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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
Four Men Commit the Crime.

The girl was lured 10 a drinking
place about 10 o'clock on Thursday
night. There she was drugged, placed
remote place c1 the outskirts Of the
town, taken unconscious to the
ground, and there, being then in Gy-
ing condition, was criminally assault
ed by three Of he: companions. When
they found she still remained uncon-
:cious after be rg put back in the car
riage, and after all their efforts to
restore her failed, they drove with her
to the house of Il DR.. Townsend, il
Paterson, n. J.. who came down TO the
sidewalk. examined her in the cai-
riage, and pronounced her dead.
That is the story in outline of what
Is regarded as one Of the most hor-
rible crimes in the history of New
Jersey. The decd was the work OF
four men ranging in age from Al to II,
every one of wnOm is of excellent
family, and who with one exception,
stood we'll in public estimation in the
community. All were active business
men. Two of Their are married, one
with wife and several children, and
the other has bride of five weeks
The brother of enc of them is former
judge and is married to sister Of the
mayor of Paterson. All four of them
arc under arrest and locked up in the
county Jail charged with murder
Three OF them have made full confess
sicns. The case against them appar-
emily is overwhelming. Their names
are Walter c. McAilister, George ].
Kerr, William A. Death and Andrew
Campbell. McAllister, who is 80 years
of age. is a member Of the firm OF
james McAliister Il Co., engaged in
one branch OF silk manufacture He
lived with his father. James McAllis-
ter, at No. Ice Park street. His two
sisters. who are utterly prostrated,
stand high socially in Paterson, and
are very popular.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02

A malignant form of typhoid fever
has developed in epidemic form at
Brazil, Ind. Seven cases are reported
by the physicians. Four deaths nave
resulted in the past week and several
patients are dangerously i'll.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
Shnots thu Girl re Lows.

Percy Baker, a former railroad con-
ductor. shot Miss Nett!e Larson just
above the heart at HalStad, Mimi. Her
recovery is doubtful. He is married,
but wanted to marry the girl when he
could get a divorce. She had wearied
of his attentions.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
LATEST NEWS FROM China.
Contests Mostly of Diplomatic
Nature.
NEW POLICY is NOW SHAPING
China Is Suing for Peace-Li Hung
Chang Reports That French Minister
Trick.
Tuesday. October %.

Dispatch from Ii Hung Chang to
Chinese minister in Paris saying Pich-
on, French minister TO Pekin, is too i'll
to conduct negotiations. suspected TO
be diplomatic trick to get rid Of astute
envoy Diplomats are convinced there
agreement, which is believed to be a
purely mutual guarantee against either
country Selling Yang-tse-Kiang valley.
Expedition to Pao Ting Flu found let
ter from Prince Tuan ordering slaught-
er of allied troops.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
C.r,.,x After Another Port.

1t is rumored at Trinidad that the
Venezuelan government is considering
the ACCESSIBILITY of leasing to Germany
a port on the Island of Margarlta Tor
ninety-nine years, as a coaliug sta'
ton.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02

The East Chinese Railroad Com
pany. according to a dispatch from
ST. Petersburg, is trying TO effect a
loan in the United States and France
through the Russo-Chinese bank.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02

nary peace negotiations between
Spain and the United States in 1898, a
feat in diplomacy of which he acquit-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
s,ranrer Numbered at 81. Joseph. Mo.

An unknown man was shot and
killed at Fourth and Charles streets
St Joseph, Mo. and the murderer es-
caped The victim was a stranger in
the city, fairly well dressed. about 80
years of age. feet eight inches IN
height. and of light complexion Rob
berry is thought to have been the mo
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
ND Indiana Minister Dead.

The Rev. Henry Russell Pritchard.
the oldest Christian minister in the
United States, died suddenly at Ches-
terrified, Ind Mr.. Pritchard was born
near Georgetown. Ky. in January
1919
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
All Minneiska's stores Burn.

