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The Washington herald., 1914-07-31

to regret my conduct on this occasion"
Crossing the Potomac by fords nears
! Williamsburg. with his own and Gen.
/ Bradley T. Johnson's brigades, number
ing about $500 men In all. Gen. McCaus-
land rode upon ChambersburE from the
west, by way Of McConnellsville He
found ChAmbersburg defended only by a
small company of scouts under Lieut. H.
T. Mclean. Sixth United States Cavalry.
Gen. ". W. AverelI's cavalry was at
Greencastle, q few miles east Of Cham
| berSburg
Brushing McLean's men aside, the Con-
federate troopers appeared in sight of
Chambersburg at dawn and halted at
the fair grounds, about q mile and a half
out OF the town on the western pike.
With about 500 men, Gen. McCausland
rode into Chambersburg about $50 The
morning was bright. still. and hot A
few early risers were moving in the
streets. Anxious merchants were at their
stores. having been warned that the
enemy was coming. Some had succeeded
In shipping their goods away by train
Others had secreted their stocks in cell
lars. One man had bricked his up In a
beer vault. No one feared greater loss
than the looting Of the towns shops
as that had been the result OF two pre-
Vious visits by the enemy the last when
Lees army retreated from Gettsburg.
80. 100000 Gold Demanded.
When Gen. McCausIand and his fellow
officers drew up in front OF the Franklin
Hotel and dismounted they were regarded
by few curious citizens. but there was
no general alarm. The Officers entered
the hotel and ordered breakfast Then
stan officers went about the main street,
informing citizens that Gen. McCausland
wished to see the towns officials. as he
had aSdemand to make upon them.
No officials being found. one citizen. J.
". Douglas. was chosen to act as mes
senger TO the others He went up Main
street. talking with several citizens. who
were not Inclined to treat the subject
seriously, Some laughed and declaring
that the enemy was trying to scare
them, went into their houses or shop,
An ofiicer who read the orders of Gen.
Early tried hard to impress the citizens
with their serious character
To the ofticer who had read the procla-
nation Mr.. Douglas declared he couldn't
get blood out OF a turnip:" that the
money demanded was not In the town,
Gen. McCausland. having breakfast
ed rode up at this point. and said: "Are
you sure you have seen your public men?
should be very sorry to carry out the
retributive part of my orders Can't YOU
ring the courthouse bell and call the
citizens together and see II the money
cannot be raisedT'
Mr.. Douglas said the courthouse was
locked and that. the Janitor was not TO
be found In d few minutes its door
was opened under the blows of musket
QUITS. and the ciangor OF its bell carried
ing Of. danger. =?
Soldiers Fire Buildings.
At that hour-about 7;30 a. m.-Cham-
oersburg WAS following the usual morning
routine OF domestic life IN town of
700 Inhabitants. Its housewives were at
work IN their Kitchens, its children be-
ginning their play of the day. its men
workers starting on their days labor.
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AA+ 49, ~ ~
FRIDA, July 81. 1919.
Astrology nnds this day In which the
planets interfere little with the smooth
course Of human afairs- Neptune Is In
the place Of greatest power. dominating
with kindly sway.
It is an auspicious day to attend to
business connected with shipping. Agita-
ton relating to the merchant marine Is
foretold-
Journeys by sea are under q most IA
vorable leading that promises pleasant
experiences. Those who travel for BUSH
ness interests should greatly benefit
Chemicals and especially perfumes Of
fer unusual opportunities Of gain. while
this conhguration prevails.
This is a time believed to be particular
ly favorable fer psychic development
Those who depend upon inspirational
ideas should make the most Of the favor
able conditions Poets, novelists. and
musicians should be aided and stimulated.
as the planetary government renders act
i've latent emotio6s for rcmanee and mys-
terry.
There is a promising outlook for dra-
matte interests. Successes are foretold
Tor new tneatrfcal star OF foreign Dirtn-
Much bad health In Washington among
men OF prominence Is foretold for the
winter. There Is a prediction that one
who dwells In the white House viii suffer
an illness In the late summer or early
fall
Trouble with a foreign representative
abroad is prognosticated- Scandals and
dissatisfaction In diplomatic circles are
still prophesied-
Serious accidents to American aviators
next month are indicated Safety devices
for aeroplanes win diminish dangers. but
many deaths win take place.
Mexico has a sinister omen which gives
warning Of famine, poverty and suffering
among women and children. so extreme
that foreign succor will be sought
Prosperity is predicted for Arizona and
adjoining states. There Is q prophecy of
astonishing mineral discoveries toward
the sunset"
Persons whose birthdate Il is probably
will have a quiet, peaceful year. Men
are counseled not to engage In new en-
terprises or in speculation. Young girls
should be exceedingly discreet
Children born on this day have the
augury OF success IN life. although their
attainment may be restricted by the hour
Of birth. They should be industrious.
bright and Inventive. They are subjects
Of Leo. the sign ruled by the sun, which
is believed to bring riches and station
(Oopyrisht Ieill
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CHILDREN.

