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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Chinese Quarter Of New York
Stirred by Fresh Crime.
HUSBAND HELD AS SUSPECT
kistin, Said to Be One of the Most
Beautiful Young Chinese Women In
City, Was Stabbed In Half a Dozen
Places With Hunting Knife.

New York, Aug. 16.-Chinatown
boiled over again on discovery of the
murder of the most beautiful of the
few Chinese women In New York, Bow
Kim, twenty-one years old, who came
here from San Francisco about year
ago with an AmericaniZed Chinaman,
Chin Len, thirty-one years old.
1t was about 2 O'Clock in the morn
ing. just as the usual nightly revelry
was quieting down, that Chin Len
dashed out of tenement house at IL
Mott street, crying: my woman been
murdered" The street, filled with loi-
tering Cinnamon and parties of Ameri-
can "sightseers," all Of whom quickly
recalled the sensational murder of Ell
vie Sigel the missionary girl. was
brown into excitement
A policeman and a detective bur
led into the house under Lens direc-
don, through dark Railways to a rear
room on the second floor. The door
was locked, and the officers were
about to break it in when Len pushed
them aside and unlocked it himself.
III II uEuI0biii bh0 NtA W
lay on the floor, stabbed in half a
dozen places. Her slender neck was
ringed with bloody finger marks, indi-
eating a struggle with her assailant,
and beside her lay a crusted hunting
knife.
II was evident that the woman had
been dead for two or three hours. On
the stairs were found traces of blood
and also on a door leading to the store
Of Yuen Chin & Co ON the ground
floor. Three Cinnamon there were ar
rested, although they denied any
knowledge of the murder. Six Ameri-
can women who declared themselves
to be the wives of Cinnamon were
found in the house and arrested, but
none would admit any knowledge of
Bow Kims death. In the murdered
womans' room were found many busi-
pess letters in Chinese, but none that
gave a clue. Len declared that he
had no idea who killed his wife, unless
maybe See Sing kill her See Sing
say she owe him money and he try to
get it." Sing, too, had once been in
love with Bow Kim. he said. AS to
Sings whereabouts, he knew nothing.
Lens account of himself was that he
had spent the early evening until z
o'clock with his wife, and then he had
gone to % Mott street. Returning at
2 O'Clock in the morning. he found the
body on the floor In touching 1t he
had soiled his hands with blood which
in turn, had smeared the door and
stairway as he hurried to the street.
No formal charge has been preferred
against Len, but he is held in $4,000
bail as a material witness"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
ANGLERS TO HOLD
FIRST ANNUAL CAMP
VIII Discuss Laws and Fish For
Prizes at Columbia, Pa.

Philadelphia, Aug. 16.-To attend
the first annual camp Of the United
Sportsmen Of America, fishermen from
all sections of the state are planning
to go to Columbia, Pa, Sept. IA and
Is. Though called primarily with the
object Of discussing new and better
laws for the protection Of Pennsylva-
mia fishing. an element of fun will be
present as well, for contests have
been arranged among the delegates to
settle who among them is the most
proficient with the rod.
The United Sportsmen became an
organization in April, 1908. Twenty
one camps are located in Philadelphia,
Montgomery, Chester, Berks, Adams,
Dauphin, Clinton, Cambria, Allegheny,
Butler, Venango. Lycoming, Carbon,
Monroe and Northampton counties.
Headquarters Of the fishermen will
be the Excelsior Rod and Gun club,
of Columbia.
The officers of the United Sports
men are: President, William Wunder,
Berks; ice president Howard A.
Chase, Philadelphia; secretaries, p. G.
Davis, Montgomery; r. A. Van Allen,
Northampton treasurer. j. w. Girls.
well, Dauphin. These officers, with j.
w. Murphy. Dauphin; c. w Gilbert,
Adams; w. e. Meehan. Philadelphia,
and ]. II. Conklin. Mexican, comprise
the board of directors.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
600 FAT MEN MEET
Big Fellows Feast and FroIic on the
Maine Coast.


