Fiery Cross, Volume 2, Number 17, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 March 1923 — Page 4

EDITORIAL

The FIERY CR0S8 (formerly FACT) Is published every Friday by the Advertising Service of Ernest W. Relchard, Indianapolis, and will maintain a policy of staunch '100 per cent. Americanism without fear or favor. The FIERY CROSS will reprint items from other parts of the United States which we believe readers in this state should read. It will strive to give the American viewpoint on published articles and separate the dross from the pure gold In the current news of the day.

ERNEST W. REICHARO Editorials and New

Entered as second-class matter, July 20, 1922, at the post office at Indianapolis, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879.

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end all Newt Items and Address all Inquiries to 578 and BM Century Building. Telephone, Lincoln 7467.

Squeak the Commercial Fife and Bear the Civic Drum! For three years the "city of St. Louis" has "spoken" to the world of Its advantages through an extensive advertising campaign running into thousands of dollars, the chief expression of which has been devoted to "The new spirit of enterprise that inspires St. Louisiana." St. Louis is now spending thousands to tell the cock-eyed old world that this old city of new ideals on Feb. f, this year, went to the polls and passed a bond issue of eighty-seven million dollars for civic progress. "A whole river Itiver des Peres will be covered over, reclaiming idle acres and creating new industrial sites. A parkway a vision of the real St. Louis will greet visitors as they emerge from Union Station, the terminal of 26 trunk-line railways. A municipal center, a war memorial, a community auditorium, will form a civic building group on a plaza equal to any in the I'nited States. A new courthouse, hospitals, playgrounds, wider streets, and an auxiliary water works looking to St. Louis's growing needs are among the Improvements provided." This Is all very well, very commendable, but we wonder what kind of Round Pegs In Square Holes it was who planned this remarkable and spectacualr "development" and so completely forgot that it takes schools to make "St. Louis the Home City." We ask St. Lotiisians If they are so fired by the spirit of commercial enterprise that they never gave a thought to their boys and girls?

No one has heard them tell the world

will until they step up to bat and knock another ten-millions of bonds for some expression of the real spirit of St. Louisians. In the same paper recently we read of the millions taken into the coffers of "I will Chicago's" Pageant of Progress side by side with the news of the

condemning as unfit fourteen of its public schools by public health and fire

officials. The activities of our own Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce could be

well directed to the task of helping secure adequate bond issues and taxboard aid to remedy terrible conditions in our city schools in place of Its petty pestering of the present school board. Let us have a little more quiet, naked common sense and less dressed up commercial Ballaho Hunk.,

Keep the Water Smooth It is said that two swans, floating quietly, majestically on a perfectly

smooth surface of the lake, gives the ftjyie swan strike the water with

gone, destroyed by widening Tipples of discord. An even, smooth surface reflects a perfect picture, hut roughened waters reflect an impression imperfectly. The surest way of giving the imperfect impression of the Klan is to "strike the water with your bill." Klansmen by your every word, by your every act. you are commanding the respect of the world. Within and without the organization, keep the water smooth.

Klansmen, Be Thrifty

Klansmen, by their every act and deed, are pledged to better citizenship. The best expression of American citizenship comes from a contented mind and Just now those of good memory might do well to recall the times of 1021. We are cautioned that another period of inflation is daily gaining ground and even now there is talk of another buyers' strike if the present upward price movement keeps its pace. Klansmen, by thrift and sane buying, can wield a powerful influence for good and be a powerful bulwark against unfavorable winds that not infrequently diHturb the affairs of the country.

Some System

The laws of party politics are stronger than any civil service law, William Dudley Foulke to the contrary notwithstanding. Frank ('. Ferguson, collector of the port at Newark, N. J., recently said: "I have no hesitancy in saying I let two hundred men go because my office is governed by politics." Who would deny we need some 1007o Americanism?

Hear's a Tip to the A. U. L. Will some one please tip the American Unity League that not a single State legislature has considered a bill prohibiting the driving of an airplane while wearing a mask. Denial of the streets and highways will prove futile unless the air is included. Give 'em the air.

The Creed of the Fiery Cross Edited, not to make up people's minds, but to shake up people's minds; to help mold active public opinion which will make America a proper place to live In. News of truth kills more false news and shrivels up more "bunk" than all the earnest argument's in the world. Truth helps to clarify opinions on serious questions by serious people.

