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The Washington times., 1914-08-27
THE BELGIAN HEROES.

lHc young Nlng AlOerC OF BEL
GUM may well have taken as 4
model for his magnificent conduct
at the head of his country in its
present crisis, another youthful rul-
er Of that country, the Prince Leo
polG of Saxe-Coburg. Leopold was
elected king of the country while it
was struggling for independence of
Holland, on June 4. 1881.
The Belgians, like most of the
European countries, love the sub
stance of popular government, but
do net know how to deal with its
forms and Instruments. The first
thing that occurred to them when
they set seriously about making
themselves independent was that
they must have a king. They cast
about for a likely young man,
brought up to the king business, and
possessed of enough character and
versatility to be able to handle loyal
ly and faithfully the job they had
for him.
Versatility is the quality most
needed in young prince of one of
the great European families of
kings. He is liable at any time to
be offered crown by some country
he has never seen, and he must be
ready to put on the toga of devout
patriotism in its cause, along with
its crown.
Leopold was the widower of a
British princess, so his choice was
favored at London, and it proved
most fortunate for the Belgians,
starting their new government with
the good will of the great power
across the Channel, which has re-
peatedly stood them in good stead
since.
The new king found the country
in bad way. The Dutch were on
his frontier suddenly and in force.
He scraped together a very inferior
army to meet them. The world
imagined at that time, just as it
did at the beginning of the present
war, that no very effective fighting
could be expected from the Belgians.
How was a nation of lace-makers
to know about powder?
But the lace-makers fooled Eu-
rope, especially Holland, as they
have fooled the world, especially
Germany, in the last four weeks. He
didn't have chance to defeat Hol-
land; but his army at length at
tained such efficiency, and demon
strated such determination, largely
inspired by the earnestness of the
hing, that the powers of Europe ul-
timately interfered and forced upon
Holland settlement that made Bel
gium Independent and neutral. Leo
pold then set himself about the task
of building Up the industries and
regaining the rrosperity of his coun-
try, and in this he was wonderfully
successful. He reigned thirty-four
years, and became one of the most
1evered nonarchs of Europe. To
him the nations came many times to
arbitrate their differences, and he
was known as the just judge among
the powers. His story contains
much that suggests a parallel in
character and qualities between him
and the idealiZed Alfred the Great
of England. whom Hume describes
in a beautiful chapter as perhaps
the ideal prince.
The present King Albert is the
grandson Of that Leopold; and sure
ly be has earned, thus far, the rec
ognition of his premiership in man.
illness and heroic purposes, among
all the crowned heads of present-day
Europe. Whatever the fate of Bel
Piun, the worlds sentiments will
reach out to it, and it will be saved
TO national existence if the sympa-
thies and opinion of all mankind |
can save it.
The Washington times., 1914-08-27
Americanists' Congress
Delayed by European War

The sessions of the organizing COM
mittce of the Nineteenth international
Congress of Americanists. which were
To be held here October to TO- have
been postponed heCaus" of the Euro
pean war. 1t is likely the congress
viii T." deferred um;il next summer.
uhich would "uahI" tn" Amcrican.sts
I" meet with th" PaI-.tWcrican S,I,n-
tifi. COurT-.s- r inch AS, ubIos here.
riis ARRANGEMENT WOTh assur" the
pre- 50 nee OF many foreign members Of
both congresses
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Amusements.

CoIumbia-Motion pictures Of Panama Canal
@:l5 and S:l5 p. m.
pI,.s-"Girls." 2:15 and s15 p. m.
C-osn,os-yaudeville afternoon and evening
ReI,sco-African hunt motion pictures. 3 and
$50 p. m.
2:l5 and Sis p. m.
Standardization pictures. e:l5 and Sis p m
hm.rican-Smart Set Company. 2:l5 and s Is
p. m. ..
Glen EchO-AN amusements
Srnyv chase Iake-Danctns and Marine
Band Concert
Baseball--WashlnSton VS.. 'reNeian'' tw"
games, As y. m
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Tomorrow.
Meetings, evening

Meetings, evening.
Masonic-St. Johns. No. II; ROPE No 20:
Tmreka No 1. and capital. No. II. Royal
O5i FelIows-I'entraI. No /. Metropolis. No.
ls: Phoenix, No 2S: Marina MhshinEton.
Kriobts of Pythias-S = raCUslans. No. 10.
EoIhhone- Superior. No. ~ RathbOne
Temple 30 s. Pythian sisters.
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Preserve Traditions.


