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The Detroit times., 1915-08-11

member Of the Berlin board of trade.
who is a Scotch Canadian. asked
him II he thought the Canadian gov
erDment was concentrating any par
ticular watchfulness on Berlin and
the German-C Canadian communities.
His manner grew very excited and
accusing. saying that the Dominion
ofiicials are altogether too lax. He
declared that more than dozen
German spies made Berlin their
headquarters.
A We walked to the station Mayor
Hett was pointing out to me the
wonderful Industrial progress Berlin
has made.
I'VE have 1c5 manufactures
here" he said. I'VE are the turni-
ture and leather center OF Canada
and very rich. Seventy per cent Of
our 10000 people own their own
homes. Most of the cities Of Canada
are feeling the war depression. We
are not; It Ia the sample Of the en-
cheney and thrift that IL everywhere
In the German blood. Yes. the world
has something to learn from the
Germans"
1t is good thing there are no
more German statues there--and
only one munition factory, thought.
as the train slipped between the
great buildings OF the Kurz Furni-
ture company. and heard one Eng
l'shman say 10 another in khaki,
I'm bet that place has got a con-
crete basel"
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ed" he said. I'VE have not had q
single citizen interned yet and we
have given freely to the cause of
the allies. Our contribution to the
Canadian patriotic fund has amount.
Cd to Sl00.oo0-by far the greatest
proportionate showing made by any
city In the country. And We are pre-
pairing to excel that record in our
local Red Gross work"
Could thie mean. l pondered. that
the German-blooded people of Berlin
had actually become Canadians
Anglicised In their hearts? Would
their names appear on tho Cana.
clan volunteer army rosters?
Colonel H. J. Bowman took the
recruiting lists Of Berlin out of the
court house safe and went over
them with me.
We have sent three contingents
Of recruits from Berlin so far" he
said, amounting to little over
100 men, all volunteers. II 10 q Ger
man center. you know. and whatever
volunteers there have been enlisted
without pressure. OF course. Ger
man-boIn Canadians are not taken
only their sons"
The lists were then disclosed and
here Is the story they tell:
English-tcrn recruits, so.
Canadian-b born OF English extrac-
ton, IS.
German-Canadians. 8.
At FIRST sight these figures. one
can readily see, are calculated to
make Canadian offlcialdom do some
tall thinking about their German-ex.
tracted population. and their intrin-
sic value to the strength OF the en-
pire. said so much frankly to
Mayor Hett. and here Is what he
said to me:
IN. the years between 1927 and
ITS there emigrate to Philadelphia
from Germany and Switzerland So
900 Mennonites - the so-called
Pennsylvania Dutch. They were a
religious sect, and history tells Us
that their chief mark of distinction
was that they objected strongly to
military service and warfare and to
the taking of judicial oaths and the
baptism OF infants. when the Revo
Iutionary war broke out the Mennon-
ties. hating all conflict. hed-many
OF them. at least--to Canada and set
tied In Waterloo county. OF which
Berlin Il now the center. or course,
there have been many additions to
this stock from the Fatherland. not
ably that OF 1s4s. But these latter
came here to avoid the yoke of
Prussian militarism. 30 that the alb
horrence to warfare, early inculcat-
ed in the colony by the Mennonites.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-11
AGED MAN TAKES
LIFE WITH MOOSE

HASTINGS, Mich, Aug. 11.-Fear.
Ing that he might become blind,
Morgan Jones. aged 81 years, a
wealthy pioneer resident of Hast.
ings. committed suicide Tuesday
he rose during the night. and
hanged himself In the cellar, where
mis- wife found his body this morn.
ing. Jones was recently operated
upon for removal Of cataracts, bu,
ne obstinately refused to keep the
bandages on his eyes.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-11
TAe School Ter Your Daughter
StMaly's
College and Academy

Metre Dame. -. Joseph Coz. Ind, con-
ducted by Sisters ~ Holy Cross, I
nIe west Of university OF Notre
Damey = hourss ride from Chicago,
msies from soath bend, Ind.
Those who are Interested in the
education OF girls and young wo-
men VIII md no school whore they
could De more fortunately placed
than at st. Mary's College and Acad-
envy. Notre Dame. Ind. Here are
iound ~rarefui training, thorough
instruction, perfect discipline and
surroundings which at once raise
the ideal toward the highest ana
pest In life. The practical side Is
not neglected and the pupils OF ST.
Mary's acquire n foundation which
L. preparation for life with It's
pleasures and vicissitudes, MANY
TEXTURES OF this school OF high
locals. Its beautiful grounds and
edffices. cannot DO touched upou
or illustrated In the limited space
OF this announcement. The Direct
ress, therefore. most cordially in
having daughters to educate. and
will take pleasure in. ma-'ing an
Illustrated catalog. which gives a
complete outline of work IN Pre-
paratory. Academic and Collegiate
Depts. Music. Art, House old Arts
and Athletic classes will be re-
sumed Sept. 10. Address the nj
rectrcss. -. Mary's College ana
Academy. hox 327. Notre Damr
81. Joseph Co., Indiana.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-11

