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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-05-19

his government, in that he would not
allow the flag of his county and en-
sign Of his command to be fiouted.
That Rodgers assumed the entire re-
spOnsibility is further shown by a
diary kept by one of his officers,
which reads, in part, as follows:
yesterday, May 16, while beating
down the bay, we spoke to a brig
coming up who informed us that he
saw the British frigate the day before
off the very place where we now are,
but she is not in sight. We have
made the most complete preparations
for battle. Everyone wishes it. She
| is of exactly our force. Should we
see her l have not the least doubt of
our engagement. The commodore
! (Rodgers) will demand the person
! impressed the demand will doubtless
be refused. and the battle will in
stantly commence. The commodore
! has called in the boatswain, gunner,
and carpenter, and informed them
| of all the circumstances, and asked
| if they were ready for action.
Ready was the reply of each"
Just why historians treat this es-
sential beginning of our second war
with England so lightly, and accord
it so little space, practically passing
it over as unimportant, is hard to
comprehend Investigation proves it
tc have been in our country the
cause of political revolution, and
the Inauguration of an American pro-
lakes and rivers of the world. Yet
the victory won by Rodgers is ac-
corded less than page in the elab-
crate twenty volume history of the
United States by Guy Carleton Lee !;
in the twenty volumes by B. ]. Los
sing it receives half page; and in
Bryant's four huge volumes a single
sentence of two lines Is all that is
allotted this most daring naval ex-
plot.
So intense was the feeling aroused
by Rodgers feat-of-arms that in the
fall of 1911 the campaign for congress
sional representatives both in the
senate and house were chosen on the
terms voiced in the pertinent ques
ton: Are you for a war with Eng
land?" Those who answered in the
affirmative were elected, and those
who disapproved of martial measures
were defeated. Old and tried politi
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-05-19
Soldiers 70 Be Chauffeurs

Motor cab companies have ex.
pressed their willingness to employ ex.
soldiers after putting them through
a course of motor driving. The names
of men DESTROYS of taking advantage
If this offer should be forwarded to
the secretary, National Association
for Employment of Reserves and Dis
charged Soldiers, 119 Victoria street.
london. S. w.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-05-19
7KERRQAD5D65 Or B07H CRAFL
'CRN5XED III I50N

The story spread
that Rodgers had
sailed under eX-
press orders from
our administration
to pursue the Cur
riere, and to de-
mand our impress
ed citizen at the
mouth of her guns.
But the court OF
inquiry which en-
sued clearly dem
onstrated that the
American govern
had no special re-
sponsibility in the
lucky accident for
our flag and the
prowess of our
navy" 10
These are the
only lines which
emphasize and in
dictate the import
ance of the battle,
lines which give
the credit by infer
ence, where it
should be placed by
direct statement,
to Co m N odore
Rodgers. To the
latter belongs the
glory of having
been bigger than
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-05-19
] he true story OF
the opening battle
to1df0r the first. time
By Prof. BdSiSrand.
COPYRIGHT 1911 BY w G. CHAPMAN
COPYRIGHT 1911 BY w c.. CHAPMAN.

7 May 16, 1911, one hun
dred years ago, the
first shot was fired in
the second war with
England. Thus the
one hundredth anniver-
sary of the beginning
of "the war of 1912"
is not in 1912, but fell
on May 16, 1911! 1t
was the beginning of a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11

Mrs William V. Judson.i wife of COR.
missioner ,Tudson one OF Washin,st,.n',;
s srdii,.! Of city fathers. viii Lave
snortly for Old Sweet Springs Va,
WWnere she VIII nc Joined by her nothei'
Mrs. sydney Clay. of Lexington, ~
ana spend most OF the summer. A. '..'t.'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11

