davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
ORDERED TO FALL BACK
KurOpatkin Says His Men Were Com.
 pelled to Retire

St. Petersburg. Oct. 1s.-General Kuropatkin reports that during the fighting yesterday and today the ad- vance troops were reinforced from the principal positions and that this even . ing the right wing was ordered to fall back on the main position and that at about p, m. the centre also was ob- lixed to fall back. The report does not mention the fighting on the left wing.
 The full text of General Kuropat- kin's report, which Is dated October IS. follows:
 Last night and throughout today the Manchurian army was engaged in a fierce fight. The Japanese concen- trated a great force against our dis positions on the centre and the riinht wing. We carried on the fight from advanced positions and 1t became nec- essary to support these advance guards from the main position. The right wing held its advanced position. and only at nightfa1l, under my orders. re- tired to the principal position. In the center the troops were forced to re- tire from the advance to the main po- sition about D. n
 According to reports and to my own observations. the fighting was most desperate. We repulsed numerous Japanese attacks and ourselves as- sumed the offensive. The heroic de- San.s of its advance position by the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
EXPLAINED BY sULLY.
Entry In Books whaoh Then nerr~-
 sented g2,o0o,oO0.

sented <2s000s0O0.
 New York, Oct. 1S,--An entry show ing the purchase of 21.600 bales Of cot ton worth on that day in the market approximately $2.0o0.0o0 which had been entered upon the ledger of D. !. suliy and Co, under the account of Corr and Sul1y Joint" on March 2. 1904, was explained by Mir. sully to- day in the bankruptcy hearing before referee as a purchase made entirely upon his own account and in which no other person was interested 4a pointed out the words Charge to Cord ing" which appeared in Connection with the entry. and said that Cord ing" was the name under which ha carried his personal accounts.
 ''Mr. Corr of Philadelphia has noth- ing to do with the deal" said suIiv n reply to counsel for the creditors. who were endeavoring to have him admit that this cotton was bought on A toinA account. that 1t may become a tangi- , ble asset of the benefit of the crsdi- tors.
 That cotton was purchased on nv account alone and was lost with nv other holdings in the failure. | did not authorize such an entry. It wal made through an error on the part Of some clerk"
 It was suggested that as the account seemed conflicting as recorded in the ledger of sully & Co. that Mir C,ovy' hs summoned from Philadelphia to teseifv as to his actual dealings and the faefa regarding this account and relations with MT. Sully by Referee Core Counsel for Mir. SuIly agreed to this. The hearing will be continued next Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
A GUARD PROVIDED
THREATS MADE ON LIFE OY
 GEORGE J. EssIG.
The Man Who Made Charges of Fcxtor- ton Against PhilIip weinseimer,
 Leader of New York Labor Union

New York, Oct. 13.-George J. Es- sig, the complaining witness in the extortion charge against Phillip Vein seimer in the trial before Judge New burger. is protected tonight by a guard of County detectives. Fearful that an attack would be made on the man who has testified against Vein seimer and responsible for the labor leaders arrest. District Attorney Je- rome had three detectives accompany him tonight to his home. These men will remain there and will go with the contractor to the criminal court build ing when he attends the trial tomor- row morning.
 That Essig has been threatened with injury and was bodily assaulted be- came known today. EssiG said that shortly before Weinseimer's indictment in August, he received threatening let- tsrs and that since his testimony of yesterday against Weinseimer, more letters have been received. About three weeks ago he was assaulted by three strange men near his house. beaten on the head and seriously ia- jured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
IN DEATH STRUGGLE.
Oyama Countering KurOpatIkin's Thrust
 At Japanese Right.

