Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 226, 23 June 1909 — Page 1

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OL. XXXIV. NO. 220. niCimOND, IKD WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUXE 23, 1009. SINGLE COPY, 9 CC2XT0. OFFICIALS WERE MYSTIFIED OVER MAN'S IIIOEHTITY PLACE OF MURDER SECRETARY IS HERE DREIVER ADD THE Principals in the Elsie Sigel Murder Case DID HOT AFFECT CH0IIG .SII1G AI1Y PBOIII BILL SIT AT DIG illlOOUET Cigar Makers' Union Official In the City' Making Investigation.

Cody of Unknown Man, Believed to Be Charles Wiggans, Found Horribly Muti- . J n i II-

i9Tnn in Kannann r i siriix. - ...IM.WW 111 IMIIIMIimw - Ma WW KICTIM WAS STRUCK BY A FAST TRAIN Wiggans' Brother at First De nied Identity But To I!... TL.i U .r neves uuu it is culiar Case. DESCRIPTION Of Height-5 feet 3 tact Weight-About, 115 pod Sandy moustache, gray streaked. Hair Brown. Instant death befell a mon unidentified todays but believed to be Charles iWiggans, a, laborer, who was hit by train at the Fifteenth street crossing .of the Panhandle railroad about 0:30 o'clock last evening. Mrs. Carrie Eauers of 812 North F street, where Wiggans made his home, and George Darling, the last man to have seen Wiggans, say the body is that of the ttan who today is missing. Horace Wiggans, a brother, who at first said the dead man Is not his brother, after ward (became convinced he had been mistaken. The body , was so mutilated as to. make an identification difficult Although Lincoln Wiggans, a cousin, and other relatives and acquaintances could not see the; resemblance between the corpse a 1 Wiggans In life, it was generally accepted this afternoon that the dead man was he. They Went Swimming. ' -Wlggana and Darling went swiav taing at the Hawkins ponds last evening. They returned on the railroad tracks. At Sixteenth street Wiggans eft Darling to go to the ice plant to get a drink. I Darling continued on his Dray home. Wiggans left the ice plant ty a rear door and la believed to hav Walked between a cut of cars and stepping; la front of a passing train was truck. The body was hurled 100 feet toy the force of the blow. -: It was picked up bit by bit The hoes were 20 feet from the body. It had been completely severed across the middle. One lee was cut in two places, The other was ground into a pulp. The top of the head was torn tway and only a part of the face was left. The byes were knocked out. The arms were too badly mangled to permit identification by tatoo marks, which (Wiggans bore. 1 Enroute to Cemetery. ; The discovery of the remains produced a mystery today. Mrs. John (Surwell thought probably the man bras tier husband who' is missing. He s not believed by the authorities to nave been him, however. Last night Horace Wiggans was unable to Iden tify the remains. This morning Hornoe Wiggans was standing at the corner of Main and Fifth street waiting lor a car to go to Earlham cemetery to select a lot. He was told by Supt. fetaubach to wait as reports had come In that Charles Wiggans bad been found in the city alive and in good fcealth. He went back to the morgue of Doan & Klute, where the body was taken, and became convinced that the toody was that of his brother. He continued to make plans for the burial. fThe death return slip was made out for Charles Wiggans and unless that personage reappears in life, he will be regarded as the dead man. Coat Gives Clue. - Among those who Identified the body as that of Wiggans were Officers Bun Hy and Edwards. Both say there is no doubt. Mrs. Sauers placed confidence In her opinion because of the shirt which was on the man killed and a coat which he wore. The coat had been given Wiggans yesterday by a friend. Wiggans was forty-eight years old. lie has been employed last at the chain works. He was unmarried.. He Is survived by two brothers, Horace, a : Panhandle passenger brakeman, and Harry, who Is connected with the XUngUng circus as a manager! The funeral will be from the chapel of Doan A. Klute tomorrow morning. It will be private. The burial will be at Darlham. GETS THE C01IT0ACT The SUrr Coal Company has been warded the contract for famishing the district schools of the township with the coal for use next winter. The told was 13.10 for 150 tons. The coal win have to be hauled to the bulldtags. "4 ' , i - CAUGHT CIG CARP. ' KSton, Ia(L, lane 2a,-LouIa Johnton, cd nine years. ouat a fine . tarn from the river near town ISonday

