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The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-30
j. Il. C.

The j. r. c. Girls spent the week be
ginning Sunday. August 18th, in the
mountains. Dancing. hiking etc formed
the various amusements On August
10Th. the boys arrived. n splendid din
ner was served followed by sunset
vicente fry The trip ended with II
dance ut Morrison.
Mr. and Mrs. Il. Chalcfman. and Mr..
a. Applebaum who chaperoned the par
ty added greatly to their pleasure
r. q
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-30

This world is an ante-chamber to the
next. Prepare thyself in the ante
chamber. that thou mayest worthily en-
ter the throne-rocm
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-30

the last act where she finishes her sad
life with the dagger beside Romeo, 1t
is one of the most touching tragic por-
trayuls on the stage.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-30

What is displcasing unto thee, do not
unto anothcr-Talmud.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-30

Guard with jealous care your neigh
bor's honor.-Talmud.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-08-30

public, compromises his future happi-
ncss-
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07
HOW IT FEELS TO
Be A kLAnSMAN
(Contributsd)

- Z j. 50 =.
have heard the question, Glow
does It feel to be q Klansman?" I
am Kiansman and I'll tell you.
About a year ago the writer filed
out an application, paid his ten dol
lars, and was duly initiated as a
member of the Ku Kux Khan. This
event in his life was contaminated
in the spirit of "let's see what it's
like" The basic traits Of the writ
er's character have always been fair
and square. Slowly, through neglect
and inattention the moral fibre weak
ened. Profanity crept into his voc
cabularly. Occasional booze parties
were boasted of. A general loosen
ing of dignity was rapidly gaining In
momentum.
After his initiation into the Khan
he attended the meetings. The
teachings of the Ku Klux Khan were
being instilIed into his mind deeper
and deeper. The eloquent speakers,
men Of the gospel, and men of the
world, held his attention. The bright,
Intelligent, fearless faces Of the MEM
bers held his respect. He began to
see where his failings were. The
moral force of association with men
of such high calibre began to react
on his own character. Right there
he got grip ON himself. He be-
gan to think. Association with such
men demanded the best he had. Now
he understood what the Khan stands
for. America for Americans; real
Americans, men of character, men Of
worth; men who will fight for the
right. Now he knew why the fierce
attacks being directed at the Klan
fell like the water poured on the back
of a duck. The men who compose
the Khan are righteous men. They
have set such an exalted ideal for
themselves that the very attempt to
live up to it purifies and srengthens
them. To think that such men 60
out in the dead Of night, masked, to
commit an outrage is absurd.
Being member of the Ku Klux
Khan for one year has had wonder
full effect on the writer. It will on
any man. The educational, inspira-
tional teachings cannot help but
make you better man. If you are
eligible, and consider the ten dollar
fee in the light of an investment, for
Gods sake, man, make that invest
ment. The returns will outshine any
investment you have ever made or
ever will make.
The writer attended the open air
ceremonial on September 20. There,
amongst hundreds of his brother
Klansmen, he saw the great fiery
cross. The spirit of the organiza-
ton was upon him. He knows what
the fiery cross stands for. To real
ize that all these men are brave men,
men of character, men who know they
are in the right and are militant
enough to fight for their rights; to
know that these men are with you,
and to know that you have both feet
on the ground standing four square
with them
THAT'S HOW 1T FEELS TO BE
A KLANSMAN.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07
FORMER
POLITICAL FOES TO
FIGHT APPOINT MEN1
Opposition to Have No Effect, Say
Friends of New Envoy to
Britain
La Toilette Expected to Lead Attack
Against Confirmation by Senate
-K.K-K
-K-K-K-