Preserve Traditions.
The object of the society. as set
forth in the constitution, was ito
perpetuate the memory OF our glor-
ious ancestry, and to bind by ties
of common interest the women born
in New England or OF direct paren-
tage therefrom; to give aid and en-
couragement to those New England
women who are strangers and at
distance from their birthplace who
may be in need, and to instill into
the hearts of the younger generation
love for the traditions of New
England and a proper pride In its
history"
Meetings are held monthly by the
society at which literary and mu-
sical programs are given. and at
each Of which some topic of current
interest Is Informally discussed py
members. Formerly Forefathers
Dav was celebrated each December
p, but this observance was discon-
tinued because of the proximity Of
the date to Christmas.
Two years ago the society sew
cred its affiliations with the ma
tional society. so that IL might have
greater freedom to work out ideas
its members had in mind. and 50
that its actions might be more IN
dependent. AL that time the name
was changed to New England Worn-
en- Of Washington.
Plan New Work.
During the coming year greater ef-
forts will be made to entertain New
England women as they come to
Washington. More stress will be
laid on the study of current events.
The present officers of the So
ria Tharlnrra
Main. president: Mrs. c. David
White. vice president: Miss Della q.
Botsford. recording secretary: Miss
Addie E. Bourne, corresponding
secretary, and Miss Lillian Norton,
treasurer.
The Washington times., 1914-08-27
Amusements.

columbia Motion pictures oi fahalna Canal.
Ia and sis p. III
poIi's-'.C;irls 2:ls and SIS p. m.
COSMOS Vaudeville afternoon anu evening.
E,ia.,o-African hunt m"tl'n pictures.
,;,,|,'ty. Rr'rlesque 81, and N-'5 q IN
I,rand Motion pi,,urrS IL and H.I5 =, m
Glen +, no All amuScu"his
chevy chase Laks-paHctnS and Marine
2AaA eoneAsI
The Washington times., 1914-08-27

had the country's pity. And though
a drunken man deserves no credit
for not falling off bridge, the re-
turn of her body polite to sanity
and self-respect is to the country's
relief
The Washington times., 1914-08-27

Khaki will be much worn in Europe
this winter. Fashion note.
No equation at all. By the time old
Jack Frost starts manufacturing free ice
for US, we'd much rather have coal.
In the excitement occasioned by the
nip and tuck race in the National
League. almost forgot to ask who was
President of Mexico today
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IN THE TIMES MAIL BAG


Of
Of
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The Washington times., 1914-08-27
What's 5 on the Program, In
Washington
Today.

Meetings evening:
Observation-Disclosures. No = Royal Arch
Masons.
Odd Fellows-Columbia- No 10: Excelsior
No II: Salem. No. Y
Knights OF Pythias-Harmony. No. q:
National Union-Bancroft Council: DahlSren
The Washington times., 1914-08-27

To the Editor Of THE: TIMES:
AS yours is the only paper that makes
impartial comment upon war conditions.
| call attention to the following
In order to somewhat calm the anti
German feeling In this country. why not
call attention to the fact that England
has been for a century and half our
deadly enemy. while Germany has al
ways tried to be our friend: that dur
ing the war of independence England
called to aid the savage Indians to help
scalp her cousins. and that it is re-
peatinC a similar outrage in the tUen-
tieth century by calling on the Mon
Collan race. II is shame that. with
Il per cent of the American people OF
German stock and only 10 per cent Eng
lish. the American people should today
be so anti-German.
England. with all her falsehocd. has
for n decade aimed to prepare the
world for her views. and has all too
well succeeded. Truly yours.
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THE oLDfsT iNAAB sfz

"If tn nigh
prices continue, we
won't even be able
t take these war
stories with a
grain o. salt"
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To the Editor OF The Times:
kindly give me space to appeal
through your paper for protection for the
women and men who attend the whole
sale market CTenth. Eleventh. and B
streets northWesU. who are forced to
hear the most filthy and profane lam
guage and are often in danger of being
run down by the carts or wheelbarrows
in the hands of some irresponsible and
drunken man.
Many of the hucksters are rude of
manner and speech and seem to resent
the presence of a decent person. Most
of the farmers are God-fearing and most
excellent men; often bringing their
wives and little children with them for
an outing, but IT is so disgusting that
they rarely bring them twice.
When asked. How can you men
stand such things?'' they shake their
heads and reply. 1t is awful. but what
can We do? This is your Washington"
one man said:
My little girl wanted to come with
me. but | told my wife ! would not
hava her hear and see such things"
Will somebody kindly give a solution
to this most unpleasant condition?
&c
The Washington times., 1914-08-27
he Editor of THE TIMES

