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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-12

den-that is a canine beast of bur
den-but little else can be said in ny
favor.
There are various ways In which
these ambulance dogs work. Som.
dogs wear bells When the bell ceased
to unkle the master knows the four
footed Samaritan has paused at tho
side o. some wounded soldier and he
hurries t. the point whore he last
heard the bell. He usually finds that
the dog is keeping watch at the side
OF the stricken one. These dogs rarely
Stop or tarry at the side of a dead
man. other dogs have been trained
to bark az soon as they find a soldier;
another will take the cap. or somo
other object belonging to the wounded
man and retrieve 1t to his master. Then
he will conduct him to the side of tho
one needing aid.
Prizes For War Dogs.
For long time the Belgian Clu'I
OF Ambulance Dogs has been holding
competitive tests for the little retriev-
ers. They have made an exhaustive
study of the best methods Of training
their dogs and these are demonstrated
at these field trials" The trainers
of the dogs and their pets are given
free transportation to the point where
the trials are being held and in this
way there are always scores of en-
tries. Any type Of dog is eligible for
honorable mention" but only dogs OF
high breeding and registry are award
ed the Specials" provided. "Brus-
ton" who won the prize in the 1911
Red Cross contest, was purchased by
the Red Cross Dog Society of tho
Netherlands for $3.50. This was much
less than he would have brought had
he been of pure extraction and eligi-
bic for registration in the Kennel Club
books.
Such a contest had been arranged
this year in Holland, but the outbreak
Of the war made this impossible, and
the intelligent little beasts that had
been entered for this sweepstake are
today experiencing actual service rem
derins first aid to the injured and
proving of inestim9ble value to the
noble mon and women whose life work
it is to Hmeliorate the suffering OF
their fellows
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-12

as they can hear the ightest football
or sound of any sort. and for this rea-
son the sentry on post, with the enemy
near, is only too glad to have such a
dog at his side as he does his lonely
tours" in the Silly watches Of the
night.
In the Russo Japanese war the en-
tire line of the Manchurian Railway
was patrolled by ferocious dogs. 1t
was the alarm sounded by these can
inc sentrics, on several occasions. that
prevented the Japanese forces from
crossing the line. In the Tripoli cam
paIgn their value was often proved
Toe war dogs belonging to Major Rich
ardson, the famous Scottish trainer
rendered valiant service to the Bull
garians at the siege of Adrianoplc
where they gave warning of attempted
sorties by the Turks. Some Of Major
Richardson's dogs also were used in
the trenches of the Spaniards at Mo
rocco. and they were responsible for
the finding of hundreds of wounded
mon who otherwise would have been
abandoned and left to their fate.
Many Breeds Arc Popular.
There is a wide diversity of opinion
as to the breed of dog best suited to
army purposes. The Russians have
adopted the Caucasian dog, Austria
the Dalmatian; Turkey Asatic Sheep
Dogs. The type most in vogue in
France and Belgium Is popularity
known as the "Smuggler's DOG" while
Germany pins her faith to collies,
pointers and AiredalesA All are of
sturdy conformation and enabled to
stand any amount Of hardship and
privation, and seemingly they thrive
on 1t. So far the English army has
failed 10 recognize the merits Of dogs
ut the front and none are pressed
into service. Major Richa rdson, how
ever, clngs 20 the belief that the Aire-
dale, the Bloodhound and the Sheep
Dog are the ones best suited to war
time work.
Belgium has unGucstionably devoted
closer study to the type Of dog best
suited to ambulance work than any
other nation. While the "Smugglers
Dog" IS an unattractive. but useful lit
tie beast, he lacks the intelligence of
other breeds experimental with. He
is without peer as n beast Of bur
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-12