Portland, Me, Aug. 15.-Six hum
dred fat men from all parts of the east
and from Canada are gathered here
for the annual meeting of the New
England Fat Mems association. A
theatre party and an outing to Long
Island in Portland harbor, including a
big clambake, ball game and other
sports were enjoyed. Governor Bert
M. Fernald, Asher Kinds parliament
tartan of the national house of repre-
sentatives, and other noted "big men"
of the east, were speakers, as well as
President Arthur H. Moulton, of Port.
land, who weighs 436 pounds.
The association was formed six
years ago by ten big travelling men,
who happened to meet by accident at
Hales' tavern, Wells river depot, Yer
mont, and the association has now
grown to a membership of 1900. The
limit is 201 pounds.
President Taft was invited to be
present, but declined. He also de-
clined an invitation to become mem
Der, stating that he had made it a
rule not to join an organization not
connected with his official duties.
Nevertheless, he was elected an hon
orary member.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
SUTTON CASE CLOSED
Naval Court Sat Today to Discuss the
Findings.

Annapolis, Md, Aug. 14.-The larg-
est audience that has attended a SEES
sion thus far was present at the last
day of the open sessions of the court
of inquiry investigating the death, Oc-
tober 10, 1907 of Lieutenant James
N. Sutton, Jr., u. S. M. G. The attrac-
ton was the summing up by Henry
M. Davis, counsel for Mrs. Sutton, and
A. E. Birney, counsel for Lieutenant
Adams, and, possibly, something from
Major Henry Leonard, judge advocate.
Mr.. Davis argument die, in fact lead
the judge advocate to speak, though
briefly. and what he said was not in
the nature of argument touching the
case.
The court sat today in private to
discuss the findings, which will, when
reached, be forwarded to the navy
department, at Washington whence
the announcement of the result of the
inquiry will be made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21

aeroplane races late this month, is
still busy setting up his aeroplane, and
expects to attempt fight early in
the week.
Rheims is taking on much ANNA
ton, and the finishing touches for the
great International contests between
aerial craft are well under way at the
aerodrome. The hotels of the city are
preparing to entertain vast crowds
during the weeks races. Besides Cur
tiss, other aviators who have arrived
are Count de Lambert, Paul Tissan-
der, Louis Schreck, Robert Esnault'
Pelterie and NJ. Lefevre. All are civ
ing their attention to preparation OF
their machines. Count de Lambert
made two brief flights Sunday after.
noon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
FARMER CAPTURES
ESCAPED MURDERER
Recognized Slayqr From News
paper descriptions.

York. Pa. Aug. 14.-Scott Johnson.
the murderer, who escaped from Sher-
iff III. c. Hager, of Cecil county, Md,
by leaping from an express train near
this city while the officer temporarily
relaxed his vigilance, was captured
on the York and Berlin road, fifteen
miles from this city. Johnson made
no resistance and admitted his iden-
tity soon after he was taken into Gus
tody by Wilson ID. Stambaugh, a far
mer residing near York. Stambaugh,
driving home from East Berlin, was
passed on the road by the fugitive on
foot. The farmer recognized Johnson
from newspaper descriptions. Driving
back he got Constable Henry J. Siam
baugh to accompany him. They over
took Johnson and compelled him to go
with them to a telephone station.
Stambaugh was about to call up police
Headquarters in this city for a better
description of the fugitive. when John
son saved them further trouble by adj
hitting that he was the escaped muir
derer.
The prisoner seems little concerned
over his capture. Asked why he at
tempted to escape, he replied that he
did not know During his freedom he
kept to the public road and, he says,
made no attempt to avoid people
Johnson is charged with staying
James McAllister. Soon after the crime
he fed to California. After several
months freedom he gave himself up
and was being returned to Cecil coun-
ty when he jumped from the train.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
KEEPER KILLS CONVICT
Opens Fire After Prisoner Pierced
Him Several Times With Wire.

Him several ines with wire.
Newark. ~ j., Aug. 14-Angelo
Caprio who was waiting trial in the
county Jail on the charge of murder
was shot dead in the prison by John
Corby, a keeper, whom he had attack
ed and who fired four shots at the
prisoner, killing him instantly. Before
he was shot down Caprio had attack
ed two other keepers, and Corby had
gone to their aid. Caprio then turned
on Corby and the shooting followed.
Caprio had been making a disturb
ance in his cell, and the two keepers
went to his cell to take the man out,
AS soon as they opened the door Of
the cell, the prisoner hit them with a
long stiff piece of wire. Caprio had
shaTpened one end of the wire, and
when Corby came on the scene the
prisoner pierced him several times
with It, The latter opened fire and
shot the Italian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Cunard Liner Completely Suited
at Her Dock In Liverpool.
.FIREMEh HAD NARROW ESCAPE
Fire Started In Saloon Kitchen, and
Was Soon Beyond Control, and
Steamer Was Flooded As a Last
Resort TO Extinguish the Flames.