Thomas. Howard OF South Boston; Miss
Maude Richardson, of this place. with
7, y. Whaling. OF South Boston; Miss
jamie Richardson. of this place, with
j.. r. Sears. of South Boston: Miss
Elsie jackson, OF brakes Branch, with
John Walters, OF this place: Miss
Louise I'enick. of South Boston. with
=. Comfort Watkins Miss Elizabeth
Penick. with a. r. McNeny: Miss Ruth
Penick. with John .. Evans: Miss MIL
dred Evans. with DIR. w. H. Moseley;
MISS fancy lawson. with James Lacy;
Miss Alice Blocker. with Cnarles b.
W Irving Owen: Miss Elizabeth Eus-
Icy, with ". G.. Griste: Miss Myrtle
Oliver. OF Reidsyille, y. c. with
Ihaddcus Hodges, of this place: Miss
Elizabeth Green. with Joseph Stebbens.
Jr: Miss Marie Easley, with G.. Howard
Tucker: Miss May Fowlkes, with r.
Howerton kasey. Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
walters, Mrs. Rcbecca Howard, MISS
Eva Vaughan, MIR. and Mrs. w r.
Reeves. MIR. and Mrs. q. r. Faulkner,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Easley, Sr MIR
and Mrs. j z. Lipscomb. Jr. MIR and
Mrs. Charles T. Yancey. II. r. Roberts
Frederick l. Neshitt. Robert Traynham
Cecil Gray. Cabell Penn. Of this place,
Schaefer. Eugene Schaefer. Nat Love
lace, Arch Dorsey. ciilmer Easley and
John Martin, of Houston. Chaperons:
Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Hill. Mr.. and Mrs
r. W. Willingham. Mr.. and Mrs. j. u.
Tucker. DR. and Mrs. I. Keith Briggs,
and Mr. and Mrs. j. ,F. Eas!ey
The dance was led by a. T. McNeny
dancing with Miss Elizabeth Penick,
and Dr. and Mrs. l. Kent Briggs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11
Ivor Social News
fspeclaito The Times. Dispatch.l

is.tt lSpeCiHl 10 he 1 tIneS-i )ISpatCn.I
1vor, Va. June I0.-Richard Taylo.
returned home from Danville the pas
week. bringing with him a schoo
friend, Mr.. Parim. They have boti
been attending the Danvllle prepare
tory school, at Danville.
Miss Mary Reams has returned HON,
from Richmond. where she has beet
attending the Woman's College.
Mrs. Reams has returned HON,
from Buchanan county. where she ha:
been teaching school since shortly at
ter Christmas.
Mrs. Walter Balm and daug liter
Miss NirSie Balm. went to Norfolk
Monday. Miss VIrgie will spend tht
summer At Ocean View with her sis
ter. who has cottage there,
Junlus Pulley has returned hom.
from Lexington. where he has been at
tending Washington and Lee Univer
elty. Mr.. Pulley is taking course 81
law
Frank Pulley. Jr.. who Is studying
telegraphy at Norfolk, -pent the pas
Sunday at home.
B william w Miller. of Newpor
News, spent the past Sunday with hi
brother, j. S. Miller ~
]. D. Purinton. who has heen spend
ing most of his time In Florida. II
visiting his daughter, Mrs. S. NJ. Geyei
of this place.
Mrs. Henry Thomas and little sorI
OF New Jersey. are visiting her parentd
Mr.. and Mrs. Hart. OF this place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11
Bowling Green Social News
Ispecial 70 The Times-Dispatch . ]

Special TO The Times Dispatch
bowling Green, Va. June l0-AIrs
Mattye r. Chandler OF Washington,
is Visiting Mrs. P. q. Cave.
Mrs. $. W. Broaddus mas returned
from Philadelphia, where she attended
the graduation of her daughter, Miss
Florence. in music.
Mrs Myrtle Wright Is spending
county.
Mrs, James T. Richards spent this
week with friends In Richmond
Mrs. W +. Broaddus Is visiting rela-
lives in King and Queen county
Mrs loci tIaines, Mrs. 7. G. valen-
tine and children, Thomas and Gran
VILE clifford Haines. Mrs. Nathan
Parker. Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Billiard and
Dr. u w. Rowe, spent part of this
week in Washington.
Miss Emma Parker. who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Parker.
county.
Miss BESSIE Butler has been APP
pointed principal Of the High School
at Toano.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11
Cnlpeper Social News
| Spocliil tn The r,ilnns.l1i.nDl.

