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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-04-08
Keep Posted on Priceo.

II one has any quantity Of poultry
to sell, it is we'll to keep in CORE,
spondence with some good commits
sion merchant or manage Of some
good market, so as to be posted as
to prices, and not be at the mercy OF
the itinerant huckster, who travels
,o5er the country to procure poultry
at any price that he can get the poul
Try raiser to accept.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-04-08
Street Compound Notice.

Notice is given that the annual
communication tax for street ,i:lty for
the wear 1914 has been fixed by th''
town council at $500, the same II
he due and payable at my Office
during the month of April 1914
Persons liable thereto failing to pa,
same must work on the streets Of
the town for the period of four
days. See ordinance.
f. J. Norris,
Clerk of Town Council.
March 30, 1914.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-04-08

igenian are excellent digestive stim-
ulants. Asafoetida, garlic and onions
5ihave gooa-essfsecr on-Shs-llanes- AID
bronchia.
When a fowl has a bilious look,
ldysentery and tnen costiveness, it is
Ia strong indication that it is suffering
from liver troubles. When the edges
tof the comb and wattles are Of a
purplish red it is sign Of inIises.
ton. Fowls in good health always
have a bright red comb.
Before they sell the eggs received.
commission men take them to a dark
room, where they are candled. The
egg is held up in the left hand before
e strong light and the top shaded
with the right hand. If the air cell
lis small they know the egg is fresh.
If the albumen is noted to be slightly
thin and watery and the air space
greatly enlarged, it is put down as
two months old About a month or
two after that the air space reaches
about the center Of the egg and it is
declared worthless.
Eel grass, such as is found In the
bottom Of creeks Of Long Island.
iseems to be a natural food for ducks.
Inland breeders substitute stepped clo-
ver hay or alfalfa and some chop up
green rye, oats or corn. Where there
lis a scarcity Of groel feed more bran
must be fed in the ration.
Richardson, a former English au-
thority, said the ideal gander has
large dimensions, active gait, lively
and clear gray eyes, an ever ready
and hoarse voice, and a demeanor
full Of boldness. The goose should
be chosen for her weight of body.
steadiness of department and breadth
,of foot-a quality said to indicate the
presence of other excellencies.
The American standard Of perfeo-
tion Classics the weights Of geese as
follows: Toulouse and Embden, ad-
ult gander, rs pounds; young gander.
20 pounds; adult goose, q pounds;
young goose, 1S pounds; African ad-
lit gander, 20 pounds; young gander,
is pounds; adult goose, IS pounds;
young goose, Il pounds; Chinese and
Canada, adult gander, 1e pounds;
young gander, IL pounds; adult goose,
IA pounds; young goose, 10 pounds;
Egyptian, adult gander, Is pounds;
young gander, IL pounds; adult goose.
t12 pounds, young goose, 9 pounds.
The age of a fowl cannot always be
told by the size Of the spurs. In the
yard Of the writer is three-year-old
hen that could easily be mistaken for
a yearling hen or pullet- But there
Is dull, heavy look under the eyes OF
the old bird which an expert would de-
tect at glance. The best plan is to
band all the birds and record kept
of their ages.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-04-08
TRUSTEES AND TEACHERS.

Trustees will please see that
teachers final claims are accompa.
MED by annual reports. Teachers
will take notice that final claims
will not be approved without an
nual reports.
w. w. Fuller,
Co. Supt. Ed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
AN0THERSUDDEN
DEATH PUZZLES
LOCAL DOCTORS.

The sixth victim OF sudden death
during the past eighteen days
dropped dead at the Raritan Dry
Dock Company few minutes after
starting to work on scow at s
o'clock this morning. The epidemic
of sudden deaths is bewildering to
physicians.
The victim this morning was John
DeVau, tifty-nine years old, of AL
Mechanic street, where he boarded
He had been here for a number of
years, though he was born in Nova
Scotia. He left his boarding house
shortly before s O'Clock and seemed
in good spirits. He was a carpenter
and was on ladder working on the
side of the scow in the dry docks
when fellow workmen saw him sud
denly tumble to the dock several
feet below. He did not move after
falling and those going to his as
sistance reached him after he died.
Coroner Eugene J. Mullen was sum
moned and gave permit for burial
to Undertaken Thomas F. Burke.
AS far as could be learned the
only relative living in the city is
son who is employed at the Perth
Amboy Dry Dock Company The de-
ceased also has a son in Canada who
has been notified of his fathers
death. Mr.. De Vau boarded with a
Mrs. lockwood of t41 Mechanic
ST rect
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
WHAT RUSSIANS
ASK FOR PEACE
WITH AUSTRIA
Special By United Press Wire.

Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 15:-
Austria has made tentative peace
proposal to Russia, but exchanges
between the two governments in
which Russia made known the terms
that would be demanded were with
out result, Swiss newspaper re-
ports today,
In replying to the proposal of A S.
tria, Russia indicated that severe de-
mands will be made when peace is
ultimately discussed. The terms of
fered Austria during the negotiations
which just failed, included the sur
render of Galicia to Poland, these
TWO provinces to form kingdom un-
der Russia; the surrender of Bosnia
and Herzegovina to Seryia and Mon
tenegro, withdrawal from the alli-
ance with Germany, granting of a
new constitution to Austro-Hungary,
dividing it into federal states and the
granting of autonomy to Bohemia.
Austria refused to all demands.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
NO CHANGE IN WATER BOARD DNEXT
YEAR; MORRIS OVERSEER OF POOR?
Hugh Timmins viii be Appoint
ed Water Commissioner
Few Appointments Will be
Made Next Year by Aldermen.

There will be no change ON the
Board of Water Commissioners for
the coming year, as Hugh Timmins
is slated for reelection, according
to reports in circulation among
leading Democrats. 1t is also de-
clared that, while no selection has
been made as yet, James Morris, a
former railroad worker, of 1872
Washington street, is most promi-
nently mentioned for the position as
-overseer of the poor. Richard f.
White, recognized as leader among
Democrats in this city. stated today
that to the best of his knowledge
there had been no decision regarding
the filling of the overseer position,
made vacant by the death Of the late
Cornelius Lyons.
Water Commissioner Hugh Tim
minis has served but single year
on the water board. He was select
ed by the Board of Aldermen on Jan
uary 5, last, to fill out the unexpired
term of former Commissioner Thorn
as Grieve. The full term is for five
years and it Is believed that Mr..
Timmins will be renamed for such
term. Mr.. Grieve resigned as COM
missioner on January to become
water uperintendent and at the
ton was increased from $4,000 to
$4,000 year. On the ballot for Mr..
Timmins as water commissioner, all
of the Democratic members voted for
him and the two Republicans passed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
NEAR
So TRADE HERE
SUBURBAN DAY.

Christmas is almost here and q
walk through the business section of
Perth Amboy, with its holly-trimmed
windows, the odor of pine trees drift
ing from the markets, and the
merry tinkle of Santa Claus bells is
enough to quickly enthuse one with
that wonderful holiday spirit. To-
morrow is suburban day which gives
out of town shoppers something they
did not get last year-Christmas bar
gains and carfare refunded.
Christmas comes but once year,
and according to the time-worn poem
1t brings good cheer. But this year
it is going to bring good cheer, good
bargains and a good opportunity for
out of town people to purchase their
holiday gifts in one of the busiest
and best shopping centers in the
state-Perth Amboy.
Never before did the approach to
the Christmas holidays afford such
wonderful inducements to shop in
Perth Amboy, for this year those
who shop here at the establishments
named below will have their fares re-
funded, and as everyone appreciates.
the transportation costs will help
materially in adding to that fund
which has been carefully put aside to
buy Christmas gifts.
Only ten more days to Christmas
and that means only nine shopping
days-a mighty short time in which
to prepare for what is always the
happiest holiday in the year.
Articles of apparel-always SO
joyously received as Christmas gifts
-jewelry, furniture, domestic uten-
sils, as well as the provisions that
should stock the pantry at Yuletide
may be procured this year at the
stores named below, good quality
and low prices being prevalent.
Remember that there are now only
two more big Suburban Days" be-
fore Christmas and tomorrow Is the
time for all practical shoppers to
take advantage of the wonderful ar
ray of bargains, with the special fare
refunding inducement.
Bear in mind the old adage, THE
early bird catches the worm," and
don't forget that the early buyer Is
going to reap the benefits of the rec
ord bargains to be offered tomorrow.
Where to Get Bargains.
Here is a list of the stores where
bargains will be found and where
fares will be refunded:
j. Fl. Foster Dept. Store.
Albert Leon, Furniture.
Perth Amboy City Market, pure
foods.
Louis Kreielsheimer, Jewe1ry.
Stern & Co., Furniture. =
Standard Piano and Music House.
Pavlovsky Bros, Meats and Poul-
try.
Boston Store, Dry Goods.
j. Kreielsheimer & Son, Furs.
i. G. Moore & Co., Shoes.
Thos. West Company, Furniture.
Edw. Siegel, Gas and Electrical
Supplies.
l.. Kemeney, Jeweler.
Harry Fishkoff, Jewelry.
Amboy Lighting Co., Supplies.
Kelly Il McAlinden, Hardware.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
TRADE BOARD AND W0MAN'S Club ACT
TO GET PLAYGROUND APPROPRIATION
Cutting Out Playground Appropriation Would be Step Backward
Trade Board Directors and Members Of Woman's Club
Think and Will Meet Tomorrow Night to Start Agitation to
Have Aldermen Incorporate Funds in the Budget for 1915.
THE YOUNGER GENERATION is BETTERED BY FAIRGROUNDS

