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The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19
Please Read Every Word Of this Article
1t is Extremely Important that You Do So

man representing the paroc people and an Of them He
Obligation except 10 his God and his country Now
friends pay strict attention 10 request When YOU
letter your patriotic paper from Mr. Nations Who viii
sign himself vce-Pfesident Of The Free Pres Defense
League be 10 clip this article from the paper you find h
in and take 10 your local paper and insist upon m publica
on. In most instances your local editor will be glad 10 give
the people this for Il viii be the that everyone will
want 10 know. II the local editor refuses 10 publish the
upon your request pase lei know his the Of his
paper and his for refusing TO give the truth to the
people.
In the way that have outlined publicity
be given The patriotic and will doubt tho best
results.
II president presidents SECRETARY, bad department.
senator. congressman other officials
his duties patriot, American, you be that Mr. Nations
viii discover H. and will the people thereof the
herein indicated
This Is only the beginning Of our publicity campaign We
will have agents and Representatives each state capital and
there elected 10 office who think they ho0d-wnk
the people and violate their oath Of Office by becoming sub
serent 10 Rome these gentlemen will find themselves exposed
and held up 70 public contempt and scorn
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19

SHALL THE REPUBLIC BECOME A PAPAL STATE
OR REMAIN A FREE DEMOCRACY? THIS Is THE
QUESTION EVERY PATRIOT MUST FACE Is THIS
GREAT NATION TO BE SAVED WHICH COST THE
BLOOD AND TREASURES OF RACE OF MORAL
HEROES, AND WHICH GAVE TO THE WORLD A NEW
SYSTEM OF RULE-THE MAGMA CHARTA OF MOD
ERN DEMOCRACY whose distinguishing glories popu
lar sovereignty freedom Of speech press and assembly, absolute
divorce of church and state and the most magnificent system
Of free education known to civilization?
great enough duty this supreme csisi
give country eonsecad service that the
revolutionary gave rsked their lives freely their
fortunes that and other generations should remain nob fri
The issue today is the restoration and preservation Of
ell that the fathers for and for the world The in
escapabe question is ARE WE BIG ENOUGH TO RISE TO
THE SOLEMN DEMANDS OF THE HOUR? ARE WE
READY TO PROMPTLY ANSWER THE CALL OF DUTY,
"HERE AM /, SEND NE" OR THOUGH l CANNOT
LEAVE MY DESK, OFFICE OR PLOw CAN AND
WILL GLADLY SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE WILLING
TO ENCOUNTER THE DANGERS AND HARDSHIPS
AND TO CoNSECRATE THEIR LIVES TO THIS GREAT
CAUSE, WHAT HAVE l WILL GIVE FREELY TO
SAVE THIS GREAT NATION AS FREE HERITAGE
FOR OUR CHILDREN?"
IF YOU ARE READY TO DO THIS THE REPUBLIC
CAN AND WILL BE SAVED. THE HOUR HAS STRUCK
FOR ACTION, WHAT IS YOUR ANSWER?
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19
Watching Rome at Nations Capital

The Pope of Rome sends Italian gentleman a dele
gate the capital Of count-Washngon Cityto rep
resent him in American affairs We thought it than
right that American gentleman should 60 to Washington TO
represent you and the other patriots Of this country and to
look after your interests and the interests Of all other patriots
in governmental affairs We thought that # Cardinal Gibbons,
and other great dignitae here the right 10 call upon the
president and heads Of departments and secretaries aud
Gers of Congress IN the Interests Of things uHAmerooR you
should hare Representatives in Washington to call upon these
people in the interest Of things Ameroan.
We thought that the constantly filed with
dngs Of the Roman Catholic church and its officials should be
and that and friends should
tt informed what the patriots doing
gng onspirao doing So the Free Press Defense League
he to Washington its veePredent Gilbert Nations to
representative these matters Th Representatives
p0o marked dbuy and iHteH0ence, and
the IN Washington He feor
Ia Hn0 orer Your ogors p be rel taken by
He arrived IN Washington December 6h the opening Of
Congress- and win remain in that city permanently As fast he
information that be considers Of importance to the patriots
will this in the form letter THE MENACE 70 all
patriotic These win probably
appear each week. but each week. they win appear when there is
necessity for them.
We attempting something that has been done
before and know that win ndorse this action Here
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19

