Evening Star Newspaper, October 14, 1921, Page 2

R AALT KLAN PROBE: | c0L SHMONS L Imperial Wizard Suffers From Bronchitis, Fpllowing Col- lapse Yesterday. The hearing to determine whether the congressional investigation shou'!d he held into the activities of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan was postponed today when House Rules Committee Chairman Campbell was advised by Dr. W. I. Manning. local nh)‘!lrhn’a(lemllng Col. William Jo- “eph Stmmons, imperial wizard, that the klan chieftain was physically un- abla to attend the hearing beforc Mon- day. It was announced that the hear- ing would be resumed when Col. Sim- mons’ health would permit. Tt was stated that Col. Simmons was suffering from bronchitia and nervous exhaustion following his col- iapse yesterday on the witness stand hefore the committee. The all-day sesslon vesterday was seldom with- out a moment of unusual interest. The Klan’s founder, palpably not in normal heal seemed eager to continue his enunciation of thoe who had filed charges of lawlessness and bigotry .galnst the organization. His refer- nces to former members among the attackers were particularly bitter. Statement Regarding Health. Harry B. Terrell, local klan leader, vho saw the klan head today, issued the following statement regarding 1. Simmons’ health: g ‘Just prior to coming to Washing- ton Col. Simmons had been confincd to his bed for two weeks with a com- nlication of tonsilitis, laryngitis and bronchitis and was threatened with pneumonia. While he was physically ‘Inable to come to Washington, he in- sisted upon coming and left his bed to do so. He has not been at all well since he has been here. His physical -ollapse yesterday afternoon was due to his iliness and to his exertion dur- ng the several hours he was on his feet before the committe . “He was carried directly to his room from the House office building, put to hed and a physician. Dr. . 1. Man- ning, summoned, who admiflistered to him and gave instructions he should have absolute quiet. Col. Simmons -ested very little last night and had several violent attacks of coughing wnd vomiting. The attending pi an this morning declared it dzmgel:'-[ ous for Col. Simmons to leave his room before Monday.” COLLAPSES DEFENDING KLAN. Imperial Wizard Dramatically Answers All Charges. i Concluding his defense of the Ku) Kilux Klsn,‘in which Col. W. J. Sim-{ mons, the imperial wizard, denied all charges of illegal acts and fervently stated that if the order could proved to be unworthy of its existence he would forever destroy it, the klan lgader turned yesterday afternoon to the caucus room, crowded with spectators, and in ~a high-pitched volco exclaimed: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they a Vttering these words to those who he said_had reviled and perse- cuted the order, the imperial wizard collapsed and sank to his knees, sob- bing audibly. A~ spontaneous ripple of applause hroke the tenseness of the situation. wnd not until Chairman Campbell of the House rules committee sternly rapped for order did it subside. “riends rushed to the side of Col. immons and administered stimulants. The supreme attorney for the klan begged the indulgence of the com- mittee for recess until the colanel had recovered, but the imperial wizard threw off the arms of his friends holding him and stated he was ready t0 go on with the cross-examination. The committee, realiging his weaken- ed state, adjourned until 10:30 o'clock this morning. 9 Through the testimony of Col. Sim- nons, the committee learned that the total membership of the klan, herald- ~d as having passed the half-million mark. actually was around 90,000. The witness declared that its growth ~ast and west had been greater than in the south, but his illness prevented questioning designed to bring out facts bearing on some of the present strongholds of the organization. Ask- ed if he had not claimed “a million membership.” Mr. Simmons smilingly replied he might have done so, but t he was speaking generally, not by the card. Never Evaded Tax. Representative Garrett, democrat, Tennessee, took the witness in hand o find out something about its reve nues and profits, asking if member: ship fees had been listed as dona- tions rather than fees to prevent col- lection of federal corporation taxes. Simmons replied there was never a thought of that, declaring that when the tax law first became effective he went to the revenue office at Atlanta il was informed that the klan did not come under the law. “If it does it is not my fault,” the wizard sald. “and if it is shown we are liable, we stand ready to meet our obligations.” Denying huge profits from the sale of robes, the witness declared that Wes than 30 per cent of the klansmen umed regalia. “Our robes are not worn for the purpose of terrorizing people,” he shouted; “they are as innocent as the breath of an angel. The witness was pressed by Chalr- man Campbell for an explanation of :he recent clash between a sheriff and ! marching xlansmen near Waco, Texas, ! and while he replied that his informa- ! ‘ion was based largely upon newspaper, reports, he added