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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Prize Essay Contest.


A prize of $500 is offered by the
Jefferson County Woman's Christian
Temperance Union to the High
School student presenting the best
essay on either the general subject 1:
The Value of Total Abstinence to a
Life, OF one of the special themes /:
Alcohol and the Laborer; Alcohol
and Crime; Alcohol and Tobacco ;
The National Government and the
Trade in Intoxicants Decisions OF
the Courts with Reference to Intoxi-
cants Alcohol and Insanity; Alcohol
and Heredity.
Markings: Essays shall be graded
three-fourths on subject matter and
and one-fourth on style and grammati-
cal excellence.
Number of wordsI, The maximum.
number of words shall be fifteen hun
bred and the minimum one thousand.
Grade: In addition to this, a first
prize of three dollars and seeond
prize of two dollars are offered tor
best and second best essays by pupils
of the Eighth grade. Every eighth
grade in the county has the privil-
eye of competing in this contest, and
it is hoped that large number will
do so.
General Subject. Alcohol and the
Human Body.
Special Themes: The Effect Of
Alcohol Upon the Nervous Sy, tenn :
Why Business Men Demand Abstin-
ence on the Part of Their Employees );
lntoxicants and Athletics Narcotics
and Scholarship; The Ham in d
Moderate Use of Alcohol; The Harm
IN the Use of Tabocco.
Markings: Essays shall be g-aded
one-half on subject matte, one-fou-th
on style and grammatical excellence.
and one-fourth on appearance OF!
paper, which shall include penman-
ship and spelling.
Number of words The Inaximur
number Of words shall be six hundred
and the minimum three hundred.
All essays from the High Schools
may be sent direct to Mrs. ". S.
Milbourne, Charles Town, the Count
Superintendent Of S. T. l. work. but
in the Grade Contest. each schoo!
must hold local contest, judges be
ing selected by the teacher, and only
the best essay from each school may
be sent to the superintendent
Each essay sent in must be signed
with a pseudonym and the writer's
real name accompanying it in a separ-
ate envelope. The local contest mus!
be concluded and the winning essays
be sent in to the superintendent not;
later than April 1st.
Books of references recommended
for Grades and High Schoa1;-
Course of Study for the Grades, nr;c,
10 cents. A Compendium Of TEN
oerance Truth, Edith Smith Das.i4
price 50 cents. Alcohol and the HUI
man Body. Ho.seley and Surge, price
SO cents National w. c. T. T. Il.
Literature Building, Evanston, Il.N
Alcohol and How It Affects the In@l
vidual, the Community and the Race
Williams, price S. cents. The Ameii
can. issue Publishing Company, Yves
terville, Ohio.l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21

LAVALIERES Gold Filled /. so to 700
Solid Gold $3.50 to $40
LOCKETS Children's Heart Shaped
Lockets soc and up
Round Lockers with place for two
photos $1.OO and up.
Ladies Lockets $3.50 and up.
TH1MBLES Solid Silver Thimbles 19c
Solid Silver Thimbles extra heavy SOC
to Use.
Gold Filled Thimbles 81. so.
Solid Gold Thimb!es So. so.
WATCHES. Boys Watches, Inger-
soil guaranteed watches $1.O0 to $3.50
Very Thin 20-year gold filled. open
face with Z jewel movement Sc
Elgin 7 jewel watches $5.5 so
80 year, Gold Filed watches, either
EIgin or Waltham $3.50 and up.
WATCH BRACELETS 81. SO to $40.
LINKS. Gold Filled Links Use andup.-
Gold Front Links ST. so and up
Solid Gold Links 81. rs and up.
Solid Gold links set with diamond
chips So 90 and up.
Solid Gold Links with genuine cut
diamonds 81 SO and UP.
Krementz Links 81 90 pair,
1847 and S. L & G.. H. Rogers Knives
and Forks So SO dozen.
Teaspoons as above ST. so per set.
Table Spoons So 90 per set.
Sugar Spoons soc and up.
Berry Spoons ST 90 and up.
Sterling Silver Tea Spoons ST. and up,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Weather Foreeast.

When the horns of the moon are
clearly discernible by the naked eye.
it means that there is nothing in the
atmosphere to obscure them. An at
mosphere as clear as this generally
indicates that it has been swept by
the winds in the upper ether. and
these winds VIII probably reach the
earth before long.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Feed The Birds.

