Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-08-02

AFTER the Fallen mas SatlSfae-
tory answered the above ten ques-
tions. and has made his donation, -
the first two sections of the obliga-
tion are administered, after which
follow many papers of tiresome
conversation.
After walking the candidate sew
eral times around the "Kla arm, "
giving the various stationed officers
the opportunity to spout forth
"Simmonsese," the fallen" is led to
the Exalted Cyclops who addresses
a long "charge" to him, admonish-
ing him of the great seriousness of
the organization, and offering him
an opportunity to retire and pro-
creed no furthr. This offer is very
largely a bluff" because by this
time the curiosity Of the "alien" is
at such a state that he would not
think of retiring, and invariably he
signifies that he desires to remain
for the entire performance. There
is more walking around. more YER
bose tommyrot, and then the re-
mainder of the oath Is administered,
and the candidate Is ready for nat
uralization.
The ceremony Of naturalization"
of the Invisible Empire" is a sac
parody on the holy rite of
baptism, following threat Of death
if the "alien" violated his obliga-
tion to "use any and all justifiable
means and methods" to carry out
the work Of the political machinel
There is no fraternal order in Amer
lea which has ever dared to do this
and | look back upon the fact that
| baptized" a number Of men, who
ought to have known better, with a
feeling of regret and humiliation.
After the "alien" has taken the
entire obligation he is asked by the
Exalted Cyclops: "Sir, have you as
sumed without mental reservation
your Oath of Allegiance to the Tn
visible Empire ~ The "ahen"
answers in the affirmative.
The Exalted Cyclops then warns
him: mortal man cannot assume
a more binding oath; character and
courage alone will enable you to
keep it. Always remember that to
keep this oath means to you honor,
happiness, and life; but to violate
it means disgrace, dishonor and
death. May happiness, honor and
life be yours.
Having been du-y warned of
death and dishonor, the falien' is
then led to the sacred alter where
rests the American flag, upon which
IS the Holy Bible, opened at the
twelfth of Romans-which Simmons
says is his spiritual chapter and
across the pages Of the Word of God
s a naked dagger, grim reminder
If the proceeding warning of the
make. The Exalted Cyelops raises
| glass of water, and "dedcates"
he "alien, setting him apart from
he men of his daily association to
-he lofty service Of the Invisible
Empire" =" He is then caused to kneel
Upon his right knee, and a parody
IN the beautiful hymn. "Just as /
am without One Plea" is sung by
hose Of the elect who can carry
4 tune. Behind che sacred alter"
Durns the "fiery cross" which is an
Upright piece of Mood with cross
lrm, in which are set burning can
Hes. When the singing is conclud-
I'd, the Exalted Cyclops advances
10 the candidate and after dedicat-
ng him further, pours water on his
shoulder, his head, throws a few
trops in the air, making his Nedi-
,ation ''in body" "in mind" "in
spirit" and Gin life Having thus
'acrilegiously baptized" the alien
nto the Invisible Empire of Ku
the "Kmdd," the chap
am Oh the hlan-Very otten MIN
s'er Oh the gospei-steps forward
una ueiiVers prayer to God to
''u tne cahdidate TO keep his obh-
aaron, the ldea oeing' no doubt,
nat II Uod cannot or wlll not pre-
no,th ~" a. - NooPtns ~ %
'rot ILL., 40 ~ u"Sssi ~ ~ 'He -, se
=, ~ 'A vi"
ne amen IS then formally re
'ei.eu ~ eill%eh OF the IN
'sipio @ empire IN the name OF
ne Dih Peror' ana Is entitled to all