es the Pope Shiver encan lc Paid Portland, Oat. 4 The Official Paper of The Rojal Riders sf the Rad Kobe, Imperial Headquarter* U t Morgan Halid- lag, Portland, Oregon tt»*t A «H r*«« <0 mitt it Miration« to L A. Drfor, Mlfur, « rtttork lllorka r«rlla n «l, UrrfVR. The Official Paper e l the lnrUtoU Empire, Knights ef the Ka Unix Sisa, ks the Realm ef Oregon. YC S H A L L KNOW T M C T fr U T n A ffD T N UTH SHALL M AKE YOU s P U B L IS H E D W E E K L Y Vol. I, No. 47 PORTLAND, OREG U R S D A Y , J U N E 28, 1923 Klsn Throwing Groat Pow er of Numbers and Teant- work Behind Movement. FOR GENERAL PROSPERITY ATTEST OF LO Y A LT Y T O FR E D L. G IF F O R D E V E R Y K NC THE K U The convention of the Ku Klux KUn. Realm o f O refss. i r the een-1 elusion of the secoud day's session. June 26, in Portland, unanimously adopted, amid tremendous applause, the following resolution; * * . The Invisible Empires Knights e f the Ku K l u Klee, lu ^State Kloaklave assembled, dees here by resetve that, whrnaaa. ikreegh the eetirlag effarts end e i d sl b s ability e f HU Ranellency- Fred L. Gifford. Grand Dragee ef the Realm e f Oregon, in hb teeceea- ful sdmiaUtretlen o t the e ffk e te which he wna called, the Or eg an KUn has achieved progress, cehe- Wettern American I /> * w j % a U u I ufpnn III IIH n IIJJ W Over the p i t n of Th last week, Governor of LoulsUna. Inaall anil the mr.mory ot tk dent, by urn In* war Klan to destroy the for ao valiantly -by hi* lifetime. Parker’t principal i lug at tbe tomb dt I ara oatan dad I * F rad L. pledging our loyalty and ing ao •»y romlm. Grand Dragon Lead« Army of W ideawake Citizen« in Upbuilding Oregon. I ’ ndrr the " lradrr»hip of Grand1 Dragon Fred I . Gifford, tile *1* Great Titan« o f thr six Klan prnsincc* of Oregon, ft>-opereting with the sob- m et* Officisi Joaraal ot the Women e f the Ka Klax Kfan went ot the Keeklea. —Or-— — A N Y W H E R E IN U. S. PR ICE Sc OREGON! ADVANCE BIG CONSTRUCTIVE PROGRAM LAUNCHED FOR ENTIRE STATE Perm it No. Î61 Hostile Move Against Klan Halted Promptly by the Grand Lodge. ALBANY LEADER "HAYWIRE” £ -------- name o f Rooeevettl David P. M a «on, Leading fsrioo*speech. DniggUt, Needs Enlight enm ent on Subject. The Freemasons of Or«4pn are | worthy bf the name, true to the Ideals of tlMfr illustrions Order. Tfliey are • j p y K g a 's a r * 07867637 W O N D E R F U L M E E T IN G OF PO R TLAND K LA N KUn hall in tbr Pythian Temple was packed Ust Monday night. It was a wonderful sight—the vast room filled with eager listeners and ob Parker servers. facing the American flag and jthe fiery cross, it was the kind of 'audience that would inspire Demos thenes to do his best. And there were j j orators in the audience, especially during American People Demand two distinguished ministers and an Mr«. M. V . Schonberg of Portland H a« Charge of ^ Cabinet Officer to Look I up-state mayor, each of whom deliv ered addresses that could not be sur- Organizing W ork. After Education. passed for eloquence and earnestness. The mayor’s speech kept everyone I roaring, for it was packed with fan. The rilinisters talked in a manner most thrilling and raised all thoughts to the noblest level. Toward the close State System, o f aa unexampled program of im Perfected J m v n a a g M a a jk ig n __ n u a u s v e a m l e promptu orations and interesting fea- la r m o n io u i a I eam w oTK, tures. Dr. C C Curtis, of Vancouver. Result 2 Days’ Session. W ash, lecturer for the Imperial Klan. recited magnificently the favorifc Klaa prayer, "God girs at men P This MRS. M. V. SCHONBERG, o f Port was s treat, indeed. land. a well-known and prominent That great asadiesmo surely was a troa, is now ip rebuke to the uninformed F O R M » NAMED BY GRAND D M K. K. KLORERO BIG SUCCESS M U O N 'S VITAL NECESSITY Klan. rer ordinal* M ldnW began Wrtfetediyi' ration In connection with tbe Federal rade at tha Washington (D. C.) con-; Every knock given It hy the Roman Government, with a secretary In the cans, a representative gjadienc* o f the the present her office will be at her thr rxecutlvr promotion of a eon -! clave: that held high jinks in the "K C ” structlvr program for thr good o f all CathoMc and Jew popuhttoo la a boost PreeMent’s Cabinet, aad authorisation brains» the wealth and'the brawn o f residence. 