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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-01
TO DESTROY
A Woman's Beauty,
Was the Only Motive Of
Mrs. Van Lew.
Law Should be More Clear
on the Subject.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Liew Stopped
at the Neil House.
Murderess Is Now Within the Walls
Of the Penitentiary.

Van Vert, Dec. 1.-(Spl)-Attorney
W. M. Daily, who assisted the prose
cutor in the Van Liew case said today:
"The State would never have agreed
to accept the plea Of guilty to the
charge of manslaughter, had not the
members of the Neal family requested
it. 1t is probably as well for all con-
cerned as it is. Our strongest pieces
of evidence would have been used
against us. When Mrs. Van Liew ask
ed Druggist Noll what people used to
throw in other peoples faces to dis
figure them she convicted herself. AT
the same time, she made clear that her
only object was to destroy poor Alice
Hammels beauty. Now, no state in
the Union has such strict laws as
Ohio. In order to establish murder,
you must prove that the defendant
intended to cause death. You can read
lily see what an obstacle this was to the
prosecution. The law is weak in this
respect. There should be a special
statute covering acid throwing, which
is becoming SO common"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-01

Columbus, o., Dec. 1.-The process
sion of the Van Liew family from the
Neil House to the Penitentiary this
morning was fixed for o'clock with
as much definiteness as though it were
a wedding march. Sheriff Webster's
extreme courtesy to Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Liew, in allowing them to spend last
night together at the Neil House, is
due to the fact that he was once en-
gagged to Van Liew's daughter, who
is now an actress.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-01
Diamonds
RubieS, Pearls
80 saSw@rNS@re re-

In Sterling and Plate. So much that
is new that you will regret if you buy
before seeing our display this sea-
son.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-01

Continued on eighth page.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
MINNESOTA DEMOCRATS.
Division OF the Nominations to b
Made With Populists

st. Paul. Sept. 6.-The democratic
state convention for the nomination of
state officers was called to order at
noon today. Capt. w. II. Harries was
chosen temporary chairman. There
we're no contesting delegates. The tenn
porary organization was made perma-
nent. The chairman was authorized to
appoint committee on conference to
consult Will. similar committee from
the populists convention, meeting today
lin Minneapolis, regarding a division Of
the places on the state ticket. During
the short session the committee on reso-
buttons prepared its report. The plat
form rejoices in the nomination of Bry-
an, condemnSrepub ublicans for their fail
lure to extend expression Of sympathy
to the South African republics, heartily
endorses the administration of Gov.
ernor Lind and demands an Increase in
the railroad gross earnings tax.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
4 no cLAsn PROBABLE.
Indica sions That the Powers VIII
y Act Harm In China.

~ Act Harmon1OuHly1n In Ch1na.
Washington. Sept. 6.---'Within the last
four hours the United States
government has received some reports
from foreign capitals giving much ma
terial information in regard to the atti-s
t,,fle OF the powers on the Russian pro-
poeal TO evacuate Pekin. These give
the general nature OF the responses
made TO Russia by certain Of the POW
erp. II is stated authoritatively that II
there was at any time prospect of a
serious international clash, this has
bscn very largely II not entirely re-
moved by the harmonious character OF
the communications the several gov
arnmeute are making The exact ma
ture of the responrea is not made public
! b0 the state department, for there are
yet some replies to be transmitted. and
until all OF them are in the negotiations
are considered in such an incomplete
form that they Will not be made public.
II ID said. however, that the answers go
much beyond the tentative character of
ti1ose heretofore referred to, and are Of
conclueive nature, 90 far as showing
the purposes OF the governments, altho
they may not be regarded as conclusive
IN accepting or rejecting the particular
proposition advanced by Russia. On
the whole the general tendency Of the
responses is ouch as to give entire sat-
isfaction here az to the course Of the me-
4 gotiations
The satisfactory PROFESSOR the nego-
tiatione along these lines has the effect
of directing attention to the personality
OF the envoys who probably will repre-
sent the powers In China In the Anal set
tlement. The Impression prevails here
that Mr.. conger is eminently fitted fol
such taek on the part Of the United
States supposing that each OF the pow
ere interested in the Chinese problem II
: to have separate and individual repre-
sentative. Mr.. Rockhill's name IL men.
tioned 40 an alternate. in case Mr.. Con.
4 ger doee not care to remain In Pekin. OF
I 70 participate in the settlement. II tht
I present state OF affairs, In China is pro
tracted until the arrival there Of Fielt
4 Marshal Count Waldersee. which should
II occur Ia about ten dayeor fortnight. !
8 - not TO be doubted that the govern
ment Of Germany win endeavor to hav.
All the negotiations with the Chimes
s governments conducted thru that officia
40 q representative. not OF German!
alone. but OF all the powers. It is gath
cred that strong arguments will be ad
yapced to support the advisability5 o
combined action thru one agency In thi
manner 40 the best means OF securing
speedy and generally satisfactory termi
nation Of the Chine1 e1e trouble.
II there iDsany change In the militar!
& situation Ance Gen. ChafIee'sg dirpatcl
supposed to- be Of the 30th ult.. no worl
OF, II lnssfea Warrington. II 10 un
a sxgerSnk<soA thaf 4fn. fuF IN ncSn and mt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06

