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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
BATTLE AT LAO YANG.
Baron Hayashi Predicts a Heavy En-.
gaaement There.


London, May 9-Baron Hayashi, the
Japanese minister here. looks for the
next engagement Of the war to take
place 1T Lao Yang. He said today:
General Kuroki probably is on the
march to that place and General
Kurcpatkin should give battle there.
Indeed, from the signs of his concen-
tration, he may assume the offensive.
But for his defeat at the Yalu river
this movement might be dangerous.
Under existing conditions, however.
Kuroki ought to be able to drive back
Kuropatkin at Lao Yang The Rus
slams have the central position and can
strike either to the left or right. an
advantage they did not enjoy when
.Newchwang had to be defended. In the
event OF our occupation of Newchwang
we shall Immediately appoint civil
administrators and open the port to
all nations
"vice Admiral Togo. / think, IS
now likely to dock part of his fleet
and give his men rest from the cease
less vigilance they have kept up since
the beginning Of the war. Our land
advance and part OF the impending en-
gagements must largely depend on the
eomnissiariat. This. hardly think.
is yet able to cope with a forward
movement, say on Mukden. Harden or
vladiyostok.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
ATTEMPTS 70 KISS JURORS.
Women Cheer Verdict Freeing Mrs
Merke1, Who Killed Peddjar.

Merkel, Who Killed Peddler,
Chicago, May 9.--A coroner's jury
exonerated Mrs. Michael Merkel and
her husband from blame for the deal.i
OF George Baker, q peddler. who died
in the county hospital Saturday morn
ing, from the effects of knife wounds,
inflicted by Mrs. Merkel Thursday ar
ternoon. The inquest was held at
Rolston's undertaking establishment by
Deputy Coroner Buckley.
When the finding OF the coroner's
Jury was announced nearly 200 women
friends Of Mrs. Merkel. who had at
tended the inquest, attempted to kiss
the jurors. Three hurrahs were given
for the deputy coroner and the Jury.
Mrs. Merkel told the jury that Baker
who was 80 years old and lived at 23a
Twenty second street came to the
Merkel home, 224S Wentworth avenue,
last Thursday, and engaged in a quar-
rel with her husband. The men got In
to fist fight and Baker drew a pistol.
Mrs. Merkei ran between the men
and received the bullet intended for
her husband. With a scream she fell
to the floor, with blood pouring from a
Jagged wound in her right arm. Re-
gaining her feet. she went to another
room. where she procured large
butcher knife. Then she staggered to
where her husband and Baker were
fighting for possession OF the revolver.
Waiting her opportunity she stabbed
Baker again and again. Bakers loss
of blood was SO great that he loosened
his hold on his revolver and fled from
the house.
AT this juncture Sergeant Lent and
two policemen from the Twenty-second
street station came. They saw Baker,
half walking and half running west in
Twenty fifth street. Blood was flowing
from several wounds, and when the
police reached his side he tainted.
He and Mrs. Merkei were removed
to the Peoples hospital and later to the
Jail hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
RUSSIA IN THE DARK.
Not Much Known at ST. Petersburg Of
Happenings in Manchuria.

st. Petersburg. May 9.-Russian au
thorities are completely In dark as to
what is happening in the territory oc-
cnpied by the enemy. except such news
as comes from newspapers abroad and
originating from Japanese sources. Re-
ports of a Japanese landing at Taku
Shan and investment OF Port Dalny,
etc. while not confirinable here official
ly are not denied.
The Novoe Vrernya this morning is
greatly excited over the action of the
Swedish authorities in mining the en-
trance to the harbor of Site, in the
Baltic sea. demanding that the foreign
Office ascertain the cause seemingly
forgetting that Site was occupied as a
base by the British fleet operating
against St Petersburg at the time of
the Crimean war.
Viceroy Alexietf refuses to receive
any more foreign war correspondents
1t is expected that Kuropatkin will
remove to Mukden.
The admiralty reports Rear Admiral
Jessen's squadron is at Vladivostok.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
Russian Headquarters Transferred Farther
North as the Japanese Advance Con
tinues--No Stand at New ChWang
KUROPATKINS PLAN OF CAMPAIGN
1T Said He Will Trto Lure the Japanese Into the Heart OF
Manchuria and There the Offensive With Large
Army Which He Expects to Have Concentrated In Time
For the Battle.

