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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13
.T.JNDoN PERPLEXED
 ATT SILENCE IN EAST

Rsnaon. JaRy IS ad1ctory re- Do<.ss reeaxsafng the ertent of the Aus fED ian reverse at Krasndk, in 1s..sseu1 Esolax1d continue, some even nIsrfuxfuxe that 1sna A1zst1'o4ERulg gafdans aEe pRaE4nx general retreat; ;; bat ez6e mSstery Of the situation is the afzg,ear& saernce rnainta5ned by Field aafzszsaa Von hHackensen, who appar- emily aR making no efnoTt to resume tz1a cBrEnazn advance on Warsaw
 0Kzad reasons this 1nactdon of eEa6 Garnnan@ as being due to the 1nsc- don o& Field A6zrshad Won AGaczenser, faln* hAB Iaft flank would be exposed fsn1fve bezE sogns fear is expressed by T58naon observers that the brilliant fssznzssza mil taFy cornxnazder is plan n1ng an unexpected coup
 The German attack on Souchez, -n4kere 1E12 BFench atvances had threatened the town of Idl1e, may in dioahe arrival on the western front o4 the E0xzg expected TsztonAp reinforce naeuxhs bmt evidence is lacking of any concerted offensive on either side along the bae91efront in France and BalgfHna-9
 cording to despatches from the Bal kan states, are using every diplomatic resource to induce Rumaniss 60 join military forces with the central pow CTS. or at least to preserve an atti- tude Of permanent Friendly neutral ity It is reported that thek Austro- Hungarian uzfnister at Bucharest has dfEered the Runanian government 1ib- efal territorial compensation for arm ed assastance,s c01ntering Russfess of fer of Transy1vania with that of Besa- raBia.
 Russia, according to report, Is giv- ing aubskantial proof of the possibili- fly of Rumania accepting one of these Teutonic offers by building tranches and entang1ements along her Ruman- ian frontier.
 Bulgaria and Turkey are said tc have reached 8 deadlock in their ne gotiations on account of the refusal of Sofia to do more than preserve a { friendly neutrality in return for terri toriaI compensation from Constantt- nopIe-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13
Nothing New In
 German Situation
 Says Sec. Lansing

Lansing today said there were no de- ve1opments in the situation with Ger
 many. that he had no word from President Wilson and did not know whether he would go to Cornish or await t11e Presidents return.
 The state department officials con- t1uuod to prepare memoranda, all of which is assembled at the end of each day and forwarded to the Presf- dent It is regarded as probable that nothing of a definite character con- ceruinG the American policy would be revealed before next week when Presi- dent Wilson fs expected in Washing ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13
CONN. MAN SLATED FOR GRAND LODGE
 OFFICE, B. P. Q. E,
Election and Routine Business At Opening Session
 of ElkS.

Los Angeles, July 13.-Etect1on of officers and the transaction of routine business were on the program, today at the opening session of the grand lodge of the Benevolent Protective Or der of Elks. The only contest which has developed is for the office of grand trustee to succeed James R. Nicholson, of Springfgie1d, Mass. Ed ward Mastsers, of Charleroi, Pa, is the leading candidate
 It was virtually conceded today that the following officers would be chos- en:
 Grand Exalted Ruler, James R. Nicholson, Springfield. Mass; grand leading knight, w. P. Schad, MiIwau- kee; grand loyal knight, William L.. Owen, postmaster at Saginaw, Mich. :; grand lecturing knight, E. R. Inger- soil, Seattle; grand tyler, Thomas E. Dona,hue. New London. Conn; grand inside guard, Charles B. Black, ,Olxlabo- ma City, Okla; grand secretary. Fred Robinson. Dubuque, Ia; grand treas urer, Charles M. White.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13
REAL GIANT GETS HIS SECOND PAPERS
 FOR CITIZENSHIP

