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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
"oolNG THINGS" TO II

They are trying to do things" to
the administrations tax reduction
plan.
, That should have been and doubt
less was expected. Good judges of
Congress did not expect such leader
ship as there Is would grasp the OPP
portunity afforded. Notwithstanding
they have before them the effect of
the administration's appeal on the
popular mind. They hope to UNDER
mine 1t In one way or another. They
are very busy right now devising
schemes to eounteract it.
Here Is a sample Of the Democratic
purpose to throw out a political
smoke screen. Representative Rainey
OF Illinois, q minority member Of the
ways and means committee having
the Mellon measure before it, terms
1t q rich mans bill: that he would
like to amend it 30 as to raise a
bonus by taxing such as Ford,
Rockefeller. wrigley and Mellon.
we Notl huO" VI any clSCludt ca
ample OF taking it away from the
rich other than that which has been
operated in Russia. The soviet hav-
ing conflscated what it could, and
squandered it. now wants to estab-
lish relations with this county the
better to get use Of the capital of
our rich men. Russia must have
capital and the skill Of such as know
now TO make capital productive.
1t isn't getting what it needs, and
hasn't those who know how to pro-
ducs II; this country is. but it
wouldn't for long were Congressman
Raineys plan put into effect.
Mr.. Garner of Texas. the ranking
Democratic member of the ways and
means committee, is making a great
hullabaloo. charging that the Mellon
plan Is the work of 1.-THE predatory
interests" BY predatory interests"
he means those possessed of capital
which isn't subscribing to the Demo-
cratic campaign fund. lie charges
that propaganda is being put out to
commit the people to this-iniquitous,
If We believe Garner-plan for re-
ducing taxes.
Now we don't know about this
propaganda, not having been flooded
ed by il. We assume President
CoolidEc's message in which lie en-
dorsed the Mellon plan may he class
ed by Mr.. Garner as species or
propaganda. Anyhow it lad its eff
feet. The response was instanta-
neous. The applause was not con-
fined to members of any political
party. We don't suppose anyone Of
them oil thought Calvin Coolidge
WAS speaking for the predatory
interests" or. for that matter. think
so now. Tax reduction is the bust
ness of all. Democrats as well as
Republicans. pro-bonus as well as
anti-bonus. Those who say We can
have this reduction and yet pay the
bonus have no cause for objection
10 tax reduction If they believe what
they say.
Mr.. Garner complains that The
public's endorsement is being asked
before the public has had oppor-
tunlty to learn what this really Is.
one is left to suppose that it is a
very wicked plan. He has urged that
1t be made public. which is all right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
"Soak" the Grafters

(Capper'S Weekly
The men who have wasted the re-
lief appropriated for disabled eX-ser-
vice men during two administrations
are found to be disabled or lame
duck politicians. All had "the high
est political" and sometimes the
highest professional recommends
tons. One of these put over a soap
contract for floor cleaning which cost
the Veterans Bureau 81 cents gall
Ion for materials worth less than 2
cents a gallon.
Spells politics is at the bottom Of
the waste, mismanaSement and rot
ten graft in this branch of the Gov
erment. When this brand of politics
is cut out. the bureau will be found
to function. Soak the grafters. Clean
UP and stay clean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

The now owner of the Belfast
Republican, Mr.. Nathan II. Small,
comes into possession in season for
the New Year greetings from the
press and other friends. Along with
the publication, its subscription list
and equipment, he takes over with the
assets a splendid tradition of dis
tinguished and valuable service to
the people of Belfast and Waldo
county. and the State. The paper
has been influential. even beyond its
environment. Under the able manage
'ment of the men at the helm, in
later years Charles a. Pillsbury and
Arthur I. Brown. Mr.. Browns able
editorial policyT as was that of his
predecessor, Mr.. Pillsbury, has been
a feature OF strength and interest
much appreciated. His associates
of the press especially will
regret his leaving newspaper work,
though aware that he has fully earn
ed the privileges of retirement. He
has been active for many years in
the affairs of his county and State
and we'll done is recorded Of his
work. 1t is to be hoped that his
pen may not be laid aside. In his
hands it is yet capable of usefulness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
RAH! FOR A SUPER RACE