Winters SHOWS are hard on the birds.
Call at Miller's Pharmacy or at the
Jefferson Milling Company, and we
will furnish you the grain with which
to feed them. All we AK you to do is
put it out where it will do the most
good. And don't forget that we pay
SO cents each for all desd hawks, A.
S. Allen. Tbcs- C. Bowling: W. w.
johnson. c. P. Miller.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Afternoon Bridge Club Entertained
By Mrs. Thomas C. Bowling.

: The Afternoon Bridge Club was de-
lightfully entertained last Thursday
afternoon by Mrs T. c. Bowling at
,er home onS. George street. Those
olayitg were Mrs. George Eyster. Mrs.
F A. Brown, Mrs. T. Lee Shirley,
Mrs. rhas. E. Baylor. Mrs. Chas. A.
Johnson, Mrs E E. Cooke, Mrs. ".
Alexander, Mrs. H. H. Mccormick,
Mrs. Rolf Gerhardt. Mrs. James M.
Mason, Mrs VIM. ]. Wright, Misses
Barbara Campbell, Sara Coe, Rebecca
rrapnell and Bell Mason.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Bees Make Own Hours Of Labor.

Bees Make Own Hours Of Labor.
Some bees apparently work on the
eight hour schedule, others on a ten
or twelve hour basis for their working
day. A bee keeper says that one Of
his bee colonies begins It's days labor
at sunrise and continues till after dark,
making working day two or three
hours longer than any other colony in
over hundred. No two colonies Of
bees. says this apiarist are alike.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Town Council.

At the regular meeting of the Town
Council held on Monday night the fol-
owing business was transacted:
Order that the Sunday Closing Law be
amended to allow news stands to keep
open until II instead of $50 a M. and
that the Mayor and public be directed
to strictly enforce the ordinance as
amended.
Ordered that iucandescent lights be
placed at the B. & o, Station. one on
South Samue street and one on Hare
wood avenue at the N. & w. crossing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
DR.. [. L. EdgeII Of KeYser Dead.

DR.. L. L. Edgell, prominent ply
stefan of Kesser. W. Va, and the
father of DIR. Edgell of this place. was
found dead in bed ut his home on Mon
day moaning He was alone in the
house. his wife being on visit to her
son here. DR.. Edgell came to Richie
county number Of years ago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Notice to the Public.

Owing to sickness of c. L. Young |
viii have charge Of the undertaking
business until further notice. Full
stock Of Caskets, Robes etc on hand.
All calls promptly answered. Phone
80 W., Charles Town, R. E. Young,
Mgr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
N S. j. STRDER SON. : Charles Town, viva.
leland Noted fer In sprInu..

Famed for its unfailing spring Of
pure. sparkling water, the island Of
Foboga lies about 10 miles from the
city Of Panama, In the Pacific. Here
the mail steamers plying between Bal.
boa and San Francisco lie by for their
supply Of fresh water, q do also the
steamers that sail southwark from
Panama
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Church Items.

Services in st. James Catholic
Church: second Sunday, mass 8;45 a, m.
fourth Sunday, mass 1890 a. M, even
ing services 7:3O p. m. Sunday School
every Sunday 9:45 a. m.
A Union protracted meeting is being held
in the churches at Shenandoah Junction.
Rev 8 w Cole will preach in the Baptist
Church next Sunday. Subject: II a. M,
"The Deciples in the Storm" 1880 p. M
"The Withered Hand"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
For Rent.

Several desirable four room flats for
rent from April LIST 1915, in building
next door to Farmers and Merchants
Deposit Co., on GeoBge street, Charles
Town, w. Va. Rooms heated and
water rents paid by landlord. Apply
to FRANK BECKWITH.
Jan lift Charles Town, w, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21

The firm of Letter Bros, havs pur-
chased the site of the old Baldwin
Hotel in Hagerstown from Mrs. Clara
Hamilton, for $4,000. They will
erect four-story building of steel
and concrete, modern and oup-to-date
IN every detail. They expect to in
stall the newest ideas in store equip
ment and to have the finest, most
complete and most convenient dry
goods establishment in the whole val
ley. This sale disposes of the pro-
lect for hotel on the site of the old
Baldwin.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21

Rexall, Wine Cod Liver Oil use it as
safe and efficient tonic to get rid of
that bad cold No risk or experiment.
Your money back if it does not help
you.
Brown & Hooff, The Rexall Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
The Superior OIL Cos. Oils
and Paint !!

