Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-12-05
CHARGES AGAINST kRUPP.
Story Concerning Dead Gunmake
Slowly Leak Out.

Slowly Leak Out.
Paris, Dec. Sat last the nature Of
the charges against Herr Krupp, the
great German gun manufacturer, whose
recent death was enshrouded in mys-
terry. has leaked out. Talk that the
multi-millionaire who could have
bought out any other ten men in Ger
many, suicided, is revived. The ar
rest of German painter, Christian
Alters, resident of Capri island, has
exposed the story which the emperor
and the German press censors were so
jealousy guarding. Alters was arrest.
ed on the Swiss frontier. charged with
responsibility for the charge against
Herr Krupp.
1t seems that Krupp had a wonder.
full villa on the island and spent much
of his time there with other conNivial
male companions who lived the life
of bachelor princes, away from their
wives and society. Their capers with
women servants was the subject of
much scandalous gossip and Alters
story seems to have precipitated the
Off ial notice of the charges which was
taken by the italian government.
Krupp felt the disgrace keen1y and
if he did not actually commit suicide,
brought on his own death by persist
emily and eXcitedly denouncing his
alleged maligners upon recovering
consciousness from the first stroke
Of appoplexy, which resulted from the
action of the Italian government.
REEDS CONDITION CRITICAL.
Uraemia Has Developed and He May
Not Recover.
Washington, Dec. 5.-The condition
Of ex-Speaker Reed was worse last
night Uraemia has developed, and
specialist from Philadelphia has been
sent for. The doctors held several
consultations during the evening.
Private information is to the effect
Mr.. Reeds condition is practically
hopeless. The appendicitis has been
checked, but species of blood poison
set in with kidney complications, and
doctors privately have slight hopes OF
his recovery. Mr.. Reed is in ignor.
ance of his condition.
At 1880 o'clock last night the con.
dition of Mr. Reed was reported to "
critical. A few minutes before that
time DR.. Gardner, one of the attending
physicians. handed the following bull
letin to the press:
AT 10 p. m. Mr.. Reeds condition
is as follows: Temperature. 100 rs:
pulse, 49,; respiration. "a. Mr. Reed
suffered from some degree of uraemic
coma during the afternoon, but his
mind IS again clear this evening. His
appendical symptoms are rapidly sub.
siding, and his appendicitis is not an
important factor in his condition"
+, Prince Henry May Be MINED.
Berlin, Dec. An the event of DR.,
Won Holleben's retirement as ambas-
sador at Washington, which is consid-
cred possible within year, Emperor
Williams choice OF his successor IS
Prince Henry of Pless. The prince re-
turned from the United States, where
he ATTENDED the opening of the new
building of the New York chamber Of
commerce, keen for appointment at
Washington if ii occurs. His desire
was conveyed to the emperor, who ap-
proved of ll. His majesty attaches
considerable Importance to the social
side of the embassy at Washington
and considers that the wealthy prince
and princess of Pless are especially
fitted to dispense German hospitality
at that capital.