The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-22

New York, June 22.-Pollce Inspect
or McCafferty said early today that
lie had great confidence that Leon
Ling. wanted In connection with the
murder of Elsie Sigel whose body
was found in a trunk in his room in
this city. had been arrested at Revel-
stroke. p c. a few hours after the
murder was discovered, the police de-
partments all over the country were
asked TO watch out for Ling and his
roommate. Chung Sin, who were be-
lieved to have started for Vancouver.
AS soon as word was received about
the Revelstoke arrest last night, In
spec;or McCafferty telegraphed for
further and immediate confirmation.
The telegram received by the police
said there was no doubt that the pris
oner was Leon Ling, but did not fur
nlSh proofs. The man was taken from
q Casadian Pacific train, bound for
Vancouver, and appeared to be mod
eTlized Chinaman, who spoke English
fluently. If, on receipt Of additional
Information, the New York police are
satisfied that the Reyelstoke prisoner
is Leon Ling, detectives will be sent
there Immediately TO bring him back,
Detectives went TO Amsterdam, n.
y last night, and they are expected
TO arrive here today with Chung Sin.
This Chinaman will be asked to ex~
plain why a number of articles of
woman's clothing were found In his
room, and why he left the city about
the time the murder was committed.
In a statement to the Amsterdam po-
lice, Chung Sin admitted that he knew
Elsie Sigel and also her mother and
father. and that he had been a guest
2t their home. He will also be asS.
ed to explain why he obtained $3.50
under the guise of a loan. from Chu
Gain the day he left New York. Chu
Gain is the Chinatown restaurant
owner who was as madly In love with
Elsie Sigel as was Leon Ling. and who
had received letter a few days be
,ore the "loan' was made, in which
His life and tbat Of Elsie Sigel were
threatened unless be ceased his rela
tionship witl1her.
Chr Cain. who is still a prisoner
and Chung Sin will probably be
brought face TO face today, when in
reresting developments are expected
Chung Sin. an associate of Lcor
Lang, dSU WHO IottuplSu loolu tuJoii
ing that in which Elsie Sigers body
was found. was brought TO this city
from West Galway, n Y. He de
clared that he did not know where
Leon Ling was. and had not seen hin
for three weeks. Asked why he lcf
New York in a hurry. he said he hat
been engaged to go TO West Galway
2nd work for Harvey Kennedy ant
that he left New York on "Wednesday
June IL"
Wednesday was the day on which
Mies Sigel disappeared. and June i
was Friday two days later. Question
ed about this discrepancy. the China
man took refuge IN the stereotype'
answer. Don't know. and thereafto
raYe that response to all questions. In
Guiding one as to whether or not III
WIS in the room when the murder wa
committed.
f{o was more CLOSELY questioned
however and the police still hope T.
obtain some useful Information from
him
The Oriental club Of this city, an or
ganlzation of Chinese. TODAY offered
reward Of $500 for the arrest OF In
murderer Of Elsie Sigel.
Vancouver, 3. c.. June 22.-The rf
ported arrest Of Cbinaman suppose
10 fc Leon Ling al Revolstoke. b. G
is erroneous. 1t is believed. how
ever. that Leon may be one OF cal