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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
BULLOCK CHILDREN BURIED:
MOTHER ILL FROM SHOCK

Suffolk. Va, June 20.--The funeral
services OF Katherine, Dorothy and
Fred Bullock. the three children who
met their deaths Monday morning IN
the waters of Smiths creew, were held
this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the
Christian church, conducted by Rev.
Dr. w. w. Staley. the pastor.
Mrs Bullock. the mother OF the
children, who threw herself into the
stream Monday. vainly trying to res
cue them is still suffering greatly from
the shock.
The father, who was notified by
friends at Waverly of the sad affair,
arrived at home Monday afternoon,
accompanied by his pastor. Rev Mr..
Foster, OF Waverly. and was met by
Dr. W. W. Staley and Superintendent
w. S. Beamon. Of the Christian Sun
day school and taken out to his home.
Numbers OF friends from other points
arrived for the funeral services.
Members OF the Sunday school ella So
atteded the services in a body. and
many of the school-mates Of the young
girls who were drowned were present
The interment was made in Cedar Hill
cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
7
MARRI sGE LICENSE
| CAUSED HIS ARREST

Stanton, Va. June 20.--F'rank Nc
kinley Coffey, of near Stuarts Draft.
registered in the war army. yesterday.
as twenty-one years of age. The ac-
ton followed hearing of his case 10y
Commissioner Glenn before whom he
had been hailed on the charge of
evading the registration law.
Coffey laid his trouble at the door
OF cupid He was married two mon tbs
ago and gave his age as the num- Der
required by law before assuming the
responsibilities of matrimony. When
the marriage records were looked into
his name was there. and the law
looked him up to know why he was
not on the roll of registrations for
Augusta county.
Young Coffey told the commissioner
that he was still in doubt about his age
but az he had given it to the maria ge
license Office as twenty-one he would
stand by it and, yesterday, he signed
registration card "a eligible for nil
tary service If Uncle sam calls on
him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
What IL The Other Mans Story?

Lynchbure. Va, June 50.-M4mhers
of Garland kodes camp, Confederate
veterans, are telling al the expense
OF a fellow veteran OF an unusual ex-
perence this veteran had during the
recent reunion AT Washington. but
they do not divulge for publication
the identity Of the old vet.
In some unaccounted for manner
during the stay IN Washin gton the vet
eran got his shoes mixed up with
another veteran and when he discov
cred that something had gone wong.
he found that he was wearing one of
his own shoes No 8, and one be
longing TO some other vete,ar, whose
foot "a hes a No. ! 0
Tbs meant that the Lynch5urg vet
eran came home wearing ~. 3 on
one foot III d a No 10 on the other.
Now. men who helped worked out
war puzzles back In the sos are Won
derins what happened to the other vet
eran whose feet require a No. o shoe
when he tried to shove Jae into that
Nh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Y. VI. |. Boy Honorcd.

Danville, Va. June 20.--Richard
Brooke, a Pittsylvania boy, born and
raised at Sutherlin. Va. has just re-
ceived his commission as captain in
the engineer corps of the l.. 5. army
He has been assigned to the Fifth
regiment of engineers. Graduating at
the Virginia Military institute In the
class of 1908. he has since been on
the engineering staff of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Co, where he &C
quilted himself handsomely.
He is the son of Dr. T. V. Brooke,
of this county, who is also a distin-
suished graduate of the Virginia Mill
tary institute.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Mrs. Elizabeth q. Whitlock

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth
q. Whitiock. who died Tuesday after
noon al her home. SIT West Thirteenth
street, viii he held Friday afternoon
at O'Clock from Meade Memorial
church. Services will he conducted by
Rev. Thomas Semmes. and interment
VIII take place in Hollyw God cemetery
Mrs Whitlock. the wife OF the late j.
Whitloch. was seventy-eight years
old and was charter member OF
Meade Memorial church. which was or
gained more than fifty years ago. She
- survived by son. c. $. whitio&k:
one brother. J. &, whitieck. OF Nor
folk, and sister. Mrs sarah Mankin.
OF Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21

yesterday that two secret service
agents had arrested a man at the
Southern Express Office. The rumor
flew to every part of the town with
the result that this city became an
imaginary hornets nest OF spies with
in few hours. The truth of the mat
ter is that Menckel was being removed
to the station yesterday by Norfolk
authorities. They went into the
Southern Expuress office at the station
and some time later people saw them
emerge with the man in irons. This
gave rise to the belief that another
spy had been captured whereas, in
reality 1t was the same man who was
apprehended Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
CARTER GLASS EXPRESSES
CONFIDENCE IN UTTERBACK


