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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
CARD OF THANKS.

~ behalf of the Executive Com.
mittee of the Alexandria Sunday
School Association we wish to ex-
press our great appreciation to the
many persons who aided in making
our Sunday School rally and song
festival the success it was. We es-
pecially thank the Mayor and the
police; the press for their generous
and extensive notices; the pastors of
The various churches who helped in
CIR exercises. the Rev. E. X. Har-
Din, of Washington, for his excellent
address; Nj. j r. Preston, for act
ing as director of the music; Mr..
IT. K. Field for lumber; Mr.. Joseph
f. Dogors for erecting the reviewing
stand; the Alexandria Light Infan-
try For the Use of their armory on
Sunday ef1>nncon, October 18th; the
Alexandria Musical Association band
and the Indian Guard Band for their
invaluable assistance in contributing
towards its success, not only to the
parade but of the music during the
exercises at the stand; we also thank
the citizens of Alexandria for their
support in attending our exercises
and in their many expressions Of ap-
proval and praise. and last but not
least, we thank all those faithful and
efficient workers in the several
churches who gave of their time.
talents, and their ability towards
getting out such a large proportion
! Of their scholars, and in making such
attractive banners; to them is due
in fullest measure the success of the
! Alexandria Sunday Schools Rally
Day.
Jn!lN w. HERNDON, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
WRIT OF ERROR GRANTED.
Supreme Court Will Review Damage
Suit From Norfolk County.

Richmond, Oct. 20.-The Supreme
Court of Appeals Of Virginia yester-
day awarded writ of error and su-
persedeas in the case of A. A /.
Springs VS.. the Virginia Railway and
Power Company. The case comes
from the Circuit Court of Norfolk
county, where Springs brought suit
for $4,000 damages against the rail
way company on account of bodily
injuries received when. he was strucS
by a trolley car. He was awarded a
verdict and damages. From this YER
dict the defendant corporation APP
pealed.
A writ of error was also awarded
in the case of the Texas Company VS..
W, A. Jackson, which comes from
the Circuit Court of the city of
Norfolk, where verdict and judg-
ment were given in favor of Jack
son. The litigation involved DANA
ges to the amount of $2,932.35 done
to property in CRANKY Street, Nor
ok.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
Weak Lungs Often ,
. Lead TO Serious Illness

II You have weak lungs, you are gener-
ally subject to colds or throat trouble
and easily susceptible to serious Lung
Trouble. In manly cases pneumonia or
bronchial troubles leave the lungs in
much weakened condition. Eckman's Al
terative is Il medicine for the throat and
lungs which has been found to lie very
beneficial, even when Il change of climate
and other Treatments failed to bring re-
lief. Read of this case:---
231 S. Atlantic Ave. Iaddoufield, y. J..
Gentlemen: In the fall Of 1905 con-
tracted very severe cold which settled
on my lungs. At last | began to raise
SputuIn. and my physician then told me
must 20 TO California Immediately At
this time | was advised To take Eckman's
Alternative. l stayed n home and COM
menced taking 1t the last week in Octo-
Der. / began to improve, and the first
week in January. 1906. | resumed my reg.
ular occupation, having gained % pounds,
fully restored 10 health. 1t is now seven
years since my recovery has been effected.
and cannot praise Eckman's Alternative
too highly"
CSiGnedl w NJ. TATEM.
tAhove abbreviated; more on request.)
Eckmau's Alternative has been proven by
many years test to be most ef1cactous
for severe Throat and Lung Affections,
Bronchitis Bronchial Asthma. Stubborn
Colds and in uphuildinc the system.
Confirms no narcotics. poiSonS or habit.
forming drugs. Ask for booklet telling
?f TecovurieS and write to Eckmar
Laboratory. Philadelphia. Pa, for eri-
icDce. For sale by all leading druggists
Sl.0O and $500 bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
100000 FOR UNEMPLOYED.
Mayor Curley, of Boston, Plans Re:
lief Fund for the Winter.

