The evening world. Newspaper, December 10, 1912, Page 22

i} io tapee 4 a CHINATOWN CLEAN, DIVES WIPED OUT, ITS HORRORS GONE Capt. Frank Tierney’s Work of Transformation Completed Afté:-1$ Months. PUTS END TO GAMBLING. Conviction of Jung Hing for Tong Murder Was the Fin- n Chinatown today ts comparatively ean. All the “show” dives have been wiped out and most of the vicious white Deritvues of the quarter have disap- has practically been for private. games Vice is no longer in the werrew, crooked streets, the ramebackte tenements and the @ninently respectable owners of the Property in Chinatown are facing a stop- [ il iT wensformatioa ef Chinatown tn fifteen months. His preGecessors tad been Stugsing away at the task for years. + that has come from Chinatown in thirty years, The lavt conviction waa that of George Appo. But he feigned insanity Qnd escaped with life imprisonment. Four more Chinese gunmen await trial Gor murder and Capt. Tierney declares @rat he has direot evidence against each of them. The men are Gee Doy Yung ‘and Hom Tong of the On Leong Tong Man subsequemily died in the hospital. Next week there will be put on trial Ing Hing and Lee Doy (“Little Chuck") |), @fthe Hip Sing Tong for the murder of Lee Kay, nephew of Oki Tom Lee, the Mayor of Chinatown, Lee Kay was shot to death in his store at No. 18 Mott jast Spring, ONG FONG WAS MOST DANGER. When Jung Hing waa convicted on Bat- @rday. This w Fong, who kéeps a clyar store axe. Pell street. Capt. Tierney and his men ponsider Ong Fons the most dangerous in Chinatown, ‘with the exception pf Mock Duck, who ls “doing” from one to two years and @gtn months. in prigon. Ong Fong was watded on Saturday night by the police ‘ghd Federal seeret service men, the lat- ter looking for opium. Im the place was asine revolvers. Ong Fong is wi wall for violating the Sulll- wan lew. * And go the ware of Chinatown ere me ‘repeating rifle and ex high| il a : Fd h i : F i * H 3 f i j £ i » | James MeCreery & Co, the game of the On Leong. Bland, st eyed Mongols amiled back to che smilin @tafter from the Windy City and bade him tat, They told him that they had eway of the gambling. They had the protection of the police and wanted to more partners, , MOCK DUCK SMILED AND TOOK ANOTHER TACK. ‘The crafiy chink from Chicago was not to be denied: But he bowed hin self out and said he was, sorry that Mott etreet cowkin't aee things his way. Then he organized the Ilip Sing Tone in Pen atheet and. posing as reformers, the gang got imo the goud graces of the Chinese Merchat Association. Mock Duck tipped off the gamen to the police and raids followed, with the result that Mock Duck was a marked man for the iMehbinders of the On Leong, One night they ga: Mock Dek, Inese gunmen shot astraigh: true, A bullet went through mom- ach of Mock Duok, but the little, auay smiling grafter and murderer wan bull Proof, He Mngered long in the hospital and before he got out one On Leong gunman had cashed in from the game. Desukory gunfighting between the tongs wag kept up until August, 1906, when Mock Duck made his big coup. at ‘PAS BVENInG WUKLD, TUBBDAY, DECUKSES Berting a great deal. to hold up and ch . Aince | Oct. 14 thir convicted of carrying concealed weapons and have been sentenced to from thirty days to terms of one year and eight months by Judge Fomer in the Tombs | Police Court. More than fifty atraign- ments have been made and twenty-eight convictions obtained for @elling opium: ‘Merney never rested till he had the four {kunmen who did the shooting thet day and the evidence for their conviction. WHITE WOMEN GO TO AID OF ONG FONG. Meanwhile he had his eve on Ong Fong, whom he arrested on Saturday t. 1 was that wily Chinaman He was ar- murder of Custano, peddier and fal at No. 9 Pell street, The murder was mp to be the outcome of a quar- rel over “Hoboken” May, a white wom- an with whom Ong Fong living. @ police had the dying statement of igger” Tony that the Chinaman shot n_rather bitter ‘Tierney, went in Ong Fong's woman estab- in her attacks on before the Grand Jur: behalf. Another whi lished an alibi for the notorious chink, and the Grang Jury refused to indict. im. Rose Livingston, @ Chinatown | passed from him through va While & show waa in progress in the Doyere street theatre a lot of Hip Bing gangetera sneaked in and took up thelr |Teputable character