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T H £JV £S T R R AMERICAN E very Day, In Every W ay, the Klan G row s Bigger an d Better Portland schools, most of whom, it is believod, oouU be restored to normal grading through the new class«». The KJnnsmen keenly desire to co-operate constructively with the Parent-Teacher circles and civic clubs In this laudable im % l w u M V TU T u n u r u m a n i w u u m w i provement work. PaMtaM Weekly ky - The proposed psychiatric clinic would servs fur the whole The W e ite n American Publishing Campnay State, finding out the mental condition and phyBicsl needs of each Publication Office« W l - m PKtech Block. individual backward child and suiting treatment t*each case. The . PkOM Broadway 0187 clinic would be a splendid investment from every standpoint, ac ...Editer LEM A. DETER cording to the announced plans, and its work would be'to-or- Th# W aatam A n w k m 1« o u n v i ky Tbk WvvMrn A m arlcan P ubU tlU jJ Co" J .? ? dinated with that of the Children's Farm Home and all other simi t t l* th * form ait* adopte* m adium foc « m elai publlclty for t k e pr tH * « « « f g » ? lar institutions. nam e* ok M e « u t M l b u t a u afftelal m a tta r la «aalgwatad aa aeeh. 'fr T h a E d lto r an d contributo«-» aoteiy a r a raaponalbla fa r aU othac publiclty In thla The Klansmen may be depended upon to „do ill they can to Journal. help meet the needs of children whose mental or physical handi- _______ ______ ID : U nited Stata«. P an am a C anal gojiA P o rto Rico. 8V B 8C R IPT 10N . _ POBTPA _________ H aw aii a n d th tk a ------ PkUlpptnea. ------ 0 .0 0 a jraar ln ad ra n c a . C an ad a an d teaopo.. Of-O , caps require specialized training. There are now «ore than 1100 a yaar. R a n tt by . chaca, d ra ft, poetai or cr*«r, or rT*tM«u*j u,,*c children in the public schools of Portland who are retarded three , CRANGK Ò ? A D D R K 8 S : T h a addraaa of «c Sacri bar» oan b a o h a n g a d a* oftan aa daatrad in ord o rin a a chanata, piaaaa C iré both th a n aw a n d th a old addjaea. or four years, each costing the city more than $70 a year. It is Ita n u sc rip t ahoald ba accoro p an t»d by postane for r a tu rn If u n a ra h abU . CoMdto- a u r a tta n tlo n a n d palnatalrtn* ca ra wlB ba fiv a o to all c o n tH b o tlo n a . PubUcIty « a - proposed to establish a scientific school foj the tnining and de ta rla i of c o n a trtittlv « Tatua ta T h e K lan an d Ita M en d e wtll be P » * * fo e * t th a m inim um apaca ra te of t t a rotami«. All com iuunlcatkm a ahould b* addraoaad to tos velopment of all deficient children. The inimediat* results would P ltto c k Block. P o rtla n d . Oro. 1 be the saving of the children, economy for the taxpayers, and T ha Publisher* g u aran tee th a t all m orchandlao ad v ertised In T he W E STE R N greater progress for the well and normal childrn who are now AMERICAN In a a advort lood . an d th a t oil ad v ertisem en ts a# e e r v lo e a m t h o o o o f associated with the backward ones. persona or flrtno o f good reputation for honesty and «fflctancy. AH frien d s of tn ia STRAIGHT TALK TO ALL PROTESTANTS. KLAN I TORI AL cncsin Protestant solidarity in social betterment work, which is the fundamental aim of the Klan. will b^mjr continual showers of By N. S Sedanthar r bleeainjrs upon all the people throughout the land. The Klan is (Cupyrlgbt 1(31.) striving, constructively, to bring about this eolidarity, which IK Ku K liu Klan dote uot need never has been consummated and which until now seemed an im and will not tutor»!« a 'e s a r . R possible achievement. * ' ' The 'Protestant* are split-Into numerous sects, each intent *,OM not ' ,, . n , | o r dom lnatlng’ flgur«. II 1« « fralor- upon its own peculiar sectarian pregram, while the Roman Cath- - ^ J ¡J #nd for * .raburi,. olica—be it said to their honor for having horse-sense—Inrvc main aud th« ld«a ot on« man controlling tained a high degree of solidarity and clannishness,‘and the same a larg* part ot the country, or aaplr- tng to do sttch, tl repugnant U the is true of the Jews. -----— • ——------ (cry eaaenc* ot Klau principle*. While the Protestants wasted endless time, money and op * a. • portunities in useless wrangling over silly' dogmas and differ W hen t>r. Evnna. tha Imperial ences, neglecting .even to build rescue homes for their own de W ltard. i d n out ot ofttcc, he wilt ficient and defenseless children, the Roman Catholics conserved become again a plain K latum an Juat Ilk« tha real ot ua. He doaa not their time, money and opportuniteis sad