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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
GREAT ARMIES
ENGAGED IN A
DEATH CRAPPLE
Nearly 100000 Men Battling
Along Great Line Northeast
of Paris.
ALLIES MOVE IS SUCCESSFUL
Portion of German Forces are Com.
PEELED to Retire From Line
of Action.
ALLIES MOVE IS SUCCESSFUL

Paris, Sept 8.-From official COM
munications given out in Paris yes
terday it was learned that the en-
gagements which began Saturday
and Sunday to the east and north
east of the French capital, develop
ed yesterday into one of the most
important battles of the campaign.
The armies of the allies are OPP
posing the German advance over a
front extending for about 120
miles from Nanteuil lie Haudaulin,
twenty-five miles northeast of Paris,
to the great fortress of Verdun, in
the department of Meuse, and TWEEN
ty miles west of the German from
tier.
SUPPORTED BY BRITISH.
The number of men engaged is
not generally known. The French
troops were strongly supported by
the British soldiers, who passed
through Paris several days ago.
The position chosen by the allied
forces to give battle to the adranc-
in, wv Il n N yr1nC
favorable, having near its center the
strongly entrenched camp at Chal-
onssuTMarne.
ALLIES FORCE RETIREMENT.
The allies conducted their opera
lions so successfully that a portion
of the German forces were forced to
retire. The Germans had reached
the region around Coulommiers and
La Ferte Gaucher respectively,
thirty and forty miles to Paris,
when the attachments covering the
TANKS of the main German army en-
countered advanced attachments of
the allies, who drove them back.
The wounded began coming into
Paris yesterday afternoon.
HEAR NOISE OF BATTLE.
The nearness of this fighting to
Paris was responsible for the reports
current yesterday afternoon that
the sound of firing could be heard
from the city itself. The day was
clear and strong wind from the
east would tend to support the con-
tention of those who declare they
heard the sound of artillery.
The inhabitants of Paris gathered
in great crowds near the gates Of
the city to watch the passage Of
military dispatch bearers who, from
time 10 time, came dashing in from
the east in swift automobiles. In
some quarters it is estimated that
nearly 100000 troops are engaged
in this fighting. Nearly all the
railroads in every direction around
the city were reserved yesterday for
use of the military authorities,
while large numbers of private au-
tomobiles and taxicabs have been
employed in conveying provisions to
the scene of operations.
BACKS TOWARD CAPITAL.
In the fighting which was going
on yesterday to the east and north
east Of Paris, the German forces
had their backs toward the capital.
French troops are harassing their
march. From time to time the Ger
mans turn and engage the French
at their backs. French shells fall
continually in the German rear.
Observers consider that it is OBJ
vious that the Germans could not at
tack Paris while the French armies
were intact and are continuing
their turning movement under peril
oyS cirpum ctapcaS
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
THE BRITISH
DESTROY n.
PER|AL GUARD
Dispatch to London Announces Vic
tory by Allies at Precy -.
Sur Disc.
THE CROWN PRINCE IS SLAIN?
It Is Reported That Heir to the
Throne Was in Midst of
Fray.
THE CROWN PRINCE IS SLAIN?

