New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 24, 1922, Page 22

K. K. K. DENIES RELIGIOUS ANIMOSITY Knights of Invisible Empire Official Booklet Disclaims Antagonism Towards the Catholic Church or Jews. Editor's Noto—While no indi- vidual on the Herald holds a brief for the Ku Klux Klan, tho Mmu outlined bhelow came the possession of this paper. lu-nuch #s the organization is A matter of local interest at the present time and it is the duty of & newspaper to keep the readers posted on current affairs, the ar- ticle Is printed. The reader will wote that what is printed below is bhased on the statement of a Klansman, not on what the Herald might think or feel, We hold no brief for the Klan. We do owe it to the public to pre- sent light from as many angles as possible upon a matter of present moment, An offielal denial that the Ku Klux Klan is opposed to the Cathdlic church, to the Jews or to negroes, is | made in a booklet written by Im- perial Wizard, Willlam Joseph Sim- mons, and which is being distributed in New Britain among those who evince an intevest or an inclination to ascertain information concgrning the organization. In giving a brief history of, the Klan in his booklet, Imperial Wizard Simmons states that it is a recon- struction of the original Ku Klux Kilan of the early sixties. He says in part, referring to the re-organization, “On Thanksgiving night, in 1915, the organizers of the Kian assembled on top of a giant granite boulder near Atlanta (Georgia) known as Stone Mountain, and there at midnight, under a blazing fiery cross, they took _the:omth of allegiance 'to the In- " ¢isible Empire, Knights of the Ku _Klux Klan. The charter was issued by the state of Georgia, December 4, 11915, and a special charter was granted by the superior court of Ful- ton county, Georgia, July 1, 1916. . “Since the Klan has among its harter members,” he continues, | “several of the members of the old “Ku Klux Kian it was declared to bé ‘the only legitimate heir of the origin- ‘al organization with sole rights to all its signs, symbols, regalia, ete., and bas each year since 1915 held its an- niversary celebrations, which were ‘mainly by public appearance in dfficial costume, on May 6, the date ~on which the old Klan was founded.” The application for membership in ‘this organization reads as follows: “NON SILBA SED ANTHAR" . “Your friends state that you are a ‘Native Born’ American Citizen, hav- * .ing the best interests of your Com- munlty, City, State and Nation at ahcur(, owing no allegiance to any _foreign government, political party, ‘ect, creed or ruler, and engaged in Ieginmale occupation and believe dh —viz: ¥ “The tenets of the Christian- re- on; white supremacy; protection our pure womanhood; just laws d liberty; closer relationship with jure, Americanism; the upholding of e gonstitution of the United States; e separation of church and state; closer capital * and by labor; preventing the ’dule! of mob violence and lynchings; _preventing unwarranted strikes by i foreign labor agitators; prevention of fires and destruction of property by ! lawless elements; the limitation of .!oreltn immigration; the much need- & local reforms; law and order. ‘Real, Men whose oaths are inviolate ‘‘are needed. “Upon these beliefs and recommen- _dations of your friends you are given /&an opportunity to become a member of the most powerful, secret, non- political organizationin existence, one that has ‘The Most sublime lineage in history’, or that was 'Here yesterday, here today, here forever. ‘“Present this card at door for ad- " mittance, with your name, occupation and address.”” (Here follows place for name, address and occupation.) An admonition on.the the card says: “Discuss this with no one. If you wish to learn more, address Ti-Be-Tim. “Duty without fear and without re- proach.” Deny Acts of Violence, “Because certain individuals at various times have committed acts of violence under cover of darkness and shielded by masks and robes some- what resembling the official regalia of the Ku Klux Klan, they have been classed as members of this organiza- tion,” says the booklet on‘this wide- ly advertised organization. “The Ku Klux Klan is a strictly law abiding organization and every mem- ber is sworn to uphold the law at all times and to assist officers of the law is preserving peace and order when- - ever the occasion may arise, and any member violating this oath would be banished forever from the organiza- tion. In other words, it is a prac- tical fraternal order pledged to whole- some service, and not merely a flashy social association. “Among the principles for this organization stands are: pression of graft by public which Sup- violence and lynching; sensible and BUILD UP YOUR VIGOR FOR WINTER N the fall your blood is thin and your vitality low. That’s why you suffer from coughs and colds, and feel all run down and dragged out. Gude’s Pepto-Mangan will enrich your blood, tone you up, and give you the resisting power to ward off illness. to take it now; it may save you [ and suffering later on. Physicians haye recom mended and prescribed Gude's for over 20 years, Your druggist has it—liquid or tab- lets, as you prefer. Gude's epto-jangan Tonic and Blojod Enricher bottom of office holders, preventing the causes of mobh BUT ACCLAIMS “WHITE SUPREMACY” patriotic immigration laws; separation of church and state and freedom of speech and press, a freedom