Fiery Cross, Volume 2, Number 36, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 July 1923 — Page 2
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THE FIERY CROSS Friday, July 13, 1923. V
COST OF NATION'S SCHOOLS IS SMALL
Bat One Dollar for Education
for Each Seventeen Spent for Luxuries
(Special to Fiery Cross) WASHINGTON, D. C.,' July 11The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching reports that, in Its opinion, public schools must be limited in number and scope because of gradually Increasing tax burdens. The report advises the elimination
of pupils whose intellectual endowment is Ill-suited for formal study
and a restricted curriculum. The National Education Association meets the charge that the na
tlon is now, or is likely in the future, to spend "too much" on education,
with facts, In the face of which, It
contends, argument Is hardly neces
sary.
Questions Asked First asking these questions: "18 there Justification for the belief that the cost of the public schools Is enormous and is sorely taxing the ability of the American people to support themT Do figures as to the cost of education and the ability of the na
tion to pay for education support this attltuder The National Education Association asserts that: "The nation In 1920 spent $17 for luxuries for every dollar that It spent for education. '. "It spent $8.50 for other forms of publio service for every dollar it SDent for publio elementary and
secondary schools.
"The cost of all public elementary
and secondary schools In 1920 was
four-tenths of 1 per cent of, the na
tion's wealth.
"The cost of all such schools in 1920 was less than 7 per cent of the
amount of money lying In the sav
ings accounts of the banks of the
nation in 1921, a year or acute bust ness depression.
WOMEN IN REGALIA
APPEAR AT FUNERAL
PLYMOUTH, INDIANA,
VIEWS FIRST PARADE
Wide Streets of City Jammed
to Witness March of the Kff Klux Han
CONNERSVILLE, Ind., July 7. Eleven women in the regalia of the Women's Organization last week at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Nora Burgendolfer, who tiled at the Fayette Memorial hospital. Among the floral offerings was a six-foot cross of red carnations sent by the organization. The women sang "Nearer, My God, to Thee," at the grave. The occasion was the first on which the Women's Organization had appeared at a funeral in this city.
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Sparks from the Figry Cross , By JOHN EIGHT POINT - : - ' r 'The noblest motive is As public good." virgil
JAPANESE SCHOOLS ARE VITAL QUESTION
- (By Staff Correspondent) PLYMOUTH, Ind., July 7. To the martial strains of "Christian Soldiers." the Knights of the Ku Klux
Klan paraded here Saturday night
to the view of thousands wno naa packed the town for the occasion.
Parades may come and go but the
initial event will long be remem
bered in the minds of the citizens of
Marshall county.
Seven hundred were in line of
march in addition to a number of
members from the Women's Organt zation and numerous automobiles.
Ranging about 500 feet apart were
four automobiles, each carrying the
insignia of the order, brilliantly
lighted. A generous quantity of
flambeaus blazed their crimson rays
over the procession.
Nothing Mars Proceedings
Old Glory was in evidence, under ! guard, at the head of the parade. Hats were doffed in respect to the colors. There was no demonstration to mar the success of the first parade by the Klan in Plymouth. Respectful attention was given the marchers. No remarks were passed by bystanders and the marchers faced at attention throughout the route. City police were occupied only to clear the principal streets of congested traffic, after the parade had passed by. ' Plymouth can boast of wide streets but motorists took advantage of this situation by parking their cars two and three deep along tha
curbs. The streets were packed by
spectators anxious, many of them
to catch their first glimpse of the
Invisible Empire.
DMnnnnxlo savs that he wishes to
do something "very stirring.'' ' What
coma we more stirring man to corns over to New York and help Mayor Brian dean the Elan ont of the
metropolis I
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EXCLUSIVE PICTURES of Fourth of July Klan Demonstration Largest Gathering of Klansmen Ever Assembled in Indiana Write for list of pictures showing Bands, Parade, ' Women's Section and Men's. Several Wonderful panoramic views of the immense crowd at Malfalfa park. See yourself in the crowd. The Panel Studio 204 S. Main St. KOKOMO, INDIANA
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Medicinal bootleg should prove
popular. It a French sailor actually requires a Quart of booze per day
for his stomach's sake, how much of the oil of joy per day 1b necessary to heat up father, mother and the boys down In Indiana?
A Ford enthusiast believes that Henry's money is behind the Klan. This Is a joyous sentiment which is well calculated to make the sacrosanct "anti-bodies" pop off like rockets. The crazier one gets, the louder one'B "honk."
A report is current In the ranks
of the enemy that there are a few
wives of Klansmen who will not let
their hubbies go out after dark
sad picture of earthly futility. Even
tne Dravest elephant may be cowed
by the smallest white mouse, as Poor
Kichard says.