iNast,ingt gton, Sept. 6.-The attitude OF
the German government In the Russian
propoxal to withdraw. troops from Pekin
has been made known to the United
States and ID to the effect that Ger
many considers it necessary to retain
her forces In Pekin.
The attitude Of Germany comes to the
authorities here in communication
from the American charge at Berlin,
William Jackson. The statement of.
sGermany's views is made in such a
form as to be taken as conclusive that
1t Is Germanyss purpose not to With
draw her troops from Pekin. even tho
Russia should do 30. 1t is said to be
niorefin the line of a simple announce
ment than argument or answer. 1t is
presumed 1t reflects the Views made
known by Germany to Russia. While
there is no definite information as to
the attitude OF most other countries.
there is reason to believe the German
s proposition finds strong sympathetic
and 1t win be the basis Of like action
from the other powers, II they have not
already made 1t known that they favor
remaining at Pekin.
Washington. Sept. 6.-The war de-
partment received the following today:
\ ..Taku. (no date )-Pekin,s Aug. 2s.-
4 The officers and soldiers OF the China
relief expedition send thanks to the
Z president and secretary of war for the
. message of congratulation. Formal
i entry OF the palace grounds was made
4 at s today, a salute Of twenty-ons guns
being fired at the south and north
gates. The troops OF all nations par
ticipated. the United States by bat
talon $50 strong, composed Of details
from each organization present at the
taking OF the city. The palace was va
cant with the exception Of about 800
servants. Gen. Barry sailed for Manila
Il Il today. The Danish cable from Shang-
i hal to Taku is open for business con-
& nections with our wire. (Signed)
s ''CHAFFEE."
The following was received from
4 BARRY:
. .-raku, (no date)-All quiet at Pekin
Supplies promptly unloaded and for,
warded when dispositions determined
All supplies received. Troops comfort
able for winter. No communication
with Chinese officials after August 2S
James II. Wilson. brigadier general o
volunteers, goes to Pekin tonight
Rockhill to Shanghai. Telegraphi'
communication between Pekin ant
Tien Tsin Is bad. Extreme heat il
ended. All conditions satisfactory. G'
: 10 Nagasaki to take the first transpor
for Manila.
!; Barry goes to Manila to assume tn
duties Of chief of staff to Gen. Mac
Arthur.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
LEADS THE WORLD.
D. II. Loudsrback Returns From Oh
World Full of Enthusiasm.

Chicago, Sept. 6.-..When the calami-
ty howlers cease their cries against Nc
Kinley and the president has held his
seat for four years more this govern
ment will be a BILE to take the rest of the
world by the ears and declare itself
master.
These were the words of d. H. Loud
erback, president of the Northwestern
Elevated, who returned to Chicago yes
terday after making study of the cor
dition Of affairs in Europe. During his
absence Mr.. Louderback has visited
Germany, Belgium. Holland, Finland,
England, Scotland, Austria, Russia,
Norway Sweden and France. In no one
of these countries, he declares. did he
find conditions, industrial or otherwise,
to compare in any way with those in
America.
American workmen have but one.
thing to do, and that ie to ignore all this
talk against so-called trusts and COM
binations and cast their ballots for Nc
Kinley That alone can insure them the
prosperity for which they are always
striving, and which most Of their fellow
citizens want to see them get. saw
men in Russia, Germany and Austria
who were telling for 80 and 40 cents a
day. Is nothing new with them; they
have been doing 1t for many years, and
they are glad to get the work. thought
to myself, as viewed this situation
and remembered the men who are strik-
ing In Chicago because they can not get
s. and 81 day, that they ought to
thank God they live in a country where
| they can ask such price for their la
Sbor.
To-day there is nothing dreaded in
Europe SO much as the commercial su-
premacy OF the United States. Euro
pean nations know that we have them
distanced in every particular. 1t is the
great business combinations we have in
the United States which foreign coun-
tries fear. They realize in the leaguing
i together OF our manufacturing and oth-
| er interests large factor in the produce
ing strength of this great country.
People abroad are paying more at
4 tention to the United States than they
l did before the Spanish war. The result
/ OF that contest had undoubtedly much
4 to do with teaching European nations
that We were powerful people. Since
then we have become the foremost fac
4 tor in all International affairs.
'.Ihe present condition OF the United
States makes our country the wonder
and envy OF the whole world. = wirh
that 1t could be possible for our labor
men to visit Europe and sac for them
selves the difference between their stat
us and that Of the laboring classeT Of
1.-THE old world. It would be an object
|lerson that they could never forget. Few
i OF us stop to realise or indeed are In I
position to know haws greatly. Amerlca
has astounded Europe In the last few
years. American businefu houeef are
Flooding every counary 81 che old world
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06