of Chinatown and positions in various parts of the house. | Wa® responsible, according to the police, ‘At an agreed signal they began shoot-|for the death of “Doc” Post, a dentist ing up the theatre. The lights went out | Who formerly lived in Chinatown, "Doc" and the ebrieking, frightened audience | Was killed by Jackey Dalion on Catha- scrambled over benches and dead men fine street about a year and a half ago. on their way to the etreet. Four men of|Dallon fied to“Cntcago, where he him- the On Leong Tong had passed to chetr {self was killed in a brawi @ little later. jast reckoning and Chinatown was in a) “HH May then went to live with Dante, Great indignation surged through | Ong Fong. the quarters of the On Leong and] ROSENTHAL GUNMEN AMONG “Hoboken” May is an old-time dis- ee 10, lobia, death house at Sing, Sing for the mur- der of Herman Rosenthal, were part of the Zellg @ang. ‘The Man was a resort for notori- ous piekpo. as well as other kinds of crooks, Detective Burke kept his men going Into the place night and day, and the crooks found it waa an un- healthy place of rest for thelr kind. Mayor Gaynor finally revoked {ts dance hail Ieenee, and on Oct. 1, under the protest of the police the Excise Board refaned to renew the galoon license and the Mandarin was closed up. Pat Mullin's notorious ‘dive, at No. 6 Mott atreet, is closed up, and its former haditues know Chinatown no more, The Chatham Club, at No. 12 Doyers treet, is a memory, Tommy Kenny's club has Bone out of business, This was organ- ized ten years ago and was supported mainly by politicians who ran things In Chinatown to sult themselves. The | notorious Chu Chu parlor, at No, 12 Chatham square, which was an eyesore fifteen years, ie etill open, but only as a reminder of tough times that were. It was Jack Poggi ran thie place. into those of “Nigger” M who was miccesded by Pogsi partner, Billy Fitzgerald. Poggi has been run out. and while his partner atill stands behind the bar, the wonder in Chinatown ig how he paya the gas bill, let alone the rent. “Rocks” Cor: nella, the olf Fourth Ward character, N runs his saloon, but promptly on hour the lights go out and no gang- rs, as in days of yore, are seen Olace. through the crooked etreets and alleys of Chinatawn, The Merchants’ Associa- THE GANG. tion took up the murder with police, | ‘Thieves and thuge and gangsters in- but the murderers had left no trail|fested Chinatown up,to within a year behind them in their fight, ago. Jimmy Kelly was driven out of PEACE PATCHED UP THAT | Fourteenth street after the treacherous murder of Kid’ Twist and ‘Cyclone’ LASTED THREE VEARG, . Lewis by “Louls the Lump" Poggi and Police Commiastoner McAdoo and/the murder of Julle Morrell by Jack Judge Foster of the Tombs Police Court | 0) gang. Kelly removed his activi- went into Chinatown and talked with the | ties to Chinatewn and opened the Man- leaders of che tonge. They aucceeded in|darin saloon at Nos. 11 and 13 Pell patching up a peace agreement. street. Soon it was running in full Not @ shot was fired in Chinatown for|/ewing and was a headquarters for a three years. Then one night Bow Kum. |desperate set of gangsters. In last & pretty Uttle slave girl, brought from] June Jack Zelle’s gang shot it up. A San Francisco by the Four Brothers! tuailiade followed in Pell street into the wae found murtered. The dlsh-|gaioon and out of it. Next day Zelig's binders were turned: loosa agein: and | gang rode down the Bewery in an autos 4, another epidemic of shooting ensued. | mobile and fired in the neighborhood o} Captain “Big Bill" Hodging, then in| gety shots at Chick Trigger standing in command at the Elisabeth street atatton, | tront of his saloon, kept hot on the trail of the gunmen.| ‘The police made several arrests, Kelly He managed to eubdue «heir fighting |ang “Louis the Lump” being among ardor. the number. Capt. Tleeney went direct to the. root | were peing taken to court by the police of the trouble when he was put In| Gamey Ienla-astempied to whoo (herp ee ee, Coulgg tet the sunmett|in Columbus FU There wana. fn Sith Miele guna he wall weapon in thel bunch of gangsters on both sides of the ah ban “netted wr Qo invade the | £44, and the four gunmen now in the houses of the Chinese. He acted in co-operation with the Federal authori- ties, who made their search for opium the pretext of gaining entrance where it was pretty well known the drug was being used. The plan worked success- fully, but in January the war broke out again. Pon Bing and Ing Man, vice-president and secretary of the Hip Sing Tong were shot and killet at the tong’e head- quarters in No, 18 Pell street. Since then it wae war to the knife and gun up to Oct. 14 when five deaths resulted from the war of the tongs. It was hard get evidence among cunning and allent-tongued eelestials, but the po- Sa 34th Street FOR Special Prices carfe,— ilk Rrasie pure sil Bhirts,— of heavy ) @uave and uno- “noodle” of @ politician 1@.