Give them rest.
OF course. you need II.
But they need II more.
OF course, they don't want II.
They much prefer retiring at midnight
They like TO be in the thick Of II gen
orally.
They cannot understand that such ex
element VIII spoil their nerves and theii
good looks.
SO feed them on the best simple food
bathe them, and put them to bed at !
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-31
BADE OFFICE GoOD-BY.
Southern Railway Freight Auditing
Employees on on Vacations.

With the closing Of accounts for the
end OF the fiscal year, q number Of young
men and women Of the Southern Rail-
ways freight auditing department today
will leave on their annual vacation Many
will visit relatives in the South, while
tains-
Among the vacationists are the Misses
Josephine Coale, Arlien Terry, Helen
Lowell, and Daisy Marks, and Messrs
W. V. Burley. Roy II. Case. W. N. Cham
payne. Paul Fleming. F. P. Haske. T. N.
Jordan. c. II. Kelley, r. 2. Kidwell. z.
W. Lucas. F. S. Osborne. R. 8. Pogue,
c. s. Price, jr., Eugene Sanders. F. H.
Stiteler, Harry W. Strieter, W. 2. Tar,
and Simon Tipperman.
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WASHABLE TANGO e1Rp1Es.

Have you seen the new washable tango
Eirdles? They are made Of mercerized
poplin. embroidered in white or colors,
If preferred. They are passed twice
around the waist and finished with two
embroidered ends which hang AT the
side.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-31

We offer young married. cou-
piles a more liberal and helpful
proposition in buying their
home-furnishings- than can be
had from any other house in
Washington.
1t has always been our policy
to make it possible for the
young folks to begin married
life with comfort and beauty in
their home surroundings.
We give them valuable ad-
vice in choosing goods that viii
combine good looks and long
years of service.
We realize their need for
unusually liberal terms until
they have become fully estab-
lished with larger incomes.
Come to US and we will ar
range an account so you can
afford to buy such qualities as
you know win prove economical
in the end.
Peter Gro3an
HNb SONS co.
Our Credit Accommodations
Brings Home ComforI.
BIZ to S23 Seventh Street
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MinnesOta'I 1913 IRE loss was ass per
The Washington herald., 1914-07-31
WHAT TO SERVE AT
THE HOME TABLE

BREAKFAST.
Fresh BIackbcrTies Cream and Sugar.
Goldfish Balls Corn Mullins.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Mscs7on and Cheese.
Graham Biscuits Tea
Rice with Fruit Conp1ts. or stcwed Cherries
DINNER
SauicUn Of Fruit.
BroiIed Bcefsteak. Boiled Potatoes
GRAINED Uuions- Jelly.
~CaDhaEe Salad.
JUnket ''hucnlste Cake.
Coffee
This menu is for cool day in summer.
Goldfish baTls-Wash one cup OF salt
Goldfish in cold water and pick or cut in
small pieces. Wash, pare, and cut four
Hedium-sized. potatoes. Cook fish and
potatoes In boiling water to cover until
potatoes are soft. Drain, dry well, and
mash. Add one tablespoonful of butter,
one egg, and pepper. and beat with fork
until light two minutes. Form roughly
into balls by taking up by spoonfuls and
drop into hot fat to brown slightly. The
balls should be about one and one-fourth
inches in diameter
Corn muffins-0nc and one-eighth cup
milk, one cup -four. one egg, one cup
cornmeal. three tablespoonfuls melted
butter, four teaspoonfuls baking powder.
one teaspooHful salt. Beat the egg and
add the milk and butter Mix and sift
the dry ingredients and combine the two
mixtures Quickly. Fill CREASED muffin
pans two-thirds full and bake twenty to
thirty minutes in moderately hot oven.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-31
DAILY HOROSCOPE.
FRIDA. JCLY 81. 1919.

