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Christmas the Glad Day for All the World E VERT country and every people have their own special holt* days, both national and reli gious, but Ohristmas is a day for all countries and all people. It is the world’s holiday. It is a day of gladnes8 T as it should commemorates the birth of him who brought to the world the greatest gladness It has ever known or will ever know, though it were to last for countless aeons to come. So universal is the application of the celebration of Christmas that all men are included In It, whether they be of high or lowly station, rich or poor in the goods of the world. It is a time for kindly deeds, for charity, for gifts and all that goes to make life gentler and sweeter. The hardest heart can scarcely escape its softening Influence, the most sordid miser must struggle to resist its promptings to generosity. first the day was a day observed by professed Christians only; now it is observed by both those who profess themselves Christians and those who pvofesslotie,—jkg wannth envelops all. This being true—and no one wUl dia-4 pute it—the meaning of Christmas gjjows ever clearer to us. Its meaning is beyond all that we have already said of it. Christmas means that, ultimate ly. the whole world will become one vast brotherhood. And it is entirely logical that this should be the real meaning of Christ mas. because that was the reason Christ came upon the earth whose birth is celebrated by Christmas. It was to make all men brothers that he lived e.nd taught and toiled; it was to ac complish this that he gave himself up voluntarily to a cruel death on the cross. It is a wonderful thing that he was born in a stable, that he was son of a carpenter, that he never had a dollar to his name, that he had no home after he left Nazareth, that he was a wanderer on the face of the earth with u no place whereon to lay his head, and that now, 2,000 years after his death, his power is over the world as the power of the Roman empire never was. \ It is a marvelous thing aty>ut Christ that as the years and centuries in crease stnce his death, the more real he becomes in the thoughts of men and the better he is understood. There have been attempts to prove that he was a myth. But there never was an attempt at anything that failed so dismally. There have been at tempts to dispute the miracles he per- formed, but these attempts have also failed. There is no question now In the mind of pny historian worthy of the name that Christ performed all the miracles that are related of him in the Gospels. He undoubtedly healed the sick—the leprous, the palsied and the others. He turned the water into wine; he fed the multitude on a few loaves and fishes. He raised the dead. Men may differ, as indeed they do, as to whether qr not Christ was the divine son of God, but even those who in the face of every proof reject this claim still regard him as the purest, the noblest and the greatest man that ever walked this earth. Every man does not worship him as God, but no man defames him. fle is the vision and the hope of all mien. When, in mockery, they crowned him king with the cruel thorns, little they thought that he would rule a world at last—a world In which all races vie with one another to render him their homage. Now comes again in the swing of the years another Christmas day. May It be a glad and a merry one for all readers. mi NEW ORDERS, ON COUhViNG Atlanta, 6a., Dec. S.-^-Public utilities and private plants operat ed solely ’’by hydro-electric power were exempted from shortened hours by the regional coal commit- tco todayvmd induMi iffl. BtmW’ffrgr other places of business were au thorized to remain open between 4 p. m. and 9 a. m., provided that during the latter hours they use no heat, light Or power derived in any fashion from coal, wood or gas. Grocery, meat and milk stores, bar ber shops And places of public amusement may be. operated out of their hours provided they comply with the.same regulations. Hydro-electric plants will be re quired to show that no coal, wood or gas is used in generation of their electricity and that no coal, wood or gas is used in any way outside Heads of. Peace i * • by Cecile Joyce Keenan At Bethlehem the Star shines bright above the Stable door; By every road the Wise Men come who never came before; The kings, with all their Caravan, keep watch upon the hill. While Jesus sleeps on Mary's br’east —and all the guns are still! The plunder of the world is heaped about that manger-bed. Behold! the gifts the Wise Men brought are stained an awful red. Poor Mary's face is white and drawn, and Joseph's grim and , set— For older hearts, tho' slow to learn, are slower to forget! But to, the Star at Bethlehem above the Stable door „ 1 .4 ' » ■—-T——■—w Shines with a glory in its light that never shone before! The haggard hosts of shattered men out on the battle plain Have caught the slogan of the silciee, and fling it bade again. N Peace—Peace on Earth T with shaken hearts, across the world they come, * No panoply of war is theirs, no flag, no rolling drum; But dll are cloaked in spotless white—the garment of His love— And “Peace" their bursting throats now sing, and “Peacd' the choirs above! At