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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-11

built the shop, making it look more
like parlor than place of business.
His protege sold the equipment, put
the money in his pocket and sloped.
The building is yours, though I don't
believe you can get much out Of it. -
Grey was so Disguised and disap-
pointed that Horace could scarcely
prevail upon him to visit his meager
inheritance.
They located the shop in question.
1t was queerly incongruous for its
rude surroundings, brand new, gaud-
lily painted, a ten by thirty structure
more adapted for the office Of some
plant than for real work. A plate
glass window took up nearly the en-
tire front. It was bare of furniture
inside, where only a barrel or two
showed.
On the square roof on four sides
was a sign. 1t read Plumbing" The
letters were painted in dazzling gilt.
The signs stared an onlooker in the
face conspicuously from the four car
dinal points Of the compass.
81 say" observed Horace, those
signs must have cost a fortune"
''Huh!" snorted Grey-"what good
are they to me? don't want to go
into the plumbing business"
Just here a man came up. He
looked over the two visitors critically.
81 own the land here" he remark
ed. "Any interest in the property"
eyes" answered Grey shortly, ''I've
inherited this shanty."
'WeIl, I've given ten years lease
on the land. Who am to look to for
the ground rent?"
mot l." retorted Grey sourIy; 81
can't use the place. See here, Hor-
ace" he added, turning to his friend,
'Tm sick and tired of this whole bust
ness. Pm ashamed to go back home.
1 have a brother out west pretty well
fixed. I think III just go out and try
my luck with him"
GCLQ11f Won T,1iobf orof cOT,o o+F3y,or O,,F
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-11

rent. The only way to get anything
out of it is to lease the building to
some one, or start in business in it. "
'Well, Horace, I've fooled away
your time. Come back to the law
yer's and I'll give you bill Of sale for
it. won't bother with the PROPOSE
tion," determined Grey. '
"Pu do it, and work something out
of it," said Horace. 'pm thinking
hard. I believe 1 see a way to use
that building. Name price, give
me time to pay you and I'll try the
speculation"
Nonsense! I'll give it to you"
Finally, however, Grey consented
to take a note for $50. Then he left
on the next train for the west. Hor-
ace went back to the shop. He had
a talk with the landowner, got some
new ideas and looked over the inside.
He found one of the barrels filed
with plumbers supplies, the other
with a babbitt metal composition.
Then he sought out local plumbing
establishment and sold the stuff for
SIS.
Those signs" he reflected. The
next day they disappeared.
what you done with the signs?"
asked the curious landowner.
"SoId 'em," replied Horace. you
see, one 1 got rid of to that plumber
at the other end of the town. Then
1 sawed off the P on the second and
a lumber man took it. Taking off
the P and L left 'Umber.' Well, that
struck a paint shop man. There's a
shoemaker named Blum little ways
down the street. 1 sawed out his
name for him. Everybody happy and
I'm $42 ahead"
You'll dop' chuckled the land
owner, much amused and interested.
"Say, we talked about you starting
a little repair shop. hke'your ways
and I'll finance the proposition on
shares"
ECnonop5 q n =, n II ?, n q n .LJorooo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-17
CITY NEWS.

