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New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
Official Close TO HyIa,,
Named in Graft Probe
Testimony Ciuen Before Grand
Jury Said to Inuolue City
Contract OF Street Department

Testimony involving, city official
closely associated with Mayor Hylan
was given yesterday before the Addi-
ing charges Of corruption in the city
administration, The Tribune Learned
last night.
According to The Tribune informant
the evidence against the official was
given in the course OF the examination
of a witness regarding 81 city contract
made by the Street Cleaning Depart
ment.
The revelation came as complete
surprise. it is said, to former Governor
Charles S. Whitman and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney James +. Smith, who
appeared as Mr.. Swanns representa-
tives before the grand jury.
The Inquiry was directed at con-
tract for the removal of ashes. The
contract. which had been awarded to
the lowest bidder, was not carried out
by the prospective contractor and it
was found necessary to give the con-
tract to the next lowest bidder, it is
said.
The Tribune informant said that one
of the witnesses admitted that 9 city
official used his influence to have the
limit of time for the beginning Of the
contract extended on two occasions for
sixty days and that when an investiga-
ton was made it was proven that the
bidder did not control the equipment
necessary to carry out the contract.
When Ex-Governor Whitman went
before the grand jury it was known
that he had four cases in preparation
tor presentation. Three of the cases
are said to involve other members of
the police automobile squad
lie called large numbr of wit
nsses, among them Henry Steinert, head
OF the law department of the Street
Cleaning Department.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
}. Inspector Coughlin said last

ago. Inspector Coughln said last
night that he was convinced the bonds
in Miller's possession were part of
the postofflce loot. and declared that
detectives have located eight other
$1,000 bonds which appear to have
been stolen in the same robbery
Fischer waited outside the exchange
place while Miller went in to dispose
of the bonds. They were taken to
the East Sixty-scventh Street station.
Both men arc charged with grand
larceny,
1t was learned last night that Mil
Ter. in his efforts to dispose Of the
bonds, had walked into trap set by
Arthur M. Goldsmith, broker, at
whose place the bonds were offered for
sale. Goldsmith said that a man Civ
ing his name as Fischer called upon
him Monday, Offering to sell 81 900
bond for $3.50. He gave Fischer Il
check for the amount and Fischer. he
said, then told him that he might need
more money, as he wanted to buy an
automobile.
Fischer called on Goldsmith again,
it is said, and declared he wanted to
ocll two more 81 900 bonds Goldsmith
had his wife call the Federal Reserve
Bank while his visitor waited in the
hall. He asked the bank if the bonds
bearing the serial numbers of those
offered for sale had been reported to
the bank as stolen.
Goldsmith arranged for Fischer to
return with the bonds yesterday after
noon. lie stationed t , detectives at his
place Of business. Miller, however,
showed up, instead Of Fischer, saying
shat he had been sent to negotiate the
deal. When questioned by a detective
he said he had met Fischer IN sa-
loon.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
Fifth Vendetta
Victim Slain;
3 More to Die
OF Eight Doomed in Cam
blcrs' Fcud, Four Are
Killed and One Is. Shot
in Last Three Months
All Mrderers Escape
Man Believed Dying in
Hospital Sends Warming
in Vain 10 His Friend

A roll call of death was read ycstcr-
Gay in some haunts where Siclan
gunmcn gather:
Giovanni Loiachimo.
Salvador Marc.
Angelo Patrcola.
Angelo Lagaputa.
Giuseppe Granatclla.
All save Lagaputa arc dead. He is
IN Fordham Hospital with probably
mortal wounds.
Tho assassins, the police have reason
to believe, will slay three more before
their vendetta is fulfilled. A group Of
eight Scilian gamblers aroused the
hatred Of certain OF their fellow coun-
trymen and five OF the eight have been
slain within three months
First Shot December 10
Loiachimo was the first to feel the
vengeance of the feudists. He was
shot down in Elizabeth Street the
night of December 10 The murderer
escaped.
The remaining scvcn-armcd, always
watchful-went about their affairs with
the fear OF death upon them. Marc was
the next. On The morning of December
90 he left his home and had just
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02

