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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-14
Conference Committee Discusses
Bill. President takes up Meas
ure and will Advise Will
be the Referee.
Tariff Bill Passed
Is in Final Stage

Senators Bolt on Tariff
Bill Vote. South Dakota Man
Joins in Denouncing Aldrich.
Ten Westerners Solid.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-14
The CAUSE OF THE TRAGEDY
Elsie SiSel had Planned to Quit
Chinaman.

That Elsie Sigel had decided to spurn
her former Chinese associates and
marry her American fiance and was
killed in consequence of this open de-
claration, made to Leon Ling, Chu
Gain and Yung Bat at farewell par
~ at the Sjgel home, is the new turn
which the remarkable murder mystery
took.
For the first time since Elsie was
slain, one month ago, near relative,
whose watch chain and locket, valued
at S275, Elsie wore the day of her
death, told of a conspiracy to kill the
girl rather than allow her to cast aside
the Chinese for her white lance.
The identity of the young man is OF
made public by the relative, but his
name is given as ''Phillip.'' He re-
turned to New York two days before
Elsie disappeared. He had come from
the West, where he had prospered, to
make the Sigel girl his bride.
This young man, stricken with grief
over the revelations following his
sweet-beart's death, is frequenting
Chinese resorts in a hope to get trace
of Leon.
This information, with the news that
the Sigel family, that is, what re-
mains, the mother being a helpless
lunatic, and the daughter dead, have
mysteriously left their former home,
2Oo9 Wadsworth avenue, with their
present address unknown, was learned
yesterday.
because Elsie sought to give up
her Chinatown life she was killed, ;.
declared her relative, who lives on the
upper West side and is closely related
to Elsie's mother. s'Those Chinese
wanted her to remain with them. Elsie
knew all their secrets. The fear that
she would betray some persons and
tell Phillip how she had lived among
the Chinese, forced the Orientals to
plan her DEATH
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-14

No, Betsy, I couldn't tell you any
thing about that speech of Judge Will
lis on the Fourth. You know there
were so many people around the
speakers stand telling each other
such important news with such deci-
dedly photographic voices, that I
couldn't help but be a gentleman and
listen to the ladies and gents. ] can
tell you how grandma feels and what
hat Filibustra wore on her trip to
Minneapolis, and that John will soon
come over to see ''her,'' and that Miss
Loquacia is awfully mean for not
writing about that "fellern of hers,
and that the frogs are still the same
jolly fellows they used to be and that
the baby (by the way the cutest thing
you ever saw is cutting teeth, and
that the big gray rooster had an aw-
full scrap with the brown rooster: and
that they were going to the dance that
night and that the cucumbers in Pickel-
town are getting s'yeller''-I can tell
you the history of at least twenty
families-but, sorry to say nothing
about that speech. I saw the Judge
give me a penetrating, fearful look,
when I quit taking down notes and
hiked behind the punches of laughing,
chattering people and listened to them.
But | couldn't help it, Now, darling,
don't think any the less of me and my
qualifications as a reporter. I simp-
ly could mt help myself and the judges
speech was fairly drowned, by the
noise around him that's all there is to
it..
1t was surprise to the people in
general in our village when it became
known this week that the authorities
Of the Minneapolis & st. Louis rail-
road had promoted agent j. M.
Thompson transferring him to Aber-
deem, S. D. where he will assume the
cashiership OF the company's ticket
Office. Mr.. Thompson has been our
agent for the past six years and his
promotion is evidence that he has won
the approval of the officials of the
company in transacting its business
affairs here. Mr.. Thompson leaves a
host of friends here who regret his
departure, but nevertheless wish him
success. He went to Aberdeen We'd
nesday.-Hauska Herald.
The F'renchmen are trying to rob
Benjamin Franklin of the honor OF
tanning lightning-in other words of
inventing the lightning rod. Even
President Falliere of France endorsed
celebration Of the birthday of the
Frenchman who claims he invented
the lightning rod two years prior to
Benjamin Franklin. We protest
against this and every newspaper and
every typo in the United States ought
to protest against this infamous at
tempt to steal the laurels of our great
patron saint and Of one Of the greatest
Americans that ever lived.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-14

