Fiery Cross, Volume 3, Number 29, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 May 1924 — Page 4

EDITORIAL

., v.The ,,MKRY CROSS Is published rvery Friday by The Fiery Cross Publishing Company, Indianapolis, and will maintain a policy of 3taunch. Protestant Americanism without fear or favor. Kdlted. not to make up peoples minds, but to shaKe up peoples minds; to live 'in a Public opinion which will make America a proper place News or truth kills more false news and shrivels up more "bunk" than (ill the rarneat arcutnonts In the world. Truth helps to clarify opinions on serious questions bv serious people. The FIHitY IIIOSS will strive to Rive 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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The Invitation Accepted One yrar ago Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank, of Indianapolis, suddenly Jumped with both feet upon the Klau. Since that time he has used much energy and time maligning the Klan organization and Us members. lie derided the claims of the Klansmen that their members were great in Indiana and repeatedly announced that he "would fire all the Kluxers on the city pay rolls." Last winter, Mr. Shank announced his candidacy for nomination for governor of Indiana on an "anti-Klan" platform and invited the Klansmen of Indiana to vote against him. The primaries just past convince Mr. Shank that the Klansmen of Indiana accepted his invitation. In doing so, however, the Klansmen went about their task systematically. They did not Just "vote against" Mr. Shank, but they chose to vote for a man who has long been known for his staunch Americanism, his adherence to American Ideals and American principles. Tho Klansmen of the state of Indiana chose to vote for Ed Jackson, a man who, while past the draft age during the world war, resigned his office 03 secretary of state and enlisted in the army, starting in at the bottom and emerging with the rank of major. The Klansmen of Indiana did not go to the polls blindly and with a thought of hatred toward Mr. Shank in their hearts; they went with a determination not only to defeat Mr. Shank, but to aid in nominating a thorough American, not only one who served In the world war, but one whose every act during peacetime has shown him to be removed absolutely from subtle foreign influences. Klansmen ever have in mind the best Interests of their community, their state and their country. Their assistance in the nomination of Mr. Jackson, whose vote was so overwhelming that it, went many thousands ahead of the combined vote of all his opponents, proves conclusively that all claims which might have been made by Klansmen as to numerical strength, were and are now based upon absolute truth. Mr. Shank said, immediately after the primaries: "Say, there are just too many Kluxers for me, that's all. By golly, they sure have some organization." It took more than one year to convince Mr. Shank of the fact that he has now admitted, but it has been most successfully done. Not only has Mr. Shank boon convinced, but Major George It. Durgan, "anti-Klan" candidate on the Democratic ticket, who ran such a poor second that approximately 50,000 votes separated him from the leader. Mayor Ora Davis, "anti-Klan" candidate on the Republican ticket, was so badly beaten that his candidacy turned out a ghostly joke. It yet remains, however, for any one of these three men to explain just what is meant by "anti-Klan candidate." The Klan is not in politics, never was and never will be. The Klansmen of Indiana, as in every state in the Union, are determined to put into ofllco, by their votes as American citizens, men staunch In their Americanism. This has been plainly demonstrated by the primaries throughout the state where men with strictly American ideals won in virtually every contest. In many places, clean-cut young men, although virtually unknown outside a certain community, won over old-line politicians with well-oiled machines. The Klansmen of Indiana voted with but one thought In mind to put into offlce those who would best uphold American principles and carry on the business of the county, state and country for the best interests of every creed, color and nationality within Its borders. To sum it up in one trite sentence, the Klansmen of Indiana voted for America and clean politics. In so doing, their votes were naturally cast solidly and the result is that their decisive victory convinces all that the Klan is a living, breathing actuality in Indiana not because the Klan won (the Klan couldn't win because it is not in politics), but because (he result proves that any organization which possesses such a co-ordinated and vast body nl members, must be an actuality, and that the "disintegration" so much talked of by its enemies is just another added fabrication to the long list of slanderous falsehoods included in pro-alien propaganda. Tho Klansmen of Indiana will not be so foolish as to shout, "We did it," but they may. and do, take just pride in the valuable assistance given, and which assistance made the victory such an overwhelming triumph for Americanism.

