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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

Washington, Feb. 81 Bmgadler
General Francis Moore, probably, will
be assigned to command the Depart
ment OF the Visayes as the relief of
Brigadier General f. d. Baldwin, who
sumo command of the Department of
the Colorado. with headquarters at
Denver General Funston, now in com
mand of the latter department, is to
be transferred to Vancouver barracks,
to command the Department OF the
Columbia.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Conrad N. Jordan. assistant treas
urer of the United States at the sub
treasury in New York, died Thursday.
Patrick r. Fitzgibbon, city registrar
of st. Louis. recently suspended from
office on charges OF corruption, pre-
ferreo by Mayor Wells, was tried be
fore the city council Thursday and
acquitted.
A cure for leprosy is reported by
tUnited States Consul McWade at Can
lton, who reports that DR.. Adolf Raz-
Nag has successfully treated three out
bf four cases there with strong anti.
septic drugs, sea water and sunlight
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
TURNS ON HIS AssAiLANT.
While Being 8rutaIly Tortured Victim
Kills His Enemy.

Chicago, Feb. 27.--After torturing a
man he had already wounded three
times, Henry Carr was killed last
night by James Fletcher. his victim
The struggle which preceded the
killing took place in the kitchen of
Carr's home, the only witness being a
boy, brother of Carr's wife. Carr
was intent on murder because he be-
lieved Fletcher had broken up his
home. In his pocket was found let
ter from Mrs. Carr, who begged for
giveness and expressed her inten-
tion of committing suicide. Fletcher.
1t is believed, will recover.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

Crimes Now Laid to Fin-SerNed |
Five Terms in Prison.
Hamilton, o., Feb. 81 Alfred
Knapp. the Indianapolis man arrested
Wednesday, who confessed TO the
murder of his third wife, has made a
full confession Of five murders.
Among them is that OF Ida Gebhard,
the West indianapolis girl who was
found murdered in a stable in 1888
Knapp's confession. which was
sworn to before Mayor Bosch, is as
follows: "0n Jan. 21, 1891 l killed
Emma Ligtleman in a lumber yard in
Gest street. Cincinnati. On Aug. |,
1894, killed May Eckert in Walnut
street, opposite the Young Mems
Christian association, in Cincinnati.
On Aug. T. 1894, killed my wife,
Jennie Connors Knapp, under the
canal bridge in Liberty street, Gin
cinnat and threw her into the canal.
In Indianapolis in July, 1895, l killed
Ida Gebhard On Dec. %, 1902,
killed my wife Annie Knapp, at 3S9
South Fourth street in Hamilton and
threw her into the river out by Lin
denwald. This is the truth
Another chapter was added 10
Knapps confessed career last night,
when he asserted that he was imph
Gated In several hold-ups here last
December. Knapp was asked why he
committed his various crimes and
how ne felt when he was choking Il
woman 10 death. He said Il can't
| tell was seized with an irresistible
| desire to choke them and | can't help
| 1t. | could not let go when | once
| began If I wanted to. I neyer. feel any
r,slnorse. only feeling vi satisfaction
when l know that they are dead.
used my hands in every case. &.,cept
that of Mary Eckert. choked that
woman with a towel, but | could have
| done II with my hands. I got ac-
quainted with Mary in Dayton o,
through an advertisement and when
she went to Cincinnati visited her
room and choked her to death in one
| night"
Every doctor who has seen Knapp
here agrees that he is a person similar
to Jack the Ripper" except that he
finds satisfaction in choking women
and children.
Knapp's confession stamps him as
the most depraved criminal rua fc
earth since the crimes of f. II
Holmes were laid bare in 1895. k4apL
has served five prison sentences
three for larceny and two for assault
He has served two terms at Jefferson
vile, Ind, one at Columbus o., one
at Joliet, H., and one at Michigan
City, Ind. to which prison he was
sent from Indianapolis in 1896 for as
sault on Bessie Drapier, child.
The indianapolis police feel sure
he has been guilty of two barn burn
ings. When he was convicted for the
Drapier assault, he threatened to ge
even with every one concerned in his
conviction,
Ex-Sheriff Womack. then sheriff
gained his enmity. His barn was re
Gently burned and several Thousand
dollars worth OF fine horses and I'm
ported cattle were roasted to death
Al Boardman was one of the jurors
who convicted him. His barn was
burned about six or seven weeks ago
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

