Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 304, 30 October 1913 — Page 3
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. THURSDAY, OCT. 30, 1913
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"Dopey" Benny Leader of New York Gunmen
NEW YORK, Oct. 30. This city is being entertained by an energetic and persevering young man, professionally known as "Dopey" Benny, who, today, happens to be out on bail. As "Dopey" would probably express it, he "got banded the cooler for kicking a harness bull In the puss." Which, interpreted, means that "Dopey" was locked up for losing control of himself so far as to kick a uniformed policeman n the face. "Dopey" is a bad case, and is attracting much attention. He soon, undoubtedly, will become quite famous bb a New York gang leader. And 'Dopey" has all the opportunity in the world to become noted, or notorious, for he has succeeded to the leadership of the gang of thugs until recently presided over by the late lamented Mr. Jack Zelig, whose professional name was "Big Jack" Zelig. "Big Jack" will be remembered as having figured in the Rosenthal-Becker case. The four gunmen who slew Rosenthal were recruited from among the followers of JMr. Zelig. But with Dopey leading the gunmen element, old-time policemen who distinctly remember the really bad nen of the past, are forced to smile. Still "Dopey" gives promise of becoming a really dangerous character before he gets through. He hasn't had Jnuch of a chance yet. The profession of gunmen has been somewhat restricted in its scope since Mr. Rosenthal was shot to death by Messrs. ''Whitey" Lewis, "Gyp the Blood," 'Dago" Frank and "Lefty" Louie. "Dopey" Doesn't Hesitate. Don't conclude from this, however, that "Dopey" would hesitate to "nick a Buy in the bean," or to "use the brasses." Far be it from "Dopey" to hesitate. But shades of "Monk" Eastman, "Kid" Twist and "Poggi the Lump!" poor Dopey is as far from be
ing in their class as it is possible for anyone to be. As a gunman or gangster "Monk" degenerated completely, mostly because of a pernicious craving for "hop" which "Monk" was unable to shake off. When "Monk" took to other habits, such as snoffing "coke," was considered bad form in a leader of gunmen. The followers may be "hop" or "coke" fiends, if they like. That is what makes them followers. But the boss is expected to "stay off the stuff," so that his head may be clear to pull the proper political strings to get his thugs out of trouble on the many occasions on which they "get in bad." Zelig Drank Little. "Big Jack" Zelig, who succeeded "Monk" Eastman, did not use drugs in any form. He drank very little. He had a clear mind, and a clever brain, and was able to "pull off" some very
, brilliant "frame-ups." "Big Jack" be
came leader of the "Monk" Eastman gang, to the head of which "Monk" had been promoted following the sudden and violent death of "Kid" Twist. Jack found himself facing a very difficult situation. On the East Side of New York there have been two bands of thugs. One of these bands has always been composed of young American born Jews, and the other by young Italians. "Jack" Sirrocco, who ran a "dump" in Chinatown, until recently deposed by the police, was the leader of the Italians. There was much rivalry between the two bands for the right of "protecting" East Side resorts of evil character, particularly stuss games. If one happened to be proprietor of a stuss game one would find it very necessary to retain one gang or the other for protection. If you didn't retain "Big Jack" Zelig's followers, why "Big Jack" would be liable to drop in on you some evening, put a bullet
through you and several other bullets J
through your friends and then snoot up the "joint." If you retained "Big Jack" you were sure that he would not trouble you as long as you "came across with the cash," and Mr. Zelig would undertake to guarantee you against assault or blackmail by Mr. Sirrocco. And in like manner Mr. Sirrocco undertook to insure his clients against blackmail or assault by Mr. Zelig. The situation which "Big Jack" came to face on his succession to the leadership of the "Monk Eastmans" was a particularly bitter war with Sirrocco. "Big Jack" managed to win some of Sirrocco's clients by the sim-
