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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
RUSSIANS DENY FOES CLAIM OF VICTORY
ISSUE STILL IN DOUBT
Cars War Chief Orders Stubborn Defense
of His Remaining Positions and His Report
Conveys No Intimation Of Sweeping Defeat

changing hands, but that, even If it
is true, it is of no material conse-
quence.
According to kilograms from Rus
sian correspondents the horrors Of the
battle were intensified by bitter cold
and rain.
General Mistchenko, who had been
reported to be raiding in Korea, played
a conspicuous part in the fighting on
the Russian left flank.
According to the latest news of the
fighting in the direction of Benshiu the
Russians were striving Tor the posses
sion of a pass, but no news was re-
ceived from there yesterday. The pass
alluded to presumably is the HUI Pass,
which is mentioned in General Sakhar-
offs telegram of October IL. HUI Pass
is eight miles due north of Benshui.
Should this pass fall into the hands Of
the Russians it would involve the cap
ture of Benshiu, thus opening the road
to Liaoyang.
According to the belief of the general
staff General Rennenkampff has not
penetrated as far as the Taitse River
but he is cooperating in the attempt
to capture Benshiu.
In the midst of anxiety and suspense
involved in the great fight south of
Mukden comes also the first word in
many days from the gallant defenders
Of Port Arthur. While General Stoes-
sells report of the condition of affairs
at Port Arthur is no later than October
:, it shows that the garrison at that
time was in unimpaired spirits, max
ing a heroic defense against a series OF
the most bitter assaults in all the his
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tory of sieges. The closeness of the
fighting and the deadly character of the
attacks and counter attacks are shown
by the fact that both sides are using
hand grenades, and that the Japanese.
after a bloody capture of the important
Signal Station Hill, were unable to hold
the position in the face of the fire from
the fortress.
The repeated failure of the Japanese
to hold a. footing once gained in the
circle of inner forts is received here
with much satisfaction, as indicating
the skill with which the defenses of
the port were constructed. the main
line of forts supporting one another
so as to render any one position almost
certainly untenable, even if tempo
rarily captured by an enemy. But the
reckless ferocity of the assaults by an
overwhelming force of Japanese seems
to make it certain that Port Arthur can
be held only by an immense expenditure
of ammunition, and it is becoming
serious question with the authorities
how long even the great supply known
to exist in the fortress can last in the
face Of the Japanese attack.
The most serious feature Of General
Stoessel's report, from a strategical
point of view, is the fact that the
japanese have got a mortar battery in
position to bear on the inner fortress.
Emperor Nicholas held a council OF
war to-day, at which, it is believed, the
appointment of General Kuropatkin to
the post of commander in chief Of the
forces in Manchuria was decided upon.
The Baltic squadron viii leave Libau
tonight for a short cruise.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
IpKr ARTHUR NEEDS. COAL.
Russian Agent Offers Rich Rewards to
Blockade Runners. .so1

Russian Agent Offers Rich Rewards to
Blockade Runners. .sc1S
TSINGTAU, Oct. ia high Russian
officer who passed through Tsingtau
yesterday on his way to Shanghai is
making fabulous offers to shippers to
take cargoes to Port Arthur and this
officer has admitted that the supplies
there are alarmingly low, especially
those of coal.
The German steamship Emma, which
cleared from here yesterday for San
Francisco with a cargo of coal, will at
tempt to reach Port Arrnur. The for
eign crew Of the Emma has been re-
placed by Chinese. Many of the crew
deserted upon learning the destination
Of the ship.
1t is said that the Russians paid the
owners of the Emma SIS per ton, be-
sides depositing the appraised value of
the vessel with a bonus of % per cent
in bank before the cargo was loaded,
and that the captain, should he sue
cessfully run the blockade, is to be
awarded a prize of $3.50.
A dispatch from Tsingtau on Octo-
Der Z said that the British steamer
Howick Hall was discharging a cargo
of coal to the German steamship En-
to make an attempt to reach Port
Arthur within a few days from the
time the dispatch was sent.
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Genius Of NippOn'S Inventors
Contributes Toward the
MikadO's Success in the
Grim Conflict With Russia
SHIMOSE POWDER
DEADLY EXPLOSIVE
Quickfiring Guns, Submarine
Mines and Superior Fuses
Carry Destruction to the
Foes Armies and Warships