that the parade had been authorized by the mayor, and that the sheriff, in attempting to stop i ‘seemed under the influence of liquor. tmmons said he had called for an offi-! al report. but that it had not been | forthcoming. i When the imperial wizard was! about to read the oath of the klan, the | committee, after a whispered confer- ence, annornced that he need mot di- | vulge it unless he felt o inclined. It was placed in the record after certain paragraphs hid been read. It showed (hat members bound themselves to “be truly klannish toward klansmen in all things honorable,” and that & man could not violate his oath except in testify- ing in cases of treason against his oountry, rape or malicious murder, as read by the wizard. It also pledged allegiance to the United States govern- ment, “and life. property and the vote to upholding the flag, the 4‘.onsllmfion| | . and constituted law unto death.” Patriotism Before Party. In voting, the witness declared the | ritual called for support of men known | w be patriotic, abovo party. Among ! the exhibils presented were telegrams to President Harding and Attorney Gen- oral Daugherty urging an investigation { the klan, both of whom replied, the, wizard said, that they would give the : question due consideration. Tho imperial wizard displayed an cvidence of anger in taking up printed | charges that Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler, em- | vloyed by the klan' pagating depart- Atlanta, “was its supreme boss.” “That's an absurd untruth,” he de- ciared, “Mrs. Tyler is not my boss and m handling this order I am not a fig- nrehead.” Discussing the membership restric- ons, Simmons said: “I want to state emphatically and in the fear of God that the klan is not anti-Catholic order.” 'But you don't permit Catholics to join,” eaid Representative Rodenberg, republican, lllinois. “That is true, but the Knights of Co. lumbus only admits Catholics,” he re- plied. “We anu.omx‘ no man's re- ligion. 1 have heard Bf only one case where 2 kleagle circulated anti~Catholic nroposnds. and he wag instantly dis. ‘e are not anti-Jewish. - Any Jew who can subscribe to the tenets of the Christian religion can get in. We are rot anti-negro. Scores of other fra- iernal organizatfons will not admit roes. We are not anti-foreign born; ment at {enth annual dog we merely require that members must be native-born American: Mr. Simmons told the committee that parading klansmen were not supposed to carry arms, that the organization al- h local parade regu- that many parades had been permitted in Atlanta and that neither the mayor nor chief of police of that city was a nsman, “They say that the klan seads threatening letters,” he added. L ; might say here that 1 have received hundreds of threatening letters telling me 1 had been picked out for slaughter. Well, I guess this Irishman was picked out as a target by somebody else, for klansmen would not attempt to shoot their old wizard WOOFY BOVWONS WOW THER WOOFS Aristocratic Dog Convention Opens Here—Talk Un- restrained. - 4A convention opened in Washington today in which every member present | is privileged to “talk” as loud, hard and fast as he wants to, every “dele- gate” enjoying the same privilege at the same time. # It is the “dogs held at the Colis market, otherwi: being Center the sev- show of the Wash- ington Kennel Club, and every canine is taking full advantage of the privi- 1ege to Yelps, . woof-woofs, bhow- wows are the constant order of busi- ness. Securely planted on four feet, each dog seems to think that the suc- cess of the “convention” depends upon his vocal effor! . 400 on Exhibition. There are 400 dogs in the show, ranging all the way from the small- est “Pekes” to the great St. Bernard species. Today is “government day" at the show, and it was hoped that President and Mrs. Harding would visit the show before closing time to- night. ~The =show will continue through tomorrow evening. Million Dollar Kid, the ecleven- month-old Boston bull from Lynn, Mass., attracted u great deal of at- tention today from the lovers of this breed. This grand dog is said never to have been beaten, and his owners expect him to carry off more blue ribbons at this show. Miss Billle Burke There. Another fine .dog among the Boston terrier section is M#ss Billie Burke, the property of John Eustis Atkinson of city. This little dog weighs but -eight and one-half pounds, and has the distinction of being the small- est Boston in the show. A departure this year is @ epecial room for the Pekinese and other toy breeds. In ghis room one may see the Mexican® hairless dogs shivering under blankets and other breeds literally living in glass houses. George F. Foley, superintendent of the show, arrived from Philadelphia last night. Judging began this aft- ernoon. Tomorrow will be society day at the show. GEN. DAWES ORDERED TO ARMY ACTIVE DUTY | Brig. Gen. Dawes, now serving as director of the budget, was ordered today to active duty in the Army be- ginning October and continuing until November 12, in connection with the meeting to be held during that period by military board of allied sup- piy, on