1022 Vernon avenue, tele halt; that barred Maaoa alternâtes the people in thr state. T h i* w o rk ' for tha order and hnndreda are seek of Federal aid for the public schools. Portland and Oregon, including vis phone Garfield 6313. from the floor In tbe Doeton conven itors from every part o f the state. This announcement was made Tues will have far-reaching effects, npon' ing information regarding tbe organi All such funds are to be admlaletered tion of the National League o f Masonic sation. j It was an Inspirine Occasion, never day by Grand Dragon Fred L. G if business and general drvejopmrnt ' , aad controlled by the Individual states Ctnbe and welcomed KCa and priests to be forgotten, and the influence of ford at the state convention o « the Thr items for nchirvemrnl fanhorhe> The speech of Parker** la expected 1 according to their own laws. it will be permanent and beneficent KUn, which opened Monday morning on the floor, and other things too nu given publicity, under Klan rules, ex to bring In aevetnl hundred members These appropriations are to be merous to mention, rfeanltlng from the and adjourned Ute Tuesday night; cept as occasion may develop them from among those who heard hi* used hy the states to combat illiteracy, The first reguUr organization meet nctlvitlee of the Roman had Hebrew and nerds require." speech. f' . for Americanisation of the foreign- ing o f the Women of the KUn will Meson*. Ti* * One rather large item, hut merely born, for physical education, for In be held Friday night in Redmen’s There are a few high Masona in Ore incidental, was the dqpatiou of }S0.- struction In health and sanitation, for hall. East 9th and Hawthorne avenue. 00(1 for two Klan cottages at the Chil gon. however, who hold wrong Ideas Morning Oregonian W in « teacher training, and for aid to the Mrs. MaybeHe Jette, acting Exalted dren's Farm Home at Corvallis. An about the Ku Klux Klan. just as many public elementary and secondary Cyclops, will preside. All members o f other item, also incidental, small in Unutual Honor for Its Im uaregenerate preachers'do. They are schools, especially ia rare! sections. the "L O T IE " (now defunct) in good monetary sisr hut big in principle good Maaons at heart, or good Ameri partial Service Policy. Adéquats Funds. standing will be obligated in the KUn and purpose, was an order from the, cans. and only need the light. They Adequate funds are to be appropri without payment o f any fee whatever, Grand Dragon to give alt possible will know better, and do better, when and new members will be initiated. ated to enable the department ot edu- support to the Chamber of Commerce Th* lavUibl* Empire. Knights they understand. When they learn that “ L O TIE " members whose dues are in • cation to carry on Ms work affectively, drive for S.KK).<h)l), to be used in ad e f the Ku Klux KUn. Realm o t they are stultifying their Americanism Cmmeratta Club Preparing ’arrears must pay down to date before vertising Orrgbn, to bring in the and it will be provided in the bill that and flouting the Chrtat by opposing Oregaa, ia State Kloaklave as For tke Benefit of Fire- for Delightful Program being admitted to the KUn. The Fri right kind of home-builders. ; 15 per cent of such appropriations the Ku Klux KUn. they will hasten to sembled do hereby receive, that Stricken Klan No. 2, day night meeting is expected to be in Redmen’g Hall. "Oregon ought to lia v w j population ; shall be devoted to the training of make the amende honorable and give la view e f the fair traatmeat ac one o f great constructive importance. o f at least five millions.” the Grand ‘ teachers, 30 per cent for physical edu respectful salute to the Fiery Cross. The women are going to work stead Dragon said, “ and it behooves us to corded the Klaa by the Morning cation. health and sanitation, 7H per The Grand Klaaar Ball far the re ily with the men, though the two or Saturday evrning. July M, is the Here's Proof of Loyalty. -Help in getting them." (See page Oregonian ia all press items, and cent for the Américanisation of for lief e f the fira-strickaa Pacific Klaa ganizations are entirely separate. The Oregon Grand Lodge of Masons date fixed for a joyous ball in Red- eight of thi* issue for further de eigners. an equal amount for the re its desire te print ealy the facts met a few days ago In Portland. mert’s hall. Fast Qtlr ami Hawthorne, tails 1 s Kloraro a Hugh Socc*** moval of illiteracy apd 50 per cent for No. 2. Asteria, will h* given ia the in its news celamns, that this con Qrand Master O. Q. Brown ot Salem Portland, under anspires of thr wide Working for Creot Rosulfs Bungalow Hotel a« Seaside Friday the promotion or general education, es- The Ktorero was a marvelous suc vention extaad