proving Jcu1nai CT the LAY 'feeea-
ins--F1lan is Now On to Field Com
snucus Session Until March d.
Washington, Feb. 2T.-A.nid scenes
which recalled the memorable and ex-
citing days OF the F'ifty-Arst congress,
when party feeling ran fercely and
the hall of representative resounded
with denunciations OF the alleged
s'high-handed methods OF the majof
tty,' James j. Butler OF Missouri was
unseated yesterday By the house and
George G. r. Wagner was seated in
his place. The Democrats had de-
cided at their caucus yesterday morn
ing that il this case was called up
they would prosecute a filibuster from
now until March 4, regardless of con.
sequences upon legislation, and III
began the fight as soon as the gayet
fell at noon Roll call followed roll
call and it took over three hours to
approve the journal OF Wednesdays
proceedings. Then, when the decks
were cleared, the case was called. a
spirited debare of two hours followed
and finally. after repeated roll calls.
the case was brought to a vote. The
Democrats then attempted to block
things BIZ leaving the hall but
enough absentees finally We're brought
in to make up the necessary quorum
The closing chapter was dramatic
Dalzell, who was in the chair, refused
4o r,,iy f1,. liyrici
and Richardson, the minority leader
stood in his place and denounced his
course in un1neasured terms, amid the
jeers Of tho Republican side The
7, handful OF Democrats present were
overridden roughshod and Wagner
was seated.
THO Repabhoan Headers, in deefdine
to force this case to vote, did Sc
with 9 perfect realization OF the EN-
barrassme9t which would follow If the
Democrats carried out their hlibuster
threats. and they have arranged a pro
gram to reduce the minoritys obstruc
tive power to a minimum as far as
the appropriation bills are concerned
This is to be accomplished by a spe
cial rule. which has been Tentatively
prepared, by which all the preliminary
parliamentary steps for getting ap
preparation bills with senate amend
ments into conference can be cut off
But later in the afternoon Republic
ans interested in the public building
bill threatened to vote against th,
rule unless it made provision for thu
bill This disturbing factor in tn,
situation has not been Strengthened
out. The Republican program also in
cludes proposition to continue tht
legislative day of yesterday until moor
March 4 in order to obviate the Ion:
and tedious work of approving th
Journal under filibustering tactics,
recess was taken last night until
o'clock today and a rule has been pre-
pared which hereafter viii give a mo
ton to recess precedence over me
tion to adjourn. Under the operatio,
of these drastic measures, it is be
lieved that none Of the appropriation
bills or other necessary measure
will be jeopardized, b,rt the prescn
situation undoubtedly sounds tn
death knell of many minor measures
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
Rolls Breaks AUTO Record.

London, Feb. 27.-Stewart Rolls the
the worlds automobile record for a
kilometer covering the distance in
twenty-seven seconds. This result
was accomplished at private party
given by the Duke of Portland yester-
day on his Walbacl1 abbey estate. Tho
time was taken by officials of the Ar
bile G
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
Fire in New York.

New York Feb 27-Several fire
men were hurt, one perhaps fatally. at
fire in an eigilt-story building at
Broadway and Thirteenth street yes.
terday. The property loss is estimated
at $25O,O00 Captain John Andreiz of
an engine, mpany, while at work on
the fire, :. through an open shaft,
striking on his head. He was thought
to be fatally injured, his head being
crushed. He was taken to hos
pital
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
WIRE SLAYER TE|LS' AIL
Indianapolis Man Confesses to
Killing Five Women.
TWO or THEM WERE HIS WIVES

Alfred Knapp Admits Wholesale Muir
der Because of Mad Desire-other
Grimes Now Laid to Fim-served
Five Terms in Prison.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

Abe E. Beggs, for twenty-three
years head bookkeeper in the hog de
partment of the Armour Packing COM
pany at Kansas City, died Thursday
aged fifty-seven years. He was wide
ly known among stocllmen throughout
the country.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
DIJliER LOSES HIS SEAT
Democrats Resolve 20 FItibustler
Unsil End of Session.
BEGIN OBSTRUCTIVE TAcT'co.

House Wastes Three tlours in AP-
proving Jcugnal CT the Day 7reoed-
ins--Flan is Now On to F.ela Com
tirucus Session Until March d.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
Bowen sions Mexican Protocol.

