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The Washington times., 1909-06-22

NEW YORK, June Full particu-
lars regarding the relations of Elsie
Sigel with William Leon and his rival,
Chu Gain. manager of the Port Arthur
restaurant, who is stiu held in the
house Of detention. incline the police
TO hold the theory that jealousy was the
leading motive of the murder of the
young girl.
Additional light was thrown on these
relations from statements made by Paul
Sigel. the father of the dead girl. the
testimony of various Chinese and a
comparison of the correspondence
which the girl had carried on with the
two men.
While the letters Elsie Sigel wrote lat
terly TO William Leon were at times re-
proachful or showed a spirit OF indiffer-
ence, those she was writing at the same
time to Chu Gain indicate a growing in
fatuation.
Seen June 9.
II was learned positively yesterday
that William Leon and Chung Sing
were seen at the restaurant at 7S2
Eighth avenue on the morning of June
3, when Elsie SigeI disappeared. Paul
Sigel admitted his wife told him that on
the day before, which was June s, Leon
went to the house intoxicated and made
threats against Elsie and Chu Gain.
The father believes that Chung Sing
was used to lure Elsie TO the house in
Eighth avenue on the pTetext that Leon
was Ill and that Elsie was killed on her
arrival by her jealous sweetheart.
The police have, Furthermore, learned
that Chinese Free Masonry has been an
important factor in keeping Orientals
who know details of the crime from Civ
ing testimony that might aid in the cap
ture or the murderer. William Leon
Chung Sing. Sun LeunR. proprietor Of
the restaurant at 7S2 Eighth avenue.
where the murder was committed, and
also the members OF the Sam Wing
Company, are all Free Masons, bound
by pledges never to betray one another.
Chu Gain Is not a Free Mason. but is
a member of the Chinese Empire Re-
form Ass ciation, whose headqua rters is
on the ficor above the Port Arthur res
tauTant. It is understood that in China
town horrible threats have been made
to Chu Gain and other Chinese il thew
testified against Leon or his associates
Leon Is Disliked.
Leon. however. is bitterly disliked bv
the greater number OF the residents OF
Chinatown. AT meeting OF members of
thirty Chinese Sunday schools, held at
the Morning Star Mission, at Il Doyers
street, yesterday. he was denounced as
a bad Chinese, and repudiated as a fre-
quenter Of Chinese Sunday schools In
this city or Brooklyn. It was stated
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SAYS NO CHlNAMEN
VISITED MISSION

NEW YORK, June 22.-The settlement
at 10 Mott street, visited by Elsie Sigel.
was established three years ago by the
Boardman sisters Miss Clemence and
Annette. OF p West Forty-fifth street.
They were backed by an imposing board
OF managers. Miss Clemence Boardman
last night gave a history OF the settle
ment.
I'VE chose \ three-story brick build
ing" she said. and rented the two up
per floors. Mrs. Florence NJ. Todd was
installed as matron. My sister. An
nette, was the head worker until her
health failed. year ago. I then took
her place. Before that had been treas
urer. The settlement was supported en-
tirely by contributions.
Our object is TO attract women away
from the evil associations of Chinatown.
II was the business of my sister to visit
these women in such homes as they had
and invite them to the recreation room
There they were entertained in various
WAYS, and there was a room in which
they could mend their clothing. After
nv sister was forced 20 give up the
work I visited many Of these women
myself.
Mrs Todd became dissatisfied with
the methods of a certain woman work
er and so did several members OF the
board of managers upheld the work
er in question. and this resulted in
spIit in the board. Most OF the members
dropped out. A few held on. but re-
Gently they, too, resigned. This left
Mrs. Todd and myself to hold the fort.
Contributions fell off. Then came the
murder of Elsie Sigel. and on the night
after this discovery the settlement was
closed.
Il am sorry the newspapers seem to
have been laborinE under a misappre-
henslon concerning the object Of our
settlement We had no hing 10 do with
Cbfnamen They never came 20 the
house, TO my knowledge, except on er-
"a nds During the year 52S women Wis
tied our place A few OF them. 7 be-
Ueve have been saved from the life
the-r rrere leading.
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Deaths.

