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The New York herald., 1920-01-09

publicity unless through the mistake of
some reporter.
Mr.. Claessens was born in Switzerland
and was brought to this country by his
parents when he was five years old.
Samuel Orr is twenty years old, a
Russian by birth and lives with his
mother and brothers at No. s33 East
167th street the Bronx. He is lawyer
and this would have been his second
term as Assemblyman from the Fourth
Assembly District, the Bronx.
Samuel A. De Witt is poet and deal
er in machinery. He lives at No. 7S1
Crotona Park North, the Bronx. and was
elected last autumn from the Third As
sembly District.
Chamber Tables Resolution.
Five hundred members of the Chamber
of Commerce. at the monthly meeting
yesterday. tabled a resolution condemning
the Assembly for its summary action in
ejeoting the five Socialist members.
Assemblyman j. Fairfax Mclaughlin, Of
the Bronx, issued the following state.
ment:-
'If IT is possible TO stampede men into
condemning others by wild hysteria then
the rights of all Americans are put. In
peril. In a time like this level headed
Americans must assert themselves ir
favor of our traditional principles of gov.
ernment instead of the spirit of intoler.
ance and persecution"
The Eighth Assembly District organiza-
ticn of the Socialist party held wilzz.
bang meeting last night 10 protest against
the unseating of the five Socialist Assem-.
blymen. Many men and women members
of the district organization were present
and wildly cheered Assemblyman Louis
Waldman. the deposed member elected
from the Eighth District George A. Stro.
bal was chairman Of the meeting.
When Mr.. Waldman entered the hall he
was greeted with rounds OF applause
and every one rushed forward to shake
his hand and assure him of support A
resolution protesting against he.eXpulsior
of Waldman and the other Socialist mem
bers from the Assembly was adopted
Copies will be sent To the Governor anC
both houses of the Legislature They alsC
will be distributed widely by the Socialists
It was also announced at the meeting
that monster outdoor mass meeting vii
be held tomorrow afternoon at two oclocI
at 10th street and Fifth avenue. The fiv,
ousted Assemblymen will speak.
! Arrangements to mako house to house
canvass throughout tnc city in an appea
for support 10 re-nstate tho ousted mem
bers has been approved and VII begin
Immediately.
The New York herald., 1920-01-09
TWO RAIDS HERE STRIKE AT
GERMAN COMMUNIST LEADERS
IN "MOPPING UP" NESTS OF REDS
Literature Seized in Offices of the Volkzeung and in East
Side Printing Plant-PreSidentia Warrant Out for
Ludwig c. A. K. Martens.

With nearly 5000 alien members Of the
Communist party arrested IN the nation
wide raids facing deportation, Chief Will
liam ]. Flynn, of the Department of JUS
tice, is now engaged in 'mopping up the
Operatives armed with search
issued by Samuel NJ. Hitchcock,
United States Commissioner, yesterday
went 10 the offices of the Volks Zeitung,
q German Socialist newspaper. at No. Is
Spruce street, and the Chatham Press, a.
No. East Broadway. and seized two truck
loads OF literature. No arrests were made.
y The places were entered after evidence
had been obtained in raid OH Wednesday
night at German Communist headquarters
in Hartford, Conn, that much OF the in
cendiary literature being disseminated
throughout New Egland was printed in an
e--'o''shment at No. 10 Spruce street.
Frank Francisco was in charge OF the men
who made the raid on the offices OF the
volks zeitung. He found bundles Of pam
phlets and circulars printed in Russian
German and English. All the material
seized was taken to the offices Of the Red
Squad of the Department OF Justice.
Don Rathbun, federal agent. with en-
other party entered the offices OF the
Chatham Press and found a truck load of
material printed in Russian and English
IN addition to the pamphlets. the govern
ment operatives took the books and files
of tho concern.
The Volks Zetung was watched by
the federal government during the war
and was for time denied the use OF
the malls. Ludwig Lore. a Teutonic
orator OF some note. was connected
with IL until recently.
Wide Search for Martens.
While these places were being
entered. operatives of the government
were combing the country in search OF
Ludwig G. \. X. Martens. German
enemy alien who has proclaimed him
self Ambassador" to the United states
from Soviet Russia. Martens is being
sought on n Presidential warrant as ar
enemy alien and not merely as an un-
desirable alien subject to deportation
In addition deportation warrant has
been issued for him and when tho ar
rest is made he will Immediately be
lodged In the detention pen on Ellis
Island.
In all probability Martens will bc
dcported to Germany and not to Soviet
Russia, because mis- claim 20 Russian
citizenship has never been recognized
by the Washington authorit 'es. He
came here from Ell gland early in tn,
war after being detaine dthere fol
The New York herald., 1920-01-09
LEADERS SET STAGE
FOR FINISH FIGHT AGAINST
OUSTED SOCIALIST MEMBERS

