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The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-10-22
A LETTER of GENERAL PUBLIC
INTEREST AND THE RFPL Y
The Following Correspondence of Vital Interest Every
User, Present and Prospective

operation. are materially reduced
we can not reduce the COSTS Of
furnishing telephone service.
We have carefully studied and
analysed the advertised reduction
in prices and find that they are
upon articles of which we make
but little, if any use. Applied to
the telephone business all known
reduction in prices would not re-
duce the cost of furnishing tele-
phone service one twentieth of one
per cent.
This is many times offset by the
increase in wages, which in many
places, we must make during the
current year.
Our present operating revenues
are practically equalled by our OPP
Grating expenses. | the present
let down in general expenses con-
tinues for any appreciate time we
will lose a material part of the
gross revenue now received, which
will make a still higher rate neces-
sary if deficit is avoided.
We are not asking higher rates
for the SAME SERVICE we fur
nished one, two or five years ago;
but for a much GREATER SER.
VICE which we now furnish, con-
sisting Of facilities to add many adj
ditional telephones to our system
during the past one, two and fivs
years.
This fact should be considered
when comparing the increase in
rates we ask with the increase in
the charges in railroad, express
and ether public utilities for the
same quantity of service.
We hope, as every one does, that
in the relatively near future prices
and the cost Of operation except
labor, will be lower, but we see no
immediate prospect of this result
as far as the Telephone Company
is concerned.
The increased rates we are now
asking are based in a measure, up
on this hope. If the present level
of costs of operation go higher,
through causes beyond our control,
the proposed rates will not yield q
fair profit.
1t is important to remember that
no rate for a public utility is per
manent. If conditions and prices
so change in the future as to make
the rates we are now asking yield
too high return, and if the Tele-
phone Company should not reduce
the rates voluntarily, the Public
Service Commission would
Conditions as they are must be
met, not as they may or should be-
The highest and best interest of
the public is conserved in having
the Telephone Company in posi-
ton to supply facilities adequate to
the demand for telephones and SER
vice, and in this way be prepared
to render at all times an adequate
service. No community can ex-
pand and grow without adequate
telephone service, which in turn
means adequate plant facilities.
With inadequate returns upon
the bare cost Of the physical prop
erty already in service,-the Com
pany's credit fls disappeared.
With no credit the Company cam
not secure the millions Of dollars
required to provide the additions
and extensions to its plant, which
must, be provided if the public de-
mand for telephones is supplied.
Respectfully yours,
j. EPPS BROWN, President.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-10-22

of the hotels lowering their
charges. Until they do so we, must
pay the present high charges.
Electric Power and Light; Street
Car Fare.
We spend many thousands of
dollars every year for these SER
vicesrendered to employees en-
gagged in the maintenance of the
property. Practically every year
the rates charged by these COM
panies have been substantially in
creased, and there is no thought of
any reduction. The Telephone
Company like all others must pay
these increased rates.
Paper, Printing and Stationary.
We consume tons of paper for
bookkeeping, correspondence and
directory purposes, and pay many
thousands of dollars for printing
annually. This item of expense
has increased in percentage more
than the others, and no one has
suggested that any reduction in
these costs is probable.
Coal Bill.
The Telephone Company pur-
chases coal in large quantities to
heat the buildings occupied by it's
employees in rendering the service.
We, of course nut pay what
ever price is necessary to secure
the cc.al for this purpose.
Insurance.
Even where the actual rate per
one thousand dollars has not been
increased we are compelled to car
ry larger amount of insurance
than in prewar days in order to
protect ourselves in the reproduc-
ton Of any of the property which
may be destroyed by fire, and this
is reflected in very large increase
in the total insurance bill.
Taxes.
This expense, both Federal,
State County and City, has in
creased every year we have been
in business; the increase this year
being unusually high. There is no
probability of this expense being
reduced.
We dc not pay any excess profit
tax because we have never earned
enough to be subject to that tax.
Buildings.
1t is common knowledge that the
cost of erecting any kind of build
ing now as well as making aItera-
tons an drepairs which constantly
confront the Telephone Company
and which involve material, labor,
freight and hauling is on an enor-
mously higher plane than ever be-
froe. Insofar as the cost Of ma
terials may be reduced will this
total cost be reduced.
The only way we can furnish
adequate facilities for your use
from year to year is by construct
ing the buildings in which to house
the central Office apparatus in the
larger centers; as well as enlarging
existing buildings to serve the in
creased needs, and this work must
be carried on from year to year
without delay. This involves hun
dreds of thousands of dollars in
expense to the company.
There are Of course many other
items of expense, all Of which are
now at the highest level in prices,
and none of which show any sign
of reduction for fundamental rea-
sons.
Until these necessary costs of
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-10-22

