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First Maui County Fair! Nov. 30, Dec. I and 2 Dosf The Maui County Fair VOLUME XXIII. WAILUKU, MAUI CO., HAWAII. SEPTEMBER 15, 1916. NUMBER 30 4 biril1rir FREAK OF FATE MAKES GINZA'S CAPTURE SURE Slayer Of George Cooper Had Carefully Planned Crime And Escape But Overlooked Important Fact Expected To Commit Deed In Village At ' Night-Did Not Know Victim Had Gone To Home stead To Spend Night With Wife And Children, His. Confession States John Ginza, the confessed murderer of George p. Cooper of Hana, might have escaped capture and punish ment for his crime, if it had not been for one of those inexplicnble incidents which makes criminologists almost superstitiouBly belve that fate takes a hand in the apprehension of murder ers, and gives rise to the old police axiom, "murder will out." The Japanese murder had careful planned the hour and place for the murder, and all the details of his ex pected escape, but had to slightly alter his plan through lack of know ledge of an important fact. When the plan had to be altered to meet this unexpected contingency, Ginza was not brainy enough to alter his plan (n entirety. Planned Murder at Night Ginza had intended to kill Cooper at his home in the village, as he did not know that Cooper and his family had moved up mauka to a homestead. But a still stranger incident connect ed with the murder is that on Tues day evenings, the night Ginza p'anned to kill, him, Cooper usually spent the night at his former homeyn the vil lage, instead of going to 'the wme stead. On the Tuesday night bovre the murder Cooper went home several of his children had intende leaving for Honolulu the following morning to enter school after spend ing the vacation in Hana. Only his desire to spend the last night of the vacation with his children saved his life for twelve hours longer and caus ed the altering of the murder's p'an, and, the Maui officers believe, the capture, of Ginza. Hides in Daylight The original plan of Ginza appeares to have left but few loop holes which could have led to his arrest after the crime. He stole a horse from another Japanese at Haiku on Monday night and rode all that night, arriving at a deserted building in Nahiku before daylight the following morning. Here Ginza remained careful hidden throughout the day until dark From there at dusk he rode to the outskirts of Lahaina and left his horse. He then went to the village home of the Coopers, and after discovering that his intended victim was not at home, he lay stealthily iu wait for several hours, expecting Cooper to return at any moment from the office, where he thought the bookkeeper had been de tained by additional work. By midnight, he became convinced that Cooper would not return that night and he went to a nearby stable and slept until 4:30 o'clock In the morning. After arising he made his first error and was seen for the first time in the Hana district. He went to a Chinese coffee shop where he drapk a, cup of coffee, during which he asked the proprieter tf Cooper had come down yet. Also he inquired which road Cooper would come by. The Chinese explained that Cooper would be down before 6 o'clock and the road which he usually travelled. Ginza Delayed on Way Ginza left the coffee shop and start ed in the direction of the Cooper home. He got off the road and meet lng one of the plantation workmen a gain Inquired the way to the Cooper home. He turned back -and coming to the Intersection of two roads was a gain puzzled as to the direction to take. Again he met another work man and asked to be directed. By this time It was nearing 6 o' clock and a few minutes further delay would have prevented him from meet lng Cooper, but as it was he proceeded up the road leading to the Cooper home and In a few hundred feet the two met and the encounter began, Ginza Tells Story of Fight In Ginza's own story of the crime he says that he and Cooper began to quarrel. He started as though to ride on. But as he passed Cooper he pul led his revolver and fired, the bullet inflicting a slight flesh wound under the left arm lit. At the report of the gun both horses jumped in opposite directions and the men clinched in each others arms fell to the ground, Cooper was slightly stunned by the full, and Ginza had little trouble break ing loose from him. Aa Ginza rose to his feet ho fired two more bullets in to Cooper's back, as the wounded man lay helpless on the ground. After some difficulty he caught his horse and made his way from the cane field to the government road where he began his excited attempt to escape from the district. It was a few minutes later that he was seen by Serreno. Cooper's brother-in-laws and later by a police officer. Too Excited to Change Plan No doubt unable to lucidly think after his attack on Cooper, he started for Keanae, as he ' had previously planned, but the original plan had bad been to escape at night 'nstead of in the daytime. The officers say that if he had been suc cessful in killing Cooper at the vil lage home the night before, as intend ed, he could have made his way back to central Maul the same night and never have been seen by anyone in the district.or, if he had been, he could have passed unidentified in the dark ness. Once Ginza had reached this part of the island again it would have been almost impossible to have connected him up with the murder. All of which Ginza had counted upon, but that "In explicable something" that almost in variably causes the arrest and punish ment of