Boston, Mass, Oct. 20-The rails
ire of a fund of 100000 or more to
provide work for thousands of unem.
ploved mechanics and laborers is
provided by Mayor Curley. He Wout
act in conjunction with the National
Civic Federation of Women, accord
ing to plans announced today. The
money would be used for street cor
struction and other municipal ila-
proyemants during the winter.
9"Bo9lon's jails and charitable in
stitutions are overcrowded. said
Mayor CErley. SO hard is ths VOL L.
ing class being pinched by the Eli
ropean var that married people arc
actually conspiring to get money ahl
board at The expenses OF a rrlsaL
record. N many cases men have been
committed to jail for minor crimes
to get beard and lodging, while their
wives receive SO cents a day from
the city. Already We have paid Sl2,
900 in this way, which is 90 per cent.
more than we paid during the whole
of last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
SIX KILLED IN CATE-IN.
Rock Cliff at Quarry Near Blue
field w. Va, Falls.

Rluefield, w. Va, Oct. 20-Six men
we're crushed to death and several
others injured yesterday when a rock
cliff at the R. F. Baker Rock-Crush-
tng Company fell on men working at
its base.
The dead are: Will-Perdne, John
Davis, Martin Sexton, white and Tack
Taylor, John Thompson and another
unknown colored man.
! Scores of men are working to re-
cover the bodies, before another cave
in which is momentarily expected oc-
ours. Dynamite is being used and the
work of rescue slow.
The men were all married and
leave familiey All were insured un.
Ter West Virginia's new liability law
and widows and children will be pro
vided for under that act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
JOHNSON is ExoNERaTED.
Held EIameless for Collision Which,
Sunk Steamer Monroe.

Norfolk, Oct. 20-Captain e. z.
Johnson, master of the Old Domin-
ion steamer Monroe when that YES
sci was rammed and sunk by the
Merchants and Miners Transports.
ton Company's steamer Nantucket
on the morning OF January 80, with
the loss Of forty-one, lives, was ex,
onerated of al. blame for the col
lision ina decision rendered yesteeIr
day by Colonel John w. CAST. Unit
ed States supervising steamship i'll
spector for the third district, with
headquarters in Norfolk.
Colonel CAST heard the case on
an appeal taken by Captain Johnson
from the decision OF Local 1nspec-
tors Charles w. Wright and E. f.
White, Of Baltimore, rendered on
August 10, in which they found
him guilty on charges Of negligence
in navigating the steamer. prefer
red against him by Captain Osmyn
Berry, master of the Nantucket, and
recommended the revocation of lis
license.
The decision Of Colonel CAST,
which is said to be quite lengthy
was forwarded today to General Uh-
Ter, supervising ispector general
Of steam vessels, carbohydrates
in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
10 FOUND SUBMARINE BASE
Collier Hector Takes Material 70
Pearl Uarbor, Honolulu.

Norfolk, Va Oct. 20-Loaded t.
capacity with structural steel aud
with a submarine torpedo boat strap
red to her deck the naval collie,
Hector left the navy yard here yes
terday for Pearl 1arbor, Honolulu
where the Government will establish
a submarine basr.
The Hector carries such a large
cargo that she did not have space
destination. The c>i,ier Mars, With
Il cargo of coal. vii! convoy the l!cc-
tor and will supply her with cOa!
at sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
WILSON WIRES ALDERMAN
Con@ratulates Head of University -
Virginia Upon His Return.

Charlottesville, Va. Oct. 2O.--A-
mong the kilograms received yest.:r
day by President Alderman, Of th@
University Of Virginia were the FOL.
lowing:
II learn with deer pleasure auG
real gratitude Of yolr return to VOL
dunes. May the waiting be rewarded
ny long years Of unhampered lab.'r
Woodrow Wilson"
Permit me to congratulate ynr
and to express for tie people OF Eir,
GINA the great joy they feel at your
safe return in full health and
strength. H. C. Stuart"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
Railroads Appeal for Increase.