those which have made the burcaucratics
Of Russia a cruel, blighting curse 10 the
empire Of the car. Powers nov possessed
and rightly possessed by the courts, would
be exercised by this Autocrat. WITH
SUCH A LAW THE POLITICAL R0-
MANIsTs COULD EASILY USE THE
ROMAN CATHOLIC VOTE AS A
BAIT To SECURE THE SELECTION
OF A POSTMASTER-GENERAL SUR
sERvIENT TO THE HIERARCHY.
And clothed with the power thesc bills
would give he could and would interfere
with freedom Of religious discussion.
DO YOU NOT SEE THE DANGER;
DO you NOT SEE THE ABSOLUTE
NECESSITY FOR 4 POWERFUL
ORGANIZATION THAT CAN AND
WILL ACT WITH PR0MPTNESS,
COURAGE, INTELLIGENCE AND
IN A WISE AND SYSTEMATIC
WAY CHALLENGE ROME AT
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19

II came into court prepared to prove, () THAT THE
ARTICLES AND BOOK COMPLAINED OF, WE'RE NOT
OBSCENE, BUT WERE STBRNLY MORAL and contained
revelations and facts that the high ends Of sound morality de-
mdnded should Be exposed 2) that the charges true and
that the defense ras prepared 10 establish s truth thereof
(3 that not only The editors and publishers Christian
enjoying The Tore aud respect Of the community IN Uhioh they
red bat that their publication and Mr. CrOWys book
moral in character truthful IN the charges made and that de-
mdHded By the highest interests Of morality just the fearless
exposure Of corrupt conditions Arrays necessary order 10
compel corrections Of Che evils For the purpose Of substantial
ing all these claims the defense had been at great pains and
expense to provide proof from army of witnesses.
The prosecution however, insisted that the truth or fay
Of the charges the character Of the defendants and Of the pub
aons complained Of and the character Of the articles
mentioned in the indictment MUST NOT BE con-
SlDERED. Its position was that the feT Uords SEN
tsHces and paragraphs Wrenohed from their conter must
be made THE SOLE CONSIDERATION OF THE JURY.
The judge though adding little matter from the context
the fragments that made the basis Of the Indictment
on the Whole sustained the position Of the government
We heartily wish You could have been present at this trial
for would have shown you in startling way how the sinister
hand Of the papa machine is striving to strike down those who
seriously obstrucng the onward march Of the hierarchy
in American political life.
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19
The Menace indicated

THEN CAME THE FREE PRESS DEFENSE
LEAGUES GREATEST VICTORY, the unanimous vote of
the jury for scqut every count brought against the ed-
tors and publishers of THE MENACE.
This trial will take Its place in history among the inn
victories of the people in their ceaseess warfare to pre-
the vital freedom of the press from the assaults of despots
. hierarchses.
The triumphant vndication Of those whom Rome had
&akked for ruin STUNNING BLOW TO POLITICAL
0hANISA The gers was Tie rsi important legal vetog
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19
Political RomanIsm Real Prosecutor

