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The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04
Present-Day Boyhood and
Americas Future

There need be little hesitation in
acknowledging that the Order of De
Molay is accomplishing a great pur-
pose in America. Taking a boy at a
critical period of his life, just as he
is passing the Boy Scout age, it
guides him until he reaches matur-
ity, instilling into his consciousness
ideals of loyalty, Americanism, and
a lofty morality which cannot but re-
bound to the benefit of the United
States as a nation and the world
itself as whole. The speakers at
the sessions in Kansas City, Mo-, Of
the grand council of the order, which
have just closed, made it quite clear
that in their opinions this organiza-
ton is filling a vital need in the
youth life of the nation. And they
showed that they felt that in the flu
ture it would initiate to a still larg-
er degree for the good of the boys
themselves and those with whom
they came in contact years after
they had ceased to be members of
it.
In this connection, John H. Glazier,
the grand master councillor, of New
York City, emphasized in his address
to the conference the fact that the
fundamental idea of boyhood is
faith-"faith in humanity, faith in
itself, and faith in the future" And
he added, What a tremendous
amount of faith it takes in this era
of the United States of America"
Very evidently, indeed, in the stress
and turmoil of business life in Amer
lea, there is needed greater
strength of faith than ever before,
and any organization which can in
culcate into growing thought of its
youth and young manhood such a
faith is fulfilling mission, the i'm
portance of which cannot be lightly
esteemed.
OF course, the Order of De Molay
is not affiliated directly with any
religious denomination. 1t does, how
ever, teach in a practical manner the
ethics of Christianity. and thus seeks
to make religion, in a higher sense
than mere doctrine or dogma, at
tractive to its members. 1t is in
shilling a greater love and respect
for parents and home life, and II is
making for q nobier type of citizen
ship than has been easily attainable
heretofore. From such standpoint
there is little doubt as to its future
as an organization. for Il contains
within itself the seeds Of progress
and success. It's growth should have
an appreciable effect upon the future
Of America for good
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04
EDITOR PRINTS BOTH
SIDES OF KHAN NEWS
Continued from page 6

is well-known fact that the greatest
enemy the law violator has in Ameri-
ca today is the Khan. The increase of
crime in America was one of the
prime factors that called this move
ment into existence. An until homes
are safe, and the law violators have
either reformed or gone to Lincoln
to be guests of the state and help
work on the rock-pile, the Ku Klux
Khan is going to continue to wage a
relentless war on those who mistake
liberty and license.
When it comes to publicly CRITICS
ing Protestant minister who failed
to administer proper rebuke to men
who entered the church, asked that
the National Anthem be sung and
the Lords Prayer prayed while they
themselves knelt and made a conse-
Grafton and dedication of their lives
to the Criterion Of Klansman's char
acter, it savors of impudence or in
tolerance on the part of the criticiz-
ing party.
The right to worship God according
to the dictates of a mans own con-
science is distinctly American.
And when Rev. p. r. Stevens is
publicly attacked, for granting sim
pie request, advanced by men who
have a sincere admiration for his
work aand faith in his Christian char
acter, even though Rev. Mr.. Stevens
is not a member of the organization
of which they are part, it becomes
necessary for this organization to
make public statement of their
principles.
We are an organization of men who
are native-born, white, gentle and
Protestant.
We believe in the tenets of the
Christian religion, the protection of
pure womanhood, the maintaining
of white supremacy, upholding the
constitution of the United States
the separation Of church and state,
the freedom of speech and press, the
limitation of foreign immigration,
the much-needed local reforms, and
law and order.
Having made such statement, and
organizing to make this program OPP
erative and effective, we ask all men
TO at least investigate this movement
before taking up the cudgels against
II.
Thanking you, we are,
Yours for America,
North Platte klansmen.
p. s. Kindly give this answer the
same prominence that you gave for
mer article last week.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04
Is WINDY CITY
KlANS FORMED
into ONE BODY
Action Taken Following
Conference of Exalted
Cyclops in Chicago
Protestant Americans Now Are
Linked Like Allied Armies
i'm War

