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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.--There was
a big fight in the Senate to-day over
the amendment to the trading with the
enemy bill, making it unlawful to dis
tribute ia any manner matter which
had been declared non-mailable under
the provisions of the espionage law,
Ultimately, however, the bill passed,
carrying the amendment with it, by q
vote of as 10 6. Those voting against
it were Senators Cummins, France,
johnson. of CALIFORNIA;; Kirby, Norris
and Watson.
This amendment was the only thing
in the bill as reported by the confer
rees to which any objection was made.
There was not a whisper against the
amendment providing for censorship
of mails and cables TO and from foreign
countries, but Senator Norris, of Ne
braska, led a hard fight against the
control of the press in this country, in
which his chief supporter was Senator
Cummins, of Iowa.
II was pointed out many times by
Senator King. Of Utah; Senator Fletch-
er, of Florida; Senator Rsnsdell, of
Louisiana; Senator PoindcXtcr, of
Washington, and Senator Sterling. OF
South Dakota, that the amendment was
necessary, as the disloyal press had
been able TO evade the control provided
by the espionage law by resorting TO
distribution by the express companies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25
V. Ridder, Asked
To Resign, Quits
Mayors Board
Vice-President of "Staats-
Zeitung" Was on the
Aliens Committee

The resignation of Victor Ridder,
vice president Of the "Staats-Zeitung.
from the Committee on Aliens Of the
Mayors Committee on National De-
fence, was announced yesterday. He re-
signed at the request of the sub
committee. Philip j. McCook, chair
man of the larger body, conferred yes
terday with the Mayor as TO the rea-
sons for asking Mr.. Ridder to resign.
Mayor Mitchell did not request the
resignation, but is reported to have
said that il Mr.. Ridder was respon-
Sible for the statements attributed to
him he ought 20 be off the committee.
A letter written to Nr. Ridder by
Archibald f. Stevenson, chairman Of
the Committee on Aliens, is said to
have been the immediate cause of his
resignation.
This letter, which was sent to Mr..
Ridder several days ago, is said to have
suggested to him that inasmuch as GER
tain views which he held did not coin
eide with the views of other members
Of the committee, he should withdraw
from membership in the organization.
Refuses to Discuss Withdrawal
What is back Of Mr.. Riders resig-
nation and the letter that prompted
it is still a secret. While acknowledg-
ing the truth Of the report that he was
no longer a member OF the organiza-
ton, Mr.. Ridder yesterday refused TO
comment on his withdrawal.
1T is a matter for the Mayor to dis
cuss, or, better still, Mr. Thomas l.:
Chadbourne, jr., chairman Of the Com
mittee on National Defence. | belong
TO many committees. On some of them
| remain long time. | am member
of others for but short time he said
when questioned.
Mr.. Chadbourne was in Washington,
and officers at the headquarters Of
committee refused to say anything re-
garding the resignation. The facts IN
the case, based on correspondence and
other documentary evidence, will be
made public to-day by Philip j. Nc
Cook, Of the Mayors Committee.
The Committee on Aliens was organ
lied to give German residents of this
city information about rulings with
respect 10 ellen enemies and TO help
them in the preparation of their ap-
plications for permits to remain in
barred zones. James Sesvy is secre-
tary of the organization.
Justified Lusitania's Loss
Victor Riders name, with that of
his brother, Bernard H. Ridder. presi-
dent Of the "Staats Zeitung" Company,
has come into prominence many times
since the European war began. On
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25