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of Miss Sigel. ' Another picture shows the room where the murder occurred and the trunk in which the dismembered body was placed. ; The adjoining picture shows Chung Sin, who yesterday confessed he witnessed the murder through a keyhole in a door. The lower picture Is the likeness of Leon Ling, the murderer of the girl. - PPESIDEUT WILL WITNESS FLIGHT He Is Anxious - to : See the Wright Aeroplane While V It Is in Action. VAR DEPARTMENT ACTIVE ANXIOUS TO v HAVE OFFICIAL TESTS' WITNESSED BY INFLUENTIAL': MEMBERS OF CONGRESSWRIGHTS BUSY. Washington, June 23. It is believed President Taft . will witness some of the flights .of the Wright aeroplane at Ft. Myer Friday-, or Saturday. It is known that the chief executlye of the nation a keenly interested In the coming trials and that he la company with ' members of his cabinet, will be present at one of the flights, probably on the day on which the official tests will be made. An effort will be made by the war department' to have a number of, influential members of congress, as well '-- as representatives of the executive branch of the government as well as experts at the trial. :. . Taciturn as Ever. ' The Wrights were hard at work all day In the stuffy little shed In which the aeroplane ;- is ' being assembled. They were as taciturn as ever and refused to commit themselves as to the exact date for the first flight. It will probably not be made before Friday, however. , . r The machine is being rapidly assem bled, and probably will be completely put together before noon tomorrow. , The Wrights are still hesitant about the proper course for the ? five, mile straightaway flight, though they ar Inclined to take the advice of those who favor the course to Alexandria and return. Before making a " final decision It Is understood that they will make an automobile trip for a radius if five miles in several directions with members of the signal corps. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Cloudy and local storms.

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Prize: Dog Has Smallest Dental Bridge

Probably the smallest dental bridge ever made in this city for' practical use has Just been placed in the mouth; of a valuable dachshund belonging to Joseph Brown. The gold bridge is attached to two front teeth of the dog. It was made by Dr. E. J. Djkeman. The dog's- teeth were broken in an enI counter with a ground hog. Because Id the confiition of tta teetntt conld

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TOLEDO INVITES KIIIG ALFONSO Wants Him to Attend Celebration in August Honor : -Of Town's Name. ELABORATELY -PREPARED TODAY. DELEGATE FROM CITY AR RIVES IN NEW YORK ' TO PR. SENT DOCUMENT TO THE SPAN- . ISH MINISTER. ' " New York, June 23. A. W. Alex ander, assistant 'secretary of the cham ber of commerce of Toledo, O., reach ed New York today and will present to Senor Ramon de Pina, the .retiring Spanish minister, a formal . invitation to King Alfonso of Spain to be present at a carnival scheduled for August 23 to 28 in Toledo, O.. . in' celebration cf the name of the city after the famous old city in Spain. In Spanish Cetera. The invitation was inscribed on the fly leaf of a volume of sixty pages, printed in the Spanish colors of yellow and red intended as a gift to King Alfonso. This ' book contained ; the history of the reign of King Wamba, the last , Gothic king of Spain ' to hold his capital at Toledo. The volume also contains descriptions of the new city of - Toledo, - and the progress of the coming carnlvaL -" " There was also a gift- to Queen Victoria of Spain. This was In the form of a gold brooch or pendant,' the else of a silver' dollar, containing a likeness of King Wamba. , v - The ' history of King Wmba -contained in the book to be presented to King Alfonso is one of Alfonso's favorite chapters of Spanish history. not be given first , rank at a - bench show. The 'dog is-highly prised and has taken many ribbons and prises at bench shows. , - The little fellow dldnt give me a bit of trouble when I placed the bridge Ina her mouth. In - fact she wan much more quiet and plucky ttina. whole lot of my human paUos. regarkad Jj)r Ifciftman