London, Sept. s, 1925 a. ma
dispatch to Reuters Telegram COM
pany from Ostend says:
"Violent fighting, lasting five
hours, has taken place between Mel
lie and Quatrecht, near Client, be-
tween Belgian volunteers and SUI
perior corps of Germans. After de-
termined resistance the Belgians re-
tired in good order.
"The Germans occupied NELLIE and
are marching on Client"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
board of supervisors of Hamilton
county, Iowa, at the Office of the
county auditor in Webster City, Ia,
until 1880 o'clock P. M. September
18th, 1914, for the construction of
the Cole Drainage Ditch No. 165 in
said county as follows
SECTION NO. /.
800 feet of 20 inch tile, average
cut 90 feet, maximum cut 60 feet.
900 feet of Is inch tile, average
cut 81 feet, maximum cut 80 feet.
1850 feet Of IA inch tile, average
cut 70 feet, maximum cut ST. feet.
200 feet of IA inch tile to be re-
laid, average cut 6.2, maximum cut
6.S feet.
SECTION NO. 2.
500 feet of inch tile, average
cut &C feet, maximum cut so feet.
1900 feet of 10 inch tile, average
cut &C feet, maximum cut S.3 feet.
1880 feet of inch tile, average
cut Sc feet, maximum cut IL feet.
20 cubic yard wall.
Specials: T-Junctions: Ito" on
2O"; lis" on 2O"; Is" on. 14";
3-6" on 1O"; 3-6" on 81.
Y-Junctions: 2-S" on AZ; As"
on A.; 1-6" on 81; rs" on TO-.
80 feet of 10 inch sewer pipe.
II feet of Is inch sewer pipe.
4 feet Of "a inch sewer pipe.
Intakes: 5-1O"; 2-15"; 1-24";
6-1O"; 2-15"; LAP.
All T-Junctions to be of drain
tile; all Y-Junctions to be of sewer
pipe.
All intakes to be of sewer pipe
with cemented joints and fitted with
beehive CRATES.
All old tile lines to be connected
where crossed.
Bids to be on first class salt glaz-
ed vitrified clay tile only. /
The improvement to be construct
ed according to plat, profile and
specifications now on file in the Of
flee of the county auditor of said
county.
All bids to be by sections only.
The right to waive defects and to
reject any or all bids is reserved.
A certified check must accompany
each bid for ten per cent of amount
bid.
Work to commence on or before
thirty days from date of letting of
contract and to be completed on or
before January 1st, 1915.
Dated this 9TH day of September,
1914.
20f2 A. J. Peterson, County Auditor.
The prediction of the weather man
for this section of country tomorrow,
Watermelon day, is encouraging
generally fair and warmer" Hope
this prophecy may be fulfilled.
The city scales will be closed on
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08

General Pau announcing victory
by the allied forces at Precy sur
Disc. The Imperial guard under
Crown Prince Frederick William is
reported to have been annihilated
by the British force which opposed
them.
The Evening News dispatch says:
"A telegram has been received
from General Pau announcing vic
tory by the allied forces under Field
Marshal Sir John French, command
ing the British and General D'Amade
at Precy sur Disc, about twenty-five
miles north of Paris.
FACED BY IMPERIAL GUARD.
"The allies were drawn across the
northern line with the center at
Precy. The English troops were on
the left and the French on the right.
The former had in front Of them the
Imperial guard under Crown Prince
Frederick William.
"On both wings, it is reported,
the allies were successful. The Ger
man left was held by the French and
retired to the north.
"The Imperial guard, who were
ordered to surrender were annihi-
lated by the British. 1t is reported
that the crown prince was in their
midst"
NO CONFIRMATION.
The British official bureau has re-
ceived no confirmation Of this mes
sage.
The official bureau says:
General Joffre's plans are being
steadily carried out. The allied for
ces, acting on the offensive, have
been successful in checking and fore
ing back in a northeast direction
the German forces opposed to them"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08

London, Sept. S.-A Boulogne
dispatch to the Evening News says
a telegram has been received from
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08

The city scales will be closed on
Watermelon Day. 7d2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08

The prediction Of the weather man
for this section of country tomorrow,
Watermelon day, is encouraging
generally fair and warmer" Hope
this prophecy may be fulfilled.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06
LOCKER QUESTION
Now In Courts-Important Point in The
West Virginia Prohibition Law.

Charleston, w. Va.-Judges of the
Supreme Court of Appeals have under
consideration the issuing of an injunc-
tion under the new liquor law, sought
by Angus Mcdonald and Samuel
Stephenson, members of the Edgewood
Country club. They ask the injunction
to prevent members of the fashionable
club from bringing or using iutoxicat.
ing liquors on the grounds. On receiv.
ing an opinion from committee of law
yers, the club members had voted to
permit the use of liquors on its prem.
ises. If the court holds that the use Of
intoxicants may be permitted on the
grounds of the club, the locker system
of distributing drinks will spring into
existence all over the State, it is said,
and thus largely annul the new prohibi.
tion law.
Aaron Meredith and Tom Doran, min.
ers at Rose Siding, Mingo County, went
to sleep in Doran s cabin, following
their celebration of the last "wet
day. The structure was set on fire and
the two men were burned to death.
Attempting to arrest Hiram Prince,
who was armed with a pistol Deputy
Henry Carlton was killed and Deputy
fiji Maynard seriously injured before
Prince was shot to death by Maynard.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06
FOOLISH PHILOSOPHY.

