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A despatch from Copenhagen says: The report is in circulation here, owing to the necessity to re- staript food consumption, that the Gasman Government intends order- ing 5,000,000 Germans who possess independent incomes and are ineli- FOOD SUABCE--T0 SEND CITIZENS AWAY A despatch Jrom London says: The statement in the House of Com- mons by Dr. McNamara, that 15 cases of megingitis, with eight deaths wanking, occurred in the Crystal Palace, where there were 8,578 officers and men, shows that Disease Not Taken to England by Canadians, But Due to Environment A despatch from London says: A despatch from Field Marshal Sir John French recommends 2,900 men of all ranks for preference because of gallant and distinguished Ser- vices. SEVERAL CASES OF MENINGITIS Grey-Haired, Wan-Faced, Slow of f Speech and Depressed. _A despatch from London says: A 1sorrespondent of the Daily Tele- graph, who has recently had excep- tional opportunity for close person- al observation of the Kaiser, writes : His physical appearance shocked and almost frightened me. He has urged terribly. His hair is grey and he has an air of fixed depression. He speaks little, and his articula- tion is abnormally slow. I was con- vinced that he at last recognizes what the future has in store for him and his people and that he sees little brightness in the prospect. The ofhcers of the general staff share his downeast.mien and are apparently f1lled with similar mis, glvmgs. _ 2,900 Recommendeq by W’Sndelkopf in Alsace by the French in the engagement turns out to have been a most valuable accom- plishment. The Germans were dri- Fen from an important defence work in which the allies found a vast smount of war material, including bombs, bomb-throwing machines, rifles, breast plates and other muni.. tions, together with thousands of cartridges. The flghting has been unusually violent, particularly in Champagne, along the front of Souain, Perthes and Beauseiour. There the Ger.. mans made tremendous efforts to recapture the trenches taken from them, and were not repulsed until the French infantry swarmed from their positions in an irresistible and saa1guinary bayonet attack. The German regiments engaged suffered losses from one-half to one-quarter of theitrcomplements. The score of an allied offensive has been measured on every occa- sion by the strength of the counter, attacks with which the Germans have replied. The enemy’s efforts show that the recent progress of the allies has been most decided, for the Germans have launched assault after assault in a vain effort to re- cover tlie, ground they have lost. EMPEROR IS GRISLY SIGHT. German Troops Make Five Counter Attacks on the Trenches Won by British. A' despatch from Paris says: The official cornmtrniques give in detail a considerable list of triumphs which have crowned the allied army durin the past few days, the most ITM, of which is unquestionably the recapture of the village of Nor, roy in Lorraine, which the Germans took on February 13. In this con- nection the War Office notes that the German general staff has ad1- nounced that Norroy was evacuated and that the French did not deliver an attack there. To this an em- phatic denial is made in the night statement, it declaring the enemy was literally driven out of his posi- tio_ns at that point. A despatch from Copenhagen says: "The German people are more terrifred by the possibility of being starved out by England than by the thought of final disaster overtaking their forces in the held. Von Bethmann-Hollweg’s recent utterance that England is using barbaric methods in attempting to starve seventy million men, women and children has had an effecton the LEFT HUNDREDS DEAD (ll; FIELD Shops Closed and Whole Responsibility of Feeding the People is Thrown on Military Governor MII MU' IN GERMANY 1I1eseptur2vof a position south of Sir J Olin French. It is planned, according to the re- port, that 3,000,000-0f these persons shall go to the Scandinavian Coun- tries, 1,000,000 to Holland, and 1,000,000 to Switzerland. gible for military service to leave Germany for neutral countries and remain there until the war is over. the dread disease was not confined to the Canadian contingent at Salis- bury Plain. It has been a disputed point here whether the diesase was brought to England by the Cana,.. dians or was induced by environ- ment. A despatch from London says: The Norwegian steamer Nordeap, according to the Exchange Tele-- graph Company's Copenhagen cor- respondent, has struck a German mine in the Baltic Sea, and foun- dered, All her crew perished. The Nordcap was a steamer of 322 tons, and was owned by Wrangell and Company, of Haugésend. (Three