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The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
CHINESE CHILDREN
SOLD AS SLAVES
Continued from Page One.

was sold to the wife Of Moy See chaI.
She brought me over here to America
about two years ago and have been
with her ever since.
II have had 10 work very hard IN the
house making buttons and button loops
from early morning 20 late at night.
When l take q rest l get scolded and
beaten Whenever my mistress boy
called me 20 do g certain thing and when
l was unable to do II fast enough he
would beat me-"
Calls Her Adopted Daughter.
He say all lie talk" is what the in
terpreter said Ching Sing had said when
told the story Of the girls. Ching Sing
said further that a good friend OF his
In Washington. Lung zee Yue-the
same who is mentioned In Fung choy's
statement as the one who had sold her
for 5000 gold-had wished to 20 back
TO China and had asked him to adopt
his daughter.
''Oh, yes. LAttle Flung Choy was the
real daughter of this Washington China
man" Chin had consented and the
adoption was made through a document
which was witnessed by competent wit
nesses. Chin had that document and
would produce II II necessary.
That was eight or nine months ago that
Fung Choy was adopted and since that
time Chin had cherished her as his own
daughter.
The interpreter talked along glIbly after
Chin Two weeks ago Miss Banfa bad
asked Chins wife and this little dauRh-
ter OF his, together with Mrs. Moy and
You Toy, the second runaway. 10 90
down with her 10 farm at Patchoe7Ie
They went After Mrs. Chin returned
she had told her husband q strange tale
OF Miss Banta's hospitality. The mis-
sionary had refused TO allow either OF
the girls to sleep with their respective
mothers, but had insisted during the
two weeks that they were down on Long
Island that the girls sleep with her.
All the time the girls slept with Miss
Banta," chirped the pork chopper. "Chin
think she tell them this story about slave
girl-tell them over and over so not for
get. Blmeby they come back all frame
up and ready for runaway"
Moy See Chat who spent n large part
OF the afternoon with a downtown law
yer, came back 20 his store with every
manifestation OF genuine Occidental
rage He said that it was his own daugh-
ter that had disappeared on Wednesday
night and he was sure Miss Banta had
struggled her of. He would make the
missionary very uncomfortable. Moy said.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
BROWN CASE TO BE TRIED.
All Efforts at Settlement of Family
Trouble Abandoned.

Baltimore. July 2S-All efforts at q set
tlement Of the suit brought by Mrs
Frank Brown, jr.. against her husband
and father-in-law have been abandoned.
Mrs William J. Michael mother OF Mrs.
Brown. had declared that a meeting was
20 have been held to-day at which an
agreement was to be reached. but this is
now denied by the counsel Of both par
ties. There win not be any meeting to
compromise the suit against ex-Gov.
Brown. Wo feel confident that the suit
will come up for trial." they declared.
Former Gov. Brown has until August o
20 file his answer 70 the suit Of his
daughter-in-law for $4,000 for the aliena-
tlon Of her husbands affections. The an
EWer viii be a formal one. I'm which all
the allegations Of Mrs. Brown will be de-
Gled
All the papers in the divorce suit Of
Mrs. Brown against young Brown are I'm
the hands Of the examiner.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
KILLS DESPERATE BURGLAR.
Cape Charles Restaurant Man Has
Fierce Fight in Dark.

Cape Charles. July 23-Robert ST. John.
a negro Of bad reputation, was shot and
instantly killed here at a Iate hour last
evening by Frank wilkins. a white man.
proprietor Of g restaurant
Mr.. wilkins had left his restaurant for
the night but returned TO get some
money. AS he entered the negro. who
had been hiding beneath a counter. IN
tending to rob the place. sprang at him
and dealt him several vicious blows about
the head with a large club.
The two struggled about the dark room.
the negro raining blow after blow upon
wilkins head but finally Wilkins sue
ceeded in securing a revolver from a
drawer. and with II shot the negro
through the right breast, killing him in
stantly.
Wilkins Is confined to his home, suf-
fering from a lacerated scalp and in
juries about his body
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
Nature TnIes from NIaine.

