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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15

hisa Kizzie See is finishing bus
nsns course at the X. n c.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15

pr wroten's residence phone Is
q; office 1878 rings.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15

AIRS. John Burns is quite sick
and is now in Riyeryiew hospital.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15

Tho Finch club was entertained
yesterday by Mrs. Robt. Vinson,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15

Miss Lizzie Billups died Mt her
LONE at Forks of Hurricane Friday.
She had been in bad health for
o long time aud her death was not
Unexpected. The funeral occurred
Sunday, conducted by Reys, Jacob
Fuckett and Robt. Billups, Miss
Billups was about Is, and the daugh-
ter OF James o. Billups.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15
cinnati to spend a few days.

G. F. Gallup, son George, and
daughter Lucille, visited Mrs. G. f.
Gallup, at the Kessler Hospital,
Sunday, and found her improving
siowly.-Catlettsburg Tribune.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15

The Republican ticket headed by
John Bartram for mayor, won cut
here last Thursday by a majority Of
two, according TO the face OF the re.
turns. II is reported however. that
his recorder viii not serve. md
that two or three Of his council
men are ineligible. and therefore II
is hard TO tell whether he will be abb,
to make quorum or not.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15

Arch C. Mcclure, of Louisa, was
fere last week, and incidentally at
tended the New Year dance at the
Pike Hotel.-Pikevill Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15
FOrtGay Items.
Fort Gay Leader

Spencer, the photographer, has
again taken charge OF the Jones
gallery in Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15

attending the annual meeting of
the directors Of the Louisa National
Bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Skene and
daughters, Miss Ellen and Mrs.
Grubbs, went to Huntington last
Monday. 49,.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. |. Skene and lit
tie daughter, Of Chapman, visited .,
Catlettsburg and Huntington last
Saturday.
Miss Nellie Frasher of Fort Gay,
Il spending a few days here ibis
week with her aunt, Mrs. D. :,
Peters.-Ceredo Advance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Johnson and
Jack, of Pikeville, passed through
Louisa last Sunday en- route to Gin
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-15

Insure with Wallace. Life. fire
sesident. etc. Office near depot.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

AADNt, Joseph EtifOai'
" no Ia the streets OF
Palermo came very
near TO establishing
the so-called "Black
Hand society IN the minds OF.
Americans as a definite organiza.
lion such as the sicilian Mana and
The Neapoliian Camorra. II was
easy and alluring to argue that
Fetrosino, cleverest trailer Of Etal-
Ian crime and criminals, had fail.
en- a victim 10 the international
order Of Ia Mano Nera. writers
were not lacking TO invent details.
HIS death had been deereed. they
said. BY one Of the New York
chapters Of the Black Hand and
the sentence executed by the home
branch at Palermo.
We almost believe NAT there
e a Black Hand organization IN
Italy and America. said the edi.
Tor Of one OF The big Italian daIlies
the day after the detective was
shot down. Until the death OF
Petrosino I never believed that
there was head or tail to the
bomb-throWing blackmailers. but
the shot that struck Petrosino
would seem to prove that there IL
a system behind them
To one who remembered how
ricfonflv that pom,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

weeks, perhaps. but Il Is not possible oppor-
tunities for labor that they discuss. Their
need Of money Is mentioned quite frankly. In
the next breath one OF the gang recalls that
Giuseppe. the tailor. looked sleek and prosper
Gus standing IN front OF his shop an hour be
fore. Another cries Tor pen and paper, which
tie master Of tho wine shop brings with never
q smile. though he knows only too well the
nature OF the note that is about % DO written.
One Is silently nominated TO serawi the com
maud, another puts On the decorations and q
third signs la ManO Nera." The tailor Is
ordered 60 come three nights later At 1880
o'clock 20 the stone arch in Washington square
and hand 500 20 n little man with a hump on
his heck who win be waiting there, He Il
told further that II he fails or mentions the
letter 10 the police death and destruction win
be upon him.
The next morning Giuseppi has hardly
opened bis shop before the postman comes
with the letter. one glance at the ciumaily
drawn black hand and the daggers scattered
about is enough to tell him that the curse has
fallen. For a time he is too frightened 70
read the sum OF the extortion. The patroiman
on beat passes his door, a broad-shouidered,
strOng-armed sign or law and order. A great
temptation comes to Giuseppi. He viii be
brave as the American papers advise. lie VIII
call the police. He PUSHES out after the DO
heeman. only 20 be overcome with q blue FUNK
before he can bluFt out bis troubles. and ends
BY asking some foolish question that has no
bearing on the terrifying letter. So on the
appointed night he goes 70 Washington square
The huHchback Is there. waiting. with a par
tcular eye fog possible treachery from plain
clothes policemen. Giuseppe slips the de-
formed one al envelope and both hurry from
the spot in opposite directions. Around the
next corner me bunchback becomes a changed
man. The hump on bis back disappears and
the breaking on OF \ biz 81 putty stfaightene
. seemingly twisted nose. Al the Wineshop
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