Springfield Klan Aids Church COURTNER MAKE PRESENTATION OF LIBERAL DONATION. An American flair, $200, and a basket of American beauty roses were donated to the Church of Christ here last night by the local chapter of the Ku Klux, Klan, Worfey M. Courtner, K lea fie, made the presentation. More than 800 Klansmen were present in the dienre, but none appeared in the robes of the Order. iHt. Courtner handed the pastor, Rev. EB. Ilirhman, a letter pledg ing the 200. i lt -mill to used toward ! th church building; fund, of which 1132,600 ib-ss subscribed last night. It i irtiml ,fbfe i""-flnsr were

Managing Editor By "Eyewitness."

Furnished Upon Request. Mail, $2.00 Per Year. about their schools and no one ever reflection of four swans. its bill and instantly the reflection Is Activities in Circleville, Ohio OHIO CITY HAS KLAN AND DENCES OF ACTIVITY. EVI Circleville, O., March 24. Recently the burning of a large fiery -toss, as well as the sale of the Fiery Crosa newspaper on the streets of Circleville, is taken as evidence of a strong and growing organization in this city. Public knowledge that the Klan is well organized here was m-obabiv made more evident by the opposition ana its bitter articles appearing in the local press, "The Columbia City." As usual ignorant persons have burst into print without any knowledge of what the organization is, why it op Mate or whatty 4is doing. KJar.men of the Circleville, 0., Klan are proceeding in full knowledge of the ojfanlzatioji nd Ahe courage o their tfum. .jtUit &tli9aj&;(li'i

Imperial Wizard Announces

Doctrine of Makes Pledge Against

The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan pledge themselves now and forever to' stand between our country and any agency, anywhere which seeks to lay its hands upon our Holy American institutions." H. W. EVANS.

By VY. H. EVANS Imperial Wizard, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Upon no one subject is the public less informed or more in error concerning our position, than that of religious tolerance. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan have for their position the absolutely American one of entire tolerance of all religious faiths, and the complete independence of religion from state control. The right to worship God according to the dictates of one's own conscience is necessarily one of the fundamental principles of human liberty. In the protection of this right in all its purity to the people of any country it is absolutely necessary that the state be permitted no interference in matters of religion. Troubles which past civilizations 1,0 a i i, Without exceotion of n rpliinn nn. ture, and the dividing line between re ligious authority and governmental authority has been the rock upon which these civilizations have been wrecked and relegated to history. In protecting to all the people of this country their right to absolute freedom of worship we find ourselves in the anomalous position of requiring religious devotees to abstain from religious meddling in matters of state for their own protection. It is an axiomatic fact that if the state has no right to interfere in matters of religion, and is separate and distinct therefrom, religion and religious differences and causes must not be injected into matters of state. The forces of Protestantism in America are singularly free from men who endeavor to use their church influence in matters of state or politics. The great Protestant churches stamp with stern disapproval all efforts to embroil them in political matters. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, as a Protestant men's organization, regard the stand of the Protestant churches as essential to the safety and perpetuity of American freedom. Our organization has been viciously attacked by the Roman Catholic hierarchy because of its stand for the separation of church and state. The individual Klansman recognizes the rigut or the individual Catholic to worship God, pope, or idol, as he sees fit, but tlvJ claim of tire pope that he j is uoa s divinely appointed, supreme representative on earth, complicates ! the Roman Catholic situation through-! out this country. ; Catholic Political Unity The age-old chimera of the suprem- j acy and the dominance of the pope! over states no longer has force not even in Catholic Italy, but the continued adherence to this doctrine indicates that the Roman Catholic hierarchy is ever struggling for political dominance through religious activity. Jesus Christ answered this question of church and state when he enunciated His well-known doctrine of "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's." 14-is a significant fact that in matters of politics the Roman Catholic church stands peculiarly united. There is no fair-minded person in all America who will not acknowledge this fact, and this makes necessary our attitude supporting Christ's principle of rendering to the state allegiance first in matters of state, and unto God allegiance always in matters of religion. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan hold that if the doctrine of the Catholic church is that the pope is God's divinely appointed representative on earth, and lias the right of control over states, that doctrine is dangerous to this or any other free country. We believe this to be the real doctrine of the Roman Catholic hierarchy. Their actions down through the ages, their written pronouncements ;md spoken words, ever have been in line with this belief of ours. We hold that the Roman Catholic, if he honestly believes the pope to be God's divinely appointed agent over all the earth, over all governments and peoples on earth, would hold first allegiance to the pope and then allegiance to America. If we believed as they do, that would be the line of our allegiance. We do not believe it, and are not willing that persons participating in governmental affairs in this country should hold official positions without first acknowledging an unfaltering allegiance to the government under which they hold office. Adherence to thts fallacious Roman Catholic doctrine produces an intolerable situation and much trouble seems in store for America until the complete separation of church and state forever has been established. We would advance this doctrine for the believer in the superiority of the pope over the state that he take no part fn the affairs of a government which he is not prepared to support to the uttermost. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan do not believe that persons of Roman Catholic faith necessarily are unpatriotic, or in any way inferier to people of other beliefs, but we do hold that a system of church government which claims dominance over state governments is dangerous to the state. It is a significant fact, borne out by the pages of history, that the effort of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the past to dominate state affairs has led to more wars and more unhappine&s throughout Christendom than any and all other causes for seven huhaT edyearf HI this country it is ideas and votes,: rather than sword, battle axe or gun, with which tiff-. J i

