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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
NEW YEAR FROLIC FATAL: !;
one KILLED. nNE. WntjN0EL'

Norfolk, Va. Jan. l.--um= Saiiur
was killed. another dangecolsy
| wouIlded scG seyrra! citizens receives
minor injuries early today in a dis.
turbance which started after a mid.
night frolic by enlisted men from the
Army and Navy on. shore leave.
While the streets in the business
section were filled with crowds cele-
brating the New Year, hundreds of
men in uniform held up street cars,
hurled missiles at unoffending per-
sons, raided restaurants and looted
show windows and pawnshops, from
which weapons were obtained.
Police Fire on Looters. Y;
The police opened fire on number
of men caught in the act of looting a
jewelry store window, after which.
the fighting became general.
F. H. Rossen, seaman stationed at
the naval base, died at a hospital
from bullet wound in the head:
]. f. Carroll, chief petty officer,
was stabbed in the body, and Bryce,
Custer, seaman, in the leg. Only;
one arrest was made, Charles Haric,.
seaman, being held on the charge;
of houscbreaking.
Investigation by the police showed
that more than a score of windows
were smashed. Before order was re-.
s,,syed the rioters broke open hard ,
wal, store and took kegs Of paint.
with I.Sich they gave the sidewalks
coat of varegated colors.
A navy provost guard aided the
police in dispensing the crowds and
quieting the disturbance. According
to the police appeals to the naval
authorities for further assistance
brought no response.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
FIRE CHIEF KILLED.
Ladder Man Also Injured as Auto
Plunges SO Feet Off Bridge.

Baltimore, Md.-District Fire Chief
Frederiek:.A- Brennan:. Of the Third
district was killed and ladderman
Robert R. Perry was severely injured
injured yesterday when the automo-
bile in which they were returning from
a fire crashed through the iron railing
of the Guilford avenue bridge over
the Pennsylvania railroad tracks at
Roval avenue. The machine dropped
to the track below, distance of more
than fifty feet, pinioning the two men
beneath it.
Employees of the Pennsylvania road
and a number of soldiers who were in
the vicinity rushed to the aid Of the
two frelnen, and only after great DIFF
iculty e1tricated them and removed
She machine from the track, over
which the limited from Washington
passed Unless than five minutes. The
two. victims were rushed to the
Mercy hospital where it: was learned
that Chief Brennan was suffering from
a fracture of the skull. He disd a
few minutes after he was placed on
the operating table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
CHEAPER FLOUR IN PROSPECT
Government Will Sell 1919 Wheat Al
Worth While Price.

Washington, January 1, 1919
Chairman Lever of the House Agricul-
tural Committee announced last night
after a conference with Secretary
Houston, that legislation to insure the
maintenance of the Government wheat
guarantee price for the 1919 crop was
being drafted by the Department Of
Agriculture and that he would intro
:duce it in Congress within few day
Mr.. Lever said the legislation would
authorize the President to continue
operation of the Food Administrations
grain corporation, or create new
agency for buying, selling and storing
the 1919 crop. A revolving fund of
S6O0,0O0,000 for the use of the cor
poration also would be provided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
TOOK BICHLORIDE TABLETS
Alantan Swallows Poison in Gene
terry at Danville.

Danville, Va, Jan. david Cohen,
of Atlanta, aged 27, is in the General
Hospital, having swallowed a dozen
or more tablets of bchloride of mer-
curry Sunday evening at the Jewish
Cemetery. He was arrested as he
was wandering down one of the main
residential streets in his underwear,
A small fire in the burial ground
showing where he had destroyed his
trousers, coat and vest, Physicians
say he may live.
On Sunday afternoon Cohn made
arrangements for his burial, going to
the home of Rabbi K. Silvcrman and
asking ii Jew who G:cd without
funds would be buried in the Jewish
cemetery. He was given an affirma-
tive reply. and left the house. Three
hours later he telephoned TO the rabbi
that he Fad taken poison and chat his
body would be found in the cemetery
He stated that he had been defrauded
by a cousin and that he no longer
cared to live.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
IA NOISY WELCOME
Bells And Whistles Let Loose And
Usher in siiss 1919 on Rsin
Cloui--t'r"wd "f Mrrrsn,sksrs
Small owing 10 BAD Weather.