Stanton r. Burton. Is years 1651a T,,trd
street northwest.
Dominic Reckenbacher, So years INA r,
street northwest -
Joseph Webb, y years, 100 Sev-nnth
street southeast.
Julia =. TaHafefro q YEAR. * pa4e~
street northwest
annie Bendheiua, 20 years 1927 u,
street nlTthwest-
Caroline King, as years. Ie45 RiIfrnore
street northwest.
James II. Catheu, IS years 10 Stxtb
street northeast.
Abby O. Porter, y years I2p7 Rboda
Island avenue northwest
Leslie c. Norris, 81 years. SibIey Hos
pital
Florian ". Trautman. 50 years, zoe q
street southwest.
Charles Natz. u years. Freedmen's Hos
pital.
Rachel c. Vasey, II years, Sixteenth
ana Emerson streets northwest
EdltE Watts, Is years, I345 Duncan
street northeast.
Herman J. Martin, 43 years, 40 SIxtb
street northwest.
Abbie. Laurer, months. ls5 N street
southwest.
Mary f. Rector, months, George
town Hospital
Thomas NJ. Boyer. days, sl2s Fonr-
teenth street northwest.
Louis Ambrogi a few minutes 7na
Fourth street northwest
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Died.

RICKEERACHER-Cn Sunday, June %. 1soa
DOMINICk RICKENBACHER Of fds n
street northwest beloved husband of Fill.
abeth Rickenbacher (nee Bold aged sixtv
years.
Funeral from the chapel of Frank Gsler's
sons 11I3 Seventh street northwest on
Wednesday. June q. at $50 a m. Re1uil
EN- at st. Patrick's Church at IA
o'clock Relatives and friends invited In
terment private. at st. Mary's Cemetery.
it,
wEALIsAND-On Monday, June 81, 1903. a,
p. m. at his residence. Is street north
east, VALENTINE, beloved husband OF
Catherine Weslland.
Mr.. Weallsnd was born in Baltimore.
Nd, in IS44. and come to this city when
hut ten years old He has resided here
ever since. For twenty-one years he was
leather inspector in the mailbag department
Of the Postoffice. He served throughout the
civil war, and spent many months in the
Andersonville prison.
He is survived by a wife and three chill
dren: Mrs. p. J. Hartman, Mrs. J. EIIer,
and Mrs A J. Maxwell
Sunday. June 20. 1903. at
his residence. 221 Ninth street southwest
JACOB G. KRAUSKOPF. beloved husband
OF Marsaret Krauskopf (nee O'IAary)
Funeral from his residence Wednesday
morning at $50 O'Clock. thence 20 St Dom
fnic's Church, where mass will be said at
O'clock Relatives and friends invited.
1e21-2t
The Washington times., 1909-06-22

| ligton. Despite all that is In the pa
pers. the public does not see the other
side The pictures that / have seen are
OF young, vain, frivolous white women
deliberately flirting with and leading on
her Chinese pupil.
But consider what a puzzle such a
woman must be to the Cinnamon Of a
race totally unaccustomed to any
freedom for women.
rs 1t strange that they misjudge be-
havior that even an American man
would question:
Chinaman Mystic.
"As to what subtle influence attrac-
ton causes the downfall of the white
woman do not know. The Chinaman is
a mystic. but has few qualities that
would APPEAL to women.
THE only light 1 can see is In what
might be called the gaHantry of the
Chinese. The kindness and gentleness 10
women.
Does any one realize that more than
half the women of the underworld. who
come to Chinatown. make their homes
there because Cinnamon are more kind
to them than white men? I have seen
Cinnamon treating them with patience
and consideration. But there Is one
big truth that I am sure Of when L
first took up the work. and of which
years have made me positive beyond ar
gument-the white woman can never
Christianize the Chinese man. If she tries
IL IL viii be the West that is converted
10 lAe East. not the East converted to
the Vest
The Washington times., 1909-06-22
GOTHAM CHINAMAN
ADMITS MESSAGE