A telephone message from Wabash,
Mimi. says the entire business part
of Minnesota was burned, including
the postoflice, the Farmers elevator
and several loaded cars on the Chi
cago. Milwaukee & st. Paul road. The
damage is $4,000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02

Fire broke out in Porter & Hooks
general store at Grand Ridge, nine
miles south of Ottawa, Ill. The fire
was communicated to the Lewis drug
store and both OF those buildings were
com nleteIy DESTROYED
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
P.r,.. New Eu,rnd,tion Treaty.

The senate OF Peru in secret session
approved the extradition treaty with
the United States. with a slight amend
merit, fixing 5000 as the minimum
limit Of the sum allowing extrsdition.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
Sunday. October IS.

Asserted in Vienna that France and
Russia will accept the Anglo-German
agreement. Believed at Shanghai
that report of Yu Hsien's suicide is a
ruse and was sent out to test effect
on public Ministers in conference at
Pekin added to list OF those who
should be punished.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
Friday, October &c.

Imperial edict communicated TO for
eign ministers at Pekin asking powers
to name Boxer leaders and suggest
their punishment. kang Vi and Yu
Sien, Boxer leaders, committed sui
eide by swallowing gold leaf. Prince
Tuan may follow.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
Wednesday. October "a.

Germany will ask Ii Hung Chang
for his credentials before opening
peace negotiations. German Official at
Washington denies alleged secret
meaning to Anglo-German agreement.
Reformers are reported to be gaining
victories on al sides over imperial
troops in South China- Secretary Hay
is expected to ask the powers to join
America in a convention promising to
preserve China and maintain the
"oDen door"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
A GIRL [UREO To HER DEATH.
Four Men jailed at Paterson for
the Crime.
CONFESSION MADE BY THREE.
She Was Dragged, Taken to . Lonely
Place and Assaulted While In Dying
Condition-Two of the Accused Are
Married Men.

The last trace OF the mysteries
surrounding the killing of Jennie
Bosschieter, the 17-year-old girl
whose body was found pear the Wag-
eran bridge over the Passaic river on
Friday morning last, has been cleared
away
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
Thursday. October %.

China is apparently preparing for
war with allies, stores, arms, ammuni-
ton. and treasure being constantly
shipped from Yang-tse cities 10 Pekin.
French reply to Ii Hung Changs pro-
posals reiterates demand for head of
Prince Tuan and six other high Chi
nese officials. Boxers on North river
issued proclamation saying they have
organized to destroy foreigners
throughout empire. Two thousand
villagers slain by insurgents in Kwai
Sin district. Rebellion in south is
spreading PoaTing-Fu was occu-
pied without opposition. City to be
held by German brigade during win
ter. Episcopal bishop of Shanghai
says American attitude toward Chi
ma is weak
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
GREAT FRENCH STATESMAN.

Theophle
H.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-02
Dispossn. of the Body.

After leaving DR.. Townsend's place
the FAB went on until the dark spot
near Ayers mills was reached. Nc
Allister caught the girl by the feet
and dragged them outward. Another
OF the men lifted the shoulders, and as
the hips reached the sill McAllister
dropped the feet and the two men held
The body upright for a moment and
then let go. The girls body fell
backward, the head striking the rock,
WHICH crushed the skull. This circum-
stance, which threw the Bergen coun-
ty authorities off the scent, was not
foreseen BY the men disposing of the
Body. The hackman received $40 for
his nights work. This was paid by
McAlljster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
BRYAN WILL NOT ANSWER GAGE.
VIII Only Explain His Views in His
Public Speeches.

