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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
THREE EOUT i3 HUNS.
americans Disperse Nest OF Snipers
And Second Attack. Develops.

Three American scouts Sunday at
tackled German strong point in the
BMneville sector, in which enemy snip
ers had Il nest and had been operating
With such. success that several Ameri-
cans had been killed by their bullets
The scouts found the point held by
an officer and II men. but attacked
killing the officer and four men. TIE
officers papers, which were captured
included a German code and other doc,
umentS from which important inform
alton was secured. the scouts retired
when German rcin5orcemcnts appear,
ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
Ends Own Life.

Frederick, Md. May 14.--As the
elimination of violent quarrel with
his wife, Martin Luther BuhrmaA.
prominent farmer, residing near here
took his life by placing a shotgun
against a shed. with the 'muzzle against
his chest and pressed the trigger with
a stick. a hole was torn in his chest
The wife and her ninezyear-old son
stood few yards away, poweriess TO
interfere. Buhrman is said to have
had an ungovernable temper.
In recent quarrels with his wife ne
is said to have threatened to kill him
self.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

Alexandria Soldier Writes
Somewhere In France; Says ON
Boys are Making 1t Tough for the
Huns.
The following letter was received
recently by Mrs. NJ. J. Angerine, 1915
Princess street, from her husband,
Sergeant Matthew J. Anger!ne, Q. NJ.
c., who j: serving OH the firing line
Somewhere in France"
He says: The boys are well and
hearty and they surely are making
things tough for the Fritzies. We get
plenty to eat and the tobacco fund
supplies us with plenty Of tobacco. We
do not need for anything, only lots
CT mail rom our families and friends
back home, as letters are the only
thing as present to cheer US up. No
need 20 worry about US for we are
surely making good. We came. out
of The dugoGts one morning for break
fast and our kitchen had disappeared,
later we tound it had gone for walk,
from Il stray shell, and the bacon was
hanging on trees fer quarter of u
mile around. 1t is prett! tough when
q fellow has to climb tree for 4
meal, but nevertheless we had plenty
OF bean. left in the commissary, and
rs long as an American soldier knows
he has plenty of beans he never weak
ems. Well, we made the Fritzies pay
very dear for that experience. One
n;yh; not i1ng ago several tried to
sncaN in cur lines but by the time
our boys got through with them they
knew all about it, for they captured
every one OF the Germans without los
ing man. So this .s the way the
.Amel lean boys are making good and
will continue to do so until victory is
Ours, and the Old Glory with her
tars and strips shall wave over Ber-
lin. Father Houlihan an: all the boys
attached TO the regiment with me wish
to be remembered to all their friends
in Alexandria, as they were 50 we'll
known there when we were stationed
at Fort Myer with the artillery before
we came here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
BIND VEUTON EMPIRES.
Austrian and German kaisers Frame
Closer Alliance.

Dispatches from Berlin say the
chief features Of an agreement tc
strengthen the alliance between Ger
many and Austria Hungary have beer
laid down, in a official statement
ISSUED, here today in regard to the
visit Of Emperor Charles 20 German
great headquarters. The Statement
follows
emperor Charles visited Emperor
William al great headquarters or
Sunday. In addition to his personal
suite, the emperor was accompanied
by foreign Minister Burian, Field
Marshal Won ARR, chic. Of thee Gener'
al staff, ard Prince Hohenlohe. Aus.
trian Ambassador at Berlin.
Germany was represented by
Chancellor Won Her:ling, Field Mar,
shall Won Hindenburg. Gen. Won I.u,
.lcr1orlr. Foreign Secretary, vor
Kuchmann and Count Won Wedel, Am
bassador at Vienna.
"A cordial discussion took place
ard al! the fundamental political, eeo'
ncmc ard military questions affecting
the present ami future relations OF
the two mOnarchics were thoroughly
discussed. There was complete &C
cord on all these questions tcnaing tt
deepen the existing alliance. Tht
guiding lines Of III. contemplated con
tractural agreements already exist II
principle.
Resolutions in favor Of the eZten'
sion CT Austria's alliance with Ger
many were adopted at a congress O
Germans in the Austrian Tyrol, say:
dispatch from Sterling, Austria
to the Voss schc Zetung Of Berlin
The resolutions urge u closer m!htar!
and economic union and the establish
mcnt in Austria Of German state IN
stitutions ard constitutional law,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
Ianc and Katherine Lee Tonight.

