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WILL FINISHJATEFUL JOB British Troops Have Struck Terror Into the Ger- mans, Steady Flow of Reinforcements Needed A despatch from London says : Speaking in the House of Lords, Field Marshal Earl Kitchener re- vealed (lie strength of the British exjxxlitionary force in France, and described what lie believed must be dow to assure a Bucceeefui) issue of the conflict. While the tide had apparently turned in favor of the alii os, a steady flow of reinforce- ments was required, he aaid. There were already in France, the Sec-rotary of War said, rather more than six divisions of British troops and two divisions of cavalry, which were being maintained at thoir full strength. Further regu- lar divisions and additional cavalry were being organized from units drawn from overseas garrisons, which were now being occupied by territorials and volunteers. A divi- sion of territorials already had le<ft for Egypt, a brigade had gone to Malta, and a garrison force to Gi- braltar. Referring to the two new armies, the Secretary raid that new divi- sions were now being collected at the training quarters. The third army was being formed on the nw camping ground, and the fourth army was being created. Mean- time, Indian divisions were on their way. Praise* (ieneral French. In his despatches from the front, Sir John French, commander of the British expeditionary force, had omitted, the Secretary continued, one aspect of the situation "the consummate skill and calm courage of the commander himself." Karl Kitchener spoke in the. high- est eulogistic terms regarding Sir John French, the British Comman- der in ehief, who, he said, 3ias met every difficulty presented by the situation in a manner that proved his worth aa -a soldier. "Thankfi to his superb leader- ship," continued tho War Secre- tary, "the British army has been able at all times to fight a fight that has thrown terror into the enemy. Nothing has been wanting. His every move has shown tliat ho has foreseen what was to come, .and he has so distributed his forces that the strongest German blows have spent their weight without bringing the disaster their authors had plan- ned." Earl Kitchener also paid a tribute to the other Generals and the brav- ery and endurance of the officers tnd men of the expeditionary force. The latest advices from General French did not materially change the situation, as it was already known from published statements. The troops were reported to move forward "when the moment ar- rived." Long and Mighty Conflict. On the subject of recruiting, Earl Kitchener said : "A country which prides itself on outdoor sport as does Britain should have no diffi- culty in finding men capable of mak- ing officers. The territorials are making gre-a,t strides in efficiency, and before long will be able to take their part in the campaign. Mean- while, reserve units are being sent to augment the expeditionary force, and their places are being filled by territorials. "While Britain has good ground for quiet confidence, it should bo borne in mind that the struggle is bound to be a long one, arid it be- hooves us to develop armed forces to carry on and bring the mighty conflict to a successful conclusion. It will be necessary, in order to keep the arrny at its full strength, to maintain a steady flow of rein- forcements." - THREE ATTACKS ON RHEIMS Germans Hurled Back at Each Effort to Break Allies Centre A drsp.-it.-h from Paris says: Bheer "xlum-iion and frightful toss- es have checked ;i--;iults and coun- ter .n-'i-iults all along tin* battle line from north of Xoyon to Etain. The armies of Germany and the allies after iiuvs^ant fighting for sixdajs and ninlits are seeking re.st and re- pairing !<--. Whatever advantage has l>een gained along the Aisne rests with the allies, but the successes have been ind-'cisivi' and the Germans nr' n. losing again for a stronger atuick than ever against the French <!!, 1 re. ! On the west of the battle line the Kng!i>ii and French have forced the army of von Kluk to give way in place*. The German centre, now ver.\ powerful, wa*t thrown back three t'mes in its attempt to recap- ture Kheims and break the French centre. ( )n the eui-t of Ihe main line of bat tie, at Motitfjiucon, the Ger mans are standing rigidly. Fvery fragment of news from the fr< ;it makes it posithe that the al- lies ire faring a mure diflieull situa tion than that which existed along the Marne. The Germans) have lie-n hea\i!y reinforced. The\ are ttrongiy entrenched along a vast battle line. Their great resources of artillery are operated, in many places, from wooded heights, and the location of batteries has been shrewdly concealed. There is every indication that the armies of the Kaiser are ready once more for a powerful offensive movement, and a disaster in any part of the. allies' line, particularly in tho centre, wouJd permit the grey wave to roll southward. Kiifh Time Hurled Hack. The most impressive reports of the nix days' battle are that it in a combat of artillery. Day and night thousands of German cannon ham- mered at the allied armies, while every gun that the French and Eng- glish could bring to bear was di- rected toward attempting to silence these destructive guns. In lulls of artillery fighting tho allies assaulted the German position* and were able here and there to gain ground. Tho fighting at Rbeims between infantry and cavalry followed three days of incessant artillery dueling. The Germans, believing they could break tho French centre by a coun- ter assault, essayed and were each time hurled back. GALLANTRY OF THE BRITISH With Four Guns to Eleven They Routed the Ger- mans Near Soissons A despatch f-.