ais who is to determine whether a
publication is reasonable or seditious.
The effort in this bill is TO prevent a
trial. | DO not want to make a disin-
terested man a criminal before trial.
The proper way would be for the gov
eminent TO ask for an injunction, and
then the issue would come before the
courts"
Senator Cummins laid the amend
ment to the case of THE Masses" of
which he said he had never seen or
read a copy in his life and with which
he probably would have less sympathy
than any man on the floor, but he
thought the amendment had been pro-
posed to meet that Individual case.
Senator Fletcher denied this. He said
that he had never heard of "The
Masses"
81 think the bill will have a tendency
TO create sedition and SOW discord
through the country much more than
To- bring about harmony" Senator Cum
Minis continued. There must be left
in the country some room for differ
ences of opinion. | am against sup
pressing all differences of opinion. We
cannot have reached state where it
Is necessary ~ pduIoCh the ups VI lHc
people or appoint one spokesman for
all the people and declare that all
views opposed to those of this one man
are wrong. If Congress, little by lit
tie, takes away all the right of free
speech and free press it will finally
awaken such indignation that its own
ends will be defeated
Despite the lengthy and sometimes
bitter speeches of Senator'S Norrls and
Cummins it was very evident by the
tone of all those who spoke in reply
that the Senate as a body had been
! deeply moved by the recent revelations
of the widespread disloyal propaganda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25
|. w. w. Planned to Burn Cities,
Kill Officials, Witness Declares

ties Of any person or organization the
effect of which would be to hinder or
hamper the government in the conduct
of the war.
William Fits, Assistant Attorney
General. in charge OF the government
investigation of the |. w. W.. announced
to-day at a luncheon of the Four
Minute Men of the University Club
that the time had come TO silence the
opponents of the war
Every arm that is not willing TO be
uplfted in the common defence" he
said. must not be allowed TO be up
lifted at ali, and any pen capable OF
writing unpatriotlc or disloyal senti-
ments must be cast into the waste
basket.
"The time has come when every voice
must be uplifted in valiant acclaim for
victories OF our brave boys over there,
and any other that so much as starts
to chirp any other strain must be
silenced."
The Four Minute Men is a patriotic
organization whose members are max
ing four-minute speeches on patriotic
topics at theatres, motion pictures
houses, recruiting rallies and other
public gatherings throughout the
country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25
Trading With Enemy BilP' With
Rigid Censorship Passes Senate

Even Senator Vardaman, Of Mississippi,
Joined the ranks of those who sought
10 point out the error of his ways 70
the obstinate Nebraskan, and for the
first time in long months murmurs OF
that's n good speech" were heard as
the long-haired fire eater had his brlef
say.
Object to Stringency
The objections to the amendment
centred around the charge that it made
the Postmaster General the censor Of
every publication in the country and
gave him the power TO put any news
paper out of business by an arbitrary
order and without a hearing. The es5--
rionage law gave the government all
the power that was necessary, Senator
Norris declared. Under il, if man
published Objectionable matter, he
could be brought into court, tried, and
if convicted, punished by a fine of $40
600, twenty years in prison, or both, IN
the discretion Of the court.
"a simple order of the Postmaster
General declares a man criminal,
said Senator Norris. "By this bill the
question is not put up 20 the court II
goes directly at a mans business. IL
puts him out OF business without a
hearing. | am trying to protect the
innocent man from the arbitrary order
OF the Postmaster General
~ am informed that the Postmaster
General has already put out Of circu-
lation some thirty or forty papers.
Some claim that they have violated no
law But the Postmaster General never
gives a reason. Yet, if he is right,
every one Of these editors and pub
fishers committed a crime. | tear the
truth is he is afraid he could not sue
CeSsfully prosecute.
Senator Nardaman brought out the
Constitution and the provision for free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25
Justice Cohalan Immune
From Prosecution, Says Bar
LAWYERS Agree His Alleged Part in Irish Revolt Is
Not Punishable in Law, as u. S. Was Not at War
urist Dispenses Justice Beneath Stars and Stripes