4 speciaI TO the New York World from
Lincoln Neb.. last night says:
Mr.. Bryan was told this evening that
some OF the New York newspapers were
accusing him of lack of frankness In re-
fusing to reply to the letter OF Secretary
Gage He replied that, nevertheless. he
must stiu decline to make any comment
Mr. Bryan does not think his position In
consistent. He VIII not answer the ques-
lions of hostile politicians and newspapers
except in his own way and at his own time.
As a matter of fact. he has already in pub
lie speeches replied to most OF the points
brought out In the Gage interview.
Mr. Bryan explained his unwlllingness TO
reply specifically to the hundreds of queries
on public questions coming TO him weekly.
If he undertook 10 answer them az they
should be answered ne would have no time
for anything else, and an answer to one
would result in an increase in their num-
Der. He has therefore decided that the
proper way to explain his position on public
questions is la his public speeches.
Mr. Bryan is working hard with his STEM
osrapher every day, but whether Ii is on
his letter accepting the democratic nomina-
ton his Labor day speech 10 be delivered In
Chicago, or that in answer to the nottfica-
ton of the free silver republicans he de-
clines to say. On Friday he will leave for
Chicago, and il is doubtful If he returns tC
Lincoln much before the middle Of Septem-
Der From Chicago he may go TO West
Virginia for brief tour.
Vice Chairman Edmiston and Secretary
Edgerton of the populist national committee
returned today from Chicago. They were
greatly pleased that the Endorsement of Mr.
Stevenson had been brought about with SC
little friction, and almost Immediately upon
their arrival started off 10 tell Mr.. Bryan
all about IL.
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of the secret cell for longer or shorter
time he will be removed to another CELL
where he must remain for ten years. Its
size depends on the construction of the
prison. These cells are lighted from the
corridor, and are generally about two yards
square. The bed is the usual plank, and
bread and water the food. In winter a
single blanket Is allowed at night. Silence
is still enjoined: the only concession is
the door being opened few inches. The
food is given only once in the twenty-four
hours. If the prisoner IL sick the doctor
can have him removed to the prison mfr
mary, where he Is kept in separate cham
Der. Prisoners in solitary confinement may
neither read. write, smoke nor work. They
are condemned to absolute idleness and alb
solute silence. Very few withstand it long !;
they either go mad or die
The extra punishment of the irons Is
terrible. The handouts are Joined by chains
to similar rings on the ankles. The prison.
er Is seated on a bench the shape of an
ass back. At night, still in irons, he can
lie on his plank. The strait bed is a
strong wooden case resembling a coffin
without q lid. At the foot the sufferers feet
are fastened In a kind of stocks, so that the
legs cannot be moved, while the arms are
confined by the strait waistcoat. Unless by
order OF the governor, the prisoner may
not be moved, and his jailer has to feed
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

One Of the best posted members of the
diplomatic corps, who is actively engaged
In present negotiations. summed up the
international complications substantially as
follows:
'aThe powers were in complete accord Up
to the time Of the taking of Pekin, but with
that accomplished the more important ques-
ton arose to the future course of the
powers in dealing with China, and on that
there Is not as yet any complete accord.
Thus far 1T seems plain that the United
States opposes the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of Chi
na or any move toward territorial extern
sion there, and in this position Russia and
France seem to agree. On the other hand.
while there Is nothing definite indicating
territorial expansion, yet the exchanges
have led to the belief that Germany, Grea
Britain and probably Japan are not averse
to a course which will bring about terri
torial divisions within the empire. It was
supposed that Japan stood against any d.
vision of the empire, but the landing Of
Japanese troops at Annoy cannot be ac-
counted for on the ground that a Japanese
temple has been burned. So that it is the
accepted view that Japan Is at least making
ready to be in a position to share in any
division Of territory. which must come.
THE course OF Russia in taking New
chang cannot be viewed in the same light
as the landing Of troops at Annoy or Shang-
hal as this was for the sole purpose of
protecting Russia's line. and any Interior
territorial PURPOSES nave peeh uiScldlmeu
by Russia.
Great Britain's Policy.
$50 far as Great Britain's purposes are
concerned, In the absence of any express
declaration. the landing of troops at Shang-
hal is strong evidence that Great Britain
wishes to control the Yangtse valley, which
is the garden of China.
ION the part of Germany. the doubt as to
her future course Is due mainly to the
Count Waldersee's speeches since the TAX
ing of Pekin These have indicated that he
was going on an extensive campaign, and
that the fall of the Chinese capital was
only the initial step In a comprehensive
program, requiring the presence OF large
army. Just what this means is not clear,
but II has at least created much surprise
In Washington and some other capitals.
Ii Hung Chang's status.
1.-The differences over Ii Hung Changes
| credentials three-fold. One view, In
Guiding that of the United States, is that
| the credentials are acceptable; another Is
| that they have never been shown to carry
! complete authority; while the third view is
| that the original credentials were valid at
| the time given, but have since become in
valid through the flight of the emperor and
empress dowager and the complete col
lapse of the Chinese government
1.-The question Of credentials does not
seem so difficult to deal with, and it prob
| ably will be solved to the satisfaction of
| all concerned, but 1t Is not clear thus far
| that the powers can be brought into com
| future of China Each appears to be wait
| ing for the other to act. and on the part of
some there Is a traditional disinciination
/ to go into the outlining of policies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

