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The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

Misses Marion and Kate Gregg,
who have been spending Che winter
with friends, have returned to their
home on Polk street.
The Rev. r. G. Cleckler attended
the meeting of the Board of Missions
of the Methodist church in Atlanta on
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. s.. Cohen and
daughter, Augusta, have returned
from two weeks visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Miner, Jr., in Atlanta.
Dr. w. t. Handy, of Gainesville,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Dempsey Med
ford this week.
Mrs. Charley Dickson, who has re-
turned home from the sanitarium in
Atlanta, is recuperating nicely at her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Daniel enter
tanned the Baptist Sunday school or
chestra very pleasantly on Tuesday
evening.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22
PERSONAL Men,. 9bD

Mrs. lizzie Reynolds, of Washing
ton City, who is visiting friends in
Marietta, is now the guest of Mrs.
Mills McNeel.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

Miss Elizabeth Nolan spent the
weekend with Miss Helen Powell, in
Gainesville.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

The children of the first grade,
Mrs. j. D. Reynolds teacher, were
given most enjoyable party at the
home of Mrs. R. H. Hutchins on
Tuesday afternoon by dozen Of the
mothers.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

Hoke Smith Garrison is at Nolan's
Sanitarium recovering from an oper-
alton for appendicitis.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

Mr.. Ed G. Billiard is at the Mariet-
ia Sanitarium where he is recovering
from an operation for appendicitis.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

Miss Gladys TEEN, who has been
attending Brenau College, at Gaines
vile, returns home Saturday.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

MI. and Mrs. J: B. Hale and young
son are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
William McEachern for the week.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Cooke are
moving to Cleveland, Ohio, where
Mr.. Cooke has position with pub
fishing house.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mckinney and
Walter, Jr., have returned from q
pleasant visit to Macon.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

Mrs. Lois Morrow, Of Knoxville
Tenn, is the guest of Miss Katie
VIM.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

Miss Sarah Hammond, of jackson,
was the weekend guest of Mrs. Will
liam McEachern.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-22

Miss Nell Shepard, who has been
on visit to her sister, Mrs. J. L.
Ruff, in Richmond. Indiana, will re-
turn home this week.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24
Mr.. Richards Does Some Stroight Thinking

L. d. Richards of Fremont pioneer builder and
and plain speaker. Mr.. Richards has lived in Ne
braska more than half a century, and has seen the
state grow from very small beginning to its pres
ent proud and commanding position.
After looking back over history and comparing
with the history that is in the making today, Mr..
Richards took his pen in hand and wrote adver-
tisement for the democratic Fremont Herald. Evil
IDENTIFY Mr.. Richards wanted his good republican
doctrine dealt out to those most in need thereof
He first gives Webster's definitions of progress
sive" and 'reactionary," and then that "some Of
who believe in the Bible and Webster's Dictionary
feel that these definitions have been reversed |;
stealing the livery of real Progressves to serve
Bolshevism."
He cites as the real progressves Of the country
Lincoln, Grant, Garfield, Cleveland Mckinley, Cool
idge Dawes, Hodrege, Jim Hill, Hartman, Hughtt,
Swift, Cudahy, Gary, and "others who have SO
largely contributed to make this republic what It is
today"
On the other hand he points out the real reac-
tionaries such the Bryans, La Toilette John
son, 'and others who would Russianize America by
throwing monkey-wrench into the progressive con-
stitutional law machinery"
Continuing further, Mr. Richards offers the fol-
lowing for the serious consideration of right
minded peoples
steads IS years ago and bought land from s1.25 up
to IS and $40 acre 40 years ago. worth from $50
to 5000 acre now, saying. We in the
hands of the money power and Wall Street and talk
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24

of the native writer The really big successes
of the last few years have been written, produced
and acted by Americans. More foreign-born actors
than playwrights displayed our stage today.
Quite as many American successes hailed in
London as English successes are in New York.
In other words, the American stage is no longer
dependent imported drama. It trolls its own," SO
to speak Our literature has gone beyond the "Main
street. quality, and has assumed the flavor of solid
worth The stage, too, has come to be as truly ma
tive in fact it is in name, and with quality of
drama that deservedly merits its
It will also be good news to those who love the
theater that David Belasco has out from under
the cloud that bore down him in May He will
produce again, and usual. We do not know If
he has surrendered to Equity, but it is apparent
from his announced plans that he ray Of light
ahead His theater will be open He will direct the
production Of three and perhaps four new plays.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24
AMERICANS AT THE THEATER.