cosmopolitan city. They are more
necessary here than in residential ci-
ties, and 1t would certainly be un-
wise to eliminate the playground
work when such good progress has
been made"
Members of the Woman's Club will
also cooperate with the Board of
Trade in the movement which they
hope to result in the reinstatement
of the appropriation. The matter
was discussed at recent meeting of
the Woman's Club executive board,
and while it has not yet been consid-
cred by the organization, the indi-
vidual members express great regret
at the determination of the Board
of Aldermen to entirely wipe out the
fund.
Mrs. Stuart r. Audsley, who heads
the woman's civic organization, said
this morning, THE esta ablishment of
the play grounds was one of the pro-
jects advocated by the Woman's
Club, and we certainly would regret
having it abandoned We are very
much interested in the work the
Fairgrounds have accomplished, and
hope to have the matter considered
favorably by the aldermen"
Last year an appropriation of
$2,500 was made to carry on the
work, but no provision was made
whatever in the budget passed on its
first reading by the Board of Alder
men December z. Some of the alder
men, however, stated that it was not
their intention to abandon the work
among the children altogether, but
that the Fairgrounds will probably
receive consideration in the June
amendment to the budget, according
to conditions that may develop.
Realizing the necessity for carry
ing forward the work among the
children Of the city it is believed by
the organizations agitating the con-
tinuation Of playground activities
that the present time is the most op-
perfume to make the necessary pro-
vision in the budget and that defer
ring the matter to June will not help
the situation any
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15

Believing that the abolishment of
playground work, as indicated by the
intention of the Board of Aldermen
to eliminate the playground commits
sion's appropriation for 1915, would
only be foolish economy and de-
cided step Of retrogression, the d.
rectors of the Board of Trade, at
special meeting to be held tomor-
row night will take some action by
which they hope to urge upon the
aldermen the necessity of introduc-
ing a playground appropriation into
the budget for the coming year be-
fore the ordinance is taken up on its
second and final reading.
The elimination of the playground
appropriation, members of the Board
of Trade believe, is a serious mis-
take Last year the organization
took stand in favor Of an adequate
appropriation to carry on the play
ground work, and 1t is evident that
there has been no change in its at
titude this year. The directors be-
lieye that since Perth Amboy has
invested so much in apparatus and
the children of the city have receiv-
ed the advantage of the playground
with such unm Istakable success, the
cut will be big step backward.
In speaking of the situation this
morning, Secretary Lynch, although
he could not say definitely what
steps the directors of the trade
board woud take to bring the matter
before the aldermen, stated that he
believed the appropriation should be
introduced into the ordinance before
taken up on It's final reading at the
meeting of the aldermen Monday
night. The measure will be consid
cred at the committee meeting Fri
day night by the Board of Aldermen,
and it is probable that the trade
board at that time will urge the re-
establishment of the playground ap-
preparation. "As student Of civic
affairs" said Mr.. Lynch,"I find that
playground are undoubtedly neces-
sity particularly in community like
Perth Amboy--an industrial and
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
8 DEGREES OVER
ZERO At SEVEN
THIS MORNING

