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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
Then You'll Come Back

This is the time Of the ear wher
many Of our citizens in L%crdsburg anC
throughout the country find themselves
in the throes of a tou,h IF ''m1ve-itis'.
Every year this epidemic finds IFS way
! to the lives of many persons in south
ern Grant county. The old desire {.
move the one that brought them here
calls them again. Maybe it is back
home in Indiana or New York. Per
haps back to Texas or down in Louis
lana. The moving spirit gets us all.
True 1t has been a hard year for thu
cattle man. Farming has not been ur
to normal. But business in general has
been good. This is going to be a bet
ter year than we have had for several
years past. If the ''m2veitis" germ
gets you just remember that.
Now is the tine to stay with New
Mexico and southern Grant county In
especial. New Mexico needs the help
of every a who is here and they in
turn need the help of what New Next
co can offer them.
This is not the year to move. This is
a year ~ stay where you are. Ike the
majority of those people who have gone
10 other sections of the country, you
will eventually come back. So why
lose that much energy2
Get the moving fever out Of your sys-
tenn. Make up your mind to stay wit,
New Mexico. 1t has been a good state
IN the past and will be better in the fu-
ture. Your bebt move is 10 stay with
II right where you are unless you are
Going 10 France.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
Notice of Tendency of Suit

To FLORENCE EMILY EDMCNDsON:
You are hereby notified that your
husband, William w. Edmondson, as
plaintiff, has instituted a civil action
against you, as defendant, in the Dis
trict Court Of the Sixth Judicial Distri-
ct Of the state of New Mexico, within
ard for the County of Grant, being
numbered 1851 on the docket of SAID
court, wherein plaintiff prays a divorce
from you, and as grounds for said actor
alleges that you have been guilty OF
adultery.
Now you are hereby notified that I'M
less you enter your appearance I'm said
action, and answer, demur or otherwise
plead to the complaint of plaintiff filed
therein on or before the 10th day of
March, 1918, you will be in default H.
said action, ard that plaintiff will apply
to the court for the relief prayed IN
said cpmplaint.
The name ard Postohice address of
the attorney for plaintiff is C. c. Roy
all, Silver City, New Mexico.
In Witness Whereof. / have hereunto
set my hand as Clerk Of the above
court. and affixed the seal Of said court
this 22nd day Of January. A. D. 1918.
4. w. HOLLAND,
Clerk.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
CORRESPONDENCE
RED ROCK.
lbs inches of dampness.

1.25 inches of dampness.
All Of the sick are reported inn
proving.
Most of the population were
out to hear Rev. Fuller's very in
t%eresting sermon Sunday after
noon.
DR.. Croker was out from
Lordsburg twice last week on
professional visits.
1t is to be regretted that there
was no attendance at Mrs.
Phelps and Mr.. Ellison's lee
lures last Wednesday. but it was
due to the non-arrival of the no
tees until after the meeting.
The mail carrier Friday did not
take close enough aim at the
death trap (auto runway in the
fence this side of Lordsburg and
the wheels ran off the narrow
track into the pit, throwing the
carrier and passengers out and
upsetting the car. Cuts from
the broken glass of the wind
shield were the extent of the in
juries.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department Of the Interior
U. S. Land oTce at Las Cruces, N.

U. S. Land Office at Las Cruces, N. NJ.
February G.. 1918.
Notice Is hereby given that Jeffer-
,on ID. Jordon. Of Rodeo, N. NJ. who. on
february 10, 1913, made He, No. OS035,
or SEA, Section %, Township % s..
Range % w, n. M. p. Meridian. has
lied notice of intention TO make five
rear proof. to establish claim to the
and above described. before Paul d.
fcCarty, II, $. Commissioner, at Rodeo,
-. NJ, on the Bird day of April, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: w
p. ShuEart, of Rodeo, N. NJ; j.. NJ.
'onnforth, of Rodeo, N. NJ; II. B. Tim
Jrel, of Rodeo, N. NJ; a. r. Vest.
JOHN J.. BURNSIDE,
Feb. 15-Mar. Register.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
SERVING THE PUBLIC.