ton committee was not overworked. Stern
visaged women singly and in welI-disci-
plined squads, were busy throughout the
city urging citizens to keep away from the
liquor convention.
The liquor men will tomorrow hold what
they call a field day at Jacob Rupert 8
Park. where wine is scheduled to flow in
sparkling rivers. To make that field day
look like funeral in rainy weather was a
special feature OF today's Temperance Union
work.
Not only the grim veterans in the war
against King Alcohol but also the prettiest
girls and most comely matrons Of the union
We're sent into action. The young men Of
the city were rounded - and carried by
assault. Nothing but fiat promise to
keep away from the liquor dealers outing
would satisfy the fair crusaders
For months, ever since the public an
nouncement of the liquor convention the
women of Poughkeepsie have been plan
ming warm reception for the unwelcome
visitors.
This city Is the headquarters Of the Anti
Saloon League. This numbers some OF the
most influential men in the community. who
are backing the women In their fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Uncle of Late Vice President Takes
His Own Life.

Crazed by grief over the death OF his wife,
William Winters of Kearny N. j.. an uncle
of the late Vice President Carrot A. Hobart
jumped out of a second-story window of his
home, No. 20 Kearny avenue yesterday,
fracturing his skull and dying almost in
stantly. Mrs, Winters died on Monday after
a weeks illness. Mr.. Winters was seventy
six years old. The bodies of the old couple
We're buried in one grave in Paramount
cemetery yesterday afternoon. They had
no children and lived entirely alone.
Alfred Lowe owns the house in which Mr.
and Mrs. Winters lived and he and his fam
lily occupy the first floor. Mrs. Lowe was
awakened early yesterday morning by a
noise as of some one falling out of bed In
the floor above. She and her husband went
upstairs and found that the Winters apart
ments We're empty. Mrs Lowe walked out
on little balcony. and. looking down, saw
the old mans body stretched on the ground
beneath. He dead.
Some Of the friends of the deceased say
that the old mans death was accidental
but as he had been acting strangely. it Is
generally believed that he was made insane
by grief at the loss Of his wife and jumped
from the window.
He was veteran of the civil war and had
lived In Harrison and Kearny for twenty
years The Rev Mr.. Upton OF Trinity
Episcopal Church Of Newark conducted the
funeral ceremony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

