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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1916-08-25, Page 3-Stii- EXPEDITION A TURK DISASTER GERMANS DID NOTIING TO HELP THEIR 'ALLIES. Ottoman Troops Mostly in Rags and Nearly Out of Medical Stores. A neutral who saw the prepara- tions for the recent German -Turkish attack on the Suez Canal. in Egypt, which the British repulsed, describes them in the London Times as fol- lows: "The expedition was carefully planned and • executed. It was movement on which the Turks placed great store. The preparations for it were made even more carefully than for the expedition last year. When the attack was being planned the whole country was overrun with Germans and the Bagdad Railway was taxed to its uttermost. "One of the most striking features was that the Germane never frater- nized in the slightest degree with the Turks. The German soldiers were well clothed and well fed; their come missariat was run along Prussian lines and the men wanted for noth- ing. The Germans had plenty of medical stores and doctors, but with their unfortunate allies it was differ- ent. In a Desperate Plight. "Their stores were always low, and they had almost entirely run out of drugs and medical necessities. In this respect they still are in a desperate plight: The Germans did nothing to help them, either with stores or with men. Their two systems of supplies are run on entirely separate lines. "The Turkish troops are in strange contrast with the Prussians. Many of thein are in rags, without any semblance of uniform. They are pro- vided with a good aluminum water bottle covered with felt. Their rifles also are good, but many of the men are without boots and some without headgear. The majority, however, wore a cloth helmet, with string to tie it under the chin, said to have been designed by Enver Pasha and called Enver. "In camp the Germans and Turks might have been on the opposite sides of the earth as far as any communi- cation between the two was concern- ed. The Germans ' strongly discoun- `enaneed any attempts . at familiarity. Conditions in Syria. The writer says the condition of the people of Syria is past all be- lief. Many hangings have taken place. They are not exactly hangings, for the victim is suspended with his toes barely touching a stool, which he often kicks from under him. It is estimated that 60,000 to 80,- 000 have died from starvation in this country. The people who are deport- ed are made to give up their belong- ings. The Turkish Government then sells the land and promises them sim- ilar allotments in the north or in An- gora. They are then sent to Sivas or some similar town, where they find the Government has done with them. In some villayets there is no Arab speaking Christian left. TMs neutral says that one of the good works of the American Red Cross was clearing Serbia of typhus as far as humanly possible. The Ger- mans did not help, he says, but wait- ed until the Americans had accom- plished things and then settled. BY WAY OF ILLUSTRATION. Defendant Shows How He Pushed Complailtant. • It happened in the court room dur- ing the trial of a husky young man who was charged with assault and battery. Throughout an especially severe cross-examination the defendant stoutly maintained that he had mere- Iy pushed the plaintiff "a little bit." "Well, about how hard?" queried the prosecutor. "Oh, `just a little bit,"' responded the defendant. "Now," said the attorney, "for the benefit of the Judge and the jury, you will please step clown here and, with me for the subject, illustrate just how, hard you mean." Owing to the unmerciful badgering which the witness had just been giv- en the prosecutor thought that the young man would perhaps overdo the matter, to get back at him, and thus incriminate himself. ,The defendant descended as per schedule and approached the waiting attorney. When he reached him the spectators were astonished to see him slap the lawyer in the face, kick him in the shins, seize .him bodily, and, finally, with a supreeine effort, lift hila from the flooit and hurl him prostrate across a table. Turning from the bewildered prose- cutor, he•faced the court and ex- plaiaed mildly:• "Your honor and gentlemen, about • ane -tenth that. hard!" tvEmysre ��yy AND arEC EA.v. IO SOLI) iw ALL GOOD SIiiOE DEALERS