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Irrepressible Klansmen! There may be open hearings, Raids of Headquarters, Trials In the United States Senate, arrests of newsboys, and other barriers placed in the path of the Klan in its Irrepressible march onward, but they will not fetter the limbs of 'this Protestant American giant. Stanchly advocating American principles for American schools, American principles for civic institutions, American principles in our national government, American principles in everything that tends to make us a great and powerful nation, the Klan will hasten the day when they shall prevail and be secure. So long and so certain as this Republic now exists, so certain as it upholds the law, so certain as the Constitution is its charter, so certain as the laws of progress have raised it from a mere handful to a mighty multitude, Just so certain will it continue and be the irrepressible Knight of Americanism. Worshippers at a village church today, Knights of Mercy tomorrow, generous to tho destitute, a refuge to the widow, contributors to all the modes of human betterment, Klansmen move on and are silently diffusing life, liberty, Joy and happiness from gulf to Canada and coast to coast. Who would doubt such a movement? Creating patriotism in themselves they create patriotism in others. They come into mighty existence at a most auspicious time and it is true that their field of action is so great and so vast that they may put forth their mightiest onergies, meeting hostile interests without fear or embarrassment. Every act of hostility and attempt at destruction only nourish the Klan and are their best allies.

Senators: Seldom in this country have facts

successfully as have the facts in what Is known as the Cronkhite-Hosenblutu case. We find first a carefully mapped program of propaganda that takes in the newspapers of the entire country, and includes the schools of New York city. We find an indicted man carefully groomed to appear in the role of a Dreyfus a martyr to a military clique presumably. Were it not lor the tragedy of poor Cronkhitc, such presumptuous ranting would be drowned in ridicule. We find the elder Cronkhite, a fine American soldier, made the victim ot the basest calumny. And In addition to the foregoing, and many other facts which the Dearborn Independent Is prepared to introduce from time to time, we find that the American Jewish committee, an avowed racial senate, has raised its head to see that the judicial processes ordained by the American people are not followed The Dearborn WependenC has soughfSiinply to bring out the' facts in this remarkable case. Without the facts, a most hideous wound to Justice had been dealt. It Is not the "Rosenbluth Case" only, nor even the "Cronkhite Case," but the case of the American people and the American courts. It is not only a case of justice to araurdered soldier but also of justice to a living soldier whose interest in the honor of his son and the honor of the army has been sufficient to move the time serving war secretary against liini Whether General Pershing, too, has succumbed is a matter on which no opinion is voiced at present. Today, however, there is a situation that must be met squarely. General Cronkhitc has placed his facts before two members of the United States senate. These two senators have been besought to demand a congressional inquiry Into the unprecedented conditions that have arisen. The inquiry Is Justified because it has been asked for and because Secretary Weeks has made statements to which, in fairness, there must be made an official reply We must warn the senators, however, that unless they are courageously prepared to go through to the finish with the inquiry so thoroughly merited they must not begin it. but It they begin U they are serving American institutions and above all they are serving that national confidence which must alwavs rest on the integrity of those institutions. lH-arborn Independent.

Liberty and Americanism - The "Americanism" of the Klan is much discussed by those who oppose it By degrees this country is getting beyond the pale of "a government ot tho people, by the people and for the people," and thinking people know it. Shall we protend we have Liberty, while subject to a legislative political social and religious influence that would and is undermining our very Constitution? A silent, cautious, deadly inlluence that many think beyond mortal man s ability to devise? Is it un-American to know, to .see and to oddoso this influence? KK Let them prate and howl and condemn. Tho Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Intends that the fountain of Liberty shall be kept pure and that the stream of justice shall flow clear and wholesome, untainted and without this Influence. Wc have always had a government in this United States with sufficient energy and ability to restrain the lawless and indigent but never yet any force sufficient to restrain a free, thinking people from being Democrats or Republicans. Catholics or Protestants. Where is there a force so great and so presumptuous as to say any man can or can not be a Klansman? To dcuy them that right is un-American and an abridgment of their liberty guaranteed by the Constitution the Klan upholds.