4
!! Rain failed u daalueG the ariO
Of the crowd out last night to cele
brate the birth of the New Year
The celebration proved just as noisy
as chose held in previous years, al.
though the lcrowd on the street ii
point Of number was far below Tie
size of crowds in former years on
New Years Eve.
Promptly ct five minutes before
ttc bells pealed, forth the passing of
the old year and a joyous welcome
Was given by bells and whictles On
the stroke Of twelve o'clock.
Several huprred merrymal;ers cn
Il e streets engaged in bell ringing
and horr blowing, which aided to
the racket and in some instances ax-
piosives were discharged and lhcre
was red fire. Many automobili:ts
:ayncd in the procession.
The racket was kept up for fifteen
minutes and by 1890 o'c.ock sa:s
morning the streets were Cleared
and E'.xan,i-ia once again was nor
NAL.
There were number of dances
and private parties given and servi-
ces were held in some churches.
New Years here today was gene
rally ob.erved. Banks, and otti:e
were closed and many stores,
although g majority of the stores
remained open until the noon hour.
A number of private parties
and dances have been arranged for
tonight.
ces H..o, F omr NOR NOR NOR o
A number of Aiexandrians last
night participated in thn festivities
at the different Washington hotels
where SPECIAL programs Of music
and dlncing were in order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
FAREWELL DINNER.
R. Stuart Roger, Formerly Business
Manager af Fredericksburg. Given
Rig Racsnri.m in tl:- tv.. nr His
l'-nartrcr For .,tryannr,ia.
l'-nartrcr I''nr .,tryannria.

l'h- PERCEPTION n=it al tile Princes:
.inHe hotel Monday nj gnJ III honor II
z. Stuart Roger, who for the past
six years has filed the important Of
fee of City Manager, Of Frede"icks-
burg, was attended by a gathering
! which was representative of the cit
Zcrsfip of Fredericksburg. The re-
ccption was one of mingled pleasure
ana S0rrGws. sorrow over the fact of
MIR. Rcyer leaving Fredericksburg
I'D pleasure because of the ocpor-
tunity to tel! him Of the appreciation
CT the people of Fredericksburg +or
the remarkable work he has perform
ed here and in extending to him the
good wishes OF not only those who
bade him good bye, but of the COM
munity which they represented.
E. NJ Young, president of the
Chamber of Commerce. presided in
formally, made brief talk and in
troduced the speakers.
Among the speakers were State
Senator c. O'Conor Goolrick, Prof.
E. H. Russell, st. George r. Fitz-
hugh, L. T. Houston.
Mr.. Royer Responds.
Calls were then made for Mr..
Roger, who feelingly responded to
the several addresses which so cordi-
ally commended his work, expressed
such sincere regret at his leaving and
gave such hearty good wishes for his
future w&llare Referring to his sue
cessor ne wished him well, said he
had mans Job and then speaking
directly tn the others present he said
that Mr. Houston could not succeed
as City Manager unless he had the
cooperation and sympathy of the
people of Fredericksburg and this he
hoped would be accorded Mr.. Hous-
ton. Mr.. Roger expressed his great
interest In Fredericksburg, referred.
to the strong ties of friendship had
had formed here and said he rad
given six of the best years of his life
to the work here, BIT he bed enjoyed
it and it was comforting to him to
know it had given satisfaction tc the
people, as expressed in the addresses.
tc which he had just listened. All
present shook hands with NJ R1yer
in saying good bye and gave him as
surance Of their best wishes for his
future. +
Refreshments were served consist
ing of punch, chicken salad, olives,
sandwiches, croquettes, ice cream,
cake, coffee. cigars.
Pref. E'ranklin's orchestra furnish
ed the music, rendering many choice
selections during the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
TWO KILLED IN CRASH.
Car at Baltimore Jumps Rails ant
s Plows Into Buildings.

