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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
BANDITS SHOT
IN CITY H0LDUP
Two MOrtally Injured i'm Raid
on Columbus Avenue
Saloon.
OWNER ALSO MAY DIE
Three Engage in Revolver Bat
tle-Two Others Escape
in TaXicab.
OWNER ALSO MAY DIE

Nicholas Mecca OF 169 West Tooth
street and Thomas Hunt of 1893 Co
lumbus avenue. both OF whom have
police records as bandids and holdup
men, walked into the saloon at 600
Columbus avenue owned by William
j. Martins and Andrew Hollocher last
night shortly before IL o'clock. when
the place was empty save for Mr.. Hol-
locher. his bartender, George Ulrich,
and the man behind the oyster bar,
James Fowler
Mecca and Hunt drew revolvers and
hands, and then lined them up behind
the bar. Mecca kept them covered
while Hunt went behind the bar and
began to open the cash register. He
got IL open after some trouble. found
1t empty, and began to search about
for money. Mecca took his eyes off
the three prisoners for a moment, and
Mr.. Hollocher reached down with one
hand, opened q drawer and took out "A
revolver.
NltfCd IsCu AL flplIOtlleE It's the ldNl't
Strengthened up, and again before Hol-
locher could return the fire. But at
Hollocher's first shot Mecca fell TO the
floor with a bullet wound in the head,
and Hollocher turned upon Hunt Both
men fred twice. One of Hunts bullets
struck Hollocher in the left kidney, while
both OF the shots fired by Hollocher hit
Hunt In the head.
Fowler and Ulrich notified the police.
who found the three men unconscious
on the floor. They were taken TO the
Rnickerbocker Hospital. where II was
said that Mecca and Hunt, both of whom
we're placed under arrest, charged with
robbery. would die. Hollocher's con-
dition was said to be serious.
The police say that Hunt and Mecca,
in company with another man and girl.
came into the saloon earlier in the eve
ming and sat for a while In the back
room, where they had several drinks.
After n while. the police said. the four
went outside by the side door, and tho
other man and the girl engaged a taxi
cab. They waited outside with the ma
crime while Hunt and Mecca went in to
hold up the place. but fed when the
shooting began.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
INDIANA.

....i,, y).spotcb 20 THE New YORK HERALD.
r~nt.,-Apo1Is. oct 2e--The race be-
,u,een Senator james Il. Watson ana
Thomas Taggart, his Democratic oppon-
ont is the big factor in the election 70
e,r ma Indiana is concerned.
Unbiased Observers declare the HOO
sler state will unquestionably go to Har-
ding by from $4,000 TO 10000 plurality
,hat the Republicans Will elect their can
d,date for Governor. and send at least
eleven Of the thirteen representatives. IN
Congress back for another term, with
possibility of reelectng the entire tidr-
team. But the United states senate
s,ebt IA another proposition.
The changes favor Senator watson
according to those in close touch with
,,a situation. 1t Is held that Watson
vui run behind the head of the ticket
owing to the popularity Of TaFgart and
tho ola progressive element In the state
crnosed TO Watson. However. the Har-
dinq strength promises to be sufficient
20 null Watson through.
II Is generally agreed that with
close victory for Harding over Cox. Tag
rart has the better opportunity OF being
sIec,ed. Watson Is favorite In the bet
ting but Taggart money that Watson
Aces not win by $4,000 votes goes beg
eing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
SHIPPING BOARD PAYS,
SAYS ADMIRAL BENSON
Reports Steady Decrease in
Expenses.

WASHINGTON. oct. 26.-Bellef that the
financial condition of the Shipping
Board was sound was expressed tonight
by Chairman Benson. commenting on
reports that II was running behind. He
thought the mere lant marine possibly
was doing somewhat better than paying
expenses.
A report Is being prepared aud will
be made public. the chairman said
Data available now. he added, Indicated
steady decrease In expenses Costs
for ship construction are falling, ho
said, although the twenty-sl. ~asse.' ger
and cargo vessels being hdlt by the
board will mean a total oltlay Of about
100000 900.
Many items necessary charged off by
tho board. the chairman declared. would
be balanced by private business con-
cern. Admiral Benson said an investl-
cation into the efficiency of the various
operator was being conducted To weed
out those who may be making bal
showing.
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speoial Despatch to THE New York Imam.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington, ID. g., Oct. 20.