rs there superior human being
in your city or county,
Alzamon Ira Lucas. Psy. D., Phi. D.,
founder of the American Super Race
Foundation asks. this embarrassing
question. 1t appears on further
reading. however, that we might
have avoided any personal bushes
or the fluttering of f-conscious-
ness. the age limits are 3 to SO years.
AlZamon wishes to get his eye on
any Caucasian between those ages
who is healthy and exceptionally
bright"
If we had any in stock we should
wish to know more about Psy. D., Phi.
d. business before submitting any
such specimens of Caucasians at a
susceptible age. though he leaves US
10 infer it all would be done in be-
l.2lf of humanity.
We would not he unfair to Ala
mon. bat really there are SO many
employ ed--or employing themselves
in looking aftcr humanity that q
h3rd working. every day person cam
not be expected 70 keep track Of
them all.
In behalf of enlightenment. how
ever, We mention the fact that his
lctter-head assures us this is: AN
organiza ton preparing the way for
the selection and the education OF
superior Human Beings. each race
separately. for the evolvcmont of a
super race"
After being evolved we suppose
there VIII he nothing for them to do
but turn around and evolve tile rest
Of rs. This evolving is 4 wonderful
process, We are told. but rumor saith
that usual" grease" is required fer
the bearings and "the other feller'
Is the one to be "cvolvcd."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
Guard Against Flu
With MuSterOle

Influenza. Grippe and Pneumonia
usually start with cold. The mo-
nIent YOU get thasa warning aches.
get busy with good old Mustorole
Mustcrclc is a counter-irritant that
relieves congestion (which is what a
cold really isl and stimulates circu-
latior.
Il has all the good qualities of the
old-fa shioned mustard plaster with
out the blister.
Just rub il on with your finger-tips
First You will feel n warm tiugle as
the healing ointment penctrates the
pores, then soothing, cooling sensa-
tion and quick relief.
x Have Musterole handy for emer-
gency use. 1t may prevent serious
Illness
To Mothers: Musterole Is also
made In tnilder form for babies
and small children. ASK Cor
Children's Hueterole
35c and 65c, in Jars
and tuhes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
Vivid Remembrance

Not so long ago there died in
Washington a man who for many
Years had been the chief of ono Of
the government bureaus, q man not
ed for his strict ideas of discipline.
AS a clerk in his bureau was
dashins madlv down the street, a
friend stopped him.
Why the duce aIe you in such n
tearing hurry
Il an going to the funeral Of nv
chief" explained the clerk. and
there is nothing he hates like I'M
punctuality"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
Playing Shop

Little Bobbie Brown frequently
accompanied his mother shopping
and learned many OF the habits and
customs Of the shopkeeper OF TODAY.
The other day he was playing at
shop. lie was serving an imaginary
customer, and this Is the dialogue
his mother heard:
"Are you registered with us FOR
mest7"
yes"
what is your name?"
Brown"
"How many are there In your
family7"
Eighty one!"
'Ali right; I'll send YOU q COW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
Lose Your Fat
Keep Your Health

supcrauous fesh 10 not healthy, neither
Is IL healthy to diet OF exercise 100
much TOR Its removal. The simplest
method for reducing the overfat body
eesiiy and steadily ~ the Marmoia
Method, tried and endorsed by thousands
Marnola Prescription Tablets contain sa
exact dose OF the famous Marmole Pre-
scription. and are sold by druggists tpe
world over at one dollar for n box, They
gro harmless and leave no wrinkies Or
fabbjness They ere popuier because sf'
fective and convenient. Atk your drug
gist for them or send price direct to me
Marpiola Co. 4e1f Woodward Ave. De-
trclt Mich. and procure . box-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
How Waiter Ssvv II


Sir Arthur Balfour, at a dinner In
Washington. praised the American
colored people. y often Judge Amer
leans by this criterion" he said. III
they like colored people then know
they are likeable thcmseIses--and
vice versa.
Once l visited Washington a good
many years ago. All the hotel wait
ers were colored then. and ! confess
] preferred the quaint coiored service
TO the present sophisticated and elab-
crate service Of the whites.
THE day OF my arrival, when my
waiter. an old coIored man, with
snowy wool. brought me the menu. 7
put coin In his hand and said, Just
bring me good dinn-r. uncle
HE brought me an exquisite din
ner. and during my fortnikhts stay
we followed out this program. daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

BY pushins, aside the menu and hand
ing him the coin, he selected much
better dinner for me than | could
have chosen myself.
THE day of nv departure. as ]
took leave of him. he said:
"Good-by sir. and good luck. Hn1
when you or any Of your friends what
can't read the bill OF fare comes TO
Washington just Gsk FOR old Cal
houn Clay."--EverybCdy's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