an end when once it Is declared by either
one of the parties to the dispute that the
means Of reconciliation proposed are not
accepted" Mr.. Hay added that the Presi-
cent sympathizes heartily in the sincere
desire of all the people of the United States
that the war which is now affecting South
Africa may, for the sake of both parties
engaged. come to speedy close; but hav-
ing done his full duty in preserving a strict
iy neutral position between them and in
Selling the first opportunity that presented
itself for rendering his good offices in the
interests of peace, he feels that in the pres
ent circumstances no course is open to him
except to persist in the policy of impartial
neutrality. To deviate from this would be
contrary to all our traditions and all our
national interests and would lead to conse-
quehces which neither the President nor the
people of the United aStatse could regard
with favor
This statement evidently produced a
very strong impression, not only upon the
MINDS or the Boer representatives who have
had only the kindest words for the Presi-
dent and Secretary Hay since that occasion.
but also upon the minds of the people the
only persons insisting upon further action
since lhat declaration being those who are
ciearly DONG so for partisan purposes only
secretary Hays statement made to the
Boer delegates follows:
No Secret Alliance With Great Britain.
Regarding the frequently repeated charge
that a secret alliance exists between the
united states government and that Of
Great Britain-a charge made clearly for
political effect-Secretary Hay in a letter
to Mr.. Charles Dick, dated September II
1879 and published in full on page 16O
said: The people who make this charge
know 1T to be untrue; their making it is
an Insult to the intelligence Of those whose
votes they seek by this gross misrepresen-
tation. But as one of their favorite meth
DDS OF campaign is to invent a fiction too
fantastic for contradiction and then assume
1t to be true because 1t has not been con-
tradicted, you may permit me to dispose
of this ghost story, as it refers to the de-
partment with which am connected There
Is no alliance with England nor with any
power under heaven nor any agreement
except those known and published to the
World-the treaties OF ordinary interna-
tonal friendship for purposes Of business
and commerce. No treaty other than this
exists; none has been suggested on either
side; none Is In contemplation. 1t has never
entered into the mind of the President nor
of any member of the government to for
sake, under any inducement the wise pre-
cept and example of the fathers which for
bade entangling alliances with European
powers
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SECRETARY HAY WORN OFT.
Not Critically Ill, but Suffering From
PhyatCal Exhaustion.


special to the New York World from
Concord. N. H, says: Secretary Of State
| Hay Is not in as robust physical condition
! as has been represented. He appears wan,
worn and physically broken down. But 1t
Is not true that he is critically Ill. He ap-
pears to be worn out physically, his face Is
drawn and haggard and his movements
those of man suffering from exhaustion.
representative OF a publishing house
visited Sunapee last week bearing letter
OF introduction to Colonel Hay. The visitor
wanted a photograph of Colonel Hay and
matter Tor magazine article. It was diff
ncuit to get an audience, as few have been
permitted to see Colonel Hay during his
| illness short interview was, however,
The visitor said that Colonel Hay looked
10 be Worn-out man, and that he believed
IL would be many weeks before he would
leaVe The Fells for Washington.
Inc photograph was taken from the
| Veranda of Colonel Hays summer resi-
| dence, and as he came out of the house TO
slt Tor 1t he appeared fearful lest some
aaaught or exposure might bring about q
return OF the severe cold which he had CON.
tracted on the way from Washington to
Sunapee. W
Secretary Hay also disliked the idea Of
having photo made when his face hore
the unmistakabIe signs Of illness. the fsas
lures being drawn and wan. He was as-
sured that these evidences of illness could
~, uH oFeFcoHe Dy the photographers art
Inc view was taken with Secretary Hay
seated upon the piazza of 1.-The Fells.' TO
the visitor Colonel Hay bore the appear-
ance of broken man physically, and his
step was anything but elastic or firm.
The Photographic work and interview
were cut short, as 1t was feared that the
secretary might have a relapse as q re-
suit OF the unusual exertion
The alarming report concerning Secretary
OF state Hays condition received NO ere.
dence In Washington. Secretary HAY is in
almost daily communicate ton with the Pres
1dent and the State Department, and the
advices received from him indicate that he
Is constantly improving
Mr.. Hays private secretary has just re-
turned here from Lake Sunapee N H He
put In two days of hard work with the
Secretary of State, the latter disposine of
large accumulation OF business Mr. Hay
Is over sixty years of age and the strain to
which he was subjected during the earlier
phases of the Chinese embroglio exhausted
his energies and made complete rest nee
essary Since his arrival at his summer
home at Sunapee. N. H.. he has been re-
operating, and all the inforna ton here Is
to the effect that he has been steadily i'm
proving