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LODZ 0CC§IPEED BY GERMAM A dospatoh from London says: The Germans have occupied Lodz, acmrding to an official telegram from Berlin received here. Besides its commercial importance. Lodz is of strategica] value as a railway centre. The position of the City has been critical for the hut fort-night, furious fighting having occurred in its environs on every side in the course of the successire enveloping movements of the Russian and Gerâ€" man armies. Since General Mac- kensen succeeded in ext‘ricating the remnant of his army from the trap, the Ger-mans have remained comparatively quiescent in their trenches near Lodz awaiting reinâ€" forcements. The arrival of fresh Germain forum‘s evidently was the. signal for a, new offensive. It is thought {here that Marshal von Hin- de-nburg will make a third desperate attempt. to how a, way through to- wards Warsaw. The uninterrupted progress 05f the Russian operations in Galicia, looking to the invasion Two Hundred Are Returning to Join the Second Contingent TUBK CRUISER STRUCK A MINE The Central News correspondent at Copenhagen says the following de'spatcih has been received in the Danish cagitgl from Berlin: A des-pa-tch from New York says: ‘An unknown warship is reported aground one mi-le off the Virginia Shore‘ six miles south of Ocean City. Maryland. A. high sea. and northeast gale prevent assistance A despaboh to the Hams Agency from Athens says that the cruiser Goeben, purchased by Turkey from Germany, is undergoing repairs of the heavy damage suffered in the battle with a. Russian fleet in the Black Sea. recently. The Goeben was struck [by fifteen shells from Russian ships, which are said to have killed 126 members of her crew, besides destroying a. turret, smoke-shack and engine. The Goeben’s sailors who were killed were buried in the garden of the German Ambassador’s summer residence at Therapia, a. village eight miles north-east. of Constanti- nople, on the Bosphorus. Twoâ€" t-hirds of the Goeben’s crew are said to be Germans and the remainder Austrians. “Forty British and French war- ships are gathered outside (name THE SURPLUS CANADIAN OFFICERS A despaboh from London says:' The surplus Canadian ofiicers at the camps at. Salisbury Plain, who have been anxiously waiting for official news from Ottawa, have been notified that they can apply for temporary commissions in the] British Army. without separation allowances or even the Canadian: rates of pay, failing which they are} to hold themselves in readiness to! return to their regiments in Canada] at an early date. Sonic twenty will I probably join Kitchener‘s army, but the rest prefer to return to Canada. Arrangements have been made at Salisbury Plain for a body of aboutl two hundred surplus oflicers to sail Warship Ashore Off Virginia Coast A despafooh from London says: The Turkish cruiser Hamidieh has struck a. mine and returned to Con- stantinople considerably damaged. according to the Russian official news agency’s Constantinople ad- vices, 'Dhese advice-s say also that Russian warships have sunk six Turkish sailing vessels which were carrying war supplies. A wireless despatch from Berlin says that a, British submarine ye‘s- tel-day tried to force a, passage through the Dardanelles, according to 11' despatch from Constantinople b0 the Frankfurter Zeirtung. The submarine’s presence was discover- ed, however, the message adds, and the vessel apparently was hit by shots fired by the Turkish forts. llmuidiuh FOI'ON] to Rohu'n 10 (‘on- stuntiuoplo in a Dumalgvd State. Indenburg Starts a Third Advanca of Warsaw Berlm along the ba gshows that Von Hf Eslim 'hope of stayin H'amce lies in rcpe the Russian centr: the appalling cost material. Lodz wa vicious attack and according to Pet: ,The heaviest; fighti possession of a Jewith cemetery ( the outskirts of the city. This pm tion changed hands twice: As tl result of many attacks and count? attacks, the German and Russia troops exhausted their a-mmunitim but continued fighting with hay net-s and rifle butt-SA. The gas hm]? in Lodz was damaged. The suhm of Baluti was burned and Hire other outlying vill‘agos were part destroyed by fire caule by explm ing Shell‘s. Thirty citizens we} killed and 200 wounded. In Lu< fifty houses and a Catholic chum were demolished. deleted by censor) with the cvidmt intention of forcing /their way through. This, however, will be impossible, as the fortificatiuns have been greatly strengthened and the water is thickly strewn with mines.” Montreal Will Supply 1.500 More Men for Over-sous Servirt‘. A despaatoh from Montreal says: Instructions have been received from Ottawa by Col. E. W. Wilson. 0.0.. of the fourth military district, to raise a. regiment of mounted rifles. less one squadron. and a battalion of infantry. This means that Montreal will supply about 1,500 more volunteers for overseas service, and this will he a part of the quota from this city toward the 50,000 men Canada is to keep (mn- sta-ntly under training. Comforters. [’nderwear :nul Sfll‘li?