» WoamisssoBene dad | ARRIVED AT FORT HENRY ON) SATURDAY. AFTERNOON. Germans Intermed -- | i rs of | Seventy More There Are Now 515 Prisone War In the Fort, Al present a large force of men is at work on the Petawawa camp grounds, * building a Qoncentration camp for German, Austrian and Turkish. suspects. Fort Henry is now nearly filled with prisoners of War, there being 612 over there. A lieutenant of the 14th regiment is daily detailed in charge and while there 'is practically king of Fort Henry. He is in full charge of ev- .erything. If prisoners arrive they are searched and everything in their pockets is taken from them. «They are given credit for the amount of loney that they turn over and if they want tobacco or other luxuries the cost of them is deducted from their money supply. The three lieutenants who take turns in com- mand of the fort are W, Swaine, J. Stagg and F. Smythe. Every morn- ing the guard of over a hundred men marches to the fort.and relieves the old guard. The sentries are station- eéd in several places around the buildings. There are also police- men who are actually in contact with the prisoners of war, They keep order and see that ne gather. ing is allowed that might lead to trouble. ' Seventy more prisoners of war ar- rived from Montreal on Saturday afternoon by Grand Trunk. They were brought down in. a special cay in charge of an escort. One of these men had $1,200 in cash in his pocket, y Among the seventy prisoners was a real German baron. The reason he was not sent down sooner, -al- though he was arrested on Wednes- day, was begause of very import ant letters that he had in his pocket He is a very well dressed man of rather military bearing and vary intelligent. He goes under the name of Alfred Baron Tear du Rieventhal, and was interned by S A. Carpenter, registrar of alien © mies in Montreal. The baron claims Warren, Ont., as his home and alse claims td own a farm near Sudbury having paid $6000 for it. The reason he was detained Montreal 'was because of a page lettér written in had on him addressed to Herman Ridder, whose articles in the New York Staats-Zeitung are well known for their proMierman nature and their bitterness for all things Bri- tish. He was caught in room among the aliens registering under new law that requires that all aliens must register before the 15th December. When asked his reason for being in the room after his sus- picious actions were noticed, he de- clared that he was inquiring about the German churches in Montreal rb ---- { AMERICAN PLAN Large, Airy Rooms STEAM HEAT AND ELECTRIC LIGHT The best yard accommoda- tion in the city First-class Cafe in connec- tion Frank McCue, Prop Anglo in seven: ierman he the waiting Soldiers Handled The Students. The students of Queen's University { who participated in their annual rush. { on Saturday night, had a lively time | A large Body of them made a rush on { the Grand Opera House, but they met { with more than their match. D Sranigan, manager of the Grand, as as he realized that the students were bent on rushing, 'phoned to mili tia headquarters for assistance, and over three hundred soldiers were sent to the scene. In less time than it takes to tell it, these soldiers cleared | the theatre entrance of rushers. OPPOSITE THE GRAND American Hotel soon Ladies' Musical Club. | The programme gives at the meet- TRUNK STATION | ioe of the Kingston Ladies' Musical jelub, in Convocation Hall, Saturday | afternoon, included piano solos by ia' | Mrs. W. E. Macpherson, Miss Daisy This hotel has been refur Clown 8s Luella Hall; vocal so- nished from top to bottom los by Mrs. Herbert Wood, Mrs and is modern in every de-| | Waldron, and violin solos by Miss Christine Cochrane. The various {| numbers were much appreciated by the audience. Miss Phyllis Knight {and Miss Jean Craig arranged the [rosmmue. Phillips Macdonnell, Miss Carrie tail. SPECIAL RATES BY THE WEEK I eis "A Gillette safety razor" makes a lasting Christmas gift. The new i Bulldog and Aristocrat are sold ai i Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store. | Bar stocked with choice lig- uors, cigars, etc. M. J. LAWLESS Revere Hotel King and Queen Sts. Ameriean Plan Large, Well-heated SPECIAL RATES BY THE MONTH Good Yard and Stable Ac- commaodation., Bar stocked with first-class Wines and Liquors. LOUIS MARTIN Proprietor, "hone 834, Rooms | i died on Friday night THE LATE REUBEN SPOONFR Was a Grandson of Gen. Sir George