Bethlehem the Star shines bright above the Stable door, By every road the Wise Men come who never came before; The Kings, with dll their Caravan, keep watch upon the hill. While Jesus sleeps on Mary's breast—and aU the guns are atilll^ the regular hour? plants were-askecLto^sme to Afhm- ta and furnish such proof to the committee as soon as possible. Certain businesses and organiza tions were added tonight by the committee to those classes that are permitte dto be operated at any time. . They are wholesale drug gists, drug manufacturers, church es, fraternal organizations, social clubs, coal mines and coal mine commissaries and other necessary branches of coal mines. The com- * * mittee added that gasoline filling stations may be operated until 8 p. m. and garages, with the necessary Bfltety llj^ht^'aOll hours” " All persons or concerns in the southern region having*' 1,000 or more tons of coal on hand must re port the amount to the regional coal committee according to an or der issued tonight by S. L. Yerkes, chairman. While the committee has authority to confiscate coal there was no statement as to what was the committee’s purpose, if any, ordering confiscation. Reports Capture of Villa Juarez, Mex., Dec. 3.—Efforts were made tonight by civil and mil itary officials here to obtain official Trffornja'tion regarding the reported eapt nre of FrancistTr Parral aniiounced today in a mes sage received by P. W. Caballero, superintendent of the National . V- Railways of Mexico for'Chihuaka who is here on an inspeetion m Thus far no confirmations of report had been received. HOW TO RET HD OF TOON 0010 Dr. King'a New Discovery D ON’T put off until tonight what you can do today. Step into your druggist's jmd buy a bottle ruga of Dr. King’s New Discovei it at once. ry. Start time you taking it at once. By the reach home you’ll be on the way to recovery. This standard family friend has been breaking colds, coughs, grippe attacks, ian nft ifty years, lief is and croup for more than , It’s used wherever sure-fire rel: appreciated. Children and grownups alike can use it—there la no disagree able after-effect. Tour druggist has It 00c. and $1.20 bottles. Big Yield of Bone. The largest yield of bone from a sin gle whale was taken In 1883 and amounted to 3,110 pounds. Bowels Begging for Help Torpid liver pleading for assistance? How careless to neglect these things when Dr. King’s New Life Pills so red bowels unmoved* results in hi ects. Let stimu- ved* after-eflf< latlng, tonie-in-action Dr. King’s New Life Pills i>ring you the happiness of regular, normal bowels and liver func tioning. Keep feeling fit doing the work of a man or woman who finds relish In it All druggists—25c. Keep Your Liver Active, Your System Purified and Free From Golds by Taking Calotaba, * the Nausealess Calomel Tablets, that are De lightful, Safe and Sure. Physicians and Druggists are advia- y ing their friends to keep their systems purified and their organs iu perfect working order as a protection against the return of influenza. They kao.v that a clogged v.p system and a lazy liver favor colds, influenza amt serious complications. To cut short a cold overnight and to prevent serious compliCatious take one Calotab at- bedtime with a swallow of water—that’s all. No salts, no nausea, no griping, no sickening after effects. ST’S promptly, mildly, yet effectively come „ , 10 their Idle! i —- 'morning voar-xmd Jias» vamskedt your liver is active, your system is pnri- yoii are xeeitnrf fine with a hearty appetite for break fast. Eat what you please—no danger Calotabs are sold only in original realed packages, price thirty-five cents. Every druggist is authorized to refund your money if you are not perfectly delighted with Calotabs.—CAdv.) BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM OUR BOY’S DEPARTMENT A Christmas Surprise WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF BOY’S CLOTHING, OVERCOATS AND FURNISHING, ETC. Doesn’t it stand to reason that Wearpledge and Wooly Boy Suits and Over coats must be pretty carefully made from substantial materials when their maker can offer new clothes for old, if the new go old too fast? t Think what positiveness must be behind the product that offers to pay, no matter how rough they play. Our Boys’ Garments are absolutely GUARANTEED TO GIVE SATISFACTION i ft 1 ' '■; © MAYER BMC. CHICAGO « BOYS’ FURNISHINGS 50c. to Caps Waists - Work Shirts Neckwear Collars - Stockings • Gloves • $3.00 * - .75 - - ' .75 25cts to $3.00. 25cts to .50 25cts tov .75 50cts to $1.25 Knickerbocker Pants $1.50 to $4,00 •v Over Shoes Suits - Overcoats - Union Suits '^ Sweaters Shoes - Night Shirts Pajamas, per suit Suspenders Supporters Handkerchiefs Overalls Overall Jumpers Rain Coats - * j - - $1.50 $6.50 to $18.00 , $7.50 to $25.00 $1.25 and $1.50 $1.25 to $6.00 $2.50 to $9.00 $1.25 and $1.50 r » $2.00 50c. to .75 25c. to .50 10c. to .50 $2.00 and $2.50 $2.00" and $150 $3.00 to $6.00 -You will always find our stock kept complete, fresh and up-to-date by Parcel Post. We are complete Outfitters to Boys. Company ONE PRICE STORE Phone "No. 47 Phone No. 47 «.Ml-,«t Mf Mf i 'W* 1 At m - At :.'t/..'t 7 a t * .vt-w^itMt'i Mt - vtMt/.At^AWtyAt • ■» ’ ■u.'tu’t; •» vt,-t-t /.At' ,\t i