The creed-monger has scant place in Klandom, where honest intention stands out regardless of sectarian crimp. Klan principle is not a shield for the hidebound any more than it is a tent for the vicious. Klan-declara-tion - Is straight - to - the - point Americanism, as broad as east to west and - north to south. Those who do not stand foursquare for our highest ideas of loyalty . and good government have no more place In , our highest councils in this mighty reform movement than a doodle bug on a hlnge-of-hell. Dogmatism crucified Christ and stoned Stephen. The Klan's answer to the yelp of a creedpeddler Is a swift kick in the region of the round steak.
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When you must engage In fight,
Put forth all your skill and strength:
Smash hard always for what's right,
You will beat your foe at length.
Never mind how hard you're hit,
Only cowards whine and run; Summon all your Klansman grit, Don't lot go until you've won.
If the foe Is big and strong, And you fear he'll knock you out, Just recall the mighty throng Back of you and .cease to doubt Give back every blow with zest, Kvery Klansman's mother's son Hugs this motto to his breast Don't let go until you've won. .
When the conflict wages sore,
And you feel your spirits fail.
Think of Klansmen's deeds before
Your fair lineage can not quail.
Would you feel your foe beneath?
Would you hear the victory eun?
Use your hands and head and teeth
Don't leave off until you've-won. The Western Watchman lifts np its voice as follows i "The Klan Is already disintegrating, soon It shall have passed entirely ont of onr American life, leaving only Its unfortunate dnpes to bear the disgrace consequent upon their blinded Ignorance." This sort of thing Is, in hot weather, what one might call a lemon phosphate. Of all the wicked spirits abroad at this honr in the world, insincerity is
by far the most dangerous. Add
ianatic bigotry, and yon have an -interesting and peppy drink that
will leave a taste In your mouth.
The answer to Irregularities In educational progress Is publio universities. There is no more reason why we Should have private colleges than private grade schools and high schools. The private school, of whatever educa
tional place, la the outgrowth of factional and sectarian expression.
Usually It Is founded .upon the Idea
of coercion to a hectic "orthodoxy" that Is as far from truth as a
wagon Is from a star. The same
reasons that first compelled America to establish publio schools as a
great instrument for American
democracy hold true for the estab
lishment of publio colleges, as op
posed to privately-established or
corporate institutions for higher
education. Life's complexities re
quire growing and adequate educa
tlonal facilities in which there can be neither political nor religious bias. Liberty and truth must co
exist In the educational fabric. There
must be no one-sided presentation of fact. One hundred years ago this was recognized in the case of grammar schools. Out of this recognition came our grammar schools and public school system. Today, with the demand for higher education ever Insistent, the need for great public
universities has increased. The
great cry Just now must be for uni
versities where Americanism In Its truest sense shall be taught. Amer
ica s young men and young women
must not be Informed from texts that are tinctured with lies. Our children those whq shall carry on after us must learn unwarped and unaltered fact fact Into which can filter no sectarian sentiment or dogma, no cloistered perversion of the truth that sets men free.
It Is gratifying to know that Klanpower is growing every day Indeed, every hour. The yammer of those who profess to see It disintegrating Is the harmless whine and whistle
or tne boy who must pass a graveyard after dark. Kokomo was an answer to some of the skeptics. In the language of a man who was read-"
lng a report of the Kokomo gathering In a public place the other day, we might say, "Hell, can't you Bee what a 'flgger' an organization like that Is bound to cut?" Do not fear that we shall ever grow weak or disintegrate, because our growth
shows each week that we have only begun to spread out The silent riders on their mission of loyalty, protection and good government are
bound together by the same bonds
that held the minute men of old to
their holy task. Where one falls.
In his place a dozen spiina ud to
swell the ranks of the patriots of 1923.
Educational Problem In Cali
fornia Is Now Before the Governor
WASHINGTON, D. C, July 10. (Capital News Service). That the
recent decision of the Supreme Court
of the United States, which Invali
dates statutes In twenty-one states,
prohibiting the use of foreign language In nubile, nrlvate. or "barochial
school Instruction, will not affect state legislation prohibiting private schools taught In a foreign language.
is tne opinion of educators and political observers in Washington. Californians are particularly to'
terested, because of the strong West coast objection to Japanese language
schools.
The California foreign language
bill now awaiting the signature of
the governor provides "That no per
son shall teach In a private school conducted wholly or In part In the language of a foreign nation," and that "no teaching permit is to be granted unless the superintendent of publio lustructlon is satisfied that the applicant is possessed of a knowledge of American history and
knows how to mid, write, and speak the English language."