| Try Ludwig. for better shoes.
The ice harvest in Keokuk starts
tomorrow.
Only six more shopping days un-
| til Christmas.
-Ludwfg's shoes make good Christ
! mas presents. 1904 Main street.
!. The public school children win
soon enjoy a weeks vacation.
| For health eat Wilson's butter
milk cookies. Large pkg. Sc all gro
GERS.
Pictures, all KINDS and prices.
Philips Art Store, open evenings. 626
Main street,
Christmas cards. calendars. hand
painted novelties. Philips Art Store.
S2s Main street.
Ludwig can supply you in shoes
OF all kinds He has pretty Christ,
mas line. 1904 Main.
| Abe Martin says we don't make
anything in this country good enough
for some folks 'cept money.
inexpensive pictures easy to send
by mall. Philips art store. open even
ings
Cold weather and good roads have
aided in bringing the Christmas shop
pers in from the country.
1T is surely cold day when the
small boy will not brave zero weather
to try out q pair OF skates or new
sled
Dry hickory and oak wood for
sale. Price $3.50 per cord delivered.
Strictly cash on delivery. Telephone
l7s. Taber Lumber Co.
Regular meeting OF Keokuk
lodge. No 10s. B. p. o. e.. tonight at
s o'clock, Elks' hall. Sixth and Blon-
deau streets Visitors invited.
The Sunday schools OF the city
are busily engaged preparing Christ
mas exercises in which the little
ones will have prominent part.
Fresh halibut and smelts at Jos.
Hauberts reliable meat market, 709
Main street.
Regular meeting of Puckechetuck
encampment No Z, I. o. o. F. at
Odd Fellows hall at o'clock tonight.
Visiting brethren fraternally invited
to attend g
Your Christmas will be happier II
you make 1t happy for some one who
will not receive visit from Santa
Claus unless 1t is through your effort
and generosity. The words OF the
Savior are true: 1T is more blessed
to give than to receive
Mr.. j. Fl. Johnson and Miss Yer
gle Smelzer of Adrian were united in
marriag., Tuesday afternoon in the
county court rooms at Carthage, Judge
p. w. Dunham ofic.ating The young
couple will go to housekeeping on
farm two miles northeast Of Adrian.
-Edam. Sage. Piemento, Blue La
bel. Thistle, Bulactac, Deviled, Cam
erhert, Sapsaso. Roauefort, grated
parmensen, limburger, brick and
cream cheese at Il,megart's grocery
DR. G. Walter Barr. until quite
recently in charge of the bureau OF
public relations for the water power
company was made an honorary mem
Der OF the High Tension club at the
meeting OF that organization held at
Fort Madison Tuesday might.
The Chicago-Denver train known
as Burlington No 1, has been on
time ninety-two days out OF ninety
three. The ninety.third day MOL
was delayed eleven minutes on &C
count OF fog. That IS going some, but
it is what the people want-reliabil-
ity ard speed, says the Burlington
Gazette.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-17
Bio Fire at PottsviiIe.

Limited Press Leased Wire Service.
POTTSyILLE, Pa, Dec. IA fire
entailing loss OF two and half
million dollars swept two entire
blocks in the central part Of the
business portion Of this city early
this morning.
The MfehIe building occupied by
the largest department store and a
number OF law offices and lodges. the
Brittcn-Hoffman Co., the Woolworth
building, the Pennsylvania and I'm
ion Deposit bank, the Academy OF
Music and the Unicn hall were com
plete1y demolished. The postoffice
was seriously damaged.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-17
FUNERAL RECORD
/. >~~s>~>>ee>~>c> ,
Miss Braun.

The funeral OF Miss Amelia Braun
was held at 2:30 o'clock this after
noon at the residence. PIG Concert
street, Rev. Ernst Of the German
Evangelical church officiating.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-17
Fire in Grocery.

/ UNITED Press Leased Wire Service-1
| SANDUSKY, Ohio, Dec. 17.-Fire
today wiped out the Bender-Woodward
wholesale grocery plant with loss
Of $125,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-17

Have the merit Of individu-
atty. They make desirable
Christmas gifts because
they add to the comforts Of
home. The showing is tho
largest, by far, in the city.
The styles are up-to-the-mo-
ment and the wide range for
selection makes choosing a
pleasure.
House coats In two-tone
effects, $500 to $1,000.
Bathrobes in fancy blank
etings in quiet or gay Of
fects, and in Terry cloth,
$3.50 to $1,000. Gall with
slippers to match.)
Tie Sets, Leather Travel
ing Sets, Suit Cases, Valises.
Other articles for gifts, gloves,
cravats, nuffiers, handkerchief,
SUBSCRIBERS, silk or Isle half hose,
shirts, nishtrobes, pajamas, seal
skin, fur and cloth caps, and host
o. others that may suggest them
selves 70 you when you look
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03
ALLIED FORCES PREPARE LINES
OF DEFENSE AROUND PARIS; SAY
BRITISH POSITION IS STRONGER
Especial by United Press Wire.)

