Daily British Whig (1850), 24 Nov 1914, p. 1

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Paris, Nov. 24.--The ¢old weather has greatly facili- tated the inovement of artillery both in the allied and the German lines. Roads not completely inundated may now be used, having hecome partly frozen. The lifting of the fogs and the cessation of rains and snow also has enabled the allied ships on the coast to aidl the troops with more regularity. "Zeebrugge is reported to have been vigorously bom- barded to-day by the warships, several buildings being damaged. Shelled German Submarine Engineers. The Hague, Holland, Nov. 24.--British warships along the coast of Belgium to-day got range of Zeebrugge harbor where six German submarines are being put to- ether, presumably for an attack on the allied fleet and British coast. For some hours the position was vigorous- ly Bombarded, and the German engineers were forced to. quit work. It is not known whether any of the submar-! ines were hit. French Gain Ground in Argonne. Paris, Nov. 24.--A thick fog again prevailing over the west front interferes with operations and there was less cannonading, the official communique issued this afterno AnDotnced. The situation along the entire ling ly ulichianged, though French troops have gain: ed some ground in Argonne. The official statement de- clared the battle along the Warthe in Poland was turding in favor of the Russians. | Decisive Win For the Russians. London, Nov. 24.--The news from Petrograd to-day emphasizes a decisive win for the Russians in Poland, where the invading Germans have been driven back. official reports assert the (terman force appears to have heen practically broken in two, one section taking the southward line of retreat, and the other withdrawing to the northwest. The official statement, however, makes no mention of the retreat to the northwest. It is con- fined to the announcement of a withdrawal along the line|*y, to the southwest. The defeat, however, appears to be * most degistve and another great viofory for Russian arms, Meanwhile the Russian campaign to the north of Pol- and in Bast Prussia and the campaign to the south in Galicia have continued, notwithstanding the pressure on the Russian centre, giving a striking object lesson as to the extent and strength of the czar's forces, which are apparently ever increasing in numbers and effective fight- 'HOSTS DEFEAT "BRTISH IN EAST AFRICA don, Nov. 24. The official u lias made public the munication issued by of Crewe, secretary of with the British mili- § at the head of the in East Africa. ope ns in the Per- end became heavily engaged jast outside the town. But as the en- emy was in much superior Rrengih this force was compelled to 1 back and await re-enforcements. yards of the position the troops en- gaged came under a very heavy fire on their left flank. In heavy casualties, the "actually entered 101at diers 3 spite of THE BITTER COMMENT OF LEADING DIVINE River Rfiine Camnot Wash Blood and Shame From Germany's Mailed Fist, Washington, Nov. 24.--"1 have been naked to be neutral and I am neutral when 1.say that all the water in the River Rhine cannot wash the blood and shee from Germany's mailed Kit: Phin was - the bitter comment again 'the German government, to- y, by Rev. Newell Dwight = Hillis, Pye ot Plymouth church, Brooklyn, +¥, Who is a delegate to' the world's Bible © conference. His ' remark was of the German devastation of , Of the general results of the war, Mr. Hillis declared that a demo- ore overnment, similat to that of the United States, will supplement tho autooratic rule of Europe's crowned heads. . COMES FROM NORTH POLE, Attributes Cold Wave To War in 3 Europe. Paris, Nov. 24.--That the present cold wave is attributable to the war i# the opinion expressed by a Paris scientist, M. Frederic Bangufort. He »:: "Billions of cubic yards-of heated gas which since August 1st have been shot into the upper atmospheric strata are mathematically replaced by an equivalent mass of icy air from the North Pole. "The rivers will begin to freeze in tho middle of December. River traffic wil be impossible by the middle of Jaguary. The will not come until March." AFTER MANY DAYS. Baved Life Yoars Ago, Gets Reward of $75,000. Montville, Conn., Nov. 24.