to ficers regarding his whereabout at the time Mrs. Leroy disappeared from her apartment in Detroit. He denied any connection with the case. Belief of the officers that nian was Leroy, was strengthened by the finding of a diary, the entries of which agreed, in part; it was said, with information gained by the police investigation of the slaying. The diary was kept in the name of Woods, one of Leroy's aliases, hind showed that the -a- thor had spent nearly the entire year of 1920 in New York, Detroit and Chicago.

The diary also named a number of women with whom the author had associated! during that period. Before he was detained, Haywood, told of visits to Mexico and Hawaii in 1920, but later this statement was denied, according to Everett Dumaw, police chief. Dumaw said today his investigation convinced him Haywood and Leroy N. one: BIS.OP MORRISON DEAD. (By The Associated Press.) LEESBURG, Dee.

-Bishop H. C. Morrison, for many years connected with the Florida Conference of the Methodist E. Church, South, died here today, o'clock at the home of his son, Dr. H.

K. Morrison, a promtent physician. Bishop Morrison is survived by his widow and two sons, all of Leesburg. He presided at the last State conference here six years ago, but officiated later in other states. He was superanuated in Atlanta in the general conference of the church in 1918.

He was 79 years old. Funeral services will be held Friday, interment being in Westview cometery, Atlanta, near the old family home. RIOT GUNS NECESSARY TO DISPERSE CROWDS (By The Associated Press.) OMAHA, Neb. Dee. 22.

-Police with riot guns and bayonets last night dispersed a large crowd, mostly women, following the arrest in the packing house district of a woman charged with disturbing the peace. The crowd followed the officers to the south Omaha police station, demanding her release. Several other arrests were made. Jacob Davis, president of district council No. 5, of the butcher workmen's union, asserted that reports of destitution among families of strikers are untrue and that the strikers, in most cases can hold out as long as may be necessary.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22. The second phase of the trial of Arthur C. Burch, on trial for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy, a broker, was well under way today.

Efforts to prove Burch was insane were expected to be continsued. This phase of the defense was started yesterday. The other angle of the defense- a denial that Burch killed Kennedy--virtually has been completed, the defense asserted. THE WEATHER Increasing cloudiness, followed by rain Friday and in extreme west portion tonight; rising temperature. BITTER COLD WEATHER IN NEW YORK CITY.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22. Twentyfour women and three children were among hundreds who awoke today in the municipal lodging house, to which the homeless were driven by the bitter cold. City Parks, areaways, cellars and wagons, which have served as places of refuge were abandoned before the bite of a northwest gale which carried the mercury to within nine degrees of zero, and made even well clad folk shiver. It was reported today that upwards of 1,200 persons spent the night in the municipal lodging house and the Salvation Army settlement house.

Henry Watterson, Editor Of National Reputation, Is Dead Was Formerly Publisher of Louisville CourierJournal and One of Greatest Editors in World Helped Mold Principles of Democratic Party Was Intimate With All Nationally Known Figures. JACKSONVILLE, Dee. 22. Colonel Henry Watterson, known to the American people as the last surviving quember of the friends old school of journalism his as Marse died early today at a hotel here. Henry," Death came peacefully, the venerable editor retaining consciousness almost to the and conversing during his last halt hour with his wife, son and daughter.

Colonel Watterson came to Jacksonville several weeks ago in accordance with his annual custom vi spending the winter in Florida, usually at Fort Myers. Soon after he arrived he was taken ill, but for the past few days an ment in his condition seemed noticeable. He contracted a slight cold Tuesday and while seated in chai: yesterday morning soon after breakfast he suffered an acute bronchial attack and was ordered to his bed by his physician. His condition grew worse, during the day and night, and end came at 6:15 o'clock tills morning. The immediate cause of his death, his phygician said, was heart failure, superinduced by congestion of the.

lungs. Thus Marse Henry," passed to "'that beautiful shore, where he last October wrote his comrades of the Confederate army, he was sure bonnie bLue flag will be flying at the fore and the bands will be playing Dixie' on parade and the will be, distributing 'The Chattanooge Rebel' (the neswpaper published by him during the War Between the States) to groups of ragged, red-nosed angels who have not forgotten the rebel yell. The body of Colonel Watterson will remain in Florida until sometime in the spring, when it will be taken to Louisville for burial in the family plot in Cave Hill cemetery, where his father and mother rest, his son, Henry Watterson, announced. Mr. Watterson said his mother very, frail and that because of her condition as a result of her husband he deemed it inadvisable for her to leave Florida during, the winter.

