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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
DRUGGISTS SEE WAR END
Wholesalers Believe Drop in Prices
Means Approaching Peace
Mercurials Come Down.

Baltimore, May 23.- Wholesale
drug dealers believe, the end Of the
war in Europe is in sight. They base
their belief on the marked drop in the
price of most things in which they
deal and which go to make up the
medicines taken by the 100000 per
sons of the United States.
The drop in price of most things
that are imported has been so mott
ceable as to cause comment. Things
made in Germany. including the
coal-tar preparations, such as phen'
acetine. are coming in somewhat
freely, and while in those particular
things there has been not such
marked drop in price. there is now
no longer any scarcity of them. Il
is believed that lot of these pre-
parations have been here since the
war began, but have been boarded
and now are coming out.
The only things that have not drop
ned are those that have not been o.
ought not have been affected by th'
war in Europe. For instance, tn
things made in America are still higt
and wholesale drug dealers say there
is no excuse for such conditions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
BRANDT ATTEMPTS SUICIDE:
Secrcfary-TreasurCr of the !Ahlerica1
Security Society at p'aht OF
Death From Knife Wounds.

New York May p. .-~Sufterlng
from eleven knife worrds' in the alb
domen, William i. Brandt. secrc-
tarv-treasure rof roe american Sur
ety Company is at point of death III
the Hudson Hospital, He is under
technical arrest for attempting sui
eide.
Mr.. Brandt was found yesterday
afternoon on the floor Of retiring
room of the Hudson Terminal Build
ing. He had stabbed himself repeat
edIv with a tive-inch blade. Physi-
clans at the hospital to which he
was taken expressed the belief that
vital organs had been pierced.
Vice-President, R. r. Brown, lass
night declared that Mr.. Brandt's ac-
counts are in perfect shape. The only
cause he could assign for the at,
empt at suicide was nervousness,
from which Mr.. Brandt has been
suffering for several months.
Nfr. Brandt has been in the GER
vice of the Surety Company for the
last thirty years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
COCA COLA CASE SENT BACK
Supreme Court Reverses Lower Til
bunals and Orders Jury Trial.

Washington, May, 23.-The Su-
preme Court yesterday reversed the
Tennessee federal courts, which re-
fused to confiscate, on petition OF
the government, 40 barrels of coca
cola as violating the Federal Pure
I'ced Law and sent the case back for
presentation to jury to determine
whether caffeine contained in coed
cola is injurious to health.
Justice Hughes for the unanimous
court, held the Tennessee courts had
erred in deciding that no poisonous
articles could be added to a pro
prietary food, composed OF ingredi-
ents brought together within the
meaning of the Pure Food Law,
which declares to be adulterated any
product with "added poisonous or in
furious ingredients.
Justice Hughes held the provisions
of the statute were somewhat 'incon-
eruous, but that it was evident "add-
ed" meant "artificially introduced.
at is evident that Congress did
not intend to give immunity from
the laws to proprietary foods to con-
tain poisons merely by reason OF the
choice of some formula or name. y
added the Justice.
The jury, the. court held, should
also pass on whether there is any
cocoa or any cola in the product.G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

to serve to allow the negation of the
laws as they have been passed and
which the people of the State de-
manded.
"The decisions in every State were
consulted when the prohibition bill
was under consideration. 1t was re-
yised and rewritten and gotten into
shape after careful consideration. 1t
will. am sure. be found to meet all
requirements, and it will also be the
subject of attack on all sides for a
long time to come. Of course, no one
can foretell decision of a court, but
the men who drew that measure are
not novices and they have doubtless
weighed every word that the law
contains" !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
THE ROOSEVELT BOOMERS.
George Won Z. Myer Opens Head
quarters in New, YORK..

New York; May pa committee
of Republicans headed by George
Won l.. Myer has opened headquar.
ters here, it was announced last
night, to conduct campaign for the
nomination of Theodore Roosevelt.
for president.
"The committee will. he enlarged
and will extend its activities 70 every
state in order to bring together al
elements in the party for united
action" says a statement issued by
the committee.
The memL Lership of tn. commit.
tee includes John H. Iselin, Ogder
M. Reid, Alexander NJ. White, J
Mayhem Wainwright and Robert c.
Morris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
WILL DECORATE GRAVES.
Alexandria Lodge of Elks Will OBJ
serve Annual Custom next
Tuesday.

