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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-03
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH.
Trains Leave Richmond-Main 81. Station
y. R-Fo.lowing schedule figures published
as Information md not guaranteed.
For the Som'h-Daily: JIi A. M.-Local
with Electric Lighted Sleeping Cars Tor Al.
ianta aud birmingham. II :30 r. N.--Exprees
Week DaIs: 800 J.. NJ md 90 p M.-Iocai
YORK RIVER LINE.
h;lo p. &.-Steamer train (parlor car), sI-
Gep; sunday; no local stops. and i:I5 p. Nj
daily. .ocal-ConrectIng for Baltimore daily
except Sudnay. I:21 a. M.--Daily-LocaI
Trains Arrive Richmond
From the South: 7:o5 A. NJ and 500 L. NJ
::e9 I. ~. $50 T.. NJ. daily: $40 A. NJ and
90 II. NJ TX. sun From West Point: $40
a. NJ: tsteamer traln). daily. except Monday;
$40 :. NJ. and e:i5 T. NJ. daily.
H. l.. BISHOP D. r. A.,
&c 2 Main ST. Phone Madison III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-03

ACCOMMODATION TRANs-WEEKpAYs.
leave BYRD Sc. Sta. 400 P. =. fer Fredericksburg
Leave Elba eta. 80 4. d., $50 p. n. for Ashland
Arrive BYRD st. Sta. 6.a6 An. from Frelerickabg
Arrive ElbA Sta. $50 An, SAG L. n. from Ashland
sDnily. tWeekdaya. 2Sundays only.
All trains to or from Byrd Street Station
stop ut Elba. Time Of arrivals and departures
not guaranteed. Read the aieae.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-03
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Atlantic Coast Line

Inc Standard ishilrosd OF tno South
EFFECTIVE APRIL IL 1914
TRAlNs LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY
For FLORIDA and South: s:ls A. III. and S:u
Il. NJ. l2:5. q. ".
For Norfolk: 900 A. Ii. s:oa p. n. t:is p.
For y. a W. .Ry. West: si1 A.. N. s:ss A.
NJ. 800 i. III. $50 =. NJ.
For Petersburg: 1880 A. NJ. ei5 A. H..
t36 4. NJ. 500 a. NJ. $50 y. NJ. 100 p NJ
II ~ l.. RI
Cor Goidsboro and Fayetteville: .:le =. IL
Trains arrive Iuchinoni daily: G:E A. NJ
1913 a. M. Go A. M. 's:s7 A. M
..lo.+5 A. Al. lilo a. III. .2:io p. NJ. ':i4a r.
NJ. ll:3o p. II.
Except Sunday. ''sundsy only.
lime OF arrival and departure and esnnsc-
c. 3 CAMPBELL d ,. A. su Vain s.
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Richmond, FredGriCkSb'g & Potomac R.R.
T0AHD FROM WASHING TON AND ssYoHD.

Leave ri chmon d Arrive Richmond
'5.40A.M. Byrd st. Sta. $50 An, ByrSStS STA.
1905 AN. Main FL 6ta.Iel .25 ID. Elbn tion
1920 NJ. Main 81. Sta |. Be An. BIRD 81 STA
$40 An. BYRD ST. Stn. sI.Io II. Main 81. Sts.
1925 A.H. Byrd ST. 8ta.l $3.50 p. n. ByrIStSts.
lf.0l noon Byrd bt. Sta. $50 d. Byrd Sc. Sta
300 .M.Byrl 81. Sta 1870 T. N. DyrdSt.StA.
$50 Pm. BYRD st. Sta. 800 p n. Byrd ST. Sta
,4lb PM ElbA Statlon1 1895 7. n. Main ST. Bta
'5.16P.M. Main 81. Sta sl2.35 night AIMS t,Sta,
'S.20P.M BYRD ST. Bta.lsIs.4O niSht Byrd 81 Sta
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-03
SALES AT BOARD
Virginia Centuries nj Sgs.

