Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 13, 1904, Page 1

4 b8 A Pioneer = WANT AD Will Do It. { | § MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. T’ie Bemidji Daily Pioneer The Pioneer Prints MORENEWS than any other news- paper between Duluth and Crookston, St. Paul and the North Pole. -\, o NU\IBLT\& B VOLUME 2. 50. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY OCTOBER 13, 1904. TEN CENTS PER WEEK BATTLE RAGES AT MUKDEN Conflict South of Mukden in Despai‘ate-} ~ ness And Bravery Exceeds That Of Laioyang. Mukden, Oct. 1 with unabated fury and determins the d battle exceeds that of Lnioyang. 13.—The battle south of here continues today wtion. This is the fourth day of fighting, and in d:sperateness, dravery and bloodshed the Tokio, Oct. 13.—This afternoon it was reported here that the Russ ans were retiving along the entire front and that the Russian force at Penhshu had prubdmy been enveloped. To five Russian guns, io, Oct. 13, 4:00 P. M.—General Oku has captured twenty- making a total of about thirty Russian guns! which have fallen into the hands of the Japanese since the b"hbtlL south of Mulden begun. continued Japanese succe: WAR DISPATCHES SUMMARIZED. The latest reports from the front tell of Russian extremie the column the by " on screened The armies of Kuropatkin and| @gainst Shanpintaidze. Oyama are again in hattle on ground Taa which, as far as can be determined| St. Petersburg, Oct. 13.—Genera from the day’s advices from the front,| Sakharoff, ielegraphing during th lies generally to the north and east| evening, confirms the reports of des-| of the scene of the battle of Liaoyang. Beginning with the Russian blow at Bentsiaputse on Oct 9 the engagement | spread nntil both Tokio antt St. Peter burg report that it is raging along the entire front. So far the results have not heen decisive. It is evident that Kuropatkin is transferving the weight of his attack to the Japane which rests on the Taitse rive st of the Yentai mines. North of Yentai the fighting is reported to be of the most desperate character, the positions constantly changing hands and the losses on both sides being heavy. Tokio reports that the battle raged uninterruptedly Tuesday and into the perate fighting north of Yentai. \\'hc)'n his were alternately held by | ns and Japanese. Danieloff, who succeeded Troussoff and Romanoff in f the Sixth Siberian rifles on, wounded in the leg, but did nrot relinquish his command. - The losses are not stated and, ac- cording to the latest advices, the bat- tle is continuing, CHECK TURNING MOVEMENT Cenerals ; nand JAPS HOLDING THEIR GROUND AGAINST THE ATTACKING Teft, | operating | night and that it is believed there that the Russian turning movement was checked. Oyama reports that he gaining ground and that the Russian attack on Siencheng, in the effort to wtions with | 1. RUSSIANS. Tokio, Oct. 13.—A battle (south of Mulkden) raged uninterruptedly all of "]‘unwlfly and into the night. It was | i cut the Japanese communi fight Kuropatkin reported to the war of were offeri | continued Wednesday. ‘The results & ]lx'\O not been decisive. have a heavy force on the Japanese right toward the Taitse 1'iw but ll is belu.\wl that t]\e Jalr Russian Attack Repulsed. 13. — Field Marshal | Oyama reports that there was fighting | aloug almost the entire front Oct. 10, that the Japanese are gaining ground and the Russian attack on Sienchuang (Slumhang) was repulsed. BATCH OF BELATED REPORTS, vanced \lm\ positic APPREHESID 8T. PETERSBURG SHOWS NERV- OUSNESS OVER REPORTS OF JAPANESE SUCCESSES. Tokio Gives Details of Fighting on Oct. 10. St. Petersburg, Oct. 13.—It is now midnight on the battlefield bel Muk- den and the failure to receive news thai the Russians achieved decisive re- sults in the da fighting north of Yentai, coupled with the Tokio report that Field Marshal Oyama is gaining ground, causes i apprehension. Tokio, Oct. . 10 records | us conflicts various poiats Z the Japanese front. Theie was a desperate struggle in | the ncighborhood of Bensihu, where The dispatch of the sciated Pr the Russians crossed the Taitse river| from Tokio was the first positive in.| 800 Wwhete the Japanese endeavored | formation that R ) troops in any| 0 entrap the invader: force were already across the Taitse| The Psienchuang ga river, although it was already known | altacked "*’l’“' here that some cavalry had passcd over the river, but the report that an-| other column was aitempting to cut the Japanese line of communication ! with the Yalu river did not come as| ison vigorously d_the Russiaus, re on the a\(ion& by the enemy, as were | of the roadway between ! llunlln(h!‘\ a surprise, as it was known, although | ( and Bensihu by a night at-| not revealed for strategic reasons, that | tA¢X. 