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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
POLITICIAN GUILTY
OF ALCOHOL THEFT

John Romaneili, undertaken, po,-t,cian
and bondsman. who was indicted follow
ing the deaths of more than "A hundred
persons in New England from wood al
cohol poisoning, was found guilty of
grand larceny in the first degree last
night by n jury before Supreme Court
Justice Kapper in Brooklyn.
The indictment against Romanelli,
who is As years old and the father of
thirteen children. charged that. he had
participated in the theft of ten drums
of wood alcohol consigned to England
by the Delta Chemical Company OF
Michigan, and which were taken to
Brooklyn. emptied and sent on their
way with water in place of the original
cOufpnts
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18

or later the whole public will thoroughly
understand what is moving you to such
d espicable attacks on me.
You cannot have forgotten that Mt
the joint conference of the Board OF Es-
innate ana Apportionment and the Lock-
wood committee on Monday last when
you stated the Lockwood committee has
neither the power nor the wish to under
take the duties that devolve upon the
officials Of the city OF New York reso-
luton was adopted by the Board OF Esti-
mate and Apportionment. without OBJ
lection from you or the committee, that
the Board Of Estimate would proceed
to make its own investigation into the
letting of any city contracts that might
be under any possible suspicion of fraud.
'You cannot pretend to have forgotten
that the Board of Estimate and Appor-
ticnnent invited yon 70 conduct this in
vestigation in person. You cannot pre-
tend to have forgotten that you declined
this invitation.
You mist remember that you also
gave as n reason that the Lockwood
committees investigation into the ques-
tions Of labo: and material combinations
was of more immediate Importance ard
that you volunteered TO aid the Board
of Estimate and Apportionment in its In
vestigation by submitting to ii all data
in your possession relating to city con-
tracts or such other information that
would come to you from time to time.
Now. suddenly without the least JUS
tification in the world, you turn around
and attack the good faith of the entire
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
and the law department Of the city. OF
course. very shrewdly. all of your at
tacks are by inference only, but you try
TO create the false impression that the
law department Of this city will not con-
duct an open and fearless examination
as to whether there was fraud or coll
fusion IL the granting Of contracts by
the city.
THE people OF the city of New York
rightfully have the fullest confidence in
the law department of the city by reason
particularly of its successful conduct
against the traction interests OF the
cent fare litigation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
Basis of Indictment.

yradus testified before the Lockwood
committee on October IS that he had
s+arted work for the Garment Centre
Realty Company on Seventh avenue
when Brindell pulled the steam shoyel
engineers and put out the fires. The
witness said he was told to go see Brih-
dell
CLARK. civil engineer. Of the firm OF
uoIbrook. Cabot q Rollins testified he
went TO see Brindell on behalf OF fradus
ana that the labor leader said the con-
tractor must come across with $500
before he could go ahead" Clark said
~ was the most brazen thing he ever
witnessed Fradus said the first de-
,nand was for $780, 900. but Il was ''Jewed
down, 10 $1,000. He testified he was
practically driven out Of business By
Brindell
The Indictment was returned under
Section $50 OF the Penal Code. which
fxas seven and one-half years as the
,aiI term for attempted eXtOrtion.
Counsel for the committee will press
Or immediate trial.
George Backer. wealthy contractor
who was indicted two weeks ago on a
perjury charge, pleaded not guilty yes
tsriay and hts bail OF $4,000 was con-
tinucd. Judge Muldueen. who had de-
MED the motion made by Edmund l..
Mooney that the Lockwood committee
die not have power 70 proceed, refused
yesterday 10 sustain n demurrer filed
BIZ Mooney. counsel for Backcr.
Mr.. Mooney based the demurrer on
his contention that no facts OF crime
were set forth In the Baclser Indictment
Mr. Untermycr was compelled 20 re-
main nj home yesterday TO care for o.
bronchial cold and the hearing which
was scheduled to take place was post
poned The proceedings will 90 On to-
day In city Hall. probably with Mayor
Hyian on the stand. Mr. Untermyer
ia, been overworking since the invest
cation started He told his associates
the cold was not serious and he expected
to go on to-day.
ByIan Answers Untermycr.
II was Mayo. 1fylan's turn yesterday
IN the opistolary contest being carried
un between City Hall and Mr.. Inter
myers office. Answering Mr.. Inter
myers letter OF Tuesday charging city
officials with not acting in good faith
in trying 10 speed UP embarrassing
Investigation" Of city contracts. the
Mayor wrote ms follows:
"Your letter 70 me under date OF Mo-
vember le. 1920. IL the meanest collec-
ton OF insincere expressions that have
thus oar been presented by you 20 me.
know u, ] know II and sooner
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
GRANTS CREW TO CELEBRATE.