~, - az ~ ne lliticS- l1iSpH tell II
tuipepcr, Va. June I0.-Mrs. led
ward Brooke. Of Richmond is spnnd
ing several weeks with Mr.. and Mrs
Annlcr brooke. on JaInerson's Till r.
MISS Josephine Slaughter has ar
rived IN Culpepnr for the summer. aud
IS Stopping with Miss Marian Samn
SON MISS Janet Rutherford Is nisn
q guest of Miss Sarlpson's.
MISS Georgia NcwhOuSe is sncnd
ing this week in WHshincton wI,ar
she is the guest Of her sistcr 'md
Drothsr-in-law, MIR and AIrs. Stuart
Mr.. and Mrs George rhom,.on
formerly Of Culpcper but nov ~
greensboro, y. O.. AFRO guests NJ M,
Waverly this week 7TD - -"
pr and Mrs. Maryan Lewis bava
returned from their wedding trim and
are spending several DAYS viii thn
groom's father. Wallis Lewis. NJ Ms
nome IN the country. -
AIRS: Jack Fray and children ana
Miss Ruth Fray, OF Brightwood wcre
Browning. 80 ',ain
Miss Bessie Johnson, who snn,,
home coming week with Mrs. C 1pf,e
Lewis, Is The guest this week Of Mrs,
iom iA1tieton; on Piedmont Avcn,ie.
!, Miss :, Edna Wine has returned from
the randolph Macon Academy ~
LynchburE, and has hs her guest. Miss
Helen Hawley, who has been 'yisi1 !.
ing IN Lyynehhurg since the clo.e IL
Mrs Burnett Miller and children are
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11
Folly Of Fat
Easily Overcome

SLENDER Margaret Knoly now. II you
please. The fascinating leading lady OF the
Bijou. now more fascinating than ever
other day by presenting to their admirng
gaze a svelt and willowy form In place OF
the plump. not to say fat. outlines with
which she gaiIy sailed away 10 new
trumphs and foreign shores last January
After good deal of diplomatic cross-cx-
amina ton from interested fat acauaintances
the secret was cautiously whispered to a
few dear friends. With the result that every
body knows III now II was no, exercise.
nor fasting. nor air, nor worry about
her new venture that had brought about
this wonderful wlllowy change In the
charming Margaret: no. none OF these;
nothing but simple mixture which all.
good druggists are familiar with and can
supply at small cost, to-wit: One half ounce
Marmola. one-haif ounce Fluid Extract
cascara Aromatic. and three and one half
ounces Peppcrmint Water. Grown folks
need n teaspoonful after meals and at bed
time" explained The now slender Margaret.
ut Is simply wonderful. 1t takes OF the
fat quickly, and keeps II off. You can eat
what yon like. too. In that respect 1t Is
unlike anything OF the kind ever heard
OF, and. besides. II has another splendid
feature-it is entirely harmless and will
not cause wrinkles think II is about
as essential toilet article for the woma n
who Ia fat and wants TO get thinner as
face powder. In order to get the best
results. however YOU should buy Marmoa
in the original package and mix 1t In with
the other two ingredients after you get
home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11

! John 7, Stephenson, OF Virginia. is
mere for the wedding of Wash,n., ~
8eale Bowie, OF Maryland. ia Hiss
ranges Dodge. OF Georgetown. Al
which he. was an usher. The cerer,., nv
MAS VA, performed today in st. JOINS
Howden officiating. At the yecent,on
~ me home OF the bride large Mary.
land and Virginia family continent
was represented S"t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11
Williamsburg Social News

