of ay yy THE "My Three Years in a German Prison" | By ton, How S. Beland, MD, MP. CHAPTER XXVIL Talk of Exchange. ADE 19, 1918, will ever remain a memdérablé date for me. [I had just received a request to present. my- self ae the, Bvmmandantur, and a non-comm dgoned officer was wai lg on the ground fgor to -conduect tg the office, . What was the mat: er new? It had not infrequently happened that a prisoner, gftép-being summoned to the Kommaudantur, was never Seen by us agai' "He lad been summarily transfered to anoth- er prison. . My. presentrequest, there- fore, was not very reassuring. How- ever, I could not hesitate to obey the order. As we were leaving the jail, . my' escort commenced a conversation in a perfectly casual manner, ' "Can you guess why you have been summoned to tlhe Kommeandaptur?' "he asked' me, "Yes,'" I replied, "Well, why are you tdalled there?" he insisted. "Because 1 am _ to" be grammed liberty," 1 hazarded. "Yo Auite right," he said. Bur please, do fot state that 1 told you this, fort HH were known I had spoken 1 should be severely repri- manded,' perhaps actually punished, for having communicated this news to. you." Ag the Kommandantyr, which 1 now. visited for the first time, 1 was at once ushered into a hall and .into the presence of Captain Wolfe, the officer who had been in the habit of visiting the jail from tithe to time in order to take depositions of prison: ers. He appeared, as far as the jail was concerned, to be the "big boss™ of the institution. That man left a very unenviablc impression on the minds of all the British prisoners who passedwthrough the jail. As for myself, I shall find is very hard to forgive him for having ignored the + multiplication of reqhests I address- 2d lo him during ny three years of ' eaptivity, As I approached his table he look- ed up, tut he made no sigh nor ut- tered a word until I politely bade him good morning. Then he condes- cended to speak, "Good morning," he replied. "I have asked that you be brought here in order that you may be informed that you are soon to be liberated. od "When?" 1 asked. "Next week." "What day?" "Thursday." 1s this certain?" 1 ventured, "What do you mean?" he demand- ed, quickly, "1 am asking you if this time I am: really to be liberated?" 1 said. "I have told you that your liber- ation is to be granted; for what reason do you ask now whether it is certain? Do you doubt my word?" he asked. "Well," I replied, "1 recall the ract that two years ago you communicat- ed to me at the jail news identical with the announcement you now make to me. Nevertheless, I am still your boarder." my Copyright 1919 isiting yom are mow you tunity and plea children near awaiting an you accept?" "My answer will be short,' "1 accept with thanks.' Three years had elapsed since I left Capellen. During that long time | had not been allowed to receive one visit from my da: ughtag or the chil- dren of my wife, who had remained at Oapellen. "This will take a few days," sald the officer, ""because the several mili- tary posts which you will pass, In Belgium, will have to be notified."™ *f have no objection to gwait one, two, opthree weeks if ILfay have the precious privilege of seeing my whildren again before going to Eng land," 1 said. "1 will communicate your answer at once to the department of Foreign Affairs," the officer then remarked. Three days later, the same officer informed me that he had been chos- en to accompany me to Brussels and thence to the frontier of Holland. He appeared particularly happy in anti- pation of fulfilling this duty. As to myself, I had no objection to make, as this officer had been in con tact with me for more than tw year§, and it would be preferable to travel with some one with whom 'was t@miliap: Moreover, First-Lieut Blo¢k had united his efforts with my own when 1 solicited permission to go to Belgium during the long ill- ness of my deceased wife, had waited through one week and then another, when the officer always the same---arrived one day with a gloomy countenance which re- flécted Lad news for me, "Bad news?" I'inquired "Yes," he said; "bad news, yp "I know what it is," I said. refuse to let me pass through glum" < pe i "You have sald it." q I could not repress a movement of impatience and annoyance, "How is it possi that such ¢ thing can happen?" 