The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-22
ROME, Jan. 20.-Can even Benito strong man of Italy,

ROME, Jan. 20-Can even Benito Mussolini, strong man of Italy," crush the blood-thirsty Camorra?
 Who will win-when the seemingly invincible power of the man who led the "bloodless revolution" to successful conclusion is pitted against the strength of secret order that once saved Naples from revolution, that strikes terror into the hearts of all who are not counted in their ranks?
 If Mussolini can execute his avowed purpose of crushing the Ca morra he will not only have proved himself one of the greatest Italians of all time, but a great benefactor to many other countries, into which the murderous thrusts of the band strike with fatal accuracy.
 The Cammora is the most romantic and most dangerous secret criminal organization in the world; it wields enormous political influence and IS virtually above the law-an associa- tion of murderers, thieves, black mailers and smugglers and the great est riddle ever set for the police of the United States and Great Brit ain.
 Hire Out to Rogues
 ,scti h tt,n themselves to rogues who require protection; blackmail honest and dishonest citizens; conduct vendet- tas and never hesitate to open fire on the police They attack anyone who dares to expose them, with hammers, hatchets and stllettos; administer poinson to unususpecting victims; they have their own laws and their own clubhouses; their ln- telligence service is highly deVel- oped: their agents can be found i'll the best circles and in the gutter. The Camorra today collects DOT tion of every cab-fare in Italy; shares the tip given to walters; levies toll on religious orders. In return 1t protects all these patrons. It's prln- cipal tax collectors, as well as sDles' are the hordes of "lazzaroni," or beg gars, which infest italian cities and are now being dispersed by Signor Nussolini's decree.
 A young Italian, acting indepen- dently of the Camorra, who might steal box of matches, or a watch in Rome tonight would be in jail within half an hour unless he paid toll to the organization.
 Novices Admitted
 The Italian who desires to become a Camorristi presents himself to the Camorristi in his district. These test his qualifications most vigorous Iy and narrowly cross-eXamine him on his reasons for offering himself as "giovinotto enorato," or novice.
 If he can satisfy his examiners that he may become good Camor- 7isti he is entered as a probationer for an indefinite period.
 He is now taught how to use the 7-nife and how successfully to steal, He is also told that his domestic affections must cease; that the Ca r7orristi is his family: that he must unhesitatingly obey his superiors in all things, be secretive and cour- aqeous. and surrender all his pro- ceeds of any crime.
 Must Prove Himself
 Probably after three years of pro bationership he becomes 'young member" and if he distinguishes himself he may, at the end of two wears. become a full-blOWn CamOr- rista. But first he must be initiated. He is taken into a room where the round a table on which are dagger, loaded revolver, lancet and glass of poisoned wine,
 One of the picciOtto's veins is opened and he is made to dip his hand in his own blood. He next gives the Roman salute of the eZ- tended arm to the Camorristi and swears lifelong allegiance, secrecy and obedience,
 Next he must plant the dagger point firmly in the table, cock the revolver, and hold the poisoned cup +o his lips. This is to signify that at a sign from any "capo" (master of the society," he is ready to de- stroy himself.
 Impressive Ritual
 Ar this stage the capO takes the