CHICAGO, ILL, March 31.-The
most constructive step taken by the
knights of the Ku Klux Khan in this
metropolis since the first fiery cross
was burned here more than three
years ago, was effected last night
when the Exalted Cyclops of the &c
organizations within the city limits
voted to unite their strength in one
gigantic Khan.
This action was in keeping with q
plan suggested by the Grand Dragon
and is considered great persona
victory for him as we'll as a fatal
blow to those malcontents who have
worked almost from the beginning
to bring about from within that dis
ruption that the foreign" enemy
could not achieve.
Chicago has been the scene of a
bitter contest between Americans
and those who would combine the
functions of the church and state,
That Professionalism could not always
be victorious goes without saying
when the Khan was open to penetra-
tion on all of it's 26 Klavern fronts.
The plan of uniting all the strength
of the Chicago organizations into one
giant flying wedge" of "shock
troops" is not only designed to bring
about results desired by the Khan,
but to make possible an intensive
membership campaign, impossible
with scattered forces.
The dissension within the ranks
here engendered by enemy propa-
ganda will be eliminated with the
consolidation of forces and the sur
rendering of the several Khan char
tiers. These thousands of loyal mem
bers who have remained untainted
will be brought into the giant Khan
while those unfortunates, who have
listened to the seductive voice of
personal ambition, or who have fall
en- victims to greed or subservience,
will be both literally and figuratively
men without country"
Under the plan proposed by the
Grand Dragon, the several Klans in
the city will continue to function as
separate organizations in so far as
their meeting places, social diver
sions, fraternal relations and COM
munity programs are concerned
Their membership is in the giant
Khan, however, and under lts mill
tary formation their constructive
activities will be guided by it's gov
erning board. This governing board
is made up of the several Exalted
Cyclops. In this way all Chicago
Klandom will have the counsel OF
concentrated leadership, much as the
army has the benefit of a general
staff.
Individual units here fighting val
iantly but hopelessly for lost
causes" have been likened to the al
lied armies in he world before their
strength was united under a supreme
command. an unity there is
strength" and under a centralized
command the "shock troops of Chi
cago Klandom will inevitably sweep
on to victory.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04
<Bureau Of Publication and ducation)

bureau OF Publication ana Eouchtion)
WASHINGTON, d. c., April L.
This congress seems to have turned
into a grand jury instead OF acting
as q legislative body as 1t was elected
by the people. Investigation after
Investigation proceeds while legisla-
tion is still halted waiting, waiting,
only waiting for q turn or a chance.
Take a peep at the investigating 60
ing on in Washington and judge for
yourself as to what this congress is
doing.
The senate oil committee is still
shilling and grinding away on its in
-yestigation. Most of it's efforts are
now turned in the direction OF as
pertaining who and what amounts
were contributed to the Republican
campaign fund.
Having gotten rid of one member
of the presidents cabinet the senate
committee working to get rid OF AT
torney General Daugherty. is still
busy taking testimony trying In ev-
cry way to entangle and enmesn the
legal head of the government, 80 as
TO run him out of the cabinet.
Over in the senate another com
mittee Is investigating tnS
of Senator Mayfeld, of Texas, be-
cause it is charged that so many
Klansmen in that state voted for MIN
and elected him over his opponent
vby about three to one.
Senator Hefin, OF Alabama. Is
pressing his investigation before an
other senate committee concerning
the land frauds down in Texas In
which he is trying to convict Re
publican national committeeman In
that state.
An investigating committee over
In the house is beginning investigat-
ding the shipping board.
Another house committee is press
ing for an investigation of the du-
,piication of Liberty bonds and other
Irregularities down in the bureau Oh
engraving and printing.
The house has authorized sweep
ing investigation of the aircraft in
.dustry by a special committee TO
conduct the inquiry. This matter Is
being pressed by Representative Mel
SON, of Wisconsin, leader OF the in
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04

Following the recent report that
the activities of Christian organiza-
tions in China had been instrumental
in inducing a number of Chinese COM
mercial institutions to accept the six
day week and to abolish child labor,
it is now reported that these same
Christian bodies, through the Nation
al Christian council Of China, are
leading a drive against the return of
the opium traffic to the country. The
work is under the direct supervision
of DIR. S. H. Chuan, formerly presi-
dent of the Army medical college,
Picking, and will be carried on in
close cooperation with the Interna-
tional Anti-Opium association.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04

