whe Aner Studying in Germany, Will "Narton Griffith, M.P,, are behind it, and to-day, though we are still in hough, we shall have to have a long ihe military sense.) ROSCOE MCTAVISH A YOUNG MINISTER ENLISTS | HA 8 FROM QUE EX 'Dr. McTavish of Toronto, LR Son of Hes. Go to the W ar, Rev. R. M. MacTavish, B.A. BD, gon of Rev. Dr. W..S 'iMacTavish, Toronto and - formerly "pastor ofy Cooke's church, Kingele n after spending a year pést-graduate study in Germany, ren Eng- land a few days before * the war |' broke oul. While he was waiting for an opportunity to sall for Canada the call for recruits was. issued and he responded to it. The following are extracts from a letter written to friends here: "1. am now Trooper MacTavish, No. 872, squadron C. 2nd King Ed- ward's Horse. Our regiment, I think | is going to be a good one. Col. Cradock, our officer commanding, had command of the New Zealanders in South Africa; and a very large proportion of our men saw ser- vice there; some of them at other times as well. Our captain is Lord Stalbridge, and the major of our squadron is a son of the master of Elibank, and a very fine fellow. Our squadron is particularly well officer- ed throughout, One of our sergeants s a son of Sir' Edward Carson. Most of them served in higher commands clsewhere, and all seem determinea o make this one of the crack moun- ied regiments. Several prominent men, including' Lord Lonsdale and mwufti, we were reylewed by Prin- cess. Beatrice, the widow of Prince Henry of Battenberg. "Even with that good beginning, v period of training in England before | T we can be used. At present we are camped at the White City, the Ang- lo-American exposition grounds, on the west side of London, but we shall go into camp at Slough, near Wind- sor, shortly. 'We shall be about 500 men carrying sabres and rifles, and having 'a machine gun section. *1- find the men very interesting. . They are "all colonials, or have been "in the colonies. And, of course, they are of all sorts. They range from a pugilist down to me (speaking in There is =a comedian, a tea planter from Cey- lon (he gave up a salary of $150 a month and a free house to enlist), a ship's bos'n, a barrister, a profes- #lonal walker, (a Maori), a civil en- gineer (of McGill), a doctor (serv- ing as a trooper), and about as many other callings as there are men. There are two graduates of "Varsity among them," ; i ( t $ $ 8 $ LIVE STOCK MARKETS. The Prices Paid At Centres. by Union Stock Yards, Toronto, | sept. 21st. ---- Receipts were very large. 183 cars, 2,276, cattle, 650 hogs, 2,234 sheep and lambs and 207 cattle, 8 Cattle--There was a very large number of cattle but few amongst them were choice or even good quality compared with the large number of common and. medium Prices were steady for choice but easier for common. Choice but- cher's steers, $8.60 to $9.00 and 7 the Various fair cattle sold at $9.35. Good butcher's steers, $8.26 to $8.50; medium but- cher's steers, $7.25 to $8.00; com- mon butcher's steers, $6.50 to $7.00, choice butcher's heifers, $8.25 to $8.40, common butcher's heifers, $7.75 to $8.00; choice cows, $6.75 to 7.00; good cows, $6.25 to $6.50: canners, $3.00 to $4.25; bulls, $5.00 to $7.25. Feeders and. ¢ ers--A plentiful supply sold at $88 to $110 ea., bulk er quotations. Choice steers, $7.00 to $7.25; medium steers, $6.25 to "$6.76: stockers, $5.50 to $6.00. Milkers and springers-- A supply sold at 65 to $110 eoch. bulk sold at $70 td $85 each. Calves--Market strong As ever as the run was light. Choice veals, £10.50 to $11.00; common to good, $6.00 to $9.50 Sheep and Iambs-- Receipts large and prices easier for lambs. Sheen. £6.00 to $6.50; vearlings, $6.50 to 3 oh Ss and rams, $3.00 to 2.00; lambs, $7.50 s Hoo $7 to $8.00; culls, Hogs-- Packers quoted market JEFF THEDR'S ONC ONE WAY Te ALONG OVER HERE (IN GURCPE Th 1 Yo BULL BM At, Fer EXAMPLE IE SEE APRENH Sotbier BoosT + | FRENCH, 3 RR ------. | You see [a ! XE hogs, Sheep, £3.00 $8.45 $5 to $0.7 wa ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 238 - HOW SOLDIERS ARE TRANSPORTED ON ACTIVE SERVIC E The use of the motor truck has greatly facilitated the ting of troops on active seryice, Canadian contingent is well supplied. used as sight- ~seeing cars for the crowds who visit the camp. to weighed Montreal Live Montreal, Market 500; 1.0 Trade es, good cattle ates Prime medium, to 5 1-2 1-2 3-4¢; h C Chicag eipts es, $6.85 o $9 540 to 12.25. Hogs low; lig to 9.25: 5.25 8.15 Sheep weak; sh lings £6.75 to $8.10. I East Bu Receipts, $9.50 to 31 utchers', o ® : 7.30; Veals~ teady; Hog ; stock Receipts, x5 to $12 -- Receipts, 17 hi and b. fed b Selecte d, £8 90, f off cars, cars Stock. Sept. -- 21. West End. | Cattle receipts 2,100, ecal-| sheep and lambs, 2,500; | 0o in common cattle slow, were in demand at but firme | | Belligere 8 1-4¢ to 8e; fe c. Calves 2¢ to he ogs, 9 3-4¢ to 8 3 common, 4c | to 8c. Sheep, | det 8c 'Lambs, Te to to 10¢. heeve 1. C aly o 0 hicago Live Stac k. market mixed, 20 to pigs, Receipts, 26,000 bt, $8.90 to $9.50 $9.50. heavy 88 $8.20 to $8.4 bulk of sales $8 to 000: market 80; year native, Receipts, 56 eep, $4.90 to $5 90 to $6.85. lambs, Stock. 