The evening world. Newspaper, December 21, 1914, Page 8

KILLER TELLS HOW GANG BARGAINED TO MURDER FOR PAY paar | Benny Snyder Escapes Chair | by Confession to Dis- trict Attorney. | Police Say She Leaped Four Floors. Poliéeman MeAntee found the body of | @M wnconseiows Woman to-day In an @reaway in front of No, 459 Kast One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Street, the Bronx. He learned from the janitor she was Mra. Rebecca Schacter, who lived on the fourth floor with her husband. No one was in her fat, and the front window was open. Mra. Schacter, who * bas « fracture'of the skull, is held at Fordham Hor ital on a charge of at- tempted suicide. ——— WAS ORDERED TO SLAY. Did “One Job” to Please Leader and Got Money Everything Under the Sun Afterward in Torabs. For Christmas In farniture, rugs and house- fearnishings onCowperthwait’s ever liberal credit. Here are a few suggestions: A Columbia Grafonola, a piano er player piano, a buffet, a ining room or library table, a , a nice rug, a big arm ¢hair, a handsome clock, &@ magazine stand, glassware, silverware, a set of dishes these are but a few—we have thousands of other suitable ifts for the home, family or stelatives and friends—to tay nothing of a large assort- ment of toys, doll furniture, etc., for the “kiddies.” Come and open a_ charge account, there's still time be- fore Christmas—no red tape we give you a year and a half to pay. Open every evening until Christmas. WPERTHWAIT & SONS “Oldest Furniture Renny Snyder, the eaat side gang- ter who shot and killed “Pinchey” | Pan! in Norfolk Street on May 21 and has wince become a witness for the | State, witht the result that “Jon the Greaser” Toxen, leader of Snyder’a gang, in now under arrest charged with instigating the Paul murder, was arraigned before Justice Davis tn the Supreme Court to-day. Tn payment for his #ervices to the | District Attorney in uncovering the layatem by which assault and murder | were dealt In an commodities by the | "Joe the the Greaser” gang, Snyder | was permitted to withdraw bin plea jof not guilty to murder in the firat degreo and substitute a plea of guilty of manslaughter in the first degree. The maximum penalty for this crime je twenty years dn prison, Snyder was remdnded indefinitely and will be used as a witnems againat Rosen and others in trials soon to be called n giving his history for the court prs Snyder ald ho was born in | Russia twenty-five yours ago. He can neither read nor write, With some show of pride he declared that he has always been temperate in the use of Hquora, Three minor convic- jtions stand against him, | In his confession to Assistant Din- |trict Attorney Weller, Snydor bas re- House inAmerica” i ccaioa tuat te kitiod Paul solely be- 3rd cause Rosen ordered him to commit at avenue | ec the murder, There was no mention of pay for the crime, KILLING WAS SIMPLY A GANG “OBLIGATION.” “Snyder says that Rosea gave him $5 in the Tombs immediagtely after hia arrest,” Mr, Weller said to-day, “and that every day or so after that Ehrlich Eye Service Has the Confidence It Deserves nome one would bring §3 or $3 more. Srprinaion of sh artichns {Y| Hut altogether he did not get more staff of eye physicians has yj than $25. It was not for money that thousands to better eye- fj he did the killing, which he has admit. eee cs every part of the world. [| ted not only to me but to W. T. Je- ' Eyes r oA! rome, hts counsel by assignment. “The killing of Paul was a gang ob- Examined Without Charg. by Roslstered Eye Physicians. Portect Fitting Glasses as Low os $2.50) | leation pure and simple, Paul, we b y have found, had been a pretty bad man o6hilich &Sons asa young fellow. He saved some of ‘Reta! his money, however, and got away NewYork: 164 B'wre ap ieseigl Se. || from his old haunts on the east side to 223 Sixth Av., 15th St. ‘| South Street, where he opened a sa- 380 Sixth Av., 22d St. || loon, There docan't seeem to be much 10} Nassau, at Ann St. | doubt that at this saloon some of the ang’s operations were planned out, Shiite the money recelved for still oth: was divided there, ‘hen Paul's behavior seems to have 19 West 42d Street. | Brockiyn: 498 Fulton St,, cor. Bend St. “| Q < ’ f bs ae Sea RES eee eS i wy ‘ YS 9 af 9 e Ni Here’s a Gift you’d like! \} A worth-while set of 4 s DOUBLE: Mi Columbia "tis" Records PE} SIX of the 1a test DANCES % AV}. 