The prosecution bunderingy people
the Ieudng o6cG Of Knights Of Missouri
prominent officer the 1oaA Federation Catholic
TEE
complained through mails had furnished the
the prosecution One Of these admitted o he had ouho
nc letter ThicG PGu Bafsw prominent Rng Of Columbus lad
UH to the Washington authorities demanding action against THE
Another witness prominent and active ordl Of the
Ien Federation Of Catholic Societies, admitted that he had
with % FSO saE sna O u G Ryan r another D M %
paper Paul Bakew third witness for the prosecution the
Roman Catholic and according to her testimony she had under tho
direction Of Mr. Bakwe sent for received and marked for Identified
tn the copies Of Mr. CrOwy book which count Of
the Indictment was based.
Every witness for the Government who was used to
tabh that THE MENACE and book complained of had been
received through the mails prominent Roman Catholics
THE HANDY MEN OF THE HIERARCHY WERE
THERE. BESIDES OFFICIALS OF THE KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES, THERE WE'RE NUMBERS OF
PROMINENT ROMAEISTS ON EVERY HAND AT THE
TRIAL. Paul BateUeH present prominent figure in
group acUe Knights Of Columbus 1t evident that the
papa machine realized the Importance of crushing THE MOST
INFLUENTIAL AND FAR REACHING WARNING
VOICE IN THE LAND and il counted on the narrow
sucton insisted upon by the prosecution, enabling it to win
thorough preparation mastery Of the defense
fought every inch ground the Of morality
justice and Freedom however followed by tho unanimous verdict
aequ The cohorts Of the hierarchy stunned their defeat
The moral effect Of the work Of your League along this
line public opinion has been only second to the direct
vices rendered While it has inspired with new enthusiasm
and courage loyal patriotic Americans who beginning
to lose heart since there able organized force out in the
open fighting nteigenty wisely and sggressivey we'll
financed perfectly organized and militant Roman Hierarchy
But the result Of THE MENACE trial. while splendid vic
tory, has aroused in Rome determination to fight
before to gain srange hold the patriotic movement
of America can be aroused to realization of what political
Romansm is doing in this land
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19
Now Is the Time for Action

The hour for action here What has been done is small
indeed to what will be accomplished IL wise enough and
great enough to seize the opportunity now presented
GENERAL ELECTION Is PENDING. ROME Is
oHECK-MATED WE MUST ACT AT ONCE Upon the
work done in the next EIGHT MONTHS may well depend
the fate Of the republic
WE ARE READY TO GO FORWARD WITH A vIGoR-
Gus AND WELL CONSIDERED PLAN WHICH WE BE-
LIEvE WILL QUICKLY CHANGE THE WHOLE POLIT-
ICAL ASPECT OF AFFAIRS BY FORCING ROME OUT
OF POLITICS, RE-ESTABLISHING THE FREEDOM OF
THE PRESS AND INSURING THE SAFETY AND
STEADY IMPROVEMENT OF OUR FREE SCHOOLS
ARE WE GOING TO SEIZE AND UTILIZE THIS oP-
lPoRTUNITY, OR ARE WE GOING TO PERMIT ROME
TO BULwARK HERSELF IN EVERY POSITION OF
POWER?
IT is FOR YOU, DEAR FRIENDS. TO ANSWER THIS
QUESTION. 1T Is FOR YOU TO COMMAND. YOURS
THE POWER TO MAKE THE NEXT EIGHT MONTHS
FOREVER MEMORABLE AS THE ERA OF AMERICAN
EMANCIPATION.
With supreme confidence ne araa your oasWer -
The btest enemies of The Free Press Defense League
will be compelled to admit that the League has made good Its
friends overoyed at the work have accomplished We
have the undoubd confidence Of the patriotic people They
know that work in the future will up to what
have done in the past
forget fighting greatest
political machine the rid has ever known We are fighting machine
boycott the living oHgse Of sdrf the bdgOH the POsOH cup the
and y oil been used the by this POver and
they W be used and Thi organization controlled
and booked BY untold millions Of
this organization k truth
fearlesSRes IN addition this also hdvs for
erpoaSc uH be hedrg Indeed
WE WHO ARE IN CHARGE OF THE LEAGUES Az
FAIRS WILL GO TO THE FRONT WITHOUT FEAR OR
FAVOR, BUT WE MUST ASK THOSE OF YOU WHO
ARE AT HOME, GOING ABOUT YOUR DAILY AVoCA-
TION TO GIVE US FINANCIAL AID.
Our 1916 membership cards. which have prepared since
the incorporated ready and each who
contributes dollar more becomes member Of The Free
Press Defense League, receives membership card and has
voice in the management of its affairs All old members who
desire do also receive membership cards for the year
1916, by making contribution. Most everyone give
dollar without being oppressed thereby and many give
much Each patriot should be liberal possible for
we must make this organization strong and effective
For the convenience of friends and feowpsrots in
making their contributions, blank suitable for making appl
cation for membership is herewith appended.
THE FREE Pass DEFENSE LEAGUE
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19
What Must Be Done