@f | porch climber, went | and tried to break into | Think this over: and House Coats,— of you'll eat H-O,. @ * Cloth. 84th Street A special charge pesaygat can je arran fous ged of @ Victrola and figures. While those two worthies | fi Shirts.—light weight Flannel .. Pajamas,— of Flannel, neat stripes. Velvet House Coats.... .value 15.00, destroys danger- ous germs and odors in urinals and water closets. Use freely. All grocers, drugsists and de- partment stores. 10c, 25c, 50c The yellow package with gable top. West Disinfecting Co.,N -¥: James McCreery & Co. 23rd Street MEN USEFUL GIFTS on Wednesday. sa EERRReEEERAnnnanAaemninemaaie Four-inrhands, accordion value 2.00, 1.25 Gloves,— English Tan Capeskin.......95c value 1.50 "Gloves, — woot lined, Tan and Grey..1.50 value 2.00 French Silks.....5.00 value 6.50 and 7.50 ..2,.00 value 3.50 Pajamas, — of White and Colored Silks.3.50 values 5.00 and 6.00 ...350 value 6.50 10.00 double-faced cloth.4.95 value 6.50 Bath Robes,— Woolen Blanket and Terry values 7.00 and 8.00 00 Coats,— Woolen Mackinaws..........5.25 value 7.50 Raincoats,—various colors and models. 9.75 value 15.00 Handkerchiefs, — initialed linen. .doz. 2.90 value 4.00 Silk Knitted Mufflers... .vaiues.oo 3.50 SILK HALF HOSE. French Silk, embroidered in ‘self colors. Tan, Grey and Lavender. Blue, 2.95 a pair values 3.50, 4.50 and 5.00 Imported Silk with colored embroidered clocks Lavender, Tan, Red and Brown. Syyle IV + 6 1500 values 2.50, 3.00 and 3.25 75. a pair £1 Mb rey 0% 100 dozen Silk with lisle thread soles. Black ls x ‘. Be A and colors, value 1.00, c¢ a pair < XIV - 180.00 200 dozen two-toned Silk in Blue, Grey, Tan, Xvi. °- gmna0 Christmas White and Black. 4,00 doz. '3Be a pair : value 50c pair 1»... Every Victor Instrument i y 5th Floor=23rd Street, __ eR SS aes Record 34th Street ro . Mth Floor—34th Street 23rd Street James McCreary & C0, ‘34th Street 23rd Street HOLIDAY GIFTS. IN EVERY DEPARTMENT WILL BE FOUND AN EXTENSIVE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF ARTICLES APPROPRIATE FOR PRESENTS. Merchandise Certificates, which leave the selection of the gift to the recipient, may be obtained for any amount. On Sale Wednesday, December 11th WOMEN’S GLOVES. “McCreery” 1 clasp Pique Gloves. Tan, Mode, Grey, Black or White. Also 1 clasp Prix Seam Capeskin in Tan, Grey or White. - special value, 1.00 per pair In Both Stores, 16 button length, White Glace Mousquetaire Gloves. value 2.75, 1.95 a pair Complete line of Boys’, Misses’ and Women’s Fleece, Stockinet and Fur-lined Gloves, also Women’s Duplex Chamois Wool Mittens and Gloves. In Both Stores, WOMEN’S NECKWEAR. Special attention is directed to a new: Tn- portation of Handsome Beaded Scarfs in Black and White, Gold and Silver effects. Floral Scarfs in various designs and. color combinations. 1.50 to 16.75 Crepe de Chine Scarfs in a large variety of seasonable colors. 95c to 7.50 Single Jabots, effectifely trimmed with Real Trish Lace. 95c and 1.25 Double Jabots, trimmed with Real Irish Lace, —attractive styles. 1.95 and 2.45 JEWELRY. = @ Both Stores, Choice selection of Imported Fans, Opara Glasses, Lorgnons and Opera Glass Bags. White Gauze Fans,—painted, spangled or lace trimmed. 2.00 Robespierre Purses with inside frame,—made of Velvet, Brocaded Silk and Plush. 2.95 Le Maire Opera Glasses in Black Leather and Pearl. 4.00 to 38.00 Sterling Silver Lorgnons....3.75 “ 10.00 LEATHER GOODS & STATIONERY. In Both Stores, Complete assortment of Leather Novelties, including Men’s Wallets, Card Cases, Bill Rolls, Cigar and Cigarette Cases. 1.00 to 18.75 Leather Desk Requisites, Hasty Lines, Writing Cases, Engagment Pads, Daily Reminders and Telephone Books. 1.00 to 3.75 Imported Morocco and Sole Leather Writing Cases. 