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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-14
NO HALF HOLIDAY.
Decision Against Washington Navy
 Yard EmnlOyes.

Washington. July 19,-Secretary Bo- naparte forwarded his decision In the matter of the half holiday for the em- ployes of the Washington Navy Yard on Saturdays during the summer time to the Department from Baltimore today The Secretary refers to the former re- port of the Navy Department to the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-14
T Indicates trace of precipitati ln. . Received too late for averages.

on account of the equipment at that sta ton being destroyed by fire.
 Temperatures average slightly higher; rains in the Atlanta. Augusta, Charleston. Little Rock. Savannah and Wilmington dis tricts. being heavy in northeastern North Carolina. .....
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE,
 Section Director. Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-14
Interior Movement.

Houston-Easy, He; net receipts. 1.s13; gross. l.sIS; shipments. 2,727; sales, 1.2S4; stock, 29,721.
 Augusta-Quiet, 1o%c; net receipts. l. 416: gross l.46s; shipments. 1.a4O; sales,
 Memphis-ouiet 10 C1S-lsc; net receipts. Ts6; gross, 1:o4S; shipments. PAS; sales St. LouisWouiet 10 13-1sc: net receipts. $50; gross. 412; shipments. s6S; stock. 34,- 150
 Cincinnatf-Firm, Io%c; net receipts 7O: gross. 70: shipments S2s; stock li,5ol 4.So7: shipments. 5.6O7; sales. 2,113 stock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-14
The leading futures ranged as follows:

Cash quotations were as follows: Wheat0No. 7 spring, H.1O@1.1s; No, 3. $1 1O5a1.1O: No. Z red. 9l Gs?c
 Corn-No ?, 56%c; No. , yellow, 56&c Oats-No. 7, 32Ac No. white. 34hc; No. white. S2a4 34Ac.
 Iard. per i6o lbs, s7 .O21 p7.O5. Short ribs sides. loose. s7. o5 or .65. Short clear sides. boexd. s7. baS:oO. Whiskey basis of high wines, $l2 21.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-14
SIT. IOUIs PROyIsIONs.

St Louis, July 1S.-Flour dull. Whiskey steady. $1.S1.
 Pork higher; jobbing, SIP 77h. Lard higher; prime steam. $6.57Is. Dry salt meats steady; boxed etxra shorts s7.S2M; clear ribs, $s.l2h: short clears $S.37h
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-14
Total Movement.

Total today. at all ports. net 15,5O4; ship ments to Great Britain, 1,l36; stock, S7S,- 724.
 Consolidated. at all ports net 67.79O; shipments, to Great Britain. 42.415; to France, 3,23S; to continent 6,193; to Japan, 3,s55
 Total since Sept. l. at all ports, net g. 736 466; shipments to Great Britain, 3.S58.- 2ST: to France, S06,6 CTS; to continent 3.1o5,- 900: to Japan. 3Oe.s93; to Mexico, 292S2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-14
KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK.
TREASURY BALANCES.
 1N o
NAVAL STORES.

Washington July l5.--Treasury balance: $13l,9s9.1V0; gold. $7l,3641S1. ~... .-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-14
LOCAL COTTON MARKET,

In the local market yesterday spot cotton quoted follows;
 Strict middling 10 Middling lV Strict low middling .... .... .... lS-l6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-14
LIVERPOOL COTTON FUTURES.

Liverpool, July lS.-Cotton futureh opened easier and closed irregular and unsettled American middling. g. o. C.;
 July. '..s s'-' 's.s '''' s July-August. .... .... ..., .... 2. 16 August-September .ssa s..t s.aa aA'' S'1s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
HERMANN INDICTED
LOCAL GRAND JURY ACTS ON AL
LEGGED LAND FRAUDS.

: The reason for the holding of a
special session Of the grand jury,
under unusually secretive condi-
tons, at the City Hall today, be-
came apparent shortly after 3
o'clock this afternoon, when an in
dictment was reported against Bin
ger Hermann, representative in
Congress from Oregon, and form
erly commissioner of the general
land Office, charging him with de-
stroying public records in conrec-
ton with the government "iand
frauds"
1t is understood that the reason
the grand jury was hastily called
in session today was based on de-
sire to have the indictment reported
and Representative Hermann taken
into legal custody Hereunder prior
to the adjournment of Congress
and his possible departure from this
city.
A number of witnesses in the case
were at the district attorneys Office
this morning. Among them were
Mr.. Burns, the secret service eff
cial, whose Investigations in Oregon
have been invaluable in the grand
jury proceedings there; Elliott P.
Hough, clerk in the general land
office, who was for some years pri-
vate secretary to Representatil e
Hermann of Oregon, when he was
commissioner of the general land
office; Harry S. Roger of the gen
eral land office and other employees.
Mr.. Hermann left the Capitol this
afternoon shortly before 3 o'clock
and his views on the Indictment
could not be learned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
THE STATE OF TRADE.
Commercial Agency's Report of the
Business Outlook.