The United States received 8 big a6dtt1on to-day when Capt George Anger of Fairfield, known in vaudeville as '"The Cardiff GAant,'' took ouE his second ctti- zens1Ip papers. Naturalization Clerk M. J. Flanagan had to get a stepindder to measure the cap tain, whose height was found to be seven feet four inches.
 Capt. Auger weighs 295. He said he was born in Cardiff Wales, in 1881. He came to this country on the ill lated Lusita1afa June 25, 1909 and got his first citizenship papers in Spokane, Wash, July S1 1909.
 The giant had to double up like a jack knife to get into the eIeva- tor. Later he persuaded Peter Die trich, the lightning elevator con- ductoP, to act as 8 witness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13
fspectal to The Fauner.l

Stamford, July 4sGlaring discrepancies between the paid by Arthur Wheeler political agent of the Republican miees Fairfield county and the amounts reported by those uncovered today at the Jeremiah DonovanSs contest seat to which MT. Hill declared o1d last
 According Wheelers sworn port expenditures several hundreds of dollars turned town chairmen and acknowledged by them secretary of office. only explanation discrepancies they might be "carlessness.'
 discrepancies together with testimony by Mir showing certain amount of juggling of Republican campaign something hearing today. Further startling disclosures these points expected the town correspondence relative thereto ak the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13

In the town of Darien. Mr. Vince ler's report showed that $2oo had been turned over by the sCongr essfona1 committee to William Dugdale, town treasurer Mir. Dugdale's report ack~5 nowledged only $15o. credited to "A C.. Wheeler"
 .aThat seems to be $50 shy,'' said MT. Cummings.
 "Correct,~ said the witness, but he offered no explanation of the dis-' crepancy.
 MT. Whee1er's report disclosed that $50 had been paid to George A Oar row. treasurer of the town coTrrEr1S-.
 "can you find that oontrfbutton, acknowledged in Mir. Darrow's re- port7''
 sTt doesn't seem to appear here"
 '"There are some contributions o1 $5o?'
 'eThey have nothing to do waela your contribution?' ?'
 ''I think not"
 ''Your $50 is not recorded there. :"
 "eNo."
 ..The sum of $50 was also reported paid by MT. Wheeler as treasurer to Fillmore S. Banks treasurer of the town comnittee of Fairfield. This contribution was not acknowledged in MT. Banks report.
 Where do you suppose 1t went to ?" asked MT. Cummings.
 t'I haven't the least idea said the witness.
 Judge Henney. counsel for NIT. Hill spoke up.
 '-we'd better put that<up to Judge Banks and find out what he did with it,. hs said smiling.
 Yes" was the rejodnder Of MT. Cummings, .'This investigation may 1 lead to others
 MT. wheeler could not find in the report of William J. Williamson, the treasurer of the town committee of 1 Stratford, an acknowledgement of the 1 $175 sent to that town. Do you find anything s1spiciously like 1t in MT. WdlItamson's report ?'' asked MT. Cummings. well, here is g. contribution of $140 credited to the Hon E. J. Hin-'' NLr. Cummings remarked that pos sdtJky MT Williamson was using his l judgment on where the money came from and for what purpose it was to be used. He asked MT. Wheeler If he knew of any other candidates be Edes MT. Hill, ''wl1o had contrfbSt- l ed@
 .I did not contr1bute.'' broke in MT. Hill
 "-any other candidate who did not contribute but got tine credit of so do- l ing?
 | such incident. 1 In the town of Huntington. MT. I Wheeler gave $150 to George s. Will 1 lis, treasurer. The contribution did not appear in MT. Willis report, but there was donation of $150 credited to the state central committee. A contribution of $150 to the town com u1fttee of Bedding was acknowledg- ed by Treasurer H. S. Osborne as com ing from the state central commit tee.
 DO you know why such mistake should be made?" asked MT. Cum mangs.
 Maybe the treasurer,'' answered MT. Wheeler, was not as careful as 1 yoa or I.
 .sor Judge Banks MT. Cummings filled in
 Nelson W. Benedict. town treasur. CT for Norwalk, credited in his repor1 a. $650 contribution from the commit i tee Do Arthur c. Wheeler, without ref ereuce to his office as political a.gen or committee treasurer. '.Wa1o is Benedict?" asked MT. Cum minSs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13
IMPRISONMENT PENALTY FOR HIGH FOOD PRICES
 TROUGHOUT BAVARIA