attend meeting addressed by r. F.
Lawson, the author of The Country
Postmaster. on Sept. ii, at 1880 p. m.
Mr.. Lawson is one of the most famous
speakers who will be heard in this cam
paign. He is full of originality and
force and is in great demand wherever
he is known. W. III Let's, postmaster
of Columbus Junction has invited his
fellow postmas.ers quite generally 10
attend the meeting.
Another year. Gays Secretary Van
Houten. of the state fail. good many
of the little annoNances connected with
this years fair will be done away with.
providing the present management !s3
continued. The railway companies have
been very generous with the fair and
have given a half rate on all exhibits
which We're not sold, that is. they have
returned free all freight which had been
tsfu,ly paid one way coming to ths fair
Many of the exhi ibitors We're annoyed by
being required to go from the fair.
grounds into the citySto get their freight
/ billed out. Then they would sometimes
tlearn that it Was necessary for them To
have a certificate from the secretary
4 showing that the commodity. Whateve,s
1T was, had been exhibited aud had not
| been sold. They would then be reau;.ed
| to go back to the fair grounds and get
this certificate before they could sain
! This greatly interfered with the busi J.
ness of stock exhibitors who desired i O
! go on to the Nebraska fair Another
year joint billing agent Will be located
on the grounds, so that exhibitors when
they are released at 4 o'clock Friday aft
/ ternoon can get away that night and
jSreach the next fair in plenty of TING.
Under the new law the management
\ of the state fair issalmost exclusively in
4 the hands of the executive committee.
4 consisting of the president. vice presi-
i dent and secretary. The accounts are
Ian audited by the auditing committee
4 and the bills are paid by the executive
committee without any meeting of the
board Of directors The board had only
i one meeting during the fair and that
y was held on Friday Heretofore the
board has held three meetings during
1.-THE fair and weeks meeting following
4 the air. This system was bad, not only
on account OF the heavy expense. but
g because it was impossible for twelve
men to agree. and there was always
. more or leSa controversy in the board
& and frequent changes of policy Were
3. made. The success Of the present mar
I agement demonstrates that a sna9
5 committee can do4a great deal more
business and do it better than a largt
; lone The state fair is now so fir.nly OF
y its feet that it can hardly fail to enjo,
! increasing success from this time on.
. l5f5 li1 e
], Many politicians of long experience
Z and thorough. up-to-date Information
j are Of the opinion that there will be nj
$ big senatorial fight. They think tha
e within the course of few weeks g
months at the farthest matters Will b
$40 adjusted that there will be no oc
: casion for a struggle. If this is not s
( then some of the most relia Bile and nev
E er-failing political prophets in Iowa ar
. x,i.r.,. yef1. hai off a..a-1l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
steals lsine From Girl's Hand.

Z Cleveland, Sept 6.--Miss Elsie Rodan
awakened to find that burglar was
holding her hand He was leaning over
her as she lay in bed and holding her
hand tenderly but firmly. She was 80
startled that she did not scream until
she felt him trying to draw ring from
one of her fingers; then she gave vent
to scream that awakened the members
OF the family. With Anal twist and
jerk the burglar got the ring off and es-
capped thru the open window by which
he had entered the houss. One hundred
and fifty dollars worth Of other jewel
ry went with him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
7nzS1lSyleQ
pig nav for sccon,, District.