Americanism Religious Tyranny.

j Will Oppose Catholic Interference j The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan make this solemn announcement: i Until such time Catholic hierarchy announces Christ's doctrine of supremacy of state over church in governmental affairs, we shall steadfastly oppose the political interference of Roman Catholic organizations in political matters in America. If this is to bring upon us the heavy weight of Catholic persecution it is a Cross which we will bear. We must enunciate and steadfastlv strive to inculcate the wonderrul principles, simple and sublime, which are contained in our American consuiuuon, anu irom which all the nuerty-ioving people of the world have found their inspiration. America was changed from a wil derness without people to the trrpntesi. country on earth with mnro than n .t.iiUU niuamumis, oy men 'T- . . . ?n 'ling worth who wanted the right to worship God without interference from tneir government. in a country founded by men like mis, upon principles which forever ought to secure for them the bless ings oi pure liberty, we are called upon to battle for the perpetuity of our sacred institutions. Why is America the greatest nation ou eartn.' n is because every loyal citizen holds himself accountable to Almighty God for His actions, and noias nimseit amenable in every par ticular tor service to the United fctates or America. we can not allow any world-wide system of religious teaching, highly organized ana entirely secret, to eain control of the free channels of gov ernment in America. The free pub lic scnool system of America is the singular God-given instrument with wtiich the forces of superstition, ig norance and fanaticism have been beaten to their knees; and any man of any sect, anywhere, who lends his voice, his money, or his influence to the suppression or hinderance of thi3 great educational system is an enemy to this country and ought not to be permitted to preach a doctrine subversive of its principles. We have had too much tolerance in America for things that are destructive and ideas that are pernicious For citizens of this country we should hold jao hatred, malice or ill-will, but for idas that-ar--dNfruettve of our sacrea liberties we should hold abhorleucH, ana snouia sternly take our stand against their promulgation, and should take such steps, as will protect the people from these hurtful theories aim laise principles, it tnis be re ligious intolerance, the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan bid the thinking public i America maKe the most of it have this to say: I do not know the religious affiliation of the president oi tins great nation today, but if he were a Roman Catholic we would have to regret the intrusion of the Roman Catholic organizations into matters of state in every corner of our land. A block vote in America is a dangerous thing, and that is the trend of the times today. a large number among the vast horde of immigrants who have reached our shores in the past thirty years have been Catholics. Another large percentage of this horde have been Jews. In Protestant America we must have time to teach these alien peoples the fundamental principles of imman liberty before we permit further masses of ignorant, supersti tious, religious devotees to come with in our borders. When America ceases to be a coun try inhabited by Americans and be comes the polyglot center of the uni verse, our commingled populations win nave no fixed ideas as to what human liberty means, nor the re sponsibflity which freedom entails upon the people who enjoy it, and our free institutions will collapse. l rorn every angle our countrv and its institutions are in danger, and no danger is greater or more destructive than the infiltration of peoples and ideas which are not American. SLIM CHANCE FOR BIBLE IN COLUMBUS TAXES AND POLITICS COME FIRST Columbus, Ohio, March 26. It be ing the purpose of the Ohio leerisla ture to adjourn next Friday night the outlook for the passage of the bill making it comnulsorv to read the Bible in the public school daily, is a gloomy one, despite the fact that night, sessions will be held the entire week. Several taxation bills and the ap propriation bill will consume the en tire time of the law makers, it is as sumed. The legislature will adjourn for two weeks, giving Governor Vic Donahey time in which to veto and approve the measures that have been enacted since the first of the year, At the end of that time, the assem bly will return to consider the governor's action and then will adjourn for the year. "Chances of brine-inee out the Bible reading bill amid the heap of taxa tion ana appropriation legislation are slight," declared' Representative raui m. .Herbert, Franklin County, Saturday. Mr. Herbert was instru mental in the defeat of the two bills endeavoring to outlaw the Ku Klux Klan in Ohio. He is favorable to the KM -sstatute, snd adfed: 4 it is at aurpbssible ,to brifr the'lmeasure to aryote- on the floor week, I -will do all , fithid th next i can in lavor