How Jane Lee upset the plotting OF
a German spy i the story told in a
new production Of which she and her
sister Katherine are the stars and
which is to be shown tonight at the
Richmond theater.
Irene Fenwick, celebrated stage and
screen star, makes her debut on the
Paramount Program as the star in the
Famous Players production "a Coney
Island Princess" with Owen Moore
which is the attraction at the Sur
nri.e tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
NEW SCOUT MASTER CHOSEN

Boy Scouts No. l Select Lisle Road
house as Their Leader for Coming
Year.
Boy Scouts Troop No. 1 held very
enthusiastic meeting in their hal! at
the southwest corner King and Wash
ington streets on Friday evening. The
troop committee and many of the pa
rents of the boys and others interest
ed in scouting were present.
The resignation OF Mr.. Rudd, as
scoutmaster, was accepted and resolu-
tions were passed thanking him for
his work. Mrs. David ]. Howell, who
has been acting as treasurer of the
troop, submitted full report on the
receipt and expenses for the past year
and read list of those who had made
contributions. Addresses were made
by several of those present, urging
more active interest in scouting IN
Alexandria.
Mr.. Lisle Roadkouse, who has re-
Gently made his home in this city, and
was formerly assistant scoutmaster
of troop in Culpeper, Va, was
strongly recommended to the troop
committee and was enthusiastically
elected by the boys as scoutmaster.
AS only sufficient funds are now
on hand to pay one months actual eX-
pensas of hall rent, water and lights
-abalt. s43 per month for this troop
contributions are urged to be sent
for the continuance Of this important
work. Monthly or yearly pledges or
cash can be sent to the treasurer at
700 Duke street, or either OF the troop
committee, ,Messrs. Gardner L. Boothe,
D. r. Hansbury and David j. Howell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
GRANTED LAY MEMBERSHIP.
Methodist Episcopal General Con
ference Will Start Balloting Toda!
For Six New Bishops.

a Atlanta, Ga, May 14.-Aftcr forty
years OF effort, women Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, yester-
day were granted by action Of the
general conference full lay member
ship in the church.
Paragraphs in the discipline stat
ing: at X not in harmony with the
spirit Of our law that women be mem,
bers of general conference; it Is moi
lawful to elect a woman steward
and, woman may be elected super
intendent of Sunday school. but !s
not thereby membe: OF the quarter
" conference were ordered stricken
rom the book CT laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
NEW ROAD TO BE BUILT
Concrete Highway to Camp Hum
phreys Will Soon Be Constructed.


Construction work on concrete
road approximately ten miles in
length, connecting Alexandria and
Washington with Camp Humphreys
will be started at once, according tc
Lieut.. Col. Richard Park, camp COM
mander
The new highway will follow the
Mount Vernon road from Alexandria
to Gum Spring, thence past the fam
Gus Woodlawn mansion, Duilt by
George Washington for his wife,s
daughter, Nellie Gusts, direct to the
center of the camp located directly
across Dogue's Creek from the Mount
| Vernon mansion, distance of about
| two and half miles as the crow
flies.
A smooth-surfaced and moderr
highway will soon connect the canton
ment with the Capital.
Col. Park has already organized fou,
highway companies from the engineer
troops at this camp who will buile
the road. Thousands of dollars worth
iof the most modern road building ma
chinery has been received from Sa!
Antonio, Tex.
The old road will be rolled, afford
ing a firm base on which the con
crete can be laid. The actual widtl
between bitches will be approximate
lily thirty feet. The concrete will b.
laid on eight inches thick in the cen
ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
fHORRIBLE OUTRAGES
Treatment OF Italian Prisoners by Aus
trims So Severe They Welcome
narth