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Public Favored Three Other Canvases More Than The One Brht. , BUY BRONZ PTURE -THE TORTOISUUSUNTAIN," AD MIRED BY HUNDRED8, NOW THE PROPERTY OF THE LOCAL ART ASSOCIATION "Peonies," a painting -by Robert Reld of New York City. The Tortoise Fountain," a bronze casting, by Miss Janet .Scudder, of New York City. Announcement of the purchase of the above mentioned painting and sculpture was made last - evening by Mrs. M. F. Johnston, president of the Art association, following a meeting of the board, at the closing session of the exhibit. The price paid for the two exhibits is not announced,' but it Is understood "to be more than $1,000, the amount raised this year as a purchase fund, through the gift of $500 by D. G. Reld of New York city and a similar amount raised by local subscription. The closing session last evening was largely attended by the art loving public. : In addition to the announcement of the purchase of exhibits, the pro-' gram included musical selections by the .high school .orchestra ; and : announcement of the result of the vote on exhibits favored by the public . . Result of Vote.' There were approximately 500 votes cast, the choice of the majority being "Just a Song . at Twilighf-valued at $1,200, and painted by Albert Herter of New York. There were 183 votes cast for'this picture. . Other pictures proving very popular with the public and the number of votes cast Include "The Bath." 74 votes, a painting by Hugo Ballln of New York, valued at $3,000; rEncore, 42 votes, a painting by Marlon powers of Boston. Mass., valued at $1,000; "Peonies," 21 votes, a painting by Robert Reld of New York, valued at $100l Besides this list there were eighteen other paintings which received from. 3 to 16 votes.. . - It seemed rather remarkable that the choice of the public differed so greatly from that of the board. The board considered "The Peonies" by Robert Reld the best picture in the exhibit, but it received - only ; about one nlntn as many vote as the picture "Just a Sons; at -Twilight." vataed at the same amount. Reld Meted Artist. There are several reasons why the board made "Peonies" tu selects of