proved OF a separation allowance OF
$1,000 per month to be paid To the
wives and families OF the married men
serving with the troops. This sum
will D., paid direct from the paymas-
ter's office at ottawa. This special
allowance is in addition 10 the regular
pay of the soldier. As labor in that
part OF the world Is already suffering
from dearth Of employment this
money win mean a great deal to the
families Of the men who have gone
to the front.
Several hundred men failed to pass
the physical examination and one man
was so disappointed AT not being able
To go that he committed suicide. An
other had bad teeth and was turned
down as "physically unfit" but he was
so determined to go that he went to
dentist ana after having his teeth
extracted had set Of false ones made
This done, he went back to the re-
cruiting stations and was passed. lie
is now with the troops
Several men were so anxious TO
serve lhat they deserted their wives
and rushed away to the recruiting
office. In two or three instances this
was not discovered untu after they
wore settled At Nalcarticr. Whom the
officer learned of this the men were
sent home and made TO support their
families or go 10 jail. Even two or
three criminals who were out on bail
sought 10 redeem themselves $50 thew
dcclar,dD by dying for their country.
Canada does not want men of this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-12

hip and hoof. They are taught to
jump bitches, travel through the for
ests and underbrush, to swim streams
and to become used to rife and arti-
lery fire. The training is frequently
dlilcult and in some instances has
faiIed altogether. Horses have to
be trained like men" said one of the
soldiers Syho was breaking in the ami
mails, "and you know some men never
make soldiers. Wei, II is the same
with horses, and when they fail as
cavalry and artillery animals We put
them IN the commiSsary department"
AT Natcartier there were about four
thousand horses and as each animal
became proficient i'm the duties to be
performed IT was scnt TO the depart
ment TO which It was fitted. The re-
crult!nG of horses will continue as
long as England needs them. Almost
every day the Government buyers can
be seen examining horses In order to
ma out whether or not they are suit
able for war purposes.
The first call for Canadian soldiers
was FOR unmarried men only, but
TINS did not deter large number of
married men from volunteering and
at present Canada is taking care of at
least two thousand families Many
firms have agreed to pay the salaries
of the men who were in their employ
when war broke out for six months
and to hold their positions open for
them for one year, the salaries to be
paid to the families.
Government Help FOR Families.
The Dominion Government has APP
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-12

lars, and another equipped an entire
regiment. This was composed Of men
who had already seen service, the ma
Jority of them having served in the
Boer war. The regiment was named
In honor of the Princess Patricia, the
beautiful daughter Of the Duke of
Connaught, the present Governor Cen
eral of Canada.
Every possible means was used to
collect money for THE Patriotic
FUND" Actors and actresses who
were playing in the different Canadian
cities gave special nights to the Fund ;
days were set apart at the race tracks
for the same purpose. and even tag
days We're inaugurated to swell the
Fund. on this occasion pretty young
girls went about the streets tagging
everybody with tiny beribboned but
tons bearing Kitchener's picture. Any
amount from five cents up was ac-
cepted and several hundred dollars
was raised In this way.
The Red Cross also collected large
sums of money and medical supplies,
shipping the latter to England at
once. The Women's Clubs have given
up their literary work and opened
sewing rooms where warm underwear
is being made for the troops. As the
winter campaign will likely be Sc
we're one many of the women are knit
ting muiflers and caps to send across
the sea, Indeed, 1t seems that every
body In Canada Is doing something to
aid Great Britain in this terrible war.
Horses "a Recruits
Several of the Provinces have made
special gifts to England in addition
% their Patriotic Fund donations.
Manitoba sent several thousand bags
OF -four and Saskatchewan gift was
hfteen hundred horses-recruits to
take the place of the animals that
have been killed. These horses, like
all the others sent to the front, go
through a regular training before they
are allowed To see service for a balky,
frightened animal would. be useless
mount in war.
All the horses are branded on the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-12