A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized at the Ridgely Ger. Luth. church
Tuesday, July 9th, 1909, at 1920 a. m. !,
the pastor, Rev. 81. ]. Bruins, oficiat-
ing. The contracting parties were
Miss Anna Steffen, daughter of Anton
Steffen of Ridgely township and Louis
Albrecht, brother of Paul and John
Albrecht of Fairfax. The bride was
attended by Miss Carrie Affolder of
New Ulm, while her brother, Anton
Steffen officiated as best man. Imme-
diately following the ceremony the
happy couple were given reception
at the home of the brides parents
which was quite largely attended.
They will reside on the old Albrecht
homestead near Lafayette. Fairfax
Standard.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-14

Within the next three months the
city council of Mankato will have to
order special election for the pur-
pose OF giving the voters chance TO
either accept or reject the commission
plan OF city government, the charter
commission having completed the
work on the new charter. Should the
charter be ratified at this election by
the voters, the commissioners who
will then have charge of the city gov
eminent must be elected within 80
days after the adoption of the char
ter.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-14

There will be novel and beautiful
automobile parade at the State Fair
this year. The last day of the Fair
will be automobile day as usual, but
the mile and half-nile tracks are to be
illuminated and prizes are to be given
for the most artisticalIy decorated
auto. Paper flowers, bunting or any
form OF decoration may be used. The
awards will be made on artistic merit
alone. -Four of the judges will be
named by the auto clubs of st. Paul
and Minneapolis and a fifth by the
State Fair management. One of the
attractions of the Fair this year will
be a grand display of all makes OF
autos.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

lieve the facts will be startling.
hope that action by this state will
be paralleled by the states of Penn
sylvania, with it's large mining and
iron and steel working population;
New Jersey, with it's great tile and
pottery industries; Ohio, also, with
steel works, and other Industries en-
ploying large numbers of foreigners,
so that the object lesson to the for
e.gn governments will be a striking
one
The idea is too prevalent among
the foreign population in this coun-
try that all danger is past as soon
as the Ellis island ordeal has been
safely undergone. The vigorous en-
forcement of the law practically I'M
earthed by the New York official
would go far toward preventing the
immigration to this country of
vicious foreigners At the very least
II WOulu I6SUlI al Tie Ol
thousands who have already found
their way into the prisons of the
country, and if nothing else was
gained that would be great deal.
The laXity in the methods. of dealing
with the criminal element among the
foreigners tends to strengthen their
belief that they are amenable only to
the laws of the localities in which
they reside. If every foreigner dis
posed to violate the laws of the land
knew that for three years after land
ing the eyes of the federal govern
ment were upon him there would be
fewer offenses. The New York
idea" is one which may we'll be ad-
opted by the rest of the states.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03
PATROLMAN KNOCKS OUT
WOULD-BE HOLD-UP MAN
Alexander Ross Arrested After At
tempting to Strike F. Mcfarland
With Heavy Piece of iron.

SEATTLE, June 3.-%Alexander Ross,
a hostler, armed with long iron bar,
to hold up and assault Frank
Mcfarland in dark alley back of the
Olympic stables on Fifth avenue and
Pine street, and was arrested only af-
ter he. was beaten into Inconsistencies
by Patrolman Ed Hagen.
Mcfarland, white faced and trem-
bling, approached Patrolman Hagen
this morning and said that man with
an iron bar was waiting in an alley be-
tween Fifth and Sixth avenues on Pine
street and that the latter had attempt
ed to hold him up.
Hagen went to the alley and fount
Ross .crouching in the dark holding the
iron bar The patrolman ordered hin
to drop it whereupon Ross leaped a
him and struck the patrolman severa
times in the face.
| Hagen, who is clever man with hi
fists, dealt the fighting Ross a blow OIL
| the joint of the jaw that compelled hin
| to take the count Ross was locke,
in the city Jail.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03
THE adam GOD" VERDICT.