One hundred men OF the United States
army transport President Grant, which
completed n trip around the world OF
more than $4,000 miles last Monday will
celebrate with theatre party tonight
at the Winter Garden and supper at the
strand Roof. The men have invited
their captain. John Chambers. and chief
officer. II. l.. Jones' 20 be their guests
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
INDICT BRINDELL
IN GRAFT CASE:
BAIL FURNISHED
Prosecuting Counsel Says
Prisoner Is Guilty of ST.
100000 Extortion.
PENALTY z 1-2 YEARS
Pleads Not Guilty. Gives
Bond Of 100000 for His
Appearance.
BACKER LOSES 4 POINT
Judge Overrules Claim That
Committee Exceeds It's
Power.
7 1-2 YEARS
BACKER LOSES A POINT

Robert F. Brindell, head Of the
Building Trades Council and storm
centre of the building graft investiga-
ton. was indicted yesterday for at
tempted extortion and held in 800. 900
bail for trial. The evidence on which
the Indictment was based was fur
nished by the Lockwood committee.
Unconcerned and still wearing his
famous smile, Brindell went 10 the
Criminal Courts Building with his
counsel. Martin w. Littleton, prepared
to furnish $4,000 bail, having anticI-
pated that as the sum that would be
hxed.
When Judge Mulqueen, who is pre-
siding over the Grand Jurys crime
investigation of the building and labor
revelations. announced the amount.
Mr.. Littleton protested and suggested
that half the bail be given at once and
the balance to-day. Judge Mulqueen
consented on condition that Brindell
remain in the Tombs over night until
the second $4,000 be put up. That
brought forth a louder protest, and
there was a quick scurrying for the
money. 1t finally was produced and
Brindell left with his counsel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
Take. Indictment Calmly.


Brindell never lost his suave, indiffer-
emit attitude. II was all a mere passing
incident to him There was nothing
bout the indictment or the prospect of
spending a night in "A cell that feazed
him for second. He left the building
reluctantly, so amusing did he find the
transaction.
Il desire to enter a plea of not gull
and ask for ten days time to make the
proper motion for n change of plea,
Mr. Littleton told the court. Nine days
was allowed.
1--WE ask that ball be fixed at 100000
because this IS but one OF n long series
OF indictments" Stanley Richter. son-in-
law Of Samuel Untermyer and associate
counsel for the committee. said Some
Of the indictments viii charge n consum-
mated rather than an attempted crime
Extortions are charged ranging from
$4,000 TO smaller sums
1.-THE defendant is "A wealthy man as
a result OF his experiences in this city
in the last year and a half / advise the
court that the amount Of his extortion
will reach close to 1000 600.
ct protest against speechnaking OF
this kind" Mr.. Littleton interrupted. 1T
Is disgrace To- public justice thus TO
make public charges No such bail was
ever exacted before. II amounts TO a
demand for punishment before guilt is
proven. 1t is an attempt to shove the
defendant into prison without warrant Of
law"
judge Mulqueen said that II counsel
could not agree on the amount or pan
10 be fixed he would follow the custom
OF accepting the suggestion OF the DIS
trict Attorney, which was SlOO,OOO
The Indictment charged that Brindeil
"did feloniously and extortionately at
tempt to obtain $500 from Jacob
Fradus, house wrecking contractor. on
AprII f5 last by threatening to do I'M
lawful injury. annoy and obstruct the
work of the said Fradus'; that ne
threatened 10 stop work on Fradus
contract at Seventh avenue and thirty
seventh street unless the money was
paid that he threatened to prevent
Fradus from obtaining laborers compe-
tent to do the work.
The witnesses. whose names are at
tached 70 the indictment. are George H.
clark. architect: Paul Singer Samuel
.. Donnelly. Franklin Ncvius and Jacoo
fradus
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18

