New-York tribune. [volume], October 16, 1920, Page 5, Image 5

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flanagaii Freed
In 2d Trial for
Saloon Murder
Jfldg? Rosalsky Orders the
Acquittal of Man Facing
Electric Chair Because
0f Doubt of Evidence
j[n Death House 8 Months
prisoner Scores Prosecutor;
is Censured by Court;
Held on Another Charge
Frank Flanagan, twenty-four years
\i of 842 East Forty-eighth Street,
on'ricted a rear agro for the murder
?j Patrick Mulhenrn, a bartender in
by Rooney's saloon nt Park Avenus J
' j iiSth Street, was acquitted yestej
?i't in his second trial by directfonWf
.?sir? otto A- Rosalsky
y the time of his conviction, !
??(tobet 21, 1019, Flanagan was Ben- I
-?cid to the electric chair by Judge ?
T. Crain. He had spent eight '
?aonths in the Sing Sing death house j
?hen Judge Crain granted him a new J
?rial, basin2 tll?3 action on n("w' evi"
;e?ce obtained by Robert M. Moore,
fianagan's lawyer.
Flanagan was taken to the Tombs
'ollowing his acquital and held on an?
ther indictment charging him with
robbery in the first degree.
H? was arrested following the hold
3p and robbery of an Armenian restau?
rant on Washington Street. This was
tome time, after the hold-up in Rooney's
saloon and the murder of Mulhearn.
Vincent Lopez, who was present in
Rooney's saloon when Mulhearn was
shot, Identified Flanagan as one of the
tiro men who had fired the shots in
ithe laloon. Lopez also identified a
man named Alexander Johnson as hav?
ing been present, but the latter was ac
qaited of the murder charge by Judge
Charles G. Nott in General Sessions ,
nearly a year ago.
Lopez Repeats Accusation
During the second trial of Flanagan, I
Lopez again testified that Flanagan :
?as one of the two men who fired the
chota that killed Mulhearn. Eight
other witnesses who were in the
saloon at the time testified that ;
Flanagan was not the man. They de- |
Kribed the murderer as being five feet,
:'our inches in height. Flanagan ie i
;ve feet, ten and a half inches. They
also testified that the hold-up men
?poke broken English.
When all the evidence was in Judge ;
Rosalsky directed the jury to acquit '.
?nd when this was done the former :
turned to Flanagan and said:
"I want you to understand, Flanagan, :
hat your verdict is not a personal
victory. It is a case where justice
aust prevail. I do not know whether
jou are guilty of this murder or not.
There was a reasonable doubt and the
court has given you the benefit of that
ooubt. If you are guilty you will have ?
:o answer for it to your Maker."
_Flanagan Assails Prosecutor
Flanagan rose, and addressing the
court and jui -, said :
PYour horn i; I want to thank you
did Judge Crain for the fairness of
artrials. Thi verdict is just. I hope
I may drop dead right here if I ever
had anything to do with that murder,
?never v. . ive i.een in this pre?
dicament (?:.!;. Mr. Brothers placed too
muth dependence < n the testimony of
that fellow Lopez, who testified against
me. I never Bhould have been put
through this ordeal."
Flanagan continued his denuncia?
tion of Assistant District Attorney
Brothers's prosecution of him when
Jsdge Rosalskv cut him short by say?
ing: ,
"Yon don't know how much you owe
to Mr. Brothers. He expressed his
doubt as to the sufficiency of the
evidence aga nsl you to both Judge
Crain and ? your attack upon
tiim is both ( mtemptible and out
rageo'?3. There was no bitterness in
the heart of Mr. Brothers against you."
Mr. Moore, coui :'-cl for Flanagan, ex?
plained to the court that his client
h?d been ander great strain and that
?hen he whs In a calmer mood he
would realize that Mr. Brothers had
!?>d no personal enmitv toward him.
