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-JLLESOIBKEW&TOFia. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1919
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OLD-FOLK TALE RELATES A
PRETTY LEGEND OF CHRIST
When the child of Nazareth was
txrn the sun, according to the Bos
; siian legend, "leaped in the heavens
and the stars around it danced. A
peace came over mountain and for
est. Even the rotten stump stood
straight and healthy on the green
hillside. The grass was beflowered
with open blossoms, incense sweet as
myrrh pervaded upland and forest,
birds sang on the mountain top and
all gave thanks to the great God."
It is naught but an old-folk tale,
tmt it has truth hidden at its heart,
lor a strange, subtle force, a spirit
of genial good will, a new-born kind
ness, seem to animate child and man
alike when the world pays its tribute
to the "heaven-sent youngling," as
the poet, Drummond, calls the in
fant Christ.
When the three wise men rode
from the east into the west on their
addle bows were three caskets filled
with gold and frankincense and
myrrh, to be laid at the feet of the
manger-cradled babe of Bethlehem.
Beginning with this old, old journey
the spirit of giving crept into the
world's heart. As the magi came
bearing gifts, so do we also; gifts
that relieve want, gifts that are
sweet and fragrant with friendship,
gifts that breathe love, gifts that
mean service, gits inspired still by
the star that shone over the City of
David 2,000 years ago.
Then hang the green coronet of
the Christmas tree with glittering
baubles and jewels of flame; heap
offerings on its emerald branches;
bring Yule logs to the firing; deck
the house with holly and mistletoe.
And all the bells on earth shall ring
On Christmas day in the morning."
PRETTY THINGS TO TRIM THE
CHRISTMAS TREE
As to trimming the Christmas
tree, first of all don't trim your tree
with cotton batting and lighted can
dles, as there is always danger in,
this combination, and "safety first"
should be the slogan in all Christmas
iestivities.
You can purchase a whole lot of
pretty decorations for your tree at
the shops, and these come very
cheaply, too. But almost any home
fan furnish the decorations for a
really lovely tree without very much
expense, and there is no reason why
every family where there are chil
dren should not have their Christmas
tree.
Strings of popcorn and red cran
berries looped from the branches
make an effective decoration. And
strings of yellow field corn ggleam
beautifully in the Christmas light.
Crescents, stars and hearts cut from
heavy cardboard and covered with
silver and gilt, or -.en colored pa
per, and cornucopias of bright colors
filled with candy and popcorn are
very pretty. Form cotton batting into
balls th esize of oranges and cover
with orange-colored crepe paper,
twUt tightly and tie to the tree with
a bit of narrow ribbon. These are
pretty on the tree and look like or
anges. It is best to place all the larger
packages under the tree, tying only
the smaller gifts which are tied up
in bright-colored paper to the
branches. In this way the tree will
not look frayed and denuded when
the gifts are distributed, and it may
be kept a long time for the children
to enjoy.
PRESIDENT SAYS NO COMPRO
MISE ON TREATY IS POSSIBLE
President Wilson Sunday inter
vened in the peace treaty dilemma
with an announcement that he had
no comptomise or concession of any
kind in mind," would make no moye
toward- the treaty's disposition, and
would continue to hold the Republi
can members of the Senate respon
sible for results and conditions at
tending delay.
The President's position, regard
ed as peculiarly significant in view
of the recent discussion in the Sen
ate of a compromise, was set forth
in the following statement issued
from the White House:
"It was learned from the highest
authority at the executive offices to
day that the hope of the Republican
leaders in the Senate that the Presi
dent would presently make some
move which will relieve the situation
with regard to treaty is entirely with
out foundation; he has no compro
mise or concession of any kind in
mind, but intends, so far as he is con
cerned, that the Republican leaders
of the Senate shall continue to bear
the undivided responsibility for the
fate of the treaty and the present
condition of the world in conse
quence of that fate."
The White House statement appar
ently had no effect in changing the
treaty situation. Democratic lead
ers, indorsing the President's view,
declared that it did not preclude a
Senate compromise and that compro
mise efforts would proceed. Repub
lican leaders reiterated that the
President was responsible for the
present status and must make" the
first move toward a solution. Sena
tors hoping to kill the treaty alone
expressed satisfaction.
