University of South Carolina Libraries
YEARS IN HUN WAR PRISON. Dp. Beland, Former Canadian Postt master General, Tells Experiences. After three years spent in German prison, during which time his wife died in Belgium, Dr. Henri S. Beland, formerly postmaster general of Canada, yesterday arrived at an Atlantic port from England on board a British steamship. With him was his daughter, Jennette, 21 years old, yesterday, who has been detained in Belgium since the outbreak of the * war. Dr. Beland was released six weeks ago by the German government in exchange for a German of note who had been held prisoner by the British. On board the steamship it was said yesterday that this ri.nm.nn 4 t/\.Q florman TVHllCe VjTOA IMWII io i. Vittbvu ww v* . x but no verification of the statement j could be obtained. , Dr.v Beland said yesterday that he went to Antwerp just before war was begun to be married. With him was his daughter by his first wife. The marriage was celebrated two days * i before the Germans took the city and Dr. Beland and his family were unable to leave after the occupation. "I was seized because of my political relations and detained at Rutherben, a German detention camp," said Dr. Beland. <vLater I was placed in i the Stadt Vogtei, a prison in the < center of Berlin, while my wife and t . daughter were held in Belgium. For j two years I was permitted to leave bht once, for two hours, but after that time, because of my failing . health, my prison jailers permitted me to go out for two hours twice a week, under escort. x ; v "The Germans allowed me to re- J ceive the food sent from . England j and so far as physical hardships were < ..^ concerned I have not much complaint J to make. It was the mental punishinent I received during the time my 1 wifA was ill that hurt me most and ] it was this part of their treatment J 1 ..that I shall never forget. t.. "Shortly after my arrest in May, .1915, I received word that my wife was ill at Cappelen, Belgium. I made every effort to obtain permission tp visit her, but my pleas were denied. . She grew steadily worse and when, a year and one-half later, her ieath became but a matter of days, I renewed my prayers for permission to go to her. I could make no headway and there was nothing for me to do but sit in my cell and grieve. When she died in December, 1916, they didn't inform me of it for ten days. At first they simply told me that my wife was dead. " 'Let me go and bury her,' I piead\i * ?/ k ed. v " 'It's too late now,' they informed me. 'She has been buried ten days.' "That was characteristic of the Germans. "But because of my sorrow I belleve they tried to soften a little the ? days of confinement. They were not 1 brutal to me in a physical sense and r- ' while my wife was alive they per' niitted me to write to her freely and to- receive letters from those who 1 were attending her. "** /*omn tVlO AC IUM CXL IUC uutguwiua VMUA^/ b**v food and the quarters were very bad, and if I had been forced to continue on the regular prison fare in Berlin I would have been much worse off than am today, but my food from England came through regularly. I was locked in my cell at 7 o'clock every 'K. - night and was released into the court at 8 o'clock in the morning. I was not s"- '-'m permitted to leave the prison, with the exception of those times I hawe mentioned. "My daughter was detained in Belgium until six weeks ago, when i was released. Then they notified her that she could meet me in Holland." Dr. Beland, his daughter and those s who came from Canada to meet him, left here last night for Montreal, where a big reception has been arranged for the physician. / Gen. Foch's Rules. Read thoughtfully this brief rule written by Gen. Foch for the conduct of infantry and light artillery attack in modern war: "They march straight at their aim, seeing their objective. They hasten their steps as they come closer, preceded by .a violent fire, helping themselves by their shooting to take the i enemy at close quarters, leaping over their first positions, throwing themcalvoa iinnn +>10 ranta r?f thp PnPITIV O^i WO UJL/VU bUV iMUikM VI. v ' v** w ??. ^ and settling the fight with cold steel, by mere weight of bravery and will power. The artillery helps, keeping pace with them, supporting them aifd ' covering them." Then read closely acounts of the advance of Franco-American infantry and light artillery as they attacked then Hun between the Aisne and the Marne. Was ever precept more perfectly carried out by practice? The . Very One. Servant (to Irish laborer)?Here is beer, Pat, if you care to have i^ But I'm afraid it's quite uead. Pat?Oh, deed it is. Well, then, darling, it's meseK who is just the same."