Special to Times Republican
Davenport Sept. 6--The republican
campaign in the Second Iowa district
opened today at Pinne's grove. Prince
ton. SIX thousand We're present. Rum
pie. candidate to succeed Lane, G. M.
Curtis and former Congressman Joe
Lane made speeches. Roast OK was q
feature participated in by 5000 people.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
sHAGRocK NO. ) DESTROYED.
Menace to Navigation split witt
10000 Pounds Of an Explosion.

Menace to NaviKation split With
22.OOOPoun Of an Explosion.
San Francisco, Sept. s. .Shagrock No.
2. which has been a menace to naviga-
ton in the harbor for years. was blown
to atoms at 2:10 o'clock yesterday after
noon. The explosion raised a column Of
water many hundred feet high into the
air. The spray and debris, as they shot
heavenward. presented the effect of a
mammoth fountain. and the spectacle
was magnificent. A crowd of people
gathered on the hills to witness it. The
rock was split by $4,000 pounds Of nitro
xlycerin. which was placed on the top OF
the roof. which is several feet under the
later. No drilling was done. The ex-
ploslye smashed the ledge as if hit witt
monster hammer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
Po.tof1ice CLERK 5 Elect omcer.

Atlantic City. N. j. Sept. The cou-
vention Of postoftice clerks Of the
United States elected these officers:
President. William T. Agnew, Cleve-
land; secretary. Mark N. Skerreet,
Worcester. Mass; treasurer, Cornelius
NJ. Delaney, Brooklyn. The convention
meets on next Labor day in Milwaukee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06

Fire at Chicago destroyed five-story
building at Huron and Wells street,
owned by the Newberry estate and oc-
scupied by manufacturers OF surgeons
sse,ppIier. chemi rn,e flags and bunting.
The losS . tl0o. ~.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
MORE CENSUS FIGURES.

Peoria, III. shows sIncrense OF Near-
ly 40 Per Cent.
Washington, Sept. 6...The following
census figures We're given out today:
Lincoln. Neb., 40, ,169, against 55,15l In
1880: decrease, 27.17 percent.
Peoria. ILL.,, 5000. against 41,024;; In
crease, 1915 per cent.
Mobile, Ala, 3s 1853. against s1,076; in-
crease, 2S.79 per cent.
Galveston, Tex, 81, ,7s9. against 29,os4;
increase, 29.a3 per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
Ellis Noticed.

Columbus. o.. Sept. 6-At the jubilee
banquet OF the union reform party Of
Ohio last night Hon. Seth w. Ellis was,
formally notified Of his nomination as
the union reform partys candidate for
president Of the United States. Ellis
made speech of acceptance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
The Vermont Election.

White River Junction, VT, Sept. g.
Returns from 241 towns and cities out
|of 246 give vote for governor as fol-
lows: stickney (republican), 4s.102;5
Senator (democrat), 1919; all others,
Ia ,275. Stickney's plurality is 3e,1S2.l
Four. years ago the republican plurality
was IS. S.264
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
BEAT NANsEN,s RECORD.
The Stella Polare Returns After
Making New Arctic Report.

Making New Arctic Report.
Christiana, Sept. GA telegram from
Tromsoo, Norway, In reporting the re-
turn OF the Stella Polare with the Duke
sBruzzi'e Arctic expedition on board.
says the vessel reached latitude s6.33
north, thus penetrating further north
than DR.. Nansen's record. The vessel
remained fast in the Ice for eleven
months and the expedition suffered
many hardships and were compelled to
eat their sled dogs. "A Norwegian en-
gineer and two Italians perished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06

PAGE ONE.
NEWS:
Germany's Troops to Remain.
Harmony Among the Powers.
Roosevelt at Detroit.
New Jersey Republican ConventioI,
Cummins Out Of Senatorial Race.
Capital News and Comment.
Psxs;Es TWO.
GENERAL NEWS: ;5
Aguinaldo Plots to Burn Manila.
Meaning of Vermont's Vote.
News of the Day.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
& The New School Library Law.
Double Murder Near Mason City.
Young Woman Dies of Smallpox.
Short Iowa Specials.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
Two State Elections.
Growth of Cities.
Prosperity Decreases Crime.
1 "A Hollow Campaign Issue.
+ Birdseye's Observations.
Topics and Press Comment.
Iowa Items and News.
,slAt;t.s SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
A School Teachers Misdeeds.
Pension Money and Taxes.
Druggists Renew Their Permits.
Central Official Weds.
Brief News Notes.
PACE =. EIGHT.
IOWA AND DtGENERAL:
Thursdays Markets by Wire.
Cotton Crop Shortage.
Football Season Opens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
Al M,,,ua,,kee , Jacob eros.