The present war has developed
much ingenuity on both sides, both in
making new engines of destruction
and in applying forces and means al
ready well known to the same end.
With their electrical field mines.
electrically charged, barbed wire en-
tanglements at Port Arthur, the
Russians make the work of their
assailants most difficult and deadly;
while, on the other hand, the Japanese
have availed themselves with equally
telling effect Of new arms and devices
of their own contriving and manufac-
ture. the secrets of which are sedua
lousy concealed.
Of these new engines of war made
use Of by the Mikado's men four may
be mentioned as having been wonder
fully efficient-have made the names
Of their inventors hOnored at home
and famous abroad. These are the
Arisaka quick-fring gun for field ar
tillery and the infantry rifle. the
Iguin fuse, the Oda submarine mine
and the ShimOse powder.
To the last two is due most Of the
destruction wrought upon the Russian
war vessels at Port Arthur and in the
Korean Straits. as well as at Chem
ulpo.
The Shimose powder is not used as
a propellant in guns. but as an expIO-
sive in shells. and is said to be infe-
rior only TO blasting gelatine in it's
deadly effects. 1t was first used in
action by the Asama in the destruction
of the Variag at Chemulpo.
The Oda mine, a type OF which is
said to have blown up the Petro-
polaysk is wonderful invention.
which automatically adjusts itself to
any depth of water and carries an
enormous charge Of explosive, insur-
ing destruction to any vessel so un-
fortunate as to touch 1t.
The Arisaka gun is a three-inch
piece, firing either common shell or
shrapnel, the latter weighing thirteen
pounds and carrying ESQ balls. In ac-
ton 1t fires four or five shots per min
ute. The breech Is closed by a screw
lock. The gun weighs 1900 pounds
and with the carriage complete only
$500 pounds, giving 1t great mobility.
The Arisaka rife for infantry is
modification of the Mauser. with a
very small caliber, .05 OF an inch less
than the Lee-Enheld rifle. 1t has
proved very efficient in stopping
men in action
The Iguin fuse, invented by Vice Ad-
miral Iguin. second IN command OF the
general staff OF the japanese navy. It's
merit lies in it's simplicity and its GER
tainty of action at the proper time. 1t
is said to exceed anything in use by
other nations, as far as is known
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