"Literature 'The Subtle Enemy The worth of a co-ordinated body for good is being more and more forcibly demonstrated each day, and with this demonstration comes tho realization to hundreds of thousands of American citizens, .who have, through lack of proper information, been prone to look with disfavor on the Ku Klux Klan, that this very organization is accomplishing inestimable good. Working quietly, its members throughout America have brought about Jaw enforcement by formerly lax officials and have made thousands of communities better places in which to rear children. Klansmen, however, do not merely lock the door and leave open the window through which the thief may enter. Klansmen do things thoroughly. To ono who reads the daily papers closely. It is evident that there is an attack being made on certain magazines, which, it is alleged, tarry matter unfit to be sold to the public. Never yet has the Klan been mentioned in connection with this, but Klansmen will be entirely satisfied to rcc such magazines barred from the mails or the news stand sale prohibited. The fight has gone so far that the matter has already been placed In the hands of the prosecuting attorney in one of the most prominent cities in America. That this fight will be carried throughout the nation there is little doubt. It would seem impossible that publishers would print some of the things which appear in magazines which are found on sale at most of the news stands throughout the United States. Little by little these publications have become more bold until a self-respecting person can not take one of them into his home or read them. The cheap "literature" of today is doing as much as anything elso to corrupt the morals of young men and young women, many of them in their early teens. Such publications as those which appeal to sex alone to sell them, or those which appeal only to the baser side of individuals, are dangerous to America. Just as the beautiful and sublime meaning of the word Love has been debased by song writers, playwrights and scenario writers In tho past decade, so has the word Thrill taken on a sinister meaning. These magazines of today, which furnish thrills for your daughter or Sister or sweetheart, are making it that much easier for evil-minded men to creute havoc for a girl just growing into womanhood. The so-called literature which fills the girl's mind with thoughts that should not be there, is helping to tear larger the hole in the fabric of society. The magazine, so-called for the want of a better name, which helps create in the young man a thought which cheapens womanhood n his eye, is a subtle enemy to a moral American. These magazines and publications, combined with the movie depicting "sheik love" and thereby furnishing "thrills" for the young women of today, are undermlnine the verv moral

fabric of our country. Klansmen are entering the fight to use every lawful method to keep these publications from the hands of growing America. Every father and mother, whether within or without the Klan ranks, will back this movement. Every American with an ounce of red blood in his veins and who has one thought of posterity and the future welfare of America, can not bat applaud Klansmen who would stop the evil of obscene "literature" going Into the hands of growing boys and girls

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Many a man who wears good clothes into public offlce has ragged morals on underneath. Klansman, if you are a fisher of men, be sure to use the right kind of bait. "o man's lodsre life is worth anything unless it lias cost him something by way of an effort to benefit his community. Klansman, thereis no religion in a whine, and no lodge-teaching in an angry squawk. Let the soul fulfill Its duty, Klansmen, dodge the narrow creed ; Charity In all her beauty (Jives to all who stand In need. Nobody can tell how much an individual Klansman is doing for the cause by the size of the salary he draws. . If there is any hog in the man the bristles will begin to show when he talks against true Americanism and the Klan. Many a man belongs to church and fails to show his religion; many a man belongs to America but fails to show his patriotism by joining the Klan. That Abiding Impulse Democracy can not be saved by the efforts of a "few fine souls," as some easterner suggests. Democracy must be saved by the uniting and guiding principle within the body of the whole people. The impulse must be an abiding and coherent one, and it must force its own way out of the national heart. The culture of a few who stand on the edge of affairs will have little effect upon the entire commonwealth. Everything that is permanent, good, and great must have its inception and determination from within. The dynamic forces that give expression to the central idearof a people play upon pleb and aristocrat alike. The evolution of the central theme in national life makes its record upon generation after generation, but it is a record that emanates from the whole acting as one. Leaders there must always be to express the common will; but in the end it is mass that saves mass. Another Excellent Reason Poland nervously asks the Vatican to use its influence in America to the end that "systematic Americanization of the Poles shall cease." So seriously does the Polish diet feel about this "Americanizing idea" that if has sent an envoy to the pope. The diet has also sought permission to use the Polish language in Polish Catholic churches and parochial schools in America. Without mildly suggesting that the Polish diet use its power to keep the Poles from coming over here and being Americanized and otherwise mistreated, one can see excellent reasons for kicking parochial schools into a cocked hat and putting a clamp on certain forms of immigration. People who refuse to be Americanized should be kept away from the machinery. Naturally the pope will use his influence in this case. Tho papal dear desire is to Romanize America, and anything that will assist him in the task will be welcome. But we, upon our part, will ejjdeavor to keep our public schools inviolate. Secure from all Vatican Influences eventually we shall be able to hold without interruption and interference the na tional purpose and the true American consciousness. The School Teacher We want our public school teachers to be a great deal more than merely sincere and honest. We want them to be true Americans. We want them to believe in the Bible of our fathers, and we ask them to use that book in the schoolroom. We want them to know the subjects they teach, and we demand that they be sufficiently educated and Protestant ized to be able to eliminate Roman teachings from our books, lessons, and sclmol literature. We want them to know pedagogy, in practice as well as in theory. Our system of selecting teachers does not always provide for the right sort of instructors; therefore we ask that teachers make themselves into the right sort of child-trainers while the Klansmen stand at the door of the schoolhouse and guard the rights of teacher and child alike. We want teachers to be liberal in thought but not easily gulled. We want teachers to have def inite, noble purposes. We want them to have intelligence and strength enough to impart the best in human knowledge. We want teachers never to forget the flag their fathers fought for, and the constitution their ancestors loved and gave to them as practical evidence of divine direction. Wherever they go, whatever they do, we want our school teachers to be so American in their principles and' so sincere in their teaching that the coming generation will stand foursquare to heaven as good men and women and good citizens. There Is no seed that drops to earth And dies to give the world a flower. But is important to its kind That gave it greatness for an hour. There is no Klansman sacrificed To serve his race and sacred sod. But has a place marked out for him In the garden of his God. As long as priest and atheist push the Bible out of our public schools, the Klan will be on haad to push It back. The Klansman who loses his temper ought to pray that none of nis brethren shall ever find it.