-oui Havre says: Hero is a. story told by Private Bry- itnt, n llrili.sli soldier, as he lay M-<>:'.r'dc<.! in the hospital ship, of tho fig'.tiiip rn'-y.r Soissons, on the re- treat from Mona : "I <lmi t just remember the date. \\ ! li.ivo not had time to think of df,t>.', lu'/ely. But it was just over a wte-k &go. We were somewhere in th'.' nri^Miorhood of HI. Quentin. We had hern fighting all day. We had picketed and watered our horses, and late that night thought we nad seen the la-st of the GnrnwwH for n time. "In the niorjins, h< wover, tho Colonel gave orders to saddle. We jumped on our horses, and nt, the *ame moment, shells began to burst overhead. Our hors*s stampeded. Tho ( ne.iny'8 sharpshooters were al- ready in position, and while wfl were recapturing horses, shrapnel, c n niftier shots J-nd bulU'ls were making the air ?ing around us. "The German artillery firo in- crec<xl in intercity. We began to wait anxiously for our own Royal Field Artillery to get into position, It was delayed by the fact that the battery horses were being watered. Something had to be done, so we got the maxims up, despite the withering fire. Our boya BOOH got busy. It would have done you good to see. how calmly nnd quietly the boys went about their work* "Our men realized the. meaning of their job. It was to hold on un- til the artillery cam up. In other words, it was to save the rogimont from annihilation. Within a few minutes they were sending 8,000 nhoU in as many seconds among the Germans. Then the artillery arrived. We hod fum guns against eleven for the- German's, but some of those eleven were silenced. "It was not long before the boys were il/ihing to charge. Almost before they expected tho bugle Bounded,, and they were off at the enemy's guns. Tho net result of that little scrap was the capture <,f eleven Krupp guns and many pri- soners." Inoculating Troops 'for Typhoid Fever at Valoartlcr. DUEL AMONG THE CLOUDS Dramatic Struggle for Supremacy of the Air Be- tween British and German A despatch from London says: The Times has the following from. Havre : "I Learned on Thursday of a combat waged up among the clouds, during the battle of the Marne, one of the most remarkable which this war of wonders has hith- erto disclosed. A German aero- plane flying high visited the British lines with the object of reconnoit- ering. As the machine hovered overhead well out of reach of fire a British airman shot up to attack. Tho German saw the adversary and attempted to attack him from above. Sho-ts were fired but missed the Bri- tish plane, which swept in a wide secii-circle around his adversary. Mounting steadily the German tried | to swoop in order to open fire at close range from above. The sud- den, giddy manoeuvring of both machines showed another swift change in the position. The Ger- almost at the same altitude, but out of range of one another. Each was fighting for a higher place. Rushing together tho two machines, far up now, looked exactly like great birds in combat. Then there was the distant sound of shooting. Darting hither and thither each air- man determined to win the advan- tage over his foe. A machine would advance and retire. Suddenly the British machine swings above, the German reels and seems to stagger, and then, travelling more slowly, the German descends. The German is wounded. There have occurred to my know- ledge many such encounters, in which the amazing pluck of the air- men has been revealed times almost without number. I record this story, however, as .being the most thrilling which I have ever listened to, and give it in the words of an cvc-witness. Separatists Busy in Germany A despatch from Berlin says: In- stead of the exultation that marked the capital during the first days of the war, there have been during the last few days wide-spread evi- dences of depression that %* con- stantly growing gloomier. This is true of Berlin to-day not only among officials and the aristocracy in general, but it a.lso lias spread among the people everywhere. Berlin also is beginning to receive ! seemingly authentic reports of a | disturbing nature from the outlying districts, where it is said that mark- ed separatist movements are gain- ing momentum. Word of those movements is coming in not from a particular notion of the empire, but from the states in general, espc- !cLally from Bavaria, Wurtemberg ; and Saxony. For the Exchange of Prisoners A despatch from London says : I The Official Press Bureau says thatj