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New Britain herald., 1917-01-30
Immigration BILL 4
IS VETOED Again:
President Objects to Feature on
Interpretation Of Law d.

Washington, Jan. 30.-President
immigration bill yesterday. In the
statement of his reasons for refusing
for the second time in his administra-
ton to give his approval to the meas
ure, the president stated that the pro-
vision incorporated in the bill to ad-
NIT illiterates who may come to the
United States seeking a refuge from
religious persecution involved the re-
sponsibility on the part of United
States immigration officials to pass on
the laws and practices of foreign gov
ernments, and this he regarded as an
invidious function for any admins
trative officer of this government to
perform.
Singularly this feature of the bill
was inserted to meet the objections
raised by President Wilson in his first
veto of the bill. The presidents veto
message follows:
The Veto.
II very much regret to return this
bill without my signature. ..
I'm most of the provisions Of the
bill should be very glad to concur.
but cannot rid myself of. the convic-
ton that the literacy test constitutes
radical change in the policy of the
nation which is not justified in princi-
pie. 1t is not a test of character. OF
quality, or of personal fitness (but
would operate in most cases merely as
penalty for lack of opportunity in
the country from which the alien
seeking admission came. The oppor-
tunity to gain an education is In many
cases one of the chief opportunities
sought by the immigrant in coming to
the United States, and our experience
in the past has not been that the IL
literate immigrant is as such an I'M
desirable immigrant. Tests Of quail
ity and of purpose cannot be objected
to on principle, but tests of opportun-
ity surely may be. -
Moreover, even If this test might
be equita bly, insisted on, one Of the ex-
ceptions proposed to it's application in
wolves q provision which might lead to
very delicate and hazardous diplomat
ic situations. l..
THE bill exempts from the opera
ton of the literacy test all aliens who
shall prove to the satisfaction of the
proper immigration officer or to the
secretary of labor that they are seek
ing admission to the United States ito
avoid religious persecution in the
country of their last permanent resi-
dence. whether such persecution be
evidenced by overt acts or by laws or
governmental regulations that dis 7
criminate against the alien or the race
to which he belongs because Of his re-
Iigious faith.
"Such a provision, SO applied and
would oblige the officer
concerned in effect to pass judgment
upon the laws and practices of a Tor
eign governm ent and declare that
they did or did not constitute religi-
Gus prosecutions. This would, to say
the least, be a most invidious func- |
ton for any administrative officer of !
this government to perform, and it is |
not only possible, but probable, that
very serious questions of international
justice and comfy would arise be-
eminent or governments thus officially
should it's exercise be |
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New Britain herald., 1917-01-30
Consent Unwise.

Il dare say that these consequences
were not in the mind of the propon
ents of this provision, but the prov1-
sion separately and in itself renders
tween this government and the gov
New Britain herald., 1917-01-30
"Kondon's" Lightens Her Housekeeping.

Women who do housewok must avoid the i'll effects of dust
Many has happily discovered that tube of genuine
Kondons Catarrhal Jelly will head jy In fact
since 1889 20 million intelligent American housewives have
used Kondons for cold in head nasal catarrh Some
druggists offer complimentary trial All druggists
offer Is cent tubes with the understanding that If the first tube
does not do dollars worth of good you get
quarter back from Kondons Catarrhal jelly Minneapolis Mimi
New Britain herald., 1917-01-30

Smart and practical, this raincoat
comes in dull gray plaids with home
button fastenings and a trinity belt
ed waist line. The knockabout hat
takes a plaid facing in gay colors to
offset the inconspicuous tones of the
cOat.sta.e Ar.lE Esq # it@4sa' #5'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
STORE "PICKET" FINED
$40 ON TWO. CHARGES
Convicted Of Disorderly Conduct and
Violation Of Police
Regulations.

