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Only Pleased With Both Democratic and G, 0, P, Candidates in Fifth and Ninth.Continuing its political activity,the Invisible Empire, Knights of theKu-Klux Klan. has set out in its campaign pamphlet what it considers the attitude of candidates for CongTess on tht subject of the hooded order. The book is being distributed to the Klan membership in the State by the leaders who are attempting to control the votes of the organization.Following is the Klan line-up oncongressional candidates:First DistrictWilliam E. Wilson, Democrat— “He is unfavorable toward the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan and is running on an anti-Klan platform in the First district.”Harry E. Row hot tom (Rep.)—“He is considered a thorough gentleman, capable and reliable.” Xo comment made on Klan attitude.Second DistrictArthur W. Greenwood (Dem.l—“At the inception of the Knights of theKu-Klux Klan of Indiana, his attitude toward this organization was very unfavorable. He then made many unfavorable and antagonistic statements toward the organization. In recent months he has tried to assume a neutral attitude towardthe organization. “Trying to carry ■water on both shoulders.’ Considered anti-Klan.” fJohn E. Sedwick (Rep.)—“He is considered capable and honest. Xo comment made on Klan attitude.Third DistrictFrank Gardner (Dem.)—“He assumes a neutral attitude toward the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan. Trying to carry water on both shoulders.”Lindley Barlow (Rep.)—“He is considered a high-grade. capable youngman.” Xo comment made on Klan attitude. \Fourth DistrictHarry C. Canfield (Dem.)—“He assumes a neutral attitude toward the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan.” James W. Hill (Hep.)—“He assumes a very bitter and antagonistic attitude and has publicly, bitterly scathed and denounced the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan.ttFifth DistrictJ. R. Shannon, Democrat—He Is a thorough gentleman, consider* i high-grade and bears a splendid reputation in his community. (No comment made on Klan attitude.)Xoble J. Johnson, Republican—He is considered a thorough gentleman, high-grade and bears a splendid reputation in his community. (Xo comment on Klan attitude.)Sixth DistrictLawrence J. Hanley, Democrat— He assumes an antagonistic andunfavorable attitude and has at all times since the organization of the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan exerted his efforts and energies to destroy it.Richard M. Elliott, Republican— He assumes a neutral attitude toward the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan.Seventh DistrictJoseph P. Turk (Dem.)—“He assumes an antagonistic and bitter attitude toward the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan.”Ralph E. Updike (Rep.)—“Rears asplendid reputation.” Xo commenton Klan attitude.Eighth DistrictJohn A. M. Adair (Dem.)—“He tries to assume a neutral attitude toward the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan. He is in the main supportedRUSSIAN PEASANTS TRAVEL GREAT DISTANCES TO VISIT TOM THEIR PILGRIMAGES ARE NEVER COMPLETE UNTIL THEY SP LY-ENAMELED BUTTONS UPON WHICH THEII£ DEAD LEADER STHE PEDDLERS DO A THRIVENby the anti-Klan element and is considered unfavorable toward theKnights of the Ku-Klux Klan.”Albert J. Vestal (Rep.)—“Considered capable and fearless.” No comment on Klan attitude.Ninth DistrictJames P. Davis, Democrat—“He bears a splendid reputation In his community. Xo comment on Klan attitude.Fred S. Purnell, Republican—,rHe bear* a splendid reputation In his community. Xo comment on Klanattitude.Tenth District.Harry O. Rhodes, Democrat—“He assumes an unfavorable, antagonistic attitude toward the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan.Will H. Wood. Republican—“Heassumes a neutral attitude towardthe Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan.”Eleventh DistrictSamuel 32. Cook (Dem.)—“He Isconsidered to be In sympathy with the. anti-Klan element, but tries to assume a neutral attitude. He is also considered unfavorable toward the Ku-Klux Klan. Trying to carry water on both shoulders.Albert R. Hall (Rep.)—Rears a splendid reputation. Is capable an reliable. Xo comment on Klan attitude.Twelfth DistrictCharles W. Branstrator (Dem.)— “He assumes a very antagonistic and unfav- able attitude toward the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan. Has openly and bitterly denounced the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan. He is supported by the anti Klan element and has on various occasions lent his energy and efforts to the anti-Klan element.Davis Hogg (Rep.)—“He assumesa favorable attitude toward the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan.” Thirteenth IMstrict James L. Harman. Democrat— “H« assumes a very unfavorable ami antagonistic attitude and has open ly and bitterly scathed the Klan. In recent month Ire tried to assume :i neutral attitude tow*-d the orgar.ization. Is extreme!) friendly withprominent Roman Catholics in hi? community.Andrew J. Hickey. Republican— “Tie assumes a neutral attitude to ward the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan.
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