Colonel and Watterson ed their 56th wedding anniversary in their "apartment Tuesday with only members of the family present and his son said he was in unusually high recalling many incidents of their wedded life and laughing at those having a humorous touch. The colonel had enjoyed the weeks he had been here, his son said, and had spent a great deal of his time in the open air, walking with the quick and vigorous step characteristic of him. He always returned to his apartment at paper time, however, to read the New York and Louisville newspapers which arrived shortly before noon, and devoted several hours daily to perusal of bum novels' 3 as the colonel expressed it. Mr. Watterson said that his father, realizing his condition, was ready to go.

His wife, daughter and son, were at the bedside throughout the night, but during his last period.of consciousness only his wife was him. What they discussed only Mrs. Watterson knows but Mr. Watterson said it could have been only few words, for -his father could talk but little. Colonel Watterson passed away, peacefully, and in the arms of Mrs.

Watterson. Colonel Watterson's condition had been improving the last few days, bers of the family said, but he contractled a slight cold Tuesday. While seated in a chair yesterday morning shortly after breakfast an acute bronchial attack seized him and Dr. James D. Pasco, his physician; ordered him to bed immediately.

Dr. Paseo said Colonel Watter. son's condition became worse during the day and he was 'in a comatose state the greater part of the time up to midnight. At midnight, during a period of conColonel Watterson was said to have stated that he realized the seriousness of his condition and he knew the end was near. JACKSONVILLE, Dee.

Henry, Watterson, one of the country's best known journalists and former owner and publisher of The Louisville (Ky.) Courier-Journal, died at a local hotel at 6:15 this morning. Colonel Watterson's death was unexpected, though it had been known for sonte days that he was sriously ill. He had been here about six weeks, WaS as his custom on his annual trips to Fiorida. He has for years been spending his winters largely at. Fort Myers and it was his intention to continue to that place when his condition improved sufficiently to take the trip.

His wife, son and daughter were at his bedside when he died. condition became grave yesterday and death was due to heart failure superinduced by congestion of the lungs, according to physicians. He was conscious for a few minutes at intervals and thirty minutes before his death called ids wife into the room and conversed with her. After a few. words with Mrs.

Watterson, the son and daughter were summoned. Members of the family said his death was peaceful, Colonel Watterson having lapsed into unconsciousness again a few minutes before he passed away. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed this morning, but it was expected the body would be. shipped tomorrow to Jeffersontown, the Wat. als terson home.

was Went Bravely. LOUISVILLE, Dee. 22. -Hen- 10 on on 1 a a a a a WAR FINANCE BODY IS DOING BUSINESS AT RATE OF SEVERAL MILLION DAILY Has Been Making Big Loans For Agricultural Purposes, Cotton, Grain, Livestock, -Has Had Big Influence in Return to Normal Conditions. WASHINGTON, Dee.

22. The War Finance Corporation is doing business at the rate of several million' dollars a day, according to the annual report of that organization submitted today to Congress. Up to November 30, the report said, its advances for agricultural and live stock purposes totalled more than 000,000, of which the principal items were loans 011 cotton aggregating $22.: 000,000, on grain $16,000,000, live stock $13,000,000, and for general agricultural purposes $34.000,000. Calling attention to the fact that its powers for financing agricultural credit relief were not broadened until last August, the corporation declared that it had perfected its organization of credit agencies in various sections of the coumtry and by the latter part of October its machinery both in Washington and in the field was completed. port the corporation has been "Within the past few weeks," the repassing upon from 40 to 50 applications daily, ranging in the aggregate from one million to several million In addition to the agricultural financing advances were reported aggregating $51,500,000 on exports, of which the largest items were $28,000,000 on cotton and $11,500,000 on grain.

