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The Washington herald., 1921-10-16
Opinions of Ku Klux.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
In the Thursday Issue of your
paper there appeared in these col
umns an article by a Virginian, in
defense of the Ku KluX Khan. The
writer stated that he desired ar
answer to his questions and to the
lest of my ability / will endeaVoT
to answer them.
The original Khan came into be-
ing shortly after the evil war and
lasted throughout the period of re-
construction. 1t became such q
menace to life and safety that Con.
gress enacted a law imposing a fine
Of $4,000 upon anyone seen in 6
public place or on a public highway
CARRIED in masked regalia. The eX.
press purpose of the early Khan was
to deny the negro rights given h m
under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth
amendments and TO nullify as far
as possible the aim of the Thir.
teenth. Today there is not a state
of the Old South that has not laws
in direct violation of these amend
ments despite the fact that the Con-
stitution makes such enactments un-
lawful. Besides these amendments
the Khan violated the rest of the
Constitution and the entire set OF
laws written and unwritten which
has made the Anglo-Saxon civiliza-
ton what 1t is. The right of the
accused to meet his accuser knowing
who he Is, trial by Jury, the. in
volatility of property, and many
others were among those broken by
squads of masked men hunting down
their victims and Furnishing them in
the silent haunts Of gloomy forests,
at hours late in the night.
The feeling OF the people was very
bitter against the negro after the
war, but State police, militia OF
other lawful authorities would have
been sufficient to cope with the sit
uatton. That being the case the
xxx. had no cause for being then,
and 1t has none now. However
wrong their methods / give the old
Khan credit for being sincere, but
the present crganizat on has been
shown by the leading papers of the
country to be nothing more than a
colossal confidence game foisted
upon gullible public for the en-
richment of its leaders.
Has not the X. X. X as much
right to exist as otner secret organi-
zationsg Virginian asks. Certain
iy' No one objects to t as a secret
organization. 1t is what IL is or
ganized for, and the methods for
carrying out those purposes that arc
objectionable in democracy.
This country was settled by those
who wished to get away from Old
world troubles. Our government
was established with a clean slate
and ever since then tie ambitions
the courageous, and tolerant. the
world over. have been coming here
to escape the mire of hatreds. bit
terness and Intolerance that ~ the
Old World. Our country is a coun-
try OF many people. our ideals are
compost of the worlds best. Not
since the Gays of ancient Rome has
the wrld seen so mny differences
OF belief. so muny races. Dwelling
side by side n harmony, II is be-
cause of this that an organization
such as the Ku Klux Khan. whose
aim Is to rake up, rehash and fan
into a sullen fame. these sleeping
diherences. has no right to exis; in
the United States.
MICHIGAN.
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! Open Court Letters to The HeraIek
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very much. The Khan today seems
to be composed of three classes:
l. Those in authority. who direct
the workings of the Khan; 2 (and a
vast majority, those who are at
tracted by the mysticism and ro-
manticism. and join the Khan be-
cause Of these attractions: 3. Bigots
and religious prosecutors.
Let us hope that the investiga-
ton by Federal authorities will
soon show whether the Khan is
worthy to continue, or whether 1t
is an organization which all Amer
leans should try to wipe out.
A PATRIOT.
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Says Conference a Farce.
To the Editor, The Washington Herald:

