The sun., 1918-07-16
Flourish Over John Purroy
Mitchel's Grandfather Cut
! short in Court.
REGRETS RIDDER LETTER
Accused Sim Feiner Says He
Made Attack on Englishmen
: When in Anger.

before Judge Augustus n. Hand and
sury in the Federal District Court yes
terday. jeremiah. wi o was on the stand
all day, repeated under cross-examina-
tion his story Of tire Journey to the State
Of Washington because Of which the
Government seeks to convict John Of
conspiracy to obstruct Justice.
For hours yesterday jeremiah OK
planned his views on political questions
and defended his conduct as Sim Fein
leader in America. Never in repose ex-
cept WI en- with eyes fixed ceilingward
half closed he tried to recollect some
happening Of the crowded years coincl-
dent with the war, O'Leary was a dim
cult though interesting witness.
The treason charges against jeremiah
entered frequently into the proceeding
Karl Rodiger, formerly lieutenant in the
German navy, who is alleged to have
been sent here by the German Foreign
once as a spy, was in the courtroom be-
tween two deputy marshals. O'Leary
identified fim as man he had seen
walking about the Tombs prison yard
lie had never seen him before, he said.
Dealings with Mime. victorica.
Mr.. Barnes asked the witness II he
had ever known . woman called Nine.
Nictorica. This 10 one alias alleged to
have been used by Baroness Won Kretsch-
man, alleged associate OF Rodiser. who
was indicted with O'Leary on treason
and spy charges.
O'Leary said that Nine. victorica
came to his office twice seeking legal
advice in regard to securing divorce
h. h,v.H III
visit her in her apartment at the Hotel
Nstherland and he did so. These were
the only times he had seen her. he said.
II Is alleged by the Government that
Baroness Won Kretschman was married
TO man named De Victorica. from the
Argentine Republic, in Harburg four
months before she came to the United
States in January. 1917. The marriage
was fraudulent one. It is alleged. ex-
ecuted in order to acquire for the
Baroness q false status as a citizen OF
the Argentine Republic TO protect her in
the United States.
O'Leary said that he knew Margaret
Sullivan. the servant Of Nine. victorica,
who was arrested with her mistress and
held ~ q material witness. He said
she had asked him TO help her get en-
ployment and he had recommended her
to Nine. victorica.
0'Leary Receivers Document.
In examining the witness about Nine
Nictorica Mr.. Fielder handed a docu-
ment to him. OLeary refused to testify
In relation to the paper. II don't think
We ought to go into this" he said. ut
relates to my own case and don't think
use ought to be made Of a piece of evil
dence shall need when 1 come to fight
for my life
For once Mr.. Barnes and jeremiah
were in accord. The Government at
torney objected to the evidence. Mr..
Fielder showed surprise at the attitude
Of the witness. Judge Hand said that
he would order the evidence in II Mr..
Fielder would press the matter.
As further reason for withholding
the document, jeremiah said that II was
confidential communication between
lawyer and client. Mr.. Fielder took a
new tack.
us that document which was f,led
IN your office in relation to a matter
Nine. Victorica came to see you about?"
he asked.
Yes"
"It relates to a transaction she had
with you that dealt with divorce from
her husband. does it not?''
Absolutely"
O'Leary asked II he might keep the
paper and when Fielder nodded In the
affirmative. he said. Il am glad got 1t
At last"
Defines Good Irishmen.
jeremiah kept book in his lap all
Gay. 1t developed that he had acquired
It to strengthen the explanation he was
prepared to enter for the letter he wrote
20 Bernard Ridder OF the Stats Zeituno
In August OF last year. In that letter
he declared that he would take a gun
and shoot himself before he would tight
beside British --- in France and as
Perted that the late Mayor Mitchell was
, degenerate Irishman" and a "whelp."
The letter was read Friday, a day after
the funeral OF the former Mayor, and
Mr.. Barnes had emphasized the refer
ence to him.
The chance to use the book came when
Mr.. Barnes asked II the Rev. Patrick
O'Donnell OF the Church OF st. Francis
De Sales in East Ninety-sixth street, the
priest to whom Jeremiah confessed be-
Tore he fed from New York. was in SYM
pathy with his Sim Fein activities.
HE is, like all good Irishmen." said
the witness.
"Are you a good Irishman?" asked
Mr.. Barnes.
IT thought you were good Amer
lean"
Explains Attack on Mitchell.
Good Irishmen are the best Amer.
nans. Mr.. Barnes. Among the best OF
American citizens have been Irlshmer
who fed from British oppression. Thi.
(holding up a book Is the Jail record
et John Mitchell. grandfather OF the mar
you tried to make me insult the Other
Cay. When I said John Purroy Mitche
was a degenerate Irishman I meant tina
no did not agree with the sentiments OF
his grandfather, who did not fear Jail II
support OF his convictions"
O'Leary warmed to a speech of length
On this line which was one OF a number
out short by Judge Hand. Mr.. Felde
IN his turn gave him more of chanc,
20 explain the letter to RIdder. He sale
that It was a reply to letter which
contained reflection by innuend,
against his patriotism. He dictated tn
enSwer In hasty anger. He took a cop,
home to his wife. who was friend o
Mrs. R!dder. Mrs OLeary advised
against sending it. The next day h
was III. When he returned to his offic
he found that the letter had been sen
10 Rldder by an office employee
O'Leary declared the epithet he ap
piled to Englishmen has been used b.
English publications. notably the Londo
Times. to characterize Americans. -
followed the example OF English edi
torial WRITER'S" he said, but I am sorr
did so. 1t was very bad and YER
naughty word to USE