NEW YORK, June PA clerk at "a
PelI street, the address said TO have
been called up by a Chinaman in Wash
ington early Saturday morning, admitted
this afternoon that such a call had been
received. Other than this, with native
acuteness, he protested ignorance OF
several important details.
Informed that the Washington tele-
phone records showed that the New
York Chinese wanted were Mon Roy
Wong and Sing Choy, the clerk said it
was his understanding that a Chinese
actor was desired by the Chinaman in
Washington. He declared that he didn {
remember the name Of this actor nor
OF the Washington Chinaman who
wanted 10 talk 10 him at that hour.
The proprietor of the restaurant at "A
Pell street could not be located and his
clerk expressed a dense ignorance also
on the particular point of his where
abOutS.
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GETS EXTRADITION.

WIIKESBARRE. June 22.-Extradi-
ton papers have been procured for
Madame Fay, a ciairvoyant. arrested in
Perth Amboy. n. J. on ne charge Of
svindling Chester Vanscoy. a farmer of
Idetown, out Of $1,000 She. it Is al
legged, told Vanscoy TO bring 81, 900 to her
ana she would sprinkle a magic powder
on the money and dc uble It. He did so
he asserts, and she disappeared with the
money.
The Washington times., 1909-06-22
NEW SKIN REMEDY
STOPS ALL ITCHING
Skin Troubles Of Adults and Infants
Quickly Cured.

When il is known that poslam. the
new skin discovery. win stop the tor.
turoUs itching attending eczema with
first application and bring immediate re-
lief and comfort to sufferers from an
skin troubles, its merit win be appre-
ciated and its wonderful success under
stood. On the tender skin of chafing In
fants, poslam may be used with sooth-
ing and beneficial effects. 1t Is applied
externally. and its remarkable healing
powers begin at once.
All skin diseases, including eczema.
acne, herpes. rash, letter. etc, yield i'm
mediately to pOsiam. Occasional appit-
cations, in small quantities. viii quickly
Danish pimples, hives, blackheads,
oiotches, and viii relieve and cure itch
tRs Ieet, scaly scalp, humOrs. etc. a
special 9O-cent package is prepared for
nose who use poslam for these minor
sh Sl troubles. This. as well as the reg
H two-dolIar jar, Is on sale AZ
OSsram 5, o Donnelrs, the Peoples Drug
store Anleeks s, and other leading drug
stores In Washington
An experimental supply Of posIam may
De obtained free OF charge BY writing
70 the emergency Laboratories. ~ WesI
Iwenty-hfth street, New York.
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The Vital Records.
Births.

Sven I. and Marie I. Hanson, boy.
Earnest R and Nora c. Lyler girl
James c. and Virginia r. Adkins, boy.
James W. and Fora X Sparrow girl.
James n. and Zita l. Pool, boy.
joseph b and Eva T. Coleman girl.
girl.
Samuel w. T. and Rose Conner. boy.
Edward NJ. and Annie A. Hall, boy.
George T. f. and Mary G. Mancosos.
boy.
Joohn and Madeline GreanwelI. boy.
Thomas and Maud Kenny. boy.
Mathew and Elizabeth Quinn. girl
Charles and Sallle NJ. Clark, bow.
Walter F. and Annie V. Rock. girl.
boy. AS'
bov.
Beny E. and Mary 4. Talbot. bow.
Judson H. and Lillian E. Sencindfver.
girl q .
Enoch and Bessie Creel, girl.
s Joseph and Cora Bend6eino si-l
Charles and Katherine Streeks. bow.
The Washington times., 1909-06-22
BIG ROW NOW ON
IN EXCLUSIVE CLUB
Society Woman Who Was Ex-
PEELED Hales Its Officers
to Court,