ing II Is time 10 have IL cut out and not
walt for IL 20 sap your strength"
Speaker Sweet received "a telegram from.
s. l.. Striv,ngs presidcnt OF the New York
Farm Bureau Federation. as follows:--
New York Farm Bureau Federation on
behalf OF the farmers OF the State con
graduates YOU as speaker of the Assem-
bly, and through YOU the splendid men who
constitute your body in its loyal action
against the Socialists as opposed TO sound
and loyal Amerlcanism."
The Assembly is proceeding under Article
III. section 10 Of the State constitution
which provides Each House shall deter
minc the rules of It's own proceedings and
he judge Of elections, returns and the
qualifica tlons Of us members"
Attorney General Charles u Newton
will be tho prosecuting officer for the
state at the trial IIo will be assisted
by Samuel Berger and others Of his staff
They are the counsel to the Luslk Commit
tee and are familiar with all the evidence
gathered in the edition inquiry.
Action Not Personal.
Mr. Newton said he didn't know that
the Assembly had based it's action upor
evidence furnished by members of the
Busk Committee There is no evidence in
hond he said rc'lccting on tho personal
conduct OF the five Socialist members.
Tho action iS 900 no way personal, he said.
"Thc theory upon which I understand
the state is proceeding is that the Social
lists arc members ~ an organization. not
of a party" Mr. newton said. THAT or
ganization demands an allegiance which
is superior 20 their oath OF office 10 tho
state. Tho members arc compelled 30 fol-
low tho instructions ~ an executive com
mittco oven n those instructions are
2 against the welfare OF tho State and is
aliens"
Comments made by other members OF
tho Legislature Ncrc:-
Senator Walters majority leader:-'Tt is
time somcthug drastic were done when
1000 propa gandists. backed b. millions
arc at work in tho state
Senator George T. Thompson :--'T believe
that the action Of tho Assembly NAV he
n good way 70 spread Socialist props
ganda."
Senator Buringame:-"Tho Assembly,
action was not only wisc but necessary" !"
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Continued from Page Onc.)

was heard today from New York 10 Buff
fao. The Speaker and other leaders re-
ceved telcgrams or communication. There
was considerable criticism and condemna-
ton in the press throughout the state.
For few hours last night and carly to-
day many or the lawmakers appeared "a
be alarmed. They thought they had made
u fatal mistake. But today they got their
balance. Now they are set on going
through with their programme.
senator Lusk's view.
Senator Lusk indicated that the com
mittee of which he is chairman is pro-
pared TO Law evidence before the Judi
ciary Committee, he said:
"'rhe Socialist members Of Assembly
have simply been denied seats pending an
examination and determination of their
qualifications and eligibility to sit az mem
bers Of that body Tho issue Is so impor-
tant that IL should be clearly understood
by the people Of the State. The charge
made against these men Is that they are
pledged TO tho overthrow or established
government in this country by force and
violence. This charge is 20 be investi-
gated by tho Committee on Judiciary Of
tho Assembly. If sufficient evidence Is
produced 10 sustain The charge. no loyal
American will contend that they should
be permitted 10 sit in this body.
'1f. on tho other hand, Il appears by tho
evidence that they arc not pledged TO the
overthrow of our established royernmen,
by force and violence, but believe in and
stand for Socialism TO be accomplished hy
tho ballot through legal and orderly pro.
ccdure. thoy should be permitted TO take
their seats. This is the sentiment which |
have heard expressed by dlffc-ent mem
bcrs OF tho Assembly. and, In my opinion.
Is tho unanimous sentiment of both tho
Republican and Democratic members Of
that body.
I am satisfied that the issue will he IN
no sense treated by the members of that
body as political question The matter
~ ono IN which the joint legislature com
inittee investigating seditious activities in
the state is not concerned except IN SO
far as it may he called upon 20 Law ovi-
dence IN its possession before the commit
Tee OF the Assembly having this inves;i-
cation in charge"
Time for Showdown, Says sweet.
III Is time for showdown" said
speaker sweet today. 'T believe, and
nave assurance that am far from alone
should determine now whether il rs to
Lave among its members representatives
cf an orsarize ton with constitution like
the Socialist party, which Is in sympathy
with the Soviet revolutionary government
OF RUSSIA Just ms | told the Socialists
Yesterday when they were called before
the bar or the House, their tenets arc op.
posto 10 those required by obedience tol
tho constitution OF the State of New York
and the United States. They hide their
Tor revolution under a cloak of
evolution, When you see 4 cancer grew
The New York herald., 1920-01-09

