22 PAGES YEAR 84. NO. 221 Books THE LAST DAYS OF FORT VAUX. Henry Bordeaux. 227 Pages. Thomas Nelson & Sons, Ltd., Lon- don and Toronto, Publishers. The author of this moving nar- rative is a distinguighed native of Savoy, a lawyer, a journalist, a sol- dier and now an historian. The trans- lation is by Paul V. Cohn, B.A, and introduces to English readers the story of a magnificent and heroic defence on the part of French arms The present work deals with the. ad- mirable defence of Fort Vaux from March 9th to June 7th, 1916. This defence gave the world an opportuni- ty of gauging the stamina of the French soldier and his powers of re- wistance. Yet it must not lead us to forget that our gallant allies a little later re-entered the fort as victors. In "The Last Days of Fort Vaux" we en- joy the advantage of reading the ac- count of one who is a master both in the art of letters and in the techni- calities of war. The successive phases of the heroic defence are pre- sented with a carefulness of detail that must satisfy the military expert and a dramatic force that will im- press the general reader, The book is a worthy chronicle of a great episode in the greatest epic of modern days. Not only is the French version of the noble defence of Fort Vaux given in detail, but there is added the Ger- man report of the attack and cap- ture. Talis part of the great endeavor of the German Crown Prince to cap- ture Verdun, first by smashing its outlying defences, deserves careful reading. Much depended upon the outcome, but, here as elsewhere, it was demonstrated that, though the gallant French might be temporarily overcome, they had the ability to "Withstand heroically and, in the end, to inflict a crushing defeat on the enemy. The details of the defence of Fort Vaux, as presented by this gal- lant officer and author, recall the virility, the endurance and the eclan 'of the French fighting forces. THE MEXICAN PROBLEM, B By C. W. Barron.. 136 Pages. Price, $1.00. Houghton Mifflin Co., Bos- ton and-Nesw York, Publishers. Referring to this study of Mexico, its problems and its ofl industries, Dr, Talcott Williams, of Columbia Univer- Sity, states that it is; 'a tlear and wise economic picture of Mexico, beyond 'any other that I have ever read." Mr. Barron, the author, has recently made a trip through Mexico and a close, personal investigation of all the vary- ing factors and elements . in that troubled country. He finds the essen- tial Mexican problem to be a business problem, and he proposes a busi- ness solution, Mexico's possibilities as an oil-producing country are clear- ly gét forth, and the interests of Bri- Adin, Germany and the United States are considered. Internal problems are dealt with, and the need of a stable, steadfast administration is pointed out. To quote from thls observing writer: The United States has had no steady business or political policy to ward Mexico. It has been "Go in!" "Come out!" "Go back!" "Stay out!" The Washington declaration has been, "Down with the tariff and. into the export field," and 'when hands have been uplifted from Mexi- "co, our nearest and most needy field for export, Mr. Bryan has responded, "Why don't you stay at home?" I heard it declared in Mexico, "Every Wilson pelicy toward Mexico has been wrong. Never has the right thing been done at the right time; but in extenuation of Mr. Wilson it must be admitted that nobody can now' gay what would have been the correct polity toward Mexico." Having blundered in and out of 'Mexico, it Is now clearly the duty of the United States toireflect upon the situation and determine upon what basis it cam extend co-operative and effective helping hand to that un- happy country. If we do not do ft, somebody else will, There is no possible reading of the Monroe Doctrine that forbids Ger- many or-England making the business rn ra karin rm. CANADIAN NEWSPAPERS, Despite War, Canada's Reading Pub- | lic Is Well Served. Canada continues to be unusually well served by the press. - This is brought out in the current issue of the Canadian Newspaper Directory, com- iled by A. McKim Limited, Advertis- mg Agency, of Montreal, Toronto, * Winnipeg. and London, Eng. There are 1,381 publications of all "> Public Library Bulletin Clusned Books for September -- | Th These Book % Are Free to Al A ", Political and Social History of Modern * Burope--Hayes, Pilitical and Literary Essays -- Bar} of | Cromer. Sir Charles Tupper -- J. W. Longley. Abraham Lincin--Lord Charnw Colonial Self Government--. Mel. An- a rews, * Short History of Japan--B. W. Clem- on 4 Balkan Peninsula, Fox. pada fn Great War--Makérs of Can- hi dom Speaks--Barber, wt in Arms, Second ries D. "Hankey. Gemmany the Next Republic -- ¢ WwW, Ackerman! Pangerman Plot Unmasked -- A. Cher: 2 adame. Back to BMghty -- A. J. Dawson. Instde the British Isles, 1017 A. Gleason. pfiway Nationalization W. Ik Moore, on * or y Av eoaling Abdok for Literary wi Ive: © Bovietivs z Tr nge, Alinar Tacties tf Chess--4F. I. he Party. Boil -- W., Falss, development of Mexico or rendering financial assistance to the Mexican government and people. But when Mexico has to turn from her natural guardian and. protector to European powers, the United States will be de- servedly "counted out," both north and south of the Panama Canal. BROTHERS IN ARMS, By E. Alexander®owell. 