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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01
LIEGE

Betwixt the foe and France was she
France the immortal. France the free.
The foe, like one vast, living sea,
Drew nigh
He dreamed that none his tide would
stay,
But whenshe babe her to make way.
She. through her cannon, answer. Nay.
Not To-
No trenor and no fear she showed;
She held the pass. she barred the road,
While deaths unsleeping feet bestrode
The ground
So long as deeds of noIolest worth
Are sung mid joy and tears and mirth,
Her glory shall to the ends of earth
Resound.
Watched by a world that yearned 10 aid.
Lonely she stood, but undismayed;
Resplendent was the part she played
And pure
Praised be her heroes, proud her sons;
She threw her souls into the guns;
Her name shall with the 1oveliest ones
Endure!
William Watson in London Chronicle.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01
RUSSIANS JEWS SAD LOT.
Serving In Army Only Civil Right, but
Gear Expected to Confer Equality.

Serving In Army Only Civil Right, but
Gear Expected to Confer Equality.
1t is reported that the car will sign
a proclamation at an early date giving
the jews in his dominions equal civil
and political rights, ia. e-
The sole civil or political right that
the Russian born Jew shares with 9th
er Russians today is that of military
service. which is compulsory
Not only is the Russian jew without
the right To vote, hold office or other
wise participate in the civil or political
affairs of the kingdom, but he is com
PEELED to live within the pale sec
ton consisting of twenty-five prov
inces of the Russian empire 4 few
privileged Jews are permitted resi-
denee in any part of Russia. but 93.9
per cent of Russian Jews are confined
to the pale"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01
COMMISSIONER, NOTICE.
ESTATE OF GEORGE A. EELs.

The undersigned. having been appointed by the
honorable Probate Court for the District of MARI
boro, COMMISSIONERS. to receive, examine and
ADJUST the claims and demands of all pert ons
against the estate of George A. Eeis late of Brat
tleboro in said District deceased, and ali claims
exhibited In offset thereto. hereby give notice that
we Will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the
Brattleboro Trust Co., in the villageof Bratteboro
in said District. on the 18th day of September and
18th day of February, next, from 9 o'clock a M
until clock y. m, on each of said days and that
SIX months from the 29th day of August A. d. 1914
is the time limited by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro this s1st day of August,
A. ID. 1914.
,ze E; J; WATERMAN s47,E,9I.L Commissioners
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS DELAYED.
Case Against Boston Condensed Milk
Company Temporarily Halted.

MIDDLEBURY, Sept. THE ease
of the Vermont farmers and milkmen
against the Boston Condensed Milk
company is still pending. Attorney Al
len r. Sturtcvant has returned from
Boston where he was instrumental in
having the company placed in the
hands of receivers. G. Ingram Biclunell
of the law firm Of Amidon y Bicknell
of Boston was appointed receiver for
the Vermont farmers.
The assets Of the BOSTON Company in
clude plant at Bellows Falls which
cost 100000. ana "a plant in Boston.
Included in the assets is claim
against the American Can company for
defective cans by which the milk COM
pany claims a great amount of It's
product was damaged. The claim is
for 500, 900
The Revere Sugar company has an
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

attachment Of $4,000 on the Bellows
Falls plant and as it was made four
months ago it is believed it will hold.
There has been a delay in proceed
ings in Addison County court against
the company on account of the absence
OF T. L, 'OBrien, agent for the com
pany in Vermont, who is away on his
wedding trip. AS he is the man on
whom papers must be served further
proceedings await his return to Bellows
Falls.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01
WILLIAMS IS
NEW CHAMPION
Took Tennis Title from Nc
Loughlin in Straight Sets
at Newport
THE RESULT WAS
A GREAT SURPRISE