?Tit-Bits.. STATEMENT BY THOMAS H. PEEPLES. Candidate for the Short Term for United States Senate. I wish to say to the people of South Carolina and my constituents that I am grateful for their confidence, evidenced by their liberal support which has placed me as a candidate in the second race for the short term for United States senate. I wish to call to the attention of every person interested that the record will bear me out in ever having stood four-square on every issue and principle that has been advanced by our government in this time of strife, having been most profoundly in sympathy with the allies from the incipiency of hostilities. I have been deeply concerned since the cloud of war has hovered over our great nation, and the record will show that immediately upon a declaration of war i tendered my services to tne president and our nation and from bdm I received this acknowledgement: "The president thanks you cordially for the good will which prompted your kind message which has helped to reassure him and keep him in heart," and since have re-assured my position and sincere interest in every way possible, as is further evidenced by the following letter of June 17, 1918, addressed to Mr. John Lowell, Chairman of the Special Committee for War Service, Washington, D. C.: "I am in receipt of your letter of the 15th inst., enclosing information card which is herewith returned. "I wish to say that I am in the campaign for governor of this State, but nevertheless I stand ready to answer the call of my government at any time I may be needed. I will serve in any capacity and will do so for only my actual expenses. I would be glad to do so for nothing if I were financially able to support myself while in the service. "I wired Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, on April 6, 1917, as follows: 'Since a state of war has been declared befWAPT) thA TTnitpH Static r?f imoriM and Imperial German government, I extend to you my services in any capacity.' This telegram expresses my position now as well as then." This record is not shown as a matter of defense for my position needs no defense, and any statement or insinuation to the contrary by any man ?r set of men is wilfull, deliberate and untrue. I further wish to add that I am not running for an office that will detain me long from the service. The term of the office I now bold as Attorney General of South Carolina to which I have been threo times elected, will expire in January next, and that of the short term in the Senate will expire on March 5rd next, and whether elected or defeated it will only be a short time before I will answer the call of my ;overnment under the recent draft act, and will be with the boys who have gone forth in this great cause, and will do my part then and there! "or my opponents and those against ne in this election as freely as I will fer those who are with me and have seen with me in this political amotion; and I am proud to say that :he time has come or will soon be at land when I can don the khaki in lefense of our government and this n*eat cause for humanity, freedom, iberty and justice. In/the discharge of the duties by ;he one who is elected to the United States Senate it is encumbent upon lim to cooperate and exercise his jvery power to aid the president and ;he nation in every effort to carry :orth to a successful conclusion the ?reat undertaking before the nation j* 11* - i * ?- ? ma cue auiea wona. i am nearmy n favor of sending every available M/ A # . 