charges OF the Committee on Public
Information Mt Washington.
The court attendant detailed as crler
hustled in, as on every other morning
intoned his brief injunction to the
waiting attorneys and spectators and
stood at attention as the rusthng OF
silken robes heralded the approach OF
a Justice of tho Supreme Court OF the
State OF New York. All in the court
room arose and stood while Justice
Cohalan took his seat TO dispense JUS
ticc.
Between 1890 in the morning and z
o'clock in the afternoon he disposed oil
l2g motions, including that for re
count in-,he Flsion-Bennct primary
election. Each attorney had ample OPP
portunity to present his case, but was
not permitted TO cheat the state OF
minute OF time.
The Justice would add nothing to hls
previous statements in reply to the
government charges, denying any con-
nection with Won Igel. jeremiah A.
OIearv. editor of BULL and another
of the Irish-AmericGns hit in the recent
exposures, remained out OF slght,
though OIeary's friends intimated
that he would appear shortly.
Dewey Denies Charges
Not so John Dewey, editor OF me
Gaelis American a violent anti,
British publication who is charged
with having been an active agent pc
tween German officials and IRISH req
els. and with having handled a cheek
for 81 600 in connection with Sir Roger
Easements rebellion. He issued long
statement replying TO the charges, the
gist of which was that they were "a
lie made out Of whole cloth
After reviewing the charges. he says:
81 have never received any money
Whatever, either to promote rebellion
in Ireland or for my private use. Inc
onus Of proof is on those who uttered
the falsehood. Let them produce that
proof if they have il.
Another allegation made IN the
committees statement is that they
fourd a Dewey cipher in Won lgei $
office. Why don't they produce IL? |
deny that any such cipher eyer existed.
Another statement made By the
committee regarding me is to the CT.
feet that !. or The Gaelic American
had accused Secretary Lansing of be
traving to England Information when
led TO the arrest and execution OF Sir
Roger Easement.
81 never made any such accusation
What ! charged was that information
obtained in the raid on Won IgePs of
fee on Tuesday, April IS. 1915, was
given TO the British government by n
United States official and enabled it to
capture a ship laden with German arms
off the southwest coast of Ireland on
Friday. April 81. 1916"
Mr.. Dewey concludes his statement
by asserting that the purpose of the
government" is to injure the cause of
real Irish Natonalism in the minds of
the American people" lie says that
the discovery" that he was employed
by Germany 20 continue work which he
had carried on for fifty-eight years sis
amusing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25
La Toilette Disgrace
Of Senate, Says T. K.
Would Not Sit in That Body
Unless He Were Custed,
He Says

KANSAS CITY, No, Sept. 24.-"lf |
were this minute member Of the
United States Senate / would be
ashamed to sit in that body until
found out some method OF depriving
Senator La Toilette of his seat IN that
chamber, which he now disgraces by
bis presence there" Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt declared in a talk to-day at
a luncheon given for Major General
Leonard Wood and himself as a part
of the Middle Western patriotic ceie-
bration by this city.
In speech tonight Colonel Roose-
welt said:
81 now wish for minute TO speak to
you of an American who represents the
worst of American characteristics
Senator La Toilette.
Senator La Toilette is at this mo-
ment Loyalty and efficiently serving one
country Germany He is acting in
such fashion as 10 make him one of the
most potent enemies Of this country
and a most sinister enemy OF democ-
racy. He claims, and it is the cmptlest
of claims. TO stand for democracy. lie
is doing everything in his power to en-
throne autocracy under the German
flag throughout the world by the attl-
tude ne is now taking toward the war.
He is showing himself the worst enemy
that democracy has now alive.
II read a couple of days ago Of Sena-
tor La Follette's utterances before an
organization out in Minneapolis, and
hereafter any organization that asks
Senator La Toilette to speak ought to
be made to show conclusively why it
should be considered patriotic organ
ization thereafter.V
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25

dom Of speech and of the press, and it
seemed as though he were going TO Join
Senator Norris IN attacking the bill,
especially when he said that the Post
master General had been made the Of
fetal censor by statute and that he
had objected to that law on the ground
that il interfered with free speech and
q free press.
"But that is now law" he continued.
"Thc Postmaster General under the
espionage law has been made the cen
sor Of all publications. A good deal
has been said about protecting the peo-
pie from scdition. ] still have faith
in the people. / believe the people
need protection against Congress as
much as the government needs protec-
ton against treason by the people.
Nevertheless. | am for this bill because
it only gives the espionage law power
to accomplish its purpose"
Senator Sterling, Of South Dakota,
pointed out the length Of time 1t takes
to get action in the courts and said
that the power must reside somewhere
to make a decision without waiting SIX
months for the courts. The conten-
ton was preposterous, he declared,
that there must first be a hearing and
trial before the Postmaster General
could exclude reasonable matter from
the mails.
Senator Poindextcr charged that
there was a fund derived from German
sources for the distribution OF treason
able and seditious matter in this coun-
try and said that he considered 1t very
likely that the funG was provided by
Tho (,orrnan government.
The last speech was made by senator
Cummins in another endeavor TO defeat
the measure. His argument was on the
line of the right Of free speech and the
right Of trial.
nThe whole question: be declared,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25
Plotters Are Blamed
For Anthrax Epidemic
Spread of Disease in Califor.
MIA Cattle Country Reaches
Alarming Proportions