The Scores of the Sets Were 6-3, SO,
1O-8-Winner is a Harvard Student
and a Survivor of the Titanic
Disaster.
NEWPORT, r. l., Sept. 1.-R. Nor
ris Richmond Williams, I'd, of Phila-
delphia and Harvard won the national
lawn tennis championship in singles
from Maurice f. Mclaughlin of San
Fransisco, the title holder, in straight
sets today. The scores were G-5, SO,
10-S.
The result was the greatest surprise
that the lawn tennis world has expert
enced in years Mclaughlin has been
regarded as easily the greatest Ameri-
can player and in the international
matches mas always made a much better
showing than Williams.
The new champion has not completed
his course at Harvard. He was one of
the passengers saved from the Titanic
wreck.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

Spires Like Forts to Resist Air Foe.
At Cologne and other large cities in
Germany church towers have been fit
ted up as guard stations to watch for
aeroplanes, and light guns now point
to the skies beside the steeples.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01
TAKE OFF YOUR TROUBLES,

says the Baltimore Sun, ''and sit in
your SMILE A good line of life or
endowment insurance will help all ages
to do this, while life annuitics are es-
pecially applicable to old age. Ma
tional Life ms. Co., of Vt. (MutuaI.)
EARLE S. KINSLEY, General Agent.
Rutland, VT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01
Central Vermont RV.
Corrected to June %, 1914.
Trains Leave Brattleboro.

700 a. m. Except sunday For South
Londonderry.
4.2J a. m Daily. Seashore Express fer
New London.
9.20 n. m. Except Sunday. Fer New
York.
9.25 a. m. Daily. For South London
derry.
1910 am. Except Sunday. For New
London.
400 p. m. Except Sunday. For New
London and New York.. VIA
New Louden.
Goo p. M. Except Sunday. Local for
the Norwich Line Steamers.
BroiIer buffet parlor car to
South Londonderry
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

A Maine town has built a concrete
watering trough for horses that is flanlled
by high walls to shield animals using it
from sun, wind and storm.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

She You. know very we'll that you
had to ask me three times before /
would consent to be your wife He
Yes, | know, aud that only goes to
show that II IS sometimes possible to be
too persistent-Bo Boston Transcript
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

The weight established for carrying
cargo through the Panama canal. 81 20
per ton, is regarded BY shipping compa-
MES on the North Pacific Coast as sulii-
ciently low to result il great benefit Is
British Columbia in the transportation II
produce Of the Province to the Eastern
markets.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01
HOW TO KEEP DOWN COST
OF LIVING DURING WAR.

Here is a list of "don'ts .
compiled by Commissioner of
Weights and Measures Hartigan
of New York for housewives
who want to keep down the cost
of living:
Don't be afraid of the shop
keeper.
Don't let him weigh the paper,
Irvine. tray or any other contain
er and charge you for it.
Don't accept putup package
unless it is labeled with its
weight. There's fine for not so
marking it.
Don't let the butcher rest his
finger on a projecting bone and
don't let him press his body
against the scale.
Don't let the tradesman en-
gage you in gossip while he is
weighing your purchase.
Don't forget to reweigh every
thing. at home.
Don't be too proud or too lazy
to. do your own buying.
Don't. buy in small quantities
if you can help it.
worth" Specify weight or guam
THY.
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

FOR SALE quartered oak round
dining table; 6 chairs, leather seats and
backs, and ! leather seated rocker-all
nearly new. Cali mornings. l.. Cos
tello, The Abbott. 1j3-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

NAUHEIM SANITARIUM, As Forest
Park Ave, Springfield, Mass. Pleasant,
quiet, airy rooms. Best of care offered
Latest misunderstanding adapted for
care and restoration of worn nerves and
all chronic conditions. Insane not ad-
mitted 11O-1G1
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

PUPIL NURSES, male and female,
wanted at the Taunton State Hos
pital Training School for Nurses. For
particulars address DR.. Arthur V. Goss,
Supt., Taunton State Hospital, Taun-
ton, Mass. 6O-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

