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'4 tgpggz? >:£*#" "^-^'ï' ^"1?A # ££££? 1/• Egg SLoo a year in advance ; $1.5° to United States. BOWMAN VILLE, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1914 Vol. LX. No. 33 M. A. JAMES & SON, Proprietors Annual Sale of Summer Goods THE EDITOR TALKS. Toronto World very properly asks: "Who is the Kaiser of Germany that he should be allowed for one day to tie up all the activities, the business, the welfare of a continent of one hundred and ten million million north of Mexico. The United «States has been too lenient with the Huertas and the Kaisers." The United States should take a hand in safe-guarding the channels of trade oh the Atlantic between North America and Europe. Business paralysis will be sure to come unless Canada and United States can send their natural products products to Britain and France at least. THE LIBERAL LEADER'S ATTITUDE. Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Statement to the People of Canada at the Time of Crisis. at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's . One-third Off the Price of all Spring Coats One-third Off the Price of all Ladies' Suits One-third Off the price of Childrens' Dresses All Ladies' White and Colored Dresses and all Wash Skirts at reduced prices. .G-inffhams worth 12^c for 8c Ginghams worth 15c for 10c Ratines worth 50c for .35c Ratines worth 75c for 45c A lot of other Dress Goods at about half price. One-Third Off Men's Two-piece Suits One-third off the price of Men's Two-piece Suits. Great bargains in Men's Ready- to-Wear Clothing ot all kinds. See our complete line of Men's and Boys' Furnishings. In another column under the heading of Town Council will be found the estimates of receipts and expenditures for . 1914 which warrants the council in striking a rate of 25 mills on the $. This looks very good on the surface when the rate last year was 30 mills, but it must be remember remember that the assessment was raised to $2,019,995 this year, or an increase of 38% more than 1913. This figures out that each ratepayer will pay $4-5° P er $1000 of assessment more this year than last. The main argument put up by the advocates of raising the assessment to two millions was that a low rate of taxation would look better to the outside world. We will leave it with the citizens if it feels better when the time comes to pay their taxes. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman BOW MAN VILLE PHONE 104 THE WAR IN EUROPE. 12- c Dorit 'Bay a High- Grade Watch assortment and You will not need large W Unless you have seen our allowed us to quote you prices to go further. To anyone looking for an accurate timepiece at a moderate price, our selection of watches is sure to appeal. Our stock comprises such well known makes as the South Bend Watch, the Waltham, Elgin and a very superior line of swiss make. We can supply you with the complete watch or a movement, or case only as desired. • If service counts see us first. P C. H HADD Y, Jeweller The House for High-Grade Watches Bowmanville FACTORY SPACE TO RENT The Durham Glove Co. having decided to leave town have placed in my hands the leasing of space in their building. There is ample space for three or four small business business concerns on ground floor. The upper story would make a very fine lodge room. If interested see me at once. Thos. D. Kerr, manager of Durham Glove Co. offers for sale his comfortable comfortable house on Centre-st. This is a fine home and can be used as a double dwelling. Price right. Anyone Anyone wanting a home should see this. Harry Cann The Insurance and Real Estate Man Bowmanville Phone 50, Western Fair \ 4 I? LONDON, CANADA Ontario's Popular Exhibition September 11th to 19th 1914 COME AND INCREASED PRIZE LIST Magnificent Programme of Attractions. Two Speed Events Daily. 0 New Fireworks Every Night. SEE The Dominion Experimental Farm Exhibit and The Canadian Royal Dragoons. Shows will fill the Midway. Music by the best available Bands. poured Railway Rates commencing Sept. nth. Special Excursion Day? Sept 15th, 16th, 17th. All tickets good till Sept. 2lst. All information from the Secretary W. J. REID, President A. M. HUNT, Secretary The Con. T. Kennedy BANK OF MONTREAL ESTABLISHED tS17 Incorporated by c4ct of Parliament Capital -- $16,000,000 Rest $16,000,000 Undiv. Profits 1,046,217.80 Saving» Department Head Oftice, Montreal. J. A. McClellan, Manager, Bowmanville Branch The war cloud hovering oyer the nations nations of Europe has broken in tempest. As a result of the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Ferdinand and his wife--a crime which was declared to be the climax of long-continued Servian plotting plotting against Austria-Hungary--the Austrian Austrian Government demanded of Servia a humble apology and guarantees that anti- Austrian movements should forthwith be brought to an end. Severe, as were the conditions demanded, Servia undertook to comply with them all, with one or two trifling exceptions. Sir Edward Grey then proposed that the four powers, Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy, ! should