Treatment OF Italian Prisoners by Aus
trims So Severe They Welcome
Death.
HORRIBLE outrages are being per-
petrated by Austrians on italian cap
tives, z.according to advices reaching
Washington yesterday from Rome.
Wdunded soldiers are left on the fields
without care after first being stripped
of,Ttheir clothes. Death kindly in
teiwepes to end their sufferings.
The mortality among prisoners is
extnomely high Most of them die of
hunger and of plague. tuberculosis
alsoaj decimates their number, and
thousands of consumptives are filling
concentration camps.
W"When their condition becomes des-
1senate," it is stated, "they are re-
turned to Italy in exchange for Aus
rtrien prisoners whose condition in
:iltaaian camps has improved and whose
iGtreatment on the part of the Italians
shds been even better than the treat
rsment afforded her own men. The last
Tthree hundred prisoners sent back tc
GItaly from Austria are all affected
iwith tuberculosis in a very advanced
Estate. When prisoners are returned
otto Italy they are made to travel in
: such impossible conditions that the
j death rate among them during the
journey is extremely heavy.
"Never in the history of the civi.
lized world have such outrages beer
registered. The whole thing seems te
be systematic effort on the part Of
Austria to destroy the manhood Of
Italy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
One Hundred and Sixth Birthday

Springfield, ILL.,, May 14.-Mrs. An
toinette Smith celebrated her 1O6th
birthday here by eating candy while
invalided in bed. Her oldest son, Man.
uel, aged eighty, is her only worry,
she says.
"Aunty" Smith was born in the Ma
deira Islands in 1872. She has four
other children, and great-great-grand-
children living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
AUSTRALIAN SEA BASE BOMBED
Six A;rplanes Make Raid i'll the Gulf
Of Cattar0.

Amsterdam, May 1i.--Six airplanes
bombed the Austrian naval base in the
Gulf Of Cattaro Saturday afternoon,
according to Vienna advices.
There was no loss or damage. One
machine fell, the occupants being cap
tured un:njurcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
Death Notice.

Entered into rest, May -, 1918. az
the residence of her nephew, William
J. B. Duncan, 922 Queen street, Alex
andria, Elizabeth Blair Taylor. De-
ceased was born in Lobby Vale coun-
ty, Londonary, Ireland. Funeral will
be held Thursday, May 16, at ) p. m,
from Christ church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
ALLEGED GERMAN GUNS HERE
Charge That 100000 Mausers Be-
long to Huns TO I5e PrObed.

New York, May 14.-An investiga-
ton of alleged holdings for German
account in the United States Of L.
100000 Mauser rifles, machine guns
and ammunition will be begun here
today By Merton T. Lewis, Attorney
General of New York. It was announc-
ed yesterday. About 60 witnesses
who are supposed to have knowledge
Of the existence Of the munitions will
be examined.
The investigation is being under
taken at the request of the Army
Intelligence Bureau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
Notice.

Whereas rumors have come to me OF
persons questioning my loyalty to the
United States Government, and it IS
verv annoying to me, /, Charles F.
Kersting, of Fairfax county Va, an
American of German descent, there
fore, hereby inform the public that |
am a loyal American citizen, and pre-
fer the Free Republic of the United
States to the Autocratic government
of Germany or Prussia. and should it
be necessary I am ready to fight for
this Republic, where my nome. most
of my loved ones. and my property
interests are located, and l have al
ready subscribed to the Liberty loan OF
my country.
Charles F. Kersting.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

All men in uniform will be admitted
free of charge to Mount Vernon dur
ing the coming year. This action was
decided on at recent meeting o. the
Mount Vernon Ladies Association, at
which resolution providing for the
free admission Of men in uniform
was adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
Notice to Patrons of Grand Theater

The proprietors of this theater were
Yesterday notified, by Collector john
Hart, that from and after that date 1t
would be necessary for as to collect the
war tax on each admission ticket sold,
from the buyer of the ticket, instead OF
paving it ourselves as we have been
doing. Therefore, in compliance with
the said order, it will be necessary for
rs to collect one cent additional for
each ticket sold hereafter.
The Grand Theater.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
OF Special Interest to the Ladies OF
Alexandria.