PARIS, Sept 3:-Despte the transfer of the capital to
Bordeaux, measure of preCatlon it is declared the stla
ton at the front shows Improvement today The ferocy of
the German assault the French British left wing de-
creasng The long draWo struggle is having its effect and
there evidences of almost total exhaustion the part of
the enemy although because of the pressure from
the Germans right the retreat of the allies has been faster than
originally anticipated 1t is explained today the French
British position infinitely stronger than three days ago.
French troops have been detached from the extreme right and
with reserves they supporting the troops that have
been bearing the bnt of the fighting since Saturday. The
next eight hours will probably prove decisive in so far
the actual tate OF Paris is concerned.
If the Germans push forward fast in that time
they have in the last two days they will be contact with the
outer lnoS cf the capitals defense.
1t is also considered certain that the allied lines will even
tualy have to fall back to the tbrtifcaons Already
there is discussion Of the final place OF tar as
outward indications are concerned the final line of defeTe
will be extremely advantageous to the allies. Roughly speak
nu will take the form of gigantic v The first line will ex-
tend northeast to point in the vicinity of Laere. The sec
ond will extend roughly to the southeast to Rheims. The third
will extend northeast again to Neveres and the fourth south
west towards Verdun The line, however, mobile nasmuch
the French in greater strength all through the territory
Military experts declare line of this character will give the
French material advantage.
1t will all be heavily enrenched, the angles resting in
strongly fortified positions. To attack, the Germans will be
compelled to divide their forces and against forces that
have all the natural advantage of position strongly equipped
with artillery and rapid fire guns that have already done
NOUS damage.
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AUSTR|ANS ARE FALLING BACK IN
DISORDER AS RUSSIAN FORCES
ANN|H|LATE FIVE CRACK CORPS
ESPECIAL bv United Press Wire.)

PETRoGRAD. Sept 3:-Routed with very heavy losses
the main Austrian army reported today falling back IN dis
order its third line of Notifications behind lembrg IS
expected second stand will be made along the defenses OF
the San river The severed Austrian lines were reported TO ex
tend from the Capahian mountains, between the headwa-
ers of the Dneser and the San along the San nearly to An
napo The Austrian left in Russian Poland was the only part
of the line that held and today was being subjected to enor
nous pressure heavy eorcements having been sent to the
army operating against it.
As result of the last eight days of fighting five of the
crack Austrian corps-he Third, Seventh Eleventh. Twelfth
and Fourteenth been practically annhiated Their re-
serve supply of ammunition and $50 guns of eleven cabre
have been captured Thousands Of prisoners including many
officers have been captured. The German garrison OF
Kongsbg attempted sortie in force against the Russian
forces which have isolated the citadel They were driven back
with heavy losses The sally of the Germans desperate
Under cover of darkness they burst forth and threw
their entire strength against the Russian besegng forces They
had automatic guns mounted automobiles which they used
with deadly effect The Russians fought with desperate brav-
cry and finally checked the assault.
The Germans finally retreated to the CITADEL leaving many
dead and wounded behind Their losses enormous. The
Novoe Dremya charges the Asans who had been lombard
Ing Belgrade in total disregard of the Red Cross flag, floating
over maternity hospital there sheIed the building and killed
more than 100 babies declares that this charge sub
stantiated by staff correspondent who made nvesga
tOn.
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GERMANS HURL ENTIRE ARMY

Morgan, HOrges and Company, which
has been handling the embassy's
financial business, will remain open,
at least for the present.
All of the founded in Paris hospt-
tails who were in condition to be
moved were being sent away today.
They are being transferred on spec
ial trains to temporary camps which
have been established. 1t is certain
whether Paris is besieged or not 1t
will be the center of the Tivotal OPP
erations that are planned to follow
further retreat of the allied left
wing There is no doubt that the
Germans plan siege. Their great
thirty-ton Krupt guns, which were
so serviceable in smothering out the
Namur forts, are being moved south.
Instead of horses the Germans are
using enormous engines to bring the
guns forward. The French artillery
experts profess to believe that these
guns will prove utterly ineffective
against even the outer wings of
Notifications.
The fact that a supreme effort
made Wednesday to crumple up the
allied left and drive it back to
Continued on page A.
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ELECT POPE ON
THE 9TH BALLOT


della Chiesa archbishop Of
today elected
Plus The election the ninth
prescribed by the century old tradition
fhermans throne received
short alteration baoed
Monday election
Benedict HV and Will
called while
which largely responsible
of election Benedict
taking the
cardinals have arrived in Rome
Among those OConnen United
fyseVen OF the sacred eohee
Cardinal della Chesa is not
also to his advisor Cardinal
and later cardinal and
Merry del Vas
in confidence the
secret
Being with the Italian government it consider
the policy of Pope Plus looking "
ward the healing standing the quines and
vatican
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03
2 PARTY CONTESTS At PRIMARIES
AS ALL PETITIONS ARE FILED

