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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21

When they questioned where the king was
to be born they answered: I'm Bethlenem OF
Judea; for thus it is written by the prophet Ano
thou, Bethlehem, in the land of Juda art not the
least among the princes of Juda; for out OF thee
shall come governor. that shall rule my people
Israel" According the authorized version II
is then stated in the New Testament tha-
Herod. when he had privily called the wise men,
inquired of them diligently what time the star
appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem. and
said. Go and search diligently for the young
child; and when have found him. bring me
word again. that may come and worship him
also, When they had heard the king, they de-
parted; and To- the star. which they saw IN the
east. went before them. till it came and stood
over where the young child When they saw
the star. they rejoiced with exceeding great JOY
That is the whole story of the Star of Bethle-
hem it is simply and directly told in the sec
ond chapter of the gospel according to St Mat
thew
1t was cloister fancy of the dark ages. hand
ed down through centuries, that led the Chris
ton world to regard the Star of the East as
miraculous 1uminary. akin to the pillar of fire
that guided the children of Israel in the wilder
ness-a luminary especially created for the sole
purpose of leading the Magi to the birthplace
of Christ. The modern Christian is more apt
to regard the star a natural phenomenon and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21

oY eood or evil, ana particularly as Hdi onSciS
of pestilence and war To poetic eastern peo-
IL - rayered the stars symbols especially
SET in tbe heavens for the guidance OF men,
comets were undoubtedly aWesome sisiCors- ne
Chaldeans Persians and Jews were astronomic-
aIIy no more enlightened than the medfaevai
christians and If at the fall of Constantinople
in 1453 all Christendom was alarmed at the ap-
pearance of a comet "a comet which we now
know to have been Halley's), 1t is highly prob
able that the Orient was no less impressed by
a nucleus a coma" envelope surrounding the
nucleus and measuring from twenty thousand
to one million miles in diameter, and long tail
which streams behind the nucleus for sixty to
a hundred million miles more comet is one
of the most mysteriously beautiful celestial ap-
partitions that ever meets the eye. But whether
not the Star of Bethlehem really was such an
apparitfon affirm with certainty. An
untenable and that it is less Objectionable than
the conjunction hypothesis
Lastly, the theory has been proposed that the
Star of Bethlehem was what is called a new"
star or nova a star which suddenly flares up
in the heavens and fades away again to its
former magnitude after the lapse of weeks or
months Such new stars not altogether rare
Ten appeared between B. c. 134 and the end of
the fifteenth century Since the fifteenth CEN
fury less than sixteen have been recorded
frequency.
Even before the invention of the telescope
such stars studied by astronomers
Apart from the astronomical evidence in favor
of the theory that the Star of Bethlehem was
nova, POLITICALLY at least. 1t seems sngulariy 1T
ting that a matchless orb blazing forth in sud-
den magnihcence should have marked not only
the birth of a Messiah whose destiny 1t to
save mankind by his suffering and to make
this new world by purging it of evil but also
the birth of with embryonic planets
wheeling about 1t In shining clouds of gas and
stellar dust
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21

graphical knowledge OF Matthew'S
day, was Chaldea, Persia. and that Arabian des-
east of which they spoke, star-gazing was to
some nations religious observation to others a
mystical traditional rite The pseudo-science of
astrology out OF which modern science of
astronomy slowly evolved was thus engen-
dered Exegetes of the New Testament nara
tive hold these Magi to have been astrologers.
members of that strange non-national, prfvi-
legged priesthood whose office IL was to watch
the sky each day and each night to note the
position and apparent motion of the sun from
dawn to dark, and to predict those changes in
planetary positions which. in that day OF as
THEOLOGICAL superstition. supposed to shape
and reveal the destinies of kings and nations.
In them science came early worshipper at
the feet OF Christ.
To ancient as well medieval astrologers.
certain groupings of the stars and planets had
fixed prophetic significance The planets
were named in accordance with their supposed
influence Mercury, always lurking near the
sun, furtively cleaning in the morning eve
ming. was the patron. of tricksters, knaves and
thieves Mars. flaming in red, was the symbol
OF war, the guardian of heroes and warriors.
III the sMagi were astroogers who believed in
stellar influences. the apparition of the Star
or bethlehem must have been astronomical
phenomenon But ordinary astronomical
phenomenon could have enticed these practiced
star-gazers from their temples. We must there
fore, find some celestial event sufficiently extra
ordinary to warrant journey from Chaldea or
Persia to Bethlehem
When the Magf arrived in Jerusalem, Rerod
was within few weeks of his death The mas
sacre of the babes of Bethlehem one of his
last cruel deeds When he inquired diligently
IDENTIFY such that he felt 1t necessary kill all
male infants from two years old and Under
It Is probable. therefore, that the Magt first saw
the star two years before their arrival in Jeru-
salem. Herod died in B. c. 4. Hence the Star
OF Bethlehem must have appeared about two
years before that date We must discover. IL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21