Yep! Looks Like an Early Spring Our editorial last week. "Something for the Ladies," started something. The womon aro aroused and rightly so. They aro more than ready and quite willing; to "clean house." Mayhap because it is near spring. But "clean bouse" they would If our mall is indicative of the trend. Giving our schools tho "once over" seems to be uppermost. A "Civic bath for our town" comes next with "That girl" getting considerable attontlon. Moonshine, bootleggers and the divorce also draw some fire. "Putting tho houso in order" seems to bo the slogan to which wo say, "Yep!. It looks llko an early spring."

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v wocUtUlO relattag to a tonic' that makes "Long, straight, glossy hair." In a metropoUtaa white man's daily appears an "Ad" that advisos "a lino, wavy curl ami dull effect may be obtained by the use of tonic." "What guile Is this that changeth their golden tresses?"

We Wonder ' No one can wish Fred Stone more

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Why Oregon Knocked Oat

By E. V. Stivers, Minister First Christian Church, Eugene, Oregon. (In the Front Rank.) At the November election in the State of Oregon a bill was presented to the voters of the state known as "The Compulsory Education Bill." It was really an amendment to our present compulsory education law and the purpose of this amendment was to require the attendance at the public schools of all Oregon children of grammar school age. , There were certain exceptions provided in the "bill, making provision for education in cases where it was impossible for the child to get to a public school, or to permit private tutors in cases whjjre tho child was unable physically to attend a regular public school, and other similar exceptions. With these minor provisions the bill was merely one compelling children from the ages of 8 to 16 to attend a regular public school during school hours for nine months of the year.. The fight was a bitter one, carried on for weeks before the election, but the bill carried by a majority of about 13,000 votes. The victory was tremendous in its scope, and the action of this state has caused the entire nation to make thorough investigation of the subject. In this article I am asked to give some reasons "Why Oregon Knocked Out the Parochial bchools." Let me say right here that the bill was in no way directed against any sect or church or school. Its proponents had no desire of raising any issue of religion, or of religious intolerance. Its great high purpose as conceived by the proponents, was to provide that the coming generation in this state should be so taught as to insure its becoming an all-American generation, so educated and instructed that they would uphold American ideals, stand steadfastly for American institutions and to safeguard and perpetuate that freedom of thought and proper conduct which by the Constitution of the United States of America is the rightful heritage of all. The measure is therefore, constructive in its nature; it is not factional but one of unity; it does not raise the religious issue at all: but it does propose free public and enlightened teaching for all the children of this fair state alike as to patriotism ideals, history and language. This was its sole purpose, and the reason that it knocked out the parochial schools "Knocked Out tho Parochial Schools" was because they happened to. be in the way of such advancement and enlightenment. The bill touched Protestant and Catholic bodies alike. Lutherans, Episcopalians, Adventists, Roman Catholics as well as private institutions were alike affected. I wish to note some arguments that stand out prominently in favor of the bill. To me, one of the greatest victories ever won in this nation was accomplished in this great election. Let us 'notice a few of the many arguments in favor of the passage of such a measure. 