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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Herald, 1914-12-04, Page 7UT[U AFRAID OF GERMANY LETTEI1 FROM IIOLLAN1D TO "OUIt GEIIiiAN FRIENDS." Cans iaign of Excuses For the Lnva- sion of Belgium Not Successful. From the Dutch paper de .Am sterdarmmer is here reprinted an open letter to the Gereanes, of which a translation is given : "During the past week we 'Dutch have received postcards from your country which seek to give -us, your friends, the impression which may be expressed in the words—Thank God, we Germans have a clear con- sei•ence.' Wo Dutch cannot answer all these postcards, and we would not like to do so. It is our solemn duty not to leave our German friends under the impression that their campaign of excuses has ben successful. The struggle for the triumph of the moral means fight- ing with other weapons. How we, who do not labor under your delu- sion, must view the situation the following statements shall show. "It does us Dutch people good to receive from all parts of Germany asseveration's to 'the effect that The Dutch, they are our friends !' "We only hope that the German love for us will not be too much like `monkey -love' ; we should not just exactly like to be erushed to death in her loying arms. "Still, there is a contradiction hidden in this declaration of Ger- many's disinterested goodwill to- ward us—nay, even expressed in it. 'You are our friends, because you remain neutral.' Then they abuse the Belgians, who are fighting against Germany.- Germany's ermany:Geriimny's Broken Faith. "I should like to pause for a moment over the state of affairs existing between Germany and Bel- gium, for, ,curiously, it appears that what the Germans reokan as a vir- tue in us Dutch they regard as ,an enormity in the Belgians—namely, `the maintenance of neutrality.' "The Belgians .are just as gallant as we are. They want to be neu- tral and to remain neutral, and to protect themselves with all their strength against the attack on their neutrality, .as it is their duty, and as we also should do. 'And, as the Germans know quite well, that was not an act of war. Likewise, it was not a- cause for war. This at any rate, is what is taught by international law. "The Belgians only wanted to be left in peace, as we do. That, how- ever, was too inconvenient to Ger- man war interests. We know that we are doing wrong, said the Im- perial Chancellor, but 'necessity* knows no law.' "Yes. But the German Imperial Chancellor and the German nation have surely not become so naive. Was Belgium's share in the matter at an end because Germany had spoken her 'Must' ? It still had France on the south, and if it had permitted Germany's step, France would then have had the right -to regard this as a cause of war. "Either, or. A people protects its neutrality in every direction, or it protects it not at all. We Dutch see well enough how each party watches us to see that we do not the very slighte.st tiling to help one or other of the combatants. Curse of Evil Deeds. "Belgium, alien, had to refuse Germany's offer, and that, too, with her ,arils. In spite of this; Germany p'ro'tests, "The Belgian peasants, fighting as Franc-tireurs, for their country, may have ,acted against internation- al law. But has not your Chancel- lor admitted himself that the Ger- man army was acting contrary to internwtion law in breaking into a neutral country a "If you want to use that, you be- - glee ?it -tangly. This debt must be paid, but yourWaiit•+o.niake Belgium pay double i• . "In ,spite of a• thousand sophis- tries, you can never bring that into line with your conscience, as soon as it again makes itself heard, nor. with the conscience of the world. "And now comes the news that ,.Louvain, wonderful Louvain, has destroyed, ,and the people put to the sword Or driven out, destroy- ed by a, German army, which should protect culture against Russian bar- b arism "Our dear, good German friends, we .weep for the wonderful Louvain, b.ra,sa, tapestry, sevres china, and we weep for the Belgians, but we weep s�tilJ more for you. If the Rumens in north-east Germany were to revenge (town for town, and peasant 'for peasant, what would you be able to slay $ "It all comes, from the fact that you, as your Chancellor has ad- miitted, have broken both word and right. 