Summarizing its loans the corporation showed that $52,000,000 had been advanced to co-operative associations; 000,000 to banking and financial institutiens, and $9,000,000 to exporters covering both agricultural and- export advances. Called upon to deal with an emergency situation resulting from the twat the corporation declared that considering the magnitude of the task it is felt that noteworthy results have been achieved." Its very the report said, large funds at its command has tended to inspire confidence, has opened up other avenues of credit, and has facilitated the financing of transactions through the usual channels. In many cases advances authorized by the corporation have not been consummated because the applicants strengthened by the assurance of aid from the corporation have been able to obtain in other ways the credit facilities they required. In fact, the experience of the corporation has been wherever it has lent, or agreed to lend, a dollar, it has produced confidence to such an extent that others were willing to advance many dollars. "The results already obtained indie cate clearly that the right methods have been adopted.

Althoughumuch remains to be done, the activities corporation to date have had an appreciable inAuence in having the return to normal conditions in the marketing of agricultural commodities, and this influence is! growing as the volume of business increases and the significance of the of the corporation, with its great resources and willingness to help, is being brought home to the financial, industrial ant agricultural world." SUPPLY OF ILLICIT LIQUOR CUT 50 PER CENT WASHINGTON, Dee. 22. Safe. guards on withdrawals of liquor from bond have reduced the domestic supply of illicit liquor 50 per cent, and agreements'! have materially checked liquor smuggling over the borders, Prohibition, Commissioner Haynes asserted. a Christmas greeting? to his army of enforcement a- gents throughout the country.

On the whole, he said, "things are going well, notwithstanding obstacles strewn along the by antagonistic propagandists. "I am happy to he added, that most gratifying results are being secured in constructive enforcement of the 18th GEORGIA NEGRO IS CUT ALMOST TO MINCEMEAT. QUITMAN, Dee. 22. Riddled with bullets and cut almost to mincemeat while the "saplings around had almost been cut down by the leaden missiles, the body of Lee Robinson, Jr, a negro was found near a deserted cabin at Buckhead Farm.

A coroner's jury investigating rendered a verdict that the negro came to his death from unknown causes. A few days ago Robinson came to town and swore out peace warrants a- gainst O. Sapp sand three brothers by the name of Holton, alleging that they had attacked his cabin. Witnesses said that Sapp was attending a cane grinding and was shot by Robertson as he was stooping over a fire. The four white men were vindicated.

Yesterday the negro's dead body was found. CHICAGO TO BE DRY SAYS POLICE CHIEF. CHICAGO, Dee. continued their raids today and the courts continued their fining activities, as a result of the drive being made to clamp down hicaga's liquor lid. Chicago is fairly dried up today," said Chief Fitzmorris, it is going to be so dry on New Year's eve that it won't know itself.

I'm going to send special squads all over town with orders to raid every club, hotel, saloon, cabaret or any other public place where liquor is being sold or drunk. Nobody is going to get away with violations of the low because he is rich or influential. These special sonads will go into the fashionable clubs and hotels, just as much as into the poison-selling dives of the West Side and they are going to bring in every man; woman or child that is caught possessing liquor either in or out of SUCCEEDS EXECUTIVE OF NORTH DAKOTA WHO WAS RECALLED Hon. E. A.

Nestos, new Governor of North Dakota. He was, born in. Norway in 1877, and came United States in 1893, beginning a life as a farm laborer and harness maker, He is a graduate of the University. of Wisconsin and the University of North Dakota. He succeeds Governor Lynn J.

Frazier of the Non-Partisan League. FARMERS' TALKATIVENESS. A MOONSHINE (By The Associated cress. NEW YORK, Dee. 22.

The garrulity around the cracker barrel in the general store will, in the opinion of prohibition officers, prevent moonshiners from establishing themselves in the countryside of the north after the fashion of the corn whiskey manufacturers of the South. The theory has been circulated that the activity or revenue officers in New York and other large communities had been driving into the country bootleggers who previously manufactured their wares in city cellars. Seeming substantiation of this was received Atlantie City, where prohibition agents are seeking gin mills reported transferred to the Jersey hills after raids the resort, from Mineola, L. where auat. thorities investigating a homicide came across two stills in a forlorn shanty; and from discoverey of other liquor caches within recent weeks.

Prohibition agents declared today, however, that these were isolated stances. In the first place, it was pointed. out, country surrounding the large cities of the north, where a market for bootleg could be found, was not as unpopulated as the mountain ranges of and Kentucky, where the long established moonshiner has his haunts. And then there is the farmer's curiosity an talkativeness to be taken into account, the agents said. Every new settler is noted and his points commented upon at the corner store.