the Government has received infor- mation that the German Govern- ment is prepared to communicate lists of British prisoners in their hands in return for similar informa- tion as to German prisoners here. According to advices from Paris, the French and German Govern- ments are arranging through Wash- ington for the exchange of prisoners of war. It is understood that James W. Gerard, the American Anibassa- dor to Germany, has cabled Ger- many's adhesion to the plan. A despatch from Bordeaux says that 7,000 German prisoners, nearly all of them wounded, have arrived at the French temporary capital. SICK DO ('TO It Proper Food Put Him Might. The food experience of a physician in his own case when worn and weak from sickne&s and when needing nourishment the worst way, is valu- able: "An attack of grip, so severe it came near making an end of me, left my stomach in such condition I could not retain any ordinary food. 1 knew of course that I must have fo<.l nourishment or I could never recover. ''I began to take four teaspoon- fuls of Grape-Nuts and cream three times a day, apd for 2 weeks this was almost my only food. It tasted so delicious that I enjoyed it im- mensely and my stomach handled it perfectly from the first mouthful. It was BO nourishing I was quickly built back to normal health and strength. "Grape-Nuts is of great value as food to sustain liife. during serious attacks in which the stomach is so deranged it cannot digest and assi- milate other foods. "I am convinced that were Grape- Nuts more widely used by physi- cians, it would save many lives that are otherwise lost from lack of nourishment." Name given by Canadian Pnstum Co., Windsor, Out. The nm.4, perfect food in the world. Trial of Grape-Nuts and cream 10 days proves. "There's a Reason." Look in pkga. for the little book, "The Road to Wellville." F.v*r read ihu above letter- A new on* nppiars from lima to tlmi. They are genuine, true and lull of human Interest. MIST SKEK 1'EACK DIRECT. I; H-. 1,1 Will Not (live Heed to Any Other Proposals. A despatch from London says: "There can be no peace until the Kaiser's Ministers appear at the tents of the allied commanders and ask for terms." This is Russia's attitude, as expressed by Russian newsfwxpens which have the ear of the Government. To all peace pro- posals from any other source than Berlin direct a deaf car has been turned. The St. Petersburg corres- pondent of the London Times as- sumes from the attitude of leading Russian newspapers that there is resentment in that country over persistent efforts to obtain media- tion in behalf of Germany. Russia's attitude, he says, is irre- vocable. Russia will not make peco except in co-operation with her allies. 50,000 BY US OF FLO I II. Manitoba OlVt-rod Hows, But Those Were Not Wanted. A despatch from Winnipeg says : In the Manitoba Legislature on Wednesday afternoon T. C. Norris, leader of the Opposition, sipoke of the duty of Manitoba to give sub- stantially to the Empire, and of its beat. Premier Roblin sated that he had already conferred with the Mui- iser oif Militia with reference to a gift of horses, but Col. Hughes had informed him that remounts were not needed. It was the- intention to send 50,OvJ bags of flour. GENERAL DELAREY KILLED. Tragic End of One of tin- Famous Boor Leaders. A despatch from Capetown says : Gen. Jacobus Hendrik Delarey, the well-known Boer General, has been accidentally shot dead near Johan- nesburg. General Delarey, accom- panied by General Beyers, who has jusit resigned his position as Com- mander-in-chief of the defence forces of the Union of South Africa, was returning on Tuesday evening by automobile to his farm, when the pojice, who were watching for a gang of desperadoes known to be using a car similar to that of Gen- eral Delarey, challenged the Gen- eral. It is evident that neither General Delarey nor those in the car with him heard the challenge, for they proceeded without stop- ping. The police fired at the car, and a bullet entered General De- larey's heart. The jhooting of the General has caused a great sensa- tion throughout South Africa. if $3,800,000 A DAY. What fhe Present War Is Costing Great Britain. A despatch from London says: A rough calculation made on Tuesday night shows that up to Sept. 12 the cost of the 43 days' war to Great Britain, counting from August 1, when the disbursements must be considered to have begun, is about 33,300,000 ($166,500,000). The reve- nue is only two million pounds be- hind last vear. MOST PERFECT MADE THE INCREASED NUTRITI- OUS VALUE OF BREAD MADE IN THE HOME WITH ROYAL YEAST CAKES SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT INCENTIVE TO THE CAREFUL HOUSEWIFE TO GIVE THIS IMPORTANT FOOD ITEM THE ATTENTION TO WHICH IT IS JUSTLY EN- TITLED. HOME BREAD BAKING RE- DUCE8 THE HIGH COST OF LIVING BY LESSENING THE AMOUNT OF EXPENSIVE MEATS REQUIRED TO SUP- PLY THE NECESSARY NOUR- ISHMENT TO THE BODY. E. W. GlLLETT CO. LTD. TORONTO, ONT WINNIPEG MONTREAL ITALY TO JOIN THE ALLIES September 28 is Mentioned as the Date When She Will Declare War on Austria and Germany A