21. --Lattle 5,400. Prime steers, ipping, $8.60 to ¥ to 39.50: heifers, $4 to $7.5 stockers" and fe beifers, ¥5 1,000. 50 Juffalo Live fialo, 'N.Y. Nept slow; IWS, HO w atered, | and | transporta- is is one of the trucks which the On Sundays these trucks are 19.60 vorker su and ER 60: 84 50 to mixed 50 to roug $6.50 to § &UG0. pigs, 35 to $8.50: stags, lan ps==tlace hihs dull, 4.50 to a 4 and active; mbs ngs, $6.50: mixed, owes 36 to MERCHAN" May L Defence Only. D.C lepartme r-5010€ me n ports dur ng war in FOR nis' For Ships ave Sept £8 ad lealing | vessels the pro- status of r Americs the great depart- mer s of rent American pe immunition the Mf defence rules ated impose upon the igents of such arden proving he vessel! does or offence national le ave r and le purpose jusi promul- owners rts carry for The or vessels, or showing that not carry armament of of Baroda Offers London, Sept. 22---"All my troops and resources."" This the latest offer of the Guekwar of Baroda, to the British government, as announ- ed by the of state for In- dia. Nearly all the Indian have expressed a desire for service in the field and many ofierad the British government possess r. 1 w The government of" Madras will supply a fully equipped hospital ship | of 300 beds for the the In dian expeditionary Gaekwar All 18 secretary potentates use. of force that $5 to | wethers, | Europe al however, the | personal | have | "all 1} STRIP MENIER CHATEAU Chocolate Man's . Home Divested Valuables, Cotierets, Sept ound ot 18 was loude; showing that probably fer calibre have been brou he enemy has established a po- #ition in the old forts at Conda, which,-aithough in disrepair, are still formidable when manned with to-date artillery. German officers raided, the chat eau here of M. Menier, the famous chocolate millionaire, M. Menier was away from hom& and some of the servants ministered to the wants of the uninvited guests. They first us ed up the best brand of champagne, and a servant who then told them the supply was exhausted wa led fo the wine cellar with a revol ver at bis head before he was able io convince the gallant connoisseur that the brand was all out. For nine days the officers held a wild carouse in the chajeau. Every particle of food, . every chicken, duck, turkey and goose on the property was con- sumed, what wine wassleft. was taken away by the- guests in M. Menier's | motor cars, ' together with silver, cutlery, saddlery, mattresses, rugs, overcoats, waterproofs, bicycles and the most famous collection of anti | que clocks and ornaments in France a9 23 -- i Villers ha han | Thiz egualled the Wallace collection in London. Nothing was overlooked. | Even the.pet canaries were carried | aff. Not content. with their spoils the mans turned out wardrobes, | wers and presses, and tore up the hats and dress tes" PRAYER DAY PEACE HYMN. Sung Throughout the United | States October 4th, New York, Sept. 23--The Feder- {al Council of churches and the {Church Peace Union have recom- led that "The Peace Hymn," by { Rev. John Hayues Holmes, be | sung all the churches of the Unit: | ed States on the occasion of the day ! C Yayer for peace, Sunday, Octo | ber 4, designated in the proclama- | tion of President Wilson. The hyn n | { | | | { [To Be | | | i mei the w h ch will be 'sung to the tune of St. Agnes," by J. B. Dykes follows 70d of the nations, near and far, Ruler of all mankind, | Bless Thou Thy people as they strive | The paths of peace to find. { | | ec tbe | is | { The clash of arms still shakes the sky, King battles still with King, Wild through the frighted air night " The bloody togins ring | But clearer far the friendly Of scientists and seers, The wise debate of statemen and The shout of ploneefs, 1 speech } ft | | of |} | | | & | And stronger far the clasped hands Of labor's teeming throngs, Who in a hundred tongues repeat | Their common creeds and songs | from the ctirse of war | Thee give release, | | And speed, O speed the blessed day | | Of Justice, love and peace! i ee ------------------ 0, Father! We pray Insist on White Rose flour, on the - British 1914 ° mommy PAGES 9 TO 12 Never Questioned Royal Baking Powder is absolutely pure and wholesome. It is made from highly re- hed, pure, cream of tartar, an ingredient of Not an atom of unwholesomeness grapes. gocs into it; not an unwholesome influence cones from it. It perfectly leayens the food, makes it finer in appearance, more delicitus {i to the taste, more healthful. "4% ltssuperiority in all the qualities tha the perfect baking powder is never que stioned. ROYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure IRIE Palo NPN ERP SWITCH ATTACK TO RUSSIA. Kaiser Has Decided to Change Plan - of Campaign. 