At Japanese Right.
 St. Petersburg, Oct. 13.-u:53 p. m.) The Russians and Japanese armies wrestling below Mukden seem now to be definitely locked In a death strug- gle for the mastery. Field Marshal oyama is countering General Kuropat- kin's thrust at the Japanese right by an advance against the Russian right. The situation, on a much larger scole resembles that of Vafangow. where General Stackelberg, in essaying to turn the Japanese right had his own right turned. The Japanese assumed the of- fensive yesterday against the Russian right, forcing the latter to give ground. But along the center, stretching from Yentai station eastward where General Nodzu also attempted Q desperate coun- ter attack and where the fighting was hottest, the Russians held their own. The result at nightfall was a draw.
 This is the latest word received by the war office from Kuropatkin. but according to the dispatch of the Asso- ciated Press from Mukden the Japa- nese resumed the offensive again this morning. No word has come regarding the operations of the Russian turning movement on Oyamas right, on which the success of Kuropatkin's plan of battle seems to depend. The war ofice that reports rom LnlS point had not reached Kuropatkin when he sent his dispatch and conseouentIy information is lacking of tn corporations at the very point where all eyes center and whefe the heavy blow was evi. dently aimed.
 The strength of the force with which Kuropatkin has undertaken this turn ing movement has not yet developed. The mixed column which crossed the ToNf HNrAr GrNs.l be General Rennekampff's force prob- ably joined to other mixed columns un- der either General Mistenchenko or General Kashtalinsky. The infantry and artillery engaged in desperate fighting in the neighborhood of the Bensihu forts. The Japanese have for tified a short line from Bensihu to Liudiudia to protect their flank. These columns evidently marched down from Fushun, separated at Bentsiaputze, a portion taking the direct Bensihu road, and the others the road to Uitsey and Koutiatsze, which crosses the river at Siantziatzi, fifteen miles above
 The war office is reticent regarding the movements of the flying column on the extreme Russian left, which was striking at the line of Japanese com munications with the Ya1u River, but it is reported to have been checked at Dziantchan. The Japanese narrow guage railroad from Feng Wang Cheng to Saimatsze connects with the roads and departments at Dziantchan and Siadoy-.
 Altogether the news this morning Is not completely reassuring. The Mo- voc Vremya voices the prevailing sen timent, saying:
 "Kuropatkin is a cautious leader and it is taken for granted that he weighed well the risks before undertaking the wide turning movement. We probably shall have to wait long and weary hours before knowing the results of the all-important battle now begun"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14

Korea. Some of the military critics seeu to forget that our main lines of corn munfcation arc now at NewchwanE and not at the Yalu. This is an infi- nitely cheaper and quicker means of Transportation. Our ned secondary lines of communication over the Yalu river to Korea were only maintained with great difficulty. and because we had no other alternative"
 Whatever the result of the present battle, whether Oyma retires to his prepared positions at Liaoyang and on the banks of the Taitse river or wheth- Mukden, Baron Hayashi believes that 1t will only have small bearing upon the eventual decision of the grim issue at stake.
 Until Port Arthur falls" said the Baron, .any proposal looking to peace must be futile. Defeat or victory to the Russian Manchurian army or arr mics merely swells the daily death roll. Kuropatkin driven back and ut- terIy defeated would simply harden Russia's heart. Kuropatkin. temporar- fly successful. would only inspire new enthusiasm. In such a see-saw there is no hope of peace. Port Arthur is dif- ferent. Should it be captured, those in nusSia WnO are supposcu tO IdFof v reasonable settlement would have a sentimental material factor in favor of their point of view that no development of the Manchurian campaign could pro- vide. Japan. in possession in Port Ar thur. could treat for peace.
 How much longer Port Arthur oan last. I have not the least idea. Hot weather is an advantage to the defen- ders. From the intense heat and conee- quent sanitary disadvantages the Japs- nese could not get away. In the cold now coming. on they can take the neces- sary precautions and suffer none of those epidemics to which, If they are not victims. they are at least expcs- ed.
 Tt Is impossible concluded Baron Hayashi, to think that this war. u,s- sought for by the population of either of the two countries involved. can bs allowed to continue indehnitely. In- tervention in some shape or form must eventually occur. At the moment RtR- sia dreads any one suggesting 1t, hS- cause therein is involved a confession ei defeat. Should Port Arthur fall think 1t would be different"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
FnLT THnIR pTseRAcr.
MelPs Men wept Over the statesb0ro
 Lynehamg AMafr.


