Zurich Herald, 1916-06-02, Page 7NOTES AND COMMENTS
Pace and the rumors of peace will
figure in the news so continuously
from now on that before the war's
endreaders may grow as weary of
them as many now are of war reports.
Each one seems sensible and plausible,
At least we know that the mind, of
Europe is beingturned away from
destruction,
In Germany the censor has fully re-
laxed his vigilance. The • theme is
now that Germany is ready for an
abiding peace on the most reasonable
terms, and that the Entente Allies are
guilty of murder if the war continues.
Noticeably at the same time the Pre-
sident of France and the Foreign
Minister, of Great Britain insist that
peace is not yet desirable, because the
objects of the war can come only if
Germany begs on her knees. Neutral
reports, not based on military achieve-
ments, reiterate the impossibility of a
German victory because Germany
cannot stand the economic strain. The
German Minister of the Interior, re-
sponsible for food distribution, re-
tires just at the time when the jingo
Reventluw begins to write of the
"will" to conquer rather than the cer-
tainty of conquest.
The war may be hideous and dread-
ful and wrong, but by intent or ac-
cident it assumed the proportions of a
war in which some of the most preci-
ous human rights were at stake. It
would rob the war of its last excuse
if the end were meaningless and inde-
cisive. ' As a tragedy it was inevit-
able. As a blunder it would be too
dreadful to bear.
Sir Edward Grey's statement on
peace may be taken as expressing the
views of Great Britain, and of the
other members of the alliance, on a
subject which German declarations
and many unofficial rumors have re-
cently brought to the fore. The sub-
stance of it is that the allies are not
yet ready for peace, save on terms
approaching those laid down during
the earlier period of the war. Bel-
gium and Serbia must be restored.
There must be an end to the threat of
Prussian domination in the affairs of
Europe. But this, Sir Edward de-
clares, does not mean that Great Bri-
tain is opposed to 'a free and united
Germany. Finally peace will not be
made until all the allies agree to it.
It is known that German sugges-
tions of a . willingness to treat for
peace are regarded by the allies as
made chiefly for the purpose of mis-
leading or conciliating neutral opinion.
The statement of the British secre-
tary, for foreign affairs is evidently
intended to counteract their effect
both by its restatement of the causes
of the war and its practical notice
that the allies will abae tnohing of
that the allies will abate nothing of
2,500 DOGS OF WAR.
Obey Commands of the Germans by
Mouth or Pistol.
Dr. Max Osborn, the special corres-
pondent of the Vossische Zeitung on
the western front, contributes to that
paper an interesting narrative of Ger-
many's Teal dogs of war. The facts
and figures he adduces are striking
evidence of the thoroughness with
which the enemy has organized one of
the unconsidered trifiea of war making
during the course ofthe struggle.
When the German army was mobi-
lized hi July, 1914, the War Office
found that there were all told exactly
eight dogs trained for military service.
Orders were fOrthwi•th given to the
German Red Cross Dogs Society to
train the largest possible number Por
field work, with the result that to -day
(according to Dr. Osborn) there are
2,500 dogs in the various German
theatres of operation.
Many animals have been killed and
wdunded and a special "military hos-
pital" for canine heroes hurt in battle
Is now maintained at Jena.
Dr. Osborn describes a "dress par-
ade" of the war dogs recently held for
his edification in the Verdun district.
There were sheepdogs, Airedale ter-
riers, retrievers and pointers, each
about two years old, German sheep..
dogs in the majority.
They have learned to obey com-
mands, given both by word of mouth
and pistol shots, "like Prussian in,
fantrymen," The drill which the cor-
respondent witnessed consisted of
distinguishing the prostrate living
from figures representing dead men,
passing by men still able to stand by
themselves, and indicating not only
where men were lying down but lean -
Ing in a state of semi -collapse or sit-
ting up.
"And, best of all," concludes Dr.
Osborn's tribute to the dogs of war,
"they are serving the Fatherland un-
selfislily, without hope of either pro-
motion or decorations,"
Persistent.