co-operate in an endeavor to ar- ! range the dispute, with Servia's reply to j Austria's ultimatum as a basis for negotia 1 tion. To this proposal France and Italy agreed. Austria, however, was evidently bent on fighting, and, rejecting Servia's reply, declared war on Tuesday, July 28, without further conference. At the same time Germany expressed her inability to accept Sir Edward Grey's proposal of mediation, basing her decision on the ground that it would be an u^vurrantable interference with the action which Austria had begun. The centre of interest thereupon thereupon shifted to St. Petersburg. Here the momentous question was to be decided whether Russia would come to the aid of her little Slavic sister, Servia, and prevent prevent her, if possible, from being torn to pieces by the Austrian eagles. For several several days conferences went on between the Austrian Ambassador and the Foreign Minister but nothing came of them. On Wednesday, July 29, the Russian Emperor issued an order calling to the colors an immense number of reservists, and army corps to the number of 1,280,000 were mobilized in the districts upon the Austrian frontier. Immediately the eyes of the world were turned upon Germany, waiting, waiting, waiting to see whether she would come to the assistance of her Austrian ally and cry "hands off" to Russia. Meanwhile the Austrian invasion of Servia began. Belgrade, lying almost upon the enemy's frontier, was felt to be incapable of defence and the seat of government was removed to Nisch. Wednesday Belgrade was bombarded by Austrian warships on the Danube and its capture announced next day. Thursday the German Government demanded demanded of Russia an explanation of the mobilizing of Russian troops upon the German frontier. To this no satisfactory reply was made, but next day, Friday, a general mobilization of the whole Russian army and navy was ordered The German German Emperor thereupon issued a proclamation proclamation placing his empire under martial law and this was followed on Sunday by a declaration of war upon Russia and the beginning of hostilities with that country. About the same time the German Government Government stated that representations which they had submitted to France with reference reference to the situation had not not been satisfactorily satisfactorily replied to, and without any declaration of war, the German army proceeded proceeded to take possession of the neutral Duchy of Luxemburg and to cross the French boundary at several points. Preparations Preparations were also made to send another army/into France by way of Belgium and the offer was made to the Belgium Gov- erdment that the independence and integrity integrity of their country would be maintained if they would permit the passage of German German troops through their territory. Belgium Belgium in reply declared that she would resist resist the passage of troops through the kingdom with all the force at her com mand. It is at this point that Britain entered the arena. She is one of the guarantors of Belgian independence and has sent an army into Belgium and France to operate against the German invasion. In consequence consequence of the "good understanding ' with France, the British Government has also declared that if the German fleet goes into into the English Channel or the North Sea to attack French shipping or the French coast, the British fleet will give all the protection in its power. Britain has been drawn into the war. In anticipation of such a result the British army and navy was mobilized and offers of support and assistance have been sent to the motherland with the greatest enthusiasm enthusiasm from all the British Dominions. The position of the Canadian Liberal Party in the present crisis is put before the people in a statement given to the press by Sir Wilfred Laurier last Tuesday morning. morning. At that time, Great Britain was not involved in war but the Liberal leader had cut short his holiday stay in Quebec and had returned to Ottawa in order to be at the capital in the event of a serious crisis. "It appears," he said, in the statement which he gave out, "that up to the present time England is not yet engaged in war. We will hope and pray that the efforts of Sir Edward Grey may yet be successful in persuading the nations of the Continent to the restoration of peace. I confess that the prospects are very doubtful. It is probable, and almost certain, that England will have to take her share of the conflict not only for the protection of her own interests but for the protection of France and the higher civilization of which these two nations are to-day the noblest expression. expression. "The policy of the Canadian Libera Party under such painful circumstances is well known. I have often declared that if the Mother Country were ever in danger, or if danger even threatened, Canada would render assistance to the full extent of her power. In view of the critical nature of situation, I have cancelled all my meetings. meetings. Pending such a grave question there should be a truce to party strife." The meetings referred to by Sir Wilfrid