 Savannah Ga, Oct. 1s.-The court martial Investigating the 1ynchins at Statesboro Is today hearing the case of Lieutenant R. S. Nell, of Savan- nah. One witness testified that the men under Lieutenant's Melrs com mand wept because they felt that the military was disgraced when they were not permitted to follow the mob to rescue the negroes Cato and Reed.
 At the afternoon session the court martial concluded the hearing of tes- timony in the case of Lieutenant A. A. Morrison, heard arguments and made up a sealed verdict. to be transmit- ted to the adjutant general at Atlan- to, with the finding in the case of Captain Hitch. It Is believed the court has found an acquittal on all the charges preferred against Lieutenant Morrison.
 The case of lieutenant Cone was then immediately taken up. No new testimony has been developed in any of the cases against the lieutenanta, that brought out in the Hitch case covering the ground completely The court martial will conclude It's busi- ness at tomorrow's session and make its recommendation to the governor and adtutant general E
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
INCREASE IN IRON PRODUCTION.
Returns for Past Month show Marked
 Progress, With Market Firm.

tNGNuEuB M0E Ra8N MOMtn SmVW NAaIA(u
 Progress, With Market Firm.
 New York. Oct. 13.-Further proof of expanding consumption is furnished by the monthly blast furnace returns, which are significant in some respects, says The Iron Age. Our figures show that the production of coke and anthra- cite pig iron was 1,352,677 tons in Sep tember, compared with 1.167.672 tons in August. This increase was due to the enlarged operations of the steel com panies, since their output rose from 737.570 tons in August to 936.4s4 tons in September.
 Statistlcally, the iron industry, there fore, is working into better shape very day and the accumulated supplies must be removed in a comparatively brief period. Additional product may come out when the labor troubles in the South are over and there Is some re- serve capacity fin the East getting ready for work. But the central West has comparatively little additional steel company capacity available. so that the outlook is more cheerful for the dull winter period.
 That there has been some awakening among buyers Is clearly reflected in the reports from leading distributing cen ters. There Is greater f1rmness and an advance at some points, accompanied by heavier purchases for long delivery The Southern furnaces are nearly unanimous in asking an advance and some larger transactions have been closed at higher prices. Among them ia the sale of lot of about II 1000 tons of basic Iron for St. Louis delivery. In the Northwest, Iron has not quot ably changed nor is the actual price higher in the tide-water markets. but the market is decidedly frmer.
 In the finished iron and steel mar kets no large transactions are reported, but the interest is greater and there Is quite a stream of small orders coming in. Reports concerning the export trade continue favorable. Among the recent sales of steel rails Is one lot of a 900 tons for the Argentine Republic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
BELIEyEs RussIA MUsr wIN.
cassini Declares Preliminsry Reverse Have No Effect Uuon Final Outcome.