Washington, Oct. 20.-Business
depression and the European war
yesterday were assigned as reasons
why Eastern railroads should have at
least 5 per cent increase in freight
rates by representatives of the sys-
TENS appearing before the Interstate
Commerce Commission. 1t was as
serted that these two conditions had
led to a shrinkage Of more than S76,-
100000 in the annual net revenues
of Weight Eastern roads, oper-
ating more than $4,000 miles of rail
way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
Recruiting 100000 Men.

sottawa, Ontario, Oct. 2O.-Orrders
went out from militia headquarters.
Yesterday to the, various district CEN
tiers to proceed. at once with recruit
ing g, for the new Canadian expedition
ary force. Within a year or less, it
is expected to have 100000 men under
arms. Drafts will be sent to Eng
land from time to time as requisi7
toned by the War Office, probably in
units Of about 10000 each. About
90 900 men are to be modified at
once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
This l, the Grip Of the Happy. Corniesa
Eoo.crn;tv of "GETSIT."

This Is the Grip Of the Happy, Sofniesa
Fooscrniiv of "GETS-lT."
toe. Quit furnishing your feet by
using toe-eating salves and oint:
nents.
To use knives, files, scissors and
razors, slicing and hacking at corn,
only makes it grow faster and bigger.
It also brings danger of bleeding
and blood poison. The new way, the
new principle never known before in
corn history, is "GETS-1T." It's a
liquid-2 drops on corn does the.
work. Pain goes, the corn BEGINS to
shrivel and out it comes! You ap-
MY it IN two seconds. Nothing to
stick, nothing to hurt and it never
fails.
Try "GETS-IT" tonight on corns,
calluses warts or bunions.
"GETS-IT" is sold by druggists
Csc bottle Or sent d.
rect by E. Lawrence G. Co. Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
BORAH SPEAKS FOR SLEMp.
Idaho Senator Urges Reelection OF
Republican Congressman.

Bristol, Va. Ten, Oct. 20.-United
State Senator Borah addressed Il poll
teal meeting at Wytheville yester-
day in the interest OF Congressman
Slemp. At the same time the Demo
Gratis of Wythe county were listening
to speeches by Governor Stuart ard
Congressman Carter Glass, who made
strong appeals in behalf of r. Tate
Irvine. the Democratic nominee for
Consress.TsBoth Stemp, and Irvine
were present and each briefly pre-
scented his cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
MERCHANT HANGS HIMSELF
Dread OF Operation Blamed For J.
Frank Bakers Suicide

Westminster, Md, Oct, 20-Frank
Baker. merchant of Union Bridge,
committed suicide Sunday night by
hanging. His body was found suspen4
ed in the stairway Of a rear room
ut his store this morning.
He was 81 years old and had been
engaged for years in business in
Union. He was suffering with cam
cerous affection of the lip and had
arranged to have it cut out yesterday
1t is believed that thinking about the
operation he lost his nerve, and in n
moment of desperation took his life.
AS he enrolled as voter at the re-
cent registration, he is not thought
he contemplated suicide at that time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
TO BE AWARDED

Overland Automobile lights starter completely equipped
S47 Rodgers Silver tea Service 47 Rodgers Silver Service Vctror
Vctro Faterna Diamond Ring Belle Mead Shetland Pony Wae
Wagon and Harness complete, Othernumerous przes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
PANAMA CANAL OPEN AGAIN.

Panama.l Oct. N20-The Panama
Canal was reopened to traffic today
and ten merchantmen will be passed
through the waterway from the Fac
ific to the Atlantic. Conditions at the
scene of the recent slide north Of
Gold Hill are reported to be excellent
the chanel probably being $50 feet
wide. with an average depth Of s.
feet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20
FRANK Z. VoGEL DEAD.
He Was Associated With Henry
{ Siegel in Bank Failure.