ING OF the troops was kept secret, and
1t was not until several ship loads had
left that the people in Quebec really
knew what was going on. The men
entraned during the night. going at
once TO the ships, which sailed before
daylight. Several thousand unframed
men were left behind and the camp
VIII be continued for the training of
recruits until the end of the war.
The site is an ideal one for mill
tary camp--a beautiful valley beside
the Jacques Cartier river. Pure water
was easily obtained and the sanitation
IS excellent. The surrounding hills are
useful in sham battle practice. while
the rifle ranges offer splendid oppor-
tunities for teaching the men 70 shoot.
Teach them 10 shoot" said Lord
Kitchener, Never mind about the
drill--it make little difference If they
know the right foot from the left
teach them to shoot, and teach them
rs fast as possible!" The officers at
Valcartier followed these instructions,
and day in and day out the crack of
tho rife resounded through the valley
While this was going on the artillery
men were receiving instructions In field
Funnery from artillery experts. and
sham battles were being fought among
the hills on the other side of the river.
Entrcnchins Spade,
Various devices for the protection
Of the gunners were tried out, and
among them was what is known us the
ontrenChing spade--a sort of shovel
weighing less than five pounds 1t
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pital corps had their daily drills, and
many Of the men showed remarkable
proficiency for the short time they
had been IN training.
Taking everything into consdora-
ton, Nalcartier is a model camp. OF
course, many of the men We're raw
recruits and knew absolutely moth
ing of military affairs, but they were
eager to learn. The Duke of Con-
haught paid several visits to the
camp. reviewing the troops several
umes. There were several regiments
or Highlanders in camp, and their
picturesque uniforms gave an artistic
touch to the military picture.
Canada realizes the seriousness OF
the war and she is doing her best TO
AID Great Britain as well as to take
care OF her people ~ home for she
faces an ugly situation in caring for
tho unemployed within her borders.
The Dominion winters are long and
cold and unless some provision is made
to aid the people out Of work there
will be considerable suffering
The intense feeling against Ger
many $ SHOWN in many ways. For in
peg al! German dishes have been
stricken from the menu by placing a
bar of red ink across the name.
Wciner Schnit2el, which was one of
the special dishes for Wednesday, has
been marked out and something else
substituted. German pan cakes and
German fried potatoes also come
under the ban, and even Imperial
dill pickles are barred from the card.
Guarding Against Spies
AN the bridges and canals are
guarded by soldiers, for even Canada
has an idea that German spies ara
wandering over the country ready n
blow up bridges and canals. Every
body feels the excitement of war and
crowds hover about the bulletin boards
all day long, hungry for news from
the other side. King Georges pic
turc is shown on the screen at the
theatres and moving picture shows.
while God Save the King" is heard
on all occasions. There is also a lavish
display of British flags over private
houses
Ottawa, the capital city, is perhaps
the most serious place, for there the
officials really know what Is going on
and there is a painful quietness about
the clubs and cafes. In all parts OF
the Dominion from British Columbia
to Quebec the traveller finds evidence
Of the loyalty of the people to Eng
land. Kiplngs Lions Whelp" has
shovn herself equal to the task when
the Moti.as S'sESs:zS ssszs'.:c'.@, for her aid.
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H.
England and Canada declare
that the Canadians are more
y loyal to the British Govern
int than the English people them
Ives. This statement may or may
L be true, but certainly no colony
bid do more for the Mother Coun-
| than the people who live north
us. From the very beginning of
+ war they have been up and doing
| aid Great Britain. At the first call
men the militia responded almost
man. New regiments were
fFmed as well, and In less than a
fnth after the hostilities began 49,
P men. the very flower of Canadian
fnhood, gathered at the mobilization
3np at Valcartier, near Quebec, each
f ready to do or die for the honor
Great Britain.
3When England is at war, Canada
at war" became the slogan. and
E British North American Wondered
the words of Sir Rider Haggard
o. when speaking as an Englishman
the Canadians, said. "If we fall, you
| !, too. Remember that" They
we remembered his words and added
his speech-"Likewise, if Britain
|nds, Canada stands, and not other
BE. for Canada's autonomy does not
'e her from attacks from the enemv
lie she continues to float the Brit
flag" The spirit Of the people in
pes like this Is best expressed in
! sentence--'Where Britain stands
NADIA stands" It must not be un-
Fstood from the foregoing, however,
1T they are sending troops across
F sea for purely selfish motive,
such is not the case, as there is
II intense loyalty to England in every
|rt Of the colony.
Give Literally.
Those who did not answer the call
arms have given literally toward
Z support Of the families Of the mon
o did so. This money is known as
+ "Patriotic Fund" and has already
Iiched nearly two millions. One man
bne gave five hundred thousand dol
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-12
our Footed Samaritans Doing Valiant Service In
Rendering FirstAid To the Wounded OntheField
of Battle : England the Only Nation Not
Having Them Attached To Army Corps.
by y. r. PARKHURST, JR.