Quotations for interest paying bonds ar.
q price {" which interest must lie added,
Income bonds "nd c-rtiGcair Of Indebtedness,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-03

Total sales for day. 90. 500 shares
Total sales for week ttwo days., = sharoy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-03

New York, June Gail money steady;
,rr,.Hl's; ruling rate. ~. closing. la.Mlf.
:. 'n!H, loans steady; sixty ana ninety DAYS
E,:. SlN months. "a. Mercantile piLper aS.Gt
staring exchange firm: sixty days 81 SEQ:
ucm"nd' GNN. Commercial bills. .Y5I
h"F SILVER ~. Mexican dollars. 49, Gov
ernu"nt bonds easy Railroad bonds irrce1i.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
VII SON OFFERS EUROPE
CHANCE TO MEDIATE
President Tenders Good Offices of United States
to End War and Arbitrate Causes
Leading to 1t.
PRESIDENTS PEACE PROPOSAL.

"As official head of OF the powers sgnatory to The
Hague convention feel it be privilege and my duty
under article Of that convention to to in spirit OF
friendship that should welcome an oppor-
tunty the interest of European either now or
any other time that might be thought suitable as an
you and all concerned in that would
afford me lasting for gratitude and happiness
"WOODROW WILSON,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05

In rendering his good offices to warning
Europe today, President Wilson took a
step that the majority Of his intimate
friends believe will establish him high
in the opinion of the world when the
conflict is ended and gain for him the
support of American citizens generally.
But the action of the President was
not taken without opposition from in
f1uential quarters within his administra-
ton. Some of these advisers felt that
the President should do nothing at this
time. as it was a foregone conclusion that
his offers would be promptly rejected.
and possibly not politely so by some Of
the fighting nations
Secretaries Bryan and Daniels stood out
strongly for tender Of good offices now.
while the majority Of the cabinet either
opposed this step or were non-committal.
The Bryan-Daniels view coincided with
that of the President who wasted little
time. since the cabinet meeting yesterday,
in getting ready to make the tender direct
to the great ruling heads of Europe.
Eyes on Germany.
From informal inquiries which .Ameri-
can diplomats have been making OF
~ tni+;,;ra for ..~or.l dave it
'he't ="
appeared probaole TO olnclals mere INA
England and France might accept the
tender of good offices. An acceptance
n.,..:. :. !. ,,oa ,ro,,,a
y! oiea' ID i'oh - = ~
mean similar action by her allies, Rus-
- All iau ewes here @ are turned on Berlin. where
ra,,s,, ,ias Nh, 80 Garora @ he. haon
conspicuouslv active since hostilities he
gan in his efforts to suggest some way
Tor pacihc settiemen, ana lne general
,.an ,ru ona ne ~ n,,,i,,,i.m
The first step which the United States
would take in the event of a general ac-
ceptance of its proposal would be to sug-
gest Suspension of hostilities. This
would not involve any interruption or de-
lay in mobilization or measures of prep
aration for war.
Phases Of the political situation in
this country actuated some of the
Presidents advisers to warn against
United States taking chances on being
rebuffed at this time. 1t is recognized
on many sides that there exists a
pretty strong feeling throughout the
United States as to the great war
across the ocean. The President was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
FOREIGN

Reports Of naval engagement off the Scottish
coast were declared untrue.
The German cable was cut today between Europe
and the Azores.
Preparations Of British navy completed, and it was
announced government would acquire foreign war
ships under construction in Great Britain.
King George called for volunteers for the army.
German troops are reported to have entered
Dutch and Swiss territory.
= Russian warships have captured number Of Ger
man merchant vessels in the Black sea.
Russian troops in contact with the German army
along the whole Russo-German border, while French
and Germans touched on the French frontier.
German warships captured in the Mediterranean
by the French fleet.
French authorities announced that seventeen AL
satians were shot by Germans.
An embargo was placed by Germany on Russian
funds in German banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
EMBARGO ON RUSSIAN FUNDS.
Germany Regards Bank Balances as
Belonging to Hostile Nation.