A man may be good story-teller and still fail to
convince his wife,
The one time when woman always hits what she
aims at is when she throws bouquets at herself.
The suffragette doesn' believe in the equality of
the sexes so much she does in the superiority of
her own
The world would be happier if the average wom-
an was as much afraid of gossip as she is of the
mouse.
OF course it is possible to be both blind and deaf.
but people who are blind to their own faults are
seldom deaf to flattery
In every community there is an old soldier of
whom the other old soldiers say: Gle suit
ler'"
The case of the Kansas man who shot his wife for
wearing red kimOno indicates that the tastes of
the men are improving and that they rapidly are
losing the little patience they once possessed
Trouble maintains brance office in every home
in which there is a loafing man or gosspng wOm-
an.
Give a man abundant leisure and he will employ
it in leading prospecting party in the direction
of trouble
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06

A Chicago man named Helmuler didn't like his
name 1t was too hot and too long for Hans. The
court told him he could cut the "hell" out of it,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06
PSYCHOLOGY AND EMPTY CARS.

Eighty thousand empty freight ears are side
tracked along the lines of the Pennsylvania Rail
road They are idle because the business of the
country, under the benefcient rule of near Free
Trade is in such a condition that it cannot give
them employment.
Most assuredly the management of the PennSyl-
vania is exceedingly incompetent. Hasn't it yet
heard of the way out of such serious condition.
What have its president and board of directors
been doing all this time Don't they know that the
administration at Washington has given them the
remedy2 Take dose of psychology the
bottle well before taking. And don't be put off
with something else "just good" See to it
that the name of DR.. Wilson is blown in the glass.
just take dose of the Wilson remedy, go TO
sleep somewhere in the misty coudlands of theory
inhabitated by the most excellent dOctrinaire and
dream that those $4,000 cars are moving.
And then watch them moye!-Philadelphia In
Qurer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06

The river and harbor bill, as it passed the House
of Representatives at Washington, calls for an APP
preparation of $93,529,475, or much the largest in
the history of Congress. 1t is said that effort
will be made to cut down the appropriation in Con
gress and, if this fails the President may veto the
whole thing This would be pity, for large part
of the money is really needed in unfinished govern
ment work But the BILL as a whole teens with jobs
and it may be better to send it back to Congress and
go without river and harbor appropriations for a
Year.-LOuisville Post
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06
A LOT OF DAMAGE TO REPAIR.

Henry c. Prick, lately returned from visit to
Europe is quoted in a Pittsburg dispatch to the
Philadelphia Ledger as saying that the upset III
business affairs is directly due to Eree-Trade Tariff
legislation and to the attitude of the Free-Trad'
administration toward business. The dispatch adds
~ 81 look for great landslide for the Repub-
kcans in 1916" Mr. Frick went ON, "and |
would like to see the Republicans get control
of the Senate in the next election
Mr.. Frick does not agree with President Will
son in his contention that the present depres-
sion is more psychological than real and point
ed out few examples of retardatiOn.
"They are importing pig iron to this country
from China where the wOrkmen get about
cents day. When the Republicans again get
into power there will be a lot of damage to re-
pair -
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06
s...''.;:z.2S57R:5it:'7lEGISiig
CRUELTY.

The Senator and the Major walking up avenue.
The Senator was than middle aged considerably
than fat and dearly the Major loved him he also
loved his joke.
The Senator turned with pleased expression his be
ngn countenance and said Ojor did you that pretty
girl smile at me-"
'Oh, that 5 nothing replied his friend The first time
l saw you laughed loud! '-IGarpers Magazine.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06

BE sympathetic with a man and he
will follow you around for more.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06
MONEY TO PAY FOREIGN LABOR.

