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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10
GODSOL DECLARED
MODEL PRISONER
BY SUPT. zINKHAN

"a model prisoner" Is FranaS J. Cod
sol, the former French soldier, ao-
cused OF taking from $4,000 900 70
$4,000 900 in graft in motor truck
transactions for the French govern
ment, who Is today calmly waiting In
the Distric. Jail the outcome Of fur
Their efforts by his array OF legal
talent to secure his freedom on bail
until his continued hearing before
United States Commissioner. Hit,
March 20.
Faced by the prospect of having TO
remain in Jail until that date, Godsol
has not broken in spirit, according to
l.. F. JZinkhan, superintendent OF the
District Jail. He Is still In hne splritA.
and thinks his release will be shortly
accomplished.
"He has made a model prisoner"
Superintendent Zinkhan said today.
without visitors for a whole day,
Godsol devoted his time yesterday to
reading the newspapers and sleeping,
He received calmly the news that As
sociate Justice William Hitz, OF the
District Supreme Court, had decided
that, so far as the District Supreme
Court Is concerned, he must remain In
Jail until March 20.
Godsors array OF legal talent. head
ed by John B. Stanchfeld. Of New
York, spent q busy day today arrang-
ing plans for taking a special appeal
to the District Court of Appeals 10 de-
termine the question Of Jurisdiction
on the part OF the Supreme Court.
which decided adversely to Godsol.
While his attorneys in this city
continue their efforts TO have the
prisoner placed In the custody OF the
United States marshal, Godsofs theat-
rical and other business ventures In
New York will be reviewed by Deputy
District Attorney Becker, who has
conducted the investigation OF Cod
soils affairs in the metropolis.
Godsol denies statements attributed
to Assistant Attorney General Becker
of New York that documents found
among Godsors papers as the result
of the raid on his New York offea
implicate French government officials
in his alleged illegal transactions.
Godsol also denies the allegation that
German war films had been found
among his effects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10
DRUGGISTS BEGIN
FIGHT ON MEDICAL
FRAUDS IN D. c.

Washington druggists have begun q
campaign to protect the public from
medical frauds OF all kinds. The
druggists Join in this work with the
advertising vigilance committee OF
the Merchants and Manufacturers As
ISOLATION.
THE druggists already have unde'
Gdvisement a full report by DR.. Ly-
man F.. Kebler, OF the Department OF
Agriculture, OF the extensive investi-
cation he has made into fraudulent
medicine Advertising in the District
The committee will make special
campaign against the following nos
tr1lms: Fraudulently advertised prod
ucts, inimical to public health:
fraudulently advertised products, to
separate the public from its money:
products that are plain frauds, having
nc. merit whatever; medical special
lists, freuduIently advertising, and
fake. indecent ads.
The committee Is unanimously OF
the opinion that no opposition should
BE- made to any medicines that are
honestly advertised, that II the prod
uet possesses merit, and can make its
way on honest advertising, no one
would enter an objection and the pub
lie would not be considered as being
imposed upon.
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thirty years ago. This because
Of the demineralized diet which
now is served daily in thou
sands of homes and also because OF
the demand for greater resistance
necessary to offset the greater, num-
Der Of health hazards. to be met At
every turn"
DR.. Schuyler c. Jacques, Visiting sur
geOn Of St Elizabeth's Hospital. New
York, was also asked what he thought
of Nuxated Iron. In reply. DR.. JaQues
said: II have never before given OUT
any medical information or advice for
publication as l ordinarily do not be-
lieve in It. But in the case OF NuNated
Iron. I feel l would be remiss in my
duty not to mention it. / have taken
IL myself and have given IL to my pa
tients with most surprising and salts
factory results. And those who wish
quickly to increase their strength
power and endurance will find Il
most remarkable and wonderfully ef-
fectiva remedy
SOTE-SuNRted Iron, which has been used
BY Former Health Commissioner Kerr with
such surprising results. and which a pre-
s.,rthed and recommended above BY physicians
l. not a secret remedy. but one which IN Well
known to druggists CVCry who're. Unlike the
older inorganic iron products. II + easily as
simulated. does not ujurc the teeth, make
th~gn black. nor upset tine stomach. The ms ~
l.fas turs.l- guarantee suCce- Slui and entire
satisfactory results 70 every purchaser or they
Wall refund your money. u - dispsnsca oJ
James O'D0nnen's Drug Stores, Peoples Drug
stores. and all other druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10
100000 RAISED
BY ALLIANCE WENT
!. TO FOE SPY CHIEF
~