BERLIN, August 5.-.An embargo today
was laid on Russian balances at the
great banks in Germany.
These funds are considered by Ger
many az property belonging to . hostile
force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
WAR NEWS OF THE DAY HERE AND ABROAD
SHOWS EXTREME ACTIVITY EVERYWHERE
DOMESTIC

President Wilson rendered offices Of United States
to warning Europe to end conflict.
BeIigerents' warships can use Panama canal after
August Is.
American Red Cross planning to send nurses and
medical men to Europe.
Twelve thousand reservists in New York await
transportation to Europe most being without funds.
Lusitania makes dash from New York for Liver
pool. La Lorraine sailed for France.
Cruiser Tennessee sails tomorrow with gold coin
for Americans abroad.
Congress votes $2,5O0,0O0 to bring American
citizens home.
Bureau Of engraving and printing is running day
and night to supply new currency.
Call issued today for cotton conference here
August 1914.
McAdoo ships 500, ,ooo, 900 in currency to banks
Wilson signs emergency currency bill amendment au-
thorizimg unlimited issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05

LONDON. August Lord Winterton
arrived here yesterday from Germany.
Ilo brought news of the attempted assas-
Siuation % the crown prince.
on reaching the German frontier ne
said an oflcia. told the passengers on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
ASSASSIN SEEKS TO SLAY
CROWN PRINCE OF GERMANY.

board the train that an attempt had been
made on the life of the crown prince, and
read telegram authorizing search foI
those implicated in the affair
Prince Albert second son of the king
and queen. a midshipman in the navy, is
al sea with the feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
RUSSIANS DRIVE KAISER'S men
BEFORE THEM ON FRONTIER
Invaders Apply Brand to Several Villages Forces
Victorious Over Teutons- Neutrality Of
Switzerland and Holland Violated

PARIS August s-Armies Of European nations now at war
are nearing great battles according the belief generally expressed
= government circles today Belgian soil are
being stou The forces Of the kaiser are OUT M
boundaries efforts their carefully iaid OUT Pans
against France French forces are rapidly
on the back all of the kasers troops hen nave
aeady French soil and to meet the large
armies moving toward the line Smaller battles are oens
fought between the Russian and German forces along tne
boundary line.
The capture frontier Belgian Of Wise was effected
by German troops lasting several hours
is FIRE to the town. killing those OF the
population who resisted them.
The Argenteau also in flames One hundred thou
sand Germans reported to be marching on Llege
INVADERS NEARING LIEGE.
The Belgian government dispatch that the German
troops continuing their march, today IN the OF
Fleron Lge They out of OF the fo and ev
IDENTIFY reach the French department OF Meuse by follow
ing the Meus The entire seventh and tenth
German army the invading force The German ar
illery bonbarded small forts in their advance
The Belgian of official statement sald The
Beans successfully combating the German INVASION The
Belgian trng compared with those OF the
RUSSIANS FORCE GERMANS BACK.
Russian troops with the enemy along
part the frontier in northeastern Prus
a have fallen back and be burning
villages stretch of the country had in
vaded.
aeropane carrying pilot and two Russian officers
sighted the frontier near Lemberg an i'm
The machine crashed the ground and the two
killed
today says that Aatans
France captured
and summariy shot
soldiers the French side of the frontier
the French and taken Belfort
squadron French Dragons stationed Belfort
yesterday Joncheey German lieu
tenant conflict between France and Ger
Asaan Swiss and Italians have enlisted here
demanded be the advanced outposts.
FRENCH FORCES WIN FIGHTS.
ministry of today issued
ing German cavalry and infantry crossing the French
everywhere accommodating parties He adds
"A squadron of German dragons bore down Ver
Meuthe Mosee but epulsed by
French rAemen
"A of German cavalry advanced far Morfontane
department. but fell back before body of French infantry
The French mobilization proceeding with the order
Most of the reservists already have joined.
AN excellent spirit prevails in Alsace."
the famous aviator offered his
the French government.
French general Paul Pau who fought
been placed command of the French
reported Monbelar the department Doub
invaded Dutch territory Tlburg
SERIOUS RIOTING IN ANTWERP.
Serious German rong occurred Antwerp today
gy cafes and
of the German The
unable disorders the Belgian military
placed expulsion of all
German residents.
ASSASSIN SEEKS TO SLAY
CROWN PRINCE OF GERMANY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
SERIOUS RIoTING IN ANTWERP