ceivcd no ono. Mrs. Orthwein's de-
votion was too manifest Mrs. Zcigler
knew Of the affair. but she could do
nothing. Or perhaps, last night, She
had finally Won her point only to have
it cancelled by the pen of tragedy.
After the conversation with his wife,
Zelgler went to the woman's fiat, tax
ing with him d. o. Parsons. d La Sale
Street broker. Explaining that he had
"a business engagement" Zeigley sug-
gested that Parsons take Mrs. Orth-
vein to the Green Mill Gardens, say
ing that he would join them there
later.
Parsons complied He and Mrs Crth-
vein went to the Green Mill and
danced until 8 o'clock. From woman
acquaintance there, Mrs. Orthwein
heard, according to her own statement,
that Ieigler was at the Rainbow Ger
dcns with two young girls.
When Zciglcr appeared at 10 o'clock
She reTroached him. An argument fol
lowed 1t ended in a glass os wine be-
ing thrown by Mrs. Orthwein into the
mans face. Another glass was thrown
back. Zeiglcr jumped up and left the
place 1t was four hours later tina. a
telephone girl called the Sheffield Ave
nue. station and told the desk sergeant
that there was trouble at Mrs. Orth-
veins apartment
Something upset the telephone, :"
she said, "and / heard the receiver fall
off. Then there was a shot. I'm sure
somebody's killed"
Mrs. Orthweln met the police at the
door of the third floor apartment The
police attempted to quiet her in an
effort to learn the cause Of the trouble,
but her answers were rambling.
- shot him and | love him. the
police say she exclaimed.
Lieutenant James Dougherty wall cd
into her bedroom in the front of the
apartment. There was a half-flled bot
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
Man Murdered:
Four Wounded
lin Pistol Duels
Caller About TO Enter Home
of Girl Killed; Fugitive
Seized, Says They Quar-
relied Over Ball Game
Two Others May Die
Italians Engage i'll Separate
Revolver Fights; Will
Not Tell Reasons

Three shooting ARRAYS in different
parts of the city last night resulted in
the death of one man, and three others
being seriously wounded. Two of the
wounded men are in a critical condi-
ton in Gouveneur Hospital and one in
bellevue. The causes Of all three af-
trays, after hours Of investigation, re-
mained a mystery to the police.
man who is known to the police as
Shannon, about twenty-four years old,
was shot and killed last night as he
at 2133 Third Avenue
Shannon was about to call on Miss
May O'Brien, who lives on the upper
floor of the house, when three shots
were fired at him in rapid succession
The first two missed Shannon, but the
third struck him in the chest Shan
non ran into the hallway, where he
collapsed and died few minutes later
A man arrested by detectives from
Inspector Thomas V. Underhil's staff
after a chase through 1l7th Street fol-
lowing the shooting, admitted that he
had known Shannon. He also admit
ted that they had Quarreled recently
over a ball game in which both had
taken part. He was held.
Pistol shots shortly after II O'CLOCK
Ceant Loughran. Of the East Thirty
fifth Street station, who were on motor
cycle patrol, to Second Avenue ano
Thirty y-ninth Street
They found a man lying in the street
near the curb, with five bullets in his
body. On the sidewalk Il little furthe,
along another man squatted, holding. his
head and moaning. Except for the tive
figures, the neighborhood was deserted
The man on the sidewalk had had part
OF his ear carried away by bullet. Iif
said he was Michael Ciccitocco, of SIS
East Thirty-eighth Street.
In the hand of the more seriously
wounded man the police found IS
caliber revolver. He was taken tc
Bellevue under arrest, charged with VIC
lation of tho Sullivan law. Doctors said
he would die Cicctocco remained true
to gang traditions. After questioning
him for some time, the police knew Just
as much as they had before nc
more.
Patrolman Shoemaker OF the Clinton
Street station was passing 46 Pit
Street, shortly after o'clock, wher
man, with u smoking pistol in his
hand, backed out OF the doorway ano
co!lldcd with lamp post.
Shoemaker ran to the man, who sale
ne was rocco Franko, tWentyscver
years old, of 46 Pitt Street Franko's
right hand was clutched to his breast
and was red with blood to the wrist.
The patrolman called an ambulance
from Gouverneur Hospital and placed the
wounded man in charge of the ambu-
/ lance surgeon. Then he went into the
house, from which Franko had come. to
| investigate.
At the first landing he found a man
also with a pistol in his hand. This
man, who told the police he was Charles
Vito. of 2539 Amsterdam Avenue, had
his right eye shot away. Again the
ambulance was called from Gouverneur
Hospital.
Both Vito and Franko were placed
under arrest 1t the hospital, but refused
to tell the police the reason for their
duel.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02

