Oklahoma Herald (Muskogee, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 51, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 12, 1922 Page: 2 of 4
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Volume 1, .No. .51
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The people of Winnfield, La., wearied with conditions in its tough
section and then acted. Strangely enough, the Ku Klux Klan was not
accused of having perpetrated this "outrage.”
That Texas chorister who opened up a church row probably knows
now that the best thing a first class tenor-can do, is sing.
We are now in our new location
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The latest entries for Klan "destroyers” were made at Sapulpa,
Oklahoma and Ft. Smith, Arkansas. If they all ever float on the same
water this fleet of destroyers will make quite an Armada. But the Klan
simply grins an "Ich Gebibble” and moves steadily forward.
Byron Bronion,
Prrudcnt
Connie Ruraell, _
Vice Preiident
Pa'd To Deceased Kansas City
Police Investigator.
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Entered as second class matter October IK, 1921, at the post office
at Muskogee, Oklahoma, under the Act of March 8, 1879.
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The following display editorial'
had a prominent position in the cur-
rent edition of the Grand field!' nter-
prise, under the caption “-IF”.
If the Ku Klux Klan is as danger-
ous as some of these Cuckoos try
to make people believe it is, why
don’t they point out some of the
things that make them dangerous?
Why don’t they name at least one
offense they have committed in 1 ill-
man county that would bring them
into disrepute?
If the organization of 100 per cent
’rotestant Americans is so danger-
ous as the Cuckoo proclaims,why is
it that every law violator in the
country is against them?
If the Klan is a menace to public
welfare, why is it that the Cuckoos,
when guessing at who belong, in-
variably guess the names of the
very best men in the county? Do
they think they can make people
believe that these men havesuddenly
become law violators and have lined
up with a bunch of criminals to
destroy everything worth while?
If the Klan is a dirty bunch of
men, why is it that anti-forces make
the open accusation that ministers
of the gospel belong to it ? Do they
mean to insult Protestant ministers
by asserting they would stamp their
seal of approval on anything that
was not right?
If the Klan is dead wrong, as
they charge, why do they talk it
on the streets that it is an auxiliary
of the Masonic Fraternity? Do
they mean to say that Masonry is
not founded on sound doctrines, and
that its membership is not composed
mostly of good tncn?
If the Klan is a bad thing, is it
not a fact that 90 percent of the
noisy anti-forces would be aligned
Ollier, 201-20(1 Court Street, Muakogcc, Oklahoma
1’oat oilier Box 1004 Telephone 5.5(1
Isn’t it wonderful how the "exposes” and “patriotic” uprisings
against the Ku Klux Klan are-destroying that Order. It is dying at the
rate of a ten-thousand-a-week increase.
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The Muldrow Klan made its initial appearance at a Country church
in the Arkansas river bottoms near the State line. Guess that explains
quite a little, eh?
DR. J. L. DIEFENBACHER
DENTIST
E. W. McClure
104 W. Broadway
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109 East Broadway Muskogee
If the Klan does not stand for
the protection of pure womanhood
why is it that every moral pervert
is against them? Just keep your
eye on the two-legged, varmints
who have no respect for the sanctity
of the home, and note the stand !
they are taking against the Klan
If the Klan did not stand firmh
for Protestant Americanism, would
the Catholics oppose them as the\
are doing?
THE EVOLUTION OF A CRAB.
There is more or less persons! reminiscence about this, but
years ago in a certain community a child showed up just a little bit dif-
ferent from all the other children; not especially better, nor worse,
only different. Finally when real school days began, this fellow was
brilliant enough in some subjects and woefully dull in most of the others.
He lagged and held back others. Then the discovery of an important
fact was made. He was "half baked;”.that is, he was deficient mentally,
spiritually and otherwise. The expression used may not be classic
English but it went at par when applied to this particular youngster
and it is held to be a good expression to this day in many intellectually
competent quarters.