was more than half a million dol.
lars subscribed by members Of the
oSrman-American Alliance for Red
Cross organisations In Germany, prior
TO our entry into the war. devoted TO
the campaign to wreck our munition
plants7
This is the question the Senate
ssbcommittse on judiciary will try
to answer when John Tjarks, chair
niitn OF the alliance. committee, takes
the stand again tomorrow.
Tjarks showed that of Sss6240 col
lsctsd and paid to Count bernstori,
800 900 was handed to DR.. Dernberg,
tie propagandist, who was obliged 10
leave the country. There is evidence
TO show that 100000 OF this sum
reached organizations in Germany.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10
TWOGOOD SCOUTS,
TROOPS VERDICT
ON LEGISL ATORS

near our destination, he spied a sup
ply truck passing US, and gave chase.
He discovered eats. and the last we
saw OF him, he was riding the last
mile to camp on the tail end OF that
truck with a sandwich in each hand.
He amused the whole company with
his wit and storytelling. But the
morning after that night in the dog
tent -!
Too sim to Walk.
He was SO stIf as the result Of the
walk and cold that a bunch OF US
actually had to carry him to the
campfire before he could move. That's
a fact
The Congressman also tried pistol
shooting. But they couldn't hit any
thing at all. so they tried to abb.
They blamed the low visibility for
their poor Workmanship. but the
Alibis were no good.
Vestal was more OF n soldier than
Purnell. He seemed used to IT.
Altogether, they're both darned
good scouts. I'll tell the world that.
And every man in our company feels
the same way.
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heart that sought to get the view
point OF the soldier toward the civil
ian.
AnEered BY sIackers.
was impressed as looked at the
civilians from a new angle. As we
passed young fellows OF military age
stroIIing along the highway with
their girls or marched by the husky
middlc-aEed men. ! asked myself
what 7 believe every soldier does at
some time during hts military career:
what is that man or youth doing for
his country?" II made my blood boil
with Indignation. Perfumed idlers OF
the diletante type. motored by our
company and begrudged us a part OF
the roadway.
Our route for the days hike was
along the canal road. Tho busy Capi-
tai soon faded from view. After hik-
ing for three miles over hills with the
regulation pack strapped to my back.
/ must confess that ] was ready to
halt. The go pounds with which ma
ture has provided me. plus the pack,
was a hard burden for my feet When
Captain Day blew the whistle II was
the sweeteSt music I had heard in
some time. was guilty of insub-
ordination. believe, when I asked
the commanding officer n lie had for
gotten the whistle.
We pitched our tents on farm. II
was near the place where General
Sherman's army cncamped during the
civil war. a tented city" soon burst
into view. The cooking was excellent.
You can not appreciate food until un-
dergoing a strenuous hike.
Bunka with NeEtnL
Our menu listed ham, beans. baked
potato, prunes. bread and butter and
coffee Though strong wind was
blowing, we gathered around the
csmphres at night to sing. Ny col
league and "brother-in arms" shared
the dog tent" with me. We beat
taps" by a few seconds. We were
fortunate I'm escaping guard duty.
We removed our coats and shoes when
retiring. but a chill breee during the
early hours, made us don tho discarded
articles. II was at 5:30 o'clock when
We were awakened by a buEler. For
the frst time iu years VIC were per-
m.tted to witness a sunrise.
Every member Of Company \ IS
anxious to go across TO France. In
the ranks are many college and pro-
fessional men OF high standing in
their communities. l have made the
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prediction that Company \ will make
history over there"
have found in the past few months
that the way to strengthen the fight
ing spirit OF an army f. to unwind
red-tape IN delivering the soldiers
pay to the folks back home. When
messages Of suffering and pTlvatlons
reach him the lighting man becomes a
husband, father, or son, again. Ny
advice IS to speed Up the work OF
caring for dependents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10

IIenIth COmmssIoner the City of Chicago was
recommend different medicines
mineral WATERS. record as
feel that In NuNned
be 10 taken
Nuxafed myself and experienced ts healthEIyn,
In the interests OF the pubic
feel duty to make known the results Of us
Lam three years and want 20 say
that believe great physical activity due IarEe
ny MINATED and IL my endorHement
hall ndu rundown men and women
20 receive the wonderful tonic
received shall feel greatly
asd that I lifelong rule In REQ
owmendInE u. experience with Nuxaped
Is: ::; ::$ ;;:; In2
In hospital. -
and prescribed by Former Health Commissioner,
every p syniStSh !" City of Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10
$4,000 HONOR REDMOND.