hEs1nacla, July 1S-The order of the general commanding the first corps district. providing for a maximum of one years fnprisonrnent for dealers charging excessive prices for articles of daily consumption. including food and heating and lighting substances. has been followed by similar orders issued by the commanders of the sec ond and third corps districts The regulation consequ entity now embraces bE1e entire kingdom of Bavaria
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13
MARRIAGE LnCENsB.

Marriages licenses were granted to- day to William F. Nolan, 2S, cTauf- feur, to wed Lillian Lidd1es 22, opera tor, both living at ASA Maple street; also to Joseph Barker, 22, macninist, of 1924 Stratford avenue and Annie Kubek, 20, Of eS6 Maple street. Miss Kubek has the consent of her parents to waA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13
GOING AWAIT

Let The Farmer follow you on your summer vacation. Keep In touch with friends and happen ngs at home. Telephone your order, No. 1908.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13
WEATHER FORECAST

Generally fair tonight and Wednesday,; not much change in temperature. Light west winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13

Kope1 Berger of New York, who is the owner of the Atlantic hotel of this city, is spending a couple of days in fown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13
CLEARING MEASUREMENTS IN ELECTION RETURNS ARE
 FOUND IN HILL INQUIRY
Town Treasurers Cover Up Moneys Received From Financiers of Republican Candidates Campaign - Cummings Brings Out Start
 ling Facts.
WHEELER EXPLAINS OMISSIONS
 AS DUE TO CARELESSNIESS

Checks of Wheeler to Town Treasurer MustBe Produced to Help F urth r Disclosure of Methods Used in Expending Vast Sums to Effect Hills Election.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-13

A biu was introduced in the French Chamber of Commerce increasing the latest war loan from $1 ,2o0, 600. 600 to q 4o0. .ooo. 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24

First TO Last tho Truth
News - Editorials - Advertisements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24

Rarnes and Governor-elect RooseveIr
in which Mr. Barnes suggested names
for some of the minor positions IN the
etate government, were then received
in evidence. together with Mr.. Roose-
velt's replies.)
Q.-Do you remember the reference
to Harry Bender? Al do
Q.-Mr. Barnes recommended him
Ale did.
Odd you appoint him to ONCE
Al did: that is my memory.
THE witness said Mr.. Bender had
made a satisfactory ofhcial.)
Mr.. Wins then took up that part
Of the defence outlining how Demo
Gratis voted for lothian P. Aids for
president pro. TEN. Of the Senate in
1910. After asking the witness the
politics Of each Senator, Mr.. WINS re-
sumed.
O.-Now, call your attention TO the
fact that, according 70 the figures in
the Red Book, there were thirty Re-
publicans in the Senate, and that TWEEN
tv-four Of the thirty Republicans voted
IN favor of the Aids leadership, there
by being a large majority Of Republi-
cans, and ask you whether you meant
to insinuate that the Democrats elected
Mr.. Aids? Al did.
Q.-As a result Of a corrupt con-
spiracy?
Mr.. Bowers-T object 10 that ques-
ton. We simply charge a bipartisan
vote in this case.
The Court assume that the answer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
charges corrupt conspiracy between
the Republicans and Democrats.
vice-PresIdentia Nomination.