T the Editor Of THE TIMES:
The hill for free rides on street cars
for firemen and policemen introduced
bv Congressman Kahn has heen re-
ported To the House of Representatives
and placed second ON the District Calcr-
dar
Cunsressmen Denis - Leary of New
York and Kahn Of california have been
very active in behalf of the firemen.
We wiAh TO extend our thanks 70 AL
The Washington times., 1914-08-27

interested in this much needed assist
ance: 1t would not only improve the ef-
ficiency of the Fire Department. but
Will be greater protection to the travel
ing public in case of riot or protecting
life and property.
Fire departments throughout the
country are not deprived of this cour-
tesy. There are about thirty-nine State
Firemen's Associations working to have
firemen through their Representatives in
Congress. They feel that Washington
should lead the other cities. and that
everyone should be interested in these
servants of the public.
F1REMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
w DraciIapr
The Washington times., 1914-08-27

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
So far the city has been very circun-
spect in its department as TO the recep-
ton of the terrible contest now raging
in Europe. and the citizens in general
have industriously needed the request
OF our foreseeing President in abstain
ing from unjust or illiberai discussion
on the merits or dement's of the struE-
gle.
Indeed. Washington Is q cosmopolitan
city. and being such has set a good -x-
ample to the other cities of the ma
ton. There is scarcely a resident OF
the city who has not in some way
kindred connection now engaged in the
European war, and this fact should be
the honorable incentive to guard our
personal conduct with our fellow ciri-
Zens during the war
1t may be remembered that the Eng
lish soldier on the eve of severe
struggle of the English army was lnso-
lently reprimanded by his officer for
SINGING an Irish patriotic song, and his
reply should be the animating spirit OF
our citizens at this time: Tonight, sir.
| am an 1rishman, tomorrow an English
soldier in the front ranks"
German. French. Italian. Irish and
Americans have never failed to perform
their military duty to the stars and
Stripes when duty called. At this time
let us be neutral in our conversation
and actions so as to conserve our posi-
ton as American citizens. Today We are
all Americans. II. D. T.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
ESTATE OF DANIEL KINGSTON


State Of Vermont. District Of Washington. ss..
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaidi
To the heirs and all persons interested In
the estate Of Daniel Kingston late Of City OF
Barre In said district deceased, GREETING
WHEREAS, application hath been made 70
this court In writing. by the executor, Frank
q. Rowland, praying for license and au.
thority 10 sell all Of rsal estate OF
said deceased for the payment OF debts
and charges OF administration, acting forth
therein the amount Of debts due from said
dec eased, the charges Of administration. and
the amount OF personal estate and the sit
uation Of the real estate.
WHEREUPON, the SAID court appointed and
assigned the nth day Of August, 1914 at the
probate Office in Montpelier, in said district,
TO hear and decide upon said application and
petition. and ordered public notice thereof TO
be given 10 all persons interested therein, by
publishing said order, together with the time
and place Of hearing, three weeks excessively
in the Barre Daily Times, a newspaper which
circulates In the neighborhood of those persons
interested in said estate. all of which publi-
cations shall be previous to the day assigned
for hearing.
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court at the time and
place assigned, then and there In said court
TO make your objections to the granting OF
such license, II you see cause.
Given under my hand at Montpelier in said
district, this 2oth day Of Jelly. 1914.
FRANK J. MARTIN, Judge.
July 80 Aug 6-l8
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06

At 1880 o'clock in the forenoon OF
Tuesday, August IL, a timber lot con.
tanning one hundred sixty (l60) acres
of land, more or less, situated in the
extreme northeasterly corner of the
town of Chelsea. This property has
a large amount of hard and soft wood
timber now fit for lumber and a con-
siderable amount of young growing
timber including spruce, pine and fir.
part Of the land would be excellent
for re-foresting. This is valuable
lot both for present numbering or hold.
ing for future growth. The sale will be
held in the highway which crosses a
corner of this lot, a short distance east
erly of the residence of Truman Spear
on the main highway from Chelsea to
West Corinth.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
The Newell Prescott Farm, So
Called. i'm Vershire

