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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
WHAT CHRIST MEANS TO ME-

light procession, or even on a formal
reception committee. Feeling his in
innate kinship with all men he would
not voluntarily unite with any asso-
citation which did not embrace the
whole human family.
He would be no "mollycoddle,' but
he would remain the Prince of Peace.
He would decline to bless the modern
battleship as the "last word" in
peacemaking, or to pronounce bene-
diction over the Versailles treaty as
the final embodiment of the Golden
Rule.
The great carnival of slaughter
through which the world is passing
would fill him with horror. He would
learn, with profound grief, that butch
cry is still the most popular human
profession. The simile of the camel
and the needles eye would come
back to him when he saw the part
played by wealth In society and poll
tics. He would weep at the mon.
strous doctrines, reeking with igno-
rance, selfishness, greed and intoler-
ance, which are proclaimed daily in
his name.
In ultra-respectable circles he would
be regarded as a dangerous agita.
tor The modern pharisees would con-
denim him for his intimacy with the
lowly. His tolerance Of the minor
"vices" would bar him from most of
the established churches. He would
seek to make the world better, not
by movements and social "uplifts'
and "drives,g but by the simpler pro.
cess of instilling righteousness into
the individual heart.
With calm certainty he would await
the day of his cruciixion. 1t would
come now, in one form or another, for
the same reason that 1t came when he
was on earth before,-as 1t always
comes to those whose efforts have been
put forth to make the world better.
The charges against him would be
that his doctrines we're seditious
tending to destroy vested rights, over
throw established authority, upset re-
ligious traditions and undermine the
bases of spiritual and temporal gov
ernment. We have right here in Am.
erica plenty of statutes to cover his
case.
And he would die, now as then,
with full faith in the final dawning OF
the day which win substitute univer-
sal brotherhood for universal selfish
ness, and replace the rule Of force
with the rule Of love.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
(By w. B. P.)

Christmas is celebrated as the an
niversary of Christ's birthday. Critics
have decided that he was born earlier
in the autumn, but that is immaterial.
It is sufficient for us to know that he
lived, and that most of the civilized
world has set apart day to be OBJ
served in his honor.
There can be no more fitting cele-
bration than an earnest effort to de-
fine Christ's character and try to as
certain wherein it differs from, or
agrees with, modern ideals. Natur-
ally. Christ means something differ
eut to each person. can give only
my conception of him, derived from
his words and deeds while on earth.
To me, Christ was the worlds
greatest liberal. There was nothing
small, nor narrow, nor mean, about
him He concerned himself with the
big things of life. He was the author
of no code of blue laws and no eigh-
teenth amendment, but he presented
for the solution of all social problems,
and the correction Of all social evils,
a rule of conduct, as simple as it is
nrofound "do unto others as ye would
that others should do unto you."
He was the worlds greatest demo-
crat. Rank and dignity signified
nothing to him. He argued with
lawyers and doctors as a child, to
proye to the world that the simplicity
of innocence is stronger than the
sophistry of learning. He brought his
message to the common people" be-
cause he recognized in them the ulti-
mate rulers of the earth. He wanted
TO demonstrate, too, that there is no
question too profound for the under
standing of the masses.
He lived among the people as one
of them. He ate with them and drank
with them. He sympathized with
them. He did not stoop to them but
met them on their own level. Know
ing that all men sin, he drew no dis
tinction between those who had been
"found out and those who had es-
capped detection.
What would he do if he lived to-
day? To what party, or church, or
fraternity would he belong? What
would be his attitude toward the ques-
tions which now agitate the race?
These are hard questions; yet
something tells me that he would
walk alone. I can not imagine him
in a Uniform, civil or military, nor can
I visualize him in a parade, a torch
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
THE WEATHER