The jury in the adam God'' case
returned verdict which will un-
doubtedly commend itself to the
sound judgment of a majority of the
people. The jurors evidently took
little stock in the responsibility of
Sharp, but viewed the matter as SEN
sible men, inspired by high concep-
ton of their duty in the premises,
neither swayed by vindictive preju-
dices nor moved by mawksh senti-
ment. They held Sharp to strict
accountability for his actions, and vet
mitigated the severity Of his punish
ment by taking into consideration his
normal mental condition, giving
him the full discount of mercy. There
can hardly be a reasonable doubt that
any average jury would have hanged
man under the same circumstances
I.if untainted with any mental DBL
guilty.
The sound judgment of such a ver-
dict lies in the fact that provision is
made for the punishment of Sharn
and at the same time a way is left
open for his confinement in an ASYLUM
If his mental condition should war
rant it in the future If he had been
adjudged insane and sent to an
asylum, the law would probably have
been powerless to punish him in the
event of his recovery. He might have
been turned loose in year as cured.
AT least the chances of such punish
ment would have been greatly les
sened Cases such as this must be
judged along the lines of everyday
common sense. The jury by it's YER
dict declared that Sharp knew per-
fectly well that he was committing
grievous crime against society in
permitting his murderous egotism to
take human lives, and the verdict
ought to have a salutary effect upon
all others of his stripe. Sharp owes
ms life to qualities in the jury which
! he himself did not manifest, and the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03
ARE YOU GOING?

The Kirmess, the first performance
of which was given at the Keylor
Grand theater last evening, is meri-
torious production and within itself
and by virtue of it's own superb at
fractions is deserving of packed
houses at every performance. The
cause. that of building parks in the
city, is worthy and should appeal to
every public-s spirited citizen If you
go you will be pleased with what you
see and hear and doubly pleased with
the knowledge that your money, for
which YOU are given value received at
first hand, will be used to carry for
ward a movement the elimination of
which will be a source of great pride
to every resident of Walla Walla. II
you do not go you will miss the best
amateur performance ever given in
the city and opportunity to prove that
you have the best interests of your
city at heart.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03
MUST BUILD ROADS.

Senator d. III. Cox, who was ap-
pointed by the Commercial club to work
for Walla Walla's interests in the es-
adjustment of a rock crushing plant
in this vicinity, brings the welcome
news from Olympia that in all prob
ability one of the four convict camps
to be operated by the state will be
located near Walla Walla. This is the
first great victory in Walla Walla's
good roads movement and should slim
ulate greater interest in the campaign
TO improve the country highways.
Walla Walla and it's contiguous ter
ritory has more miles of roads than any
other city in Eastern Washington and
perhaps as many as any city in the
state and with a rock crusher operat-
ing in some one of its quarries should
within a. few years have as many
miles of hard surfaced roads as any
section in Washington. The CONNER
Wal tluU Has DStH IildhllS d udEu
for a convict camp and success il
seems will crown their efforts Their
stand in the matter should be appre-
ciated by every citizen in the county
and Their activity followed up will
actual construction as soon as the rocl
is available. The farmers have Ions
wanted better roads. The way has
been paved for an early gratincatSun o
their desire and it remains for them t.
get busy and make their wants known
to the board of county commissioners
who have been cooperating with TIL,
Commercial club in the campaign.
The club has placed sufficient faitf
in the farmers and other taxpayers O
the county to pledge the building O
% miles of roads if the convict camp i
located here. This pledge must be re
deemed. The Commercial club alon
cannot do it. The travelling public
must A good roads association o
some kindred organization should b.
formed and the laying of plans TO
utilizing the output of the crusher, be
gun without delay.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03
NOTED WOMAN WEBS
FORMER CHAUFFEUR
Mrs. Ann L. Mccartney Received De-
grafton From French Government
for Bravery

SAN FRANCISCO, June 3.-Mrs.
Ann L. Mccartney who, as Mrs. Au-
gust Chamot, received a decoration
from the French government for heroic
services in Pekin at the time of the
Boxer rebellion, was quietly married
here yesterday to her former chauffeur,
August Rhenstrom. Chamot was an
interpreter for the Chinese court, and
also owned a hotel in .Pekin, where the
legationers and other foreigners We're
fed and sheltered
In return for their services, the Cha
mots received $45O,O0O from the allied
powers and August Chamot was made
mandarin of the Chinese empire
Mrs. Chamot was awarded a decree
of divorce three months ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

