Fiery Cross, Volume 2, Number 36, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 July 1923 — Page 4

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THE FIERY CROSS Friday, July 13, 1923

EDITORIAL

Th FIRRY CROSS Is published every Friday by the Advertising- Servlca ef Ernest W. Relchard. Indianapolis, and will maintain a policy of staunch, 10 per rent Americanism without fear or favor. 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 arguments In the world. Truth helps to clarify opinions on serious questions by serious people. The F1KKY CROSS 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.

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Christ the Imperial Pilot For the Knights of tho Ku Klux Klan Christ must be the Supreme Imperial Pilot. The Klan haa great principles to carry through, a sublime mission to achieve, and with Christ as their Imperial Pilot they shall not

fall, they shall not meet disaster, Is the keynote of an editorial by Lem. A. Deever, editor of The Great Western American, official Klan paper of

the Pacific coast.

The constructive thought behind Editor Deever's editorial Is reflected

In the majority or over ninety-two"Klan publications, and In pointing out the creed of the Klan editor, he makes a telling point that is submitted

to Indiana and Ohio Klansmen for their consideration and serious-minded thought, that If the Ku Klux Klan, now great in numbers, Is to achieve the vast good and reach the exalted goal on which all hearts are fixed, it can only be through the fact that the organization Is to be an expression of a newborn Americanism, a lofty-souled Protestantism. Jesus Christ is the Klansman's criterion. The Fiery Cross, official Journal of the Klan, like the Western American, strives to be as nearly true to the Ideals, principles, Intents and policy of the organization as is humanly possible and as devotion can make it Editing a paper for the approval of Christ, regardless of pulls this way and that way, crushing the human propensity to lambast opponents, is a tough Job for IT" loftysouled Christian, and many times harder for an ordinary, hardboiled newspaper editor. Few people realize the tremendous responsibility that comes to the editor of a Klan publication. Few people give any thought to the fact that the officials, members and the organization itself can adopt erroneous policies, can say and do many things that are not entirely in harmony, in

keeping with the lofty principles of the organization, and of these acts

the outside world may know nothing, but let the editor of the Fiery Cross

make one mistake, and the whole world knows, criticizes, and measures

the Klan acordingly. The responsibilty of the Voice of the Klan, speaking

weekly to over one-half million souls, who accept in blind faith every single fact, is staggering in Its comprehension. Nevertheless, and notwithstanding all these facts, the Fiery Cross is as nearly true to tho ideals, principles, intents and policies of the Knights of

the Ku Klux Klan as It Is humanly possible to make it. Of course, this isn't just the kind of a journal that every man wants, even many Klansmen may kick about it, even though they worship under the -Fiery Cross and Christ is their criterion of character. We don't expect to be 100 per cent in anything but our Americanism, and neither do we expect Klansmen to be, but wo do "expect them to be charitable and not criticize In our efforts to maintain the ideals of the organization. Militant publicity Is the medicine for balky individuals, the spotlight of white publicity is the greatest vehicle of truth, and to draw the line between two extremes Is indeed a delicate and difficult task, in -wiich we pray most fervently for tha support of all Protestant white men. We Patiently Await an Answer

That Robert W. McBrlde, national adjutant-general of the Grand Army of the Republic, should unwittingly, Innocently, and through Ignorance of the true principles of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, be made the pawn and tool of that unrighteous political crowd, the un-American Unity League, Is regrettable.

At a meeting of the Indiana Bar Association he Introduced a resolution

condemning any organization "which would substitute for the open, orderly procedure of the court, the decrees of a secret tribunal of men who conceal

their Identity behind robes and masks," which was adopted.

If true, this resolution presents a scathing Indictment of any organiza

tion; but over 400,000 citizens In Indiana know how utterly ridiculous and absurd must be the Inference that the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Issue

decrees from "secret tribunals." The attempt at this time to use the glory, splendor and sacred memory of the Grand Army of the Republic as a vehicle for the expression of title venomous hat and spawn of an unholy Americanism is regrettable and condemnable. It is only emphasized in this particular case by the election of J. J. Moran, of Portland, as president of the association for the ensuing year, and, further, by the election of L. J. Kirkpatrlck, of Kokomo, as ricepresident. It is remarkable, indeed, how Intelligent and thinking people can pat their finger on the sore spots of alien influence In Indiana.