Lynchburg. Va, June 20.---The
News last night received the follow
Ing telegram from Congressman Glass
in Washington:
The News
'Lynchburg, Va.
Permit me TO Join his other frienos
in asserting confidence in the pa
triotism of young Warren Ctterbaek
AS one OF his nearest neigh bors.
have always regarded him as worthy
young man and an exceptionally good
citizen. and i genuinely regretted to
see that his teasing prank had been
given the aspect of serious offense.
am sending this without young Ut
terback's knowledge because ] am his
neighbor and believe in him.
Yours
CARTER GLASS
Warren UtterhaCk is the young man
who was recently arraigned for step
ping on the United States flag.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21

Norfolk. Va, June 20-An X-ray
xamination was taken Yesterday of
the injuries of Mrs Sarah Yaffey. 741
Chapel street. at St Nincent's hospital
The result of the examination will not
he known until today. 1t was stated
Ia st night by member of the family
Mrs. laffey was resting quietly last
night. but showed little improvement.
She was injured In an automobile ac-
cident near Rosemont. Princess Anne
county, Sunday afternoon. when a
Virginia Beach express co1lided with
Sam Beskin's car Five other per-
sons were slightly injured In the same
accident.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
NORFOLK VOTES TO CHANGE
HER OLD CITY CHARTER

Norfolk, Va, June Norfolk
people Yesterday voted to change the
antiquated charter under which il has
go long stumbled forward haitingly,
and to have framed new instru-
ment providing a new form of govern
ment. under which progress will be
unimpeded. The vote was light, but
of the 2,044 ballots counted, 1895
favored change and 14e were for a
continuance OF the present system.
with their vote VIZ taoineta shrtiluet
The nine com missioners elected
with their vote we're as follows:
John f, Burke. Ito: Hugh l.. But
ler 1872: w. Taylor Ham, LAOS: c,
II. Hix, .Ss2; John S. Jenkins. 1.5q2;
Il. w. Peatross. 1.566: Albert l..
Roper. 1865; H. II. Rumble, 1880;
Tazewell Taylor. 1892
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
EAGLES ALIVE AT STAUNTON
CONVENTION STARTED YESTERD

stanton. Va. June 20.-Beginnins
tonight, stanton will be the Mecca
toward which Eagles from all sections
OF the state will journey to attend the
annual convention Of the State Aerie
Fraternal Order of Eagles. which con-
venes here at 80 o'clock and con-
tinues until Thursday afternoon
Experts have been buisily engaged
for several days decorating buildings
in the city. and everywhere the glad
hand will be extended the visiting
delegates. The Beverley hotel has
been selected as the headquarters for
the visiting lodgemen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21

sixty days in Jail was the sentence
imposed by Justice Maurice on Ollie
white. colored. for stealing an SIS
coat from David Cousins. James Gin
gle. seventeen-year-old white boy.
was arrested yesterday on a charge OF
Nagrancy. He said that his home was
in Philadelphia. and Justice Maurice
GENT him to the Juvenile Detention
home pending trial In the Juvenile
court The vagrancy charge against
Louise Minms eighteen years old, was
dismissed -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Heucke, Safe In Norfolk

Norfolk, Va. June Handcuffed
and closely guarded, Arnold HenckeI.
jail breaker and alleged German spy,
was brought back to Norfolk yester-
day from Danville, arriving here over
the Southern railroad at 4:30 o'clock
in the afternoon. Immediately upon
arrival in Norfolk. he was taken to
the city jail. where he was escorted
to cell in the first floor. He will,
for the present. occupy this cell, which
Is, incidentally, the strongest and most
closely guarded in the prison His
ultimate disposition has not as vet
been determined. but 1t is thought that
he will eventually be taken TO Fort
ress Monroe for prisonment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
SOUTH SIDE


In order that more interest may be
taken on the South, Side In the Red
Cross campaign now being wagcd in
Richmond a meeting viii be held to-
night in the Woodland Heights Bap-
list church. and it is expected that the
house will be packed One of the cam
psign STAFF speakers from the Richmond
headquarters will he on the program
TO explain the aims OF the society, and
the plans by which they are to ac-
comFlish what they have set out to
do, The South Richmond Red Cross
chapter now has about $50 members
ana Is developing into one Of the most
active organizations In the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21