1 asked. "Didn't you inform me two weeks ago that the German Government had already decided to let me pass through the occupied tesritory so that I might go and see my children?" Yes," he said. "Then what authority is it that is so highly situated that it can over- ride a decision taken by the Govern- ment?" "It is the military authority!" "Well," 1 said, rather dryly, "when shall we start for Holland?" "As soon as you are ready." "Then, we will leave this evening or to-morrow. The sooner the better, now," TI told him, Our departure was accordingly ar- ranged to take place on Friday night, May 9th, from I said, sure "They Bel (To be continued.) Well Satisfied With Baby's Own Tablets Mrs. Emile Malette, Montpélier; His eyes sought the ceiling vague ly, as one searching his conscience in { Order to ascertain if there were any | reason for self-reproach. Then with a feeble smile he admitted that what I said was true. "Well, en this ee- casion," he said. "you may rely upon what I tell you." The fact was, 1 was (0 be exchang- ~ed for a German prisoner in England. The terms of the exchange had been fixed and it was to take place Im- mediately. 1 had nothing to add, ex- cept to express my satisfaction at being, at'last, free 10° ledve Ge: many, In reply to. a question IL put to him, he told me that my status of a "member of Parliament and a former Minister in the Canadian Govern- ment had been responsible for my long detention, He further said that . all the documents, papers, catalogues, ? i books, correspondence-- everything, in fact, which would be likely to be of any service to me after my libera~ tion, and which I might wish to take with me, would first have to be sub- mitted fo the censors in Berlin. 3 ently on returning to the Jail, 1 started to make a selection among the papers and books I had collected and the letters I had réteiv- ed In the course of mycoaptivity. I 'made up a fairly large-sized parcel to the censor, Everything was duly - censored. placed in envelopes, care- fully sealed and initialed, and return- ed to at the jail, 'I'nis A took place on saturday. On the following Monday, Pirst-Lieuten- ant Bloek, officer at the Jail, hurriedly came to my cell, say- 'tng: "1 have good news for you, The ~German Government, through me, of- fers {o allow you to pass through Bel- Que', writes:-- "I have used Baby's Own Tablets for some time and am well satisfied with them. They are "surely the best medicine I know of -for little ones." What Mrs. Malette says thousands of other mothers say. Once they have used the Tablets for their children they would use noth- ing else. The Tablets are a mild but thorough laxative; are absolutely free from opiates, narcotics or other harmful drugs and may be given to the youngest baby with perfect sa- fety and good results. They are sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. bs Queer Georgia Superstition. At one time cotton men in Macon, Ga., thought that the presence of a man with a hand organ and monkey in the streets of that .city had a di- rect bearing on the cotton market, causing a decline in price. At one time the organ man was prohibited by municipal law, but later was ad- mitted on payment of a substantial license. Peculiarity of a Violin. Small splinters of the wood of old Cremona violins when vibrated with a bow, have been found to give in- variably the same note; and that note is always a tone higher when the wood is taken from the belly of the instrument than when it comes from the back. Through a mistake on the part of the Picton Hospital Board, credit was given the Milford Women's In- stitute for the $200 handed the pre- sident by Mrs. Lewis -Minaker ahd Mrs. Hamilton Welbanks, whereas 'Ehuti, on your way to Holland, in order that you may have the oppor- Marysburg who contributed this splendid amount. Do it was the good people of South |, Stomach Acts Fine, A Eat without Fear of Upset Stomact No Indi igestion! NE or eal back, causing Tg pain, flatuence, indiges- tion. or. + Tearthugu:; here's instant i Ps s Aoipogiln 18 noted for its speed in ending all stofnach distress, Never failsbo Keep it handy. Tastes nice and costs so litle ¥ 1 | } | | DAILY BRITISH WHIG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1919. _ heboes. sn, From The 'Countryside WILLOWBANK Jan, 29. ---Drawing up wood, get- ting it up for the sawyers is the ord- er of the day. Mrs. Robert McNinch is howe again after spending some weeks With her mother and sister in Pittsburg. 