To the "Old Man"

The "Old Man," dear to the heart of every Klansman, was given what we really believe to be the greatest ovation ever given a private citizen In Indiana, at Kokomo, Wednesday. His great and successful fight against odds, and all alien and opposition influences, coupled with tlie success and growth of the Ku Klux -Klan under his splendid guidance, has endeared

him to the hearts of all Klansmen and will in the end endear him to the heart of the general public throughout the Nation.

It was destiny that made the "Old Man" the leader of the Klan, and it

is his unselfish devotion, sterling Integrity, honor and loving personality,

together with his tireless energy and magnetic force, that is holding him

there. No greater eulogy could be paid to him and no honor could ever

come to him that would be commensurate with the ovation given him at

Kokomo, followed by the love, enthusiasm and loyalty in the times to come.

No greater praise could be given the "Old Man his hand, a hearty shake, and the simple words, July 4th, 1923, was his day.

1 than a firm grip upon "Steve, we're fer ye."

Service at Sunset

At Kokomo July 4th, at sunset of a perfect day, when newspaper men were making the final round in order to estimate the crowd, they came upon a dilapidated Ford car bearing an aged man and woman who had

been sitting in the sun and dust for hours waiting to get into Malfalfa Park. With tears streaming down his dust-begrimed face he expressed his regret at being unable to get into the park, but cheerfully said: "If I can't git in there my heart is there with the 'Old Man' just the same; anyhow, I'm doing my bit by helping to swell the crowd." At sunset of a perfect day a man in the sunset of life rendered the full measure of service, adherence and devotion to those principles dedicated

to white, Anglo-Saxon Protestant mankind.

SPEAKER CHEERED TO ECHO AT BROOKVILLE Rev. Griffice, Official Lecturer of Fiery Cross, Holds Audience Enrapt

BROOKVTLLH. Ind., July 7. Before one of the largest audiences ever congregated in Brookville, and which numbered almost 6.000 Per

sons, Rev. Fred B. Griffice, official lecturer of The Fiery Cross, deliv-

erea an address here on last-Monday night that was received by the wildest enthusiasm, despite the fact that the speaker had been intimidated by the Knights of Columbus, who had placed many members throughout the audience, after many veiled threats had been made as to what would happen to a speaker who attempted to speak on Americanism. No trouble was experienced, however. The meeting was held on the same night that two persons attending a like meeting at Rushville were shot with high-powered rifles and a rain of bullets fell about the meeting. It is evident that with the big

throng of Americans who turned out

at Brookville, that those who were

delegated to start trouble there got

cold feet. Cheered to the Echo

Rev. Griffice, who spoke for almost two hours, and who was cheered to the echo throughout the lecture,

dwelt upon the public school.

"Do you want teachers in your public schools," said Rev. Griffice,

"that have had their training and

education in the parochial schools?"

From the negative shout that went up it would appear that the people of

Franklin county do not. The crowd remained attentive un

til the last word was spoken by Rev.

Griffice.

There are many, many statements, made by those who oppose Protestantism in America, the most of which are so absolutely false and ridiculous that one does not wish to lend dignity to them by branding them as

lies or making any attempt at all to refute them. These statements are

usually made by dignitaries of the Roman hierarchy, and "not even resented by a certain class of Protestants and Americans. However, a statement made by Rev. Aurelius of St. Paul, at the dedication exercises at the Holy Name Catholic Church in Coffeyvllle, Kansas

on Muy 27 last. Is the crowning insult to the Protestants of America and

a damnable He on the face of it.

Rev. Aurelius, after declaring that Catholic young men far outnumbered Protestants In the army overseas In the world war, also declared as the reason that the Protestant young men were so lnnoculated with certain

diseases that are not mentioned in mixed company, that It "rendered them unfit for military service." This statement was made while in one of the

usual tirades against the public school and which are indulged In con tinuously by the Roman Catholic hierarchy.

In this same address he spoke of the Oregon school law, passed by "Protestant bigots," and thereby put himself in a most embarrassing position. That is, among Intelligent peoplo, people who think. That is, he

put himself in an embarrassing position if he should have the courage to go Into the matter with one who should wish to debate the question with

him.