New York. June 20.--A slight. youth
fui looking chap, sunburnt and ap-
parently In a great hurry. entered the
office of the British recruiting head
quarters today, He wanted to enlist
in the aviation corps.
He filled out the application blank
and signed his name H V. Jellicoe. The
recruiting officers were surprised
They asked him whether he was any
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
WalSton---TDwle,

Norfolk Nas4I1fae 2es.~--t91e Monday
afternoon at 4 40 o'clock a pretty but
quiet wedding was solemnized at the
First Lutheran church, In Charlotte
street when Mrs. Anna r. Towle and
Wiley Walston, of Tarboro, ". G.. were
married. The ceremony, which was
performed by Rev Roedel McCauley
pastor OF the church. toow place in
the presence Of only relatives and a
few intimate friends of the bride and
bridegroom.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
News Of All Virginia. from the Mountains to the Sea

V. Williamson, left last night for Fort
Oglethorpe, Ga, where they will be
drilled and trained in their respective
duties.
Those who left were NJ w Heaiy.
first lieutenant; Charles E. Flowers;
first lieutenant; Sergeants Thomas j.
Johnson, Peter F. Gatling. William II.
Fftchett and Elliott n. Nicholson;
First Glass Privates Herman Nowit-
sky, Talbot A. Tum bleson. Bert G..
Owens l.. Smith Ford and II. A.
Avery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21

Norfolk. Va. June 2o.--A wedding
Of unusual interest throughout Nir-
giuia and Maryland took place on
Monday evening at the historic old
church. st. Barnabas. in Prince
George county. Nd, when Mrs
Frances Fairfax Rhett 8 sister of
Lord Fairfax, was married to Mr.
Charles Meredith Roberts. The cere-
mony was performed quietly at s
O'Clock by the Rev /. Cody Marsh
the rector, In the presence of the two
families and few intimate friends
only.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Railroad Men VIII Go TO France.

Lynchburg. Va. June 20.--S. D.
Smith, of Lynchburg; j d. Althizer,
of Roanoke, and G. D. Mcmahon of
Crewe, employees of the Norfolk &
Western, the last two running in and
out Of Lynchburg on trains, will go
to France in the division Of railway
workers. their decisions comm, ss Il
result Of a circular issued to employees
of the sy@tenl by the mara cement of
the Norfolk a. Western
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
RALLY
AT CHURCHVILLF'

stanton. Va. June 2o.--A DRY
America rally will be held in Church
Vile in the L. B. church. Wednesday,
June 90, at s T. NJ It will be ad-
dressed by Rev. George w. Morrow.
D. D.. one of the foremost leaders in
the fight for national constitutional
prohibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Port smOuth Anpoints Nurse.

Portsmouth. Va, June 20.--The de-
partment of health. in it's regular
weekly meeting yesterday morning,
made final arrangements for the EN-
ployment of trained nurse to look
after the poor Of the city.
Miss Dagmar Johnson was named
for the position at a salary OF s75
per month. She will be employed as
of June is, and is named for a year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Child Falls Through Mcll.

Lancaster. Va. June 20.--rhe ff-
teen months old son OF Mr.. AMI Mrs,
Stockton Became, Of Miskimon, this
county, fell through the platform of a
well Monday and was drowned before
he could be rescued. Mr. and Mrs.
Beane with the child were visiting
Captain Hinton, Mrs. Beanes father.
near Lara.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21

Staunton, Va, June 20.-By direc-
ton of the president, Major Lewis d.
Greene, United States army, retired
Is relieved from further duty at the
stanton Military academy. Stanton,
Va, and will repair to Washington and
report in person to the chief of the
militia bureau for duty as an assistant
In his office
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Cook CT rawford,

Norfolk. Va. June 20.--Rev Dr.
Angus Ora wford, retired dean of the
Theological Seminary of Virginia, and
Mrs. Crawford, have announced the
engagement of their daughter Miss
Beatrice Virginia Crawford, to Merritt
Todd Cooke. Jr- son OF MIR. and Mrs,
Merritt 7, Cooke. Of Norfolk. On &C
count of war conditions, the wedding
will take place very shortly. Mr.,
Cooke is is in the engineer corps at
Fort Mver
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Ollscr----~inrYnOT1s.