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
1t is easily seen by the average
observer the Harding adminstra-
ton has not the least intention of
settling the grave question of I'M
employment at this time. Instead
they are discharging men and wo-
men by thousands, reducing wages
in the navy yards throughout the
country from 20 to 40 per cent
while the cost of living Is again
soaring
Its true purpose. seen when the
mask is removed, is to put as many
people on the labor market as pos
sible so that there will be six men
for every job; to starve the wage
earners into submission. so that
the corporations as well as govern
ment can employ labor at the low
est figure, where 1t will be impos-
able to maintain American stand
about that.
The conference is doomed to
failure. The bread line and the
soup houses are staring the admin
istration in the face. The scien-
1iSNFt NhC tire NoPNehihS Va
industry. the statisticians, and a
few professors, a sprinkling Of
labor and a few others to give IT
color. Mr.. Hoover said we are
now on the economic upgrade, but
it Is very doubtful If we can clear
the crest without considerable suf-
fering this coming winter. The
peak of the crisis will not be
reached until mid-winter. Provision
should be made now. Direct action
is required by Federal and State
Governments to meet this serious
situation. Relief bureaus should be
Immediately established, such as
Mayor Cousins of Detroit suggested.
and he has such a bureau in sue
cessful operation in that city.
Mayor Cousins is a successful bust
ness man as we'll as mayor of De-
troit.
Our merchants must also awake
to the situation and learn to buy
goods made in America and sell
them to the public, so that our
American factories will be put into
operation. 1t is surprising to learn
the enormous stocks of every
description that American mer-
chants have purchased in foreign
markets at low costs. and are ad-
vertising and selling at wartime
prices. A high tariff wall should
be built up and exclude the sweat
shop production of other lands and
give protection to American labor.
and also to restrict further fmmi-
grafton.
JOHN ]. DoRE.
Washington, D. c.
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ness OF the night the fragrance OF
summer roses came up 10 her.
Crickets chirped in the shrubbery.
From down at the lake edge a
whippoorwill uttered its melancholy
plant. and across the undulating
waters the saffron quarter OF a
harvest moon was lifted against
the night sky.
NO" repeated Diana absently.
leaning against the easement. 1T
isn't done nowadays"
Madeleine's laughter followed
her.
My word. what a funny mood |!
Who's chastened you, Di? You look
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tIOl fLoCcoihB rage
peared. But in the mirror was 4
note addressed to him in Pamela's
writing. He tore 1t open.
Dearest: / am unworthy of you in
every possible particular. 1 am I'M
worthy of our baby. cannot
leave him. have tried to make
myself go to France with you
y, you'll never know how hard I've
tried-but 1 can't do it! can't! !
can't! I don't love him any more
than you, but I love him more than
france or Art or anything else
You go to France. my darling, and
have your year of freedom and
beauty and all the things you
crave. When you come home, II
YOU still want US, you will. hnd
awaiting you your baby and your
heartbroken PAM.
Pamela sat in the nursery, young
Pat fast asleep in her arms. Her
eyes were red with weeping and
her mouth dropped. At Intervals
she pressed her cheek against her
6sey's cheek. as though some COM
fort were to be distracted from
that satin contact. Comfort always
came apparently, although in miti-
gated form, for in another instant
the tears spurted from her eyes.
Outside q taxi drove furiously I'M
TO the door, stopped, and churned
at the sidewalk. After a pause IL
scuttled away. In the meantime
the lower door opened. Masculine
feet came rushing up over the
stairs. Pamela lifted her head
Patrick entered the room drip
ping water from every line Of his
figure. His eyes were not red, but
he was white as a sheet.
% my dearest-how did you
you'll catch cold -" Pamela said
bTokenly, leaping, baby and all, our
Of her chair.
Patrick gathered them into one
swift impartial, wet embrace. He
replied Just as brokenly;
Il couldn't go-when I found your
note 1 jumped overheard and swan.
i didn't want to leave the baby
after the first. But I put up a
front before you-for thought You
did--you always seemed so deter
either-or Art-or anythlng-only
you and Pat"
At twilight that night. when Pa
mela was putting the baby to- bed,
Patrick caught the sound OF the
nightly grooming. Something in the
song seemed unfamiliar. He lis
tened:
/ could not leave my itty baby.
Its pity itty hannies wouldn't let
me.
Its pity itty foOtsies wouldn't let
me.
Its funny itty nosins wouldn't let
me. ls.'Fss''.sc
Its starry eyes. its wosy cheeks. its
CHEEKY mouf wouldn't let me.
III never leave my pity ittys baby.
No. never! never. never. never:
Copyright. 1871, By Ines Haynes Irwin.)
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New Khan Unlike the Old.
30 the EdItor. The wa.hlnrton Hernld.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
Our worthy contributor. the vir.
ginian. desires an answer to his OBJ
servations on the Ku Klux Khan. In
his article, the writer evidently as
sumes unity Of ideals and purpose OF
the old and the new Ku Klux Khan
All eyidence points to the contrary.
No suggestion Of outlawry was ever
made against the old Ku Klux Khan.
That organization was formed OF che
noblest blood OF the Old South. with
highest ideals Of chiyalry and justice.
Their deeds justified their existence
and no impurity Of purpose could be
attributed to. the old Khan.
But the organization of today,
evidence seems to indicate, differs
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Of their lives"
Diana put down the powder pun
and stared at Madeleine through
half closed eyes. She seemed not
to see her but to be looking at
something far beyond.
Has II ever occurred to you.
Madeleine. that one might want a
husband around7"
Madeleine shrugged smooth
shoulder under a rose peiEnoir.
Ny dear. how provincial you are!
It isn't done nowadaysl"
Diana turned away and walked
to the French windows that opened
out on a balcony overhanging the
garden. Through the warm black
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by Briggs.