British Regiments and Six 3 Indian. l A despatkh from Northern France says: The Prince of Wales, accompanied by the General com- manding the cavalry corps,' and es- corted by Staff officers, on Wednes- day reviewed nine cavalry regi- menu, three of them British and the remaining six Indian. The wintry air seems to have tanned the com- plexion of the Prince who how looks remarkably well. He is being ae- companied by the eldest son of the Marquis de Breteuil, who was his host in Paris two years ago, and who has been given the rank of officer-interpreter. Norse Steamer Sunk by a Mine in the Baltic. It is reported that the Germans have built 120 big mine-laying sub- marines during the last six months, each with a carrying capacity of over one hundred mines. Emperor William, with his bro- ther, Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia, and Admiral von Tirpitz, the Minister of the Navy, and their respective staffs, left Berlin for Wilhelmshaven, Heligoland, and other naval stations, to direct the iarrangements for blockading Eng- land. T Germany intends carrying on her threatened blockade by combined Zeppelin and submarine action. Great airship activity continues in the North Sea. It is not considered that Ger- many's response is a satisfactory answer to American demands for assurances regarding the safety of American ships and lives. The sug- gestion of a, convoy is ridiculed for the reason that neither Germany nor the convoying warships can ob- tain safety from floating mines for American merchant steamers. In fact, the convoys themselves would be imperilled, for under no circum- stances could the Germans furnish guides through the mined areas. F Germany’s reply to America heightens the belief that trouble between the two countries is likely, although it is admitted that the M- tual destruction of an American ship may be needed to bring Amer- ica to the point of a, declaration of war. ( Britain Thinks Destruction of American Vessel Will Bring War With Germany. A despatch from London says: England's naval experts fear mules far. more than submarines, and it is believed that German mine-layers, flying neutral flags and disguised as fishing vessels are strewing mines, although there is no absolute con- firmation for this. PRINCE REVIEWS CAFALRY. DISGUISED AS NEUTRAL SHIPS nation the Chancellor did not fore- see. He has frightened the people, has focussed the nation's thought on the food peril, and by repeatedly accentuating it he has draw? the people's attention from the military aspect. The terrible crisis of star- vation, laughed at a, few months ago, is now not far from being a real thing in some of the country districts in Germany." . A despatch from Paris says: The French Cable Company said Wed.. nesday that its cable lines between France and the United States were out of use, but denied a, report that they had been cut. Interruption of the service was laid to a, breakage such as sometimes occurs, which the company expects will be repair- l A despatch from Petrograd says: The Ministry of Commerce and In- dustry is under the belief that quan- tities of foodstuffs are reaching Ger- many from Russia through Finland and Sweden. The attention of the officials has been called to unusual shipments which have been made for some time past, and which have re- sulted in Finland being flooded with frozen meats, flour, grain, butter and eggs. Hundreds of trucks, it is said, daily haul this produce to the Finnish railway station in Petro- grad, taking roundabout routes in order to distract attention. An in- quiry has revealed that Swedish commission merchants who buy from the Finns in most cases repre- sent houses in Hamburg. The ex- traordinary demand for the Russian rouble, in coin or in bills, in Swe- den and Denmark, and the high prices "offered for produce resulted in an inquiry being started by the Ministry, which now is engaged in seeking a, method to determine what portions of the shipments constitute legitimate trade for the Scandina- vian countries, and to prevent sup- plies reaching the Germans. Break is Reported in The prevalence of mourning in Europé has brought from the manu- faceurers a, large assortment of mingled black and white materials. The new silks have large and wide- ly separated blacls flowers on a white ground. The broad striping of the Direoboire has re/burned and black coat suits are made with long pointed waistcoat,s of it. There are also separate coats of it above skirts of plain black silk or cloth. GETTING F001) FROM RUSSIANS A new handkerchief shows a rut- fle about an inch ,Wide, of violet tulle, as an edging. The centre is of very sheer linen, and the ruffle is very soft and full, and the little handkerchief