From the Kennebec Journal.
Mrs William Holbrook, OF Harpsweu,
an ardent nature student. was much
amused al a fight between her cat and
some robins. The cat came rushing into
the house pursued by two robins scream
ing with rage. He ran through the house.
intending 10 escape by the front door, but
was met on the porch by four more
robins. very much rufIied in plumage ana
temper Jim Blaine flet up the front
stairs, and was not seen for hours. Upon
investigation some young robins were
found on the ground in the orchard.
where they had fallen from their nest
and the parents had evidently called In
their neighbors 70 repel the enemy. On
the other hand. Mrs. Tom Welsh, OF the
same town. has a cat that allows soma
deserted kittens TO nestle in her FUR 70
keep warm
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
NORTON FREE PRESS SOLD.
Editor Miller Retires-w. B. Ford
Will Manage Paper.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Norton. Va. July 23.-It is announced
in this weeks issue Of the Norton Free
Press that Howard c. Miller has sold
his interest IN the Miller Publishing Com
pany 70 w. 3. Ford, OF this city. and
will, on August /. retire from the man
agement OF the business and the editor
ship of the paper.
Dir. Miller has been editor Of the Free
Press for seven years. and has con-
Quoted an extensive Job printing business
IN connection. He has retired only tenn
porar!ly from the newspaper business
for rest and recuperation, and for the
present will remain here, where he owns
property. Mr.. Ford, the incoming pro-
prietor, is president and general man
ager Of the W. 3. Ford Furniture Com
pany. 1t Is not known yet who will sue
coed Mr.. Miller as editor Of the Free
Press.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
JEROME AT THAW HEARING.
District Attorney VIII Assist AttOr-
ney General Next Monday.

New York, July 23.-District Attorney
Jerome confirmed to-day the report that
Attorney General O'Alaney has asked his
assistance at the Thaw lunacy hearing
which will be resumed on Monday at
White Plains.
"As It would be practically impossible
for any man. within the short time al
lowed the attorney general. to master the
voluminous records Of the two Thaw
trials, his request Is entirely reasonable.
and tho propriety Of complying with It
manifest" said Mr.. Jerome. There is
such a mass OF facts 70 be handled that
under the circumstances the task would
be almost impossible 10 any one except
Mr. Caravan, who assisted az the trials. or
myself AS he IS in Europe, II looks as
IL this devolves upon me-"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
WILL BE BY ACCLAMATTON.
Gillespie VIII Not Have Any OppO-
sitiOn I'm Convention.
c,r-~t., g. ~, st,..tt.,-4.. VA

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Newport News. Va. July 22-LocaI Re
publican leaders announced to-day that
the Republican state convention, IN ses-
sion here next week. will nominate A. P.
Gillespie. Of TazeweIl County. for gov
ernor Of Virginia. TO oppose the Demo-
cratic nominee in the election OF No
vember.
The name Of william p. Kent will not
be placed before the convention, and Mr..
Gillespie VIII be nominated by acclama-
ton. This announcement causes great
surprise IN State political circles because
Mr.. Gillespie announced some time ago
that he would not accept. He has. how
ever been Induced 10 allow his name 10
90 before the convention.
Mr.. Kent has been prominently men
toned In connection with the nomfna-
ton. and several OF the county and city
conventions Endorsed Kent Gillespie is
prominent lawyer and cattle raiser OF
Tazewell, and the Republican State lead
ers are confident that he will make the
best run OF any Republican candidate for
governor since the reconstruction days.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
NO BETTING IN RICHMOND.
Democratic GubernatOriaI Rnce Is
FOggy and Uncertain.
Special 70 The Washington Herald

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, July 23.-With the DO
htical campaign nearing a conclusion.
the State seems to be very foggy so far
as predictions are concerned. Here in
Richmond. where both Tucker and Mann
have their political headquarters both
sides claim the winning by a good ma
jority. In the capital city there is prac-
ucally no betting on the outcome.
Everything IS coming our way" was
the report handed out from the Mann
headquarters. MANY letters are being
received every day declaring for Mann. 4"
fuckers headquarters, however. give
out a similar statement. The Mann e,e-
ment Is claiming that the Malone" let
tiers have greatly helped Judge Mann BY
Cnisung In his support those who were
formerly members OF the old Readjuster
Democratic party.
on the other hand. there seems 70 be
jttle doubt that the publication OF
the Malone" letters have greatly in
jured the success Of Judge Mann through
out the State.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
Gives Norfolk 1880 PoDuI,,,on

Norfolk, Va, July 2S-An official stats-
ment Of the population of Norfolk was re-
ceived by Health Commissioner Dummy
from the Census Bureau at WASHING
ton. The department accredits to Norfolk
up to June l. 1909 a total estimated
population Of 1,730 OF this total 40 4SQ
are whites; 1922 are colored, including
Chinese, japanese, and Indians.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24

