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The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
BIG PARADE and
INITIATION AT PARIS
Twenty Thousand Persons Gather at
Illinois City for First Big
Picnic and Initiation.

Paris, ILL.,, July 31.-More than
10000 persons from all part sof Illi-
nois and Indiana gathered here today
to take part in the first annual pic
mis- and public initiation to be given
in this city by the Knights Of the Ku
Klux Klan.
The Edgar county fair, grounds
was jammed to it's fullest capacity
and at 9:45 a. m. series OF ad-
dresses was begun by a number OF
well-known speakers who talked at
length on Klancraft.
One of the big features Of the night
program was parade Of more than
5000 Klansmen in full regalit who
marched through the main part OF
the city headed by military band,
the marchers carrying red torches
and American flags. A large fiery
cross burning brightly in each corner
of the courthouse lent splender to
the scene as the Klansmen marched
by.
: After the parade a class Of more
than 700 candidates at the fail
grounds were naturalized in the mi.
tiation ceremonies Of the Invisible
Emyire.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
ACTIVE
Receives Tremendous Impetus Thru
Meeting of Its Leaders.

The organization of the Women of
the Ku Klux Klan, recognized official
ly as kindred order by the Knights
of the Ku Klux Klan, received ire
mendous impetus through the meet
ing of it's leaders at Asheville, N. c.,
July 1919. The meeting was held at
the same time as the conference OF
Grand Dragons and Great Titans.
Mrs. Lula A. Maxwell of Little
Rock, Ark, Imperial Commander, and
other leaders of the organization in
the various states We're in attend
ance and plans We're made to actively
organize in every section of the
country. The women reported dozens
of women's Klans already formed be-
sides the taking over of the chapters
and branches Of all the Protestant
Women's organizations in the United
States with the exception of the
Kamelia.
No woman's organization which is
controlled or promoted by men is rec
ognized by the Women of the Ku
Klux Klan. The order is composed
entirely of women, and is operated
exclusively by women for women
No person or individual profits
through its promotion, which is on
Democratic lines, the moneys being
handled through the treasury of the
Women of the Ku Kux Klan.
Headquarters of the Women of the
Ku Klux Klan are at Washington, D.
c., but detailed information regard
ing the organization may be obtained
by writing to Mrs. Lula A. Maxwell
Post Office Box 1873, Little Rock, Ark
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
WOMEN VOICE FAITH
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
National Federation Passes Res0
luton Declaring in Favor of
Proper Leadership.

Washington, July 81 Without
naming any particular bill, the Ma
Eional Federation of Business and
Professional Women have adopted a
set of resolutions pledging their or
ganization to. work for a department
of education with a secretary in the
presidents cabinet. This is a prac-
tical endorsement of the education
bill formerly the Towner-Sterling
billy
The resolution reads
whereas, sound education Of all
of its people is essential to vital
and enduring democracy; and
whereas, the United States has
provided public schools for educa-
tin gthe citizens; and
whereas, we have declared that q
thorough elementary and high school
education is both desirable and es-
sential for a successful career in
business. Therefore be it
"Resolved, That we, the National
Convention Of Business and Profess
sional Women's Clubs declare our
faith in the public schools Of this
country, and that we affirm for un-
qualified support Of federal aid and
federal recognition for public educa-
tion without federal interference, in
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
|KLANSMEN 0. <.
ROYAL RIDERS
Red-RObe Order is Composed
of Foreign Born Ameri-
can Citizens.

Atlanta, Ga.,-The Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan have endorsed the Roy
al Riders of the Red Robe, an organi-
zation with principles similar to those
of the Klan, and whose membership
is composed of foreign-born Ameri-
can citizens who because of their birth
overseas are not eligible to become
Klansmen. The order is growing
rapidly on the Pacific coast.
The Royal Riders are separate and
distinct from the Klan, but in many
matters have support of the Klan, al
though acting independently.
The principles of the new organi-
zation are as follows:
"This is an organization for for
eign-born American citizens who hold
this country and its flag above all
others in the world.
"It is founded upon the, principles
of the Christian religion and Protest
antism and has for its object the ed
ucation and uplift of humanity.
"It stands for an absolute and un-
qualified allegiance to the Government
and Constitution of the United States
and the enforcement of law and order.
"The protection of our homes, the
perpetuation of our public schools,
free press, free speech, and the sane
tity of womanhood, and is strongly
opposed to the intermarriage with
any of the colored races; the separa-
tion of church and state, and toler-
ance in religion.
The ideals of the Great Master and
square deal for all regardless of
race, color or religion.
"This organization desires only
those men who are real he-men, who
are willing to play the game with
their brother man, and who can be
depended upon.
This organization is now in nearly
every state in the Union and is here
to stay.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
RED WING KLAN IN
REGULAR SESSION
Lays Out Enthusiastic Plans for the
Future.