TOXIC, Oct. 13-It is yet too early
TO measure the results of the tremen-
dous struggle which has been waged
for the past three days south of Muk-
den, but all reports reaching Toxic in
dicate that General Kuropatkin has
been decisively Whipped and severely
punished. The Russian commander
was evidently caught while making his
dispositions with his forces scattered,
and he was beaten before he could re-
cover.
Much depends on the ability and the
resolution Of the japanese in applying
and following up their advantages
Kuropatkin may turn upon favorable
ground and succeed in beating back
The japanese onslaught, but the tide
seems against him.
The Japanese yesterday began a des-
perate effort TO turn the Russian right,
and if this effort should be successful
IL viii carry disaster TO the Russian
arms.
The struggle around Benshiu is be-
ing followed with intense interest here.
The Russian force there is estimated
at $780, and its isolation or loss would
be a severe blow.
Estimates Of the total forces engaged
vary. One telegram from Liaoyang
says that the Russians have 100000
men. with 1000 guns. The japanese
force exceeds the number engaged at
the battle Of Liaoyang.
RUSSIAN GUNS CAPTURED.
The latest felesrauos from the front
indicate the continuation of japanese
success. General Oku's left army alone
bagged twenty-five guns.
The Russians made two desperate
counter attacks against the japanese
left, but were repulsed with heavy
slaughter. The japanese commanders
IN their reports give expression to their
admiration Of the valor Of the Rus
SLAMS.
The ManchUrian headquarters in a
telegram sent to-day reports as fol-
lows:
'Since the last report our right army
has been continuing a vigorous pur-
suit Of the enemy toward the north.
The column which was dispatched
I'm the direction of Shihchisotsu to in
tercept the retreat of the enemy from
Benshiu continues it's operations.
The central army continues its at
tack on the Russians. and expected to
occupy the line between Tungshankou
and Huchiakuchiatzu to-day. The
enemy in this direction appeared to re-
treat continuously until dusk last even
ing.
"A report that large column of the
enemy is moving to the southwest and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. IA, 1850 a.
m.-Desperate fighting and losses on
both sides, with varying success for
the Russians-such is the summing up
Of the situation by General Kuropat-
kin in a telegram filed on October 13.
There is no sign Of the battle slacken-
ing. On the contrary, General Kuro-
patkin telegraphs that he has ordered
the army TO resume the fight with un-
abated vigor to-day. General Kuro-
patkin himself is in the thickest Of the
fighting. and General Sakharoff, his
chief Of staff, is personally directing
reconnaissance. The conflict has been
most desperate at the center and on
The west flank The advance guards at
these points had TO be repeatedly re-
inforced. owing to the great pressure
cf the japanese attacks. At night
fail on October u the Russian right
was withdrawn from its main position,
but one Of the abandoned positions was
retaken at the point Of the bayonet
during the night.
Contrary to Field Marshal Oyama' s
report 40 indication is given in Gener-
al Kuropatkin's telegram Of an envel-
oping movement by General Oku. The
only positions captured by force were
at the center, where the Russians
were compelled TO retire during the
afternoon. There is no mention Of
the loss Of guns. The War Office de-
clines TO deny that there was such a
loss. but explains that such an incident
was quite possible while positions were
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Four Golfers Remain 10 PLAY.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12.-The
women's National Golf championship
tournament on the links OF the Merton
Cricket Club at Haverford has reached
the semi-final round, with Miss Paul
inc Mackay of the Oakley Country
Club, Mrs. E. s. Sanford. Orange. N.
J.; Miss Harley. Fall River. and Miss
Georginia Bishop, Brooklawn, az the
contestants. Tomorrow Miss Maclxay
will play Mrs. Sanford. and Miss Har-
ley will meet Miss Bishop.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
HAVOC OF JAPANESE SHELLS.
Commander of Russian Gunboat Gilials
Killed at Port Arthur.


CHEFU, Oct. 13.-Iocal Russians
confirm the report that the Russian
battleship Retvizan was recently hit by
shell from one Of the new big Jap
anese guns, but they claim that the
damage done was slight. Two sailors
were killed. Another shell burst near
the Russian gunboat Giliak, killing her
commander and injuring others.
The Russians admit that the new
Japanese guns furiously threaten the
Tarbor, docks, etc. They believe.
however, that the squadron at Port
Arthur will remain inside the harbor
until the arrival of the Baltic fleet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
BROWN INFANTRY ACTIVE.
Russian Force Almost AnnihiIiated in
a Counter Attack.

FIELD HEADQUARTERS OF THE
SECOND JAPANESE ARMY, Tues
day, Oct. 11.-During the night the
japanese occupied the hills, held by
the Russians on the right and center
of the line, the Russian falling back a
distance of three miles. The Japanese
infantry advanced within 1900 yards
of the Russian lines at noon and de-
feated the Russians in a fierce counter
attack, almost annihilating the attack
ing force, which made three charges.
The Russian artillery was not silenced,
despite fierce Smelling all day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
stopned hr Jananese crniser.

TSINGTAU, Oct. 14.-Ships arriving
here from the north report that they
were stopped and searched by an
unnamed cruiser between Chefu and
Tsingtau.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
CALIFORNIA WINS MEDALS.
State Exhibit at st. Louis Exposition
Carries OF Many Awards

SACRAMENTO. Oct 13.=Governor
Fardee to-day received a telegram
from the California Commission at the
st. Louis Exposition, which speaks
well for the California international
exhibit in St. Louis. The dispatch
says that this exhibit got a number of
awards, among which were fifteen gold
medals, twelve silver medals and three
bronze medals.
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war News continued on Pace 5.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

While the left army was desperately
struggling to envelop the Russian right,
Field Marshal Oyama dispatched two
kilograms. the first of which said:
'HThe state of affairs in the direction
of Mukden is as follows: On the morn
ing of October u the central column
of the right army at o'clock occupied
Lokoulin Mountain and the northern
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-05