In accordance with its annual Gus
tom the graves of the deceased mem,
bers of Alexandria Lodge of Elks
will be decorated next Tuesday, Me-
mortal Day. At last nights meeting
of the lodge the following committee
was named to have charge of the ar
rahgements: Rev. Edgar Carpen-
ter, chaplain of the lodge, James B.
Martin, Herman Friedlander and
Thomas N. Dunbar. Arrangements
were also made for the observance OF
flag day on June 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
ANXIETY IN ENGLAND
breakdown in Home Supplies BE.
fcyed to be Imminent

London, May 23-Francis Dyke Ac-
land, financial secretary of the treas
ury, speaking in the house of COM
mons on the agricultural situation
Yesterday made somewhat disturb
ing statement.
Ii was imperative, Mr.. Acland said,
that farmers should drop their pre-
judice against the employment OF
female labor. A breakdown in home
supplies was only avoidable if the Ia
Dor situation did not grow worse.
The danger point OF greatly de'
creased production already has been
reached, and even as things were
going it now was feared that England
could not hope to maintain her pro-
duction on last years level. # more
men were swept into the army from
the farms, she could only escape
famine by diverting to Importation
of foodstuffs ships which are SO ur-
entity needed for the transportation
Of munitions.
"And," Mr.. Acland concluded, "we
are unable to say whether there w!l
be ships to divert that way"
During the course of the debate
following Mr.. Acland's speech. Row.
land Edmund Prothero, Oxford Uni
versity, expressed the opinion that
sooner or later the government would
be compelled to put the country on
rations in order to economize the food
supplies.
He urged the government to grasp
the. serious situation forthwith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
ENDS LIFE WITH REVOLVER
Daniel L. Baldwin Had Been in Poor
Health.

Elkton, Nd, May 22.- Daniel L.
Baldwin, large, property owner at
Elk Mills, three miles north OF here,
committed suicide by shooting him.
self in the right temple shortly at
ter z o'clock yesterday morning and
died about five hours later. Mr.. Bald
win had been in poor health for some
months past.
While sitting in morris chair
Mr. Baldwin placed revolver
against the right side of his head
and fired, the bullet tearing a hole
in the top of his head.
He remained conscious for some
time, stating that he committed thu
deed because he was tired OF living
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
DEATH STRUGGLE
NEAR VERDUN
French Expel Germans
From Nearly All Posi- s
tions Last Night.
REJOICING IN PARIS
Teutons Troops Offer Desperately
Heroic Resistance Amid Ruins Of
Fort Douaumont.

Paris, May 23.--In all night fight
ing of the most furious character,
the French expelled the Germans
from all but the northeastern corner
of Fort Douaumont, the war office
announces.
Heavy German attacks on both
banks of the Meuse were entirely
repulsed, except north of Thiaumont
farm on the east bank, where the
Germans reoccupiec a trench cap
tured recently by the French.
The battle on the Nerdun front
continued with the most extreme vio-
lence throughout last night and was
still in progress when official dis
patches were filed from army head
quarters early today.
The Germans are offering desper-
ately heroic resistance amid the ruins
for Fort Douaumont.
Violent hand-to-hand fighting has
been going on in the fort since the
French entered the position yester-
day, the French continuing to throw
the enemy from his positions.
The Germans, who held the north
ern rim of the fort yesterday after
noon, were driven from the north
western corner in last nights fight
ing. The French are Strengthening
their positions in the rest of the
work, expecting immediate German
counter-attacks.
On. shc west bant Of the Meuse,
northwest of Verdun, the Germans
Launched several furious attacks
against Mill SO4. BY using liquid fire
and gas, enemy troops entered a
French trench on the hill, but were
Immediately thrown out by a brill
liant charge.
East of Hill 3O4 the Germans again
attempted to outfiank French posi-
tions by heavy. attack.
The most violent fighting continu-
es west of the Meuse on the whole
sector from Thiamont to Douau-
mont fort. The Germans are resum-
ing mass attacks and have suffered
fearful losses, the French var office
stated.
The tri-color Of France fluttered
everywhere in the French capital to-
day in celebration of the most strlk-
ing victory won by the French since
the great battle at Verdun began.
: The public has been worked into
frenzy of excitement by the official
word that French forces have re-eH-
tered Fort. Douaumont, storning
German positions on front of a
mile and quarter. Announcemennt
of further gains on the west bank
| of the Meuse has convinced the
French people that the Dead Mans
Hill positions are almost lmpreg-
nable to German assault.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
ALLIES WILL FIGHT ON
'Peace Can Only Come Though De-
cisire Victory"