some time as a German enemy alien.
He was a German reservist
Martens. VINO has spent much time
boasting OF the legality Of his mission
to America. has been hiding for week
Charles Recht. his attorney. said that
he was ready to produce his client at
any time for the Foreign y Polations
Committee Of the Senate but not for
the Department OF Justice. The gov
er'nment expects to capture Martens to-
day.
Recht said ne had conferred with San
teri Nourteva. secretary of the Russian
Soviet Bureau. but denied that he had seen
Martens In fact, the lawyer reluctantly
admitted that he did not know where
Martens is.
Judge John c. Knox. in the United States
Court. granted writs of habeas corpus in
the cases Of Isaac Bogopolsky and William
Radin. two of the aliens held on Ellis
Island for deportation The writs are re-
turnable Saturday morning before judge
Knox and will be bitterly contested BY
Francis c. Caffey. United States Attorney
Weinstein silent mt Hearing.
The special board of inquiry on Ellis
Island heard thirty cases during the day.
Gregorivttoh Weinstein, chancellor OF
Martens Bureau. was rscalcitrant. refus-
ing to answer questions on the ground that
they might ncriminate him.
An attempt viii be made today 10 ba !
out Weinstein. II the surety is refused
his counsel Immediately VIII apply to
federal Judge for writ OF habeas
corpus. Mr.. Caffey will oppose the
writ
There are now thirty-five cases o.
measles among the immigrants on Ellis
Island. which greatly interferes WITH
the handling OF the reds.
Practically all of the radicals are
preparing to fight deportation. Miss
Rose Weiss lawyer in the office OF
Charles Recht. appeared with ques-
tionnaircs for the aliens TO fill out
These inquired about the property and
savings bank accounts OF the prisoners.
The Army Transport Service last night
confirmed q cable message that tn" trans
port Buford. the soviet Ark. carryin-
2i9 deportcd radicals from this country to
Soviet Russia. was at the Kiel Canal.
General Hines. chief OF the service in
Washington. authorized the statement
canal" but would not say why the trans
port was there or give any information
as TO the ultimate destination OF tine ship
Reports that the Ark had encountered
trouble 'in landing its passenger" were
received with only silent smile by OF
ficials
The New York herald., 1920-01-09

ment declared, that they probably would
have been the sole obstacle in the way OF
the Lusk Committee in its application to
the Legislature for an extension and an
additional appropriation. and that their
removal from the Assembly has cleared
the way for the committee.
"The suspended Assemblymen We're pre-
pared to introduce resolution calling for
an Investigation OF the committee on the
basis of charges that it had perverted its
mission. exceeded it's powers and violated
the law. They say that such an investiga-
ton would have yielded sensational dis
closures. and would have rallied support
from many influential sources
Questions Prepared.
In addition to the resolution calling for
an investigation, the Assemblymen declare
they were to have introduced another ask
ing the Lusk Committee ten questions.
The contents of the second resolution,
made public by the unseated Assembly
men, follow
BE it resolved by the Assembly of the state
of New York that request the following iu-
forma tion from the legislative committee cur
fePiy Ps It as e se thn nsk oS june r. 1919 the
committee, through its direct wire and over
York cty called pr up Bowns which
is the phone number of the British Military
httqGhe Colonel Thwaite and spoke to Mr.; ,h:
Soviet Bureau in New York city
,Second-Is it true that Mr.. r. ~ Nathan j.
the chief of the British Secret Service in this
Thirds it true that the raid on the Soviet
13. in accordance with arrangements made be
tween the committee and the chief of the British
Folrth-Is it true that the papers obtained in n
the raid were removed TO the office, Of private
Fifth-Is it true that Mr.. Nathan Joined tile
raidins party in the office Of the private deteeSe W.,
III the @ e Sssceat
Archibald f. Stevenson took original roP;Ss & ,ot
returned TO the committee
Seventh--ta) Is IL true that the remaining papers
were turned over 70 the firm OF 0liv8r lAnpin-
cott 4 Co.. photostrater,. at No. 30 Broudway;
copies OF duplicates were ordered to bo madet
M Is it true that IN the month OF AiqSt l T.
Mr.. Nathan at the Hotel Bltmore. New York
approximately twelve hundred doll lars was paid
in two instalments. one with check drawn 10y
for six hundred dollars, and the other some tim,
later with six hundred dollars In cashf
ment TO Oliver iGppincott & Co Mr. Naihar
ha nded Toll Of bills TO the scrSeant-at-arms OF
Eichth-is it true that Mr.. Nathan also partici
pated in the raid on the Rand School:
mentioned Incidents Mr. Nathan. % full posses
sicn OF the original napers and photostats, left
Tenth-ls ii true that The original papers Oh
talned by Mr.. Nathan were OF great commercial
possession of them enabled his government =,
obtain commercial and diplomatic advantages il
Russia?
Mr.. Claussens said
"Insignificant Minority,
would have been an insignificant minor.
itv and nrohah hIV would have rcceived nf
The New York herald., 1920-01-09
MEASURE
IS BLOCKED AS TOO
!. CURb|NG ON PRESS
Herald Bureau.
No. 1.JO2 ~ street, N. W..
WashingtOn, ID. e., Thursday.