were those to be held on a transcontinental tour which had been arranged for August and September. The list of meetings which have now been cancelled included one to be held in each Province of the Dominion. TYRONE MAN AT ST. KITTS. It was the English" old Kaspar cried "Who put the French to rout, But what they killed each other for I. could not well make out." --Battle of Blenheim by Southey. Varied a little we read it thus : "It was the Hurons" someone thought, "Who put Mohawks to rout, "But what they killed each other for No one could well make out." As we write to fulfill a former promise we are enjoying the unbounded hospitality hospitality of a dear old cousin friend whom we had not met for over 55 years. We can truly say that if we had the natural ability and experience of the Editor, we could write up a good readable, comical article concerning this historical section of our province and our experience connected with our brief sojourn among friends. Suffice to say, however,, that our heart was brimfull of pleasure, when in company company with our friend we had many trips around the district of his adoption. F ancy if you please, how you or any other would enjoy a drive with a person who was some 75 years young, full of reminiscen- ses of the past 100 years in good old Cornwall, Cornwall, West Durham* and Niagara. He was also expatiating on the respective merits of Farmer Stewart, Cole and Burrell Burrell (the present Minister of Agriculture) well known around St. Kitts, The Con versation, too, was largely devoted to the estimated profits of pears, peaches, grapes tomatoes, oats, barley, and corn. Moreover,. Moreover,. we were pleased with our friend, when we think of his full face, beaming with animation and pleasure as he would intersperse his conversation with a per- HOME FROM ENGLAND. Rev. C. W. Barrett and Mr. Chas. Horn, Hampton, Arrived Monday. suasive CANADA'S DUTY PLAIN. The Dominion Must Do Her Full Share in the Present Crisis. There is no difference of opinion in Canada to-day as to the duty of the Dominion Dominion in the present crisis. For many reasons the people of Canada are hastening hastening to the assistance of Great Britain. The war is one of aggression on the part of Britain but a war of defence forced upon Britain and her dominions by the German Emperor. As a matter of self-interest Canada must do all in her power to meet successfully successfully the possible attacks from the Empire's Empire's foes. Nor is this all. Ranged side by side in the conflict are Britain and France, representative of the loftiest ideals and noblest practice in present-day present-day civilization, the nations from which the two great races making up the vast majority of the Canadian people have sprung. Though the great accomplishments accomplishments of other nations are not to be forgotten, forgotten, defeat for these countries would mean a set-back to what is best civilization, civilization, victory the widening of the bounds of liberty and progress. For these reasons, if there were no others, Canada's duty is plain and there is no difference of opinion among Canadian leaders or the Canadian .people^ as to prompt, whole-hearted action is its fulfilment. fulfilment. Party differences fade into insignificance in the presence of the great crisis. Liberal leader has declared "a truce to party strife." Among right-thinking Canadians it is everywhere recognized that this is not the time for party divisions party debate and party struggle. Canadian Canadian public men and Canadian newspapers, "Get up" to the faithful nag, which slowly jogged along on the beautiful, beautiful, smooth roads to Beaver Dams and other places of interest. Now, this is all aside to what _ we intended, intended, but we can scarcely refrain from alluding to our 100 miles motor car trip never excelled in our nearly four-score years. Three members of the Cousin family and a by no means less worthy cousin from the Queen City composed our little picnic group. At a lO-to-40 mile speed'we scud along, noting every spot of interest, and it is fair to say there were none of us tongue-tied, not even our cousin cousin chauffeur, who skilfully and safely guided the modern iron steed amidst dangers dangers seen and unseen. In a very brief time--we arrived at the world-wide cataract cataract just at noon hour and took a first-class picnic dinner after visiting Lundy's Lane consisting of the very best viands, which our lady friends were quite competent to arrange, in rustic fashion on the accommodation accommodation table, arranged in the beautiful Victoria Park. Procuring hot tea and milk, the best humor included, lunch was set out on plates un washable and some what primative. We were in fine view of the rushing volume of water tumbling over the rocks. After considering this feature for some time, we all came to the conclusion that it was not so wonderful after all, for we could not discover anything anything whatever to prevent gravitation from having its way so as to prevent the water from falling. Our steed being fully rested rested and we ourselves rested and refreshed, "All aboard" was