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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1915-9-23, Page 7eh lbs 4e Goldy's "Guest. Goldy received his name some four- teen years ago, when he was' a fluffy yellow kitten.. Now he is a big, hand- some -eat, with long, 'soft- fur, almost orange in color., 1Ie keeps his face and hands washed, steps high, and carries his tail jauntily.. • He is too welled to be a good hunter, and he never catches mice, One day not long ago Goldy went out into the highway, found .a little 'field mouse, and brought him home in his mouth, Goldy'r, mistress keeps on the floor a 'clean newspaper, which serves as Goldy's dining table. The feast was spread when Goldy walked in and gently placed his little mouse right in the middle of it. Whatever may have been his.mo- tive, or whatever conversation passed between him and his guest, this much is certain; Gordy settled himself com- fortably on the floor at a convenient distance from his guest, winked first with one eye and then with the other ' and began to sing. The little mouse was unhurt, and after recovering from his fright he began to eat the dinner. Nibbling daintily at the food, he tasted first one thing and then another. However, with apologies Goldy's mistress carried the little mouse out= doors and gave him his liberty. So, thanks to Goldy, one little field mouse had an amazingadventure to tell his family when he reached home; he may, even have bragged about his sit- perior coolness and courage when in- vited out to dine by a big yellow cat. Perhaps he advised all young mice to be brave in the presence of danger.— Youth's Companion. CANADIAN OIL AND GAS. Commercial Possibilities of Rich Deposits. The Mines Department at Ottawa, under the direction of Dr. Eugene Haenel, has completed a comprehen- sive and exhaustive investigation of. the oil and gas resources of the Do- minion, and it will be issued shortly in book form. The work of investiga- tion has been carried on for the past year or so by afield survey staff un - del. Mr. Clapp, one of the ablest pet- roleum experts of the United States. The Alberta oil fields has been thor- oughly gone over and, while no large producing wells have yet been de- veloped, promising indications have been found of the existence of petro- leum in several districts in the Pro- vince. A considerable portion of the report deals with the commercial possibili- ties of the development of the exten- sive and rich oil shale deposits of New Brunswick. If these deposits are exploited' it is • believed that a great industry can be built up, and a sub- stitute found in Canada for the large quantities of petroleum and its de- rivatives now annually imported from the United States. • So important are :these deposits and so great is the market for petroleum products in Canada, that the Federal Government has provided for a bounty of 14. cents per gallon on oil re- covered from oil shales in Canada. The distillation of oil shales in Scot- land has been for many years a suc- cessful and flourishing industry. New Brunswick shales are on the average richer than the Scotch shales. The total domestic production of petroleum is now under eight million gallons, while Last year imports of gasoline totalled 27,451,379 gallons, and of petroleum in other forms over 200,000,000 gallons. The oil fields of Ontario supply practically the whole of the domestic production, and their output has been falling off for the past five years, instead of increasing as the requirements of the market would demand. COLDSTREAMERS' TRICK. t',et Irish Guards Catch an Unex- pected German. Visitor. A letter has reached the New York Times from a private in the Cold- stream Guards, a member of the bomb section of that regiment, which gives a good idea of the spirit of the men who have given up their work - a -day lives and joined the colors. It is written to the soldiers' mother and father in Norfolk and after acknowl- edging the receipt of their last let- ter, says: "I read it where 1 am writing this, in a dug -out on the firing line. The Germans are about 500 yards off here, but we have sapped out about a hun-f dyed and they have done the same, sol We are closer in places. This is a dif-I ferent position to when I wrote be- fore. We had to change that, as a ser- geant got caught out at night, and' we expected one of them to come in dressed in his clothes, so we changed with the Irish Guards, so they would tell in a minute if a Coldstream same ninon; them. Sure enough, a chap did turn up dressed in his clothes, and • .of course got nabbed at once. It was! n bit of a shock to him when he found! the Irish were there, as of course he; expected us." In a brigade of artillery a telephone set :Is supplied to enable the officer tom ).anding the brigadeto. common}- cats With his three battery command- ars, IN THE CLUTCHES OF RHEUMATISM The Great Suffering of a Cal- gary Lady Before Relief Was Found There is still a very prevalent belief that rheumatism is due to cold or wet weather. This belief is probably due to the foot that when the blood is thin ,and watery there is an acute sensi- tiveness to atmospheric conditions and a change to wet weather often means a return of the excruciating pains. Rheumatism, however, is root- ed in the blood, and it can only. be driven from .the system by building I up and enriching the blood. Hot baths and outward applications of liniment may give temporary relief, but can- not cure, If the disease is not, attack- ed through the blood, it simply