The stars incline. but DO no, compel
The Washington herald., 1914-07-31

Tomorrow: Sheridan ordered to the
Shenandoah Valley.
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sOldier. Fire BuildinE..

At that hour-about 7:sO a. m.-Cham-
bersburg was following the. usual morning
routine Of domestic life IN town Of
f.uo inhabitants- Its housewives. were at
ginning their play OF the day, its men
Workers starting on their days labor.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-31
Courtesy Days

To facilitate comfort in selecting have planned to
today, Friday July 81 and Saturday morning August
l. courtesy days" which you may inspect and
make selections, but the actual purchase will date from
August third .-..
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
TALK OF THE TOWN

John Gallagher left this morning for
Mortified, where he will remain until
next week.
Do you want one OF those light and
downy Maish comforts You can buy
for sos any $3.50. S3.9s, or $3.50 com
fort at Perry's on Saturday.
William III. Mahoney of Merchant
street went this morning to Burlington,
where he attended conference of field
agents in the employ OF Swift & Co.
Mrs. Louis Labelle of Mechanicsville,
n. Y, who was called here by the serious
illness and death of her sister. Mrs.
Frank Leclair, OF Maple avenue, is pass
ing several days with relatives in Barre.
Secretary John r. Wilson of the
Washington County Veterans associa-
ton arrived in the city yesterday from
his home in Worcester for few days
stay with his daughter Mr., Wilson was
called here by the death of his long time
friend, G. Il. White, whose funeral was
held yesterday,
The fourteenth annual anniversary OF
the Barre local, No. 4Sl, Carpenters and
Joiners, will be held in the carpenters
hall in the Nichols building ON Thursday
evening. Feb. 10, at s o'clock. The COM
mittee of arrangements has made extern
siye plans for the big celebration. A
literary program has been completed, to
which many wellknown people will con-
tribute. Refreshments will be served.
Members OF the union and families and
invited guests are welcome.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19

has somewhat retarded our Fish bust.
ness this week, the off-shore fisher.
men having seen some of the worst
weather this last few DAYS that they
have ever seen. One crew reported
that they could not see twenty feet
away for snow all dav Tuesday. New
ertheless. we shall be ready Friday
morning with complete line of fan
CIV fresh stock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
New Ideas in Better Wash
Goods

40-inch Jasper Ratine, beautiful
cloth for skirts; this 75c per yard.
40-inch Plain White Ratine Welt,
this is an entirely new Ratine and a
quick seller; the price, Toe.
Black and White 40-inch very
heavy Ratine at S1OO per yard.
Better Wash Goods this season will
take the place of silks and wool
goods. They are more suitable for
Spring and Summer wear.
Have you ever seen White Check
ed Ratine. We have it at $1.OO
per yard.
Ask to see the New Flaxon Crepe
in White at 35c; also the New Flax
on Brocade in White at 39c per
yard.
We have a new 24-inch Silk Crepe
in our window at S5c per yard that
we want you to see.
If you are not ready to buy don't
let these new things go without see
ing them all.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
TALK OF THE TOWN