which he is the American member. The g board was created by Gen. Dawe? in Paris-during his service with the American tionary Yorces as assistant to Maj. Gen. Har- bord, then chief of the American ice of supplies. serv- . France, Italy, Great Britain and the t ‘nited States each have representa- ives on the board who are studying the supply service of their respective armies with a view to standardiza- tion. Representatives of the four na- tions#will meet in Washington Octo- ber 23 to compare their individual studies and if possible decide on a standardized system. Gen. Dawes has completed his study on the American supply system, and will submit it to the Secretary of War when the board ends its session, about November 12. F at 10th St. Monroe Clothes Are Now Reduced to Rock Bottom We have placed in this sale the choice and pick of the most remarkable nomenal that we couldn’t at a price that is far below in this wonder sale of MONROE. CLOTHE ever laid eyes upon. The values are so phe- about them in this limited space. But we say to you, Mr. Man, if it’s good clothes you want invite you to come here immediately and share GENUINE MONROE CLOTHES 987 SUITS and O’COATS Actually Worth $35 to $45 OPEN WARON HOME BREW INGREDIENTS Dry Agents Make First Seiz- ure Here in Inaugurating Nation-Wide Campaign. Searches and sejzures of ingredients used in the making of home brew conducted by prohibition agents und the local police Wednesday afternoon, it is stated, marks the beginning of a crusade that is to be made through- out the country to put a stop tp sales of such materials. Making of home ibrew containing more than one-half of 1 per cent aleohol fs declared to be a violation of the prohibition iaw. Prohibition agents throughout the country will be directed to use every effort to check the sale of ingredients and apparatus used in the manufac- ture of intoxicating liquor, according to a statement issued from the office of Prohibition Commissioner Haynes yesterday. Advertiaing Alvo Banned. It was sald that attentipn also will be given to the advertising of such articles in the newspupers, such ad- ertising, it Is ng prohibited ugder _the prov! E act.. Raids made in this city Wednes- day afternoon, the statement pointed ovut, establish a precedent for rai on dealers in malt, hops, fruit suga and bottling appliances. Intimation was given by prohib tion_agents that all dealers in such goods may expect their places to be raided and arrests made. Revenue agents and the police yes terday afternoon visited the place of R. Francione, S16 9th street, and seized a large quantity of alleged home brew ingredients and apparatus used in the preparation of the bever- age. List of Property Selzed. A list of the property seized recorded at the first precinct police station. It consisted of 200 feet of hose, 40 filter bag: rubber tube: 28 strainers, 13 fermenting jars 00 corks, 59 stem te pounds of loose hops, hops, 1 barrel malt of crowns, 25 pounds of barley, dozen gross of sinkers and clamps. dozen oreners, 214 cappers and cans of malt. Detectlves *Berry and Mansfield of the fourth precinct. participated in a pursuit of an alleged bootleg car in South Washington thls morning about 9:30 o'clock, made three arrests and seized a big touring car and a quanti- ty of gin. Pursuit Is Exciting. The pursuit started at 4 nd_ M streets southwest and ended at New Jersey avenue and M strect southwest, where the big car collided with an automobile driven by Lawrence Simi, 1289 New Jersey enue _southeast, Miss Bessie Miller, 1285 New Jersey avenue southeast, an occupant, r ceiving a sprained uankle. ni thrown from the car and injured After the collision, it is stated, the alleged bootleg car skidded fully 15 feet, stopping on the sidewalk. Th detectives, in an automoblle, reached the damaged car and proceeded to ar- rest its occupant Leonard Dashbach, 901 13th str driver of the car, and Willlam ton, 617 Half streect southw of the lhree occupants of the car, is charged, made unsuccessful efforts to conceal revolvers, a move i suggested possible trouble. and the detectives quickly drew their weap- ‘The two men and Willlam Ryan, a third member of the trio, were rested and charged with transport- ing liquor. Additional Charges. Additional charges of concealed weapons were preferred = against Dashbach and Beckton. Additional charges flled against Dashbach were assault, failing to obey a police sig- nal to stop, driving on the wrong side of the street and colliding. Bond for him was fixed at $10,000, the police said. The three men. the automobile and seized liquor were taken to the fourth precinct police station. It is probab; that bond for their appearance will be given later in the day &nd the case will be investigated in Police Court tomorrow. ages of 3 clothing stock you begin to tell you pre-war times we | tion THE 'EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D: C., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1%, 192L- Congress for any deficlency appro-|handicap for two-yea priations _covering. had not been consldered in the re duced .ostimate of expenditures. The tax njated reduction of $620,000,000. JOHN A. PETTY TO TEACH | REAL ESTATE AT Y. M. C. A.I Secretary of Board to Conduct Special Enlarged Course This Year. NEW TAX LAW BASE ON THE ESTIMATES e tate “boned, | Iiequest of Congress for deficiency has been secured by the Y. M. C. A.