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)cean City Sentinel Printed »nd PuMl.tot E<»r7 Thurrf.r OCEAN CITY PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. (nllnrl Buildlns. 744-744 Anbury Avmttt.'OteMi Cllr. N. J^T.Upfcnn. 1JS-J P. 1. EVANS. Editor LEWIS U BARRETT. Conoral Btulxn Macastr Thlt Componr mtrv« tho right lo rojoct our od»«Htelng. All communiroUofM U> thli par*' «IU W pubiiutol onl> ovar tha nam# of writer. Job work promptly dona by oaparaonrad handa. THURSDAY, OCTOBER II. 1023 THE KIT KLUX KLAN "What are newspapers printed for. if nut to give news* Thus begins a correspondent in a letter recently addressed to this office. "A score of people informed me during my. week-end visit that a Ku Klux Klan had been formed in Ocean City; but I have looked in vain I fo rany hint of it in yourpapet." Our correspondent is perfectly correct in defining one function of the public press — "to give news." It should be added however that it is another function o( the press to shift the news which comes within -v its reaih. and assertain if it has a vestage of truth and reliability hefore beCore publishing it Rumors are not news, though they frequently guide the news sleuth to the news. We hail heard rumors to the effect that a branch of the Invisible Empire of the Ku Klux Klan had been organised in this city. . The actions and movements of the Klan however are so thickly veiled in secrecy that it required consiilerable keen and diplomatic investigation before we could express an opinion, and feel satisfied we were approaching the truth, whether the Klan hail spread to this resort. Even now ' we can go no further than to say we think the rumors well-founded, that a Klan has lieen organised, with surprising success in the extent of its membership. Now it is hy no means possible for the uninitiated to ilefine authoritatively what are the tenets and principles, aims and aspirations of the Ku Klux Klan. On the one hand we hear it denounced and branded with every uncomplimentary epithet invented by human tongue. It is charged with every crime and atrocity in the calendar. Incendiarism, brutality, cruelty, maiming, lying, deceit and even murder have been chsrged against the Klan. Now frankly, as an outsider, who is compelled to weigh facts logically antF dispassionately, we cannot for several reasons believe these 1 charges. ' In the first place, Jf true why has the entire machinery of the law ( failed to prove them, andxbring the culprits to justice? Attempts have ( been made of very recent Ylate, but all have failed deplorably, to the , confusion of the authorities »f the law who made the attempt In more i than one instance it wu discovered that the prosecution of the Klan was the outcome of propagandists who had private reasons for fearing the Klan. If the charges made against the Klan are true, it is evident that its | members were more cunning and possessed of a higher degree of In- • r telligence than the officers of the law, else why did they fail to bring ' the culprits to justice and conviction. We cannot however, with all 1 their training/ fn criminology, think that the law failed because of in- ? ferior intelligence, but because the officers failed to discover sufficient ( evidence to support the charges. Nor can it be supposed for a moment that the charges in several notorious instances, were dropped with no t reason nor warning because of any political influence or monetary power possessed by the Klan. To the contrary, to use a common s phrase, the shoe is on the other foot. There appears therefore only one conclusion to be drawn; the r charges have not been proven, because they were fictitious and the f Again, we cannot believe the Invisible Empire is the infamous * organization its t reducers assert, or how; is it its membership includes * some of the greatest and most brilliant minds of the nation. Would f famous scief..ists and philosophers, leading publicists and economists, a some of the nation's most distinguished statesmen ami jurists, artists b and poets are numbered among the Klansmen? It is further stated upon reliable authority that the majority of the governors of the several States are Klansmen, and that the Invisible Empire is rapidly gaining in both houses of the Legislature. In view of these fact can we accept the statement that the Invisible Empire is a monster of iniquity, and the Klansmen the diobolical agents of the sulphurous pit. painted? Are we to suppose the distinguished and cultured leaders of the nation aforementioned are all moral rte 1 generations ami imbeciele*. and that all mfcral rectitude, probity ami intelligence is to be found in the ranks of those who for their own reasons wax eloquent in denouncing the Klan ? The supposition is utterly untenable. We are forced therefore to the conclusion that if the Invisible Empire was anything what its calumnators declare the brilliant minds, embracing every department of the nation's life, would not be found in the ranks of its ilevoted subjects. It has been stated, upon what authority we cannot iletermine that the late President Warren G. Harding, if not actually a Klansman, was sympathetic towanls the organisation, as evidenced by the presence of . a red cross, typically emblai.vatie of the Klan, among the floral tributes adorning his grave. Still again. Numerous acts which have been traced directly to the Klan, and the part the Klan has played in various public movements in different States, give the lie directly to the culumnies bruited abroad , against it. Primarily the Klan has stood for pure and unadulterated ' ' Americanism- -the fundamental tenets upon which the nation is founded , ' and rests. It has championed the cause of the weak -gainst the strong. ' It has brought to summary justice the rascals whom the law had failed j to reach, so securely entrenched were they by the almighty dollar and \ the political influence the dollar could purchase. It has exposed com- ' mercial corruption ami political graft. Now it is directing its efforts ' as the evidence clearly shows towards routing out the evils that are destroying the very vitals of the body politic, and bent upon a drastic ' program of "cleaning up" in the administration of public affairs and f Juruk.from The_smaHest rurrf hamffi to the largest of our cities. It | stands for an impartial inforcement of the law for rich and poor alike ' Its latest pronouncement in ilefence of the eighteenth amendment, deny - jj ing the millionaires right to keep u well-stocked cellar more than that X of the poor foreigner to run a still, is commendable. It is perhaps unfortunate that the Klan has found it necessary to 1 veil all its actions in secrecy. This has led the organization to be ! saddled with a hundred evils done by criranals and degenerates. On the other hand, we can see readily how in its invisibility lie* the power of the Empire. The fear of an invisible agency, exacting a penalty for wrong doing, has restrained many an unscrupulous creature from carry ing out his nefarious schemes to the harm of the nation and other people, which otherwise with the use of his wealth and political influence he could have accomplished without a qualm of conscience. Now it is not our purpose to hold a brief for the Ku Klux Klan.. As stated we could not know anything of its internal workings. We can only weigh and sift the evidence dispassionately, and thus for reasons enumerated are forced to the conclusion that the Invisible