for all the world like a lovelorn
Juliet"
Diana made no reply. She slipped
out into the darkness OF the balcony
and laid her hot cheek against a
cool stone pillar.
The first real blush of her AFRO
CANT young life was burning her
face. 1t was an agonizing moment
when she began to realize the mad
ness, the humiliation OF what . q
had done.
Doubts.
And vet there was pride, too She
lifted her chin a trifle when she re-
membered how Infinitely worthy
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CHAPTER III.
Clipped wings.

stephen Dale stared at Diana a
moment through the deepening
gloom.
Then he reached q hand toward
the wall switch which would trans
form the romantic twilight into a
prosaic, electric-lit drawing room.
What a subtle fiatterer you are,
Dti You can kid an old timer like
me quite as easily as you can the
boys"
Diana, on her feet beside him,
caught the arm that was raised
toward the switch.
Il mean it," she said, unsteadily.
oh, Steve, I'm awful! know 1
am! Where's my pride gone, 1 won
der? And. what would all the boys
say that I've been so Indifferent to?
1 refused Ted saunders last week,
and Berry Macon over at the Wat
kfns' house party, and I'm trying TO
Keep that navy man from getting
serious here tonight" she rushed
on, as IL to vindicate her pride, but
oh, Steve, Steve, l.
His firm grip on her arm caught
her up sharply. She bit her lip and
was silent.
He took her by both arms and
swung her around until the after
glow from the sunset coming
through the long French windows
fell upon her quiverlng face. And
he looked into her young eyes with
his tired ones
Dear little girl" he said, gently,
you've given me the happiest and
the pFoudest moment. Of my life. /
wish could repay you for it In
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THE ETERNAL
TRIANGLE

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continsss From Yesterdar.


Diana made an impatient gesture,
You two are always quarrellns
and making up. Why don't you
act like sensible human beings?"
Dale nung back his head and
laughed. t3a - =
~out of the moutGs 6f babes"
he began. @-lss -.-4Sils tssts-ss-
LIks,.R Peter Pan. -. -
"Don'tP protested Diana. hotly
You're always treating me like q
"Doddsringr he Knocked, YWhY,
you were born"
! . 'MArJoris's older than you-a
lot. remarked Diana, irrelevantly
= Marjorie Is the Peter Pan OF
woman he said. gravelys ;1IrShe
viii never be. old. There's an eli
ca1fed Eternal Youth who lodges in
Z herc heart" -yS-l- ss-,.sAS '1-sssl. r -
Diana. flung -herself down son +tl1s
diVan by the long French windows
that opened out into the garden
The crimson lights from the sunset
slanted In upon her hair, turning
IL to pure copper. A laggardly bee
emerging from the heart Of Z
holly hook paused Q moment q
circle around her bright head.
why do people always want &C
pc young2" she asked, petulantly
7 hate being youngi Nobody pays
any attention to you except silly
boys who think they're terrfblJ
smart, and even they wpuld rather
20 about with widows and di.
vorcees!" 49, ss'-s-s. s- -
He smiled at her through tn,
smoke OF his cigarette.
haven't noticed any dearth Of
admirers in your direction"
she shrugged petulant shoulders
VINO wants boys to play with
They're always around. Ergo
they're immensely boring"
Who DO you want them? h,
asked ansusedly. as he would view
the antics OF . frolicsome kitten
The answer brought him to hi.
feet, grave-eyed.
> "You!" said Diana in a strained
little voice through a throat tina,
visibly quivered.
Diana moved over to him impulsfyely
The drawing room was dim and COO
In the midsummer twilight. 1t wa
nlled with the scent of roses from
baskets on the mantel. Outside In TN,
garden the crickets had begun theil
evening chant and the ripple of tn,
lake was family audible from the foo
Of the lawn
What's the matter, Steve? Hav,
you and Marjorie quarreled again p
o He raised weIl-shaped brows as h.
Lit a cigarette.
Again.
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Madeleine's idea.

My word. but you're qulet!
Madeleine addressed Diana. who
was staring at her reflection in
the mirror as II she had never seen
IL before, I've asked you three
times IL your adoring lieutenant
has arrived"
Sorry! was thinking of some
thing else. You wanted to know II
Alex Leigh was here? really
don't know. I haven't seen him
and I don't care II ] never see him
again" she added. impulsively.
Madeleine whistled.
Child, you're too careless. He's
got money and bis uncie's an adj
miral, 90 IL means quick promotion
for little Alx. Besides, there's
nothing like navy husbands!
They're always away on sea d'i,y
and their wives can have the time
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Diaaa,s Solutfea.