The public expects much - some
times u~nreasonably much. Give it an
inch and it will take a mile-very
frequently.
Must of the public is very jealous
about having service-and it often
means seven days work n week for
some of those who must serve.
This is wrong. Not even the in
terests of the public are above the
interests of the individual whose
rights might be curtai!ed by the fan
cied interests of his fellow citizens.
a man should be protected in his
private rights as wen as in his prop
erty rights.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION
Department Of the Interior

department OF the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Las Cruces, N. NJ.
February 6. 1918.
Notice is hereby given tina Rafael
5. Dorame, of Cloverdale, N. NJ, woh,
IN March 1G, 1914, made HE %. 093S5,
or So NWH; NY SWH and on March
IS. 1916, mad additional HE No. 013215
'or SWA NEAi VIZ seq SEA SW :
I'll in Section 8, Township "a S.. Range
W., n. =. Meridian, has filed notice of
Intention to make three-year proof to
establish claim to the land above de-
icribed. before oliver G. King, u. S.
commissioners, at Animas, N. NJ, on the
ird day of April. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: Wal
Ter Griffin, of Cloverdale, N. NJ; Char
Monroe %e'f painagan Gio Of ciove'rdaiet n. NJ;
Martin Fulbright, of C~loverdale, N. M.
JOHN l.. BURNSIDE,
Sch. 15-Mar. Register.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
JUDGING A NEWSPAPER.

The real influence of newspaper is
not charted lin It's circulation or
growth.
Some papers are merely glanced
Over-sOmetimes merely read"
Others are not only read, but are
RESPECTED AMI looked to for
leadership.
The Western Liberal attempts to
be in the better class.
The Liberal is a human Institution
and makes mistakes; but in local
matters it %endeayor3 to lead and COM
mand respect.
We believe it does both.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior
u. S. Land Office at Las Cruces, N. Nj.
February 6. 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Andrew
=. Lane of Hachita, N. NJ, who. on Feb
'uary 6, 1911, made HE, No. 05123, for
SEA, Section 81, Township 20 s., Range
tice of intention to make five-year
Jroff, to establish claim to the land
lbove described, before George Ed
wards, l.. $. Commissioner, at Hachita,
~. NJ, on the Bird day of April, 1913.
Claimant names as witnesses: Alma
Wilson. of Hachita, n. NJ; George w.
&reb, Of Hachita, n. NJ; VIM. D.. Mitch
I'll, Of Hachita, N. NJ; James II. Worth
ngton, of Hachita, N. NJ.
JOHN l.. BURNSIDE,
'eb. lb-Mar. Register.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
S MILES
In and Around Lordsburg
TAKEN At Her 0 R

lie had just proposed. Secretly. she
was very much elutod. and intended TO
say "Ycs" eventually. But she thought
the would have a little amusement By
keeping him I'm suspense for a few
minutes.
So she said, Ia a sad voice: "Tm
afraid / can be nothing but a sister to
you"
"Well, that's all right" he said gay
~. 81 thought that, since / have been
going with you for a year now, II was
only fair that l should give you an
opportunity to marry me II you cared
to. But since o don't, I might as
well confess that I'd rather be a
brother than a husband myself"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

UcnnrtmPnf OF the Interior
u. S. Land Office at Las Cruces, N. NJ.
February 1S. 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas
2; Thwait7, Of White Signal, N. NJ,
Who, on June is, 1912, made HE, No.
z2i0. for SEA Sec. 81. 4. 20 s., II. IS
W. and on April 25, 1917, made Add.
section 6, Township p S., Range is
W. N. NJ. p. Meridian, has filed notice
1t intention to make hve-year Proof.
20 establish claim to the land above
described, before Don w. Lusk, u. s..
omnlssioner, at Silver city, N. NJ, on
me. 10th day of April, 1918.
Cl1imant names as witnesses: Hon
williams, of White Signal, N. M;
James H. McCauley, Of White signal,
NJ; Alfords Tomerin. OF Tyrone, N.
". NJ.
JOHN l.. BURNSIDE.
req zz-Alar. ~ Register,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
Lie Pneumon a Season.

The cold, damp weather Of March
seems to be the most favorable for
the pneumonia germ. Now is the
time 20 be careful. Pneumonia often
results from n cold. The quicker a
cold is gotten rid Of the less the dan
gar. As Dor as the frs indication
Of a cold appers take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. AS to the value of
this preparation. ask any one who has
For sale by The Roberts & Leahy
Nor. Co-Adv.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
NOTICE FoR runLIcATIoN.
Department of the Interior, u. $. Land
ONCE at Las Cruces, NJ. M, Feb. 1.