'Thus you are come under the ban of the curse which the great chiller threatened --'This is the dune of evil deeds, that !they con- tinue to bear evil.' WHITE AS A. GHOST Pale or Sallow Shooks Dna of tiie PIZ'at Signs of Anaemia Pale and sallow cheeks, with blanched lips and gum's, ,and dark circles under the eyes, are the first sign's that anaemia has begun its deadly progress. This first warning is followed by great weariness and breathlessness ' after any exertion. You grow melancholy, have fre- quent headaches, .awake in the enoruing;feeiing tined. You become morbid .and nervous, ,starting at the slightest noise, and your heart pal- pitates violently even on going up- stairs. Most girls from fourteen to twenty suffer from anaemia. Neg- lect to supply • new blood to the languishing, bloodless body, means a life of misery—indeed it ins an open invitation to that most hope- less of all diseases, consumption. The new, rich blood that eases an- aemia and gives new heal't'h and strength is readily created by Dr. 1/n1mams' Pink Pills. That is why these pills have cured more cases of bl•oodiessnees and blood disor- ders than any other medicine. They have made thousands of girls and women strong, well and rosy, witth bright eyes and new energy, just be- cause they nourish the body with new, rich, red blood of health. Here is •a typical instance. 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What is the blue in our flag, boys? The waves of the boundless sea, Where our vessels ride in their tame- less pride, And the feet of the winds are free; From the sun and smiles of the coral isles ' To the ice of the south and north, With dauntless tread through tem- pests dread The guardian ships go forth. What is the white on our flag, boys? The honor of our land, Which burns in our sight like a bea: con light, - And stands while the hills shall stand. Yes, dearer than fame is our land's great name, And we fight wherever we be, For the mothers and wives that pray for the lives Of the brave hearts over the sea. What is 'tele red on the flag, boys? 'Tis the blood of our heroes Slain Oti the burning sands, in the wild waste lands, And the froth of the purple main; And it cries to God from the crimson Sod And the crest of the waves out - rolled, That he send us niers to fight again As our fathers fought of old. • We'll'stand by the dear old .flag, boys, Whatever be said or done; Though the shots come fast, as we face the blast, And the foe be ten to one— Though our only reward be the thrust of the sword, And a bullet in heart or brain. What matters ono gone if the Jtag floats on, . And Britain be lord of the main. f. CRYING CHILDREN When baby cries it is because he is unwell—not because he is bad - natured as so many imagine. Cry- ing is the way the little one has of telling of his pains and the wise reother can instantly tell what ails her little one simply by his cry. When baby cries a great deal give him Baby's Own Tablets and he will soon be happy again. Concerning the Tablets Mrs. Jas. 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Mine were great visions of power to Self; Mine were the joys, of achievement, too; ' Mine wore the glories •-of earth and sky; Mine was a wonderful world all new. Back to the farm as a man I went, • River and spring and tall elm had gone; But all they started to grow in me, Vision,,,and power, and_ joy, live on. TOWN WITII A HISTORY. Something About Nieuport, in Belgium. 1. Nieuport, which is frequently mentioned in the press 'despatches from the European battle line, is a Belgian town situated half a. mile from the sea coast and half way be- tween. Ostend and the French bor- der. It has recently been the scene of some hard fighting. The town is on the Yser, a stream 'which the Germans succeeded in crossing only to be mown down by the guns •of the Allies. Although Nieuport is badly situ- ated and unhealthy, it is visited by many tourists in the summer who are attracted there by its bathing facilities. It was destroyed in 1383 by the English, but was rebuilt and fortified two years later by Philip the Bold. It was captured three times by the French—in 1745, 1792 and 1794. The 'battle of the dunes, in which the Spanish were defeated by Philip of Nassau, was fought there in. 1800. It has a lighthouse that was erected in 1234. The chief industries of Nieuport are ship- building, rope and net -making and fishing. Its population is about 4, 000. • A iiova Scotia Case of Interest to MI Women Halifax Sends Out a Message of Help to Many People. Halifax, N.S., Dec. 15.