Europe took three times much of our money
for wooden goods in a given time under Demo
cratic as it did under Republican legislation. And
no American bought single garment at retail
cheaper on that account 1t is a clear loss
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06
Having Decided to Retire From
Business, | Offer My
Stock at
Reduced Prices

BOTTLED IN BOND WHISTLES.
Old Taylor, full quart. ..........S 90
Belle of Nelson, full quart. ..... 80
Lancaster, full quart. ............ 30
Mellwood, full quart. ........... .83
Old Sam White. full quart. ...... 70
Old So, full quart, 8 years old. .... .87
Sam Clay, full quart. .8S
Old Time, full quart. ........... "a
Queen of Nelson, full quart. ..... .S7
Van Hook, full quart. ........... "a
NOT BONDED.
Duffy's Malt Whisky. per bottle 80
Star Hennessey Brand per bot. $3.50
Rock Rye, per quart. 10
WINES.
Port, per bottle ................. 80
Sherry per bottle ............. 40
Claret per bottle. ...,.......... 40
Puritan Belle, per bottle. ...... so
Mumms Extra Dry, per pint .... 100
Cooks Imperial, per pint ..... 80. .85
WHISTLES IN THE WOOD.
$500 Whisky, yrs old, per gal. $3.50
$500 Whisky, yrs. old, per gal. .2b0
$500 Brandies, per gallon. ...... $50
$500 Brandies, per gallon. ....... ESQ
Mail orders promptly shipped.
Geo. M. DieneF
2O9 Market st. Maysville, Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06

If it were not for fireworks, Christ
mas presents, watermelons, picnics, cir
cuses, tobacco, lemonade, beer, soda
water and household expenses, nearly
every man would be rich.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06

Ladies new creations, Colonial Pumps
and two strap Oxfords. Genuine hand
turn soles, Worth $500. Our Price
Sl99
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06

Ladies Mary Jane Pumps made on
fashions newest lines. In black patent
leather and white canvas. Worth $3.50
Our Price-$1.69.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06

Ladies soft kid 9ad velvet strap OK.
fords. Flexible soles. Now at 80 cts.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06

The people in our community have
seen so many stage Williams in top boots
that they think everybody on Broadway
wears them.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-07-06

Approximately 475 lives have been lost in avia-
ton disasters since 1908. More people were killed
by bicycles than by aviation.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-09-25
Germany's Ne,U Gun Is
Big Surprise to World

Berlin.--It still is too early to base
general predictions concerning war in
the future on the engagements of the
present great European struggle.
One prediction, however. does seem
fairly justified already. 1t is that the
day of fortresses has passed. The
new 42-centimeter (16.S-inch) siege
gun of the German forces appears to
have demonstrated its ability to de
molish the strongest Notifications
ever made. Pictures of the demolition
at Liege bear striking testimony to
the power Of this new arm. A single
projectile demolished utterly walls OF
reinforced cement and steel, ripped
open steel towers and. piled the mass
on the forts defenders.
This new siege gun has been the
surprise of the war. 1t has been re-
peatedly asserted that no nation has
any military secrets that are not in
possession of all other important ma
tions, but events have proved not only
that the existence of this terrible wea.
pom was not known to foreign nations,
but that only limited number of high
German army officials themselves had
so much as heard of it. A member OF
the Reichstag, whose name is not Civ
en-, is quoted as follows in German
paper:
"The fact that the German army
possessed such gun was as much Of
a surprise to the Germans as to for
eigners, for its construction and ma
ture were kept secret, as the situation
demanded, so that even in the empire
only limited number knew about it."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-09-25
German Prisoners Say
Kaiser's Losses HeaUU