An old man travelling a lone high
way
Came at evening, cold and gray
To a chasm deep and wide.
The old man crossed In the twilight
dim,
The sulien stream had no fears fol-
him.
But he turned, when he reached the
other side
And builded a bridge to span the
tide.
"Old man." cried a fellow pilgrim
near,
"You are wasting your strength with
your building here.
You never again will pass this way
Your journey will end with the end.
ing day.
You have crossed the chasm deep and
wide, l,g .E-
why build a bridge mt eyentidel"
The builder raised his old gray head.
.Good friend, In the path l have
COME" he said, .,t
~There fOIlowcth after me today
A youth, whose feet must pass this
way.
This stream that has meant nausht
may to that fair-haired hoy a pit.
fall be.
lie. TOO. must cross In the twilight
dim,
Coed friend l am building this
bridge for him.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04

therefore ask the Harrison Coun-
ty court to reconsider its deci-
sion and to allow the old Mauls-
by bridge to continue to stand
as 1t has in years gone by as a
hitting monument to the strife
and struggle of the blue and the
gray, and to remain sacred in the
hearts Of the American youth In
Harrison county in years to
come.
Yours very truly,
aClarksburg Khan No. 1,
Junior Knights of the Ku
Klux Khan"
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04
18TH OF ROMANS is
KLANSMANS LAW
Continued from page :

Go to the rescue and assistance of
an enemy in distress, as quickly as to
friend. Serve your enemies and
win them over. Let nothing deter
you from doing good, rot even your
enemies.
Verse Twenty-one
"Be not overcome OF evil, but over
come evil with good"
This last verse sums up the whole
matter in ten little words. Do not
let evil control your life, dominate
your actions, or in any way get the
upper hand of you; but overcome
evil inclinations and influences by
filling your life with good. Be so
occupied by, and so interested in
doing good that there will be no
place in your life for evil.
The Summary
In the language of Solomon, the
wise preacher: "Let US hear the
Fear God, and keep his command
ments; for this is the whole duty of
man." (Eccl. 12.13.)
As applied to Klankraft this
wonderful chapter teaches US the
following practical lessons and prin-
ciples:
/. Sacrifice and service.
2. A transformed life to meet
Gods will.
3. Humility and modesty.
a. The necessary of many members
in one body.
5. Unity of the body and relation
of its members.
6. Definite work of each indivi-
dual member.
z. Service of ministering and
teaching.
8. Simplicity, wisdom and cheer
fitness.
9. Abhorance of evil and love of
the good.
10. Unselfish fraternal fellowship.
IL. Industry, activity and spiritual
service.
IL. Joyous hope, patience and
prayer.
Is. Benevolence and hospitality.
Ia. Returning good for evil.
10. Sympathy in both joy and sor-
row.
16. Unity of thought, harmony and
equality.
IL. Avoid evil and be honorable.
Is. Strive to live in peace with all
men.
10. Seek no vengeance. Leave
that to God.
20. Treat your enemies with kind
ness.
81. Overcome evil by doing good.
What a wonderful chapter! And
this is Klansman's Law of Life.
1t has kept thousands Of Klansmen
from resenting insults, from recon-
pensing evil for evil, from cursing
those who curse them, and from US
ing force to meet force.
May God help US, and Christ
strengthen us to walk daily by this
sublime law of the Divine will, that
we, as Klansmen, may prove TO our
enemies, what is that good, and
acceptable, and perfect will of God:
The unselfish aim of Klankraft is
to make America safe for Americans,
physically, morally, politically and
spiritually. We are building bridge
| for coming generations:
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04
Thot-O-
-By 10 LEE

by JO LEE
IF /
ALLOWED myself
OR Anyone otherwise :.
TO EVEN think
THAT WE people
OF GREAT minds
GREAT works
NOBLE deeds
WONDERFUL achievements
WERE Compelled
AT THIS age
WITH THIS power -.
AND THESE men
SUCH SLUsH as we
NOW BEHOLD all around
TO CONTINUE even :.
WITHOUT fear
WITHOUT favor
JOIN THAT gang
KU KLUX Khan
TO-DAY not tomorrow
THAT'S ALL.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04
Junior Khan Spreads
Through West Virginia

GRAFTON, w. VA, March 81
Opening in blaze of glory with big
bombs bursting in mid-air and with
a huge fiery cross, with two large
cross arms, blazing forth on an ada
cent hillside, the Junior Ku Klux
Khan made it's initial appearance here
a recent evening when a monster out
door initiation ceremony and demon
stration was staged on one of the
hills overlooking the city.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-04-04