New York Oct. 20-Frank E. Fo-
gel, who was Vice-president of the
failed bank Of Henry Siege, G co,
and who, with Siegel, was indicted
on a charge of grand Larceny for
making alleged false statements re
garding their financial cond ;inn
whereby they obtained large loans
from many banks, died suddenly in
his apartments in hotel her, last
night. 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-20

WEDNESDAY NIGHTEags Red Knights of Columbus Holy
Band The Band contest open bands of Alexandria, Mr.
M. E. Greene Soloists
THURSDAY NGHTOdd Fellows ght uniform rank with band
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-12
Graduating Exercises June 1s.
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Ls~is Seueehari Seeking $25,ooo Dam ages From Trolley company-Fifth Case of Appendicitis in One Fam! fly.

Several Stafford people have been attending the superior court in Rock vile this week as witnesses in the case of Louis Seueeharl vs. The Con- necticut company. The case is one of the most important civil suits tried in Poland county for several years. Mfr. Seuechari has been able to apper in court propped up with pillows in an easy chair.
 He was badly injured in a trolley ae- cident over year ago. when thrown from a meat cart in which he was riding, the cart being struck in the rear by an interurban car, on Main street. Stafford Springs. Mir. Sewechan is represented by Attor- neys OConnell of Stafford Springs and Fisk and Noone of Rockville. The trolley company is represented by At torneys Berry and George of New Haven. The plaintiff is suing for s25.- coo damages.
 Appendicitis Runs in Family. Edwin Schrier was operated on for appendicitis at the Hartford hos pital Wednesday. This makes the fifth member of MT. Schrier's family to be operated on for the same trouble Road Contract Let The contract for building about 45o0 1 feet of state road in Stafford has been l let to A. D. Bridges & Son of Hazard I | the Keefe place on West Main street
 and extend westward to the railroad 1 bridge.
 The Knights of Columbus will work
 the third degree Sunday afternoon l Mrs. Edward Sturgeon and son of ! West Derry, Vt, are guests of Mir. | and Mrs. S. F. Pease- | Guest From London. Miss Dorothy Gibbs of London, Eng land, is the guest of Miss Carrie Com | ms.
 Mr. and Mrs Daniel Sullivan of | Albany, N. r.. are visiting relatives | in town.
 Miss Gertrude Stone fs entertaining 1 her sister from Pennsylvania. | Mrs. Sarah Black of Stafford Hollow
 Is visiting friends in Worcester and | Maynard Mass.
 William Caldwell of Hartsda1e. W. J. ! is visiting his uncle J. H. Valentine
 MT. and Mrs Joseph Tonidaudel sail-
 ed Wednesday for a trip to the fath-
 erland. Austria.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-12

lows Plan Picnic.
 The blind artists, John and Mary McCay, brother and sister. gave e co r. cert and entertainment in Sprague hall Thursday evening to a large and ap- precfative audience. The concert was given for the benefit of St Mary's church. The various numbers were rendered in a pleasing manner and the audience greatly enjoyed the pro- gramme which follows:
 PART ONE. Piano duet, Norma (Beyer) Belhni Vocal duet, How Beautiful Is Night,
 Richards Soprano solo, Killarney, Balfe Humorous song. A Jolly Good Laugh.
 Thomas Piano solo, Amoroso, EgharI
 Miss McCay. Baritone solo, The Bells of St Marys,
 Rodney Duet Chumorous), Mir and Mrs. Smith, A Domestic Quarrel Comic character sketch Gin costume), The Old Rollicker.
 Mir McCay.
 PART TWO. Piano solo, The Alpine Storm,
 Kunkel MT. McCay. Vocal duet, The Harp That Once Thro' Tara's Hall. Moore Baritone solo, or to Philadelphia, adapted from an old Irish melody. B. Haynes Specimens of Irish wit and humor. MT. MCCay. Soprano solo. Sing, Sweet Bird, Gauz Piano dnet, Il Trovatore CMelnotte). Verdi 1 Impersonations, The Bashful Man, The Schoofboy's First Attempt to Recite a Poem. etc MT McCay. Vocal duet, Oh. That We Two Were | Mayfng Alice May Smith Thursday at o'clock special mat l inee was given for the school children. Local Interests. | MT. and Mrs. William E. Rocheleau, | Jr.,. were visitors in Providence We'd | nesday-
 ! The prizes for the picnic to be gi ven by Loyal Samaritan lodge. L o. O. F. are on display in one of Charon's windows
 i Miss Una Donohoe Is spending seT- eral weeks at Villa Maria, Montreal o4 which school she is a graduate
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-12
GETS INJUNCTION AGAINST
 sTRAW1oARD co. Versailles Sanitary Fibre Go. Secures Order from Superior Court.