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CONDEMN KLAtl AND NEGLECT OTHER DESERVING MATTERS

SOCIAL SERVICE COMMISSION DISCUSSES SOMETHING IT KNOVS NOTHING ABOUT. Fails to Acf in Own Affairs Two of Committee Members of Group Known as Theological Seventeen. (By Staff Correspondent.) Columbus, O., March 26. Condemn ing the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan as "un-American, un-Christian and detrimental to the public good," the social service commission of the Ohio conference of the Methodist Episcopal cnurcn. through its resolution commit tee composed of five preachers, on Wednesday, March 21. adopted a reso lution tavoring Pure Americanism. It is interesting to note that two of the members of the drafting commit tee scoring the Klan, Dr. Walter E. Burnett and Dr. Burt D. Evans, both of this city, are leaders of the group known as tne "Theological Seventeen,' which, in its meetings last vear, as signed to the junk pile what it termed the "Biblical fallacies" of the existence of the Garden of Eden, the virginjirth of Christ, and the Lord's miracle-working powers among others. 1 he resolution doenlv regrets that the Ku Klux Klan has been resurrect ed, especially at a time like the present when social, political and economic conditions are far from stable. The commission, in its tirade puts itself on record as being "op posed to the announced purposes and the indicated methods of this secret Klan." it further asserts that, the Klan is "a secret society pledged to secure religious, political and social ends by conspiracy." outlining what it thinks are the purposes of the Klan, name ly, violence, compulsion and 'blind prejudice," the commission declares: "We believe that the Ku Klux Klan accentuates these menac mg conditions." And continues: "We hold an invisible empire to be a men ace to our free institutions." Having put the Klan and its principles to one side, the commission ad dresses an appeal in the resolution to "all American citizens everywhere to swear renewed allegiance to the fundamental principles of our American civilization." In the same breath it calls for a "revival of pure Ameri canism," to which it pledges its 'heartiest support." Just how this "pure Americanism" will differ from the principles of the Klan, or what it is, the resolution does not make clear. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS TO GARRY ONAMER ICANIZATION CONTEST The Local Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, V. Confer Commander: P. Halfacke, Adjutant and J. H. Shaw, Quarter Master, has just announced the conditions governing the National Americanization contest. The announcement was made over the signature of S. C. Jackson, Commander Hoosier Post, No. 624, whose headquarters are at 13 East Michigan u eei, inuianapoiis. nni- . . ine Americanization contest con sists ot a series of competitive essays from school children under six teen years of age, essays not to com prise over oOO words, in the handwriting of the author, and to be in the hand of the chairman not later than April 2. The announcements of the winners will be made on Americanization day, April 27. The essays of the declared winners will be printed in pamphlet form, and at least five of them will appear in "Foreign Service," with the portraits of the authors. The Etiquette of the Stars and Stripes have been distributed to the various school children of Indianapolis, with a letter explaining the entire proposition, as well as an explanation of the membership of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, of whom they consist and the reason for the distribution of the Etiquette of the Stars and Stripes, at this time. A glowing tribute is paid to the teachers who shall Americanize the country to keep us free from any taint of un-Amerieanism. The success of the entire program . is of course dependent upon the co-operation that the Americanization Committee is entitled to, and undoubtedly will receive. Snappy Comeback by Fiery Gross Newsboy Columbus, Ohio, March 24. There is at least one newsboy in this citv who sells The Fiery Cross who has in him the stuff of which men are made. For the first time today, The Fiery Cross was put on sale in all parts of the city and the incident which has come to your correspondent's attention was the only unusual one. A police officer approached the lad selling the papers at Spring and High Sts. "You can't sell those papers on this corner," he .informed him, although the boy is a licensed news vtndor. , "Well, officer, I think I can," he replied, "but if you say not we will find out about it." At that he took a pencil and paper from his pocket and, jotted down the patrolman's badge number. "That's all right sonny, I was only fooling you," came the quick assurance when the policeman Raw that the boy was "wise" to kis rights and bad called his bluff. "'Itfuch. Jntereat waa manifested In the sale of The Crosses In Columbus-