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The Klansman who wonld be a leader must be able to stand alone no matter how many banana skins his enemies have planted on the walk in front of him. It takes more than a gold pin to classify a Klansman. It is the Klansman's business to stand against the devil even though people call him a crank for doing it. Do Yoa Want to Help? You have an inspiration? The Klan won't misconstrue it! You want to serve the nation? The Klan will help you do it! If you to uplift should asDire. The Klan will set your heart on fire oui it you are a common liar The Klan says, "You will rue it!" You want a deeper learning? The Klan will help you get it! With zeal-fire your soul is burning? The Klan has helped you set it! If you would quaff the patriot's cup, And with the race supreme would sup,This country's foes you'd best pass up The Klan will not forget it! You'd seize Life's broader meaning? The Klan will help you bind it! Toward Consecration leaning? The Klan has sealed and signed it! If you would taste the Mystic Food, Preserve the home and nation's rood," If you would do the greatest good, The Klan will help you find it! Tapid Criticism It has always been fashionable in certain circles to attack the constitution as "inflexible" a kind of outgrown shell that is not "so readily amendable" as the needs of a progressive age require. Time and the law of need have always proved such criticisms both vapid and ephemeral. In fact, the prohibition amendment is cited by some constitutionalists as evidence that not only can the American document of fundamental law be changed but that it can be too readily modified. To us, however, it seems as if the constitutional provision of amendment is wise. When change is made necessary by the deep feeling of the entire people the backbone of the nation it is possible to make It; yet the amendments can not be added over easily. The balance is as true, and the machinery works as easily under modern conditions as in the early days of the republic. Indeed foreign observers lifce Bryce and Lecky thought that one of the greatest blessings of the American rested in the fact that the constitution could not be easily amended to suit a mere factional notion a passing whim of the people. Wise delays have been provided giving the entire people an opportunity to decide upon changes which are to have vast effects upon general law. The practical operation of our basic law has been wonderful, and a history of its . sufficiently changeful growth is a record of the substantial development and progress of the people's will in respect to their own deep and abiding needs. Some Earnest Thinking Observe that the Fascist! are not hypocritical imperialists. They do not go behind the bush when they want Italy to be an empire they speak in clear, unmistakable language. In case other people refuse to hear, they add effective remarks "to their persuasive conversation. To the Fascistl way of thinking, class wars are being supplanted by national struggles. If their idea is anywhere near correct not only the Klan but every American should do a little earnest thinking. Factional struggles tear down and build up in proportion to their size, but both sides should have a fair understand ing of the dangers that go with eliminating wars in the popular body. A KLANSMAN'S CREED believe in God and in the ienett of the Christian religion and that a godless nation can not long prosper. I believe that a church that is not grounded on the principles of morality and justice is a mockery to Cod and to 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 to my allegiance to Cod atone. 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 corner stone of good government and that those who are seeking to destroy k art enemies of our Republic and are unworthy of citizenship. I believe in freedom of speech. I believe in a free press uncontrolled by political parties or by religious sects. believe in lam 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 tit causes of mob violence. I believe in a closer relationship of capital and labor. s believe in the prevention of unwarranted strikes by foreign labor agitators. I believe in the limitation of for eign immigration. I am a native-born American citizen and I believe my rights in this country are superior to those tor eigners.