These words of
Paul to the Corin-
thians expressed
the attitude of
that church, and
they should ex-
press the attitude
of the whole
church of Jesus
Christ everywhere
and always. By
the church we
mean regenerated
men and women,
true believers on
the name of our
Lord jesus Christ.
What Does 1t
Mean2
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21
No Call for Anxiety

The citizen put the solicited coin
In the hand of the tramp.
And now l want your assurance"
he said, that this money will not be
used for any unworthy or unnecessary
purpose"
The tramp drew back
You don't think FIR minute that
I'd waste it on food an clothes, do
your" he Indignantly demanded
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21

He reign of Herod had nearly ended
when the Magi arrived in JeTusa-
lem and asked: Where is he that
is born king of the Jews? For We
have seen his star in the east. and
are come TO worship him."
The news that a true king OF the
Jews a possible rival. was born,
and that his birth had been herald
ed by celestial phenomena. caused
Herod much concern. He summoned
TO him the scribes and learned men
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21
one Fisherman,s idea.

First Angler-Look, this fish was
almost caught before; see the broken
hook in its mouth.
Second Angler-It should have had
sense enough to steer clear of hooks
after that.
First Angler-Oh, come, you can't
expect a fish to exhibit more sense
than a human being
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21

The man who takes no interest in
public schools, good roads, religion or
politics isn't even a satisfactory has
been
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21
Protecting Valuable Interests.

why do you charge SO much extra
for putting in load of coaI?"
Well replied the dealer. you
know coal is coal, and while it costs
a little more. it is better to have any
body that handles it bonded"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21

It's genuine surprise party II any
one has a good time at it
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21
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slaughter of the infants was issued
some time before Herods death, Pro-
fessor Stockwell advances the suppo-
sition that this conjunction was the
Star of Bethlehem. Since con1unc-
lions occurred so frequently. 1t is
difficult to understand why more OF
them did not call forth Cha1dean or
Persian Populations.
Because of these fatal objections
to any theory which regarded the
Star of Bethlehem merely as con-
junction of two planets. the late
Prof r. A Proctor cast about for
other celestial phenomena and final
w decided that the wise men might
have been guided by a comet There
is much to be said in favor of the
supposition Comets are discovered
nowadays at the rate of two or three
a wear. Not all of them are particu-
Iarly brilliant; but it is not fncon-
ceiyable that in Biblical times COM
cts occasionally appeared that were
brilliant enough to strike terror into
sunerstitious hearts. Indeed, before
Edmund HALEY proved that the law
Of gravitation applied to the comet
which bears his name and which
has revisited the earth at intervals
Of seyenty-one and one-haf to sew
entv-nine years, comets were regard
cd as divine messengers, as omens
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21
The Second
Coming
Of Christ
By REV. JAMES M CRAY. D. D.
Dean Of the Moody Bible Institute.
Chicago

TExT-.-waiting for the coming of our
Lord Jesus Christ-''-1st Corinthians III
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-21

to seek a scientific explanation of
its sudden appearance, not for the
purpose of casting doubt upon the
narrative of Matthew. but of Civ
ing it astronomical support
Who were these wise men, these
Magi, of whom ST. Matthew speaks?
They came from the east, they said,
and the east, according to the geo
graphical knowledge OF Matthew's
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-12-20
Sweater Coats
Underwear

Speaking about Underwear-we are handling the
famous of CooPER's Klosed Krotch Union Suits If
you these garments you will never wear any
other The best fitting garment made. Also have
complete line of twopiece suits, fleece lined and all
wool garments.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
WOMEN BARRED
FROM BOATING
Park Board Also Puts the Ban
on Persons Who Can Not
Swim.

