Late on Saturday night when the crowds were watching the firework display in_the old Tartar City by the West Lake, a shot was fired at a well dressed spectator which instantly killed him. The crowd was so dense that it was almost impossible to get near tha body to find out what the trouble was. All your correspondent was able to learn was that the assassin had not been caught and that the victim was not identified. He had no card or letters on him when searched. though a roll of banknotes were found.
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