ment, which will require time. In the
meantime the strength of kuropa;kin's
army and his position viii daily in
crease. The general staff repeat the
words OF commander -in-chtef Patience
Patience, Patience They also insist
that the full extent of the Russian
losses on the Yalu river has been pub
lished. 1T is no guess work of our
losses" said member OF the general
staff. Every man has been accounted
for. Let the enemy publish theirs"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
fhe Weather.
FOf iowa alu lIIlnoIS-FaN tOH1gHt
and Tuesday.
For South Dakota-Fair tonight and
Tuesday; rising temperature.
Sun rises May 10, 4:4S; sets, 1906.
PAGE ONE.

Sun rises May 10, 4:4S; sets, 1905.
PAGE ONE.
Telegraphic News:
The Russians Abandon New Chwang
Alexieff Goes to Harden.
Fight Expected at Lao Yang.
Government of Canal Zone.
Warship for New Chwang.
Will Increase States Income.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
iowa News in Brief:
Gilbert Station Incorporated
Editor Fay's Story.
The Firemen's tournament
A Bad Gang Convicted.
Church Against Lodge.
Another Candidate for Commissioner.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
Barrels of,.Silver Dollars.
Business at Leading Points,
Western Lands.
Iowa Newspaper Comment
Topics of Interest.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
The Divorce Question
Norris in Cleveland.
Miscellaneous News
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Farmer Suicides by Hanging.
Grand Jury Investigating.
"Grays' Take Opening Came
Rain Spoils Sunday Games.
Rev. Newell Stricken in His Pulpit.
Woman Goes Violently Insane.
Central Derailnent Wrecks Depot.
Labor Officials Here.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
iowa and commereia!:
Wheat Closed Higher.
Board of Trade Quotations.
Cattle Trade About Steady.
Ditch Controversy On.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
ToDAVs COURT DECISION.

Opinions Handed Down by the SUI
preme Court of Iowa.
Special to Times Republican
Des Moines, May 9.-The following
decisions were handed down by the
supreme court today:
Wild. appellant, VS.. Toms. Linn dis
trict, modified and affirmed.
Johnson, appellant, VS.. Holland.
Benton district, affirmed.
Goldstein vs.. st. Paul Fire and Ma
rine Insurance Company, appellant.
Pottawattamie district, affirmed.
Henderson, appellant VS.. Beatty,
Palo Alto district, affirmed.
Martin VS.. Martin, appellant, Greene
district, dismissed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
Caught at the First Trial.

Mr.. Cleyerly-I have great joke on
my wife. I've just bought her hat
for So and had it sent home with a
fifteen dollar mark on it, She'll never
know the difference Mrs. Cleverly
Qater) Harold, dear, guess l would
better buy my own hats after this. I
could have done q good deal better
for SIS. You've been awfully cheated.
Why, / saw this very same hat in the
window with five dollar mark on it. :
Detroit Free Press
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
BOYS THREW APPLE CORES.
Five Persons Injured, One Fatally as
Result

Terre Haute Ind. May because
two nephews of Elias Kelly were
throwing apple cores in Frank Har-
rison's yard yesterday a fight ensued.
during which one man was fatally and
another seriously wounded by revolver
shots and three others badly injured.
They are:
elias Kelly. aged 63. shot In right
side and groin.
AL Bunton, shot in right arm.
Frank Harrison, head badly cut.
Frank Woodrum, severely cut about
the face and head.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
PAYING TELLER's LAPSE.
He and Several others Failed TO
Note an Absurd Error.

Note an Absurd Error.
Banks are notoriously careful about
scrutinizing the signatures to checks
On which they pay out money, yet, as
The following incident we'll illustrates.
it is possible for even the most care.
ful and experienced of paying tellers
TO make mistakes. The incident is the
more remarkable because 1t reveals i
most curious error on the part of a
prominent business man as well as nn
astonishing lapse In the case Of usu
ally accurate and scrupulously exact
bank official
Among the depositors at one OF the
largest banks in the city is an old and
prominent firm which may be called.
for the purposes Of this relation,
Aloysius Jenkins & Co. All checks is
Sued by the firm are signed in person
by Aloysius Jenkins, its head, SO that
his handwriting and signature are
thoroughly familiar to the bank Off
GERS at whose bank he has deposited
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
TOO MANY SALOONS
city Council at Des Moines Decides to
Refuse any More Permits and Will
| Cut the Number Now Operating -
LIQUOR Men Threaten Suit.