1. Such a bill is necessary a order that our government ma. be preserved. One of fhe grave dangers confronting this nation is the lack of loyalty to American ideals. In some sections of the United States, not true in Oregon, children Hre taught in the parochial schools in foreign languages, a condition that endangers this nation. The assimilation and education of our foreignborn citizens in the principles of our government, the hopes and inspiration of our people, can ouly be secured in the best way by our children attending our public schools. 2. Such a measure as this is necessary in order that patriotism may be taught in a way that will be best understood by those coming to our shores. Not loyalty to the fatherland, but loyalty to our own country, the adopted land of the foreigner. What an inspiration to see our children taught to honor and salute the. Hag, as they are taught in our public schools and how awful to think that in some instances at least, in parochial schools, they aro taught allegiance to another power, in another land, under another flag. In the public schools patriotism ' is emphasized and whether he bo American horn or foreign horn, th child learns the true meaning of patriotism. 3. The caste system receives its death blow in this bill. We must halt those coming to our country from forming groups, establishing schools and thereby bringing up their children in an environment often antagonistic to our government. Mix the children of the foreign born and the American born, and the rich with the poor. Mix those with a prejudice against the public school as a melting pot, for a few years, while their minds are plastic, with the strong advocate of our public school system, and finally the finished product will be a true American. The future of. this nation rests upon just this very thing, viz: the education of our youth in our public schools. It is here that they will be correctly instructed in the history of our country, and in the principles of our government. Those fundamental principles of freedom and liberty, reverence and righteousness will be burned into each heart and all will stand upon one common level. , 4. If our schools aro to reach the highest possible standard of efficiency, then all the children of the community must attend them. We are interested most in the schools our children attend. If my child attends a certain school in the city, I am vitally concerned about the teachers, the physical equipment, the text books, Indeed, I am concerned about everything pertaining to the education of my child. On the other hand interest is almost entirely lost in tho public school if the child Is educated in an institution under private or sectarian control. 6. Sectarian and private schools have a narrowing influence on the child. There is danger of children concluding they are "It," just a little higher than others, if they attend prlvate or separate schools. If In a given community there are rich children and poor children, as there always are. they need to rub shoulders one -with another. The child from a fine family with high Ideals must lend his Influence to Jthe child who has bad no home training;.' ?. Often text books used is parocfr I "