New York Herald Bureau.
Washington, ID. g., Oct. 20.
Gov. Cox is anxious TO have both
President Wilson and William Jen-
'nings Bryan issue eleventh hour ap-
peals to the country for his election.
The proposal has been made 10 men
who have access to the President, 1t
was learned on reliable authority to-
day. Whether Mr.. Bryan has been
approached directly is not known. but
It is believed first steps toward sound
ing him out have been taken.
Gov. Cox is said not TO Ike the
suggestion coming from the Admins
tration that the Presidents part in
the Democratic campaign will end
when he meets and speaks briefly 10 a
delegation of independent pro -lcaguers
at the White House tomorrow. 1t has
been pointed out to Administration Of
ficials that this will mean the Presi-
dent is ceasing his efforts only little
less than a week before election and
that whatever psychological effect
there might be in the voters going to
the polls with a last minute declara-
tion from the President fresh in their
minds will be lost.
Interest in the coming Presidential
utterance centred about the possibility
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
Gn mbIcrs Tipped orr.

The John Doe inquiry sought 90 sub
stantiato the report that professional
gamblers were receiving official protec-
tlon and were tipped on" when raids
we're planned. u is understood that
testimony recently head dealt with tAis
angle
Among the Witnesses who appeared
last week were John Shaughnessy. who
recently received "A suspended sentence
for operating gambling house at Lyn-
brook, and william II Busteed and
David Gideon. who were fined $1,000
ach and received suspended Jail sem
'ences for running a gambling house at
Hewlett
Justice Scuddcr and District Attorney
Weeks refused last night to comment on
the indictments. Various rumors have
circulated In the court house Corridors
since the Grand Jury convened Octo-
Der T. Cassidy IS eald to have been the
zo-between or "nxer' who esta hllsh ID
the llaison between the gamblers and tho
officials
when tho Nassau County Association
raided a few gambling houses year
-
-. ~ T1ua
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
GREETING PLEASES FAY0LLE.
France Has Great Prestige I'm
United states. He Reports.

PARIS. oct MaJor-Gen. Marie
Emile Fayolle, who represented Marshal
Foch at the convention OF the American
Legion, in describing the Impressions re-
ceived during his stay In America de-
cared he was deeply touched with tho
warm and spontaneous welcome he re-
ceived.
Gen. Fayolle asserted that France en-
Joys great prestige IN tho United States
and expressed the belief that II was 70
Frances best interest TO appreciate and
draw closer her union With America
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
NEW YORK.

Senator James W. wadsworth, Jr. Is
assured OF reelection in New York. In
spite of the opposition on the part OF
suffrage leaders and ardent Prohipition-
lists It Is believed he will have over 2bo,-
coo plurality.
Many express the opinion he will gain
as many Democratic votes as he VIII
lose Republican, which would mean that
lie would run we'll UP with Senator har-
.'n.s. whose plurality is estimated by the
leaders as between 100000 and 100000
Lieut.. Gov Harry G. Walker, Demo-
crat. and Mrs. Ella A. Boole, Prohioi-
ZIONIST. are the principal opponents OF
senator Wadsworth. When Walker was
Nominated .. -vas conceded by the Demo-
Gratis he could not WIN. They have tr1ed.
wherever possible, to get support LOT
Smith by promising votes for Wads-
worth.
Mrs. Boole, who ran against Waas-
worth In the Republican primaries.
polIed nearly 100000 votes. which wouid
indicate her as the beneficiary oil many
of the anti-wadsworth ballots.
The bitter fight against Senator Wads-
worth waged by Miss Mary Garrett Hay
and Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait among
the women of the State has in many
cases reacted in his favor. The women
Nave realized that suffrage was no
longer an issue. Since the primaries
the prohibitionists have not been ex-
tremely actar~ against Senator Wads'
worth
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statement D. the Governor.

The Governor issued this statement
81 have conferred with the Attorney
General Mr.. Untermycr and Mr. Tal-
Icy. representing Judge Swami. and we,
are all in thorough agreement that the
housing inquiry 81 of sufficient impof-
tance 90 require the submission ot 3's
findings. which indicate crime. 20 an
extraordinary term Of tho Supreme
Court
Il am OF the opinion that an 11xtraor-
binary Grand Jury should ba lnpancllcl
which will be able % give an Of It's tiu'o
20 this work, The present ENtraordi-
nary Grand Jury has been lu session
over year. aud Il is not in tho public
interest 20 continue q for the great ad-
diuona time which this inquiry viii
take
"fn accordance with Mr. untormyer
request shall aiso designate the Attor-
ney-General 20 conduct the inquiry, Rs-
sumlng that he will confer authority on
Mr. Untermyer ana his associates - al-
poar before The Grand Jury The ex-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
JOE CASSIDY
IS INDICTED FOR
NASSAU GAMING
Sheriff of County and Me-
Whitney Named With
EX-Queens Boss.
GAMBLERS ACCUSERS
jury Acted on Testimony of
Conspiracy to Pro-
tcct Vice.
TO BE ARRAIGNED TO-DAY
It. II. 0'Keefe, Oyster Bay Post
master, Too Ill to Learn
Of Charge.
TO BE ARRAIGNED TO-DAY