PITT6BURG, June 22.-The Vino
dausis Club, an exclusive women's or
sanization, Will be dragged into court
next Saturday in the suit of Mrs Ell
birda Lorsno Orr. who was expelled
from membership, against the presi-
dent, Mrs John Porter, and the sec
rotary, Mary Steel Sperber.
Mrs. Orr makes the claim that she
has been greatly injured in her social
standing and demands that her enemies
face her in coures where. it Is alleged,
some rather spicy revelations will be
made. She declares she was accused of
having told publicly how other women
had been blackballed. was not given a
chance to defend herself before her
own clUo board. and was expelled. Her
suit Is FOR reinstatement.
The Washington times., 1909-06-22
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.

DALLAS, Tex, June 22.-The sheriff
Of Dallas county. in response TO tele-
phone request, has sent two trained
bioodhounds to Sunset, forty miles
southwest, in aid in trailing two men
who shot DR.. l. Evans from ambush
and then beat him into insensibility. A
posse of citizens is hunting for the
orfr7frafa
The Washington times., 1909-06-22
MABEL NJ. BROWN
TO SEEK DIVORCE

BALTIMORE, June 22-Mrs. Frank
Brown. Jr, who some time ago eIoped
with the son OF the former governor
Is TO institute proceedings for divorce
and has announced that she has retain
ed Attorney William Cotton for that
purpose. She will charge desertion.
When she eloped in an automobile
with Brown she was Miss Mabel Mich
ael, the daughter or q shipbroker.
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developments in the case. The inspector
said that the only way he knew of get
ting possession Of the kilograms was to
summon officers of the company before
the grand jury. and if the New York
authorities think II is material that they
get them. the necessary action will be
taken. District Attorney Baker is as
sistlng the police in every way possible.
Literally swamped with clues and
tips from persons who believe that
they have some information that Will
lead 10 the capture OF Leon, the poljcs
say that II would be a physical dnpOc-
sibility TO run down all Of hem. Some
OF these tips are absurd on L-eir face.
and no attention is paid TO them, while
others come from responsible parties
who really believe that they have seen
Leon.
Many "Identifcations."
The detectives have discovered that al
most every one who has seen a China
man under what they believe TO be sus-
piciOus circumstances. viii positively
Identify a photograph of Leon as the
the man they saw. 'Identifcations' Of
a similar kind are being made all over
the country. and these 'identifications''
are placing Leon in a hundred differ
ent places at the same time The New
York police, II is said, have been great
~ hampered in their work bv the de-
luge of these supposed clues.
While circumstantial evidence seems
to show beyond a reasonable doubt that
Leon was in the city, the police are
just as certain that he Is not here now.
Before coming to Washington Detec-
tive Van Wagner spent some time in
Philadelphia, where he went over the
information gathered by the police OF
that city.
George c. Gumm, a guard at the Dis
trict jail, says that he believes Leon
was arrested in this city in June, 1906.
in a raid on a house I'm Missouri avenue,
and served six months in jail. The
Chinaman arrested at that time gave
the name of George Lee. Quinn identl-
fies picture OF Leon as that OF Lee.
but IL is said that Lees description does
not tally with that of Leon. Quinn,
however, says that he saw Lee on the
street here several days ago and spoke
10 him. He says he Is under the inn
preston that Lees real name was Leon.
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TO FREE CHU HOP;
HELD AS SUSPECT

SCHENECTADY. n. Y, June p
Reginald sigel, brother of Elsie sigel,
and Headquarters Detective Riech, OF
New York. who arrived here early to-
day, visited police headquarters and as
soon as he had seen Chu Hop, the
Chinaman arrested here, the dead girls
brother declared that the prisoner was
not Leong Ling, wanted in connection
with the murder
Chu Hop will be released this after
noon.
The Washington times., 1909-06-22
Marriage Licenses


