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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22
THF BI ACKHAND IS NO MORE- IN FACT, It NEVER Wa
Now That "Schmitty "Burky" and lump !"
Have Told Their Revolving Tales Of Cold
Blooded, CowardIy Crime 1t Becomes
Possible to Danish an Old
New York Bogie.

after every light had been turned
out and the janitor was safely asleep.
The interior blackness doomed be-
fore them They hesitated. II was
death for the man who entered
first. and both knew it. If they
entered together it meant a duel to
the death in the darkness.
I'm 20 in and touch her off, said
"Burky' finally. You go out on the
street and keep watch"
"Burkv" watched until "Schmtty"
was several yards on his way before
he lodged inside Then in his hurry
to get outside again before "Schmit-
"" should lay ali ambdsh for him
he made bungling job Of it, and the
fire was discovered and put out be-
fore il had gained any Roadway.
Interneoine strife is no new thing
among the blackmailers. once at
least il led 10 murder Last July
Restivo Luigiana. q member of the
Black Hand and pal of Scapone,
the bombmaker was called from
Scapone's grocery store on Chrystie
street and shot dead.
There had been an explosion at
No. 30 Second avenue. Giambruno,
who was in charge, had collected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22
"ZUMP" GRADUATES FROM
SCHOOL INTO lOAFtSOOM.

"Zump" lived with his grandfathe
and went to- psrochial school.
When he graduated his grandfather
wished him to 60 to high school. He
refused TO 20. and. to use his own
phrase, Just bummcd around
The stories told 10y the three in
formers. who said that they were the
mechanics" of the gang. show the
absurdity of the ancient fable that
the Black Hand is the American
branch of the Camorra or # the
Malta. The Black Hand is not a sin
gle. organized society by any means.
It's name and symbols are used 10y
numerous gangs of blackmailcrs.
who seek To cXtort money from their
fellow countrymcn.
"Schmitty." "Bmky' and "Zump'
were employed by two such gangs.
other similar gangs were working i'm
the city at the same time. They en-
ployed the two aliens because they
were fearless ard had not tho slight
est hesitation i'm carrying dynamite
through the streets or TO plant bombs
in populous tcncmcntS. Neither
"Schmitty' nor "Eurky' ever made
bomb, selected the place to Joe
blown up or demanded cor received
money from tho victim
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22

Of the threat made 70 Pecorara and
that his trouble was heavy enough
as it was. lie did not show him the
letters until after the bomb had been
found. Then the family moved.
by way Of signature there was d
sketch OF a casket surmounted by a
cross and 1anked by daggers, with
tho inscription: This is your tomb. "
When the bomb plot failed Ferrara
decided To kidnap the girl. and i'm that
way not only revenge himself upon
her father but at the same time OBJ
tain the object of his desire. He is
sued instructions TO "Schmitty' and
"Burky' TO do the Kidnapping for
him and told them where TO take the
girl. As the two mechanics" were
laying their plans they were over
heard by the janitor of the Hippo
dromc moving picture house. on
Houston street. He warned Peco-
rars. and before the plan could be
carried out the household had moved.
The act of the janitor came to the
ears OF Fcrrara. as did almost every
bit Of Little Italy's gossip. and tho
Jdnitor was marked for death. II was
not TO be an easy death. "Schmittv"
and "Burky" were to burn him alive
in the moving picture house. Fer
rara intended TO make an example
for others who might warn his in
tended victims.
Vaccinations which he himself had
set TO work, however, made his plan
miscarry. II had come to his ears
that his right hand men, 'Schmitty"
and "Burky." were working for an
other band of hlackmailers. He sus-
pected that If the other band overbid
him the two mechanics" would sell
him out He decided to set "Burky'
and "Schmitty" at loggerheads. with
the hope that one would Kill the other
or that both might die.
To that end he dropped hints here
and there that "Schmitty" had not
divided the gains evenly with his
partner. No report is more
readily believed in the under
world and no report stirs up
cnmity more quickly. by the day
set for the destruction of the moving
picture house. both "Schmitty" and
"Burky" knew that the first time one
of them relaxed his vigilance for
moment the other would put a bullet
through his back. Thpy stole To the
entrance of tho moving picture house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22
FERRARA. GANG LEADER, AND
POLLARD. BOMB MAKER.