WORN BY VEIN Pi'EM.lER OF TR YAW 1 i" uti • 8 Ontario Aateriyarp College l 1 'Under the00�ntro1 of the &?Lvre of Ontario ESTABLISHED 186 'Under Control of Depart- ment epart ment of Agriculture Ontario ESTABLISFSED 1862 • Affiliated with the Univer- • sity of Toronto. college win 2nd re -open O ctober, 916. Monday, 110 University Ave., Toronto, Can. CALENDAR ON APPLICATION E. A. A. Grange, V.S., M,5., P[Ifl Ip 1I THE ;SITUATION IN GERMANY. By Chas M. Bice, Denver, Colorado. Much depends upon the outcome of the "great drive" now in progress on the various war fronts, not only as concerns the German military force, but in the political .affairs of Ger- many. It is difficult for any people at war to cope with polities and the ambi- tions of the diplomatic force, and we. find that Germany is now divided in her foreign policies. If reports are true that escape the German censors, there is formed in that country an alliance between Lib- erals Socialists and Catholics for the first time in history. These are sup- porting Chancellor Hollweg in his opposition to the submarine naval policy, formerly pursued by Admiral von Tirpitz, backed by Conservative- Agrarian element which demands that aggressive submarine warfare to be Germany's only hope to win. Of course, this policy would annul the Teuton promise to the United States and would doubtless embroil the re- public in the European conflict. But what is that to a nation that can dis- regard treaties when they stand in the way of what she considers her military necessities? As an excuse for this policy of pir- acy it is urged that Germany made the promise to the U. S. to cease this barbarous form of warfare only upon the condition that the U. S. should exact the recognition of .id ternational law and rights of Great Britain on the seas, which it is claim- ed has not been done. The leader of the Conservative Agrarian element is former Admit von Tirpitz, who resigned his posi- tion when forced by Hollweg to sub- mit to the. American. demand. The strenuousness of the situation has forced Hollweg to organize publicity campaign in which he is t go through the principal cities Germany personally and explain hi policy. It is claimed that this ' ha been made necessary especially sine the defeat of the German navy i the North Sea battle the truth which is just becoming known to th people. The Chancellor's attitude toward peace and its essentials will be full explained to the people in this -whirl wind speech-maki-ng campaign. Of course, he expects Germany t win, or at least he will pretend t believe it, for any other attitud would menace his office as Chane lor, which is the next highest offici position to that of the Kaiser. But he is opposed to any notion territorial...:. aggrandizement_...at- ..t. expense` of either France; Belgiune Russia; and the strangest thin about his policy is that he is desiro of retaining British friendship aft the war. He is antagonistic to any propos that would interfere with such a understanding with Great Britain, f he has in view a fraternal combin tion or working agreement betwee Britain and the Unite States, and this is why he has wor so persistently to avoid a bre with Washington. We all recognize his position Chancellor as one of supreme im portance, carrying with it respons bility for imperial acts and policies a large extent, and it has been su mized that possibly the Kaiser hi self is back of the course he is pr: suing. His prerogatives are so far reac that a change in the Chancell at this time would be interpreted the German people as a rebuff to Kaiser, and might involve radic changes not only in the foreign offi but in every department of admin tration of internal affairs, so th any new incumbent of the off would mean opposition to the wish of the Kaiser himself. If the allies should continue win, as they have since "the driv began, the Chancellor may find hard to make any impression fa fair PERILOUS NAPS. Men Take Their Snooze in Dan- gerous Places. A short time ago a man was dis- covered in his lunch-hour fast asleep on a plank. His arms were hanging down, one on each side of the board, which was about a foot wide. He was snoring gloriously, and quite care- less whether awake or asleep, that if he turned over for greater comfort he would . "tumble out of bed" one hundred and twenty