Action OH the Sterling sedition bill was
creased opposition voiced by Senator Nor
rls, of Nebraska, who warned the SEN
ate that the measure placed dangerous
powers over tho press and speech in the
hands or the Postmaster General.
Senator Borah, of Idaho. modified his
amendment so that the federal courts
would have authority to suspend any or
der OF the Postmaster General closing
the mails to a publication held to be Sc
ditious.
Senator Mckellar. OF Tennessee, pro-
posed to make the bill still more drastic
by offering an amendment declaring it a
felony to entertain a disbelief in organ
lied government or to belong to any or
ganization entertaining such belief.
Senator Norris concentrated his attack
upon Section 3, giving the Postmaster
General broad powers 10 deny the mails
to publications which he considers sedi-
tious, but went further and declared
there was no necessity for such egisla-
ton. The existing law was entirely ade-
quate, he insisted.
1T is a dangerous thing to legislate il
We are going to encroach on. free press
and free speech" said Senator Norris
Section places in the hands of the Post
master General the power to coerce both
a free press and free speech. II pro-
poses to continue during time Of peace
a censorship that was enacted during the
war.
1--WE are giving the Postmaster General
a dangerous power. dangerous not be-
cause an occasional power is suppressed
or some men wrongfully deprived of lib
erty. but because where the mind of the
citizen is subdued, where he must re-
main silent. wishing to speak, the effect
is Inevitably bad"
The New York herald., 1920-01-09
"Insignificant Minority,

'If they let us five alone up there we
would have been an insignificant minor
ity and probably would have received no
The New York herald., 1920-01-09
Angry Shouts Greet
Gon1pers in Boston

BOSTON. Thursday samuel Gompcrs
who spoke here today AZ luncheon guest
~ the Boston Chamber OF Commerce, was
subicctcd to como hccklng. and al times
ljs voice was drowned in chorus Of
noes while he was discussing tho recent
strike Of Boston policemen and crticizin.
hc action of Police Commissioner Curtis.
counter demonstrations had tho effect Of
roStoring quiet. and after tho luncheon
was over Officers of tho Chamber apolo-
sizcd TO the speaker for the interruption.
ronr Of applause greeted Mr.. Com
pcrs remark. you now have n new notice
force IN Boston lie attacked the policy
~ Commissioners Curtis vigorously. as
sorting that the strike was deliberately
provokodrby this autocrat"
The New York herald., 1920-01-09
ATLANTIC FLEET OFF FOR
ITS WINTER MANOEUVRES

NORFOLK, Va, Thurs sday.--The Atlantic
7cet steamed away late today from It's
rendezvous off tho Virginia Capcs for
Guantanamo, Cuba. for winter manoeu-
vrcs and target practice. Six super
dreadnoughts. headed by the flagship
nnsylvania. blazed the sea trail SOUTH
w-rs erd - rin,ilIp ef smaller orpf, FOL.
lowed In their wake
The New York herald., 1920-01-09
To Sue Jersey City for Barring Berger.