Alarmed by criticisms resulting from
the TWO drownings in Piedmont park
lake in one week. the park board today
will adopt new regulations for the lake,
formulated with the view of lesseninE
danger
The regulations, tentatively agreed
upon absolutely bar women from boat
ing. No provision is made for teie-
phone by which anxious parents can
learn Of the safety of their children
when reports of drownings are circu-
lated
Just after the last two drownings
frantic efforts were made by hundreds
Of persons in Atlanta to learn the
names Of the victims
Police headquarters was notified thar
some one had been drowned and the
report immediatelv spread over the cts
But both times it was impossible TO
learn the name Of the victim for more
than an hour
Two Persons to Boat.
The new regulations viii be recon
mended AS a result Of a conference be
tween Mayor VIM, J. o. Cochran
president OF the park board. and Chas
L. Chosewood. concessionaire at the
park They are:
Only two persons will be allowed
in boat.
Persons who have been drinking
viii not be allowed in boats
No one who can not swim will be
allowed in a boat
Women viii not be allowed in
boats.
Boating will he confined to the
lower part of the lake
No private boats will be allowed
on the lake
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
Her HANDS AND ARMS MADE
MARVELOUSLY BEAUTIFUL
In A SINGLE NIGHT
FREE PRESCRIPTION DID IT

Grace Benson says: Had any one told
me such wonderful Fesults could be ac-
complished so quickly. | positively would
not have believed it. Ny arms and hands
were covered with freckles my neck was
dark and wrinkled from the use of high
collars my hands were tanned and the
knuckles red
All these defects were removed by one
application of free prescription, which I
am pleased to give to any one. It's just
as simple as 1t is effective Go to any
drug store and get an empty two ounce
bottle and one ounce bottle of Kulux
compound; Pour the entire bottle of Ku-
lux INTO the two-ounce bottle, add one
quarter ounce of witch hazel and fill
with water. Prepare this prescription at
your own home, then you know you are
getting it right Apply night and morn
ing
TT makes.the skin soft and beautiful, no
matter how rough and ungainly your
hands and arms are. One application will
sstonish you. l have given this prescrip-
ton to thousands of women and they are
all just as enthusiastic as I am Try II
on your neck and shoulders and you will
be agreea bly, surprised"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
AT THE THEATER
Al the FORSYTH.


Although they are not booked as head
liners. Bob Matthews and Alshayne in "A
Chinatown Fantaay." made a hit last
night at the Forsyth which demonstrated
that they are in the headliner class Their
act is unique. easily understood and high
lv entertaining.
OF course the headliner. dainty Mabel
Taliaferro and her company in THE Re-
tsirn of Tori SAN made hit as was to
be expected Her little playlet is inter
esting and has a surprise in it which. with
the clever acting Of the star, makes the
act well worth going to see.
Then too. there is Shep Camp, an old
Atlanta hoy who got fame and money in
"rhe Travelling Salesman He sings
some songs, tells some funny stories,
cracks a few jokes and gets a good re-
ception from his home folks.
Emily Darrell and Charley Conway in a
novel comedy, Behind the Scenes were
well received, while the same was true of
the windsor Trio, Charles Montrell, who
juggles anything from a cigar to hat
rack and the Great LaNier, who does
daring stunts on ashyng trapeze.
The entire bill is well up to the For
svth standard.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
STATESMAN SWAPS
CLOTHES IN CAPITOL
AND GOES TO RACES

WASHINGTON. D. C., June rep
resentative Timothy T. Ansberry, a
Democratic member from Ohio, appear
ed on the hoor Of the house wearing
the loudest" suit of clothes ever seen
in the halls Of congress 1t had as
many colors as Joseph's coat. and the
checks and stripes added to its festive
appearance.
Where did you get it?" asked Repre-
sentative William Hughes. another
Democrat of New Jersey
In Belgium, last summer" replied
Mr. Ansberry.
IN trade YOU. I'm going to the
races" said MI Hughes.
Come on" said the ohioan.
A few minutes later they emerged
from a nearby committee room. Mr.
Hughes arrayed in many colors and Mr.
Ansberrv in the sombre gray that had
adorned the form Of the New Jersey
member
Mr. Hughes lea his colleague away
from the Pimlico race track.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
PERSONALS