Rev T A. Koerber of Waterbury will preach on Sunday in the German Evangelical Lutheran church in Blfs- ton in place of Rev Otto Duessel, who comes to Waterbury.
 Thomas Finnegan of 474 Baldwin street, age 10 years, was badly cut in the ankle with a broken bottle while playing in his yard this morning Dr Donahue placed five stitches in the gash.
 The annual convention of the Order of Harugari was held in Naugatuck yesterday. Officers were chosen as follows: Grand master, Leo Schmidt of Bridgeport; district deputy grand master, l.. Sachs of Rockville; G. A., John Meyer of Union City; secretary, c. NIisseler of Meriden; treasurer, j.. Rowe of New Britain; representatives to grand lodge In Pittsburg, August lS. Christian Hauser of Waterbury, O.. H. Hultz of Bridgeport, J. Rowe of New Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-05
LOOMING EVENTS
Entertainments, Fairs, SOciableS of local Interest
.,,,,,, N [,,,,,l,| V E

Aug 6-Annual excursion of St Jo- seph's T. A. society to New York and Coney Island via Bridgeport.
 Aug 6-American band prom at Au- ditorium.
 Aug 7-Second clambake given by the Bamboo Social club at Osborn's glen, Naugatuck.
 Aug. 14.-First annual clambake of Court Salem, 125, F. of A., at Osborn's Glen, Naugatuck.
 Aug 14.Railroad Mems clam cake at Moore's grove.
 August 15-Festiyal by vittorio Hm- manuele H Society at Driving park.
 Sept S-9-1O- Fireworks celebration at Bank street lot.
 Sept 10-17.-Promenade and carni. val of the Brooklyn Athletic club al their hall.
 Aug. 21.-Clambake by Go c Glee club at Adams grove. ! Oct 4-11-Grand annual fair given by st Patrick's parish at St Patrick's parish hall.
 Nov 3-4-5-Grand union fair by the Ladies' auxiliary and Third division, A. o. H., at Columbus hall, Nauga- tuck.
 All this week-Vaudeville at Forest park, afternoon and evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-05
FaLsehOOds

as certainly q terrible practice to Iall into. Why, the other day man or fered to bet his life against brick CT Fred Trott's s ice cream that Parker would be our next president and he ln- formed us he knew what he was taIK- ing about, too. Maybe he did ana maybe he didn't. Then again, the day Roosevelt received the nomination. R certain gentleman said in "a very pos ftive tone Of voice that Teddy would be our next president and he wanted to bet to i that he was correct Welt ba that as it may, if the above pun gers should meet in our store peIore election day there will be some swnr bettinp then ana there or else someone will take to the woods. and after cleo ton one of them will be informed that on one occasion he was talking tbrough his hat. Telling falsehoods is something we do not believe ia, be- cause in the first place it's wrong, ana secondly you feel like two cents when you are found out. Therefore we ai- ways believe in telling the truth ana shame the d-l Remember, when we say we sell the best Tea, Coffee and Butter in the city for the price you pay, we honestly believe 1t and we have had large number of people tell us so. and We have never had one per son say to the contrary. Therefore, we think we're right and If you doubt, just bury pound and see for yourself. This week you receive useful article FREE with a pound of our warranted good Tea, Coffee or Butter at
 Phe1an'S IT Store.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-05
TheMiIIer &Peck Co A Few Specials Fot. Saturday. In Ladies, Children's and Mems
 Hosiery.