Raymond +. Sheck and Laura. z Sis
sen, OF Washington.
John y. Boyland and Mary A. Young,
OF Washington
Elmer W Ewald, Of Washington, and
Jane Genther. Of Philadelphia
Joseph II. Lawrence and Bertha 7
Blades, of Washington.
", Calhe Turner, of Roanoke, Va, and
Annie =. Lee, Of MartinsVfIIe. va
Willis II. Mitchell. of Bangor Me. and
Ruby NJ Burklin. OF Washington
Eugene 5. Higdon and Edna p. SeIby.
of Baltimore
John Iredale and Elizabeth S. smith, of
Washington.
George z. Ram and Alice Travers. of
Baltimore.
Ernest P. Armstrong and Carrie
Burkhart, Of Washington.
Frederick H. Daiker and Ellen c
Schmid, OF Washington.
Charles D. Ioindell and Olive z Stevens
Of Washington.
Elmer l. Evans and Edna B. Saun-
ders, of Washington
o. 3. Casio, Of ROncevert, W. Va. ana
Alice Waldrop, Of Hinton. W. Va
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TWO ARE DROWNED.

SARATOGA LAKE. June z2.-John
Titus and Ernest Bell. carpenters, were
accidentally drowned near the camp OF
Mrs Huntington. of New York. where
they were employed. The camp is To-
Gated near Upper St. Regis. The bodies
were recovered this evening.
The Washington times., 1909-06-22
NEWMAN AT BRUNNEN.

BRUNNEN. June 22.-w. II. Newman.
formerly president of the New York
Central railroad, arrived at the Grand
Hotel here In an automobile
The Washington times., 1909-06-22
SALE OF PAINTS
EVERYTHING
BELOW COST

This is just the time to do
your summer painting, touch
up the battered woodwork,
and revarnish the floors.
We are offering all our
paints at extremely low prices
to make room for new stock.
It's the best opportunity
you will get to buy paints so
reasonably.
The Washington times., 1909-06-22
NO NEED FOB PAIN

DR.. Pat
ton can re-
store your
aching and
decaying
[ 9 g I h to
their for
.n1er sound
ness with
out pain or
suffering.
.EXAMINA
) TON AND
FREE OF
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

I WISH TO THANK the many friends VII,
came 10 my rescue when my launch s'(yoed
Times, burned the Potomac Sunday
June 90 1903 Special thanks and commenda-
bic praise are due Mr. Edward DarIington
Mr. n P. Swearingen. and MI J. L Hines
who exhibited such unusual courage and
probably saved the lives OF many OF our
party.
Its EDWARD G KAHTERT
MRS. MILLER. formerly of 1107 10th 81.
Is now at 81 K St. still giving the best
Of board $3.50 a week, 5000 a month.
je22-3ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
REV. WALLACE WEAR
 RESIGNS CHARGE
West End Baptist Preacher Will Enter EvangeIistIc Field After
 Taking Vacation.

At called meeting of the members of the West End Baptist church yesterday morning the pastor, the Rev. Wallace Wear, rendered his resignation, to take effect at once.
 MT. Wear will take a vacation of several weeks. spending the time at his old home in north Alabama after which he will enter the evangelstic field. He has been suffering with throat affection for some time and was advised by phy- sicians that he would have to go to another climate in order to cure it.
 He has been pastor of this church fer the past four years. during which time 1t has experienced wonderful growth, and his resignation was received by tho congregation with keen regret.
 He is an eloquent preacher and hard worker and has won the love and es- teem of the community in which he re- sides. As an evangelist 1t is predicted that he will meet with marked success. He Is one of the youngest preachers in the district and the manner in which he built up his charge won him the admiration of his fellow ministers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
WALTER MOORE, JR.,
 DIES AT MENTONE
We'll Known Young Man Succumbs After Gallant Fight Made Against
 Tuberculosis.

