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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
Sister Can Not Defend Him.

Cincinnati. o.. Feb. 26.-Mrs. Edward
King, a sister of knapp, is i'll from exc
citement and sorrow over her brothsr's
disgrace. Mrs. King said the man hard
ly ever spent six months out of prison
at one time since he was Ia years OF
age.
She said she could no: make any de-
fense for her brother. as he had gone
wrong many times before.
+ When Knapp was a little boy, she
said, he was kicked in the head by
horse and since that time his relatives
believe he has never been sane.
Miss Goddard was we'll known to
residents in Cumminsville and made her
home with the King family while her
husband was serving q term in the
Michigan City prison. She refused to
desert her husband when he was re
leased.
Shortly before the Goddard woman
disappeared from knapp's Hamilton
home neighbors told the King family
that they had heard Knapp threaten
her life. On Dec. % Of last year Mrs.
Knapp disappeared.
Edward King told Of the disappear
ance of Mr.. Knapp No. 2, who was Miss
Jennie Connors Of Lawrenceburg, Ind.
The body of the Connors woman was
found in the canal under the old Wade
street bridge by the crew of canal
boat on Oct 3. 1895. The body was
bruised about the head and side when
taken from the water. The police In
vestigated. but could find no evidence
against Knapp, who claimed she had
threatened to commit suicide.
Shortly after Knapp married Miss
Goddard
Relatives of Jennie Connors (Mrs.
Knapp No. y have been notified Of the
arrest of Knapp and may reopen the
investigation.
Mrs. Knapp No. 1 secured a divorce
from Knapp in this city after living
with him a short while. She accused
Knapp of attentions to another won-
an. She was Emma Stubbs. Cin-
cinnati girl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ALARM.
colima in Mexico Is Still Emitting Fire
-. t,.-s1. aad.l aMa

Colima in Mexico Is Still Emitting Fire
and Lava.
City of Mexico, Feb. 26.-News from
the region surrounding the volcano
Coiima continues alarming. The people,
terrified by the belcairg flames and
pouring lava, are seeking refuge in dis
.tant towns and villages. The city of
Tuxpam, i'm the state Of Jalisco. con-
tinues under heavy cloud of smoke.
The volcano is alight with flames. The
new eruption yesterday afternoon has
increased the general far.
An American who slept near the VOL
cano on the night of the eruption was
awakened by a tremendous explosion
and saw the mountain ejecting flames
to an enormous height He waited till
morning, enjoying the magnificent
spectacle, and then deemed it prudent
to leave the vicinity
Thsre is not much alarm in the city
of Colima, but fears are felt for the
farmers in the neighborlood of the VOL
cano
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
NEW TOWN ON akoBoJl
Owners Of Browns Beach Will Lay Out
Fine Park and Sell Lots.

Milford, Feb. 26.-The owners OF
Browns beach. on the south shore OF
West Okoboji. will lay cut a fine park
this year and sell some of the lots. This
is the finest beach on the lake.
H. Calkins, one of Dickinson coun-
tvs pioneers, with his granddaughter,
Maude Knight Walker, of lGreen Bay,
Wis. left here yesterday afternoon for
California, by the southern route to be
gone about six months. The latter goes
for her health and the former for rest
and recreation. Mr.. Calkins has been
prominent man in Dickinson county af-
fairs for many years, and is now prest-
dent of the Milford Savings Bank.
George Chase and Chris kessey,
prominent members of the Northwest
ern Iowa Gold Mining and Milling Com
pany, with a number of workmen taken
from here, havei just returned from
their mines at Victor, Col. They have
been mining all winter ard are greatly
elated over their prospects. This COM
pany is composed of Milford, Spirit
Lake and Spencer people principally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26

being sent the roundabout route via
West Liberty as at present. The length
of the new ut-off would be thirty-six
miles and the only town it would be
lit.ely to strike would be Woodstock.
y here the new line would cross the Chi
cago e Northwestern. The Forest City
branch of the Rock Island strikes the
main line at Dows, where the traffic of
the passenger trains is turned over 10
the main line trains. With the con-
struction of the proposed cutoff TO
Dows that place would become an i'm
portant point on the Rock Island sys-
tenn, and the transfer of both freight
and passenger traffic would be made at
that place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
indianapolis Man Makes Con-
fession Which Clears Mys-
terry of Five Murders
TWO OF THEM WERE WIVES
Arch Murderer Makes Signed Confess
sion, Giving the Time and places in
Which His Crimes Were Committed
and Disposition Of tho Bodies Of His
Victims.