1 N Whether at seashore < the same. It has refres Cheri mail in America as went forth the ancient hosts of the Lord to bring victory and glory unto the cause of humanity, and I wish to reassure the people of South Carolina that my every effort will be with this sole purpose in view, returning from the seat in the senate to the army to do my bit as a soldier in actual service, i which I feel will be a greater honor and for a nobler cause than any other in the sight of God and man. As to the other issues, the short time in the senate will doubtless give no opportunity to bring them to a successful conclusion. They can be properly presented and concluded in due course of time. As to this, I wish to reiterate that I believe in supporting labor in its legal efforts and protecting capital in its lawful investments for they go hand in hand and their interests should be compatible. Also, that some enactments should be made to adjust conditions of labor confronting the farmery and others and that the allotment allowed dependents should be handled through the various Local Boards and withheld from those who refuse to work on'account of having this donation from the government. The farmers and homes in South Carolina are feeling the effects of the independence of those who are sharing in this bounty. I do not believe in depriva| tion? ' r injustice, but I do believe <3et the BANK b< firsthand be j man with moi t The fundamental principles < * and 'ri thine tic." . All of these in a BANK BOOK than in any o If your boy has a bank book ] for. It is the practical applicati the most beneficial and lasting v If your boy has NOT got abj one. BANK V We pay four per pounded quarterly ' N L Farmers .& M< ? *3> truT~r m -n 7 \ )r on mountains?always ihing qualities that satisfy. i-Cola 1 or * ? r I that the "Work or Fight" system | should apply to every able bodied man and woman in America today.? i Published as an advertisement by | Thc-s. H. Peeples, candidate for short ! term United States senate. CARD OF THANKS.' " In the service, Army and Navy i Young Men's Christian Association. "With the Colors." I Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. C., Aug. 31st, 1916. Mr. Editor: Please allow me space to express my heart-felt gratitude and thanks to my voluntary supporters in last Tuesday's election. There are a great many friends throughout the district I would be pleased to write personally, but my duties will not permit. Words can not express my gratij tude to those of my many friends | whom I met in my campign. I will ' never forget their cordiality and : friendship. I hope to meet them all j again. I appreciate the fairness of the j newspapers. I I bear no ill feelings to those who i voted against me for I understana ine mruuiiisiauues. Now we must all join hands for the winning of the war, and back up in every manner* possible our noble | president and brave soldier boys. Fraternally for service, i ?adv. G. L. TOOLE. ^HUi\B - -f \ of education are "readin\ ritan' can be learned more practically | ther book. be is Learning what arithmetic is on of a thing which teaches it is ray?ank account see that he OPENS PITH US. cent, interest, comon savings deposits erchants Bank I or, s. c. J I v V ^ // \ Refreshing as a dip in the deep HierO'Cola l Fairly sparkles . with life and k good cheer. iMArmFi 1 I ivii iviimiLUj | X X I I V Just arrived. Something fancy?big and fat. Y ? Guaranteed to please. Try one for your break- & V fast. Y t i Y Y I f I | TOM DUCKERI Y PHONE 15 NEXT TO COPLAND'S BAflBEBfi S. C. T > ' V if? 1 If I 1 BUY W. S. S. BUY W. S. 8. X ft I and Help and Help I T j|; g WIN THE WAR WIN THE WAR | jp & * 11 \ l New Fall Suits 11 H ' ' '! 2 J for you men who want clothes that ^ 1 Z I are correct in, every detail. X ? Right now \<(e are showing a won- A j i derful assortment of the newest pat- 3* Z j terns. 2 i . Good clothes, cut and made in the : ft t & /best possible manner; suits that will ? give you complete satisfaction. ?# \ We are satisfied that we can save A i ; you money on your dry goods, etc. X | E. & W. gfHIRTS AND COLLARS. jr , g . EC FOLK CO. J ?? I BAMBERG, S. C. 1*|j _ i / ; l Horses and Mules | : ' We have a fi>ll stock on hand of Horses ^nd Mules. Our stock is selected personally by a member of our & firm, and each animal sold has the Jones Bros.' guarantee?and you know what that means. When you need a horse or mule, don't fail to come to our stables. We will, take / ; pleasure in showing you. Our stock' is always in good condition?they are bought sound and sold sound. BUGGIES, WAGONS, HARNESS \ We have a splendid line of Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Lap Robes, Whips, TT!tp Wfl have a number of styles in Buggies and Harness, and we can suit 1 you. We handle only the best ve- g hides to be had, and our prices are 0 always right. Come to see us; you 0 are always welcome. 0 m Jones Bros. I J RAILROAD AVENUE BAMBERG, S. C. |,l Back The Boys Bp at The Front Boy War Saving Stamps ' *' . . 'v r - -t. \? 'V jv' . S** \ : ' '- J - ^ v 'It