--A be guest of $75,000 is the reward which been given Henry A. Bolles, of this place, for saving a live in the [Bathes river twenty-eight years ago. thaw A little daughter of a Mr. Trumbull, of New York city, had fallen over bo#ed from © her father's yacht and saved her. Mr. Bolles, who was a tman at that time, said to-day ho te the father asking him hig name, but he had heard nothing en from him. : We. Trumbull died within the past two weeks, and Mr. Bolles had just best notified of the rectent by the ex- woutors of the Trumball estate. Heavy In Generosity. Nov. 2.--Probably Prous contributor tl GERMAN SUBMARINE RAMMED AND SUNK Boat With Cruising Radius of 2,000 Miles Sent to Bottom Far From Own Shores. London, Nov. 24.--The secretary of the admiralty announces that the Ger- man submarine boat U-18, off the orth ecst of Beotland, was rammed a itish pal ing vessel and by etiahpatepling The patrolling ship rammed the sub- marine at 12.20 o'clock Monday after noon. The U:1B was not seen aguin until 1.20 o'elogk, when she appeared on the surface. flying a white flag. Shortly after this she foundered just as the British destroyer Garry came alongside. The destroyer rescued three officers and twenty-three of the submarine's crew, only one being drowned. The names of the German officers captured are CUapt.-Lieut. Von Hen- ning, Engineer-Lieut. Sprenger and Lieut. Neuerberg, Destroyer Goes Down. London, Nov. 24.--A despatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from Copenhagen says the Danish steamer Anglodane collided, Sunday night, in the Ore Sund with the Ger: man torpedo boat destroyer S-124, which foundered. Two German sailors, according to the correspondent, were rescued by the steamer - seriously injured, but sue- cumbed to their injuries. The remain- der of the crew of the destroyer were drowned. BET WAR WILL END BY NEXT MARCH. London, Nov. 24.--Lloyds is betting 2 to 8 that the war will end by March next. The rate on risks up to that time has been lowered, despite the present re- stories that additional nations are to be drawn into the con. TPE P PERE PEI Ped PRED S LB EdD b rsd j were reduced from four i SCOTLAND IS PREP PITH OF THE NEWS The Canadian Northern railway has commenced a weekly service each way between Sudbury and North ENEMIES MEET IN COMMON Manufacturers and Farmers Present Joint Petition to Dom- inion Cabinet. Ottawa, Nov. 24.--At noon to-day these old historic enemies, . the manufacturers and the farmers, waited upon Sir Robert Borden and his colleagues and made a Joint re- quest for government action. W. C. Good, master of the Dominion Grange and Col. Cantle, president of He Canadian J auntacturers associa- ¢ n led the deputation, They pre- 8. A. Richardson, Montreal, has |senteq gs joint: memorial to the et taken 'action against W. Grant Mor- | ernment asking for the appointment den for an amount of $50,000. The |oe g commission to inquire {nto case has its origin in the events lead | wogtorn conditions and to act upon ing up to the organization of the its findings. The memorial deals Canada Steamship Lines. with the desirability of lessening of cost of production in the west so that there will be a wider margin of profit for the farmer. Reform of distribution, transportation, ma#- keting, finance and the tariff are suggested in general terms. |msrome As a result of a ption in business about 100 men will be em- ployed by the Steel company of Ca- nada. "Mammy" Elizabeth Livingstone, who had been born in slavery, died at Niagara-on-the-Lake at the age of 101 years. Brantford Hydro lighting rates cents to three cents per one hundred feet of floor space. Thirty persons perished just outside the Golden Gate, San Francisco, on Tuesday, when the ship Halalei was wrecked on rocks. ' Twenty-five per- sons were rescued. Miss Alice Milligan, a graduate nurse of the Brockville ' General Hospital, has been appointed to the position of assistant superintendent of the Victoria hospital, Renfrew. Killed As He Held Cruicifix Before Dying Frenchman. London, Nov. 24.