is decidedly fluffy and dainty. a smart shoe shop is made of soft green suede and patent leather. The heels are high and of French-shape, and they and the vamp of the shoe are made of patent leather. The leg part is made of the suede, and the vamp reaches up on the leg sec- tion in interesting, irregular lines. Lizard Stockings. l There could hardly be anything new in stockings, so great is their variety. But, one pair that is strik- ing is of black silk, sheer and firm,, made with a, lizard of green and brown beads, iridescent and spark- ling, stretched full length on the ankle. - An interesting pair of house slip- pers is made with patent leather tramps and heels-high, French heels and long, point-ed toes, and with the rest of heavy, corded blaok silk. There is a wide, slashed strap over the instep and each little strap formed by the slashing is marked with a small rhinestone (button on the crest of the instep. The strap buttons on the outside of each slip- per with a simple black button. Russian Boots. Russian influence has been mark- ed in clothes for several months, and some women have actually worn Russian boots. Now they can be had in some of the shops. One pair shown recently in the window of Russian Finance Minister, who says that allies' markets are closed to Germany forever. ll Black and White Fabrics. Fashion Hints Late Winter Fancies. New Handkerchiefs. P. Bark, the French Cable. Buttarhoies on heavy linen 4 be done very satisfactorily with fine crochet hook and thread. Add the grated rind of an orange and two talblespoonfuls of the juice tofu. sponge cake for a, change. If you have to pack bottles in a trunk, tie in the corks and wrap them in soft; towels, garments. etc, and place in the middle of the trunk. _ Woollen materials can be cleaned with a dry rubber sponge, care be- ing taken to rub the wrong side of the nap. 17. For there was his house; . . . and he built there an altar unto Jehovah-Samuel from youth up had lived near the altar of the Lord, and in his old age did not forsake it. Where his house was, there also was the altar, of the Lord. 16. He went from year to year in circuit to Beth-el, and Gilgal, and Mizpah.--Beth-el was the most im, portant place on this circuit. Gil- gal was over against Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, and Mizpah was five miles northwest from Jerusalem. ’ There was peace between Israel and the Arriorites.--The Israelites and the Amorites made common cause against the Philistines. 15. Judged Israel all the days of his life.--This means that he was a civil judge. He was not supreme as a judge after Saul became king. 14. The cities which the PhiIis- tines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel.-Sarnuel con- quered the Philistines not only in driving them from the borders of Israel, but by carrying the war into their own country and taking from the Philistines the cities which had been taken by them from Israel. The hand of Jehovah was against the Philistines all the days of Sam- uel.-"All the days" means all the days of his government, as Samuel's power ceased when Saul became king. g. Samuel took a sucking lamb.--- The very best offering was for the intercessory prayer. As t?the Jaw of burnt-offerings, see Lev. 1. 10-13. 10. But Jehovah thundered with a great thunder on that day.--In- stances of, thunder, rain, hail, thick fog, and other mrtural'phe- nomena are frequently recorded in history. Because of such an event, victory has rested with one or the other side. 13. The Philistines were subdued, and they came no more within the border of lsrael.-As Canaan was subdued by Israel (see Judg. 4. 23, 24). _ 12. Samuel took a, stone, and set it between Mizpah and Shen.--Miz- pah is the modern Neby-Samwil. Jerusalem is only five miles further beyond to the southeast. Shen means "tooth" or sharp rock (see 1 Sam. 14. 4). 11. Beth-car.-This place was on a hill close to the Philistine territory, which would indicate that the Phil- istones were driven back into their own‘land. I 8. The children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry unto Je- hovah our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Phil- istines.--The Israelites' fear of the Philistines was increased when they saw that the lords of the Philis- tines were taking part in the battle. 7. The lords of the Philistines went up against Istael.---This means that the whole strength of the Phil- istines was called upon. Just as kings and emperors to-day will go to the front in order to encourage their soldiers, so the lords of the Philistines thought it necessary to be in the midst oi the battle in order that the full fighting strength and determination of the soldiers could be secured. l 6. Drew water, . . . and fasted.