Serious antGeran rotng occurred Antwerp today An
the cafes
the consulate
unable check the disorders the Belgian military
residents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
WEATHER.

Generally fair tonight and Thursday;
oentje northeast to southeast winds.
Temperature past "a hours-Hish, so'
2:o5 pm. today. Low. 81, am. tooay'
Full Report on Page Fifteen.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03
Mcintosh G. Gleason
Distributors For Bottineau County

Snow White the -four of
quality at Ohmarts'. (29)
]. B.. Cameron of Kramer
was a county seat visitor Tues
day. a..
T.. E. OMAHA spent
Sunday with his family in this
city.
DR.. Halldorson was in the
city from Souris between trains
Monday.
Alex Stewart returned Tues.
day from an extended visit IL
Vancouver, b. G.
s. J. Orens of Minot was in
the city for a few days the lat.
te part of last week.
Mrs. Geo. Aal of Omemee
was in the city Monday on a
pleasure and business trip.
The as SCISSORS of Bottineau
county will meet at the office
of the County Auditor on April
9Th.
Father. Andrieux went tc
Lansford Saturday where he
celebrated high mass on Sun
day.
A. Galloway and II. D. Nc
Kay were business visitors
from Valley City last Thurs.
day.
Chas. r. Gleason reports the
sale of the second 1914 Ford
car to the Durnin Bros. OF
Westhope.
Ole Olson was an arrival
from Rugby Monday and spent
several days in this city or
business.
Ed. Chretien moved his fam.
lily to their farm northeast Of
the city Wednesday and is get.
ting ready for spring work.
|. Attention is called to page {
of this issue. We have started
a motion picture column and
through this it will be possible
to get better acquainted with
the players. The movie column
will appear every week in the
same position and you should
not miss reading it.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03

Whereas, W. w. Trent.
mortgagor made, executed and
delivered to Bowen & Adams,
Mortgagees, his certain chattel
mortgage, dated November
18th. 1913, wherein and where
by said mortgagor mortgaged
to said mortgages the follow
ing described personal proper
ty, to- wit:
One Overland Automobile,
Model SO, 1911, to secure the
payment of the sum of One
Hundred -Four and 65-1OO
($1O4. So Dollars. which mort
gage was duly filed in the Of
fee of the Register of Deeds of
Bottineau County, North Da-
kota. on November 14th, 1918,
and which mortgage together
with the debts secured thereby
was heretofore duly sold, as
signed and transferred to
Chauncev Trent on the 23rd
day of December, 1918.
And Whereas, default has
been made in the terms of said
mortgage by reason of the fail
ure of the mortgagor to pay
any of the interest or principle
due thereon and the amount
claimed to be due thereon on
the date of sale will be One
Hundred Ten and 7O-1OOths
($llO, 7C) dollars.
Now, Therefore, Notice is
hereby given, that by virtue of
said mortgage and by order OF
said Chauncey Trent, the pres.
ent owner thereof, / will sell
the above described chattels al
the front of Woods livery barn
in the city of l3ottineau. county
of Bottineau, State of North
Dakota, at the hour Of o'clock
p. m, on the nth day of April
A. ID. 1914.
l.. +. Sandstrom.
Agent.
Dated at Bottineau. Bottin.
eau County. n. d., this End
day of April A. y. 1914.
Bowen & Adams,
Attorneys for Assignee
of Mortgagee.
Residence and Postoffce
address Bottineau, N. ID.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03
Doatinesu 0srkeas.
Seen ana Heard