Harry c. Hart, representing tho Re-
tail Clerks Association. a labor picket
In front OF 9Th street store. was tried
in tho Police Court this afternoon on
charges OF disorderly conduct and vfo-
lation OF the police regulations grow
ing out of his picketing.
He was charged with violating the
regulation which makes II an offense
to remain In front of place Of busi-
ness for the purpose Of enticing away
persons who might be there for the
purpose Of making purchases therein.
II was testified that Hart told q
policeman. in civilian attire. that no.
body but a scab would tolerate q scab
store.
Representatives Of the Retail Clerks
Association denied that Hart used q
tone OF voice loud enough to consti-
tutc disorderly conduct They said they
were there at frequent intervals on the
day charged. because they had re
ceived advance information OF an inten-
ton on the part of tho police to make
an arrest.
Judge Mullowny imposed nne OF IS
in each case and Attorney w. e. Rich
ardson, representing the defendants
gave notice OF an appeal in the case
charging q violation Of the police regu-
lations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
Cocchi's Friends in Italy
Question His Sanity; Expert
Calls Him Mentally Weak

BOLOGNA, June 2s.-"I feel myself
acquitted morally. but ! am ready TO
undergo the legal penalty Of my coun-
try" Alfredo Cocchi, slayer Of Ruth
terrogating judge at the last question
ing Of the prisoner. Yesterday. how
ever. Cocchi, according to reliable au-
thority, sent out this message to
friend:
Il am guilty and 1 want to pay the
penalty. Why spend your money on
lawyer / won't see him"
There is no doubt in the mind of any
body here who is watching the case
that Cocchi has a horror Of sentence
to death by the American electric
chair. This adherence Is shared by
all his friends. and they. with the pris-
oner's relatives. are starting fund to
fight proceedings for his extradition.
Meanwhile, new efforts are being
made to raise the question as to
whether Cocchi's mental condition is
normal.
Il am not prepared to say whether
said Prof. Augusta Murri, Italy's IA
nondent Yesterday. "The prisoner now
/. physically in bad condition and
mentally weak. Although he has
spoken Of suicide, he hasn't the courage
| to commit. or to make serious ei-
signor Venturini, attorney for Cocchi.
expressed to the Associated Press his in
diena ton at not having been permitted to
see the papers OF tho prisoners confession.
"What seems to me indisputable is
that Cocchi, owing to Italian laws. can
he has become a naturalized American,
since Italy still claims him as an Italian
subject, having been called under the
coiors," he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
PROBE SOUGHT INTO
ORGANIZATION HERE
Representative Rodenberg Moves for
Investigation Of Oriental
Esoteric League.

A Department of Justice Investigation
Of the Oriental Esoteric League, 1907
Q street northwest. is asked in reso-
luton introduced today by Represen-
tative Rodenberg Of Illinois. The reso-
luton states that one of the league
purposes is to promote correspondence
between young girls and the inmates
of prisons. Representative Rodcnberg
said today that at the recent outbreak
OF convicts at Joliet Denitentiary it was
discovered that prisoners there had been
corresponding with young women who
were put In touch with the prisoners
through the Oriental Esoteric League
zone of the reasons for the breaking
down of discipline at Joliet was be-
cause of a maudlin and sentimental
wave which swept over the prison ad-
ministration." said Mr.. Rodenberg in
explaining his resolution. "One of the
remarkable discoveries was mushy
letter from young girl to a hardened
criminal in his fifth sentence 1t is
time the government found out who is
responsible and who supports such
movements.
The Rodenberg resolution provides:
THAT the Attorney General of the
United States be, and he is hereby, au-
thorized and directed to investigate and
to report to the House of Representa-
tives regarding the organization and
operations of the Oriental Esoteric Lii
brary League of Washington, District
of Columbia, and all similar organiza-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
CITIZENS URGE RECRUITING.
Head of Northeast Association Il
sues Appeal for Men

Responding to request to take an
aeure part IN an effort that is being
made to obtain additional recruits for
the army. Evan H. Tucker. president
OF northeast Washington Citizens' As
ISOLATION. has addressed an open let
section.
I'm making this appeal" he said in
the letter, permit me to say that the
district OF Columbia has never been
found wanting in patriotism, and IN
supporting the national government in
'lm nss o. 1s, the nations greatest perils"
TO the payment Of war taxes bv ths
people Of the District. and goes into
detaii as to what the people here did
Tn view OF this glorious record"
PRESIDENT Tucker continues. there can
be little doubt that the citizens of
this District will bear their full share
OF the burdens of the present great
displayed their patriotism by their
,lnerai SUBSCRIPTIONS to the liberty
to the Red Cross"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
COCCH| PR0BERS FIND
. TRAIL OF WHITE S[AvERS
Commissioner Wallstein 1ntimates
Another Police Officer Is Involved.
Record Of Complaint Altered.