Suffolk Va. June 20.--An interest
ing marriage Was soleHnized Monday
afternoon ut the home OF Mrs. Walker
on the Tynes farm. when Mrs, Bessie
simmons and Sylvester Oliver were
united in marriage, Rev. Dr. W. w.
Staley, pastor Of the Christian church,
oflCiHting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Explosion Injuries Herbert Iawrenc

Berkeley. Va, June 20.--Herbert Z
Lawrence, twenty-seven years of age
was painfully injured Monday after
noon at the Norfolk Southern shops
at Carolina Junction, by the explosion
Iof gasoline tank on which he wa:
working. His abdomen was badl.
lacerated by the flying fragments Of
the tank
He was rushed to st. Nincent's hos
pital where an operation was per
formed, but his condition was un-
changed last night.
Mr.. Lawrence has a family and re-
sides at 23 Lafayette avenue. South
Norfolk. His former home was ir
New Bern, N c., and his father there
was notified.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Rarnartd.----lcnnrr.

Prince George County. Va. June 20
A quiet wedding was solemnized
Saturday afternoon at o'clock at
"Sunnyside," the country home Of Mr.
and Mrs, Benja min Fenner. at Prince
George Courthouse. when their daugh-
Ter, Miss Judith Fenner, became the
bride of Mr. Edgar Calhoun Barnard
~ Norfolk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Boy Scouts Go to Farms.

Portsmouth. Va. June 20.---A num-
Der of the Boy Scouts of the city,
under the direction of Hayden Garner,
scoutmaster Of Troop No. 5. will leave
tomorrow morning for the Eastern
Shore of Virginia, to work on the
farms there.
Complete paraphernalia for camp
ing out will be carried by the boys
on the trip. 1t is stated. The boys
from Portsmouth will go in company
with the detail of Scouts, numbering
almost 100. from Norfolk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Mu.icst Comedy Tonight.

The Land Of Promise" musical
comedy. Will be presented in the au-
ditorium OF the Bainbrtde school to-
nigh underline direction of thr Select
council. Sons and Daughters of Lib
erty. The proceeds will e for III.
bsnent Of the srdsr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
IRtgjl----t Monroe

Brookneal. Va. Iune 20==Qn Sat
urday evening. at o'clock, Miss Bes-
sic Edmunds Monroe. daughter of MIR
and Mrs. + Il Monroe, of The
Pines Brookneal was united in mar
riage 10 Leander Faulkner Leigh. son
Of Mrs. T W. Leigh. of Houston, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
sny Mania sctzes Danrille

Danville. Va, June 20.--A regular
spy mania gripped Danville yesterday
Following the arrest Of Arnold
Henckel, Monday. there were reports
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Norfolk Men Go to Georgia.

Norfolk. Va. June 20.--EIeven
members or the local ambulance COM
pany organized by Lieutenant Thomas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Bailcy--ieftwich.

Lynchburg. Va. June 20.-Yester-
day morning al O'Clock, al High
Point Campbell county, the home of
Mr.. and Mrs George w. Leftwich was
the scene Of pretty wedding, when
their daughter, Elizabeth Marie. be-
came the bride OF Preston n Bailey.
Rev \. b. Conrad, pastor OF the Col
leee Hin Baptist church. officiating.
The ceremony was performed on the
Neranda OF the home. which was beau
uful with its vines and decoration OF
roses and ferns. The bride wore a
travelling suit There were no attend
.anis
The bride was teacher in the
public schools OF this city during the
past session. The groom is a mem Der
of tho law firm OF Ammonette &
Bailey. and is al this time a candidate
Tor the house of delegates
Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey left on the
afternoon train for Norfolk. thence te
Northern points Of interest by boat
ON Their return they Will make their
home IN Lynchburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
Rride-Ftoct Entertained.

Miss Flora Mcclellan, Of this city
whose wedding VIII he an event 81
esrxt week. Was guest 81 hnnnr at 4
miscellaneous shower in Norfolk Tues
DAY afternoon a tho home Of NJ ~
Maivin GRAY Won bic. where Miss Nc.
Clsllan Is house guest for the week
Sixteen guests We're invited by Miss
Womb he to meet Miss Mcclellan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21

SfauDlon. Va. juno 2O--Houston
Miller. son of Mr.. and Mrs. william
Miller, OF Augusta Springs. and Miss
Nora May Miller, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. u. w. Miller. Of Augusta Spring s,
were married at the home of j. w,
MilleS at Augusta Springs Sunday
afternoon at 3 O'Clock by Rev. Charles
F. Shiflett. pastor Of the Fordwic *
Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs Miller
Will make their home at Hot Springs,
Nhere MIR. Miller is employed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21
This Afternoons Party.