Doolette, The late Reuben Spooner, who { met death in Kingston ow Saturday, was a friend of everyv-one in the vicinity of Glenburnie, his home. For many years he was an active mem- ber of the Methodist churches in Cataraqui and . Glenburnie, being choir. leader, trustee and steward. Abbut eight years ago he joined the Glenburnie Presbyterian church of which he was a member when he died. He was a member of both Masonic and Oddfellows lodges and they will take charge of the funer- al. The deceased was a son of the late Capt. R. Spooner and a grand- son of General Sir George Doolette. The survivors are his widow, Isa- bell Helen, daughter of the late J. H. Scott; three sons and eight daughters, Col. C. N. Spooner of the ¢ity is a brother, and Mrs. .A. Mae- Intosh, also of this city, is a sister. The sons are Charles N., of Moose- jay; Jobn H,, of Regina, and Fred- erick K., of Lethbridge. The daugh ters are: Mrs. G. M. Sears, Mrs. C K. Robinson and Mrs. G. W. Bell, of this city; Miss" Rose, nurse of Ot- tawa, and four daughters at home, Margaret, Emma, George and Ethel. Miss Georgie was the sister who was with him when the accident hap- pened and she sustained severe bruises to her face but is impraov- ing. The deceased was horn seventy- eight years ago in Glenburnie, The "uneral will be held on Wednesday. COMPLAIN OF LONG SERMONS But Will Stay In The Theatre Until Very Late Hour. Rev. Dr. Graham, of Toronto, whe reached at the anniversary services in the First Baptist church Sunday, lelivered a lengthy discourse in the vening and made a few pointed re- marks pbout sermons. He said that he wis taking a little more time than usual, for his sermon, but with 1 smile remarked that this was a special occasion, and that allow- ance should be made for it. He gaid that nowadays many quests were made for short ser mons. Ministers wére often asked fo cut down their remarks to twen- ty minutes, but it was ver: difficul: 'G handle a big subject in this time "People who complain about lony sermons," added Dr. Graham, "will 20 to the theatre on the Monday night and stay there until - élevep o'clock and still longer if it is nec essary. re- A Concert At Deseronto. Dec. 5.--Commencement exercises of the Deseronto high school took the form of a concert in Nay Jor's Theatre, when Prof. G. M Wrong, of Toronto University, gave an interesting lecture on '"'(dermany's Reasons of 'War." Lieut.-Col. E Walter Rathbun was chairman An instrumental selection was given In Miss Mary Maloney. The drill of the British empire was given by the school, each form representing differ ent nations in costume. The theafr was crowded to the door. "§'he money was in aid of the patriotic fund. The box factory shut down Satyr day last. 'The mill pond has quite a coating (of ice on it. Mrs. H. R. Wehs ter and son, "Jack," of Toronto, af. ter having spent the summer with her sister, Miss Kathleen Prickett, turned to Toronto on Monday, companied by Miss Prickett. The sta of the high school, Miss Windsor, B.A., principal; Miss M Nesbitt, B.A., and Miss F. Philip, are to be congratulated on the success of their school coneert. Mrs. Moyr, of Toronto, accompanied by her father, Joseph Chamberlain, left, last for Toronto. ac week, Warship Not In Danger. Norfolk, Dec. T.--~Unofficial and unconfirmed reports received heer early to-day stated that the warship reported in distress off Ocean City, Md., was the battleship Kansas, but that she was not in danger and wa | merely anchored to await the ce sa- tion of the storm sweeping the | coast. Mrs, Samuel M. Craig, Brockville, quite sudden- ly. She was an Anglican, a woman of sterling rectitude and a splendid | neighbor, SHOULD BE It cannot be, if it BRIGHT You wil ot . In Champagne district the French artillery counteracted the enemy's bat- tery. Progress has been made in Ar- gonne, also pear Vareones, Berlin reports admit the evacuation of Varnellss, south-west of Altkirch, where the French reinforced, -are pushi- ing a vigorous offensive. ; Belgrade was evacuated volunfarily, not captured by the Austrians after a battle. 'Two bombs were dropped at Cettinje by Austrian aviators, but no damage was done. King Nicholas reports the loss of one-third 'of the Montenegrin army, hut will continue to defend the coun- try. Petrograd officially = announces the progress of the Russian army mn face of resistance from the Turks, who re- tired near Baschkal, leaving wounded, provisions ' and munitions. 