The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-02-20
THE TERROR Is CAUGHT.
KUN WIS, THE CtINLsE DEsPER.
ADO. RECAPTURED.
Arrested by Larsen and Boyle This
Morning-Fugitive who Is Choice
Police Prize.

The worst Chinaman lon the Islands
was jailed Il little before daylight this
morning. The individual who was
with Joe Cassires for the distinction of
being the star prisoner is Kun Wun.
He is burglar, fighter, sneak thief, an
all-round desperate and an escaped
convict. Kun Wum is just little
worse than the average San Francisco
highlander.
This fugitive was captured by Capt.
Larsen and Neil Boyle of the detective
force. They pounced upon him
in barn back of John Cum
minis premises in Pawao, Waikiki.
Boyle was armed with n shotgun for
the expedition and Captain Larsen was
ready to shoot on the instant. There
would have been few regrets had it be-
come necessary to shoot Kun Wun.
The entire community will be pleased to
hear of his arrest Peaceable Chinese
have been in terror of him and many
householders have been in dread of a
visit from the desperate prowler.
Kun Wun escaped from an Oahu
Prison gang near Moanalua. three miles
from town, May II, 1898. On the 22d
reward of $3.50 was offered for
his apprehension. lie seemed to have
disappeared entirely. 1t was believed
that he had left on a vessel. Soon there
were series of burglaries con the
plains" These raids were plainly the
work of Kun Wun. The residence of
Mr.. Hendry was visited twice. At G.
b. Wilson's shots were exchanged with
! the reckless house breaker. John
Winters fired on Kun Wun and the
shot was answered, the reply bullet
whizzing close to the heads of Mr.. and
Mrs. Winters. The house of f. S. Dodge
paid tribute to the freebooter.
In August Captain Larsen struck the
trail of Kun Wun, but the criminal had
several places of rendezvous and friends.
who harbored him through fear
and for profit. For six weeks, during
September and October, Larsen and a
couple of picked men laid out every
night, but could get no sight of Kun
! Wun. The outlaw was slippery as a
quail in the underbrush or "a goat high
up in the rocks. A few days ago the
detective learned that Kun Wun was
preparing to depart for China on the
Velocity, which sails to morrow. Effort
to come up with him was now re-
doubled. Every energy was bent to
locate his hiding place. Information
was sought from all quarters. Late last
night the department became satisfied
that the nest was discovered at last and
that it was occupied. A close watch was
kept until this morning. The barn
was surrounded and the rush made.
Kun Wun had a knife and a revolver
at his head, but was gwen no chance to
make fight He struggled against
being handcuffed and afforded a task
for four strong men. Ordinarily he has
"A pistol in his hand ready for instant
use. Kun Wun had in his possession
some money, note for $50 he had
loaned to IA Chinaman, a gold ring, a
lady's purse and a package of poison
He had evidently been occupying the
barn for some time. 1t was arranged
to make hasty exit and to guard all ap-
proaches. Kun Wun was caught nap
ping.
a number of Cinnamon came to the
station to satisfy themselves the terror
was in custody again. Even knowing
that he was behind the bars few of
them dared say anything about him,
All the officers congratulated Larsen
and Boyle on their work.
Lum Wun was crazy with anger and
chagrin. He asked for his poison. He
had carried it to ILL himself easily if
brought to bay. About o'clock Tailor
Osmer and a trusty caught the prisoner
trying to hang himself. He had made
a moose with a handkerchief. This was
taken from him. Wun will 90 back
to Oahu to serve his uneXpired time
and few years more.