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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
THE WEATHER

For Keokuk and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Saturday. Prob
ably local showers. No important
change in temperature.
For Illinois and Missouri: Unset.
tied weather tonight and Saturday
Probably local showers. No import.
ant change in temperature.
For Iowa: Partly cloudy tonight
and Saturday. Probably local show.
ers in the southeast portion. No i'm
portant change in temperature. -
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MANY Shoes Needed.

limited Press Leased Wire Ssrvice.]
BROCKTON, Mass, July 31.-Sev-
eral hundred thousand pairs Of shoes
are desired for the French army with
in twenty days, according to the pres
ent plans of the war Office, set forth In
a cablegram received by local shoe
manufacturer here today. The cable
came from the firms Paris represen-
tative asking for a bid on the shoes
and whether they could be furnished
within the time stated
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No OffciaI Statement.

LONDON, July S1.-No official an
nouncement has yet been made Of the
reported twenty-four hour time limit
for an explanation said, to have been
sent yesterday by the kaiser to the
czar. Several news agencies and spec
ials here carry the statement as COM
ing from high authority" No formal
statement, however, has been made
either in Berlin or at any Of the
European embassies.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
ASKS JAPAN TO
GET INTO FIGHT
Austria Seeks an Ally in the
Brown Men in Her War
Against the
Servians. ..
FIGHTING ALL THE DAY
Would Force War With Russia at
Present Instead OF Waiting
Two or Three
Years.
FIGHTING ALL THE DAY
T

UNITED Press Leased Wire service.1
BERLIN, July 31.-Austria today
endeavored to form a defensive al.
lance with Japan, according to spec
lal dispatch from Vienna to the Ma
tional Gazette. The dispatch stated
that Foreign Minister HerchtoId held
a secret conference with the Japanese
ambassador, lasting 2La hours. It car
rled reports that the alliance becomes
active In case Of war with Russia.
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Weather Conditions.

The change in temperature has been
slight in the eastern districts, and it
is warmer in the western, the temper
ature reaching 9S at Havre. Mont,
and 100 at Dodge City, Kan, yester-
day.
Conditions indicate partly cloudy
weather for this section tonight and
Saturday, with probably local show
ers, and little change in the temper
ature,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Shin Load of Gold.

NEW YORK, July 31.-Sailing for
Europe today the liner st. Louis of
the American line carried s11 ops 900
in gold bullion, more gold than was
ever before shipped from this country
on a single vessel.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
M FINANCIAL PANIC
FOR THE UNITED STATES

ly may in New York or any other
part OF the country where it becomes
apparent that assistance is needed.
The Aldrich-Vreeland act as amend
ed by the federal reserve act Is still
in force and the terms upon which
currency may be issued under that act
are now SO favorable that resort may
be made quickly and effectively to
meet any emergency. 1t must be re-
membered that there is in the treas
ury, printed and ready for issue, $780,
100000 of currency. which the banks
can get upon application, under that
law. This is in addition to the re-
sources Of the treasury.
I'm view Of the closing OF the for
eign stock exchanges, the action OF
the New York stock exchange OF
which have Just learned in closing
temporarily is a reasonable measure
of protection to American interests"
Should Not interrupt.
NEW YORK, July 31.-Directors OF
the New York clearing house In
meeting today decided the prospect OF
general European war need not
make any serious interruption to busi-
ness in the United States.
The business and financial condi.
tions Of New York and the entire
country is sound, but the situation In
Europe justifies extreme prudence and
self control on the part of the United
States, read statement issued by the
committee.
Morgan Says No Danger.
NEW YORK, July 31.-Aamerica's
financial situation is sound and
American investors should not take
fright at the tumbling OF values
abroad. according to statement Is.
sued today by J. P. Morgan.
alarming as the news is from
Europe" he said, II am still hoping
that there will not be a general war
While the gravity Of the present stu.
alton can hardly be exaggerated,
there is still the opportunity for the
second thought of the people OF
Europe to recover from their first i'm
pulses. If the delicate situation can
be held in allegiance for few days,
I should expect a rising tide OF pro
test from the people who are to pay
for war with their blood and their
prosperity.
1.-THE situation Of the American Sc
curity market during the past few
DAYS has been a splendid illustration
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Strict Censorship Established
in Germany and News
Must Pass Through
Official Hands.
AUSTRIA PUTS ON LID
NO News Permitted to be Sent
Out Now Excepting That
Which is Allowed by
Government.
10y Ed. l.. Keen, Stan Correspondent
of tho IIrifad ]