AT Milwaukee. Jacob Gross, treasurer
of the Gross Brothers Soap Company,
shot himself on the top of the head
while sitting alone in HE ONCE and died
later from the wound. It IL thought by
his friends that business troubles were
the cause Of his suicide. Mr.. Grose was
So years Of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
VIII stand By Mckinley.

of the national W. G. r. U. met today.
Among other matters discussed was the
prayer chain inaugurated by some
member of the Indiana w. C. 7. U. for
the defeat of Mckinley at the coming
election They were unanimous in re-
GREETING the action and will not co-op-
crate with the plan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
NEW VOLCANO BREAKS FORTH.
Phenomenon Nenr Guadalnjara,
Mexico-l.eopl Flee In Terror.

s5st tMeX1CO--l,eOpl03F Flce IN VcrcOrs 9}ss
Guadalajara. Mex, Sept. GA new
volcano has broken forth about thirty
miles southeast OF the old Colima vol
lcano. The new volcano made its ap-1
pearance suddenly and without warn
ing. The natives living near the base Of
the fire mountain as 1t is called, were
much alarmed at first and fled from
their homes. but as the prospects of
danger passed they returned. The vol-
{cano is small and local ecientists pre-
dict that 1t will soon disappear.
The OuIbrcak az Bohol.
Washington, Sept. 6-The following
was received at the war department.
from Macarthur:
Manila, Sept. "Details of the out
break at Bohol have developed that
Pedro Samson, comnandant Of police.
left TagbilaTien ostensibly to inspect
the police of various towns. This he
did until heard from in Carmena with
followers threatening an attack on the
garrison at Ubay. Two detachments
were ordered to Carmen and found the
town peaceful. No trace of the insur-
rection. A detachment of oftwenty-seven
men under First Lieut.. Leback, on Aug.
81, was ATTACKED UGdFssSHTIIleus Uy slzu
Bolomen. The latter were nearly ami
lhilated, over 100 being killed. Our loss
was. as previously reported. The move
ment in the interior is now In progress .
Few Troops Loft I'm nNorthwest.
st. Paul, Sept. 6.-With the departure
OF the Second battalion of the Eighth
Infantry, seventeen officers and $50 men
which leaves for the Philippine islandp
the department OF the Dakotas will b,
lgarrisoned by only seven companies
with total. including department
headquarters staff, OF less than LOO
men. Two companies Of infantry re.
kmain at Fort Smelling. Mimi; one a,
Fort Yates, N. D.. and one troop OF cav.
airy each at Fort Meade. 8. D.: For
Keogh. Mont. and Fort Yellowstone
Wyo.
Fatal lExplosion3of Of steamer
Vienna. Sept. 8. The boiler OF tn.
Danubian steamer Nssopian exploded
today and the captain and twelve oi
1.-THE crew perished. s.ss.
: New York Politieian Deaa. I,
Albany. N. ~ Sept. s.-William
Norgan. :comptroller OF the state, whit
Twas srenominated yesterday, dted earl,
u IfnAay ~ ttssS{sEs = u sse
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
Population OF Trenton.

Washington, Sept. 6.The census bu
5reau announces the population Of Tren
ton, N. j., to be 73, ,sO7, against 54,45S il
1890; increase, 27.5s per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
Robber's Blow Proves Fatal.

Denver, Sept 6.Mrs Lillian Bell, the
victim of mysterious assault and rob-
berry, died yesterdaySin Denver. Nlrs.
Bell was attacked oR the night of Aug.
2 while near her home in the best part
of Denver. Her assnilant stepped from
the shadow and struck hera terrific blow
on the temple. She fell unconscious.
but soon regained her senses. AS his
victim lay helpless and bleeding the
robber told her he was mistaken in the
person or he would not have struck her
However, he took her purse. and search
ed hei. clothing. Mrss Bell could give nc
description of the man and the Police
have thus far obtained no clew to the
my ysste ery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
Boxer. SIN NumeroIus.

London, Sept. S.-The Boxers are still
active in shan Tung province An Off
cial dispatch from Tsin Tau reports
that 500 Boxers attacked patrol Of
German marines near Ian Tsun on the
5th, with the result that forty Boxers
were killed. The Germans suffered no
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
Moro Troops at CHAT.

Shanghai, Sept. 6.-About 1900 more
British Indian troops landed here. maxi
ing 5000 troops and camp followers at
sthis mort