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It would indeéd have been a "tragedy for mankind,‘ as the Prime Minister said, had she not won her right to be preâ€" sent there, for there the future of civilization and of the great moral docâ€" trines on which alone true civilization can be based will be settied for genâ€" €erations unborn. Its decisions would be reft of half their weight did they not represent the best thought _ and highest aspirations of the New World as of the Old." & The vast resources of the United States in men, money and materia) will have no small part in reaching the deâ€" cision of the war. Space in a mw'mber is valuable. Merchants who use it have a message of value to YOU. "Read the ads." In Germanv efforts are being, made to minimize the importance of the enâ€" try of the United States into the war on the side of the Allies. Vof Hindenâ€" burg tells the Germans that America carties "no weight." But as the Lonâ€" don Weekly Times remarks, "His augâ€" ust master in the frst weeks of the war bade them exterminate ‘our conâ€" temptible little army.‘ They will find that the one assurance is as false and as deceptive as the other." The Times also points out the great Anfluence America will have when peace terms are discussed and says: . mafidcumw.flul later than Tuesday noon. czf waertisements accepted up to yeal‘s harvest be the most abundant they ever reaped! ‘The greatpr it is the greater will be the service to the Empire aund the cause of humant#ty. The World‘s mos; pressing material need how is food. If enough of that is proâ€" duced the Entente ar‘jnel can be mainâ€" tained in. the field til they have smaghed the power of the enemy, and then the hosts of the hungry in the countries ravaged by the war can be fed. Farmers may in some cases feel that they are being lectured or ingâ€" Portuned unnecessarily, and it may be that they are. There is no doubt that their patriotism can be depended upon} ut this time of stross. But there are wome of them who fail to realize how] vital it is that they do everything Lhey‘ can do to increase the output of their industry. To contribute as largely as‘ possible to the food supply is a duty of patriotism, an obligation of cltlten-l ship, a service of war, and a work ol‘ humanity. The appeal to produce‘ more food ought to be responded to as loyally as the S. 0. S. call at sea. 1 head of the National Service Board and the cordial coâ€"operation of the Provincial Governments of the West the problem has been solved. From our.Western cities and towns and from beybnd the border a sufficient force of workers has been mobilized upon the soil to attend to the spring tilling and the seeding. The .farmers of our Western prairie lands have all along € the Canadian West has givâ€" on so y of its manâ€"power to strenâ€" gthen our forces overseas, it will not lack hands for putting in its cfbp. For #long time the labor problem in the West was a serious one, both for the farmpers there and for the country as ® ‘Whole. But by the efforts of the “z their part in the great work of building up‘ this Dominion. May this MINIMIZING U. S. ENTRY INTO wWwAR. man, in all branches. .° _ ADVERtmsERne THE CALL TO FARMERS. made known on BEAN & 80N8, LiIMITED, WATERLOO, ONT. O# changes must be Yeft ut 38 It will be necessary for the Governâ€" ment in Ottawa, in drafting the mea:â€" sure, to give every assurance and guarâ€" antce that political and religious fayâ€" oritizm will be entirely eliminated from the opcration of the Act. ‘In the selection of the enforced recruits m» ‘thods and motives must be fair and l equitable to all classes, without | disâ€" luncuon of wealth, position or politiâ€" r+cal pull. It is worthy of note _ that !conscripuon was . not brought into * force in Great Britain until after the ‘coamlon government had been formed and both political parties had an equal ’\-olca" in the Adm{aistration. It seems inevitable Zhat the successful and satâ€" isfactory operation of the conscription measure depends entirely upon its adâ€" ministration by a nonâ€"political board Jor commission. _ Gathering war trophites is one of the hobbies of the Canadians aft@r scoring & victory. A Toronto officer in a letâ€" ter home. however, states that the British wil not remove a military me dai or an fron Cross from a valorous and dead opponent. This is a fine sample of war xportsmauship. PHYSICIANS. Four Kitchener soldiers have been ofâ€" ficially reported as having given their lives for their King and country in as many days. This is the heaviest toll paid during the war. 4 The most cheerful news of the last two days has been the decrease in the price of flour. Let the good work conâ€" tinue. The U. S. Senate passed the army draft bill with the House of Represen: tatives‘ amendment, which authorizes