Tampa and Vicinity: Partly cloudy
and colder tonight, probably light
frost. Saturday fair and cool.
Florida: Partly cloudy and colder
tonight, probably frost in north and
central portions. Saturday fair.
General Weather Conditions
The low pressure area which was
over the Lake region Thursday morn
ing has passed eastward over the
New England coast, but generally
cloudy weather has continued over
tbe Atlantic states. Rain has fallen
in Florida. and its continuance has
checked the advance Of the cold
weather from the northwest.
The high pressure area which COW
cred the Plains states has advanced
southeastward over Oklahoma ana
Arkansas, and has caused generaiiy
fair weather over the Plains states
and Mississippi valley, and colder
weather from the Rocky mountains
eastward. Zero temperatures are re-
norted this morning in Montana, the
Dakotas Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska
wyoming, and temperatures OF
freezing or below occurred in centrai
Georgia. central Alabama and north
ern Louisiana.
In the extreme West appears an
area of low pressure entering lroin
the North Pacific, which has causeu
rain or snow over the Pacific states
and Nevada. and warmer weather over
tbe Rocky Mountain region ana west
ward. 80. .,o,5v
indications are for partly clouos !.
and colder weather in the vicinity : ol
Tampa tonight, with frost IN 'n'
norning if the weather clears.
cbristmas day will be fair ana cOol'
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
HARDING TALKS
OVER LEAGUE PLAN
With HIS CALLERS
(By Associated Press ,

Marion, Dec. 24.-President-elect
Harding today conferred with former
President Taft on the worlds peace
problem and practical details of the
organization of the next administra-
tion.
Taft was an advocate of the Ver-
sailles pact hut has indicated his
willingness to accept any other plan
which promises to accomplish the
same general result.
Yesterday Harding discussed his
plans with Myron T. Herrick of
Cleveland, former ambassador to
France. Herrick has been suggested
as probable appointee for the same
position under Harding. Mr.. Herrick
was able to give the president-elect
valuable first hand information re,
gardlng the peace problem, owing to
the fact that he was in France at the
beginning of the war.
Among the other callers yesterday
were Fred Upham, William Wrigley
and Marshall Field, all Of Chicago.
The discussion related to general bus
mess conditions. With Upham, who
was campaign treasurer, Mr.. Hard
ing also talked over some of the Or
ganization questions left over from
the campaign.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
That, at Least, Is Secretary Hous-
tons Recommendations - Sol
dier's Bonus Bill Likewise Has
Opposition Of the Treasury De-
partment - Houston Says It
Would Take a Billion and a Half
Dollars to Pay Bonuses.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. pa veto of the
joint resolution reviving the war f.
nance corporation is expected by the
White House officials. Secretary
Houston who is now considering the
measure, is expected to recommend
its veto.
The secretary of the treasury also
made a strong statement in opposi-
tion to the soldiers bonus bill yester-
day before the Senate finance COM
mittee. He declared it would involve
an expenditure Of $1,5OO, ,OOO,O 900, which
could not be met by any Of the meth
DDS Of taxation now under contempla-
tion. Pointing out that the deficit in
the treasury would pass the two bill
lion mark before the end of the fiscal
year he appealed for general policy
Of retrenchment.
The secretary said he was opposed
to the extension Of further loans to
foreign countries, or to giving them
further credit on the basis Of govern
ment funds.
Secretary Houston expressed him
self as opposed to general sales tax
as contrary to the theory Of progress
sive taxation. He added, however,
that he favored a selected sales tax
on such articles as could relieve
those unable to pay from the burden
of the tax. Interest on foreign loans
should be collected, and the. informal
certificates of Indebtedness against
the allies should be converted into
long time bonds, he said.
Senator MaKellar, Democrat Of
Tennessee, criticised the secretary, In
a speech made in the Senate yester-
day. He said this country ought to
notify the foreign nations that the
war time loans would not be can
celled. He added that the Senate and
the American people are entitled to
know why the interest on foreign
loans, amounting to $500, 900, 900, has
been allowed to lapse.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
EXHIBITION FLYING AT
AVIATION FIELD TOMORROW

Some exhibition flying will be put
on at the aviation field tomorrow.
Passengers will be carried, and
George Haldeman will appear in a
wing-walking stunt.
The planes have been seen flying
low over the city for few days and
this is explained by the fact that
Lakeland is being photographed from
the ar. The Elks Home, the Hotel
Thelma and other important buildings
have been taken, as well as a number
of residences and groves. This work
will continue for several days
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
CLARA B. SMITH EXPECTS
TO BE GOOD In FUTURE
(By Associated Press.)

Big Spring, Tex, Dec. 24.-Conse-
Grafton of her future energies to
"atoning to her family for the sorrow
she has brought to it," and adeter-
mination never again to waste an
hour of her life, was avowed by Miss
Clara Smith en- route to Ardmore,
Okla, to answer the charge of MUIR
dering Jake L. Hamon.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
INC DISCUSSES FOREIGN
AFFAIRS In ADDRESS TO
PARLIAMENT LAST NIGHT
(By Associated Press.