In the New York Sunday Times published
a list of 300 plays said to be in contemplation
preparation for the that il just opening
in the metropolis. The Times remarks, somewhat
cyncay, that in all likelihood the majority of these
plays will not be at any time, either this
son or any other. Making due allowance for that.
the list has decided interest for those who follow
the theater and concerned in its progress and
prosperity.
Most noteworthy, and the fact that will first
challenge attention of any who peruses the list is
the scarcity of names Of foreign authors Only
casionally does appear, Galsworthy, Shaw and
Molnar being the most notable. The overwhelming
bulk of the drama that is considered available is the
output of American writers. Some names al
ready we'll established, others yet comparatively
to the public, and strangers Even these latter
are entitled to notice because they have impressed
the astute managers of Gotham sufficiently to at
least get honorable mention.
The list of plays quoted indicates prolific sea-
sea for the writer's, well as for the producers.
To Americans II should not denote falling of in
the output of foreign dramasts, but rather the ad-
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24

York, Neb.-To the Editor Of The
Omaha Bee: Did you hear the big
noise? Well, 1t was the high-powered
politicians key-noting. notifying and
accepting, etc. Now, II their charges
were true and the statements they
make for their own side were true
then they would have strong case
to present to the jury-the people
But the most outstanding features OF
those wonderful addresses are the mis-
statements they contain. We will In
this first chapter cite just a few.
Mr.. Bryan says: -Four years ago at
the time the republican administra.
ton came into power. the farmers
and stock raisers were receiving good
prices for their produce"
Now, Mr.. Bryan may be that for
getful or he may be that unposted as
to the facts. In either case 1t should
weaken his argument on all matters
he discusses. for the same rash state
ments run the full length of his ad.
dress.
He again brings up that old dead
ghost story of "defiation" that had
to be killed seven times two years
ago. And we serve notice right now
that 1t will prove the live and chas.
ing ghost of this campaign. What
are the facts? They are these: Wheat
and corn dropped way over dollars
a bushel the last year and q half that
the democrats were In power. So
that when the republicans came into
power farm produce prices were
going just like they were when the
war orders came to their rescue. Now
to show that this is not Just q roor.
back, / will give proof, which Mr..
Bryan cannot do.
Several days ago ! went into a
grain office of prominent county
grain buyer and asked for his old
scale books OF 191S-19-20-21 and %.
and In them. where II gave the weight
per load reduced to bushels. then the
price per bushel. etc. I found the
prices the first of December. 1920.
had dropped from s2.46 to $1.34, land
Europe was still taking lots OF wheat),
but the next year they were back in
production, so they could reduce
their purchases of wheat from us.
But corn dropped from si46 10 25
cents; oats from SO cents to % cents.
while cream. eggs. hay. potatoes. etc.
followed suit.
But get this: I next turned 20 the
annual report of the Department of
Agriculture for the State of Nebra ska
for the year 1920. Bulletin No. 107.
II gives the production OF all grains,
produce. livestock. etc, by counties.
and totals in bushels. numbers and
value. On page IS II gives total value
OF cattle for five years. and the value
In 1918 was s213.s43.51o. and for 1920
It was s113.77s.114. or over 500, ,ooo..
900 less. Hogs dropped from $751;.
147.0s0 TO s2s.204.s60. same years,
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24