Liverpool, Aug. 16--The steamer
Lucania lies submerged at the Hus-
kisson dock, seriously damaged, hav-
ing been Quilted from her tunnels for
ward by fire, which broke out on board
the liner Saturday evening. The flames
are supposed to have originated in
the saloon kitchen.
The fire brigade of the vessel, with
two powerful motor engines, turned
out Immediately at the first alarm and
found the first saloon burning fiercely
from end to end. Despite all their eff
forts the flames gradually worked for
ward until they reached the steerage.
consuming every particle OF the wood
work there and then played havoc
with the forehold
At this time the heat was tremen-
dous, and the flames shooting high
from the vessel attracted thousands
of persons to the side Of the river,
where they remained throughout the
night.
It was decided to flood the vessel
by admitting water into her from the
deck. Soon she keeled over and her
tunnels came in contact with the
cranes on the dock and were badly
damaged.
A half dozen flremen, who were on
the gangway at this time, were thrown
into the water, but all were rescued.
A feet of tugs then was brought into
requisition. and pulled tho liner up
right and held her until she settled
firmly on the mud bottom.
II was hours later before the fire
was under control and the fire brigade
was able to relinquish its task. The
second class quarters and the whole
after part of the boat, including the
engine room. escaped injury from the
flames, and comparatively little dam
age was done to the exterior of the
vessel.
Her upper part is considerably
above water. The first saloon sky
lights were destroyed and the decks
forward are badly buckled. Some of
the plates of the hull were warped by
the heat The repairs to the Lucania
will occupy considerable time.
Divers who examined the Lucania
found that her machinery had not
been damaged and that her hull still
was sound. The fire will not interfere
with the sailings of the other Cunard
line vessels from Liverpool. The Lu-
cania had been held in dock here as
a reserve boat, and her next sailing
was scheduled for October.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Griffin Sails For Eurone.

New York. Aug 16-Charlie Griffin
the Australian featherweight prize
fighter sailed on the steamer st. Paul
for Southampton. Griffin said he would
challenge the winner of the Driscoll-
Moran match. which is scheduled for
Sept. 10, at the National Sporting club
in London. The pugilist said his fight
ing weight was 100 pounds, but that he
would meet anyone up to 142 pounds.
He intends to return here in the fall
and engage in several fights.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Fall From Roof Fatal 10 Boy.

Philadelphia Aug. 16--After falling
from the roof of four-story building
to the street Daniel Rosenbaum, aged
twelve years. was being conveyed to
a hospital in an automobile. In an at
ley car, the machine was upset and
the boy was again hurled into the
street. He was finally taken to the
hospital in the trolley car, where he
was pronounced dead.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Insane 10 Years; Cured.

Middletown, N. Y, Aug. 14.-Edward
Wemple, a former assemblyman, state
senator, representative from New
York to the Forty eighth congress, and
twice comptroller of this state, has re
turned to the world as from the dead
after thirteen years in the Middletowr
State hospital. Friends who had learn
ed with JOY of his restored sanity have
subscribed a sum sufficient to keeT
him in comfort for the remainder Of
his days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Revolutionists Flee From Spain.

Bordeaux, Aug. 16.-The steamer
Chilli left here for Argentine and Bra
lillian ports with 200 Spaniards among
her passengers. They include num-
her OF Barcelona revolutionists, who
are fleeing the country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
BACON MAY SUCCEED WHITE
Former Secretary of State May Be
Ambassador to France.

London, Aug. 14.-Former Secretary
of State Robert Bacon, who is now in
England, maintains strict silence with
regard to the report that he is to sue
coed Henry White as American am
bassador to France.
1t is understood, however, that after
a visit to Scotland Mr.. Bacon will go
to Paris to conclude arrangements for
the taking over of the residence at
present occupied by Mr.. White, and
that he expects to move in Jan. 1.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
FOUND BIG MUSHROOM

Record Breaking PoIporus; Weighs
Forty-Three Pounds.
Trenton, Aug. 10.-Edward e. Ster-
ling, of this city, discovered In the out
skirts of the town the largest speci-
men of polporus on record. The pol
porus is a species of mushroom that
grows on tree stumps. Sterling's find
weighs forty-three pounds. 1t m Ii
inches in height and measures 100
inches In circumference.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Meet to Advocate Esperanto.