murderers he had not con sidered. Even with three men in the district from whom Ginza had inquired regard ing Cooper, it took three days to ex tract a confession from him, so stout ly did he stick to the story that he came to Hana on his way around the island and turned back only because his horse had become tired. Neither of the three men of whom he had ask ed questions concerning Cooper were discovered for several days. Ginza's answers to the questions of the officers were apparently truthful at the beginning of his investigation. He stuck contlnuely to his story, and when he did make conflicting state- tnts, he was too wise to try and cover an error with an open lie, but would blame the mistake to lapse of memory. Makes His First Break He was asked: "Did you see a hoale that morning before you started for Keanae?" He repl'ed, "No I did not see any hoale." Did you see a loose horse with a saddle on it near the government road that morning? Then he made his first mistake, after a-grilling that had then been going on for two days. He answered, "No I did not see a white horse that morn ing." White, or rather grey, was the color of the horse which Cooper was riding. Up to this point County Attorney Bevins had been firing the questions at Ginza. At this break Sheriff Crow ell, promptly asked: ''What do you mean by saying you did not see any white horse?" Ginza was very little disconcerted by this question. He replied with perfect confidence: "I said white horse, because I know that Cooper five years ago used to ride a white horse. I supposed he still did. Admitted Being Near Cooper's Body To show his cleverness in answer ing questions, the officers tell how Gin za frankly said that he went along the government road, only about 150 yards from where Cooper s body was rouna. They at first argued that if he was trying to cover up a guilty act he would have Hed and said that he was no where near the place Cooper's bodv was found. But he knew that he had been seen by Serreno near the place of the murder and so acted the part or nonesiy. It was not until after the officers learned of Ginza inquiring the way to Cooper's home that he began to break. After he was confronted with this evidence, which so exactly tallied with other circumstantial evidence, he im mediately showed signs of weakening. This was late Thursday night and by noon the next day he had agreed to make a full confession. This he did in the presence of witnesses and then accompanied the officers to the place where the killing took place, where he explained the tragedy in detail. Makes Few Excuses The confessed murderer makes few excuses for his cold blooded crime He says that years ago he and Cooper quarrelled over money he thought was due him. Since then, he says Cooper has presecuted him by getting him discharged from any Job he secured in other parts of the Islands. With the exception of signs of mania on this subject he appears to be more than an ordinary intelligent Oriental. He was educated at the St. Louis Col lege and there are a number of young men in Wailuku who remembei him as an incorrigible classmate. One Time Altar Boy Ten or twelve years ago, for the saJi oi. his foster parents, Catholic priests in Wailuku attempted to wean him of apparent criminal tendencies and for almost a year he professed to be a Christian. During this period he won the truht of the fathers and he was made an altar boy in the Wailuku Catholic church. It was the fathers of Hana and Wailuku who furnished the money which made it possible for him to attend St. Louis College. Ginza was arrulnged in the Wailuku district court yesterday morning. He I waved examination. It Is likely that he will be indicted and tried at the October term of court. Skirts Do Not Fool Sentryman Militiaman On Patrol Disguised As Woman Is Quickly Stopped During Night Maneuvers By Enemy Outpost Guard Has Novel Drill For the past two months, the local militia officers have been taking up Instruction in map-drawing, sketching, patrol and outpost duty, at the officers school, in charge of Sergeant-Instructor Wetzel. Last Monday evening, a problem was laid out by the instructor for the officers and noncommissioned officers and company K of Kahului under Capt. Wm. Walsh. The officers and non coms representing a battalion were stationed in the Puunene Park grounds which Capt. Wa'sh was to locate and attack. ' Capt. Walsh, representing the eiv emy, mr.rched company K up I'uune ne Avenue and took station at the school house. The problem for him was to locate the position of the battallion headquarters. He at once gave tho proper orders and sent out reconnoitering patrols in different directions. In one of these, Sergeant Smythe, was dressed as a woman in order to deceive the outposts, but was captur ed and turned over to Capt Lufkin in command of the support. Capt. Walsh did all that could possibly be done to get the necessary information but found it impossible, to get through the line of outposts. Capt. Lufkin had been over the ground the day before and was able to so station his outpost' that it was Impossible for the enemy to get through without being captured. The main object of the maneuver was to teach the officers patrol and outpost duty. Capt. Walsh had 60 men and 3 officers. The other side had about the same number of officers and non corns. Getting Ready For New Makawao Roads Tenders are being called for the building of the new Makawao home stead reads in an advertisement order ed by the public works department. The roads