Casainl Declares Preliminary Reverzes
 Have No Effect Upon Final 0ufcome.
 New York, Oct. 13.--Count Cassini. the Russian ambassador. who spent the summer months in Maine. has arrived here on his way to Washington. where he will at once reopen the legation. Discussing affairs in the Fnr East. the ambassador declared the war must go on to the end.
 There can be but one outcome.s he continued. When I say an end. I do not mean an end of Japan as a nation, but an end to the pretensions of Japan on the shores of the Asiatic continent. She will be beaten and must. in the end, accept the terms of Russia"
 ''Do you think the situation is chang ing in favor of Russia?"
 'The whole world must see that by this time. I said in May last that Ku- ropatkin was the greatest strategist in Europe. He has thus far demonstrated his ability. The frcnbie with us has been that we have not had suffleient men. But that is changing.
 'aThe Russian forces have increased in numbers, and Kuropatkin is taking the offensive There will. of course. be reverses. We may often fall short of doing what we desire promptly, but in the end all that will change. Our armies will grow, our strength will improve. The outcome will be in the end the outcome which my country desires.
 'sThe defense of Port Arthur has been one of modern warfare. The Japa- nese, outnumberinE us and besieging the fortress by land and blockading 1t by sea, and with great advantage over us both by land and sea, have fallen many months short of their cal- culations.
 If there is to be winter campaign. the Russians will have the advantage of Japan in being better able to stand the climate. should. therefore. look for such a campaign to be greatly to the benefit of the army of Russia"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
JAP SUCCESSES CONTINUED.
Many Guns Have Been Lost by the
 Russians.

Russians.
 Tokio, Oct. 13.--( (Evening.)--The latest telegrams from the front indi- cate the continuation of Japanese suc- baeged twenty-five guns. The Rus sfans made two desperate counter-at- tacks against the Japanese left, but were repuised with heavy slaughter.
 The Japanese comanders in their re- ports give expression to their admira- ffou of the valor Of the Russians. The Manchurian Headquarters in a telegram sent today reports as follows:
 Since the last report our right army has been continuing a vigorous pursuit of the enemy towards the north. The column which was despatched in the direction of Shihchiatsu to intercept the retreat of the enemy from Bensihu continues its operations. The central army continues it's attack on the Rus sians and expects to pierce the line be- tween Tungshankou and Huchiakchiat- gu today. The enemy in this direction appeared to retreat continually until dusk last evening.
 "A report that large column or the enemy is moving to the southwest and is commencing the erection Of de- fensive works at Chienhuangchiatien cannot be verified.
 "The number of guns captured by the centre column of the left army Is six teen instead of eight, as previously re- ported.
 "The right wing of the center column of the left army captured four guns.
 "The enemys two counter attacks against the centre column of the left army were very daring. but these at tacks were repulsed with heavy dam age. which was inflicted by our artil- lery and by a heavy infantry fire.
 'iThe right column of the left army while pursuing the enemy west Of Schili River captured five guns, mak- ing the total number of guns captured
 "The supporters and the artillery re- serve advanced to Kuchiatzu and w. cinity, driving the Russians from Hun Chiatien.
 .aThe right wing of the left column of the centre army captured 15o pris- oners"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
PARKER AND
 GORMAN TALK The Two Arc in Thorough
 Accord. FACTIoNsARE HARm0NIzED VIII Now Carry Fight Into Enemy's Country. Work In the Clesans weeks sf shs Csmpsis. win ss rsskes wlth the Greatest vsssr--csll It
 Headquarters.
HARM0NIzED

New York, Oct 12--what is regarded as the most significant conference held during Alton B. Parkerss latest visit to New York was that with Sena- tor German of Maryland. It became known that the candidate and Senator are in thorough accord regarding ths conduct of the campaign, and that everything that has been done is re- garded by both as tending toward suc- cess.
 Publications were exchanged over the successful efforts that have bean made to harmonize all leaders and factions in the party, and the fact that nearly four weeks before the election all Democrats and factions were work ing together was regarded also ais one. for eradication.
 The work of the campaign is now to be pushed with undfminished vikor, and the closing weeks are to equal all past campaigns in speaking. process sions and meetings which will arouse the voters.
 Parker surprises Managers.
 Judge Parker today made his first visit to the Headquarters of the Demo- cratic National Committee He sur- prised his political managers, who had received no intimation of his intention to visit them. He found all of the managers at their desks except William F. Sheehan. chairman of the executive committee. Judge Parker spent nearly an hour with Mr. Taggart. Mfr. shee- han came fin just as Judge Parker was leaving headquarters. The campaign managers held a conference immediate ly after Judge Parker,s departure.
 The conference held by the members of the executive committee, after Judge Parker had left. was for the purpose of considering campaign matters. Chairman Taggart said that 1t was one of the meetings that are frequently held by the members of the executivs committea Cor the purpose of aiacuss@ ing conditions and reports.
 During his visit to the headauarfers Judge Parker pleasantly remarked:
 T scarcely expected to see everybody hard at work 80 early in the morning. It looks good and is very efcourag- ing'
 oh" said Chairman Taggart you can always find us hard at work. Judge. We are all interested in doing every thing possible to secure your election.
 Some time later, when asked if there was any news today. Chairman Tageart replied:
 We have had visit from the next President, which is about the most lsu- terestfng event I know about
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
BARON HAYAsHI SUMS UP.
Until Port Arthur Falls, the War Must
 Continue.