Now, Oregon Is the only state in the Union that has the drastic law concerning schools that Is bringing down the wrath of the hierarchy upon it. The law was passed because of the fact that Oregon is a strictly Protestant state. The hierarchy did not have the power in that state to block it. The Knights of the Kn Klux Klan are very strong in Oregon, meaning that Protestantism is very strong and that the young men of Oregon are Protestant by a vast majority. In view of the above facts, Rev. Aurelius might be asked why it is that army statistics show that Oregon has the smallest percentage in the figures compiled in regard to the number of young men rejected by the army on account of the diseases of which he speaks?

While Innumerable questions could be asked this priest, only one more will be asked at thl3tlme and that Ts, why Louisiana, where Catholicism

Is rampant, stood at the head of the same list?

The Man of Courage (From the San Francisco Journal)

boss. 'Knowing the names of chairs ain't going to help you none.'

"Jacob had heard about the public

library and about a man there who knew everything in the world. With

a respect approaching almost to

What California needs is Thus reverence, Jake referred his nrob

do our penmen and public speakers lem to the librarian, a kindly, moon

begin their dissertations. in the iacea man, with round spectacles

judgment of many of these mighty and a smile that tied itself into a

word-weilders the need of California nowknot at each ear.

seems to be more business men in "As the boy stated his errand, the

office, more women at the helm, smile on the moon-faced man's face

more musicians, more artists, more made several trips to his ears. 'What

Doets. etc.. etc. But turning back to are you going to do Labor day.

the Journal of March 23, and reading J alter he asked.

the calmly magnificent tribute of " 'Nothing that I know of,' said

David P. Barrows to Admiral Sims, me Doy, surprised at the turn of the

a vanorous thought crystallizes into conversation

this: What California needs is more " 'Then come with me for a canoe

men of couFage; more men like Bar- trip on the river and I'll tell you rows, that fine spirit of an Americasall I know about 'Jacobean' furni-

gentleman who could stand at .the mre. Meet me at nine o'clock In the

gateway of our state's university morning at North Park bridge.' with the sword of truth in his hand "Today Jake is one of the foreand say to a posse of vote-chasing most designers of fine, furniture, in

politicians, "You shall not pass!" lne country ana one or the countless

Many Californlans have around proteges -ei me puwic library :

their firesides lauded the university

president for his fearless attitude to-

75,000 KLANSMEN AT

OHIO CELEBRATION

Class of 2,500 Candidates Is

Initiated Following a Monster Parade

A "Wandering" Jew

In an editorial slandering the Klan, appearing in the Rockvllle Tribune,

edited by I. R. Strauss, the statement Is made that only one man has ever lived upon this earth who could be a one hundred per cent ATmerlcan.

That man, the editorial staies, was Christ Jesus, The writer then states

that that man was a Jew.

It Is peculiar the mental state of some minds. These minds assume uch a strange mental attitude that an Intelligent person is at a loss to conceive of the mental state in which the person possessing the mind finds himself. The writer referred to, a Jew, says that Christ Jesus was the one one hundred per cent American, and admits thereby that Christ did appear on this earth, a fact which, as we understand it, Is denied by the Jews. The vlllners of the Klan will go to any ends, make any rash statement "to make a point." However, If any point was made by saying that Christ Jesus was the only one hundred per cent American that ever lived, In the face of the fact that the Jews crucified Him, we can not see it The only point that wt can get out of the statement Is that the Jews

have been against the principles, of one hundred per cent Americanism

Since the time of Christ 1

The world has long heard of "the wandering Jew" and as this writer la wandering far from the straight line of thought and that 'which he

has been taught in his religion, it Is Just possible that he la the wandering

Jew.

ward the ring of legislators who at- Klan IS Established in tempted to oppose the choice of Ad- tllf Far FrfWfn NTrrtfi miral Sims as Charter day speaker. Al "H IX or in It remains the felicitous duty of the The boundaries of the Invisible Journal to voice the feeling of its Empire have been extended as far

readers in a published expression of north as Alaska, gratitude for this demonstration of At Juneau, Alaska, a Klan has true Americanism. Never, if Call- been established, so far north that fornlans follow this exemplar, can the members probably wear fur any shouting, mistaken minority robes and "mush" to meetings by boast that they have hyphenated the dog team. The aurora borealis dims name of America. There is In this the glow of the fiery cross and the state no room, no excuse, no reason Klansmen have a nice long night, for an Irish, German, Italian, or any sixty days in duration, to stage their other sort of American. Such a ceremonials. creature is an anomaly. If you take Geographically speaking, Juneau

the love for one country, the name Klan is the most distant of all Klans of another, and the misguided zeal I from the imperial palace, being over

which works ill to both, ana put 4,uuu miles away.