Released May S "Prejudice" and Mr. Smith's Candidacy Many peculiar reasons have been advanced by certain interests and newspapers as to why AI Smith, Rpman Catholic governor of NewYork, should be elected president ol the United States. The most peculiar reason, however, comes from the Springfield Republican, which seems to believe that Smith should be elected because his election would "blast prejudice." In speaking of Smith's probable candidacy, the Republican says: "The fact that Governor Smith is a Roman Catholic attracts much attention in current political discussion, for the tendency is general to assume that his religion is the strongest handicap he must overcome. If this prejudice is so strong among citizens who are of other religious faiths, as may sometimes appear from such phenomena as Ku Kluxism, the sooner it is blasted by the election of a Roman Catholic to the presidency the better." In view of the fact that this is a Protestant country, despite tlfe efforts of the Roman hierarchy to make it appear otherwise, it might be well to ask the editor of the Republican -why the citizens of the United States can not use their votes to place a Protestant at the head of the nation? It is not ' merely because the man be a Protestant, but because it gives assurance to the people that he will have no "entangling alliances" with a power that is not American and can not be American so long as it is governed solely from foreign shores; a power that takes so-called Americans from the shores of America, and with more pomp than any emperor was ever elevated to the throne, makes them" princes, and returns them to America to carry on their work under direct instructions of a foreign potentate. Can Not Reconcile Oaths Americans who love America and an American who does not is not worthy of the name can not reconcile .certain oaths taken by these princes, the men who were recently made "American" cardinals, with the true spirit of Americanism. Among other things pledged by these cardinals in therr covenant at the time they were being sworn at the vati-can,-these men pledged themselves "to aid the pope to recover his jights, to fight all heretics and enemies of the pope, and to promise not to accept any mission from civil authorities which would lead to civil interference in the election of future , popes," Mr. Smith evldentlv believes thnt the foregoing oath of allegiance is absolutely proper even though it places the allegiance of these cardinals above their allegiance to the civil authorities of our country. Voters do not necessarily have to be prejudiced to object to having a man as president of our country who be lieves a power situated, in a foreign

land may call for allegiance frotn4jLsnaYn,e 0n k9 J"8 bB its subjects which supersedes the l2!ary! ln. MemP. Tetin, accord-

its subjects which supersedes seoes tne American subjects allegiance to civil authorltv. no wuwic is uub ill cl VI j i matter of prejudice; it is a matter of belief The whole is not merely a matter g 6obmwicb8 , a. ueiiut iu uilferent doctrines from those which nave swayed ana ruled Europe foj centuries. True Americans concede Mr. Smith the rieht to beHevn na h does but true Americans do not conPAflft TflA ri?h.f fit flM0 IffTI AAfnntatA -a a-wivie" yvKuvaic Ji.MA.J.'.. Tl I . ucuiituuiiiK aiieKiancfl snnprinr to rns allegiance to America. The fact that nmcu iuuuuwu uy rrotesLaBts duui ana expanaea unde,r Protestant tucAta buu lueoriCT, sfloum give for the presidency whom they know are ta SVDl nathv with thnxn irianla The great mass of citizens who are opposed to liquor are against Mr. Smith because of his attitude on prohibition and his acta which retarded the enforcement of prohibition in the state of New York. Once again, Mr. Smith's Ideas do not conform with millions of American citizens. It would b just as logical for the Republican to say that "tne sooner an avowed wet Is elected to the presidency, the better." That would, according to the Republican, "blast prejudice" against liquor. In a trite sentence, the Hdnnton