'The Norwegian steamer Water loo foundered off the Lizard; only hree of the crew saved. British eruiser Venus ran ashor in gale while trying to make a port in south of England; no damage. Indictations are that Germans are preparing for retirement from pres ent battle line in Flanders before the allied oftenive. : At Rotterdam despatches say Ger man movement along the Yser is merely a feint to cover retirement but will hold Avtwerp at all cost: as protection to their flanks. German artillery is being removes from Courtrai to Brussels enroute i the frontier. King George returned to Englanc in Torpedo boat, Saturday night. He reviewed the Belgian troops on Fri day and honored King Albert. Allies' position is consolidated be tween Dixmude and Ypres. Germar communication lines between Met: and Woevre are interfered with by French long distance guns. Furious battle rages near Lowie ind Lodz. Russian machine gun fir caused great loss to the enemy. No much chance on the front. A Berlin despatch to Copenhager says forty British and French war ships assembled outside (name de) ited) to foroe their way through [his is thought impossible owing fortifications and mines. . A Berlin despatch says a Britis submarine tried to force a passag of the Dardanelles on Saturday, bu was discovered and apparently hit b Turkish dire. The London Chronicle! correspondent at Dunkirk says Ostend is in flames irom German shells. While in France King George con- ferred the Order of Merit on iGenera) French, and the Victoria Cross on an Indian trooper. T i has called out the cond line of landsturm reserves to Ix ready by the 20th A Scottish private gets the Victoria ross for capturing ingle handed. The alliés have taken positions east of Yser, Berlin claims that the Germans have 1 ee Kaiser se a machine gur important fF. | occupied lodz, Russia. { At Bicknell's Corners. Bicknell"s Corners, Dec. 4.-- Quite | number from around - here spent | Thursday in Napanee turkey day {and quote very low prices for poul jtry. Ogden Hinch and mother were | at Mr. O'Mara's on Wednesday last. [Quite a number from this vicinity will attend the tea meeting at Swit |zorville on Friday night. Mrs. John Simmons is .ill with a bad cold { Miss Pearl Amey spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Leslie Skinner, Cam- den East. Mr. and Mrs. Atkin Shi der spent Sunday at Alva Embem ley's and attended anniversary ser vice at Camden East. ------ The Great Northern, a $3,000.00 steamship, built by the Cramp Ship building Co,, for the Pacific mai | line, was blown ashore off Fort MY lin Pa., by a forty-mile wind Satur jday. The vessel was putting out tc a for a four -day trial trip | '"The best assortment" and largest stock of- Christmas sweets are al | ways found at Gibsons Red Cross i Drug Store. | Charles Bradley, Johnstown, near | Prescott, died on Wednesday afte lan illness due to advanced years | He was a retired farmer. | You will never regret using | Rose flour. a White YOUR CHEWING TOBACCO AS CLEAN AS THE FOOD YOU EAT. is sold in bulk and touched by soiled hands - PACIFIC CHEWING is.untouched by any hands from the manufacturer to you, for each plug is separately wrapped and cannot come in contact with any dust, dirt or germs. enjoyment of chewing a "DELICIOUSLY GOOD" tobacco until you have tried PACIFIC. | never know the v A satin insert of the kind that is being sought after by collectors everywhere Ia packed with each plug. See window displays around town. And-the price Is 10c -- AT ALL DEALERS. F 1914 LAMBS, YEARLING LAMBS, DAIRY FED PORK, SPRING CHICKEN, COOKED MEATS, BACON. PARKER BROS. KINGSTON'S LEADING BUTCHERS. 217 Princess St, Phone 1683, Opposite Opera House, The most envied ear at the price in the world. that don't give trouble, The leader in sell-starting cars, PORRITT GARAGE CO, Limited Catalogue on Request. Phone 4564 The engine Taxi Service. _ Taxi Service < ------ THE WHIG'S JUM BLE seneral Review of Country District | and Local News | Insist on White Rose flour. ! See College Book Store advt a age two i Australia ha greatly increased iis refential rates to Great Britain i William Swaine, piano tuner. Orders | eceived at McAuley's. Phone 564. The new post office building erec | ed at Kemptville ig completed. | You can save 85 to $10 a sult or | 'vercoat at Lambert's sale. J. C. Douglas has been aj ecretary of the ic hospital. High-class perfumes for Christmas aving at Gibson's Red Cross Drug | Store. of 'The