building and maintaining the home.
The I. T. U. pays pension OF
IS per week to those members who
have reached the age Of so and who
are no longer able to continue &C
tive work.
In the last seven years the money
In the pension fund totaled s1.s49.-
450.Ss; the amount paid the pen
sioners In that time was S1.271. 434.
In the last three years $I.o00,000
has bean handled for the mortusry
benefit fund.
In It's campaign for clean work
shops and wholesome and sanitary
conditions for the worker the I. T.
U. has Brought the death rate down
to ILL., per 1000.
III
The Detroit times., 1915-08-11
NEY'BERl|N
IS LOYAL TO
BRITAIN
Canadian City Peopled
BY Germans, Fight
ing Fatherland
sv Harry PAYNE BURTON.

berlin. Ont. Aug. 11.--lf there
II . "hyphen" In CANADA, Canadians
Of Anglo-Saxon tradition are certain
II II located here In Berlin, In the
province Of Ontario. Canadians Of
Germanic Inheritance, populatins
this thriving namesake OF the Prus-
alan capital. are equally certain such
opinion 10 libel.
One II conscious Of Berlin's ex-
ternal 'Germanism." 1t least. the
very moment he stsps OF the train.
The platform Of that depot 10. am
sure. cleaner than any other west Of
the Gulf stream! Here there are
no peanut shells nor discarded lunch
boxes. those station adonmsnts a..
most universal outside Of the Path
erland" The place n - spotless
80 any German "bahnhor' and to
add to the illusion. there II q wrink'
led old Bavarisn going along the
tracks impaling stray bits Of paper
on . nail fastened In tho end Of
broomstick. while another In scrub
bling the brick wall on his hands and
knees!
And this illusion Of being In some
new Germany" gains upon one
steadily. From the depot one turns
into von Webber-st and In the door
Of . store marked "Baeckersi." .
rosy-cheeked woman with faxen
hair calls across the way to another
In . blue calico gown and her words
are spoken In unmistakable Tow
German"
The houses here. too. one sees.
arc those Of Germany, all Of brick
and stone. They are built on those
square villa lines' that prevail 90
deadeningly In the kaiser's king
dom: indeed. they might have seen
SGT down out Of Leipsic!
The impression Of "Germanism"
dsepens a. one turns out of Aherns-
Ut. into King-st.. the business thor.
oughfare Of Berlin. For II In imme-
distely evident thst there Is nothing
English about this ''strasse"--except
its name, For there greets the eye,
90 one walks past the half mile of
typically German shops that make
up the retail district. only such
names az Braun and Schweitaer,
Bauer and Rheinhardt!
And, as II In imitation of Krupps.
there Is one munitions factory in
Berlin. Ontario,
DR.. John F. Hett, rosy and affa-
BILE. is the mayor Of Berlin. this Ger.
man Canadian community OF 10000
souls. 100 miles or so due north of
Cleveland, o.. He was born In the
dominion of German parents who
emisrated from Hessen and IL strict.
ly representative of his people
$4,000 OF them--who compose easily
>three-quarters Of the entire popula-
ton here.
I'VE OF Berlin. Ont, are British
subjects" said Mayor Hett to me.
"snd we are loyal to the union Jack;
you will find none more loyal In the
whole Dominion" when I asked
him to tell me Of the attitude OF the
German Canadians toward the great
conflict.
'Our loyalty cannot be question
The Detroit times., 1915-08-11
MICHIGAN SPE
sos, 541.94
NEEDY MO

LANSING. Mich Aue. 49,
ciaD-Mother's pensions xoef
gan ss5.5ll.s4 during the pane
according to the report * 1eey
Murray. OF the state board q g.
tons and charities made rus4e
day. !, IN "
In Wayne county 12s nc ntsG =
420 children were given e.6,1lA,14
In the state % : whols, Lila
tltions were granted. They ~
to 3.241 children. a &c
The Detroit times., 1915-08-11

OFTEN. when we see two young
creatures marrying and making their
nome together. we cannot but think
OF the little birds who so trustfully
build their frail nests In the high
branches OF the trees. swept by the
winds Of tho world. Perhaps they.
together with the birds. are safe be-
cause OF their faith In the One who
Knows when even IA sparrow
falleth"
The Detroit times., 1915-08-11

The Gunner's Mats Have
found the rangef u
The LAndlubber Yes, ~. 81
enemy's ship Is about sight ~
east and then just around ~
ner. AZ
The Detroit times., 1915-08-11
A COLD TURNDOWN

Seedy One-Mister. could you help
a once famous actor?
Busy One-Certainly; bring him
with YOU the next time you come.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-11
51 Is ASK !s!9 \!