The others arrested were Pietro
Glambruuo. alias rctrino; Antonio
Lovantino. alias Scaponc; Russo
Cassatta. Nnccnzo di Stephano. An
scliuo SNlvcstro and Colagcro
Emma. known as "Charley' Emma.
Giuseppe l'crrara. head of one Of tac
gangs and one OF the most notorious
Black Handlers in New York, ana
Giuseppe Polaro. mis- bomb maker
escaped and are now fugitivcS.
d was because Giuseppe t'crrara,
who was known ass Joe Fay mixed
bomb making with dis love making
that Angelina Sylvcstro was arrested
and convicted. SyltcStro was found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22

$500 Giambruno said that Luigiana
was not entitled TO any portion Of the
money. Scapone took Luigiana's part
with vigor and demanded that
share be turned over TO him. So loud
was Scapone in his prOtestations that
there was serious friction in the gang
In the interests of peace a drum
head court was held in the basement
OF a saloon in Chrystie street, the
saloon proprietor presiding as Judge.
After hearing the evidence on both
sides the court decided that Luigiana
was entitled to no money but thar
since Scapone had been SO Jealous
on August 90 "Schmitty" and
in his behalf he should get ScapOne's
share.
After this ironical decision Scapone
warned Luieiana that there would be
further ouble. The night that LUZ
giana was shot Scapone warned him
not TO go out of the shop as il was
a bad night" Nevertheless. when,
in Scapone's absence. a boy brought
to Luigiana the message that man
was waiting for him on the corner
Luigiana went out. Two minutes
lated he dropped dead with bullet
through his back.
The constant difficulty and sUs-
picion that attended the 'split-up'
after each explosion had got Sea-
pone in trouble before. on this oc-
casion he himself was the victim of
bomb. \ bomb had been set off at
No. 139 Forsyth street. and Sea-
pone. who did the collecting in that
instance. had reported that he got
only $40 There was persistent
rumor that 500 had been paid in
stead OF $40. and Polaro. who was
Ferrara's lieutenant and bomb
maker told "Schmitty" and lump"
to put bomb at Scapone's door ~
way Of warning.
Xump" planted the bomb outside Of
Scapone's grocery shop. at No. Is,
Chrystie street, according 10 instruc-
tons. They had neglected the GUS
tomary precaution of attaching
cord fuse To this bomb and "Schmit-
"" was not ten feet away when it
exploded. blowing the entire front
out of Scapone's shop. Scaponc him
self came running out with n r5-
Volvcr i'm h.. hand. Before he had
caught sight Of the two conspirators
a policeman arrested him for carry
ing "A revolver. lie was later dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22

guilty of placing u bomb at No. Il"
East Houston street al the door of
Fat occupied by Giro Pccorara.
by good luck Pauline Eobncr, a
girl who lived i'm the same building,
came across the sputtcriug bomb and
had the bravery To pick it up and
souse il in pail of water.
Pccorara was selected as = victim
by the Black Hand leader because
hc had refused to compel his daugh-
ter Nellie to marry Fcrrara. IT was
in July that Fcrrara first saw Nellie.
lie attended "a fiesta to which she had
been invited. The beauty of the
young girl attracted him at once.
and NE demanded an Introduction.
She avoided him rs much us possible,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22

chorro1 i, ~.
90 ,' ~ '''' po'''e court.
"p'", '''' HIS friends Polaro
,, 49, '''"' ITO Thought the
'' e" Ss' OH by another
suns az" ''i"' HliSlHke had been
rovt door ro,ot,,. ',''u 10Y MS
ar,u.or,o,,. ,.. secret
IMAGINED INA! De
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22

but thereafter he sought her out on
every possible occasion.
Meeting her father on the street
ono day. hc asked his consent to
marry Nellie. Pccorara is "A man
OF peace He knew, as did all the
Italian colony, the reputation Fer
rara bore. and no would not sacri-
fee his daughter.
Before ] consent will see you in
your coffin" he said.
Trouble will come to YOU" re-
tortcd Fcrrara.
Three letters demanding 5000
upon threat of death and destruction
came to the Pccorara home. They
were opened Joy Pccorara' S brother
in-law. Carmclo CJlvcronc He knew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22
DRIFTING INTO THE bO"'
SETTING BUSINESS.