"A whiff of distilled liquor coming from his quarters 90011 would beget comment that woud reach the ears of the authorities. Every farmer' in this part of the country is a. natural detective said John S. Pearsons, chief of Federal enforcement officer of New York State. Every once in a while we run down a few distilleries operating in the woods, but the majority still carry on in the towns, where there is not so much sip and where they are near their CONGRESS ADJOURNS.

(By The Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Dee. 22. Congress was to adjourn today for a recess over the holidays until January 3. A resolution providing for such action was a- dopted late yesterday by the House after the Senate had taken similar action with only miscellaneous matters. on the pro-.

gram for discussion today. DISALLOWS FORD'S ATTEMPT TO REDUCE FREIGHT RATES (Rv ine Associaten Press.) WASHINGTON, Dee. 22. Henry Ford's attempt to reduce freight rates on coal 20 per cent along the line of his railroad, the Detroit, Toledo and ton, was disallowed today by the Interstate Commeree Commission 011 the ground that the reduction would constitute a discrimination against other mining territory whose coal product is sold in Toledo, Detroit and other cities along the Ford railroad. The commission has allowed all other reductions in interstate rates on the Ford road, which he has made on other commodities.

Fast Work. (By The Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Dee. speed up the handling of Christmas mail, an uptown postoffice has commandeered a nearby election booth and installed in it SO speedy a system that the gift sender, if he is spry, can barely get around to the back of the little building in time to see his parcel going into a guarded mail truck, stamped, registered and sorted. Cotton Market CLOSING BIDS ON THE NEW YORK MARKET. NEW YORK, Dee.

22. -Cotton fntures closed weak. December 18.30; January 18.11; March 18.07; May 67; July 17.24. TODAY'S COTTON MARKET Cotton Seed Strict to Good Middling 17 1-4c FRANCE IS PREPARED TO FURNISH ESTIMATES OF TONNAGE NECESSARY Question of Higher Rates Brings Up 'Matter of British Position Regarding Submarines British Delegates Prepared to Make a Stubborn Fight. (By The Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Dee.

nego-1 tintions for the limitation of naval armament passed on from first line ships auxiliary craft today when the full naval committee assembled with its experts to begin consideration of the French quest for an increase in submarine and cruisers, As the committee assembled there seemed to be a general feeling that auxiliary, warship, problem would not sufficiently difficult to jeopardize suecess of the conference. The French estimates were closely guarded up to the hour of their presentation to the committee, but it was ally known that they proposed a large submarine strength and an increase 80 in cruiser tonnage. Although some opposition was expected to the maximim French figures there seemed to be disposition 16 attempt to enforce through the auxiliary- classes the ratio already agreed upon as to capital ships. In the general adjustment there were indication9 that a disproportionate submarine strength would be allowed France and that as an offset the British would nak for all increased tonnage, in. antisubmarine craft.

While the naval negotiations were continuing. the Peace new in the four Pacific power was treaty becoming a subject of increasing interest in conference circles because of the situation has developed since it became known that there is a difference of interpretation of the treaty's terms between President Harding and members of the American representatives delegation. of the The powers eyes were turned toward the Senate, which must ratify the agreement before it becomes effective and some of whose hers are organizing have announced they would endeaver to defeat a vote of approval. Republican leaders' insist that the movement against the treaty shows 110. promise of success, but art watching closely the efforts of these antiratification forces to perfect a closely knit organization.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 22. France was prepared to lay before the 'full naval committee of the arms conference today detailed estimates of the tonnage in: auxiliary fighting craft, including submarines, which she desires under the prospective five power naval limitation agreement as a condition to acceptance of the 175,000 ton ratio in capital ships proposed for her. Although what opposition the French estimates might encounter could not be anticipated in the absence of any authoritative disclosure of the figures it had been determined to present, the question of fixing the ratio in smlaler vessels for France, with the capital ship tonnage regarded as settled, was generally viewed as holding little possibility of prolonged controversy. The question of a higher ratio in small defensive craft, including submarines, for France, however, brings ter of the British position regarding submarines, and it was thought that at today's meeting of the naval committee there might also be a presentation of Great Britain's plea for a total abolition of the submarine.