William Earl Ambrose, receiver for
the First Cooperative Building Asso-
citation. OF Georgetown. submitted his re-
port 10 the court yesterday in which he
stated that a 10 per cent settlement will
be made toward satisfying those who
have claims against the defunct associa-
ton. Of which John Barton Miller was
secretary treasurer.
Mr. Miller IS now under Indictment for
alleged embezzlement and the destruc-
ton OF records. Mr.. Ambrose declares
he believes he will succeed In realizing
$4,000 from the assets, but that after
all debts are paid but one-third OF this
amount will be available toward salts
flying the claims OF stockholders.
The receiver already has about $1,000
IN his possession, and will begin 70 work
toward the collection or loans aggregat-
ing $4,000 upon their face, but upon
which probably half already has been
paid
Holds BiE Bond.
In addition to these assets, Mr.. Am
hrose holds bond of 5000. guarantee
Ing J. Barton Miller, ana for which the
receiver has made a demand on the
surety company There are also 5000
IN real estate notes.
The expenses for the present years
work by Dir. Ambrose are S,12i.4 not
Including fees for J. S. Easby-Smith
and John Lewis Smith. counsel for the
receiver. Mr.. Ambrose has asked the
court 90 determine their compensation.
Mr.. Ambrose tells the court that imme-
diately after his appointment as receiver.
June II. 1905, he repaired 10 the Offices OF
the association and there met some Of the
officers, who turned over to him all the
property books. and records In their pos
session. An examination Of this property.
books, and records showed that the most
essential books. records. and papers OF the
association We're not among them, SAYS
the receiver, who declares he was in
formed by the officers and directors that
in the month Of June, 1908, all OF the as
sociation's books, papers, and records. IN
GLIDING journals. day books. ledgers.
and receipt books. and particularly incIud-
ing loan ledgers. property books. minute
books, stock books, and books containing
records Of individual payments made BY
stockholders, and also bonds representing
loans made By the association, deeds OF
trust securing the same, receipts for deeds
OF trust. attorneys reports on loans. and
paid up stock ledgers, were In the office
and possession. custody. and control OF
J. Barton Miller, formerly Secretary and
treasurer OF the association.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
Grand Opera for Chicago.

Chicago. July 23.-Oscar Hammersteln.
the impresariO, to-day announced his
plan to give Chicago permanent grand
opera 1t includes the building OF an
opera house 90 cover a block and 70 cost
possibly S30O0,OO. Chicago Will also he
made the base from which a number of
Western cities, including Denver and Ios
Angeles will be supplied with grand
opera stars.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
pccial to Tho Washington Herald.

Special to Tho Washington Herald.
Roanoke Va, July 23.-After having
successfully eluded all attempts 20 cap
ture him FOR a number OF months. John
Flemming. a desperate character in LIN
coin County. w. Va. was brought to bay
on Harris Creek. and surrendered after
battle with officers, says a special re-
ceived here to-day from Hamlin. w. Va
Fleming was released from the
Moundsville penitentiary some months
ago. after having served out his term for
participation IN the celebrated Lincoln
County conspiracy cases. so vigorously
prosecuted by the Federal Department Of
Justice.
During his absence. which lasted a
year. his wife procured a divorce from
him and married William Mccoy. IN
whose veins flowed tho blood OF those
feudists whose battles with the Hatfelds
gave them wide fame.
Blemming. however. was not a man
70 be daunted by a name. nor by a man
who deserved the name, and he issued
an ultimatum % the effect that the
woman who had been his wife must be
returned 70 him.
Mccoy paid no attention 20 the implied
threat. and after a time. Flemming, with
his brother, Joseph Flemming, went 70
make the threat good. They were met
half way by Mccoy, and IN the battle
that followed Joe Fleming was shot TO
death and Mccoy terribly wounded John
Flemming then escaped 10 the woods and
managed TO keep IN hiding until recently
When his hiding place was finally dis
covered II was realized that he would
not be taken without a struggle. Deputy
Sheriff Manns. accompanied by a posse.
went on his trail. When he saw that he
was discovered, Fleming fred on the
officers, but hts bullets went wild. as did
those fred IN return. After the fugitive
had exhausted his ammunition he sur
rendered.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
Girls AssniInnt Hanged.

Brandon, Miss. July 2S.-WIn Mack. the
negro who assaulted Miss Mamie Myers
last November and who was chased and
captured by militia. was hanged at the
courthouse to-day in the presence OF 500
people. His victim was present at the
execution. and there was quite q number
of other women IN the crowd.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
REFUSE TO JOIN STRIKE.
Men in Shops Adjoining Car Works
VIII Remain at Work.

Pittsburg. July 2-Employes OF the
Schoen Steel Wheel Company. adjoining
the works Of the Pressed Steel Car Com
pany, at McKees Rocks. to-day took
vote at noon and by an overwhelming
majority decided not TO join the McKees
Rocks strikers.
Tho Schoen Steel Wheel Company is one
Of the United States Steel Corporation
plants, and the employees after the vote
sent word to the McKees Rocks strikers
that they were satisfied with their Jobs.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
RIVER CHANGES BOUNDARY.
Rio GrHRde Conference VIII BE Held
in Washington.