Following five months investigation
of gambling and graft In Nassau
county, the October Grand Jury re-
turned yesterday indictments naming
five public officials to Justice Town
send Scudder in the Supreme Court, in
Mineola. Those indicted are:
Charles w. Smith, Sheriff of Nassau
county.
Thomas A. McWhinney, Assembly
man from tho Second District and can
didate for reelection.
George Wilbur Doughty, Supervisor
of the town of Hampstead.
Joseph C'Curly JOEY Cassidy, for
mer Democratic boss of Queens.
Thomas II. O'Keefe, former State
Senator and at present Postmaster OF
Oyster Bay.
The nature of the Indictment was
not disclosed, but it is undoubtedly the
result of the John Doe inquiry and
the testimony OF more than fifty
gamblers who have been caught in
VIC ~ uSHOc oSf@ihot WIG tASI 'iS WAS
sau County Association started last
June. Conspiracy TO protect gambling
is believed to be the substance Of the
charge.
All but OKeefe are expected to ap-
pear in court this morning. He is
critically i'll from cancer of the stom-
ach and was moved to st. Luke's
Hospital last night. His physician
would not permit him to be told Of
the Indictment for fear it might cause
his death.
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GOV. SMITH BARS SWAMI
IN BUILDING GRAFT CASES;
NEW GRAND JURY ORDERED
w. c. 7. u. to Fight
Against Home Brews

SYRACUSE, Oct. 26.-The an
nual State convention of the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union closed here to-day with
resolutions to start a campaign
to crystalline sentiment against
home brew beer, cider and wine.
The big increase in home man
ufacture of alcoholic liquors was
characterized as a violation of
the spirit of the law.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
BREAKS LINOTYPE RECORD.
salt Lake operator sets $4,000
EN-. In 3o5 Minutes.

SALT IAKE CITt. oct 2G.--Aldcr
Hewitt. linotype operator on The 7yt-
bune. on sunday night established what
s. said 20 be the worlds record FOR limo
type composition. setting S2.5O0 ems in
six hours and thirty-flve minutes, an
average OF 1880 ems an hour.
HcwitCs setting was entirely in non
pariel. The setting was IN straight
away composition and not In competi-
ton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
One Purchase Made Outright.

Huntington Lanman OF Ladd & Wood
testified that in the same period Comp
troller Travis purchased outright S1s,2i5
worth Of stocks and bonds. There was
$4,000 invested in securities through A.
l.. Egllnton & co. and s2.25O through
George H. Burr & Co. their representa-
tives testified. Johnston. Dryden q co.
sold 20 tho Comptroller s.. 700 worth OF
stock and the personal purchases from
George B Gibbons q Co amounted 70
ti1.ssG
William BoErdmar. Deputy state
Comptroller IN charge II the New York
city office. was the first witness exam
ined lie testified regarding the moral
obligation" purchase of s2.ni3 600 worth
Of bonds from Judson Via Fanshawe.
He could do little more than carroborate te
the previous witnesses on that point
The investigation has reached It's final
stage. Mr. Pecora announced There re-
mains only the gathering ny Of loose
ends and the conference which James A.
Wendell. Deputy State Comptroller.
agreed 20 hold with the Justice and the
District Attorney regarding his personal
financial transactions. Though nothing
has been heard from Mr. Wendell since
he agreed 90 the conference a week ago.
Mr. Pecora said he expects TO hold Il
and recall the deputy TO the stand to-
morrow morning. 10 which time the in
quiry was adjourned.
Before announcing tire adjournment
Justice Kernochan directed that Comp
troler Travis be Informed that he may
resume the stand and testify Co his per-
sonsl stock transactions Il he cares to
do so. but IN any event his willingness
to testify VIII not affect the status of
the contempt he has already committed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
CALIFORNIA.

s,,o,ol Despatch 10 THE NEW YorK HERALD.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26.--All indica-
,,ona point to California exchanging n
pemocrat for a Republican In the
RATED states Senate at Tuesdays cleo
ton. with the registration to 1 In
favor OF the Republicans. friends OF
Senator James ID. Phelan concede that
be must swing Republican votes by the
tcns OF thousands to be elected.
political observers doubt if the SEN
Continued on Third Page.
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NOW
OUT FOR COX
New York American Pub
fishes Editorial Interpret
ed as Definite Swing.
'REPUDIATE WISCONSIN
Editor Declares Governor FL
nally Realizes U. S. People
Don't Want League.