1.50 to 10.00 Attache Baskets with blotter pad, paper and envelopes. 3.75 to8.75 Leather Engagement Books..50c¢c “ 3.75 Writing Paper in Holly Covered Cabinets. 25c to 3.75 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S UMBRELLAS. In Both Stores, Umbrellas covered with piece-dyed Silk Mixed Fabrics, tape edge. Handles of Staghorn, Cape- horn, Gun Metal, Carved Woods with Sterling Silver Caps and Trimmings. Sizes for Men and Women. values 2.50 and 3.00, 1.75 Men's and Women’s ‘Twilled Silk Umbrellas, tape edge. Handles,—-Etched and Engraved Ster- ing Silver Caps, Staghorn, Carved Woods, plain or fancy trimmed. value 3.50 to 5.00, 2.75 Men’s and Women’s Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, tape edge. Handles,—Long Etched and Engraved Sterling Silver Caps, Staghorn, Capehorn, Pimento and English Furze, with Sterling Silver Caps and Trimmings. value 6.00 to 8.00, 3.85 and 4.85 Large variety of Walking Sticks and Crops, at moderate prices. 34th Street 23rd Street <SNRERASA ESCEEN. - ee —— - = a ~ Formerly A. T. Stewart & Co. Hyoadway, Fourth Avenue, Eighth to Tenth Street. Tomorrow Comes The Promised Christmas Sale of 410 Winter Overcoats 150 of $30 grade... . at $19.50 130 of $35 to $40 grades at 24.50 130 of $40 grade... . at 30.00 Chesterfields, long coats, ulsters; black, Oxford, Cambridge gray, some very fine fancy mixtures, and blue—in chinchilla. This is the first half of the double offering—over- coats. On Thursday will follow an important sale oi business suits. It is a typical Wanamaker Offering. All the overcoats have the Wanamaker Style— standard in the circles of better-dressed men. All the details of fabrics, colors, trimmings, inner workmanship, hand-tailoring, may be depended upon. At every point the QUALITY stays up while the PRICE comes down—otherwise the overcoats could not be advertised here as a special sale. sleeves, belted back, double- breested, shawl collars, Wa could have made, $780 by selling . ¢y these coats back tathe maker. Only 130 of them, $40—and more—- in other shops today. No nan of good taste, what- ever his size, will fail to fiad the coat he wants if he wil! come early, Nine out of ter men will be able to wear the coat they select, and have the old one sent home. Burlington Arcade Floor, New Blig. For $19.50 — Chesterfield cheviot coats, black, oxford Cambridge gray, silk velvet collar, satin-lined sleeves, serge body lining. They are $30 coats. For $24.50 — Double- breasted overcoats, 5% inches long, of fancy fabrics in a variety of colorings, satin- lined to waist, plaid back, convertible collar; $35 to $40 rades. For $30 — Blue chinchilla ulsters, satin yokes, satin-lined Good Sweaters— Men Say They Are “Best.” One man gave a $10 bill to a clerk who was some- what of an athlete, and knew a little about sweaters — and told him to go to every shop in New York and bring him the two best sweaters he could find for the money. He found them at Wanamaker's! Here’s the list he chose from, all pure wool, woven in the durable worsted weave, all coat style, all uniform in quality: sizes, 34 to 46: At $3, $4, and $5—Navy, ; BY bik mt uff-neck, ven SAL shaker-knit, heavy sweaters white, light gray, cardinal. in light and ae fonds ye At $5.50 — Heavy shaker- ollarless and regular collar knit sweaters, light oxford, sweaters, in mixtures of brown dark oxford and pure white. and green, light and dark ox- ford, white, brown and navy. Burlington Arcade floor, New Building. Silk Socks and Tie Sets One at $4, imported; we do not believe it can bs duplicated anywhere elsé this side the Atlantic—shot effects, vertical striped on red, green, heliotrope, royal blue, black and white grounds. One at $1, made in America; shot effects in blace and white, black and green, black and purple, black and red, black and nayy. Burlington Arcade floor, New Building, Safety-Razor Gift for HIM—easy for a woman to choose one here in the: Cutlery Section of the Leather Goods Store. The collection of good razors is large and experienced. as- sistants will help you select the best. For a practical “Christmassy” gift no present is so thoroughly satisfactory as a safety razor. Ask any man. ‘ Gillette Safety Razors in leather or nickel oa In combination yi Other Gilletts razo Pocket sise, 65 soap brush and mirror, @9, (n sterling silver and gold plate, 812 to 882.50,