NEW YORK, June 2s.-The investi-
cation of the methods employed py the
police department to solve the mystery
of the disappearance of Ruth Cruser
the high school girl who was murdered
here last February, was continued to-
day. The investigation is being oon-
Quoted by Commissioner of Accounts
Leonard NJ Wailstein. who already mas
aksed that one detective sergeant DC
placed on trial and intimated that q
similar request will be made TeRaruins
at least one other member OF the police
DEPARTMENT.
1t was said today that evidence OF
Importance had been discovered by
Mrs Grace Humiston. whose efforts leo
to the finding of the murdered giria
body, which bear out her contentious
that Alfred Cocchi, confessed murderer
Of the Young woman, was a member OF
a white slave ring operating here and
in Mexico.
Commissioner Wallstein declared that
every angle Of the activities, or mac
tivities, of the department would De
gone into thoroughly until the re-
been fully established.
Already the testimony has shown
that the records Of the complaint book
had been altered regarding the time
the disappearance OF the CruSer girl
was reported to the police. and 1t was
said this phase of the investigation
Admission was wrung from Lieut..
Francis A. Stainkamp of the fourth
branch detective bureau. where the
case was handled. that although a re-
port of Miss Cruger's disappearance
was made by Alfred NJ Brown. friend
of the Cruger family, at midnight, Feb
ruary 10, he had entered it in the COM
plant book as having been made Feb
ruary IA. at 9:45 am. His excuse was
that he got the report at that time
when he went on duty. -...
AS result OF the delayed entry. De-
tective Sergt. John Lagarenne was not
assigned to the case until 2 pm. Feb
ruary IA.
Detective Sergt. Edward Will, who
took description of Miss Crugar from
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown when they visited
the branch bureau at midnight, Feb
ruary 10, denied the testimony of Po-
lice Lieut.. Brown that he had been told
to aid Miss Cruger's friends in the
search. Willis police record Of eleven
years contained eight charges against
him, 1t was brought out at the inquiry,
one of which involved fourteen-year-
old girl.
Mrs Alma Brown, who accompanied
her husband to the branch bureau to
ask for an Immediate search for Miss
Crugar in the hospitals, the morgue and
police stations, testified that the police
showed no eagerness ito do any
thing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28

tons having for their purpose the es-
tablishment of correspondence between
young girls and the inmates of penal
and reformatory institutions through
out the United States; and,
THAT the Attorney General be re-
quested to recommend to the House of
Representatives such legislation as, in
his judgment, will prevent a continue
ton of this pernicious. maudlin and de-
moraliZing practice"
In statement to a Star reporter
DR.. H. y. Stokes, head of tho league
here, said:
II would be very glad to have the
Department of Justice make such an in
vestigation. Following the outbreak
at the penitentiary letters were pub
lished In some of the newspapers, but
as far az could learn In my investiga-
ton none of them came from any of
our members.
None Of our members have been en-
gagged in any disreputable correspon-
dence," he said IF the Department
of Justice can find any such matter !
would be glad for it to do so.''
DR.. Stokes said he has record of
all correspondence Of members Of the
league and that all Of it is available
for the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
RICHMOND AHEAD OF D. C.
AS TO WAR REGULATIONS
II. C. Boschen Says Rules Here Have
Been in Force in That City
for Long While.

That Richmond, Va, Is far in advance
Of Washington, d. c., with respect to
war regulations" for stores, such as
were recommended at recent meeting
Of the Retail Merchants Association.
was asserted by H. Carl Boschen. presi-
dent Of the Retail Merchants Associa-
tion Of Richmond. in an interview with
Charles J. Columbus, secretary Of the
local merchants organization. Mr..
Boschen called on Mr.. Columbus prior
to his appearance as the Richmond
associations representative before the
commercial economy board Of the coun-
Gil Of national defense.
II find that Richmond Is far in ad-
vance Of Washington with respect to
war regulations covering business"
said President Boschen. after reading
the rules adopted by the Washington
association. Every many of the rules
that you have set forth here have been
in force in Richmond for long while.
and they have the undivided support
not only Of the merchants of Richmond
but Of our most representative citi-
zens.
Il am sure that the public has come
to a realization that service has SO
run riot as to become burden upon
the public, because, as we all realize.
the public pays the bill after all. Long
time credits. excessive deliveries and
the long holding Of merchandise have
proved great drains upon business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
GERMAN DIPLOMATS ARRIVE
Reach New York on Way Home
From South America