was not one OF the iieutenants squad VINO
would not have gladly rlsked his life 20 Ms
hands on a real Black Hand chief.
Sober second thought and continued IN
vestigation. however, return the Black Hand
20 It's proper category. Il Il not and never
has been a society. Il knows no ehieftain. no
scale Of spoil division. no sacred oath. Il has
no meeting places, consequently holds no
meetings. II As. IA short, but q name Tor 9
brand Of crime peculiar 10 Italian crooks, and
Il IS 50 surprisingly successful because OF me
temperament Of It's south italian victims and
their Unborn dreaG Of the extortionist
II Is almost iudicrous 70 realize how the
name that Il now a wofldterroT was Invented.
Some years ago the story Of an Italian
murder was running In the New York news
papers. The police made little Roadway and
developments Jagged. "A Bpeae-writer on a
certain morning paper needed more money
than the story was bringing him. He could
get more space only by giving a new twist 70
the crime. by working up an exclusive angle.
The yictim Of this murder had received a
letter warning him that death would follow
his failure b contribute q specified sum b.
4 certain date. II the top Of the sheet WAS a
crude drawing Of a nst holding a long, wicked
looking dagger. II was drawn with black Ink
A somber, sinister emblem. For the reporter
Il held On idea. The name Black Hand
leaned IRON bis imagination. and there you
sr WIN great circumstantiai detail and
daring heads be introduced his hnd TO the
nnbl,c. The murdered Italian was the victim
M 4 rapacious Organization Of cutthroats. IL
eas fhe American edition Of the mueh-feared
MANS ! reincarnatlon OF the deadly CamoFra,
ana Ia II the reporter combined the worst
features Of each.
rhls characterization was an Instantaneous
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

their price. they are We" 'As
alone. en-.
Have you ever noticed" be continued sn.'
,hsre A. more bomb throwing, more hdnapinE,
mvntorious murders So the winter
nontba than IN the spring. summer oF saily
cans The winter is the hard time Of me year
,sitb ali italians and naturally the collections
-. harder. Men who have given np \ Few
dollar now and then for months suddenly de
clde that. come what may. Ties WI pay no
more. According 70 the laws OF the Ntaae
this means punishment and mere you nav"
your outragea,"
The intense love which a respectable i.al'
"a, hears FOR his children has made kidnapping
highly lucrative.
The italian hdnapora about New YORK
have been almost uniformly successful since
they began signing their letters LA Mano
Nera" IN every case the child has beer even
tuaily returned 20 his home or LEFT where the
police would be sure 20 end him, Equally "a
every case there have been indications that
the father, IN spite Of the most strict insirno
lions TO the contrary from the police quietly
paid over the amount demanded oy me BLACK
Handlers or az least a satisfying portion Of H.
knowledge Of kidnapping cases nearly al
ways gets To the police and without delay.
An Italian mother whose son fails 10 return
from an errand 20 the bake shop around the
corner or whose daughter disappears between
the public school and her home, does not fear
even the Black Hand. Her husband may
orInge and uomble when she suggests the DO
lice. but Il he delays. The mother, with many
walls OF anguish. ruehes to the nearest police
station and hiurts out the whole story. Az a
rule the police have little or nothing on which
20 work. They have the Black Hand letter
demanding the ransom, but Of what good ~
that when the leader o. the gang may b that
dappor. swarlhy brothorinlaw who 10 even
then la the paEior mingiing his tempeFamentRl
tears with those Of ne famiu9
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