Red Wing, Minn.-At the gather
ing Of the Red Wing Klan this week
in regular session national lecturer
gave an interesting report of Klan
accomplishments throughout the
Eastern states and also took time to
lay out successful methods of action
as used in various parts of the Unit
ed States. , ..-
Enthusiastic plans were made here
for further growth and effectiveness.
The Red Wing Klan expects to hold
an invitation meeting in the near fu-
ture and it is safe to say that out
of this meeting will come a large
class of candidates seeking to learn
the mysteries of Klanscraft.
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NATIONWIDE CEREM0NIALS HELD
IN TRIBUTE TO WARREN G. HARDING
KLANSMEN Obey
TELECRAPHIC ORDER
Fiery Cross Burns During Solemn
Service.

Klans over the entire United States
held appropriate ceremonial services
of mourning in memory OF our
stricken Pl .sident. Last Saturday at
midnight fiery crosses were ignited
and burned from Atlantic to Pacific,
from Lake of the Woods to the Gulf
of Mexico Klansmen assembled in
every state to pay solemn tribute to
the great American leader who had
answered the call of Deaths angel.
Saturday morning the King Klea-
gle for Minnesota received the fol-
lowing telegram:
"YOu will cause every organization
in your state to assemble at twelve
o'clock midnight, August fourth, and
hold solemn ceremony befitting this
occasion, for prayer and spiritual de-
votion. You will cause to be burned
a fiery cross in light of which will be
hoisted the American flag at half
mast. Cause entire organization to
enter in silent prayer in tribute or re-
spect to our deceased national leader.
You will cause all men who possibly
can to wire Mrs. Harding sympathy.
You will hold absolutely no demon
strations except devotional services
in solemn tribute to Almighty God
from now until after the deceased
President of the United States is in
tered"
In obedience to this order Klans-
men assembled outside of st. Paul as
directed. Sharp at midnight large
fiery cross burst into flame. The
moon appeared over the tree tops
and sadly, so it seemed, watched the
mourning sons of America as they
stood with heads barred at the base
of the burning cross. The wild
hilarity on the opposite shore OF the
lake ended suddenly when the cross
illumined the sky. Absolute silence
reigned supreme for several minutes.
Then the Klansmen knelt. A voice
broke the stiffness of the midnight
hour. A white robed figure stood,
with outstretched arms and face
turned heavenward offering prayer
At the close of the prayer the Klans-
men assumed a standing position
again. A man in civilian clothes
stepped before the Klansmen assem-
bled and spoke of the departed ma
tional leader. The speaker was a
National Klan Lecturer from Gin
cinnati, Ohio. He said:
"I have known President Harding
for many years. I knew him as ar
editor of struggling newspaper
later as a United States senator from
Ohio, and still later as President Of
the United States. I have always
known him as a man with a kindly
nature, with heart as pure as re-
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
KAN IN MEETING
AT BIG BASS LAKE
TWENTY FOOT FIERY CROSS
MANY CANDIDATES TAKE OATH
est. Paul Dispatch