"Schmitty" and "Burky' Ju''
drifted into the bomb setting DUST
ness. After "Schmtty's' release
from Elmira in the fan OF i'i-
ne and "Burky" "pallcd' toge'he"
They stole for a living and r'f'F
STAYED more .aan two weeks ih
house. I'm the course Of time IVY
met "Zump" who was alfeaoF :.
familiar of Ferrara's The three %
them took rooms AT No. 81" r"''
Nth street.
with "Zump" they went 10 '''s
salon at Elizabeth and HouS''"
streets, where they met the resi-
the gang and learned the bus'"''@
of the men they met
All of this and more they 'ol" -
the witness stand before ''''
Rosalsky. Each one of theni ~
the cross-examination JAMES
Hrande. Sylvestro's counsel, ackho"
eyed that he never took hui'''"
into account when engaged on ~"
Al the conclusion of the trial Ju"7s
Rosalsky said that in tweh'E
yoars. experience in criminal courts
he had never heard such. "A hiuoV',
story nor dealt with SUE"
bIrodcd criminals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22
Facts Just Brought to Light Show That
While Many Small Gangs Of Criminals
Adopt the Black Hand Name and
Symbols There Is No Such
Single, Organized Society,"

TIME Black Hand, whose shadow
has been dark over all parts
Of Little Italy for more than
twenty years has been exposed.
Bombs. murders and secret meetings.
which have been the subject of fear
ful gossip from the fatcful three
dcuccs' ON Chrystie street northward
to The Bronx eastward to furtheSt
Brooklyn, and westward even 10 the
homes Of the peace loving Ncapoli-
tans in Greenwich Village. have be
come matters Of court record.
At the trial of Angelina Sylycstro,
who was convicted before Judge
Rosalsky. i'm General Sessions as a
member OF the Black Hand. men who
calmly admitted setting off thirty
five of the cighty-three bombs OK
ploded in Manhattan. The Bronx and
Brooklyn between January and Oc-
tobcr. 1913. told the inmost secrets of
the Black Hand.
The three informers were Alfred
Lehman. alias "Schmitty"; Anthony
Sedaitis. alias "Burky." and Rocco
Pucieli. alias lump" All three Of tn
youths were under twenty-five. All
were graduates of the penitentiary
or the reform school. "Schmitty'
at the age of eight was sent to an
orphan asylum. and later went to a
parochial school. "Burky' went 10
the public school in WoodhaVcn.
Long Island until he got so irtract-
able that his father had him COM
mittcd to the Harris Island Refor-
tpatprN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22
"SCHMITTY" TALKS LONG. BUT
DOESN'T FINISH.

Robert T.. Maulcy and Acting Cap
tain Jones of the detective bureau,
with Detectives Corrao, Fogarty and
hi Martini of New York. went 20
HackensaCk From ! o'clock in the
morning until 3 o'clock the next af-
tcrnoon "Schmitty" talked uninter-
ruptedly, while relays Of stcnograph-
crs took down his story. Even then
me had not finished, but he was worn
ont with fatigue and had given Mr..
Nanlcy and the detectives informa-
ton which called for immediate ac-
ton if the gang of blackmailcrs and
bomb throwcrs was to be rounded up.
ON October II the roundup was
made. Twoscorc of detectives were
sent out by Inspector Faurot, and m
the byways of Little Italy they
found and arrested an of the mem
bers of one gang and all bat two of
the second with which "ScnmittN'
had had amy dealings. Tho first 10
fall into IN, net was 'Xump." who
acted AIS gu-bctwccu for the "bO.scs'
of both gangs i'm their dealings with
the mechanics" "Iump' has "a
PAINFUL limp which made idcntific1-
tiou easy, although heretofore it had
been "a protection to him. as no one
associates crime with a cripple.
The faithful "Burky' was lurking
i'm the ncighborhood when "Iump'
was arrested and followed the pa
troll wagon which took him 10 the
Eldrdsc street station house. By
the description which "Schmtty'
had given of him Detective Foearty
recognized "BWky" and placed him
under arrest almost at tho door of
the station house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22
"HE DROPPED DEAD WITH A Bull
LET THROUGH HIS BACK"

at the trial Of Angelina Sylyestro. In
the most matter-oi fact way, with
ont hint Of either pride or shame
they told Of their own methods ana
of the methods Of the man for whom
they worked. The headquarters OF
Giambrunos gang was IN Scapones
grocery store A. 80. ISL Chrysue
street. The other gang whose heaos'
Ferrara and Polaro. have escaped
made saloon at Elizabeth street
and Houston their headquarters II
was in the cellar under this saloon
that Polaro made his bombs.
It was at the saloon that the three
mechanics dropped ia every DAY F"
ask casually if there was anything
doing" II there was q dynamite
bomb was handed 90 ono OF then'
with instructions whore j. was 10 ps
placed. and he strolled out with the
explosive swinging in a paper Dag
from his hand. II was under me Sd
loon that Ferrara Matched his p'''
and wrote the letters which spreau
terror through the italian colony ne
had a font Of type which he set 10
frame and printed his letters "i'"
the aid Of an ink pad he also nad
cut of a skull and cross-boncs mads
Of leather and wood which he used 81
framing his letters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-22