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Alien Nationalism in America

The Italian ambassador at Washing ton recently recommended his fellow countrymen in the United States to become American citizens on the ground that they would thus be able to use their political power through the ballot to advance the Interests of their native land. The fact that this Is a nerverafnn of the duty of American citizenship and a subterfuge did not seem to have occurred to him, and we have now another official statement to the same eirect rrom another Italian. He is a Col. Siciliana of the Italian general staff and member of a commission which has traveled from coast to coast, studying chiefly the Italian immigrant. On his return to Rome an American correspondent sends word that the commission did its hest tn keep alive "the flame of Italianitv." and the colonel naively explains: "By ims i uo not mean to speak against the acquiring of the American nationality, which, aside from the hatefulness of some of the phrases contained in the formula of naturalization, is the most useful thing, since only by becoming American citizens and acquiring the vote can the Italians really protect their interests and those of their native country; but I believe it necessary at the same time for the emigrants to keep their Italian soul and aspirations, as otherwise the game is lost." n,,ito o xwk: i.. i si ... it.. . nuimus tuuiM ut! ir uru profitable for Italy than to get rid of a surplus population by sending them into a prosperous country where they would not only remain loyal Italians but be able by using the American ballot to serve Italian interests. But what of American interests? How if Italian interests and American clashed? How would Italians, who had kept their Italian souls aflame, use their American franchise? For America or for Italy? If the policy proposed by these two officials is to be pursued, there is but one course for the United States to adopt for its own peace and security, and that is to refuse to receive Italians into citizenship. Obviously the policy is taken seriously by the Italian government, or its emissaries would not openly urge it. But it is a policy no nation can afford to tolerate, for it means that the immigrants who adopt it remain a foreign colony without single allegiance to us, and are certain to be an agency of foreign influence. But if the Italians are ingeniously BULWARK AGAINST TYRANNY Judge Collins, of the Criminal Court, acted with characteristic vigor and discrimination when he declared war on the professional bondsmen who, he says, are retarding the administration of justice. One of those had been accepted as surety on more than a score of bonds after making affidavit that he owns real estate worth $2,000, and has no such property in the county. Judge Collins disfranchised the offender for two years, fined him $100 and sentenced him to an indeterminate period in j prison. The court then announced his ! imeiiuuii oi cleaning up tne proiessional bondsmen situation and suggested the creation of the position of bond deputy in the clerk's office to ; give proper attention to the qualifi-1 cations of those offering themselves ; as sureties. The attitude Judge Collins has) taken in reference to prosecutions on i John Doe warrants in liauor cases also should have the cordial approval of all who are interestedin the pres ervation oi respect lor law and the courts of justice. Unfortunately, some police and Federal agents seem to labor under the delusion that the end v ,. 6 of liquor cases. Judge Collins has served notice that the law must be observed even by those who are trv ing to enforce it; that police or other officers can not come into his court with illegal warrants and in violation of the constitutional rights of the accused. The fourth amendment to the constitution guarantees the citizen against unreasonable search and seizure. It stipulates that a search warrant shall not be issued except "upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the person or things to be seized." That is also a part of the Indiana constitution. Many, many searches have been made without the formality of a warrant and many more "warrants have been issued on hearsay and other inadequate evidence. The rights of citizens have been trampled shamefully time and again under the guise of law enforcement. The only protection the people can have against such ruthlessness is in the integrity of the courts. Judge Collins is not only defending the rights of the people, but is upholding the sanctity of law when he insists on adherence to all laws and declines to be a party to the high-handed tactics of some of the dry agencies. Indianapolis Star. -.- -.,... Who Wants to Know? Newsboys selling the Fiery Cross' m uiiuicothe, o., were quizzed as to who was employing them. If any one in Chillicothe wants to know who employes them we advise that this paper employs, them-iand 900 other lads who fearlessly' sail our paper. - v : THE EDIjTpE. Klan Funeral at BrookYiile Brookville, Ind.Maich,' .-kiroyn Jackson, . luansman was recently buried at Brookville, the funeral setvices being conducted by Klansmen, at the Franklin U. B. Church Mi this city. The funeral . was conducted by