The British delegates have prepared a full statement of their position. Although apparently not intending to press their request for abolition of the submarine to the point of greatly prolonging the conference, the British delegates are known to be prepared to makes stubborn fight at least for a. great reduction in the submarine tonnages sug. gested in the original American limitation plan. The Shantung negotiations continued suspension today, although informal conferences following their adjournment Monday have developed new indications a trend toward agreement while the Japanese delegates await further instructions from Tokio before resuming exchanges with -the cabinet.

PEOPLE ARE ANXIOUS TO ADOPT BABIES. (By The Associated Press.) CHICAGO, Dee. Christmas spirit is finding -expression this year in an nuprecedented demand by families in comfortable circumstances for babies for adoption, according to County Judge Righeimer. Ten babies a day is the average maintained during the Christmas season, according to the records of the adoption court, and despite hard times, the increase in adoption this year during Christmas is 40 per cent greater than that of any previous year. NEW ORLEANS, Dee.

opened steady. January 17.29; March 17.35: May 17.09; July 16.55; Oetober 15.90. TO INVESTIGATE CORNER IN CRANBERRY MARKET. 4Rv The Associated Pre eil high cost committee wiN investigate the "corner in the cranberry market, it was announced today as the result of all investigation by Russell J. Poole, secretary, of the committee, which disclosed that of the necessary fruit for turkey sauce had jumped from $3.17 a barrel in.

1914 to $33 a barrel today. The price last September was $12 per barrel. Retail merchants are paying as high as 33 cents and standing all the Joss on spoiled berries, according to Mr. Poole, who says blame is upou, wholesalers in this particular instance. NOBODY WANTS TREATY, BUT MUST BE ACCEPTED SAYS THE CHIEF OF STAFF Richard Mulcahy Created Stir in Dail Eireann When He Declares That There Is no Alternative to the Acceptance of the Treaty.

ry Watterson, who died in Jacksonville, early today, left Louisville three weeks ago for his annual pilgrimage to south, where for years he had spent the winters. Apparently he was. in his usual health which, however, for several years had not been good. News of his death was received with many evidences of grief in. Louisville, where for more than 50 years he had been a notable figure.

Apparently he faced with calmness the end of his span of life. Once, before undergoing all HENRY WATTERSON, WORLD FAMOUS KENTUCKY EDITOR HARRIS EWING Died Early Today In Jacksonville, Where He Had Gone to Spend the Winter. Mr. Watterson Was One of the Few Surviving Journalists of the Dana and Greeley Type. operation, he said to the managing editor of The Courier- Journal: "I am prepared at any time to surrender my life to God, who gave it.

We. face the outcome with serenity whatever don't know about these things and I it may be. It is a perilous thing for a man in his 79th year to submit to the surgeon's knife, but I am, ready for it and all that may While convalescing from a previous' illness, Mr. Watterson consented to read some advance obituaries of himself, and wrote this: am getting a foretaste of my own -sitting up in the grave, as it were, and reading the obituaries--and 'grinning at the But cherful and grateful. It is 'kind o'nice'very heaps better than being saddled with motives and called Henry Watterson was one of the last of the old time personal journalists.

More than half a century his with their brilliant, original and phrasemaking composition, attracted wide attention. They were commented on and copied by the press of the nation. Besides his power in molding publie opinion through his editorials Watterson's influence is credited with having the platform of the Democratic shaped party more than one presidential campaign. was perhaps through all accident 'that Henry Watterson pursued journalism. Early in life he evinced unusual musical talent and his parents encouraged it.

A mishap that crushed his left thumb, leaving that member stiff, caused the musical education to be abandoned, as the piano was his favorite instrument. A nantral bent for writing developed but. even in this Mr. Watterson was se riously handicapped as an ilness in infancy had affected his vision. Mis first journalistie experience was gained on 1 Washington, D.

newspaper as musical and dramatic critic. His father, Harvey M. Watterson, for 20 years. preceding the outbreak of the war between the States, was a representative in Congress from Tennessee. It was during this time Henry Watterson laid the foundations for an elaborate knowe dge national affairs, "he spending macir of time associating with party de ders that period and in with the operation of the government.

Watterson's course: in letters and journalism in the national capital was interrupted just as he, attained his jority by the outbreak war. With father, he' opposed the secession movement, but upon the declaration of hostilities he returned to his Tennessee home, and joined the army of the Confederacy. He served throughout the war, except for a period of ten months, when he established and operated at Chattanooga, a semi- Mr. military Watterson paper. served first as all aide the famous cavalry leader, General Nathan Bedford Forrest, and later was the staff of General Leonidas Polk.