MORGANTOWN, w. VA, March 81
BY the light of big, bright fiery
cross that cast its amber-like hues
against the star-sprinkled night, sew
eral dozen young Americans were mi
tiated into the Junior Ku Klux Khan
on South Park hill here a recent eve
ming.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Oliver Il. Anderson Dies Here

Mr.. Oliver p. Anderson died at his
home here Sunday evening about 6
O'Clock, after having been ILL., for
over a week with trouble OF his
brain. the nature of which is not
fully understood Some time ago he
received an injury to his head while
about his work, and it is thought
that this may have been the cause
He was 63 years of age and was the
son of the late James and Annie
Holmes Anderson. He was born IN
Bristol township, where he resided
until about Is years ago, when he
moved to this place. OF recent
years he was an employe OF the
Brown Manly Plow Co. His wife
who was Sarah Spencer survives,
also three children-Villiam An
derson of GAINESVILLE; Arthur OF
this place, and Mrs Eta Hill OF
Bristol He also leaves The follow
ing brothers and sisters: William
Anderson of Sayre; Henry of Porter
Vile; James and WEBSTER OF Nc
Connelsville; John OF Bristol; Ru-
fus who resides in the west; Mrs.
Hannah Penrose Of New Lexington;
Mrs. Mary Kline of GAINESVILLE; Mrs.
Alice Ogg of Roseville Edward and
George are deceased
The funeral was Tuesday morn
ing. Following short services at his
late home, the body was taken to
Mt. Zion, Bristol township for fur
ther services which were conducted
by Rev. James Fish Interment was
made in the Mt. Zion cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Number At
Mrs. Laura Needham
Dies. Very Suddenly

Mrs. Laura Needham, wife of
Charles Needham, one of the pro-
prietors of the Star restaurant, died
Monday night about IL O'Clock, very
suddenly and Unexpectedly at her
home here which is over the restau-
rant She was apparently in the
best of health during the day and
evening. Later in the evening she
mentioned that she had a dull head
ache, but seemed to pay no atten-
tion to it. She retired along about
10 o'clock. In very short time she
was taken with nausea, and sum-
moned help. She exclaimed Il am
dying" Seeing her alarming con-
dition physician was hurriedly
summoned, but she passed away al
most Immediately and before he ar
rived. The cause was pro-
nounced by the doctor as be-
ing heart trouble However she
planned of heart trouble, and had
been regarded as an unusually we'll
and hearty person. She was about
40 years of age, and was the young
est daughter of VIM. (Bees) and
Phoebe Gillespie. Her aged mother
survives. Her father died some
years ago almost as suddenly as did
Mrs. Needham. Besides her mother,
her husband survives and one son
Mr.. Harry Needham of Springfield;
also one sister Mrs AIDA Warner
of Springfield. Two sisters, Mrs. Ell
la Humphrey and Mrs. Addie An
derson, are deceased.
Funeral services will be held to-
day from her late residence at 2
O'Clock, conducted by Rev Walter
Wilson of the local NJ p church.
Interment will be made in the Nc
Connelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
CURTIS ANDREWS DIES
NEAR CENTER BEND

Mr.. Curtis Andrews, aged about
"A years, died Wednesday at 7:30 q.
m, at the home of his daughter Mrs.
Ed Olney, near Center Bend. Death
was due to hardening of the arteries.
His wife is deceased and since her
death, which was about ten years
ago, he resided with his daughter.
Besides the daughter named he
leaves son and daughter, Edgar
Andrews of Rupert, Ida. and Mrs.
Viva M. Hogue of Boise, Ida One
son Rev. d. L. Andrews is deceased.
The late Martin L. Andrews was a
cousin. Of his fathers family of
children, but one survives-Mrs. Ell
len Patterson of Stockport Mr..
Andrews death occurred on the
same place where he was born, and
where his life was spent with the ex-
ception of about Is years in the
northwest. He was a farmer, and
highly regarded citizen. Since
boyhood he had been a member of
the M. P. church
The funeral will be held at the
Olney home Friday at 2:30, con-
Quoted by Rev. Bay. Interment will
be made in the old Andrews ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
MUSKINGUM COUNTY TO
IMPROVE RIVER ROAD