Q.-Do you remember the date % TIE
Philadelphia convention az which you
were nominated for Nice-Pres dent!
A.-No. 1t was in June, 1900, think
Q.-Were you q delegate 70 that con.
vsntion2 Al was.
Q.-Do you know whether or not you
were put in nomination by any part o!
the press or by any individual FOR the
Presidency at that time? Al think I
was suggested for nomination by indi-
viduals or newspapers, but IL seemed 70
me absurd and | paid no heed 70 l.
Q.-You were not formally PUT IN
nomination on the floor Of the cony,n.
ton? A.-No.
$50 that you came TO the Presi-
dency by succession merely as an Incl.
dental Of the unhappy death o. Mr Nc
Kinley2 A--Yes.
Q.-You were q candidate for re-elee,
ton to the Presidency IN 1902 Al
was.
Q.-And you were nominated by he
Republican party, were you mott Al
was.
Q.-Do you remember who consii.
tuted the National Republican Commit.
tee in the year 1904? Al may no:
remember all Of tn enames. ! remem-
Der some Of them.
Q.-Suppose I revived your memory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24

OuStlng OF IdAn.
Q.-You spoke Of removal Of Mr..
Payn. Mr.. Payn was not removed, was
he? An place of saying the re-
moval' ! will say the getting out OF
Office of Mr. Payn.
Q.-ls it not fact that Nr Pavn's
term Of Office expired and that you
were appointed his successor? A
Yes, sir. But, Mr. WINS
Q.-That answers my question. A
Do you object to my stating TO the
jury
Mr.. lvins-lnstead Of having you tell
the jury things, | would like to ask YOU
questions and have you answer my
questions. II the rules Of law are to
prevail when this witness Is on the
stand Ike any other ordinary wit
ness
The Court WINS. this witness
will be treated as any other ordinary
witness. cannot have any discussion
Of that kind in this courtroom.
Mr.. WINS apologize to your honor
for that. What l wish to insist on is
that this witness answer.my questions
categoricaliy, yes or no, when he can
do SO.
Q.-Who suggested to you the sue
cessor 70 Mr.. Payn? Was he not sug-
gested by Mr. Plat? Ale was not.
z. You testified on the stand that
he had heretofore been suggested by
Mr.. Platt for Superintendent of Pub
lie Works. and that you didn't regard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24

50 strong rs to be fixed and finally as,
sumo the shape almost Of a formula
A.--Nothing that say ever assumes
the form Of formula. -
Of | were to show series OF
sneeches in which during a period OF
weeks, you had repeated practically
the same thing, would you sun say
that IL di not assume anything IKE
formula2 Al should most empha'II
ically say it was not formula AS
understand II a formula Is something
formed by rote, which you do not De,
Iieve; whereas, for such phrases as
write IL is something that believe
and have troied to translate into ac-
tion. whenever IL occurs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
ROOSEVELT QUIZ
TURNS ON BOSSES
Ich of His Characterization
Devoted TO His Views of
Party Leaders.
[From a s,a1 Correspondent o. The Troun'l

ITrorn = san Correspondent o. 11e Tn'nn'.l
Syracuse, April 23.-Was Theodore
Roosevelt a boss in his relations 70
tn Republican National Convention of
1904 and 1908? That was the inferen-
tial question running through much Of
the cross-examination to-day of the
ex-President in the trial Of the Barnes
$4,000 libel suit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24

THE. citizenship of this
/ country is not going
to be improved by
people who pride them
selves on knowing as little
az possible about the Eu-
ropcan war.
When the war is over; if not
sooner, we as a nation will
be called upon to play a
leading part in the inevita-
bic rcadjustments.
The clear, fair-minded war
editorials of Frank II. ST.
monds will be responsible
for making a vast number
of people think and talk
and act with finer Ameri-
canism at that time.
ThE Gribulte
First TO Last tho Truth
News - Editorials - Advertisement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
Some Simple Arithmetic