During the campaign between GenerSherman and Johnston, Watterson chief-of-scouts of the Confederate army. The Rebel! instantly achieved great popularity. The paper was outspoken (Rv The Associated Press.) DUBLIN, Dee. 22. Richard Mulcahy, chief of staff of the Irish republican army, created a stir when he begun his speech on the Anglo Irish treaty in the Dail Eireann today by saying that nobody wanted the treaty, but saw no alternative to its acceptance.

A decision as to ratification of the Irish peace treaty, or adjuornment over the Christmas holidays, was expected by, tonight as the Dail Eireann gathered for today's session. All observers agree that when the vote on the treaty is reached the majority either way will be small. The supporters of the treaty appear to be more confident than the tion, but the Dubin opposing faepress, which is sirongly in favor of acceptance of the treaty, continued this morning to take a gloomy view of the situation. The political correspondent of the Freeman's Journal, warned the Dail members that abstention from voting by even a small number might; jeopardize ratification. He pomted out that if the Dair rejected the treaty it would lapse nutomaticady people would have no chance to their opinion on it.

expresse When the bail session opened today Deputy 0 'Keny, minister of education, speaking against the treaty, said he had been strenuous opposed to sending the Irish de egates to London when the negotiations were opened, asserting that he by the counse.s of the cashad found the whole Cubinet, permeated His reference was to A. W. Cope, under-secretary of the Irish office, who played a leading part in instituting the peace negotiations. 0 Kelly, like Miss Mary MacSwiney in her speech of yesterday, declared the Irish republic was far from dead. He said there would be a continuation of the war in Ireiand whether the treaty was ratified or rejected.

LONDON. Dee. 22. When the Dail Eireann adjourned in Dublin late yesterday, twenty nine members had given their views on the Irish peace treaty since debate was opened last Monday on the motion for ratification. Of these, 15 favored the treaty, 1 were against it, while Dr, Patrick MeCarton, known as "First, Ambassador of the Irish Republie? to the United States, declared his neutrality.

How many of the remaining ninetyone mombers: intend to exercise their right to be heard is not known, but the prospeets of an early vote are not regarded here as very favorable. The Dail may have a session tonight, if this is found necessary to insure termination of the debate before Christmas, but some observers believe that; even under this arrangement the discussion cannot be completed unless a rule is adopted limiting the length of speeches. Despite the opinions of certain members of the Dail Eireann that ratification of the treaty is assured, as noted in yesterday's Associated Press despatches from Dublin, some London newspaper correspondents declared today that a an unofficial canvass of the Dail members last night showed virtually an, equal division. The line up was given by one 18 58 for ratification, 58 against, and four uncertain, a probability that the question would be submitted to a popular referendum was, therefore, regarded in some quarters as increasing. It was, suggested that the violent attack on the treaty by Mary MacSwiney, which drove many members out of the chamber had injured rather than helped the cause she advocated.

The Times correspondent says: "The frozen fury of her hatred of the treaty was impressive for a time, but ength of her speech in the end spoiled any influence it may have had on those whose votes are still believed There is not much editorial comment London en the presentation of the debate, but the liberal newspapers sharply criticise Eamonn de Valera's insistence what they regard as merely a verbal distinction regarding the form of the oath of allegiance, and express impa: tience with his attitude. and independent, forecasting in many things the Louisville Courier Journal, Eneal descendant to follow it within a ew years. Abraham Lin oln was said to be the great pass.on of Watterson's life. His lecture on Lincoln' was delivered in hundreds of cities and it was his pride tell of calling on Lincoln the morning alter his. innugaration and of standing beside him at the ceremony.

Let Southern man point his finme. Mr. Watterson said, because I canonize Lincoln, for he was the one friend we had at court when friends were most in When Watterson founded The Journal made a plea for harmony in the South. Thoroughly reconstructed himhe urged all to follow his course in complete submission to the Federal government. Ate.

Watterson always advocated for. Revenue Only', phrase which he coined, and which finally was adopted by the Demoeratie party. He an ardent friend of Grover Cleveduring the latter's first administration as president, but opposed Cleveland's third nomination. His service as a publie official was confined to a fractional term in Congress. He accepted seat there in 1876- at the wishes of Samuel J.

Tilden, (Continued on page 3.).