Special to Tue Time. -Dispatch.J
ohn.ia nsn ~ Ta June me,
oi Gainesville; J. n. Hurt. Jr.. of Black
stone Mann Page, of Richmond; r. A.
baeiey Of Moyock y, G.; Read Hynson, Of
Aiexnndria; Thurman Deal, OF Norfolk,
were snes,s at the Kappa Alpha House for
me william and Mnry finals.
Miss Emma Pilking,on has returned
home home from Lynehburs; where she was a
student at the Randolph Macon Woman $
Colle-c the past session.
George Durfey. who has been in Rich
mond connty The past month. spent The
Durfey.
Macauloy Bright OF Philadelphia. wa,
southuil Farrar, OF Amelia who is at
tending William and Mary. spent several
days here this week calling on friends.
Or. J. Blair spenc.r' of Washington, D.
g. visited his father. j. b. c. Spencer, at
the Colonial Inn this week.
u. q shipman. A. j.. Barnes. r. W.
Holmes andr Charles Scott have returned
from Greensboro. y. c.. where they spent
the week.
Miss Letitla Rloxton. of Portsmouth.
Miss Bessie Morris has returned home
from Rig Stone Gap, where she has been
engaged in teaching the past winter
Albert Bloxton. OF Stafford county, spent
beNerhi uay5 mere TINS week win trlends.
Mr. and Mrs. w IS. Brooks and children,
OF Richmond. Will spend Tomorrow hero
with relatives
Mr., and Mrs John Letcher. II Norfolk,
were guests this week OF Mrs. Peyton Ran
do!ph Nelson at "Tazewcll Hal"
Prof. and Mrs. Hugh g. BIRD and chill
drcn were guests this week OF Mrs Bird q
mother. Mrs II. NJ Smith. Prof Bird and
family will spend the summer in Orange.
Mrs. +. G. Ayers has gone TO Wisconsin
TO spend the summer with relatives
MrH. j. II. Ieath and children spent the
irst OF the week here with the formers
brother, w. r. Jones. ti.ta
Miss Esther smith,, Of salem. y. j., and
Miss Mary Robertson, OF WhaleSvllle. were
legc finals
Miss Louise Dickinson OF Toano. Is Tho
sseft Of Williamsburg relatives. if55
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11

Norfolk. and will he gone several
weeks on their return they will GO
TO Madison for the rest Of the sum
mer
Mrs. Wellington Wyland. OF Aiexan.
dria, left the first OF tho week afte,
a visit To Alr. and Mrs. w. II. Fray, on
Of Arkansas, are guests of theil
parents for several weeks.
Mrs Charlie Kiser and children
joined Mrs Fannie Rixey al Mrs. Ran
turned to Washington with her on
Monday. Miss Henry Rixey, who had
been spending the week with her
brother In Culncper, also returned 10
Washington Monuay.
and Mrs. Newhouso were DR.. and Mrs.
Campbell, of Jeffcrsonton; Mrs. Nellie
puyne. OF RiNcyville; J. r Thompson
daughter OF Milton, and Mrs. carey
Humphreys. of Brandy.
Mrs. Mattie Eurney and her niece,
Miss Martha Hauch, left last week
spend the summer with Miss liauch's
father. Ernst r. Hauch, OF that city.
Mrs. J. w. Richards. of Marshall,
and T. j. d. Bowie, OF Gaithersburg,
Md. have been spending the week with
MIR. and Mrs. Robert Mackall. on Pied
mont Avenue
DR. and Mrs Charles Goldsborough
nave been entertaining house party
this week, consisting of Mrs. Jeannctte
Nealc, OF Petersburg; Mrs. John
Sutherlin and Mrs. William Haynes,
OF Danville. ana Henry Holman and
his :on. Exum Holman. OF san An
tonic Tex This is the first visit OF
the elder Mr Holman 10 Virginia in
TWENTY-FIVE years. Miss Lulu Suth-
crlin, who was guest OF Mrs. Colds
borough during home coming week.
left this week for II visit 10 other
friends in l.cwisburg, y. C.
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Harrison were
guests OF Mr.. ana Mrs. Willie Robert,
son tile Irs, OF the week and left
"Wednesday for Baltimore. From Balti-
more they Will go by boat to New
Orleans, and from there 10 their home
In Pccos, Ten. Airs. Harrison has been
visiting her aunt. Mrs. Dan Slaughter.
AZ Mitchells. and the family Of Judge
Harrison. in stanton.
Mrs, Max Sainuelson entertained the
Morning Bridge on " cdnesday. Her
guests were Mesdnntcs d. James Cole
man. sam Rocker, II. Y. Underwood,
Frederick Power Hudgins Henry
Blake, OF Greensboro; Misses Leila
t'ralcy, Byrd Law. Florence Vass The
prize set OF white and gold rame-
4ulns was won by Mrs 1fudgins
Fruit salad and Iced tea were served
at the conclusion of tho games
The Senior Five Hundred club met
on Thursday morning al the home OF
Airs. charlie Payne. on East street,
where IL was entertained By her
daughter. Mrs. Tucker Chelf. Those
playing wore McsdameS Alfred Pull.
Ham, Silas Cooper. Oryille Loving,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11
South Boston Social News
[ Special to The ADMINISTRATORS