called and we took a final look and failing- to find any way of obstructing the flow, we left the waterfall to do as it was natural to do. We struck out on the 25-mile Boulevard up the river bank at an exhilerating speed, the flow of wit, jollity and good humor not the least bit abated. In due time we arrived at Fort Erie and ferried across in ouest 01 "Uncle Sam." We tried to recall his appearances appearances as often resresented as tall, angular, wearing striped pantaloons and with feet protruding less than a yard be- l3lvll _ , low etc. Well, we did Buffalo, N. Y., Cana- some but failed to find this typical American American after autoing here and there and The for the most part, have recognized ' this | everywhere except in the ^iver. . More- S:f e ,h h =°Bfs h o„ W =î,y tr a C r e = d S =mblance l ô plexion, jolly, good humored, courteous adà and the Empire. Unfortunately, there have been a few unworthy exceptions. Unable to emulate the patriotic example of the statesmen and press of Britain, at- tempts-have been made in Canada to engender engender party feeling at the threshold of the greatest crisis with which the British peoples peoples have ever been faced. At least one Minister of the Crown and several newspapers newspapers have made such efforts. Such conduct conduct invites reprisals but it is the part of a true patriotism to do nothing to rouse political strife at a time when there is need of a united front and united action in the Dominion and throughout the British Em pire. In due time effective reply can be made to present attacks upon Liberalism, and there can be full discusion of the course followed by Sir Robert Borden and his colleagues in abandoning in the face of a unanimous resolution of the House of Commons the policy already successfully commenced by Sir Wilfrid Laurier and his colleagues of a Canadian naval service to be available for the protection of Canadian and obliging. We had a siibstantial tea luncheon, expended a few cents m a business business way and returned by the Tonawanda. Auto Club road, crossed the Bridge and arrived back to St. Kitts safe and sound where we learned of a further move oi the world-wide Armagèddon that prophets love to prate about as the end of all things mundane." Will it be another variation of the Crimean blunder ? Why must the assassination of Ferdinand set the world on fire ? Lord Grey has aone his best but why the sad and foolish havoc ? Have just returned from DeCew Falls and Bever Dams today. P- WERRY. Great anxiety was felt for the safety of the homecomers on the other incoming steamships after the report reached Canadians Canadians of the chasing of the great ocean greyhound the S.S. Mauretania by the German war ships into Halifax harbor, . her destination being New York, so it was with great relief of mind that the news that the S.S. Laurentic coming up the Gulf of St. Lawrence was received, and she was sajely docked at Montreal on Sunday night. Rev. C. W. Barrett in response to our request since arrival home has furnished us with the following interesting story : Hampton, August ii, 1914» My dear Mr. James :--Since writing you last from London--the great seething pot of the world--many things of vivid interest have occurred, We proceeded by rail to Liverpool on one ot England's wonderful non-stop express trains averaging averaging 50 miles an hour through what, I think, must be one of England's finest farming sections and were delighted with the beauty of the landscape and with the luxuriant growth of the hay and grain. We spent part of two days in Liverpool, a fine modern city of about a million inhabitants. inhabitants. The chief point of interest for us there was not the splendid display of its stores or the fine architecture ot its massive structures, but its excellent shipping shipping facilities. We viewed its 8-miles of harbor from the overhead railway and concluded that we had never seen anything anything worthy to compare with it in this respect. Sea crafts of all sizes, from the smallest row boat to the largest ocean liner, were there, not by the score but by the hundred. We were among the enthusiastic enthusiastic spectators who said farewell to the great S.S. Mauritania, which left our dock about an hour and a half prior to our embarking, laden with its thousand of souls and we little thought its journey might be fraught with such exciting experiences experiences as were subsequently revealed. We embarked on our good ship "Laurentic" "Laurentic" of the White Star-Dominion line at 5.10 p.m., Aug. 1st, when England though hearing.of wars and rumors of war was not troubled and little did we think that ere 48 hours had passed we should be made to know that England herself then was arranging to enter the thick of the fight. Wireless messages were received every little while telling us of the various stages of developments, of the successes and defeats, of the bloodshed and sorrows that are the* ever present accompaniments of the bugle call to battle. When our daily paper was issued on board about noon the zest with which its contents were consumed was most striking. I think