Mrs. I. L. Selby, representing the
Standard Fashion Company Of New
York city, is here on a brief stay and
will be located at the pattern depart
mer. ir r. z. Knight & Sons, store.
Mrs. Selby is here in connection with
something special that is now being
offered and will be pleased to adyise
the ladies Of Alexandria regarding
the same if they will call on her. She
will be here this week only.
115tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

The money order department of the
Alexandria city postofice will remain
open until o'clock hereafter on Sat
urday evenings, beginning with Satur-
day of this week. The change is made
in order to better accommodate the
patrons of the office, many of whom
are numbered among the employees of
the new industries in the city who
desire to procure money orders on
those evenings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

The board of directors Of the Cham
Der of Commerce transacted Il large
volume of business at its meeting held
last night. A committee was appoint
ed to cooperate with the Alexandria
Chapter of the Red Cross in its drive
70" $4,000, which will be made dur
ing next week, beginning May 20
The Chamber Of Commerce will meet
tomorrow evening in the rooms of the
chamber, at s o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14


The funeral OF Miss Caroline NJ.
Wise, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
George Wise, who died Sunday eve
nirc. was held at 3 O'Clock this after
noon from the residence, "Araby," on
Seminary Hill. and was conducted b.
the Rev. Or. John Lee Allison, pas
tor o. the Second Presbyterian Church.
The pallbearcrs were Lewis 4. Smoot,
pnd Robert w. Fuller, Of Washington.
William Albert Smoot, William A.
Moore, Jr.. David \. Rust, Jr., and
Eugene 3. Taylor. mterment was III
the Presbyterian cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
At the Grand Theatcr.

Jackie Saunders IN "The Twin Tri-
angle" will be shown at the Grand to-
morrow. 1t is photoplay Of univer
sal appeal and charm and which will
entertain al who see it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

REPRESENTATIVE C. C. Carlin will ad.,
dress the members Of the Washington
Chamber Of Commerce at its meeting
room. Gil Twelfth street northwest,
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

The "Community Sing" given last
evening at the Young Peoples Build
ing under the auspices Of the Second
arr Division of the Alexandria Sun
day School Association was a pro-
nounced success. This was the third
Of a series Of sings" which have prov
en- so popular in Alexandria. Mr. Cor
don Reese, o. the Y. NJ. c. A., again
demonstrated his great ability as di-
rector of the singing and was ably as
sisted by the Quantico Post Band.
Last night several of the Marines de-
lighted the capacity audience with
their recitations and solos, and the
orchestra numbers were equally en-
ioyed. Several new songs were in
trcduccd during the evening and judg-
ing from She vim and pep with
which they we're sung, they will be-
come quite popular. The Sunday
School Association is very fortunate
in having such an able and enthusias-
tie worker as Mr.. Reese TO direct these
meetings ana it is undoubtedly the SEN
timcnt Of the community that he and
the Marine Band will visit this city
again very soon and enable A!eEan-
drians to spend another evening sing
ing the inspiring .ongs "our boys are
singing. Oyer There
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

Mr.. Paul Hester, of Belmont, near
this city, is the author of a charming
little Gypsy romance which was pub
lished in the Washington Post Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

There will bea community singing
and soldiers entertainment at Grace
church tonight. Mr.. Gordon Reese
and part of the band from Quantico
will render the songs. The public is
invited, soldiers especially. Several
members of the churcr will render Sc
lections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

A final decree for divorce has been
granted ir the circuit court, Judge j..
3. T. Thornton, in the suit of Bertha
May Steger against Elmo Montell
Steger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

Thieves stole Ford truck auto last
night owned by Windsor W. Demaine.
The machine had been left standing
near Gibson's drug store, corner of
King and South Alfred street, While
the driver went across the street into
a store and on his return few mo-
mcnts later the auto was missing.
The theft occurred about 10 o'clock.
Mr. Domaine at once got busy on the
case and about > o'clock this morning
discovered his machine by the side Of
the road near, Gum Springs, about
five miles southwest of the city with
the headlights smashed and the lights
OFT. No clue has been obtained as to
the identity OF the thieves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

Mr.. Frank r. Chambers OF Rose
mont is spending a few days in New
York state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

There will be meeting of the hos
pital committee at the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce this afternoon
at 4:30, when matters in connection
with the old hospital building on Wolfe
street are expected to be considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
X. of G. Euchre.