On one point only, apparently,
were all Senate factions in harmony
namely, that decisive action on the
treaty probably would be deferred
until next month, after the proposed
recess of Congress, planned to end
Jan. 5. Senate debate, probably cen
tered about the White House state
ment, is expected to be reopened
with fresh vigor. The Demoeratc
compromise campaign als ois to be
pressed, according to Senator Hitch
cock of Nebraska, administration
leader, but unless some unexpected
development this week ensues the
leaders believe the final action can
Cot be reached until next month.
Senator Hitchcock, commenting
on the White House statement, de
clared the Democrats would continue
efforts for compromising the reser
vations and that the Senate and not
the President must act first.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts
and other prominent Republicans re
served public comment on the White
House statement, but the Republican
viewpoint, indicated beyond doubt,
was that the President must con
tinue to be held responsible for the
deadlock and until he acts the treaty
must remain at a standstill, proba
bly until January at least.
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Christmas is just one week from today and our stock is very complete. We exercised great care in
the selection of this stock of Christmas Gifts for men. We offer here a few suggestions taken at random.
Remember that there are many other items not mentioned here: .s
Mufflers
Belts
Cuff Buttons
Collar Pins
Tie Clasps
Hats
Scarf Pins
Shirt Studs
Umbrellas
Canes v
Comfort Slippers
Shirts
Bath Robes
Lounging Robes
Sweaters
Pajamas
Automobile Gauntlets
Suits
Gloves
Hose
Ties
Handkerchiefs
Overcoats
Ours is the Gift Store for Men. Examine our stock now and select the gifts while the stock is complete.
We respectfully urge that you do your shopping early. It will be more satisfactory to ypu'to find what
you want now and not be disappointed to find that just the things you intended to get areail'gdne.
Tine Courtney Clothing Company
THE QUALITY SHOP
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HIRAM W. JOHNSON IS A CAN
DIDATE FOR PRESIDENT
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of Cal
ifornia has formally announced that
he would be a candidate for the Re
publican nomination for the presi
dency. The Senator said he would
make a personal campaign in every
State, explaining that he did not in
tend to have his candidacy deter
mined by "politicians in convention."
Don't put off selecting your Christmas Cards until
the very last moment
Christmas Cards carry the Spirit of
Christmas everywhere, renew ac
quaintances, strengthen the bonds
of friendship and bring us into
closer touch with our fellow beings
There are hundreds of other Gift Things to be sug
gested by a trip to this store
The Book Store
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The News-Topic Want Ads. Bring: Results.
CHRISTMAS
Groceries
Fruits
Fresh Meat
Next Thursday is Christmas and the coming week
is the time for putting on the finishing touches and
getting everything ready for Christmas dinner.
You want the best of all there is and this will be
found at Hoffman's Market.
Fruits Oranges, Apples, Grapes, Cranberries
Nuts and Oysters
Fresh Meats the Choicest Cuts
Groceries Fresh and of the Best Brand
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A lot of other things carried in a first-class Grocery
Store and Meat Market
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J Phone 170
N. Main St.
The Spirit of The Season
United States Railroad
Administration
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Director General of Railroads
Passenger train service which was withdrawn by
Southern Railroad Lines account the coal shortage will
be restored effective 12:01 A. M. Monday, December
15, 1919.
Trains 137 and 138 between Washington and 'At
lanta. Augusta Special train 32 will be operated on reg
ular schedule.
All Pullman sleeping car lines withdrawn December
9, 1919, are restored.
For detail information and schedule call on Local
Ticket Agent
SOUTHERN RAILROAD LINES
Read The Want Ads.
The Salesmen in this store wish you a Merry Christmas.
May the New Year trulv brinr "P..... u ' 'j j ' ! 8 (J
m iuu gUOU Will j.,r
to men," and may you and yours enjoy to the fullest a future
filled with happiness, comfort and prosperity.
PULLIAM
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