fas- tens itself more firmly on the sys- tem, and the sufferer ultimately be- comes hopelessly crippled. The truth of this is proved by the case of Mrs. Frank Ford, of Calgary, Alta, Mrs. i Ford says: "I was an almost help less cripple from rheumatism. It seemed to have settled in every joint. I My arms and hands had to be band- ' aged, My ankles were so swollen that. I had to use crutches.. After doctor= ling for a long time and growing. steadily wore% the cloctclr advised. me to go to Banff Springs. I stayed there for eight weeks taking daily baths and returned home poorer .in pocket by about $150 and not one bit improved in health. I. then entered.a local hospital, but did not derive any benefit. I was in such constant pain that I almost wished to die, and I felt sure I would be a lifelong cripple. It was at this stage that a friend who had been greatly benefitted by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills urged me to try them. I began the use of the Pills and after taking them a few weeks the swelling in the joints began to go down and the pain was relieved. This greatly encouraged me and 1 contin- ued the treatment until in the course of three months the cure was com- plete. I had thrown away the crutch- es, could walk anywhere and do my own housework, and I never felt bet- ter in my life than I do at present time, and all this is due to the use of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. I have also given the Pills to my daughter who. suffered from anaemia and she has gained in flesh and become a strong, healthy girl." If you are suffering from rheumat- ism or any weakness of the blood give Dr. Williams' Pink Pills a fair trial and they will speedily restore you to health and strength. Sold by all medicine' dealers or by mail at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. BULLET-PROOF GARMENTS. Steel Head and Chest Guards Save Soldiers. The military chiefs of the great na- tions entered the war a year ago with the settled conviction that any form of protection for the soldier's body against the missiles of destruction would be vain and valueless. It was not long, however, before the German soldier, who had received a forage cap to do his fighting in, was clamoring for his patent leather helmet, spike and all. The very practical French soldier began wearing at times any lightweight metal vessel that would fit his head. On both sides, but chief- ly on that of the Germans, special chest protectors were being worn. In European countries where mili- tary conscription is in force inventors for years have been working on bul- let-proof garments. While in America a certain type of inventor devotes his time to producing a perpetual motion device, in Europe the same type works on an impenetrable waistcoat and becomes the butt of all the jokesmiths, In the early days of the war it was found that soldiers received an ex- ceptionally high percentage .of head wounds and the French war authori- ties took official cognizance of the fact. But while they were studying the matter the French soldier was quick to see a remedy. He improvised a head covering with tin cans, sauce- pans, anything that would fit. Finally the lid of his canteen was requisition- ed. This was worn, not, of course, in the charge, but in the watchful wait- ing of the trench. It served to weaken the blow of pro- jectiles, and was even quite efficient against those shrapnel bullets and high explosive fragments which came over the trench parapet almost spent or weakened in force by ricochetting. The French war department, im- pressed by the utility even of a can- teen lid, gave an order forthe im- mediate manufacture of 700,000 light metal head protectors. These . cost only '7 cents each, but they allowed the canteen lid to go back to its pris- tine employment and they served for a valuable experiment. A record was kept, and it was found that this new headgear was successful in sixty cases out of one hundred. Recent photographs from the front of soldiers in action have showed some French soldiers with breast "protect- ors. : The Germans also are wearing them to a considerable extent, and it is understood' that the hostility of the authorities to them does not now exist. "I ,see that somebody says many a man is a poet 'without knowing it." "Well, that's something we've got to be thankful for" COALS OF FIRE ...From Tho New York Evening Telegram) LIFE AT THE DARDANELLES. Scotch Soldier Gives Wonderful Pen Picture of Fighting. The following description of trench life at the Dardanelles was written by a soldier, aged 21, to his mother tri Scotland:— The chatter of the trenches is won- werfully cheerful; a mail from home, football, racing, reminiscences of fes- tive occasions, and little happenings of the fight are all occasions for cheery banter. Then, of course, there is the grousing—not bitter, but all as a part of the day's work. For the eye, all around the blue -grey muddy trench bank, sun-dried and parched, occasional glimpses of dusty plane trees, old Achi Baba's wicked top. And the men, some on lookout duty at periscopes and rifles reedy for every offering target; others cleaning their rifles, mending their clothes, reading books, cooking, smok- ing, or eating. A queer; narrow life, but full of quiet interests. The sun blazes overhead, the, guns boom, the shells scream and burst, the rifles ,crackle and the bullets whistle, and. the silly drama of war goes on while good men die. Stretcher parties make their way along the narrow path with their sorry