WEXFORD. IRELAND. March 10
Thirty thousand men met the train
carrying the body Of John Rodmund.
noted Irish leader, and followed the
cortege to the church here. Amer
lean officers and many RotRbles were
present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10
BY LIEUT.. J. 9. PIPER
Co. A. ThIrty-Heventh Engineers
Fort Myer, Va.

What do ! think OF Congressman
Purnell and Nestal?
Well. say. they're the two best
scouts in tie United States!
They hiked with US all the way TO
point near Great Falls Thursday,
slept in dog tents out there. and
hIked back TO camp again Friday
morning, and they've proved them
selves as good soldiers as we hope
We are.
The only trouble seemed to be that
they couldn't sleep over night. They
were too cold. but mighty few OF us
could sleep either, so that's nothing
against them.
Big Aid to Appetites.
Il sure did help their appetites.
Why, Purnell ate eleven biscuits FRI
day morning!
He was n good eater anyway. On
the way out. he hadn't had any lunch
before we started. when We were
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10
PURNELL CERTAIN
us. ARMY IS BEST
AFTER EXPERIENCE
By CONGRESSMAN FRED $. PUR-
NELL OF Indiana

ol
To be q soldier in khaki or a sailor
N blue is to be q real. redSblooded
American. From Congressman to
private is a high honor. though It
was only for a day. You can never
realize the high type OF manhood and
the sacrifices they have made until
you become one OF the boys. The
pick OF American youth, the flower
Of the nation, is in the service. They
are the boys who will plant the flag
above the palaces OF the Rhine. It's
up to the folks at home to awaken
to the seriousness OF the situation
Our nrst great concern IL TO win
the war. To be victorious We must
care for our boys who are to give
their lives, II need BIT, that our goal
may be reached. Ever since we first
began to build up our army my heart
has been with the lads in uniform.
The day will come, perhaps, when the
public will realize the sacrifices we
have asked OF our youth.
Desert Careers for Army.
Wars bugIe awakened within the
breasts of these men the martial
spirit. By the millions they fiocked
to the colors. Thousands left the col
lege. the office, the factory. There,
they stood on or within the threshold
OF opportunity. In response to the
buEle's blast these brave boys offer
themselves on wars affairs.
They give UP the comforts of
homes. the cornpanionship OF wives,
parents. sweetheArts, and children.
This is the highest form OF patriot
ism. 1t is with the knowledge that
the day will dawn when in conflict
with the Hunnish hosts they must
bare their breasts to the most insidi.
Gus foe of all times. that the youth
OF the nation have followed the flag.
And for all this sacrifice and serv-
lee we give them the bountiful re-
ward OF $50 q month. les than a dollar
per day. The "stay-at-home" gives
advice and reAps the profits OF war
while the other gives his life, but
gains the homage OF the world.
Wanted Fir1t-Hand Facts,
For some time 1 have wanted to
get a closeup view Of camp life
where could learn just how the boys
feel toward the whole program. The
opportunity came when Congressman
Vestal and 1 were invited to take a
hike with Company A. Thirty-seventh
engineers. now in training at Fort
Myer.
We arrived at the camp at 4:3c
o'clock Thursday morning. We had
our frst meal in the barracks. After
DOMINIC the garb OF the private, we
shouldered our guns and packs. Tho
officers reviewed our company before
giving the order TO march that sent
US away toward the hills Of Virginia
Everything was done with true mill.
tary precision. As We swung round
the corners, down the hill, and OF the
Government preserve. the only sound
was the rhythmic beat OF the march
ers' feet upon the highway.
II was business. and not sentiment
from the start From all you could
read in the soldiers faces. We might
have been marching to the first lin.
trenches TO meet the Huns. / really
felt proud, and pride went out oI
bounds as I touched elbows with my
4 comrades, who were actually engaged
| in preparing for other days II
| France. IT was the proudest momen,
| IN my life to be lone OF the boys.
1t was with this joyous feeling in ny
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10