greater the field is broader the necessity
imperative than before In addition protecting and
We coordinate the patriotic and
organize the element Of RboyoUHg Protestant Amer
ang all the resoute defense of the Democrats
Of goUerRmeH End We must break the papdl boycott and
HaiOnde publicity for Vital poioo religious issues while
feeling method for aequantng the people with sinister
Of the RomdA hierarchy and bringing TO the attention of the voters
public government the
Interest OF the papacy, IN CITY, STATE OR NATION
This UOk 1t demands ooHSecrdted sore hard labor
funds make completely successful 10 Be done
your stand ready carry forvard We
comprehensive plan that UiH mean PICTORY.
Just here let tell you what have recently done out
side of the line of merely defending press and patriots whom
Rome using government her CATS PAW, striving
to strike down.
We felt that must have authoritative from our
nations capital to the schemes and the doings of the
Rbman Hierarchy.
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19
and TO SAFEGUARD OUR PUBLIC s.

|his League into existence.
Every person who reads this article knows as well as tn
ter Of it, the great need for the work engaged in
n every part Of the country the sly sleek innuatng jesuit
~ undermining the very foundation Of Government ant
preparing to turn to the dominion Of the Pope Of Rom
and his satellites.
There the most urgent need for great central organiEa
tion like this with large membership back Of IT, and suf
fcen Of money m treasury out in the open ant
fight this taorous combination and defeat il has beer
defeated in other nations
Each day the Roman Catholic politicians become arrogant and
nsnt their demands that the Roman Catholic church have
control schools conscience Thes
enemies Of the public good attempting she the pres Of The
nation ~ boycott when is possible and where this method Of
e then 20 tho in malicious prosecutions tha,
will break down and bankrupt patriotic publications
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19
Two Vicious Bills Before Congress

Already two vicious bills increase the bureaucratic au-
horty of the Pomasergenera have been introduced into
the present Congress similar in character to the dangerous
bills that two leading Roman Catholics tried TO have passed at
last years session Of Congress
The purpose Of these bills is to increase the auocratc
power already possessed by the pOssstergenerahe desire
Of the Rmansts behind these to make appontve
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19
HEARKEN PATRIOTS! ?

for our cause iaos ne popal machine
began ~ r,lsHiles uarfars on the free
press aHd our free schools.
Il was a splendid triumph, won after
one Of the most stubborn legal battles
that has been fought in resent years.
AND 1T WAS YOUR VICTORY.
ONLY YOUR PROMPT AND GEN.
ERAL RESPONSE To OUR CALL
FOR FUNDS MADE POSSIBLE THE
THOROUGH PREPARATION AND
SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME OF THIS
FAMOUS CASE. For though the SER
vices Of Mr.. J. l. Shepherd, the senior
counsel and secretary-trcasurer Of the
League, were freely given without COM
pensation-though he gave TO the case
the benefits Of the long and exhaustive
study Of brilliant and experienced legal
mind inspired by a passion for the pres
eryation Of our free institutions, the
other expenses were necessarily great; for
realizing the vital importance Of the case,
the League determined to provide for
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19

WafNh I o0iclofsnv1- Gilbert o. Nations, the Free
ssoS~H 6C6hSho% Press Leagues representative In
Washington City, has excellent article this of The Menace Read
and heed the warning sounded Institutions
Speech and Schools be from the infamous
of the something must be done NOW Inssupon defeat
of that be twisted Rome
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19