NEW YORK, March 3.-Dispa tches to R.
G. Dun & Co. tell much that is encouraging
regarding the business situation. Evil
dences of a good spring trade are more
numerous at Bos on, where manufacturers
are receiving large orders, and the dry
goods jobbing trade Is well distributed.
Philadelphia reports an improved feeling
In the textile industries. Coal miners are
increasing their deposits in Scranton say
ings banks.
Spring trade is late at Baltimore and pay
ments are only fair, but grocery and to-
bacco houses are busy. Few cancellations
are recorded at Richmond Louisville re-
ports implement manufacturers having
usual Spring trade. Business at Little
Rock revives slowly after the serious set
back from excessive cold. Trade at New
Orleans is better.
Low excursion rates and warm weather
have brought country merchants to Kansas
City, accelerating wholesale trade. Similar
conditions are reported at st. Louis. Glass
factories and steel mills at Pittsburg are
fully occupied. and trade gradually ex-
pands. Conditions are better at Youngs-
town than year ago. Retail trade shows
little improvement at Cincinnati. Jobbing
trade at Cleveland exceeds last years.
Shipyards are busy at Detroit, while the
general outlook is bright. Conditions i'm
prove at Chicago with milder weather, al
though there is still some congestion OF
freight. Minneapolis reports spring ship
ments increasing with clear weather
large output is expected at Duluth. Trade
at Milwaukee increases with better
weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03

Emperor Nicholas manifesto today reiter-
at,ng Russia's aspirations in the far east
and appealing to the loyalty of the people
to turn away from sedition and support the
government in order that the projected re-
forms may be carried out has proved pro-
foundry disappointing to the liberals.
The latter believe that 1t will not only ag-
gravate the existing critical situation but Is
likely to precipitate veritabie crisis If this
is the emperor's final response to the prac-
tically unanimous demand of the intelligent
classes for a voice in the government
They declare that the result can only be
disastrous. Empty phrases cannot satisfy
aspirations nor can repression OF attempt
be successful.
Besides, nothing could, in their opinion.
come at more inopportune moment, as
the workmen on the eve of the emancipa-
ton anniversary are in state OF intense
excitement, due to the refusal of the gov
eminent to meet their ultimatum, and the
public is already convinced that General
Kuropatkin has suffered another great de-
feat.
But the truth is that 1t is not certain that
this is the emperor's last word. The Ian
guage of the manifesto itself is sufficient to
prove that 1t is directed at the peasant
class. based upon their traditional loyalty
TO the emperor and church. to stand by the
government in its hour of trial.
Last Card Of Autocracy.
1t is the last card of autocracy, but the
ukase by turning over the whole question
of the future to the committee of ministers
leaves the way open to grant a national as
sembly If the manifesto falls, as. in the
opinion of all students Of the situation, 1t
must.
For the moment the manifesto must be
considered a victory for the reactionaries,
but one which can only be maintained by
the iron hand of force That the question
of yielding on the main issue is still OPEN
even in the mind of the emperor. is certain
owing to the fact that NJ. White, president
of the committee of ministers, and the min
listers themselves have been summoned to
Tsarskoe-Selo to discuss this very subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
Steamer Caught in the Ice.
KUROPATKIN IN DANGER
Reported That His Position at Muk-
den is in Jeopardy.