Paris, May 23.-"Peace can only
come through decisive victory"
Premier, BRAND told a delegation
from the Russian duma yesterday.
The allies can regard the future
with confidence" said the French
prime minister. "Peace must not re-
suit from diplomatic Intrigue, but
can only come through decisive al
lied victory, which alone can and will
restore recognition of international
law. and right"
Welcoming the visiting Russian Of
hcials and members of the duma
Premier BRAND said the Franco-Rus'
sian alliance never had had any 9th
er purpose than the maintenance Of
peace and the stability of the Euro
pean equilibrium. The premier as
serted France and Russia had made
| a supreme effort to avoid a Ea~o
pean war, and said the future :jult
be regarded with confidence.
The peace which the allies wouit
demand, M. BRAND continued, woul'
come only after decisive victor.
| which would insure the world agains
a similar catastrophe in the future
He referred to the manner in whicl
1.-The defense of Verdun has been con
Quoted and expressed renewed faitl
in a final victory for France and he
allies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
RAILWAY MEN BANKRUPT.

According to the notice published
today by Walter U. Varney, COM
missioner of bankruptcy, Robert L..
Payne, an employee of the Southern
Railway Co., was adjudicated
bankrupt on March 25th. and the
first meeting of his creditors will be
held on May 29th at 10 a. m.
Thomas H. Travers was adjudicat-
ed a bankrupt on April 26th. and
the first meeting of his creditors will
be held on May 29th. at 9 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

Marcus C. Kaufman, Is years old,
of Richmond was saot through the
head in a gang fight last night
Clyde Underwood, who confessed to
shooting at Kaufman and his gang,
was arrested. He has several times
been taken in custody on various
charges, and is even now under pro-
baton on charge Of assaulting a
boy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

mary, the convention chairman could
rule in case question ofi naming
a national committeeman came up,
that it was out of aorder,f and q the
friends of James could vote to sus'
tain him should division be asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
CONCERT AT ST. PAUL'S

One of the most important events
in Alexandria musical circles, the
annual concert at St. Paups church
choir, will take, place tonight. The
program is a varied and interesting
one and a large number of tickets
have been sold. The grand piano
which will be used will be loaned by
the Percy Foster Piano Co., of Wash
ington. Tickets may be had at the
door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

Funeral services for Mrs. Mar
tha Ann Henry who died yesterday
morning will be held tomorrow at
3 o'clock from her late home, 2O9
Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

The Alexandria branch of the AM
erican Red Cross Society will meet
tonight at s o'clock in the rooms OF
the Chamber of Commerce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Alfriend,
of Atlanta, Ga, are visiting Miss
Pickett Waller in Stafford county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

The regular senf-monthly meet
ing of the City Council will be held
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

The State Corporation Commits
sion has issued charter to the Mt.
Vernon Seminary, Inc, Alexandria;
maximum and minimum, S25,OOO.
Adelia Gates Hensley, president;
Katherine E. Hill, secretary, both OF
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23
LOCAL BREVIT1ES

The Willard WI. C. T. U. will
meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
in Trinity M. e. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

Announcement is made by Charles
H. Callahan, commissioner of rev.
enc, that dealers and professional
men who have not paid their state
licenses by May 29th. will be sum-
onded before the Local Board of Tax
Review.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

! The Rosemqht Development Co.,
has sold to Charles N. Amos, of
Manassas, lot No. II, block d, sec
tion /, of Rosemont. Mr.. Amos will
erect a house on this lot and move
his family here from Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

DEvILEp & HARD SHELL CRABS
ATJACoB BRILL's FOOT KING ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

GAZETTE One Week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-23

GAZETTE One Month
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-04
CONSIDERING CHANGE
 IN BUILDING PLAN
Housing Company Will Also Buy More Sites-E. w. Higgins Sue- ceeds J. H. Drury as Director.