At 800 o'clock in the afternoon of
Tuesday, August II the Newell Pres
colt farm, so called, in Yershire, VT,
containing l47 acres of land, more or
less. situated on the main highway
leading from Vershire village to Wash
ington village, and about one half mile
from Vershire village. This place is
known as the Sebina Sleeper property.
Buildings can be put in good condition
at small expense; running water at
buildings; small orchard; extra fine sug-
ar place of about 700 trees; plenty of
wood and large amount of tillage land j;
easy of cultivation. The place is some
what neglected at present, but only a
few years ago cut more than 10 tons
of hay per season. Sale will take place
at the buildings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
MAcDoNoUGH CENTENNIAL.
Big Time in Vergennes and Fort Cassin
Sept. 6, and s.

The program has been completed ior
the Alacdonough centennial, to be heid
at vergennes and Fort Cassin, Sunday,
Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 6. 7, and .,
the three days being set apart, re-
sp.ctively, as patriots day, naval day
and centennial day.
On patriots day, Sept. 8, the events
will commence in the afternoon, with a
mass meeting on the city park, followed
by musical festival by large chorus,
a memorial address and an historical ad-
dress by Rodney Macdonough. In the
evening there will be band concert IN
the city park.
Naval day, Sept 7, will be ushered
in in the forenoon by athletic contests
and baseball games and exhibition drills
by the state militia and Y. ,. cavalry
troops. In the afternoon at Fort Cas-
sin, there will be a grand naval parade
and water carnival under the direction
OF the Champlain Yacht club. Historical
addresses will also be given by promi-
nent speakers on the site OF the ola
fort. In the evening, at Vergennes,
there will be historical pageants and ire
works, a band concert and festival
Tuesday, Sept s, centennial day, will
be the big day OF the celebration and at
sunrise a salute will open up the days
festivities. There will be the dedica-
tion of a marker by the Daughters OF
the American Revolution and welcome
salute to the president of the United
States. AT noon will be held big
parade of state militia, U. S. cavalry
from Fort Ealan Allen, fremen, frater'
nal orders, boy scouts, industrial school,
automobiles, industrial and historical
floats, bands and drum corps, carriages
with distinguished guests In the after
noon. the dedication of the memorial to
Commodore Marlborough and his CO.
patriots will take place, with addresses
by state and national officials, including
a biographical sketch of Commodore
Marlborough. That evening will be car
nival night, with pageants and fireworks
on the river, merry masqueraders, band
concert and festival on the city park,
concluded with a banquet at the city
hall
There will be a celebration at Platts-
burg Sept 0, 10 and IL and the Mac
donough commission will arrange an ex-
cursion to that place Friday, the 18th.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
The Ely Station Warehouse
Property in ThetfOrd

At 300 o'clock in the afternoon Of
Wednesday, August 18th, the Ely sta
ton Warehouse land. so-called, situated
at Ely Station in the Town OF Thetfordr
consisting OF about one acre Of land
adjoining the right of way Of the Bos-
ton & Maine railroad. This property is
valuable for freight handling purposes
and is now rented in part BY several
different parties.
ANY Of these properties viii be shown
persons interested. on the day of the sale
or at any time before the sale. by apply
ing TO the ID. A. Perry Real Estate Agen-
CIV. Barre. Vt, or stanley C. Wilson OF
Chelsea. Vt.
Terms Of sale can be obtained BY ap-
plying 10 Mr.. Wilson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
PRINCETON coLoRs IN VERMONT
State Fair Commission Adopts Orange
and Black for Its Publicity.