O-Now. we will take your very
definition. Formula is something rep
resented by rote (which you do not
believe.D A.-Which you do not be-
o.-You believe that two and two
make four? Al believe that two ana
two make four. L.
0.~Is not that formula1 Al 90
not know. 49, +,
YOUR autobiography you used some OF
The very phrases, some identical SEN
tences or clauses, which you used IN
the attack upon Mr.. Barnes, OF whlcn
wa complain? Al should think 1t
very possible, but do not know.
OLIsn't it a fact that in the CORE
srondonce between you and Mr.. Platt
Won used some of the very phrases,
clauses or sentences which, with re
card to the franchise tax, are used IN
your autobiography? Al have no
question but that it was so.
O.-Then that does not fall WITHIN
YOUR description of formula? A.-No.
O.-Mr. Roosevelt, did you between
the wears Of 1899 and 1911 at any time
or in any way openly or publicly com
plain of Mr.. Barnes and his political
activities? At seems to me that IN
the convention in the fall of 1910 |
made a speech attacking boss rule, but
| am not certain as to the details OF
that speech. | know | had contro-
versy with Mr.. Barnes in the conven-
ton.
Admits Nominating Stimson.
Q.-And you attacked boss rule and
nominated Mr.. Stimson? A.-And nom
mated Mr.. Stimson.
Odd you in your speech in that
convention make any personal refer
ence to Mr.. Barnes? Did you complain
of him Individually? Al don't think
did, he vas
Q.-That answers my question. Now
I show you note which | think Is in
your handwriting and ask you to iden
tify it or if you can identify the date?
Al can't identify it.
of Mr.. Barnes would swear that
was received by him shortly after your
occupancy Of the Executive Mansion, is
your memory sufficiently clear to say
that he would be in error? A.-No, |
couldn't say that he was in error.
Q.-On its face TO a stranger, it
would appear to be your signature? A.
Absolutely. but compared with my
signature, | think it is not.
Notes which passed between Mr..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24

At the close Of the day Mr.. WINS,
chief counsel for Barnes, had just be-
gun 70 take up the efforts OF the Colo
mel 20 prevent his own nomination and
at the same time secure that OF Will
lam Howard Taft in 1905.
One interesting thing that came out
to-day was that William Barnes keeps
a diary. Apparently there are recorded
in his files all his political movements,
certainly back as far as 1899.
In resuming his cross-examinRtion OF
Colonel Roosevelt this morning Mr..
Wins reverted TO the subject of the wit
ncss's message as Governor recon-
mcnding the establishment of state
printing plant. Mr.. Barnes had con
fded TO the Governor that such a plant
would injure the Albany leader fnan-
cially. 80.
Colonel Roosevelt said he never did
anything further officially about II. nor
did he seek a legislative investigation
Of public printing
Abiding TO tho question Of annual
appropriations, Mr. WINS asked; DO
YOU remember who was chairman Of the
Finance Committee, Ways and Means
Committee, in the Assembly, Al
do not.
Q.-Ways and Means, | should say, in
the Assembly? Al do not remember
any Of the chairmanships in the Assem-
bly,.
OFF you will ask me the same ques-
tion | will answer IL for you, as ! did
the other Al do not need any re-
freshing Of memory about that.
Q-You have no memory about II?
Al have no memory about that at all.
Q.-Is your failure of memory with
regard to that because Of the fact that
Mr. Aids was chairman Of the Commit
tee on Ways and Means? At is not.
Q-How do you account for that
failure of memory? A.-Simply because
in the case of Governor Higgins-Mr.
Higgins was a man TO whom | was very
close; l saw him continually and con
suited with him-whereas, Mr.. Aids
only saw in professional way; | did
not consult with him and | did not con-
ii ID IN him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
A Professional Governor.

Q.-What do you mean by ain pro-
fessional way"-your profession or his
profession Any being Governor
and his being leader of the lower
branch Of the Legislature brought me
in contact with him just as it brought
me in contact with the Speaker. ] had
with him the formal relations that his
position demanded. With Mr.. Higgins
l had intimate relations; he was a
man on whom / relied greatly and in
whose Judgment and integrity l had
great confidence, and because Of
that
Q.-Isn't Il true that as a matter OF
fact in your official relations with re-
spect TO the duties of the two commit
tees, leaving out of consideration en-
tirely your personal fOndness for Mr..
Higgins, you saw Mr.. Aids in the same
way and precisely or practically to the
same extent as you did Mr.. Higgins?
An formal ways ! saw him as much.
Q.-Two different appropriation bills
were passed and sent TO you for APP
proval, were they not? Al do not
know.
Odd you ever veto any item in
any appropriation bill from the Fl
nance Committee Of the one house 20
the Ways and Means Committee Of the
other house, and which had been passed
by the Legislature? Al think |
vetoed several items. am not sure.
Q-During these two years 1899 and
1900 was there such thing as official
leadership in the form Of Craftsmanship
of the state committee recognized and
provided for by law? Al cannot be
sure, but / think not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-13