 Continue.
 London. Oct. 13.-News of the battle ha4wAen the Russians and Japanese was eagerly awaited here throughout the dav at the Japanese legation. Many inauiries were made there by Brltlsh oficials. but the Japanese authorities were even less informed than the news naners. The suspense was not untinged wIfb anxiety which was more notice- ahIe than at almost any previous phase oS thA war. Baron Hayashi, the Japa- nese minister, said to the Associated press:
 'oThe reports of our success welcome as they are, must not be construed as being forerunners of any decisive ploW' It Is practically impossible TOT Mar shal Oyama to envelope ana lIoriy cruah General Kuropatkin, just as it Is eoua1lv impossible for Kuropatkin to enveIope Oyama. victory in the battle now raging Is important, but not decisive He can put forward no stra- te1IcaI excuses as at Liaoyang.
 Any retreat on the part of the Rus stao forceS now Is an open confession to ,bs whole world that they have suf- fn-ad n .arIous reverse. Hitherto 1t has always been an open question in some ouarters whether Kuropatkin's strate- gv was not more responsible TOT the Russian retirements than Japanese ag- gression. Kuropatkin, for no reason I can fathom, has chosen to brush aside all that doubt and make a plain issue Let It be remembered that oyama so far has been only fighting from his first line of defense. Retirement by oyama roarelv means falling back upon his rnain defenses and base, namely Liao- yang where all preparations in the way oF Sortihcations and ammunition have bean made for a prolonged stand in case of necessity.
 That Oyama has met Kuropatkin's advsnce on Yentai with a counter-ad- vance Indicates a greater state of pre- naredness on the part of our forces tban anticipated. But there is some donbt if oyma could follow up any ad- vantage gained in what Is comparative Iv an open fight. Oyamas acceptance of a general engagement from his first and weaker lines implies strength whieh makes the motive of Kuropat- l.in's attack all the more puzzling.
 q understand that such attempts as Kuropatkin made to cut our lines of communication appear to have been tsonfined to those connecting ts with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
Nc Indictment for SIuIIaRnn.

Lexington. Ky. Oct 1.-The grand jury reported today that 1t had been unable to find evidence to connect James G. Mulligan with the attempt ed poisoning of the family of Judge James B. Mulligan. The jury report ed after long and exhaustive, review that the case In which all members of the Mulligan family had testified. The grand jury then returned an tn- dictment against Lewis Mitchell. the negro who confessed he placed poison
 in food, on the charge of malicious
 poisoning .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14

Tomsk regiment Is especially deserv- ing of mention.
 During the night our troops on the right flank recaptured at the point of the bayonet village which had been lost the previous evening.s On the left fang severe fighting for the pos session of pass has been continued. . Our troops scaled almost inaccessible rocks and held their ground for two days, gradually approachins the en- emy.
 T have not yet received report of the result of today's fight on the lief, wing. Under the conditions of the lighting, the losses are necessarily con. siderable. have ordered that the DO sitions we now hSld be stubborniy de tended tomorrow"