The herald., 1896-08-18
1HECHA|N NEARLY FORGED
Strong Evidence Against
Highbinders
THEIR EVERY MOVEMENT Is REVEALED
Damning Proof of Guilt Is Pre-
sented to the Court
AN INTERESTING EPISODE
Chief Glass Called Coward and Cur by
Attorney Davis
While on the Stand the Chief Takes Umbrage
At Questions
He Calls It Pettifogging and Strong Language
Is Passed-Two Important Witnesses
Who Saw tho Shooting
Of Wong Chico
Damning Proof of Guilt Is Pre-
sented to the Court
AN INTERESTING EPISODE
Chief Glass Called Coward and Cur by
Attorney Davis
While on the Stand the Chief Takes Umbrage
At Questions

DEVELOPMENTS crowd close upon the
heels of one another<in the preliminary
examination of Chew Wing Cow and
Gong On Chung, the accused murderers
of Wong Chez, and yesterday saw the
forging of several new links in the chain
of evidence that is to bind the prisoners.
The day was also characterized by a
wordy encounter, between Chief of Po-
lice Glass, who was on the witness stand.
and Attorney lie Compile Davis. during
the course of which the attorney took
occasion to express himself in words
more forcible than polite in reply to a
remark which had been made by the
chief.
The day was one of surprises and that
the accused murderers will be held for
trial is a foregone conclusion. as by the
testimony of two witnesses, besides that
of Percy Hammond Bell, begun on Sat
urday and concluded yesterday, it has
been shown that big jim was the 1ne
who fired the fatal shot, while Gong On
Chung and another Chinese named
Hong Kee aided and abetted him.
On the convening of court at $50 the
young English medical student tand
journalist, Percy Hammond Bell was
put on the stand for the completion of
his cross-examination, which had been
interrupted Saturday by adjournment.
He was subjected to a most searching
questioning, but his inquisitors failed to
find weak spot in his story. In regard
to his identification of big Jim" as the
one who fired the shot and who ran
close to him. Mr.. Hammond Bell
strengthened his testimony by positive
ly indentifying Chew Wing Cow, not only
by form, size and general appearance,
but by his countenance which he had
an opportunity to observe
f. A. Mckenzie was next syArN and
by him 1t was sought to show why the
prosecution had not been able as yet u
produce as witness Mr.. Haizlipp, who
was an occupant Of the one horse sur
rey that was at the time of the shooting
abreast of the spot where Chez fell, and
who saw the whole affray. Mckenzie
said that he had made diligent search
for MIR. Haizlipp but had been unable as
yet to secure his attendance as he was
in Ventura. w. A. Bosqui and Fred
smith were also put on the stand to
Haizlipp and also the third man of the
murderous trio, Wong Kee, who has
made good his escape
Then John M. Glass was called by the
prosecution. By him 1t was merely
sought to establish the fact of the iden-
tlncation by Chez of his assailants when
he was confronted with them in the re-
ceivlng hospital on the night of the
shooting. The chief detailed with mi
nuteness the positions of the various
persons In the room and told of how
Chez had written the names of Chew
Wing and Gong On Chung on a piece of
paper, then pointed at big JIM as his
slayer. Attorney Davis took the chief
in hand for cross-examination and
questioned him closely. He was ask
ing in relation to the positions occupied
by the prisoners and the wounded man
when Chief Glass ire was aroused by
an inquiry which had been propounded
in nearly the same form once or twice
before. Speaking in an irritated man
ner he asked Mr.. Davis: "What are you
trying to do with me?" Then turning
to the court the chief asked whether he
was obliged to answer a question to
which he had already replied several
times. adding: II don't like such petit
Jogging as this"
Mr.. Davis was on fire in a moment,
and replied: II guess you will answer
the question; Furthermore, I will say
that you dare not repeat that remark to
il0 OutSldCs USCduSc yOu are LOO DlS d
coward and q cur" To this the chief
made no reply, and 1t is possible that he
didnot hear 1t, as his side was turned to
Mr.. Davis at the%ime and he was facing
Justice Owens. The latter part of the
attorneys speech was not delivered in
a very loud voice, but was plainly aud
ible to the reporters and'those gathered
near the bench and witness chair. This
closed the incident and the chiefs exam
1nation was soon concluded.
Seung Heuug was the next witness,
and his testimony developed little. He
is the proprietor of the Tuck Sing store,
in front Of which Chez was shot Heung
was in the store at the time of the shoot
ing in company with Ah Dock. Dock
was in back room smoking opium.
while witness was behind the counter
in the store mixing medicines, being
drug clerk. He saw nothing Of the af-
fray and knew less.
Ng Ngau was another of the same
stripe. He Is doctor who holds forth in
the Tuck Sing store, but was away at the
time of the shooting and returned about
$3.50, when he found All Dock and Ng
Ngau the sole occupants Of the place.
At this point the noon recess was
taken, and after dinner the justice and
attorneys went down to the scene of the
tragedy and examined the premises in
the visinity so that certain testimony
which was to be introduced regarding
the manner of escape Of Chew Wing
Cow could be understandingly heard.
Again at 2:S0. after he had disposed Of
the routine police court cases, the ex-
animation was continued, ,Ah Dock being
the first witness called. Both Dock and
Ng Ngau were unwilling and reluctant
to testify, having disregarded subpoenas
issued on them and having to be brought
to court on attachments issued for their
persons. Dock SAID he was q cook, but
had been out OF work some time, maxi
ing Tuck Sings store his headquarters.
He knew little Of the shooting as he was
smoking opium in rear room when 1t
occurred. In other respects his testi-
mony was the same as that Of Seung
Heung.
Robert Huggins, pipe maker resid-
ing at 1882 Georgia Belle street, said he
was standing on the east side Of Ala
media street directly opposite the Tuck
Sing store on the night Of the killing.
He heard the shot, turned and saw
Chee fall and at least two Chinamen
Inn AWAY. Qun croaaed Alameda to