mo one has so far made any attack
or the honesty and loyalty of the law
department OF this city under this ad
.n!nistration. Even you do not dare do
= except by the mean but carefully
grarded differences carried in your let.
ter
Irrespective of anything you have
said. / solemnly declare that the Cor
L. ration Counsel will conduct a most
rigid and searching investigation, and
if collision or fraud should be shown in
tie awarding Of any contract. no matter
where tho trail may lead. the fullest
justice will be meted TO the guilty MAJ:
or men.
THE next time you start to write Il
vicious letter to me, try to keep in mind
So me idea Of fair play and decency
You know very we'll that / am and
always have been ready to appear be e
fore your committee and testify with
cut reservation. Your intimation tina
you are waiting on me- is as false as
II q rest Of your differences concerning
me-
Mr.. Untermyers attack on the EST
n ate Board inquiry. his second. was
contained in the following letter to
Chairman Lockwood. IN which the chic
counsel announced his inability to at
tend the hearing
81 regret that II will be necessary for
INC to ask you TO postpone the inquiry
Until tomorrow morning. ut which tins
I ,am assured l will be able TO resume.
NY indisposition IS not serious. A cod
l contracted few days ago has agra
waited a chronic bronchial affection and
renders IL unsafe for me to venture out
IN this inclement weather. With q day =
rest, confinement TO my room and
ii,tIa medical care [ shall doubtless be
OH hand at 10 tomorrow.
IT particularly regret the inconven-
ierce caused the many witnesses VINO
have already spent so much time In at
tendance, but II Is unavoidable.
Please see that the announcement Is
rrade for their attendance tomorrow.
WAS there ever anything so farcical
end so objectionable In it's extravaganza
AZ the latest so-called investigation =
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20
BAPTISTS FORM
JENKS SOCIETY
To Establish B. Y. P. u.
in Neighboring Town
Friday Night.
"TRIP IN AUTOMOBILES
Fifteen Cars to Take Tulsans
From Here; Social Hour to
Follow Business Meet.

Members OF the Baptisct Young
Peoples union of the First Baptist
church will go to jerks Friday evo-
ming to assist young people OF the
Baptist church in the organization
of y. Y. p. u, IL Is announced
by Clarence lockwood. president OF
the local organization.
Fifteen automobiles has beeSprom
ised to convey the young people
to Jenks. The young people are to
meet at the church at o'clock
NTriday evening. Following the busi-
ness meeting at the jerks church,
there will be a social hour with jerks
young people hosts to those from
this city.
Rendering assistance to young
people in the surrounding territory
who wish TO form societies is part
OF the plan of the r. Y. =. u. Of the
First Baptist church to help them
selves by helping others. Such as
sistance and also cooperation with
societies in other cities will be prac-
ticed during the coming months,
Young people from the Baptjs!
church at Sapulpa were guests OF
the local society last Sunday evening,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20
LEAVE TODAY
FOR MEETING
Four Women From Tulsa
County to Attend
Farm Congress.

Tulsa women who will leave for
saltwater Friday to attend tho farm
congress in saltwater August 23 TO
2S will be Mrs. Sada Grommet. Mrs.
Katherine Jackson. Mrs. NJ. A. Wat
kins, and Mrs. Minnctto Hedges.
Mrs. Crommet and Mrs. Jackson
will go In their capacity as home
demonstration agents, Mrs. Watkins
as one of the two chosen representa-
.tives from the woman's farm con-
gress OF Tulsa county. and Mnl
Hodges as an official state delegate
appointed by Governor ]. Il. A
Robertson. Mrs. Iilah d. Lindsay,
as the second delegate from the wo-
mans farm congress. will go 10
saltwater next Monday.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20
Prominent Canadian
Pays High Tribute
to Oil Metropolis

'Tt Is difficult adequately to de-
scribe Tulsa. When one considers
lts youth, words fail and the story
OF its growth sounds moro like ro-
nance than fact"
This was the parting compli-
ment paid to Tulsa by Dr. Herbert
Mackenzie, brother Of Sir William
Mackenzie before his departure
for his home In Vancouver. u. c.,
last night, Doctor Mackenzie has
been In the city for the past fort
night following oil interests.
Sir william Mackenzie Is known
as one OF the greatest financirs
on this continent and the Canadian
Northern railroad OF which no
was founder and which now
stretches about 1900 miles, has
done more than anything else to
develop Canadian resources and
territory. Sir william was
knighted by King Edward for his
services to his country. lie Is OF
Scotch descent and Canadian born.
He now lives In Toronto and Is as
active as ever, Doctor Mackenzie
stated
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20
Starts This Morning and
Lasts Just Eight Days