t6y Ed. l.. Keen, stan Correspondent
Of the United Press.]
LONDON, July 31.-The veil Of
continental press censorship tonight
eurtains the scenes and the actors IN
europe's war drama.
London, the only European capital
whose press ie free to publish the
.sets, IL without the facts to publish.
numors and unauthenticated reports
soound. Known facts regarding. the
war game are rare Indeed. The Ha'k.
ans are completely isolated. Not one
confirmed news dispatch relative to
sesivities south Of the Danube has
Sor'e through. Vienna 10 almost ur''
reported.
Germany has formally announced :
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Excited Crowds.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, July 31.-Fx-
cited crowds flocked to the stock
brokers offices here today. People
are still drawing money from banks
with which to buy stock bargains.
Tlckers are silent for the first time
since 1873.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
ALL SIGNS NOV, POINT TO A CLASH
BULLETINS =
FROM THE FRONT 4
Brief Dispatches Tell Of tho
Days Excitement Across
the Ocean.

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UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
BERLIN, July 31.-The Deutsch
influential imperialistic
paper. To-Day declares diplomatic re-
lat1ons have been broken off between
Russia and Austria.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Is Local Concern.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 31.-Ofn~
GERS of the Cleveland stock exchange
which deals in local securities, de-
cided today not to close with New
York, Chicago and other exchanges.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
American Grain Spectators
Are Having the Time of
Their Lives Juggling
Wheat Prices.
EXCHANGES ARE CLOSED
Financiers and Big Merchants
of Foreign Countries Face
Rather Critical Situa-
tions These Days.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
NEW YORK, July a1.-The COVER
nors of the New York stock exchange
decided not to open the stock ex-
change today.
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|N0R[D WAR PREDICTED
+ THE WORST COMES

and the Falmouth garrison has
been increased. The London
Times today declares naval
and military measures "of a
defensive character are being
carried out quietly and calmly
throughout the British en-
pire."
"The actual steps taken it
would be unpatriotic to men
tion," the Times said. All
English papers refrain from
printing news Of the activity
in the ship yards, disposition
of ships and the movements Of
coast guards.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Cotton Brokers Eall.

PHILADELPHIA, July 31.-Srspen-
sion of the firm Of Homer Howe and
Company, cotton brokers, was an
nounced today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31

NEW YORK, July 31.-The consoE
idated stock exchange closed shortly
after opening today. It took it's cue
from the action of the New York
stock exchange. The curb market
was also closed today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
BUSINESS TURNED UPSIDE DOWN
ON ACCOUNT OF EXCITEMENT
BEFORE GREAT WAR IS STARTED

CHICAGO, July a1.-The Chicago
stock exchange today closed until
further notice.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, July 31.-The
Pittsburgh stock exchange did nof
open today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Daily River Bulletin.
River Forecast.

River Forecast.
The river will continue falling from
Davenport to Keokuk until there are
heavy rains on the upper Mississippi.
Local Observations.
July Bar.Ther. Wind. Weather.
80 7 pm. .. 30.O6 50 e Rain
81 Z am. =. 30.12 65 e Cldy
Rainfall for the past "a hours, &c
River above low water of 1864, q
feet.
Change in "a hours, fall 2 tenths.
Mean temperature, July 80, 73.
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature, SO.
Lowest temperature las. night, 63.
FRED 2. GOsEWISCH,
Observer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Brokers Have Failed.