Ousted Jersey Utility
Board to Make Fight
Authority of Governor Edwards
to Remove Thorn From Office
To Be Attacked in Courts
Special Dispatch to The. Tribune
TRENTON', N. J., Oct. 15.?An imme?
diate appeal to the courts will be taken
jtf the - bers of the Board of
Public I*ti' Comn i'.ners removed
?rom ofl terday by Governor
Edwards on charges of neglect of duty
wd misconduct in office. Counsel for :
Ua.ousted commissioners conferred to- '
aay ^n plans to frustrate the Oov-!
foor's decision, and it has been deter- ?
?toed to act to-morrow.
The four members of the commission
*W continuing to function, but are
?nxious to have their legal status
?PMdily determined. They also s< ek
'?o have the court proceedings under ,
*?y before the Senate, which has been
railed in special session for next Tues
%. has an opportunity to confirm the
s?w appo:;.
" is the prevailing Impression thnt
?he controversy will be fought, out in
^^ courts on the question of the power
?'tne Governor to remove from office
mat the public utility statute. No
?\'ernnt will be made bv the new com- ,
W'sioners, three of whom have been ,
*?ed, to take up their duties until the
r?ate has acted upon their nomina- '
Governor Edwards did not announce j
"?ay the two remaining members of
rjnew commission, and will not do so
,?ore Tuesday, l- is understood that
i?"ner Mayor Thomas L. Raymond of
l(?ar'4' 'n declining a place on the
rff commission, suggested the name
S/'vWton ][. Port ir, a young Repub?
lik Lawyer of Newark. Mr. Porteas
I if -r keen considered, as has that
|5,,Treadwell Cleveland, an editorial
?"'er, also of Newark.
I?" ?,-?? T.hepffj&j?*^.
?V. MaUed^; &
Wrm
Safe
Milk
For infant?
& Invalida
M "?OCOOKINO
?? Food- Drink" for AH Ages.
fJJ* Lunch at Home, Office, and
?plains. A$k for HORLIOCS.
ZAfoid limitations & Substitutes
l?ti?r^*1 wurKi-r? worthy und woll quall
rt2i*ch lh'm t?ri.UKti a Trliuno fl.-lp
?w? *<t Phono iiecl.iuan SO0O.- AJU.
Women's SMART FROCKS
o? Velveteen, Tricotine or Serge
all at one very low price
25-00
Fot street or business wear,
these pretty frocks will
prove very useful additions
to one's wardrobe.
Developed in Twill-back
Velveteen, sturdy Trico?
tine or fine Serge, featuring
straight-line models, over
blouse waists, pleated and
over-tunic skirts. Some
are effectively braid trim?
med, others tastefully
embroidered or beaded.
Sizes 34 to 42.
Colors i Navy, brown
and black.
Also a small lot Of SATIN FROCKS, hand or
bead embroidered, in navy, black and brown
Regularly $50 and $59.St> Reduced M 39.50
Fourth Floor
500 Women's imported
English SHOPPING BAGS
and Strap Books
REGULARLY $10 to $19.50
Saturday 7*50
Made of black enamel calf, English Morocco
leather, and buffed alligator, such as distinguish
the smartest bags shown in London for present
use. Quantity strictly limited to five hundred
?making prompt selection advisable.
Main Roer
Novelty BEAD NECKLACES
and Pearl Necklaces
At Reduced Prices Saturday
At 95c?Smart Novelty Necklaces of imitation
amber and sapphires, artistically com?
bined with lustrous pearls. Made on fancy link
platinoid finish chain with two drop pendants.
At 7.50 """ 50? Indestructible Pearl Necklaces
of unusual lustre, in 24 inch opera
lengths. Made up of perfectly graduated pearls*
Main Floor
T?ret %emarkabh
Values in
Boys'
WINTER
v SUITS
Featured Specially
for Saturday
At 15???Boys' Smart Suits with Extra
Knickers?made to withstand hard
usage in a wide variety of dependable mixtures.