cigar or cigarette 10 il and sneak on.
Generally We used 10 fastcn piece
of cord on the end of the fuse and
light that You sec. the fuse burns 80
fast you don have no time TO
make "a getaway, but the cord Just
sparks along slow until il reaches
tho fuse and you can be a dozen
blocks away by the time it goes off. O."
"Schmitty" was the key to tho
whole story. Last October he and
another member of the gang were
arrested in Hackcnsack The gang
raised "a fund for the defence Of
"Schmitty's" companion and got him
out ON bail Nothing was done Tor
"Schmitty." Things had come 70
"Schmtty's' attention from time 20
time which led him to believe that
the gang was ready to throw him
overheard. when they left him alone
i'm jail ne came to the conclusion
that he would turn "squcalcr.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-11-11

We Guarantee All pur-
Chases to be Genuine BAR
GAINS. Any goods not sat
isfactory in price or quail
ity, please bring back and
your money will be cheer
fully refunded.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
Registering Again.

And now you can register all over again. It is necessary to do 80 in order to vote in the county and State fall elections All registration for these elections must be new. L. R. Roscoe and Frank Thomas yes
 erday took the trails in the city to help facilitate the work John Bankard is at work in Warren. Judge Smith can register you in Lowell. Justice Thomas and Justice High can register you in Bisbee. as can also City Clerk Butler This new registration is required for both the September primaries and the No. vember election
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17

Mrs Thomas Chinn were giving a
 christening party on the occasion of their first born and that Mr. Chinn
 had written and asked the secretary of the Bisbee Glee club to use his
 Influence 70 get the Glee club 60 como to his residence and render some music. The club rendered. by special request, the difficult number, Comrades in Arms,' in a most ac- ceptable manner Much credit is due Mr. Fred Julin for the work done by the Glee club, which shows most care ful and painstaking work on his part in the training of these young people.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
On Automobile Tour.

On Automobile Tour.
 Major George II. Kelly. of the Douglas International was a visitor in the city yesterday. coming from the Shelter City to spend the day visiting among his numerous friends about town It was. in fact, the first day of vacation period which the vigorous editor has allotted him self Today. with Mrs. Kelly. he ex- poets to leave Douglas on an auto tour of old scenes, going by easy stages to Clifton, where they will visit with their son, W. B. Kelly, edi- tor of the Copper Era. and thence to Globe, through the Gna Valley. for a visit w.th their daughter, Mrs. Raw lins From Globe they will go to Phoenix and thence home over the Borderland route. They expect 10 be absent several weeks. Major Kelly has suffered from an attack of grip and after effects since early spring and is in hope that touring over the desert will prove better than med icine
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17

On Wednesday evening. May IA an entertainment was given by the Academic pupils of Loretta Academy to the Misses Margaret McCusker, Rose suttey. Genevieve Callahan, Nella Ryan, Hattie Vaughn and Doris Fletcher. this years graduates of the grammar school department.
 At 7:O0 D. m the pupils entered the Assembly room that was decorated in the class oolors, pink and green. This color scheme was carried out even in the gowns of the young ladies,
 Several pleasant hours were spent in playing games, the most popular being Progressive Letters" in which the young guests showed great pro fciency. The drawing class also ex hibited much talent in the game illustrating Songs"
 At the close of the games, the pu pills were invited to the dining room where the pink and green color scheme was carried out not only in the decorations but in the dainty lunch that was served. This consisted of crab sandwiches, grape fruit salad
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
crenm. cake and cofIee.

ice cream, cake and coffee.
 At the close of the luncheon, Miss Margaret McCusker in the name of the class, addressed the Sisters and pupils in a manner that did credit to her class and to her teachers.
 The young ladies were the recip- ients of many pretty gifts, among those most appreciated being solid gold class pins, the gifts of their teachers.
 After the awarding of prizes to the winners of the games and each guest having expressed her appre- citation Of an enjoyable evening, an departed for their homes
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
Brief Society Notes

