Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 21 December 1921 — Page 4

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DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. JOHN H. HELLER Editor ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Associate Editor and Business Manager JOHN H. STEWART C'ty Editor Subscription Rates Cash In Advance Single Copies 2 cents One Week, by carrier 10 cents One Year, by carrier $5.00 One Month, by mail 35 cents Three Months, by mail *I.OO Six Months, by mall *1.75 One Year, by mail *3.00 One Year, at office *3.00 (Prices quoted are within first and second zones. Additional postage ad ded outside those zones.) i ' Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Deca tur. Indiana, as second-class matter Governor McCray shows wisdom in his position regarding the state high way policies but that won't prevent a lot of fellows opposing him. Brick roads cost a lot of money and make high taxes and in the meantime there is danger of the macadam roads being neglected. The interstate commerce cornmis sion has issued orders, firing William Rockerfeller, Harold Vanderbilt and George Baker, three of America's leading multi-millionaires from twothirds of the railroad boards on which they have served as directors, forming an interlocking combination, said to be responsible' for many big deals. The action is under the EschCummins law so vigorously opposed by these men and their friends. Where do we go from here? The merchant who fails to make a liberal appropriation for advertising for the next year will sit still and watch his more progressive neighbor go sailing past. Competition is sure to be keen the next year and the man who pushes hardest will go farthest up the grade. Buy carefully, advertise, turn your goods as often as you can and you will win. That's not <wr, advice but that of the greatest busi-, ness men in this country today. Its at least worth thinking over seriously during the next ten days. It seems to be an easier matter to have delegates appointed tor the purpose to decide upon certain clauses in a league of nations than to have that document ratified. It will be a big surprise to many that much opposition is arising over the decisions of the disarmament convention and an organization is being made to fight it when it reaches the United States senate. It will be about the last time the other nations will send the leading men to a prolonged conference if this one busts but you never can tell w-hat a congressional body will do. France had one card up her sleeve all the time, and an ace at that it seems. Delegates to the disarmament convention have smilingly agreed with every thing but sudden ly announced opposition to the ratio of battleships. The next day they agree without protest and every one wondered. Now they are showing

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J their hand. They don’t think much of forty million dollar battleship* anyway but they insist on plenty of . submarines, light cruisers, airplane P carriers and other modern imple- • ments Os course there will be a I r "hitch” and It will be a serious one' in the program if the French insist as they seem determined to do. ! ... ~ ’ There ts not the least doubt that if ( the devices now compulsary for the > proper regulations of automobile i lighting are of the approved make 1 und properly adjusted so as to bring I I the desired result and comply with the laws to a letter, that the general conditions of night driving, will be greatly improved. In eastern states we are informed this has been worked out and forgotten, much to the satisfaction of every one. Just now it seems a hardship to many but the inconvenience and expense will soon be charged off and we will be free of the glaring headlight which has caused much annoyance and a good many accidents. Read the communication from a Fort Wayne reader of this paper, giving some new thoughts on the important problem. Secretary Mellon is for an amendment to the Volstead act which will permit the sale of light wines and beers. He gives as his patriotic reason that it will produce a federal income of *500.050,000 per year. Under the same argument why not repeal the eighteenth amendment and pro duce a revenue of several times that amount? Will some one please ask for an investigation as to how much brewery stock Mr. Mellon owns? But any way he has interested Mr. Fordney and others prominent in the “dry administration" and now you will see a real contest that will put the disarmament, the tariff and all the other questions in the shade until this is settled. In the meantime what are we doing to stimulate for- I eign trade and help the serious existing conditions? It sure begins to look like a joke all around. SOVIET CONGRESS MET IN MOSCOW THIS MORNING Moscow, Dec. 20. —(Special to Daily Democrat. The Ninth All-Russian Soviet Congress is scheduled to assemble here December 20th when general elections terminate through- ' out Russia, and will immediately take up an important agenda. By an executive decree, the agenda has been fixed as follows: 1. Report of All-Russian Central I Executive Committee and Council of People’s Commissars on home and foreign affairs of the Soviet republic. 2. Reports on first results of Russia’s new economic policy. 3. Condition of the Red Army in connection with problem of the present. 4. Famine relief. 5. Agricultural reconstruction espe cially in the famine areas. 6. Finances and budget. 7. Co-operation and co-operative legislation. 8. Election of an All-Russian Central Executive Committee. ELK NOTICE. There will be a very important business meeting of the Elks this evening I at 8 o'clock followed by initiation and 1 a "feed.”

