Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-05
Radicals Closely Watched.

Radicals Closely Watched.
Operatives of the bureau of investi-
cation, secret service men. representa-
tives of the bureau of immigration and
the local police and detective force
co-operated yesterday in placing a
strict watch on the movements of these
people, the observation extending last
night to halls and other meeting places
at which radical meetings have been
held in this city.
While officials of the police depart
ment stated that satisfactory prog
ress" was being made in the investi-
cation of the attempt at bombing OF
Attorney General Palmer's home Mon
day night, no details were obtainable
as to the nature Of the progress. De-
tention late yesterday afternoon OF
woman whose conduct seemed sus-
picious led to the rumor that the
woman was bomb suspect.
It was learned, however, that she
was peddling laces which she said
were real Irish handmade iaces. when
as a matter Of fact the goods were
factory products, her detention being
because of the alleged misrepresenta-
ton. Later she wasSreleased, though
her antecedents are being investigated
in Montreal, whence she told the po-
lice she came.
May Move Inquiry to New York.
Transfer Of the Investigation of the
local bomb outrage to New York was
probable today. intination
heinz made that william j. Flynn,
newly appointed but not yet installed
chief of the bureau OF investi cation,
probably would go to New York today
to take personal charge OF investiga-
tions there.
Renewed activity Of the bureaus
agents in cities along the Canadian
border also was indicated TO-DAY Wnen
officials stated that particular atten-
ton was being paid to all persons
coming across the line into this coun-
try.
For months the bureau has been
working with Investigators OF the
bureau Of immigration, keeping close
tab on all persons coming into this
country from Canada who were I'M
able to show absolutely clean records.
Since Tuesday, however. these ope-
ratiyes have redoubled their vigilance.
and every person seeking to enter
the United States from Canada Is re-
quired to give an account of himself
or herself.
If the statement is not clear and
convincing the person Is detained for
further Investigation. AS result OF
this activity scores OF persons are
der. awaiting action of the immigra-
tion officials, and among these, it was
stated today. are many men and
women of ayowed anarchistic senti-
mentS.
Expect to Identify Victim Soon.
officials of the Department of JUS.
tice said today that, by process OF
elimination, search directed toward
establishing the identity of the ter
rorist who was blown to bits Monday
night had narrowed down to perhaps
six. possibly fewer. reds" Circum-
stances surrounding the explosion.
the officials said, were such as to in
dictate the bomb that was designed to
destroy the Attorney General was the
product Of a certain small group Of
specialists in such things. while the
the attempt to place it and the entire
affair, bore out the theory as to
where 1t originated.
AS soon as other members of this
group, all Of whom are known to po-
lice, detectives and others investigat-
Identification Of the dead terrorist will
quickly be established, officials as
serted.
'"The one big thing is to establish
the identity Of the man who was
blown to pieces in this city or of one
Of those who figured in the bombing
elsewhere" said Maj. Raymond w. Pull
man, superintendent of police, to a
Star reporter this morning.
"And it's only matter of a little
time before that will be DONE" he
added.
Believed to Be From New York.
That the individual who was blown
70 pieces in front Of the residence of
Attorney General Palmer came here
from New York is certain, was the
statement of police officials. but moth
ing has been obtained to indicate he
was here on former occasion, they
stated.
Mai. Pullman and Inspector Grant
said that the man blown to pieces
in this city undoubtedly was a mem
Der of a. group of dangerous anar-
chists. and when one of them is iden-
titled. they added, the identity of the
one who operated In this city should
easily be established.
1T should be an easy matter to
identify the one in this city by his
hair" the superintendent of police
stated. his long flowing locks be-
make his Identification as easy as, If not
easier than, picture"
Detectives Go on Trips.
Speaking of Detective Burlingame's
visit to Philadelphia. Maj Pullman
said the latter seemed cheerful when
in telephone communication with head
quarters.
He certainly did not seem sadly
depressed" the superintendent stated.
Mai. Pullman declined to discuss
further the detectives visit to Phila-
delphia or to tell just what he had
accomplished. A message from Phil
adelphia. however. gave the informa-
Lion that Detective Burlingame had
spent much time in the foreign quar-
ter in the Quaker city and that he
probably had learned something OF