Gov
Dir. A. J. Newman, late Pol'ce 90
roon ~ the city OF Chicago and For-
90 House Surgeon, Jefferson FarN
tIosnital. Chicago, in commenting |H
tbe value Of Nuxated Iron said: ms
.o,,odv has proven through my oMn
80 cF N TO excel any remedy nS NS
svsr used for creating red blood, pu ~
JnS I'm the nerves, strengthenins a.
nnSscies and correcting digestive ~
nrderS The manufacturers are 70
cn1gratulated in having given 70 IN
nuhIIr a long felt want, a true 1917 I.i
sHnnIyinR iron in an easily EcsI,L
ana assimIlated form. \ true nea -I :,
huIldar in every sense OF the woru'
DR.. r. Sauer. a Boston Fhysic'ah an
who has studied both in this country
and IN great European Medical IhsIi,
buttons. was asked what he thouS NJ "
C'ommiSisoner Kerr's remarks IN II
piy, he said: 81 fully agree that ~
ple need more iron-as ! have SAlu q
Hundred times over, / regard org
Iron as one OF the greatest o. an
strength builders. II people would only
take NuXated Iron when they L ect
weak or rundown, instead or doSlhS
themselves with habit forming dTuhS,
Htimulants and alcoholic beverages 1
am convinced that there are thou$ahHs
who might readily build up their rcd
blood Corpuscles. Increase their phys
icAl energy and get Themselves into a
condition to ward off the millions or
disease germs that are almost cOntinu'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10

Former Health Com
aiAsBOner Kerr has given
years'Of his life lighting
for public health I'm his
own and other cities II
was he who introduced
Anti-tOxin for Dlph-
iberia in ChieaEO's
Health Department. He
purified the milk for
the Consumers and
thereby helped to save
the lives OF thousands
of babies. He l1tkOdue-
ed the antl-splttlng 0rdl-
nance which has been
copied all over the
country. He Il positive
that the rideapread use
of Nu1ated Iron would
greatly lessen the vrOr-
rles and troubles OF
Health COHlnslSsiOners
in keeping ~ n hlEh
standard OF public
health. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10

are located on the third floor. as Is
also the phonoeraph shop. while the
fourth floor is given over to the rug
shop and the piano show room. The
entire fifth floor IL occupied by the
furniture department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-10
HECHTS TO OPEN
ENLARGED STORE
EARLY TOMORROW

Hecht & Co. open their enlarged
store at the regular business hour
tomorrow. In the evening they will
hold a "Housewarming" from to 10
to which the public is invited Sow
enlrs will be presented to women
visitors. Music will be furnished by
the Meyer Davis Orchestra.
The arm is desirous that the pub
lie should see this store from top to
bottom, as IL was viewed by local
newspaper men Friday evening. To
quotS from the Invitation. 1--WE have
both built the new and rebnilt the
old. We want you to see the things
that we have done. the important
changes we have made that we may
serve you better. No effort has been
spared to make our new store all
that you wish Il to be--you who are
seeking quality and worth. as well as
courtesy and consideration"
Has "SpeeiaIiEed sAops.r,
In the enlargement Of the store and
the reconstruction Of the Interior OF
the main structure, He6ht & Co. have
faithfully carried out the idea OF an
Institution made UP OF many indiVid-
ual shops, yet each one eo-ordinating
In what the firm has termed "a store
OF specialized shopA"
The enlarged store has been ex-
tended q street number in ths direc-
ton Of F street The FIRST floor OF
the new addition IL devoted entirely
to the department OF mems and wom-
ems shoes and hosiery. It is connect
ed with the street with direct dou-
ble-door entrance, and Is. ofOcourse.
easily accessible from any section
Of the store. Just above is THE Lit
tie Grey Shop" filled with kiddies'
wearables-
Mems Wear On First Floor.
The entire first floor OF the main
structure is therefore given over to
the mems shop, and It Is one OF the
largest unbroksn floor spaces de-
voted to such a department in the
country. Hero with the shoe depart
ment adjoining mere men can be out
fitted from head to foot
The second floor IL devoted to ladies'
suits and cloaks, and has been equip
ped with the most modern features,
including crystal showcases and dust
proof wardrobes for the storage OF
surplus stock. The upholstery and
drapery shop Is located in the store
annex at the right
The millinery shop and boys shop
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ADVERTISEMENT