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frank enough to disclose such a policy, it does not follow that this is the only expression of the evil. Wherever Immigrants keep their native soul aflame and refuse to become assimilated fully to American life, their divided allegiance is a weakness and a peril to this country. Such foreign unasaimilated nationalities undoubtedly persist in this country and through selfish, politics and ardent cultural propaganda continue even into the Hecond generation. This is a serious problem, confusing our domestic politics and weakening the conduct of our foreign relations. It is a disintegrating force which it is the duty of loyal Americanism to combat resolutely. No nation can afford to fill its citizenship with elements cherishing loyalties to other countries any more than a fortress should be manned by soldiers who secretly acknowledged the enemy's flag. As International conditions clearly show, our interests are certain at one time or another to be at odds with the policies of foreign countries the natives of which are in our country, most of them as citizens enfranchised as Americans. At such citizens retain allegiance to their native land they can not use their privilege for the "loyal support of American policies conflicting with those of their native land. Thus they become enemies within our gares. armea witn our weapons. . . me suverui mpnt snnniri take serious note of these utterances of official Italy and of the whole problem of foreign nationalism in this country, and have the courage and foresight to frame our immigration and Intercourse laws so as to protect America from centrifugal and disintegrating influences. These foreign nationalisms already have too much political power and they will use It and are using it to resist immigration restrictions proposed In the interest of a strong and homogeneous America. But such political pressure should be combated and real American defensive laws enacted. We can not afford to evade such an issue, for we are in a period of violent nationalism abroad, a period of vital readjustment, and our need to follow a clear and straight course In the alert defense of American interests is more urgent than ever before in our history. We can not afford to drift and. despite petty politics, our politicians at Washington should realize that their duty to act for our country's future must be faced now and fulfilled now. Chicago Tribune. We seldom print poetry but this is too good to pass: THE HELL-BORN MISSION OF THE KU KLUX KLAN J. P. O'MahoneyDIVIDE THE LAND! Yes, that's their plan, . The masked and hooded band; Who never in the light of day Like freemen take their stand. With fiery cross and bloody blade They strike in dead of night They sap and mine And fire the Shrine, And mock the God of Might i i DIVIDE. THE LAND! j they'd do, That's what And pull "Old Glory down " To raise their cursed Empire up In hamlet, vale and town They'd rend our Nation's ' heart In , ,twa.in'. An" ne,n ner Alien foe. I 10 rule ur shore For ever more As in the long ago. ; j DIVIDE THE LAND! For pelf and hate r or pen ana And flout "the Fathers' " plans I " uu luunuea.nere a sanctuary I For men from all the lan,t. For men from all the lands. Who raised the flag of freedom up Above the vast domain, That all might dwell 'Neath freedom's spell "Where RIGHT WOULD ever reign. DIVIDE THE LAND! In warring sects, And fan the flames of strife, Where brothers dwelt in tranquil peace Throughout the Nation's life. Where brothers BATTLED SIDE 15 ST SIDE. To save the rights of man. They'd have us dwell IN THEIR NEW HELL, The devil's Ku Klux Klan. REGRETTABLE DEMONSTRATION AT COWDEN Cowden, Ind., March 24. There was a large meeting of the Klan here recently, held at the First Methodist Episcopal church. This was sort of a union meeting, and other churches were well represented, and listened to a most interesting talk on "Americanism." The meeting was one of the first in the central western states that has been marked by a demonstration of any kind, by a misguided adherent of the Catholic faith, who rose at the end ot the meeting, and with profanity and other vulgar remarks took exception to what the speaker had to say. This man has always been treated well In this city, and has quite a practice as a dentist' here, but to say that the people are disgusted with his reprehensible conduct is expressing it mildly. Only the protests and extreme urging by the more thoughtful members of the community has stopped his arrest for disturbing the peace and for violating the sanctity of a church. It Is felt that no self-respecting citizen here wonldso belittle himself as to give his unpardonable Outbursts -and beastly conduct any further boa sideration. - - ' Tut-ankh-Amen iaa't Ihe first" defunct monarch whose enen tomb baa become source enriches. - There is

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