Department of the Interior, U. 3. Land
once at Lns Cruces, n. NJ, Feb. T.,
1918.
Notice is hereby given that G. c..
March 20, 1913. made homestead entry
80. 0S2t1 for NWH; and on May IA,
l9l4, made additional homestead entry
No. 09649 for M SWh, NWH SEA.
$, Range 10 w, N. NJ. =. meridian,
1as filed notice OF intention to make
hree-year proof, to establish claim to
he land above described, before f. ".
3urg, N. NJ, on the Goth day of March,
1918
Claimant names as witnesses:
j.. 4. LeuhV OF Lordsburg, N. NJ.
VI. a. LeahY of Lordsburg. N. NJ. II. NJ.
Heathlev OF L~ordsburg. ~. M. Mrs.
,. M. Keathlev Of Lordsburg, N. NJ.
JOHN L. BURNSIDE.
'eh. 3 Mar. 8. Register.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
KILLING GAME AMI HrMAN!

We have some expert hunters in
these parts-feliows who claim they
can shoot a jack rabbit with their
eyes blindfolded if necessary.
They've got TO take a. back seat
however, when it comes TO a COM
parison with the German Kaiser.
A German forestry journal states
that in 1908 the Kaiser killed 1905
pieces of wild game, including 20
stays, elk and roebuck. AT that time
he had slaughtered a total Of 61,750
pieces OF game more than 4 900 Of
which were s,ags, and was the lead
ing exterminator Of wild life in the
world.
As a s~lauFhtercr of men since 1914
however, the Kaiser has broken all
former records.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
NOTICE on ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that the IN.
dersigned was on the 25th day Of Janu.
airy, A. d. 1917, duly appointed by the
Probate Judge Of Grant County, New
Mexico, administrator Of the estate OF
S. w. Catlin, deceased, late Of SAID
Grant County.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified that they
are required to present and file same
duly verified within year from the
date of said appointment, the time pre-.
scrlbed by law, otherwise the same will
be barred.
Address Stems. New Mexico.
SAM r. OLNEY,
Feb. l5-Mch. 8. Administrator.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
Dleltle The Diplomat.

They had been married two days.
"Dickie, dear, which would you
rather lose, me or my money! said
The girl.
You, dearest"
"Oh. Dickie ~
"But / would. Because, you see,
lear, If I lost you, l would have the
money TO Offer a large reward to get
you back again."
you darling bOyl"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION
Department Of the Interior. u. s. Land
Omcc ne Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Erkrunr4 "A. 1919.

Department Of the Interior. u. s.. Land
OMcc nc Las Cruces, New Mexico
February -, 1913.
Notice Is hereby given that the
Santa Fc Pacific Railroad Company
nled the following applications at
The United states Land Onice. at Las
cruces, New Mexico, to select under
the act OF April 81. 1914, (33 stat. 2ii),
the following described lands:
Serial No. 0t6S36. filed June 2S, 1917,
for the following described lands:
lI2 IL Sec. 49, !. 20 s. r. 4 W,
y ~ + ~. Sec. 81, n 25 s, r., is W,
l. SIC ii Nj ia Sec. &, T. % s., r. is
ia NV ia Sec, s. T. "a S. r. Is W
So IA See. 6, r.. 20 s., r. 16
W., NE IA Sec. Z, T. SO s, r..
ia WNwsY Is sw so IL &c. sW l sA NV ~,
Me IA: NE Ia Sic "a Sec. 6, r. "a S..
r.. ~ w, SE IA Soc. /, r. 81 S, II. II
w: r. ~ NJ -; SW - NE -
SE IL so ~ Sec. 25' r. 30 s, r. 20
Serial No. %oiesli. nied July 2. 1917.
Tor the following described lands:
l-s so segN M ~ NiE iNJtE Ivy s slS IVY IVY
Sec. ~. Il 20 s. r. IA w. An Of
Sec. q, An OF Sec. "a. An OF
Sec 2S. y .1-2; ne Ia NV Ia;
b. % S. r. 10 w, lots j, 2. 3. 4, p "a
w t-2j NV IA NE Ia; sW Ia Sc IA
Sec. 81, It. % S., II. is w. p liz Sec.
b ~ Sec. %. NV IA Sec. 2s, T. 20 s.
II. 1e W., All Of Sec. 4, lots /, 2, S 1-2
NE IA; Sc IA Sec. 5, y 1-2 Sec. 3. T.
q S. r. 16 W, Sc IA Sec. 10,
sec; a.. n % s. r.. II W; lots
IA NV Ia: NV IA SW Ia; S Ia
S 10 Sec. IS, 7. SO s, r.. IS W. Lots
3, 3, S 1-2 NWt-i; SW Ia; Sc la;
" ~ Ne IA Sec. 3, T. 81 S, r. 10 w,
IL Sec. -. T. 33 s., X. 10 w, ISW ia
Sec. 8, II. 81 s., II. 10 W., SW IA Sec.
%, T. 3s $. r.. 20 W, n. NJ. p. NJ.
Serial No. O170S2, filed August "a,
1917, for lots 4, 2, NE Ia NV Ia; SIC
IA NV Ia Sec. 80, 7. 81 s., r. 16 W.,
~. NJ. =. p. NJ.
The purpose Of this notice Is to
allow all persons claiming he land
adversely. or desiring to show II to
BE mineral in character, an opportun-
ity to file objection to such location
pr selection with the Register and
Receiver Of the u. S. Land Office, at
LAS Cruces, N. NJ, and to establish
heir interests therein or the mineral
character thereof.
JOHN L. BURNSIDE,
Mar. l. to Mar. 20 Register.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
CONSUMERS CLOSE puYERso