London, Dec. 24-King George to-
N proroguing parliament deliv-
40 an address in which he discussed
Felsn affairs and expressed the de-
TO continue friendly relations
10 the various powers. He alluded
Tue Greek difficulty, and said the
unment would act with other
'ers in endeavoring to reach a So
uOn compatible with their joint re-
"uNollity. The Russian situation
y described as still unsettled and
Care, The king, however, ex'
SSed the hope that trade with Rus
would soon be resumed and lead
'l era of peace. He also expressed
aOpe that Poland might compose
umculties with her neighbors and
'neir undivided attention to pro-
as internal stability.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
Meeting Of Troop Three

Last night at tht home Of Mr.. H.
B. Morse, some members of troop
three presented Scoutmaster Johnson
and Assistant Seoutmaster Stocker
with some Christmas gifts. After pre-
senting the gifts, Mr.. Stocker and
Miss Helen Morse played some musi-
cal selections on the piano and violin.
Then we played cards for a while.
after which refreshments of cocoa and
sandwiches were served, and can say
that the cocoa was better than the
cocoa that troop one was Dragging
about the other night.
THOMAS BRYANT, Scribe.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
Christmas at the Christian Church

On account of the revival services
now being held at the Christian
Church, there has been no plan made
for an elaborate celebration of Christ
mas, but the Bible School will tender
the primary department short but
interesting exercises after the revival
service on Friday evening. All the
children are asked to be present.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
TAR and FEATHERS
APPLIED TO TAMPA
man FOR INDECENCY
(By Associated Press.)

Tampa, Dec. 24.-Jost Puiya,
charged with making an indecent ex-
posure Of his person, was arrested
yesterday by the police, who released
him because the parents of the girls
who were witnesses to his crime
would not let them appear agains;
him. After being turned loose he was
accosted in the street by three men in
a car who commanded him to get in
drove him to a secluded spot on the
shores Of the bay, and applied Goa,
Of tar and feathers.
Standing him on the running board
Of the machine they attached poste,
to his back bearing the words, "Asl
me why and drove back through thu
city. Thousands of persons gazed a
the curious spectacle of a featheret
man with pale scared face, STANDING
on the running board of the slowly
moving car, making its way towar(
the business center Of Tampa. Aftel
being brought to the heart of the cit!
he was released and told to beat it!
Subsequently he was arrested by tn,
police and under their guidance Sc
cured can of gasoline with which
he removed the tar from hisperson
he removed the tar from his person
unless formal charge is filed, ant
/ in the meantime an examination will
be made to determine his mental con
dition.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
THREE NAVAL OFFICERS
MAY BE HELD CAPTIVE
(By Associated Press.

Ottawa, Dec. 24.-The belief that
the three naval officers in the miss
ing balloon have fallen into the hands
of traders or Indians, was expressed
here today by Lieutenant Evans, who
has been searching for the men.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
Lnittee on Arrangements Has
Effected Plans for the Induc-
n, Of the Governor Elect
Immense Crowds Expected to
Intend the Ceremonies Which
|gal Take Place at the Capitol
followed by the Usual Ball.

.,,ahassee, Dec. 24.-Plans for
,oyernor's inaugural ceremonies
!, urogressed to a point indicat-
that the induction Of Governor
,dee into Office will be one of the
i brilliant affairs ever witnessed
Mis- state. An immense gathering
apected at Tallahassee.
he inaugural procession, which
n form on Adams street at 10 a. m. !.
l. will be formed as follows:
MARSHAL of parade.
Band.
Gaernor and governor-elect.
Grernor's staff.
Secretary of State. ~
attorney General.
comptroller.
Ireasurer.
superintendent Of Public Instruc-
Commissioner of Agriculture.
Chief justice and justices of the
reme court.
Railroad commissioners.
Other state and former state off
s.
Confederate veterans.
Mayor and city commissioners.
Band.
County automobiles
Boy scouts and other organizations.
Reception committee Of twenty cit
has.
The parade will march through sew
III streets to the west entrance Of
capitol.
Governor Cats will make an ad-
ss and introduce his successor.
frernor-elect Hardee will take the
|h Of Office from the chief justice,
Per which the delivery Of the great
4 to him by his predecessor will
|nplete the official ceremony.
| He will then deliver his inaugural
FdresS, which will close the formal
Y Of the day, and he will be "at
|ne' for a short time on the platform
accept the usual congratulations
The public reception will take
Pee in the evening between $3.50 and
Y and the inaugural ball will be-
Pat 10 o'clock in the Senate cham
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
community
TREESPOSTPONED,
MONDAY NIGHT