of such that does not strike at or imperil our government or the cherished institu. tions of our people. The Catholic Church, | ‘“The Knights of the Ku Klux Kilan, regardless of statements made to the contrary ,either through Ignorance or with deliberate intent to misrepresent it, has not made, is not now making and does not intend to make any fight on the Roman Catholie church |as a religlons institution; but it will unalterably and unequivocally oppose any move of the Catholic church, or | of any other church, individual or or- ganization, which attempts to bring | about a eombination of church and state in the United States, “The Ku Klux Kian does not op- pose the attitude of the Catholic church on our public school system, believing that if the public schools as an institution should be protected from its enemies, regardless of who they may be. The Ku Klux Klan concedes to every man the right to worship God as he sees fit and in his own way, or to worship Him not at all, and while it adheres strictly to the tenets of the Christian religion it seeks no quarrel with any individual or organization because of religious differences. Attitude Regarding Jews. “In its attitude toward the large | Jewish population of this country the knights of the Ku Klux Klan have played square. While its organizers are fully aware that there are thou- sands of Jewish citizens in the United States whose loyvalty to the United States government is unquestioned, and who belleve in its principles and institutions, it was decided to draw the line because no member of the organization, could be happy or con- tented with the fellowship he found on the inside for the very simple reason that the entire teaching of our order is that our present civilization rests upon the teachings Christ. At every lodge meeting Jesus Christ is lauded and his teachings ex- pounded and the constitutions and regulations of the order set forth that the living Christ is man's criterion of character. “Therefore, even though many Jews could and would qualify for membership in this organization, - it would have been unjust to allow the Jew to enter into fellowship with the triotism and then have him cease to be out of harmony with his religious convictions. “Thus the organization has de- prived itself of a large body of mem- bers in its determination to ‘play the game square’ with the Jew as well as the Gentile. We understand that the Jews in this country have their own patriotic organization, through which loyalty to the United States govern- ment, its flag and all that it repre- sents is constantly being instilled into Armout’s Star 4 AMS {and that the white race eannot be ex- pected to surrender to any other race, ' his fathar, former Judge James Gay sat for 14 years, (the fact that the white race 18 Jewish faith, after he came into the | of Jesus | the klans- | organization by appealing to his pa- | attend because cvery meeting would | = -PUBLIC MARKE NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 192 SAGE, ALLEN & (CO. the minds and hearts of the members | whatéver land or of thelr race and with these organiza- tions we are In thorough and hearty | misied by false’prophets, personal galn, appeal to slons and prejudices by wild promises the that they know never accord, The Negro Question, “The Ku Klux Klan s not enemy of the negro. It opposes and |filled," will continue to oppose the efforts of certaln negro organizations and| periodicals which are sowing the seeds | of discontent and racial hatred among the negroes of this country by preaching and teaching social equal- ity. We belleve it is possible for UIC‘ races to live together in peace and | unity only on condition that -each race recognize the “rights and privi- of this city has leges of the other, Yeg we hold it is obligatory upon the negro race, RECEIVES of gommon pleds and upon all other colored rages in! l1ate Judgé Rogers. Much interest attaches to the America, to recognize that they are living in the land of the white | |been elevi either in whole or in part, the con- | trol of its vyital and fundamental| government affairs, ‘There are rights which the negro race and all other colored races have as citizens of thig coungry which the white race——the rling race—is bound to respect, but they must not, in- dividually or collectively, lose sight of the of law, The new judge |Gordon, also having been low, ruling race by right of inheritance | and that it does not intend to surren- {He is a gradu der this right or to compromise it | sity, | 2 he Un! with ther race-—black, red, yel- |sehool of th i # o : Like his father, he is a dem- He is married and has ‘\'lfl\ll seen in the | ocrat. “Let the negro|infant daughter, low or brown." A veiled warning is following paragraph: race, and all other races living within | our horders, advance and develop and | prosper all that they may, but let it be done through their own institu- tions and within their own race with- out encroachment upon the rights of ¢ other races. “Let them undérstand that in the long run the white man has always proved himself the truest friend -and safest counselor of all other races in Our price for Wet Wash will be Four Cents per pound with a twenty -five pound minimum on and -after Dec. 4, 1922. Union Laundry Co. OUR SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY MEAN GREAT SAVINGS TO YOU! come In contact and let them not be FATHER'S MANTLE, ‘James