'William Little and Emily Peters, bth of this place, were mar ried in Gananoque at the Methoqiitt Parsonage by Rev. W, Lennon, on the 22nd, and C. 8S. Lambly of Mon treal and Ada Jackson of this place were married in Kingston on the 18th inst, by Rev. Dr. Wilson, Mrs. | Henry Jackson, who has been ill so long, is recovering. William Grice is going to move shortly to George Dempster"s farm, and Lawrence Wheeler will move on the one vacat ed by William Grice, George Demp- ster is holding a sale 'on Thursday, 30th, to dispose of all his stock and will refire and live in' Gananoque, |. William Clark, who was injured so severely by falling off his horse, is able to be out again, Mgfgaret Me- Cormick of Pine Grove id visiting Mrs. 'Stanley McNinch. JONES CALLS. Jan. 29.---A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home 8f Mr. and Mrs. Walter Best, Philipsville, on Jan. 22nd. At eight o'clock promptly their second , daughter, Leaffle Pearl,' was unitéd in , the holy bonds of matrimony to Adel- i i : DEFEATED ARMY CHEERS AS IT RETURNS TO GERMAN SOIL Numerous despatches have described the defeated Huns being welcomed like conquering This photograph shows a group of tierman soldiers acting as gaily as though the Al- lies had never made them daste defeal. A ttt ert Pag Ad How to Remove Pains Caused Kidney Trouble | ------ It may be news to you, bat it is his- tory to thousands of persons, who have suffered from Backache, Painful Uria- ation, Swollen Joints, Constant Head- aches, ete., that Gin Pills remedy Kid- ney and Bladder troubles by first re- moving the cause, The causé of all Kidney diseases such as Rheumatism, Lumibago, Sei- atica, ete, is congested Kidneys. Kid- neys that fail to perform their fune- tion of filtering the poisons and impyur- ities from the blood. . These poisgus remaining in the sy stem are the direct cause of 5 chain of dreaded disugses, If you've never heard of Gin Pills . before ask any of your friends about them. Gin Pills have bees on the market for years; they are the oid re liable remedy for Backache, ete, 1f you suffer from any Kidney or Blad- der afflictions try Gin Pills, Should you not eare to buy them as an experiment, a sample box will be sent to you on request, Gin Pills contain the beneficial ingredient of Gin without the slightest trace: of alcohol. For many years hottled Gin was considered the. ready remedy for Kidney or Bladder troubles, Scientific research proved, however, that the reason for this was due purely to the extract of Juniper it contained and nothing else. From hundreds of letters received by us we are eonvinced that all any sufferer of Kidney or Bladder trouble needs to do is try Gin Pills--and they will find relief at once. The National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Ul. 8; residents should address Na-Dru- Co., Ine. 202 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y: 188 bert Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hutchings, Jones' Falls. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Barker, Baptist minister, of Delta. The bride entered the drawing room leaning on the arm oi her father, who gave her away. The Wedding March was played by Miss Gladys Hutchings, sister of the groom, The bride was assisted by her sister, Ethel, while BSBamuecl Hutehings, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride looked well" in a gow of white taupe silk poplin trimmed with beads and silk tassels, and wearing a bridal veil with a wreath of orange blossoms, carrying a bouquet of maiden hair fern and pink blossoms. Her going away dress was of purple velvet with white satin trimmings, and brown Whitney cloth coat and hat to match. The ceremony was per; formed under an arch of ever- greens, which was decorated with British flags and bells. The brides maid was dressed in pale blue silk and carried a similar bouquet. Af- ter congratulations tea was served. A few immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom were present. The table Was centered with the wedding cake and flowers. The groom's gift to the bride was a cameo brooch, to the bridesmaid a signet brooch, a pair of gold cuff links to the groomsman and a cameo hrooch to the organist. The bride recelved many useful and costly presents. The happy couple left for Rochester, N.Y. and other points. The young couple will re- side at Jones' Falls, where the groom is a prosperous young farm- er. CAMDEN EAST. < Jan. 30.