On account Of the unfavorable
weather, the community trees have
been postponed until Monday night
when the programs will be presented
as arranged and at the same places.
The programs have been well-planned
and in justice TO all concerned and
to the project itself it has been decid-
ed by the committee in charge to de-
fer the entertainments.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
BURGLAR ATTACKS GUESTS
In ROOM AT A HOTEL
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. PA burglar en-
tered an apartment occupied by Rob-
ert l.. Ireland and wife at Murray
Hill Hotel, and escaped after a fight
with Ireland.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
NEGRO PREACHER LYNCHED
BY HIS CONGREGATION
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Jackson, Miss, Dec 24.-Coleman
Brown, negro preacher, was lynched
yesterday by negroes. According to
Sheriff Williams, the preacher was
suspected of being implicated in the
murder of Della Green, a 14-year-old
negro girl, who was hanged from a
tree with a clothes-line,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
NY. c SHOP employees
THROWN OUT OF WORK

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 24.-A thous'
and employees of the New York Cen.
trail car department are idle, and the
shops are being closed indefinitely.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
'AOE OPPORTUNITIES
WITH SPAIN POINTED OUT
(By Associated Press.)

: Wy Associated Press-J
'sshington, Dec. 24.-Trade op'
aOities with Spain were pointed
Oy the commerce departments $
s, Spain is said to be the only
'pean country able to pay casn
@erican goods. Cotton composed
half Of the entire exports to
from the United States.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
WHISKEY STILL FOUND
IN CHURCH BASEMENT
(By Associated Press.)

Hanford, Wash, Dec. PA
whiskey still in full operation was
discovered in a church basement here
when the church caught on fire. A
butcher was arrested.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
SECRETARY COLBY
GUEST OF OFFICIALS
(By Associated Press.)

Rio Janeiro, Dec. 24.-Secretary
Colby was a guest at luncheon at
Gusnabara palace, attended by high
officials.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
|ARVATI0N MAY SOON
END WAR In FIUME
tBy Associated Press }

DOuaon, Dec. 24.-Starvation is
|sc'ed soon to end the state of war
'een Fiume and Italy. A barrage
|pOclamations has been hurled into
I' camps. The population of FL
Is deserting D'Annunzio.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
OF HARDEE
| TO BE GREATEST FUNCTION
IN HISTORY OF THE State
UNIFORM COTTON CROP TO
BE RAISED IN ARGENTINA
(By Associated Press !

washington, Dec. 24.-The bureau
OF foreign and domestic commerce is
informed that a federation has been
organized for raising a uniform cot
ton crop in northern Argentina.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
JOINT RESOLUTION REVIVlNC
WAR FINANCE CORPORATION TO
Be VETOED BY THE PRESIDENT
SALESMAN TAKES ONE
DRINK AND SUCCUMBS
IBy Associated Press.)

Jacksonville, Dec. 24.-Carter W.
Johnson, a Chicago travelling sales
man, died here today after taking one
drink of liquor purchased from bell
boy.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
HALF MILLION FIRE
OCCURS AT HALIFAX
(By Associated Press. J

Halifax, N. H., Dec. PA half
million dollar fire occurred in the
business district here today.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24

wANTED-Good white woman gem
eral Homework; high class board
ing house. Phone s5s black. 40ss
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
THIEF STRIPS TREE
OF CHRISTMAS TOYS
(By Associated Press.)

Braintree, Mass, Dec. PA thief
stripped all toys and decorations off
school children's tree here this
morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-24
EIks Dance

Elks Dance
The Elks will give their annual
Christmas dance on Christmas night.
Only members and their personal
friends are invited.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-02
TEACHERS rFICIAL ORGAN
u rtBiiSiitD At AUSTIN

Nv fe-f~fHff~i lftN~
AUSTIN. Texas, Jan. THE
Texas Outlook is the official organ
of the Texas Teachers Association
IN addition to the discussion OF
current events and topics OF special
interest to teachers. there are var
lous departments which have spec
inl editors. One Of these ~
school Tests and Standards, Z"
which IL edited nv l.. w. Sackett Of
the University Of Texas This de-.
narimont IN working on a series Of
tests which may he used In school
supervision and the method b,
which such tests may be- employed
In the echOnls Various methods
are suggested bp the department
for gradlag the r''te and mcrll of
different school subjects Dr. "
y, GRAY " now conducting d.
partmcnt of this work In The TINT.
versliy, known as the bureau OF
Measurements.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-02
new flH e. rs It's"
AN MAIi sl,i;\ltk uNt,s