While Frank B. Kellogg, former
United States senator from Mimi
esota, was being deluged Saturday by
kilograms congratulating. him on his
appointment as ambassador to Great
Britain, the former political oppon-
ents Of Mr.. Kellogg were announc-
ing their intention to fight United
States confirmation of the appoint
ment. r.. ., ~...,.. -.s. ......
No official announcement Of the ap-
pointment has been made by the state
department, but information at Wash
ington is that it win be made early
this week. It is expected that Mr..
Kellogg will close up his business at
fairs quickly and sail for London to
assume the vacant post. Congress
will not meet until December 8. The
threatened fight on confirmation is
termed by Mr.. Kellogg's friends as a
gesture" which will have no effect
except to provide political capital.
La Toilette Expected to Lead Fight
Senator Robert N. La Toilette, who
came into Minnesota, last fall and in
dulged in bitter personal denuncia-
ton of Mr.. Kellogg, Is expected to
lead the fight against confirmation.
Senator'S Magnus johnson Of Mimi
esota, Lynn ]. Frazier Of North Da-
kota and B. K Wheeler Of Montana
announced their opposition yesterday.
Senator Henrik Shipstead, who de-
feated Mr.. Kellogg in 1922, is up at
the lakes hunting ducks and will not
return to civilization, for some days.
II do not approve Of Kellogg's APP
pointment," said Senator Magnus
johnson. at is in line, however,
with the appointment of Pierce Butler
as justice of the United States SUI
preme court and John F. MCGEE as
Judge Of federal district court. Big
business gets its man across. Common
folks will find it no more satisfying
than the appointment Of Butler or
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07
Frazier to Oppose Confirmation

MCGEE. ~ ..>> -.- -
Frazier to Oppose Confirmation
ut is a curious fact that the ad.
ministration should see fit to name te
this important post man who 9
year ago was repudiated by his OWL
state as unfit to serve as their rep.
resentative in the United States sen.
ate. Last November Kellogg receiv.
ed little more than third of the to-
tai vote. He now is given one Of
the most important positions in the
country. We need an ambassador te
Great Britain q man who understands
and represents the progressive senti.
ment of the country. It is illogical
to have an extremely conservative
representative while the country is
extremely progressive. believe 9
change can best be effected by farm.
.ers, workers and small business mer
getting together in a political move.
ment of their own"
Senator Frazier announced that he
would oppose confirmation. ".This ap.
pointment won't strengthen the ad.
ministration any in the northwest,
he said. . -,
Senator Wheeler Of Montana gave GU,
statement in Washington.
"This appointment will prove to the
country, and especially to the west, :
he said, "that President Coolidge is
not going to. cooperate with pro.
gressives, but is determined to pick
up dead timber and place defeated
reactionaries in places Of power and
honor. Kellogg in the west is re-
garded as a. reactionary of reaction
aries and his appointment will have q
harmful effect on political fortunes
of the administration in the north
west. I expect to see fight made
against his confirmation in the senate
and to participate in it."
Mr.. Kellogg is flooded with the tele-
grams and letters Of congratulation
but has had no notice Of his appoint
ment yet. He is not replying to any
of the messages.
II have not been notified Of such an
appointment" he said, "and can say
nothing about it." The messages ia
him have come from men Of all poll
teal faiths.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07
URGES FEDERAL
SCHOOL CONTROL
Reynold e. Blight Tells Masons Nh
teracy Menacss the Nation

Declaring that lliteracy Is q ma
tional menace, Reynold E. Blight In
an address before the Supreme Coun-
Gil, SSS Scottish Rite, advocated better
pay for school teachers, federal su-
pervision through q federal depart
ment of education, with a secretary
in the Presidents cabinet, and Wig
orous educational program. as q
means of lettering conditions. Elk
tracts from his speech follow:
Y Education is the most important
question Notwithstanding the attention
of the American people. Leave the
people in ignorance, superstition, and
economic thraldom and the nation
trembles on the brink of an abyss.
Careful surveys made by compe-
tent Investigators show that there are
approximately 100000 illiterates
and near illiterates in this country.
1.-THE problem Of immigration ID
closely related to the problem of ILL
teracy. y. s.-...- .~.% -.N ....
Better Pay For Teachers
"The most serious reflections arise
when we consider the situation from
the standpoint of citizenship and the
effect upon the well-being Of the com.
monwealth.
"Ten per cent of all children be-
tween the ages Of Z and Is years dc
not 60 to school at all. In some states
as high as 20 per cent of the child
rem are not in school.
"The standards Of the teaching pro-
fession must be elevated. 'Fifty-foul
per cent of the nations teachers have
less training than normal school grad
uation. School teachers must receive
salaries more nearly equal to the val
ue of the service rendered.
"Child-labor conditions deprive vast
numbers of our children from having
even a common school education
There are over 100000 boys and
girls between 10 and Is years Of age
engaged in labor that utterly pre-.
vents school attendance. In 81 states
child may be legally employed be-
fore he has completed a common
school education. ...s
Urges Federal Action
millions of foreign-born residents
most Of whom are now or will soor
be citizens, are virtually illiterate
Only vigorous educational program
can meet this perilous situation.
obviously it is national problem
and can be met successfully only by
a federal approach. Educators are
unanimously agreed that education
must no longer be treated as a local, q
sectional, or even a state problem
Illiteracy is d national menace. It is
a disease that insidiously attacks the
vital organs and through them de.
! stroys the entire organism.
"Certain educational activities are
properly matters of state attention
but there is a growing belief that the
education problem can be satisfactor.
lily attacked only through the func.
tioning of federal department Of
education with a secretary in the
Presidents cabinet.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07