Special to Times-R epublican.
Des Moines. May 9.--Because OF an
enormous increase In the number Of
saloons within the past three months,
Jumping from IS to 125. the city coun-
ell has decided not to grant any more
permits and cut the number now oper-
ating. Litigation is threatened by the
saloon keepers. Des Moines has more
saloons than ever in her history.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
The Women Retaliate.

Bayonne. N. J., May 9.-As an Offset
to the recently formed Married Mems
Anti Euchre and Home Preservation
Society. the wives of some of the orr
ganizers have announced plans for the
forma ton Of an anti lodge club. They
assert numerous husbands who object
to the euchre craze among ladies are
members of six or seven organizations
and spend much OF their leisure time in
the lodge roonns. Therefore, the de-
votees OF the euchre purpose, thru their
new club, TO fight the men with their
own weapons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
SHAW FOR VICE PRESIDENT.

Shelby County Republicans Advocate
His Nomination.
Special to Tines Republican.
Harlan, May "a standpat delega-
ton to the state convention was named
Saturday The resolutions favor pro-
lection. sound money and anti trust
laws and oppose reciprocity in compet-
itive products. They indorse the ad-
of Roosevelt and Cum
minis and favor Shaw for vice presi-
cent. E p. Noble was temporary
chairman and l.. r. Potter was chosen
permanent chairman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
Double Measure OF JOY.

"But your hero and heroine get mar
ried in the middle Of the story. How
do you expect the public to keep on
being interested in book like thatY'
"Ah," said the new author, but they
get divorced in the last chapter and
live happily ever after. So, you see,
the reader is made twice glad for one
price Of ssion!"-Chicago Record
Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
kuRoPATkiN's PLAN
'at Is Said He Expects to Lure the
Japansss Into the Heart of Man

Japansss Into the Heart of MAN
churia.
st. Petersburg. May 3.--The swift
anarch OF events at the theatre Of war
and the virtual abandonment by Rus
Uians OF all their advanced positions.
talong the Manchuria Littoral, has Gre
sated deep impression among the peo-
sple and the feeling Of apprehension
e.hich authorities contend is unwar-
granted by calm consideration OF the
Nituation. While not attempting to
lninumixe the Importance of advantages
GAINED by the enemy In the occupation
OF Lao Tung peninsula, and the ad
vance from the Yalu river. General
3Etaf nevertheless declares il 1t had
not been for General zassalitch's rash
stand at the Yalu, the retreat and con-
Centration OF Kuropatkin's army upo.
Its normal line OF defense would have
been regarded as mastery piece OF
strategy. The equamity OF the gov
ernment is shown by the free publ,
cation Of all news kilograms from
abroad, some OF them being of the
most sensational character. At the
general staff the one dominating fac
TOR Is that the developments Of the
last few days make It certain the war
will be long and bitter.
There 1t Is said half a million men
would be required to hold southern Man
churia. The real truth seems to be
that Kuropatkin has not much over
200. 900 men south of Harden, and he is
determined to pursue the plan which
he mapped out at first. to allow TIL.
enemy to follow him back into the
heart OF Manchuria until strong
enough to assume the offensive.
The associated press. is. informed
that while the Russian garrison is still
at New Chwang the untenability of the
position is fully realized and prepara-
tions for dismantling the forts and re-
moving the garrison have been COM
pleted. The Russian gunboat Sivouch
there will be destroyed The same
thing applies to Hal Cheng, twenty-five
miles southeast OF New Chwang. The
question of holding the Russian posi-
tdon at Lao Yang depends upon cir
cumstances.
The Russians hold the pass which
commands the westerly approaches but
It is realized the position there also
will be rendered urtentable IL the enemy
succeeds In bringing up a superior
force along the northern road to Muk-
den Ultimate retirement to Harben
might possibly incur the danger OF
i Chinese uprising, which increases with
japanese SUCCESSES and must be taken
into consideration. Should news of the
enemy's victories infia1ne Chinese resi-
dents In Manchuria against Russians
the latter's withdrawal north of the
zone OF their hostility might become
Imperative The possibility of active
operations against Vladivostok also
have to be reckorled with.
The general stafY inveighs against
too pessmsstic view Of the situation,
pointing out that the japanese must
land another army before they can
hope 70 make . strong advance niove-
e 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
SWEDISH PAVILION DEDICATED.
Opening Exercises Were Conducted at
the Worlds Fair Grounds Today.