opfnIons OF DIR. James FrnHei. Sui
IIvan, formerly physlelan Of Bellevue
Hospital (OutdOOr Dept-D N. 4. ana
the weatcheAter County Hospital DE.
SCHUYLER G.. Jaquea, Visiting surgeon
81. Elisabeth Hospital, New York DE-
A. J, Newman, Former House sur
Eeon, Jefferson Park Hospital. Chi
caEo, aad other physicians who have
tested Nuxnted Iron In their own
private practice.
In commenting on the statement OF
Former Health Commissioner Kerr IN
regard to the widespread use Of Nux-
ated Iron DIR. James Francis Sullivan
formerly physician OF Bellevue Hospi'
tai COutdoor Dept), n. Y, and the
westchester County Hospital said:
Kerr 10 TO be commend
ed ON handing out this statement on
Nr,,ratsd Iron for public print. There
ara thousands OF men and women VINO
nesd A strength and blood builder put
AZ NOT know what to take. In my opln-
lon there Is nothing better than organ
a. Iron-Nuxated lron-fOr enrichlns
tha blood and helping to increase the
sIrength and endurance OF men ana
SroT1sn who burn up too rapidly their
,eTYous energy in the strenuous STRAIN
If the great business competition %
The days have strongly emphSslLgu
IL GTsat necessity OF physicians max
ing Blood examinations OF their weak
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all should know OF IL.
The men and women OF
today need more iron
in their blo6d than was
cha case fygrenfv ur
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apaemic. rundown pa
tIents. thousands OF per-
sons go on year stter
year suffering from
1hysical weakness ana a
highIy nervous condition
due 10 lack OF suftclent
ron in their red blood
cornuscles, without ever
Ieafizing the real and
tTne cause OF their trou-
Ne Without iron In your
SIood YOUR food merely
BASES through the body,
sonewhat like c o 7 n
through an old mill Win
roiIeTs so wide apart
that the mill can't grind.
"Rut in my opinion you
can't make strong, Wig
opous, successful, sturdy
ron men by feeding
tham on metallic iron.
The old forms Of metal
lie iron must go through
a semi-digestive process
TO transform them into
orRanIc iron - Nuxated
IrSn-before they are so
ready to be taken up
and assImilated by the
. .z-atnF11
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-12
s.FHESTJRUgGGi4GihlzR

their new home The children were
delighted. The very things that
troubled their parents made picnics
for the young ones.
When Washington. still crossing the
Delaware, reached the FerroPs new
home, the youngsters gave him three
cheers, to which the parents added
their mite There followed morning
OF heavy trampling of movers feet;
the guarded moving of heavy furni-
ture; the departure of George Wash
ington on the moving van; the redis-
tribution of furniture, the laying down
of new linoleum, rugs, carets, the thou
sand other excitements of home-chang.
ing. .
That night, after the children had
stayed up long after their bedtime
and had been put to rest In theil
bedroom, John and Edith Ferrol sat
down before their hearth, lit modest
fire, and looked at each other.
| "Home!" smiled Edith, trying not te
show foreboding of anxiety for the
| future.
| "Home!" assented John, thinking
of the whole months rent be had tt
pay for the mere moving. He, too, hic
| his thoughts
(To be continued)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-12
JESSE FLETCHER
DIES IN MINNESOTA

Jesse D. Fletcher, Sc years old,
formerly Of Richmond. died Thursday
morning at his home in Minneapolis,
Mimi, where he has lived for the last
eight years. Mr.. Fletcher was born
and lived in Richmond for many years,
having left here about eleven years
ago. He owned a haberdasher shop IN
the Westcott building for many years
From here he went to Chicago, later
to Kansas City, and for the last elgn'
years has lived in Minneapolis.
Besides his widow, who was former
,ly Miss Nellie Thompson Of this city
he is survived by brother, Frank b
Fletcher, of New York City, and two
sisters, Mrs. Alice Langdon, of Gin
cinnati, and Mrs. Elma Coffin. OF PM
adelphia. Mrs. Sarah Fletcher o
South Eighteenth street is a sister-in
law of Mr.. Fletcher and w. ]. Hiatt Is
an uncle.
The body will probably arrive here
Friday afternoon and funeral arrange
ments will be made at that time ant
announced later.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-12
Y. NJ. e. A. Plans Drive
for Bigger Membership

Plans for Y. NJ c. A. membership
campaingn were laid at the meeting of
the meeting of the membership COM
mittee Wednesday. October to II
were the tentative dates. and although
no definite arrangements were made,
the outline of the campaign was de,
cided upon.
At the meeting it was voted to rec
ommend a slight change in the mem
registration. Boys under II
wears formerly have been classed as
Junior Props" and have paid less
dues than the Juniors although they
received the same benefits. Therefore