Hamilton, O., Feb. 26.-Alfred Knappa
of Indianapolis, the man arrested yes
terday and who confessed to the mur-
der of his third wife, today made full
confession Of five murders. Among
them 10 that of Ida Gebhard, of West
indianapolis, the girl who was found
murdered and outraged in a stable in
July, 1896.
Knapp's confession, which is sworn
to by Mayor Bosch, follows:
"On Jan. 81. 1894, killed Emma Lit
tleman in lumber yard in Gest street.
Cincinnati.
"On Aug. 1, killed May Eckert, In
Walnut street, opposite the Y. NJ. G. A.
in Cincinnati.
"On Aug. Z, 1894, killed my wife.
Jennie Connors Knapp, under canal
bridge in Liberty street, Cincinnati, and
threw her into the canal.
I'm Indianapolis, in July, 1895, killed
Ida Geghard.
ION Dec. % last. killed my wife.
Annie Knapp, in Hamilton, and threw
her into the river out by Lindenwald.
This is the truth. make this state
ment by my own free will and not by
request of any officer or any one else.''
Knapp admitted he had repeatedly
assaulted women crininally and killed
some of them. Knapp said he could
not tell what made him kill people.
II couh not help 1T; some kind of a
desire to kill took hold of me and I
could not resist the temptation.
am sorry for my crimes but now hope
they will be easy with me-
After the confession the formal
charge of murder in the first degree
was filed. Despite the assurances Of
no danger of lynching, Knapp is much
afaraid of being summarily dealt with.
Knapp admits he served five prison
terms, two in Jeffersoaville, Ind, one
in Columbus, Ohio. for an attack on o
Cincinnati school teacher. one in Joliet
for larceny in Chicago, and one In
Michigan City, Ind, for an attack on q
13-year- old Indianapolis girl.
The generally accepted police opinion
last night was that Knapp is q degen-
crate, prompted by an insane frenzy for
crime against women and children.
John Gable, a friend Of Knapp. whd
lives in the same. house with Mrs.
uncle. Charles Goddard, says
that last September he worked with
Knapp at the Carr mill One day
Knapp, he asserts, proposed to him that
they go together to the home of th4
Misses Graham.
".We'll get the best of them, and then
kill Them he said, and when refused
Knapp said: .Pshaw. what's the differ
ence? Nobody will ever know. Well
throw their bodies into the river. MY
wife has been treating me mean lately,
and 1 intend to serve her the same
way"
1t is now thought that Knapp, who
lived in the neighborhcod, may have
been the author of the attack on the
Motzer children last fall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
BROLASKI MISSING
His Pool Rooms Sold and Money on De-
post Observation-Disclosures Losses
Amount to a Million Dollars.

Cedar Rapids, Feb. 2e.-The official
statement received here today from a
committee of investors in the Brolaski
concern shows that Harry Brolaski has
sold his pool rooms at varius points and
withdrawn all money on deposit in Chi
Gag, Detroit and other places. His
are unknown. The state
ment further says there were $500 in
vestors in the Brolaski concern and es-
innate the total investment will reach
over a million, 100000 of which was
from Cedar Rapids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
BILL TO ENCOURAGE SHIPPING.
Senator EIkns Will Urge 1t at the
Next ConoresS,

Washington. d. c.. Feb Ex-senator
Elkins has introduced a bill providing
for the imposition of duty of 10 PEI
cent ad valorem. in addition TO the
present duties, on all goods importer
into the United States on vessels not
owned in this country The bill is in
tended to encourage American shipping
and Senator Elkins says that, while he
does not expect action during the pres
snt congress, he will reintroduce tn.
bill early in the next session and press
IFS consideration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
La souffriere Is Threatening.

Point A Pitre, Guadaloupe, Feb. 90
Signs of dangerous activity are being
shown by La Souffriere, the only vol
cano on this island which is not extinct
Ashes have been thrown up, but thus
far these have beer confined within
the limits of the crater. A small guam
tity of blue mud has also issued from
q geyser The alarming symptoms of
activity began early in the present
month, but on observer says they have
now somewhat abated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
TORTURED BY THIEVES
Ten Masked Robbers Use Torches to
Torture Their Victims Into Disclosing
the whereabouts of Hidden Money.