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points .ousA sna ssss--DSIiy ivaSH
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The Detroit times., 1915-08-11

20 YER THE HILLS the Poor House but million dollar home Huge
benefit of it's disabled
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
FISH INDUSTRY DECLINES
Hhhd ana i'obsters Reported ms Dispp
pouring Rhpihly From Waters of
United staten

WASiffNGToN, December 25.-Shad
ana Holsters are disappearing rapidly
from American waters. despite ar,iacia,
propagation efforts. according 20 the
annual report yesterday Of the United
states Bureau of Fisheries. Co-opera
ZION and aid by State fishery au,hori-
ties is suggested rs remedy for
threatened depletion
Shad fishing In the Chesapeake Rasi,
last %car was the poores; known. said
the report Hhilheries maintained b,.
Tie bureau are inactive through inatu
. ~ To obtain eggs. it added.
The decline in the lobster indus.rv
ihe 'crort declared. was viewed with
great uneasincss. More efficiency i'm
aFi!hcia! propagation was urged as
necessary 10 arrest diminution.
What the bureau is doing 10 reduc.
me hiHh living cost through conserva-
ton and utilization OF food fishes is
told at Length. Millions OF food FISH
!ett stranded every year by Hoods are
saved and distributed, said the report
and much is done 10 exploit as fooJ
little known fish ana other aquatic
products.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
COSTLY TO YOUNG OFFICERS
Forced To Buy Swords to Wear During,
Royal Review. Which Does Not
Take Place

LONDON. December 25-A curious
survival of the martinez .prit of the
old army appeared during the recent
visit Of the King to the RritiSh troopS
in France. when an order was ISSUED
that the officers should appear with
swords during the royal view IL
was a costly order for the :"Sng oil :
GERS. as few We're provided with swords.
which are the most expensive part of
kit.
swords are obsolete as part OF an
officers equipment in the field. Officers
who had them left them at nome when
they went TO the front. y small BAN
boo cane has taken the place of the
sword. except when in action. and then
some officers carry rifles
In anticipation OF the royal review,
an order was issued at the hcaduuar-
ters for all officers to provide them
selves with swords This piece OF an
tiquated etiquette fell heavily on tho
purses of the subalterns. The King on
account OF falling from his morse was
unable TO review his troops after all.
And 1t is said that the King would
have been the last man In England
to place this heavy tax on his officers
for the sake OF mere form, had he
known Of the order
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
FOR DEFENSE OF CANAL
'"rfhnis. Edwards and Grant VIII MAX
Recommendations to Wnr md
navy Departments

PANAMA, December 25.-Major. Gen.
erai Goeihais. Governor of the Canal
zone; Brisadier-General Clarence r.
Edwards and Rcar-Admiral Albcr, w
Grant. commanding the Atlantic sub
marine Fleet. at conferences being held
mere are said to be discussing locations
for submarine bases AT both ends Of
tho Panama Canal, with view 10
bringing n larger underwater feet to
me isthmus. 1t is also understood that
they are arranging the location OF va :
flous mine fields and other defensive
measures in which submarine fleet
would play an active part At the c m
ciusion OF the conference they viii,
make recommendations to the War and
Navy Departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
NATIONAL LOAN AUTHORIZED
if"iinn Bonds Z" lie RedcemnbIe ir
twenty-five icnrs. hut Not Con-
vertiblc Before IOn0,

ROME, December % (via Parish =
~ royal decree authorizes the issue OF
national loan, the bonds to be re-
oeemahie III twenty-five years, but moi
convertible before 1926. The interest
is per cent. and the bonds will he
iree from all taxes. present and future.
Inc issue price is fixed at 97ia lire.
The subscription lists Will be opcn
from the luth of January to the nth
OF February in Italy. and until the 81 Of
OF March in the colonies and. abroad
at the consulates and specially desiy-
mated banks The holders OF the las
BOND issue can convert these bonds into
the new bonds on payment OF o. lire
per 100.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
POPE FlTTEsT TO LEAD
Cardinal NnnnutcIii Thinks Christmas Is
Proper Time 10 Make New
Peace Effort.