burdens, voices are hushed, for a pal is badly hit. Oh! the pity of it all. All but the lookouts asleep, sprawl- ing in the dust in attitudes of deep fatigue. Very little smoking, hushed voices, queer shadows, and the red flash of rifles. Such is the night picture. Officers and working parties move stealthily about, picking their way among the sleeping figures, as considerate as possible, but some- times evoking from somnolent human- ity an outburst of ' unexpected trenchese. Suddenly up goes a flare, and all the queer picture becomes more queer in the varied chiaroscura of intense localized light. SLUGS HARD. Tea and Coffee Are Sure and Power- fuL • Let the tea or coffee sieve be denied his cup at its appointed time! Head- ache—sick stomach—fatigue, etc. "Strange thatthinking, reasoning beings will persist in the use1of cof- fee," says a Western man. He says further that he did not bb- gin drinking coffee until he was twen- ty years old, and that slowly it began to poison him, and affect his hearing through his nervous system. (Tea produces about the same effects as coffee, because they both contain the drugs, caffeine and tannin.), "Finally, I quit coffee and the condi- tions slowly disappeared, but one cold morning the smell of my wife's coffee was too much for me and I took a cup. Soon I was drinking my regular allowance, tearing down brain and nerves by the daily dose of the ne- farious beverage. "Later I found my .breath coming hard, had frequent fits of nausea, and then I was taken down with bilious fever. "Common sense came to me and I quit coffee for good and went back to Postum. I at once began to gain and have had no returns of my bilious symptoms, headache, dizziness, or vertigo. "I now have health, bright thoughts, and added weight, where before there was invalidism and the blues, "My brother quit coffee because of its effect on his health and now uses Postum. He could not stand the ner- vous strain while using coffee, but keeps well on Postum" Name given by Canadian Postum-Co,, Windsor, Ont. Postum comes in two forms: Postum Cereal—the original form— must • be well boiled. 15c and 25e packages. Instant Postum—a soluble powder• dissolves quickly in a cup of hot water; and, with cream and sugar, makes a delicious beverage instantly. 80e and 50c, tins. Both kinds ate equally delicious and cost about the same per cup. "There's a Reason" for Postern. —sold by Grocers. • "LADY KITTY" IS TURK'S BRIDE. Daughter of Lord Beresford Married Edward Blacque Bey. The romantic marriage of Miss Kathleen Beresford, the daughter of Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, took place more than a year ago, but is just becoming generally known. Shortly before the war broke out, Miss Kathleen, married Edward Blac- que Bey, a young Turkish diplomat who was born in the United States, when his father was Turkish Ambas- sador in Washington. He is the brother of Richard Blacque Pasha, Councillor of the Turkish Ambassdaor in Vienna, also born in America, who married in the summer of 1911, Miss Josephine Kahlmann, the daughter of Arnold Kahlmann, a millionaire of St. Paul, Minn. Miss Kathleen Beresford, known among her own circle as "Lady Kit- ty," came over from London to act as Miss Kahlmann's bridesmaid at St. Paul, and she afterwards spent con- siderable time with Dr. and Mrs. Blacque in Berlin and Vienna. Her own marriage took place very quietly, it is stated, as the war was looming near, and shortly afterward the bride and bridegroom left England through fear of encountering the misfortunes of the "aliens." Miss Kathleen had, of course, become a subject of the Sultan upon her marriage, and her husband, an officer in the army of his country, was liable to arrest and de- tention in a concentration camp. They are now in Vienna, and Miss • Kathleen is outspoken in her denun- dation of the war, blaming all the diplomats indiscriminately for her exile from. Great Britain. She is much attached to her father, Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, and was his compahion for yachting parties and various kinds of sport. She , is a petite, pretty brunette, with the typi- cal charm andwit of the Irish maid- en and at Waterford, in Ireland ,the seat of her father's family, at whose head is the Marquis of Waterford, "Lady Kitty" is much beloved. Edward Blacque, like his brother, Dr. Richard Blacque, was educated in England and France. Their mother was an English lady and their father a man of great distinction in his gen- eration. e. TROLLOPE, THE HUNTSMAN. Sometimes Got Into Difficulties When Out With the Hounds. In the recently published biography of Anthony Trollope, by Mr. T. H. S. Escott, there appears a characteristic anecdote of the novelist. Trollope. was always an enthusiastic huntsman, but since he had a rather heavy seat, and was obliged to wear glasses, he sometimes got into difficulties when out with the bounds. "His popularity in the field," writes Mr. Escott, "gen- erally brought him timely relief in answer to his call. "On one occasion he had been mak- ing up lost ground after a fall in the middle of a ploughed field. The fel- low sportsman who answered to his cry was no lets a personage than the present field marshal, Sir Evelyn Wood. 'For heaven's sake,' exclaimed Trollope, 'be careful; I am afraid to. move lest I should trample on my spectacles, which have just fallen off; my nose!' "Quick as thought the future field marshal alighted from his horse and retrieved the glasses. 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