The Declaration Of Independence is
the grandest, the bravest and the
|profoundest political document that
was ever signed by the Representa-
tives Of the people. "--Ingersoll.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07

If any man. would come after me,
let him deny himself and take up his
cross daily, and follow me.-Luke
s:23.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07
.K-K.K-

Zone God, one country, one destiny.
This is the gospel Of American nation
atty Wendell Phillips.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07
xxx,

Come ye after me, and Twill make
you to become fishers Of men.-Mark
1:17. -~
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07
HH-R

Gall that our fathers wrought,
With true prophetic thought,
Must be defended"
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07

Ola Levang Of Lanesboro is against the Ku Klux Khan
membership in Lanesboro is therefore assured
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-20

helpless so far as their surroundings
| are concerned.
Making Criminals Heroes.
"They are dependent entirely upon
vour officials who have them in charge
for what they eat where they sleep
and the conditions under which they
exist. They are your wards, generally
HELPLESS, and it is your duty to see
that the food which they receive is
wholesome and nourishing, and that
they are treated humanely. The treat
ment of prisoners now and always
has been and always will be very
difficult and a very perpleX1ng prob
lem. What to do with them tor their
good and for the good and protection
of society is one OF the unsolved prob
lens that has come down to us
through the ages. and one which we
will very likely bequeath to posteri-
ty. | am perplexed, disturbed, anxious
that the question be solved for the
good of humanity | am not, however,
in sympathy with much that is beng
said and done by well-intentioned but
ovcr-zealous and misguided persons
who would make heroes OF our prls-
oners, and their terms OF sentence a
regular summer outing, where they
would be petted and eoddled and
sympathized with as if they had done
something great and worth while. l
believe after all that the decent, law
abiding people who have observed the
laws and served their country and
their time, and who are paying the
taxes and footing the bills while the
prisoners serve their sentences should
receive some concern.
Importance Of Protecting Birds.
Il am also required by law to give
you specially in charge the fish and
game laws touching the protection OF
fish and birds and game. This is a
very important law, and should be
carefully observed. and ike all other
laws, rigid1y enforced. Our streams,
once tecming with fish, now give but
little encouragement to the fisherman,
and supply almost nothing for our
tables. They have been dynamited,
poisoned and seined until the fish have
been practically all destroyed. Dyna-
hitting and poisoning fish is not only
misdemeanor as fixed by the stat
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-20

| be a sound business policy behind
and at the head of all OF our govern
mental affairs; and every dollar raised
! bv taxation, from whatever source,
whether from direct taxes, from tees
on fertilizers. automobile license tax,
I gasoline tax, occupation tax, tobacco
tax. or from any other source what
soever should be expended with the
same sound, discreet ard cautious
| Judgment which any good, safe, con-
servative business man would give to
the management of his own personal
affairs.
Something should be done, but it
should not be done by increasing bur
dens. Another thing: Statistics show
that today in the United States one
out of every twenty men is an oftlce-
holder. We do not need any new Of
ces, but we do need the officials which
we have to function properly.
In your Investigations gentlemen,
your duties do not stop at seeing that
all books are neatly and correctly
kept. This may be due to neat pen
manship or neat typewrlting You
should 80 further and see that your
books are accurate, and if the taXpay-
crs get value received for the money
they have paid for the support Of their
county government and which your
county officials expended. If people
get value received, and if the money
is wisely and judiciously and eGoonom-
ically expended, all is well. II not.
something is wrong somewhere, and
should be corrected. 1t is your mon
cy; your people paid it, and you should
see that it is expended properly
you are also required by law to
make careful inspection OF your
county jail and your county chain
gang. Both should be sanitary, and
the general surroundings healthful.
"Whilc those confined in your coun-
ty iail may or may not be criminals,
and while those confined in your
changing are all supposed to be Grim
mails they are entitled to and should
receive humane treatment. They are
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-20