The regular meeting Of the Wo- mans Club will be held next Friday afternoon. This is the last meeting of the season. with election of off, cers. and it is hoped that all the members will be present on this occa- sion.
 The Ladies of the Maccabees will give a card party next Thursday even ing at Fair Hall Good ice cream and home made cake will be served and all who attend are assured of a de- lightiul time. The public is cordially invited to be present.
 Madame Feuchere was hostess at a delightful tea, at her home in War ren last Thursday
 Mir and Mrs. Cleon T. Knapp mo- tored to Douglas on Wednesday, re- turning in the evening
 Mrs. J. E. Curry and Mrs F. A. 1 Folsom entertained at the Country club on Thursday with a luncheon and auction bridge in honor of Mrs. Neil E. Bailey. The luncheon was one | of Steward Henderson's usual gas tronomic feasts; the table being tastefully decorated with pink and white roses and pink and white sweet 1 peas-the place cards and hints be- 1 ing the same shades Those who at- tended were: Mesdames Gerald Sher man. II. B. Hunter F. E. Sturdevant Arthur Houle, Sterling Smith, A. J Balmforth. Ralph l. Caldwell. w. B i Gohring A. w. Greenway, Neil E Bailey, E. A. Folsom and J. E. Curry The prize for highest score at auc
 ton was won by Mrs. Sturdevant Mrs. Smith securing second.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17

Many of our customers are supply ing themselves with our valuable remedy. PAINOLEUM. to have on hand in case of accidents. It is a powerful antiseptic and immediately soothes painful wounds. One applica- ton will usually heal a wound if ap- piled at once. Get it at Central Pharmacy. (96)
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
Judne Brown Better.

Judge N J Brown, who was taken to the Copper Queen hospital fol- lowing the death of Mrs Brown several weeks ago. is reported as being decidedly better He is now able to walk around the veranda several times during the day, and it is thought that his improvement will be more marked in the future.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17

Barbed wire cuts, ragged wounds collar and harness gals heal up quickly when BILLIARDS SNOW LINlMENT is applied. It is both healing and anusepuc Price 25c, soc and $LOO per bottle Sold by the Bisbee Drug Co.--Ady
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
PIANO TUNING.

Mir A. II. Ten Broeck. the well known tuner. is again in Bisbee. Phone 147. Y. M. c. A., or leave or ders at Muir's music store. First class work satisfaction guaranteed; references. all patrons in Bisbee, Lowell and Warren. (99)
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17

If you suffer from biliousness, back ache, indigestion or rheumatism, it is mostly your own fault You can get rid of these ailments in short order by using VITOLOX For sale by the Central Pharmacy. Your money back if it fails. (96)
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
Are Appreeiative.

The board of directors of the Young Women's Christian Associa- tion desires Co express its thanks and appreciation to all who con- tributed time and service to the pro- ductiou Of Queen Esther. and to the organizations granting the use of the rich costumes which added so much to the setting of the cantata.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
Here From Mexico.

Mrs. Standish. niece of Mrs. James silverthorn, is here for visit with her aunt She came from Tombstone where she visited with her mother Mrs. owen Murphy Mrs. Standish came out from her home in Mexico several weeks ago. She expects to return shortly
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17

The Knights Templar will celebrate Ascension Day, Thursday, May 21, by attending the the Episcopal church in a body. at 7;3O where the rector, the Rev. Harold Sidney Brewster, win preach the Ascension Day ser mon. The Episcopal choir is prepar- ing special music for this occasion.
 At the close of the service the Knights win hold a reception and SO. cial at Masonic hall, It is hoped that a large number, particularly of the ladies of the members will be pres ent
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
PURCHASES sTUDEBAKER 70

Frank Ruff. an old-timer of Bisbee and a well known Copper Queen mine foreman, has just purchased from the Bisbee Auto Company a Studebaker Four" Mir Ruff is greatly satisfied with his car and says it is admired by everyone who sees it (SD
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
BUYS A sruDEeAKER.

The Bisbee Auto Company has sold to W. C. Hanson of Warren a Smde- baker Four" MT Hanson is highly pleased with his purchase and says there is no car like the Studebaker
 (8D
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17

Sallow complexion is due to a torpid liver. HERBINE purifies and strengthens the liver and bowels and restores the rosy bloom of health to the cheek Price soc. Sold by the Bisbee Drug Co.-Adv.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
HOW WAS CURED

of a hopeless case of Consumption and afterwards walked 4OO0 miles across the American Continent to prove it. A 32-page Illustrated book let telling all about it free. Carrie Van Gaasbeok Box 15, 325 So. Hin St., Los Angeles, Cal
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
ATTENTION U. R. K. p.

All members are requested to re. port at ball park, Warren, Sunday, May .7th at p. m. for drill practice. Bisbee Knights VII take the 2:8O car. Adv 37.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17
ATTENTION ELKs.

On next Thursday night, the 2lst, there will be held at the lodge room a Shirt Waist Dance, to which all Elks are requested to be present
 Entertainment Committee.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-17

All Progressives are requested to meet at Medigovich hall Wednesday, May 20. at o'clock D. c. Hicks, chairman. (9D