--On Tuesday evening, Jan. ha a amber oL the CA Samden Bast M ton EE great PF toe ovoRiaE cn nt 4 i Instrumental musie, and a 70 death occurred on "San. 1860 rs. Heman p. a well | | Township Comcils | KINGSTON Cataragui, Jan, 13,--Members el- ect all present. Minutes of last meeting adopted. By-laws appointing members of ¢ Board of Health, assessor 'and thmasters, Fenceviewers, and Poundkeepers passed, Motion, Weller--Heaton, that A. M. Gordenier be assessor for 1919 at a salary of §70. Sproule--Weller, that the Reeve aud the Deputy Reeve be a committee to advise after en- quiry 'and report to council at next meeting as to the possibility of the autemobile tax reverting to the municipality, in which the auto is owned. Shellington--Sproule, that J.C. Gibson be member of the Board of Health, Weller--Sproule, that petition of R.. E. Harpell and others be referred to the ILP.S. ° Weller ~ Sproule that D.R.O. reeeive 34, poll clerks $2, and owners of pelling 'booths $3 each. : Sproule--Weller, that the Fron- teniac Farmers' Co-operative Assoeiu- tion be allowed use of the Township Hall in which to hold migetiags. Weiier--S8proule, that action be tak- en at once to equalize the 8.8. No. 3-21 apd the 8.8, No. 20. Weller-- Sproule, that each councillor, bei.g governed by conditions, advise the opening of roads in their own divi-| sion Weller--8hillington, that C. F. dai act as cemetery officer for Payments ordered; $10, grant to 3ick Children's Jiospital, Toronto; $25, grant to Kingston General Hos- pital; $10, grant to Hotel Dieu, King- ston; $6. Ed. Shepherd, on 24 ton stone; $8, R. J. Bball 8 838. No. 3; $4, S. Wartman, 8 tile supplied; $4.25, D. Kennedy, re- fund State. Lab $13.50 County Treas., tile; $6.75, British Whig Pub- Wat | ming co. acer. oc, Stes SievesOn and ro anter, ~~ Se, » vetund. stat tar. Sand don Lab; $2, H. sax, mn Siachloek Monday n Petituaty a1 a. » resitient of Augusta. NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT CLIPPED FROM THE WHIG'S MANY ERIGHT EXCHANGES. {n Brief Form the Events In The ~--Full of Interest to Massy. . W. BE. Hopéyoung was appointed | to the p&#tion of bailiff of Fifth Divi- sion Court, Wellington. at Lyfddharst, place, ed. Hastings county resolution" to petitien the Roy Weeks, of that] had his hand seriously crush= Govern- tile' for approach to sehool-house ofl i ment not to enact daylight in Canada this year A E." Dunk has been Belleville, accused of entering the distillery carrying off liquor i Dr. Alexander MacDonnell, eldeat| son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. MacDon-| nell, Belleville, died Sunday iin Wash-! ington of pneumonia. | The Lansdowne . committee in; charge of the Salvaticn Army Reg Shield drive collected the sum of §997.03 fer that fund. J. Martin Foster, Northport, deliv ered at Picton on Wednesday twenty-| one hogs, which brought $700. Frank Trimble was the buyer, Renfrew is to introduce medical inspection with. a nurse into its schools. Plans are also under way | for a new Collegiate Institute. | William Alcombrack, Deseronto, aged thirty-four 'years, has been re- | mande dte jail on a charge of hav-| ing made an attempt on his life, | James McCreary, jr., has sold his residence in Araprior, and will re- move to Sudbury, where he will be closer ta his lumbering operations. William Baird, Wellington, while fishing through the ice on West Lake cfught a askinonge on Tuesday witch tippsd the scales at twenty elght pounds. The Hydro-Eleetpic have about completed their line of poles and wire from Picton to Trenton. Bloom. field has about all its poles set ready | to receive the wire. Carl Morden, Burrs, met with a painful accident on Saturday even- ing (18th). He was untying a knot with a fork when the fork slipped and stuck in his eye. Mrs. H. W. Branscombe, Picton, received word on, Monday of the death of he® small granddaughter, | Betty, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J. F. Tenney, New York. saving | arrested at | breaking and building and W. G. Rowe, Brockville, Dead. Brockville, Jan. 30.