Are the best goods on earth.
Cylinder, Gas Engine, Automobile and
Machine Oils. Superior Elastic Roof
and Iron Paint makes old roofs good as
new Guaranteed for five years
If your dealer does not handle our
goods, write to US for prices direct
Agents Wanted.
THE SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY
Cleveland, Ohio.
Jan 7 6m,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21

We are offering some attractive bar.
gains at our store during the 10 per
cent Reduction Sale of cut glass. silver,
ETC.. if you have in mind a Wedding,
Birthday or Anniversary gift it will
pay you to purchase now.
C. w. Brown, Jeweler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21

Use Rexall Liver Salts for torpid
iyer and biliousness. Rexall stands
for four things lst Honesty of Purpose
End Skill in Manufacture. Ord Purity
of Drugs. 4th Satisfaction to the user.
Brown & Hooff, Rexall Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
New Opera House.

Don't fail to visit the New Opera
House next Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday and see that Classy Musical
Comedy ''The Beauty Spot" A Big Cy-
clonic Dancing Show with IL People.
Mostly girls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21

Copper suIphate to Destroy 5aeIlII.
A method involving the use Of cop
per sulphate has been perfected in
Eurinam for destroying bacilii which
iniure tobacco plants through the
twigs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
JEWELER

Monastery Capsules cure Piles Buy
them of MiIler's Pharmacy.
Miller's Pharmacy sells Ingersoll
Watches.
Guaranteed Fl. Syringes are 81 each
of Miller's Pharmacy.
Ask Miller's Pharmacy for what you
want. They have it or will get it for
you.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
cor Rent.

The handsome residence of Mrs,
Cruger w. Smith. on South Samuel
Street, is offered for rent, furnished,
from October LIST, until Nav 1st. Terms
$50 permonth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Buster Brown Hose

and other American goods have put the
iron ring around foreign competition.
Come in and let us tell you about the
best guaranteed Hosiery on the market.
25c pair. C. T.. Shugert.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Wanted

A good live agent to sell useful House
hold articles in Jefferson Co., on Pre-
MUM plan.
Coates Supply Co.,
2 Field ST., Torrington, Conn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
For Sale.

A farm of about 125 acres near
Charles Town. Possession given April
LIST, 1915.
The Moore Insurance & Reality Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21

Mucu Tone
The Rexall Safe Tonic remedy for
general Catarrhal Disorders. Try It
and be convinced. The money back
guarantee is what we mean.
Brown & Hoof Rexall, Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Our Country Is For Peace.

Wear one of our Peace Rings, Pins
or Buttons. and the War will soon be
over. Sterling Silver only 25c at c. W.
Browns, the Jeweler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
AnO Opportunity

to purchase Cut Glass. Sterling Silver
or plated ware at 10 per cent reduction
Visit our store, it win pay you to buy
now for present and later needs.
C. W.. Brown, Jeweler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
For Rent.

The Hughes property on S. Samuel
Street. For terms apply to F. S. Har
rison. at Halltown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Pure.

A Begear Man came hungry to my
door,
gave him bread. and would have given
more,
But Charity. astounded, bade me wait
Until her minions should investigate.
"Who knows7" said she This man
be q sinner.
His soul may not be worthy of dinner!
Stay, then, until we try the Third
Degree,
He must not be quite right" said
Charity.
So all that day the twin of gentle Hope
Put my pale beggar meath the micro
scope.
At night Fair Charity emerged aglow-
"He was all right, she said, He died
you know. Dana Burnett.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Farm For Rent.

-O-- :.
From April Ist. 1915. small farm,
well watered. Comfortable house.
Good barn. Seven miles from Charles
Town. Address 20"
Care The Free Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
HAGERSTOWN
When
~ :
Visiting

You will profit you visit Jewelry
out the of the business torougfare
you Will save will than Our rscass
reputation established backing IS years Come to
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21

Laxacold Tablets cure Colds. Buy
them Of MiIIer's Pharmacy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
For Sale or Rent.