'Rome, Sept. 2 here\considers that the which their France. The German general culated the tiem sian mobilization, explains required for which if estimated 3.--A high authority Germans have changed their plan of attack, retreat in staff miscal- Rus- at forily days at least. This would have allowed time to take Paris and for Austria to enter Russian Poland tit and keep the Russians at bay the middle of September, wheh Germans would be' able the come back and assist the Austrians. The resistance offered hy Belgium Gen. new plan the Russians, defensive in France. and the against EN ae PERMITTED TO PROCEED TO EUROPE The American ship "Red Cross," formerly a Hamburg-American liner, have volunteered for service on Europe's battlefields, eT A 1 5S i Yov | HE f eins? LT : | wel, WELL, Com ue T" ME SHAKE Ypuf 1 HAMAD, TM PROUD Te MITT A TROOPER OF THE GREAT GERMAN EMPIRE 1 THERE'S | FRENCH { FRENCH "FleHT, THIS WAR « CERN WiLL Wipe now crossing the Atlantic carryi NOTHIN, Tr ANY THOSE FRoG EATERS | ORF THE MAR, THESE DUDES CaneT WHY Back 7 IN 1870 THEY -- AFTER DISMISSING GERMAN CR EW, ug Uncle Sam's daughters Joffre's strategy, and the Aus- { tFfan defeats frustrated this'scheme, is to hurl troops who while acting CREFEILIEILICES . Little Oddities. of the War. Rome--Telegraphers at either end of the Berlin-Rome telegraph wire were testing it by gossiping over the line. "What news?" asked the Rome operator. "We'll be in Paris in two days, answered the German. The Italian responded with the first verse of the Marseillaise, and was prompt- ly suspended. London A local firm has just soldiers in active service; 1,600 pack: ets of tobacco to Belgians remain- ing in their country, and 50,000 ci- garettes to the ambulance corps, London-- "I could not stand to see your English face", was the rea- son given an English woman when she was discharged: from the posi- tion of governess to a German fam- ily in Berlim Folkstone, Eng.--Posters announ- cing conditions under which the an- nual international baby show will be held contain the following line in large black type: "Germans and gible in:contest." Berne, Switzerland - Since the | capture of Lemberg by the Russians German capitalists are said to be eagerly buying Russian securities which have rigen rapidly-since the Russian victory Austrians not eli London, -- An enterprising New York firm, hopifig 'to buy out the stock of a London leather merchant cheap wrote as follows: "Germans are rapidly wearing London. Their invasion of British Isles sure to fol- low. If so, your stock would be con- fiscated Better sell now while you can." London--There are 54 real "Sans of Battle" in Lord Kitchener's for ces. The 54 recruits are nives of the town of Battle in Sussex, scene of the Norman conquest. If you are wise you will not allow the other man. to hold a mortgage on your opinions. It's evéry man's: duty children that mother in the family. to teach his is the best one No Alum NC HALOS HRS ° {oc Xe oy ER EoWwlT Sd contributed. 2,500,000 . cigarettes 10 make c¥3{0 0X30 0 . le 1, o, o> o *DQ ow 0. He o o oe D) © 0 ° © 0 0010 EXolor, © ° v CR) ° v © a 8.2% HENS SEE A 20)0% ERLE EN, GERMAN TROOPS. FATIGUED. Painful Impression Made by Forced Marching. Paris, Sept. 23.--The Basel corres spondent of the Excelsior states that when the troops of the German Landwehr defiled through' the street of Mulhausen they made a painful impression, according to a erson who saw them, The soldiers were fatigued and their faces were thin. und drawn from the suffering whic they nad undergone, Many pieces of cannon were mis- sing, and in some cases the pieces were without gunners. The police had ordered the citizens to decorate their houses, but the procession passed through the town amid death- like silence. TOO BUSY TO COMPILE A Statement of British Casualities In France, London, Sept. 22.--Although it is certain that the British losses in the fighting of the last ten days in France have been tremendous, 1 the government flatly says that it has no figures. "Our officers ark too busy at the front to compile a casualty list af this time," is the official position, as pexpréssed by the war bureau. 3 The military experts here are' con- fident that the weight of the Ger: man offensive in France has reached its utmost point. They now t that another retreat will be ordered, il it Has not been already begun. seers Miss Hilda Baing, Calgary, bas been appointed assistant lecturer. in French at the Calgary university. A lot of peoplé are not at all par. ticular: as to the quality of principle they fight toy: : CASTORIA fhe Kind You Hans Always Bought Bears the Siguature of By "Bud Fisher" VIVA