We have not seen suits of this quality for several
years at $15.
At 1ft Q5_Boys' Suits with Exjra
/-\l 10.7? . Knickers?Real boyish and
young mannish models, featuring many originali?
ties in pocket and belt treatments. In their fine
needlework they stand alone?and their woolens
ar* or the character that at once win your confi?
dence. Sizes 8 to 18 years.
At 21 75_Boys' Suits with Extra
" Knickers?In exclusive single
and double breasted models. They could not pos?
sibly be tailored with greater care. Seams are
stoutly -reinforced, and the materials are the very
finest woven for use in the development of boys'
clothing. All the -new colorings, and si?es 8 to
18 years.
BOYS* BLOUSES, Special $1.25
in collar attached and neckbandvtyles
Carefully made hlouscs that will give the best of
service, developed in a most extensive assortment
of stTiped and plain white shirting^ Sizes 6 to 16
years. Second Fl?or,
'?'" "?? ?.??. !??'? 'i ? imam?m??*?????w^^w? ? ? ??? i?^^^^^???%
aks &<2fattt{tatttf
Broadway at 34th~Street
Specialist? lit Apparel
Correct M^inter Toggery
For Misses and Growing Girls
In which refinement, elegance and expert needlework are emphasized-"
and accompanied by notably modest prices.
PEATURED FOR SATURDAY
MISSES'TRICOTINE
and VELVETEEN
STREET FROCKS
Very Special
35-00
Unusually smatt ate these charm?
ing frocks for daytime wear, their
simple lines are the very essence of
youth.
Developed in Velveteen and Trico?
tine, trimmed with braid, embroid?
ery, or touches of vivid Silk Duvetyn.
Sizes 14 to 18 years.
MISSES* FIJR*
COLLARED SUITS
Specht 75'00
Thfo Chic Box
Coat model is of
soft Duvet de
Lain?e, with col?
lar of Nutria.
Deep bands of
fine silk embroid?
ery stitching
adorn the bottom
of the coat.
Sleeves fit f rimiy,
?nd th? inset
pockets and cross
belt are smart
details.
in Beaver, Dryad
and Navy. Sises
"14 to 18 years.
Second Floor
GIRLS'
WINTER COATS
V*ry Specially Priced
for Saturday at
16.95
First, for the little sister of 6 to 10
years, there is an unusually fine coat
made of Chinchilla, cut very full and
belted all around for smartness.
Convenient patch pockets and a
large collar complete the coat.
Warmly lined.
For Miss 12 to 16
WARM WINTER
COATS
Speclat 22? 7 5
Any girl would
be delighted with
these pretty
coasts. On one the
throw scarf" with
its wide fringe
is the smartest
thing this season
and the raglan
sleeves give a very
swagger effect.*
Made of finest
quality polo cloth
heavily lined
throughout.
Another model
has inverted
pleats in back to
give fullness and
the desired flare.
Second Floor
SPECIALLY ARRANGED FOR SATURDAY
J Sale of
zJkiisses* Winter Coats
in tailored and handsome fuivcollared models
^ 39.50
VTO matter what kind of a coat you have set your heart upon having
*^ ?it is here! Straight line, smartly belted, loose ripple effects,
and flared back models are all in this collection, tailored with a
thoroughness indeed surprising. Note the materials ? the very
newest to be had.
Silvertip Bolivia, Silvertone, Velour de Laine,
Duvetle and Normandy Mixtures
ih Nanking, Malay, Beaver, Taupe and novelty mixtures. Every coat
beautifully silk lined. Second Floor
The New WOOL SKIRTS
?or Women and Misses
are simply adorable in their
youthfulness and originality.
We offer a splendid collection
Saturday at
13.75
Not one was made to sell at this
low price, as their expert needle?
work and beautiful materials show.
Each is the fort you will delight in
wearing?for the rink, street or the
links, nothing is so smart. Box,
side, and tailored models, in
the gayest of checks, plaids and
stripes. Sizes 24 to 36 waistband.