1t is suggested that government
employees convicted of misuse OF
property be removed and sued. This,
however, is a suggestion and by the
time we get around to act upon it
the government employees will be
sufficient in number to out-vote us.
They need not be apprehensive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
Reducing the Surplus

Pardon me for referring 10 Il,
sir" said the profiteering plu.e'D
head accountant. but your surplus
is growing at a really disgraceful
rate"
Yes" replied his employer. but
in a short time my wife's bills for
the current month for goods pur-
chased from other proflteers will
come in, and when have paid them
my hoard will be reduced to re-
spectacle proportions. Kansas
City Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
Augusta Lodge Directory
AUGUSTA LODGE. NO. 14i. F.

AUGUSTA LODGE. NO. 141. r. q
A. NJ. Annual communication Ma
$50 o'clock Jan. LIST. Reading Of re-
ports and election Of officers. A fun
attendance is requested:
BERT p. STUART. Sec.
ASYLUM LODGE, NO, 70, |. o. o, F,
Regular meeting at $50 o'clock FRIDAY
evening. Dec. IS. Election of officers
aud second degree conferred. AIT So
tourninS brethren cordially invited.
ERTIN PACKARD; \. g..
JEPrhA eNcAMpMENT. No. 8,
Meetings second anG IuuItn Tuesdays
at $50 +. NJ.
FRED t. HALL. &. y.
G. 5. PEASLEE, Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. ., p. NJ.
Regular meeting everv third TUESDAY
at o'clock. Nomination and election
Of officers Dec. is.
JOHN DAY. Capt
A NJ DRiIMMOND Clerk.
G. a. e. THE REGULAR MEETING
81 Seth WiliInns lust "" IS rrsi
Thursday % each month
GEO T.. GAY Commander.
William Mcl'Avin. Adtutant
CALANTHE LODGE, NO, So, K. p
Meeting every Wednesday, night AZ 1850
at Castle hall. Water street.
GEORGE A. CRAIG. {. c.
+. 4. FLETCHER. K, OF K. and S.
mon-tu-wcd-tf
QUEEN Temple NO. 70. PvTHi.N
Sisters. meets In h. OF Z. han The Sec
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings Of
each month at 780 o'clock.
MRS. LIZZIE D. KICKER NJ. f. C.
CORA A. JONES, M. of r and c.
tu-th-sat.tf
N e o. p. KENNEREc LODGE,
No. 26t meets In q A X. hall the first
AMI third Tuesday evenings Of each
month al 1850 u'cluck.
FRANK E. JOHNSON. Warden.
b. =. SMITH, Fin. Sec.
MRS. EMMA r. HOWE. Rec. Sec.
tu-th-sat
COURT PINE TREE NO 20, FOR.
esters of America. meets IN Golden
Cross hall. the first and third Thurs
daAS OF each month at Q o'clock
WALTER 7. CoTTiNGHAM.
JOHN J. WHITE Fin. Sec.
may23.tu-fh -satlyr
CAPITAL GRANGE. NO 248, p, OF
II. Meetings I'd and 9Th Saturday eve-
nings ~ each month at q. A. r. hall
A. RIPLEY " n
MRS. EMMA T. HOWE Sec.
tu-th.eat.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
II Must BE Done
Boston Heraldl

(BOStOn HeraIdJ
There can be no doubt that real
battle awaits the Republicans next
year. and one sure to be of COM
pelling interest. With a vague I'M
Test in the West often called radi-
calism. and the complications Of the
prohibition issue on the eastern sea-
board, and the decentralization with
in the Republican party in Indiana
it will require hard work and sound
strategy to carry the electoral COL
lege. But can BE- donc-it must be
done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

and it is these local shareholders
who in the past have made the mar
ket for the stock. But under present
conditions they are afraid of 1t. be-
lieving that affairs at the mill are
not as they should bc.-Am. Wool "
Cotton Reporter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

those who would seize the govern
ment by force. Unless the Mexican
government receives neighborly sup
port there can be no peace in the
neighborhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

Would you sell a neighbor a gun
with which to defend himself.
Mexico is our neighbor. had estab-
lished a fairly orderly government,
had provided ways for holding an
election. when it was attacked by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

What with his radio Macmillan
may be able to speculate in stocks,
but he may not have been approached
by the tipsters of Lieut.. Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