feet, for that plank was part of the scaffolding erected for the repair of a church spire! A similar disregard for danger was reported lately during the erection of some electrical works. One of the men engaged on the tall chimney, missing his mate at the lunch-hour, went up the half -finished chimney to find him. He discovered him fast asleep on a narrow ledge of brick in- side the' shaft, a fall from which meant a drop of eighty feet. The other week a circus arrived in a certain town,, nota hundred miles from London, lit an. early hoiiir after a long journey and a performance the previous night, says London Answers. As a consequence few of the company got any sleep. That day there was the usual procession and the after- noon performance. The lion tamer had had a very rough time because of the illness of one of his beasts. The evening performance arrived, and this man had to pretend to go to sleep with his head on the body of a couchant lion, finishing up the per- formance by springing up and putting his head in another lion's mouth. But when the jumping -up time came a gentle snore was heard. The man was fast asleep with his head pillowed on a lion! A gentleman is one who does not discriminate in his courtesy. ils • Admiral a 0 o s s e n of e s y 0 0 Chance of 1�a or. g us er al 11 or a - en d rk- ak of i - to r- lm- tr` ch - or by the al ce, is - at ice es to etr it Your "Get -Away" Power in Summer is low,.. summer brings mental' arid. physical lassitude. The spirit is languid, the liver is lazy.. Nature is trying to unload the toxins that come from heavy' foods and lack of outdoor exercise. Help Nature to restore natural vigor and vim. Get an eight - cylinder stamina by eating Shredded Wheat Biscuit with fresh fruits and green vegetables. Cut out meat and potatoes -- eat these delicious, nourishing little loaves of baked whole wheat and be cool, contented and happy. For breakfast with milk or cream; for luncheon with berries or other fruits. Made in Canada Everybody needs it— stored for emergency in a well-developed, well -.pre- served) well-nourished body and brain. Grape -Nuts food stands preeminent as a builder of this kind of energy. It is made of the entire nutri- ment of whole wheat and barley, two of the richest sources of food strength. Grape -Nuts also includes the vital mineral elements of the grain, so much emphasized in these days of investigation of real food values. Crisp, ready to eat, easy to digest, wonderfully nourishing and delicious. "There's a ReaSoll" for Drape=Nuts Canadian Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd., Windsor. Ont. I AMLOOPS AND IRRIGATION. ' The Leading Inland City stf British r""' . Cohimbia, The Western Canada .irrigation As- sociation held its Tenth Annual Con- vention at the City of Kamloops the last week in July. The picturesque little city takes its name from the Indian equivalent "Meeting of the Waters,,, where the sun shines every day and good fellowship, health and happiness radiate from all, and opone wide in hospitality its doors to you. Away back over a hundred years ago the North West Fur Trading Co., with keen appreciation of the advant- ages of the location, established a post on the present site of Kamloops —the junction of the now called North and South Thompson Rivers. Its excellent water communications; its central position in a wide open stretch of splendid grazing country and its healthy, growing climate, at- tracted Indians and traders from all parts, and soon the little trading - post grew in importance and popula- tion. Seventy-five years afterwards the Canadian Pacific Railway thrust Following the Doctor's Orders. "Six months ago you told me you couldn't sleep at night for worrying about the money you owed me." "So I did," answer the impecunious debtor. "But you still owe me, and you are not a nervous wreck.' "True. You see, when I realized that it was impossible to pay you I went to see a doctor about my in- somnia. He advised me to quit wor- rying, and if there is anything I pride myself on it's following the docber's orders implicitly." r inard'o Liniment used by Physicians. Pa's Horrible Anger. "Ma annoyed Pa terribly last night." "That so?" "Yes, he lost his temper abso- lutely," "Did he strike her?" "No, but he got so mad he forgot himself entirely; and even threatened to