III. R. Russell went to One
NEE Wednesday.
Louis Mork was a business
visitor from Souris Wednesday.
Spring suits, coats, shoes. all
the latest stylesat Greeneard's.
A.. E. Johnson was a business
visitor to Mohall last Tuesday.
Roberto rander of near Souris
was a between train visitor on
Wednesday,.
Get your Easter suit at
Greengard's, all the latest
styles in stock.
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Mcintosh
visited with Mrs. l.. J. Theroux
at Omemee between trains on
Wednesday.
Miss Kathrine Smith of Glen
wood. Minnesota, has accepted
a position with Catlin, Smith
4 Co., as saleslady and
began her new duties the
first of the week.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03
NJ. e. WATKINS

] am a candidate for the
nomination to the office of
county superintendent of
schools of Bottineau county. I
am asking this office not alone
because of the demands of my
many friends. but because l
want the office and feel that I
am competent to fill it with
credit to myself and the school
system of this county.
/ believe that performance is
better than promise. Lavish
assurances are cheap. / sim
ply refer to my qualifications
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03

and my record as a school
man. l have been connected
with both the rural schools and
city schools of B%ottineau coun.
ty and my record can be easily
investigated. If you can see
your way clear to support me
in my campaign for the office
| will take it as a personal fav-
or.
Don't get me confused with
Watkins the medicine man nor
Watkins the Enforcement Lea
que man; l am related to nei-
ther--but want to be superin-
tendent of schools of this coun-
ty and make no bones about
asking for the position.
Pol. advt. N. E. WATKINS.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03

This county needs a FORD"
on every one of it's two thousand
prosperous farms. The FORD" will
make every one of those farms more
prosperous. Saving the farmers time,
the horses for slow work, giving the
wife a chance to visit her friends and
making the young man content to stay
on the land.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03

Commercial hotel.
John Holstad was in the city
from Kelvin last Friday on
business. !.
c.. c. Lander came up from
Omemee on Monday evening
on business.
Mrs. X. A. Scott of I.arimore
was in the city last Thursday
on business.
The Commercial Hotel enter
tanned the young ladies who
assisted in serving at the Com
mercial club banquet to dinner
Sunday.
John Mclean and daughter,
Miss Etfie, returned to their
home at Kramer on Monday
after a short visit with friends
in this city.
Little Marion TAFT returned
from Westhope Monday morn
ing where she had been visit
ing for a few days at the home
of Dan Ferguson. !
Geo. ]. Pepin has resigned
his position with Catlin, Smith
& Co.. and is making prepare
tons to move his family on
their farm east of the city.
NJ. J.. Farnand, D. c., has
changed his Office rooms from
the Ertresvaag block to rooms
over T.. F, Woods store, where
he is now comfortably settled.
Miss Carrie Erickson is a new
operator at the local telephone
exchange, having accepted the
position made vacant by the
resignation of Miss Anna Fin
holt.
At the Wonder Store--Now
on display. a large assortment
of Ladies', Misses and Child
rem dresses, all sizes. The
prettiest wash dresses ever
shown. ~ ..~ -.
A. Berthiaume was at One
NEE between trains last Satur-
day where he cried the sale of
household goods belonging to
the estate of the late EN- ma
Wettlaufer. ...
With spring comes house.
cleaning and new curtains.
Call at the Wonder Store and
you will find a fine and large
selection of pretty curtaining
and curtains.
Mrs. Henry Field and baby
arrived Saturday evening from
their home at Froid. Montana,
and are visiting at the home OF
Mrs. Fields parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas White.
Boys Look You con get a
baseball suit free at Green
CARDS. All you have to do is
to get your next Woody Suit
from Greengard's and you will
get a baseball suit free.
Pres. Fred w. Smith of the
School of Forestry is transact.
ing business in Chicago this
week. Mrs. Smith and the
babies are visiting Mrs. SIS
parents at Aberdeen, South
Dakota
The Votes for Women's lea.
que will hold their State ser
vice in the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday April 5th 4
o'clock p. NJ. Short addresses
will be given by several promi.
nent local speakers. Good
music. every one invited.
All parties owing OMAHA &
Johnson are requested to pay
same to H. G.. Kinney, trustee,
Box 484, Grand Forks: and all
those having claims against
them are invited to file same
with said trustee for such divi.
dend as the estate may pay. Ut,
A. p. Henderson, who il
succeeding NJ. b. Johnson, az
Better Farming man, will
speak to the. farmers club OF
Currie township, Rolette coun-
ty, on Friday evening April 8.
Any club or farmers meetings
wishing to have MI. Hender'
son with them may do go by
calling on him.
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CLASSIFIED ADS.
Rates five cents per line each insertion