the President to permit Col. Roosevelt to raise his volunteer army for France. The vote was 65 to 8. Uncle Sam will now soon be ready for active work in defeating Kaiscrism. The British Board of Trade for April shows that imports increased £8,869,â€" 000. Grain, meat and nondqfl-ble food increased £11,000,000, and cotton £2,000,000, but owing to restrictions on the Impofllli;n-(o( nonâ€"essentials there was a dec e of nearly £5,â€" 000,000. The falling off was mainly in food and #hannfactured articles. If the Government drafts a measure that obviates any chance of an unfair system of conscription we feeils certain that it will meet with practically the unanimous approval of The growing time is rapidly ap proaching. _ _ . The Russian sfuation is improving but there is still room for more imâ€" provement. o practically the unanimous approval of Parliament and of the Canadian peoâ€" ple. ‘ ‘The Government at Ottawa has been backward in arriving at the decision that the voluntary system has served its usefulncss, and after Sir Robert Borden has visited the men in the trenches, together with other members of the Cabinet, ro time is lost in anâ€" nouncing that conscription wil} be reâ€" rorted to, to supply the necessary reinâ€" torcement for the four Canadian divisâ€" ions at present oveseas. being the thousands of young men of military age who have refused for var fous reasons to enlist an« thus help to provide sufficient reinforcenfents for the brave men whoâ€"mre on the firing line. These are Ilmly responsible for the failure of the voluntcer system which has been in vogue in Canada. Under conscription there will be no escape for many of this class and withâ€" in the next few months they will also undergo military training preparatory to serving their King and country. ment will be made with local boards{gdefinite ministerial created for the purpose. No class will Two eyents, ho be specifically exempted by the bill, |heing formed. One but all selections will e made from|ed to its two minis the list of enrollments by the military| cyiture remaining i authorities at Ottawa, due regard beâ€"! large concessions t ing had to military efficiency and tojcy which has hithe the industrial and economic necessiâ€" ties of the country. Ratrontad ° Ma There will be several elements ot the Canadian mllthn who will not approve of conscription, among them Mmfid'.uw'll not be leas 50,000 and will proâ€" bably be 100,000. While the details as to the manner in which the selective drafts will be conscripted have uot as yet been apâ€" nounced, it is expected that. the Britâ€" ish system will be carried out ags, far as conditions in this country will perâ€" mit, and that all males in the Dominâ€" lon between the ages of 18 and +0 will bert Borden in the House of Commons last Fridey that the Government would Introduce a measure st an warly date providing tor the raising in Cenads by selective drafts such reinforcements as may be needed to maintain the Canadâ€" lan army in the Reld, has been receiyâ€" o| with gemweral fevor in military cirâ€" cles and by all Canadians who are deâ€" sirous of seeing the war won by the Be a gardener. May is coming into her own. NOTES AND COMMENTS. t Thade by Sit | The war office announces that the Germana ‘were unable to reach the Frenchylines axcept on the extreme western part of the front attacked, where some German detachments won a footing in advanced trenches. Priâ€" soners remained in the hands of the French. Paris, May 19.â€"(Official statement), The Germane.qonce more returned to the attack on the Aines front last night, hurling troops in waves against the French positions northwest of Braye En Laonnols. _ Potragrad, May 19.â€"The Provisional Government declared toâ€"day that it wasâ€"united in the rejection of sepaate peace and that it adopts as its aim the reâ€"establishment of general prace which will not tend either to the domination over other nations or to the seizure of their national possesâ€" sions. A peace without annexations or indemnities. The Government cxâ€" presses the conviction that the HRuszsian army will not suffer the Germans to destroy Russia‘s Wostern, Allies. * C * The. Germans used burning liquid ln\nn unsuccessful attack northwest of Rheims. * e o Premier Borden in the Houp of MEN LEAVE BANKS TO HELP iN XCommon§ â€" yesterday afternoon anâ€" PRODUCTION. nounced selective conscription l‘or‘] améromrre Canada to raise from 50,000 to 100,000 | Farmers Obtain People Who Have men. â€" ~! _ ~Left Good Positions in Order ; London, May 18.â€" An official statement says:â€"The British heavy ar. tiltery is coâ€"operating with the Itailan army in the offensive on the Jullan front. ‘ Reports indicate that our gunners have afforded our allies materâ€" lal ausistance. During their progress through Italy to the 'r,nt they reâ€" ceived an enthugiastic reception. * ‘ NEARLY 6,500 AUSTRIAN PRISONERS TAKEN. Rome, May 18.