Though warned of the approaching
cold snap, Perth Amboy did not
awake to the realization Of the truth
of the weather prophecy until the
alarm clock announced the time to
get up this morning. Then it was
that full-blooded citizens shivered
and thin-blooded persons declared
they would freeze. The mercury
registered nine degrees at o'clock
at Seaman's pharmacy In Smith
street, and, 1t is said, was one or
more degrees lower earlier in the
morning.
From all indications we will gain
no relief from the frigid weather un-
til tomorrow anyway, and heavy all
wool blankets will be needed to-
night, as the mercury is elm bing so
slowly that a tempering of the at
mosphere cannot be expected. At IL
o'clock the mercury registered four
teen degrees and at l O'Clock sixteen
degrees. Weather wise persons de-
clare this the coldest December / in
years.
The thermometer registered eigh-
teen above around 8 O'Clock this
afternoon,
1915 Drivers licenses and car Ii
censes now being issued by c. A Sex
ton at Ferry Garage, Is Smith st.
1218012-12-10t*
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
FIND BODY Of
MAN IN SOUND

The body of an unidentified man,
believed to have been laborer, was
found on land after having been
washed ashore near the Roessler &
Hasslacher Chemical Works dock at
the foot of Commerce street this
afternoon. The body was discovered
by Louis Soss, of 479 State street
while he was seeking driftwood
Patrolman Hartung and Coroner
Mullen were notified and went to the
scene.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
pecidl By United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Paris, Dec. 15:-A fierce artillery
duel started in upper Alsace yester-
day and continuing today is reported
here. With these advices it is evi-
dent the French troops in the lost
province now conducting vigorous
offensive which is expected to carry
their lines further than at any
time during the war. An advance OF
five miles has already been made
from Asbaci. The fighting, which is
for control of roads leading to Null
kausen, is fast developing into a gem
eral forward movement of the French
whose artillery is blasting way
through the German lines for the ad-
vance.
A movement against Altkirch Is
rapidly enveloping this position.
In an attack made by the French
and British on German lines between
Hollebeke and Wytschaete, English
troops drove the enemy from Il
woods west of the latter town and
captured the position. French troops
also gained ground which they held
despite determined counter attacks
by Germans. Official communique
issued today indicates that it was in
this region the most desperate fight
ing occurred yesterday. Intermittent
cannonading is reported between
Somme and Argonne.
Heavy cannonading continues in
Alsace, the statement reports, and it
is evident that the French are press
ing forward in their movement
which has carried them further into
the lost province in their efforts to
penetrate the German line than at
any time during the war. The COM
munique covering the operations of
yesterday says:
The English have captured a
wood west of Wytschaete. Our
troops held ground which they won
yesterday along the User canal and
west of Hollebeke despite a vigorous
counter attack. From the Somme to
the Argonne there was intermittent
Some progress has been
made in the Argonne and our ad
vanced positions have been maintain
ed. The railroad station at ST,
Leonard in the Vosges was violently
by Germans. There was
heavy cannonading In Alsace. The
German artillery has become more
active. The enemy's infantry sue
ceeded in holding some ground at
Steinbach. At all points our progress
has been maintained.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
Picture of Y. M. G. A.

This months issue of New Jer-
sey," the official publication of the
New Jersey State Chamber of Com
merce, contains a picture of the new
Perth Amboy Y. M. G. A. building,
together with brief account of the
dedicatory exercises. The action
taken by the Perth Amboy Board of
Trade in protesting against the seiz-
ure of copper shipments by Great
Britain Is also reviewed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
Abandon Movement Against Warsaw

Special by United Press Wire
Petrograd, Dec. 15-So complete
was the rout of the German army
which invaded northern Poland from
Mlawa that the force is now cleared
from Russian territory and this plan
of movement against Warsaw has
apparently been abandoned, accord
ing to reports here today. The army
suffered extremely heavy losses in
being driven back. The remaining
forces are being redistributed, how
ever, 1t Is declared.
Part are reported as being sent
north in east Prussia to aid in the
defense of the line in the Mazurian
Lake region. Another part Is being
carried sout; ITO aid in the fighting
in the Carpathians.
1t is officially admitted that the
Austrians are defending the northern
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
AN APPEAL