'The next moiming, under cover | of a mist, our forces succeeded in re- wide turning operations were vroceed- s b s o o o o o o] 3 Thursday : ¢ Friday : ™ Saturday will be FUR e day at this 2 store, our en- S 5 t o stoek 1w 2 . sy ¥ < aling in splen- y% & dor mawny of the great city stocks 7 ~ will be on exhibition, Our guar- % antee goes with every piece of fur that leaves the store. OUR PRICE 1S ONLYA PART OF WHAT OTHERS ASK .. ':‘ STHELANPHER ToR GoA > O'LEARY « BOWSER: 13.—A batch of reports| ¢ | attempting to cross the ri *@%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%@%%@%%% laKking the ime OI' eminences east or Bensihu and another line of ridges be- tween Huolinchia and Bensihu. WELCOME RUSSIAN ADVANCE. #aps Willing Enemy Should Assume the Offensive. Tokio, Oct. 13.—Silence has been preserved at headquarters oncerning events around Liaoyang and Mukden. It is popularly reported that the Rus- sian advance is welcomed. Hereto- fore the Japanese have always been conipelled to take the aggressive and openly assault the strongest wo: The people believe that now that con- ditions are reversed the troops will speedily check the Russians. ADVANGE THEIR POSITIONS JAPS OFFER MOST STUBBORN RE- SISTANCE TO ADVANCING RUSSIANS. St. Petersburg, Oct. 13.—The battle below Mukden continues to rage along the entire front and, according to Gen- eral Kuropatkin’s latest advices, sent after the fighting of the day had ended, the Japanese were stubbornly holding their own, offering a desperate resist- ance, and had even advanced their po- | sitions. After an all day fight above Yentai, where the Russians sustained their first check, the Japanese still held that position. The infan prac- ; tically was not engaged, the artillery bearing the brunt of the fighting. The Japanese stuck to their guns and the Russian batteries were unable to dis- lodge them. According to the advices received by the war oflice here the Japanese hold entrenched lines extending in a semi-circle north of Yentai railroad station, erroneously reported to have | been captured by the Russians. Thence they have a series of arcs covering the Yentai branch railroad, including the mines, whence their lines sweep south- eastward toward the Taitse river, thus enclosing the mountainous region, forming the triangle of their main po- sitions. Strong Flanking Movement. General Kuropatkin's right seem- ingly is carrying out a strong flanking movement eastward, but whether it is intended to push it home or whether it is only a feint to cover an ultimate attack against Field Marshal Oyama’s left has not yet developed. The latter view is held by many offi 5 here, who believe that Kuropatkin's purpose is to crumple up the Japanese leff, push them off eastward from the railroad and then, if he can, carry the Japanese triangle, compel them to re n the direction of the Yalu river, thus clear- | ing the way through Liaoyang for pos- session of the railroad southward and pussibl% enabling Kuropatkin to re- lieve Port Arthur, which, as an- nounced m the Russian general’s order of the day, is his main objective. Still the best informed members of the gen- eral staff are inclined to think that the | strategy of the battle must depend on | the manner in which the cngagement develops. Tt is pointed out that in the event of defeat, which Kuropatkin must constantly bear in mind, since the Japanese then will doubtless try to push through straight to Tie pass, t will be necessary for him to keep s heaviest battalions east. RUSSIAN FORCE CUT OFF. Japs Expect to Capture Infantry, Cav- alry and Guns. Tokio, Oct. 13.—A general Japanese advance along a broad front towards Mukden is progressing. A brigade of Russian infantry, with 2,000 cavalry and two guns, having the object of striking General Kuroki’s flank, crossed the Taitse river Oct. 9. The Japanese cut off the retreat of this force and possibly will capture it. The Russians are attacking Sien- chuang, thirty miles northeast of Sai- matsze (southeast of Liaoyang and al- most due uorth of Fengwangcheng), evidently with the object of cutting off Japanese communications with the Yalu river. Baltic Fleet May Sail Friday. Paris, Oct. 13.—Officials here ex- press the belief that the Russian Bal- tic fleet will actually start for the Far East next Friday or Saturday. This is significant, as the French officials heretofore have discredited all repor that the fleet was about to leave Rus- sian waters. Japs Capture British Steamer. Tokio, Oct. 13.—The British steamer Fu Hing, belonging to the Chinese Engineering and Mining company, car- rying munitions of war, was captured by the Japanese off Port Arthur dur- ing the day. Japanese Domestic Loan. Tokio, Oct. 13.—The government de- cided during the day to float a domes- tic loan of $40,000,000, representing the balance of the amount authorized by the diet. Storm Overturned the Boat. Kingston Mines, 111, Oct. 13.