Years rolled on and our half baked subject budded into young
manhood. He couldn't be admitted into all the various activities of
the community, especially the better social doings, so like any other
“nut” be gradually but surely settled to his own level and found himself
more at home with that class of wild ones who found the greatest pleasure
in parties of their own in which they found themselves mostly "stewed’’
so our subject made a natural transition from the "half baked" to the
“stewed” status in the social economy.
Then came advanced years and increased responsibilities with its
accompanying added authority. Deficient in intellectual attainments,
being only "half baked" and lacking in practical experience having
been too long "stewed" he was unable to exercise that calm judgment
amd wise resourcefulness which characterizes the real leader so he
ignored the use of these two impoitant factors and relied solely for his
driving power upon his authority which he exercised relentlessly and of
course, illadvisedly. In other words he was "hard boiled," a status
which he attained by perfectly natural sequence.
Whether we find him in the work shop, in the office, in lodge, in
the army it doesn't matter one particle, we may be quite sure that the
“crab” is a natural development and whether the science of biology will
approve the theory or not, the fact remains that the principle is well
established and the sequence may as well be recognized half baked-
stewed-hard-boiled, and that they follow each other as naturally as
other phenomenae.
It is no wonder that ordinary or normal folks neither love or fear
him. He’s just "hardboiled” a "crab" and a nuisance by nature.
He can’t help it.
the Cuckoos go just the opposite
and stick to the straight truth?
If the Cuckoos would hoycot the
church, is there any chance for the
existance of churches in this county
without the support of the Klan?
If th ese things are worth anything
at all. aren’t they worth studying
over? Isn t it about time for people
to wake from their peaceful slumbers
and begin to look around them and
to see what is going on.
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It isn’t hardly fair to mess around over ancient history but if The
Herald wasn’t right in its attitude before the late Oklahoma primary,
somebody is lying about the Imperial officers of the Ku Klux Klan.
K K K
It’s interesting to note how rapidly the Ku Klux Klan is ’’dying”
in Texas. Witness the “death knell” sounded in the Democratic con-
vention last week.
K- K—K----
An Oklahoma policeman arrested, tried and convicted a pair of
automobile spooners the other night. He found them guilty. He took
the girl home to her mother with a complete statement of the facts, and
the young man to the “hoose gow”. They know better now.
K K K----
France has decided that Germany must pay. Germany had already
agreed to do that, so it’s a unanimous vote. Now just as soon as all
parties agree on a time, place, method and means, the whole matter
will be simple enough.
K—K K
Governor Robertson says he is afraid of the Ku Klux Klan. That
puts the gov’nur in a peculiar class but if it’s his own choice, “we should
worry.”
FIRST M K ( III R< II SOI Til
F and F.att Olnnul^rr
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Precisely as the Herald intimated after the primary election, the
Republican ticket consists of “For Governor, John Fields.” That’s all
there is to it.
Office Phone 2979 Residence Phone 2192
As an echo
the Kansas City
tore and sale of
9000 murders in
the usefulness of shootin’ irons as a fool killer. Think of the millions
saved in sanitarium investments to take care of those who annually go
the “didn’t know it was loaded” route.
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Pipps Weekly,a Detroit publication is telling the other side of the
Henry Ford story. Explanations of the Muscle Shoals deal, the fight
on the Jews and the Ford system of advertising are indeed interesting.
In short, if Pipps weekly ever finds a wide circulation, the “Ford for
President” boom is pretty apt to be ingloriously and everlastingly
“busted”.
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Mantels and Bath Rooms Our Specialty
J. W. DUKE H. E. PARK
THE DRUGRY
Successors to Bond Drug Co.
REAL ESTATE
If you want to buy it or sell it, see
W. R. SAMPSON
502 Manhattan Building
Phone 3307
“BUSINESS PICKING UP.”
The Klan at Chattanooga Tennesee was ordered to disband and
its charter was revoked by the Imperial Wizard, William Joseph Simmons
“for sufficient reasons.” The Klan refused to quit. A suit was filed
to enjoin the officers and members from setting themselves up as a
legally constituted organization. In their answer, the Chattanooga
Klansmen admit that such an order was written but contend that it was
not signed by Joseph Simmons, who on the date of the instrument,
August 22, was on a debauch; under the influence of liquor and drugs
to such an extent as to be incompetent.