sands. the spells collected have sent many a
criminal back TO Italy with a fortune accord.
ing TO the Siciiian rating, and not even the po-
Ice win venture 10 estimate its cost In human
life.
The Black Hand crimes all follow the same
general lines, but that is no argument that
there Is an organized society. The yeggmen
who t~erroFizo country ~postmaRters an work
after an identical fashien, but no one has
ever intimnted that they were organized. Safe
crackers the country over use the same tools
and methods. but who has suspected them OF
holding conventional The East side gangs
tbs "numpty" Jacksons. the Paul Kellys and
the llke-piundcr similarly with more or less
success. but the only connection between
sang and gang is an occasional feud. the re.
sulting shooting up" Of which gives the po-
lice opportunity 20 send a gaugsiar sr two
TO Sing Sing.
No Italian is too lonely or too poor to en-
bark as q Black Handler. A sheet Of paper.
pen and ink. and enough knowledge Of Italian
to scrawl q few lines Of demand ana the &C
companying threat sre an that Is necessary.
Possible victims are on eyery hand. The bar
Der Ia the dlngy basement halfway down the
block; the tat and umid grocery keeper on the
corner; Antonio. Of the tenement just below.
who goes out early each morning al dressed
IN white 10 boss his gang 81 street Bwoepers-
an these are possible victims o. the single
handed Black Hander. and an sooner or later
pay their tribute. or course ne signs himself
"La Mano Nera." and then sits back 10 wait
the working 81 the spell OF tempeEamental
dread
About 3 table In . dingy, l0w-ceninged
basement wino shop on Mulberry Bend or
over on Bieecksr street four Or ave greasy.
iow-browed men gather Of an AFTERNOON over q
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

iicve would not be living today says
Mrs. Hinson. NY eyesight was poor,
! suffered with nervous. splitting head.
aches, spots would dance before my
eyes and At times / would be SO dizzy
/ would have TO grasp something Tor
support My back was SO weak and
painful / could hardly bend over to but.
ton my shoes and could not get around
without suffering severely. Deans Kid
ney pills helped me from the first. and
| continued until practically wei
again.
Remember the name-Doan's Sold
by al dealers. so cents a box Foster
Milburu Co, Buffalo, ". Y.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

eN-cOnvicts from Italy, who plun-
dered there in the name OF the Ma
fla OF the Camorra, Others are
equally desperate criminals who got
away from Italy before being caught
and given the convict brand, which
makes entry into America difficult
and remaining here uncertain with
Petroslno's band continually "fan
ming the Italian quarters
One Of these skilled laborers Of
crime-or perhaps a pair Of them
win gather about him four or Ave
duh. unimaginative. lazy fellows
preferably black sheep" OF the
town or section in Sicily from which
the leader came-and there you
have rs near an organization as the
Black Hand has yet perfected. This
leader is known TO his followers as
a bad a He has a record for
speedy carving with a dagger. per
haps. or a much-to-he-envied knaek
OF using his revolver quickly He
rules the gang by fear of bloody
violence and does not even bother
20 extract oaths from them.
Italian bankers. contractors. whole
sale dealers Ia spaghetti or olive oil
or wine, owners OF equities In mort.
gagged tenement houses these are
the victims Of the big Black Hand
ers. One thousand dollars Is the
least they strike for. Failure 70 pay
means that a bomb Of crude but
deadly construction viii be dropped
m front OF the marked mans bank,
store or tenement house Generally
The bomb Sc so thoroughly over
loaded with dynamite that Il
wrecks much surrounding property
bnt for that these iand pirates care
not often the innocent are slangh-
tered. but that brings not even a
shrug from these hyenas OF The ten
ements.
Every so-caiied BLACK Hand out
raee helps on the game OF plumber
ana adds to the fear OF the myth
ieai society. A lull In Black Hand
ontraees BY no means indicates the
inactivity OF the plunderers. Cen
eraliy IL spells their continued sue
cess.
nyou must always keep In mind.
..,d petroElno, the Palermo sac
r,ace 10 this sort Of italian crime,
sthat the commission OF crimes OF
vioIence is not the main issue With
,hts seum OF the earth. II a man
mssts their demands. pays over
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

Maud-I saw Jack kiss Belle last
night en- the corner.
Ethel-But Belle hasn't any corners.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

hit. The murder story was again @-S--=@-
good for columns Of space. The S(T5E|<SI
inventive reporters rivals went ~ O[HNN ~
him several better In succeeding
editions. They found meeting
places Of the Black Hand. They traced other un.
solved crimes OF the Italian district to the same myth
ical source. The police said nothing. They had been
unable 10 solve the crime, but Il It was the work OF
a powerful secret organization there was some excuse
for them.
To the Italian blackmailers who then. as now. lived
off the tribute they could wiring from their brothers
who worked or who had prospered In business. the
appellation was a new and unexpected weapon, a
stock IN trade beyond value. II was not copyrighted
and each and every one OF them was free to use II.
All little Italy" was talking Of the Black Hand. It's
translation into Italian-LR Mano Nera-had an even
more sinister sound. The next lot OF Matchmaking
letters sent out bore the usual dagger. the skull and
crossbones, the bloody finger print. perhaps the long.
black CONN, and every one was signed la Mano
Nera-" The Black Hand was launched and the crimes
since committed IN It's name number tens OF thou.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