Ahl
New Orleans, La.
Your letter of October 18th asks
very natural question, and one
which demands full and frank
reply, which l am glad to make.
While the prices of a great many
things have, apparently, been re-
duced, these reductions in prices
do not apply to articles used by the
telephone company, or affect the
expenditures necessary in the con-
struction maintenance and opera
ticn of the telephone plant.
The following classes of expenses
constitute more than ninety-five
percent Of the cost of furnishing
telephone service:
Labor.
More than fifty-five percent of
the total expenditures of the COM
pany in rendering service are for
wages and salaries; less than one
tenth of one percent of this be-
ing for executive and general sal
aries.
The wages paid to our employees
can not, and should not, be re-
duced. On the contrary they must
be increased, in many cases, to
bring our wage scale on a level
with wages paid by unregulated
businesses, so that we may retain
our skilled employees necessary to
give you efficient service.
Material and Apparatus.
Many items of material and ap-
paratus are involved in the current
maintenance of the property, en-
tirely apart from the enormous
quantities involved in the construc-
ton of new property and this rep
resents large item of expense.
There has been no reduction nor
any indication of reduction in the
price of these essential articles, in
practically all of which the labor,
freight and hauling cost is by far
the largest proportion of the total
cost.
We know that the manufacturers
of telephone equipment and mater
ial have orders booked Off two
years in advance with costantly
increasing demand, and which in
turn makes reduction in price in
the near future most improbable.
Freight and Passenger Costs.
Our annual expense for the
transportation Of freight and pas
sengers is more than one million
dollars. No one expects the Rail-
roads to reduce their charges I'M
der the level of costs in rendering
their service.
Rent.
Except in the larger centers our
central Offices and stocks of mat
erial are housed in rented build
ings, and even in the larger CEN
tiers we rent varying amounts of
properties.
Like every one else, our rents
have been greatly increased with
no prospect of any reduction. Even
in pre-war days all leases for prop
erty occupied by US were renewed
only at higher charges than for
the previous rental period
Hotels.
The board and lodging bill for
our men who must travel in con-
nection with the operation and
maintenance of the property, costs
many thousands of dollars every
year, and we can see no prospect
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-10-22

Atlanta, Ga, October 16, 1920.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
Official Organ of the State Federation

ganization will also be completed at this time she stated as there was un- finished business left over from the November organization convention. Tea will be served Mrs. C. c. Walker and Mrs. c. $. Marshall presiding.
 
 The civics education department of the Woman's club Mrs. Ralph Came ron, chairman, will hold it's regular monthly meeting at 2:30 o'clock Mon day afternoon Believing that a reg ular attendance at the meetings stimu- late not only a greater interest in the department but also the general and social life of the club, the committee Is urging members and guests to at tend the session tomorrow.
 For the benefit of it's building fund the Madison Improvement club will give dance Friday evening at it's club house. Refreshments will be served. The dances at the club are attracting many town folks as well as those from the Madison district who find the events delightful. The committee in charge comprises Mrs. George Heinz, Mrs. E. D. Duncan and Miss Jane Gregg.
 The Business and Professional Wo- mans club will give a dance at the Woman's club on Thursday evening the event being one of a series of social sessions planned by the club this season.
 Under the auspices of the literature department, the Madison Improvement club will hold an interesting meet ing Thursday afternoon when the Osborn Woman's club has been in vited as special guests of the club. Mrs. H. c. Lockett, president of the Central Arizona District Federation of clubs, will be one of the speakers her subject being Prose" while Poetry will be discussed by Mrs. John Dennett, Jr, former president of the Woman's club. Mrs. H. A. Guild, former presi- dent of the state federation and one of the charter members of the rural club, will also appear on the program. Mrs. Guild is one of the best loved members of the club and in her honor recently the organization gave a charming luncheon, the president, Mrs. Charles Keats, presiding. Mrs. Guild gave a telling talk, her subject being Reach ing The Goal.'
 The Osborn Womans club gave a practical demonstration of the ability of it's members as milliners Wednesday when an exhibit of hats was held in connection with it's regular semi-an- nual meeting. The hats were made by the members of the applied educa- tion department, Mrs. Greig Scott, chairman, and were splendid examples of workmanship and style. In addi- ton to the exhibit the following pro- gram was presented:
 For All Eternity"
 Out Where the West Begins
 Walter Hastings Olney
 of the Arizona School of Music. Talk: Thrift and Conservation.o
 DNean Stafford,
 president of the Central Bank of
 Arizona.
 Reading: Seventeen
 Vivian Young Nickerson
 Mrs. H. C. Lockett, president of the Central Arizona Federation of Women's Clubs. and Miss Louise Free land, president of the Washington Woman's club, will be the principal speakers at meeting of the Harmony club on Wednesday afternoon at the Woman's club. The club last week gave an attractive bazaar and dance which added approximately s250 to it's
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