A few days ago Edward Young Clarke, Imperial Wizard Pro Tern,
delivered an address in Muncie Indiana on I aw Enforcement. His
hand bag was “lost.” It contained a quart of whisky and $500 in cur-
rency. These came into possession of federal authorities and a warrant
was issued for his arrest.
These two statements are carried in press dispatches. If they
are not true, the effort to besmirch the Klan will result in an added
impetus to the growth of the wonderful organization. If, in fact, it
should develop that either or both of the charges are true, then it is
absolutely necessary that both officers retire or otherwise summarily
be retired.
In the later event, no harm will result to the Klan. The fact that
some of its officers may not be worthy does not alter the fact that its
principles are worthy and that the fight undertaken for higher ideals of
citizenship must go on. It should be remembered that it is not the
Imperial officers who are accomplishing the achievements of the Klan
it is that impregnable force of thousands of one-hundred-per-cent
Americans throughout the country who are arrayed against those in-
fluences which might weaken Americanism or detract from the principles
which form the corner stone of the American institution. The Klan
will continue to grow and achieve without Simmons or without Clarke for
the Klan contains thousands of real leaders who will step proudly into
the breach should one develop.
In the mean time, it will be well for Klansmen and for enemies of
the Klan to defer judgment until the facts in either case are really estab-
lished. To form an opinion upon mere rumor would be an injustice to
all concerned and an injury to the order.
K— K K
LET’S FIGHT FAIR.
The introduction of falsehood or indulgence in unnecessary bitter-
ness in an argument is always to be considered the very best evidence
of weakness. This observation is not aimed at any one in particular.
It is recalled that not long since, when “Sister Mary Ethel” delivered
a lecture in Muskogee, she took ocassion to say some unkind things
about Catholic institutions and Catholic people to which the Catholic
women of Muskogee took serious objection. Now comes the official
organ of the church in Oklahoma which observes that if “non-Catholic
women must nurse bull pups while their Roman Catholic sisters are
rearing children to the honor and glory of God. it is but reasonable to
expect that in but a few generations the United States will be a Roman
Catholic country.”
For the Catholic Home to repose absolute confidence in the success
of Romanizing America in the good women of the church, is sensible
and commendable; but to cast an indiscriminate slur upon those good
women of other faiths is neither reasonable, sensible or commendable.
If America is to be the battle ground of religious creeds, let’s make it
a fair fight and by all means, avoid untruth and unnecessary bitterness.
----K-K- K--
A HUGO PARTY.
Evidently the demonstrations of the Ku Klux Klan at Hugo, which
has been visiting churches throughout Choctaw county, have been mis-
understood. Hugo has been considered one of the wetest towns in
Oklahoma. Whether this reputation is justified in fact, is of course
open to doubt. But according to a press dispatch, a Hugo party came to
a sudden close at an early hour in the morning when one of the ladies
present playfully jabbed an ice pick into the bosom of one of the gallants.
He may die. The doctors called to the case said it was a “party.”
The diagnosis must have been correct.
K- K- K
On October 5, 1918 nearly four years ago, Emmett Key of Ardmore
was sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and costs and to serve a month in
jail—a rather light sentence for violation of the prohibition laws. The
arrest and trial cost the county $48.05. Key never paid the fine, the
costs or served the time in jail. He never will. The governor has
pardoned him. The costs were remitted so the county is out that much
besides the loss of the penal sum of fifty bones. The sheriff (The late
Buck Garret , the county attorney who prosecuted Key, and his successor
each “served” the purpose of justice by recommending that he be par-
doned. The question naturally arises, was Key persecuted ? Or was
his arrest and conviction a miscarriage of justice? If so, the county
officials were wrong then; if not, they must be wrong now. Is it much
wonder folks lose respect for law or their confidence in officials?
K— K K
Says the Drumright Derrick: “A national organization to fight the
Ku Klux Klan is being formed in Chicago.