That constant fceilns
Of duliness and tired
ness, will find hope
Ia the advice Of Mrs
Mary HIinson OF 81
Strother ST.. Ait.
Sterling. Ky. '1iad
I not used noans
kidney pIlIa I Ia.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

Or. piercss Pleasant Pellets hrsf pus VI e years
nrrs They rgtuiale and lnrir1nlc stomach. liver
AID bpHeie eugar-tcatcd tiny Em1uieA
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

In india there are nearly 100000
widows.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

bottle Of cheap rcd wine.
They pun at short-stommed
pipes or draw through
straws on st3Rylike Italian
cigars that retail for half 4
cent They are out OF
work and have been for
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

NN+N4Ay THAT same
editor had for years
protested IN Italian
and IN English that
there was no such
thing as a Black
Hand society. the
admission was sur
prising. Detectives
Of the Manhattan
and Brooklyn Tfai-
fan police squads
who had always
sconed at an or
ganized Black Hand.
wondered II they
had been mistaken
They searched the
various quarters
again for some
trace Of a central
body. for some sign
that there we're a.
recting officers. This
Petrosino tragedy
certainly savored oil
the dread MAZDA ans
Camorra and Their,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-23

the two hundred. perhaps the bulk Of the tail
or's savings. i8 speedily divided and the
biackmailers are ready for other weeks Of
ldleness. Again the Black Handl
There Is a possibility OF big rewards in the
game Of plumber that has attracted criminals
OF skill. daring and brains. Many OF them are
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
Elastic Shoulder Braces

A new Shoulder Brace is made exclusively of elastic and is quite free from lacings, hooks, and buckles. It is an affair which can be worn with ease and comfort, though at the same time it is a re- hinder to carry the body erect. It is designed for men, women, and children.
 Price 50 cts. Shown at the Corset Section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
he D. M. Read Co.

At 5Sc-Large Porch Screens-com- plete ready for use.
 At 19c-Ladies' Elastic Belts. All colors with very handsome buckles. At. 6c-Men's Fancy Colored Socks. At 19c-Misses' Lisle Lace Stockings, all sizes to 91A.
 SPECIAL SALE BETWEEN
 9 AND 10 A. M. ONLY.
 At 3AcEWhite or Unbleached Cheese Cloth. This is a full yard wide.
 At 4c-Red, White and Blue Blunt , ing. At 4Kc-Plenty of all kinds Prints. At 41Ac-White Shaker Flannel. At 5Nc-Amoskeag Apron Gingham- At 7%c-White Swiss for Curtain |. At SAc-40 inch White Lawn. At 15c-Small lot Children's Rompers or Play Suits.
 At 1Okc-Blaclt and Colored Mercer ized Sateen.
 OUR GREEN COUPONS GIVEN WITH EVERY TEN CENT SALE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
Men, s Wear


 New and exclusive pat terms in Neglige Shirts arrived in time for. Mon days wear. This is one of the largest and most satisfactory assortmefts we have ever shown. $1.oo, $1.s5, $1.5o, and
 $2.W Mems Belts, made by Knothe, who is the best belt maker in the world. 50 cts. each.
 Bengaline Silk Ties, the new and narrow Four-in- hands, all the latest shades. 50 cts.
 Special Neglige Shirts, worth $1.OO and $1-25,
 for 79 cts.
 sizes 14, 1411s, IS, 155H and 16.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28

At 4c, for 10c-Special for Saturday ldrge American Flags on Sticks plenty for everybody.
 At 1c, 1Oc doz.-Great variety Deco ration Day Postal Cards. Very hand some.
 mocks with Pillow and Fringe.
 At 9c-3 piece Garden Sets or very large Fancy Beach Fails and Shovels:
 At 4c-Special lot Children'S Sail Boats. All complete. Ready to sa1l
 At 19c-Our 25c Horse and wagon. Best 25c toy ever made. saturday only at 19c.
 At 22c-Children's Bloomer Knee Pants, with Blouses to go with them at same price, making 44c for suit
 At 79c-very large SIPS White Bed Snreads. This lot came to us not finished quite up to the usual mark SO price has been about cut in two.
 At sec-Choice of large lot dollar White Lawn Waists for Ladies, not one in the lot that is not worth one dollar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
ROTON POINT PARK,