"Be sure and get the right tooth,
doctor."
"Don't. worry, P11 get it if I have
to pull out every .tooth in your head."
Alas few the iratellect when the un-
der tending is limited only by the
sire of the feet!
TIE FASHIONS
Summer Furs More Modish.
From Fashion's court comes the
word that summer • furs will be more
modish this year even than they were
last. The huge boa of white fox
held the favored place last summer,
but this season the shops'.are offering
a variety of furs for summer wear.
In spite of the apparent absurdity, a
Wide soft stole of mole, mink, seal, or
ermine often moves a very grateful
addition to the sheer summer dance
frock on seaside porch or board walk.
While the round, soft fox boa will in
all probability continue to be popular
with tailored suits and dresses, the
long, wide stole will be more used for
evening.
The Popularity of Voile
Plain, striped,checked, dotted, and
patterned voiles, in all colors and
combinations, are in demand for the
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The Spanish Flounce Dress
corded, ruffled, fluffy lingerie frock.
Of course there are voiles and voiles;
the'true'voile wears and washes well,
is sheer and dainty, quite as attractive
as the more expensive cottons. There
is a hint here and there of the return
of hand -painted muslins for blouses
and dresses. Probably the stenciled
hat suggested the idea, which is quaint
and pretty, if not exactly practical.
All sorts of clever notions might be
worked out by the woman with ingeni-
ous brain and fingers, but if the ma-
terial were to be purchased or order-
ed, the fad might prove rather ex -
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Jumper Frock of Taffeta
pensive. Sashes and seeds, however,
will carry out the notion with voile and
organdy frocks very effectively.
Flower -Trimmed Hats.
Summer would not be summer with-
out the flower -decked hat, but the no-
+Ion' rarely lasts longer than Easter,
lexcept on the large picture hat of
Leghorn, Grin, or hemp, which corn -
plates the ,June bridesmaid's costmne,
or the summer beauty's dainty frock.
This season, however, there is a
strong indication that flowers will
play more than their ordinary role in
summer millinery. The medium
brimmed,, rather stiff tailored hat,
with its upstanding bouquet of vari-
colored blossoms, so popular some
years back, is being noticed here and
there; one sees, also, a number of
flower turbans; flower crowns are
favored with certain costumes, and
wreaths are quite popular. The
flower -stenciled hats are very well
liked indeed, Ribbon, too, is smart
for trimming, and ostrich, in the
form of fringe and fancies, is a pop-
ular trimming.
The Return of Ostrich Boas.
The revival of the feather boa will
be welcomed by many; as it lendsa
soft, becoming touch to suit or gown,
and in its new shades, a welcome bit
of contrast. These boas, as a rule,
are short, finished at the ends with
tassels of chenille or silk, and close
up closely about the troat.
Moline ruches, and smart little
fancies of pleated or pinked ribbon,
are also modish for the tailored suit
or one-piece street frock. Quaint
buckles are often used effectively for
closing them.
The quaint little capes, pelerines,
and similar fancies, of taffeta, faille,
or satin, now being offered for sum-
mer wear, are other attractive addi-
tions to the summer frock; in all pro-
bability these will be quite as popular
as the fur stole, or the -feather boa,
or even a little more favored. They
are becoming, quite in keepingwith
the dresses of the moment, may easily
be fashioned at home, and are of
course much less expensive than ftir
Ruffles, cordings, and conventionaliz-
ed trimings, quilled, pleated, pinked or
shirred, are. used to finish these capes,
lending still another old-fashioned
touch. An organdy or voile frock'
will receive an added faintiness in one
of these taffeta capes, of a shade
corresponding to or harmoniously con-
trasting with the dominant color of
the dress.
These patterns may be obtained
from your local McCall dealer or from
The McCall Company, - 70 Bond St.;
Toronto, Ont. Dept. W.