NEW YORK, July SIS. Fl. P. PeH
and company, one of New York's larg-
est brokerage firms, failed today.
The firm was established July ,1so3.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Explosions Heard.

BERLIN, July S1.-(Passed by CEN
sor)-A series of explosions were
heard on the Russian side Of the Aus
tro-Rusisan frontier at Myslowitz
early today and the cars troops are
reported to have blown up a big
bridge, messages received here de-
clare.
The bridge reported to be blown
up is an important one on the Vienna
warsaw railroad. Myslowitz is 116
miles southeast Of Breslau.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Almost a Run.

LONDON, July S1.-Note holders
made such demands upon the Bank
of England today that the famous in
stitution appeared to be facing
run.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Food Prices Double.

BERLIN, July 31.-(Passed by CEN
sor)-Prices on food imported from
Russia doubled today. Potatoes are
unobtainable. There were no London
mails today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31

PHILADELPHIA, July 31.-The
Philadelphia stock exchange was or
dered closed today.
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soSTON, July 31.-The sostor
stock exchange did not open today
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In a State Of War.

PARIS, July 31.-Germany was to-.
day declared in state Of war, &C
cording to news agency dispatch
from Berlin received shortly after 3
p. m.
The action does not constitute a
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Two Reports Denied.

BERLIN, July 31.-CPassed by CEN
sor)-The grand duke of Hesse has
not gone to St. Petersburg on peace
errand. The kaiser has made no de-
mand upon the czar for an explanation
within twenty-four hours Of the Rus
sian mobilization. News of these two
reports given wide circulation yester-
day through British news agency
reached Berlin In a dispatch from
Paris and were promptly denied at the
foreign Office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
servians Are RESISTING,

BERLIN, July 31.-A statement Is
sued by the war office today says
Austrians failed to force the pass
commanding the approach to Morava
valley. Fighting Of the most desper-
ate nature continues today with heavy
casualties on both sides, the state
ment said. The Servian war Office
declared two Austrian divisions had
alae fesied to force the Koyotach de.
tile after an all day fight on the banks
of the Drina river.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
>PASSED BY &.
= THE CENSOR :
; War News Which Has Been Per :
mitted to be Sent, by
the Officials.
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UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
LONDON, July IA censored dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph
company today from Vienna says:
Hope of localizing the war has been
given up in all quarters"
Much significance is attached to
the fact that the censor passed this
message.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Would Force War.

PARIS, July 31.-Determination OF
Austria to force war with Russia is
seen today in an article published IN
the Military Review" the semi-of-
fetal organ OF the Austrian war min
lister, received here. The Review
demands that Austria take an aggres-
sive stand for war. It declares war
will be forced on Austria at any event
within two or three years and asks
why Austria should wait until Russia
is fully prepared.
Once more fate gives the decision
into our hands," the editorial con-
cludes Hesitation and indecision
will be our ruination. Our prestage
and our position as great power are
at stake. Perhaps even our exist
ence as nation is at stake. To be or
not to be-"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Paris Has War Fever.

PARIS, July 31.--Germany IS
mobilizing tremendous force on the
French frontier, according to late aft
ernoon dispatches. While no mobilt
zatfon orders to the French army
have vet been issued, the barracks and
rer devious points are crowded with
reservists momentarily expecting the
call to arms. Business and trade is
at standstill Paris RACES with the
war fever
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
On Peace Mission.

LONDON, July 31.-A dispatch
from Berlin published shortly before
noon said that the kaiser has sent his
brother, Prince Henry, to st. Peters
burg on a secret peace mission in a
final effort to prevent a general war.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Russian Flying Squadron.