--How the heroic | rabbi of Lyons laid down his life on tha battlefield while holding a crucifix before the eyes of dying Roman Ca- tholic soldiers who took, him for a riest is reported in the Jewish World. The rabbi was in the midst of the fighting for' the purpose of Sending Jewish soldiers and bringing spiritua AI ¥ consolation to them. He was called Sis John's Aunilanes s to the side of a dying trooper who {ag schedu to be held this week wag a Roman Catholic. The trooper | 228 been cancelled. It is hoped that ged the rabbi, who, he seemed to neXt week the enrollment will come think was a priest, to exhibit before UP 0 the desired number and that his eyes, that were 'closing in death, the classes will be able to proceed the symhci of his faith and to give throughout the winter moathe, him his" blessing. The Y."M.C.A. Glee Club will hold It 'was while holding a crucifix be- |it8 regular rehearsal on Wednesday fore "the mortally wounded warrior |2VERIDE at 7.15 o'clock, and whispering to him words of com- | The young men's cabinet will hold fort that the rabbi fell a victim to a | its monthly meeting on Thursday ev- bullet from a German rifle. ening, after which the Kingston -- - delegates to the Belleville conven | ADMISSION BY BERLIN tion will receive instructions from L. Spence, "the spokesman of the local delegation. It is expected that the Kingston delegates will leave on the 3.01 G.T.R. train Friday afternoon, {#20 that they will be: able to attend | the opening banquet at seven o'clock he same evening. . CLASS WAS CANCELLED, Owing To the Small Number So Far Hn he natlisiont number a" re ai ed t the YM.C.A., under the or of That German-Austrian Victory Is Not Yet At Hand Berlin, via wireless to Sayville, L. I, Nov. 24--While eventual vic- tory of the Austro-German troops 'n the eastern theatre of war Is confidently expected, official reports from German and Austrian 'head: quarters to-day make it appear that the decision will not come as sogn 28 had been expected. While the advance of new Russian troops from Warsaw delays the final resait, the Austrians announce they have apin- doned several passes in Carpathians to superior hostile forces. The Russians, investing Prazemysi, have been driven back by a sortie and are now beyond canmon range of the fort. ALD. SUTHERLAND ASKED 8¢, Luke's Organize An A.X.P.A. St. Luke's © church, on : evening organized an A gd i was +o large gathering, with William ' Carroll, an executive member of the dominion council, presiding. These officers were elected : Patron, Rev. R. S. Forneri; Ppresi- dent, W. Carroll; vice-president, Jas. Saunders recording-secretary, W, Booth; treasurer, Miss Edna Maecdon- ald; editorial secretary, Allan Mur- cay. Programme committes--Miss E. Saunders, convenor; Miss E, Hart- man, Miss M. MocGoff, Miss Nettie Bristow. Missionary committee--Miss Katie On Tuesday afternoon. a petition | whkiasion Y Miss Melissa was presented by citizens to Ald. { McGoff, Miss Rose Compton, Miss R. D. Sutherland asking him to be | Lottie McCammon, Miss Maud Mur- a candidate for mayor. jray. Ald. Sutherland gave no answer . to-day to the request but will con- | man; A. Compton, W. Joy A. sider the matter, and it is probable ; Murray, Miss J. Leader, Mise "Reta that he will give his reply on Wed- Green, Miss Thelma Carroll, aesday. . He has served as an glder- | Frances McCulla. man for Sydenham ward for Yhage 4 Look-out commitiee--Miss Gladys years and at the present time is Caldback, convenor; Miss B. Timms, chairman of the Fire and Polk, committee. Allies More Comfortable Than Germans 24. --Safely entrenched behind frozen dykes, stand the British, Belgian and French guns. The soldiers there, on account of di- rect communication with France and England, are well cared for, while the Germans are handicapped by being' obliged to uisition = supplies from the Ria country where the pop- alation is dependent upon American charity. To Stand As a Candidate for Mayor- alty Honors. Social committee--~N, Sharp, chair- i Miss May Ferris, Miss Elva Miss Edna Macdonald. King and Queen Send Cable to Thielt, Belgium, Nov. On Tuesday morning, Prof. R. Carr-Harris, Mack street, received a cablegram from the private of King George expressing sympath' with the bereaved father of Capt. E. Dale Carr-Harris, R. BE, who was killed in battle while with the Brit ish East Indian forces last week. The cable read as follows: "Buckingham Palace, London, "Nov. 22nd, 1914. "The king and queen deeply re- gret the loss you and the army have sustained by the death of your son " (Signed) "Private Secretary." Le bled tenis. PROF. LANOS TO TEACH £ § f i is 5 { &z i is Hi 5 F R. Carr-Harris|: pan, x 3 a tof Probabilities » Ly THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG Bucknell's News Depot ..30% sas King & Clarke, J. W. & C6. «1.v..383 Princess McGall's Clgar Stare, Cor. Prin. & feLeod's Grocery ....Bl Unidn. Medley's Drug Store

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