4 euchre will be held tomorrow
nirht at S o'clock in the Lyceum Hall
for the benefit of the K. of c. War
Fund. Tickets, % cents.
115-1t I,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

The Willard W. {. 7. u. will meet
tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock in
Trinity NJ. E Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

Lieutenant Charles j. Deahl, Jr, U.
S. A., and Mrs. Deahl, who have been
the guests of Mr. ana Mrs. Ch, rles J.
Deahl, ST., at their home in trIncf
street, have returned to Fort Ogle-
thorpe, Ga, where Lieutenant Deahl
is stationed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

Francis Gertrude. the little 2-year-
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. f. L.
Lyon, of 315 Wilkes street, died yes
terday at the Alexandria hospital The
funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock at their home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Refre:hing showers of rain fell yes
terday afternoon and las. night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
EXPRESS SPARK PLUG COMPANY TO LOCATE HERE

Alexandra to Have Another InduW Employ at Least Sixty
Begin Operations Within the Next
Month-Wil Manufacture Spark Plugs.
board directors
announcer
industry for automobiles and other use
The name of the Spark Plug Company Inc com
purchased factory building in the city and VIII Des
moved here and settled for business
The Gazette gentleman connected with the
company sixty to start with ana hat
the number will of the business demand
engaged business for some time
larger and better quarters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

A fine limousine car, which had ap-
parently been abandoned, was found
in the street yesterday BY Sergeant
Scott and taken to the station house
where it is now awaiting the appear
ance OF the owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14
Notice.

will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife, Mrs
Grace Nails.
Harry Nails
~ o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

Mr.. and Mrs Charles B. Bailey
have returned from their wedding trip
through the north and are the guests
CT Ms. Bailey's parents, Captain and
Mrs. W. /. Finks, at their home in
P.'!nce street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

Mrs. James II. Mansfield and Mrs.
George Kichercr are attending the
grand lodge of Odd Fellows held in
Lynchburg this week, representing
Liberty Lodge Of Rebekah, of this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

There was no session Of the Po-
lice Court this morning. Cora Brown,
colored, was before the court last
night to answer the charge Of larceny.
She had stolen sundry articles and
money from several young white wo-
men. The accused yesterday finished
u ninety-iay sentence for stealing
She was sentenced to the workhouse
for sixty days. y young white man,
who often tarrics long with the wine,
was released upon making an atlida-
Wit that he would abstain from the
lure of intoXicants for q period of one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-14

The Right Rev. Robert A. Gibson.
Bishop cf Virginia, was a guest Of.
the Rev. Dr.. ?. p. Phillips. of st.
Paups Episcopal church in this city
last night. He stopped here over
night while on his way to attend the
Virginia Episcopal Council which con-
venes at Leesburg tomorrow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
LIVES ON LUSITANIA
Continued from Page One.)

say that tn" cunard line and It's cap
tains should haTr known that the Ger
man government would AUTHORIZES ur per
init ST. shocking u breach al international
law and So foul an ofrrnSc. not only
against an enemy but as we'll against
peaceful citizens Of thou friendly .ua-
ton Ru: the unexpected character "r
the act was h"st erid"nc,d by the horror
which il excited in thu. minds and hearts
Of tn. American ueupl"."
Judge MAYER declared that proof
brought ont in his investigation. which
covered a wear. * conclusive that tn"
Iusitain was not and nfvcr had been
armed and that on tho vnyaEr on which
sh. was sunk did not carry explosives.
Discussing tho warning advert S'
ments published by III" G'rmf~ cmhaS-
50 IN New York newspapers IN Monday
tlr.. day the IIuSitania sailed. Judge May
cr said:
1T il perfectly plain that IN" master
WAS fully justified III sailing on tho ar-
pointed lay from Il neutral port with
many neutral and nnn-cnr Blatant pas
scnGcrS. unless II" and his company
w.r.. willing I" yield 10 an attempt Of IN"
German government to trrrify British
shipping.
Few 1T that time would likely h."
willing Ia conStrue tho warning ;ulv"r-
ilS,m"nt is calling thu runr" r"rils Ia
h. experienced from quick dis"nr!ra rhA-
,inn and the rpSsihl" orgies of lii" sea
after the proper safeguarding "f Tho
lives of tho passengers by at least full
opportunity to TAX" tn tho boats
Judg' Mayor held that tho emergency
equipment Of the Lusitania measured
fully up TO the maritime requirements