Special Dispa.c to The Evening Star
NEW YORK. March "a eablegram
from Paris says: The st. Petersburg cor
respondent of the Echo de Paris declares
that the news from the front is frankly
bad. kuropatkin's left wing appears to be
in danger of being driven in, and his posi-
ton at Mukden is in jeopardy.
1t seems evident that the Russians will
not be able to hold Putiloff and Noyorgod
hills the key to the Russian lines on Sha-
rive.
1t is believed that Kuropatkin will be
obliged to evacuate Mukden in case the
game has already lost him his left wing.
The Journal says it is rumored that XII
ropatkin is in full retreat. The Echo says
it is reported that the grand council of
war is to be held under the presidency of
the car at Czarskoe Selo on Sunday. 1t
is expected extensive measures will be
taken to strengthen the Russian position
in Manchuria, as no thought of a back
ward step can be entertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
Senators Criticise It's Action
On Canal Legislation.
CONTROL OF THE ZONE
KITTREDGE RESOLUTION CON-
TINUING PRESENT LAW ADOPTED
Only the General Deficiency and the
River and Harbor Bills Are
Still in Conference.

Legislative business at the Capitol was in
very favorable shape at a late hour this
afternoon with one exception, the river and
harbor appropriation bill. Philadelphia 8
claim for liberal appropriation for the Della
ware river Improvement was the main item
of disagreement between the House and
Senate.
In the early afternoon there were indica-
lions that Senator Penrose might hold out
to the last extremity in favor Of an amount
which the House is not willing to concede
for that work. Senator Penrose remembers
that the last river and harbor bill was
talked to death by Senator Carter of Mon
tana, and some of the senators who have
appropriations in the bill were fearful lest
Senator Penrose might follow this prece-
dent
Owing, however, to the large number of
senators and representatives who are in
terested in the bill the hope was expressed
late this afternoon that it would yet DE
possible to compose the differences between
the two houses and pass the bill.
All other appropriation bills were NOV
ing along smoothly this afternoon, with
nothing serious in prospect to prevent
agreement between now and the early
hours of tomorrow morning
All the bills have passed both houses and
all but two have been agreed to by con-
ferees. The bills still out are the gen.
erel deficiency and river and har-
Dor. 1t is the hope of the managers that
an all-night session will not be necessary,
as there are no items in the bills still in
conference that need cause a protracted
deadlock
The House today agreed to the confer
ence report on the Indian appropriation bill,
which finally passed the measure. The con-
ference report on the post office appropria-
ton bill also was agreed to after brief de-
bate, thereby finally passing it.
The House also adopted the conference
report IN the naval appropriation bill, and
cCncurred in the Senate amendments for
the Increase in the strength of the Marine
Corps, the only point in dispute, the effect
OF which was to finally pass the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
EFFECT IN WARSAW.
Fears Over the Reactionary Tone OF
Cars Manifesto.

WARSAW. March 3.-The emperor's man.
ifesto published here today. 1t is
feared Its reactionary tone will have
bad effect Every one is nervously antici-
pating the developments of the next few
days. 1t is rumored that martial law Will
be proclaimed here March H.
Three regiments of infantry and some
squadrons of Cossacks arrived here today.
The authorities apparently are concent-at-
ing troops at critical centers, in readiness
for emergencies. Seven infantry regiments
and a strong force of Cossacks are sta
toned at LODI
The exodus of the wealthiest people of
Warsaw continues. The trains to Ger
many and Austria are crowded.
There have been further arrests of jour
nalists including NJ. David, editor of the
Clos Krzywicki, and the editor of the
Ojniwo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
Agreement Reached by the Conferees
This Afternoon

The conferees on the sundry civil bill
reached an agreement late this afternoon.
The Senate receded from its amendment in
creasing the amount of the appropriation to
purchase the square south of the present
post office building for addition to the
post office. The Senate conferees also
ceded from the amendment to the appro-
priation of $40, 900 for a building for the bu-
reau of American republics, the Senate
amendment providing that that building be
located on the south side Of Pennsylvania
avenue west of Sd street. The House pro-
vision stands without any instruction to
the site that Is to be selected.
The House conferees agreed to the Senate
amendment turning over to the Commits
sioners of the District of Columbia the
structural steel and other portions of the
United States government building at the
worlds fair at st. Louis, to be removed to
this city IL it is SO desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03