Mrs. Henry D. Ross, president of the Arizona Federation of Musical clubs, returned Thursday from the east where she attended the annual board meeting of the National federation. The board is composed of the execu- tive board of the national federation and the district and state presidents. the Lone Star district in which Ari- zona is included sending its full dele gation by being represented by Mrs. s. H. Membership of Dallas. the dis trict president, and the state presidents of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas There were 60 present at the meeting held in Akron, the entire delegation being entertained in the homes of local musicians, the majority being enter tained at Stan Hywet Hall, the home of Mrs. F. A. Sieberling, the national president, where all the sessions were held. The junior and juvenile work was outlined by Frances Elliott Clark, well known in the educational field in the east. The report of the educa- tionaI department emphasized the need of better music in the public schools and additional music in the colleges. The program was also discussed for the biennial meeting of the federation which will be held in June.
 Mrs. Ross stated yesterday that she expected to call a board meeting some time in January when the program for the state convention scheduled for the spring would be outlined. The or
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

Theda Sara may retire from profes- sional life, 1t is rumOred. Her Blue Flame was not a success on the New York or Chicago stage and she is sad not to be on speaking terms with Will liam Fox, supposed to have claim on her screen services. Miss Bara is all legged to have charged Fox with "driv- ing her out of the pictures by assign ing impossible scenarios to her. She has accumulated fortune.
 Passion" the first production to be shown in America of Ernest Lu- bisch, the European Griffith is due to flicker forth soon.
 Lady Diana Manners, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland and considered one of the worlds most famous beauties. is to become a star in photoplays produced by J. Stuart Blackton, with whom she has signed a contract. Lady Manners has won an international reputation as dancer and actress in society and charity entertainments. During the war she appeared with a number of British noblewoman in a photoplay showing war relief work being done by the women of aristocracy in England
 East Lynne" is being produced by Hugo Ballin at a studio on West Thirty eighth street. Mabel Ballin has the role of Lady Isabel and Edward Earle is cast opposite her. The rest of the company chosen thus far in- cludes Helen Spaulding, Jewel Baroni Violet Mack and Henry G. Sell.
 Charlie Chaplin is living at the Ritz Carlton hotel New York City where he is registered under his mid dle name of Spencer He arrived here several months ago from Los Angeles and since that time has succeeded in becoming a thorough Broadwayite-a man about town-being seen almost nightly dining at some Broadway hotel. He has also become known to various ticket brokers as a confirmed first -nighter who is willing to pav ex-
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
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For the first time in it's screen his tory Phoenix will be treated with a regular menu of first run pictures ac- cording to an announcement from the firm of Richards and Mace who have contracted with the First National to present the entire series of Oliver Curwood stories as rapidly as they are released. This contract will also bring first runs starring such film favorites as Charles Ray, Charles Chaplin. Nor ma Talmadge, Anita Stewart and Catherine Mcdonald.
 Margaret Clark who announced her return to filmdom, is in New York at work, on her first picture.
 New York is staggering at the news that the Woods theater in Chicago is going to demand $10 each for the best seats at the opening night there of David w. Griffith's new picture, Way Down East The picture undoubtedly is a classic, New York agrees. It drew Forty fourth street theater here. But $10 a seat--!.
 The film will be shown twice New Years eve at s5 a seat, also, the Woods management announces.
 The almost amazing prices So be charged for seeing this picture at a time when theater prices are dropping all over the country, has drawn much humorous comment from metropolitan newspapers. " Way Down East Way Up in West is the headline one paper puts over the announcement, while a Chicago paper speaks of the $10 top price rather drolly as "a figurs which is not likely to get much support here''
 And they used to call them nickel shows" mourns a paragrapher.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