Wartime economy has made Of
consumers "close-buyers."
The average housewife i'm Lord
sburg isn't wasting the p%ennies and
Is watching opportunities to be
thrifty.
Ads r being read as never before.
Locals merchants who have had at
tractive bargains 20 offer can testify
that a judicious use OF printers ink
in The Western Liberal has brought
immediate response.
That class in Lordsburg who here
tofore didn't think il "needei" 70
watch the ads and buy where Good
opportunities for saving oifored-Who
in short, were "above" this-have
come down off the hiph pedestal and
are keen bargain hun'ers
Advertising news in The Lords
burg has increased il reader interest
To most readers there is nothing
TOre important to their poke. books
IN the paper.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
Chamberlain Cough Remedy a Fav.
critic for Colds.

j.. J.. Easlev, Macon, H., in speak.
ING Of Chamberlain's Couch Remedy
says. During the past fifteen years
has been my sisters favorite me.
Cir.re for colds on the lungs. ! my
self have taken IL "A number Of times
Whcr suffering with a cold and it al
Vays relieved me promptly"
For sale by The Roberts 6 Leahy
tIer. Co.-Adv.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
Gt0-ACRE HOMESTEADERS'
ATTENTION

If cn,rymen under the Stock-rais-
ng Homestead Act are planning to
'eilIui5h on change their entries and
sbta'n n refund Of money paid the
overnment they should do so as soon
70 convenient before the lands are
'esicuated. After designation entries
are allowed. Make your changes now.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
NOTICE ron PUBLICATIoN.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
department of the Interior, u. y. Land
Ofhee at Lns Cruces, N. M, hi
20, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that John G..
lhomas, son of John u. Thomas. and
mother td~eceased). for himself and
other heirs az law, Of Rodeo, N. NJ,
who. on Aug. 20. 1910, made homestead
entry No. 04G94, for Wk SEH, SWK
Nhh, sen NWh. Section 17FTownship
Z s. Range 81 w, ~. NJ. p. meridian,
1as filed notice OF intention to make
lNe-Near proof to establish claim to
ne land above described, before Faris
v. iu'h ". $. COMMISSIONER. at Lords
,nrg ~. NJ, on the 26th day OF March.
tlntmant names as Witnesses.
Tale fhenOwth Of Rodeo. n. ~.
crank Jones Of Rodeo. N. NJ. Louis
rihomns Of Ro1eo. n. NJ. Robert
~'henowth OF ROdeo. n. NJ. Mrs. An
Trey Jones of RoAeo N. NJ.
John L.. BURNSIDE,
Feb, s Mar 8. Regiater.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08

The ladies' of the Methodist
church are kindly giving a tea
for the benefit Of the Red Cross.
This tea is to be held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel
Cannon on Friday of this week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
In the Probate Court Of Grant County
New Mexico
In the Matter of the Laet)
WIN and Testament Of Notice.

49, 20. AAANN'. w viz AaA.N
win and Testament Of Notice.
Parlee Wright, deceased. y
Notice is hereby given that, Robert
NJ. Reynolds, executor of the last will
and testament Of Psrlee Wright, de-
ceased, has filed In the above named
court his final account and report and
petition for dis, barge, and that Friday,
the 2yth day Of March, a. d. 1918, at
TIE hour az ten o'clock in the forenoon
Of said day and the Probate Clerks Of
fee at Silver City, Grant County, New
Mexico. were appointed by the Court
as the time ard place for hearing said
final account. report ard petition and
any objections thereto. All persons
having claims against said estate, or
otherwise interested therein ore hereby
Uotided Ia be present at said hearing
and make their objections to such final
account and petition, if any they have.
Dated at lordsburg. New Mexico,
the lst day Of March, a. ID. 1918.
ROBERT NJ. REYNOLDS,
March l-22 Executor.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08

At the regular monthly meet
ing held Saturday evening, Mch.
End, a very interesting and in
structive address was given by
Mr.. Mersfelder, state senator.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
A Rillinns Attack.