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The Outpost OUR PLATFORM LIFE PRESERVERS FOR SINKING FUNDS If Congress keeps on investigat ing, both halves of the vmriri win find out how the other half lives. A world war veteran in Texas has just started to running a clock of . his own construction and which he claims will run a thousand years without rewinding. It will run down, no doubt, just aborit the time the owner draws his bonus. Doctor I find your wife is all run down. Hubby (on other end of phone) Thank heaven. I had given up hope of her ever running down. Man Jongg, it has been learned, Is two thousand years old. If that is the case there should be at least somebody who knows how to play it. If Often Happens, However "That's peculiar. You say Phil lost his wife the same way he won her?" "Yes. By lying to her." Nature always balances up matters. With the shortage of bananas in this country, we find more oil than usual. All of this probing going on in Washington isn't helping the wound any. The Missing Link "After a ten days' absence, during which a countrywide search was made for bis body, James T. Link showed up at his home late last night with no explanation as to where he had been," Des Moines (la.) Register. "Japan keeps her pledges." declares a writer opposing the immigration bill. This should not be surprising as Japan usually keeps everything she gets hold of. And Then Crowed About It "Henn," declares a newspaper story, "at one time declared that he was responsible for the formation of the Klan in this city." It - is just possible that Henn Is the fellow that put the clucks in the Ku Klux Klan. A prominent English woman has declared that the day of the flapper is over. - She probably meant the flapper's day is overrun with dates. Xames Is Names It wDl probably be harder than 1 1 . . ........ , i ff wwlage licenses. I nucu rinS for you? Null When will the wedding bells f I buy the ring Void When I get the money to ' Coals to Newcastle It has been suggested by one sport r. . friar nntt t ha mtfAlight and does not charse the Ameri ican people wttli blind prejudice Tne Post says: "It is a question, nawever wnetner tne majority of the tean Is sestteevt if put to a test at uuicf wuuia rute ior a uemocrat wi(ii the political and other associ It Is noted that the Post nses the phrase, "strongly American, in sentiment, and makes no reference to religion. It is not a case of prejudice, regardless of 'what the propagandists might ' try to make the American people believe. It is not a desire to withhold office from a man because of his religion, bat because the American people feel greater confidence in a man whom they know does not agree -with certain foreign influences.

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Busybody Americans No American ever gets very far with the Turks. The case of Dr. W. S. -Dodd, of Konia, illustrates tha fact. His standing as a physician is unquestioned in America. But in hi) independent work in Konia he has had trouble. He is charged with various kinds of malpractice by tho Turks. The charges are trumped up. But Angora does not interfera. It is not healthy tor Americans in Konia. The Turks, we are told, would be afraid to treat au eminent Knirlifthmflti rif lfolmn thnn r.u 0,0 hiuj aia treating Dr. Dodd. When the Turks itku to iorce an Italian doctor out of Constantinople some time ago, Mussolini sent them an ultimatum. Immediately the Italian doctor's stock rose to par. It is not so with Dr. Dodd. But here is the point of the moral : ' If Dr. Dodd were practicing his profession in the United States he would be in no danger and the State Department would not be besieged with demands "to deal with the situation," Why force an American or English or Italian doctor down Angora's throat? Why fish in forbidden waters when you have a wellstocked bass pit at home? Forever ami forever Americans insist upon sticking their noses into flowerpots of other people, thus pricking themselves on thorns that are none of their concern. It is much better to cultivate one's own vegetable garden than to dig spuds across the line until our neighbor objects, and then wail for'the constable. writer that the next heavyweight prize fight be held in Ireland. CongTess passed a little bill To keep the alien ont; But our president's attitude Keeps us all in dsabt. National Pride! ' Is it possible that the prince of Wales wishes to demonstrate that the English have something that can fail just &s hard as the German mark? Marjory What did Jack do whea you told him you never wanted to see his face again? Susan He turned out the light. There is now a rendenct toward smaller farms, we understand. Maybe the politicians want more farmers to whom they they can give relief. It Will Rab OS A woman testifying in poliea court at Cincinnati, declared that the defendant "grabbed her and kissed her until he was red in the face." In view of the great amount of rouge the female sex uses today, it probably did not take the maa very Ions. "Decision Ends Big Radio Row," flares a headline. There i3 probably no relief from the Bedtime Story, however. The wonder Jgnt that so many girts nowadays-have Such rosy coniexions. It Is bow they all escape the painter's colic. A headline says that "People Ara Losing Interest fn Congress." It would most probably not surprise) these same people should they suddenly learn of a Sfah Jongg bloc in. Congress. The country at large seems to be looking on Al Smith's declaration that the prohibition laws . must be enforced, as dry wit. ' vAt least, bis statement brought '-' many a smHe. ? Quite Possible It is possible that many political fences have been damaged by La weight of politicians remaining ou the fence, v Wifle Ton are Just a plain dumbbell. Hubby Ton can hardly-say thatt yon got a couple of rings out of me. The radio Is the first to nave chance of winning from the neighbornood gossip.