Without further thought Of sylvts
and Ted Saunders stfn EittinF on
the stone steps. abe turned and
darted back along the path 20 TIE
bench where abe had left Alex LeigA
with his head buried in one Navy
serge arm.
He was sitting up, staring MOOD
lily out over the moonlit lake, elbow
on knee, chin in hand. A Cigarette
hung listlessly between his nnEera
When she appeared before him.
breathless, her bright hair In dis
hevelled silhouette against the
moon, he stood up.
Il say, Di, forgive me for making
an ass OF myself, will your" he
asked, jerkily. You sure can bowl
us over, old girl"
He managed . sembianes Of .
grin.
Diana came 70 him and laid q
hand on his arm.
her face was very yale even IN
the moonlight. and Der eyes looked
unnaturssiy laree and bright.
IF you still want me and you'll
promise to marry me right away"
she said without preamble, I'll
change my mind about what I said
before"
the moonlight. and her eyes Iookd
tospyrisht, lsai. ~ the Bsu synaie.ss, Ins.)
tAnether Fiae InstsIine.t Of tkis
story ToBerrow.l
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'Di. I'm crazy about you. mad
about you! You know Il! / want 70
marry youw 49,
"Ohw
Diana gently disengaged her
hands.
I'm sorry, Alex" she said and
rose.
But he caught at her again snd
held her captive by the sash of her
frock. ...
Don't" he pleaded. you can't
turn a fellow down like that. You've
made me crazy about you, you've
played with me all these weeks and
now you say you are sorry. Like
hell you are" he muttered bitter
ly.
Alex" Diana Indignantly tried
to wrench away from his hold,
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THE INVOLUNTARY VAMP

some small measure But IL is i'm
possible!"
Her red mouth. quivered. sne
turned her head away from his
steady gaze and winked back the
tears that rose to her eyes.
setYou mean-you couldn't care
a little bit"
He released her suddenly and
turned back into thestwilight Of the
drawing room. s
The Coconino sun., 1921-09-30

ing Bible truths and customs of Pales- tine peoples closed Monday evening. We learn from the people who at tended that there is no question as to the lasting and inspiring good that has come to all who attended. Dr. Moore is certainly in position to render much good for the kingdom of God. The pastor will preach morning and evening next Sunday, October 2, then on Monday he and his wife will start overland to attend the M. E. con- ference at Los Angeles.
 The pulpit will be supplied on Octo- Der by Rev. E. H. Osborn, of Tol- chaco. His morning subject will be Rewards; evening, "The Inner Wall" Hear him. We will be back by October 10. Several of our mem- bers are on the sick list but most of them are better at this writing. Little Barbara Rees was very sick last Sat- urday and Sunday. Try to be at Sun day school on time next Sunday morning at 9:45. Some additional members will be in the orchestra and you will enjoy the music, l am sure.
 w. H. ZOOK, Pastor.
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THE FEDERATED CHURCH

Just at this time the church and friends are deeply moved with sym pathy toward Carter Joy and family over the loss of their little son. His death came very sudden. May Gods blessings rest upon them in their hour of sorrow. The funeral will be from the home on Wednesday of this week. Remember the special rally day ser- vices next Sunday morning, in the Sunday school. We expect our Sun day school superintendent, MT. Walker and family, to be with us at that time
 The series of pageant plays portray
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John Snoeberger Married at Brownsville, Texas.