62 Pages. Price, 5Oc. Thomas Allen, To- ronto, publisher, This little volume from the pen of the famous war correspondent is in- tended as a memorial of the visit of Marshall Joffre and his fellow com- missioners to the United States, Mr, Powell, who knows, as few people do; the sacrifices' France has made to the cause of freedom, describes the significance of the mission, the re- ception accorded its members, and closes with a*strong plea to give to France to-day the ungrudging help that she gave the United States dur- ing its fight for freedom. The author warns his compatriots of the gravity of the situation. "Sacrifices and sor- rows without number await us. Be- fore his business is over with, we must expect to be deprived of many of our comforts and most of our pléa- sures . We must expect months of discouragement and heartbreak- ing anxiety and gloom. .The surest way to bring about gn early peace is to convinee Germany that we stand behind the government to the jast cent in our purses and the last breath in our bodies." It will do all Americans goad to read this book. I'he Kaiser's Prayer. ay me_down to sleep am how Euglish mothers weep, I's own airships fill the sky, ng babes in a om-lamnd Ue; ould die before they wake, vou, God, their souls to take; But if you think to shield their crime, I tell you, God, they'll die next time ~Black & White. CINDERELLA JANE By Marjorie Benton Cook. 307 Pages, Price, $1.35. .The Musson Book Co., Toronto, Publishers. The author of "Bambi" has pro- duced a new book of considerable interest, though the theme, its treat- ment and its conclusion are by mo means original. . Jane Judd was an efficient, silent, inscrutable servant in the artist's quarters. Wanting ia housekeeper, Jerry Patton proposes marriage to her and is accepted. But Jane's efficiency went on. She ac- cumulated knowledge, studied art, talked social service, wrote a suc- cessful book, and developed into the independence of the "new woman," much to the dislike of her husband. Then another man enters her life, and she goes away to a quiet place to think out her problem. Here her child takes violently ill, and mother- love in the end triumphs over am- bition and temptation, The book is rather shallow and superficial, and the story is one told by other wnit- ers with greater success. THE WHISTLING MOTHER By Grace 8. Richmond. 31 Pages. McClelland, Goodchild & Stewart, Toronto, Publishers. "The Whistling Mother," "--* Happy Se with such a mother! Faith in womankind beats with his blood, and trust in all things high comes easy to him, and though he trip and fall he shall not bind his soul with clay", Thus Tennyson described the ideal mother; thus our young soldier pic- tures his. Though in her case, it is "they who stay behind that suffer," she shields her agony behind the screen of patriotism and maternal love, and bids her 'boy go forth to bravely do and dare: "The Whist- ling Mother" is a wartime story. for mothers and sons and other folks too, about a mother whose boy came home from college to say good-bye before he went to war; the story of a woman's splendid courage, of her triumphant patriotism, and of how she sent her son out #o "help make KINGSTON, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Co And Their Authors them do not need it, it is, neverthe- less, a splendid example for Cana- dian mothers, and for all the other mothers of our race, "IT IS FOR ENGLAND." Pr-- Lawrence Cowen. 279 Pages. Price, 75¢. Hodder & Stoughton, Toronto, Publishers, A thrilling story of German plot- ting in high places in England is re- vealed in this book. The naturalized 'Hun is shown in his true colors, ever scheming for the fatherland and taking the utmost advantage of the easy-going, unsuspecting English- | man. His methods of procedure are laid bare in this interesting volume. It remained for a young English wo- man and her naval lover to discover and frustrate the designs of a Ger- man agent holding a high place in British business and official life. This novel has been used by the Navy League as the basis of a big patriotic | play, prepared with the assistance of the Admiralty, and doubtless it will be seen in Canada before long, Mr. Coweh has written a romance of the war. There is more action than literary merit in the- story, but, of course, that is to be expected of a novel written.to be "screened." In the end the Mmiser is lynched by a German mob, and that episode ought to delight those patrons of the mov- ing pictures who wish violence to their country's enemies. By THE BROWN STUDY RA AIP wre By Grace S. Richmond. 