join the troops and go to war." able to his policies, upon the German people, and a crisis is liable to be precipitated in Germany similar to. that which France witnessed in 1871. The Entente powers aro watching events with keen interest, and stand to gain in any event. The Vegetarian. A senior 'pupil teacher, who was noted for his dilatory habits and slov- enly appearance, was one day in- structing his class in the art of econ- omy. "Boys," he said, extending his not over -clean fingers in bhe direction of the class-" boys, in addition to being a. total abstainer and non-smoker, I am a vegetarian. Now Johnny Brown, tell me, what is a vegetarian?'' "If you please, sir," answered Johnny Brown, glancing toward the extended fingers, "it must be a man who dent use soap.' Orannuieted Eyelids, Eyes inflamed by expo. sure toSun, Dustand W iad quickly relieved by Merine - ye Remedy. NoSmarting, just Eye Comfort. At • , per Bottle. )1'larineE o YourDruggtstsSQcp � y vete:rean.9Gr Far;ieolfAt.theE.ierreeask �Iruggists orMutineEyellemedy1o.. lilctigo 'ARE CLEAN inglsgS$ I' lAMItr.ro$ ;' thilANli His Wish Satisfied. The peddler knocked timidly an the kitchen door, A stout Irish woman, angry ab being, interrupted in her• work, pulled open the door and glow, ered nt hint, "Did yez wish to see me ?I' she dee marded in threatening tones. "Veli, 1 did," he assured her with an aplogetic grin. "I got my vishr thank you." And -he went. Canadian National Exhibition ate tondance record: 1909, 752,000; 1910, 837,000; 1911, 926,000; 1912, 962,000; 1918, 1,009,000; 1914, 762,000, 1915, 864,000. Russia Proeporous. to Russia is said to be the only war, i.ts steel rails through the main street ring nation whose people are actually of the aspiring little community, and growing et, mono prosperous anu s chitin flag or it was but an endorsement of the part of the change and the forced de - op the. P1 inion of the old. trading company t Kamloops was indeed, "The ace in the Sun." There are irrefutable reasons why Kamloops claims the distinction o being the leading inland city of th Province of British Columbia. It geographical position marks it a Serving a very large area; 250 mile fr ga of ab P ve]opment of new industries explains.ing the rest of it. _ ^ i eee metnareas Liniment in the hoass f. el The Canadian National Exhibition s pays an vani lal surplus to the City of. s Toro of $, f,000 to ">"0,000. Last s { yenr rho dividend was $45,000. one Vancouver; 390 miles from Cal-, ary and 540 from EdmortoP, it secs sn in z�OT.&'ro�s possible rival. With a populationy LED POTATOES, IRISH Col-". t some 5,000, it points with pardon- _ biers. Deteware, Calrrmatne. fo Order �.Vwson, Brampton, avements, to its • modern electric le pride to its splendid streets and tai ora: Ti p\.kil.rnlimited. r lights, power, water and telephone systems, and to its uninterrupted steady progress. With abundance of water, continuous bright sunshine and and 1 '1t it contains al CO m is ratted soil-fiern y, 1 the attributes necessary to future mmercial and agricultural develop - 4'1 000 100-ACFARM. HURON' ents. Q County. Yiorr1orris Township. Must sell. For particulars write PRISONERS IN NEED OF FOOD. F. S. tivt7TT. Brussels- Ont. Ab:T'ICLES :i'on SALE. tea 1r}1; aldl:RSIEN'S SUCTION HOSE,, C.ar,as Covered 'A" at 45 center J ndless Stitched Camas l3elting, 7", 4, ply, at 24 cents. N. Smith, 131 York St., Toronto. Pon SALE. Russians in Germany Complain to Red Cross Workers. Russian prisoners in Germany are among the greatest sufferers from the food shortage prevailing in that coun- try, according to reports made by some of the sisters of the Russian Red Cross upon their return from a visit to the German prison camps. 