Dwelling of eight rooms and bath
with other modern conveniences on w.
Liberty street. Possession given April
1st, 1915. Apply to
MRS. R. E. VENNING.
ct. 121 w. Congress st.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21

Sterling Scarf Pins soc Engraving
Free
BRACELETS. Gold Filled Bracelets
for children Use to $780,
Gold Filled Ladies Bracelets 81 to %
Ladies solid gold bracelets IS and up
RINGS W. w. W. Guaranteed Set
Rings 81 90 and up.
Solid Gold Boys or Girls Signet Ring
81. SO and up.
Solid Gold Ladies Sigpet Rings $50
and up.
Solid Gold Gentlemen's Signet Rings
$500 and up.
TOILET SETS. Manicure sets $3.50
and up.
Brush, comb and mirror sets $500
and up.
26 Piece Rogers silver plated ware in
oakecase a$12 present for 81 IS.
Silver quadruple plated bread trays
81 90 and up.
SHAVING sets 81 50 and up.
CHILD sets. Spoon. knife and fork
per set CSC and up.
CLOCKS. Alarm clocks Csc
Spasmodic Alarm clock 81. 40.
Eight Day oak clocks $1.75 and up.
Mission finish 8-day clocks So and up.
Black Enamel 8-day Clocks $3.50 and
up.
Seth Thomas 8-day clocks S. and
up.
Seth Thomas Ding Dong Clocks 81 IS
Seth Thomas China Clocks ST.. 90,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-21
Civic League Notes.

Do we want clean. attractive town?
What means do we take to make il
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-30
ROCK ISLAND SUES
FOR %S7,5OO,O0O LOST
Receiver Of Railway Company
Brings Action Against
Reid Moore Board.
FRISCO DEAL INVOLVED

Jacob r. Dickinson. ex-secretary Of
War. who was appointed receiver for the
Chicago. Rock Island md Pacific Rail
way Company in IN equity suit brought
by a creditor in Chicago last April, filed
suit In the Supreme Court here yester.
day TO recover $1,000 900 from members
of the Reid-Moore directorate. who are
alleged TO have caused the Rock Island
to lose that amount through acting In
their own interests and in violation nj
their duties toward the road and It's
creditors.
The defendants named are Daniel G.
Reid. William II Moore, Richard A
jackson. Francis l. Hine. william I.
Graham. Ogden Mills. Edwin :. Moore,
Henry T.. Nudge, George T. Boggs
and the estate Of George q. McMurtry.
Thu complaint describes the organiza-
ton Of three corporations concerned, the
railway company. the railroad company
and the Rock Island Company. Mr..
Dickinson then charges that on May s.
1908. the railroad company bought from
stockholders of he railway company
1889 shares for 7l.353.50O per
cent. bonds of the railroad
S49.947,45O Of preferred stock and $7l.-
$685. ~ of common stock. IL is also al
legged that subsequently the railroad
company bought from Benjamin T..
Yoakum and other stockholders OF the
Frisco road. 2s9.i03 shares OF stock of
that company for sl7.36i.1SO in ; per
cent. bonds OF the railroad company and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-30
YELLOW DOG FUND
Is HARD TO LOCATE
Thompson Committee Hunts
for George W. Young to
Get Details.
HIDDEN IN 81" CONTRACT

The Thompson Legislative committee
hasn't found George w. Young yet. nc-
cording to a statement made by is coun-
sci, Morton T.. Lewis, at the session
yesterday In the New York County
Lawyers Association. ls5 Broadway.
Mr.. Lewis said that every effort has
been made To find the banker. The
counsel suggested that Chairman Thomp.
son personally seek Mr.. Young at tho
~latter's Office and the chairman said he
would. Senator Thompson added that IL
necessary the committee would go TO
New Jersey. where Mr.. Young makes
his home, and X the bankers testl-
mony.
Mr.. Young's testimony IL wanted III
regard to a reported "s2. 100000 yellow
dog fund" mentioned last week by ex-
Public Service COMMISSIONS Maltbie.
Borough President McAneny had
brought In Mr.. Young's name by testi-
flying that the banker had told him that
several Of the directors OF the Inter-
borough objected to the form Of the third
tracking contract.
]. Z. Morgan will be invited to testify
with regard to the part played by Theo-
dore =. Shonts in the contracts and how
Construction Engineer John +. stevens
came into the matter. Senator Thomp.
son said yesterday that had Mr.. Stevens
been employed on the third tracking
work he would have received 81. 200, 900
for eighteen months work.
William A. Read. an ex-director OF the
marlborough. brought Mr.. Morgan's
name into the investigation yesterday.
He said that in 1913. when the Stevens
contract was before the directors of the
company. George W. Young. a Mr.. Lane
Of Boston and himself had rejected the
contract. Later. however. he said. Mr..
Shonts sent II to the Public Service Com
mission for approval.
mfr. LAM and ! were so anxious to
defeat IT," Mr.. Read continued. that we
went to Mr.. Morgan. then J. =. Morgan.
Jr.. and enlisted his interest against II
and he said he would take the matter up
with Mr.. Shonts.'
Then Mr.. Morgan had more power in
the marlborough than any one else?
Chairman Thompson asked.
"Oh. yes. he took care OF our bonds and
securities"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-30
$500 OUT IN HARTFORD.
Pratt 4 whitney Co. Machinists
Want Eight Hour Day.