“Back of this movement you recognize the natural law that every
action has an equal and contrary reverse action. No sooner does a
‘‘society for” get powerful than a “society against” springs up. A wise
Providence works night and day to keep every thing balanced. That’s
why life is a never ending turmoil of disagreements.”
Quite true as far as it goes. But it is important to know that when
a positive is opposed, it must be that—it must be either a dangerous or a
useful positive before a negative force is necessary. So the presence
of so many “antis” or Klan negatives, evidences that the Klan is a po-
tent force.
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ExKaiser Bill is to wed a widow with five children according to
reports. And most of us thought the old rascal had had troubles enough!
K K K
It is proposed in California to vote $500,CC0,CC0 of bonds to have
state take over all the power plants. More power to California.
- K—K K----
Governor Robertson only granted six paroles and two pardons
week. The hot weather seems to have a depressing effect on him.
K-K K
Russia is setting at least one example with sense in it; those "reds" |
t asking their sky pilots to do the unreasonable.
Prescription*. Lunches, Fountain
Eastman Kodaks, Iluylrr's Canrh
GEO. E. McLA URINE, Prop.
480 West Broadway
Muskogee, Okla.
Phone 100
--K K K
The Texas Klan has lost a valuable member and champion in the
voluntary resignation of Robert L. Henry who quits because of the high
handed methods of officials whom he has not yet named. The Klan in
Oklahoma would do well to consider this case.
K K K
Texas Democrats declared in convention at San Antonio the other '
day that theirs is a “white man’s party". Their brethren in Oklahoma
would have a hard time to make that “stick.”
K K K
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is going to employ gin in-
spectors. Now don’t get excited. They are to inspect COTTON gins, i
Joyce Drug Store
Drugs, Soda, Prescriptions,
Kodak Finishing
227 N. 2nd St. Kail way Exchange Bldg
Kansas City, Mo.(Star)—Knights
of the Ku Klux Klan, wearing
robes and face hoods, appeared at
the open grave of Roy Cottingham
in Elmwood cemetery today and
paid tribute to him while the many
attending the burial ceremony look-
ed on.
Appearance of the klan members
followed the ceremony which had
been in charge of the Masons.
From the west six white robed figures
walking in pairs, approached. The
crowd parted and the six klansmen
one at a time, walked past the grave.
With the right hand raised upward
each klansman with his left hand
dropped a sprig of evergreen into
the grave.
1 he white robed figures partly
circled the crowd and walked a dis-
tance of two hundred feet or more
to a driveway where they got into
a waiting limousine with drawn
curtains and drove away.
In the crowd attending the funeral
and witnessing the brief ceremony
by the klansmen were Mayor Crom-
well. John B. Pew, city counselor,
and other city officials. Members
of Mr. Cottingham’s family are re-
ported to have been informed short-
If an organization is composed of L' before the ceremony at the ceme-
law violators and moral degenerates tery that the klansmen would an-
can it be an effective factor in law pear. Flowers from the Kansas
enforcement? Will it even attempt Citv klan, bearing an inscription
to assist in any way to make this are said to have been sent
country a better place in which to I Mr. Cottingham
live?
If an organization is composed
of good men. isn't it ;< fact that the
organization will be just v
members
be more
with
lators and their henchmen
organization that the opposi
themselves admit is comp<
The Store of Dependability
T. MILLER
DIAMONDS—JEWELRY—LUGGAGE
112 North 2nd
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General auto repair work, ttoragr and
acccMorir*
L. A. TRANBARGER
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4th & Broadway Phone 1711
A. T. HOGLE
“THAT
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PLUMBING, HEATING AND
GAS FITTING
106 Callahan Phone 894
LAUNDERS CLEANERS DYERS
DORN-CLONEY LAUNDRY
• and
DRY CLEANING CO.
Quality Service
Phone 7
nee of rhe white-n bed figures
ig robes, hearing tin insignia
icry cross, did not appear to
the many men and women
ng rhe funeral The Jim,,us-
sy Inch the klansmen rode
TARIFF AND POLITICS.