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F.G.Smith, Bradbury Piano Warerooms, 869 Broad St., Newerk,N.J. eh APSE DAT AY AON AMP hae * hh hs | come under suapicion. He was ac- |to Grand and Forsyth and started parte Yaees 1914, GOAL MILLIONAIRE DIES 'SUDDENLY IN HOTEL HERE John C. Haddock, Friend of the Miners, Was on Visit Here With Family. | Cused of holding back on the bosses and holding back on the mob alike, It was this that made it desirable to ‘get’ him, Under such cireumstances ‘get- ting’ him became a gang obligation, for it was the xang’s interests that were being jeopardized.” Corroboration of one of Snyder's statements came to light to-day. In the portions of his published confen- | sion he waid: see nha" and and | were tho best of 5 e |made out tbat they swore perl Jobn C. Hasdeut, fer years Os Se fo clean up ‘Dopey Benny’ and terest enemy of the Coal Trust and ‘Joo the Greaner” So they went! during that period practically the shooting up the corner. ‘Joe the 0% friend of the miners’ union Greasor’ and ‘Dopey Renny’ were not | among operators, died yesterday at there at the time. They didn’t hit) the Hotel Majestic, He had been tn GUN Proitre cum to a4 aie | New York a few days with hia family, © STRIKE RI) ming from his home in Wilkens VALRY, POLICE DECLARE. Police records sho: that thin aftray | lA"F® Pa. Ho wan Prosident of the occurred Kept, 29, 1918, Just attor mid-| Plymouth Coal Company. His body |has been shipped to Wilkes-Barre, |night. Harry Ke clork in the of- fice of the Comminsionor of Mecords, | where funeral services will be held td-morrow. jand Jacob Jacobs were shot, the for. | mer In the foot and the Intter tn the . | , | Mr. Haddock was born in Treland jleg, Capt. ‘Thomas T. Ryan of the! sy 1450 und went to the anthracite Delancey Street Station, who had cont regions when he was twelve | hares of ioe Investixation into thi® veary old and had been an inde. Jahooting, offered at that time what ren iint operator since 187A, may be taken as further corrobora-| 9 In 101 he testified against the coal sia. of Snyder's statement. Han combing hagorn. a nuevas ot “The "Do Be: . ang the United States Industrial Commis the Face aie ig heat Mint alon. Ho declared it pald much bet- come professional strike breakers, ft ter for the independent operator to has proved a tucrative business, 1/8¢ll to @ railroad than to bring the understand that one of them drawn) coal to market himself. In 1904 at an regularly $100 a month from an aaso-| inquiry held here by the Interstate clation of manufacturers for furnish. | Commerce Commission he said he lost ing men to intimidate strikers, . | $800,000 in eight years through al- cially in the clothing trader. | leged fretght discrimination. “The gun fights which occur so fre-| Mr. Haddock leaves a widow, a son, quently have no other foundation, an, John C. Haddock jr. and a daughter, far as we can learn, than division of | Mra, Carlton Jenks. atrike breaking spoils, The Sirocco | oo gang claims privileges west of the D. and f. Ca ja Cloned, Rowery, the Lustig gang enst of the) poRDENTOWN, N. J., Dec. 21.—The Bowery, north of Eighth Street, and | noiaware and Maritan Canal closed to the ‘Dopey Benny’ wane east of the | navigation at 7 this morning. All boats Rowery, south of Eighth treat. in the canal between Bordentown and When one gang takes a job in the! New Brunswick will be kiven time to territory claimed by the other tharo get out of the canal before the water ts in trouble. I think mort of the cane let off. an be traced to this cause.” | = CASTORIA shooting —_—— | Crew and Cargo faved From Wreck | TURKS ISLAND, Deo. 21.—-The Nor- werian steamer Anita, 734 tons, Lind | Halifax for Jamaica by way of Turka| For Infants and Children | Istand and Aantiago, Cuba, stranded on; North Catcon Inland on the night of ee. In Use For Over 30 Years ‘and probably wi a total loan, She! | was carrying @ general cargo, which in beara (haa [now being saved. ‘The members of ‘ne | | crew of the Anita also were saved, Bignature of Stern Brothers: fend and 43rd Streets, West of Rh Avenue. SSS Men’s Furnishings VERY ronounced reductions have been made for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, in the following practical gift suggestions, including all of our finer grades of Men’s Scarfs of Imported Silks Reduced from $1.50 and 1.75 $1.00 Reduced from $2.25 and 2.75 $1.50 Reduced from $3.75 and 4.50 $2.75 Also a special collection of Men’s Silk Neckwear at 50c and 65c Men’s Imported Silk Reefers Regular Value $7.50 each, - $4.25 Regular Values $8.50 to 10.00, $5.50 Men’s Derby Hats at $2.50 Regular Value $4.00 Dressing Gowns and Smoking Jackets at corresponding price reductions to to to at at = ———SannhnBnBnp2>==SSS=>— The Toy Department HAs been replenished daily with new assort- ments of toys, so that the remaining days before Christmas present a very wide selection of playthings that are just as new and as fresh as those with which we opened the season. tH Very specially priced for to-morrow: $1.50 Jointed Dolls at $1.00 Full jointed bodies and bisque heads with moving eyes, ‘THE EVENING WORLD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, | who made the second arrest to-day, was accused by Bagnal, one of the THREE ARRESTED FOR = in the Tomes