to The Morning preaided. After a vast amount ot awake Camrratta Club. All pro A definite and direct effort is going cess. Every county in the state was | peclally rural education, the eqaallsa- evening, July «th. Oregonian our thanks for its fa ir constructive work had been disposed ceeds will be devoted to social relief to lie made to advertise Oregon’s : tlon of educational opportunities and It was found necessary to give the represented,' and the delegates were ness end impartial policyt and be of, and time came for considering work. Two popular fraternity, lead scenic attraction*, matchless climate the partial payment of teachers’ aal- ball at Seaside, because thi attend- ■ citizens o f substantial worth. Each it further resolutions, David P. Mason of A l ers, both widely known, the one a and homr-buijding advantages in came with “ a thousand questions,” | artes. anee wilt be too large to handle com Resolved, That a copy of this bany. Ore., chairman of the Cor man of piety and religious devotion rvery state in the Onion. The Klan more or ie'ks. and all were answered These are the provisions of the hill resolution be spread upon the but who knows the value o f a. jolly fortably in Astoria, every large hall fully. The final result was absolute respondence Committee, Introduced a weekly press and „news budgets by as at present drawn, but they are sub*. minutes and a copy thereof ha measure condemnatory ot the Ku good time, the other one o f Oregon’s mail, which arc read regularly every j ject to modification In committee and having been destroyed by fire on De harmony and the perfecting of the forwarded ta Mr. Edgar R. Pipar, Klux Klan. It was promptly squelched most beautiful and charming mat week by millions of people, will he state organization, which has been the cember 8, last. ' on tbe floor of Congress. tha editor. _t ntilirrd as far as possible In promot and. by order of the Grand Lodge, the rons, have hceiv commandeered to high objective for several months. Arrangements have been perfected (Signed) Present educational activities of the ing the welfare of the Pacific North incident dkl not become a part of the lead the grand march in the ball Under the system adopted there are (Continued on Psgs t) RESOLUTIONS CO M M ITTEE. to make this affair the red-letter room. west. which needs millions mofe of minâtes. ' six provinces, each with a Great Titan Approved i Numerous prises and tokens will event o f the social season in the in charge, each having a complete or white native horn population. Ore For this wise and loyal action, the FRED L. GIFFORD, be awarded and the "punchiest kind" gon now has only one million hut has beautiful Seaside resort. ganization, with subordinate officers, Oregon Masons are enUtled to the re MRS. M A R Y A. ROUNTREE. Grand Dragon. of punch will be served to all free plenty of room and opportunities for The committee on arrangements and all federated in one body under spect and gratitude of every Klans- 4123 Ferty-siatk avsnus S. E , ss The above reselntiea was of charge. Ksquimeaux pies and five million. man. They had this before, but they hoaorad mvanbvr of thè Wessen wilt present to someone at the ball s the leadrwhip qf the Grand Dragon adeptad unanimously Jana M. other refreshments also will be avail The Klan also will exert its strength have It now In even greater measure. e f thè Ku Klus Klee (ferm erly a substantial token o f regard in the and Imperial Representative, Fred L. able. in the constructive upbuilding o f the member e f thè L. O. T. I. E.) God bless the Masons, the Klansmen form of the incomparable Reo sport Gifford. Each local KUn is a unit, It is a good idea for you to get public schools and hospitals, whrre- the order* of the Imperial Wizard. peased eway at 12il5 o’clock Wed- model six—a splendid automobile won completely officered. Several Klans often say, and the children of the your tickets early for this affair, for ever such help is needed. It will con A* far as conditions will allow, the eceday afteraeoa, Juwe 27, after a i hy Sheriff parley J. Slasher o f Clat together are grouped into a province, Klansmen bless the Masons In their the number wilt he limited, necessar tinue it* uncompromising support to policy of non-recognition to evil will brief illa*»«. Ske was thè mether sop county in the recent sabscription properly unified and officered, and all prayers. ily. Call at 407 Pittoek block, tele the Eighteenth Amendment and the he followed, all efforts and emphasis ef Mrs. Virginia Heick aad Mrs. contest of THF. W E STE R N A M E R I the provinces are under the one su Needs Enlightenment phone Broadway 1R7J. enforcement of the prohibition and being given to promotion o f the Bertha Baker, wke else are well CAN and presented by him to Pacific preme head. Instead of working in The Klansmen aren’t blaming or narcotic laws. Only the Klansmen sublime principles 'o f the Ku Klnx kaewa ia Pertlaad frateraity cir | KUn No. 2 for disposal in a way best dependently of each other, as in the know (and now hint! of the heavy, Klan, as enunciated by its*constitu* finding fault with David P. Mason of log a $100.000 stock—tha largest in ci*«. 