Bordeaux.-There was given out Of
,ficially information concerning Incl
dents of the fighting and personal ex-
periences which had been furnished
by German prisoners or obtained from
documents seized by French troops.
1t relates particularly to the fighting
around Rheims between September II
and 16.
A German artillery officer wrote:
Modern war Is the greatest of fol-
lies. Companies Of $50 men in the
Tenth Army Corps have been reduced
to 70 men and there are companies Of
the guard commanded by volunteers
of year, all the officers having dis
appeared"
The following is taken from letter
written by a German Captain Of in
fantry:
1--WE were surprised by the French
and lost my company. Searching fol
it in village, ! was made a prisoner
Now my fate Is In the hands Of God.
Another German officer captured
at Rheims said:
"For tactical reasons, the guard had
to retreat. We had many killed and
800 wounded. The first battalion OF
the first regiment of the guard has
not another officer. The French ar.
tillery defiled SO well that we could
not discover its sight. General Won
Setback and the colonel of the second
regiment of artillery of the guard are
among the killed"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-09-25
Great Britain Is Silent
on Subject About Peace

Washington, ID. C.-Great Britain
has received no proposal for peace,
either direct or indirect, from Ger
many or Austria, and therefore has
nothing to say on the subject.
This was the substance of a mes
sage received late Saturday by Sir
Cecil Spring-Rice, the British Ambas-
sador here, from Sir Edward Grey, the
British foreign secretary. The ambas-
sador had inquired whether any pro-
posal Of peace was before his govern
ment In view of the persistent rumors
from Berlin that peace proposals were
being exchanged.
Colncident with the receipt of this
information from Great Britain 1t was
learned authoritatlvely that President
Wilson had not pursued either with
Great Britain, France Of Russia, the
informal suggestion Of the Imperial
German Chancellor that 1T was up to
the United States to obtain state
ment Of peace terms from the allies"
The state department has not COM
municated with the British or French
ambassadors here on the subject, or
the German ambassador now visiting
in New York. Sir Cecil Spring Rice,
as well as Jules Jusserand, were at
the state department in conference
with Counsellor Robert Lansing, act
Ing secretary In the absence of Mr..
Bryan.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-09-25
Germany Questions
British iSinceritu

Berlin.--Nobody In Grmany is will
ing to admit the sincerity of Great
Britain's basing its declaration Of war
on Germany's violation of the terri
tory of Belgium and Luxembourg and
much alleged evidence is produced in
newspapers and magazines to prove
that Great Britain had already made
up its mind to join France and Russia
previous to Germany's advance ON Bel
gium territory.
In the highest circles of the German
government 1t Is asserted that the
foreign office has evidence that Great
Britain was negotiating with Russia
several months before the war broke
out to furnish ships for descent Of
Russian troops on the coast of Pom
erenia, which lies on the Baltic north
of Berlin, but 1t appears that nothing
came of these negotiations.
Another curious and timely piece of
evidence is presented in the shape of
an item purporting to be from the
Paris Gil Bias of February rs, 1918.
That paper Is said to have published
the following:
n u6Wbphper Vi EdblerH fTdnce mas
revealed highly interesting piece Of
news. In military circles there 1t is
related that large stocks of British
ammunition have for several weeks
been brought into Maubeuge, near the
northeastern frontier of France, on
the railway line from Paris to Cologne
The city Of Maubeuge Is of great mil
itary Importance. 1t is designated in
the French general staff's plan of cam
paign as the concentration point for
the allied troops which will be com
manded in case of war by the En-
glish field marshal, Sir John French,
under General Joffre as commander
in-chief."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-09-25
Weights and Measures LalD
Is. Criticised by Bureau

Salem Declaring that if action
were not taken soon Oregon would
become the dumping ground of incor-
rect weights and measures and nom
standard packages of goods discarded
by other states, F. S. Holbrook, of
the United States Bureau of Standards
Of the Department of Commerce, has
conferred with Mr.. Buchtel, state dep
uty sealer of weights and measures,
with regard to preparing amendments
to the Oregon law for submission to
the next legislature.
Mr.. Holbrook said the Oregon law
was far from being model and that
in many respects it was not workable.
In place of county sealers of weights
and measures appointed by the County
courts, he urges the appointment by
the State department of district seal
ers who will be directly responsible to
the State department.
"The idea is to provide plan for
giving the deputies continuous work, :"
continued Mr.. Holbrook. "Under the
present arrangement many of the
county sealers are not continuously
employed in this work and as result
little is accomplished. In many parts
of the state several counties should be
included in one district. This scheme
would in no way disrupt or interfere
with the work in large cities like Port
land, which maintain their own depart
ments -