—Whi'a T in a skiff near heve three boys were drowned. The dead a Albert Green, Charles Green and Charles Pearson. A storm overturned the boat before the boys tould reach the shore. FAIRBANKS TOURING Bpeaks at Des Moines and Several Other Points. Des Moines, Oct. 13.—Senator Fair- banks came into Des Moines during the day. He made a brief speech from the rear end of his private car before resuming his journey. The senator was introduced by Governor Cummins and his speech was liberally applauded. IOWA, Newton, Ia., Oct. 13.—A stop of only ten minutes was made at Colfax, the home of General J. B. Weaver, atl one time Populist candidate for president. The crowd there was large and was composed principally of school chil- dren. Senator Fairbanks addressed himself particularly to the children, admonishing them always to hold as sacred the flag of their country. * Thera was an enthusiastic audience r-_—— - _—_- 'Gom g Qut Of Business 2 \ Our Entire Stock of Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Gent’s Furnishings must be closed out Regardless of cost, asyou will see from ' the following prices: Kaufman Overcoats The Haufman Overcoat, the finest ready-to-wear coat on the market, all $22.50 coats, selling out price All $20.00 coats, selling out price All $16.00 coats, selling out price $16.50 14.50 12.50 One lot of overcoats in the latest styles and color ing, former price $9.50, selling out price 6.00 Kaufman Suits The Kaufman suits beautifully tailored in all the Jatest cuts and styles, in fact the finest garments made, ready-to-wear suits, selling out price All $22.50 suits, All $20.00 suits, All $16.50 suits, - All $12.00 suits, selling out price - All $10.00 suits, selling out price = all $25.00 $16.75 15.50 14.25 10.75 8.50 5.95 The Boss, $2 hat, best on the market, selling out price $1.25 Patterson, $3 hat in all the latest styles and colors sell- $2.25 ing out price prices: In our Shoe Department you will find what you want at the following All $6 Shoes, closing out price, $4.35; All $5 Shoes, closing out price, $3.95; All $4 Shoes, closing out price, $2.85; All $3.50 Shoes, closing out price, $2.60; All $3 Shoes $2.50 Shoes, closing out price, $1,80 closing out price, $2.10; All | low prices All'of our other goods are sold at proportionally v Mill Checks Cashed Here Don’t fail to take advantage of this great oppor- tunity as this is a positively hona fide, closing out sale. Everything must go. . FPALACE CLOTHING STORE. at Newton, r Dbilel ‘was made. stop Grinnell, Ia., Oct. 13.—Kellogg did not supply a large crowd and there was comparatively little. applause at that place. Senator Fairbanks ad- dressed himself especially to Demo- crats, urging them to investigate the claims of the Republican party to con- sideration. Grinnell compensated for lmth the lack of attendance and of enthusiasm at Kellogg. The crowd at this point extended so far down the railroad track that the people on the outskirts could scarcely hear all that was said. Senator Fairbanks addressed his re- marks here especially to college stu- dents, many of whom were in the crowd. Marengo, la., Oct. 13.—At this point Senator Fairbanks entered the Second congressional district, the only district in the state represented by a Demo- crat. The last stop previous to this city was made at Brooklyn. The crowd was not large and the applause was limited in volume and duration. In brief speeches at Brooklyn and other points Congressman Lacey referred to Senator Fairbanks as “presidential timber.” Convention Unanimously Nominates a State Ticket. Providence, R. I, Oct. 13.—The Re- publican state convention to nominate state office assembled here the day and unanimously nominated the following state ticket: Governor, George P. Utter, Westerly; lieutenant governor, Charles W. Lip- pett; attorney general, William B. Greenough, Providence; secretary of state, Charles P. Bennett, Providence; treasurer, Walter A. Read, Gloucester. The platform endorses the national platform and the nominations of Roose- velt and Fairbanks and pays a high tribute to the administration of Presi- dent Roosevelt. Italian Day at the Fair. St. Louis, Oct. 13.—Commemorative of the 412th anniversary of the land- ing of Columbus exercises were held at the world’s fair during the day mf honor of “italian day.” Many promi- nent ltaliaas from all parts of the United States were present and they were assisted in celebrating the day by Italian societies of St. Louis, the Itai- ian ambassador at Washington and | several officials of the Italian govern: ment. during ! WINNIPEG, MAN., VISITED BY THE MOST DISASTROUS BLAZE IN ITS HISTORY. DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT $700,000 WILL CONTINUE TO BURN SEVERAL DAYS. ‘Winnipeg. Oct. 13.