A delegation from this place, and
also one from Merriam and other up
river points, met with the Muskin-
gum county commissioners Monday
in an effort to get the Muskingum
county commissioners to improve the
river road from Philo to the Morgan
county line, distance of three
miles. The delegation put up to the
commissioners the fact that Morgan
county would within a few weeks
have an improved road from this
place to the Muskingum county
line; that work was also soon to be-
gin on the improvement to Washing
ton county; that Morgan county
wants to get further than to the
Muskingum county line The Mus
kingum county commissioners and
county engineer, since the meeting,
have gone over the road, and have
decided on some sort of improve
ment, which is stated is but a tenn
pol diy uil hnSCHlCut. I1OWtNSI LlCy
give the assurance that what they
do will give good service until the
county is in better shape to i'm
prove the road.
A delegation from Rockville also
met with the commissioners, ask
ing for improvements on the road
leading from Rural Dale to Gays
port.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Dies at ROXburY

Mrs. Catherine Pugh, 81, died
Saturday at the home Of her daugh-
ter Mrs. j. j. Eldridge, at Roxbury,
following an extended illness from
infirmities. She was born in West
moreland county, w. Va, in 1S43.
When a young girl she moved to
Morgan county, o., with her parents,
and made her home near RoXbury
practically all her life. Her hus-
band, Capt H. L. Pugh, preceded
her in death in 1906. Mrs. Pugh is
survived by the following children:
J. H. Pugh of Roxbury; H. B. Pugh,
Of Waterford; Mrs. Eldridge of Rox-
bury; Mrs. w Z. Wainwright Of
Marietta, and Mrs. j. c. Rouse of
Waterford She is also survived by
two sisters, Mrs. John Reicker of
Lowell and Mrs. Emma Knapp of
Roxbury.
Funeral services We're held from
the Fairview U. B. church near Dale
Monday afternoon and burial was
made in the cemetery there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
John Peck Dies at Woodgrove

Mr.. John Peck, aged 70 years,
died Friday at his home in this
county, near Woodgroye. Death
was due to complications. His wife
died in 1913, and a son, c. w. Peck,
died last November. Surviving are
one son G. w Peck of Ava, Noble
county, and one daughter Mrs. Chas.
Fisher of GAINESVILLE Two brothers
also survive Mr.. Elwood Peck who
lives near here on the Marietta HILL
and Wallace Peck of Cumberland
and six grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held sun
day at the Bethel NJ +. church at
10 O'Clock Burial was made in the
Windy Hill cemetery Mr.. Elwood
Peck and son Mr.. Charles Peck of
Malta, attended the funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Steffen-ParSonS Marriage

Miss Lena Parsons of Columbus,
and Mr.. j. l.. Steffen of Chicago,
were united in marriage May IA at
the home Of Rev. Lowe, pastor OF
the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ
of Columbus, O. Miss Parsons is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs F. P.
Parsons Of the west side and has
been making her home at Columbus
the past five years. Mr. Steffen is
manager of the Steffenguide Com
pany Of Illinois. He formerly serv-
ed in the same capacity with the
Steffenguide Company of Ohio.
They left for Chicago Thursday,
stopping off at Indianapolis and
Terre Haute, Ind. and Springfield.
Ill. They will make their home in
Chicago. We extend to them our
best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22

parent.
Dwelling upon the part environ
ment plays in the building of charac
ter the speaker mentioned that every
thing with which we come in contact
changes us. He showed that when
boys commit certain crimes, the peo-
pie of that same community are re-
sponsible to certain degree for the
good thing to check up ourselves oc
casionally. The speaker kept in his
hearers mind that intellectual edu
cation important as it is, is not suf-
ficient in the building of good char
acter.
To the members of the class, he
said, "If you want to go. to college
to have a good time, God forbid" if
you want to go with the object in
view to make the world better, go
to it," Education and too much
money don't mix. AS an example he
gave Harry Thaw.
Along with the many good, points
the speaker brought out, he intro
duced many telling jokes and incl
dents, so that he was given the clos
est of attention, and large number
who were unable to get seats, stood
throughout the entire evening.
DR.. Lee Humphrey president of
the board of education, presented
the diplomas, in short timely
speech. After congratulating the
class on the good work they have
done-he spoke of how they have
already learned that there are some
thorns among the roses; that life has
it's burdens. However he said that
the class knows what it means to
work, otherwise they would not be
occupying their present position.
The diploma he said is but one link
in the chain--that they must forge
other links before the chain is
complete, and that they who wish to
win, must work.
Rev. Neldon pronounced the bene-
diction.