Empire cannot be the menace and r meet with opposition, and suffer fi son of the principles for which it si COMMUNICATED Newark, N. J., .r. Oct. 3, 1923. >» Director Champion, Board of Freeholders. _ Cape Hay County, N. J. Dear sir: I see by the Cape May County Gazette that the Board of Free- - holders will probably make some changes and additions to the pres-< cut couitliouse building i^ order to „ Cpae May Court House, and as an | annual visitor t4> and still a property owner in the county, I hope \ou will appreciate that I am still ,r vitally interested in my native n I dfi not know whether any plans , are made to change the present front of the courthouse building, y hut if you contemplate such a change, you will, in mJSlpmble op- * inion he making a great mistake, e This building its it now stands and observer belongs to a certain age and type of architecture that I think Cape May County should be ' proud of. It is not a modern buildI. ing and should be made a mot dern up-to-date building in front any mure tlutn the old brick Pre.— 1 byterian Church at Cold Spring, or the old "Head of the River" Church s at Tuckahoe, or the old Quaker Meeting House at Seaville. should r i be changed to a modern fron'. 1 They each belong to their 4iwn ■'--y '"hi none of them shi.iM le '.modernized .... we sh.,.ll a!; Lo prouci of 'be . landmarks wc now, have u. Cape May County; ar-i -4 - have too few now, of su b h-zil.i. . in, 'a. I rf. ,ure that in your lrnr- ; vis '■ Mirioi... places you ha-e teen •inttre-ted in their old landmarks, j let is try to preserve such t>a we now have in Cape May. for the;' • county would he an anomalous one ' ! we could show no old landmarks ' 1 •»- I can readily see that the county 1 is glowing so rapidly that more ' roc m is nee-'o -:for the neees ar,1 hut it certainly is iut ' necessary to enlarge the present ' r.ain room on the first floor, fur ' this room I um sure, will accommodate rvoic people than any room ' ii '.he 'i/s C unty Courtncme HiiMio,» here in Newark, and Es- I se.- Co. 1 - is the most poputn is in . tlie State. ' I hope you wiil pardon my pi — sumpti. . 1:1 appaiently giving advice which tots lever been ask.il, fo.-. but I ; .01 rv re there are many residents of Cape May County who as I do and I sincerely hope ^ that In 1W10 or thereabouts, the residents of Cape May County can "Yes this is our courthouse building 100 years old and the I and main front of it is ex- I actly the same now as when it was 1 f Sincerely, Daniel Hand. 30 Mt. Pleasant Ave..! Newark. N J. ! — g Elsie's Shoppe HEMSTITCHING AND PLEATING BUTTONS COVERED BUTTON HOLES 522 Ninth Street PHONE 1046