A new building plan which varies the type of houses to be erected by the Norwich Housing company was presented for discussion before a meeting of the Housing company di- rectors on Wednesday afternoon, but without final action being taken upon the adoption or disapproval of the plan.
 Sites for the erection of the Is ad- ditional houses which it has been voted to construct were presented be- fore the meeting for discussion and it was decided that purchases of ad- ditional land will be made at once as soon as it can be determined what are the best sites. The snow that came on Thursday interfered with an inspection trip of sites that had been planned for.
 At the meeting on Wednesday,, J. H. Drury, who Is secretary treasurer of the Hopkins & Allen Arms com pany, and one of the directors of the Housing company, presented his res- ignation as a director, giving as his reason the pressure of other business.
 The vacancy caused by the resigna- ton was filed by the election of Ed win w. Higgins, who is also a di- rector in the Hopkins & Allen com pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-04

The Mayors Association of Con- necticut met at the Hartford club on Thursday, where luncheon was served at 1 o'clock. The president of the this city, acting as toastmaster. The speakers at the luncheon were for mer Mayor Louis R. Cheney and former Mayor Morgan G. Bulkeley, of Hartford; the Hon. George Louis Richards. of Maiden, Mass. presi- dent of the Massachusetts Mayors association, whose subject was The Mayors association of Massachu- setts: Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett. who spoke on Connecticut Roads," the Hon. A. L. Linscott, of Woburn, Mass, past Mayors club and Secretary of State Charles D. Burnes, whose topic was Automobile Legislation"
 Besides the speakers, the follow ing members of the association at tended the meeting: Former Mayor Thomas L. Reilly. of Meri- den; E. E: Rogers. of New London: Wilson. of Bridgeport; E. T. Buck ingham, of Bridgeport; Mayor Dan iel P. Dunn, e Willimantic; Mayor r. J. Rice. of New Haven; James A, Miles. of Derby; J. M. Coburn. of Norwalk: Harold Meech. of Mid dletown; Frank A. Coles. of Middle town; Lyman T. Tingier and J. P. Cameron, of Rockville; John R. Booth and w. A. Brann, of Dan bury.
 Highway Commissioner.
 Tn his address on Connecticut Roads State Highway Commissioner c. J. Bennett said:
 It is a remarkable fact that the greater share of the population and wealth of Connecticut is concentrated In the cities. Roughly about seventy per cent. of the taxable wealth is in eighteen cities with a population of 665.000 by the census of 1910. or about sixty-flve per cent: of the population. The area mentioned in these cities is approximately ten per cent of the to- tai area of the state.
 It is idle to assume that the pro- portion of state funds received from the cities should be applied to the construction of the approaches to the cities within the city limits. It would appear that money thus received by the state should be spent in the de- velopment fthe main highways lead- ing from the remote country into the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-04
Simple Essence Makes
 Best Home Cough Syrup

Many families in this community have found a wonderful blessing in the shape of a homemade laxative cough syrup which is the most effective cough and cold cure obtainable anywhere at any price. whole pint can be made or 10 times cheaper than labeled mix lures. Buy of the druggist 25A ounces into pint bottle. Pour over a pint of granulated sugar a half pint of boiling water. Stir, cool, and then i'll up the pint bottle with syrup. Full directions accompany the package for usage of children and adults. Nothing breaks up cold so quickly and cough is immediately relieved. Contains no opi- ates or habit drugs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-04

an extensive operator in real estate. His nearest living relatives are a ne- phew, former Alderman Thomas Fitch Jr., and Mrs Charles B. Jennings, Mrs. Maria r. Starr and Miss Helen Fitch, granddaughters.
 Mrs. Sarah A. ColVer.
 Sarah A. Colver, beloved mother of Miss Kate D. and Cortland c. Colver, died at her home at the navy yard, Groton, on Thursday afternoon, Feb. s, as the sun was setting. Mrs. Coiver was the widow of Jonathan Colver, whom she survived F years. All her life has been passed near the home where she died in the f4th year of her age. Mrs. Colver had been i'll with grip when pneumonia developed and her condition became critical Mrs. Colver was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Gales Ferry. a teacher in its Sunday school. and life member of the Womeuas Home Missionary society. Her loss will be mourned by a wide circle of friends. She is survived, beside her immediate family, by three brothers, Addison T. and Frederick Chapman of Middletown. Conn, and Frank Chap man of Groton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-04
FRUIT GROWERS OFFICERS.
F. w. Browning Elected New Lon
 don County Vice President.