FOR SALE-Butter factory doing good
business in Franklin County, Vermont.
Must be sold to settle estate. + w.
Foster, Administrator, It. Adams Vt.
15j-1G:}"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

ADVERTISE YOUR TO RENT
IN TIE REFoRMER
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS
IN THE REFoRMRH
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01
The SpireIIa Corset

FOR STYLE. COMFORT AND DURABILITY.
Mrs. W. F. Mixer, 107 Western avenue. has re-
turned from the Spirella School with many new
ideas in fitting to control abdominal and hip
prominence. Phone or call
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

SUITS cleaned and pressed soc All
kinds of alterations. Reasonable prices.
Cali for and deliver work. Phone 23G-
w. Carl KIohs, % Chestnut st.
12S-1G1*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-01

TO RENT-Cottage with garden
and fruit. Washington street. Edgett
& Co. 143-tf
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-04
strike against

demanded that she strike against
Russian dupicity."
An extraordinary departure. was
the fact that the members met in the
white room of the palace instead Of
in the Reichstag building.
The kaiser made q speech standing
in front of the throne. The members
had before them the white book"
containing every message exchanged
between Russia and Germany before
the declaration of war.
OF more than passing interest was
one personal telegram sent by the
kaiser to the car.
81 direct your attention" it read,
Ito my promise to my dying grand
father always to foster the friend
ship of Germany for Russia and urge
you to recollect how kept that prom
Use during the Asiatic war"
The correspondence also shed con-
siderable light on the wonderful speed
with which Germany acted once the
kaiser was convinced of Russia's du-
picity. On the day of the receipt of
word from spies that Russia was fully
moDlIlzlng, the kanSer transmitted a
message from the war minister sol
EMMY assuring the Russian govern
ment that no reservist had been call
ed to the colors and that not even
an extra horse had been requisition-
ed for Germany's army. 1t was hardly
twenty-four hours later that Ger
many's fighting forces began march
ing to their posts.
Brussels.-The war minister an
nounced in the chamber today that
Germany had invaded Belgium.
Paris.-Continuous skirmishing is
in progress at Belfort between the
German army of invasion and the
French defenders. The French COM
handing general is utilizing his aero
plane corps both for scouting pur-
poses and for the purpose of harass-
in Rho H.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-04

Nld, GeTHdQy, huSSl6 anu FRANCE,
where it states "a state of war I'M
happily exists "
Paris.-French mobilization is now
complete. This was indicated imme-
diately following the departure of
General Jeffre, commander-in-chief,
for the front. The active army, it is
stated, is already in the positions as
signed.
BerIin.-Dispatches from Posen
tell of the ambushing of a scouting
party Of cossacks by German infan-
try at a. point between Borzykowo
and the Warta river.
The. cossacks had crossed the Dor
der and were advancing inland when
they were sighted by German from
tier patrols. The latter withdrew and
notified the commander Of an infan-
try regiment with headquarters in
that region.
The German forces were concealed
in a forest near the main highway
and when the cossacks approached
they were fired on. Five Russians
fell at the first volley and score
were wounded
Although taken by surprise the
cossacks quickly reformed and
charged only to be met with another
series of volleys. The advance guard
of the cossacks column surrendered,
but the main body retreated.
London.-It is officially announced
at the foreign Office that Germany
has declared war on Belgium.
Washington.-The French enbas-
sy notified the state department to-
day that a Estate of war. exists in
France and has existed since Aug. l."
Washington.-The German en-
bassy notified the state department
that during the period of mobilization
in Germany, until completed, no for
eigners, not even American tourists,
would be permitted to leave the coun-
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
BOULOGNE IS LEFT
 CALM AND PEACEFUL
Pas De Calais, From Lille to Dieppe Reported to Be Free
 From Germans.