Mayor Ferd Garretson and Thom-
as F. Burke, two undertakers in this
city, will oppose one another In the
race for the office of mayor. This
became finally settled at late hour
last night, when Mr.. Garretson,
though contrary to his wishes, filed
petition. Adam Eckert is the third
candidate for mayor, representing
the Progressive (Roosevelt) party,
thereby making it three cornered
fight. There are no party contests
in the city according to the peti-
tions filed, excepting that Nicholas
Morrisey is opposing Comptroller
James A. Rhodes for the position of
county committeeman in the second
district of the first ward, and John
j. Lynch and John Toolan are seek
ing the candidacy for constable on
the Democratic ticket in the first
ward. The full lists of petitions, of
which those for city candidates had
to be filed on or before yesterday,
follow:
For Congress.
William w. Ramsay, Keansburg,
Republican; Thomas j. Scully, South
Amboy, Democrat; w. Burtis Ha-
vens, Toms River, Republican.
County Positions.
Assembly - Charles Anderson,
South River, Democrat; Charles T.
Grace, South Amboy, Democrat; E.
Leon Loblein, New Brunswick, Dem
ocrat; Arthur A. Quinn, Perth Am
boy, Democrat; William Smith,
Sayreville, Democrat; George s. APP
Iplegate, South River, Republican;
Louis j. Belloff, New Brunswick,
Republican; Clarence M. Haight,
New Market road, Republican;
George A. Solt, Metuchen, Republi-
can; George E. Wildman, New
fContinaeu ON page Al
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Special bp United Press Wire.
Paris, Sept 3-The heaviest fight
ing on the French front Is that in
which the French left and the Ger
man right are still engaged. The Ger
mans throwing their greatest weight
on the allied lines that extend,
roughly spreading from just south of
Mt. Didier to Roye and Noyon. The
German cavalry have spread south
to the neighborhood of Campagne
and scissors and have been engaged
for forty hours with the united
British-French cavalry division.
This fighting covers a wide stretch
and is reported to be of skirmish-
ing nature. The fighting between
Mt. Didier to Noyon is of the most
sanguinary character. The allied line
rs strongly entrenched and heavily
supported with artillery and machine
guns 1t is admitted at the war Of
flee that the Germans have brought
many fresh troops into action and 1t
is considered inevitable that a new
line is being formed on which the
allies will fall back.
Although the government has been
moved to Bordeaux and the records
of the nation have also been sent
there, the United States embassy
will remain here. Ambassador Myron
T. Herrick frankly stated that he
sees no reason for moving at this
time. The embassy is neutral terri
tory. 1t will not be attacked, and
even through the Germans should
eventually occupy the city the am
bassador and his staff would be in
no danger. Paris is the center for
the American refugees who are com
ing from the south and Switzerland
The ambassador believes that he can
best serve them by remaining here
At his request the banking house OF
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03

Special bv United Press VITO.
Antwerp, Sept. 3.-Antwerp Is
ready for an extended siege. The de-
cree ordered from the city all per
sons not officially registered went
into effect today, many of the refu-
gees have left most of them pro-
ceeding to Hollsnd. Others are to be
sent to England in the near future
There are fears that Germany plans
an organized attempt to destroy the
CITY by a fleet of Zeppelins. A num-
her of the dirigibles have been locat-
ed inside the German lines near Lou
vain. Because of this fact the gar
risons on the outer forts have been
reinforced by detachments OF plcKeo
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03
BATTLE NOW RAGING Will DECIDE FATE OF PARIS
IN NEXT FORTY y-ECHT HOURS; ALLIES ARE DRIVEN
BACK: GERMANS RETREATNC FROM K0NCSBURC
GERMANS 40 MILES FROM PARIS;
RUSSIANS ADVANCE IN PRUSSIA
Especial by United Press Wire.j