According to the latest information from
the front the battle is now general and Of
the most desperate character. The losses
have been exceedingly heavy on both sides
during the preliminary fighting. Although
1t is not officially admitted. 1t is regarded as
certain that General Kuropatkin is directing
all his efforts to the withdrawal of his army
to Tie Pass
1t is now practically a rear-guard action.
Ing very difficult. The Japanese have not
only driven in his left, but column Is al
ready reported to have crossed the Hun
river east of Fushun.
At the same time the Japanese are press
ing the Russian center under cover of the
fire OF their siege guns. and General kurO-
patkin is gradually retiring before the jap
anese advance.
Russian Line Forced Back.
The efforts Of the Japanese to envelop the
Russian right wing have been unsuccessful.
but 1t has been forced back almost on a line
with Mukden. Two Russian divisions werc
dispatched to head Off the wide Ranking
column advancing from the Lao river to-
ward Sinrnintin about thirty miles west Of
MukdeD, but according to the latest adj
vices they were too late, the Japanese hav-
ing entered the town yesterday.
NO official figures regarding the losses are
obfainable, but according to unofficial re-
ports the Russian losses up to last night
were nearly 1900 men.
General Rennenkapf particularly distin-
gu1shed himself during the fighting In the
mountain passes southeast of Mukden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03

ference the Senate amendment should ap-
pear to have been abandoned he would ask
ample time to discuss the report"
The partial agreement on the river and
harbor bill was agreed to and another con-
ference was ordered.
Final conference reports on the naval and
post office appropriation bills were pre-
scented and agreed to.
Pure Food Bill Displaced.
At 2 pm Mr.. Spooner made an appeal to
Mr.. Hepburn, in charge of the pure food
bill, not to press 1t further.
Mr.. Hepburn declined, and Mr.. Spooner
moved to displace the bill by taking UP a
House bill authorizing the appointment OF
certain midshpmen in the navy. The mo-
ton prevailed-2S to %.
The midshipman bill authorizes the reap
pointment of midshipmen dismissed from
the Naval Academy in 1903
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

When the House reconyened at l:3o
o clock today it was still the legislative day
of yesterday. The presence in washington
of the inaugural visitors was indicated by
the packed galleries. and the crowds which
thronged the corridors, most OF the latter
being unable to gain admission to the
chamber
A resolution was adopted authorizing the
President to extend to the international
Prison Congress An invitation to hold us
eighth meeting in the United States IN l9lO.
A resolution also was adopted authorizing
the Secretary of War to deliver con-
demned cannon to the national encampment
of the G. A. R.. to be manufactured into
badges and buttons.
Bills were passed as follows: Authorfz-
ins the Secretary Of War to sell magazine
rifles for the use of rifle clubs formed unoer
regulations prepared by the natlonal eoaIo
for the promotion of rifle practice; author
iZing the President to allot and distribute
Indian tribal funds to such Indians as IN
his judgment may be entitled thereto py
reason of their advanced civilization.
The conference reports on the Indian ana
post Office appropriation bills were agreed
to. which action finally passed both meas
ures.
The conference report on the naval ap-
preparation bill was called up by Mr.. Foss
Ull.), and In SO far as an agreement had
been reached, the report was agreed TO;
Mr.. Foss then moved to concur In the
Senate amendments relating to an increase
in the Marine Corps of 100 officers ana
men.
Naval Bill Goes Through.
The motion was opposed by Messrs.
Rixey (ya) and Williams {Miss.). Mr..
Williams said that the object OF the
amendment was to enable men-of-war to
gather around islands in a chaotic condi"
ton and land the marines "for the pur-
pose of enforcing the dignity of the United
States in the way of making the people
pay debts they owe somebody in Europe
or the United States.'' Frequently, he sa1d
they were gamblers and spectators who
had entered into so-called agreements with
SUGGESTIONS of bandits who apparently were
the head government in those countries.
The motion was further opposed by Mr..
Slayden CTexas) and favored by Messrs
Foss Qll), Mayer Ua) and Dayton CIV
Va.
On division 100 to 50 the House con-
CURED in the amendments, thereby finally
passing the bill.
General Deficiency Bill.
A bill also was passed authorizing the
Secretary Of War to convey the Kennebec
arsenal property, Augusta, Me-, to the state
of Maine.
The House then adopted a resolution
thanking the managers in the Swayne i'm
parchment case flor the able and efficient
manner IN which they discharged the oner-
them The action was greeted with ap-
plause.
The general deficiency bill was sent to
conference. Messrs. Hemenway Qnd), Van
Voorhis (OhO) and Livingston (Ga) being
appointed conferees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
FAVORABLE TO JAPANESE.
Attacks on Defenses In Hills Beyond
the Sha River.