—This city was visited during the night by the worst fire in its history. In two hours two of the most important business blocks were destroyed, entailing a loss esti- mated at $700,000, with insurance of $300,000. No lives were lost. The fire originated in the Bullman block. The flames spread with such rapidity that at one period it looked as if the conflagration would rival ! those of Toronto and Ottawa. Owing to the fact that there were chemicals in the Bullman building the flames were within a few minutes pouring foith from. the top of that structure. Tongues of fire shot out on all sides and reached out over to the immense Ashdown block. The fire ‘Woodbine hotel. The best the firemen could do was to endeavor to localize the outbreak and this looked well nigh impossible owing to the rapidity with which it made its way through the Ashdown block and threatened Ban- field’s, the Leland hotel and Rialto bloc! The Rialto block was badly damaged by water and heat but the danger to the other two structures was ayerted. The walls of the blocks have all fallen in and, although the firemen i have the fire under control, it will burn for several da; Two Chiidren Die In Fire. Sioux City, Ia., Oct. 13.—Two smal children of Fred Avery, a farmer liv- WALLS FALL IN AND THE RUINS! also attacked the Davis block and the! SEVERE L0SS BY FIRE MORE GUNS IN ACTION ADDITIONAL HEAVY ARTILLERY STEADILY DROPPING SHELLS INTO PORT ARTHUR. JAPS ARE MAKING STEADY PROGRESS CAPTURE OF THE FORTRESS, AL- THOUGH SLOW, SURE TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. Chefoo, Oct. 13—Japanese who ar- rived here during the day from Port Dalny report that additional heavy 8uns are now dropping shells into the harbor of Port Arthur. One shell re- cently severely damaged the Russian battleship Retvizan. The repuise from High hill, the Jap- anese say, was the only reverse which the Japanese before Port Arthur have suffered. On the other hand the Jap- anese have destroyed two redoubts which gave the Russians a flanking fire from Riplung mountain against their assailants, and the‘Japanese re- main in six other captured fortifica- tions, south of Shuishiying, which were mentioned in these dispatches Sept. 25. ‘T'he Japanese consider that the prog- ress they have made is satisfactory and believe that the capture of the fortress, although slow, is certain to be accomplished. SUSTMHING HEAVY LOSSES POSITIONS CONSTANTLY CHANG- ING HANDS IN DESPERATE BATTLE NOW RAGING. St. Petersburg, Oct. 13.—Still no defi- ing near Moville, were burned to. death “nite new -barn, whieh, it i in -m.m Schili Tiver, reaching to the conclusion that ali the indications show it was still in progress during the morning. The latest reports indicate that the fighting there is of much larger pro- portions than was at first supposed. The battle has now raged uninterrupt- edly for three days and nights and the Russians have been unable to make further headway since the check which they sustained Oct. 10, owing to the de- termined resistance of the Japanese. The latest war office information says the fighting is of a most desperate character. The positions are con- stantly changing hands, the Russians inflicting and sustaining heavy losses. A mention of the Tomsk regiment as being the worst sufferer indicates that the Second Siberian division, General Gavnoff’s corps, is engaged. An official .report from General Dan- ieloff, commanding the Sixth Siberian rifle division, who is wounded, shows that General Stakelberg’s corps is also in the fight. If the full two corps are involved about 50,000 Russians are en- gaged. The late news also confirms the As- sociated Press dispatches indicating that Kuropatkin is transferring the weight of his blow to the Japanese right. The extreme Russian left extends to the Taitse river, where it bends north- ward, to forty miles above Liaoyang. Intense public interest is manifested in the fighting at the front. Everybody is awaiting eagerly news of definite results. Tension and some nervousness is displayed at the war office. TRAIN CREW ASLEEP. Coroner’s Jury Fixes Blame for Loss of Twenty-nine Lives. Warrensburg, Mo., Oct. .—The crew of the extra freight train which collided w ‘h the Missourl Pacific world’s fair train, resulting in the death of t™ onty-nine persons, is held responsible for the disaster by the cor- oner’s jury. The verdict charges the crew with d sobeying orders and with being asleer at their post of duty. Bryan Speaking in Indiana. Terre Haute, Ind., Oct. 13.—William J. Bryan, accompanied by W. H. O'Brien, chairman of the Democratic state committee, party leaders of the Fifth district and many newspaper- men, left here during the day on a special train for an eight days’ Speak- ing tour of Indiana, during. which he scheduled to make fifty-two speeches,