Theatergoers of this city VIII be glad
to hear that Charles Rapn Kennedy's
famous play, 1.-The Servant in the
House. has been secured for two nights
at the Keylor Grand beginning Monday
June IA. Henry Miller has decided to
combine his two Servant" companies
into one all-star company-the strong
est cast ever selected for the play
and send it for q summer tour to the
big cities of the Pacific coast. The tour
began on May II at Winnipeg, Canada,
and will end in Denver, after having
made the complete circuit of the coast
cities.
The celebrated role of the Drainman
will be played by Charles Dalton, the
former star of "The Sign of the Cross
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03
Minstrel Show.

Culligar and Hockwelps Nashville
Students and Jubilee Minstrels will ap-
pear at the Keylor Grand one night,
Monday June T. oeffring the latest and
best in MINISTRIES productions, giving
big minstrel first part followed by the
best Ol;o ever carried by a minstrel
company, including the Dancing Nit
chells. The great La She, The Hoop
Rolling Johnstons and the famous
Nashville quartette. Watch for big
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

and one of the original cast with which
'The Servant in the House was pro-
duced. George w. Wilson who has
played the Bishop of Lancashire dur
ing the past year, will continue III the
role. Mr.. Wilson will also be .remem-
bered as the original king in Sothern's
IF | were King" The role of Man
son will be played by Wilfred Roger,
who has been a member of the all
star associate players during the past
year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03
WILL HELP SOME.

The superintendent of prisons for
New York state has taken steps to
enforce a law which does not appear
to be generally invoked and which
if similar action is taken by other
states would go far to solve the
problem of vicious immigration. He
is quoted Jas follows in connection
with the federal statutes governing
the case:
LAS / understand the law, the
United States government can de-
port to the country whence he came
any alien who within three wears
of his arrival in this country is con-
victed Of a crime we are prepar.
{ ing to report upon the large number
: of aliens in the prisons of this state
!. whose conviction fell within three
years of their landing here. be.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03
JAPAN PLEASED WITH
RECEPTION TO FLEET
Government Officials and Newspapers
Praise Treatment Given Nippon.
ESQ On Coast.

TOXIC, June 3.-Government Off.
Gals, the japanese newspapers and
the public generally are highly graft
fed over the splendid reception given
Read Admiral H. Ijichi and the Japa-
nese training squadron in Tacoma and
Seattle, accounts of which have been
published in the leading papers.
The reception of the japanese cadets
and sailors in Tacoma and other cities
on the Pacific Coast is regarded in all
circles as unimpeachable evidence Of
the sincerity of the friendship between
Japan and America.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

bravery and devotion to duty of the
gallant men who lost their lives We're
recognized in the jury's decision.
This ought to put an end for some
time to the bloody fanaticism which
menaces public safety.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

Speaker Cannon's statement that
he is "the servant in the house" is
not convincing. Mr. Cannon has
stayed contentedly in one house for
many years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

Michigan women has killed a lion
in Africa. The poor beasts are so
coWed by the terrible Bwana Jumbo
that small boys will soon be peppering
them with airguns.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

Scores of Kansas druggists en-
phatically reject the statement that
prosperity is returning. They have
seen it disappear over the horizon and
know it is not coming back.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

The halcyon days when train rob-
bling was a safe and heroic employ
ment in the west are past The only
respectable approach to it in these
degenerate times is the legislative
and official robbing of the railroads
The romance of the business is al
epone
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

Life in Oklahoma is full of excite
ment. The grand juries supply it for
Governor Haskell and the tornadoes
for the rest of the population.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

Mr.. James A. Patten wants it un-
derstood that he hasn't compromised
his religious principles in the least by
his big gambling deals. = If the Lord
and Mr.. Patterns church are willing to
take that view of it, the matter may be
considered a closed incident
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

Congress will have to do its own
tariff revising. The matter is3a too
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

street parade at noon. Seats on sale
Saturday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

technical to expect any material help
from the college commencement ora
tors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-03

Walla Walla real estate will max,
tho wealthy people Of the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-18
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau.