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ial schools are written with a definite thing in mind. The facts are they are written with this definite thing in mind or they would never have been written. I have never examined a text book written for Roman Catholic parochial schools but what the propaganda to advance the Roman Catholic religion was clearly seen on every page. It is the very thing we would expect. This trouble is remedied bv our common public schools, and compulsory education in them. : .- It will only bi.possible in thin-article for me to answer a few opposing arguments.- Th'ejj-s. were many Arguments presentedjrbut in reality they can be classified under a veTyhfew general heads. '..;'. i7 1. The opposors",of the bill say, tho child belongs to the parent and the parent should say where the chiM goes to school. Let us see if this is a worthy opposing reason. In our present school law, the wish of the parent is disregarded. He must send his child to a certain school in his section of the city. Ke might not like the school nor the teachers, vet his wish is disregarded so that order and unity may obtain. Our nation's laws disregard the wish of the parents. For example, a mother might try to prevent her son from going to war. She might beg, and weep, and urge with all the power of her soul, but if the government says that boys of certain age and sound body must go to war her highest wish is for nought. Some one has rightly said, "we can die for democracy, but we will not go to school for democracy.' The one is just as necessary as the other and both are imperative. 2. The second argument against the bill is our friend (?) personal liberty. The same personal liberty the saloon keepers spoke of, or the gambler claimed. When personal liberty interferes with the general good of society then personal liberty ceases. 3. Again, it is claimed, that it interferes with religious liberty. But let it be kept in mind that this bill says absolutely nothing about religion or what you teach your child. Before or after school. Saturdays and Sundays, in fact any time you desire you may teach religion or no religion, but this measure insists that you must give you child the privilege of the public schools. Religious liberty in no way enters into the measure. Did you ever think that if parochial schools gave a standard course, such as is given by our public schools, they would have no time, for religious teaching? They would be compelled to leach before and after school hours, if they did justice to their work. This, they can do and send the children to the public schools. 4. Opponents said it would increase taxes. Just a word hero. This might, bo true in a slight degree, but ft is greatly exaggerated. But we had better be taxed for education than anything I can think of, and especially is it more desirable than that which ia true in Roman Catholic countries, heavy taxation to support rum-ridden priests. . - ... . . 5. The bill was also called unconstitutional. At the present time, it is being carried to the supreme court of the land. This is what wo would expect, but hope and be'ievo it will be declared constitutional . This we leave to the decision of legal counsel. What our nation needs is to increase the efficiency of our public schools. The American who says the public schools are not good enough for his children and stops there, is a mighty poor American. It is his business to make them good enough. This is what Oregon is endeavoring to do. We want to have a free public school, open to all, srood enough for all, and attended by all. If there should be doubt in the minds of any as to the parochial school system being actually a menace to the American public school, if any one is disposed tn regard as cranks and fanatics those who advocate from the press, pulpit and platform that the very foundations of the United States government itself, are threatened unless compulsory public school '.aws are enacted all over tho United States. lien let the doubters read ttis news Horn taken from the Argus-Leader. Sioux Falls, S. D., dated Sept. 29, 1920 and having read let them forever cease their doubting, and .'et them arise and get into the fight for com pulsory education of American children in American public schools. The news item follows: "Jefferson. Sept. 29. This year the Catholic parochial school here added a full high school course, with the result that so many of the pupils of the public schools enrolled in the parochial school that the public schools were left with only a handful of pupils. In view of this it was decided that it was inadvisable for the public schools to continue with a full corps of teachers and several were dismissed. Only one teacher was retained." This very condition exists all over our land and this is but a single illustration. Parochial schools are thoroughly .un-American and the large cities as well as the small all over our land are spotted with these so-called educational institutions. Had you ever thought that no standard is set for teachers in parochial schools? For example a sister might be teaching in a parochial school and only be a graduate from the grade school or no graduate at all, and still be recognized as capable of teaching the children of a domraunity. Education of alt children in this country in American public schools, Is the one, and only sure way of making them Teal, true, loyal Americans. The parochial schools are "Homes of Hyphenated Americans." Oregon has led the way, but it is only the beginning. We must stand by our public schools. Every citizen of this nation must be American through and through. When this ideal is accomplished then and only then will we have solved those internal troubles that threaten our future. The home, the school, and the church are the three pillars upon which, this nation rests. Every loyal American should resent any attack centered on either of these great institutions. This Is the object of Oregon's Compulsory school law, as I see it, and I ant sure her citizens nave acted wiaelyln pass tog the amendment , ,