White River junction, Aug. 5.-The
colors of Princeton college are orange
and black. Woodrow Wilson was pres
ident of Princeton college. President
Wilson's summer home is at Cornish,
n. H., just over the Connecticut river
from Windsor, VT, and not over 20 miles
from the Vermont state fair grounds at
White River Junction.
In honor of the president the state
fair commission has adopted Princeton
colors. The Forthcoming fair will be
advertised in orange and black A typi-
cal Vermont girl, graceful and pretty, is
shown as the central feature OF a hanger
announcing the dates of the fair, Sep
TENDER Is, 10, II, and is. She is dressed
a la Princeton and is seen at the fence
of the paddock enthusiastically cheering
as her favorite horse comes under the
wire a winner.
The commission has extended an in
vitation to the president to attend the
fair. If the invitation is accepted the
day on which he visits the greatest fair
in New England" will be known as pres
ident's day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
The New Agricultural Ware
house Property in Vershire
Village

At Has o'clock in the forenoon of
Wednesday, August ~ the new Agricul-
tural Warehouse property, so called,
situated in Yershire village and directly
opposite the New England Company
store and owned and operated in con-
nection with said store, a part Of the
time. The lot consists Of about one
fourth acre and the warehouse is a very
large structure, built only few years
ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
The New England Company
Store Property, So Called.
in Vershire Village

At Halls o'clock in the forenoon of
Wednesday, August u. the New England
Company Store property, so called, con-
sisting of about two acres of land, with
buildings thereon, in Vershire village.
This property is in good repair; is now
occupied and for years has been the site
of a general store. 1t was formerly
hotel property and the buildings are
adapted to either or botr uses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
The Roswell Aldrich Farm. So
Called, in Corinth Corners.

At 1880 o'clock in the afternoon OF
Tuesday, August IL, about thirty 1907
acres Of land without buildings, known
as the Roswell Aldrich farm, situated
in the town of Corinth about one half
mile from the village OF Corinth Cor
ners on the road from Corinth Corners
to Washington. This property is partly
tillage and partly timbered and is a
good property for some one who desires
a small tract of timber land combined
with sufficient tillage TO pay taxes and
interest on the investment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
EsTATE or WILLIAM nRowN

The undersigned, having been appointed by
Of Washington COMMISSIONERS, TO receive.
examine and adjust the claims and demands
Of ali persons against the estate Of William
Brown. late of Barre City in said district,
deceased and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto. hereby give notice that we will meet
FOR the purpose aforesaid. at the office OF
II. J. Smith, in the city of Barre in said
district on the 18th day of January and 10
day of June 1915 next from o'clock p; m.
until 4 O'clock D. M, on each of said days.
and that six months from the 9th day Of
June A. d. 1915, is the time limited by said
court for said creditors 10 present their claims
to us for examination and allowance
Dated at City Of Barre this 18th day Of
FREDERICK ! BIRD,
JAMES S. MILNE,
Commissioners.
July 80 Aug 6-l3
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06

state Of Ohio City Of Toledo, Lucas County, IS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior
mariner OF the frm of f. ]. Cheney & Co, do
fng business 10 the City Of Toledo County and
state aforesaid, and that said nrm viii pay
me sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Cstarrh that cannot be
cured BY the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9Th day Of December A. D., 1855
Seal. A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
nan. r,.srrb Cure is taken internally and
acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
Fly. CHENEY CO., Toledo 0.
Sold By all Druggists, Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06

with loss of appetite, constipation, bill
iousness, sick headache, is natures
warning that you need good summer
tonic. Get bottle of Baxter's Mandrake
Bitters to-day. Sold everywhere, liquid
or tablets, 25 cents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
Tuesday and Wednesday
August II and II, 1914
Tho Following Described Parcels
Of Real Estate

place where the said properties are To-
Gated and at the time specified with
each parcel, situated in the towns OF
Chelsea, Corinth, Vershire and Thet.
ford, Vermont; which said real estate
was formerly owned by John Lyman
Porter and has become the property
of the undersigned by virtue of foreclos-
ure, wiz
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
The Peter Swift Farm, So
Called, i'm Vershire.

At l0:45 o'clock in the forenoon of
Wednesday, August ~ about AZ acres
of land, more or less, known as the
Peter Swift farm, adjoining Vershire
village and situated directly back Of
the church in said village. The land is
finely located; good soil, in fair state
Of cultivation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-06
MISCELLANEOUS

CAPITAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY-Espe
cially devoted TO supplying an urgent demand
for female help 10 hotels. clearinghouse,
private families, etc. particularly request la
dies TO register at this Office for positions OF
this character with every possible privilege
and the highest compensation. Nicely fur
nished rooms 10 rent at address below. Ad-
dress or call Capital Employment Agency,
Montpelier, Vt; tel. 79-M; lo4 Main street.