Toledo. O., Feb. 2e.-Ten masked
robbers went to the home of Christian
Joehlin, two miles from the city, last
night, battered down the doors, entered
the residence and dubbed six adults
and two adults into insensibility. Af-
terwards the bandits applied burning
torches to the faces and feet of all the
victims, endeavoring to force them to
tell where money was hidden. The rob-
bers secured $500 in cash and several
articles of ieWelry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
TO STOP LEGISLATION
Democrats Decide to Resort to Fill
busterins Tactics in Order to Defeat
Contested Election Case.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-The decision
of the democrats to filibuster for the
remainder of the session, IL the republi-
cans press the Wagner-Butler contest
ed election, caused considerable tension
on both sides when the house assem-
bled today. When the speaker was
about osdirect the clerk to read the
the journal, Richardson, democratic
leader, made the point of no quorum,
and the speaker was able to count only
16T. Payne moved a call ofSthe house
and upon that motion the democrats
forced the roll call.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
Discuss Municipal Ownership.

New York, Feb. 26.-The second days
session of the national convention on
municipal ownership and public fran
chises began today with the discussion
on Municipal Ownership Electric
Lighting Plants" The affirmative was
taken by Victor Rosewater, of Omaha.
The negative side by Lieutenant Ca
hoon. secretary of the National Elec-
trio Light association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
COMMISSIONERS FOR ALASKA.
Will be Appointed by officers of the
Territorv

Washington. Feb. 26.-Senator Bev-
eridge from the senate committee on
territories, reported a substitute for
the house bill providing for delegate
in congress from Alaska. The substi-
tute provides for a commissioner in
stead of "a delegate, but he is given all
the rights and privileges enjoyed by
territorial delegates. Instead of being
elected as are THE delegates from other
territories, the representative from
Alaska is to be appointed, if the senate
committee bill becomes a law. The
power of appointment is vested in the
governor, the secretary, and the dis
3trict judges, sitting as a board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
Acquitted the Farmer.

Clarinda, Feb. 26.-The jury in the
Ira Newman horse stealing case yes
terday returned a verdict of not guilty.
The case has excited marked interest
all over the county from the fact that
Mr.. Newman has for the past fifteen
years BEEN one of Shenandoahs most
honored citizens. He is a pillar in the
Baptist church, superintendent OF the
Baptist Sunday school and his wealth
is estimated all the way from $4,000 to
ss0O0Oa Public sentiment was strongly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
Soldiers from the Philippines.

San Francisco, Feb. 26.-The batal-
lion of the Fourteenth infantry which
is to depart from the Philippines on the
transport Fitzpatrick, has arrived here
from the east. The Fitzpatrick will
sail Feb. 2S, and will carry the troops
direct to the island OF Samar The Lo
gan will sail for Manila on the same
day. carrying 296 men of the rhir-
teenth infantry. thirty causuals, and
100 cabin passengers.
The Logans cargo amounts to 10000
IONS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
Ex-Governor Ordered to Jain.

Seattle, Wash. Feb. 26. - Ex
Governor Eugene Semple. president OF
the Seattle & Lake Washington Water"
way Company was yesterday ordered
to the county Jail until he complies with
en- order of the grand Jury to produce
certain records of his corporation be-
fore that body. FIX Governor Simple is
now In the custody Of the sheriff.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
INDIAN BILL is AGREED TO.
conferees Of the House and Senate
Reach a Decision.

Washington Feb. 26.-The conferees
of the senate and house have reached
an agreement on the differences of the
two houses on the Indian appropriation
bill, and the senate accepted the report.
The senate amendment abolishing tribal
government among the Seminoles after
1O6 was retained. The same DISPOSE
ton was made of the amendment per-
tanning to the Red Lake reservation
lands in Minnesota. The provision
granting jurisdiction to the court OF
claims in the claims of the Chippewa
Indians of Lake Superior, of the Dela-
wares in the Cherokee nation, and of
the confederated Utes of Colorado Is
eliminated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
a GIGANTIC swlNDLE.
Chilean Banking Houses Said to be
Victims to Amount Of S2,OOO,OO0

Panama, Feb. 26.-By the arrest of
a man who gave his name as Fermin
Montero at the pier of steamer about
to sail for New York, 1t has been re-
vealed that several Of the most import
ant banking houses at Santiago. Chilli.
We're swindled out of s2,000,000 in gold
several weeks ago. Montero. who is
accused of the crime. was easily inden
titled and will be returned to Chill by
the next Chilean steamer for trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26

gals today, and now have his accept
ance. Mr.. Ingalls, conditions the ac-
ceptance that If elected he shall be
mayor without qualifications or prom
ises. While he would be firm In his
stand for upholding law and order, he
is not disposed to be narrow minded,
but believes in the Interpretation of the
law in liberal spirit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
ROCK ISLAND CUT OFF.
Practicablity of Fort Dodge -Dows
1 inc Discussed.