196 Pages, Ilustrated - McClelland, Good- | child & Stewart, Toronto, Pub- | lishers, | The man who finds himself-- the | pastor of a fashionable church who | forsakes wealth and social success in order to save his own soul--is the hero of this story. Donald Brown is a strong, fine, resolute character. In him this popular authoress has pic- tured a present day type of the man who lives up to his ideal despite.the strongest possible temptations, Don- ald Brown furnishes a fine solution of the immortal problem: What shall it profit 4 man if he gain the whole world_and lose his own.goul? This book tells the story of a 'fashion- able" preacher who lost his health, while looking after his' "smart" flock, and instead of going abroad to €ain it, came down into the poorer quarter of a big city to regain his poise and his appreciation of the big- ger meanings of life. His work among the poor taught him as much as it helped his neighbors, and his and their story is told in the Clear and charming style that has made Mre. Richmond's books so popular, "The Brown Study," where Donald had chosen to live, looked out upon scenes of squalor and prgty. In the house next door livedn Mrs. Kel- cey andl her "five," and there were old My. Benson, the "full- jeweled" watchmaker, and "Jennings the clerk, all playing important roles in the dratha of Brown's own life, a life of stern realism that had been chos- in wealthy St. Timothy's parish. How this man faced the greatest crisis of his career and won a partner to a life of love and usefulness in Mrs. Richmond's story. - The Round Table. The September number of this clever English magazine contains much serious and timely reading. The interior problem of Germany is discussed at some length. In "Fi- nance After the War," sonfe fllum- inating figures are given as to Bri- tains amtional debt, increased pri- ces, industrial activity, etc. Other matters discussed include: The United States at war, England and the war, the Irish question, Cana- dian conscription and coalition, Aus- ,» South African and New Zea- , ete, These topics are all ably treated by writers of note, kinds now being issued in Canada, in- cluding 138 dailies. 4 tri-weeklies, 40 semi-weeklies, 921 weeklies, 222 monthlies, 1 bi-monthly, and 16 quar- terlies. Reflecting the general prosperit which has obtained in Cte ey 'war began, the publishing business is in a healthy condition. Sonn A. Me- Kim Limited iggied its first Canadian Newspaper directory, twenty-six years ago, the firm has seen the birth of many of the publications listed in its Directory, and is in a position to have accurate knowledge the field. ¢ present day condition of the Ca nadian press enables the Dominion t continue to boast the largest readin public in the world in proportion to population. As usual, McKim's Newspaper Di- rectory contains a wealth of general information regarding évery town and city in Canada where a newspaper or other publication is issued, g population, transportation, tel ph, telephone, express, banking facilities and other accommodations. It is. a veritable mine of pertinent, up-to-date information for business men: at a time when such facts as it contains are in great demand by far-sighted in- dustrial leaders. The book itself is well bound, durable, neat and fit for a lace on any office desk or in any H- rary. 5 4 Without a_conduetdr the lightning express would thunder along till it struck something. ° REPORT BACK IN CANADA. : iio, . A New Order Dismays Officers in quiting 'Canadian officers ampleyed ia Etgland whe a:e civil servants to retarn to Canada forthwith has caus- ed dismay among several af'eciad. If an alternative were offered them of wishing civil service pay and remgiring here, several would cer. tainly have emh~iced it. Oma offi. cer, for exampie, draws marely two aoilars dally as part-time civil ser. viilit. 'but 'has received ordary to ve. port for duty in Canada. He came Lere anxious to go to France, but for medical and other reasons was kept in England, often bing placed su lmportant work, Findinz them. selves, as ther | 'maginéd, fixtures here, they tive taken uouses, aught furnitas and piac:d their snatren in schoels, a ------------------------ London, Sept, 21.--The American steamer Platuria was torpedoed by a England. LR Sept. 21.