When you have a bilious attack
your liver fails to perform its func-
tions. You become constipated. The
food you eat ferments in your stom
ach instead of digesting. This in
flames the stomach and causes nau-
sea, vomiting and a terrible headache.
Take Chamberlain's Tablets. They
will tone up your liver, clean out your
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
Despondeney Due 70 Const nnllnn.

Women often become nervous and
respondent. When this is due 90 % n
stipation it is easily corrected by talk
ing an occasional dose Of Chamber
lain's Tablets. These tablets r easy
to take and pleasant in effect.
For sale by The Roberts & Leahy
Mer. Co.@Adv.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08

Don't Grumble IS your paper is not
always flush up to the high standard
Of your ideal Charitably remember
TINT tine editor IS capable of getting
up quite as good a paper MS you could
yOurse!f.-New Waterford Magnet.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
GOOD HOMESTEAD LOCATIONS

There are a number of good homes
stead locations and small tracts over
.ooked in and about Lordsburg. Sew
eral fine grazing tracts and some val
ley land locations of good tracts are
still to be made. l have two tracts
within two miles of Lordsburg and
neal town additions. Will be valuable
some day. For details, see f. v.
Bush at the Western Liberal office,
Lordsburg, N. M.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
RED CROSS MAGAZINE FOR 1918.

y OhUoo WAGAhINE FUR 1910.
This splendid publication should
be in every home. All members
of the Red Cross are entitled to
receive it for one year on pay
ment Of one dollar in addition to
their annual dues and presenta-
ton of their membership card at
this office.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08

Don't forget the Red Cross
Carnival March 10th at the K. of
p. Hall and the Junior Red Cross
Parcels Post Sale March 23rd.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08

Salesman-What size shoe do you
wear?
Proud Pearly-No. ., l think.
SQlesman-YOu misunderstood; l
lidn't ask what size you liked.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08

Opollo and Whitman Chocolates,
fresh at the Owl Club. Geo. O'Con-
nell, Manager.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08

We wish to particularly urge
that every member of the Red
Cross Society be present at the
regular monthly meetings. We
are trying to make these meet
ings as interesting as possible,
and would like to have every one
to know what the Red Cross
means and what it is doing.
These meetings are held the last
Saturday of each month in the
High School assembly room.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-08
RED CROSS
NOTES..
81

The ladies who meet on Wed
nesdays and Saturdays to sew
for the Red Cross wish to thank
Mesdames H. l. Cannon, j. S.
Brown and l.. r. Jones, who
so kindly lent sewing machines.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-04-01
PACIFISTS ARE
ACTIVE AGAIN
Certain Religious Sects Are
Fostering Disloy-
atty
UNIVERSITY MEN
TAKE UP MOVEMENT
Opposition to All War Is
Their Doctrine and
Belief

Washington, April l,-Disloyalty fos'
tered by certain religious sects has beer
growing in the United States within re-
cent months, according to department OF
Justice officials who have charge OF en-
forcing the espionage acts. Many preach
ers and religious teachers in public
speech and by printed pamphlets, off
Gals assert, are urging the doctrine that
war against Germany constitutes murder
of fellow Christians and is the great
human folly described in the book OF
Revelations
The department of justice regards the
preaching Of opposition to the aims OF
this particular war as of seditious nature
and has acted accordingly. Several Ger
man and Austrian preachers and Sunday
school teachers have been interned be
cause of the disloyal utterances, and
many others, particularly in extreme
northwestern states, have been warned
to desist from criticising the motives OF
the United States in the war. Several
publications have been suppressed, and
others are being investigated.
For several months the paciists en-
gagged in the movement were inactive,
but officials say that recently several or
CARNATIONS of university men have been
formed to spread the doctrine of opposi
tion to all war. Information concerning
these organizations is being gathered by
government agents.
As result OF the decision OF Federal
District Judge Dickinson at Philadelphia
this week. that the Philadelphia Tage-
blatt criticism of the United States did
not constitute treason, department OF
Justice officials have abandoned hope Of
classifying seditious words as treason
able at least until Congress passes fur
ther legislation A pending bill would
make it federal offense to commit sab
otage against any sort of industrial prep.
aration for the war. and would make it
unnecessary for federal officers to prose
cute violations under state laws. OH
cals say they have been hampered great
" oy the lack of such law and are urg
ing Congress 10 expedite its passage.
Another bill which the department OF
Justice is anxious to have passed is that
including women in the class Of enemy
aliens. II IS said a number OF German
or Austrian women in the United States
are considered dangerous characters and
will be interned as soon as the bill Is
enacted