Iowa Falls Feb. 26.-The semi official
statement that the Rock Island has or
dered a survey from Ft. Dodge to Dows
is regarded by railroad men as evidence
of the intention of the Rock Island to
build cutoff in order to give the traf-
fic of its northern divisions a shorter
route to Des Moines and the southwest.
This would admit of the road delivering
its passenger and freight traffic to the
new line at Dows for transportation to
the main line at Des Molnes instead Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
Bowlers Amend Constitution.

Indianapolis, Feb. 26.-Two import
ant amendments to the constitution of
the American Bowling Congress were
adopted at the meeting of the congress
today. One amendment cuts down the
representation of the association in the
congress and the other raises the dues
of the association from 81 to 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
CARNEGIE OFFER ACCEPTED.
jefferson Will Have a $4,000 Library
Buildinu.

Special to Republican.
Jefferson, Feb. 26.--Andrew Carne-
gies offer to donate $4,000 for the con-
structfon of free public library in
Jefferson, provided the city would fur
nish a suitable site and guarantee to
raise $1,000 year for the support of
the library by direct taxation, was ac-
cepted at special meeting of the city
council held last evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
RIOTERS ARE JAILED.
stransford Mob Placed Behind Bars
and Guns and Ammunition Cap

Charleston. w Va, Feb. 26.-Ten of
the Stansford mob were brought today
and Jailed on n charge of violating the
injunction order of the federal court.
Sixty one are held by the state au-
thorities at Beckley under warrants
for conspiracy. Five are dead as a
result of the battle of Wednesday. and
sixteen are wounded or accounted for
Posse captured besides the prisoners
100 guns. sixty pistols and a ton of
ap,p,,,pifiop
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
FIRE CAPTAIN KILLED.

Falling Ceiling in New York Fire Kills
One and Injuries Others.
New York. Feb. 26.-Fire Captain
Andres was killed and several other
firemen injured by a falling ceiling at q
fire in an eight-story building on
Broadway and Thirteenth street today.
The loss is estimated at a quarter of
a million. The occupants of the build
ing We're Hackett, Carhart & Co.,
mems furnishers: the Crown Suspender
Company; the Nonatuk Silk Company;
the Brainard & Armstrong Silk Com
pany and the Altman Neckwear Com
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
National Editorial Convention.

Washington, Feb. 26.-I'he national
republican editorial convention asso-
citation met here today in conventions.
Among the seventy five members pres
ent We're representatives of the asso-
tion of Illinois. Indiana and Iowa.
Addresses We're delivered by Presl-
dent j. A. Sleicher, New York. Charles
Emery Smith and Perry S. Heath.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
Surprise in Salt Lake.

Salt Lake. Feb. 26.-"The ministerial
alliance is not back of the charges of
polygamy brought against Smoot by
DIR. Leilitch," said Rev w. NJ. Pagen,
of the First Presbyterian church. to-
day. The charges are brought inde-
pendently by LesIitcb. Afs1o this ac-
cusa ton does not form II part OF the
formal protest against Smoot, brought
by the ministerial alliance, that BODY
will stand by the act OF Leilitch." The
charge against Smoot was
received with the utmost surprise in
Salt Lake, among Mormons and Cen
tiles alike.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
WIRE NAILS COST MORE.

An Advance of 81 Ton at the Mills
Pittsburb. Feb. 26.-The Wire mills
have advanced the price of all wire
products including wire nails by $500
a ton, advance taking effect immed-
lately. This follows the advance of
s1OO ton, announced in January and
brings the prices nearly to the level
existing before the cut Of last October
Independent producers. as we'll as Am
erican Steel and Wire Company, make
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
SALOONS BREAK AGREEMENT.
They Refuse to Limit Time to an Ex'
ira Hour.