1 These charges are contained in copies of General Judenitch. General Judenitch, who has com- manded the Rusian army against Tur- key from the beginning, and to whom may be given the credit for the fall of B rzerum and Bitlis, belongs to the younger. school of Russian command- ers, though he had experience in the Japanese War, where he was colonel of a guards regiment, and took part In the abortive attempt at relieving Port Arthur. Lachute, Que., 25th Sept., 1908. Minard's Liniment Co., Limited. Gentlemen, — Ever since coming home from the Boer war I have been bothered with running fever sores on my legs. I tried many salves and liniments; also doctored continuously for the blood, but got no permanent relief, till last winter when my mo- ther got me to try MINARD'S LINI- MENT. The effect of which was al- most magical. Two bottles com- pletely cured me and I have worked every working day since. Yours gratefully, JOHN WALSH. There are 78 bttildings, large and small, used for exhibit purposes at the Canadian National. A great many men have made their mark in this world because of their inability to write. NEWS1'APEns POI.,' SAE _ DROFIT-MAIOIN G NEWS AND JOS Offices for sale in good Ontario towns. The most useful and interesting of all businesses. Full information on application to 'Wilson Publishing Comte, pang, 73 West Adelaide Street, Toronto. - _r MISCELLANEOUS e.1 EOTUS -'i A:VCF+n, TUMORS, Li .iPS. ETC.'. J internal and external, cured with-. cut pain by our home treatment., Writei us before CollingWcrd, lOnt.n DSedicaJi Russian newspapers that reached s Switzerland in July and are being aepeisit:sesesseaseeeenase,Sveiss papers. The 1 following is part of A report appeee- ing in the Russky. Wjedomosty of Moscow of an address delivered in the ancient Russian capital by Miss N. Orssehevskaya, a member of the Russian Red Cross. The Manufacturers' Building at the Canadian National Exhibition has 72,500 square feet of exhibit space and the Annex 78,000 square feet. ask for Minard's and take no other Trouble Enough. Madge --Asn I the first girl you ever loved? Ted—No, my dear; but I hope you'll be the last. Attractions All Gone. He—You used to say there was some- thing about me you liked. She --Yes, but you've spent it all now. "Externally the camps are ideally d They are almost all of Door.: ON DOG DISEASES 1 r 4 !tine: -w FF+ac4 • °l:a manta free to any address by Alma* the Author F 6i }1. CLAY GLOVER CO., hie. 1<..r:6x1 l-3 118 West 313t Streot, New York a.,•.. 5--20 arrange e barracks built upon a i Year's from now the Bissell the Same type; will be giving gond service. It is built of sel- ected timber, treated with wood preservatives, that prevent ii ylir strong, rigid wals, a tight doors, and hoops of hen NT steel. Therefore it lasts, simp- ly because it can't very well do anything. else. Our folder explains more fully —Write 1'tpt. Z'. T. E. 33/El1a. EL L CO.,.LTD. Elor broad, entirely open plain. They have electric lighting, sewer systems, and disinfecting rooms. On the sanitary side they are faultless; there are no' epidemics at all. All the prisoners are vaccinated against smallpox, ty- phus, and cholera. Most of the medi- cal service is done by Russian physi- cians. There is a noticeable shortage of medicines. The German doctors are kind in their treatment of the prisoners• "Tire thing that filled the sister with horror, however, when she went through the camp was the selfsame complaint that she heard every- where: `We are hungry; we shall yet die of hunger here.' This complaint dogged her footsteps through all the camps iin South Germany. The ra- tions are insufficient. The soldiers are supposed to get 300 grams (about 10% ounces) of bread a day, but in ABSO PBNE• 3R,, the h t• beep! e liniment r mankind. reality they receive less. Everywhere BLep, pale anA inflammation. Price. Ri.00 prr oto aE the prisoners refuse to do work that etealeto oTrideal tvete Ecr ii11• telaty yea more ti you ratite. might be used for military purposes, W Fral. yTUN9 P. 0. re file Lymane Bldg., Montreal, Gant something which has a sharper re- Ntsorb;ue and Absorbine. Jr.. are made 10 Caaada.n. gime as a consequence, such as pun- ishment by imprisonment and being bound to a stake. The application of the last numbed punishment was jus- tifiedh commandant of a camp through - a Wine 9 also 'because it was customary pun- ishment in the German army. The1.Pa, t8 X y.'rtlos Tiers are paid from 6 to 24 cents • for their work. With these earnings they are able to improve their food." Fooling the Doctor. The doctor' had gone and the wife was having her turn. "Why cl'cl you tell him you abhor- red smoking, never took a drink, had little use for motoring and didn't care for meat?" she asked. "Because," chuckled the husband, "if he bad discovered what I like best, the chances are that is what he would have bold ire to give up." Proven. 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