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The Washington times., 1920-02-05
SAYS LOBBYISTS
BLOCKED PENSIONS
Pomerene Explains Opposition
to Civil Service Retirement
Legislation.

Lobbyists are responsible for the
fact that there is no civil service re-
tirement legislation at the present
time" Is the explanation OF Senator
Pomerene OF Ohio. for his blockade OF
the Sterling Lehbaeh measure in the
Senate late yesterday.
Hopes for early passage or tho re-
tirement measure. which will arect
all employees OF the District govern
ment, as well as those OF the Federal
government, were abandoned yester-
day whfn Senators Pomerene and
King OF Utah both objected TO it's
consideration.
senator Pomerene did not name the
lobbyists, byt he inferred that they
are employees OF the Government who
had been besieging members OF Con-
gress for a number OF years In the
interests OF the Sterling -Lehlback
bill
~ am satisfied that the Civil Service
Retirement Committee has been
groosly deceived regarding the cost
TO put the proposed measure into ef-
feet" said Senator Pomereno
Beginning with a cost of $4,000 900
year, IL will increase to 335. .000. 900
and then decline TO s2s.0o0.o00. The
high cost OF this bill has been kept
in the background by the experts who
have appeared before Senator Ster-
ling's committee.
"I am not opposed to a retirement
The Washington times., 1920-02-05

Di4a, s4la senator Fomersne, -out
am opposed TO this plan, and thiDiS
q majority OF the Senate will be op-
posed when members realize the cost"
IL Was senator Pomerene who killed
the measure Ia the last Congress, and
II IL more than likely that he will
repeat the performance.
IL is uncertain now when the bill
VIII be taken Up again, although
senator Sterling, who Ia In charge OF
H. believes there Is no reason 20 give
up all nope or It's passage at this ses-
sion.
The opposition that revealed itself
10 the measure yesterday foretells a
bitter struggle when the measure
does rnsliy come before the Senate
for consideration.
The Washington times., 1920-02-05

interests in Mexico that he represent
ed, including, 1t Is said, the Constitu-
tionalists. Young Hopkins, too. WAS
rated a millionaire. Two years after
their marriage she obtained a divorce.
About that time, II will be recalled,
Peggy was quoted as saying that she
intended TO get married fourtefn n
times, but was through with NIL
lionsres. Indeed, she advised young
girls against millionaires as hus-
bands. .
But in her third venture she has
grsyitated again toward the taboo
class. Mr.. Joyce is we'll known in
Chicago apd New York. He is a
graduate OF Yale.
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
Nobody Privileged
When U. S. Figures
On Income Taxes

There are no privileged char
acterA, NO distinctions, IN the per.
soDAI Income Tsx. Every body
living In the United states,
whether citizen or alien, IL sub
joct 10 this law.
In order 10 be practicsl--to
keep the wheels from bcpomins
clogveA with useless re6srds-
the law docs not require annual
returns Of the very small incomes.
The beginning 10 1t $1,000 for IN
unmarried person snd esyeQ0 for
. married couple.
Certain kinds Of income Sre
exempt, but this fact does not
relieve anybody VI responsibility
With respect to his taxable In
come.
The Law puts a. burden square
ly on the shoulders of each Of us
We must Individually figure out
our own liability for . return
and = tax. O.. =
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
MAY Offer $4,000
FOR GIRL s SLAYER
New York Police Release Four
Suspects in Brutal Bed
side Killing.

NEW YORK. Feb. a reward OF
5000 was expected TO be offered by
the city OF New York. through the
board Of estimate. today for informa-
tiop leading to capture OF the nur-
derer OF sevsnteen-year-old Rssm
Constance Hoxis.
The girl was killed Monday after
noon while alone In the Hoxie apart
ment, and was found kneeling be-
side her bed, her skull crushed.
-Four suspects, questioned in the
case, have been released.
The body Will be taken 10 Hart r
ford, Conn, for burial.
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
VESSELS SOLD BY SHIP
BOARD net 81 MILLIONS