GALLS TRUTH THE GUIDE

OF REAL REPORTER MEDILL SCHOOL TOLD FAKE IS FOOL'S INVENTION. Tell the truth; only fools fake!" In the. foregoing is the keystone philosophy of real newspaper work, Edward Price Bell, London correspondent for the Chicago Daily News, declared last night in an address; at the Medill school of journalism at Northwestern University. "There is nothing from which this world i3 suffering so much as f rota a paucity of truth," he said. "Our feasts are feasts of ignorance; our famines are famines of truth. A book, a poem, an essay, a sermon, ait editor's inspiration, a reporter's story in every one of these the power, the beauty, the felicity are in consummate correlation with its truth. "Love the truth, seek the truth, tell the truth, and your head shall lie easy when your work is done and honor will attend you. . "There is a thing in our profession called a fake. It was invented by a fool. It is used by fools and by fools only. Did you ever think of the magnitude of the presumption of the reporter who thinks there is something in his poor wit that is an improvement on the truth? "If you wish to be dramatic, fascinating, powerful tell the truth. Do you hate tinsel, cant, humbug tell the truth. If you seek dishonor and obscurity dedicate your time, talent and energy to the fake." K Mr. Bell related instances of the world war word pictures of what he saw and experienced on the battle fronts and in the circles of diplomacy. He related his experiences in breaking down British tradition to the extent of obtaining the first interview ever granted by a secretary of state for foreign affairs 5,000 words from Sir Edward Grey in lfU7. "I resolved to get that in 1900," he said, "and worked until I got it." Chicago Tribune. EDITOR'S COLUMN G. A. R., Hope, Ind. Your letter has been referred to the proper department for investigation and action. You will undoubtedly receive results. Jn the meantime discuss it with no one. Eyewitness. W R. G., Elkhart We have never been able to find an official order or letter, but these news articles, bob up all over the country. Eyewitness. Catholic Girl It certainly is' with becoming modesty (?) that you boast you can turn any man to your faith and "raise 25 -grandchildren for the faith." The two young men on Southern Ave. who will "turn" for the girls they are to marry, are, we hope, not getting you in the bunch. You "have leaf" to go as far as you like with the editor. Eyewitness. To "Brown County" Thanks the Editor has) been called "Abe" before. He knows your people and those grand old hills better than you know. Eyewitness. A Reader, Marion, Ind. We must have touched a "real sore" in Marion. Over 100 letters are on our desk, commending this article. Eyewitness. "S. X. B." McConnellville, O.-We refuse to elevate the ignorant Mr. Watson to a position of national attention by answering him in this paper. We appreciate your interest, however, but no one ever heard of the paper outside of your town and never will through this paper. Eyewitness. "KIDDIHGS" By KITTER A student in Purdue traveled CO miles to join tho Ku Klux Klan and then found out he could have joined within a few squares of his home in Lafayette. , "Fiery Cross," shouted the newsboy, entering a plumbing establishment on Eleventh St., Indianapolis. "Let her burn," answered the owner. "Chief of Police Approves AiStion of Pope," says the Indianapolis Star. The article refers to an Indianapolis policeman, not the Italian dictator. We'll all have to admit that there isn't any question about "Beanblossom" being all American name. "Electrocuted Following Very Dramatic Story" Is the headline on an Associated Press story from Arkansas. However, it doesn't apply to the reporter who wrote up the Mer Rouge affair before the actual details were even known. Speaking of a woinanless wedding, we re"ad this one from Wingate: "Paul R. Linville and Charles R. Howard of Wingate were licensed to wed Thursday." The opposition has raised quite a howl over the names of Klan officers. Imperial Wizard has been termed unAmerican, etc. While a large number of other excellent fraternal orders also have unusual nameB, the complote title of a 33d . degree Mason is father odd.. Lesley D. Clancy, thrice potent master of Adoniram Grand Lodge of Perfection gives the full title as follows: "Honorary member of the JS preme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-Third and last degree Of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Maonlc . Juriadlctlon ot the United States of America," - '' ,