by unity of effort and aaplr« to b* a dominating factor. Ho efficient leadership established and maintained the hospitals, chil w ants every K lanamaq to be on th« dren's homes and other social betterment auxiliaries, which today santa plan«, and on tho aaui« plan« they will be aa tuns aa ho ta Imperial Journal a re repusated an d urpad ta pateonU a ou r advartlaora. th l* form of co opor- are used necessarily by the Protestants. In the face of these W lutrd. atlo n profiting all con earned. ’ J . facts, isn’t it the acme of ignorant bigotry and inconsistency, to a a e GOOD NEWS FOR ALL KLANSMEN. Ente«** a* ««cond-claM m a tta r Auguat 1. IM*, k t th* poatofTK* a t A tto rte . say the le^st, for grand-standing Protestants to criticise and lam- AST week 1 obaorvod that "there O regon, u n d er th e A ct of Marcii 1« 1*7* _ J Usefulness is the only measure of worth. Mutudly beneficial A pplication m ade to P ea tm a ste r a t Aatorfa for tran afo r of eeeond-claao privi log« Is*a dark cloud rtatas fur th« bast the Roman Catholics for having these useful institutions? service to the members and to society is the acid teat of every fra Ht poetoffleo o t Cartload* O^o» / *•— Their hospitals, homes and various houses of refuge, imperfect as Klan and It la coming from Columbus." ternity. By this test the Klan ranks high, for its constant aim is 1 m eant th a t' the th reat ot domina to safeguard the interests and promote the welfare of every mem they are and lacking many essvntinls, according to our Prot tion by "Tho Old Man. Hlaselt." SO* estant ideals, were built primarily for the benefit of Catholics but called, la a th reat again»! tha cover- ber. The Order is young yet and. though enormous in numbers, has but begun to grow and to develop a leadership worthy of its are used by all alike. Until we hnve better and non-sectarian in •ignity of the Klanaman lllm aelt. T his man agplrei to set him self up aa mission. It has a monumental work to do. "its leaders abominate stitutions, we should keep our mouths shut, for shame. a m entor for all Klanamon and Is We Protestants are to blame for our evasion of duty, for our the religious “hate s tu f f ’ and the personal and factional antagon looking to spread hia petty authority criminal neglect of defenseless children, for our failure to use in isms of politics.^ They know a multitude of way* by which the to all parts of tha Nation. A KLANSM AN’S CREEP Klaasmen, united and powerful, can serve each other and the gen teliigently the power of numbers in establishing the needed insti • e . a ' tutions. * The intelligent Klansman has nothing but contempt for Klanaman will repel thin assault on eral public, “with malice toward none and with charity for all.*’ I believe in God and in the tenets of the Christian re the ignorant and silly ass who gets up on his hind legs at every th eir Integrity, Tho tnfjj; who hav«> The membership is composed of average men from all walks ligion and that a Godless nation cannot long prosper. opportunity and howls anathema at “the Pope” because his church bad tho hardihood to become Klan» in life-, with here and there a great outstanding character, or a I believe that a Church that is not grounded on the prin is united and powerful and is making progress through the social man In tho (are of terrific opposition genius in some line of constructive achievement. Every meeting ciples of morality and justice is a mockery to Cod and service institutions which are necessarilyWed by the Protestants. and pobsoentlon will ‘ndt tam ely sub of the Klan is productive of many ideas for the common good and mit itp being mad* vassals by a ta man. the “hate s tu ff’ is taboo. The spirit of the living Christ dominates Quit roaring at “the Pope” and get busy, or he will keep us fbr- Jackal who would subvert the m ini / believe that a Church that does not have the welfare ever inhaling his dust noble Order of all lim e to gratify his the Klan in policy, purpose and methods.