The Little River news., 1922-08-26
Ku kIux Klan Visits
 Church at Winthrop

Fifteen klansmen appeared at the church services tt S:30 p. m., August 20th 1922, very mysteriously and de- parted the same way seemingly. No CT they went The following ncte and a donation of $50 by the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan was handed by one of the klansmen to Bro. Burgess, pastor of the Missionary Baptist church. They stood while the note was being read and comments were made by the pastor. These men look ing so much like grim ghostly senti- nels caused chilly feeling to creep over the entire congregation. No doubt wonderful impression for good was made on all present.
 Little, old and young are expecting them to return at any time for when a Lizzie honks, eyes run out toward the way whence it came.
 Their visit received the endorse ment of everyone present. The Ku Klux Klan is an organization that should receive the support of every Protestant and law-abiding citizen.
 The letter was as follows:
 Sunday, Aug. 20ti., 1922. "Rev. MT. Burges:
 ''Wo, the Knights of the Invisible Empire of the ku kiux Klan, hand you herewith 9 small contribution which you VII please accept az parti- al expression of our faith in you per and of the great cause of which you represent. We want you to use this money and we trust that it will serve you in your chosen work. We approve all that you all these good people are doing for the Christian religion and good gov ernment
 Since there are many people with out the realm of this Invisible Empire that misunderstood it's purpose and desiring to be justly understood by all good people, We beg the privilege and your kind indulgence long enough to to you and your audience at this time few of the things for which we stand
 We believe un-falteringly in the Christian religion and in the provi- dence of God; In the Flag of the Unit ed States, in her Constitution, in her laws. and in the cluster of states and territories that make up this great Union-to this Nation and her states and territories and their legal, consti- tuted authorities, we owe an undivid- ed elegance and to none other. We believe in unqualified Americanism and have no tolerance for those Am erican citizens enjoying her priceless privileges and blessings, that bear our institutions and government only a divided loyalty. We believe in the supremacy of the white race. In the separation of Church and tSate. and in the purity and in the protection of our Womanhood- We believe in po- 'litical righteousness and clean poli- tics, and we summons to office the best men and women Of our nation. We stand fOursQuare for law enforce ment of the whole law. We are and expect to be a holy terror to the law violator. and especially to the man who ruins the physical and moral lives of our young men with moonshine whiskey, to the man who ,invades your property while you are asleep, and to the man who invades the chas- tity of our homes, and who, in his gliding, palace cars along highways steal virtue of our unsuspecting girls. The eyes of the Invisible Empire are ever present and are constantly upon the evil-doer. We call upon all good people everywhere to join in making our land what God would have it to be, with roses blooming in every val ley, and on every hill, with every field laden with golden grain, fleecy cotton, and juicy fruit. and with every home living in Righteousness and in the Fear of God.
 Respectfully,
 Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.