the scene of recent battle 10 ferret
out the wounded soldiers as they lay
helplessly stricken, too weak to call
out and make their Whereabouts
known or else so desperately wound
ed as to lie unconscious on the field
Each time one of these Intelligent
animals find a soldier thus stricken
howl, or a bark. attracts the atten-
ton Of surgeon or Red Cross nurse,
who hasten to the scene ready to rem
der first aid"
Dogs Save Many lives.
Some Of these dogs, like the st. Ber-
nards so commonly used In the Aims.
carry little canteen strapped around
their necks, and from these manv n
thirst parched and wounded soldier
can quaff a live-saving draught. 1t
Is estimated that these dogs have
already saved hundreds of lives.
French and German soldiers never
tire of telling of the rare Intelligence
displayed by these dumb messengers
Of mercy who found them in their
hour Of utter hopelessness and brought
the aid they themselves were unable
to summon.
The Belgians not only use the dogs
In their Red Cross corps, but they
have gone further, pressing them into
service as beasts Of burden Entire
batteries of light artillery are drawn
by these dogs and 1t is surprising the
loads they draw. or course the SOL
diers are always at hand to help the
staggering little beasts over the rough
places and up steep inclines when the
load proves beyond their strength.
But their endurance Is marvellous, and
at the end of a long days forced
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-12

| ~
& ton Of the truth of this Is
needed than a visit to the
iropean battlefelds where German.
|-ench or Belgian troops are, or have
ZEN, engaged. Whether 1t be to aid
e stricken, draw the little field guns
! d lighter pieces Of artillery. or when
&rnessed to carts in which they drag
@ household effects that terror
ftcken refugees heap upon them, they
T. faithful to the last and perform
|'nestly and cheerfully any task set
II them.
Tourists from this country have long
|arvelled at the important part dogs
|ay in the industrial life Of France
ID Belgium Upon their return home
|ese tourists have gone into raptures
pen telling of the marvellous tasks
csc little beasts perform. In Bel
fum this especially Is true whore
hong the poorer classes n team OF
|gs often performs the work Of a
rise or a mule. OF course the dogs
this type are not the playful, roll
king and pampercd pets we are ac-
stoned TO in our homes. Here n
* is essentially a pet, unless IT IS
|e sporting dog, such as settlers, point
IS and fox hounds. They are, as a
lie, housed in kennels and are their
listers companions only when the
hitting season is on.
But since the great European war
|,rted dogs have appeared in entirely
fferent roles. None Is more appeal
r than that of the Red Cross Scout
here packs of them, each blanketed
tn the Red Cross for its only adorn-
|cnt, are turned loose to roam over
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were thrown out of camp.
The troops We're moved to Valcar-
tier and although two regiments were
brought nearly three thousand miles
by rail, there was not a single acct
dent. They We're fed on the train on
food prepared in the kitchen cars
which had been specially equipped for
that purpose. There were many pa
thetic partlnES as these trains moved
out, for war Is harder on the women
than on the men. with the latter
there is tho excitement of battle, while
with the women the long days of sus-
pense of watching the bulletins and
waiting for news wears out the strong
est constitution. The women at Van
couVer were the braVost Of all, for
they tried to persuade themselves that
duty called and We're kept busy in
assisting the men to get ready. There
was lively music and patriotic speeches
at the train but when the last car was
out of sight and the women came to
realize that the husbands and brothers
wore really gone several of them
tainted.
Fine Camp.
Nalcaruer Is only seventeen miles
from Quebec, and at the latter place
the sisters, wives and sweethearts
gathered to be near the men until the
nnal parting came. Tho hotels were
taxed to their full capacity and the
whole city was like camp. Every
day hundreds of people went out to
Naicarticr to have "A talk With somo
man near and dear to thom-perhaps
the last talk. for the date of the sail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-12
me NTT|2CS53' Se17ET2Ic,<zN9SLDaswT
AG1S11S 0TI1wzy
Copyright 1914 Syndicate,
ow Canada Behaves When the Mother CountryI Is
AtWar, and How Her Loyalty Has Taken Tan
gible Form In Her Offering Of Soldiers
and Money To Aid Great Britain.