Of watered stocks. forgetting that IL is the
money power and Wall Street by combining the cap
ital of millions in number of small investors, in
the development of railroads, stock yards, tee-
phone, telegraph packing industry and other means
that have watered the stock in their land from
SIPS to $50 and 5000 The money
power development has increased the value OF town
and city property quite In proportion
I'm order to determine the amount Of watered
stock In railroads, years ago Senator La Fol-
lette instrumental in the appointment of a
Congressional Committee to find out the present
actual value of all railroads in the United States.
This commission found that the total valuation of
all railroads In the United States approximately
$1,000, 900 900 than the combined capital stock
and bonded Indebtedness Of all the railroads. This
finding was disappointment to Senator La Fol
ette.
"As an experiment. how would it do to follow
General Dawes program and tell the truth? If tell
ing the truth proves DISASTROUS can return to
the old method Of misrepresentation.
This Is not politics Just plain everyday facts
for consideration OF those who believe in right
things"
L. d. Richards patriotism and sincerity are mo-
to be questioned. He testified to his love Of coun
try more than 60 years ago by enlisting under the
flag to fight for the perpetuity of the republic. HI
is again testifying his patriotism by straight think
ing and plain speaking in situation that demand.
nothing else.
That Mr.. Richards possesses a sense Of humo1
is evidenced by his suggestion that if telling the
truth proves disastrous 1--WE can return to the ole
method Of Misrepresentation"
1t would not hurt this country bit to have
lot more straight thinking and plain speaking, such
as Mr.. Richards INDUCES in, paying for the news
paper space instead of Grating from the stump
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24
IS HONOR THEN so RAREa

"Back to honesty in government is the war cry
raised by Minnesota's woman spelbinder Mrs. Annie
Dickie Olsen. II Is not new Not political
campaign has been carried since the year but
this same cry has been raised by some one. We
have had Honest Johns" showing the way back to
honorable dealings every time come around to
the place where new set Of officers Is to be
chosen. And yet we wonder If that is necessary.
Every democratic speaker thus far has reminded the
public that no member of Woodrow Wilson's cabinet
was caught as was Albert Fall. Then they shudder,
and plead that they be given the public approval
because they honest.
Is honesty in Office such a rare thing7 If you
hearken to the man who is going to vote for La
Toilette, it is All republicans and democrats are
dishonest corrupt unspeakably vile. Why? Heaven
only knows.
Our present form of government has existed
since 1889, or 1876 years. In that time many hum
dreds Of thousands Of American citizens have served
their country in various capacities Some have been
elected, others appointed to Office Only rarely has
one retired from office possessed Of more than when
he went in. Rarely has this been true because of
the emouments of the Office. Here and there fee
paying Office has proved lucrative. Generally the
public has paid less than the private employer for
similar services. Some officers have proven recreant,
dishonest, but in no greater proportion than those
who have been dishonest In their private dealings.
Now and then banker embezzes defaults,
but does that warrant denouncing the entire tribe
Of bankers corrupt? Or preacher may go
wrong, or a tricky merchant may swndle his
toners and creditors alike. Yet does that justify
the wholesale condemnation of all preachers
chants? Is it not true that the unworthy are in
such small minority to be the exception rather
than the rule? What is true in this regard il ap-
picable to those who seek hold Office. Among
them may be some who dishonest but they are
soon found out and dealt with they deserve.
No party has monopoly on honesty Our gov
crnmen despite assertions to the contrary, is not
and never has been corrupt. If there was any rea-
son for crying, Back to honesty in government
the situation would be deporable Such cries lack
real honesty for those who call it loudest do not be-
lieve what they say. They come under the rule laid
down by Charles G. Dawes, when he denounced the
demagogues few weeks ago and called for a
-paign of truth-telling by public speakers.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24
Some Facts Mr.. Bryan and Others
Overlooked
OUGTLOOENU