The full value OF worldwide radio
communication may only be had
when there is a language which may
he. understood by the world in COM
mon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

The holiday recess at Washington
Is being enlivened by the game:
..Eooze list. booze list, who's got the
booze list:"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
LigHf and Alrv

About the only kind of pork that
can't be cured for future use is tine
.uad Hog.-Farm Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

Those who saw the French
sdirigible over the Sahara desert
! must have ssen mirage as Sahara
Ii supposed to be dry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
PORTLAND, NEW YORK TnEIGHT

Direct freight service between Port.
land and New York is resumed from
the new state Pier. Portland Me
;ailings Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sal.
urdays each way. Through rates and
direct track connections with Maine
Central and Grand Trunk Railroads.
L. a. CLAY. Supt.
Franklin Wharf, Portland.
n. a. HARADEN, gupt
Bath. NE.
scpt2sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

Edwin II. Lcmare played his last
organ recital undcr his contract with
the Portland Music Commission Sum
day afternoon at Portland City Hall
Auditorium before an audience that
filled almost every scat in tho house,
the largest audience that ever at
tended a sunday afternoon concert,
with tho exception of THE Messiah"
the sunday before Christmas. Ii
was Mr. Lemarc's 137th recital in
Portland and he played an all re
quest program, that included Bach
Handel. Wagner and three of his own
compositions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

Immediate need for new Y. NJ. c.
A. building in Portland to conserve
the results of work already accom-
plished by the association and by
the organiza ton at North Star Camp
was stressed by George +. West,
president of the Portland y. NJ. c.. A..
in a talk before 100 boys and young
men. attendants at North Star
Camp durng the past year. gathered
in a reunion meeting in the I'm
manuel BAPTIST Church at Portland
Friday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

Be careful and not drink to the
undertaken instead of to the New
Year,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
More COVERING

DO YOU think girls ought TO put
on nickerbocke,s?
yes" replied Miss CAYENNE.
especially those 7 have seen photo
graphed in bathing suits."-Wasl,ing
ton Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
Editorial Comment
Tax Burden Has Limits

(Boston Transcript
Taxes may be bending the Ameri-
can pack, but they are not paralyzing
the foot that steps on the gas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
Maine GOSSIP

1924.
How far ahead it seemed
And now behold.
We stand at last before it's open door.
Wondering blindly what may lie be-
fore. -
1850. FzN
1924!
We greet you smilinsly- IT,.
And breathe this prayer, i,"i
May We be worthy of the joys you
bring, 't Z. &
Grave enough in your sorrows. still
10 sing.
.-Gertrude l.. Walclr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
Eas.efn Steamship Lines, nc,
EXPRESS, pAssENaER AND
FREIGHT SERVICE

BOSTON AND PORTLAND LINE
FARE Sc 70. STATEaooMs Si.eo
8. 8. GOVERNOR DTN6LEY
Leave Portland. Franklin Wharf
Estate Pier) TUESDAYS. Thursdays and
Saturdays. at =. NJ.
Return-LeaVe Boston Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 p N.
Al Boston connection Is made via
the Metropolitan Line express freight
steamers for New York and points
South and West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

A number Of Maine motorists ana
pleasure seekers were in the lnotor-
cadn nr 30 automobiles which lott
Toston, on December and which
arrived in -. Petersburg. Fla in
time for the Christmas celcbratiG:..
There were 1870 in tho party. The
Maine members who now are regis
tered st 81. Petersburg hotels, are
Mr.. end Mrs. y. II. prescott md
children, Dexter: Mr.. and Mrs Fred
w. Palmer. Uartland: Mr. aud Mrs.
II. II. Harris. Hartland: Mrs Isaac
Wilson, Aubrey and Kenneth WiIson.
SarGorville; Mrs. Fred G. CroNlIl.
BANGOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
Sions

lie IN going TO get married IL he:
Starts smoking pipe.
tets to wolI carlier and stays
later.
Hutics nose in Apartments Fur
nished" column.
Looks at price tags on women's
hats.
leases TO enjoy a burlesque show.
(Tells her that)
lives girls mother matinee tickets.
Ielis CIR! she must get to bed
earlier for her health
Figures on the back OF an enveIope
--Indbn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. y, p. NJ.
Regular meeti Ing everv third TUESDAY
at 5 o'clock. Nomination and elect ion
Of officers Dec. Is.
JOHN DAY. Capt
L. NJ DRIlMMOSD. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Hemingway Of
Estons Mills. Sanford. report the
most remarkable phenomenon yet
heard Of with regard to radio. at
least in these PARTS. Ther are ner-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
business Cards
BURLElCH M. RTIN
ATToRNnY-AT.LAw
NOTARY PUBLIC