Ships sold by the United State Ship
ping Board to private corporations
nettsd the Government ss2 ,424. 4os 65,
according to official records OF sales
up to January 20, 1t was announced
today.
This amount was received for 1853
vessels, which ranged from tugs Of
lees than 100 tons TO ships, OF more
sSs tina. 80 ooOG j. ,S%s s,o ss. The total tonnage
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
Aovsarissmssr
Quick, Safe Way
to Remove Hairs
(ToiIet TaiksJ

Keep q little delatone powder OF
yotir dressing table and when ugly
hairy growths appear. make a past
wifi a little Of the powdtr and som
water, apply and let remain o. tn
hairy surface for ? or . minutes, theI
rub off, wash the skin and the hair
have vaniShad. This treatment y
quite harmless and rarely more thai
one application IL required, bot T.
avoid disappointment care should b.
used 20 buy the real deIstone.
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
Mems Wear at Reduced Prices

80 pairs Mems Heavy Natural GRAY Merno Sock,
double socs, toel and hecls: size 10 only.
CSC rsiirt Were Soc.
90 rsirs Mems Mediun.wcight Mercerzed Lise
and Cotton Socks, seamless: black, white and un.
bleschedi sizes 10 an. loh... ..'......r...
so Mems Fancy Colored SILK Four-tn Hand
Ttt psursd pausrr, in yss. and saoo pronounced col
IS Mems Fsncv Colorsd silk Four-ln-Hand Ties,
figured patterns and medium colcriugs.
st.SS Eechi Were $3.50
Il pairs Heavy Khaki-colored Capesk In Gloves,
good for driving and motoring; wool lined. made
With heavy outsesm and straps ~ wrist sizes sb.
ob and TO- e5ss rstrt w~v~ $500.
II Mems Plain white SILK NsGiige shirts:
grade are dtscontlnuing because OF inability to
procure: sizes fS. 1914 and II,
s5.sb Each, Were $3.50
rs Mems Natural Color Silk Ponsee Shirts .otr.
slightly imperfect iu weave; sizes a. 1fs, lb 1874
and 1nh. o.. -.
sb Mems Medium, and lightweight Muslin Might
shirts mostly wreck style some are slightly toi,d
from handling: Sizes is. 10 and 1s.
st.2s En-iI We're si,15 ard 5000.
Nsu's store. iirgt Flor.
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
HOT TEA BREAKS
C0LO-TRY THIS

Eres.t Tea az any pHsyrnssy. Take
a tsbicssoonful of this HAMBURG teA.
put q cup o. boilinG water upop ~.
pour through q sieve and drink
teaeupful ut any tiwe, " ~ the
most effective way TO brsak . cold
relieving assst,an, Also ioosens
The bowels. thus breaking . coli At
II inexpensive srd entirely veg.
e,sbie, therefore harmless
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
PEGGY ONCE MORE
IS REALLY HAPPY
SI5O,0O0 Home Wonderful, "
Wires Heroine Of 1T Pays
to Flirt."

.InformAtion correct. Beautiful
home. Come down and rec me.
"PEGGY JOYCE"
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
Mems Overcoats and Suits

70 UIstercttr ard Chesterfield OvcrCoats, single
nd double breasted models for and young
mems wear Plain coors and neat mixtures in
crays. brow ps and greens. Good styles, but ends
oflincs. Sizes. SO, IS. 10, and -.
Reduced S.8SS csek.
I - Young Mems. Single-brcasted Suits blue
brown ard pTsy fancy mixtures rcmslndcrs or our
best selling lines Sizes So -. 81, and 20
Heduccd to Si9.s5 each.
Mcn's Sllrc First floor
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
Friday Reductions in
Mems High-Grade Shoes

Is rsr"~ Meu's Norwegian Grain Leather shoes
u unE tip uiodol: scmbrocuc effect, which iS Que
"r the most desirable of the season. hrh grade
. b end p very popular with YOUNG
tEpcatIy reduced to -. pair.
- pairs Mcus Heavy Quality Shoes. Ends OF
several different lines: they mostly tan, but
few blocks represented: good styles. They have
beer murh higher in price.
treaty reduced to Ss.:5 pair.
The Washington times., 1920-02-05

Tomorrow is the last day for those
who vieh TO be candidates in the olee-
tion of April,6 to file notices with
Charles BendheinI, chairman OF the
city Democratic COMMITTEES.
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
Short Lengths AT Reduced Prices
Boys Madras Blouses at
The Low Price of 78c Each