EVERY TURN WHEN SHE INVADES POLITICS
OR THREATENS THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR FREE
GOVERNMENT? DO YOU NOT SEE THAT YOUR
LEAGUE is MORE NEEDED AT THE PRESENT CRISIS
THAN EVER BEFORE?
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19

He FREE PRESS DEFENSE LEAGUE Is your
organization, and It's officers your servants To
Offset The PernioiOus aetiriiy Of ne Roman Hisr-
orohy IN AHerioaa. public NE. and to insure THE
FREEDOM OF PRESS, FREEDOM OF
SPEECH. and LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE,
.nA 40 sAHEnIrA ARn nIrR pI-nIIr SCHOOL =
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-19
THE FREE PRESS DEFENSE LEAGUE
H- Sc0HT- KANSAS

o. FLOWER President J. SHEPPARD, Secretary Treasures.
GILBERT o. NATIONS, vicePreSidsnt
hereby application for membership in The Free Pres
League and enclose my contribution for
the purposes Of tho League
that in consideration Of this contribution
receive receipt and membership card Also that 30 have
the organization and in the election Of
provided in the bylaws Of the league Make all daA
checks and orders payable to The Free Press Defense LA
Rural Route.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-10
SUMMONS.

SUPREME COURT. NEW YORK CotNf
ISAAC HART. piaintir. agaifsI .l-
KEE GLASS COMPANY, defendant SUM
mons. r.,
You are hereby summoned 70 answer ID,
complaint IN this action. and to serve
COPY ~ YOUR answer on the pIa.uf.t a.
torney within 30 days after service M ih.'
summons. exclusive ~ the day ~ s'fl
and In case OF your failure t1 app Ar
answer. Judgment Will be taken ssa.H's.
YOU by default for tie relief demanded b"
the complaint.
Dated. New York. MAY 2ffh. 1915
MILTON MAYER.
Attorney f0r p.,infT
once and Z . Address l-0 brl1lN az.
Borough OF Manhattan. cry ~ Ne'
York.
To Mckee Glass Company
The foregoing summons Is served lp.
you by publication. pursuant to tfe otir'
of Honorable Thomas r Donue.y. t Jus,
tice Of the supreme Court ~ tlf 'flie "a
New York. dated June ifth. 1915. ana 10
on the 18th day u juno. 1910. '-'. -
complaint iu the Office of Tho Clerh nl ~.
county OF New York. az the County COZ.
House in the Borough Of Mauhatttn. ~
ot Now York. the original complaint
ing been hied in said office on ine -'-
day Of May 1916
MILTON MAYER
Attorney for Plair.lh.
once and r o Address l-l br'tasA 80
Borough Of Manhattan. City oi W.
York
New-York tribune., 1916-07-10
MUNITIONS MAKERS
TURN TO NEW WORK
City Employment Bureau Filled
2,176 Jobs in June.

In the labor market during the last
month there has been a noticeable fall
ing off in demands for munitions work
ers, but a healthful increase in calls
for men for the new industries making
goods that were formerly imported, ac-
cording to the monthly report OF the
Municipal Public Employment Bureau.
at is apparently harder for the
farmer than for all others TO realize
the shortage Of labor and the necessity
of paying higher wages" the bureau S
report states "The hired man. how
ever. is looking for his share OF pros
perity and will find it in industry if
he cannot find IL on the farm
The bureau filed 2,176 Jobs in June
and introduced 1867 employees to en-
ployers. Despite the mobilization of
the National Guard. the demand for
male employees fell of 10 per cent, as
compared with May. This was Offset
somewhat by a 3 per cent decrease IN
the supply Of men. The demand for fe-
male help also decreased 10 per cent
but the supply Of female workers in
creased % per cent, due 10 the closing
of schools and the slack season IN GER
tain trades.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-10
SAY ONE FARMER IN 3
LOSES MONEY EACH YEAR
State Committeeman Find Col
lege Graduates Prosperous.