Attacks on Defenses In Hills Beyond
the Sha River.
GEN. KUROKPS HEADQUARTERS,
March 2. via Fusan.-The battle is progress
Ing favorably for the Japanese, although a
snow storm Is swirling over the hilltops.
The gunners get glimpses of their targets
only when the clouds lift a few moments.
The Japanese made great gains by night
advances against the Russian position on
the extreme left and they occupy a part of
the first line Of the triple line of defenses
In the hill beyond the Shakhe.
The Russian trenches here run northeast
On the crests of the low line Of hills fol-
lowing the bend of the river. The main
defense lines are higher in the hills beyond.
The japanese right forces pushing forward
under cover of the night gained Ofurei and
Taxa Mountain, surprising the Russians
and meeting with but little opposition
At ofurei the Japanese found trenches
three sides and entrapped the Russians,
capturing sixty. These were partly dressed
in Chinese clothes, and looked as though
they had been leading hard life.
Tremendous Bombardment
The Japanese forces directly west of
Waitao Mountain took advanced positions
close to the river during the night. The
Russians made feeble and Intellectual at
tacks on the villages near the river A
tremendous bombardment is being made
westward today.
Great clouds of smoke are ascending near
the Wanpaosan hills, where the japanese
fire is directed. The cannonading about
Waitao Mountain was suspended this
morning. The Japanese right is Smelling
the Russian works on the higher hills and
at noon the Japanese batteries near Waitao
Mountain resumed work, cooperating with
them.
On Tuesday sixty Russian guns were
working. Opposite Waitao Mountain yes
terday there were only thirty. The Japa-
nese casualties in the right army have been
very few compared with the results gained.
These regiments camping in the open
ground or making night attacks muffled in
heavy clothes are put to the hardest tests
that soldiers could endure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
Stubborn Fight Now Being
Waged at the Front.
MEANS MUCH TO RUSSIA
KURoPATKIN's POSITION BEFORE
MUKDEN NOW CRITICAL.
Terrific Bombardment and Savage As
saults Of Japanese - Decisive En-
gagement Near at Hand.

Dispatches from the far east to-
day indicate that the preliminary
fighting of great battle is now en-
gaging Gen. Kuropatkin's entire
front before Mukden.
The real situation is keenly APP
preciated by both sides in the dog
ged resistance of the Russians to
the terrible assaults of the Japanese
and the stubborn fighting of the
nikado's troops to gain Mukden
and force Kuropatkin to retire
further northward.
1t is crucial test of Kuropat-
ki11's forces, and rur1ors are already
reaching St. Petersburg and other
capitals that the Russian general is
fearful that he must Withdraw to
save his army from crushing de-
feat.
sAKHETUM, Manchuria. March b.
Stubborn fighting has been in progress all
day long.
|, Four Japanese divisions are about eleven
miles west OF Mukden.
The Japanese today made two infantry
attacks on Poutiloff Hill, but were repulsed.
They have resumed the bombardment OF
the hill.
The japan csc attacked the Russian ex-
IRENE left wing at two points. as well as
at Gauto Pass, where, during the morning,
the Notifications previously abandoned
We're recaptured by the Russians.
Terrific Smelling.
The bombardment of the Russian positions
on the left and right TANKS continued while
the japanese swept Poutioff Hill with at
least 1850 shells from siege guns and NOR
tars. the lattens projectiles being recogniz-
able by their enormous explosive force and
massive splinters. q
Toward evening the Japanese advanced
on the right wing, where stubborn fighting
continues. 49, y
Though the japanese are pushing forward
on the left bank of the Hun river, the Rus
slams are maintaining a stubborn defense
The four Japanes divisions engaged in
the turning movement on the RUSSIAN right
on the Lao river today reached Sawnipu,
about eleven miles west of Mukden, but
Russian reinforcements were sent out and
checked the advance
A Japanese attack on the position east of
Erdagou at o'clock this morning was re-
pulsed.
Japanese Beaten Off.
Under cover of the artillery fire and a
mist the Japanese opened an infantry at
tack on Poutiloff Hill at o'clock this
morning, but were beaten off by the des-
olating fire of the Russian guns.
second attack at noon was similarly
repused, after which the japanese re-
sumed the bombardment of the hill with
siege guns, preparation to making fresh
assault Gen. Nogis Port Arthur veterans
are participating in the present fighting.
The losses on both sides are heavy, but
the results are indeciSive.
The report that detachment of Japa-
nese cavalry has appeared at Sinmintin IS
confirmed .f
Russian Loss Heavy.
MUKDEN, March "a ceaseless artil-
lery fire is heard ten miles southwark. The
roaring of the guns is becoming more dis
tinct every hour.
The Russian losses during the last five
days have been heavy.