--The order re. en In the place of a life of luxury] rr Here are shown pictures of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Astor in- specting the ruins of the famous church of Chauny, in the Aisne district, wrecked by German shell fire. Mr. Astor is wearing the uniform of an ensign in the United States Naval Reserve Force, which he joined soon after the entrance of the United States in the war. He has beeh, on duty in foreign waters sines early ain July. The pictures show Ensign Astor in front of the observatory of Prince Eitel Frederick and Ensign and Mrs, Astor viewing the ruins of the church of Chauny. . --t-- The Man on Watch *Is your food conservation card hanging on your front door? If not see that it gets there. It will be a protection against hungry tramps. The fact that royalty and million- aires' wives have signed the food conservation cards does not fizz on the ordinary housewife. A baby died in Kingston recently as thé indirect result of starvation, but it wad ignorance and not econ- omy in the home that caused the de mise of this male child. The Lampman refuses to belieye that there is a real conscientious ob- Jector in Kingston to fighting the enemy. No Christian belief teaches such a thing. The local members of the Legis- +! lature certainly do put it all over the veterans. Two political appoint- ments have been made at the jail of late, and all the satisfaction given the returned soldiers is that "next time we'll remember you." According to the report of the Storrington fair, "Doc." Freeman, of Inverary, is § wonder in the knit. ting and crocheting line. The prize list shows him: winning firsts for ladies' underwear and slippers. Well done, "Déec." The Allies may be a strong, but onions are stronger. The Lampman met a duffer who said he never knew their real stremgth till this week, when fre got saturated with them. He believes that the war might be With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach en of pinaase. Catarrh a local disease, grea ~ ae by constitutional conditions, and in order ta cure it you must take an internal remedy. all's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thi the blood on German submarine on September 15th. hg A lian steamer Andrea. master of the Platuria and eight of the crew were drowned. Both weddings and funerals admit Fifty-five survivors have been land-| allan ' men to the silent majority. F. J. CHENEY & CO. Props. Toledo, O. Al Se. Se Hall's Family Pills for constipation. 22, 1917 ended ,sooner if the onions were mobilized by the Allies. The legal height of a fence is en gaging the attention of the people of Porgsmouth. You can build a fence as high as Jacob's ladder, if you want to. However, for a fence of fair height the Portsmouth residents might take the "pen." wal and build "like unto it. AR yg Speaking of Dr. Chown's state. ment regarding the temptations to which Canadian soldiers are subject. ed in England, one is led to remark that life would! not he worth living if there were no temptations. But one does not have to go to England for them. They stalk the streets cof Kingston day and night. ~THE TOWN WATCHMAN. tire iii FEAR ANOTHER WINTER. Germany Also Extremely Uneasy Regarding United States. London, Sept. 21.--A despaten to the Morning Post from Amsterdam says: "Should it prove that Mich- aelis, who is a Junker, is realy in. clined to surrender Belgium, this will be a victory for the Reichstag majority and its policy of recomeilia. tion. At the same time, it will show how desperately anxious the rulers of Germany are not to be forced to embark on another winter campaign. "I lefirn, too, from a person who is well informed as to the views of the German Government that it fs extremely uneasy with regard to the preparations of the United States, and thaf this will proba have great weight In Inducing it to mode. rate its war aims." x FOURTH AN ANACHRONISM. War Wil Bring About Closer Friendship. 2 Chicago, Sept. 21.--In the opinion of Dr. George R. P in, secretary of the Rhodes Schola ip Fund and president of the Royal Colonfal In: | stitute of London, the present war is destined to bring about so close an understanding and friendship be: tween Great Britain and the United States that in ten years the Fourth of July will be an anchronism. "But," he added, "your public schools must not teach your ehild.| ren to distrust Great Britain." By 548 to 82, Fort Williaa rate: payers voted to take power from the 'Provincial sion, ENSIGN VINCENT ASTOR AND MRS. ASTOR VIEWING RUINS IN FRANCE LAKE SEAMEN MAY STRIKE. The Referendum to be Concludéd Next Monday. Chicago, Sept. 21.---The refendum on a strike of 8,000 great lakes sea- men, firemen and oflers4s to be con cluded next Monday, according to assertions to-day by Chicago lead- ers. The resolution being voted on provides for a strike on October 1 of all members of the seamen's union and the marine firemen, oil- ers and water tenders' union if the Lake Carriers' Association before that has not agreed to extend the provisions of {he Atlantic agree. } che | Baily British Whig | PAGES 1318 THIRD SECTION hes ment to the lakes. These two unions haye a combined membetship. of 3» 000, and a. walk out ou fol. lowed: by a strike of 2,00 or of the Marine Cooks' Union, dt*is de- clared. ) ' Sir Robert Horden, . in company "with Speaker Rhodes, will leave et once for a fishing trip up the Geti- neau River. They expect to retyrn to the Capital in about ten days. In New York Alice @. 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