TO sue jersey CITY lot BarrlIg Befgef.
Trustees OF the Socialist Educational
Club met at their headquarters. No. 256
Central avenue, Jersey city, yesterday
and announced they would bring suits
against Charles T. y. O Brien. the Direc-
tor OF Public Safety. and Police Chief
Richard y. Battersby. lor damages 10y
exclusion from their hall. Tuesday even
ing VIXEN Victor l.. Berger had been ex-
pccted to make "A speech.
The New York herald., 1920-01-09
Eyes Tired?

If your eyes are tired and over
worked; II they itch, ache, burn or
smart, go to any drug store and ret
a bottle of Pon-Opto tablets. Drop
one tablet in fourth of a glass of
water and use to bathe the ewes from,
two to four times day. You will
be surprised at the rest, relief and
comfort Bon-Opto brings.
Note; poctors ssy Bon .opto strengthens eye
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-20
Cen. MORRISON
|. IS TRANSFERRED
Camp Lewis Commander
Will Go TO Charleston, sc.

TACOMA. April eo.-Maj. Gen.
John =. Morrison. commanding Off
Ger at Camp LOWS. has been trans
fcrrcd Ia tho Southeastern depart
mcnt. which he will command, II was
learned today. His headquarters VIII
be Charleston. y. 9.
Gen. Morrison expects TO leave
next sunday or Monday FOR his new
post lie viii take tho place OF MAJ.
Gen. II. O., sharpe. who viii retire
on May l.
Camp Lewis authorities had re-.
ceivcd no word today aa 10 who viii
be Morriaon's successor here.
Gen. Morrison came TO Camp
LOWS rs commander last September.
Immediately following an inspection
trip 20 Alaska
Previously he had been In com
mRnd OF tho western department Of
tho army at san Francisco. Major
General Liggett succeeded him
there.
lie In second ranking major gen.
crni In the United States army and
IL regarded ms the army'a best tac
ucian. For years he WAS In com
mand OF the I.eavonworth schools.
where he put In now system Of
tactics for the United States army.
He IN n graduate OF West Point
and hns been In the regular service
almost continuously for 30 years.
During The Ruzao-Japaneae war he
was American observer with tho
japanese forces.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-20
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-20

TOMBSTONE. Ari<. Apri co
Tho prosecution In tho Bisbce dcpor-
tation trial was engaged In leading
from its trump cards today--ycater-
day u opened on a new linz OF evil
denc-. building up an afternoon
which ran tho gasnut OF human emo
tlonA
Men told Of seeing their fellows
struck over the head with fists. clubs
and guns. and wives told OF seeing
their husbands ordered from their
b-dssdes and marched away at the
points of guns. not knowing where
they were going. II was far from a
pretty picture which VAS painted
"a man c1ne 70 our door white my
husband was asleep." Laura Rap!or.
young. pretty and curly haired
wife. declared Il looked out OF tn.
window and saw four more tn~n with
rifles pointed toward tho hous~-
They called for my bruther--I ran
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-20
Here's One Reason
for High Rents

How much did each get? And
who paid the rent7
TN u. Bradford leased the TIA
VIENNA Apartments. 1897 Terry
ave. from California Investment
company. Bradford in turn 70
leased to NJ. watanabc. japanese
realty Spectator. Watanabc sub
leased to Prince Rupert Hotel
company.
on Aprii I. the California com
pany discovered its apartment
had wandered far from the origi.
nal Lessee. and ousted tho Prince
Rupert company. also that com
pany says II had purchased the
furniture.
In superior court Tuesday tho
Prince Rupert company asked
writ of restitution for SIC. 900 fur
nlture and $4,000 damages sur.
fered by the alleged ejection.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-20
HOW TO JUDGE A WOMAN
BY HER HAIR

There II real common sense In just
noticing whether~ tho hair Is well
Kept 70 Judge OF n wornan's neatne$s.
ror good taste II you ar- one Of
rh- few who try to make the most
tpf your hair. remember that IL In not
advisable to wash the hair with any
teieAnscr made for all purposes. but
always US, some good shampoo.
ffou can enjoy the very e~-t by set.
le1nx some canthrux from your drug
Rist. dissolve a tcsspoonfui In a cup
- hot water. This makes n fun
cup Of shampoo liquid. enough 10 II
~ easy 10 apply II to all the hair In
tstsad Of Just the top Of tho head
hAndruff. excess oil. and dirt are
k9irsu,ved and entirely d1appcar.
4bur hair win Be- 50 fluffy that u
wrIl look much heavier than u L. Its
usser and sostness win also delight
ou, while the stimulated scalp gains
~ health which insurcs hnir
rcwth-