^, of the common people at heart, is unworthy. Throughout the last year, in and around Portland, throe hun own pertonnl vanity far power. One of the necessary auxiliaries, which probably will be or I believe in the eternal separation of Church and State. ganized at a meeting of high officials in the east in June, is the dred or more Protestant children were cared for in Roman Cath — I hold no allegiance to any foreign government. Em H A V E «0. d t i l r e to Mr. creation of a cumulative fund within each chartered Klan, by an olic institutions! That fart should be enough to shut any bijpjt's peror, King, Pope or any other foreign, political or religious ■ttphgnnnn from thg Ku Klua Klan, mouth, however brainless he may be. nual assessment, for the adequate relief of aiek and distressed power. This is straight talk. What are you going to do about it? but I do oall on ntt Klangiften In lain members, funeral expenses, involuntary unemployment and other In groUatlag to Ote Imperial I hold my allegiance to the Stars and Stripes next to my Jaw-wagging won't do any good. This groat movement for Prot m* individual emergencies. This service can be and will be estab W ltard again*! thin agaumptlon of allegiance to God alone. * lished without additional operating expense and upon a strictly estant solidarity cannot be promoted by brainless boohs. We have authority which II** with th* Imperial l believe in just laws and liberty. the leadership inside the Klan and we are going to use it. We are Wizard *lon* and which »van ho can ! non-profit basis. / believe in the upholding of the Constitution of these delegate. . Another auxiliary that presses for attention is the creation of going to have less yawp and more constructive work all along the not Tho United States. Klonvokatlon lapt fall elort««l line. The Klansmen demand intelligent and steady effort to a scientific employment system, listing the netds of members, Dr. Kvaaa.n* Im perial Wizard. T h at I bdieev that our free Public School is the cornerstone achieve definite and commendable ends—not for self but for keeping in dose touch, with them, promptly finding suitable jobs, election kaa been eonflrm A a* legal of good Government add that those who are seeking to de others. They abhor jaw-waggers. the Pope-baiters, the “nlggcr”- by tho court* of dcorgla uniter who*« without additional operating cost. stroy it are-enemies of our Republic and are unworthy of haters and the Jew chasers. The Klansmen, especially those of law* tho Order la Incorporuted. T here All of this service already is given to some extent in every citizenship. Klan, but it is going to be systematized and made scientific—the Oregon, having a splendid leadership within their own ranks, are waa nothing «lone a t th at Klonvokatlon I believe in freedom of speech. th a t could b* construed a* alactlng j most efficient membership service to be found in American fra- undertaking a great program of constructive achievement, and Mr. Htephonaon to any office thkt I believe in a free press uncontrolled by political parties will not be diverted by the hue und cry about minor and non- ternalism. Plans for these pnd other auxiliaries were outlined would w arrant the aaaumptlon of an< h or by religions sects. essential issues, months ago by Fred L. Gifford, the State Klan leader of Oregon authority. Authority, each, a* he ha* I believe in law and order. ' For the whole of the last year Mrs. Ada Unruh of Portland aasumed, belong .to tho Klanamon lit | and highest ranking officer in the West, but he has been kept so I believe in the protection of our pure womanhood. and other devoted souls have been striving to awaken the Prot- lance. It ia tbelra and thelra only lo j busy with increasing duties, far and near, that his constructive 1 do not believe in mob violence but I do believe thaj ! cstant people to a realization of the need of an adequate children’s delegate to whom th e ^ rh o o a a . They program has had to wait. , laics should be enacted to prevent tke causes of mob violence. J farm home, established upon a non-sectarian basis. The Klan ap- choae to delegate It to Dr. Kvnn* and The coming meeting of, executives in the east, ln June, un- I believe in a closer relationship of capital and labor. he fa not unmindful of th at truat, and i doubtedly wilt be productive of great results. Mr. Gifford is due j proved at once and gave ¡Initial help. The W. C. T. U. took up the I. for une, do not believe he ha* dele I believe in the prevention of unwarranted strikes by noble cause. The State legislature appropriated $25,000. The site 1 to return the last of this week, but will stay at heme only a few gated It to Hto|>henaon or anyone elan. foreign labor agitators. | hours, leaving then for an important conference on the Atlantic for the institution was obtained long ago. The property includes The heat way to begin placing Mr. I believe in the limitation of foreign immigration. j seaboard. He may be gone the best part of a month, but will keep 245 acres.of land—some of the best in Oregon—one-third upland, Stophunaon where bu belong* la to 1 am a nativebom American citizen and I believe my these “order»" uf 