are to run through the tract laid out on the slopes of Hale- akala, just below Olinda. The last legislature appropriated 115,000 for the purpose of constructing these roads, and the Makawao people had begun to fear that the appropration would lapse before It was used. Letters from the land office state that nothing will he done toward opening the lots to homesteaders until the roads are completed. LOTS OF AMUSEMENTS "Maui's First County Jair is not to be entirely educational, unless ceaching one how to have a good time is to be consideredunderthat head." So declares J. Garcia, head Like an educational moving picture provision made for the amusement young children of Maui, and visitors Some indication of the amusement feature of the county show was given in a report made to the There are to be band concerts, dances of all nations, addresses, para des, autombiles and lanterns, and many other things besides numer ous side shows which will be attracted here by the big Maui event. Garcia thinks that maybe that such portions that he will have to ors to close off one of the streets in which to place the overflow of lhe program of the entertainment and amusement committee, but only partially complete, is given ENTERTAINMENT Personeh J. Garcia, Chairman C. D. Lufkin, J. T. Fantom, Mrs. L. C. Jones, Miss M. Hoffman C. D. Akimori, F. A. Lufkin, T. A. Dunn, li. M. Gesner, J. 11 K. Keola R. A. Wadsworth, member ex-o(Ticio Miss M. K. Hart, Secretary. Thursday, November 30th, iyi6 9 A. M. Grand Military Parade Ending at the Civic Centre at 10 A. M. 10 A. M. Opening Address First Maui Response on behalf By Governor L. h. I'inkham. Address: "The Spirit of Maui" By W. F. Crockett of Maui. (Program for Remarks: "The Press of the Territory and the signi ficance of a County rair. By W. R. Farrington of Honolulu. 12 M. Grand Band Concert Health Man Closes School Hamakuapoko Grammar In Unsanitary Condition Declares Inspector Osm ers Action Backed By Dr. Pratt Trouble Laid To Cox- KalamaFeud Board of Health Inspector Osmers ordered the Hamakuapoko grammar school closed on the opening day of the term laRt Monday, because he de clared it was not in a sanitary condi tion. The school has been closed ever since and will remain so for several weeks unless the county authorities take immediate steps to put it into a condition satisfactory to the health ia spector. Osmers claims that the county auth. orlties have had fully three months to make the necessary changes at the school, but have neglected doing so. Warning in reference to the unsanit ary condition of the school was Issued as far back as six months ago. He claims that he has received orders from Dr. Pratt head of the territorial board of health, to take any action he sees fit regarding the school. "The school will not open with my consent until it is placed in just as sanitary condition as the High School, tfhere mostly the children of the wealty attend. But the county author ties seemto be indefferent about the condition of the grammar school where most of the pupils are children of poor people," Osmers says. Continuing he explained that patent toiets had been purchased for the school six months ago and that the building had been ready to have them installed for three months. The fail ure to install the toilets isattributed to the feud between Engineer Cox nd County Chairman Kalama. Whatever the cause, several hun dred children are being kept away rom their classes and the teachers are looking forward to the extra work they will have to undergo to make up Hie school work which is now being missed, although the children are known to not be voicing any objection to the unexpected extension of their vacation. Besides the Hamakuapoko grammar school, the board of hea'.th man says that there are a number of teacher's cottages in a pitiful condition. ) The territorial education depart ment is in no wise responsible for the upkeep repair and sanitation of the schools. The fault if there is fault as now seems evident, rests entirely upon the county supervisors. The convict in the Kula prison camp who was isolated about three weeks ago on suspicion of having sma.'1-pox is reported to be practically well, and will be released from quarantine short ly. No other cases developed at the camp and it is now the opinion of some that the case was not small-pox but an aggravated case of chicken- pox. There are a number of cases of the last named disease in Wailuku and vicinity at the present time. PLANNED FOR FAIR of the fair's amusement committee. exhibit for children there is to be at the fair of the all the old and of similar inclinations. executive committee by Garcia his division of the fair will grow to secure permission from the supervis leading to the base ball grounds concessions. i ' below ; AND AMUSEMENTS By R. A. Wadsworth, General Chairman of the County rair. of the people of the Territory this concert to be announced later.) COASTWISE STEAMER DESTROYED BY FIRE Congress Burns At Sea But Wireless Brings Rescuers Crew And Passengers Saved After Taking To The Life Boats Army Polo Team Defeated By Oahu General Evans HONOLULU, September 15 Evans as its president. C. R. Forbes is named as vice-president and prominent men as directors. Oahu defeats the crack army championship. Game isbest ever team work exceptionally line, lhe Army 3 3-4. Merchants discuss transcontinental and trans-Pacihc freight rates to Honolulu. Freight tariff from retal trade board wants to have release. Furlong, a pioneer race horse, purchaser. The