A fiery cross 20 feet high burned
Monday night -on the hill facing Lit.
tie Bass lake, seven miles north OF
st. Paul, while at least 100 robed fol
lowers Of the Ku Klux Klan and per-
haps 400 men in civilian clothes held
a Klan meeting in the hollow close to
the lake.
Elaborate precautions were taken
by those at the meeting to prevent
interruption and maintain secrecy,
according to lake residents who live
across the lake from the scene of the
gathering. The hollow where the
meeting was held is part of the picnic
grounds owned by Charles Chapman,
who also maintains a large bathing
beach on Big Bass lake. Owassa
boulevard runs between the two
lakes. On the Little Bass lake side
the ground slopes up into a steep
hill, making natural pocket next to
the lake.
|. Headlights Kept Burning.
On the hill, facing up, according to
the lake residents, was a circle of
parked cars with searchlights burn
ing, while guards were posted at in
tervals along the top of the hill, thus
making it impossible for anyone to
approach the meeting from this side,
unobserved. A similar row of cars
faced the lake, their searchlights be-
ing trained so that no boat could ap-
proach the shore without being seen,
Deputy Sheriff Frank Robert, who
lives on the opposite shore, was hon
ored with two searchlights constantly
on his house, according to informa-
ton received. About half a dozen
boats were on the lake, but little ac-
curate information as to the pro-
ceedings could be learned.
Meeting Lasts Two Hours.
The gathering of the Klan began
about 9 P. M. and the meeting lasted
about two hours. A similar meeting
was held July 4, but none of the lake
residents paid much attention to it
then, as it was thought to be merely
a Fourth celebration.
Observers say that many new
members seemed to be taking the
oath of allegiance to the Klan, and
about 1000 pamphlets were handed
out, to be distributed to gather in
new members.
In addition to the large cross burn
ing on the hilltop, a small cross
burned on platform in the midst OF
the meeting. An American flag was
displayed during proceedings.
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fined gold, and with a mind Of re-
markable virility. AS the editor from
Marion mounted from a high place
in the affairs Of the nation to one
higher, he never lost the common
touch. In his being there was not
one scintilla of artifce, not one iota
of deceit, not one atom Of hypocrisy.
President Harding was every inch a
man, a man of ability, man of
honor, yes, man of destiny.
"I sincerely feel that the death of
our beloved President marks the pass
ing of great leader. Our national
loss in the departure of Mr.. Harding
is a great one. The nation mourns
and in sorrow Americans seek to
fully realize that President Harding
has passed to the other side the
range, and is wandering in faraway.
Our leader has gone to the land from
whose bourne no traveller returns"
The speakers voice broke.
A hush fell over the assemblage.
Then the Klansmep sang. Over
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the lake passed the strains of "Near-
er, My God, to Thee" Against the
hillside the song Of sadness echoed.
As the last strains died away the
Klansmen knelt in silent prayer.
Shortly robed figure arose and ex-
tended his arms and prayed:
"May the blessings of our God
wait upon thee and the sun of glory
shine around thy head; may the
gates of plenty, honor, and happi-
ness be always open to thee and
thine.
"May no strife disturb thy days.
nor sorrow distress thy nights, and
when death shall summons thy de-
parture may the Savior's blood have
washed thee from all impurities, per-
fected thy initiation, and thus pre-.
pared, enter thou into the Empire In
visible and repose thy soul in per
petual peace" -..-. III.
"Amen!" . ~
Slowly the Klansmen departed fol-
their various homes. ... -....
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10

The Atlantic Ocean will be the
background for an impressive Klan
ceremonial which will be staged by
Wilmington Klan, Realm of North
Carolina, at Wrightsville Beach on
August 6. Klansmen will be present
from all parts Of the realm.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
MILWAUKEE KHAN
PUBLISHES PAMPHLET

Milwaukee Klan, Realm of Wiscon-
sin, is publishing series Of pamph-
lets regarding the purposes and prin-
ciples Of the Knights Of the Ku Klux
Klan. This is call the Abraham Lin
coin Series Of Public Information.
There is wide demand for them and
they are doing much good for the
cause. The first pamphlet was issued
July /.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
ORGANIZATION WOMEN
HOLD BIG MEETING

Bowling Green, Ohio, July 2S-The
Women Of the Ku Klux Klan held an
enthusiastic open-air meeting here
last night. in which many applications
for membership In the order were
signed after a series Of patriotic
speeches by women orators.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10

any way with state or local control.
Be it further -.--@
Resolved, That we believe that ma
tional leadership in education and
the efficient administration of the
educational activities of the federal
government demand the creation of
a department of education with a
secretary in the cabinet of the presi-
dent"
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
ONE THOUSAND TO
p. BE NATURALIZED