 The Connecticut Pomological so- ciety brought it's twenty-ffth meeting to a close at Foot Guard hall, Hart ford, on Thursday. After a discus sion from different members on sub iects taken from the question box. led Stancliff Hale. the presiding officer, introduced the first speaker of the morning, C. B. Hough, director of the Washington (Conn.) Fruit Growers association. who spoke in A Cooper ative Fruit Growers Association and What It Has Accomplished.
 There were five-minute discussions on the topic of Personal Problems of the Practical Fruit Grower. by G. A. Drew. c. l.. Gold. Walter H Baldwin, H. H. Lyman and Norman H. Barnes.
 For the afternoon session two sh- dresses were scheduled, Sstsr the cleo tion of officers. one by Lewis L. Nor rell of Kinderhook, N. T., on How One Grower Solves the Marketing Prob lem, the other on Asparagus Grow Mass, president of the Massachusetts Asparagus Growers association.
 The officers elected were:
 President-George W. Staples, West Hartford
 Vice President-walter H. Baldwin, Cheshire.
 Secretary-H. C. c. Miles. Milford.
 Treasurer-Minor Ives, Meriden.
 County Vice Presfdents-Hartfor Lewis C. Root of Farmineton: New Haven. John A. Martin of walling- ford: Fairfield. H. B. Cook of Noroton Heights; Litchfeld, H. G. Hollock of Washington Depot: New London, F. W. Browning of Norwich: Middlesex, Henry H. Lyman of Middlefield: Windham, H. B. Houston of Mansfield
 Charles L. Gold of West Cornwall was elected Connecticut vice presi- dent of the New England Fruit Grow CTS association.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-04
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Gardner w. ReynoIds

Sarah c. Reynolds, widow of Gard ner W. Reynolds. of Mansfield, Conn, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Meredith. 25 Miles street, period of invalidism.
 Mrs. Reynolds was born in Scit- uate. Mass. Feb Sth, 1928 and was a direct descendant of Berfhniel Franklin. In March. 1s47. she mar ried William Tryon of Holland, Conn. born to them, George F.. who died in September. 1900, and Alice w., who survives her.
 In February. 1883, she married Gardner w. Reynolds of Mansfield, Conn, where she lived for IS years, or until the death of Mir. Reynolds when she removed to the home of her daughter in Providences R- J., thence to Detroit. Mich.
 She united with the M. E. church Christian, taking an active part in all things which concerned the spir itual and moral welfare of the little town in which she lived.
 Her funeral was held at the home of her daughter on Tuesday, Jan. 18th. at p. m. Rev. Chapman of the Fischer Memorial church officiated.
 The interment amid a wealth of beautiful flowers from friends and strangers took place at Forest Lawn, DetrOlt, owing to the inability or the inability of the family to accompany the body east on account of Illness.
 George G. Fitch.
 George c. Fitch, a we'll known res- ident of New London. died at the state hospital in Preston on Thurs day, where he had been a patient for several years. He was e5 years old. At one time he was keeper of the county jail in New London and for a long period he was in the livery busi- ness. driving his own hack. The de- ceased was brother of the late Thomas Fitch, who, in his day, was
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-04
REQUESTS IN WILL
 OF MRS. F. J. TIFFANY.
Essex Woman Left Large Part of Es-
 tate to Public Organizations.


 The will of the late Mrs. Frances J. Tiffany, disposing of one of the largest estates in Essex, was probated Thurs day in the Essex court.
 In it's bequests to public organiza- tions were the following, total1ing $18,000:
 New Haven branch of the Woman's Board of Missions, $2,000.
 Advocate and Females Guardian so- ciety of New York. $4.000 for endowing a free bed.
 Middlesex hospital in Middletown, Conn. $4,000 to establish and maintain a free bed.
 Essex library of Essex. Conn, s1.0o6- for buying books.
 The Connecticut Children's Aid so- ciety corporation, 1000.
 Connecticut Humane society, incor. porated in 1881, $1,000.
 Connecticut Bible society, $2,000. First Congregational church of Es- sex, the sum of $3,000, trust fund for minister's salary.
 After bequests of $9,300 to individ- uals, the residue of the estate in three equal parts is left to the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions, the American Home Mission ary society and to the corporation or organization having in charge the fresh air fund, so called, in the city of New York.