John Snoeberger Married
 at Brownsville, Texas.
 Word was received by friends this week advising that John Snoeberger a we'll known and popular young man who made Flagstaff his home foi many years, was recently married al Brownsville, Texas, where he has beer making his home for the past few years. His many Flagstaff friends extend hearty congratulations and wish the young couple much happi- ness.
 |. |. *
 Civics Department.
 The members of the civics depart ment are unanimous in declaring their initial meeting of the year last Sat urday a bona fide success. All met at the McMillan home and the open ing session was a get-to-gether talk fest that made the right start for the afternoon.
 The program had been well formu- lated and proved most entertaining, First came several vocal numbers by Miss Katherine McMullen sung in her inimitable manner and calling for much praise; second came some lovely violin selections given by Mrs. Irwin Francis, whom many are bepinning to know in musical circles; following came several vocal numbers by Mrs. George Fleming whom all remember as former entertainer; later Mrs. McMullen gave several readings from Foley which pleased immensely and the concluding number afforded not only amusement but pleasure and profit were both combined in the glimpse the members had of a real mental test given by Mrs. Kennedy. The pot luck supper which followed the program was pronounced gem of various culinary arts and the ap- preciation was sincere to the various committees having both program and eats in charge.
 |. .:. |. <:
 Social Service.
 The Social Service circle will meet at the home of Mrs. R. G. Stevenson next Tuesday, October 4, at 8 p. m.
 This is the first meeting of the sea- son and every other member is antici- pating an unusual attendance. Some new members are scheduled to appear for the work of last year is a guar antee that real good is accomplished. The Circle goes forth this year with zeal unabated and enthusiasm at the top notch for financially it is on it's feet since the treasury was percep- tibly swelled when "Dinty" came to town, for he left over hundred dol lars to be used for the good cause. The members of the circle appreciated to the full the effort everyone made to be on hand that night. What a pie ture it was and "Dinty" more than any other would be up and coming when it was a question of some one in need. Don't forget the date,
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I nor that friend you proposed to take in the hopes of interesting her to become member.
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 Building Fund Committee. | Hands up! How many enjoyed that lovely drive to Malpais Manor last week? We'll, all who did should drive out next Thursday, October 9th, be- tween the hours of two and five and have game of bridge or five hundred and so help the building fund of the Woman's Club.
 What treat to have a game in so lovely home and at the same time add to the exchequer of the club. Re- member the following ladies will see that you are provided for if you have no conveyance: Mrs. Douglas Roome, Mrs. Edwin Babbitt and Mrs. Frank Richmond. Be sure and let them know you are planning to go and if you have a car and can accommodate others, let these ladies know that they may suggest to others less fortunate. Be sport and help boost fine big crowd for the afternoon. Be sure and communicate with any of these ladies that all arrangements may be satis- factorily cared for.
 Remember the dream we had of our club house? Let's help it to be con- summated. Just little more enthus- iasm and it will be more than mere dream.
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 Lovely Social Affair.
 Last Saturday afternoon proved an aliuring one for many different diver sions but one which stands out as de- cidedly pleasant was the afternoon at cards at the c. B. Wilson home.
 Eight tables joined in the games at each table. At five-thirty dainty repast was served and although the play had occupied number of hours, all seemed to finger over the delicious little supper and the social intercourse as loath to leave Among the guests we noted Mrs. B. w. Dawes, Mrs. Fred Browning, Mrs. Lou Charlebois, Mrs. J. P. Wilson, Mrs. Douglas Roome, Mrs. R. F.. Taylor, Mrs. Alex Johnston, Miss Freda Johnson, Mis- Dessel Carlson, Mrs. William Mullen, Mrs. R. R. Pollock, Mrs. Charles Isham, Mrs. Frank Noble, Mrs. J. c. Clarke, Mrs. Burnell Osler, Mrs. Rich ard Connor, Mrs. E. c. Mills, Mrs. Walter Lindblom, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Neher, Mrs. c. F. Manning ST., Mrs. Edward Brown of Los Angeles, Mrs. J. c. Dolan, Mrs. F.. H. Wheat, Mrs. l.. E. Hart, Miss Kathleen Anderson, Mrs. Grimmell and Mrs. John Hennes- sy. Mrs. Wilson was assisted by Mrs. A. J. Mitchell
 <. l. I. !.
 Camp Fire Girls Go Hiking.
 With kits packed, shoes in hiking order, appetites going strong, the Camp Fire Girls Friday night found
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This giant oak, declared by experts to, be 900 years old, stands sentinel o6 the west side of the historic home pow used as headquarters by the Woman's National Foundation. Re- garded by members as symbolic of the enduring strength which the in- fant Foundation already shows signs of attaining, it will be preserved as an emblem and landmark even when the Foundation begins to build its $3,s00O00 civic home.
 Though basic membership in the Foundation costs only one dollar for non-residents, such are the ad- vantages and opportunities offered by It's program that it is expected enough individual fees will be se.
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An aadi..rE cA 'tfe %aose
 chairman Is Miss .4.Js .ac udge, a socially proa;nent woman in the
 national capital, IS a'so responsioie
 for the practical details of tounaa,, |tion Finance, while the Financial |Secretary is Mrs. Charles B. Howry, wife of Judge Howry, assistant U. ,: attorney general under President Cleveland. ., Every woman of good standing lin her community Is eligible for
 membership in the Foundation.
 Those interested in learning the de-
 tails of its program should eomf,r- lnicate with Mrs. C. C. Calhoun, President Woman's National Foui,-
 dation, Connesticqt Avenue. N. w. Washington, D. C.