Chautauqua, N. Y, Aug. 10. - The
second congress OF the Esperanto AS
sociation OF North America began
here The first step toward organizing
the propaganda for a universal Ian
guage in America was taken here 9
year ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
INSURANCE FOR PRINTERS
Typographical Union Submits Plan to
Referendum.

st. Joseph, Mo, Aug. IA plan
for establishing a mortuary benefit
fund was adopted by the ffty-ffth an
nual convention of the international
Typographical Union The plan pro
yides for benefits ranging from SIS to
$500, according to the length of mem
bership, and it will be submitted to a
referendum vote of the printers some
time next February. A tax on all earn
tngs OF onehalf Of per cent is pro
posed. The members of the union now
earn about $40,000,00O year. so that
the income would be about 100000 a
year
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21

Chester, Pa, Aug. 16.-William d.
Taylor. former burgess of Eddystone
and one of the best known residents
of that borough, fell dead just after
leaving a BARRIERS chair Il feel
funny" exclaimed Mr. Taylor, and fell
in a heap on the floor. He was pro
prietor of a chain of grocery stores
and was prominent in Masonic circles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Captain Ferber Wins Military Prize

Juvizsy France, Aug. 16.-Captain
Ferber, the French aeronaut, won the
military aviation prize which was
offered for a fight of one kilometre.
Ferber used a machine Of his own in
vention. and far exceeded the require
ments by making fight Of five kilo-
metres.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Daily Wireless New York to Paris

Paris, Aug. 16.-The wireless tele-
graph on the Eiffel tower receives al
most daily communication from New
York, and often picks up messages
from Canada. The temporary installa
ton belongs to the war department.
BY the end of September, Captain
Ferie. director of the service, expects
to talk regularly with New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21

Louisville, KY. Aug 16.-Lucinda
Davis, a negro woman, ate five water
melons in a watermelon contest here.
and died DR.. LOOMS Blanton, assist
ant coroner, pronounced death due to
cardiac paralysis, superinduced by
acute indigestion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
GIRL MARRIED, NOT DROWNED
Disappearance From Brothers Cot
tage Happily Explained.

taee Happily Explained.
Wilkes Barre, Pa, Aug 16-Parents
Of Miss Bessie Kintzner, of Meshop-
pen, who disappeared at Lake Winola,
and who it was feared was drowned,
received news that instead she had
been married.
The bridegroom is Harry B. Genung,
of Buffalo, and the wedding took place
in this city. being performed by Alder
man John B. Masterson. Miss Kintx-
ner was the guest of her brother at his
cottage at the lake when she disap-
peared.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
kVlATORS GATHER AT RHEIMS

Curtlss. Representing America, Busy
Preparing For Air Races.
Rheims, France, Aug. 16.-Glenn III.
Curtiss, the American aviator, who
has arrived here to take part in the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-24
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX.