Washington, April 1.-THE President and Mrs
Taft formally opened the Riverside Dsive, which
skirts the Potomac, their presence at the hrst
of series of band concerts to be given in Potomac
Park during the summer, according to plans orig
mating with Mrs. Taft In connection with the
opening the Mayor of Toxic offered in cable
message to the President one thousand japanese
cherry trees. to be planted along the drive, which
accepted with thanks.
The President will go TO Hodgenville, KY, the
first week November to attend the Lincoln Home
Memorial celebration, having accepted an invitation
to-day presented by Mark Sullivan
The President has made definite plans regard
the fact that he has received and accepted num-
Der of invitations from the Far West and South
does not mean that he has decided making a
tour of those sections OF the country. The Presi-
dent has made his acceptances of the various invi-
tations all dependent his ultimate decision.
The President attended the GridirOn Club dinner
tonight.
Among the Presidents callers to-day the
Secretary of War, the Postmaster General, Sena-
tors Curtis, Doliver, Bradley, Overman. Newlands
Guggenheimm Warner and Smith: Representatives
OIcott and Glett Charles H. Treat Treasurer OF
the United States; ex-vice-President Levi P. Nor
ton; William r. Wilcox, chairman Of the New
York Public Service Commission, 1st District
Judge Rodey. OF the Supreme Court of Porto Rico
and Major Cosby, Superintendent OF Public Build
ings and Grounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-18
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
- 40 TrIbune Bureau.


Washington April 1.-THE Vice-Presideut and
Mrs. Sherman met large delegation Of the mem
bers Of the Daughters Of the American Revolution
al a tea at the New Willard at O'Clock this after
noon for which they issued invitations to meet
Mrs William Cumming Story. OF New York Mrs
Story presented the guests her host and hostess
The Vice President and Mrs Sherman were the
guests of honor at dinner given tonight by Mrs
Norman williams, when the Secretary of the Treas
ury and Mrs MacVeagh were also guests
ST Johns Church was filled at O'Clock this
afternoon with people TO witness the marriage or
Miss Emile Campau Fitch, daughter Of Chief En-
Sineer Fitch. L. 5 n. and Mrs. Fitch. 10 Albert
| Peuper Gerhard. Of Philadelphia The Rev Roland
Cotton Smith oficsted The bride. VINO was given
away by her father. attended by her sister
Miss Alexandrine Fitch maid Of honor. While
Miss Henrietta Fitch and Miss Anne s Gerhard
were bridesmaids Miss Emily Pepper Watts. OF
Philadelphia was duwtr girl Sidney Young. OF
Philadelphia was best aud the ushers were
Edward G. Dale, Arthur Pardee. Charles Mckeehan
and John Brooke Of Philadelphia, Faul Bedford
of Wilkes Barre. and Captain James y Logan.
Following the church ceremony. a reception Was
held at the home of the brides parents, which was
attended by relatives -aud oUt of ro'vn guests. the
latter including Mr.. and Mrs John : Gerhard
parents of the bridegroom. Mr. and Ms duncan
WhcIan. Arthur Gerhard. Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Wright Mr. aud Mrs David Williams the Misses
Williams Nj. ard Mrs. Henry Watts. Mr. and MIS-
George Pepper Mr.. and Mrs. David Pepper IT.
DR.. George Gerhard AMI William Gerhard, of Phil
adelphIa. MI and Mrs. Gerhard Will so 10 over
brook Penn. live after "A short bridal journey
Mr. ana Mrs. Reginald e Vanderbilt who have
arrived from New York to spend few days with
Mr. and Mrs. Preston Gibson. attended the dinner
and dance given by Mr.. and Mrs John K Mclean
tonight and will be the guests of honor at large
luncheon to be given by their hosts tomorrow
Miss Scidmore entertained at luncheon to-day in
compliment &c Mrs. James Robert Mckee, who IS
the guest Mrs. Arthur Lee.
Mr. and Mrs. Edison Bradley closed their house
h.r. anil. will M
York and Ienox before sailing for Europe to spend
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