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Sent. 24-Dr.
Charles Kesne, State Veterinarian. de-
clared to-day that an epidemic of an
thrax which is affecting cattle in Yolo
County has reached an alarming stage,
and he feels confident. the germs are
being spread by agents Of enemies Of
the United States.
The anthrax outbreak is character
lied BY DR.. Kcare as the worst in the
history of the country. Reports to-
day indicate the spread of the disease
also to Coluss County, adjoining.
On Sunday the governments made
public at Washington documents prov
inp Germany sent germs Of anthrax
and CHAMBERS TO Bucharest Just before
Rumanis entered the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25
God Knows How y. S.
Learned of Spy Plots,
Says German Paper

LONDON, Sept. 24-fn commenting on
the latest Washington disclosure con-
corning the activities of Count Won
Bernstorf, former Ambassador to the
United States, the "Kolnische Volks'
Zeitung," according to an Amsterdam
dispatch to Reuters, Limited, says
"This affair, if true, has very
digagrceable character and it is high
" regrettable. The American gov
eminent, God knows how. was able 70
ret hold apparently Of the whole
collection Of German diplomatic doc
uments, which i. is now exploiting
against us and Sweden. What the
State Department remarks about the
relation between Won Bernstorhs
policy and the U-boat war can be rec
ognized as misleading invention by
every one who knows the history pre-
ceding the U-boat campaign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25

Justice Cohalan, known to the bar as
lawyers lawyer. IL himself beyond
the law. II Is the unanimous opinion
Of lawyers and legislator, that he can
not be reachoi by any legal process on
( the accusation brought against him by
/ the government news bureau that he
sought to advise Berlin through Won
BernstorH TO cooperate with the lrsh
rebels by bombing English towns and
landing soldiers, officers and arms IN
ireland.
The Bar Association Will not act in
his case. An Official OF that organiza-
ton said yesterday that il cannot. He
pointed out that il was alleged the
message was sent when the United
States was not at war with Germany
and any American citizen who chose
could urge the dropping of bombs on
Enxiish villages or an invasion of Ire
land without becoming liable under the
law.
Only in case O member violated the
law could the Bar Association proceed
against him, he said.
Whitman Unable to Act
Governor Whitman washes his hands
OF the affair lie is powerless to act,
he says, for tho only body with power
to remove a justice of the Supreme
Court is the Legislature.
According 10 John ]. Boylan, State
Senator, the Legislature is equally
powerless.
Governor Whitman called this spc-
cial session essentially for the pas
sage of the food bill and other war
emergency measures" he said last
night. "Under the rules Of procedure
no matters except those brought forth
by the Governor can legally be con-
sidered at such a session"
IL was suggested that Governor Sui
ger was impesched at an extraordinary
session callsi by himself for considera-
ton of the primary. law. Senator Boy
Ian replied that he did not think this a
parallel case and that he had never
heard OF precedent for starting pro-
cccdings against Supreme Court JUS
tice at an extraordinary session.
Cohalan Power in Tammany
Justice Cohalan is a power in Tam
many Hall. He has friends in obscure
and high places. II is unlikely in the
extreme that any politician would vent
ure to act against him even had not
some of the foremost attorneys in the
city declared his position unassailable.
When the official himself resumed
his seat beneath the great American
flag in Part / of the Supreme Court
yesterday and dispensed careful jus
tice there was about him nothing 10
hint that he had been involved in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25
Not Germany's Fault If War
Continues, Declares Kaiser