-- At the feast of the tabernacle the high priest used to draw water from the fountain of Siloam in a golden vessel and pour it over the sacri- fices. The feast of the tabernacle lasted from the fifteenth to the twenty-second of the month of Tisri. The name "water-gate," ‘given to one of the gates of Jerusa- lem, is supposed to have been named from this custom. In 2 Sam. 23. 16 we find David pouring out water to the Lord; although he was famishing he would not drink the water. Fasting was enjoined on the day of atonement, according to the law of Moses. The day of atone- ment was on the tenth of the month of Tisri. That Samuel should have observed these two feasts as pre- paratory to his intercession with Jehovah is indicative of his deep concern over the seriousness of the, situation. T l 4. Baalim and Ashtaroth.--Baal- im, as mentioned in a previous Jes- son, is the plural for Baal, and Ash- taroth is the plural for the female _divinity Astarte. T 5. Samuel said, . . . I will pray for you-For other instances of irr, tercessidh with Jehovah see Exod. 17. 11, 12; Num. 12. 13; 1 Kings 18. M, 37. Verse 3. Samuel spake-Samuel has not been mentioned since cptyr.o- ter 4, verse 1. The burden of his message was repentance. _ - , Lesson IX. Samuel the Victorious Leader. 1 Sam. 7. 3-17. Golden Text, 1 Sam. 7. 12. IE SUM!“ (lllllllllufUM INTERNATIONAL LESSON, FEBRUARY 28. A despatch from London says: The private apartments of the Royal family in Buckingham Palace are being protected against possible German air raids. Ever since the Zeppelin raid of a few weeks ago, when bombs were dropped near &rndringham, one of the Royal resi- dences, there have been reports in circulation here that protective measures would be adopted for at leest part of Buckingham Palace. Much attention was attracted on Wednesray when workmen began spreading heavy wire netting over that part of the palace occupied as residential quarters by the Royal family. This netting was placed on 4. Never leave medicine in sight in the sick room. It can be brought in on a, tray each time, thus saving steps for the nurse. 3. Heavy colored or large figured paper, curtains, carpets or bed clothes should never be found in a sidk room. If there are no plain white counterpanes or spreads in the house, a fresh sheet should be used as a top cover. A . _ 1. Remove all unnecessary de, corations and furniture from siok room, but do nod: allow the patient to know that this is being done. 2. If wash curtains arfused they should be hung perfectly plain and straight. Never loop them back. _ Buckingham Palace and Other London Residences Covered By Wire Netting The question for {is is: What can the untrained nurse do? The for. lowing suggestions may be of some value : - ’ The great difference lies in the methods of caring for the patient. At such times we would all be glad if we could oall in the well-trained nurse whose quiet ways, plain, un- assuming dress and ready knowl, edge of what to do for the patient’s comfort, seem to relieve somewhat the pain and sufferigig. GREAT HOUSES PROTECTED The rich, the Poor, the high, the lowly, Each must answer to its call; As it does the stateliest hovel! So it does the stateliest hall. Borne Care of the Sick. No home,ahowever well ordered, is always free from illness of the loved ones. l The Chinese Roast Pig. _ It is evident that what men value I in war is the martial and heroie vir- tues which it fosters. With this we can sympathize. But wherein is it possible to accept the conclusion, based upon this premise, that war should be encouraged 'and peace discouraged? To argue thus is to imitate the famous Chinese in Charles Larnh's “Dissertation on a Roast Pig." It will be remember. ed that this Mongol was so unfor- tunate as to have his home destroy- ed by fire, but found partial com- pensation in the discovery that his pig, which had been burned to death, provided a delicious roast for dinner. Be soon shared his dis- covery with his neighbors, who straightway put their pigs in their kitdhens and burned their houses to To those of us who regard the establishment of permanent and universal peace as a, "eonsumma- tion devoutly to be wished,” and who pray that this may be the com- perrsating outcome of the present war, it is disconcerting to discover that there are serious and high- minded persons who believe that such a peace would be most unfor, bunate. War has certain faotors which are highly essential to the best, development of human charac- ter, and muse be preserved there- fore even at the cost of blood and tears. War is horrible; but it is man's only sure protection against his weaker, more slothful, more eowardly self, and therefore in the liyngrun is worth its stupendous cost. It is this that Professor Clramb argues in his "Germany and England." "The ideal of peaee," he says, "has never yet been realized, not because man is unable, but because he is unwilling to achieve it. . . . In war man has a possession he values above re- ligion, above industry, above social comforts; in war he values the power which it affords to life of ris- ing above life, the power which the spirit of man possesses to pursue the ideal." "I will reveal unto them the abundance of peaee."