By Their Months Ye

( The official organ of the Knights of Columbus of Indiananolis i tho Cable, printed in Indianapolis every rnuaj. ne editorial head, fourth paragraph, savs: "Official nvi. t Indianapolis Council, Knights of Columous. Under the headinsr. Council TJn j-?? are the following officers, 1922-23 inuianapoiis Council. No. 437, Knights of Columbus. Officers for 1922-1923: Rev Alphonse J. Smith Chaplain Daniel T. Dovle . . : . . r.ran. lt.i. Dr. J. F. McCcol. Deputy Grand Knight t Barry Chancellor J. William Wiegand Recorder nerman r. Kirkhoff. .Financial Sec'y Fred W. Ashbaugh Treasurer Leo X. Smith Advocate a"7 ? , ?alland Lecturer Frank J. Monahan .Warden Dennis J. Griffin Inside Guard Henry Green Outside Guard Trustees: James E. Gavin James B. Mahan Joseph F. O'Mahoney Indianapolis Assembly, No. 437, Fourth Degree. Officers for 1922-1923: Faithful Navigator H. P Pagani Faithful Captain L. J. Flaherty Faithful Admiral J. A. Naughton Faithfu Pilot . ; J. T. Healey Faithful Comptroller L F Welch Faithful Inner Sentinel. . .G. Oefelein Faithful Outer Sentinel. C. W. Boersig Now that we have established beyond a doubt that "The Cable" is their official organ, we submit that in the issue of Feb. 23, Vol. X. No. ,8, Page 3, it seems Grand Knight4 Aleg. Dan- !. , e aska the Prtinent question, What are we doing and what can we do?' We quote from the article. The bold-face type sets out significant assertions that we submit to a rightthinking public. What Are We Doing an What can We Do? It hasn't been so long ago since this question or one similar to it was asked of Grand Knight Doyle in connection with what Indianapolis Council may or may not be doing to counteract the influence of- the present wave of religious bigotry which seems to have taken hold with more or less firmness in the Hoosier capital and in the State of Indiana. The answer to what we may do, and some of the things we have not done, is found in a splendid article by Brother Joseph Scott in the current issue of "Columbia." The title of the article is, "To Belfast via Oregon," and it so pointedly brings out and emphasizes some of our own individual shortcomings that- we reproduce extracts from the article herewith and advise every member of the council to read it in full in the February issue of ' Columbia." Here are a few of the all-too-true statements contained in Bro. Scott's article: "At last we appear to have awakened from a very deep slumber, not to look back UDOn a ninhfmir. h. -. face a stern reafitv. --rti -iwmi Oregon- have undertaken to selet-i luiiu tu government which is so utterly un-American that we may well ask ourselves, 'Are we heading toward Belfast via Oregon?' "First, as to the causes of this situation. In my own humble judgment it is fundamentally our own inordinate laziness. It is worse than a Mexican siesta; it is more like the sleep of one stupefied with self-satisfaction. We have to get this cold fact thoroughly beneath our skin if we are to profit by the lesson of Oregon. "There was recently published in the Knights of Columbus Portland Council 'Bulletin' this indietment: '"The Catholic people of the city and state need not content themselves with tho idea that they did their best, such is not the case. Many did not register, and many others did not vote after having gone to tho trouble of registering. It is the same old story "Let Georgo do it," and most of the work was left for a few; what matter about this if the Catholic people would only vote! This suggests another thought, and that is that we must let up on our laxity in spreading the gospel truth regarding Catholics, their attitude toward the state, and toward those outside the faith.' "This is not peculiar to Oregon, of course. It is an average, point of view of the Catholic people. Certainly we are astounded, now that it is alt over, that the people of Oregon could not see this calamity facing them. . But do not let us blame the Oregonians let us examine our own conscience. "The ignorance of the average American doughboy at the front, as he poured forth his heart to the Catholic chaplain, or Knights of Columbus secretary, or fellow soldier of Catho Protecting the Peoples Rights Judge Collins of the criminal court did a real service to the cause of law enforcement-when ho Called a halt on the high-handed methods of police and prohibition agents who .have been ignoring the constitutional rights" of citizens. The constitution of the United States and" the constitution of Indiana specifically guarantee against unreasonable search and seizure, and specify that "no warrant hall inarm except, but upon probable, cause, snpportea uy oatn.or affirmation, and particularly descrihme thn nlP th io Searched, and the persons or things 10 do seized. Tfiat right of the public has been trampled Under foot rnthlessly and to an ' extent": that caused resentment and brnncht nhnnt niaro. spect for the agencies of the law. - ;There is to be no more running out and searching a man's house simply because some vindictive neighbor has leiepnonea to tfie police ne- is violatingthe - liquor law, Jndge Collins serves notice: no mam raid a iv squads and enforcement agents who take the law Into their own ftanda and disregard the rights of citing. Judge vuuiub vauen attention 19 recent legislation' at tbe at&lA hnnnA mt uM li,. people's liberties are In danger and their i constitutional rights must be protected- It Is higJi time someone it

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lic faith, showed with terrible exactitude the amazing ignorance of the non-Catholic American of the very first principle of our Faith. "True, the hierarchy and the clergy have had their tremendous problems in holding their flocks together. In some sections of the country the ' growth of the church has been of such Phenomenal character tlint iho .o.a