No matter what you pay for Hosiery elsewhere, you will find here the same goods at lower prices or bet ter values at the same prices than others can show you. At 1Oc, Mems Hose in mixtures. At 13c, 2 for 25c, Mems Fast Black, Fan and Grey Mixed Hose, abso- lutely seamless, gusseted heels, and shaped ankles. At 13c, ? for 25c, Mems Fast Black Hose with AIaco split feet. At 13c, 2 for 25c, Mems Fancy Hose, some of these are half price. At 25c, all weights and styles in Mems Black, Tan and Fancy Hose. At 13c, for 25c, Ladies Fast Black Hose, the only fashioned ankle seamless hose that will retain its shape and color after washing, sold elsewhere at 17c. At 13c, for 25c, Ladies' Fast Black Seamless Hose with Maco split feet.
 At 19c, lot of Ladies' Fancy Hose that sold at 25c to 49c At 1Oc, Children's Fast Black Rib- bed Hose, value 121ac. At 1sc, 2 for 25c, Children's Black Ribbed Hose. double heels, soles and toes, others ask 17c.
 THE M. & F. SPECIAL. A. 1Eo novys, IIaox,1v N. Er3ra pilhoa Hose, sold under a popular name elsewhere at 25c pair, our price 15c.
Evening journal., 1904-08-06
Embroidered Hosiery

This is the time Of year when the clever
girl may supply herself with thread silk
stockings that are to be outdone by none,
Whatever the price; for at this season
he department stores are selling out
many OF their expensive stockings at
greatly reduced prices. The plain or rib
ped ones are better for present purposes
han amy drawn ones, as they admit Of
decoration most readily and it is the
hand work Of the girl who buys them that
|pakfs4 these stockings so desirable.
Nny one who can embroider can decor
ite Cher own stockings as readily as the
woman whom the factory hires, and she
an sase much money by doing so.
OF course she must be a person really
capable with her needle and equai to the
ask Of embroidering on the stockings the
'iesign that suits her best, OF Of insert
ng neatly lace medallion, OF of putting
In bit of applique. Stocking en-
lroidery is of the simpler kind. however.
Al flowers and figures are fine. So the
ask is comparatively easy for those who
mbroider al ali. The pattern starts over
Ne .nstep and goes half way to the knee
~ The front Vines. flowers. conventional
designs or whatever the mind Of the work.
n may originate are desirable. Natural
1lors are used. and the effect on a black
ground is striking.
Evening journal., 1904-08-06
Fall Waists

FLANNEL waists for fan wear have ap-
,eared in the stores, although the days
ire still sweltering. The waists are OF
Washable flannel, and are for outing wear.
All the waists are plaid that are shown
hus far. and there is a great deal of white
lr cream IN them. The plaids are rather
arge. either an inch and a half or two
nches in diameter. They can be had in
hue and white. black and white or brown
md white. The sleeves, set into a cuff Of
Inc usual width, have the commonly seen
bag taken up in vertical tucks. Down the
OK pleats on the larger platds are four
brfn1 necktie bows, and on the smaller
,aids four fair sized diamond shaped but
Ions.
Large plaids have their fronts made up
|sith two side plaids on each of the box
blaits. The narrower plaids are made with
|hree box p,aits each side of the broad
|entral one. These. have with the dia-
sbonj buttons a bow tie of plain color a;
nc neck.
the broad piaids the colored stripe is
fsblka dotted in white The smaller plaids
Ii made up of a solid brown stripe and
narrower stripe Of fine lines. To this
) added a pretty shot effect in black.
Evening journal., 1904-08-06
Mrs. Cleveland

1t is said in Princeton that II Mrs. Grow
sr cleveland had been a man, her equip
nent for high place would have been
Is substantial as that of the ex-President,
says Success. Besides the breadth Of view
act, and personal magnetism which have
Non her the respect and affection of all
JEWELLERS in the university town, she pos
essfs a faculty which IS an invaluable
sset to a public man. She is celebrated
n Princeton for her remarkable mem
ny Of names and faces.
AT a recent afternoon assemblage at
which she was one Of the hostesses, a
xuest who was a stranger in the town.
vas asked if she had ever met Mrs. cleve-
and.
YES" she answered. we chatted to-
sether for moment once in New York,
but il was seven or eight years ago. She's
forgotten all about me, of course, and
shall have to be introduced again"
"Oh. no. you won't, replied her friend;
no one ever has to be Introduced to Mrs.
cleveland twice"
The latter. after greeting the Princeton
|voman, turned to the visitor with a quick
mile Of recognition
.~NVhy. Mrs. -" she exclaimed, hesi-
ating not an instant for the name, Il am
cry glad to see you, Busy New York
gomen don't come to visit us very often.
Eou mustn't forget to cali on me-