LONDON, Sept. 24.-Emperor Will
IAN, says a Reuters dispatch from
Amsterdam, mas visited the battlefelds
in Rumania and inspected the troops.
Addressing the troops, Emperor Will
lam said "if war was to continue il
was not the Germans fault"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25

May 8, 1915, at the time Of the tor.
pedoing Of the Lusitania, he said ,hs.
while he. like other Germans, person
ally regretted the sinking of the ship,
he could not help but feel that the at
tack was justtable under the existing
conditions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-25
Government Plans
Drastic Action to
Smash Malcontents

WASHINGTON, Sept 2l.-Drsstic
measures are to be taken by the De-
partment of Justice to curb the activi-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-22

structure. The speed thus attained
enabled them to examine nearly as
many jurors as they had on the two
preceding days.
The relatives and friends of Mrs.
De Saulles became greatly treasured
when Jurors by the dozen testified that
they had formed an opinion on the
case which they could not change,
as 1t was believed that this manifes-
tation of the sentiment OF the outside
world could not be lost on the already
chosen. William Errazuris, the BROTH
or. who had sat as expressionless as
Mrs. De Saulles herself during the
two preceding days, listened very In
tently and occasionally smiled and
talked, after q Juror had asserted the
unalterableness of his opinion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-22
SAGE AND SULPHUR
DARKENS GRAY HAIR
Brush this through faded, strcaked
locks and they become dark,
glossy, youthful.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
ed brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray. Years ago the only way to
get this mixture was to make it at
home, which is mussy and trouble
some. Nowadays, by asking at any
drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound" you will get large
bottle of this famous old recipe. i'm
proved by the addition of other In
gradients, at a small cost.
Don't stay gray! Try 1t! No one
can, possibly tell that you darkened
your hair, as it does 1t so naturally
and evenly. You dampen a sponge or
soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time; by morning the gray
hair disappears, and after another ap-
plication or two, your hair becomes
beautifully dark glossy and attractive.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound is a delightful toilet requisite
for those who desire dark hair and a
youthful appearance. 1t is not in
tended for the cure, mitigation or pre-
vention Of disease
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-22
NAT WASN'T HUNGRY
BUT HE COULD EAT
Has Three Beers, Five Pigs Feet and
Whiskey and Fights Over
Change.

Nathan Bush. charged with breach
of the peace in the saloon at 80 Hart
ford avenue last evening, was fined
$40 and costs in the police court this
morning by Judge Kirkham. He
pleaded not guilty.
Tony Kandokis, the bartender at
the saloon, testified that Nathan came
into his place and ordered three beers.
five pigs feet and whiskey. He
placed a dollar bill on the Dor, &C
cording to the witness, sand was given
so cents change. He objected to the
amount of change and picked up five
pool balls and threw them at the
bartender who ducked behind the bar,
Two Of the balls fired denied the
woodwork behind the bar, the witness
stated.
John Moloski next took the stand
and said that he was in the place
when Nathan entered and saw him 20
up to the bar with some friends and
order drinks. He alsoesaw him Law a
dollar bill on the bar and a little bit
later saw him throwing the balls at
the bartender who ducked.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-22

The defendant said: your honor I
had three balls in my hand. save
him a two dollar bill and he handed
me back soc and I asked for the other
dollar" Asked II he threw the balls
he said: He was coming toward mo
and I picked up three balls in my
hand and told him to keep back. I
didn't throw any but when I raised
my hand one Of the balls fell in back
Of the BAR
Officer McCue, who made the arrest
upon complaint of the bartender.
stated that there were marks in back
of the bar. These, he was told, were
caused by the throwing Of the balls.
Wadislaw Pyczan Of Is Parkview
avenue appeared in court, charged
with breach of the peace, being ar,
rested last evening upon the COM
plant Of his wife. He entered plea
of not guilty.
Mrs. Pyczan said that her husband
called her a lot Of vile names yester-
day and told her to get out as he
didn't want to support her. She add
ed that she is the mother Of four
children, the oldest Of which is six
years. She concluded by saying ''he
gets drunk very often.'
Threatened with vacation Of thir-
ty days in Jail he quickly decided to
give his money to the probation on
Ger.