new YORK, June 2s.-Dr Adolf
PAUL., former German minister 70 Rra :
III. and W. Won Sands. who, prior to the
break In diplomatic relations, was Ger
man minister to Bolivia, arrived here
To-Day on Dutch steamship from South
American ports The two officials were
accompanied by thirty-six German con-
suiar Officers and attaches from the two
countries. and Will continue on the same
snip TO Amsterdam, to which port thew
nave been granted safe conduct BY
Great Britain and allied nations.
The ship on which they are passen-
gers was stopped by two British cru;s.
ers soon after she left Brazil and The
Germans and their baggage were sub
!ectec TO careful inspection. one OF
IN short distance of this port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
PRINCE GEORGES "DRY"
MEASURE YET UNSIGNED
Gov. Harrington Holding Up Bill
Until County Advocates Have
Been Heard.

ANNAPOLIS. June 2s.-only Ave of
the bills passed by the general as
sembiy during the extra session remain
unsigned. These are the compulsory
and sailors TO register for voting:
penalizing the storing Of foodstuffs for
the purpose Of cornering the market;
authoriSing the payment of the account
supplies furnished the 1915 session, and
the Prince Georges bone dry bill.
The last named would have been
signed with the others. but approval
was withheld in compliance with the
request Of some of the advocates Of
the measure in. Prince Georges. who
wanted to be- present. The governor
wants to consider the others carefully
especially the compulsory work act,
The ono measure he may not sign 10 the
soldier registration bill. which IL use
less since the voting bill failed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
Sohoolboys to Have Training,

NEW YORK. June 2s.-Eiftssn hun
dred New York school boys will begin
q two months intensive military train
ing at sheepshead Bay next Monday,
here today. The camp will be under
the auspices OF the National School
Camp Association. Incorporated, and
VIII be open to boys Of twelve years or
Older. The object of the camp. II was
said. 10 to keep the boys Off the streets
during the summer vacation period, and
place them under a wholesome restr aint
and military discipline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
New Type Of UnsinkabIe Boat

ROME, June 2s.-Umberto Pugiiere a
type OF unsuitable cargo boat. which
has been accepted by the Italian min.
istry OF marine. fhe Revista Martini
describing the ship, says the vessel
mas displacement of 10000 tons. and
can carry $500 tons of cargo II bas
a double skin. the space between the
inner and the outer hulls being Allied
with coal and other material. which is
or torpedo. -'''''e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
SECOND PAYMENT CALLED.
Eighteen Per Cent of Liberty Loan
Bond Money Due Today

The second payment of IS per cent
for subscribers to the liberty loan who
bought bonds on the instalIment paw
ment plan, was due today The next
payment. Of 20 per cent. is due July 90
NO official estimate has been made OF
the payments on the bonds to date. hut
II Is believed that approximately one
fourth has been paid Ia.
The engraved bonds probably will be
ready next week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28

Norton yesterday sentenced Werner
Horn, q German Feservist, to the At.
lantA penitentiary for eighteen months
for illegally transporting dynamite on
passenger train from New York TO
Vancsbero. Ne. to be used in an at
tempt to destroy the international
bridge across the st. Croix river He
was also ordered to pay . fins OF $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
Gen. Pershing Takes Paris Residence

.fAhiS. June 28.-Maj. Gen. Pershine.
the American commander, has left the
notei IN which he has been staying
9ome In fine old residence in the Rue
oe 'arenne. SO as to be near his head
quarters The house, which has mag
nincent garden. formerly belonged to
Prince GortchakoH 1t was leassd h.
Tore the war by Ogden Mills Of New
york. who placed 1t at the disposal of
Gen Pershing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
Col. Flagler Granted Leave.

Col. C. A. F. Flagler, Corps Of En-
gineers. recently under treatment at
the Walter Reed Hospital for eye
strain. has been granted Two months
leave of absence to recuperate. At
the expiration of that period. II his
condition justifes 1T, he will proceed
to Rome and enter on his new duties
as military attache Of the United
States embassy to Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
Ammunition Runners Caught.