Aimed at Japanese This .till ts aimed specifically .at
the Japanese language schools which
have grown steadily In the state's
rural districts. "With their textbooks printed under the supervision of the Japanese Imperiad education
department these schools, it is charged, perpetuate loyalty to old-
worm traditions and institutions and accentuate the racial differences.
California's so-called anti-Japanese school legislation dees not contem
plate the prohibition of teaching a foreign language. It does prohibit tee Japanese or any other ' foreign
people conducting a private school in a foreign language.
Rain Fails to Dampen Ardor of B1& Audience
McCORDSVILLB, Ind, July 7.Despite a downpour of rain an enthusiastic audience greeted Rev. Fred B. Grifflce, official lecturer for The Fiery Cross, on July Fourth when he appeared here to deliver an' address on "Americanism." About 2,000 persons turned out to hear the speaker who took the crowd off Its feet with his fiery eloquence. Rev. Orlffice was repeatedly ' and enthusiastically applauded throughout his address.
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OPPOSITION WOULD
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Parke County Engulfed by
Klanism Teachers' Con
tracts Subject of Much Discussion
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One of the proposals for the re
vision of the immigration law in
creases the quota from the present
tnree-per-cent based on the 1910 census to a flva-ner-cent auota
ROOKVILU3, Ind., July 8. With
Klanism engulfing Parke county as
a tidal wave, the local un-American
Unity League is throwing its forces
into tliis county in an effort to stem
the tide and re-establish the faith in
wavering members of the Roman
church, some of whom, it Is said, are
beginning to take notice of the out
rages being committed throughout the country by the enemies of the Klan and coming to the realization
that it is the foe of Klanism and not the Klan that Is responsible for dis
order and lawless acts.
"Vilification and Slander German priest has been here for
two weeks holding missionary meet
ings in the Catholic church each morning and evening and the Rockville TriLune. owned by a Roman
Catholic, E. P. Beedle, and edited by
a jew, i. k. Birauss, is printing col umns of editorials reeking with vil
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based upon the 1890 census. Those location and slander of the Klan
birds who favor this plan will get
fifty thousand more aliens into the
United States each year, and they
are particularly anxious to point out that the new scheme will shut off the hordes from the south of Europe,
letting In the tame, nice hordes from
Great Britain. Germany. Norway,
Sweden and France. And at first sight the idea may appeal to the
sentimental boob who thinks that America should be the dumping ground for all the Immoral outcasts
and yellow dog blacklegs of Europe. Naturally the Klan Is ready to wel
come Immigrants who will fill the
demands made upon their lives and
moral texture by American ideas and ideals there Is no argument there.
Members of the Catholic church have been stationed across from
where It is believed that Klan meet
lngs are held and endeavoring to "check up" on who belongs to the
Klan.
The failure by the school board
to renew contracts with three Cath-
olio teachers In the local high school has been the subject of much discussion here.
At an open ceremonial held here
on June 26, approximately three hundred candidates were admitted to
the organization and it is now said that practically every eligible male
in arke county is a member of the
organization. On June 23 the Worn en's Organization held another open
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But if the gentle and joyous reader air ceremonial at which three hun
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will use a little reflection and sys
tern in his ponderings he will see
that the stable, worthwhile Europeans have no more desire to leave their
countries than substantial Americans have a wish to leave the land of the Stars and Stripes. It Is always the
flotsam and jetsam of humanity that
is unsteady it Is always the un
stable rover, as a general rule, of
course, wno wiBnes vo seea out a, new land. The well-to-do In every
dred and twenty-six women were initiated.
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DELPHI, Ind July 7-Much. an-
morons comment Is still being heard
here In reeard to the "t eater et-
oouniry remain where tney oetong, 1 traction" of the parade held by the
wuue vb8 Hiiuuess wanasr over iu Kn Klux Klan on Jnne 234 In this
race oi tne eartn uncaangea ana un- AtJ vnen a big goat, carrying the
vuwsiiwi, uu kch vt. uwuiu- i intiRrlntion. "W Ont Pnt'a float"
held a position In the procession.
The Inscription referred to "Mad'
Pat CDonnell, hate prophet ef the
un-American Unity League, and
whose home Is in this town. The parade was marked with bean
Vrnm Must fcnofa anrlns 1 tlful floats and flery crosses and was
W or nf fKMniAn mam than free: thousands that, lined the curbs. Tne
For our lathers spoke the holy word, crowd was by tar the largest that
And We repeat It JLlDenj." ; Bta eer snureu in ubmiu. ;
The ancient lineage that we boast
it rooted deep In sacred eiayj Ont of the mother.mlsta ef time It works its magic In our day.
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