Miss Edith Dunson entertained her
sewing club today at her home on Juni-
per street.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Calhoun Clarke have
returned to the Georgian Terrace, after
delightful visit to Charleston.
Dr. S w Fariss and Mr. S w. Fariss,
Jr. of Lafayette. Ga, are spending a
few days with relatives in the city.
Mrs. Charles NJ. Jackson entertained
at luncheon today for Miss Jennie Phil
pot.
Mr. and Mrs Augustus Wilkerson.
formerly of Birmingham, have come TO
Atlanta to make their home and have
taken an apartment in the Virginian.
Miss Dorothy Brode, of Memphis, ar
rives Thursday evening to spend some
time with Miss Mary Helen Moody aft
er visit to Alabama.
Miss Lula Black has returned from
the Visitation convent, Georgetown. D.
c., where she attended school during
the winter
Miss Katherine Lovett entertained
informally this afternoon at two tables
Of bridge for Miss Rosa Newton. of
Jackson, Ga, the guest of Mrs Charles
S Robson.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Sharpe enter
tanned at bridge last evening for Miss
Florence Hamper anad Mr. Francis
Knauff, whose marriage takes place
this month.
Mrs. Ernest F. Norris and little SON.
Frank leave next week for Nashville
where they will spend few days with
Captain and Mrs Charles D. Rogan
and will be Joined by little Miss Cecil
Rogan for a visit to St Simons Island
Mrs. Paul Estes entertained a the
alter party this afternoon for Miss Kos
sic Word, bride elect, the other mem
bers of the party being Mrs. Fred
Houser Mrs. J. C. Cobb, Mrs. John A.
Grant, Mrs. Tom owen and Misses
Alma Nance. Agnes Turner and Irene
Patterson
Mr. James r. Callan and Mr.. Paul j.
Callan, of Knoxville, arrive tomorrow
TO visit their sister Mrs Ernest L
Norris. and Mr. Norris Mrs Norris
father Mr.. Frank j. Canan, has re-
turned to his home in Knoxville after a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Norris.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Jones have re-
turned after a visit of several weeks to
Washington, d. c. During her visit
Mrs. Jones attended the reception given
by Mrs. Champ Clark and was also
guest at the garden party given by Mrs
Martin Littleton
Mrs Blackmau Dunn's informal tea
at the Georgian Terrace this afternoon
was compliment to Mrs. Walter
Prichard Eaton, of Stockbridge. Mass.
the guest of Mrs W. Woods White.
The party included Mrs. Dunn, Mrs.
Eaton Mrs White Mrs F. L. Seely,
Mrs. George Mckenzie and Mrs. j, f.
c. Pedder
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
Interest in Pageant.

Much interest has been aroused al
ready in the proposed pageant which
the Atlanta Art association will spon-
sor for the purpose Of raising funds for
the Art museum which the association
plans to build a Piedmont park. The
membership Of the association includes
some of the most prominent society
women of the city. The association has
carried through many interesting I'M
dertakings. but the pageant is the most
ambitious effort 1t will be stupen-
dous spectacle, if plans carry, and sew
eral thousand people will take part On
Thursday Mr. Thomas Wood Stevens,
Of Chicago. who has written and con-
Quoted the most successful pageants
ever held in this country arrives in At
lanta TO confer with the art association
az 10 the local affair on Monday aft
ernoon Mr. Stevens will make a talk on
the subject, to which all residents of
the city who are interested will be wei
coined
The art association is headed by Mrs.
Samuel Inman president; Mesdames
John W. Grant, Richard Johnston and
James H. Gilbert vice presidents; Mrs.
Clarence Blosser, secretary, and Mrs. f.
". More, treasurer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
Anew MYSTERY IN
now OVER FALLS
Expected Decision Held Up,
and Governor Is Said To Be
at Odds With Fielder.

The closing chapter Of the Tallulah
Falls controversy took a new turn this
afternoon. With every fresh indication
pointing to the fact that the state
would not bring suit to claim land in
the gorge of the Tallulah river The
exact status of the case in the hands o.:
Governor Brown and Attorney General
Fielder assumed an air of mystery
1t had been announced yesterday. fol-
lowing a conference between the gov
ernor. the attorney general and the at
torneys for the Tanulah Falls associa-
ton that final decision would be reach
ed and made public today. pending a
second conference between the govern
or and the attorney general
Today found the decision still uu-
reached and the controversy in practi-
caly the same condition it has been
since May 6. the date on which the at
torney general asserts he first gave his
opinion to the governor
Decision Again Delayed
While Attorney General Fielder would
not say today what his opinion was on
that date or was today, it is understood
he has not found sufficient in the con
servationists' contention to bring suit.
The goyefnor said at noon that he
received 4 letter from the attorney gen
<eral This morning bearing upon yester-
days conference This letter. it is ur
derstood, found the attorney generals
position the same as 1t was on May 6.
the date he said he first gave the chief
executive his ideas on the subject
The governor said Felder's letter Of
today was the first opinion he had re-
ceived, and because of a hanging case
pending he would not have time to
reach the Tallulah Falls controversy
The governor was Of the opinion that
he would not reach the Tanulah matter
until tomorrow
Power Company Confident.
II was apparent that some misundcr-
standing exists between the governor
and the attorney general as to the final
disposition of the matter The attorney
10 aReral is known to he dead set against
: he states becoming involved in litiga-
ton over the land titles al Tallulah
The governor has at no time given an
inkling as to which way he intends to
turn in the matter but has pressed the
attorneys Of the Tallulah Falls associs-
ton twice to hurry the matter at the
behest of the attorney general.
1t is understood that officials Of the
Georgia Railway and Power Company
are willing that suit should be brought
because they are sure of their titles.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
DRUG VICTIMS ASK TO GO
TO PRISON TO BREAK HABIT