---Jererniah xxxiii., 6. Or ls SHOULD WAR BE ENCOURAGED? It More Desirable to Have Permanent gang v, Universal Peace? HEALTH ll ll Although many of the finest works, of art had already been removed from galleries here before the air raid, the attack was a signal for a, more thorough paring down of col- lections. Not only art museums have taken the piecautions; many of the priceless objects in the Vic- toria and Albert and British Mu- seums have been stored away. a heavy framework trestle which stands six feet or more from the roof proper. Among other places in London protected by asimilar screen are the houses of the Duohr ess of Marlborough, one of the Rothschilds and some of the public institutions. 12. Never allow the patienb's. wishes to interfere with the physi- cian's orders, but avoid worrying him as much as possible-pleasant promises and suggestions help to makezthe patient forget pain. Cookies should be put into a cloth-lined stone jam when hot if you would keep them melting and crumbly. .. , A good sandwich is bread and but- ter with chopped dates. A _ - Little bags filled with shot make good little sewing room weights for keeping a patteln in place. _ Chamois nifttens, worn while do- ing housework, are a great saving; to the hands. A Piss of hot water with lemon juice is excellent for the complexion if taken just; before going to bed. 11. If flowers are kept in the room he sure that they are fresh and that the water on them is changed at least twice each day. 9. If coal is used never put 31: into the stove from the hod or shovel. Put it into paper bags, the door may then be opened and the coal dropped in without malringamy noise. 8. If a carpet is on the floor, spread a, sheet down before the pm tient is ever assisted from the bed. This is very essential in cases of contagious diseases, 10. Have all the tables and trgys in the sick room covered with white, Keep this as fresh as possible. _ 5. Never let a, patient know at what periods the medicine is to W given. It is not pleasant, to counu the clock strokes and know it is medicine time. We only have to think for a mo- ment in order to see'that it is rid- iculous to talk about international war as the necessary foster-mother of martial vigor and virtue. So far, it is true, such war has been the only force that has ever disciplined a whole community to idealism; but. there is no reason in the nature of things why peace cannot be made to provide an equal discipline and produce an equal idealism. Our task is not to preserve war, but to redeem peace. And it may be well to make it piain that the first con- dition of the redemption of peace is the abolition of war.-qhev. John Haynes Holmes. 7. Encourage quietness and con tentment as much as possible. 6. Never leave aclock in the room. The Horrors of War (in order to secure these advant- ages? Why destroy the whole edi- fice of civilization in order to foster heroic virtues in the human heart? Are there not safer ways of achiev- ing this same end? Are there not other confruyts as hazardous as arm- ed battle with our fellows and fully as conducive to the development of dauntless courage and chivalrous saorifice? What about "war against nature, the forest, the sea, the vicissitudes of season and cli- mate," of which Professor Cramlb himself speaks? What about war against political corruption, indus- trial oppression, social abomina- tions of every kind? What about men like Savonarola, Wesley, David Livingstone, Captain Scott, Jacob Riis, the Quakers, the early Christians-were these weaklings and cowards because they foughton. battlefields of peace? The application of this story to the 4turgume, t of our war champions txr-day is tl%4ey,rd'. War, like the Oriental’s loss of his house by fire, has its advantages, no doubt; no- thing in this divine, world is wholly bad. But wherein is it necessary to continue might partake of this new and won- derful delicacy of roast pork..tha.t would have happened to Chinese civilization had there not appeared a, wise man who showed that roast pig could be obtained without, the expensive process of burning houses is not, difficult to surmise. the ground, that they themselves