Following close upon the heels of the tariff bill's escape from the
Senate, cornel the announcement of an appointment by the President
of a farmer member of the Tariff Commission. Of course the President
had no intention of fooling the public into the belief that the socalled
Tariff Commission had anything to do with the tariff legislation which
will now receive the attention of a conference committee for final report
and action. But that condition of affairs and the appointment will
doubtless mislead some good folks into the belief that a commission
has something to do with the passage of the bill.
Unfortunately, it has not.
The good folks who weep because the tariff question is in politics
should dry their tears. The tariff like all questions of taxation and ex-
penditure will continue to be a question of policy. But a non-partisan
commission would do this important function: advise Congress intelli-
gently and accurately upon conditions so that when the old boys turn
themselves loose, they may use dependable statements upon which to
base either a “protective” or a “moderate” schedule of rates, as the
people themselves may decide.
The collection of customs duties is one of the most convenient
methods to governemnt for the collection of monies for any purpose.
It is a form of taxation. It is also one of the most convenient methods
known to the science of trickery for the promotion of selfish interests.
It takes money to run any government. It takes oodles of money
to run ours. “In the last analysis” the people have to foot the bills. The
last man who buys a taxed article, whether it be in the form of a tariff
a revenue stamp, government or state license, or what not, pays for the
raw material, the cost of manufacture including rent and labor, the cost
of transportation and distribution, the cost of advertising and every
frill which may be added. He is the poor devil who has been designated
by campaign orators as the “ultimate consumer”. Of course the “ulti-
mate consumer” of one article may himself be the producer of some other
article. He may be a cashier of a bank a bridge builder, a locomotive
engineer or he may run a grist mill. He is both a consumer and a pro-
ducer, a seller and a buyer. Whatever he may be and wherever he may
be, he always THINKS that the aiticles he produces are less favored
than those which he BUYS. That is why we hear so many complaints
about tariffs, freight rates and other foims of public or private taxes.
The unfortunate part about the whole matter is that it frequently
happens that he is absolutely right. This is especially true of tariffs.
For instance, the cotton producer of the South has never enjoyed the
same advantages of protection as the wheat producer of the North.
True, there are good explanations for this seeming discrimination.
This condition will exist just so long as Congress undertakes to
frame tariff legislation with its eyes shut. If we ever reach a stage of
refined civilization at which we may safely repose confidence in each
other’s integrity, things may be different. Then there may be a com-
mission which will have authority to not merely report facts intelligently
and accurately, but which may establish rates. If that time comes, the
people at the polls may declare what their policy shall be, Congress
may enact enabling legislation accordingly and the Commission may then
proceed to fix rates which will either protect the home producer, or make
it a little easier for the home buyer. But whatever may be the
plan, the one inexorable law remains in force, that certain sums of
money must be raised and that those certain sums of money must come
from the last man on the purchasing string.
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Dallas Texas is regarded as one of the livest, one of the most pro-
gressive cities of the country. As an example of how she can set the
pace, she is right now instituting a systematic, thorough and practical
system of teaching patriotism in the public schools. Dallas is building
the next generation of citizenship. She proposes that the men and women
who will have charge of Texas a dozen years hence will be stalwart
Americans.
Heretofore, most of this inspiration work has been done in history
classes. Often seeds of sectional bitterness, narrow prejudice and base
ignorance were sown. Not so in Dallas from now on.
In Oklahoma, another commendable movement has been inaug-
urated. The State Board of Health has taken the initiative. It pro-
poses that the next generation of Oklahomans shall be possessed of
sound minds, supported and sustained by strong bodies. Practical
work in health protection and physical development is proposed as part
of Oklahoma school training.
Both these movements are worthy. They deserve to be encouraged
and emulated everywhere.
K K K---
of one of the acts of the American Bar Association,
Star declares for a prohibition against the manufac-
fire arms. As an argument, the Star says there were
the United States in a year. But the Star over looks
\\ ill ir even attempt City klan, bearing
Mr. Cottingham was Mayor
I Cromwell's special investigator He I
died unexpectedly as the result of
j a stroke of apoplexy while attending
a meeting of the police board Thurs- |
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