Page s. the corn crop of 1920 was
73 200. 900 bushels greater than the
crop in 1919-it was worth over 800.
100000 less. This Is what the books
show: Corn. 1919. $227.s13.52S. while
in 1920. s127.772.4o8.
How Mr.. Bryan can stand up and
make such statements in face of such
facts II sure strange. to say the least
Then they are a fiat insult to every
Intelligent farmer, for he is either
banking on their over-credulity or on
their lack of information, either OF
which Is an insult. All he has to dc
to prove my statements is to go to
his own books, or. II he keeps none
then to the grain elevator and gov.
ernment records.
Then they have been bowling be.
cause the president does not lower
the tariff on sugar in the interest OF
the consumer, when sugar IL only
s7.75 to IS per 100 pounds. Now
come with me to when II was $50 per
100 pounds under democratic rule
and low tariff. One person few back
at me saying that was in war time
and that should not be charged TO
the party, to which I answered yes
Iii was, and Mr.. Wilson had asked for
power to fix prices and IT was given
him. and could have put a price no
higher than now, but he fixed the
price on wheat. which Is grown In
the north, and let rugar go to the
Imoon-why? That il easy. The cane
sugar of the south. as that of Cuba.
Hawaii. Porto Rico and the Philippines
were under the control of big party
men on his side except a couple. and
they are more interested in the loaves
and fishes than in you and me-
Then the nightmare of protected in.
dustry as against the farmer. No
protection has been given industry
that did not protect the farmer as
much as the manufacturer in giving
labor employment. which the demo.
Icratic free trade did not do. I have
some pictures of bread lines and OF
women's bread riots In New York.
and articles quoting the administra.
tion saying It was only a condition of
the mind. Then the rank statements
Of no graft or corruption in the VII
son administration are as unfounded
as those OF prices OF farm produce.
of which expect to speak in the
next chapter. IL allowed space in de.
fense of the truth. But one more
now. that is: Outside of home mar
kets for the farmer by keeping the
mills running. he has been helped and
patronized and given more class leg.
islation than any other class. and !
am in favor of that, as his industry
Is the basis Of our whole fabric; but
let us have the truth
DEFENDER
Mote by Editor.-In 1890 in Omaha
sugar sold at retail at 81 cents per
pound and only one pound to a Gus
tomer)
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24
HoaU Tall Was Buffalo Bill Cody?

An interesting discussion AZ to the
height OF William Frederick Cody,
better known as Buffalo Bill" has
come up. A number of oldtimers.
who knew both Colonel Cody and
Colonel William Mathson, who was
the original Buffalo Bill" have given
their testimony to the effect that
Cody was well under 8 feet. while
.Mathison was over that. Two OF
these letters from men who knew
Cody well are here presented:
Owen Knew Them Both.
Omaha.-To the Editor of The
Omaha Bee: am reading with in
terest all that has been said in re-
gard to the height Of Bill Cody. Also
was interested when read what
Mr.. r. NJ. Saunders had to say about
Col. Bill Mathison being the original
Buffalo Bill" as II was he who was
called that before Bill Cody left Leav-
enworth, Kan. / saw Colonel Mathi-
son and Bill Cody riding, side by side.
In a parade at Wichita. Kan. Many
people thought Mr.. Mathison held n
grudge against Cody because he took
his nickname for show purposes and
were surprised to see them riding to-
gether. Eastern magazines offered
large sums TO Colonel Mathison. re-
tired banker. to tell his history. but
he died with the story ] saw them
standing together. and agree with
Mr.. Saunders about their height. And
they favored one another except that
Colonel MathIson was much older.
But Captain Jack Crawford. an old
Indian scout and poet. wrote TO the
Wichita Eagle telling why Colonel
Mathison was called Buffalo BILL"
and he said he risled his life to kill
buffalo 10 save tho white settlers In
tho Indian territory during siege.
lie Mt one time rushed his way
through a big band of Indians by
jumping HIS horse over the stockade
into their midst. Mathison was n
philanthropist. On Cieavland avenue
stands = church which was given by
Mr.. Mathison. And Mathison's pasture
is a playground and place for large
circuses 10 put mp their big tops. And
for years Col. William Mathison held
the honor OF being noble grand of
the I. o. O. r.. lodge. No. ea.
WILLIAM II. OWEN.
Ban Talked with Cody.
Albion, Neb.--ro the Editor Of The
Omaha Be- IN yoyE issue Of August
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24
WHERE THE DANGER LIES.