loren tax on property, the automobile
| license tax, the three cents tax on
gasoline, the occupation taxes, the CT
garette and cigar taxes and other tax
es too numerous to mention, will pro
duce a total income of approximately
S18,O0O000. Those figures, gentlemen
when considered in the light OF what
the people are really producing are
startling.
One-Half for State Taxes.
Our cotton crop will be less than
| 100000 bales. and Of the total value
of Approximately $125,000, 0OD. Our
pround-peas and hay, which can be
sold will produce about $10000,0OO.
Our peaches, pecans and apples will
produce another $10,000,000. We need
not estimate the value OF our corn and
oats nor of our hogs and cattle, be
cause we must use all OF these ior
home consumption in order to exist
| while we are making another crop.
| The total value of the entire agrlcul-
tural products OF the state Tor the pres
ent wear which can be sold and turn
ed into money will be less than $751;
600 600. We have levied Tor state pur-
poses only over one-tenth OF the gross
value OF our entire agricultural prod
ucts. We are not taking into account
the net value for the reason that dur
ing the present year it cost us more
TO raise our agricultural products
than thew are worth upon the market
We were compelled to draw upon our
fixed capital and mortgage our lands,
orr horses and mules and cows and
get money with which to make the
present crop.
The money which we pay Tor state
purposes is not all that the people OF
the state are called upon to pay III the
way of taxes. Our county govern
ments will cost from $25,OOO,OOO to
$30,000000; our city governments,
municipal governments, will cost SZO-
100000 to $25,000,000 more, and IN ad-
dition to those we will pay directly
for the support of the federal govern
ment something over $15,000,0OO. For
merlv it was much larger. You VIII
thus see that we pay IN the way OF
taxes for the support OF the state, the
federal, the county and municipal
governments, over $85,000,00O, which
IS practically one-half of the value OF
our total agricultural products. NOW,
gentlemen, it is true that the people
of our state have other sources OF IN
come. but at last we must tall back
on our farms for the prosperity OF
our country; and if our people are
bled and continually bled until they
become white from loss of blood, then
the end is almost in sight. We prob
ably need readjustment OF our tax
system, so that the burdens may be
equally distributed, and those who are
able to pay may be forced to pay their
Of the taxes, but one thing
/ do know: We do not need any in
creased burdens in the way OF more
taxes, for we now have all and more
than we can stand; but we do need
increased economy, less extravaganza,
less waste, with more and better bus
mess in government, and less gov
ernment in business.
Business Needed in Government.
Money should not be wrung from
an overburdened people and then
wasted and squandered; there should
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-20
TAKES HALF STATES FARM PRODUCTS TO PAY TAXES

Continued From Page /, Column y
should stop to consider and take an
inventory.
Face Critical Situation.
The people of this state now face
the most critical situation since the
days of reconstruction, and in some
respects it is even more critical than
then. Oar taxes have increased and
multiplied by leaps and bounds. If |
am advised correctly one department
of our state government now spends
more money annually than the entire
income of the state in 1880; another
department of the state spends more
money annually than the entire in
come of the state in 1900 In 1910 the
entire income for the state, as shown
by the appropriations made, did not
exceed $4,500,000 In 1920 the entire
income of the state, except that de
rived from the license tags on auto
mobiles, was less than $10000,000.
The legislature which adjourned last
August passed revenue bills which,
together with the revenue bills al
ready existing and passed by preced-
ing legislatures, including the ad va
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-20
Tax Collector S Rounds.