‘ Among Artieles Needed. A despatch from Montreal says: Canadian manufacturers are to benefit further by orders for equip- ment from the Imperial Govern- ment, Mr. Frederick Stubzu-t. the British purchasing representative, stating that he had received requi- sitions for goods, the value of which he estimated at about a million and a half dollars The articles re- quired include cap ComeI'tPI‘S, Cut ton underdrawers. Woollen under- drawers, socks and clasp knivex of Silesia and the march Berlin along the banks of ‘ shows that Von Hinderbe A despatch from London says: A sailor named Nielsen. the F010 sur- vivor among seven who escaped in a. boat when the Danish steamer Mary was blown up by a mine in the North Sea. was Landed by a, trawler which picked him up. He said his six companions died from exposure Seven of the crew of the Mary who escaped in another boat, have been rescued. IS paying a. \‘lSlt to b‘ir Juhl French’s headquarters in Norther) France. Private Runey, of the Royal Grenadiors, Toronto (which rcgi ment is now part of the Third Bat t-alion), while driving a team, wa run into by a. motor, and sustainm a, severe concussion of the brain His condition is serious. for Canada under Cul. I It is understood that 11‘ the second contingent, parentvly has a shun-age An officer of high ram this step in no way refle4 officers who are returnir able men. Col. W. Gr Norfolk. Observers neérést the veml say she has four funnels, and that they can see her fighting tops. It; is believed to be the French cruiser Conde. being rendered. Assistance has been asked from the navy yard at MORE ARMY CONTRA (TS. RAISE LVIOI‘N'I‘ED RIFLES. Only 0m- Survh’ur in Direction Itr del‘bl the ( ank .says thm fleets upon the ning, all ‘being Grant Mordex to Sir Johr the nt. M 1( )a mime .ad'vu x towzu‘ the 0d: h m the was 'T ned \‘ JD l A despateh from T’ctrugrad says: Newspapers here are beginning to print numerous fragmentary ae- eounts. derived from wounded s01â€" diers, of the recent lighting in P0â€" land.- The general impression from all sides is that the Vistrulaâ€"Warthe fighting has been incomparany mere severe than anything experiâ€" enced before on any front. during this war. The Germans early in the conflict christened it the “Imper- ial” battle, for they had been im« pressed by highest authority that upon their-“success depended the whole future of the war, and as a reward for their success they were promised that, they would be dis- banded to their homes at, the conâ€" clusion of the campaign. The character of the fighting has comâ€" pelled the Germans to rely on their manhood instead of their machinâ€" ery, yet they still persist, in their massed format-ion against rifle, maxim 0r bayonet. Their losses have been appalling. Experienced experts estimate that. the Germans‘ have lost two-thirds of their army‘ in Poland. There were several. critical moment-s during the fightâ€" ing north of Lodz. One Russian division lield its ground against two German army corps, and finally drove them back. As ‘has been stated. but for the tardiness of the arrival of one. Russian army corps the battle would have ended in complete victory for the Russians a week ago. As it was large numbers of the Germans got out of the trap, and subsequent fighting has been :1 curious tactical spectacle with the Russians and Germans in alternate strips covering a considerable area of the Polish battlefield. The Ger- mans have alternated furious at" tacks with retreats. The British cruisei ashore, in the storm, full force. Her f0 portion of the bridge away by an enormi warslhip was running the .suutlh of linglvar storm broke. Another \‘iutim of l T\\'o-lhirds of Their Army in Poland Put Out at Action. (‘Rl‘lSl‘IR DISABLE!) IN NH” (mlv Plays Havoc “iUI Shipping: on Atlantic Seaboard. A despatch from London sayS' The Bl‘l‘tlsll cruiser Venus rah ashore. in the storm, sinkmg \Vlth full force. Her foremast and :1 portlon of the bl'ldge were earned away by an enormous sea‘ The ably U81]. lilDUl‘luS V011 1‘1?an IOI' (US~ tinguished service in the. field. Gen. Frank commanded the forces which occupied Belgrade. Nineteen thousand Servian prisoners have been taken since the Austrians be- gan the present offensive move- ment, according to a. report: from Vienna. Reports from German sources assert that Servia’s casualâ€" ties since the beginning of the war will reach about 100,000. or vir- tually one-third of her entire strength. ed 111 Strumn borders (Hi {MAN LGSSES Al’l‘XLIJNG. \V 111'. Austr evenge ufl'e red he iene NI ill 511 aftel impel has E the .boriu m throng U \‘lH'fi! 1111 nt Nut .\ll;u'k Sol-vi 1nd 1111mm (.li the 1;:ht 31 l'ulmiliat md Ifiury ut trlu nts Serv She rumors ldvant-a an {H I111 Ill) Orde 11 1(5 lll‘. alkan p11 of H] ment- h HI. WEE“ GEMS T8 WAR FUND ha the ob- hat 116 nd he lIl 11' M}- Seized and Drove Off Over 300 German Soldiers Forty of Whom Were Women NEGHE Mfifi RY COSSACKS A (lcspatch from I’ebrogx‘ad say.