Notice is hereby given that a special
tax tor the purpose or extending the
sidewalk has been levied and confirmed
proved October ie 1909 and November q
19ao. respectively.
Said special tax Is levied upon the fol-
loving described real property In Salt
in lots l. and j 10 81 inclusive, Tay-
lor's subdivision. hlocE -. to H. inclu
siyc. and % 40 IS inclusive, block ,.
vision. block SO: J 10 +. inclusive. and %
10 9e inclusive block / Oakwood subdi-
vision. block 81; and 2. block /; l and
2 bio9lS 2, Gives, subdivision.
boeE bIoc i:I to H. inclusive '''IStSI blocI;
>. CGve's subdivision. block IS: 10 II.
Inclusive. block !; To II. inclusive. block
. Home division, block SO; and 5. block
II; /. I, ), and 3. block so: 4, and S.
block 81 TO ?s. Inclusive. block ,.
Lunch Glassman.s subdivision, block
So snG T. block II all In
and 'n due and payable In nvc
equal annual instailmcnts beginning No
veTnhcr Q. 1910 Interest ut the rate ot
six per cent per anrum on the whole
amount of said tax shall be computed
from tne date of tho approval OF the or
dnance confirming the levy OF said taH
TO wit: November .. 1903: and interest
at said rate on the whole amount OF said
tax unpaid shall be due and payable with
each installmcnt. II any instalIment or
interest aforesaid Is not paid on the date
whom same becomes due, then the whole
amount or the tax unpaid at the time
said installment end interest arc due
Will become due and payable and will
draw interest AZ the rate OF eight per
cent per annum until sale Of tho property
assessed. One or. more OF said Install
mcnts In the order In which they arc pay
nlr aforesaid. or the whole tax may be
paid without interest at any time Within
thirty days after the approval OF tie or
dlnance confirming the levy OF the tax;
and ono or more Of said iDstallments I'm
the order in which they arc payable o.
tho whole tax unpsid, may be paid oil
the day any installmeut y due by payin :
tho amount thereof and>iaterest 10 said
day.
All special taxes arc payable at nv o.
fice. room ZOE. city and county building.
Salt Lake City.
Dated at salt Lake CITY. Utah. this
1c:h dsy Of November. 1909
GIDEON SNYDER.
Ciiy Treasurer and Collector OF Special
Taxes.
Sidewalk extension Nc. 12S.
Fourth rartia, estimate.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-24
NOTICE

Notice l. hereby given 10y the CITY
council of salt salt CITY of tho int"n~
ton oi such council IN make tho follow
ing described Improvement. 20 Wit:
Extending and laying sewer lateral Of
Niirhcd pine eight (sl inches i'm diameter
In Tho center OF Pearl avenue between
Fourth East 9ri Fif;h East streets. IN
sewer district No. l. and dcrray tho
@huttcrs' portion Of thc COS; and expense
thereof. estimated at eight hundred
thirteen and 2J-i00 C$Si2.cjl dollars. or
un" tSi .o0) dollar per front or linear foot
"f 9bui,ins property. th"-c hciuE Sl2. -
fcrt ahui!iuc said improvement. by To-
90 ground withip The following described
district. being The district tu he affected
and benefited hy said improve n1ent
namely,
The cast ci5 feet OF tho souih side Of
tho north 1926 feet of lot T. The cast
ms. - feet of IN" west lSl 80 feet nr the
south side % tho north 1i2 % f"et Of Iot
3 ~ cas-, e9e ~ fcct Of ,hc nor,h side
ot tIc south 74:5 feet az lot :. the west
$50 feet "f tic north side OF In" south
,i."I feci of lot \. The wcat 1880 fcct
= thc 'ust "a. 30 feet OF tho north side
~ ;hc Soutn GO feet of lot $. all i'm block
.c. nlai~ l.. Salt Lake CITY survey.
All protests and objections 10 tho car
ryinE ont of such intention mtGst 10 pre-
scented in writing. stating therein ,ot and
block. or description or property. 10 the
city recorder OF nr before the Tsth day
nf Dcconber 1909. being the time get
hy said council when IL vii hear and
coushl"r such protests and objections as
.InN "p mad" thereto.
f:v order of tho city council OF Sal:
.alSc Citv. Utah
Da,cd Scpicrohcr "a 1903.
J. =. MoRETpE CHv Recorder
ScwCT extension No. col.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-24
DIED

~~~~O-~----~>~->~~-~-~~-
SlITPTON-Ia this city, November -,
1909. Edgar Arthur Shipton, beloved
son or Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Shipton, aged
months and ~ days. Funeral VIII be
held from tho family rcsidcuc-. sc South
Third West street Wednesday. November
81 1903. al 10 a. m. lntcrment in Mount
Olivct cemetery,
NE.I.SON-m this city. on November %.
1909 Alvin Nelson. aged - years. Re
mains at the private reception room Of
Ebcr w Hall l6i South West Temple
street. Time and place OF funeral To be
announced later.
FINLAY-In this city. on November 90
1909 Andrew Finlay OF Bingham Can
you. in his hflicth year. Remains at the
private reception room Of Ebcr w. Hall
l6l South West Temple street limo and
place Of funeral TO be announced later,
McGREGOR-Iu this city. November %,
1909. Charles *. McGrcGor. in his thir-
tlcth year by accident Remains nt the
private reception room of lGbcr w. Hall.
l6i South West Temple street. Time and
place OF funeral win be announced later.