Special TO The Times Dispa tch.
south Boston. Va. June 1O.-The an
nual piano recital was rendered BY
the music class OF Mrs Alexnnde,. r.
Green at the opera house on Thurs
day and Friday evenings. The pro-
grams proved most enjoyable. and eaci,
pnpil showed marked improvements:
The Garland Hotel was the scene
OF q most brilliant german on Med :
nesday evening, the occasion being TO
honor the home ana visiting girls.
dancing began at o'clock and last
ca until after midnight. Those In
vited were Miss Ada Story of MIL
waukee, with Newton Shepherd. of
Weldon. \. c.: Miss Florence vanos-
tran, OF Ohio. with George Norwood,
Of this place: Miss Dorothy Morgan,
OF Los Angeles. Cal. with H. 4.
Easley: Miss Mary Hill, OF South Bos-
ton, With sydney Fitzgerald. of Nor
folk; Miss NAlyne Hill, OF this place.
With Samuel Griste. of Washington.
n. G.; Miss Mary Sue Bowman. OF
stanton. with j. ". Lee. Jr.; Miss
Agnes Leftwich, of Lynchburg, with
H f.. L :. . D.. ID u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11
South Boston Social News
Ispecial 10 The Times-pIsnatch.1

Especial TO The Times Dispa tch.J
Hill Brook pI FARM The II p eleasnt
suburban home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. D,
iii. The merry members are Miss
Mary Sue Bowman, of staunton; Miss
Florence Vanostran. Miss Dorothy
Morgan. OF Los Angeles. Cal: Miss
ada story, of Milwaukee, Wis; DR..
g; sidney Fitzgerald. OF Norfolk. and
Newton Shepherd, of Weldon, II. g..
and Misses Mary and Alync Hill, OF
South Boston.
Miss aiargaret Ropp. OF Shenandoah.
Va. is the guest of Misses Marie and
Irene Norwood.
Old Dominion Camp. los, woodmen
of the World, of this place. is pre-
pairing for n genuine. old-tlme log
rolling on the Fourth OF July. This
will be 4 great home coming week
of much pleasure. many speakers be-
ing expected from a distance.
Mrs. E. NJ, Penick, of this place,
accompanied By her sister. Mrs. W.
2: Penick, Of Lynchbnrg, visited rela-
tives in Danville. a few days ago.
Miss Elsie jackson, Of brakes
Branch, was the guest of Miss Annie
Walters here this week.
Miss Florence Easley, who has been
attending school Mt williamsburg, has
returned homo. .
Mrs. C. A.. Ncsbitt who was opera ted
upon for appendicitis at the Haicyon
Hospital by DR.. II. $. Belt, on Mon
day night. is doing nicely.
Samuel +. Griste. Jr., of Washington,
n. c.. is spending SOME time with his
brother, W. G.. Griste. at this place M
Mrs. James S.. Easley. of Houston,
expects to visit her home In Rogers
vile. Tenn, within the next few days.
DIR. and Mrs. l., Keith Briggs have
returned from their honeymoon trip.
Miss Eva Lovelace. of South Bos-
ton, is visiting her friend Miss Sudie
Hackney, at Wilson, n. c.
G. a. Neshitt and son, Fred Nes-
btt. of Richmond, arc spending sew
eral days at their home In South Bos-
tom, ~ =. H.
Miss Mia Evans. who graduated
from the State Normal School nj
iarmville this week. has returned
home. i 2 N 81 = '.i5 -. i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11