€: One of the Don Cossacks, who has just arrived here wounded. and who received a. commission for his daring work. relates how three score ( dred C numbc much mande Czenst- been i number of others and found out much of interest for their comâ€" manders, in a. night raid upon Czenstochowa. The Germans have been in occupation of Czeinstoch- owa, which they seized in the first week of the war without opposition. These tlu'ce'score Don Cossacks were out scouting with special inâ€" Srtructions to find out what was 'goâ€" ing on in Czevnstochowa. Riding “inflows in Bradford Wurl- Broken by Lyddih‘ Explosion. A despatch from Bradford. Eng- land. says: A large stock of Lyd- dit-e exploded with a roar on Wedâ€" nesday in a chemical works near this city. Six men were killed and many others injured. Hundreds of window,q in Bradford and nearby villages were broken. The people were in great, alarm. some of them believing that the noise was the roar of guns of an invading German ’l‘hvy Will Be [sod in Constructing P0111000 Bridges. A desputch from New York says: The Russian Government has pur‘ chased here 50,000 55â€"30110!) airtight gasolene tanks. at a cost of approxi- mater $250,000. to be used in conâ€" of the bombn by the British report that 0 might indicat planning to their own ML and strike th arm} Britain’s Mastership of Sea Affirmed Bl‘YS 30.000 GASOLINE TANKS. May Land 21 New Army at Ostcnd A despa~tch from London says: How 500 French troops were betray- ed by a spy is told in despatclhes from Dunkirk. The French soldiers were sleeping in a. church at Lam- perniSSe. A spy in some way gained access to the belfry. and displayed lights which notified the German 500 Soldiers Blown Up by Shells rn um w th 1 181‘1 1-1121 1' m; 1'1] II accly Donations From Native States, Which All Condemn Turkey's Attitud: de iding .lflllnd and the . and approximu expenses of the ' £400,000 from ' n work, relates how three >f them captured fibreg- hun- lerman cavalrymen, kllled a, bombardment, of British fleet, toga that Ost-end is be indicate that. the lg to land R 118 wn along; the Be :ike the German SIX M UV KILLED. thr the that in f 11' 1t ‘lll xpre ‘he King's voyage touch- > serene. tranquility with is accomplished Great .h a fine gesture. aflirms 1hip of 11w seal. Because )marincs have succeeded even to the coasts of . Ireland. British naval t affected any more than wn by a. Taube can di- worlh of our army. At prm , mu 111' M y the 1 De Stat I‘lI nglzm “V at the L 000 tax of Indi‘ regret; to tlh ll'l I‘il M( mt £800,000 This in- Nizam of from the & further {IV )f 11 mm The King )llCh- with ireat firms :ause leded s of laval than [1 di At his own hour and on his own day. despite the wind blowing a. tempest. the King of England traverses the sea with a, security which disclaims even to conceal the voyage and scorns any trait/orous attack which the journey might suggest to the enemy. King George’s visit will appear to our enemies, and to all peoples who know that their exis tence depends on the issue of the. war, as a fresh manifestation of the close solidarity uniting the allies." )Ill \1] sum of nearly £30,000 givvn by the chiefs to p' cycles. telescopes an equipmgnt, and $24,70C given by Mahal‘aj Gwalior, who has a motor ambulance 8 ing of 41 cars, for troops in Europe, a for the establ‘ishmen given by the chiefs to provide motor cycles. telescopes and kindred equipment, and $24,000 has been given by Mahamjah Scindia. of Gwalior, who has also presented a. motor ambulance section, consist- ing of 41 cars, for the use of tlhe troops in Europe, and is arranging for the establishment of a convales- cent, home in East Africa. Besides these gifts, many of the chiefs have presented a, large number of horses, mules and camel's, and even their private motor cars. A hospital ship. which is splendidly equipped, quietly within about half a, mile 0! the town, they divided into ten sec‘ tions of six men each, and timing a concentrated movement. dashed into sleeping Czensboehawo simul- taneously from all sides. They killed a, considerable number of startled Germans who knew not where to hide and created panic throughout tlhe town. The Cossacks met in the centre of Czenstoczhowa, and drove off before them to their own lines three hunâ€" dred prisoners. When these came to be examined forty were found to be women dressed in soldier’s uni- forms. All this. says the Don Cos- sack. happened only a few days ago. flank. The Germans have been in« cessantly active at Zeebrugge and rumors have been current for many days that they are planning to at- tack England with Zeppelins and submarines to be assembled at that coast port. It is said that after losing several submarines from the bombardment of the British ships they took measures to protect the rest by submerging them in the inner basin. England and Wales Haw 5.600.000 Mun Ill-tween 20 and 40 Years. .\ despatch from London says: The total male population of Engâ€" land and Wales available for mili- tary purposes is estimated at 5,600,- 000 in the annual report of the Registrar-General of births. deaths and marriages The Registrar’s compilation gives the following fig- ures: Age 20-24, 1,502,652; age 25- 29. l,455.783; age 30â€"34. L375,872; age 35-39. 1261,43: structing pontoon bridges in their military operations. according to a. statement issued by the manufac- turers. The tanks are of steel and are cylindrical in shape. The first shipment is to go for- ward next Saturday, it was said. The entire lot, under the terms of the contract. must be shipped not 1alter than January 15, p, which is splendidly eqw mother of their donations POTENTI AL S'l‘R EN GTH. been the