Dainty washable trimmings at
Knights.
The Barre granite industry at the
Pavilion to-day.
| Piano tuning--George r. Beyerle will
be in the city this week Send orders to
this office early.
Mr.. Lamont's pupils viii give q con-
cert at grange hall, South Barre, Friday
evening. Feb. 20. Admission, 10 cents.
The Barre granite industry picture at
the Pavilion to-day shows one OF the
Barre railroad trains descending Mill
stone hill.
Look at the smashed prices on blan-
kets at Perry's on Saturday; 5000 all
wool blankets for s4.75 pair; S3.eS wool
blankets for S2.9s.
The Woodmen viii hold ladies' night
at the Eagles hall in the Worthen build
ing on Friday night Bruce's orchestra
has been engaged to furnish music for
the dancing. All members and their
wives are requested to be present.
Hale X. Darling, who has been max
ing an extended trip through southern
Vermont, was a visitor in the city this
forenoon while on his way TO his home
IA.
Der OF the commission that is conducting
hearings throughout the state on a
proposed workingmen's compensation
statute.
Miss Florence Brown OF Jefferson
street was the guest of honor at a
shower party given at the home OF Mrs.
Carrie Burke Congo, 80 Maple avenue,
last evening. The affair was held in
authorization of Miss Browns approach
ing marriage The rooms were attract
| iyely decorated for the occasion and
some Is young women who participated
| in the affair showered the prospective
bride with variety of miscellaneous
articles. Later in the evening an ln-
formal program of vocal and instrument
tai numbers was followed by luncheon.
The Newman dramatic club will pre-
sent HThe Haunted MILL" three-act
drama, full OF mirth and sadness, in
tcnsely interesting from start to finish,
at the opera house on Friday night, Feb.
90. 1t is an exceedingly powerful play
with quick dramatic action throughout,
which is lightened by some excellent
comedy. The cast of characters numbers
nine. among whom are some OF Barre's
most promising theatrical talent. Make
LIZ point to see this drama, which is
one Of the best produced in local circles
in years.
One of the most successful social az
fairs ever undertaken by the clerks
local of Barre was held in Rowland hall
last evening, when rs couples attended
the Washington Valentine dance. Music
was furnished by Riley's singing orehes-
ira and committee from the union
acted in charge of the floor. At inter
mission a dainty luncheon was served
by several young women Of the local.
A number Of clerks from Montpelier,
East Barre and Mortified were in the
city for the dance. The committee in
charge of the dance consisted of Miss
Belle Nelson, Miss Florence Danforth,
Miss Laura Granger, John 7. Callaghan,
William Dobie and Lee Shepard. The
second of series of social evenings TO
be held in the late winter and spring
under the auspices of the clerks will
take place in the Pythian hall next
Monday evening. A whist tournament
will be one of the features.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19

ABBOTT ABBOTT ABBOTT CO. A P ABBOTT CO
The Weather Indicates Winter
Our Wash Goods and Dress Goods
A. P. ABBOTT & co.

o spring We
mayha yerIsp ils
to 0
newk Ia tcameto
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
HERE'S GOOD NEWS
A Chance to Save Money
NEW GINGHAMs AT PERRY's ON SATURDAY
A Big Bingham Sale-10c Quality
500 Yards Ginghams at TIC per Yard


We offer the above of Gnghams pretty Paids
and Stripes This 10c quality Bingham extra good cloth
~ inches wide good opportunity to buy what you need early
and at the same time money.
We Are Bound to Close Out Every Maish Comforter
your opportunty-$35O 1898 and $3.50 Comforts at
$685. Ten in the otskane and sateen beautiful de-
signs with borders You have Of these light and
downy Pus at big discount Your choice OF these $500 9S
and $3.50 Comforts for S2 Come early and make your selection
12kc Quaty-250 Yds. Percale for SIC Yd-36 in. Wide
We will sell the above amount of best Prcaes both light
and dark coors, for 9hc per yard This is new lot
Smash Go the Prices on Blankets
will surely pay to buy Blankets Saturda25 Blank
cts in this sale.
24 All Wool Blankets &c. bound with silk to close Ats
Finish Blankets $685. gray white S29S
10 Ia Wool Finish Blankets $298 white S19S
Buy any of the above Blankets and you saving
&c Each-Huck Towels-9c Each
Huck Towels 1896 good weight large SIZE extra
good value at only Sc each Saturday.
PER RY @ G A Mp
Is North Main Street Barre, Vermont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
Notice.