Fourth Floor
FINE FUR SCARFS
AT VERY SPECIAL PRICES
Stone Marten Scarfs of two
selected skins. . Special 89.50
Hudson Bay Sable Scarfs
?one skin . . Special 42.50
Mink Scarfs of two carefully
matched dark skins. Special 58.50
Fox Scarfs in taupe or
brown . . Special 49.50
Kitt Fox Scarfs in choker
effect. Taupe, brown or
silver. . . Special 29.50
2 Skin Fitch chokers, Special 19.50
Sixth Floor
We. Shall Hold Saturday
Art Important Sale of
Women's SMART SUITS
At savings of fully one-fhird
At 39.50-^?"^
tion or
long, straight-line tailleurs,
trigly belted and swagger
sport styles, with smart col?
lars and pockets. Develop?
ed in Yalama Cloth, Ray?
onner, Silvertone, Velour,
Oxfords and tweed mix?
tures. Silk lined??Yesi
At 4???o-Sul*~*e
< most crit?
ical of women will covet,
for though low in price
they are exceedingly chic
and show much car? in
their fine needlework.
Some are trimmed with
nutria seal or Australian
oppossum furs, others
handsomely embroidered.
Produced in Duvet de Laine, Yalama Velours,
Silvertone and Oxfords. All silk lined and heavily
interlined. Fourth Floor
A Special Sale of
Women's WRAPS and GOATS
for Saturday, affords a remarkable oppqrtunity for the
selection of a handsome wrap or coat at a liberal saving
At 39.50 *"\A ,,argf assortment of good
looking belted coats and cleverly
draped wraps, some luxuriously fur-trimmed, others
with soft collars of self material. Developed in
Heather Cord Bolivia, Duvet'and Velour de Laine.
At 48^?Most delightful are these coats and
wraps, some displaying tKe fashion*
able throw scarfs, others with soft sle'eve effects.
Made of Luella cloth, Bolivia and Duvet de Laine,
fully silk lined.
At 55^?Unusual coats in both their styling
and workmanship-featured are loose?
ly draped wraps or trigly tailored coats, trimmed
with fur collars or self material. Made of plain
Bolivia, Luella Cloth and Duvet.
At 65^~^i?ncr'cost coats anc* wraPs faith?
fully copied from expensive imported
models. Made of Cam?l?on Cord, Silvertone,
Frost Glow and Bolivia, trimmed with collars of
Australian Oppossum or Taupe Nutria, also self
material. Handsomely silk lined.
Fourth Floor
1000 SILK PETTICOATS
?all 'wonderful values?each very
carefully made?and offered Saturday
at unequaled low prices
At 4.95 ~~* Pettic0ats of Taffeta, all silk Jersey
or Messaline, in a wide range of
wanted colors.
At 7.95 ? Petticoats of Milanese Silk Jersey,
trimmed with pleated flounce of
messaline or self material.
At 8.95 ~~ Petticoats of unusually heavy Mil?
anese Silk Jersey, trimmed with
flounce in two-tone combinations.
At these prices siik petticoats cannot
be considered a luxury. Third Floor
CHILDREN'S ROMPERS
and CREEPERS
Very Special
Who would make them when such a low price
is announced? Made of gingham in pink, blue
and two'toned stripes, trimmed with collar, cuffs
and belt of contrasting color chambray. Sizes 1
to 6 years. Fourth Floor
SILK UMBRELLAS
of a very fine quality
At 6.95 and 7.95
We secured them at much below actual worth
and in turn pass the saving in price along to you.
Each has an 8-ribbed Paragon frame?the best
made?handles are of bakeiite or leather, stubs
and tips are of bakeiite. Colors: purple, blue,
green, garnet and black.
Two groups?Plain Silk at $6.95
Silk with Satin edging at $7.95
Main Floor