LITTLE WORRIES
IN THE HO`aE
It Is These That Bring Wrinkles
And Make Women Look Pre.
maturely Old.
Almost every woman ab the head of
a home meets daily many little wor-
ries in her household affairs. They
may be too small to notice an hour
afterwards, but it is these same con-
stant little worries that affect the
blood and nerves and make women,
look prematurely , old. Their effect
may be noticed in sick or nervous
headaches, fickle appetite, pain in the
back or side, sallow complexion and
the coming of wrinkles, which every
woman dreads. To those thus afflict-
ed Dr. Williams Pink Pills offer a
speedy and certain cure; a restora-
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to the `eye, a hearty appetite and a
sense of freedom from weariness.
Among the thousands of Canadian
women who have found new health
through Dr. Williams Pink Pills is
Mrs. N. Worrell, 13rouglidale, Ont.,
who' says :—"After' the birth of my
second child I . was so weak and run
down that I was unable to .dog'. any-,
bhing. The doctor said ,I liad•,•scarce-
ly any blood in my body h'couId not
walk half a block without being com-
pletely 'exliausted and all the treat-
ment of the doctor did not seem' to
help nie.. I called in another, .doctor,
but'with:i}o betber.-results.. My; feet
alid'legs.1aecame frightfully Swollen, I.
suffered with severe pains in my back
and sides. I would be all day drag-
ging around at my housework, and I
was beginning to give up all hope
of recovery. I had been urged to• try
Dr. Williams Pink Pills, but like many
others, thought they could not help
me when doctors had•failed to do so,
but afber much urging I decided to
try them. To my surprise in a few
weeks I found myself getting better.
I then gladly continued their use and
found myself 'constantly growing
stronger; • and eventually able to, do
my house work without fatigue.. I
sbrongly advise every weak woman to
give Dr. Williams Pink Pills a fair
brial."
You can get these Pills through any
medicine dealer or by mail at 50
cents a box or six boxes for $2,50
from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co.,
Brockville, Ont.
The Heiress—"Have you seen
papa'?" The Duke—"Yes; it's all oft,'
The heiress. --"You don't mean
to say that he refused to give his con-
sent?" The Duke-J"Oh, no, He said
he'd give his consent --but not anoth
er cent,"
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BELIEVE END OF
THE WAR NE
GERMAN PEOPLE WILLING TO
MAKE CONCESSIONS..
Prisoners Say Sufferings of People
at Home Are Becoming
Unbearable.
The British have successfully ex -
bended their front toward the south
until it covers practically one-fourth
of the whole line from the North Sea
to Switzerland. An International
News Service writer recently made a
trip of inspection: The vessel which
took us across the Channel was
crowded with Red Cross nurses, army
officers and Tommies returning to the
front after a few days' home leave.
I had expected to see these men de-
pressed and downhearted 'at the pro-
spect of going back to the dreary
monotony of the trenches, but on not
it single face did I see a sign of any
such feelings. I asked several of
them about it, and the answer was in-
xariably the'same.
"Why' should we feel sorry? We
are well treated, well fed; and ` well
Looked after in every way, and our
job is not finished' yet. 'The trenches
are not half as bad; as you, think. We
are going ,to stick it oub until we
have given the Roches such a licking
that they won't forget it for a hun-
dred years. There is not much fight
lett in thein ` even now."
Pur first morning in France was
bright and sunny, though rather
windy. • Women everywhere are
ploughing the fields or putting in,
the seed, scattering it by hand in the
old-time manner. We pass through
villages full of life and bustle, but
the women ;and children, who are
nearly all in deep mourning, bear
silent testimony . of the sacrifices
France has made.
At Bethune eye see the first"sign of
actual warfare. The town has beer'
shelled, and many.., houses are in
ruins, but the_ inhabitants go about.
their business as if nothing had: hap-
pened.
The sound of firing, increases, aero:
planes hovering above us,• little clouds
of fleecy white suddenly appear out
of space all around them and drift
away before the wind. It is shrapnel
from the •Getman. anti-aircraft guns,
exploding harmlessly in the air.