st. Louis May 9.-The Swedish pa
vilion in the worlds fair grounds was
formally opened today. The building
was erected after the style of Swedish
country houses by AN organization Of
residents of Sweden and America.
The pavilion was rendered by Fred
Boberg, architect and representative OF
the Swedish section, and was received
by Col. John Ackerson, Gustave Ander-
sen. Rock Island, ILL.,, Andrew Schon.
Chicago, c. A. Smith. Minneapolis, +.
Lundblad, and Representative Errick-
son, of Boone, Iowa.
A life size bust Of King Oscar stands
on pedestal at the entrance. The
headquarters OF the Swedish royal
commission will be located in the pa
vilion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
hawlex Wins . Point. I

New York, May 9.-Judge Holt in the
federal court today signed an order
suspending and staying all further ex-
aminations Of Edwin Hawley and
Frank H. Ray in connection with the
proceedings OF Daniel J.
Suliy & Company, pending the decis-
ion of the United States circuit court
of appeals on the petition in review.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09

Union Of North America and Canada
assembled here today. Four hundred
and thirty-two unions are represented
Prominent members expressed them
selves as well satisfied with the present
situation and say they did not antici-
pate anything of disagreeable nature
at the present meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
Denies Democratic Division.

New Orleans, May 9.-Charles w.
Bryan, of Lincoln, Neb., brother OF
William Jennings Bryan, said in an in
terview today that the reports Of dis
sension in Nebraska democracy are
wrong; that his brother Will head the
delegation to st LOUIS. unitedly pledg-
ed to vote for reaffirmation Of the Kan
sas City platform.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09

Berlin - The report that DR.. Strut
bel, director OF the colonial department
OF the foreign office, had resigned.
owing to the blunders made In the
campaign against the Hereros in Ger
man Southwest Africa, Is denied III
government circles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
Iowa at Washinaton.

Washington, May 9.-Rural free de-
livery letter carriers have been APP
pointed as follows:
Castana Carrier Charles A. Raw
lings; substitute, Nellie Y. Rawlings.
Humboldt--Carrier, George W. Love
len; substitute Frank Fl Loveien.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
LIBEL SUIT is DISMISSED.
Des Moines Correspondents Suit
Against Cedar Rapids Paper.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, May ,9.--The libel suit
of Fred II. CASTOR. the Des Moines COR
respondent against the Gazette of this
city was dismissed by Judge Preston
of the district court on account of the
failure of Gaston's attorney TO file
more specific statement.
B. F.. Helms. a prominent lawyer here
dropped dead today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
BULLETIN.

Seoul, May s.-The Japanese consul
III Gensan telegraphs that force or
Russians. number unknown. accompan-
led by Manchurian mounted bandits,
crossed the Yalu far above Win and
advanced southeast and occupied
Ghang jim, 100 miles west OF Song jim
Nay s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09

almost total failure of crops, there is
much poverty among the farmers
They have nothing which they can now
sell to bring them cash and will not
have until they raise a crop. AS u
result of this the price OF Iowa land
in some sections of the state has shown
an appreciable falling off and land can
be bought for much less than year
ago. The farmers who can hold on
and get aroundo to another crop will
succeed best for their land will always
be valuable-but just nov there are
many who are In hard lines.
s#as
The members OF the board Of re-
gents and trustees Of various state
educational institutions are required to
take two separate oaths before they
can enter upon their work. just why
this is necessary does not appear, bur
it is so, and as some of those who
were elected by the legislature last
winter have failed to take the neces-
sary oaths they are acting Illegally.
Their attention has been called to
this by the state authorities.
Iowa fruit tree and vine conditions
May 1 are reported by Secretary Wes-
ley Greene: Apples 90. pears Is.
American plums 80, European plums
81, Japanese plums n, cherries 65,
peaches 81. grapes so. red raspberries
46, black raspberries 63. blackberries
63, strawberries 20. The percentage
for peaches Is for the whole state.
but in those portions OF the state
where peaches are regarded as prof
liable crop, the condition is much
better than indicated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
The H.tter,s Comment.