ROME, December 2J.-In his address
to Pope Benedict yesterday on the occa-
sion OF the reception by the Pontiff Of
the sacred college which visited him
to extend Christmas greetings. Cardinal
Nannutelli said that no better time
than Christmas could Inc chosen 10
speak Of peace in a year in which there
has been so much sorrow and blood :
shed. The cardinal declared that the
Pope is the fttcst to take the lead in
rest orng peace, right and Justice hav-
ing no interest of his own to further
The prntiff's pest as Vicar of the
King OF Peace" entities him to be medi.
atOr for the good of humanity, said
Cardinal Nannutelli.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
IN HANDS OF JUDGE HUNT
Five Days Of Argument to Dismiss
Cases Against New Haven d.
rcctors at AN End.

NEW YORK. December 25.-At the
conclusion yesterday OF five days OF ar
gument on motions to dismiss the case
against them, TIE fate Of William
Rockefeller and Ten former directors
OF the New Haven. charged with con-
apiracy to monopolize commerce. was
placed in the hands OF Judge Hunt
He has the power to dismiss the in
dic,mcnt Hgainst all eleven Of the de-
fenGunts, as not having hean sustained
by che governments evidence. or to
sijrcct n verdict OF acqu'ttrl against
my OF tham individually. He an
no,inccd that he would renier his de-
cision next Tuesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
HAS PLAYED Full. FART
GIVEN TT ny BISMARCK

.,lsncc-I.oryainc has now in fail
played the part given TO il by the
ata;nsmanship OF Bismarck who made
it the common prCpcr," of al the states
OF the empire he created, in order that
they might forget their !rutual jealousy
and distrust in face OF the danger that
was constantly threatening them from
the French republic.
Nov that this internal jealousy has
at least temporarily disappeared ard
the position Of Prussia as the dorii-
mating power IN Germany has been so
fully established. the probability OF I,
strong opposition against the anncNa-
tion is very slight. But il will un-
doubtcdly be maintained in bavaria
that the common cnSmicS Of Germany
ought first 10 be defeated and peace
established before tie Kaiser, as King
Of Prussia. proceeds to put his house
In order.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
JANET SCUDDER SELECTED
Will Design Gold McdnIs $, he Pre-.
scented TO a. d. e. McdintorT
by United states
[ Sncclnl 10 mac Times.

IL.
NEW YORK. December 2E-Janet
Scuddcr. who is to design :he gold
medals the United States will present
TO the y. B. &. mediators. was selected
for the work by President Wilson.
The wealthy sculptresss Name was
first mentioned to the President by
members Of the Fine Arts Commission
President Wilson. after comforting with
Secretary Lansing, named Miss Scud-
der as his choice.
The medals will go to Ambassadors
Naon. OF Argentine; De Cana, OF Bra
iii, and SaureZ, of Chile.
The mcdallions will bear II inscrip-
ton stating that they ere presented
TO the ambassadors. FOR their generous
services rs mediators In tn, contro-
vcrsy between tho United States gov
eminent and the leaders Of the war
ring parties Of the republic OF Mexico"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
British Casualties
Above Half Million
Detailed List GiOcn in House of
Commons by Premier
Asquith.

LONDON, December 25.--Rcply!ng TO
written question by l.. y. Moitcno
member of the House OF Commons
Premier Asuuith yesterday gave. the
total British casualties up to December
as 52S.227
Detailed lists of the c5.ual,ies as
given by Premier Asquith corrected the
heures concerning losses at the bar
danelies given yesterday in the house.
~ that time the casualties up TO De-
cember IL We're given as 1881 n
smaller :otal than tie Premier gave
TO-DAY for the Operations TO Decc,n-
Der E.
The casualties wer. ai,,ribu,e.. rs
follows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
s|ENK|EW|Cz APPEALS
TO FRIENDS OF POLAND
Famous Novelist Already Collected
Si,000,000, Which Is as
Drop i'll Ocean.
COUNTRY is ENDURING AGONY
Since Outbreak OF War 1t Has Been
Greatest of All Battle Fields and
Now Lies PROSTATE, Its Fields and
Towns Laid Waste.

Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch J
LONDON. December c5.-While Pad
erewski, the Polish pianist has been
travelling through America. giving con-
ccrts for the benefit of his unhappy
countrymcn ruined and made homeless
in two countries through the war. Po-
lands other famous son. Henryk STEM
kicwicz, the novelist has been collect
ing money for the same purposes il. the
little Swiss town of Ncvey.
\ writer, who has just visited the
author OF QUO Vadis' there, gives the
following description of a conversation
he had with him:
u have appealed and am still appeal
ing 10 all Poles scattered throughout
the world" said Mr.. Sieukiewicz: Il am
appealing to all the friends of Poland
and to all lovers OF Justice. 7 have al
ready collected 100000 which have
been distributed by our agents and the
Polish clergy, with the help of the
authorities.
MILLION DOLLARS ONLY As
A DROP IN TnE OCEAN
~ million may seem to be Il very
large amount, but i face of all this
misery. il is merely drop in Tie ocean.
Even poor Belgium has suffered less
than we have. While the BclgianS
could die for their own cause l.500. 900
Polish soldiers are compelled to fight
one another. TO murder their own
brethren.
"Belgium was ravaged by war
through three or four weeks. but for
almost Il year and a half Poland Il $
cen the arena in which the most MUIR
dcrouS battles OF the war have been
fought. Within a territory like that Of
England and Scotland together, and
surprising in population that Of Spain,
the immense armies OF Russians and
acknowledgements have advanced and re-
treated several times You have to
see the country to form any idea OF
what these military movements mean.
From the frontier OF Prussia to that
of L.ithuania the country has been cap
tured and recaptured. village by village,
inch by inch. The greater part of the
villages were lcvelcd with the ground
You may imagine what is left.
Before the war there We're in the
three Polish countries $4,000. 200 Poles.
One dares not ask how many are left
now, how many Will be left ut tho
end Of hostilities. The movements OF
the armies forced the entire popula-
ton to flee first in one direction and
then I'm another. First the Russians,
rctreating. burned everything behind
them and took many of the people with
them. now tho Germans are dragging
100000 workmen away TO use In fac
tories in Germany"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
Death of Joseph a. Denoer.

MONTPELIER, VT, December 25.-
Joseph a. DeBoer, president of the Ma
tional Life Insurance Company since
1902, died at his home here to-day
after an illness OF several months.l NJ
tho age Of ffty-four.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
GERMANY WINS WAY.
BUT FACES FAMINE:
During 1915 Teutonic Arms Con-
quer Area Greater Than
Kaiser's Kingdom.
ALLIES STILL DETERMINED
Peace Talk Fills Papers, but Does
Not Emanatc From En-
tente Sources.
ALLIES STILL DETERMINED
Especial to The rimcs-Dispn,ch.l


NEW YORK. December 25.--In the
year 1919 Tcutonic arms have CON
quercd an area greater than Germany
The Kaiser ana his allies Rave over
run the rich industrial and farming
regions Of Poland. I.ithuauia and the
Raltic provinces: have wrcstcI Lialicia
and Bukowina from their enemies
have crushed Serbia; have stood off
the opposing armies on Cial!ipoli the
Italian border. and the great siege line
across France ANA a corner in Bel
GUM; have hurled back Keeling the
British Indian invaders Of M"sorotamia
ON the other hand. the solidarity and
resolution Of the entente allies seem
as strong as ever: the British navy
retains absolute control Of the seas:
and The undoubtedly for-th=- moment
victorious Germany is facing :. serious
food famine. which fills her ucyvspa pers
with such peace talk as Is practically
unknown among her opponents
Tn" first important military opera
ton Of the year was the second Ger
man victory OF the Mazurian Lakes
:" hen the year opened the Nrscovitcs
stood within the East Prussian border
while holding al! bu, the we.:. salient
o; Poland and pressing through the
passes OF the Carpathians af;cr over
running tialicia ana most Of SCkowina
In mid February, breasting their way
through deep SHOWS. the narvelously
mobile troops Of the Grand Old Man
OF the Lakes Field Marshal Won Hin
dcnhurg. cncirc!ed the Russian arnly
OF East Prussia, much as they had done
near the Same spot severa! months be-
fore Again the Russians, realizing
FULLY what was going on, were unable
TO show the celebrity in movement nee
essary to check the German concen-
tra,ion. Only shattered remnants
reached Poland; on February % the
Germans announced more ;han TOO. 600
% their enemies had been captured
whii. the slain are untold.
The Germans pursued across the
frontier, took przasnysz on February.
% but We're checked b. the border
fortresses, and on March /. The Rus
SLAMS recapturcd przasnysz. after a con
siderable victory nearby.
The Russians did little further TO
even up the score On March 30 when
'r2cmysl fell after "A heroic defense.
ana $4,000 prisoners were marched
of by the Car. The next Gay, how
ever, the Germans announced the re-
capture Of the seaport Mem Il in tho
extreme northeastern corner OF their
country, which had been seized in n
Sudden raid. To prevent a similar raid.
bodies Of cavalry into the adjacen,
Russian Baltic provinces. where they
found little opposition.