CIV IntHruipvri Vows .Srr,icrl
NEW NCpN. lu iuoi
more economlci t'laV gasoline ard
les hard on he meteor haa l"on
tested uuoon.fully In the Air Mail
Service, according to On Announce.
mont made lev otto praogcr, second
Assistant PCsimasier-General. IN
charge Of the air mail
The tests which were made on
n" Washingion-Ncw York route
between August and september
10, Indicate saving OF 80 gallons
~ fuel. The new synthetic fuel II
known commercially as alcogas aud
Is connosed of thirly-eight par,s o.
alec hol. nineteen psris of bonynl.
.onr parts ioluol, thirty parts gaso-
ihe rnd seven and one-hRlf parts
OF either. The remninirr one und
oae-half part Is not explained.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-02
Ask l,clcasc of Haywood

~ NsHnctAftd fftaa.
CHICAGO. Jan. i.--llriefs ask
Ing reversal OF Judgment and re-.
lease of w. u. Haywood and ~
other |. W W. Officers. editors and
organizers convicted ~ seditious
acts and sentenced to Leavenworth
prison. have been filed In federal
circuit court OF appeals here by at.
torncys for prisoners. who are now
OF liberty ON bail. The defendants
chage that no nationwide conspiracy
existed or was proved by the GOV.
eminent.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-02
son on swEiIsH KING
WILL. NlNlT MENIlO

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, jim. H.
Prince wilhelm. second son Of the
King OF Sweden. IL scheduled 10 ar
I'VE In Mexico soon. and will Walt
Mexico CITY and other municipalities
throughout the country. according IN
'elographic adviccs received here TO.
day. The present whereabouts Of tho
prince II not stated definitely, hut
the teS, Of the kilograms infer that
he Is nov on the high seas.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-02
START TUE NEW yRAR, RIGHT
my HnkiE

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Jackson street brr, location. This "a a har-
gain at Sssso f.r . few days only, si,se
,a-h. balance easy.
li'r ROW moirrr housc. practically new
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sGi'o. aical saih hslansc very easy.
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n'a, rom w~iern new hane on raVr.l
'''esi hariwcci ilrsl~ AVID III baili-iR Tea.
tura Prize $1,000 $1,000 cash balance sis
10 month
A vrnuinr hargRir IN ten WON mcirrn
,"s' for' homr tld.e IN. corner ut ;oxisa.
Price si2 soc, half casl, This 10 worth the
mcrsy
1'u plrasul 10 uNrouncr that Mr. Ralrh
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vii h. rlad n have hh friends call on him.
=. "a. nuRniNE
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-02

San ANTONIO. Tcxu Jan. D.
Major c0ncfnl Joseph r. Dickman.
southern DC1ar'mcnt commander to-
day was ordered ny General peyton
g.. March. ChlCt ~ staff OF the army
10 report at Washing,os by Jnnulry
~. for The purpose Of attending a
meeting Of all department command
ors of the war department
Che General will lravc TO- Wash
ingion on January \, and will he ac-
companl,d by W A. lIolhrook, chicl
" staff
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-02

0LORrD men, 81 pants offer ~ suit ~.
i,r. write for FREE samples aud Siylea. knick-
,lho,kcr Tailoring Co. Dept. e6l. Chieano.
sse ip
rOR SALE Nov hunsalow jus, of of nave-
went, ooms. breakfast room, bull,-ln fea.
lures. firc place, hardwood floora throughout
French doors furnace hrut. east front $4,000 (;
scns 'csrs. u Interested let ~ tails you 10
asc this. but no Information given over the
rhone, MRS. ]. 7. PRICE. Phone sss " 10
FOR RENT Modern ,hi~c rom furuished
arrrir cnt. any ,wo and one.half blocks FROM
- stoffice. car he seen after ten this morn
u p sos Fillmore. o. IN
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USE FOR BUYING, SELLING. TRADING. wANT.FIlLINc

FOR RENT-six room house, mod
crn. Phone Gb5. To Z p. IN. 80 3dh
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-02
ktlhanc Wins.

Nv Associated prrs,
PHILADELPHIA. Jaa. John
ny Kllbano. featherwcleht champion.
won b, a close margin from Al Shut
herr OF New York. The ,itla holder
vas forced TO extend himself In or
der TO register a victory.