Rates hNe cents per line each insestion,
WANTED-G o o d girl for
general Homework. Apply
box ia. 1902
WANTED--A dishwasher at
once. Stein miner & Kelly.
APPRENTICE girls to sew. Apply
to Nora Mollett, Bottineau,
N. D. t3otf)
FOR SALE N.
NJ. motorcycle, 4 h.p., belt
drive ClarenceV ikan, Botti-
neau, N. D.. K. f. II. 8.
49, and contenG
AaCsnafaI thing. the kind q maj
who wnnEDsbot 1tttle here bea0W ~ I
!. credit . Do1eA-Dal1as News.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03

observation taken at Bottineau, North
Dakota, under the direction of the weather
Sureau of the u. 8. Departments of Ayr
oulture. for week ending March q. 1914.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03
Pride and Lew.

Pr'ds = Low
$50 you turned him down. ehr'
Yes. rejected him."
But ! thought y0u loved hdm3"
II DO. I'm Just crazy about him.
Then why did you refuse him?"
''ODe Of my girl friends refused him
once. ana ] can't have her saying that
I took one IT her cast of1s."-Houston
Pot.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03
Made Sure Ne Had Change.

Made Sure Ne Had Change.
Have you change for sixpenceY'
asked a tramp.
YES" replied the gentleman. Where
is the sixpence?'
u haven't one. but ! thought II you
had change for sixpence you might
have u copper Or two for 4 poor man
volts een hetter days. All the gents l
have asked for help said they hadn't
got any change" London Telegraph.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-03

Readings taken at 7.oD q. m. Maximum
and minimum temperatures and prectpit0-
taon ara for the twenty-four hours precod-
fu& 700 d. IN. of day Given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-18

continued from rage our
ideals has occasioned, has retarded the
development of the Balkan peninsula
so that it is some generations behind
the achievements of the west; and the
traveller in the byways of this country
has had to put up with those same in
conveniences which he would encoun-
ter in unieveloped Asia. The roads
in the Balkans are bad, in most cases
mere cattle aid footpaths. The viii
lagos are squalid, ill-kept, without i'm
provements, without comforts, without
conYeniences. The means of trans
portation are uncertain; the mules
are indispensable, the railway trains
are capricious, boats move according
to the tempers of their captains and
the moods of their engineers, while
the treacherous roads make horse and
cart a risky adventure. Furthermore
the law and order of much of the Bal
kan lands is at best a matter of con-
siderable uncertainty.
THE Balkan peninsula has been
war-torn for 1900 years or more. War
became a continuous experience of Its
people with the coming of the Ro-
mans. and under the 1000 years of the
rule of Byzantium, when this east Ro-
man empire did yearly outpost duty
for Christendom until it's destruction
by the Turk, the Balkan peoples def |
nitely took the place which they hold
today, that of being buffer people be- |
tween an upper and neither milestone. |
An OUTPOST of the west in the east, |
they have been everlastingly employ |
ed with fighting both the east and the
west or among themselves, which has !
helped to make the Balkan peninsula I
the poorest stretch of land in Europe"