Ell PASO. Tex. June ga cavalry
patrol intercepted band of thirty
Mexicans engaged in carrying ammu-
milton across the Rio Grande at Rocky
Ford, seven miles east Of here, early
today. Two of the Mexicans were
caught. but the others escaped into
Mexico. The ammunition was dropped
by the smugglers some Of IL in Inc
middle Of the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
MR. VROOMAN ON VACATION.
Later He Will Make Speaking Tour
in Middle West.

Carl Nrooman, assistant secretary OF
Agriculture. today left Washington for
a few days vacation in Michigan. after
which he will make an extensive speak
ing tour through the middle west and
Pacific coast states, in behalf of the
national food conservation campaign.
Mr.. Vrooman's first speech will be .,
Oglesby. ILL.,. June 30. He will be q,
Denver July IL and at Salt Lake City
Utah. July u. Thence he will go to Cali
fornia, up the coast and back through
the northwest states. Mr.. Vrooman'i
tour is in connection with the state con
ferences to be held next month, many OF
them under the auspices of councils fol
economical distribution and conserva-
ton of foods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
Fayorite's Place Il Vacated

PETRoGRAD. June 27-Tbe follow :
srs Of Nfkolai Lenine, the radical So
cialfst leader. who since the revolution
have been occupying the villa of Mile.
kshesinska. the dancer and favorite
dence today. The palace. however. is
stin occupied by the militant Maxim-
AlistS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
courts-Martial Abolished.

Courts martiol have been abolished
by the provisional government. Here
after, it is provided. when offenders
are caught red-handed in circumstances
Of particular gravity necessitating i'm
mediate inquiry. the case will be sub
mitted under forms of urgent pro-
cedure to the permanent military courts
of either the regiment or the army
corps concerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
Ukraine Autonomy Refused.

The Ukraines, Inhabitants of an ex-
tensiye region of Russia embracing
part of the territory of the old king
dom OF Poland. issued in a general con-
gress ut kiev a declaration alleging
that their petition to the temporary
government for autonomy had been re-
jected. Thereupon the Ukraines were
summoned to organize a separate local
government which, it is hoped, will be
confirmed by the coming constituent
assembly.
German prisoners and 100 officers, also
prisoners. escaped from various parts
of Russia through Finland last month.
The Firms are said to have given very
little help toward recapturing them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
German Spie, Arrested.

COPENHAGEN. June 3a.-Ths ayrast
OF three men and three women, ali
German speaking, for espionage 10 re-
ported in the press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
Wartime Prohibition
An Appeal From Britain

America has done gloriousiy. win yen
eiease help the "strsRgth Of Britain Move
nent" to win wartime prohibition In Great
Britain? Already we have succeeded In re-
ducing beer from $4,000. 900 10 10000 .o0e
barrels . year. See Printers Ink Juns q
for our history.
All odicials hoaorsry. Donations urgentiy
needed, and may be sent either to Hon. oee-
rotary p. @. A. Smith, Bedford. u. r.
Or direct to strength Of Britain Move
ment." 20 Denman ST.. London. w., England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28

The Cuban senate. by vote of IT
to /, has approved a bill to abolish
the death penalty in Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28

Noted German Economist Dead.
RERLIN June -. via Amstsrdsm to
London.-Prof Qyetavs Won 6cbolier,
died at Hamburg. He was born in 1885.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28
Cossack Congress Hears Mott.

PETROGRAD, June 2s.-The Cossack
congress listened to speech by John
r. Mott, member of the American com
mission, whose appearance on the plat
form brought prolonged applause. Mr.
Mott described American war prepara-
tons. complimented the Cossacks on
their unity and strength, and declared
America never would abandon Russia
and other allies.
Replying. President Dutoff of the con
gress said he had the conviction that
America had entered the war in the IN
terests Of justice. Thereafter the con
gress passed unanimously an emphatic
resolution in favor of a vigorous pros
ecution Of the war.
The resolution demands an "imme-
| date and decisive attack" It rejects
the idea Of separate peace, declaring
that war must be fought In accord with
the allies until victory has beer
| reached. The resolution concludes by
appealing for support of the liberty
| loan" and demanding stern measures
against deserters and traitorous prop.
| agandiSts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-28

Werner Horn Is Sentenced.
BOSTON, June 2s.-Federal Judg