I monster it is painted. That it should calumny was inevitable by reuCI.INTON D. LOW DEN WILL TRAIN CHORUS. FI LL SET OF TRAPS ORDERED a The Ocean City Orchestral Soviet y are engaged in active preparations and reheursul for the grand cmeri which will be given :£e latter part of November. The concert, which will be the first of a series the society proposes to give during the winter, will tie free to the public. * The hopes entertained of organizing a choral society to participate on the occasion are seemingly well founded. Clinton D. Lowden has promised to train the chorus, conduct all rehearsal* until the final performan.e when both the chorus on.l the orchestra will come un.ler the baton of Prof. Robinson. Mr. Ixiwden'a ability a.- a musician vails for no comment. Under his leadership the chorus cannot ^ fail to acquit itself with infinite ' A program of a varied character J will I* presented embracing the highest quality of chamber music interspersed with excerpts from the 1 lassies, and some of the more ^ popular character. By this judici- ( ous arrangement, music lovers of" training will be provided for a* ^ well as the general public. The orchestra has been augumented further by other instru-f h menta. A full set of traps, drums, castinet* and cymbals, with the ( customary accessories have lieen ordered. William Mason. George D. Richards, and Frsd. Curry will assume charge of these thus raising the orchestra to the rank of a symphone organization. The societary enterUins no ambitions of a monetary nature, lie- ' . • vond that of meeting expenses. The ( primary objective is artistic and ' patriotic, in that the performers [ have handed themselves together | for the sole purpose of cultivating f their skill in, and their knowledge of, the higher forms of musical composition, and providing enter- . Uinment for the people of the city ' during the quiet winter months. For this service the society de- . serves the active support and en- ! couragement of all citizens, and , 1 the co-operation of all musicians. ADVERTISE IN THE SENTINEL OCEAN CITY LAUNDRY KIDS Xourlaundrv ! Hard WORK AND I Aat V&tEMDS YOU itt- 1 WITH V0U WE KNOW I 1 \t cant A&aee t i v WE'RE fond of hard work Mrs. Housewife, and we know that you are not. We are thoroughly convinced that you are tired of doing your own washing and ironing. Allow us to quote you our special rates on the family wash. -Why not attend ' ' OCEAN CITY LAUNDRY CO. r. McAllister, Prep. ' ! 1

ATTRACTIVE HOMES j: brighton puce pleasure avenue j Fine year around residence. Attractive house on Bay. ' ] near hrach Five B. R. two Eight rooms, hath and laun- J baths. Double gsrsge, two dry. porches, swnings and screens. Open fire places. ; Lot 40x10*. A real bargain. Two porches. Hot water heat, fj lltk street section Eleven room house. Seven „ ___ B. R_ bath, laundry,., front gardens section T.o r.nilt apart..,!. ,j.h |j finished for five room apartment. Hot air heater, ran be ,hrf* B. R. and hath. Large ^ ;■ used summer and winter. ,o1- Owner will accept any | Wonderfully cheap. reasonable offer. *' I We have similar ones all over the City j? H. a HARRIS & CO. Realtors 515 EIGHTH STREET