despatch from Paris says: Italy is on the verge of declaring war against Austria and Germany. This is the opinion of the best in- formed public men in France. All indications point to Sept. 2Sth as the date Italy will decide definitely to throw in her lot with the Triple Entente. A correspondent who arrived here from Bordeaux has private informa- tion from a source close to the Ital- ian Cabinet that changes in the Cabinet are imminent, and that within two week* the military and naval forces of Italy will be added to the strength of the allies. Tihe determining reasons for the forthcoming declaration are : That Italy oves a duty to civilization to cast the weight of her power against German militarism, now that the issue is in the balance ; that Italy will certainly be the victim of German vengeance if the Triple Entente is overwhelmed ; that now is the time to recover ancient terri- tory now held by Austria ; and, finally, that the public opinion of the country can no longer be re- strained. The developments of the past few days all point to the abandonment of neutrality and to the active par- ticipation of Italy. There is a strung belief that the Russian Government has in the friendliest manner reminded Italy that this is the time when armed intervention would be most wel- comed by tihe Triple Entente and most effective in the campaigns against Austria and Germany. The Giornale d'ltalia. of Rome, quotes a St. Petersburg Newspaper as de- claring that the Russian Govern- ment expects Italy to take Trent and Triest with its own arms, for it cannot be expected that Italy will be recompensed merely for main- taining neutrality. All ItaJian reservists have been callocl for Sept. 2Sth. It is a fact that the mobilization of the Italian army has been going on quietly, and that the customary announce- ments have been suppressed. German Losses Over 80,000 A despatch from Bordeaux says : It is unofficially announced that the German forces lost two army corps (80,000 men) in the battle around the Marno. Prisoners from the Bat- tle of the Marne continue to pour into Bordeaux, but so discreetly has their transport been arranged that the people of the city are hard- ly aware of their presc.nce. Eight hundred of them arrived in one day, most of them Saxons, belonging to the Agricultural classes. Some of them were Berlin postmen. All talked freely, pointing smilingly at their tattered groenisth-grey uni- forms. . "Bed trousers are more elegant, but also more visible," said one. Their uniforms have no metal but- tons, but all carry in their pockets a set of copper buttons surmounted by an imperial crown, wrapped up in tissue paper. These, they ex- plain, they saw oh their tunics when they occupy a town for any length of time. The majority of the pri- soners had been wounded in their first action, but if they fought little they marched much. "We never did less than 45 or 50 kilometres a day," said one of the men. "The field kitchens had difficulty in keep- ing up, but nevertheless we usually had one meal. But the marching exhausted us. One day we march- ed for 22 hours, interrupted by only one hour's sleep. "This war is a terrible thing," said a Saxon infantryman with tears in his eyes. "I left there," pointing to the east, "my wife and children. Do you think I am here willingly '? What do we want here I' 1 GERMAN CAPTAIN SHOT DEAD Monument to Be Erected in France to Boy Who Avenged the flurder of His Compatriots A despatch from Paris says : The Matin and the Gaulois print the fol- lowing story, the. Matin giving Sena- tor Pauliat ?> authority, and the noted author, Daniel Lesueur (Mine. Jeanne Lapauze), signing the articles in the Gaulois : "The Prussians occupied the min- ing village of Ijourches, near Pou- chy. A lieutenant with u half com- pany had arrested fifteen rnmora, and was giving an order to shoot them when he himseJif fell dead, the shot cotming from a French ser- geant, badly wounded and lying) half hidden In a ditcli close by dug ' for the fifteen bodies. The ser- geant summoned all his energy and succeeded in shooting 1 tho lieu- tenant with his revolver. The Ger- mans rushed on Iho sergeant, j struck at him with th*>ir nfles ami I kicked him and dragged him to the! fif-tef n prisoner. Then there was a I short delay whiio the German sol- diers sought orders from their cap- tain. While awaiting the captain the wounded sergeant asked those looking on to bring him water. A sma.ll boy ran and got a cup, out of which the sergeant drank. The German captain arrived' in time to see the incident, and raved at the boy as a "young scoundrel," and declared lie would shoot the boy and the rest of them too. Then, chang- ing hi i mind, ho thrust a rifle in tho boy's hands and told him. to shoo* the sergeant while g, firing party shot the fifteen miners. The order, to Arc was given and the fifteen fall. Tht> captain fell also, for the boy, quickly swinging round, shot him point blank. ''The German soldiers bayoneted ti'.A boy to death." A subscription h*s been opened to buikl a monument to the boy, \\lu>sc name was Euiil Dcspres.