—When inter- viewed at her home at 194 Argyle St., Mrs. Haverstock was quite willing to talk of her peculiarly unfortunate case. "I was always 'blue' and de- pressed, felt weak, languid and utterly unfit for any work. My stomach was so disordered that I had no appetite. What I did eat disagreed. I suffered greatly from dizziness and sick head- ache and feared a nervous breakdown. 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The man then begins to ,settle down, but the woman is.iby nature retrospec- tive.' Much tact, therefore, is need- ed to harmonize the .present with the past. Fortunately little Jen- kins was eminently tactful. "Jack," said his wife to him one day, "I don't believe you love me any snore, at any rake, nothing like so much as once you did." "Nonsense, dear!" replied the husband in a convin- cing, soothing voice. "But why?" "I don't know." A pause. "Lots of little ways." Another pause. "Why do you always let ale get up to light the fire nowl" "Nonsense, darling: Being able to come down to a nice warm roorin always makes me love you moue," "Drs. Smith and Jinks are going to operate on Hawkins," "Neces- sary g" "Yes. Dr. Jinks wants a new ear,, and Dr,'Smith has a heavy bill coming due." DANDRUFF ON HEAD IN DRYCUUST Hair Carne Out, Scalp Itched and. Burned, Scales Like Sawdust Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed In Six Weeks, The Pas, Manitoba —"Four years ago I began to lose my hair. 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In three or four weeks he was entirely healed." (Signed) Mrs. L. Compton, May 23, 1914. Samples Free by Mall Although Cuticura Soap and Cuticure Ointment are sold throughout the world, a sample of each with 32-p. Skin Book will be sent free upon reiluest. Address post -cards l''Outicura, Dept. D, Boston, U. S. A.': MORTALITY IN WAR.,, The Present War Will Set a New Low Record.' Since the outbreak of war, Sir William Osler, Regius professor of medicine at Oxford University, has supervised the work of the army hospitals in England. Toward the close of October, hesaid to a correspondent of the New York Tines, "I think this war will set a new record for low mortality among the' wounded. Formerly, with the best first-aid and hospital work, a mortality 'record of five or six per cent. of those who reached the base hospitals was considered creditable. Up to date, there has been only one fatality out of more than seven hundred wounded who have reached the base hospital at Oxford. That death was caused by tetanus. This result is owing partly to the self -sterilization of the modern high -velocity bullets, and- partly to efficient field first aid. I have yet to see a wound inflicted by either a dum- dum or an explosive bullet. If the experience of the past counts for any- thing, the expeditionary force on the Continent has more to fear from the bacilli of typhoid fever than from bul- lets or bayonets. In the Boer War, bacilli accounted for fourteen thous- and of the twenty-two thousand lives lost. I have never seen a group of recruits marching to a depot without mentally asking what percentage will die legitimate and honorable deaths from wounds, and what percentage will perish miserably from the neglect of ordinary sanitary precautions." 3' 5,000 OUT OF WORK Not, men, but corns that were put out of business :last week by Putnam's Corn Extractor. No corn can live if treated by Putnam's. It is safe, painless and sure. 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The Highland regiment was sent forward to carry a line of hostile trenches, but their heroic charge was •aheokecl by a murderous fire and barbed wire entanglements on which they stumbled: Between the gaps . in their ranks sipped the Gurkhas. They insinuated them- selves like cats between and under the barbed wire. Their kukris on their left hand disappeared in tie enemy's trenches, then trose a ter- ri!ble medley of cries, the harsh bat- tle cry of the attackers and the groan or scream of the attacked, as the terrible knife went home. In the tumult of carnage the c �m- mends of German' officers who sought to rally their men were lost. In the mud and slime of the trenches a terrible struggle, hand- to-hand and body -to -body, was proceeding. The end came quickly. In a mad frenzy of fear the Ger- mans broke and ran, throwing their rifles from them and blundering into their own wire entanglements. Such prisoners as were taken bore in their eyes a nameless terror. 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