The books of Terrell county, Geor-
gia, will open for the payment of
taxes for the year 1923 on and after
October l, 1923, and will close De
cember 20, 1923. I will be at the fol
lowing places on the dates named:
Third and Last Round.
Sasser-Monday, Dec. 3.
Bronwood-Tuesday, Dec. q.
Parrott-Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Graves Thursday a. m, Dec. g.
Twelfth Thursday a. M, Dec. g.
Hcrod Friday a. m, Dec. 7.
Dovercl-Friday p. M, Dec. 7.
New 11th-Monday p. m, Dec. H..
| will be at my office in the court
house on Saturdays and after the COM
pletion of my rounds.
J. O. RUSSELL, Tax Collector. -
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-20
.SF4ELLMAN SHORT STOPS

Mrs. Harris, Of Darien, Ga, is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. Rumble, on
College street.
John Bell, who is attending school
in Dawson, spent the weekend with
his parents.
Miss Anna Belle Etheridge, who is
teaching in the Marshallville school,
Rev. w. F. Burford and family
were visitors in Dawson Thursday.
Mr.. Gene Allen made business
trip to Cuthbert Wednesday.
Mrs. Agnew Ellerbee, OF Columbus,
is visiting Shellman relatives.
Mr.. Jack Harris, OF Macon, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Rumber.
You must have cranberries for the
turkey to complete the Thanksgiving
dinner. Phone 65, W. c. FRANK
LIN, Shelman, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-20
Your
Clothes

Ever note the i'm
preston a well-dress-
ed man makes upon en-
tering an office-on the
streets-at social al
fairs? Yes, it's t h e
clothes that go a long
way. And here we have
mems wearing apparel
that was designed for
tasty dres sers. No
Name Hats, Florsheim
S hoes, SELF Shoes,
Nobby Suits for young
men, Shirts in wide va
riety of pattern. SoX,
Ties of latest design
all that the well-dress-
ed man can wish for.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-20

ute but exhibits spirit of selhshness
and utter disregard for the rights OF
others that is incomprehensible.
Birds are among our best friends.
Without them it is doubtful that
| man could live for any great length
of time. Scientists, who have made a
careful study of these subjects, pre-
dict that the world will be destroyed
by insects and bugs; and they say
that as birds decrease insects and bugs
multiply in untold quantities, and that
when this has reached its climax hui
mainly cannot support itself. During
the last few years numerous new in
sect pests have been discovered or
imported, and we are beginning to
feel the force and effect of these enc
mics of mankind. Let me suggest that
ance OF observing the laws relative to
fish and game, and the necessity for
protecting our friends, the birds.
Enforcement of Laws Urged.
81 am also required to give you in
charge the general prohibition law
Every member of the grand jury and
every citizen OF our county is thor
oughly familiar with the general pro-
visions of this law. It's importance is
fully understood and appreciated. 1t is
the law of this state, and it should be
observed; and if not observed, then
it should be enforced like every other
law. 1t IS not question, gentlemen,
OF whether a law is correct, nor
whether we approve it i'll all its phases
or not as to whether it should be OBJ
served or enforced; it is the law of the
land and that is enough for any de-
cent, patriotic citizen to know Our
laws, gentlemen, as we have them
now, are the embodiment OF the wis
dom of the ages for regulating the
conduct of the individuals and guar
anteeing to them all their Just rights,
so that society may be protected and
the people permitted to pursue their
No law is perfect nor perfectly adj
ministered, and no law is observed in
every particular; but all laws should
| be; and the nearer we approach per-
| lection in the observance of all laws
the happier and more prosperous we
will be. | would like to see this coun-
ty, this circuit, this state and this ma
ton reach that stage where all laws
of every kind and description will be
respected.
Bible of the State.
"The law, gentlemen, is the Bible
of the state, under whose protection
all, of every creed, faith and race, can
worship and be protected. 1t is to
temporal affairs what the Holy Bible
is to spiritual affairs. 1t protected us
before we were born, goes with us
through life and guards and protects
our last resting place when we are
gone. You, gentlemen, are the embodi-
mcnt Of that law and to you the peo-
pie look for protection"