\ lot of about two hundred iBlouses taken from
regular stock and greatly reduced to close them out
quickly. The materials superior TO those OBJ
taipabe today and include plain white and colored
stripes y variety Of colofs aud designs. Slightly
soed mussed from handling Is the reason they
mark ed this low price Broken sizes rang
ing from td-1G.
Very Specially rriced nt 7sc Each.
Also the folowinE ..-a
High.grade Winter Woolcn Suits, sizes, l., l.;
=, 16; I, II: 4, Is. = ....-
S Good Warm Ovcrcoats attractive t,bTics;
sizes, l. L.: ., 16: |, II, and s, is. .a.~.
sT.5 each; $500 10 $1,000
5 Boys First Long Trousers suits; good styles
and smart coors; sizes 3, 10 and % IL = -,
SITS eschJ were S22.50 and $500.
Boys Long Trousers Suits sizes !, 10, l. co. and
l., 81. s.I.7S rncki $4,000.
Boys Section, Fourth floor.
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
Friday Clearance of
Window Ventilators

! Good health is largely dependent. upon properly
ventilated rooms These Window Ventiators al
low proper circulation of air without draft. A
very favorable opportunity" for purchase rs Of
feI ed through this clearance sale.
Is Window tators, SO inches long, 81. inches
high, i5c EnchS Were SOr
n Window NentiIators, 4s inches long, ST. inches
high.
Eacb; We're SJc.
~ Window Ientila 49, inches long. 10 inches
hiph. 5Se Ench; Were sSc
4 Window Ncntilators, is inches long, 1G inches
high 65c Eacht Were S5s.
Hcu5cw2TcS Section Fifth Floor.
The Washington times., 1920-02-05
Friday Sale Of
Wonnen's Jersey Ribbed Cotton
Combination Suits

T>,ac arc &iedluT-weight Jersey Ribbed Cotton
Combination suits, with high neck long sleeves and
Dutch uecl; and ankle length. They ere OF very
fine quality soft. elastic and wonderfully comfort
able and well made. -"
hlso tao following:
Vests, high neck and long sleeves; sizes and Q;
HlightlN aoilcr st.5N ~s-bi S2.25.
20 Women'a SWISS Ribbed Wool and Cotton Com.
hinA Ton suits. low mech. sccveless knco ard ankle
c"~th; sizes q and s. $3.50 rorsi $3.50 and
So ~. ....... ....
- " omcns Iieht-wesbt Jcrgcy Ribbed Cotton
toInb tior Suits Dutch neck tlhcw sleeves
ankle lCn~tl: sizes aud u. st..k rseh were SET0.
Knit Underwear Section Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1920-02-05

The state .corpora alton commission
has granted a'chsrter to the Acme
Auto Top. Company, incorporated, OF
Alexsndris, Va. Capital stock at
from $500 to $4,000 ofncers are
Edwin c. Jones, president; James A.
Purcell, secretary; Joseph A. Kerney
and Simon d.. BRONSON; all OF Wash
ineton
The Washington times., 1920-02-05

In connection with the Feb
ruary Furniture Sale we will
allow $50 discount from the
regular prices on all lamps md
shades. .
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-30
Jack Moss, Confessed Perce Murder Participant Arrested
Arrest Of Moss Means
Complete Solution Of
Battling Murder Case