LONDON Sept 3Not single word regarding conditions the front came from The
war office today statement issued after midnight saying that fighting continues was the
first news made public since Sunday night g@ word Of the location the present
fighting Because Of this military experts agree that the present battle just north
Paris may prove decisive Should the Germans be checked before the outer forts Of Paris
reached the allies will be good position Immediately to assume the offensive but even
though the city eged certain The allies will be withdrawn intact the allies can
only hold very brief period longer the Russian invasion must operate greatly their a
vantage.
Paris waiting for the Germans There little doubt anons mind that the nVad
ing forces will strike the northern forts, but complete investment Paris @
the opinion military experts They insist to isolate the capital TOO great task even 1
the wonderful fighting machine that has fought its way within less than forty miles OF
Paris But there doubt that the allied lines will be forced back until the Germans can
engage the cutter line efforts in the NORTH
The Russian embassy today declared the Russian cavalry was again operating east
Mn Prussia great numbers and have penetrated point near the Va river The en-
bas again today Insisted thai the Russians would be within striking distance Berlin
within month";
1t stated that the A had been driven back he main line Of deses and
as result the Russians would able push their invasion Prussia without delay
news has been received Of Turkeys attitude Various rors that Turkish troops
we're marching across Bulgarian territory attack Greece and others that they planned an
assault Egypt and Russia have circulated the war bureau but the war bureau SAID
had no official information and the Turkish ambassador insists his country will remain
NEUTRAL
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03
Think Paris Safe.

London, Sept. Communication
with the continent was precarious to-
day. The removal of the French
government to Bordeaux was expect
ed to interfere with the speedy trans
mission OF news from the immediate
theatre of war already subject to
delay because of the complicated
system of censorship.
The government, however, con-
tinues extremely confident that Paris
will not be occupied by the Germans.
The belief is growing that the high
tide of German offensive movement
has been reached and the time is
approaching when the allies will be
able to resume the offensive in turn.
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ANTWERP READY FOR SIEGE

! marksmen, who will be depended on
to prevent the Zeppelins from reach
ing the city. In addition the guards
on lookout In the church spires and
on the taller buildings have been
increased. The city itself is calm.
King Albert and the general staff
are in almost constant consultation,
The plans for the defense are COM
plete
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03

Paris Expects Partial Siege.
Special BY United Press Wire.
Paris, Sept. 3.-That Paris is ex-
pecting at least a partial siege was
emphasized today when it was an
nounced that General Gallant, who
was appointed military governor of
Paris last Saturday, had been given
supreme authority over the entire
defense of the city. He will not be
interfered with either by the general
staff or by General Gallant, but will
conduct the defensive operations as
he sees fit.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03
Making Preparations.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, Stpt. 3.-With the
President of France, the cabip Il and
the clerks of every department en-
route to Bordeaux, Paris is prepared
for a long siege. 1t was stated at
the French embassy today. A cable
gram officially announcing the trans
fer of the government and declaring
the allies have stopped the Germans
at Rethel was received here today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03
NOTICE.

To people residing on the line OF
Favette street, East of State and to
Rector street, as this street will be
swent at O'Clock a. m. Friday morn
ing, all residents are requested to
close their windows. E <equest oi
Street Committee.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03
NOTICE.

Through an oversight the adver
tisement of the Perth Amboy City
Market was omitted from the Labor
Day program of the Central Labor
Union.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03
JAPANESE SEIZE 7 ISLANDS

German aeroplanes, which had been
dropping bombs on Paris, was shot
down by the troops near Campaigne.
Two German officers in the machine
are declared to have been killed
when it collapsed and fell
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03

YSu cant Ford TO buy a Ford
from any one else but Jensen, Ferry
Garage. Is Smith 81. Phone 1sl.
&816-k-16-tf~
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03

NEW HUDSON ana REQ cars for hire.
phone Sexton. 1871. Ferry Garage.
5s40-5-o9-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03
gpectaI bv United Press Wire.

bpECIUI UU UHFttU I Ttoo W Ho'
Toxic, Sept. 3:-Japanese forces
have occupied seven islands about the
German province of Kaiochou. Land
ings were made without resistance
and the troops took full possession.
The Kaiochou waters had been heavi-
ly mined by the Germans and mine
sweepers are now engaged clearing
all passages for ships One thousand
mines have SO far been removed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-03
French Bombard Cattaro.

Paris, Sept. 3.-The French Adri-
attic fleet has bonn barded Cattaro and
inflicted heavy damage. The war
office announced today that the fleet
turned its guns On the Notifications
yesterday hammering some OF them
to pieces.
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SEW AUTOMOBILES for hire. Sex.
ton. Phone 181. Ferry Garage.
5646- 5-28-tfs