DALTON. GA. June 4sDecaring
that they wanted prison confinement in
order to break themselves of the drug
habit Claude Bishop white, and Bert
Morris. negro, pleaded guilty before
Judge Fite in superior court to dis
pensing morphine Each was sentenced
to the state farm for six months and
fined $25, including court costs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
HUNDREDS ARE SLAIN
IN WAR IN BALKANS

SALONIKA. EUROPEAN TURKEY.
June 4 Fresh revolt against Turkish
rule in the Balkans has broken out and
fighting is reported from northern Al
bania
The insurgents were victorious for a
time and seized a number Of military
outposts. putting the Turkish defend
ers to the sword. Hundreds were killed
and wounded on both sides.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
SOCIETY NEWS OF ATLANTA

Gordon, Ruth Stallings, Harriet Cal
houn, Elizabeth Dunson Helen Jones,
Genevieve Morris. Nancy Prince.
Frances Connally. Lillian Logan and
Constance Knowles, and Messrs. Jesse
Draper, Clarence Knowles. Tom Lyon,
Wallace Draper, Charles Hopkins, Jr.,
Ed Gay. A. G. Ryan, Ewell Gay, John
j. Woodside, Jr.. Eugene Haynes and
Horton Matthewson.
Miss pagett's Box Party.
Miss Annie Lou Pagett entertained
d a box party at the Forsyth this aft
ernoon for Miss Jennie LowrN whose
marriage to Mr. Robert Evans War
wick takes place June Is. Invited TO
meet Miss Lowry were Miss Dorothy
Breitenbucher. Miss Lamar Jeter, Miss
Marion Fielder. Miss Mary Blalock,
Miss Alice May Freeman. Mrs. William
Seabrook, Mrs. Russell Bridges, Mrs.
James |. Lowry, Mrs. Ivan Allen, Mrs.
James r. Pagett, Mrs. Beeler and Mrs.
Francis Hamper and her guest, Mrs.
Haygood. Of Charleston.
Dinner to Visitors.
Mr. and Mrs. Burton Smith enter
tanned at a dinner party last evening
for their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Orton
Bishop Brown, of Maine. The attrac-
tive home in Ansley Park was deco
rated with pink and white sweetpeas,
and the table had for a centerpiece an
arrangement Of red peoples and ferns,
with the minor details in red and
white.
A series of dinner parties will be
given this week for Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
We win Continue TOMORROW the Sale of
Japanese Silks

The special sale of Black Japanese Silks that
began yesterday will be continued tomorrow.
Those who saw these Silks were delighted with the
values and sales were very large
Waterproof, perspration proof spot proof
and fast black, they are just the silks wanted for
waists dresses, house dresses, limonos, etc.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
FOR $4,000 GLASS CUP
Is BOUGHT FOR MORGAN

PARIS. June A cut glass cup with
a blue lapis lazul ground bought for
Ga francs ($12,s0o) at the Hotel Drouot.
"a few DAYS ago, is intended for the
collection Of antique glass belonging to
J. Pierpont Morgan in the Metropoli-
tan Museum of Art only three sim
liar cups are known to exist, one each
in the Rome, Naples and Besancon mu-
seums
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
All Linen Norfolk
Suits, Special $3.50

A great showing of fine Ramie Lin
en- Suits in white and ~ IN
all colors priced at . - "0O
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
MUSIC NOTES

A recital will. be given by the pupils
Of Miss Lynwood Waters expression
class Thursday evening at 8:15 o'clock
at the assembly hall of the Aragon
hotel