â€" An official statement says:â€" The Austrian prizoners captured on the Julian tront during the present offensive are known to number 6432. From Tolmino to the sea artiliefy was active. Austroâ€"Hunâ€" garian efforts against the new Italian positions were repuised. Paris, May 18.â€"(Official statement), in the region of the Chemin Des Dames, the activity of the enemy was concentrated on the Califormle piaâ€" teau where there was violent bombardment. Attacks in the northeastern part of the piateau were repuised after very spirited grengde fighting ‘and aH our positions wore maintained. in Champagne artiliery fighting was inâ€" tehge during the night in*ths region of Mount Carniliet fnd Mount Haute. Surprise attacks by the enemy, east of Auberive, were repulsed. in Lorâ€" raints one of our reconnoitering detachments penetrated adversary lines near Petoncourt and destroyed a number of defense works, Elsewhere the night was calm. & a GERMANS RETURN TO ATTACK ON AISNE , FRONT; TROOPS HURLED AGAINST FRENCH RUSSIAN PROVISILONAL GOVERNMENT UNITED _ IN REJECTION OF SEPARATE PEACE Iot setiente" »R Tre® mnmipte wint be matind on request. ‘Address National Drug & Chemical Co. of FRENCHâ€"ENTER ENEMY LINES NEABR. . . PETONCOURT; DESTROY DEFENCE WORKS definite ministerial announcement Wad been made. Two eyents, however, indicated hoepeful prospects of a‘ coalition ministry being formed. One was that the constitutional Democrat Party had consentâ€" ed to its two ministers, Minister of Public Instruction and Minister of Agriâ€" culture remaining in office and that the temporary"" government "had -z large concessions to the Council of Deputies on questions of the general ¢y which has hitherto been a most serious obstacle toâ€" settiement. _ WILL HOLO MILITARY CONFERENCE. Petrograd, May 7.â€"Generals Alexieff, DragomiroWf, Gurke and Brussiâ€" lof are expected here shortly for a conference on the military situation. it is rumored that Alexief! has resigned as commanderâ€"inâ€"chiof or that heâ€"will BRITISH HEAVY ARTILLERY COâ€"OPERATING â€" | ~ WITH ITALIAN ARMY; 6432 PRISONERS P Petrograd, May 17.â€"The Cabincet crisie may be sonsidered us settied, a deciaration of Government polipy accepted by the Workmens‘ gad Soidiers‘ delegates will be signed by both partics without detay, it has been decided to take into the cabinet five representatives© of different Socialist groups and A. F. Kerensky will be Mintgter of War. PRO8PECTS WERE BRIGHTER. A‘sf Petrograd, May 17. â€"After an all day discussion between ‘ Cabinet and representatives of the Council of Soidiers‘ and vrmk;.n.... the ministerial crigis was still unadjusted at a i@te hour last night and no R ntism is the ¢courge of many ts is t generany o in brought oo »7 imp . aitwise thkth ane femyay is Rheumatism ~ Which Has Hitherto Been Most SHerious Obstacle to Bettlementâ€" A. F. Kerusky Will be War Minister. Disappeared ! * â€"ir hk i; Saktn, Cr. n BE SIGNED BY BOTX PAMTIES New improvements to the extent of $17,000 have" been sanctioned by the congregation of Central Methodist Church, in Stratford. This wfl proâ€" vide for a new Sunday school, new church entrances, suitable decoraâ€" tions for the auditorium and the Sunâ€" day school, and will ratire a smail mortgage on the charch propetty. Of this the congregation has already raieâ€" ad $7,000. & 1 $17,000 improvement. The provincial farm labor bureau reports that two young men employed in a bank in Toronto have given up their positions and are leaving \next Saturday to do their "bit" in the inâ€" crease of food production. . Farmers should not let one part of their acreage go unplanted this yéar, when such men as these are giving up reliable positions to do their thare. Many other young men holding simiâ€" lar positions in all lines of business are daily signifying their intention to get out on the farm. The provincial farin labor bureau is cooperating with the farmer and the helper in order that both be satisfied and a greater amount of food is proâ€" duced. , The thinking peoble .of the cities are slowly but surely awakening to a realization of the world‘s food m‘?m tion, and as the responsibility that rests upon the men of this province is felt, many are, for the time, giving up easler and better paid positions in order to do their share in securing a bumper crop this sumer. To Serve. TITALIAN GAINS ARE ADMITTED BY AUSTRILANS _ Petrograd, May 1B â€" The official statemont says in the direction â€" of Viadimirâ€"Volyusk, in the region â€" of Shelvov last night a dense enemy forâ€" mation attempted a sweeping. attack on our positions on one of our secâ€" tora but were repuised. » 1 London, May 17.