very few of us would have made good soldiers for we were very glad to be fleeing Irom the fight and proceeded for the first few days with some uneasiness _ for we were not sure what hour we .might be called upon to return and our ship placed at the disposal of the Government to be used as a transport, but when we had passed the major part of our journey we began to rest in peace believing that "he who runs away may live to fight another day". We were delayed for about 15 hours in the fog bank off the south east coast of Newfoundland Newfoundland just at the time the Mauritania was being hotly pursued by the German cruiser and were later informed that the fog was a minister of mercy tous preventing preventing the cruiser from getting on our track. ( So as it was, we proceeded undisturbed and undelayed by anything except that which was a blessing in disguise and landed landed at our port in Montreal on schedule time and in good form. Our voyage was marked by good weather and fairly smooth sea and most all were able to appear appear three times a day in the dining-room and do justice to generous supply afforded us. Our boat was crowded to its capacity in first cabin - and the second cabin was almost entirely filled and there was a good crowd in the third class department, so that with crew and passengers we had on board about a thousand souls. Our holiday of 7Vi weeks is now over and we have its reflections to dwell upon wftich I am sure will be most pleasing and profitable. The great majority of the passengers were either British born or ot British extraction and as we approached the shores of our own great country after having seen the striking beautv of the Old Land, the productiveness ot its so "» the thoroughness of its service and the majestic grandeur of its cities, we felt like saying "The land of the Maple is the land for me." HOSPITAL SHIP CONCERT. The British Admiralty has accepted the offer of the Women of Canada to provide a hospital ship for the British Navy. To raise money for this women all over Canada Canada are helping provide the means by con- certs, garden parties, free donations, etc. coasts and trade routes and for co-opera- y owmanv ille ladies have taken the matter in such a crisis as the present with the other naval forces of the Empire. There can be discussion, too, of the reasons which havç led to the inaction of the Ministry over a period of three years and the consequences of that neglect as they are evident to-day. IN THE EDITOR'S MAIL. WEDDING. - T-- • -, v ■ • - Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S c ASTO R I A If a donkey brays at you don't bray at him.--Jim Crow, Newcastle. We all appreciate very much The Statesman as it is always on the ngnt side of everything that is right. Kev. Jos. Barnes, Tam worth. Mr. Editor, don't you thiÿ e have good cause for crowing a bit ? In the field crop competition for West Durham the official award gives the 1st, 3rd, 4tn, and 5th prizes to four farms with only the roadway between them and the four all the O. A. C, 72 oats, John Baker Thos. Baker, S. E. Werry and Lewis T. Pascoe. --Solina Boy, up enthusiastically and as a result, a pat riotic concert will be held in the Open. House on Friday evening next at 8 0 clock when a splendid program will be given by the town's best talent. Choruses from "Pinafore," solos, etc, will be sung by Messrs. Knight, Wattleworth, Mitchell and Mrs. Cawker, Miss Martin, and others. General admission has been fixed at 25c to all parts of the House, but all contributions contributions great and small will be accepted accepted towards this good cause. Help by your presence and gift. People frona the villages and the surrounding townships are cordially invited to help in this great movement for the benefit of our wounded soldiers. Those who cannot attend may send their donations. Richards--McRae A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McRae, Broadway, July 27th, -when Rev. D.B. Millard united in the holy bonds of matrimony matrimony their daugher, Ethel Monica, to Mr. George Richards, youngest son of Richard Richards, ot Bowmanville.- Before the ceremony Miss Fidell sang sang sweetly, "The Voice that Breathes O er Eden. After the ceremony a dainty wedding breakfast was served. The happy couple left on No. 4 train for an extended trip east, where they will visit their former homes in Ontario and other Eastern points. Many useful and and beautiful gifts were received. Immediate friends and relatives only were present. The bride and groom are among Moosomin's most popular young people, and The World Spectator joins their many friends in extending congratulations congratulations and best wishes --W01 Ids Spectator, Moosotnin, Sasic. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. Wm. Hislop and family desire to thank all their friends and neighbors for the very great kindness a ud sy mpath y ex- tended to them during the lllae*» aai death of Mrs. Hislop. RURAL PROBLEMS. should read Every person in ^Canada u lira i what Rev. John McDougaU sariavRur^ Teachers' Conference at _ ~ - . ported on an inner page by a Bowmanville girl.