Philadelphia. Nov. 2a.--The arrest In
Pittsburgh today Of ]. a Moss, who IS
alleged to have confessed that he took
part in the killing OF Henry I. Icircc.
manufacturer agent. who was found
beaten TO death here last Monday. Will
result in q complete solution Of the
mystery, local officials said tonight.
Moss. according to Lieutenant Scan
lon, Of the detective bureau. Is wei!
known to the police. and IL the man
mentioned as Jack in the stories toid
by Peter u. Treadway and Marie Phil
lips, under arrest here in connection
with the case. Although Trcadway was
said to have declared he knew this man
only as Jack" ScanlUn said they were
clos" friends and that they are known
u hav" been together frequently.
Moss companion. who is reported to
have disappeared after working at
hotel IN IittShurIn Tor n few days. Is
believed by the Philadelphia authorities
Ia hr the other man named by Tread
way and tho girl in their alleged con-
fcSSiuns. His apprehension Lieutenant
SrtnlOn said. was expected mumcNtar!lH.
In their stories aS given uu, hy the
police. Trcadway and tn" girl said they
were having \ party IN h"ir"r'S apart
mont when TWO men known L. them AS
"Alf" Smith and Jack entered the
place Tor the purpose of robbery. When
lrirc" resisted, they declared. hc '''"s
struck over the head with Il wrench.
Later Smith and Jack" according I"
th.. prisoners stories. COHHr!lrd the
couple TO accompany them to Wheel
ing. W Va. where they wer" arrested.
Detective BolShaw. Of tine local force.
lrft tonight for Pittsburgh to bring
Mess 20 this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-30
WELLSVILLE SUSPECTS
HAVE PROVED ALIBI

Special Dispatch to Tho Intellig"ncer.
East Liverpool. O.. Nov. @S.--Drtec-
tiv" William J. HcanlEy. Of Philadelphta
,ortgh, at WvllSvill". tailed 10 identify
two men who were h"lIcvrd 10 be "AlC'
smith and Jack" allrScd Ia he the
slayers of Henry I. r"irrcC. maRutac-
tursrS' agent. who WAS Killed in his
home in the eastern city On November
80.
Tho two suspects were registered At n
.WellSvillC hotel under IN" names Of J.
Smith and Ed Miller. During the in
veStigation. It developed that Smiths
correct name iS Joseph Fable.
Both men established althS. They
proved that they came from Conway.
Fa-. TO W"llSvtii", on November Is. and
had since been In the litter town. Mil
l"r is employed on The ClcN Gland &
Pittsburgh railroad
Detective Hranlry. who came hero
from Wclch. W. Va, where two men ar
rested on suspicion. wcr" released NrS-
t"rday. left late tonight for Stcubenvillc.
lie planned to so from there 10 Wheel
ing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-30
MOSS. IN CONFESSION, ASSERTS
ELLIOTT PE|RCE'S ACTUAL SLAYER
Original Text Of Confession
Made to the Pittsburgh
Police Obtained By The In
telligencer

Pittsburgh, Nov. o9.--The text of the
confession made to the Pittsburgh police
by Jack" Moss, arrested here tonight as
one Of the slaycrs of Henry 7. Pcarce
at Philadelphia follows:
''On Saturday night about 1880
o'clock ! met Il man known rs CAP
Elliott on Filbc-t street. in Philadel-
phia, Pa He was in Il pool room and
ho took mo with him to house at
No. 1909 Walnut street, where Tread
way roomcd.
Tho three of US started out to set
4 drink and we were stopped by
PerCc and Trcadway. We went with
him. Al and myself west TO L saloon
and I bought quart of whiskey, and
when we came back out again to Mar
ket street, Treadway and tho girl ana
PcirCn were getting out OF the auto
mobile and were starting up stairs.
'Trcadway motioned for us to como
up stairs. Al and myself went up
stairs. Al was in front. When We
reached the room Al said, Hands up
| thought that he WAS only joking
until he struck Perce. Pcirce fell:
The girl Boots" screamed and I said
to her, Come on. let's get away from
here.
Il then took her to her room and in
about thirty minutes Al and Treadway
came in. L asked them what they
had done and Al said: II killed him.
We have got to leave town
'TrCadHay and myself went down to
my room in Camden. y. j., and l got
my suit case and came back to tho
Walnut street room. Al was there.
We then went to L friend Of mine in
Baltimore, on Penn avenue. | intend
ed 20 leave them there and 20 on to
New Hope. where ! was to rebuild
scale. but I did not have any money
left after lnying the lodging.
$50 came To Wheeling and pawned
my watch to get enough railroad faro
To come 10 Pittsburgh. where l had
position with the lowe Scale company
with whom WIS previously employed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-30
ENGINEERS CHIEF IN Ill T|AAT TUN
TOTHE ]. {. RAIL LABOR BOARD