South Norwalk, Conn.,. under new management, entirely renovated and rearranged, will be opened Saturday. Band concerts by Wheeler & Wilson Band both Saturday and Decoration Day Shore dinners a speciality, end
 k1a carte orders at all hours. Aiming
 5mith, lessee, Jacobs Bros, manag-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
Ardennes Handkerchiefs.

No more exquisite Handkerchiefs could be imagined than these hand embroidered dainty things made by expert needle women. They are choice designs by clever artists, quite the equal of French embroidery and at about half the price.
 Pure linen of a soft fine quality, 25 cts. each
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
he D. M. Read Go.
 Establisbad 1857.
EstabHsbed I85z.'

Mondzy, DecoratfOn Day, tbe Store 10fU De closed.
 The Sale of Porch Furniture
 Saturday the Closing out of Specials
 Porch Rockers
 Value $ 325 for s 2.6o Value $ 200 for s 16o Value $ 275 for 2.2O Value $ 100 for $ 85 Value $ 250 for s 200 Value $ .65 for s 55 Porch Swings
 Value $1s.50 for $1475 Value $12.75 for $1O25 Value $17.25 for $13.75 Value $1O.OO for $ 800 Value $16.oo for $1275 Value $ $50 for $ 760 And on various lines of Willow and Mission Oak with backs there is offered 20 per cent reuc
 Fourth foor Carpet Store elevator.
 Sale of I able Glassware
 All Necessary Articles for Table Use Included:
 Plumbers and Drinking Glasses Extra Good Plumbers 9 cts each for 10 cts Banded Plumbers .6 for 70 cts Plain Thin Blown Plumbers, best grade 6 for 20 cts Thin Blown Etched Plumbers. 6 for 30 cts Colonial Plumbers 6 for 20 cts Lemonade Glasses .6 for 50 cts Whlskey Glasses. ..3 cts. each
 Miscellaneous Pieces Sugar and Cream Sets .-.25 and 35 cts Mustard Cups 10 and 25 cts Horseradish Cups ....................2 cts Glass Spoons 9 for 25 cts. Punch Bowls. .98 cts, $125, $2 OO and $275 Bonbon Dishes 10 and 15 cts. Exhibit of New Stern Glassware New patterns in Goblets, Champagnes, Clarets Cock tails Cordals Custards, Finger Bowls Egg Glasses afes Grape Fruit Sets dDecanters. brilliant show ing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
For Graduation Gowns:

IA late purchase, of Elm broidered Pattern Dresses has just arrived,and many dainty and simple designs are shown,appr for graduation gowns. These Robe Dresses are all plan ned, requiring little work and are easily made at home.
 Prices begin at $3:50
 Imported Skirtings, AS inches wide, have hem stitched edges, and gal looms for trimming. They. are exceedingly attractive an drefined.
 Embroidered Flouncings in IS, %, and 27 inch widths.
 Embroidery Section,
 main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
Low Shoes

Try a pair sI of Zenith Oxfords if you want to start the Summer on tho right footing-a11 styles and .1eathers-- <Ss-ss s.
 $s-5o and $4-oo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
Straw Hats

Every smart new style is here-stiH and soft tde best makes we know In the best styles you k1sw-SdH Str4ws, ST to g.: Soft SGz~s & to &.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
Brown Cooking Ware

A new line of the attrac- tive and serviceable Brown EarthenWare Utensils which cooks like to have in variety. These pieces are a rich dark brown outside and pure white inside. Covered Gas seroles, Mixing Bowls, Custard Cups, Egg Dishes and Pudding Dishes.
 A special line of Bowls and Pudding Dishes at
 10 cts. each
 Strawberry H ullers. Neat little devices for re- moving the bulls from ber- ries without; crushing the berry or staining the fT1- gers. Very convenient- 5 cts.
 Stop in the Carpet Store and see the Dusto Vacuum Carpet and Rug Cleaner.
 Price $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-28
FfXingS

Our Furnishings de partments responds to every demand upon it with the choicest Ne gigees, Neckwear and Fancy Hosiery to be found In all the town