The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-07-28

Wong Chin Foo, or as she affecsionately
called him "Charlie." THE English of
Wong Chin Foo is Charles KiDg) In day
or two a letter came TO her from Charlie,
containing pet names, his photograph, etc.
Another letter followed i'll a few days; this
also brought photograph, and was of the
same nature as the other. Both of them
were mailed from Palmyra, Wayne county.
Then tine Chinaman went to Newark, a
small town beyond Palmyra and about
another missive come, which reached its
destination on Saturday, the 18th inst. 1t
contained a photograph, which was the
third one received from the ardent young
man who was 50 deeply in love that he
lady loves eye. Poor fellow. During the
evening of the day on which the letter was
received, Irene, hearing that Wong was in
town again, went into the street hoping to-
meet him. She did so. She sneaked through
went into room which the heather had en-
gagged. Remaining there until nearly mid
night, when she prepared to depart,
the ladies' entrance was closed
and there was trouble. To escape
detection was impossible. What TO do the
poor beathen knew not. The key of the
ladies' entrance was finally procured, and
they were put out. IL is said that Wong
offered all his earthly possessions as hush
money. Hotel men, however, are not liable
to talk very loud when imposed upon in this
way, so there was very little saiu about the
affair.
THE BRICK CHURCH BOUQUET. 80
Among the other testimonials of regard
which Wong Chin Foo received at the Brick
church after his lecture was a very beautiful
bouquet OF roses. He was introduced at the
church to several ladies, and one of them
handed him, as tribute ofesteem. the beau
tiful flowers which had graced the pulpit
and won the admiration of all during the
evening service. He took it in his hand, ,
thanked the giver of the beautiful gift and
as he Bonded low in token of acknowledge
ment, .s q
"His smile 1t was child-like and bland.H
The meeting broke up and Wong Chin
Foo departed. Within an hour afterwards
Mr.. Allen wendell his way to the house be-
fore referred to, carefully bearing the bou-
quet. He placedi it in the bands of Irene
with the compliments of the heather who
had sent it to her. She bore them around
the house during the night, and told their
story to all inquirers. On the night of Tues
day last Wong Chin Foo again visited Irene.
This time he was seen by the lady of the
house, who immediately told the girl that
she must not have him come there any
more, that she did not want such a man
about her house, as he would certainly bring
trouble. Then there was some objection on
account of color. The girl maintained that
Chinee or no Chil.ee, Wong Chin Foo was a
gentleman and she loved him. His picture
hung alone upon the wall of the chamber
of her heart. She was quite sentimental
and quite enthusiastic in praise of her celes-
tial lover. Either on Tuesday or Wednes-
day night Policeman Hugh Clark saw Wong
walking with a laly on Court street near
the corner of Lancaster about midnight. 1t
is supposed that the lovers were taking a
mi nj Sfr hOn II OF lccf
Thursday night, Policeman Hugh Clark in
passing over that portion of his beat which
lies upon Lancaster street, heard an angry
discussion between two men, one of them,
Wong Chin Foo, seated in carriage, and
the other the colored man employed by John
Morey, or at least who works in Mr.. Morey's
barn. Thinking there was
GOING TO BE FIGHT,
Mr.. Clark hurried across the street and by
his appearance quelled the discussion. Il
appears that the carriage in which Wong was
seated, had been driven up in front of Mr..
Morey's barn and stopped. The man in the
barn came out, lantern in hand, aad seeing
so strange a looking object as a Chinaman
in full dress, began TO make sundry inquiries,
to which Wong made evasive replies.
Pressed more closely, Wong became angry
and treated the man uncivily. Whereupon
Mr.. Coloredman rose upon his dignity and
Mr.. Chinee. officer Clark's appearance pre-
vented the row. This carriage brought AL
len and Wong to the place. Allen went into
the house, which was a short distance from
where the horse stood. He wanted to pre-
pare the way for Wong's coming, but was
told that Wong should not be allowed to en-
ter the house They had had enough OF Kim.
Alien then asked tor Irene. She came and
had conversation with him about
going away to live with Wong.
Allen also requested that nothing
should be said about the fact that Irene had
gone away with Wong. On the next day,
Friday, Wong Chin Foo left this city for
where we understand he was TO lecture in
some church last night. On the afternoon
of the same day Irene packed her trunk and
| left. She said she was going away to live
with Wong. She was to journey with the
party, assuming the title of Mrs. Allen and
pretending that she was Aliens wife. Where
she went to is not exactly known, but it is
| believed that she followed Wong to Farm
| ingtOn. Irene NewcOmb is the assumed
name of young woman who came to this
city in January last. She went 70 the house
which she left TO join her fortunes with those
of Wong Chin Goo about the first of last
February, and has lived there since. She
| lived ana is believed to have been born in
Brockport. Her maiden name was Adele
Martin. She was married at Broclxport
several years since to Aloise Jesserer, with
whom she lived there and short time in
this city. She has two children, who now
live in BrockpOrt. Personally she is repre-
scented as beautiful woman; men tally, as a
gIddy, thoughtless girl, who has little or no
self control.
COST OF WOODEN BUIIiDINGs. ( /
SOME POINTED FIGURES AND THE Lesson
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