In the suit brought in the superior court by John M. Flagler of New York, owner of the Versailles Sanitary Fibre mill, against the Eastern Straw board company of Sprague, in which SIG, 900 damages and an injuncti Jn were asked for, Judge Shumway has granted a temporary injunction going into effect on July 1st. and to continue until further order of the court 1t directs the strawboard company to de- sist and refrain from fouling, pollutiIig or contaminating Little river by allow ing any noxious or discoloring mineral or chemical substance or ingredient 10 get into the stream which might tinge, discolor damage or injuriously affect the goods or products of the Versailles Fibre company factory.
 There is a penalty of s5,000 for dis obeying the injunction and the Fibre company has filed a bond of $10. 900 to prosecute the suit.
 The two mills are on the same stream. the Strawboard company above the Fibre company. and it was claimed in the hearings held that a certain red substance which got into the water from the Strawboard company polluted the water so that it was impossible for the Fibre company to use the water of the stream because it stained the cot ton fibre that is used in the manu- facture of the Fibre company's goocs.
 The Strawboard company claimed that 1t was doing all it could to keep the red substance out of the water ano that filter beds that the Fibre company wanted put in would not be effective to cleanse the watere.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-12
sToNINGToN
Fleet Returning With Good Catches ef Fish-outins of Insuranee Mon Loan Exhibition Plans.


 Fishing steamer Annie L. Wilcux brought in POO barrels of mackerei Wednesday. The steamer James Gif- ford returned with 156 barrels Capt. John Ostman brought in catch or e45 mackerel, all of good size. Capt Eight tons of ice were used in the Exarninatibns for the .Stonington High school will be held next week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,With two examinations each day.
 Insurance Men Feregather.
 The Connecticut Life Underwriters day at the Anderson bungalow at wamphassett Point Insurance men were present from New Haven, Bridge port. Waterbury. Hartford. Norwich. New London and West Mystic. A clambake was served at the bungalow and a social time was enjoyed.
 Attend Convention.
 Rev. c. J. Mason, Alex P. Loper and Thomas Wilkinson from Calvary Epis- copal church were in Bridgeport We'd nesday attending the diocesan conven- tion.
 Collecting curios for Exhibition.
 The Historical society has com menced collecting relics and articles to be in the loan exhibit in Ryon's hal 2lTcduy d idi bO AuAAcSh now DSSA ON fered for this part of the celebration in August It will probably be two weeks before the exhibit will be open to the public.
 Borough Briefs.
 Charlie Cowan. Jr.. injured his ankle Wednesday while playing with some other boys.
 Mrs. Edward F. Darrell and son Ed ward have arrived at Cove Lawn for the summer.
 George Thompson of Montreal is . visitor in the borough.
 W. P Bindloss is in Boston for a brief visit
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-12
Prohibition peIeaates.