The First National Bank Building
2@S Water Street. Augusta. Me.
Telephone SIS
Residence 85 Sewall Street
Telephone S42-M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

" in a hurry you had letter 20
slow.
Ignorance excuses no one olt tho
judge.
How hoarsely little steamboat
can whistle?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
That's Different

Ilmes were hard and bill collectors
came nearly every day to sec Ole.
This annoyed him very much. Every
time a collector came he threw IN
rs hands, shook his head and talked
Norwegian. One day a moving ma =
chlne collector called and found an
other collector ahead of him, also
trying to get money from Ole.
We been working on him for
nearly an hour. but the poor fellow
can't understand a word of English. g
said the first collector, so there's no
use of wasting any more time on
him" WI
That's too bad" returned the
othcr. Il wanted to tell him that as
! was coming up the road one of his
COWS broke through the fence and is
-" ~ -
Before he could say another word.
Oic jumped three feet from the
ground and shouted. BY yiminv
lumpup. var she go?" and disapeared
down tho road in a cloud of dust
Forbes Magazine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01

JEPThA ENcAMpMENT. No. 3,
Meetings second anG IuuIth Tuesdays
at $50 T.. NJ.
FRED Il. HALL, &. D.
G. ). PEASLEE. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-01
AsYL UNI LODGE, NO. 70, !. o. o, r

Regular meeting at $50 o'clock Friday
evening. Dec. IS. Election of officers
aud second degree conferred. All So
Journing brethren cordially invited.
ERWIN PACKARD, y. q.
ELLIS T.. WALKER. Sec'y.
Evening star., 1924-04-20
IDAHO THIRD PARTY
PLANS FORMULATED
State Convention Called-La Fol.
lette Certain of Victory-Plat-
form Is Outlined.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOISE. Idaho, April 1s.-Idaho Pro-
gressives will hold their state dele
gate convention at Jerome on May "a
and will choose and instruct delegates
to the national third party conven-
ton in St Paul June II. According to
Frank E. Johness, state chairman of
the Idaho Progressive party, the ma
tional Farmer Labor Progressive
forces, which will launch that ma
tional party on June II. are based
upon a different foundation and can
only be considered in indirect out
growth of the Progressive revolt in
1912. The Idaho delegation will be
pledged to public ownership of rail-
roads; control of money and credit by
the people through government and
cooperative banks; public control of
natural resources; protection of civil
rights guaranteed by the Constitu-
ton and prevention Of judicial abuses
The chairman says that any state
mept that this program savors of
communism or that the national
movement will be controlled by COM
munists is absolutely false. Idaho
delegates will be unanimously for
Senator La Toilette as standard
bearer for the third party If his
health permits him to accept that as
signment.
JEROME BARTELL.
Evening star., 1924-04-20
KLAN DEFINITELY
IN INDIANA RACE
Comes Out Openly for Jackson as
Governor and Predicts
Easy Victory.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 10
In what is said to be the warmest
primary fight in years in Indiana lead
ers of the Ku Klux Khan have come
out in the open in an effort to land the
Republican governorship nomination
for Ed Jackson, secretary of state D.
Z. Stephenson, formerly grand dragon
of Indiana and now known as one of
the leaders of the invisible empire.
sent out letters this week urging
Democratic and Republican klanSmen
alike to support Jackson.
Although Jackson generally had
been regarded as the Khan candidate,
his silence on the question had caused
a doubt to arise in the minds OF many
voters. Stephenson's letter asserting
that "our power to nominate a gov
ernor has been challenged" served to
draw the line tightly between Khan
and anti-KlanSmen.
Indiana is credited with having the
largest Klan membership of any state
in the Union, the estimate being
about 800, 900. If only half that num-
Der vote for jackson his nomination
is practically assured, it is said, and
with the field divided against him the
klan leaders are unusually optimistic
over the outcome.
z. c. Toner of Anderson, who has
taken a "middle-of-the-ro course
on the Klan, and Mayor Samuel Lew
is Shank of indianapolis, an anti
KIansman, are seesawing back and
forth for second place.
HAROLD c. FEIGHTNER.