HARTFORD. Conn. Sept. 29.-After
weeks Of public apprehension and quiet
organization by the international Asso-
citation of Machinists. the expected big
labor strike hit Hartford to-day when
$500 employees Of the Pratt Il Whitney
Company Wake out. tying up the
plant. which consists OF seven factories.
comprising the Hartford unit Of the
Niles Bement-Pond Company.
The walkout was orderly and each
man was handed a placard to be worn
in the hatband. demanding an eight
hour day. General Manager Bert NJ.
W. Hanson. whom the strikers accuse
OF refusing even to talk to their COM
mittee, says he can do nothing now with
out consultation with his superiors. The
company Is rushed with wal orders.
At a mass meeting this afternoon
pickets were appointed. three reliefs of
twenty each to he on duty tomorrow,
and the strike leaders tonight were con-
fdent that tomorrow the 200 men still
at work will join the strikers.
Tonight IL was reported that similar
demands will he made OF the Colt Fire
Arms Company. which Is working day
and night making machine guns.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-30
SENT BACK TO SING SING.
PnrOled Prisoner Tries to shoot
wife and children.

Ambrose Brdely, Is, OF 1909 First
avenue was returned TO Sing Sing yes
terday by Magistrate krotel in the York
vile court for violating his parole.
Erdely was sentenced TO tive years ana
six months on August II. 1913. for
shooting at his wife and her sister.
The following year he was parolcd In
the custody of the Rev. ZolbIn Kuthy.
321 East Sixty-nlnth street. On Tuesday
night Erdcly broke into the home OF his
wfce at ll3 East Seventy-second street
and drew a revolver. Mrs. Erdely pre-
vented him from firing at her and her
two children and called a policeman fc
arrest ner husband.
Mrs. Erdcly has "a withered left arm.
hut despite this handicap she told the
Magistrate she had worked and sup
ported her daughter of Q and boy of 3
since her husband was sent to prison.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-30

duct. The Magistrate discharged the
prisoners. as no individual acts Of dis
orderly conduct could be proved against
them.
Richard J. Hickson, the head Of the
hrm. was In court to complain against
the strikers. Mr.. Hickson said tina,
women coming to his store were 80
hemmed In by the crowds on the side.
walk that II was necessary to have a
uniformed policeman escort them to and
from their automobiles.
Sentence was suspended on souy
strikers arrested In front of Bedel a
Co., 200 Fifth avenue, earlier In the
morning.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-30

October II. according TO an agreement
which has been entered into between the
Hayden stockholders committee and the
Amster stockholders committee. This
Is the ticket decided upon
Edward u. Hubert, president Mer-
chants Loan and Savings Bank. Chi
cago Charles q. Dawes. president Cen
rial Trust Company. Chicago John @.
Shedd OF Marshall Field & Co, John X.
MOrron, president Atlas Portland
Cement Company Judge Nathaniel
French. Davenport. Ia. william 70.
Thompson. director Federal Reserve
Bank, New York. and Joel W. Burdick,
president Of the West Penn steel Com
pany.
stock Of the company gained 21a
points yesterday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-30
TALK OF UNITED CIGAR DEAL.
Negotiations for Change Of Control
Reported On.

Negotiations for a change OF control
Of the United cigar Stores Company
from the Whelan interests to those rep
resented by Il. e. Converse and other
banking interests were rumored in Wall
Street yesterday. The report accom-
panied rumors that the control Of To-
bacco Products Company had been vir-
tually secured by the same interests. A
merger Of the two properties is talked of.
Negotiations are also undo way for
a union of the Liggett Drug Company
and the United Drug Company with the
Riker-Hegeman Company. Nothing In
this is likely to be decided until after
the meeting n the directors OF Rikcr-
Hegeman in October.