Rev. f.. f. Blunt, pastor Of Tho Las.
nurs Lutheran Church. was In Wash.
inGton this week attending the Fad.ral
council of Lutheran Brotherhoods.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11

MISS sally Puleston. who has hee,
I Lii. several weeks the guest Of Tic
Kisses FLETCHER. daughters Of Senator
ric,ehcr, OF Florida, and June Week ..
with them at Annapolis, will icav- ,i,is
week Wee, FOR her home in Monticello. fla
M. North Miss Iuleston visited Oh
she made many friends. b Co., ~
GRACE PORTER HOPKINS (.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11

Henry Walton. Darlington watkins.
ana Misses Gertrude Armstrong, Bett
Jones, all members of the club. The
guests OF the club We're Mrs. Milford,
OF Georgia; Miss Bessie Nlackali, Miss
JAMIE Jones. Miss Louise Fray and
her house guest, Mrs. VIII Fray, of
Arkansas. Beginning with this week
the clTb has arranged to hold its
meetings In the mornings during the
summer months. ~.l..Il NJ -.
The Washington times., 1911-08-29
WIRELESS OUTFITS
TO Be INSTALLED ON
WAR AERO.PLANES
Each Machine at College
Park to Be Fitted Up
With Instrument.

Wireless telegraph apparatus will be
fitted to the aeroplanes Of the Govern.
ment at College Park before many
more weeks, and the officers there who
cannot manipulate one Of the instru-
ments will have TO learn the code.
Last evening Lieutenant Olmstead, OF
the testing room of the Signal Corps.
War Department, with several wireless
experts, visited at College Park, and
went over the situation there.
Each machine is to be fitted with an
instrument, and the officers will make
tests often at College Park. The plan
is to erect large tower from which
messages will be flashed. The aviators
will be expected to catch these mes
sages and make answers.
Captain Beck. acting commanding Of
fcer, says that the idea is practical He
says he made a similar test on his own
initiative out in San Francisco some
time ago and that 1t proved successful.
The one bad feature is the fact that
the noise Of the engine and propeller
on a machine, make the receipt Of wire
less messages hard. But this probably
will be remedied by the installation of
noiseless engines on the biplanes.
II the tests that are to be made are
Successful, II means that in case Of
war each aeroplane will be fitted up
with an instrument in order that an
aviator can receive and flash messages
a. Ohl thS Shy itldLINS " tic lOCob4OH va
the enemy's camp, giving accurate de-
scriptions of fortifcations and keeping
his own army we'll posted on what the
enemy is doing.
The instruments that are to be placed
on khe machines at College Park weigh
about 100 pounds. This Is a bit heavy
for a machine to lift in addition to its
driver and possibly one passenger, but
II is belie"ed il can be done without
too much trouble and the tests will be
made.
The old Wright biplane will be the
first aeroplane upon which the instru-
ment will be tested. Capt Paul w.
Beck is already familiar with the wire
less code and he will more than likely
conduct the first experiment.
The tower will be erected on the south
end Of the field. and will be seventy
five feet high.
The Washington times., 1911-08-29
Capt. Beck Gives Fine
) Aeroplane Flight for
Senator and Mrs. Owen

Senator and Mrs. Robert owen, Of
Oklahoma. visited the army aviation
school at College Park. Nd. last
evening and spent two hours about
the grounds. Capt. Paul w. Beck
made a special trip for them in his
Curtiss biplane. and Senator and Mrs.
Owen were greatly pleased with the
splendid manner in which his machine
acted In the face Of twenty-fve-nile
wind.
Before Senator and Mrs. owen ar
rived. Captain Beck took up his Cur
tiss machine for a short spin around
the field, but found the wind and air
currents too strong for a long flight.
"This is my first visit to College
Park" said Senator owen. and the
first flying have witnessed in a year.
was over at Fort Myer about a year
ago TO see some flights there. There
is a wonderful improvement in that
short time. I am more than pleased
at what the army men are accom-
plishing."
: Like all other members of Congress
who have visited College Park. SEN
ator Owen left with a greater inter-
'est In aviation. and the new branch Of
the War Department can look for his
support