We arrive at a 'village where we
have to leave our cars as it is not'
safe to drive any further in broad
daylight. ' The 'German lines are not
far away.y The country here is bleak
and . barren; everywhere' are' the
signs of the devastation of war; the
houses mere husks, robfi.ess and bat-
tered by hundreds of shells, unin-
habited bub for a few English
Soldiers.
"Tommies" Confident.
We find the Tommies in•the front
trenches, almost within hail of the
Germans, the most cheerful of all.
Not one among them who does not
feel firmly convinced that they are
able to finish off the Germans as
soon as the signal is given toeswarm
out of the trenches.
I noticed that the English guns
fired at least four shots to every
German shot.
In a little village some miles be-
hind the fighting line, I carne upon a
batch of prisoners captured by the
British two days before. I asked to
be allowed to speak to them.
I found them deeply grateful to
their captors, who, they . said, had
treated them with the most touching
kindness. They were greatly relieved
because bhey would now not have to
go back into the inferno to fight for
a cause they never looked upon as
their own. They were `from Danish
speaking Germany.'
Not one of them was under twenty
or over thirty, and they were tall,
broad -shouldered, blue-eyed and fair-
haired, and quite willing to talk when
I addressed them ,in' their own
Language,.
One of them, a man with a frank
and intelligent face, acting as spokes
-
'man, said:
"We all feel that the end is ap-
proaching, not so much because Ger-
many is short of men—there are still
plenty of reserves, I believe—but be-
cause the sufferings of the people
at home are becoming unbearable
and they do not understand what we
are fighting for.
"Ib is gradually beginning to dawn
upon them that all our victories are
to count for nothing, and that we.
must not only give up what we have
won, but even more, in order to get
the peace the whole German people
is sighing for.". •
"Do you think the German people
are in a mood to give up any terri-
tory in order to get peace?" I asked
"I am quite sure that the people
would willingly give up not only
every inch of foreign territory now
occupied,: but Alsace-Lorraine as well."
"But what about an indemnity?"
"I do not see how Germany could
possibly pay an indemnity now. We
are practically ruined, and the in-
telligent part of the population all
know it. Every letter I get from
home speaks of the misery our peo-
ple are enduring. Our horses • and
catble have been taken away, we are
short Of seed corn and food, even
potatoes are very scarce. That part
of Germany is et country of mourning
and despair.
"All our able-bodied men have been
taken, and from the beginning of the
war we have always been sent to the
most dangerous places. Our heavy
casualties prove this."
"How have you been treated while
in the army?" I asked. "Is it true
that your officers threaten to shoot
you down if you refuse to go for-
ward ?"
' Not Forced on Germany.
"No, I cannot complain of the way
*e have been treated. German offi-
.cers have their own way of treating
their man. They hardly look upon
use as human beings, but I think they
have been less brutal during the war
than in time of peace.
"They demand obedience, and the
man who hesitates to obey orders
knows that he is liable to be shot
down. Nothing of the kind, however,
has ever occurred in our regiment"
"Do you believe this war was
forced upon. Germany?"
"No intelligent person in Germany
really believes that," he said, with a
smile. "We knew that the war was
coming sooner or later. We have been
prepared for .it for years, and we
thought we were sure of victory. Our
enemies were always quarrelling
among • themselves at home. ' Ger-
many alone seemed to be strong.
"But I suppose everything that has
happened is for the best. We are all at Lethbridge, two Austrians, Loy
glad we are going to England, where ; Lombardi and Mike Silvero, are in the
we know we shall be treated well.
The Tommies are the most kind-
hearted men I ever met. They have
been wonderfully good to us."
Wasn't Calling Her Dear.
.Desirous of buying a camera, a cer-
tain fair young woman inspected the
stock of a local shopkeeper.
'Is that a good one?" she asked,
as she picked up a dainty little mach-
ine. "What is it ealled?"