horse died at Kapiolani park from pneumonia. SAN rRANCIbCO September 15 lhe steamer Congress is destroyed by fire. The passengers distress signals brings rescuers to off Coos bay and left adrift. Passengers make mad rush for life boats, but are stopped by ship's officers. When fire became too hot on deck, boats were lowered and passengers sailed away on smoth sea. Meam dredger Michie and steam schooner Tillamock gave assistance. Two members of the crew are overcome recover. NEW YORK, September 14 Thousands of unionists threaten to PARIS, September 15 Combles in peril from Entente, force. French capture LeCries farm, and beat back attack of Germans in effort to regain highway between WASHINGTON. September Will allow United States to send aid LONDON, September 14 Wireless dispatch from Rome de clares that smashing offenses with by Teutons against Allies in Balkans. Conference of military leaders of Central Powers being held at headquarters of, Kaiser and Balkans mapped for Offensive campaign. Austria 100,000 men. ATHENS, September 14 Effort to persuade Alexander Zaimis, Greek Premier, to remain in office tionary strife and discord in Greece. PETROGRAD, September 14 Rumanian army which is de fending Dobrujaa from invaders repulsed Bulgars and Germans today in a series 01 attacks. NEW YORK, September 14 Danger of syphathetic movement optimistic. Extraordinary' rise on stock in industrial motors and oil. SAN ANTONE September 14 General Bell at El Paso says that Carranza troops fear attack by General Villa and his men. Reported that troops of the Carranza government have been rushed from the south to reinforce garrison. HONOLULU, September 14 against work on Beretania street A. L. Castro returns from mainland and tells of chance to get meet of champions. Plans afoot to here. , McBride plantation will pay one dollar a year, as in 1915. Queen Liliuokalani may sign name with Aero club. She is said to be interested in plans for the Healani, Myrtle, Hilo and Honolulu boat clubs ready for Regat ta day. The Hilo crew is showing up in fine shape. The Japanese murder on Kauai is still hiding and defies police force at Kalalau. HONOLULU, September 13 Utilitiy board condemns Maui electric company's methods. Members declare company disregards service that is due the public. (continued on page 5) More Applicants Join Chamber Fifteen New Members Admitted To The Buisiness Men's Organization Most Of Them Young Men Who Have Become Interested In Fair Fifteen new members were admit ted to the Maul Chamber of Commerce on last Wednesday when a meeting; of the board of trustees was held in Wai luku at which the names of the ap licants were presented. The fifteen new members are in ad dition to the twelve who were admit ted at the supper meeting of the chamber a week before. Interest in the chamber and the in crease in the membership is due in some, part to the interest that Is been aroused among the young men of the island In the coming Maul County Fair. Almost a'l those admitted Wed nesday are on fair committees. While engaged in the fair work they have become acquainted with the older members of the commerc'al body to whom they have signified their wil lingness to join the organization. The new members admitted at the trustees meeting are as follows: John Little, E. Iirecht, H. McCubbin. M. K. Otuka, Charles Paul Durney, W. S. Katings, J. C. Blair, F. O. Krauss, J. II. Trask, James Lindsay, Lorrin K. Smith, V. C. Schoenberg, J. Patterson, T. II. Cameron and P. II. Uoss. Heads Aero Club Hawaii Aero Club has General team m the polo match and win played on Kapiolani field. Oahu Uahu score was 3 l-t and tne Atlantic branded as unfair. The has died. Harold B. Gifford recent and crew were saved. Wireless doomed vessel which is abandoned by the fire, but are expected to Four New York workers arrested. strike unless railroads will settle. Perrone and Dathune. 15 Turkey recedes regarding Syria. to Armenians suffering there. fresh army soon to be launched Germany is to send ZUU.UUU men and proved fruitless, emphasizing fac- Car strike failing to stop traffic. not yet over, but buisness men are market. Gains from 1 to 3 points General Funston reports that McCandless says his protests valid. He has nothing more to say. ' bring great staff of tennis players organization. Cameron Made Fair Manager Paia Man Instructed To Visit Hawaii County Exhibit And Gain All Know ledge Available Several New Chairman Named F. B. Cameron of Pala has been named manager of the Maul County Fair to succeed F. H. Locey, who had resigned to go Oahu to accept a posi tion. The resignation and the appoint, ment were made at the recent meet ing of the fair executive committe. After Manager Cameron's appoint ment had been acted upon, it was decided to instruct him to attend the Hawaii County Fair for the purpose of acquiring all possible knowledge of the methods used on the Dig l.-iand to make a county fair a success. The resignation of Angus McPhee as chairman of manufactured products was tendered and accepted. McPhee explained that while hedid not have the time to act as chairman of the committee he hoped to be retained as one of the committeeman. On his e commenation J. P. Foster was named ashead of the committee. Mr. Foster was not present at the meting, but accepted the appointment by tele phone. Another change made was of the chairman of the publicity committee. Edwin C. Moore, who has been at the head of the committee, tendered his resignation and J. 11. McSwanson was named to succeed him. .