111*. When i in close touch with Oregon affairs. On his return, to resume his one-third bottom and the reef in pasture and timber. It is a fine ignore rights in this country are superior to those of foreigners. you get one, Mr. Kleagte, or Mr. farm, equipped as such, ready for use, located three and a half State-wide development work, the w'heels of progress will turn miles north and east of Corvallis on the Benton county side of Cyclop«, tear It up and throw It away. with unexampled power and speed. Your headquarters la In A tlanta, and the river. t - ALL DIABETICS PLEASE REPORT. th at la tho only place, be»ldea your .Dpe to the heroic efforts of Mrs. Unruh, the promotion of the own Klan, w here you get orders. Co Do you know of a Klansman, or a member'of a Klansman’s family, who is afflicted with diabetes? If so, send the name a n d , KLANSMAN EULOGIZES KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS. enterprise is being continued with a spirit that wins success. Two lumbus m eant but llttlo In thla groat Portland Klan No. 1 protests, quite properly, in a resolution, buildings are going up and will be completed and ready for occu Nation, address to the editor of The WESTERN AMERICAN, in confi-! a a • " unanimously adopted May 21, against the prepaid appointment pancy before the first of July. These will provide homes for about dence. If the sufferer is poot and needy, ways and means will be ■ Y T H E W AY, H A V E YOU » « N T of Mr. William Pigott of Seattle as a member of th^United States forty children. Ground is laid out for sixteen cottages and there found to provide curative treatment. T H E E D ITO R T H E PR ICE O F A Ever since the beginning of the Christian era the doctors Shipping Board. The resolution speaks for itsetf;in another col is ample space for twenty ortaore, as resources allow. The need S U B S C R IP TIO N Y E T ? T H E P O S T- is imperative and the Protestant people alone, if united in good O FP IC E HAS N O T G R A N TE D F R E E vainly have been seeking a cure for diabetes. Apparently, it has umn of this issue. During the debate on the question a. Klansmai^ who formerly work, could develop this nobfe enterprise into u million-dollar PO STA O C . been found. This is an astounding piece of inspirational news, but a a a institution. it is evidently true, since it is backecLby the assurances of the lived in Seattle^said something like this: “I know Mr. William Pigott to be a noble artd true-hearted UNDERSTAND Tommie Dixtm, Jr., The Klansmen, under the State leadership of Mr. Fred L. American Medical Association and by. Scientific authorities which Is trying to sell stock In a moving American, but unfortunately he is a Rofnan Catholic and a Knight Gifford, are now planning ways and means of giving proper sup reasonably cannot be questioned. picture concern th a t Is trying to pro- of Colunjbus, and therefore doesn’t fit into the Shipping Board. port to this splendid cause, with a view to providing funds for duco a picture based on hla story "Tho Dr. F. G. Banting of the Western University, London, On tario, has given the world of science the new triumph through Without'realizing his error or the inconsistency o 1 his policy, he building a double Klan Kottage—a home for twenty boys and T raitor.“ Dixon also w rote “The his discovery of “Insulin,” a guaranteed cure for diabetes. About undoubtedly would follow the program of the m erc^nt marine as twenty girls. This is the least that should be done, they declare. Clansm an,” a story woven About a few one person in 100 is afflicted with this disease, until now re advised by Admiral Benson. The insidious influence of an inher If the JHasons will build a double cottage, likewise the Odd Fel Incidents of tho Ku Klux KTan. Re garded as practically incurable by medical means. The full ac ited religion which requires blind obedience to political Romanism lows, the Knights of Pythias, the Orangempn nnd other fraterni cently, Mr. Dixon, on n public p la t count of the discovery was published in the Sunday Oregonian of sways and controls even men of strong character 4>d of strict in ties—one double cottage each—with funds easily raised by unified form, denounced tho Klan as a fraud a fakei Ilia main naaon was that May 20. All persons interested should get a copy of that paper. tegrity, like Mr. Pigott. This kind of devotion t4 the Pope has effort, this great institutional work will» be dope, the victory and w hat ho fold was jljprr because ho been drilled into the minds of the Catholics since (hildhood, now Dr. Leo Ricen of Portland