who know both
England and Canada declare
that the Canadians are more
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n :: + F: 5: #: 6: T: :; i:
y - needed than q visit to the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-30
ZAPATA TO JOIN
FORCES WITH HuERTA
Followers OF Rebel Chief In South
DESTROYS OF Fighting the
United States

New York, April 27.--The Evening
World today prints the following copy
righted dispatch:
Mexico City. via Galveston, April 81
-Preliminaries are being discussed
today at Cuernavaca for the surren.
der of Emiliano Zapata,, with all his
chiefs and followers, who have ex.
pressed a beside to fight on the gov.
eminent side against the foreign In
vader. -, 1vsNr
The capital is quieting down and
there Is no longer rush of Ameri-
cans to get away. A special train has
been arranged to leave tonight with
Americans desiring to leave but not
few Americans after inscribing
their names on the roster OF departure
reconsidered and have decided to re-
main.
There was little to differentiate yes
terday from other Sundays in the cap
ital. The city was quiet and order
ly, and MeXicans in general were most
considerate toward Americans.
The churches were crowded and tho
streets presented their customary APP
pearance. The theaters were well
patronlzed.
Nearly all the American stores have
reopened and stores owned by per
sons OF other nationalities have re-
moved their shutters.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-30

PRESS ON
SITUATION

London, April 27.--President Huer-
ia may interpret President Wilson'S
acceptance OF mediation as an act Of
weakness, says the Morning Post in
an editorial today, but II he thinks the
United States will shrink from what
ever sacrifices are needed to secure
victory for her cause. he is making
q grave mistake. President Wilson
would be utterly lacking In magma
ton and foresight OF statesman If
he were not anxious to take advantage
of any honorable means to escape
from the difficult position, but If HUI.
erta thinks that President Wilson is
simply engaged in a game OF bluff he
will be rudely undeceived.
The Times says it cannot believe
the mediating republics have announc'
ed determination TO eliminate HUI
erta, although 1t says they may very
we'll use their influence to persuade
Huerta TO resign and allow him &c
appeal to the country, II necessary
under an international guarantee.
In that case, says The Times
President Huerta might, without sac
rihce OF dignity, yield to the friendl!
pressure Of Latin American what h
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-30
Additional Wounded
In Vera Cruz Battle

Washington, April 27.--Names OF
thirteen bluejackets wounded in the
fighting at Vera Cruz. who had not
been reported, or who could not be
identified in previous dispatches were
cabled to the navy department by
Rear Admiral Badger today. The list:
Alvin M. Johns. coal passer. Allan
ia, a. Wounded in left foot; condition
not serious.
William R. Schultz, ordinary sea.
man, Milwaukee, Wis. Flesh wound
right shoulder; condition not serious.
Levator Benson, ordinary seaman,
La Toilette, Tenn. Wounded in left
calf; condition not serious.
Arthur Bernstein, seaman, Brook
Ign, N. Y. Wounded in right forearm;
condition not serious.
Basil ID. Burnett, seaman, New Or
leans. Fleshwound in back; condi-
ton favorable.
Patrick F. Cahill, seaman, Worces-
ter Mass. Flesh wound right thigh;
condition not serious.
George II. Conrad, ordinary sea-
man, Donnelsville, o. Received flesh
wound right thigh; condition not Sc
rlous.
Edward II. Geucke, ordinary sea-
man. South Vlneland, N. J. Shot hru
lower jaw; condition favorable.
Robert @. Hart, ordinary seaman,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-30
BRITISH ARE INFORMED
NO BLOCKADE EXISTS

London, April 2S-According to tho
Daily Telegraphs correspondent all is
quiet in Mexico City.
The American ambassador Walter
II. Page yesterday informed Sir Ed
ward Grey with references to inquiries
from British shippers that no war or
blockade exists in Mexico and that
merchandise slipped to Mexican
ports WIN De allowed to enter without
hindrance on the part of the United
States. He added however, that II
military operations are in progress at
the port on the arrival of vessels they
Will enter at their own risk.