paroled. He was under suspension three months and then given a hearing at Police Head- | Policeman Heydorn Who Captured | {uarters and acquitted. One Finds Another Is —— j | U. &, Mintster’s Wife Alas, | Old Ace WASHINGTON, Dec, 21. — Mra. Ira | ACCINer Nelson Mortia, wife of the American Minister to Sweden, has sent to the front hospital equipment for the care of sixty patients and has organized @ re- Hef committee working in operation with the Swedish Red Cross. Three men were locked up in Mul- berry Street Station early to-day after @eburglary in a clothing store at No. 118 Howery. They gave their names as Michael Bagnal, thirty-two, and ‘Thomas Moran, thirty-six, of No, 100 Bowery and Bernard McSwigan, thirty-five, of No, 142 Hester Street. Policeman Lehman found Bagnal and Moran in the same doorway, Both had their hands cut and a glass in the store door was broken, ‘They declared trey were in the doorway oniy to escape from the storm, but were taken to the station house, | Later Polite: William Heydron | Jearned that another man, a friend of | the two, had to the hotel at No. 142 Hester Street. He found Me- | Swigan there with @ bundle contain- ing three overcoats, and a sult which the police say had been stolen from the store, On June 9, 1909, Policeman Heydron, Victor Supremacy is demonstrated best by nday Author sed Victor Factory Distributors 663 FIFTH AVE.. COR. 40th Street. 427 FIFTH AVE. AT 38th Street. 27 W. S4TI ST., Bet. Sth & Gth Aves, 153 W. 42D Street, Near Broadway. 28 W. 42D &T., Bet. Bth & Gth Aves. Christmas Specials at McCutcheon’s Handkerchiefs For Men, Women and Children—Unequalled in value, variety and style. Fancy Table Linens Madeira Tea Napkins, two special lots, five designs in each. At $6.75 and 7.50 Dozen. Luncheon Sets—25 pieces, fine Madeira Embroid- , ery, $9.50, 12.00, 17.25 Set. Lace Centerpieces and Sets, Luncheon Cloths, Tea Cloths, Scarfs, etc., in great profusion. Table Cloths and Napkins in eets in an endless variety of designs and sizes, at $5.50, 6.50, 7.50 10.00 and 15.00 per set and upwards. Lingerie & Negligees Japanese Silk Embroidered Kimono, silk lined, blue and pink, $6.75. Crepe de Chine Underbodices, lace trimmed, $1.10. _ _ Ladies’ Hosiery & Sweaters Pure Bright Silk Hose, 29 inches long, of heavy silk, spring tops, $1.35 a pair; 3 for $4.00. Scotch Wool Sweaters, finest quality, very soft, rolling collar, $16.50. Scarfs to match, $6.50. Cap, $3.50. Two-loned Silk Sweaters in variety of colors, $25.00. Neckwear & Art Novelties- Wired Lace Collars, 50c. Organdie Vestee and Cuff Sets, $1.00. Hand Embroidered Collars, with real Irish and Cluny Lace edge, 50c. Fine Hand Embroidered Madeira Collars, $1.95. Art Novellies—This department is full of unique and choice gifts, including Sachets in dainty boxes and Bags with attractive designs, “Perky” Pen- wipers, “Miss Fluff’ Powder Puffs, etc., etc. Men’s Furnishings Men's Zinana Silk-lined Dressing Gowns, $25.00. Imported Knitted Silk Reefers, $8.50. Imported Silk Scarfs, cut from squares, $2.50. Fifth Ave., 33d & 34th Sts. Ny BWW BY YON (GR Reg. Trade Mark TOKO GORA ORO AO Wd Wo Wor Wad Wad We Yad Wed Wd Nn Sra 12 Vo LO TAOTAS AN AN OTAGO NOLO AGO) URE T REM AG AG MOAN M D7 W700 od Woe Wed Wd Se Te AG AT Ae AEMONE AOU AT RELOE UMA ON SALES FROM*5=*100.ebiee O MONEY I FURNITURE, CARPETS, RUGS, NOVELTIES, PICIURE: CMMI FOUNDED | EEE BROKAW BROTHERS MENS & BOYS CLOTHING, HATS & FURNISHINGS LM MT) The men’s sack suits we have reduced to °20 from prices up to $35 embody all the qualifications essential to ‘true economy — dependable materials, inviting designs, the utmost in sturdiness and unmistakable price values. Astor Place & Fourth Avenue ONE BLOCK FROM BROADWAY —— SUBWAY AT DOOR AGENCY at! rr 1S ii] PATHE FRERES Wl PHONOGRAPHS The wonderful Library Table in mehoge any finish, polished, Large drawer, $18 value. Price. .eseeres Fumed oak Smoking Cabi- net, Caned door, Furnished with brass tray, patent gai ST LATTE BA BITTY OE NTT MPR Ee 2A nr ee B. Altman & Ca) * have prepared for to-morrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday The Final Holiday Sale of Men’s New Silk Scarfs at about 40% less than the regular selling prices. Men's Silk Foursins-hand Scarfs, made of. very rich imported silks in a diversity of effective designs and color combinations, at 6 6 $1.20 (Six for $6.75) Men’s Silk Four-inshand Scarfs, made of imported silks in an extensive assortment of at 85c. smart designs and color effects . (Six for $4.75) Men's Silk Four-inshand Scarfs, newest designs and colors . ° (Six for $2.75) in the at 50c. B. Altman & Ca. The Dress Goods Department is displaying two new and effective variations of the popular Plaited Skirt (semi-made), offering an acceptable suggestion for practical holiday gifts. 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