id MESSRS DEWEES. GETTING \ND t k LOWELL \BE GENEROUS DONORS , In accordance with the announcements made at the time. '** Mis-i Jrunnctte Darby, who by a ^ large majority of votes was eleited Queen u fthe Bay Carnival, i- the proud receipient of sonic very handsonie gifts Through the courtesy he and influence of Mr. Harry T. Ellis p" the carnival committee were able to publish that the elected queen would .be .thus" honored by Philaledphia merchants, a fact which M obviously added a new interest to the election. " Saturday Septemlier 29th, Miss Darby visited the establishments ^ of the famous costumeurs Messrs B. F. Dewees anil there selected a a' cloth, squirrel shade, new silhouette lines, with platinum wolf collar and cuffs. In addition a hand painted turquois velvet hat, of an r imported design with Kit Fox fur ing made by Madam Reiss was selected. To complete the costume Miss ,r Darby chose a sapphire blue chif- .. fon velvet dress, basque model with full skirt, Ermine trimming ,n which is being designed expressly ™ for her by the makers of the Irene j. Castle dresses. The latter fact is ample assurance the gown will I* the acme of art and the latest whim of fashion. 1- At the establishment of Messrs i-f Darby selected shoes and hosiery.

H GeuUngO delivered the very beautiful platin- ; um and gold bracelet. ' It was with the greatest of pleasure that the above mentioned , „, I, im'« meived Miss 'f ' ""' I. ' assisted her in making a selection .. . ! gifts. Ocean City has reason i". for gratitude towards the res|iect re houses for their generosity. ,,, manifesting us it does their int»est in the city and in all its public 1 -h activities. A CORRECTION M It transpires the report to the is ptTeel that Mr .and Mis. Ibd-ert •s Smith, left Ocean City during Hie . a past week for St. Petersburg. Fla., a was approximately two months;' 1- premature. 1 Mi -Smith waesdcii in town thin until Deeemberln the latter month Mr. and - j is Mr.. Smith will proliahlt journey I, lo the South, accompanied by Miss , *• Meanwhile it should I* known,] pi ' to all who have business relations , e with Mr Smith that he is still ac- ; y -essihle and will 1^ for some time. I e — 0 | An Uonest Metrhant j f these trousers all w'ool*" . j 1. Merchant "Veil. I couldn't de- ] s theivr you — the buttons iv brass. , sir." 1

THE BOOT SHOP' WE DO NOT CARRY CHEAP ' . SHOES BUT GOOD SHOES AT REASONABLE PRICES Children's Footwear | N. C. SMITH & CO. 8 1 3 Asbury Avenue THE SHOP OF A SATISFIED CUSTOMER Apartments The A. B. C. man of Ocean City J d is Bungalows H. B# Master Builder Cottages m- b* cooper, jr. 2*th and Central Avenue, Ocean City. N. J. Sty? Wpauer currzxut locatic is am^mca's uuibt iuut kisozt Store Cloiui, Evenings at Six O'clock — Except MONDAY and SATURDAY I MEN'S UNDERWEAR 1 , 2 Piece Ribbed and Kleece<l. 90c a garment ! Union Suits — Ribbed $1.50 a suit Union Suits — All Wool $3.75 a suit UNDERWEAR AND HOSIERY i For Women and Children BLANKETS QUILTS COUNTERPANES ' LADIES FLANNEL NIGHTGOWNS $I.*0— $1J5— $1.5*— $2.00 ]»*•• «wtteX» Inauranco Ewlng T. Corson REALTOR , In*?™*? l"ul5K£d V*ou«h this o!lict to h' accordance with the following Mopn "Tkls office docs and maintains strictly a brokerage n8,v Intcreated In pcraooal speculation." Results: B°sr Clayton Haines Brick-REALTOR Alt EIGHTH ST. OCEAN CITY N. J. MONEY TO LOAN ON MORTGAGE | No waiting for two weeks to know If you can get it; we can tell at once. Bargains in Bay and Ocean front properties. Choice cotUges for | to. cie. "aSm.""1 J. M. CHESTER It CO. Ocean Oty, N. J. 1 Why Service Why 'TIS TO SELL REAL ESTATE CS-ner Eighth and Wesley Avenue J R. JONES INSURANCE mi one 21s REALTOR OCEAN CITY, N. J. ! INSURANCE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES REAL ESTATE We have aome of the best properitiea owned b ythe best people r of Ocean Qty. among our Ustinga, for rent and sale , The interest of the seUer as .ell as the purchaser or tenant, j will be my main thought back of each transaction. j W. H. YENNEY 521 EIGHTH STREET