Recognizing the fact that with the business depress;
that prevails throughout the country the industrial acves
of Perth Amboy well other Cities have been greatly
curtaed throwing of citizens of employment
and leaving them to face the coming winter without
of support the Citizens Relief Committee organized
result of call issued by the Mayor of the city
slider and for handling the situation hereby
makes its appeal to the people of Perth Amboy contribute
in proportion to their to fund being raised for the
alienation Of suffering and privaton among the poor
unemployed of the city The increasing number of requests
and the character of many of the applicants
plainly the necessity for prompt action if the purpose
for which the ommttee organized is to be attained
Knowing IT, mo be worthy than caring
those 3ery door who suffering and in want
the takes up this most humanitarian with
feeling its appeal will be in vain, and that Perth
Amboy will again demonstrate her ability for her
in times of distress
All contributions should be sent to Harry Conard treas
of the Citizens Relief Committee and upon receipt will
be acknowledged through the press.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
George F. Reynolds, President
Herman Ellis Richard F. White
Isaac Alpern Harry Conard
C. NJ Peterson F. l.. Brown
Fed j. Cox j. Logan Clevenger
John K Sheehy Ferd Garreson
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
British Waiting for Dresden.

Special bp United Press Wire
/ Buenos Ayres, Dec. 15:-Two
! British cruisers are today reported
In the Strait of Magellan off Punta
Arenas, where they are waiting for
| the Dresden, the sole survivor OF the
squadron Of Admiral Won Stee, which
engaged the British fleet of Vice Ad-
miral Sir Frederick Sturdee off the
Falkland Islands. Advices reaching
here are mostly from pro-German
sources since the British have totally
cut off wireless communication with
the Falklands. The reports declare
that two British vessels have indicate
ed their intention not to respect II |
neutrality laws In regard to v
Dresden. The vessel, the Brit
ships are said to have asserted, mu
either come out and fight or SUR
render
The Chilean government Is report
ed to have taken action to remain
neutral in the situation growing out
of the arrival of the Dresden at Pun
to Arenas. The government will reg
lister a vigorous protest II the Dres-
den is attacked inside the three-mile
limit. The captain of the Dresden
has informed the German consul at
Punta Arenas that the British feet
that attacked the squadron off the
Falkland islands included two battle-
cruisers of the Invincible type. and
six other cruisers. These vessels. the
Continued on page ~
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
Double Lack of understanding

Ore half Of the world, dissatisfied
with hat 1t has, can't understand
how he other half can be dissatisfied
witt rat it has"''
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15

Sewing machines ana typewriters
at Jensen's, 336 State street.
10736-10-29-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15
ALLIES ADVANCE N
ALSACE; GERMANS
DRIVEN FROM RUSSIA
French Expect TO Advance Troops Further Into Asace Than at
Any Time During the War; --Gan of Five Miles Has Already
Been Made is Claim German Movement Against War
saw is Abandoned, is Report from Petrogad.
PETROGRAD MENACED BY WATER FAMINE SPIES ARE FEARED

slope of the Carpathians into Galicia
through the Dukla pass.
This movement, it is declared, may
be easily controlled. The Austrians
Will be forced to enter the valley
from the mountain in small detache ed
commands, 1t is asserted here, and
this will mean they will be attacked
by Russians before they have a
chance to reform. Owing to the de-
feat in the north the German forces
in the region of Lowicz have not been
pressing their attack as vigorously al
before. Advices here indicate that
with their support to the north OF
the V1stula cut off, the Germans may
now entrench in permanent positions
and endeavor to hold their present
line rather than attempt further
forward movement.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15

'''Sf f''f'f11t III 4 VeIVETUU.
Special By United Press Wire
Petrograd, Dec. 15-Petrograd
was without water supply today.
There are grave fears of possible
disaster in case of fire, and the dam
ger of blazes being started by spies
who may be in the Russian capital.
g believed to be acute. This is the
nrst time In sixty years that Petro-
grad has suffered from lack of wa
ter The supply has been cut off by
ice blocking the conduits from the
Neiva from which the city's water Is
taken.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-15

WEATHER--Fair and
cold tonight and
Wednesday. Strong
westerly winds.