ch,r,ro. Nov. 29.--Warnimg THAI the
",Irra-rnusrrvutivc" leaders Uf the rail
road broth"rhoods would r"ns" their ell
furtS io hold their m"n IN check unless
some plan 10 adjust differences between
roads and employees IS found. was de-
iiyrred TO the United States Railway
labor BOARD today 10y Warren s stone
cleveland. grand chief "t thr br"Ihcr-
hood Of Railway Engineers
Appearing before the hoard win OF
fcials of fifteen other r"'OShlZ"u RAN
,yey unions Mr.. StOn" announced thai.
a(tcr brInr rlaSScd for l. ".arS ~ an
ultra-ccnS"rvative. I hay" arrived nj IN"
point where l am through making eN-
CuScs to the men.
"'rhcrs must y" som" r'an found
sn,n.wh,.rc some place. whereby "" can
go, rrsillts for thu. Men. Mr.. St"n"
continun,l Tho locomotive engineers
hay, c,,rricd the load OF RESPONSIBILITY
fnr wears We have tried to embody
your boards decision Of last July III
agreements with 35S railroads, but only
four of these agreements have been
signed The roads rcfuS" I" SIN until
the board passes on tho question or
rules"
The decision last July raised railroad
wages $500. 900, 600.
With Mr.. Stone appeared officials or
tho other employees organizations ASK
ing that the board hold a hearing To de-
eide on the creation "f national boards
OF adjustment which would hear ana
pass on controversies other than wage
disputes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-30
SLAIN
BYS|NN FE|N

Macroom. Ireland. Nov. 29.--(By the
Associated Press Two lOrry loads OF
recruits in training for the Black and
Tan auxiliary police were amhushed
last night BY from so to 100 men near
Kilmichael. and Is Of them were killed.
The bodies were brought here this even
ing.
Already reprisals have bc~un and re-
ports from the Village Of Johnstown be-
tween Macroom and Dunmau Way. state
that scarcely a house ther" is undam-
aged. and that most Of the shonS in the
district have been set attire. The resi-
dents are fleeing from the place in ter
ror.
Here shops have been closed and all
business IS suspended. Large parties of
auSiliares bearing rifles and revolvers
are patr"llnE the town and the neool"
are apprehcnSive that the auXiliaries
will take vengeance
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-30
ONE Of FOUR IN
AUTO FLIGHT To
CITY LAST WEEK
LOSS OF OVERCOAT
HAS ARREST SEQUEL
The Jack" In Sensational
Case Declares He Was Not
the Actual Slayer

Pittsburgh. Nov. @9--Jack Moss. Of
PHILADELPHIA. was arrested here tonirht.
and according - tho police. Is being
he'd in connection with the killing OF
Henry T lcirCn in his apartment Al
Ihiladrlphia clyde :. Ed"burn. cartaln
OF detectives. announced that Moss had
told HIM that he VAS DreScnt when
Teirce was killed but that the prisoner
said he had no actual part in the klI!-
iR..
Moss was arrested in Duaucsnc Way
hut,l here late today According to Cap
that rcc;tcd BY Marie Phillips and
Peer u TrcadwLr. who were arrested
in Wheeling. W. Va. last week. In con-
nect!on with the rrircc killing.
One OF tho Four.
Moss told the police. r;deburn said,
that he was one OF the four persons VIII"
made the trim from Philadelphia to
Wheeling in Peircc"S automobile.
Speaking ot the killing of rctrce Ede-
burn said the prisoner declared that a
party was being held in tn" f"trCe
apartment when 4 holdup was staged,
and. that during IN" tight. the manu-
farturrrS agent was Killed.
Moss came u pittShurch with man
named Williams last Tuesday. and rex
!s,crrd at the hotel Williams secured
n position a. clerk in the hots'. and.
his ovrrCoat aud reported the cas-" 10
thu authorities.
Recognized, Arrest Follows.
While lodging his cOnr.aint -dct"c-
tive. is said To- have recognized him as
answering the description Of one or tn"
SUSPECTS IN the rctrCc cas-" four miss
ing from, teeth being the main link il
tn. idrntIfiCItInu.
He was ARRESTED and taken "a central
station. where. after a hrict intcrroEa-
ton. Captain Edcburn announced that
the prisoner had admitted he was IN
rc;rcc'S apartment when the killing
took place hut said that h" had taken
no part IN the actual killing.
Moss. accordln- I" Ia" police. told
,h.m that Williams YVES the fourth
member of tho party which went 10
Wheeling IN l'eirCc'S automobile. lie
said that h" and Williams came I"
Pittsburgh last Tuesday from Stcub"n-
Vile. =.
First Accused rrsadwAy
When first questioned, captain Edo
burn said, Moss told h:m thS; Tr"HdwaN
had HIT Icirce with th' hut III 4 pistol
as the party catered t,1s~fTtter's apart
ment. but later In u TT!i:rn statement.
he changed hs story, and accused a
man naued "Nl" with striking the blow
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-30