them together in a man, as did the Buckhead Klan No. 128, Realm of students the parts of different in- Georgia, is the nearest to national

sects, you will have, as their sly pro- headquarters. Its Klavern is almost

fessor told them when they tried to in view of the palace windows

impose the strange species on him, nothing but a humbug. Nearly every one knows tlsis, but it takes a man like Barrows, one who has nothing

to gain or lose, to state this unalterable fact. Physically, California is the grandest state in the Union. We admit it. We tell the world we do. But it takes

more than physlcality to make either a state or a man. California is not a part of England, Ireland, or any other foreign country. It is a portion of the body of America. California must be peopled by Americans who, though they respect the country of their forefathers, give their undivided allegiance to their own country.

In offering this tribute to David P.

Barrows, one of California's most distinguished citizens, the Journal offers It to Admiral Sims as well, and

to every other such splendid, upstanding American. Whenever the truth again "Is voiced we can say again with John, "Behold the Lion of the Tribe of Juda" the man of cour-agel

KENTON, O., July 7. The largest

open-air demonstration ever at

tempted in northwestern Ohio was held by the Ku Klux Klan July 4th at Russell's Point, sixteen miles southwest of this city. Thousands

of autos loaded to capacity streamed into the village from early morning until late In the afternoon, bringing

75,000 Klansmen to celebrate the day

of independence.

After a gala day of band music

flying banners, and patriotic speak

ing, a gigantic parade was held in

which 10,000 Klansmen in full regalia

took part.

Headed by mounted Klansmen car

rying American flags and autos with

big electric fiery crosses, the parade presented a colorful picture; each

Klansman carried a red torch. Amid

the music of many bands and the! cheering of the multitudes that Jammed the sides of the road, the marchers made their way through the summer cottage town of Russell's Point Immediately after the parade a colossal display of fireworks was given in a nearby field and a class of approximately 2,500 candidates for membership In the order were natu

ralized In the Initiation ceremony or the Klan.

The arrangements for the day's celebration were made and carried

out by the Ku Klux Klan of seven

counties Hardin, Logan, Union, Champaign, Marion, Wyandot and Allen.

NEW HEADQUARTERS

The National League of Masonic Clubs at their convention In Boston last week voted to establish permanent headquarters In Washington, D. C. A Masonic employment bureau will be operated In connection with the headquarters.

A Little Library Story A recent magazine- at the publlo library tells this little story: "Twelve years ago a boy, not more than twelve, swept floors In a furniture factory. One day Jake's curiosity was startled by a chair labeled 'Jacobean.' His boy mind puzzled over the coincidence. Was he named after the chair, the chair named after him, or were they both named after the son of Isaac? Ha asked the foreman.

" 'Never you mind, Jake,' said the

A KLANSMAN'S CREED I believe in God and in the tenets of the Christian religion and that a godless nation can not long prosper. 1 believe that a church that it not grounded on the principles of morality and justice is a mockery to God and io man. I believe that a church that does not have the welfare of the common people at heart is unworthy. I believe in the eternal separation of Church-and State. I hold no allegiance to any foreign government, emperor, king, pope or any other foreign, political or religious power. I hold my allegiance to the Stars and Stripes next t9 my allegiance to God alone. I believe in just laws and liberty. I believe in the upholding of the Constitution of these United States. I believe that our Free Public School is the cornerstone of good government and that those who are seeking to destroy It art enemies of our Republic and are unworthy of citizenship. I believe in freedom of speech. I Relieve in a free press uncontrolled by political parties or by religious sect I believe in law and order. I believe in the protection of our pure womanhood. I do not believe in mob violence, but I do believe that laws should be enacted to prevent the causes of mob violence. I believe in a closer relationship of capital and labor. I believe in the prevention of unwarranted strikes "by foreign labor agitators. I believe in the limitation of foreign immigration. I am a native-born American citizen and I believe my rights in this country are superior to thost of foreigners.