Mexico City. July 22.-Engineer Bel
tran y Puga, chief Of tho International
Boundary Commission, has been ordered
TO Washington 10 confer with the Arneri-
can commission relative to the Rio Grande
boundary. The question at issue at the
present time IS the constant changing of
the course OF that river and the subse-
quent transfer of Mexican soil to the
United Staets and vice versa
Tho matter will be thoroughly dis
cUssed at the conference IN Washington.
and Il IS probable that the boundary
matter viii be settled by a new treaty
IN the fan Of 1910.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
Postmn.tern Amounted.

Postmasters were appointed yesterday
as follows: Observation-Disclosures Springs.
Bath County. Margaret II Davidson:
Welches. Caroline County. Halves c.
Coleman. West Virginia-Lawman Wet
zei County, Joseph Snyder; Stonewall,
Raleigh County, William Hall Rural
Route. No. 2, at Catlett. Fauquier Coun-
". Va. serving eighty families. was es-
tablished 20 commence September l.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
HURLED AROUND SHAFT1NG.
southern Railway shop EmpIoye
Fatally Injured.
Special 70 The Wilmington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Spencer, n. c.. July 23-Being hurled
800 times around a line shafting in the
Southern Railway shops at Spencer this
afternoon. w. H. Brown. an employe Of
the shops, was dashed to the ground, If
teen feet below. and It IS believed was
fatally injured. He was picked UP. given
immediate surgical attention, and car
ried TO a hospital in an unconscious con-
dition. So terrific was the speed OF the
shafting that every particle Of clothing
was torn from his body. He IS fifty
years old, and has a family.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
Abel Ia Acquitted.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Romney, W. Va, July 23.-George A
Abel. twice tried here for the murder
OF John B. Chapman. Of Winchester. in
front Of the latters store at Slanes-
vile. was acquitted this morning. Chap
man was shot from ambush while he was
seated on the store porch after nigbtfau
Jealousy was given as the motive and
the evidence was circumstantlal The
jury In the previous trial failed TO agree
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
ADVOCATES NEW LAWS.
Bar Association Committee VIII Ask
Approval of Measures.


Baltimore. July 23.-Plaus for the an
nual meeting Of the American Bar As
ISOLATION to DO held at Detroit Mich. on
August "a 25, %. and q are nearly com
pleted. The committee on commercial
law, OF which George Whitelock. Of this
city, Is chairman. viii ask the associa-
ton to approve three bills drawn by the
Maritime Law Association Of America
which relates 90 courts Of admiralty
These bills provide a civil remedy for
negligence causing death at sea, give q
maritime lien for repairs or necessaries
furnished TO vessels. foreign or domestic.
and permit owners OF vessels and cargoes
10 sue the government for torts commit
ted by ships belonging to the United
States.
Mr.. WhitelOck's committee will slso
discuss at the meeting the status of the
national bankruptcy law and OF the acts
for uniform State legislation which the
American Bar Association has vigorously
promoted
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
EREE MOTION PICTURES
AN@6 AND DANCING.
E%6aT b aHP GLEN ECHO PARK
BROWN IN ROCKBRIDGE.
Candidate for Commissioners of AF-
ricuItnre Makes Good Impression.

CahuIuute Tor commissioners Of Az
rtculture Makes Good Impression.
Lexington. Va. July .. j. Thompson
Brown. Of Bedford County, candidate for
commissioner OF agriculture before the
Democratic primary. was a visitor in
Lexington this week in the interest OF his
candidacy. Mr.. Brown Is a practical
farmer Of Bedford County. and has held
a number Of positions Of trust He hss
served In the house OF delegates, was
elected In 1892 for the Sixth Congressional
district as a member Of the constitutional
convention, and member Of the beard
Of visitors Of the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute. and was president Of the board
for a number OF years. Mr.. Brown has
connections in Rockbridge County. He
made q fine IMPRESSION here.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
DIR. L. 5. Rowe Honored.