walked around the corner Of Chrystic
Street when man stepped from hall
way into the throng Of women and chill
drcn that crowded tho sidewalk and
cmptied an automatic revolver between
his shoulder blades. Tho assassin
dashed up a tenement stairway and
disappeared.
Six Were Left
Patricola was walking along Eliza
beth Street OH the night Of January 23
There was n sharp report that scHt by
ISLANDERS scurrying to cover Patrcola
dropped in his tracks, n bullet through
his heart. The slayer got away
Five mon wondered who would be
next.
I.agaputa was chosen. Two weeks
ago he was shot while walking in n
street in the Bronx. His assailant van
ished. Since then Iagaputa has been
lowering between life and death in
Fordlam Hospital. He is in no hurry
for his wo,inds to hcal--if they arc to
heal. He knows that the vendetta is
not fulfilled except by death.
A detective Of the Italian squad sat
beside Lagaputa 3 couch four days ago.
He sought Information that might re-
veal the cause of the fcud and the
identity of the .murdcrcrs. Whatever
Iagaputa knew he kept to himself II.
Sicilans do that.
However, the wounded man did send
message by the detective to Giuseppe
Grnnatelle. 1t was not heartening
message, nor would the wounded man
vouchsafe the least hint as to how he
obtained the knowledge he wished to
transmit to his friend.
CO." he said, "to Giuseppe Grana-
tella, at 225 Chrystic Street Tell him
! say: 'Giusepp', you are next"
Three Still Live
Giuseppe was next. Monday night.
shortly after Granatclla had left his
home, figure emerged from this shad-
ows of an alley running into Forsyth
Street, lcvcled a sawed-o Off shotgun at
him and fired. The charge of buckshot
missed. Granatela turned in time to
get the second charge squarely in the
chest He dropped The killer faded
back into tho shadows of the alley and
was seen no more. When the police
came they found the sawed of shot
gun lying where he had flung it when
It's work was done.
Three of the doomed eight still walk
tho city's streets.
When they meet, as they did yestcr-
day over tho bier of Giuseppe Grana-
tclla, they shrug their shoulders aud
ask one another:
(which of us next? How soon?"
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02

ler appeared at the door. I unlocked
tho door, but kept the door chs;,'
fastened. When ZeigIer demanded sd.
mittance | refused, because he was IN
toxicated and was abusive He. how
ever. forced his way into the "a.
breaking the chain. I went fo ~, -,
bedroom and he followed. ''
He attempted to force his way Into
my bedroom and ! picked up g1n
and threatened TO shoot. lie ea,d
You'rc not game, and | fred
Later the police, upon searching the
nat, found dozen unopened bottle
OF gin IN the closet off her bedroom
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02

is serious question whether it was
worth while to safeguard TIE country
from its enemies only to be plundcred
by its citizens"
Declaring that most OF t. veterans
would take the cash bonus, Senator
Thomas said the other .ptions of the
bill were comparatively unimportant.'
The plan for reclaiming land for
soldier homesteads, he charged, would
result in numerous land schemes and
promotions"
The tax plan provides for "takine
money from the pockets of one class
of citizens to be transferred to the
pockets of another" said Senator
Thomas, adding that in striking out
the tax provisions the Senate Finance
Committee "shrank from the rcsponsi-
bility"
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02

say. to the bank officials, that he has
been misappropriating Liberty bonds
OF the bank for the last three wears.
TIC has been held for the grand jury.
The bonds we're used In maintaining
thc stock margin account which Sturde-
want had been carrying for "a consider
aolo length of time with several New
YORK brokerage houses, according to a
formal statement issued by Roscoe
sargent, attorney for the bank. The
bank is fully protected. Mr.. Sargent
said. Tho dcfalcations started in 1a1S.
Sturdcvant was dismissed as cashier
about the middle of December when
the directors learned that he had been
specializing on margins.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
Thomas Suggests
Taxpayers Strike
Against Bonus Bill
Sooner III Comes the Better.
Declares Colorado Senator
in Assailing Measure as
"Nercenary and Illegal