Barbecue Sufficient for Ten Thousand
Planned. .a
Chattanooga Klan No. A, Realm
of Tennessee, is inviting all Klans-
men to attend the celebration of the
second anniversary of the chartering
of this Klan which will be held at
Midvale Park, Monday night, August
20. A barbecue sufficient to feed ten
thousand people has been arranged
for. Over a thousand aliens will be
naturalized. = p.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
HIBERNIANS AGIN US
But We Don't Care One Little Teeny

But We Don't Care One Little Teeny
Bit.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians,
meeting in Montreal, Canada, where
they could get all the booze they
wanted, were last week exhorted by
their president to fight the Knights
of the Ku Klux Klan. The Klan is
indeed proud to number among its
enemies this gang of Irish gun run
ners.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10
PENNSYLVANIA
KHAN GROWS FAST

A Few Months Ago Had Eleven Mem.
Bers-Now Has Over 1000.
Harrisburg Klan, Realm of Penn.
sylvania, which started few months
ago with only eleven members has
now grown to membership Of ovel
a thousand. This Klan last weel
staged big naturalization cere.
monial and open air meeting neal
Wormleysburg which attracted thou
sands Of people. A large class wa.
naturalized.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-10

"Protestants generally have a mar
row conception of Christian worship
Catholic Review, July 21
1928. .-s. --a.-....>... ....
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KHAN is BITTERLY FOUGHT
Threats to Break Up Meeting DID
.1 Not Materialize.

a Not Materialize.
.Durant, Okla, where the Klan is
being bitterly fought by un-American
influences, was the scene Of a sue
cessful naturalization and parade last
week. Threats to break up the meet
ing did not materialize. Kansmen
from scores of towns in this vicinity
were present. The Klan band from
Denison, Tex, led the marchers.
The ceremonies were conducted by
Durant Klan. ...-
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KLANsMEN-To CHURCH.
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Klangmep sang Over their various homes - =
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29
HEAVY FINES IMPOSED
IN RECORDERS COURT

Fines totaling over 500 were i'm
posed in the local police court last
night by Recorder Harold e. Pick
ersgill. The heaviest fine was i'm
posed in an arrest made by a state
trooper stationed at Morgan for an
automobile law violation. a Freehold
man having to pay $50.
l. Feldman. a local butcher. was
fined $40 for a health code viola
ton and Sam Denberg of Newark,
arrested for speeding by Motorcycle
Officer Frank Burke, had to pay
$25. Hugh c. Brewer, of New
Rochelle. arrested by Motorcycle
Officer Frank Seiboth for a traffic
violation, was fined $40 and Henry
Good of Brooklyn. arrested by the
some officer for an automobile law
violation paid a SIS fine.
For going against the stop sign
at State and Smith streets, A. D.
Oldenboom, OF Woodbridge, answer
ed a summons served by Traffic Off
Ger Albert Mcdonald and he was
fined 50. Isaac Brook OF Newark
summoned for speeding by Motor
cycle Officer Paul Layden, was fined
$40 and the same disposition was
made of the case of Fred w. Ziff,
Jr., of Newark, summoned by Officer
Frank Seiboth for a traffic law vio-
lation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29
MAY FARLEY
WITH BANDITS

TIENTSIN, May 20 (By the Asso-
clated Press). - Dispatches from
Tsoachwang today strengthened the
impression of an improved atmos-
phere in the negotiations for the re-
lease of the fourteen foreigners held
in the bandit strongholds on Paot-
zuku mountain.
Chinese officials evidently are
making a more sincere effort to
placate the bandits, and the ban
dts have been quick to acknoWl-
edge this.
After parleys with the bandits,
the gentry pledged property as a
guarantee hat an agreement would
be observed. The deputy to the Tu-
chun of Shantung province sent in
contemporaries, which received
prompt attention. When the ban
dts secretaries reached the relief
camp at Tsaochwang, the Tuchin's
deputy instantly re-assured them re-
garding their safety, and empha-
sized that it was not a question of
loss of face.
What the deputy told the ban
dts in the conference that follow
ed, which lasted hours, evidently
was satisfactory, since the bandits
decided not to return Immediately
to Paotzuku, as they had intended,
but to remain over night, leaving
yesterday to report back to their
chiefs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29
Perth Amboy
Personal Mention