I pie expedient of having one or nis ; gangsters call upon the said clients i and present a very convincing arguj ment, aided and abetted by a black
jack and a gun. Word was conveyed to Zelig one day that Sirrocco had sent word to the "boys of the avenue" that in the event Mr. Sirrocco should encounter Mr. Zelig, the latter might as well make his peace with his maker. This or.raerprf Mr ZpIIe vastlv. and sticking
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I ser leg and anotner m nis ngni nauu coat pocket, he ventured forth to pav
1113 i rs y t v. t iu .,n. . i . i i vv. w . - " - Zelig went into Chinatown, the bailiwick of the Sirrocco element, and made his way to Sirrocco's saloon. Making sure that Sirrocco and his lieutenants were within, Zelig. a "gat" in each fist, strode into the bar. "Up against the bar, youse guys," commanded "Big Jack." Xo "guy" present hesitated for a moment. "Jack" Sirrocco with the others elevated their hands and stood glowering ferociously at the invader, who stood with his back to the street door. "Was some one here lookin' for me?" asked Zelig pleasantly, keeping his enemies covered with his two guns. No answer. "Big Jack" stepped toward "Jack" Sirrocco. "Say, you big stiff," he snarled. "So
you're uut to get me, are you? Goln to knife me, eh? Why, you big dago, you ain't got the nerve to beat up a cop." And with that "Big Jack" spat in the infuriated face of his enemy, and with a defiant leer at the others.
withdrc- backward to the street, his ,
final words being to the effect that the first guy "to stick his nu out of the door would get a bullet in the bean." "Jack" Sirrocco never forgave the insult. "Kid" Twist, who once led the gang of which "Dopey" Benny is now the head, was quite as dangerous a character as was "Big Jack" Zelig. "Kid" Twist's promising career came to an
end at Coney Island, when "Poggi the J
Lump, one of the Sirrocco gangsters
killed both the "Kid" and the "Kid's" chief lieutenant, "Cyclone" Lewis. Poggi did a term in jail for the killing, was released and today is a fugitive from justice, having jumped his bail on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. Perhaps before long New York will again produce a gangster of the calibre of Twist, Zelig or Eastman. There is none of their type here today, excepting Sirrocco, who is a gangster no more, but a politician.
MAIL CLERKS GET SALARY INCREASE
Increases in salary of the following Richmond mail clerks to the amount of $100 a year taking effect Octobei 1 have been announced by the post office department: M. C. Mendenhall. Roy F. Murphy. J. E. Eves. O. K. Logue, N. D. Borland, A. E. Billman. R. R. Hubley, C. B. Walker. M. H.
Bradley. David Brooks, and R. F. Lay-' iuon. FOOD DEMAhfOS DRINK. NEW YORK. Oct. 30. Answering his wife's suit for a separation in which she complain that he is addicted to hich balls. Henry L. Hughe, an electrical engineer declared that the hichlv seasoned food served by his wife Induces a fire in his stomach that must be quenched.
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Dr. Zimmerman was first a candidate for Mayor in 1 898, and has been a candidate for Mayor at every City election since that time. He has served four terms, two of two years each, and two of four years. During all that time Dr. Zimmerman sought the office; never did the office seek the man. When a candidate in 1 909, Dr. Zimmerman asked for one more term in order to vindicate himself. Four years more was the condition of his election then.
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In pubKc print he made this statement before the 1909 election: "If I am elected I want the people to say, when I retire from office four years later, he was a good Mayor.' " Notwithstanding his promise he still runs for the same office. Do you know that under the present State law a mayor in a city of Richmond's size may succeed himself?
Dr. Zimmerman Will Never Quit of His Own Accord. That's Sure
A vote for Will J. Robbins from you, next Tuesday, Mr. Citizen, will stop Dr. Zimmerman's nibbling at the Municipal Crib, and will put a capable and vigorous executive at the head of the City Government. VtiB ifoipMItoMim Published by the City Progressive Committee
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