WASHINGTON, March l.-Thc sol
dior bonus bill was attacked to-day BY
Senator Thomas, Democrat, of Colo
rado, as "sordid, mercenary, humili-
ating. outrageous and Illegal
In minority report presented to the
Senate as a member of the Finance
Committee Senator Thomas said the
operation of the bill would entail a
cost OF three and half bin on dollars
and result in depreciation of Liberty
bonds and other securities and a great
burden to the taxpayers
ne country is in no condition to
submit to the stupendous burden which
this bill imposes" he declared. "!t's
outrageous. Justice should, Of itself
defeat the bill. There may be such a
thinC IN this country as a taxpayors
strike. Fhc sooner it comes the bet
ter
Subordinates Duty to Pclf
This bin subordinates duty to the
sordid and degrading influence of pelf
and proht, makes the army an agency
1or the eXtortion of money from the
citizens and places the republican SOL
dler upon level with the mcrcenary
soldier of fortune or adventure"
Senator Thomas praised the "sn,en-
did segment of the late American army.
which disdains to ask for bonuses or
compensation.
"Patriotisln, devotion to free institu-
tlons and a decent regard for the obli
cations Of free citizenship" tho Senator
sad are degraded and disgraced
whenever the soldier~citizcn becomes
4 merccnary and either expects or de-
mands that his 90 err ment should
measure his service in terms of monev.
Questions Fruits Of Victory
"lf the American naticn has bcen
preserved from German aggression
only to loose the flood gates of it's
treasury upon it's returning soldierv. il
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
Alderman Fined $lOC
On Misconduct Charge

Alderman Arthur V German. of the
3Sth Aldermanic District, Brooklyn
was fined 500, with the alternative of
thirty days in Jail, yesterday in the
Court of Special Sessions, at Long Isl
and City.
German was convicted Of disorderly
conduct in the same court three weeks
ago. Former State Senator Murphy
who appeared as counsel, bespoke elem
cncy for the alderman, but there were
many letters N possession of the court
rotesting against this. The probation
officer reported that German had been
arrested in May, 1920, and had threat
ened a policeman.
The conviction was upon charges
that German had driven an automobile
on Pa almetto Street, Queens, while in
tOXlcatcd.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02

tie of gin on the floor. Zcigler was
dead, two bullets having entered his
heart and throat
The door of the apartment had been
broken from the lock. The weather
strip was ripped from the door jamb.
The door or Mrs. Orthwein's bedroom
also showed the effects of having been
smashed open. The body Of Zeigler
lay across the bed He was without
overcoat or hat. The revolver was
found on the floor
The woman made a complete state
mcnt to Lieutenant Dougherty. After
telling of the wine party and her re-
turn nome the woman said:
Il had been there but short time
and had prepared to retire when Zcig-
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
Merchant Shot by Burglar

Samuel Greenman, twenty-four years
old, a dry goods merchant, living at
lo2 Thirty second Street, Coney Island,
suiiered scalp wound when shot by a
burglar whom he found in his home
last night. The burglar escaped after
ilrln& at Greenman, leaving LARGE
bundle OF clothes which he had gath
cree! from the sleeping apartments ot.
the house.
Grecnman returned home with his
mother shortly after II o'clock. When
he turned on the light in the front hail
ne saw man descending the stairs
After drawing his pistol and ORDERING
Ereenman to put up his hands the
burglar fired, inflicting a scalp wound
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
Mail Hold-Up~in Missouri;

JEFFERSON CITY. No, March IA
large amount in securities consirrcd
to the state treasury, probably -
cxcess Of $4,000, may nc jncluded T..
loot obtained by four bandits who bcli
up a postoffice messenger horc esri,
to-day and ESCAPED with three popefes
Of registered mail, according to ssato
officials
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
Two Held Here
In $1,OOO,O0O
Mail Hold-U
Pair Arrested as They At
tempt TO Dispose Of
$1,000 Liberty Bonds
Like Those in Toledo Loot
Broker Tips Off Bank
Sold One Certificate and
Eight More Have Been
Located, Police Declare

Frank Miller, forty-four years old
Of 1888 Madison Street, Ridgcwood,
l.. l., and Joseph Fischer, thirty five, Of
410 Sixth Street, were taken to
Police Headquarters yesterday after
noon after Miller is alleged to have
offered for sale two $1,000 Liberty
bonds to Liberty bond and money cx-
change establishment at 232 East
SiXty-eighth Street.
The bonds offered for sale CORE
spond. the police say. with some stolen
from the postoificc at Toledo in mill
lion dollar hold-up there three weeks
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
Bank Cashier Arrested in
S35, 600 E1nbezzlement
Lacona Man Said to Have Con.
fessed Stealing Funds for
the Last Three Years

Special Dispatch to The Tribune

WATERFOWL. N. Y, March i
Samuel j. Sturdevant. for nine years
cashier of the First National Bank of
Lacona, was arrested this morning on
charge of grand larceny, for the en-
Eezzlement of $4,000 from the bank.
Sturdevant has confessed, the police
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
ALIENS FOOT EASE
FOR THE FEET