The Graniteville express will leave
Barre City in the morning, arriving at
Granteville at noon, returning to Barre
at night. Order slate will be left at
Turney & Churchill's meat market, care
of Mike Corbett; also Calder & Richard
sons coal office, Depot square, Barre.
Graniteville phone, 277-W; Calder &
Richardson phone, $50; residence phone
l0l-1. A. j. Mclean.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
New Ideas in Wash Goods

Lots of the newer cloths come in
some sort of a Ratine weave. These
are woven in different effects and
are certainly very pretty. So serv-
iceable and new that they are sure
to detract from the wool and silks
dress goods.
You see in all magazines a call
for Newcloth. This is kind of fine
cross-woyen crepe that comes in
white and eolors and sells for 25c
per yard.
New Mercerized Ratine Poplins.
These are the weave of Ratine, only
closer roll like the Poplins and are
Mercerized. They come in Light
Blue, Tan, Navy, Fink and Jasper, at
25c per yard.
Renfrew Jap Crepe is new. These
come in Lavender Stripes, Light Blue
and Black Stripes at 25c per yard.
Jasper Stripe Crepe Ratine. This is
new cloth at 25c per yard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
Notice. Polishersl

Regular meeting of Barre polishers
branch, G. c. /. A., viii be held in their
hall, Nichols block, on Thursday even.
ing, Feb. 10, at o'clock w. G. Pirie
secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
New House Dresses

We are showing some good things
in the new Spring Wash House
Dresses. These Dresses are made up
from percales, ginghams and mad
ras.
At $1.25 we can give you one
of the best values in Combination
House Dress and Over Dress; is made
from good quality percale in Blue,
with White Polka Dot; is finished
with white braid. This Dress closes
at the neck and waist with three
buttons, has an adjustable waist,
open up the full length. This is a
new Dress and is an extra value.
At S1,25 is Plain Blue Cling
ham House Dress; is finished with
pearl buttons and white figures.
At $500 is a very good House
Dress value; is made from Black and
White check percale and finished with
plain white percale collar, cuffs and
front panel to waist.
AT S2.9S is a Navy Blue Percale
with white stripe, finished with a
white detachable collar.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
Card of Thanks

Mrs. Catherine Mackenzie, IL South
Main street, wishes to thank her friends
in Barre and Grsniteville for the post
card shower received on her birthday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
Hedding Campfire Girls Annual
Gymnasium Exhibit.

The Hedding campfire girls annual
gymnasium exhibit and entertainment
will be given on Friday of this week at
the Methodist church at o'clock. Miss
Margaret Albertson, teacher of express
sion at Montpelier seminary, will give
several humorous readings. Miss Al
bertson will please you. Don't fail to
hear her. Program:
Campfire songs-tal "The Lure of the
Roadp hi "Mammy Moon"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19

Nellie oliver. Miss Bertha Hooker
Campfire activities-50 pictures of
campfire girls thrown on the screen,
with explanations by Miss Ella Hoyt
Ceremonial tableaux-"The Law of the
Fire. ............ Miss Mary Bishop
Song-"Burn, Fire, Burn with inter-
pretations) ............. Campfire girls
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-19
Our Early Showing

The Tailored Suits in their new"
attractive forms of simplicity, should
rapidly gain popularity. Most Of the
new Tailored Models are very straight
in line, though there is some cut up
and cut in effects. Sleeves in the
tailor made staple garments are set
in along familiar manish lines.
Sleeves of the better class of gar
ments are shown in klmono or regu-
lar effects. Some of the leading col
ors are Holland, Copenhagen and
Navy Blue, Plumcot, Egyptian, Burnt
Orange and Rust, Serge Green, Tobac-
co Snuff, Chickory and Sage Green.
We are showing good representa-
tive line of the new spring models,
both in Suits and Coats. Ii you
would like to get some idea as to
the styles and shades of the new
models we would invite you to come
in and look over the new models.
Many new Wooltex models among
them.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-06-13
WALKS II MILES 70 PREACH
Rev. A. N. Rich, Missing Train for
First Time In Years, Sets Out
on Foot.

Quitman. Ga-Proving that the
notable exploits Of the old+time circuit
rider are not beyond the clergy of to
day, Rev A. M. Rich walked II miles
to keep his engagement with his Quit
man congregation at St James Episco-
pal church.
Mr.. Rich intended catching the az
ternoon train at Quitman from Valdos-
Ia, where he has his residence and 10
pastor of Grace church. He missed the
train, however, for the first time In
nine years. he insisted He determined
to keep the appointment here and
started out to walk the distance. II
is II miles by railroad and longer by
the highway.
Mr.. Rich arrived ten minutes late,
and none Of his congregation was
aware until afterward that he had
walked.