Every knows Manhattan Shs-knows them to be the
than say entire stock is included The main point
wish to emphasize the necessity for quick action your
part This event unusual and the values exraord
nary that compelled to limit the sale time to eight
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20

Sadie Hoffman, 1898 South Boston
avenue. to Jack" Gelfand, popular
young clubman and manager OF a
Main street jewclry store.
Miss Hoffman was horseback with
a party Of friends, so the story f.
told. when her horse became un-
manageable and started to run. The
horse got entirely beyond control
and It was only by holding desper-
ately TO the saddle that the fair
equestrian was not thrown to tho
pavement.
Gelfand was riding nearby with
some friends in a motor car. Seeing
Miss Hoffmans apparent helpless.
ness, although she made a heroic
effort 10 stop tho animal, Gelfand
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20

shouted TO tho driver of the car 10
pursue the runaway steed.
The chase lasted several blocks
The motor car finally caught mp WIN
the horse. The horse began to buck
and act extremely wild. The occu-
pants OF the car were held In nor
ror for fear Miss Hoffman would De
dashed to the paving. Not so youns
Gclfsnd. lie instructed the driver
to make ono last dash UP beside tho
horse. Gclfand was standing on me
running board AS the car spurted
forward, Gelfand reached up,
graspcd Miss Hoffman firmly around
the waist and gently lifted her from
the horse. Then abe swooned.
when abe revived she was lyine
| In her own room at her parents
home--Mr. and Mrs. IA Hoffman
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20

the result that at family gathering
Of MIR. and Mrs. Hoffman. Miss
Hoffman, her sister and brother. and
Mr.. Gclfand, with very few close
friends at "a dinner given by MIR. Gel
fand's uncle and aunt. MIR. and Mrs.
ben pollack. 1919 South Boulder,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20
TULSA DAILY WORLD, FR1DM, AUGUST, 20, 1920

1855 South Boston avenue. where
Is my hero" were her first words
OF course II was only natural Gel
fand should he anxious to know how
Miss Hoffman recovered from the
thrilling experience. During these
calls a friendship was started with
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20
Ex-SerUice Man Asks
+ Red Cross for Wife

Service matrimopial was wished
on" the Tulsa county chapter of the
Red Cross yesterday when the father
Of an ex-servicc man called and
asked assistance in finding n wife, a
home was one OF the matrimonial!
inducements named by the man. lie
In about 35 years OF age and lives
here
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20
Vests and Collars (,
to Close out at IL Price

lot of pique, pongee and
organdy.
Embroidered in colors. (
Regularly 35c to $3.50. !
Main Floor
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20
ROMANCE CREEPS
OUT AFTER RACE
Dashing Runaway Horse,
Pretty Girl and a
Gallant Hero.

A romance that started with a
runaway horse, a thrilling rescue,
and an ardent courtship, came 20
light last night with tho announce
ment OF the engagement of Miss
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20

Robert a. McBirney, q
Funeral Director. Phone a5s-isi
92i south Maln.---Advt.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20

the engagement was announced
The wedding will be celebrated tna
fall.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-20

Silk Hose for $ls79
---VdndeUerS
Those who shop Friday at s,l this @ store should 81 @ @
Special SS sl PfHa' pTo see these Silk A''' at TINS So
% ss 5 s to ss s a3 tim; ss"Gs,s Ss sf 1sgs rss Ia
Isle toe heel and top, in an exceptionally gEEWakMW &
viii TNlAwNW
Every size lid N$NlN-6
Regularly $3.50 and $500 gJYNBE
Extra special %..r pair airs si7s 49,, ,,,,. M1& WIN
All Six Charmeuse Fancy Cretonne
Special, Yard, 1895 Special. Yard. fsc
Beautiful grade Beautiful of designs and
s.: ssfd -s:f.iasiv re Paiv s5s sss
All Six Tricolette
Mt. t 49, -, Special, Yard, 9Sc
Sc 5 a:ss saa S ~as dT isS @ Ssss' ssd % iS S:s s:
Second Floor
Silk Crepe Victory Long Six Cloves
Special Yard, ss95 Special, Pair, s2Ss
"A fabric similar s button toni length
40 wide. street Plain brown and
Regularly to ss75
Au SILK Messuline
m ,,, .u GLoUes Special S9c and Csc
SO inches wide. Wrist length--black, and
Regularly s1.25 $3.50. 4
All Six Georoette
Crepe, Special, $2l5 vests ana Conms
T,r to Close out at IA Price
snnr Floor Small lot of pque pongee
organdy
Sports ss @s,. s,.e. So, ss
EHHu oPeCtus, pS'o
"A fewp pieces out-far
colors and kinds Vdt Lace ana
Regularly to $s'75 Insertions, Special, 10c
Match sets and individual pat
Face Towels terms ,,., ,
nozou
opecid, DOZeH, ph0' Regularly 15c.
M of superior grade Main Floor
"A whte-fancy border. Flet Cfuny Lace
Size 17x34 inch Snec"i Yard DE
-Lacea nd In
Seamless serion to match.
Sheets $3.50 Snutns Sme py IRON ig ig 10 1 1nche i A
md bemm lot
grade anu ~ e Regularly 5'Ft = Il
MainF Floor.
Mercerized Ddn1ask FiLet and Cotton
Special Yard, $Ia9 Cluny, Special ISc
" fine finish. Marrow widths lace
So inches wide. ton to match
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-24