Sprinkle one or two Aliens Foot Ease
powders in the Foot Bath and soak and
rub the feet. 1t takes tho sting out Of
Corns and Buniona and smarting. achtnr
feet. Then for lasting comfort, shake
Aliens Foot-Ease into your shoes. II takes
the friction from the shoe. rests the feet
and makes walking delight. Always use
1t for dancing parties and to break IN nov
shoes. Over one Million Five Hundred
Thousand pounds of Powder for the reot
were used by our Army and Navy during
the war
Ask for ALIENS FOOT-EAsE
New-York tribune., 1921-03-02
Rich DivOrcee
Kills Man Who
Tired of Her

CONTINUED from pago cnc)
The spectator., 1921-08-16
if You Need a Medicine
 You Should Have tha Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why it is that so many products that are ex- tensively advertised, all at once drop out of sight and are soon forgotten? The reason is plain-the article did not fulfill the promises of the manufacturer. This applies more particularly to a medicine. A medicinal preparation that has real curative value almost sells itself, as like an endless chain system the remedy is recommended by those who have been benefited, to those who are in need of it..
 A prominent druggist says Take for example Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, a preparation I have sold for many years and never hesitate to recommend, for in almost every case it shows excellent re- suits, as many of my customers testify. No other kidney remedy has so large a sale"
 According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have used the preparation, the succesa of Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact, so many people claim, that it fulhlls al- most every wish in overcoming kidney, liver and bladder ailments; corrects ur- nary troubles and neutralizes the uric acid which causes rheumatism.
 You may receive a sample bottle of Swamp-Root by Parcels Post. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y, and enclose ten cents; also mention this paper. Large and medium size bottles for sale at all drug stores. Advertisement
The spectator., 1921-08-16
RECORD OF PLEASANT HOURS
Book of Night Life" Will Make Inter- estng Reading in the Years
 to Come.

The responsible position of the old family album has been usurped in the homes of an increasing number of modern young persons by the Book of Night Life" The new volume is almost as large as the old family al- bum. It Is supposed to record the amusement meanderings of the young couple who keep it. Every theatrical program Is brought home, together with the ticket stubs. and pasted in 1t, and the date of the performance inscribed at the top of the page.
 Below each playgoer writes his and her opinion of the play with such ob- servation as, "snappy music. but not much plot :" "very sad. both of us cried" Heading man awfully conceit- ed," and other pungent remarks.
 At the end of the season the Book of Night Life" contains complete record of the couples evenings in search of amusement. Visitors find 1t extremely teresting.-Chieago Jour- nal.
The spectator., 1921-08-16
ASPIRIN Name 'Bayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told in each package of genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. Then you will be following the directions and dosage worked out by physicians during 21 years, and proved safe by millions. Take no chances with substitutes. If you see the Bayer Cross on tablets, you can take them without fear for Colds, Headache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism. Earache, Toothache, Lumbago and tor Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Nonoaceticacidester of Salicylicaeid.- Advertisement.
The spectator., 1921-08-16
Coolidees Reside In Hotel.

ice-President and Mrs, Calvin Coolidge have taken up their residence at a Washington hotel, thus following the precedent established by former Vice-President and Mrs. Thomas k. Marshall.
 Prior to the time that Mir Marshall entered on the vice presidency great many years had passed since vice president of the United States was not householder, temporarily at least. in the capital. Democratic in- stitutions make il possible for the people to elect to office men whose bank accounts are small. Neither Marshall nor Coolidge is a rich man i; in fact, both are far outside of the field which the rich occupy.
 The government does not pay it's vice-presidents much money, and while perhaps one should refrain from so saying, the truth is that at least States have not felt themselves able financially to bear the burden of the upkeep of great households in Wash ington, living in which necessarily would mean heavy expenditures.
 It must not be understood, however, that the vice-preSdent of the United States does not fulfill to the limit his social duties. When the occasion demands, the reception rooms of the hotel in which he lives are taken and the receptions planned take place. There never was one word of crit icism during the Marshall incumbency of the absence of the greater enter tninments which marked the in- cumbencies of former vice-presidents at least from Hobart's day, nor is there a word of criticism of the ab- sence of these great affairs today while Mir. Coolidge occupies the sec Ond chair of government
 It has always been taken for granted that the people of the Uni ted States like to see men live within their means, and there is Il feeling that, if the country expects much in an entertaining way of the vice-presi- dent. means should be taken to in- crease his salary.