Mexico City, July 23-Dr L. S Rowe.
Of the University Of Pennsylvania. was
presented with a special diploma OF
honor by the Association OF Geography
and Statistics, Of Mexico. at a session
held in his honor last night. The pres
entation speech was made by Salvado
Alvarez. under secretary Of foreign az
fairs.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24

Special to The Washington Herald.

oItllaI % TIC WaslIIElOn Her1Iu-
Lynchburg, Va. July 23.-Mrs. J. Pres
ton Moore was stricken with paralysis AT
her home in Lee street. Her two sons
DR.. John w. Moore, OF Charleston. W.
Va. and Frank Moore. who was visiting
in Kentucky, were summoned to the bed
side of their mother Mrs. Moore's condi-
ton is improved.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
MISS PALMER TO WE'D.
Engaged 20 Travelling Companion ODi
Trip 60 Meet Fiance.

Colorado Springs, Colo. July 2S.-The
engagement Of Miss Marjorie. youngest
daughter Of the late Gen. w. J. Palmer,
10 DR.. II. c. Watt. was announced to-
night Miss Palmer was taken TO Eng
land last fall by her father 10 marry
Capt. Richard WaIlesiy, Of the British
army, but the engagement was broken Of.
DR.. Watt is an Englishman Of high
family connections. and has been practic-
Ing here five years. He accompanied Gen.
Palmer on his trip TO England with Miss
Marjorie.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
d. & o. Conductor Dead.
Il 70 The Wnshinrtnn Henld.

SPECIAL 70 ice washington del1iQ-
Cumberland, Nd, July 23.-Henry
Dyche, one Of the best known Baltimore
and Ohio conductors in service on the run
between Cumberland and Grafton, died at
the Alegany Hospital He was born near
Martinsburg. and Is survived by his wife
and six children
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24

Special 10 Tho Washington Herald.
Cumberland. Md. July 23-The large
tipple at the mines Of the Consolidation
Coal Company. at Garrett. was destroyed
by fire last night. Baltimore and Ohio
passenger trains were held at Salisbury
Junction several hours on account Of the
tracks being warped by the fire.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
Tho Washington Herald.

Special 20 Tho Washington Herald
Cumberland July 23.-Benton Brant, a
Union veteran, and well-known citizen
Of Cumberland. died this morning.
William Hale, aged nineteen. a son Of
Isaac Hale. is dead at Frostburg. from
injuries sustained in the Carlos Mine
on Tuesday last
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
MAYNARD RESIDENCE ROBBED.
Burglars RnnsacIC House of Virginia
Representative.
Special to The Washington Herald.

oltCld4 70 Inc washington hcTulQ.
Portsmouth, Va, July Z3.-The residence
here OF Representative Harry l. May
nard. Of the Second district. was ran
sacked by burglars during the absence
OF the family. Mr.. Maynard is at Wash
ington and others OF the family are at
Ocean View for the summer It Is not
known how many valuables were stolen.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
BOY SHOOTS HIS MOTHER.
Gun Is Accidentally Discharged and
Woman Dies from Wound.

'I7|-'-- u I'7o " H'-IlI tllII IItTHII.
Berkeley Springs. W. Va. July 23--The
twelve-year-old son OF David c. Murphy.
az Duclwals schoolhouse, near here. ac-
cidentally shot his mother near the knee
while getting his gun to shoot
hawk. The leg was frightfully lac
Grated, and Mrs. Murphy's death soon fol-
lowed.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
FLEMMING CAPTURED
Battles with Sherif's Posse
Before Surrendering.
WANTED FOR SHOOTING MCCOY

After Release from Penitentiary, LIN
coin County Outlaw Demanded His
Wife Return, Who Had Divorced
Him-Fight Follows, and Mccoy,
Who Married Woman, Was Killed.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24

No one has yet claimed the remains OF
Ed Fergus. a young white man who was
found unconscious In vacant lot, dying
later at the General Hospital. where
he was taken by the police. II is thought
Fergus died as the result Of alcoholic
poisoning His brother. Wallace Fergus
OF Duke, n g, was notified by wire OF
the death. but did not answer the mes
sage
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24

While you think or II. telephone your
snd bill VIII be sent you at ! cent a yvord
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
DIES FROM INJURIES.
w. E. Carmichael Was Hit By a
Train.
pecial b - WashinEton Heral.

Special % The Washington Herald.
Danville, Va. July 23.-W. 3. Car
michael. young farmer OF this coun-
~. who was struck by Southern Rail
way train. died to-day of HIS injuries,
coupled with pneumonia, which set in
several days ago. He was about twenty
six years Of age and the son OF Henry
Carmichael farmer Of Pruston, this
county.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
INVESTORS WILLGET
PARTIAL RETURNS
Georgetown Building Con-
Germ Assets Total 100000.
RECEIVER AMBROSE REPORTS

Shareholders VIII Receive 10 Per
Cent Settlement 20 Satisfy CIaims
Against Defunct Organization of
Which j. Barton Miller Was Score
Recommendation still Missing.