1 calculated to do thr most good for past, the Oregon Klans hereafter will hut futile pressure that was brought tion, and the Klan program of Albany tor bis hostility to the Klan. the Albany section. His ton. Rocky function as one splendid body, all A privata fonerei waa bald i the greatest number, to bear by "liberal*" to develop Klan achievement. They know he Is a good American, a Mason, also is connected with tha firm Thursday moraiag « t 1« e’deck i All persons having hook* of tickets kept in close touch with each other, Great bodies move elow ly until they fine business man. and It la the fanlt and travels for the house. »upport to a program in favor of beer at tha faasily hama. Flava! tokvas of admission to the ball are requested and alt working for the same objects. and wine. Grand Dragon Gifford are well under way. The Klan is now of the Klansmen that he la “ haywire" We are giving publicity to this Inci • f rst**m aad raaiaasbraac* war« by Roy Larsen to turn them in at Efficiency is the aim and Loyalty the spoke promptly fftr Oregon, and with on the move, gaining impetus every on this subject. They ought to con dent. not because we wsat to but be r*c*iv*d freni tk* Klaa*. once, at 453 Pittoek block, as he de watchword. decisive effe c t: “ ‘The constitution day in every way. Its work will con vince him o f the facts. Mr. Mason Is cause the gossip la out that the Ma Mr*. Unrak W in* Triumph Mrs. Reaatraa was a lady ot sires to check up and make his final must hr and shall be enforced’.” Klan tinue to fie silent and secret, with a a pioneer cltlsen nearly TO year* old sons of Oregon have condemned the ald-faskioaad, *t*rUag ckaractmr. 1 report. The convention was opened with research and survey reports prove be maximum of effort and a minimum and radks high In the Masonic Order. Klan and tt became necessary to ex whe** warm human syaapatby, | A Urge delegation of Portland prayer, followed by an eloquent ad yond question that prohibition, even of publicity—only the amount re He has lived at Albany nearly a halt plain. Mr Mason himself had done a charity aad geed will kad aa- i Klansmen and Klan women will at dress by the Rev. C. C. Curtis, Ex ST the present time with' imperfect quired.” ||g^ S a L a . I , a l la ta » J « century and la respected by everybody, uot of talking, according to report* tend the ball, most of them traveling alted Cyclops of Columbia Klan No. Instead of capitalizing bigotry and enforcement, is an unqualified social Her m*mory will he kept grana hy I in automobile*. Thousands are ex 1, Vancouver, Wash., Grand Lecturer The Klansmen are for everything Inclnding all the Klansmen. He la hlrssing and a huge economic benefit hate, as some opponents ignorantly thè Wamea e f thè Idea, with a Democrat In politics, a good Chris that Masonry stands tor. and against pected and the dancing capacity of for the Imperial Klan in the state of charge, the Klan it striving to con to the people. wkem «h* wea e loyal aad affi everything that It opposes. -The two the big baA room probably will be Washington. tian and a member of the Presbyterian The Oregon Klan has proclaimed vince the world that “ ev*ry gate that d a si »vorher far thè eemmea overtaxed. There will be fun galore A distinct triumph was won by Mrs. church. great Orders are working along col this new constructive policy in har bars to hate wilt open wide to love" for everybody and all kinds of com Ada W . Unruh, business manager of Mr. Mason la proprietor of a huge lateral lines, striving tor the same re mony with the fundamental princi and that "kindness it the greatest (Continued on Page l ) fort in the cool oxon« o f the Pacific. wholesale and retail drug store, carry- sults—pure Americanism. ples of the Order and in unison with good." I LAUD EDITOR PIPER FOR NEWS FAIRNESS SAVE DATE JULY 14 FOR A JOYOUS DANCE GRAND KLUXER BALL AT SEASIDE JULY 6