Mit
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From the Middle West
BETWEEN ONTARIO AND BRI-
TISH COLUMBIA..
Items From Provinces Where Many
Ontario Boys and Girls Are
Living.
Natural gas may be supplied' in
Saskatoon by June.
Lieut. Frank Lawson, Calgary, was
fatally injured in action.
Calgary General Hospital is under
quarantine for diphtheria. •
A wildcat was shot in Calgary; this
is the third this spring.
An olid man of 63 pleaded to be al-
lowed' toenlist at Winnipeg.
A broken cable in Regina put sever-
al hundred telephones out of order.
Edmonton is making a great effort
to get the military camp for the prov-
ince.
E, W. Duval, popular superintend-
ent of the C. P. R., is to resume his
duties in Saskatoon.
There are indications that the early
closing by-law may be rejected in Cal-
gary this season.
George McIver, Saskatoon, was
kicked in the abdomen by a horse and
died later in the hospital,
Red Deed College nas been pur-
chased by the Government to be used
as a School for Feeble-minded.
Sergt. W. T. Crummy, son of Dr.
Eber Crummy, principal Wesley Col-
lege, Winnipeg, was killed in action.
Frank Harris, a soldier, of Edmon-
ton, was 'sentenced to two years in
the Edmonton Penitentiary for deser-
tion.
The heavy demand for lumber
causes resumption ' of operations by
the Great West Lumber Co. at Red
Deer. '
A, F. Carrothers, Edmonton, was
sent up for trial charged with secur_
ing money on fraudulent school bonds,
Pte. E. J. Briusmead, Winnipeg, was
found dead in a vacant house, with a
Millet through his brain and' a revoly-
er by his side.
As the result of a shooting affray
hospital, near death.
Fire which destroyed the home of
Nathaniel Reynolds, four miles north
of Margrave, near Virden, Mau., caus-
ed the deatth of his brother John, who
was sleeping upstairs.
, Forests of the Punjab.
The jand forests of the Punjab are
spread Ovei•, the arid, alluvial plains,
where, as a rule, the rainfall does
not exceed 10 inches. The area cov-
ered is 3,500 ,square miles. The tree
"That's the Belvedere," said the is remarkable owing to the length of
handsome young shopman politely. its tap root, specimens having been
There was a chilly silence. Then found with a tap root as much as 84
the young woman drew herself coldly
erect, fixed him with an icy stare,
and asked again:
"Er—and can you
Belva ?"
recommend the
His Reason.
Moved to pity at the sight of a
small boy lugging a monstrous bun-
dle of newspapers, a man stopped and
asked: "Don't all those papers ,take
you tired?"
"Nope," the little newsie replied
cheerfully. "I can't read."
feet in length descending vertically
to a depth of 64 feet. This tap root
enables the tree to obtain its water
from the permanent water supply in
the subsoil.
Not Very Strong.
Gerald—I• wouldn't harm a fly.
Geraldine—You couldn't if it were
an able-bodied fly.
Perhaps the best hand a man can.
hold in the game of life is the hand
of some good woman.
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen .�
Eyesight 50 per cent In One
Week's Time In Many Instances
1A 1P'ree Prescription Yon Can lxltve
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Philadelphia Pa. Do you wear glasses?
are you a l'loti u of eye strain or other eye
vee -}logsqq t f se, yon wall atm glad to
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bop Poi y6o. Many whose eyes w,ro
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t
won-
Aeel tr •nag pr1cteel"ppion,as Onhimsatn bslagde,
could not sco to tread at all. Now i cart
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my cysts do not water any more, At Light
they would pain dreadfully noti they feel
tine' all the time; Xi was like a zz�ve1e to
Me.A lady who used it says: ills at-
nlosizhere Seemed hazy with or without
flasso, but after using this prescription
or Afteen, days everything seems clear. 1
Can Oen read line print lvithout glaeseo.
It le believed that thousands who wear
guesses can /IOW discard thein in a reason-
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It is sold In Toronto
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