Albany. July One-third Of the
farmers Of New York State would be
better of financially if they would
place what money they have at per
cent and hire out as farm laborers, ac-
cording TO statements made last week
TO the Wicks investigating committee
at the opening hearing held at the Col
lege Of Agriculture. Ithaca. Another
third OF the farmers arc just breaking
even, while the remaining third are
making money these days
Statistics revealed that education
plays large part In the success of the
farmer, the man who attended a high
school making twice as much from his
acres as one who did not. while the
college man makes three times as
much. Tabulations Of data show that
on 3,649 farms in thirteen counties in
this state the farmer earned an aver
age of S55l a year, in addition TO 5 per
cent invested and the use Of house
and such products as the farm fur
nished the home. One out of every
twenty-eight farmers IN this state is
making $4,000 a year or more.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-10
Two in the East River Will
Be Used for Freight
Terminal.
MANY OTHERS WILL
BE TAKEN OVER SOON
Agreement Reached with Board
of Estimate, Which Can
Name the Price.

Albany. July 9.-Negotiations for the
transfer Of Piers and s. East River
from New York City 10 the state for
barge canal terminal purposes have
been completed by Attorney General
Woodbury.. This conveyance was ef-
fected by the payment Of Sl9l'9OO by
the state to the city. State Englneer
Williams has completed plans for the
terminal. the cost OF which is esti-
mated at 100000.
Deputy Attorney General Getman'
chief Of the title department Of the
Attorney Generals Office, is negotia-
ting for other lands needed for barge
canal terminal purposes along the New
York water front.
Provision for the establishment OF
fifteen barge canal terminals IN and
around New York City is made in the
barge canal terminal act. Practically
all will be located on land now owned
bv the city, and the land under the
law must be acquired with the consent
and agreement of the Board Of Esti-
mate and Apportionment Of New YORK
City. These terminals are TO be at
Dvcknsn Street and the Harlem ship
Canal, at the foot Of West l35th Street
near West Seventy-eighth Street, at the
foot Of West Fifty-third Street, near
Gansevoort Street, at the foot OF
Grand Street, at Vestry Street, st the
old canal basin in the East River, a.
Sherman Greek. on the Harlem River
in The Bronx at the Astor property or
elsewhere on the river. at the foot OF
East l36th Street, at Newtown Greek.
at Gowanus Bay, at Jamaica Bay and
Hallets Cove.
Attorney General Woodbury. pointed
out to-day that the Legislature, IN pro-
viding for the consent and agreement
of the Board Of Estimate in the selec-
;ion Of barge canal terminals TO be sit
uated in New York, was actuated by
desire not 10 interfere with harbOr i'm
provements contemplated by the city
itself The negotiations resultant
from this provision are Of necessity
extended, but IL is believed that prac-
tically all the barge canal terminals in
New York City can be constructed and
equipped before the entire length Of
the barge canal system upstate is
thrown open to navigation within the
next year or two.
To further lessen the possibility Of
conflict between city and state i'm
provements along the New York water
front provision was made for original
and alternative sites. giving the State
Canal Board and the Board of Esti-
mate and Apportionment ample lceway
in the selection of terminals
New-York tribune., 1916-07-10
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

STATE OF NEW YORK. OFFICE of IHN
SECRETARY or SrAIE. s,. al.
THIS CERTIFICA issued ln ~.
cate. hereby ccrtlhes that The N'-',..
Aluminium Company. a domestic sl''A ths
poration. has hled IN this of.e on ,..
29th day OF June. 1915. papers iof iN- ,.-.
untary dissolution Of such cofpnraI''- ,i,,
der section 22i of the Genera. cory ,hsf
Law. and that 10 appear thercN "a
such corporation has compiled M'.N
section in order 90 he dissolved. 80.
WITNESS my hand and the seI n, -
or the Secretary % Stst,. 40 th. 'if ,rs
Albany. this tRenty-ninth DAY ot june
thousand niue hundred and sixteen
e. " TAFT,
second Denutv. Secretary - STATE