Washington, Feb 27.-Mr. Bowen
last night signed the protocol for the
settlement of the claims of Mexico
against Venezuela.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
THE PARADE.
Departure of Grand Army Posts for
Arlington


AS usual the ceremonies were inaugural
ed by a street parade of the veterans of
the great struggle and their more youthful
emulators who took up their countrys
cause in the short but decisive war with
Spain. Although small in size the parade
was large and imposing in significance and
served its purpose most creditably.
The line was formed on the north side of
Pennsylvania avenue with the right rest
ing on 18th street. and moved promptly a.
10 o'clock. the route being UP 18th street to
Pennsylvania avenue, TO Jackson place, to
ii street east, on II street to 18th street
south, on 18th street to Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. and west TO 1872 street, where electric
cars were boarded for the national ceme-
terry al Arlington.
A detachment of mounted police headed
the line. which was composed follows:
Sixth Battalion of the District National
Guard Major VIM F., Harvey command
Ing; Capt. George w. Hazer of Lincoln
Pest, No. 3. officer of the day, and aids;
the full Marine Band; the Old Guard, Capt.
Jas. NJ. Edgar commanding; Judge kimball
department commander, with department
officers and official staff; John A Rawiins
Post, No. l. Luke Kelly commanding; Kit
Carson Post, No. ,, b. H. Holbrook, COM
handing Cthis post DISPLAYED TODAY for the
first tine the beautiful new flag recently
presented by the ladies' Of the post Lin
coin Post, Nc. B. John s.. Walker COM
mander; George +. Meade Post. No s. l..
H Patterson. commander; u. S. Grant Post
No q. f. l.. Mckenna. commander: James
a. Garfield Post. No. I, A. c. Irvine, COM
mander: Burnside Post. No. s. Jerome F.
Johnson. commander; Potomac Post. No.
IL. j. Tyler Powell, commander: Phil Sherj-
dan Post, No. IA, David Gillen commander;
Lafayette Post. No. 10, E. r. Reynolds,
commander and the Spanish War Vet
Grams. Col F. s. Hodgson. commanding.
Most of the veterans carried bouquets of
flowers to be lai don the graves of relatives
or particular friends and many of them
were accompanied by their children who
seemed to be proud of the chance to walk
in the line by the side of their fathers.
The ranks of the veterans, thinned by
another twelve months battle with an all
heretofore.
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it no greed of gain nor desire for territory
"a war sudden as a divine inspira zion,
swift as the execution of a decree of God >"
He told of the results of the war, and
enumerated the responsibilities that had
fallen to this country by reason of the
american victory. In connection with his
remarks on the Spanish war, DIR. Fishe
spoke ala "a feeling manner of William Mic
Kinley. and with eloquent words portrayed
the character of the late martyred Presi-
dent and his excellent qualities of heart
and mind. He characterized him as the
fourth member of the galaxy of great
americans. the others being Washington
Lincoln and Grant.
The speaker also spoke in high terms in
praise OF the present chief executive. I Eeo-
dore Roosevelt and mentioned his charac-
teristc qualities with commentator.
Prof. Ely's Theme.
Prof. Ely. in the course of his remarks
said there is still demand in this country
for brave men. The way to prepare for
war in times of peace is not by the main
tenance of a great standing army but
rather by the creation OF an intelligent and
patriotic citizenship by the development
of high sense of civic honor by knowing
that the ballot box expresses the conscience
OF the voter, by eleyating to public office
only such men as have the confidence of
the best people. Leaders chosen under
such circumstances have a moral support
more convincing and more powerful than
the fleets of a Nelson
We glory in the victories of our army
and navy. said the speaker. but the real
glory is because these Victories have been
Tor the betterment of mankind not alone
IN the United States. Cuba and the Philip
pines. but in other countries as well We take
pride In our international standing: in the
Intelligence and force of our executives:
IN the refinement of our literary men: in
our philanthropy which sends missionaries,
pulids libraries. POUNDS colleges and hos.
pitais. betters our environments and allie
Vlates human suffering.
All is not as IL should be. and we should
not plind our eyes to that which Is wrong
fontlcai conditions in some of our states
and cities demand heroic action Folk at
ST Louis is as brave as Dewey at Manila
Living by many is too reckless and think
ing by others is too shallow. Czolgosz and
ms clan are warnings. By remembering
these warnings, and by preserving the spirit
or the founders of the republic; by making
our stars and stripes stand In the future as
IN the past for progress and honor and
righteousness: by showing appreciation of
our heroes as we are doing today: by not
becoming drunk with prosperity like Rome
OF old. but by toiling always. we will fulfill
the destiny intended for US by the provi-
dence of Cod
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table. We already dominated the west.
because we were the great western power;
but before we could exercise a voice in
the east we had to become an eastern
power, as we did when we went to the
Philippines.
"And we had to become "a true world
power before we could become the world s
best peacemaker and the most potent In
fiuence, as we are, for arbitration, hu-
mainly and civilization"
When the cheers called forth by the ora
ton had died away. the entire gathering.
with those about the ampitheater joined
in singing my Country, IT'S of Thee" the
melody being taken up and carried on by
almost every. one Throughout the cemetery
The benediction was then pronounced by
Rev George P. Wilson, DID,. and the as
sembly was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
sTREwN WITH GENEROUS HANDS
Flowers Placed Over Mounds in North
east Cemeteries.