|appropriations will not in any man- to conduct a :pedullcourne lr‘xt re:l’ ner indicate that the government's estate during the coming year, it w: snnounced today by Arthur L. Wara, | °COnomY program is a failure or that educational director of the Y. M. C. A.[anything was lost sight of in the es- Lectures will be given every Tuesday |timates for the current fiscal year, it cvening. . became known today. With: the recognition by’ educa-| The tax program has been based tional interests generally that real|on the estimated expenditures for estate holds important place in [this year, it was pointed out, and if modern professional life, it i8 pointed jit does become necessary to ask for out, the Y. M. C. A. arrunged for the(a deficiency appropriation it will in course us part of its school system.|no manner affect the tax program. The classes, which are deelgned to This fact was learned from a high fill a growing need for some sys-|government official, thoroughly con- tematic and definite instruction in|versant with the government's ex- this subject, were startedl last year.|penses and income. T ourse planned for the coming ‘Treasury Report on Estimates. year has been materially enlarged and [ 3 : .| Farly in August the Treasury De- lnproved over that of last year, it s, F8flY o Sugust the Treasury De- stated. It been found necessary, : . , | nates of expenditures for the fiscal hcwever, to limit the enrollment in vear ding June 30, next, were $4 order that the most efficient resultsige, 615817 Later the announcement mgl;h’btlo‘;::-l:_!:;\‘k estate board, inter-|Came that this would be reduced by rnllosal ireal e 4 $520,000,000, of which amount $170, n eed for training in the| g, 600 would be through red profeswion of real cstate other than | 90000 would be through reduced e that guined from actual experience, | PERCILUTeR of the public debt, and 18 co-operating with the Y A T attsh econouiicsidnd ide- :.nnlr:”“nl‘k.t & pecial [‘"""flés“‘ The administration then set itself -';’. ? ng gl illiam i A~h € |out to keep expenditures for the cur- & n; tan; Morton J. uchs and | ront flacal year down to $4,034,000,000. harles _has been confer- |1t wag stated authoritatively today ¢ ring with Ar, Ward in outlining|that the administration is strictly topics 1o be covered in the course!carrying out this program, and that the selection of lecturers. {it will be effective in all probability. ated that this course is Not!]t also became known that the Aa- designed exclusively for those en-|ministration does hot provase o —ow | gaged in the real estate profession Bore {desiring to broaden their knowledge. ! Property owners and others interest- ed in real estate will be encouraged to take advantage of the opportuni- Ity of getting accurate information concerning the fundamentals of real estafe in practice, development, ethics and law RAIL WORKERS ASK ROADS TO CONFER ntinued from First Page.) M. C. (C iby the shopmen, who have opposed ipiece work strenuousl. The railway executives, it is report- ed, also will consider a proposal to seek an amendment to the transporta- ct transferring to the Interstate jCommerce Commission the wage ad- justing authority now vested in the Railroad Labor Board. The railway executives declined to indicate what defin'te teps were un- der dicussion for proposing further {wage reductions, which under their {plan would be necessary before ship- pers could expect freight reductions. “Staved Of Bankruptcy.” The July wage reduction of 12 per cent, ordered by the Railroad Labor Board, the executives declared, merely staved off bankruptey for many roads. The strike vote of the brotherhoods nd shop crafts resulting from this age cut, it was declared by the execut force to ward off any reductions. Some of the union leaders admitted that the vote did not mean a general walkout of the railroad emploves, [although it gas reported that October 30 i been tentative! eced upon by the union heads for sectional strikes of the employes if strikes were finally decided upon. | not want 2 5. Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railw Train- men. “The officers of the various unions don't want to declare a walk- out. because they know such action would be foolhardy.” The special committee of the Asso- ciation of Railway Executives which conferred last week with President Harding and other government offl- cials on the railroad situation will plan to lower freight committee incluaed Cuyler, representing se- sident to quit a dent Smith of the New York Central, President Hale H ton and Julius Kruttschnitt of the Southern Pacific board of directors. —_— Jupanese widows designate them- selves by the arrangement of their hair and also signify whether they desire to marry again. S SHOP Second Floor We are Clothing Manul [, R eliminate ' v v L 621 Pa. 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