for general Homework:
good wages. References. Address
ID II" IN care OF The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-13
Legal.
Masters Sale.

State of Illinois, Rock Island County,
SIS. In the Circuit Court; in Chancery.
Otto r. Schultz. complainant. VS..
Carrie Schultz. Elmer Schultz. Junie
Boyd Schultz, William Schultz, Louis
Schultz, Martha J. Schultz, Oscar T.
Schultz, Paul Schultz, Nora Hahn,
Louise Schultz and William Schultz,
defendants. Partition. General No.
1891
Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of a decree OF said court, entered
in the above entitled cause. on the 4th
day of February. A. ID. 1915, / shall on
Saturday. the 9th day OF February. A.
d 1915, at the hour OF 1913 o'clock In
thu forenoon, at the east door of the
court house in the city of Rock Island.
in said county of Rock Island. to com
ply with said decree, sell at public
yendue TO the highest bidder for cash
in hand the certain parcel OF land
situated in the cou.ty of Rock Island
and state OF Illinois, known and de-
scribed as follows, tO-wit:
Commencing thirty-six 1863 rods
along the street south OF the north
west corner OF the southwest quarter
90 of section seven %, township
sixteen Q6) north, range four "a.
west of the fourth (sth) principal
meridian at the southwest corner of
a lot formerly owned and occupied by
Huber; thence running
south forty-eight (4s) rods; thence
east ten (1O) rods; thence north forty
eight (4S) rods; thence west ten G0)
rods to the place OF beginning, con-
tanning three 90 acres. situated in the
township of Buffalo Prairie.
Provided the bid upon said above
described premises shall be equal TO
at least two-thirds of the valuation
put upon the same. as shown by the
report OF the commissioners hereto
fore appointed b. the court &c make
partition thereof.
Terms OF sale-Cash in hand at time
Of sale.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this
9Th day of February, A. ID. 1915.
JOSEPH L. HAAS,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island Coun-
ty Illinois.
MARION r. SWEENEY,
Compartments Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-13
ARGUS BRANCH OFFICES

For the accommodation of Its pa
irons in various parts of the city. The
Argus has established a system of
branch Offices where subscriptions
and want advertising may be received
and any information left that may per-
tam to any department OF this paper.
news or business. II is also planned
10 have at each of these branch oflices
every evening supply OF copies OF
The Argus of the day. so that any
subscriber who may have failed under
any circumstances to receive the pa,
per, will be supplied free OF charge.
The Argus chain OF branch offices
includes the following;
J. J. kipp's grocery store. 1905 Fifth
avenue.
II. Z. Rowe's pharmacy. ais Four
teenth avenue.
Schneider's drug store. Twenty-sev.
enth street Seventh avenue.
Heimbeck's pharmacy. 922 Third
avenue
Wagner's grocery. Ga Fourth street.
J. Waiton's notion store. Ssveath
street, Fourteenth avenue.
Ullemeyers drug store. Eleventh
avenue and Fifteenth street
c. Roys. grocery. 325 Eleventh
street.
Elm Street Drug store. Thirtieth
street and Fifth avenue.
College pharmacy, Seventh avenue
and Thirty-eighth street.
Olson grocery. Thirteenth avenue
and Thirtieth street.
Steiner drug store. corner Fifth ave
nue.. and Twenty-third street.
Hasting d Pewe grocery. 172s
street.
T. E. Kelly * Son, grocery. 1928
Ninth street