--On Tuesday. William G. Row passed away at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital. and while his death was mot unex- pected it has come as a great shock, not only to his relatives but to his many friends in Brockville and else- where. He was a son of the late W. H. Row, a leading contracting] builder of. Brockville, and a member | of a family prominent in the affairs; of Leeds and Grenville for a number | of yaa's. - The subject of this sketch was bord at Row's Corners, in Eliza bethtown, on August 27th, 1863. Barly in life he was associated with his father in the carpentry business | and the firm erected a number of! buildings in Brockville and where, He continued in the same line in Brockville for several years. In 1903 he moved to Alexandria where he became a member of a firm con- trolling a large planing. mill. On account of ill health he retired from business in' Alexandria and returned to Brockville two years ago and had since lived here. Death At Lyndhurst. Lyndhurst, Jan, 28.--0On January 26th, the death pecurred at Lynd- hurst, of 'William 'Webster. ed was sixty years of age. and three Country About Kingston Are Told | While at work in Harvey's sawmill | land village, and offeregeit to the pubs + fects of the war on some people | cellent use has been made' council passed a | {in 'fans and Spartans and | generate | fumes, | attack used about extent of $230 for neglect on the peacafully He had been ill for several weeks. else- | . {strand at a time. (Continued from Page 8 +) "My Honolulu Girl." Don't miss "My Howsolulu Girl" the Grand Opera House February 3rd. It's the breeziest, peppiest, most tuneful and delightful musical comedy production one, of the delightful kind that keeps you keyed up with excitement until the final curtain. In the cast are Ned Melroy and Richard Stockton, Naomi Garnelll, Peggy. O'Hara, W. Burt Dennis and "Babe" Lopez, all names to conjure by. The chorus is one of the nimble, graceful, pretty kind ana each and every member knows how to wear the exquisite gowns provid- ed. » Coming, "A Little Mother " "A Little Mother," a drama of the hour, which will be the offering at the Grand Opera. House on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb, 4th and 5th, with a special matinee on Wednos- day, strikes straight at thé heart of in the United States". You will like "My Honolulu Girl" becanse of fits pretty girls, its gorgeous costumes, its load of scenic effects, the story of the play which has to do with Hawaii and the principals who are many and decidedly clever. The production has a plot that is somewhat of a puzzle the most important domestic 'prob- lem of the great conflict now wag- ing. The story makeés.a direct and effectivg punch. It is ne naturally and so entertainingly, told that those who witness it, feel that they actual ly lived and participated in the throbbing story. The play has a natural community Interest and is rich in contagious humor, "A Little Mother" rings true to life beckuss it is based on life. Lem B, Baker, the { author, has simiply taken the story as it happened in a little Naw Ing- lic as a timely illustration of the ef« ¥x- of the quaintly funny characters that dwell the town and the production is perfectly adequate in every detail, at. +] it At the Theatres 14 | i Monday, {| brightest, | "A soap of healing for Baby " Mothers 'everywhere should realize that they have in Lifebueyasafe, healing, inexpensive, and absolutely pure Soap that will make the children's skin glow with the -bloom of health. LIFEBUOY near SOAP Its pure, free lathering vege. table oils make it the finest and gentlest of cleansers for Bath and Toilet purposes. 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