London, Aug 31, 7:05 a. m.-The correspondent of the Times at Boulogne, wiring his paper of the situation there, says: "The war cloud has passed away to the south, leaving the town calm and peaceful.
 "The governor has issued an ad- dress to the townspeople explaining that they are protected by troops along the line of Pas De Calais, and tbat the French soldiers withdrawn could be better employed elsewhere. He appeals to the people to maintain the calm they have hitherto displayed.
 Pas De Calais, from Lille to Dieppe, is said to be free from Ger mans. Despatch bearers from the front passed through Boulogne yester- day and this afternoon, and the good news was posted that the German right had been checked and slightly turned.''
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
INVESTMENT OF PARIS AN IMMENSE BLUFF
French Military Critic Reassures Frightened Citizens of Capital
 Against Threat of Germans.

Paris, Aug. 31, 4:30 a. m.-Lieut. Col. Leonce Rousset, the military critic, writing for his paper, the Petit < R1risien, reassures those who may be frightened by the possible investment of Paris.
 He declares, first, that in 1870 the capital was held for nearly five months under conditions much more difficult than those of today.
 Second, the Germans had free disposition, at least as far as Nanteuil Sur Marn, of the Strassburg-Paris through railroad lines, while at pres ent they have not yet been able to touch the eastern fortified frontier and have been driven back of Mortagne, north of Valenciennes.
 Third, their sole line of communi- Cation, which passes by Belgium, is at this point so precarious that it can be destroyed in a moment. Investment of Paris, he declares, 1 If it should occur would be nothing Nbut ''an immense bluff" and would soon be interrupted.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
D|SCRED|TS ALLEGED
 GERMAN ATROCITIES
New York Magaz ne Correspondent
 Relates Experiences.

London, Aug. 31, 1:58 p. m.-Arno Dosch, correspondent of the New York magazine Worlds Work, who went into Belgium some days ago, arrived in London today from Brus- sells, which city he left last Thursday. He said today that John T. McCutch- con of Chicago, Irwin Cobb of New York and Mr. Hanson of the Chicago News were safe in Brussels when he left.
 Referring to the military situation in Belgium, Mr. Dosch said:
 '"The German auto trucks are a marvel Equipped with scvthes, they mow right through hedges and wire fences, if the roads do not suit the drivers These trucks are heavily armored and they are able to resist anything except artillery fire. They enable the German forces to make forty miles a day. The number of these trucks seems unlimited.
 Engaged With British.
 Tt is estimated that 300,OO0 Ger man troops have made their way through Brussels and that 100000 moved south of Brussels The troops which passed through Brussels were later engaged with the British forces. Only a small detachment of Germans was left in the Belgian capital.
 T have no personal knowledge of the horrible German atrocities re- ported from Belgium Dr. Dosch went on, land I am inclined to dis credit most of these stories. The Germans also tell many stories of Belgian atrocities, most of which believe. In some cases Belgian boys and old men undoubtedly fired on German soldiers from inside of build ings. This was the case in Brussels and elsewhere, and the men in build ings from which shots were fired were in some cases executed. I know of no women or children being killed be- cause of their having been found in buildings from which shots had been fired.
 Fighting Line Zigzag.
 From what I have heard I believe allies, and that they are not keeping straight front to the enemy. The line. of fighting from Namur south has been a zigzag and nothing like what many strategists have guessed.
 'Louvatn is a pitiful ruin. I came through that city my way out from Belgium and saw the smoking ruins. Only the big cathedral was visible above the smoke and that may have gone later I was unable to go to that section of IOuyain where the American colleges. maintained by American bishops, are located, but I heard that they had displayed the American flag and had been spared.
 Loss Universally Mourned.
 'sI had no opportunity to learn of the events which preceded the de- struction of Louvain. The loss of this city is universally mourned in Bell gium." .... .'
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT
 OF G. A. R. VETERANS
Scores of Old Soldiers Assemble in Detroit-BOy Scouts Escort Coun-
 try's Heroes to Hotels.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 31.-More than five thousand members of the Grand Army of the Republic and affiliated organizations have reached this city for the 18th annual encampment, which was officially opened this fore noon. Every train, boat and inter- urban car arriving in Detroit today carried scores of old soldiers and their wives and. daughters. It was stated at G. A. R. headquarters that 3O,0OO veterans of the Civil war are expected by tomorrow.
 Today was devoted to committee meetings. The first public meeting will be held at, the Light Guard ar mory tomorrow night when the veterans will be welcomed by Cover nor Ferris and other citizens of Michigan. Responses will be made by Washington Gardner of Albion, com- mander-in-c chief of the G. A. R., and others.
 Boy scouts clad in khaki are the first to greet the veterans and escort them to hotels or rooming houses or to army headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
PAY DEATH PENALTIES.
Rival and Wife Slayers Electrocuted
 at Auburn Prison This Morning,