(Continued From Last Issue) I want to see if you will publish

this alongside your other article

dealing with last night's tar and

feather party," said Beatty, handing

him a slip of paper. It was a short note, neatly typed on the official stationery of the Ku Klux Klan. It

read:

To All Who Read:

The Prairie City Klavern,

Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, hereby disavows any knowledge of, or parti

cipation in the affair which took place on the Calhoun pike last night, at which time one Morris Stewart

was assaulted and suffered bodily harm. These violations of the law

are as much disparaged by Klans

men as by any other class of men and the Klan should not suffer the

calumny of false accusation. We

hereby offer a reward of $50.00 for the arrest and conviction of the

party or parties who committed this deed of lawlessness. This amount ! has been placed in the hands of

Sheriff Beatty and will be paid upon demand and proof that said party

nas been discovered.

"Prairie City Klan, No. 164, "Realm of Southwest" The editor frowned. To print this

would ruin his best story. And yet how could he help it?

Is this genuine?" he asked

gruffly.

It certainly is." "How do you know it Is? Are

you a member of the Ku Klux Klan?"

Beatty hesitated. "ARE YOU," he barked. "I refuse to answer. It's none of

your business."

Then I refuse to print this piffle."

He handed the letter back to the sheriff and turned to his desk and

other matters.

Beatty made the rounds of all the

newspaper offices in town three in

number and met the same recep

tion at each one. All their typewrit

ers were clicking on the same story

and no check like this must be

thrown Into their race for sensation.

He finally induced the News to print

it as paid matter the next evening,

after the story of the "outrage

should have already appeared.

The afternoon Herald came out with an elaborate wrlteup of the

affair. It told how Mr. Morris Stew

art, one of the reputable business

men of Prairie City, had been cruelly

attacked by a band of thugs and out

laws, calling themselves the Ku Klux Klan, and had "been subjected to Intense humiliation by being led

to the city, sparsely clad, and finally

suffered great physical agony be

cause of the boiling tar. The leading editorial called upon the law to suppress this band of ruffians, com

posed of the scum of society, and prevent similar outrages from ever disgracing again tha fair name of Prairie City, the most law-abiding and peaceful city of Its size in the state. The day before the Herald had contained a complete story of Frances' "trial" which played up her humiliation and spoke sarcastically of

her breakdown as a "faint upon occasion." Its leading editorial the day before had denounced the decad

ence of the publio schools, calling attention to their moral corruption,

"as evidenced by thelmmoral lives

of the public school teachers." The Herald's editor, usually under the

influence of liquor, got private pleasure and great delight in throwing stones at the hated reformers, of

whom the teachers and preachers

were by far the greatest sinners. He

never passed up an opportunity to slam these public leaders. No story was too loathsome for him to magnify and give prominent space in his paper. Needless to say, his paper was the "official organ" an4 spokesman -for the present county adminis

tration, of which Judge. Karraker

was the recognized head.

Prairie City was all agog with ex'

citement that night The .fact that the Ku Klux Klan had dared to in

vade it and commit depredations

was unbelievable. There had been

stories of Klan outrages in different

parts of the country but none In

Bois d'Arc county. No one had ever believed that there were any Klansmen In or near Prairie City and few

believed it now. It was pretty gen

erally-agreed that Stewart had been

tarred and feathered by friends of Frances who had determined to get

even with him for her humiliation,

There was strong rivalry between

Prairie City and Calhoun and not tha best of feeling, and many were willing to ascribe any sort of act to Cal

houn's "lawless citizens.

Others, however, were fully con

vinced that there were Klansmen in

Prairie City. Among those who

shared this opinion were Judge Kar

raker and George Taylor. When the

Judge read the report of Stewart's

humiliation in the afternoon Herald he could hardly restrain himself and

keep from 'disturbing the neighbor

hood peace. He walked the floor,

pawed and pranced, and thundered

like an angry lion. Somehow, he believed Taylor was behind all this. He

might even be one of the posse that

did the work. He might be a Klans

man an-organlser. He might even

by the Grand Kleagle himself. In

his own frenzied imagination he kept

promoting George in the Klan "realm

until he was about to crowd, the Im

perial "Wizard oft tha woolsack. No

telling what that fellow Taylor was!