After vain fight for six years against tuberculosis, Walter Moore, Jr., died at o'clock yesterday morning at his fath- er's summer home in Mentone. near Val ley Head. There MT. Moore had resided the past three years, hoping the altitude would benefit his health. He began sink ing last Wednesday. since which time he had the constant attendance of MT. and Mrs. Walter Moore his father and moth CT. as well as that of his wife.
 Young MT Moore developed tuberculosis about six years ago. His father sent him to Colorado several times and there the young man seemed to grow better, but he insisted on coming home and liv- ing in the land he loved. Two years ago he married Miss Julia Greene, daugh- ter of A. Greene, and she and an eight months-old son, named Walter, survive.
 The. remains were brought from Men tone over the Alabama Great Southern last night and taken to the family res idence at Fifteenth avenue and Twenty fifth street, north. Many friends of the family called there yesterday to attest their sympathy. The deceased was of a most affable nature and had & large circle of friends among both old and young.
 The funeral services will be held to- morrow, the hour to be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
Edgar F. Mac Evoy.

Edgar F. MacEvoy, age S5 years. died yesterday in Waycross, Ga., advices to this effect having been received by mem- bers of his family residing in Birming- ham. The remains are on their way to Birmingham in a private car, and funeral arrangements will be under the direction of the Woodrnen of the World, of which organization the deceased was member. They are expected to reach Birmingham at noon today.
 The deceased was master painter for the Plant system, and had a wide &C., quaintance among railroad men. He for rnerly resided in Selma and Ohio points,
 He is survived by mother and three sisters. all of whom reside in Birmingham at 1l72 North Thirteenth street. His mother Is Mrs. Kate MacEvoy and his sisters Miss Belle MaoEvoy, Miss Emily MacEvoy and Miss Maud MacEvoy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12

Birmingham had glorious Easter wealth CT. Yesterday was indeed a perfect day. The sun shone bright the air was bracing but spring-llke and all nature was smil- ing.
 From the crowds on the streets Sun day morning moving churehward 1t could but be inferred that Birmingham is godly city. The churches were thronged and a striking feature of the day was the large number of people who attended early services. In Catholic and Episcopal churches these services in the early morn ing are attended. as a rule. by the more devout parishioners. Throngs were on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Beverly Simpson.

Beverly Simpson, aged 75 years died at the family residence at Lewsburg yes- terady morning. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 80 o'clock this afternoon and interment will be in Walk CT chapel burying ground.
 The deceased was the oldest resident in Beat 22 and was one of the pioneer citizens of the Birmingham district. set ting here 35 years ago. He is survived by widow, two sons and three daugh- ters. The sons are Robert Simpson and Bud Simpson, and the daughters Mrs. John House. Mrs. John Erwin and Mrs. John Kirkman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
BIRMINGHAM REVELED
 IN PERFECT EASTER DAY

the streets by o'clock, and before 7:So the sidewalks in the neighborhood of St. Paul's. Our Lady of Sorrows, the Ad- vent and St. Marys presented scenes as animated as might be expected at a later hour on ordinary Sundays.
 In the afternoon all the beautiful drive ways in and around the city were gay with color and automobiles, 1iveries, equestrians and pedestrians were abroad by thousands.
 At night churches were again filled and the day, all told, was notable alike for good order and the joyous mood of the multitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
FESTIVAL SEATS
 GOING VERY FAST
Brisk Demnad for Tickets--SaIe This Week Promises To Be Excep-
 tionaIly Large.

As the music festival is only little more than two weeks off there is great stir over the event. There has been a large sale of tickets. but Manager w. J. Hon says he expects to sell more seats within the next three days than the entire num- Der yet sold
 The Hippodrome, where the festival is to be held. seats about 2400. and it is be- lieved that every seat will be disposed of before the end of the week.
 The large mixed chorus will have q re- hearsal at o'clock tonight at the Cable tendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING.
0otch Meets Mahout in Chicago
 Wednesday.

Chicago, April 1.-The wrestling world is focusing its attention this week on the worlds championship wrestling match between Frank Gotch, the present cham pion, and Yussuf Mahout, of the Ter ribie Turks" This bout will take place in Chicago WednesdeS night for purse of S10,0000. It will be catch-as- style, two out of three falls.