body of Dr. M. D Sudworth, | t young Ingersoll physician, was! ound lying in a ditch on the Water- | 00 'road. His death is a mystery, | H. Cunningham, piano tuner, 21 | Mng street. Leave orders at Mo. | \uley's book store, | Frank 8. Barnard, ex-M.P.. is to be leutenant-governor of British Col- umbia, succeeding Lieutenant-Gover- ior Patterson, whose term has ex- ired Premier Hearst opened Algoma's ew $48,000 House of Refuge, and vas the chief guest at a banquet by he Board of Trade at Sault Ste, Marie. "Every vear" pointed | Smith's Falls pub- | hundreds of homes nade glad with Christmas sweets Tom Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store u Christmas morning. tev. James McEwen, hiusburg, Pa., who has accepted a ali to be pastor of the Reformed 'regbyterian church, Almonte, wii. se inducted on the 10th of Davoani- ber Puirity is the first consideration the preparation of Salada tea. the fragrant buds and most delicate 'leaves are used. Salada contains no stems, bark, twigs, or dust. Canada s revenue for the pasteight nonths showed twenty-four million lollars' decrease as compared he same period last year, Customs 'eceipts particularly declining. "Students" can order sweets for Christmas morning delivery from Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store and feel perfectly satisfied about lelivery. A. Graham Miles, Alexandria Bay, has sold the hull of his fast motor boat P.D.Q.V. to H. 8. Ford, f New York, who will use the same nthe Hudson River the coming eason, High-class toilet waters for Chrisi- mas giving at Gihson's Red from Wil- ih Only their Cross ---- | © with | -- BARGAINS! BARGAINS! IN CLOTHING, GENTS' FURN. ISHINGS, BOOTS AND SHOES We have decided to turn over our' stock and 10 shou. the customers what we can do.. We need $35,000.00 by Dec. Bist, 1914, and in order to get this money we are going to give the people very low prices. 'We do not intend to advertise our prices in the paper as other merchants are doing, but all customers that call in our store will be surprised at the very low prices we are offering in Clothing, Gents' Funishings, Boots and Shoes, Best value in the city for your money, H. Rotgauze, REAL BARGAINS, DO NOT FORGET 232 PRINCESS STRE(T nn ANYONE WISHING - R* PURE -- PALATABLE -- NUTRITIOUS -- BEVERAGES FOR SALE BY WINE asp SPIRIT MERCHANTS EVERYWHERE AAA ER A LOCAL OPTION --Residents in the local option districts can legally order from this brewery 'whatever they require for personal or family use. Write to JOHN LABATT, Lite, Lonbon, CanaDA IY A NY YAY gent, 339-341 King St. East. Drug Store. Messrs. James McGillivray and Frederick Phillips caught a monster pike in Rideau Lake last Wednes fay. It was certainly a beauty 'nd measuring thirty one inches "Pure gum rubber" hot water bot tles at Gibson's Red Cross Drug e. Saturday two men were drowned and a third had a thrilling eseape vhen the schooner William Donnelly of Baltimore, coal laden for Hamp- on; foundered off Thimble Shoal in 'hesapéake Bay, Va. Make the first item on your Christ mas shopping list "Christmas sweets" from Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store. It is stated in Ottawa that Charles M. Schwab, president of the Bethle- hem Steel Works, may establish shipbuilding plant in Canada for construction of submarines and small cruisers for Canadian coast de- fence, a -------- COMPENSATION ACT AMENDED. Now Ordered Are FExten- sive In Act. : Toronto, Ont. Dec, 7--By an order-in-counci] he sthedules of the Workman's Compensation Act, which comes into operation January 1st nexi have been considerably amend- ed. The changes now ordered are extensive, and~practically re-classify most of the industries affected by the act. A great many industries are excluded ffom the act, notably manu- facturing clothing establishments, garages and livery stables, . light manufacturing and retailers. In certain other establishments, like cheese factores, laundry and dyeing houses, where less than six men are employed, the act will not apply, the machine and blacksmith shops which are not incidental to a larger indus- Changes fry. are also excluded, unless more than four men are employed, welghing fifteen and a half pounds Felt Slippers Always make a most acceptable gift to any member of the family. WOMEN'S FELT SLIPPERS "15¢ up to $1.50 " MEN'S FELT SLIPPERS $1.00 up to $2.50 GIRLS' AND BOYS' FELT SLIPPERS 65c up to $1.25 'CHILDREN'S FELT SLIPPERS : " BOc to 75¢