The members of the prohibition par ty held meeting in the town building Thursday night at which they selected their town committee and the dele gates and alternates to the state con- vention of the party to be held in New Britain June g and 24.
 The town committee consists of J. Deloraine Conant chairman, William P Barstow, secretary, Sherwood B. Doolittle, treasurer, Clifford L.. Clint 5n and one other to be chosen by these four
 The delegates to the state conven- tion win be J. D. Conant, William P Barstow, S. B. Doolittle, Clark O. Ter " and William H. Birmingham, and their alternates are Edward s. Lincoln Charles B. Willard, Frederick P. Day oll and Clifford l.. Clinton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-12
BRITISH POlOISTS
 SCORED A VICTORY. Over What is Considered the Second Strongest Team in the United States.

Hampstead. N. Y.. June 11-By a total of to 3-4 the challenging British poloists scored a victory today over what is considerer to be the sec ond strongest teant in the United States. The challengers played some what uncertainty, showing brilliant work only in spots. due probably to the accident that pefell Captain Leslie St. George Cheape last Sunday when he was struck on the nose by a po- To ball. Cheape was booked to go only three periods today. the first on which he has been able to play since his mishap, but instead, kept his place throughout the game.
 On the English team were Tompin- son, Cheape. Barrett and Lockett. Op- posing them were three of the men O nthe team that won the national championship at Newport last year. C. IC Rumsey, No. 2; C. P Beadleles- ton, No. 3 and Malcolm Stevenson back P. w. Webb played No. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-12
Mrs. w. Fl. Brown Tells How She Was Relieved After
 Long Suffering.

was a victim of stomach trouble which tortured her for years. She tried many treatments and medicines and got little relief.
 Then she took Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy and got results right away. In telling of her case she wrote:
 For years I have suffered terribly with stomach trouble. I could find no relief. Then, like e blessing from above. I heard of your remedy; sent for 1t, and after few treatments am being cured. I am going to tell all my friends of your miraculous rem edy."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-12
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Appointed for Thursday Evening,
 June 19-Candidates for DipIomas-

The graduating exercises of the Windham High school will be held in Loomer Opera house at 8 o'clock Thursday evening, June 18th. Miss Irene Grant of Mansfield will deliver the valedictory, and Miss Ella Rev holds of South Coventry ethe sa1uta- tory. The diplomas will be presented by Dr. F. B. Guild. chairman of the town school committee. Rev. Rock well Harmon Potter. D. D., of Hart ford, will deliver the address. The candidates for diplomas are:
 Ruth Evelyn Adams, Helen Pauline Baekus, Helen Turner Baker. Flor ence Josephine Bates. Rose Mae Bernstein, Jessie Blake, Helen Weld Cartwright, Anna Lillibridge Chand- Ter, Edith Frances Collins. Mary Catherine Connor. Anna Elizabeth Costello. Elsie Marie Erfcson. Irene Sophia Grant. Irene Isabelle Hart. Annie May Harvey, Rhena Frances Howe. Mary Josephine Keeney. Ruth Christine Keller. Grace Lewis, Hattie May Lewis. Florence Warner Loomis, Ruth Belle Lyman. Ella Lucy Key holds, Harriet Mae Sullivan. Eliza beth. Florence Uncles, Mildred Elbertine
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-12
MASSACHUSETTS WOMAN SAYS MAYR
 STOMACH REMEDY CAME AS BLESSING

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 Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy clears the dfgestfvs tract of mucold accretione and poisonous matter. It brings swift relief to sufferers from ailments of the stomach, liver and bowels. Many declare it has saved them from dangerous operations and many are sure 1t has saved their lives.
 Because of the remarkable success of this remedy there are many imita- tors, so be cautious. Be sure it'i MAYR'S. Gc to Engler's drug stor> and ask about the wonderful results 1t has been accomplishing in cases they know about-or send to Geo. H. Mayr Mfg. Chemist, 154-156 Whiting St. Chicago, H., for free book on stom- ach ailments and many grateful let ters from people who have been re- stored. Any druggist can tell you 1t, wonderful results.