II you don't like the way you,
friends act, why not get new friends'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-24

r. /. 4
banquet would be served by the
dads" The boys served the first
one, the annual banquet, the mothers
served the last monthly spread, and
this time it was the boys turn. ITS
up to the dads to see what they can
do next MONTH" the scoutmaster saiG
If anyone wants to see real boys
and samples of real boys work ne
has only TO. attend gathering Of this
sort at Rock Hall. The gang spirit
is directed into channels worth while.
The boys are given wholesome recre-
alton and do things worth while.
you bet it's not half as hard to get
them to help with the dishes and the
furnaces and the errands as it used
to be-" was the general verdict from
the grown-ups.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-24
SCOUTS ARE COOKS
!. At MONTHLY FEED
Members Of Troop One Were Hoszr
Last Night and Even Prepared
and Served the Roast Beef
Supper.
MANY VISITORS THERE
The Rev. Hueii Warren Of First Chris
tian Church Tells Boys and Pa
rents What He Thinks Of
Work.

The second Of the monthly suppers
and meetings planned by the Boy
Scocts Oh Troop No. i was given last
night at Rock Hall with the scouts
themselves as the c5ohs and the
walters. The two regular troop COOKS
with six scouts as waters prepared
and served the supper. The menu
consisted of roast beef, mashed pota-
toes and gravy, creameG peas. cot
fee, rolls and apple pie a la mode.
The supper was splendidly prepared
and seryed-just another example OF
the fine way that Troop does
things.
Charles Buss, Jr., presided and the
senior patrol leader welcomed the
visitors. The Rev. Huen Warren.
pastor of the First Christian church,
asked the blessing. Following the
supper a short program was given
The Rev Huell Warren was nitro
duced by Mr. Buss ana he spoke
along the lines Of the WORK the Boy
Scouts are doing. and what tha1 Work
means in the way of Americanism.
"a boy is an epidemic. he's all
about you, and he's c0mbustbfe,
you never know where he's going TO
break out,'' the Rev. Mr.. Warren
said. He spoke of the boy "as the
diamond in the rough, full carat, and
well worthy Of polishing. DR.. War
rem bespoke the cooperation OF the
parents in the scout work He said
that he had learned from parents at
the supper that the Boy Scout work
already is taking hold In the boys at
home, and he urged parents to en-
courage the boys work In every way.
Frederic c.. Smith, city editor OF
The Gate City, was the other
speaker. Mr. Smith told briefly or
the Boy Scouts In England and VIVA!
they were doing, and suggested the
part the boys in America will have
as the coming citizens In the recon
struction program. IncuIcare IN the
boys Of America the Boy Scout prm-
ciples and program and I'll be will
ing to face any Of your reds, radicals,
bolsheVists and /. w. WIS with the
finished product" he said Scouting
is purely Americanism in its scope
and it's ambitions, he said. He. too,
asked the cooperation OF the parents
in their investment, Ekening the
boys to gold bonds, which can De
kept at par through the scout tram
ing
Are Honorary Members.
Scoutmaster Buss then suggested
that both speakers be admitted to
honorary membership In the scout
troop, suggestion that was unani-
mously carried THE TWO best
friends this troop has,, Mr.. Buss
said, in speaking of the pastor and
the newspaper man.
Following the formal program the
scouts held little demonstration
program, and before supper very
spirited game of indoor baseball was,
participated in, with even the visitors
taking part.
Mr.. Buss annocnced that the next