Auburn, N. Y., Aug. 31.-Joseph Di Goia of Erie. county and George Cover of Cattaraugus county, were electric ally executed in Auburn prison this morning. Di Goia killed a successful rival in Buffalo and Cover slew his wife after she had left him because of cruelty
 The electrocutions marked the end Of tWenty-three years Of service as state electrician of E. F. Davis of Corning. A statement was issued at the prison that MT. Davis did not of- flciate because of ill health, but it added that he would not of1iciate in the future. His assistant, E.. B. Cur rier, was not on hand, and an un- known had, charge of the executions. It is known that there has been fric- tion, the prison officials cutting down the old fee of $250 per execution to $15O.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
MAY INCREASE TAX
 ON BEER AND WINES
Congress Presents Qu,IuD to Dis pose Of War Em5TginCj LegS.atlon.

Washington, Aug. 31.-Congress to- day presented a substantial quorum to dispose of additional war emergency legislation. A definite program will be determined upon at a democratic conference. The scope of the war revenue measure to offset the de- crease in customs receipts will be de- cided, and some phases of the situa- tion in the far east growing out of hostilities between Japan and Ger many also may be considered.
 President Wilson upon his return from Cornish probably will address congress upon the proposal for the special internal revenue tax. 1ndi- cations today were that beer and do- mestic wines and patent medicines would be subjected to increased tax atiOn.
 Far East Situation.
 Phases of the situation in the far east that probably will be discussed by the conference include a plan to halt exports from the Philippines to all points except the United States. It has been suggested that an em- barrassing situation might arise if is- land shipments consigned to Japan or Germany should be seized by War ships of one of the belligerents.
 The senate war risk insurance bill, passed by the house with amend ments, went to conference today. It was believed there would be an early agreement on the measure and that it would be in force before the end of the week The measure would es- tablish a government marine insur- ance restricted to risks of war.
 Merchant Marine Fleet.
 Legislation to establish a fleet of government merchant ships was to be presented this week. House naval affairs committeeman will confer with the president over a plan to aban- don the house measure proposing creation by the government of a pri- Vate corporation to operate a line of federal steamers. They will urge as a substitute a bill to appropriate ESQ., 100000 for a naval auxiliary. That measure would authorize the presi- dent to acquire ships to be turned over to the Panama Railroad com pany, on condition that the govern ment retain controlling interest in the railroad stock.
 The conference also will determine upon definite program for trust leg islation. It was predicted that the railroad securities bill would not be pressed at this session.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
PERFECT SCORE OF 100,
West Virginia Rifemen Win National Rifle Association Rapid Fire Match.

Sea Girt, N. J., Aug. 31.--West Virginia rif1emen for the first time won the National Rifle association rapid fire match on the ranges here today First honors went to Sergeant Ivan D. Chandler with a perfect score of 100. Three men were tied for second place with ninety-nine.
 In the Meany match at 600 yards, Corporal James F. Coppedge, Marine Corps, and Fred Reynolds, unat- tached, tied for first place with scores of forty-nine.