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1 IMFRO't'ED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL J ■ Sunday School » Lesson ’ (By REV. P. B FITZWATER. D. D„ Taach.r of English Bibls in tho Moody Bible Institute of Chleago.) Cepyrlght, lilt. Western Newspaper Union. 11 ‘ - ■ . ■ < i.LESSON FOR DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS TeSSON— THE VISIT OF THE WISE MEN. LESSON TEXT—Matt 2.1-11 GOLDEN TEXT-As. 4 when they had opened their treasures they presented unto him rlfU; gold and franktneenas and myrrh.-Matt. S:IL PRIMART TOPIC—Wise Men Visit the Baby Jesus. JUNIOR TOPIC—Th. Wise Men and the Star. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC —The First Christmas. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC —Tho Most Joyous Day In th* Tear. 1. Ths King Eamsgtly Sought (vv. 1,2). These Wise Men who sought Jesus were either Arabian or Persian astrologers—students of the stars. Tho appearance of an unusual star attracted their attention. Perhaps they were acquainted with the famous prophecy of Balaam (Num. 24:17). Doubtless through the Influence of the ; Jews who remained in Chaldea, or the direct influence of Daniel extending to this time, they had become acquainted with the hope of a Messiah. The light they had was dim, but they lived up to the best they had. To those who act upon the best light they have, God always gives more. To those who refuse to act upon the knowledge given, God not only re-1 fuses to give more, but brings into I confusion that which they already j possess (Matt. 23:28). These men , were really wise. Let us learn from them: 1. That all true wisdom leads to j the Savior, for He is the Logos—the fulness of wisdom. 2. That God's Word shall not return unto him void (Isa. 55:11). The seeds cast upon the waters of the East brought forth fruit after many days. No work done for the Lord eventually | fails. 3. The grace of God calls men from 1 unexpected quarters. Some who have the least opportunities give the greatest honors to Christ; while others, ! blessed with the richest opportunities, j shut Him out. 11. Herod Seeking to Kill the King (w. 3-8). The news brought by the Wise Men i struck terror to Herod's heart. He; was not alone In this, for all Jerusalem was troubled with him. The news ought to have brought joy. A glimpse 1 at the social customs in and about Jerusalem at that day will enable ua to understand why this news brought uneasiness to the people. They were living in the greatest luxury. Fine dresses, sumptuous feasts, fine houses, etc., led to gross immoralities. They did not want a Savior who would save them from their sins—they i wanted to continue in them. Herod | demanded of the priests and scribes information as to where Christ should be born. They soon were able to tell him. These people had a technical knowledge of the Scriptures, but had no heart for the Savior set forth* therein. They had no disposition to seek Him. This all occurred in Jerusalem, the city of the King—the place, of all places where He should have been welcomed. It seems where tbe greatest privileges are, there Is the greatest Indifference shown as to. spiritual matters. 111. The King Found (w. 9-12). J The Wise Men having obtained the desired information, started immediately to find the King. As soon as they left the city, the star which had guided them from the East appeared again to lead them on. Not that it had disappeared from the sky, hut the dwellings of the city, no doubt, shut out the sight of it Oftentimes our spiritual vision is obscured or hidden by the things of this world. The star guided them to the place where the Christ was. Those who earnestly seek Jesus shall find Him. though all hell oppose. When they found Him they worshiped Him. In this they displayed true faith. They did not see any miracles, only a babe, yet they worshiped Him as King. "Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed" (John 20:29). Note God’s overruling providence in all this. Many hundred years before, the prophet said that Christ should come from Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). God so ordered affairs that Mkry should be brought to that city to give birth to Christ. God so ordered that these men should depart another way, thereby defeating Herod’s wicked purpose. The Lord put gifts into the hands of Joseph and Mary before going to Egypt. Doubtless this (served a good purpose in meeting their expenses during their stay there. Truly "All things work together for good to them that love God." (Rom. 8:28). Dedicating the Wall of Jerusalem. And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levttes out of al! their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings aqd with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with hatps.—Kehemiah 12:27.They Rebel Against the Lord. Neither say they In their heart. Lot us now fear the Lord oqr Gqd, that give® Aib W suasoh; he rwerretb unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.—Jeremiah 5:24. . j.

Saturday Evening Marks The Closing Os BEAVERS' // / / p ” SALE /' L ißight in the heart of the Christmas season w I O n ; ’ comes the good news of a real-for-sure Gift FurniXi ture Sale; a number of Special Holiday Offerings — g I that will prove most pleasing and surprising to the if— ** jjaißßu. 1 people of Decatur and vicinity. Our big sale lot made up for this occasion includes our regular stock of merchandise and a visit to our store will assure Y° u man y useful and beautiful Holiday Bargains whether it is meant for a gift or for your own home. You needn’t look any further. Make the Christmas a lasting remembrance by taking advantage of our Holiday Offerings. Big Christmas Special No. 1. 3-piece £»£ gi n JJL ' $1 Davenport O. jBgOB 4L I / Suite What would be a better or more appreciated gift to the whole family than this beautiful complete three-piece davenport suite? Here is your opportunity to cheer up the home with new furniture at a great saving. This attractive suite—consisting of davenport, chair and rocker—is to be had in genuine leather or tapestry with upholstered spring cushions which adds comfort, and is an excellent piece of workmanship. Come in today and let us show you. Xmas Special Xmas Special ! Xmas Special Number 2 Number 3 Number 4 —x Smoking Outfit Cedar Chests - Complete, standing twenty-four Every girl or housewife will apinches high, nicely finished in ma- predate a Cedar Chest. Genuine hogany or walnut. Has cabinet to Red Mountain Cedar Chests, 45 to 48 <, »k&is keep smoking articles, ash tray and inches long, strongly constructed, V* 'j match box holder, and makes the brass trimmings. A beauty and an ideal f° r smoker. ornament for any room. $11.70 S2O to $34. V X' Xmas Special Xmas Special 1 Number 5 Number 6 Floor Lamps Child’s Rockers Large Rockers , , , Give the kiddies something de- Add a new Rocker to vow home —for your own home or for the gift , , . 1 CKer to your nome nothing would be more appropriate. pendable for Christmas. Something this year. Our line is complete and M e are offering in this lot, floor that will last for vears to come ... , . ... .. lamps with mahogany base, two „ ui * j you Wl ave no rou^*e ,n making light socket, silk shades of various thilds Rocker upholstered with gencolor. Your choice at nine Brown Spanish leather, spring y ’ seiecuon. Kockers, all sizes. seat, made like and as sturdy as the walnut, wicker, plain leather or $25.00 larger rocker. upholstered work, priced from Wicker table lamps, two light socket $11.25 $5 to S3O BEAVERS FURNITURE STORE I STORE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL I I SALE CLOSES SATURDAY I I „ 8:30 O’CLCMJK UNTIL CHRISTMAS. I | DECEMBER 24th |