has been appointed to take charge achieved, the promotion ended at the angleof repose. The angels ■aid ao. finding expression in unquestioning obedience through material in heaven then will rejoice. This consummation will wipe out in I am aomewhnt of a students of tho of the diabetic patients in the Multnomah’ County Hospital. Only a smalLamount of “Insulin” is available at this time, interest or by the action of the subconscious mindJ For this rea part the stigma of Protestant guilt for gross neglect of duty, which history of tho Ku Klux Klan myself says the announcement, and the treatment is costly. Only a few son I support the resolution It would be too risty to have two has imposed agonies of needless suffering upon the innocent and and 1 can find no record of whero Thomas Dixon, Jr„ haa been appointed patients at a time can be taken care of in Portland, unless there is ^ews anf* three Knights of Columbus on the Shipping Board. They the defon-seless. tho official guardian of the tradition» some outside financial assistance. already have control. 1 he resignation of Mr. Chamberlain leaves Persons wishing to contribute to the Children’s Farm Home of th e Klan, or th at It was laft In The remedy, which was discovered last October, has proved on^y one Mason on the Board, and no Klansman.” j should remit to Mrs. Ada Unruh, Financial Secretary, 615 Stock truat to him by Ooneral N athan Bed so effective, Dr. Ricen declares, that patients in the last stages of v * blow is the time to protest against the appofritment by the Exchange, Portland, Telephone Main 0227. The Treasurer of the ford Forrest, who founded It. the disease have been revived and now are able to do a day’s work. President of another papist, and it is to lie hope# that Senator Home enterprise, is Mr. Herman Hirschberg of Independence, Klansm en should go »low In sub- This may be a life-saving piece of news for some unfortunate I Charles McNary will interest himself, actively, 4n having the Ore., a popular and big-hearted Jewish banker, whose assigned aerlhlng to this stock, promoted hy a brother. Don’t forget it, and pass your paper on with the item President select a Protestant., one who will measure tip to the need* position in this social service enterprise is an attest of its non- man who woutd kill tho Ordor, If ho could, and who fondly thought th a t marked. The woods arq full of big-hearted Americans who would the position. This action by Senator McNary, if effective, might sectarian character. when he spoke, the Klan wonld go a be glad to contribute to a fund to save the lives of diabetic suf- jcover a, multitude of sins. The aim ia to provide proper home care and training for all sizxting out Into the OToat Deyond. ierers who themselves cannot defray the expense. ---------- - —— -----------------—. —. — . J * - —— - - the dependent and deficient children of Oregon, now being handled • a a inadequately at the rate of about 2500 a year. Alfred C. Fuller, president of tho Further «Way in thi* matter would be unpardonable. It is Fuller Brush Company, aaya Klansmen KLANSMEN ARE BACKING THIS CAUSE. the cry of needy children; it shall be heard. Action must follow. ore "fool* and radical»." I may bo a' E**jy goo«l Kit )smalt, being interested in human lietterment, j The Jews and Catholics have sworn that the Klan fool and a radical hut I don't like to Results must come. The Klansmen invite and insist upon co bo called one. Consequently, when I is backing the proposal in Portland to establish a community shall be driven from America. operation with all other Protestant fraternal bodies. Arc any of go home tonight I will chuck th# Fuller psychiatric clinic, in co-operation with the National Committee on Do you feel like being kicked out of y o u r . own Coun thes^and their individual memlters so callous of heart, so Belfish bru*h I bought from a peddler out of Menthl Hygiene, to make effective the newly provided special try by that aggregation o f fiAlf-bak«d foreign#»? and indifferent, as to merit the terrible rebuke of the Master?— tho window, and I might he tem pted classes for educationally exceptional children. This clinic would If not, sit down and think who you are speeding your "Inasmuch us ye did it not unto one of these, my littl eones, ye did to churls tho Fullor peddler out of tpst the city only $15,000 a year, and that would mean less than money with. - the »nme window when he cornea it not unto m».” $15 for each of the mentally handicapped children now in the ( around again. T. L “NOT FOR SELF, BUT FOR OTHERS” I I WHO WILL LEAVE?