ROME, July 31.-A Salonica dis
patch this evening reports that fly
ing squadron consisting of three Rus
sian cruisers and two destroyers Is
speeding toward the Bosphorus with
the objective OF selling any vessels
flying the flag OF either Germany or
Austria, Immediately war is declared.
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Denial Of Report.

BERLIN, July 31.-A denial Of the
London report that Prince Henry has
been sent to st. Petersburg has been
issued here today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
NEGOTIATIONS Reopened.

LONDON, July 31.-A Reuter- dis
patch from ST. Petersburg today de-
clared negotiations between Russia
and Austria for locaiizing of the Aus
tro-Servian conflict have been re-
opened
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From the Censor Himself.

LONDON, July 31.-A Berlin dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph pass
ed by the German censor without de-
lay, states that the foreign office de-
nies emphatically that there has been
or will be any mobilization of the
German army today. No particular i'm
portance Is attached to the dispatch
which was obviously intenoed for a
blind.
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Continued on page ~
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All Expect War.

LONDON, July 31.-All peace pro-
posals and overtures have been drop
ped. Hope of localization Of the
war has vanished. Each nation is
disposing of it's factional troubles and
clearing its political decks for action.
Even British statesmen, the last to
admit the futility Of peace plans, have
dropped their negotiations with diplo-
mats and other nations and are de-
voting themselves to the problems of
offense and defense.
British officials speaking frankly,
but not officially, believe the die has
been cast. They are ready and wait
ing. The tension is rapidly becoming
unbearable. London and Paris. the
least active, feeling It worst.
Tonight Europe confidently expects
that August l, 1914, will be written in
blood on the calendars of the contin-
ent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Orders to Ships.

BERLIN, July 81. (Passed by cen
sor)-Orders to practically all ships
in the German reserve navy, includ-
ing liners capable of conversion into
war vessels, directing them to remain
in port, was issued today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
Vaterland Tied up.

BERLIN, July 31.-The German
government today ordered the Ham
burg-American line to hold the liner
Vaterland in New York until further
orders. Orders were also issued de-
tanning the Victoria Luise and other
vessels OF the German reserve list in
their ports.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-31
German Denial.

BERLIN, July 31.-(Passed by cen
sor.)-It was semi-oficially denied to.
day that an order for mobilization OF
the German army will be issued TO-
morrow.
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Continued on page %
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Held up lmperator.

HAMBURG, July 31.-Sail1ng of the
transatlantic liner Imperator was can
celled at the order Of the government
today. In case of war the Imperator
will be pressed into service. The ves-
sci was scheduled to sail for New
York tomorrow.
The Hamburg American liner Imper-
ator is the third biggest passenger
carrying ship afoat. Her next sched-
uIcd sailing from New York to Ham
burg was August II.
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THE WEATHER
| Probably local showers. Lo-
cal temp p. N. 80; Z a. m,
65.
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e,,b.crIbers Of The Daily Gate City
sre served the fuii Leased Wire Ser,
Vice Of the United Press Associations.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-03
KING GEORGE CELEBRATES
EORTY-\I\TH BIRTHDAY
BY the United Press,

london, June 3, King George re-
ceived private congratulations today
from the crowned heads OF Europe on
the occasion OF his forty -ninth birth
day. Official congratu latioHs are not
due until June end, AS George is
TOO busy to take proper birthday
and has postponed the formal celc-
bratl0n unit. the third anniversary OF
his coronatiou Nevertheless a salute
of - guns was fired by artillery III
st. James park, and at Windsor,
While flags were flown on all govern
mont buildings. For several days
packages containing presents from
members OF the royal family and
intimate friends have been arriving
lat buckingham palace, and his sons
and daughter dubbed together Tor
a birthday present OF which they
made great secret. The King, who
married Queen Mary i'll 1893, has
five sons and one daughter. He sue
ceeded to the throne May G, 1910,
on the death of his father King Ed
ward VII.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-03