Under the shade of the beautiful
old trees on the soldiers home lawn
card tables will be arranged for a
tournament from 10 7 o'clock. under
the auspices Of the Richmond chap
ter L. u. G. and directed by Mrs.
John F Bauer Tables may stfll he
reserved by calling her over the
phone Handsome prizes will be re-
~arded the winners
Supper VIII he served under the
trees by the Richmond chapter. with
Mrs. Walter Christian. chairman. and
her assistants Mrs W. f. Tompkns.
Mrs. John. Hancock Mrs. Edgar Tay-
Tor, the Misses Niece and Miss Salfie
Archer Anderson
For those desiring neither to play
cards or enjoy the supper, special re-
&reshments and other atfttser1erits will
- provided large attendance is
desired. Mrs &. 4. Blenner is gem
eFal chairman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-21

Woodbridge. Miss II. f. Burnett
Messrs Garnet Slinderlone, o. l.
Sholcs and Miss 4. &. Burnett
They will reside in the city.
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of industrial activity that will be re-
quired and that Is in part already
planned, offer a peculiarly inviting
field to American capital and enter
prise. Tentative steps have already
been taken by representatives Of Amer
lean engineers and business men in this
work.
Aside from its attractive business
aspect, the enlistment Of American
money and effort in the great task Of
reconstruction that will remain at the
end Of the war will tend to cement still
more closely the ties that bind the two
great Republics together, and will en-
able Americans to discharge in part
the debt they owe to France for her
friendly interest in the welfare and
progress Of the United States from
the beginning Of it's life as a ma
ton.
In judging the industrial status Of
any nation, It's production and con-
sumption OF coal, iron, and steel and
the growth Of It's transportation sys-
TENS are highly significant factors.
In 1859, French industries consumed
Fl million tons Of coal, Of which 1875
millions were taken from home mines.
In 1912, the consumption was 81 mil
lions, OF which Al million tons were
taken from home mines.
In 1869, the French output Of cast
iron was 1,3sO,O00 tons, and Of steel,
100000 tons. In 1914, France pro-
duced 5,311, 900 tons Of cast iron and
&s635, 900 tons OF steel.
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The increasing activity OF her rail-
way system is similarly demonstrable.
In 1869, there were in France 1O,743
miles Of railroad track; In 1912, there
were 31,546 miles.
Between 1869 and 1912, inland nav1-
CATION increased 5000; while the traffic
Of her mercantile marine had amazing
ly expanded The tonnage entering
French ports in 1869 is set down as
II, 100000 tons. In 1912, this had been
increased to 100000 tons.
Leaders in American finance ascr1be
the solidarity of the French republic to
three influences: first, a thoroughly
sound banking system, centralized In
one Of the greatest banking institutions
of the world, the Bank Of France; sec
ond, the ingratned thrift and frugaltty
of the French people as whole, to-
gether with a national economic vtgor
not elsewhere surpassed; third, wise su-
Dervision, and patriotic cooperation by
the government with banking and bust
ness interests.
The government does it's part to war
rant and retain the confidence OF the
holders Of its securities. One OF its
wise policies is to impose new taxes to
defray the interest charges on new Sc
curtry issues. 1t began this practice
after the Franco Prussian War, and ig
today following the same rule In regard
to securities issued to finance the pres
ent conflict This continuity Of pur-
pose, doubtless, will prove reassurtng
to all holders Of French government
securities.
The Franco-Prussian war of 1870
1871 taught the French people the
meaning Of thrift and economy. So
we'll did they learn this lesson, that
the whole sum Of the indemnity de-
manded by Germany, $1,O00,O00,0O0,
was raised within the republics con-
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of the United States and Of France en-
titled to as much respect as those Of
the mtghtiest empire. In defense of
these principles. France is engaged in
death struggle with militant autoc-
racy and ruthless aggression. and 1t Is
not surprising to learn that she has
loaned to her allies and to other friend
ly states 1000, 100000 francs with which
to further the cause of democracy. 1t
is i'll keeping with Americas traditions
that since the date OH which we for
mally aligned ourselves with France
and her allies i'll the great struggle our
Government has lent to France $780,
O0O.0OO
1t is eminently fitting that America
should now be fighting on French soil
to make the world safe for democracy.
The liberty that America has enjoyed
for 40 years France helped her to
achieve. The swords of Lafayette and
ROchambeau, aided by the guns of De
Grasse upon the high seas, assisted in
cutting the foreign ties that bound the
American colonies prior to the War for
Independence, and from the private
purse of King Louis himself came the
first loan to America-unsecured and
unconditional-to finance that historic
undertaking. 1t was with entire just
tice that Washington wrote to Rocham-
beau, ITO the generous aid Of your ma
ton and to the bravery of it's sons is
to be ascribed In a very great degree
that independence for which we have
fought"