It was on a city side street lead- ; '.ing to the four-fool square of I awkanl youth" curried a bird cage in w hich sat a contented cat. "What are you doing with that 1 cat in n cage?" asked Nosey. 1 Taking the missus' bird out for ] an airing." was Ae reply. | ' "Where's the bird?" 1 "Inside the eat." I hi a short while the youth ro- ! turned, leading a bulldog. I

! "Taking the missus' ™i x "Where's the cat— "Inside the dog." (■iddap. Napoleon •• Might Be 1 oniinc JSS ZZZ?'?1** taring „„ niy l,|ls for ^ ifeten — "Yes 1 ilav. 3 siiave it , n"l,CTj M never grow"

STATEMENT <»F THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGKMFVi *1,-7^1 HON. in t . REQUIRED BY THE UT 'in ' U i Ul INGRESS OF AUGUST 21. 1912 Of Ocean City Sentinel published weekly at Ocean City, N. j for j ' State pf New Jersey ! County of Cape May Before me. a Nsdiiry Public in and for the Stale and couniv ./ i said. iK-rsonally appeared U-wis Barrett, who, havin. | ; , according to law. de|M>ses and says that he is the Manager of »& , City Printing and Publishing Co., and thut the following of his knowledge and beiief, a tree statement ,-f the ownershin »T I ns-iit. etc.. of the aforesaid publication. lhluP, muaa. i„g ,!d, ^ !'d!u.rh''l' jTv"ns,y'l>ri",i"K "",1T"l,lishin^ ""'an City. K j - law is I.. Banett. Secrotarv, JffJ'.g'l i s&ui I, , Ocean Ck* Ni A. It. Smith, Oreus rxt ' That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and or a°re- ' *** ""'rC "f ,otal ofblS Home Building and Loan Association. 4. Thut the two paragraphs next above, giving the name. ,l owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any, contain not unit il list of stockholders and security holders as they appear upon the i*.i of the ivimpany ^ "** . „ , . , .. , LEWIS I, BARRETT, ! ~ ,w* \ ISEAI.] H. S MOWRER. i Me - I N'"tary P»Wx (Sly commission expires Apnl 18.1®, ■ IllllSJBKBfflll FOR RENT For the Winter BARON, llth and Central Ave. * ■ "Ocean City's Modern Sanitary Laundry" surf laundry ™.T 929 Ocean Ave. SERVICE QUICK. COURTEOUS AND SATISFYING JOSEPH shelt0n CO., °0™'^ ('()L1 Mill's 'lorxll | I lo cultivate when he discovered America, and the) S j proved very fertile fields. g '• is surprising what men ran accomplish when they | | put foresight into artion. v Linr arrnunt and hanking husinewi invited. 5 3'4 Interest Pai'l on Savings Fund Accounts: | First National Dank i OCEAN CITV.N.J. |j - -i.i . j two worthy characteristics OF COLUMBUS Christopher Columbus had two valuable traits of character — inspiration and perseverance and they enabled him to achieve something w orth while. By putting these qualities into active service, you can discover how to save and accumulate money. Start an account now with us. 3/o Interest Paid on Time Deposits ^ OCEAN city title & trust co. OCEAN CITY. NEW JERSEY