Washington. Nov. ga legal fight
over tho admissability of documents tur-
niShrd To the government by Assistant
District Attorney DOoling. Of New York.
marked the opening here to-day OF the
trial Of jules W. (Nirky) Arnstein,
Wien W. yesterday. Norman s. Bowlcs
having COnspircd 10 bring securities
stolen in New York into the district.
Justice could. before whom the. case
was being heard. promised to rule TO-
morrow on tn" motion Of the defense
that all the paper b" returned n tn" de-
rcndants as having been illegally seized.
The documents were described as hay
inE been the property Of the hrok"raGe
firm Of Sullivan & Company. with which
EAsterday, Bowles and sullivan were
connected Hugh J. Fallcn. Of New
York. counsel for ArnSt"in. contenI"d
thai tho seizure of tn" papers BY New
York authorities was q specific violation
Of thr constitutional prcr"sattyeS "t
his client, and flatly Questioned genu-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-30
CITY CONTRACTS
BEING PROBED
$2,000,00O NEW YORK
FUNDS ARE AT STAKE
Grand Jury Begins Probe Into
Charges of Extortion By
Labor Men and Banks

New York, Nov. -2s.-while a new
extraordinary grand jury was beiug
s~ orn in today TO consider any crtne1
tee investigating the alleged building
trust" the board OF estimate, sitting
as committee. began It's inquiry into
S62;o0O,oO0 worth Of city contracts
The jury in the trial Of GeorEe
with perjury in his testimony before
the legislative committee, was also
completed today in the general sessions
court and the decks cleared for NE
xxtortioa oharTsd. -
The new extraordinary grand juHy,
in the building investigation. was Se-
lected from panel Of fifty prominent
merchants, brokers, bankers and other
Judge McAvoy charged the jury that
its function would be to consider
charges Of extortion, price fixing ana
conspiracy In restraint OF trade. ana
Governor Smiths order tnstituttng the
present Investigation.
The opening Of the investigation Of
the board Of estimate was delayed To-
day by !adaL wranxle dgrins tp Which sau Henry r.
Manhattan, withdrew after explaining
that in his opinion the boards inquiry
might interfere with the legislative
committees investigation. Comptrouee
Charles Craig also was absent.
Trust Company Under 11rO.
Frederick Tench Of the firm Of Terry
& Tench. steel erectors and contr9c-
tors. building the new city piers on
He testified that the Hudson Trust
company had demanded $4,000 over
and above the legal interest charges Tor
a loan Of $750.000 required by the flSm
to finance its contract work.
do you know that was five percent
on $1,000, ,000?" asked Assistant Cor
poration Counsel Carswell. How
would the bank carry IT."
II suppose as q bonus" said the Wit.
ness. II was told that the Hudson
Trust company would have to pay that
sum for the additional accommods-
cot Buffalo Backing.
Mr.. Tench said he didn't accept the
Hudson banks offer and said that he
found other banks 'did not care TO.
finance any contractor on city work.
so he made arrangements with a BUFFALO
bank to finance the project.
Before leaving the stand tie witness
was asked whether IT was true that HIS
concern had made two payments to ROB
ert p. Brindell, president OF the Build
INK Trades Council, now under indict-
ment for extortion.
yes, sir" replied Tcnch, explaining
that there had been one payment oi
5000 and one of $500.
I'VE thought 1t would be very Inuch
more expensive II We went into iapor
Heht lust starting" said Tench. than
if we paid this money and prevented
q strike. ..tr