General Dawes pointed out plainly source
of danger to America, that of communism, no mat
ter what its disguise. A more insidous menace is
found elsewhere. In the mid-month number of the
Independent John Jay Chapman asks: 'Do You
Obey the Volstead Act?" In his predatory COM
ment, Mr. Chapman says:
THE recklessness in lawmaking involves the
breach of law. The citizen is, with u.s. constantly
placed between the alternatives of awbreaking
and submission to evermultipying moral and hy-
genc regulations. The more our native type pre-
walls the rigorous, far-reaching and minute
will become our Intellectual prohibitions"
Mr.. Chapman is a native American, 81 years of
age, a graduate Of Harvard college and an author
of some note. He will doubtless resent being
cassed with the booteggers and the rum-runners,
who are openly flouting the government. On the
contrary, it is likely that Mr.. Chapman will insist
that he is good citizen, patriotic American, even
more so than some. For he has the courage to
speak out flatly and say what he thinks Also to
own up to what he does Demanding an answer
to his question, he writes:
Every man in the country should come out and
openly state. not what his views the liquor
question. but how far he obeys the Vostead act
With this end in view. 1 will speak for myself.
myself break the liquor LAWN my own discretion
and knowing the moral danger of doing 1t is
unpleasant to DO II, but I will do It. rather than
encourage the terrible tendency OF the American
people to settle moral questions draconically."
"Draconically," Of course, by law 1t
may not be out Of place to inquire what other laws
Mr.. Chapman breaks, aware of the moral danger of
doing so? Also, does he have any regard for the
possible legal danger? He has assumed this prvi-
lege for himself will he extend it to others! Realz.
ing that permission to break one law carries with it
equal assent to the breaking of any law!
Mr.. Chapman rejoices that ingress is denied to
undesirabes from Europe,
but what life will be like when 10 shut up
with 13o,o00,00o simplesouled. native Americans.
I dread to think"
How much less desirable anarchist from
Europe may be than grown In America we
leave to those who to consider such matters
native American who openly proclaims his con-
tempt for the laws OF his country, matter how
lofty his brow, hasn't much the beetle e-browed
ruffan who comes in with bomb concealed his
person. Prohibition has not so much weakened the
fabric Of the law has the action Of like
Chapman, who openly defend and boast of viola
tions of the law
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24

I you had q letter under the head-
lines, How Tall Was Buffalo Bill?"
Before reading any more of the let
ter / made a guess as to his height
and decided that he was 8 feet 10 or
IL inches. not more than that. He
came into my station at O'Fallon's,
Neb.. one day. sat in front OF the
telegraph table. and he sat down on
the end of the table. We talked for
an hour and a half. most of the time
about Rochester. ". Y. His mother
lived two blocks east OF our home
street. l had a chance TO see him
with his hat off. sitting and standing.
He and Major North were bringing
a bunch of 1900 2.year-old cattle
from Ogalalla to the Birdwood ranch,
across the North Platte river. Mr.,
Cody left Mr.. North with the cattle
a few miles west of O'Fallon's and
came down 20 my station. Thus we
had a good visit.
The last time I saw Mr.. Cody was
at the Chicago Worlds Fair. Eight
or 10 OF us Albion men went to the
fair together. and the first evening
there we went over 10 the wild West
show. near the grounds. He was In
tho ring, as lively as ever. with the
old stage coach and Indians.
II. p. RAIL-.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24
SUNNY SIDE UP
1ake Comfort, nor 6rQet
dx0z sunrise aeUer falledzyEs zsE, yet u.<<r

Beloved our is found in Luke ~ the .he
In the words OF the % yerss are pec
these days Of sordd ponca snt,on
parable the certain rich man whose St he
a pu down his old his
said unto him Thou fool s this ,hoss sht things ns 'pe M
which provided"
wrong which judge values We point TO the
aceumuates vast estates pointed the
as aSa csn @ who
in purse are pointed to as ~
nsh their TeI Fellows sa' are envied and
cess right standards She is poor
n1t, But ana she esf has sd family Of eight
been Te, a mother aa ss to t. hs bs1. an.
the world to become good influence i'm in their %
herself asset to her country and I'D, her ms
From time immemoa we have stressed accumulation @ a.
the to " Tns n s the d. Ths
the world has ever known never owned roo1 over % M
piece in HI. purse Yet priceless heritage
bee the rshs sn
reward that in soul salts
faction needs and women who will measure s reward.
life and developing spiritual life within.
profit a II he gain the whole world
nd oseh own sou?" That question and
years 1t still conronts and women
everywhere befor. history there greater
for and to ponder it, and learn that there
The world is IN need of reimbursement Of its standards
and who look beyond the dollars and
realm Of riches awaiting those who 1t needs
nd o avarice
revival service humanity exempf
fed life of the Carpenter of Nazareth.
are
sing those who a readustment Of
those who riches that moth
Shout udngs salvation
islands
n humble
And sing with the spirit and the understanding.
endeth the days lesson. WILL N. MAUPIN.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-08-24
When i'm Omaha
Hotel COnant
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AN INVESTMENT

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