- V jii. . material problems were of most perp5Aiug cnaracier. Nevertheless, the fact remains, cold, hard and stern, right under our noses. We have done practically nothing to bring to the American non-Catholic any conception Of the artirlpa nf nnr faith . - . . r"-- w .par ticularly as they affect our responsioimy as citizens. "The most superficial observation shows that the American is a tolerant person in religious matters, and does not care whether a man is a Buddhist, Protestant, Catholic, Jew, or agnostic. However, he is very much aroused and actually sensitive if he thinks any religions body is organizing as such to control the political destinies of the nation. We Catholics ourselves would be alert to resist such an organization. "It is important to distinguish between the two classes of opponents: "The first type of opponent (and his name, poor fellow, is legion) is ignorant, but well meaning. He is principally concerned about the increase in the Catholic population and the alleged activities of the Catholics as a political power. For him and his kind we should have nothing but the most tolerant patience and consideration, giving him every opportunity to understand our position, and to show irrefutable arguments that the better Catholic a man is, the more consistent and devoted a citizen he must necessarily be. "The second type of opponent is of different mold. He leads this crowd of worried and anxious Americans. He is without scruple and is in the game for the cheap graft that is so readily obtained from it. He deliberately circulates what he knows to bo vile and abominable lies about us, and to him may be directed the saying of Montaigne: '"In very truth lying is a very hateful and accursed vice. It i3 words alone that distinguish ua from the brute creation and knit us to each other. If we did but feel proper horror of it and of the fearful consequences that spring from it, we would pursue it with fire ana sword.' "It should be impressed upon the big Catholic centers of our country that unless they wake up to the peril that confronts us, they will find an organized minority, just as has happened in so many legislative matters, ruling with an iron rod every section of our country. "The whole trend of modern legislation is toward federal control. State rights are beginning to be treated as Cast-off cloth ino

"We must get together with our fellow non-Calholics, elbow to elbow, close up, and without masks or gowns, or midnight lamns. My- judgment is t-we would b metumaBafaap ha if- i way. A Gullible Public Tn Vi r. t-U F T , - .

mi. v. . , vl uuo Auguies, wueu the alleged Fourth Degree Oath was first circulated, there -was no trouble in arranging a meeting of the highest officers of the Masonic order to examine our ritual, and their emphatic certificate of approval of our principles there inculcated, has been broadcasted over the entire nation. "We are apt to overlook the gullibility of the American public if we remain silent under these strictures. After all, the average American mind is not of such high grade, if medical men are to be any judges of the question. Army statistics show that of tho li.OOO.OOO young men who were examined for the draft law for service, in the world war, more than 45 per cent, were below normal. That Is to say, they averaged up about 14 years of age. This is a terrible arraignment for a nation that has the opportunities for physical and intellectual well-being that we have in the United States. "The contest is squarely 'in front of us. It is just as much of an American fight, just as high in its aspirations, just as much for the salvation of our country as all the effort put out by us in the world war. I, for one, am perfectly satisfied that if our intentions, are properly presented to the average American community, they will applaud our efforts just as they endorsed the world war program of our organization. But we must start now tend head off this attempt to take the wholesome God-given rights of our American citizenship to place like a mess of pottage before the men who, irrespective of:their birth, are foreign to America and belong to the sour, dour, grim people of Belfast" taking cognizance of the situation. A federal judge in the East recently took a stand similar to that of Judge Collins. He called attention to the fact that the statea case against many liquor law violators is based on -a search and seizure action. The state, should not go into court as an offender against one of its citizens and ask his conviction on another offense. It wBt . be;better In the long run to let & few home brewers escape than to have the agencies of justice ignore the constitutional rights of the people. Indianapolis Star. .:- : : OHIO REFUSES TO HAVE LIBERTIES CURTAILED LEGISLATURE STAN 06 FOR '100 PER CENT AMERICANISM. Columbus, O. For a second time during the present session of the general assembly the houBe, ark Marco 1, voted decisively against - laws doBigueu v euro activities of the Ku tur Klan; defeating' by a tote of 80 to 12 a measure that would bare made It a felony for three or more members of a secret organization to appear la public iar the regalia ot the organization wlta faces masked. --'- -

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