This mornings issue of the New
York American prints on the first
page an editorial headed Hearst to
Cox: Be a Democrat: BE an Ameri-
can; Be President" which was gen
orally interpreted last night in po-
litical circles to mean that William
Randolph Hearst, who came out yes
terday for Dudley Field Malone, with
a glance of deep sympathy in the d.
rection OF Gov. Smith. is now ready
to support Gov. Cox for President.
Gov. Cox" says the editorial. us
now trying to get rid of the milestone
that is dragging him to the depths OF
defeat. The Hearst papers wish him
success and hope that his repudiation
of Wilson and the Wilson policies will
be sufficiently complete and sufficient
" prompt to do him some good be-
fore election.
Senator Harding, subjected 10 the
powerful financial influences which cons
troll the Republican party. is beginning
to wabble on the League"
The editorial declares that GOV Cox
finally has realized that the people o.
the United States do not want the
League of Nations. and says:
There is yet time, Gov. Cox. 10 take
the historic Democratic position. Re-
pudiate utterly Wilson and the Wilson
party. lead a truly Democratic party
with true Jeffersonian policies. and lead
1t to victory.
BE Democrat.
BE an American.
"And be President.
"The Hearst papers gladly support
any Democrat standing stanchly for the
principles OF the fathers of this Repub-
lie and the founders Of the Democratic
party"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
Salvage Plant IA Total Loss.

When the War Department abandoned
It's great salvage plant in Hoboken no
effort was made to remove any part OF
the valuable fixtures which It had in
stalled and many OF which were new at
the time the army moved out Of the
place. In the Reclamation Department
at Hoboken thousa nds OF bales Of under
wear, some OF which was in good condi-
tion. were cut W for rags, and COM
fortables. gloves. rauntlets. leather. wool
and other odds and ends were baled up
and sold at rag prices OF li5 cents per
pound.
At the present time iunumerable
claims are hanging fire as result OF
the War Departments III advised inva-
sion OF Caldwell. n. J.. where II at
tempted 20 establish the greatest rifle
range in the world" In an uninhabitaole
swamp.
This piece Of property was Inspected
In winter arid taken over despite the fact
that the War Department was advised
that In the spring il would be submerged
In water. For weeks troops stationed
MT the place used boats 20 80 70 and
from their barracks and when the wa
ters finally subsided they lott a host of
mosquitoes that made life unbearable 10
all persons about the place The War
department eventually passed this white
elephant over to the Navy Department.
which gave It NJ AZ utterly useless after
fortune had been spent 20 III il oIt
and after the Government had run up
enormous bills for the occupancy OF the
land and damage % property.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27

RI you want complete Information about
next Tuesdays election in a concise and In
teresting way don't fail 20 THE SUN
special ELECTION NUMBER tomorrow
Thursday y.--Adt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-27
o'Keefe a Surprise.

~ the indictments were expected ex-
cept O'KAefes. His came as "a surprise
TO all who are familiar with the situa-
ton. az he has not been active In politics
for two years owing TO the state OF his
health
District Attorney Charles r. Weeks
said he had suggested 20 the Grand Jury
that IT might be well to wait until after
election in order that there could be no
talk Of politics. but the jury decided TO
go ahead. Justice Scudder also said the
jury had taken the matter into its own
hands. Smith. Mcwhinney and Doughty
are Republicans; Cassidy and O'Keefe
are Democrats.
This is the second time Justice Scud-
der has been called upon TO issue n war
rant for "Curly Joe" Cassidy. Nine
years ago Cassidy, then at the height
Of his career as Democratic boss Of
Queens. sold" a nomination for the Su-
preme Court bench TO William Willett.
Jr., for $4,000.
Justice Scudder. sitting as magiA-
trate. heard evidence against wiiiett.
Cassidy and Louis T. Walter. Jr. who
was mixed up in the case, following Will
lett's defeat at the polls. He had them
arrested, TO the great disgust OF Curly
Joe's" followers. After many delays the
case came to trial four years later and
the three were convicted.
Cassidy and Willett were sentenced TO
one year and six months in States
Prison. Walter got one year. Since his
release from Sing Sing Curly Joe" has
not figured greatly In the political af-
fairs OF Queens. In the meantime Gov.
Smith has restored him 10 citizenship.
At one time he was the car OF that
borough. When the consolidation Of
Greater New York came he was elected
first Borough President. II was said
Queens had its official poolroom and ts
official saloon. The court house had
more janltors than any other court house
IN the world.
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.our Help wanred' Ad. In The New York
Herald brought exactly the type Of help we
r.nged write v. r. Belcher g. Co.. 18i
Was. soth st.-Adr
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The Creenhrier Overnight from New Work
superb t;olf America best Baths, Perfect for
test sip convaicscsncc. Booking piags.--jdr
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TRAVIS BOUGHT
$4,000 BONDS
Six Brokers Testify to Comp
troller's Private Purchases in
Bond Deal Quiz.
STATE SALARY S4I, 900
Official Gets New Chance to
Answer Questions as to
Personal Income.
STATE SALARY $4,000