Sioux City. Feb. 26-Four Of the sa-
looms have broken the agreement en-
tered into with Mayor Caldwell where
by they were to remain open an extra
hour during the week and two hours
Saturday night 1t is expected prosecu-
tions under the mulct law will be COM
menced ait once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26

Richter and Phillips wholesale jewelers..
and numerous small tenants.
This structure was supposed to be
fire proof, but the enormous heat from
the Pike fire and falling walls damaged
it very much. Among the losers are
Artists John Ward Dunsmore. Reua
Decamp. Elizabeth c. Eckstein, and
C. A. Maurer, whose studios were lost
With many valuable pictures.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
Bootleuaer CAUGHT.

Estherville. Ia, Feb. 26.-Geo. sto-
yer filed information against Dell
Akers for selling and keeping for sale
liquors contrary to law.
Upon arraignment AkerA pleaded
guilty to the charges and was fined
500 and costs. It was his second Of
Tense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
PRESIDENT TO SPEAK.

Will be Chief Orator at Celebration of
Anniversary of John .Wesley's Death.
Washington, Feb. 26.-Presdent
Roosevelt. accompanied by Secretary
Loeb, Captain Cowles, his stenogrupher
Latta, and his physician. left for New
York on n special train this morning.
This evening the President Roosevelt
party will attend celebration of the
of the birth of John Wes-
ley in Carnegie hail. where the presi-
dent is to be the principal orator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
DEWEY PRIZE MONEY ASKED.
Attorney General Urges Appropriation
by CONGRESS.

by Congress.
Washington, d. c.. Feb. 26.-The
secretary of the treasury transmitted
to the senate letter from the attorney
general recommending an appropriation
OF s946,0S3 to satisfy the decree Of the
United States supreme court in the
prize money case of Admiral Dewey
and others on account of the sinking of
Spanish vessels in the battle OF Manila
Bay. which afterward We're raised and
converted to use. Oue-kalf OF the
money decreed goes to Admiral Dewey
and the officers and men under his
command and the other half to the
navy pension fund. The request for
an appropriation is made in order to
enable compliance with the opinion
of the court delivered last Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
PAGE ONE.
Teleqraphio News.

PA66 ON6s
Telegraahio News.
Big Fire at Cincinnati.
The Loss Estimated at $2,000.O0u.
Murderer Knapp's Confession.
Tells of Killing Five Women
Smoot Accused of Bigamy.
More About Assessments.
PAGES TWO AND THREE
iowa News in Brief.
Iowa at the Exposition.
Suicide at Grundy Center.
Central Building at Ames.
The Lavelleur Case.
Important Move in Athletics.
Another Clifton Hotel Victim.
From All Over Iowa.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial.
Primary Good for Party.
Delaware's Latest Appeal.
Statehood Fight Abandoned.
Hints at Coal Strike Report.
Outside Point of View.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
PAGE FIVE.
General News.
Senate Will Ratify Treaties.
Attacks Kaisers Religious Theories.
miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News.
Tries Twice to Take His Life.
Both Attempts Unsuccessful.
Burglars Are Becoming Bold.
Two Homes Ransacked.
Several Country Weddings.
Railroaders Talk Federation.
News Of the county.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commercial.
Board of Trade Quotations.
Review OF the Markets.
Germanys Trade in America.
Big Railroad Deal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
DIES OF "ATHLETlc HEART.'
Helen Loder Jones, Known on Stage as
Elcita, Killed by Too Violent Exer.

Newark, N. j., Feb. 26.-Helen Loder
Jones, a toe dancer known on the stage
as Elcita, is dead from heart disease SUI
perinduced by excessive dancing. Miss
Jones had been toe dancing since she
was S years of age. and was obliged to
cancel her engagement recently on ac-
count of her illness, which the physi-
clans diagnosed as "athletic heart"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-26
coRTELYoU TO GET 100000.
House Agrees to Appropriate Thai
Much for New Department.

Much tor New Department..
Washington, D. c.. Feb 26.-The
sub committee of the house appropri-
ations committee, after going over the
estimate of Secretary Cortelyou in de-
tail, agreed to recommend an appro-
priation of approximately 100000 for
the expenses of the department of
commerce and labor. While this is
much less than the amount estimated
by Mr.. Cortelyou, it is explained that
many of the items in the secretary's
estimate have been provided for in the
legislative, executive, and judicial ap.
preparation act. Provision is to be
made for smaller number of special
examiners than proposed by Secretary
(tortalypi1