Arthur Ray, Of the Battleship
Wyoming, who has been the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Coates.
of Lewis street, for several weeks
left this morning for his home ir
North Carolina. George Bradfelc
Coates accompanied him and viii
visit friends in Washington, Peters.
burg and other points.
Harry Widerstrom, of Rutgers
College is spending the holiday al
his home in Madison avenue
Benjamin Kureger, of the United
States army, who has been the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Coates,
of Lewis street, for a few DAYS left
this morning for his home in Michi-
gan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Massopust,
of Gordon street. sailed on THE
Reliance today for Germany. where
they viii spend three or four
months. 1t is probable that other
countries in Europe will be visited
during this period.
Many social events have been held
the past several weeks by the friends
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Massopust, in honor
Of their departure.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29
Miss Levin
Charming Hostess

Miss Bertha Levin. of New Bruins.
wick avenue, entertained at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Sommers, in
Madison avenue, Sunday night, il
honor of her birthday. The rooms
were decorated in blue and sold
streamers,, and balloons. Games and
dancing were enjoyed. Exhibition
dances were given by many of the
guests. Jockey and turk hats were
given as favors. A buffet luncheon
was served.
The guests included: Misses Anna
Pavlosky, Florence Grodensky, Rose
Politzer, Essie Weiner, Ruth Encher-
man. Martin Guthoff, Ida Bodine,
Frieda Schwartz, Bess Weiss, and
Bertha Levin of this city, Miss Eliza
beth Schwartz, Dora Deskowitz,
Ethel Applebaum, Bertha Chaser
Mary Moselowitz and Florence Bal
tin, of New Brunswick. and Miss
Bertha Rasofsky, of Plainfield.
Messrs. Alfred London, Steve Ad-
Ter, Leo Stein, Barney and Sidney
Labonowitz, c. Berlfein, William
Samson, Samuel Wurtzel. and Sydney
Weisman of this city, John Inselberg
of Woodbridge, Samuel Forgotson of
South Amboy, William Schwartz,
Frank Levy, j.. Shatzman, Morris
Shapiro, Harry Hornbluth and a.
Mandel of New Brunswick, Philip
Cohen, j. Sadolf, and J. Woodstein.
Of Elizabeth, Jack Krinzman and
NARROW Solomon, of Plainfield.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29
INSPECTORS To
GET So DAY
Patten Says That he Cannot
Hire Men at $3-Alder-
men at Meeting

BY action of the Board of Alder.
men last night the rate of pay for in.
s%pectors was increased to IS per day
The move for the raise was made by
Aldermen Thomas Patten, but oppo-
sition was voiced by Aldermen John
j. Clark who desired the matter
taken UP in committee session. He
said he was not opposed to paying
the additional wage. but did object
to the method in which the raise had
been suggested.
Aldermen Patten declared he
could not hire men at IS per day.
Aldermen Robert A. Mcclure said he
was not opposed to the increase and
the aldermen could not refuse to
grant it. Aldermen Benjamin A.
Riedy was of the opinion that the
matter be left open until Friday
night. while Aldermen Albert G.
Water said that he could not under
stand why any objections could be
made and that although he knew lit
tie about it, he knew it was all right
Alderman Clark again declared that
ne was against the method and not
the increase, although Alderman
Patten said that Clark said the men
were getting enough and some days
do not work.
At this point in the discussion, AL
dermen at Large, Richard J. Calvin
declared that Patten was right and
within jurisdictions. Alderman Clark
then declared that although he was
a member of the committee he was
not considered. When the matter.
was put to a vote all voted for the
increase.
The aldermen accepted with
thanks an invitation from the Amer
lean Legion to take part in the pa
rade to be held tomorrow.
A resolution was passed authorize
ing the city clerk to notify the gas
company to make gas connections in
Amboy avenue, from Myrtle street
TO Inslee street.
Upon resolution the contract to
erect a police and fire Headquarters
was awarded to the G.. ". Mercer
Construction Company. The building
will cost SS,450. Checks of the rn-
successful bidders were ordered re-
turned.
A resolution was passed requesting
the water board to place curb tap
in Amboy avenue.