The personal stock transactions Of
Eugene NJ. Travis. State. Comptroller.
about which he refused to testify
the way he bought bonds for ne State
sinking fund. and in consequence
was adjudged in contempt # court,
We're revealed at the hearing yester-
day in the testimony Of six brokers',
in whose concerns the Comptroller
maintained accounts.
During the time he has been Comp
troller, their testimony showed, Mr..
Travis bought outright an aggregate
of s156.0o0 worth Of securities. pay
ing for them mostly in cash. His SAL
ary as Comptroller has been $4,000
year. or a total Of $4,000. What his
income has been from the fruit busi-
ness of which he is head was one OF
the questions he refused TO answer on
Monday.
Before allowing Ferdinand Pecora.
Assistant District Attorney. who is con-
ducting the inquiry. to examine the wit
nesses regarding the Travis personal
accounts Justice Kernochan wanted 10
know the relevancy OF their expected
testimony.
Details Given in Transcripts.
1nasmuch as the Justice had suggested
on Monday that the brokers be called
TO give the information Mr.. Travis re-
fused to divulge. he allowed the ques-
tioning to proceed. The District Attorney
contented himself with quizzIng the six
brokers' about the total amounts in
vested through them by Mr.. Travis, but
introduced az evidence transcripts OF
their office records showing the date
and amount Of each Travis personal
transaction.
IAN examination Of these transcripts"
he said, shows the dates of the Travis
investments. Reference 10 the testimony
already given will show the dates on
which Judson and Fanshawe made their
sensational profits
When the hearing opened in the morn
ing William Rand, counsel for George
Il. Gibbons & Co.. one OF the concerns
from whom the Comptroller made large
purchases of bonds, requested that II
Justice Kernochan felt inclined 10 in
clude the Gibbons firm IN any findings Of
wrongdoing he be permitted TO address
the court before such findings are an
nounced. and that II Gibbons 4 Co. are
not included they be discharged with
honor because. he said. their business
has not been helped any by the publicity
they have received
The first broker examined was Howard
r. Mcconnell OF II. F. Mcconnell & Co.
through whom apparently the bulk OF
the Travis personal investments were
made. He testified that Mr.. Travis
made two small purchases ln 1914. but
from March. 1916. TO the present he
bought total Of Si13.ooO worth Of se-
curitles
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Continued on Last Po0e.
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Trail of waste Everywhere.

This however is but ono incident Of
mlshandling In connection with the army
cantonmcnts which sprang up about this
city in war days and which one by one
have dropped from view. Everywhere
that one OF these bases or camps has
stood the trail OF waste IL visible, and
IN many cases wholesale theft appears
TO have been committed without interfer-
ence by the War Department.
In Camp Upton. as in Camp Mills and
various other points about the city. large
numbers of motor trucks that were in
serviceable condition have gone totally
to waste through improper care and ex-
posure 10 the clements In some cases
the officers in charge OF the trucks have
been discharged from the service and
have not been replaced. and the material
has been allowed 10 stand uncared for
until rain and lack OF attention have con-
verted II into junk.
There was much criticism of the price
al which the department disposed Of
Camp Mills, as Il obtained only 1924 900
for what had cost 100000 900. and the
great bulk of the material In the camp
was of a nature that was salable.
In the case of the Hazelhurst Aviation
Field the War Department rejected the
sold the fixtures TO the Hampstead
Plains Company. which owned the
ground. This company then sold ground
and buildings TO the Curtiss Aeroplane
Company.