Bladder i,r,tation, kidney tron-
blea, ,nI headaches, WEAKNESS, pain
il. back and sides, all show the kid
neys need to be toned up, strength
cned their regular action restored,
Foley Kidney Pills will do it sure
" and quickly They give good
health, freedom from pain, return
OF appetite and sound sleep Try
them. Curtin 5 TWO Drug Stores.
June adv.
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At Bremen. Ga, W. NJ Golden, Of
the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety, says he found Foley Kidney
Pills to be the best remedy for
kidney and bladder troubles, also
for rheumatism He says, Any
person having kidney trouble, back
ache, or rheumatism should be very
glad to find such "a wonderful rem
edy.'' Curlin's TWO Drug stores.
June adv
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Don't Lose Sleep Coughing at Night

Take Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. 1t glides down your throat
and spreads healing, soothing coat
ing over the inflamed tickling sur
loosens up the tightness in your
chest. stops stufly wheezy breath
ing, eases distressing, racking, tear
ing coughs. Children love it. Re-
fuse any substitute. Contains no
tpiates Curlin's Two Drug Stores
June adv
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Get Rid of the Torment Of
Eheumatism.

Remember how spry and active
you were before YOU had rhcuma-
tism. backache, swollen, aching
Joints and stiff, painful muscles?
Want to feel that way again? You
just take Foley Kidney Pills.
For they quickly clear the blood o.
the poisons that cause your pain,
misery and tormenting rheumatism,
Curtin s Two Drug stores adv.
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COMFORTING TO STOUT PEOPLE

Foley Cathartic Tablets are a
specially good little regulator that
keeps your system in perfect work
situation, no distress after eating
nc greasy, gassy taste. A stout per
son who uses them constantly will
really feel Trimmed out and more
comfortable as d result of their use
Curlin's Two Drug Stores. June adv
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-03
WHY EXPERIMENT when you ha

WHY EXPERIMENT when You have
furniture to be repaired and retiH-
ished, when you can get it done in
drst-elass shape by experienced
workmeu who thoroughly under
stand the business. and guarantee
all work. There is 10 job too large
or too small for us. We work oNer
any kind OF furniture, can change
Old STYLES into up-to-date furniture
at a small cost Call 567 and let us
show YOU what We can do. ALIEN
AMBER x HIGH, quality furniture
repairing. Phone SCI. II
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Wilson Concentrates King,

Washington, June 3--A cable
gram OF congratulations upon his
forty-ninth birthday anniversary to-
day was sent to King George V of
Great Britain today by President
Wilson.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-03

YOU BUSINESS MEN. bankers, re-
tired farmers, and others, why keep
your family at home to swelter
through the summer, when you can
buy lot and build summer cot
tase on the sea shore? Hundreds
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For Commissioner Precinct a.
MONROE DELk.
J. W. YANCEY.

There are many patient sufferers
who wear tight shoes to make corms,
and continue to wear tight shoes to
pinch them.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-03

The height OF self-controt is known
by the patriot who has seen the play
before. but refrains from telling how
it ends.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-03

Cuss your enemies to your wife,
She will listen patiently and will
never tell them. It's the safest plan.
Safety first
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Harvesting Wheat in Denton.

Denton, Tex, June 3-Wheat
harvest began in Denton county to-
day. The crop varies all the way
from poor to average on account OF
the excessive rainfall
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WHEN you want to move Your
goods or piano phone
Thornhill & Co, satisfaction guaran-
teed. Old phone SO, new phone
170. II
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An AFFECTING SPECTACLE.
Hundreds of Little Girls Follow
Pharmacies tasket To Grave.

Independence. Mo. June s. MEra
Brackenbury. aged :, injured her
knee by IA fall while roller skating
and died from blood poisoning, She
had remarkable funeral some
100 little girls following her casket
to the grave
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Did anyone. in writing the adNer-
tiser, ever mcnNon the mag. III which
the ad. appeared? We are curious
to know