treasury which will be used for relief work among the city's children.
 Arizona Girls" will be the subject of a talk given by Mrs. J. W. Jamieson, dean of women of the state university, at the Woman's club on Tuesday af- ternoon. The Drograrn will be pre- sented under the auspices of the civ education depa, tnlen,, Mrs. Ralph Cameron, chairman, and in addition. to the address there will be an inter esting musical program.
 The meeting of the NIaricopa Chap ter D. A. R.. which will be held at the residence of Mrs. Garland Couch, the Wednesday following Christmas, De- cember 29, promises to be of unusual interest.
 The program will be announced shortly several very good numbers having been arranged.
 Members of the chapter and inter- ested friends are asked to prepare and bring to this meeting some articles suitable for the baby chest at the Associated Charities. This chest fur nished contributions to eighteen babies last year and now almost every sort of garment is needed to replenish the chest Partly worn garments, old linen and articles of clothing for the mother as well as the baby win be very much appreciated
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

The total World war costs of all na- tions were about s1S6,000, ,000, ,00O. of which the allies and the United States spent two-thirds and the enemy en- third.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
MISS VIRGINIA ANTRIM

will spend with the Hugh Antrims of West Latham street. Miss Antrim is attending the Colorado Woman's
 College and Is particularly popular with the student body
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

Twenty tons of apples were dis tributed on the downtown streets of Seattle during the Apjple Day parade, october 30
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

Since November II, 1919, approxi- mately 3,491.206 former officers and men of the United States army have been absorbed in the nations indus tries.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

The largest stationary crane in the world is located at the navv yard in Philadelphia Its capacity is $50 gross tonS
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
t Westminster Apartments
MT. and Mrs. Paul Barnes To Spend Holidays on Coast

MT. and Mrs. Paul B. Barnes will be anhong the Phoenicians who will pass the holiday season on the coast. They plan to spend the greater part of their Iortnight's absence in Pomona.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

A charming junior who will be eX- tensively feted during the holiday fort night is Miss Virginia Antrim, a Dem yer school girl. who will arrive shortly for the Christmas season which she
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

orbitant prices for seats, if necessary. He is also much about with his at torney. Nathan Burkan, who has in troduced the film comedian to almost every official in the Tammany poi- ucal organization.
 Recently, while Mrs. Chaplin was in town, reports became current that she had come here for the express purpose of getting a large portion of the mil lions he is reported to have. Mrs. Chaplin retained the firm of H. J. and r. E. Goldsmith to represent her in any action she might see fit to take against her husband here> But noth- ing came of Mrs. Chaplin's announced intentions here. She returned to Los Angeles with her mother and both are there now
 ''The Young Visitors the dramati- ration of Daisy Ashford's book. will spend some of the winter months at the Thirty ninth street theater in New York The manager was incautious enough to advertise the play in front of the theater before it arrived. For three days he was Interviewing a con stant stream of passers- by, who all stopped to inform him, Your sign in front is spelled wrong. You've got an 'e" in Visitors
 SALT LAKE CITY-Edna Goodrich. now on tour in Sleeping Partners, tried out a new play called Shadows here recently. Although the piece is the work of Octavus Roy Cohen, fl is not a comedy. as might be expected. but a melodrama, altogether too mellow in spots and entailing a num-
 Der of improbable situations. Its first appearance revealed the fact that ii also needs considerable revamping and liberal pruning. Most of the shortcomings were overlooked how ever, due to the work of Miss Good rich, who has gone on in her other vehicle, but may use shadows next season.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
Celebrate Anniversary With Party at Cards