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Murder of Miss Sigel, Police Today Took Him to Ling's Room. S THOUGHT TODAY " HE GAVE GOOD TIP New York Police Have Issued Circular Calling on United Action in Capturing the Murderer.. BULLETIN. New York. -June 23. The police have reason to believe that Leon Ling, the slayer of Miss Elsie Sigel. is in New Orleans or Galveston. Texas, secreted by friends belonging to the same secret order. v". New York. ' June 23. Chong Sing, the roommate of Leon Ling, who after one of the severest applications of the "Third Degree" ever administered by the criminal authorities, confessed that he saw Leon kill Elsie Sigel. and place her body in the trunk, was tak en early . today to the scene of the crime, at 782 Eighth avenue, where he repeated his story and re-enacted the tragedy, the: cause for which he declared was jealousy on the part of Leon toward Chu Gain, another Chi nese convert. It "was only after an ordeal of thirtyfour hours, during which time fee had neither food nor sleep, that Chong Sing broke down" and confessed. He insisted thst he had taken no part in the crime and that Leon Ling killed the girt. A Valuable Clue? It was believed today that Chong la his talk gave the police and the district attorney a clue that win lead td the capture of Leon Ling within the next twenty-four hours. ' "I think we shall hear more from Mr. Chong," said District Attorney Jerome today. He has done very well up to date. If he talks a little more I think . we will have all we want to know about both him and Leon Ling." As a result of Cheng's confession the following police circular was sent out: ' V " : - ' "Wsnted For Murder: Leon Lum or Lin, or Leon Ling; alias Long Chon Wing. American name. William L. Leon.:"." , ' ;...;;::; ; ; ' v" . "Description Chinaman. 30 . years old; not more than five feet four Inches tall, weighs about 125 pounds, smooth face, good teeth, black hair, deep set black eyes. When last seen his hair was cut American style. - He Is of very slim build and conspmptive looking. He has high- cheek-bones, and his cheeks are sunken. He has a prominent sharp chin. He talks good English., " ; "He usually dresses like an American. When last seen he wore black clothes, wore a ring on ring finger of left hand, and was very well dressed. Liked Silk Shirts. . "He had a fondness for Chinese silk shirts with snaps on instead of buttons, and for low-cut patent leather shoes,, which he wore laced down from the top with the bow .tied at the bot tom eyelet holes. . "He may now be wearing Chinese costume and have on a false queue. "When excited he has a habit of frowning or knitting his eyebrows. He is slightly round-shouldered. "This man had in his possession a gold hunting-case watch, slse sixteen, Waltham - movement, case . 929.647, movement 7,106,640. There may be a monogram "W. L. L." on It. "He may also nave the watch of the murdered woman. : which Ms a gold watch, hunting rase, slse "O 208,743, movement 6.650,015, fifteen Jewels, Waltham movement Design on front of two birds and a nest. On back there was. a monogram, "M. C , "He might also have in his posses sion her golq chatelaine bag of flenr de-lis design and a small gold locket about an Inch long, heart shaped. : "This man' if a good cook and waiter, and might seek employment in a restaurant or a private house. He is a shrewd person. Search all-likely places. If found arrest and Immediately communicate with the under signed. . . "THEODORE A BINGHAM. Police Commissioner." Thought Had Clue. The police thought tney nad a promising cine early - today - when they got word from' Johnstown. Pa, shortly after midnight that a Chinaman answering the description of Leon had been seen' there. , The tip was given to the Johnstown police by two Americanised i Chinese who con duct a laundry. The authorities thought he : had coma from and a hunt was taken np there. Chong Sing; when be was taken to the rooms he and Leon occupied accompanied by Police Captain Carey. half a dosen ahrewd detectives and

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TO PROMOTE UNION GOODS

The fight being made by the union cigar makers here has resulted in the international officers sending Mr. De anery, one of the secretaries, here to call upon the retail dealers and en courage the use of union made goods. Mr. Demery arrived. last evening from the international headquarters at Chicago and expects to be in the city several days. . Members of the local union have made the Question of Increasing the sales of union made cigars their one effort for the past two years and have met with considerable success. They have succeeded In. inducing several dealers to handle more union made goods than formerly and have increas ed the membership of the onion. ACCOOIITIIIG BOARD WEHT LAFAYETTE Left Today to Attend Meeting Of the Indiana Municipal League. WILL EXPLAIN ITS PLANS WORK CONNECTED WITH CITIES AND TOWNS WILL BE LEFT PRINCIPALLY TO THE CARE OP W. M. FOG ARTY. Indianapolis, June 23. The public accounting board which; Is now. en gaged in preparations for establishing a uniform system of accounting among the. city, town, county and township ofloes of the state, went to Lafayette today to attend the meeting of the In diana municipal league and to obtain a place on the program If practicable In order to discuss the city and town situation with the , mayors and other city government ' representatives . at tending the meeting. The going had not been planned and the board had not asked for a' place on the program. but expected 4 to be accommodated when it asked for a little time. The greater part of providing for the needs' of the cities and towns will be turned over to William . IL Fogarly, deputy accountant of Indianapolis. who made a record In accounts and collections during his term as Indian apolis city clerk. FORMAL OPEIIG U m OPERA HOUSE frocuction vfincsssa dy a Shi m m 'mm Large Crcvvd. v The new opera house at Cambridge City was opened last ovenii with a presentation of . Damon and. Pythias under the auspices of the K. of P. of Cambridge . City. - - The - production was witnessed by about 500 persons. Cambridge folks are well pleased by the appearance of their new place of amusement The site is the same as that of the old structure, but many al terations were made. SUIT ON K0TE. Suit has been entered in the Wayne I circuit court by Arthur F. .Nelson vs. Frank E. and James Horning, on note. demand f 150. ..... . REV. EDWARD E. HALE WHO DIED RECENTLY