â€"An official stateâ€" ment issued by the Austrian war office admits gains for the Italians on the }sonzo, but claims the repulse of the majority of the attacks and a total capture of 2,000 soidiers. Daniel Fitzpatrick, of Wheatiey, was instantly killed by lightning while working on a fence in Rommey. |, SWEEPING ATTACK BY FOE REPULSED _ BY RUSS FORCES REDMOND REJECTS PROPOSAL OF HOME RULE SETTLEMENT London, May‘ 17.â€" John{ Redmond toâ€"day x"cjcctcd‘ Lloyd George‘s proposal for ) a settlement of the Home‘ Rule question, but accepted , the propos@l for an immedi-i ate calling of a convention} to decide on ‘a Government! for Ireland. > i h %u-. Odynwm whii g’: her letter, :n itwill be snd ail young girls who suffer should o .‘ _ tie thhmse kLuatman d Noed Trust to Lydia E. pound, says Mrs. Kurtzweg. Buitalo, N. Â¥. Overland success is so eclipsing that one might take it as a matter of course. But make it have a personal application to you, _ * â€"because the cost of any car is too much money to be carelagsly spent. There need be no confusion in selecting the sound value at the same ’pn'c&â€"makc comparisons and sce if Willysâ€"Overland does not spell the answer with mathcâ€" matical dprrectness. \ Do not miss the significance of the overâ€" whelming production that makes it possiâ€" ble for us togive betier cars at lower prices. More than 400,000 owners have been guided to Willysâ€"Overland n!? their deâ€" sire for beauty, comfort and luxury in addition to utirty. *s BVMHD | _ Berlin,May 18â€"A Gerâ€" 'lnm,man official statement says: ‘.â€" John The ruins of the former vilâ€" rejected | lage of Bullecourt were evaâ€" posal for'cuated, according to comâ€" e Home‘mand, without disturbance accepted, by the enemy who only esâ€" immediâ€"| tablished himself there twâ€" ‘nvmtion!enty-four hours later. â€" 8IX GERMAN ASSAULTS Paris, May 17.â€"Six assaults on French lines have been repulsed with heavy losses, according to _official statement issued by the Frl':ch War Office toâ€"day. Three attacks: were made porth of Moulin De Laffaux, and three northeast of Braye En Laonâ€" noes. J RUINED VILLAGE WAS EVACUATED Course correspondence. tew with o:"n year‘s attendance. July and August _ December to April â€" 15 GEO. Y. CHOWN, Registrar THE MOLSONS BAN mmqu ERIE"~"CITY OF BUFFALO® BUFF ALOâ€"â€"Deily, May l.‘: to &ov 15th â€"CLEVELAN Tirivs uunrecnes ."-'gl.ii-( 9. . MB | .«\ > qalid flig S AVINCGCS BAWNK DEPARTHKHENT Al 4 Curront Rate HOME STUDY 96 Granches in Canada. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTEC Circular Letters of Credit. Bank Money Orders. 3 â€" MAGNIFICENT STEAMERS â€" 3 CAPITAL and RESERVE $8,800,000 Waterico Branch,. W. 6. Naylor, Manager Kitchener Branch, J. R. Kirkpatritk, Mgr. wh Lime. fourkst Antemobile finieâ€"I Lonnd Tri l:lu reture } -lt.'nnm not exceeding 127 in. base. REPULSED Due to its gigantic facilities the Willysâ€" ~ Oyerland industry effects millions in cconomics; has never found it necessary to skimp or rob a car of value in order to compctc; but is able to give surplus value throughout the entire car for far less money. % Might may not make right, but right has made Overland wight. The Overland Light Four from the standâ€" point of mechanical excellence, casy ridâ€" ing comfort, roomincss and beauty is incomparably a better car than can be had in any other make ct anything like so low a price. Come"in and see the Willysâ€"Overland Motor Carsâ€"the Light Four and the most comprchensive line of cars ever built by any one prod@ccr. : CQGuelph, May 1i. â€" At this afterâ€" {nooxw‘s session of the Guelph Presbyâ€" tery Rev. Nr. linmllton. of Winterâ€" | bourne, prosented his fesignation after |forty years‘ ministry in the same charge.. Only one member of the Proshytery who took part when Mr. Hamilton was ordained is now living. His resignation was accepted and the reverond gentleman was apoipted to ‘modeu!o in the selection of his sucâ€" cessor. , 4 WINTERBOURNE meto rESiGNS Mrame: gTDUng was regarded as entirely utf suitable, having a bad effect, and it should be prohibitied. Premier Borden will be requested to enact Dominionâ€"wide prohibition during the war and another memerial will be presented, condetuning the in crease in racing and gambling. It was urged by several that some relaxati was necessary for the people, bq lowed in the working of tW Lord‘s Day Act during the war. There is no request for Sunday labor ang public opinion is against it. All the sessions and ministers: of the Presbytery will be Asked to obâ€" serve the fiftieth annivergary of Conâ€" federation in the churches. will be duly instailed on}‘netdly next by the Moderator, Rev.‘ Mr. Hay, of Elora. Mrs. Mitchener, from the & conesses‘ Training . Home, Tora was appointed to work in the Brool lyn Mission School, Guelph, and she It was decided to urge upon Preâ€" be al