Tn celebration of their thirteenth wedding anniversary, MT. and Mrs. W. ". flay recently entertained with five nunored at their West Washington street home. Roses and carnations were useo m decoration. Those there were 1ar' ~ ana Mrs. Peter Botto, MT. and Mrs. ", Howard, Mir. and Mrs. J. K Ter Roy Foster, William Hartman and Robert A. Merrill.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
Entertains at Bridge In Honor of Birthday

In honor of the birthday of her hus- band, Charles I. Emerman, Mrs. Elmer man gave a pleasantly planned bridge ednesday evening, fourteen guests enjoying the event.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
Leave For Fortnieht's Visit To Los Anoeles

Mrs. William Perry Sears and Mrs Sims Ely left Thursday for a fort nights absence in Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

honor of Mrs. Harry Creighton. her other guests being Mrs. Victor Hanny, Mrs. s. William Perry Sears, Mrs. Charles - Malley, Mrs. Robert Brownfield. Mrs. Danlel Francis, Mrs. Ray Wayland. mrs, Joseph Lobit, Mrs. Earle Nash. Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. M. H. Me Salls1 Mrs. Charles Howard, Mrs. John V Mauey, Mrs. H. D. McVay, Mrs David F. Johnson. Mrs. B. B. Mccall, Mrs. T. c. McReynolds, Mrs. Theodore Mchesson, Mrs. $. J. Buckingham Mrs. A. M. Tuthill, Mrs l.. D. Damer- on' Mrs. Francis Geary, Mrs. w. T. Studer' Mrs. c. C. Carter and Mrs James Arthur Miller Mrs. Marvin smith also had guests, entertaining Mrs. E. O. Whitman, Mrs. Hugh & antrim, Jr. and Miss Mary Ryan Others who had small parties included Mrs. Cass Redewill, Mrs. Jack Row lahos and Mrs. Charles K. Pishon.
 ~ westminster Apartments
 Mrs. Charles Korrick and Mrs. Abe Horrick gave @ charming luncheon Frloay at the Westminster apartments m honor of Mrs. Bryan Akers. Sweet pears and roses made d pleasing deco Iauon. Covers were laid for twenty.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

Will Return From Chicago University For Holidays
 Eordon Shackelford and Thomas Woodman of the University of Chicago will be among the college students home for the holidays.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
Are Dinner Guests of
 VT. and Mrs. Josenh HnIuh

MT. and Mrs. John Dunlap were the elnner guests of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph M. holub at their home on North ,ourth street Sunday evening.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
Phoenix Man To Wed
 Ceoraia Girl. Announced

Mr. and Mrs. A L. F. Smith of Char lotte, N C., announced the engage ment of their sister Miss Elizabeth catherine Muller of Moultrie. Ga. to Erneste Berdell Refo of this city. The wedding will take place early in the new year.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-05-08
Expecting Sons Body,
Douglas Man Finds
Stranger in Casket

days ago William NJ. Smith of Doug
las, received telegram from Ad-
iutant General Harris Tis at at Wa prfIafe
James M. Smith, Company D, Fifty
third Telegraphic battalion, signal
corps, had died in a department hos
pital at Manila, P. l.. April Is, 1929.
Mr.. Smith Immediately wired w c.
Landlord and Adjutant General Har-
ris to have the. body of his son
shipped to Douglas.
The supposed body of his son came
In today by express, marked James
Smith, and when his father came to
l.. Sims undertaking .parlorss, the
amined. Mr.. Smiths son was only
10 years old was clean shaver and
left here only the first of this year.
The body in the casket was larger
old, and with a heavy red moustache,
showing that the wrong body was
shipped here The certificate on the
casket showed the following:
certify that James Smith, 324269,
Twenty-seventh infantry, died of
bronchial pneumonia at Siberia on
November "a, 1919"
On the arm of the body of the
fastened by a leather strap bearing
his name, No. $4,000, and on the
other side of the tag was another
number, 324269.
Undertaken Sims has wired the ad-
jutant general at Washington for di-
rections. Mr.. Smith, of Douglas, does
not yet know whether his son is
dead, but he was not expecting the
body of his son under six weeks
from April Is. The correct name of
Mr.. Smiths son here was James M.
Smith