He knew that he was a reformer

and a fighter. That he hated his

brand of justice and politics. That

he was going to be a thorn in t a

judge's side in the next election. And yet Gene had said that Tay.or was to call that night. He pitied a man's audacity who would call on a young lady after striking her father in the face the day before. He would await his arrival and boot him down the steps. But it was not alone, because he suspected Taylor's complicity that Judge Karraker hated the Ku Klux Klan. A legal friend from Georgia had written him concerning the political activities of the organization in that state. From his report it was not composed of the riff-raff, as generally supposed, but of the best class of citizens in every community. Its members were sworn to protect womanhood and the home and to cleanse the politics of the nation. No one knew who were members its power lay in its secrecy. Judge

is-arraner Knew what element of citizens had put him in office and kept him there. He knew they were not

tne type of citizens who would h

chosen as members of the secret organization. In past elections, when the votes were divided on different

candidates, his triumphs had been

easy. His clientele could easily give him any office within the province of

nis wisnes so long as there was no

organization among the oposition. But If this Ku Klux Klan should succeed, as a secret, oath-bound society, in securing a large following and cementing them into an opposing political power, his doom was

certain. Therefore he decided to crush the Ku Klux Klan before it could get well enough organized to

snow any strength of resistance. He had the press and public opinion both on his side and the task ought

to oe easy. He would attack the Klan in the press and from the platform, at its most vulnerable point Its tendency toward mob rule. He drew from his pocket an envelope on which to make some notes. His eyes lingered on the peculiar writing and he saw that the letter had not been opened. He tore it open and was dumbfounded by what he read. There was a letter, typewritten on regular sized letter paper and signed by the Ku Klux Klan! No doubt it was genuine. The letterhead was marked with many mystic symbols. Strange black lines, an "Imperial Seal" and the words, "Non Silba Sed Anthar." The letter read: "Judge Karraker: "We, as .citizens of America and men. of the chivalrous Anglo-Saxon race, can not tolerate such humiliations and reflections upon the chas-

.jr ui yore womannooa as you heaped upon the head of that defenseless girl yesterday.

we do not like to threaten, but we have power in this community the

power oi many votes and we an not countenance such outrages as yesterday's speech by you. Remem

ber, we see everything and the day of political demagogy is all but gone. "Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, "Prairie City Klan No. 164 "Realm of Southwest "November "26, 192 The Year the Owls Were So Bad." The Judge exploded: "Threaten me! Send me a warning! God, but haven't they the gall! Now I know Taylor is back of it all." He threw the letter on the floor

and stamped upon it. Then he picked

ii up ana put it back in his pocket "Thinks he will call on my daughter tonight the Ku Kluxer!" he roared;

just let him try It!"

In another part of town, at that

moment, another man was tearing his hair with amazement and indig

nation. The afternoon mail had brought Professor Rollo Cameron a

letter from the Ku Klux Klan, describing minutely his conspiracy with Stewart It told what trees he had waited under the night Frances

was assaulted, where he had parked his car, and other things he was aura

nobody but he himself knew.; It

closed by telling him that his time

as principal of the city schools was short and that he had best act with utmost discretion the remainder of

that time. He called Judre Kar

raker and told about the letter. Ther

exchanged opinions concerning the

uan over tne telephone, using some words that the eavesdropotne oner-

ator.dld not care to hear.

In another part of town still an

other man was silent and thoughtful as he read the evening Herald. That

was George Taylor. He read the story of Stewart's treatment In gloomy pessimism. Here was. tha culmination he had so much feared.

me luinumeni or nis arrest predictions: civil law had broken down and .(he country gone over to mob rule. God only knew what the future might hold. Chaos might supersede too much democracy, anarchy might

louow tnis breakdown of constituted authority. Our laws were imperfect and abused. It was true, but they represented our civil coda. The fanlt lay not In the laws nut in the

failure of our officers to enforce

them. If one organization took the

law In its own hands, there was no reason to believe that others would not follow suit This would mean the total failure of law, suspicious Intrigue, plots and counter-" plots, and eventually general revolution. Days such as reigned in Ja-? cobin France, the awful Terror Itself,, might be re-enacted on American solL ,

(To Be Continued) -The next Installment of "Tha Bounds of the Law" wllL-appear i' this space next week, ; -' -.