Gay lmman. Judge in Philadelphis, Philadelphia, Nov. Gordon, Jr,, assistant district attorney (§ Governor Sproul a judge of the court| ed to the bench ‘upon which {member of the state senate to fill the, | unexpired term of the late Judge Lud- He then was twice re-elected as the nomines of both the and depoctratic parties, resigning 18990 to resume the private ate of Princeton univer- class of 1907, 'ORE THROAT Gargle with wlnn salt water clime the races have who their for pas- can be ful- .Ir w Appointed 24,~James Gay | heen appointed by No, 2 to succeed the the latter appointed while a republican in practice is only 34 years old. and of the law iversity of Pennsyl- one Fresh PORK ROASTS Pure LARD ... anliC Morning Specials—7 to 12:30 P. M ROUND, SIRLOIN AND SHORT STEAKS (Cut From Best of Beef). Plenty to Pick From................ LEAN FRESH SHOULDERS .. 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EVERYTHING THAT THE MOST UP-TO- DATE TOYLAND' REQUIRES ! — AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES — Dolls, dressed and undressed, at lowest prices. “Mary Proctor” dolls, soft cloth dolls, very much more attractive than the usual rag dolls. . Priced frgm 98¢, Indestructible ¥olls that cry—8$2.98 and $3.98. Dolls quaintly dressed in felt costumes— 98¢ up. Dolls’ furniture—high chairs, swings, ta- bles, ete. Priced from—25¢ up. Wenderful little kitchen cabinets from 59¢ Tes sets of china, enamel, ete. Stuffed animals—elephants, rabbits, cats, dogs, monkeys, etc. Priced from—25¢. Teddy Cars, with or without pedals, which can be used indoors or out beeause of their rubber tires are priced from—=$3.49. Dolls’ trunks, cedar chests, ironing boards and clothes dryers. Drums, pianos and telephones. Teddy bears—85¢c up. Steam engines that really generfite steam, from—=$1.59 up. Rugby footballs—$1.00. Basketball outfits for boys. Picture puzzles for small children—29c. More elaborate picture puzzles, priced up to $3.24. A new game “Auto Race,” is amusing for both young and old—$1.00. f AlI sorts of games, instructive and’ amus- 1n; Books for little children, priced from— 25¢ up. Stencil sets and painting sets. Building blocks in an express cart. A convenient way to carry them—49c¢ up, Enameled “Playcraft” toys for lifgle chil- dren. There are cows, pigs, ducks and many others—59¢ up. Children’s furniture includes roll top desks (just like dad’s), white enamel nursery fur- niture, tables, chairs, ete. Radio toys—$2.50. Electric trains are priced $6.98 and up. Our display of iron toys is unusually ex- tensive. It includes fire apparatus, ‘band wagons, drays and many others—29¢ up. Mechanical toys include automobiles, fire engines, hpok and ladders, mail carts, aero- planes,, etc.—89¢. 75 Dresses In The Girls' Shop Reduced To $5.54 Dres:es from ouy regular stock reduced to lgs afifEe A/ ariton % 7 % lj‘fln half their regular selling price. Dresses made of :dark colored silks and patty dreases made of the hghter coloved crepe. s de chines and Georgette crepes. Dresses are slightly mussed. - Broken sizes. \Vonderfu] values. Splendid opportunity—and just before Thanksgiving. SMART NEW DRESSES New dresses made of wool crepes, velvets and silks with gay toloréd trimmings. In the favored shades of brown, tan, Copen and gf;f,\ Sizes 6 to 16 years, Pnces $10.75 to NG = STYLISH NEW COATS: Girls’ and Misses’ Coats, youthfully charming.. Some have ¢ollars of fur, others collars and cuffs of fur. Lovely, soft fabrics. Well made. Prices $19.75 to 570.00. Girls’ Shop—Second - Floor. Every Dress Skirt Now Marked Down TAKE YOUR CHQICE AT o $12.95 + Regular Prices $5.95 to $30 SERGE SKIRTS, CUT VELOUR SKIRTS, PRUNELLA SKIRTS, MOHAIR SKIRTS, TWILLCORD SKIRTS, HOMESPUN SKIRTS, SILK POPLIN SKIRTS Skirts of the above and other materials are now selling at reduced Do not miss this opportunity Saturday. Sizes 26 to 40 k}ands. BUNGALOW APRONS A pleasing assortment of bungalow aprons suitable for Christmas gifts. terials, _Well made. Prices from 98¢ to * $2.25. The extra sizes sell at $1.69 and $1.95. Excellent ma- ¢ rices, The best madels, plaited and fl)ort styles. ENGRAVING—STATIONERY Don’t wait another day to place your or- der for Christmas engraving. Select your Personal- Greeting cards from the finest as- sortment we ever had. Any engraving work should be arranged for NOW, HOSIERY AT LOW PRICES Full fashioned heavy silk stockings in black, cordovan, Russian calf, chestnut, pearl gray, navy and beige. Packed in Christmas boxes—$1.85 pair. Ribbed wool stockings wnth embroidered clocks in contrasting colors—$1.59 pair, $Burson” ribbed heather sport hose in cordovan, . green, snow and Oxford mixtures —50c pair. Children’s 3-4 length wool sport stockings in brown, gray and heather-sl.oo pair. GLOVES PRICED LOW FOR. SATURDAY Women’s and ‘misses’ wool gauntlets in brown, polo, heather and" Oxford—=$1.00, Wonien’s 12 and 16 button white lambskin gloves, 12 button—8$3.15. 16 button—$3.95. Strap wrist real kid gloves with self ‘or contrasting embroidery. Black, white, gray and brown—$3.25, Duplex strap wrist fabric gloves in beaver, mastic and white—$1.50. Fancy fabric gmntleta in beaver.and bobo- lmk—sl..fi. SMART HATS FOR $2.95 AND SSM An&m lot of tnmmed hats, many from our ow stock, of Lyons and panhe velvet trim- med, with ostrich, ribbon and peacock feathers; black and colors+$5.00 each. The balance ot our stock of felp hats, values to $10.0Q, for—$2.95 each.