There was abundance of evidence in the
cemeteries north and northeast of the city
today that the patriotic custom of decorat-
ing the graves Of the soldier dead is far
frora dying out. AS hordes of men who
wore the blue and gray pass onward to
the comrades that await them in the myS-
tic life the living seem to heap greater
laurels on the mounds that cover the last
mortal remains of the men who in bloody
conflict from 81 to '65 struggled to main
tain their convictions. The grandchildren
of these men. with more earnestness, il
possible. than characterized the acts of the
sons and daughters. are moved with rev.
erence for their forebears, whose deeds of
yalor appeal to them strongly, with
patriotic pride when they can point to a
record made in the uniform of blue, and
with kindly feelings of love and generosity
when that record has for its central figure
the soldier in gray.
At Glenwood. Mount Olivet, Prospect Hill
and ST. Marys cemeteries flowers were
strewn over the graves with generous
hands Ox-eyed daisies and other flowers
from the field and choice and rare blooms
that had been reared only with the greatest
care of the trained HORST, were streWn
with equal profusion.
Tbese cemeteries were visited by COM
mittees from George H. Thomas Post,
Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman,s
Relief Corps No. II. and the Sons of Vet
Grams with flowers and flags with which to
decorate each grave of soldier. The
cemeteries of this city do not keep record
of the soldiers who are buried within them,
but comrades of the Grand Army at first
learning the location of these graves and
bearing them in mind have been able in
most cases to point them out to the
younger generations and recently in the
case of several of the cemeteries plats have
been made showing the graves of Union
soldiers, SO that as time goes on and the
present generation passes away other gen.
erations may for all time strew the graves
OF these soldiers with flowers.
The Starting Point.
At $50 o'clock this morning Senior Vice
Commander E. p. Sherman. and detach-
ment from Post Is. together with a COM
mittee from the Sons of Veterans and the
Woman's Relief Corps. No. II. assembled at
the Northeast Temple. on H street between
nth and 18th streets northeast and pro-
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Massachusetts Cavalry; Patrick Lovett
9th Massachusetts Infantry: John Pocket
7th Maine Infantry; Corporal George W.
Gorton, LIST Rhode Island Cavalry; Russell
l.. Stevens, I'd Vermont Infantry; &. s.
Christ I'd United States Artillery.
j.. Committee Chairmen.
The chairmen of the various committees
in charge of todays exercises are: Execu-
tive, Major Henry Romeyn, U. s. A; re-
cepton, w. V. Cox; finance. Louis p. Shoe
maker: invitation, Charles V. Petteys;
flowers Mrs. Louis P. Shoemaker: music,
James W. Dyre; seats and stands. Dr. c.
G. Stone.
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Mount Olfvet joEntly-John w. Yerkes
commissioner of internal revenue.
Oak Hin cematsry-M w. Miller. assist
ant secretary of the interior.
St. EHzabcth's cemetery-Rev. DR.. Asa 5.
F'lsle pastor of ,Cuntun Temple Memorial
Church.
Harmony cemetery-John c. Dancy, re-
corder of deeds. District of Colurlhta
Bust of the Late Senator Davis.
Later in the afternoon. the monument and
bust of the late Senator Cushman X
Davis of Minnesota, WAS unveiled at Ar
lingtou. with appropriate ceremonies. De-
partment Commander Kimbal presided.
The monument was unveiled by little Marie
Angelique Johnson dlushter of Mr.. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
Bust of Cushman X. Davis.

Mrs. f A. johnson of Minnesota, and the
Grafton was pronounced by Captain Henry
A Castle of Minnesota, auditor for the
Post Office Department.
Services We're also held at the tomb of
General John A Logan.
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The Flag.