Flow gracefully young skivett
raises his hat"
II wish he could raise the price of
the hat half as gracefully. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
BODY or YOUNG WENTz FOUND
Millionaire Killed Instead Of Being
Held for Ransom.

n 6FJ0Iu TOT HaHS0uIs .EESyy@ss
Bristol, Tenn, May o. Information
from Wise county last night told Of the
finding OF the body Of Edward L.eisen-s
ring Wentz, the young Philadelphtas
millionaire. who disappeared on Oct AZ.
After several months search inwhieht
the number Of searchers was never less
than 100 and sometimes more than,
1000. and after many thousands OF dolA
lars have been expended, 1t has all re-;
suited in the discovery that instead of
being. held for ransom, the young man
was killed soon after he was captured
BIZ unknown men near Stony Gap.
Tenn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09

DR.. James A. Gibson, formerly state
who is travelling over the
state and has abundant opportunity
for investigation, states that in s,me
parts of the state where the wet s'as-
ons Of the past two years have caused
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
Gored TO Death by a Bull.

Sioux City. May SC. NJ. Robinson.
former city auditor, and well known
horseman. who was found unconscious
in his barn few days ago gored BY
an angry bull, died from his injuries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
American Suicides It Paris.

NmerJcAU SutCIoo0 II utuvs
Paris, May 9.Harold T. Clarke. Nv
ing in New York and San Franciscos
son of the late jeremiah Clarke OF San
Francisco. killed himself in q hotel here
today by blowing OF the top Of his head
with revolver. He had just arrived
at Paris from Monte Carlo. where It -
understood he lost heavily.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
C;llespie Murder Trial.

Rising Sun, Ind. May "a jury was
secured today in the trial OF James
Gillespie, and other members of the
Gillespie family, for the murder OF Gill
lespie's sister. The defense will be an
alibi. S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
Fell into Luck.

Artist-What beautiful place this
is! I suppose you came here for the
view? Old Lady-No, wasn't consult
s,l. l was born here
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
BULLETIN.

e Petersburg May 9.--It is officially
IAnnounced that Kuropatkin's quarters
Twill remain at Lao Yang. He has no
Intention, at least for the present, OF
retiring from his position.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
BULLETIN.

st Petersburg. May Sit Is SEMI
POLITICALLY reported that the statement
THAT yfceroy Alexieff will be recalled
II the instance of Gen. Kuropatkin and
Vice Admiral Skrydloff is absolutely
Unfounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
LAWYER cott Suicides.

Detroit, Mich. May Edward a.
Gott. we'll known lawyer Of this city.
formerly connected with the Wabash
legal staff here. connnittsd suicide at
his home today. Financial troubles
were the cause.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
TAX FERRlTs DISMISSED.

Popular Sentiment In Linn County
Was Against Them.
Special to Times Republican,.
Cedar Rapids, May 9.--The super
Visors of Linn county at their meet
ing today terminated their agreement
with the tax ferrets on account of the
protests from all over the country.
Sentiment was against the tax ferret
idea.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
Casualties on the Yaiu

Toxic, May 9.-The official report of
the Japanese casualties at the battle
on the Yalu May / shows five officers
and 179 men killed, twenty-five officers
and $50 men wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
HOLD UP AT. BUXTON
Three colored Men Beat and Rob Two
Mon at That Place, Securing the
Sum Of 500 - Arrests Made This
Afternoon.
,cial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa. May s.-The sheriff has
just been called to Buxton to arrest
three unknown colored men, who held
up and beat James Bond and Joel
Swipe and robbed them of 800.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
Meatcutters, Convention.

Cincinnati, o., May 9.--One hundred
and ninety delegates to the national
biennial meeting of Amalgamated
Meatcutters and Butcher Workers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-09
K;lled bv Mules Kick.

Garner, May 9.Frank Simper q
farmer residing near here, was kicked
in the stomach by mule on Thursday
evening. He died shortly afterwards
from the effects Of the INJURY.