Unique Event Arrcnstd in

Connection With ' th3 Indianapolis Wet and Dry Dx bate, on June 30. - McWHIRTER FOR DHYS, R. PROCTOH FOH WETS Father Sylvester Jsffcrd of Peoria, Ills., Has Invited dl The Lesc!:n3 Crewcrs b Indiana. ' Indianapolis, June 23. If ' politics make strange bedfellows, prohibition banquets make strange banquet fel lows or ai least one to no neia in In dianapolis soon will bring together an incongruous lot unless the plans of Father Brlvatr II. Jff nrd nt Pte. oris, who is planning the debate x between the liquor forces and the prohlbitionlsts, scheduled for this city June 30, miscarry from one causa or another. Then thm Hm will aft Anmm i with the lamb, and In a spirit of Jovial comradeship, the brewer will rub elbows with the prohlbitlonisU-ualess, of course, the brewer declines to attend. The banquet will be spread at the vwfiwi Hum witi wm mwwv m - bate on the liquor question which is to be carried on between State Sena-' tor Robert K. Proctor, of Elkhart, for , the "wets" and Felts McWhlrter. of this city, a prohibition leader, for the proaiDiuomsis . ana toe uquor rorcee . concerning the ad visibility of holding such a debate have been dispelled and " nothing . remains except for ' the apeakers to take the platform and be- - gin sungmg their oratory.. : i. la a Ooed Fellow; Rev. Father JeCord beevea la good-fellowship, even on the eve of a battle, and It is in this spirit that he is preparing Invitations to be sent to number at nrmntnM.t' Hniuir mum. j . - w sentatives tor attend the banquet and the debate. Included in the Bat. who . will receive invitations are Joseph' ' 8chaf, of the American Brewing Conv pany, Albert Ueber. of the Indianapoi oivwinc vwinNii, m.uiioo iJuanelley. Indianapolis agent for the Terre Haute Brewing Company. Crawford Fairbanks, president of the .. Terra Haute Brewing Company. Joseph E.Bell, attorney for the Indianapolis Brewing Company and the Tagsart interests, Mr. Berghoff. of the Derghoff Interests of Ft Wayne and State Senator Stephen Flemlnx of Ft Wayne. These are .included in the preliminary plans for the banquet, and the list may be extended, or curtailed. before the plans are completed. If these gentlemen accept the invi tations and attend, they win alt down with Rev. Father JeStord. National I Chairman Jones of the prohibitionists. F. W. Lough, state chairman of the prohibitionists and a number of other prohibitionists of the state. The In vitation nst has not been extended. It is understood, to include the anti-sa loon league workers of the state, but whether this is merely an oversight, nr diM trt that fwlltr 1,1m miIi between the contending forces of the) anti-liquorites. Is a question. 0UESTI00 COuES UP Con Mcrtcccs tlzitz Ca Lift ed zX Lets Then Thtr up Fon cor;ciDZfUTiorj The Igaee note may he Estad at less tlaa their actual -valne wo a ouastton that by Can board of rewlth relation to the llstla of such soruTtelas heU by the Co, as trustee. It appears that the Usting- of I notes held In trust minlstrator and executor, the osinlon has prevailed that in. order to est a Just and equitable valuation as cnav pared with real estate valuations, only three-fourths the value ef such notes should be Cstod for taxation. The matter; was presented to tha board and It was ttdlti tisx ts aH tadlvlduul holdara of snsrtsa I are recuired to Cat these at I tual value, that an heU by trust ronspnrian ta trct I should also be Gated at tislr lad. Jras cf noCtz, C3 Crm tly tt2. - -