Flash the Flag in clinting glory
To the sunlight and the breeze
While YOU hear its grand old story
Over land and stormy seas
And you ii gather from its beauty
The great lesson everywhere
That those who do their duty
Are the heroes who will dare.
1t was born In blood of battle
When the glorious. rising sun
Ushered in the musket's rattle
On the field Of Lexington,
Where the red coats found a foeman.
Who, alert on mill and gorge
Would bow the knee to no man
Or the minions of King George.
And Paul Jones Of glorious memory,
The great captain of the sea,
From the masthead OF BonhoIn,ne
Flew the flag for you and me.
And captured the Scraps
Upon the English shore,
Defeating pirate tyrants
On the seas forever more.
And we see 1t waving proudly
Over Yorktown and the James,
Where Washington loudly
With cannon voice prOcla inns,
Surrender, CORVALLIS,
With your raiding rUbbing crew,
And drink the bitter chalicc
To the red and white and blue"
And again we see 1t futtcr
Ger the swamps of New Orleans
Where the wounded red coats mutter
Round those bloody, deadly scenes,
While brave Jackson with his yeomen
On grounds so low and mucky
Routed all the British foemen
With his rifles from Kentucky.
And far across the mountains,
Where the vine and cactus grow,
Amid dashing streams and fountains
Gu the plains of Mexico,
"Old Glory and It's heroes
Swept the tyrant from his lair,
Destroyed the cruel NeroS
That would chain the people there.
AM hall oil
Until our dying day
The storms of wild December,
Where the rushing Blue and Gray,
In deadly grapple battled
Over river. vale and crag,
Where cannon loudly ratified
For the triumph of the flag.
From Sumpter unto shiloh,
From Vicksburg to the sea.
From Gettysburg to Petersburg,
With Meade and Grant and Lee
The flag. though torn and tattered,
tnc0nquerpd yet remains,
Our Union still unshattered,
Where love and law stilr reigns.
Ard over every ocean
Has kept its right of way
Alive with brave emotion
On to far Manila bay.
Where Dewey and his gunners
Wiped out the tyrant stain
Destroyed the naval runners
And the prestige of old SpaiA
And up from Santiago
We hear the glorious cry,
Where Spanish don and Dago
Yield to men who do or die.
And there in bloody battle
Meath the tropic sky.
The heroes Of the action
Were wainwright, Clarke and Schey.
And the flag must still go forward
Through many bloody scenes,
To carry faith and freedom
To the far-off Philippines,
Where boys in blue are bearing
''Old Glory in the van
The pioneers of daring
For the liberty of man!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
JOHN A. JOYCE.

Another selection by the band followed
the reading of the poem. and then Maj.
John Tweedale read Lincoln's Gettysburg
address. AT this juncture Mr.. Jasper Dean
McFan was called upon to sing 1.-THE Vet
Grams Last Song dozer), which was
written for and dedicated to Gen. John A
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Ex-Confederates Present.

Nor did those attendant on the services
include only such men wore the blue
One of the most distinguished leaders OF
the men who fought for the cause they
thought right was among the throng. and
here and there could be seen among the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
Address by Charles Emory Smith.

Mr.. Charles Emory Smith was then In
troduced as the orator of the day.
Mr. Smith spoke as follows:
The beauty and sanctity of Memorial
day, instead of declining, rather increases
with the passing years. The grand army
beneath the sod steadily swells in numbers.
The grand army which survives approaches
closer to the final bivouac. The old graves
lose none of their hallowed glory and new
graves add to the wealth of flower and af-
lection lavished on these consecrated spots
Here at Arlington is the center Of a
nations tribute. Here. under the shadow
of the Capitol. close to the bloodiest fields
and the constant ebb and flow of the great
struggle. is the concentrated thought of the
day. Here rest in largest numbers the con-
spicuous and brilliant heroes Of the war.
The great commander is not here, but
reposes beside the beautiful Hudson. Many
of his chosen chieftains are left in the
loving care of their immediate homes. But
If these flower-crowned mounds could open
and yield up their noble denizens as they
were in life. there could assemble under
these trees. overlooking the broad bosom of
the Potomac and yonder capital of the re-
public, the largest council of illustrious
leaders of the war that could be marshaled
at any place.
Republic Not Unprateful
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Republic Not Ungrateful.

And II they were thus assembled they
would recognize that tho republic has not
been ungrateful to her defenders She has
been generous to the dead and to the liv-
Ing This was your just due. You and those