Baltimore, Md, January 1.-Jame'
Dietlow, nineteen, of this city, and al
unidentified man were killed and near
slysa a score other persons were injured
today when a Fairmount avenue cal
left the rails on a curve at Caroline
and Fayette streets and ploweo
Through two buildings.
] sAll the victims were car passengers
Among the injured was Lieut.. Thomas
Crowley of the quartermaster's depot
Camp Meade. He suffered fractured
hip and decorations of the face ane
body. One of The buildings, q saloon
was completely wrecked and the other
was badly damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
RICHMOND THEATRE.

Ethel Clayton, the talented, beau.
tiful and versatile Paramount star
will be seen in "The Mystery Girl
at the Richmond Theatre tonight
Marion Fairfax adapted the picture
from one of George Barr McCutche.
ons' latest mad most popular novels
"Grcen Fancy"
George Barr McCutcheon has the
reputation of never writing a dry
story. His imagination is vivid and
he puts great deal of originality
into his books, coupled with a whim-
sical and fantastic humor, and cen-
ius for invention that renders them
entirely different from the average
best seller.
. A Mack Sennett 2-reel7 comedy
"Whose little Wife Are You" will
also be shown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the District of Columbia
Paper Manufacturing Company, will
be held at the office of James R. and
H: B. Cation, Ill South Fairfax stree::,
Alexandria, Virginia, the principal Of
flee of the Company, between II M
and / o'clock p. M, on the 27th day
of January, 1919, for the election OF
Directors and officers and for the
transaction of such other business as
NAV be presented to the meeting.
ANNA TOLSON, Asst. Secy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
CONTINUATION OF SERVICE

Continuation of the wartime per-
sonnel in active naval service during
the fiscal year 1920 was urged by
Secretary Daniels yesterday in a
hearing before. the House Naval At
fairs Committee. The Secretary
proposed that by employing 106,445
enlisted men of the temporary per-
sonnel and Naval Reserve Force,
with the 1855 permanent personnel
of the regular navy, the total
strength be increased to 100000. This
number of men, he said, is deemed
necessary to operate the ships of
the navy and to man transports.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
SERIES OF WAR HEROES

The special photoeravure supple
ments now being given with "The
Philadelphia Sunday Record are as
fine as my we have ever seen. The
size-.11 by Is inches-is just right
for framing. The supplement for
next Sunday, January, 9Th, is ine
pbotogravure portrait of Premier
Lloyd George. On the 18th there will
be a portrait, of Premier Clemenceau
and on the 10Th one of President
Wilson. Following these will be q
series OF war heroes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
SAW CRUCIFIED SOLDIER

Altoona, Pa, Jan. THAT Germans
cruciied some Allied soldiers who
fell into their hands is declared to be
absolutel ytrue by Eustace Heaton.
aged %, native Altoona, who served
cover there" with the 10th Scottish
Canadian Regiment, and is visiting
DR.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Sheedy here
Heato1 says he saw one member
of his OWL regiment after the soldier
had been crucifed, ard was an :ye-
witness Of some OF the terrible tor
lures inflicted by the Huns on Ca
madam soldiers.
He was wounded in April, 1917, and
is cripple for life. A steer mirror
over his tcart saved his life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
s4,ooo,ooo CHECK FOR BRIDE

8. 8 A check for s4.OOO,OOO was handt
Sto his 90 year old bride yesterda
shy Hugo Cunliffe-owen, president K
the American Tobacco Company. N
bride was Miss Helen Elizabeth 0
liver, daughter of Mr.. and MRS. jaime
"a. Oliver, of New York. The wet
ding took place in Worchester, Mass
Yesterday afternoon. Cunliffe-0wel
% leading tobacco manufactures
4Engta.rtz This is the sacon
wedding for both.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

At a meeting of the Board Of Di-
rectors af the German Cooperative
Building Association No. 5 of Alexan-
dria, Va, held Monday, December
3Oth, the following dividends were
declared for the year 1918: Seventh
Series, $3.50 per share; eighth Series.
$500 per share; ninth Series, $500
pcr share; tenth Series, $3.50 per
share; eleventh Series, So. per share;
twelfth Series, $50 per share.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
RIGA FEARS BOLSHEVIsTs.
Russian City Panic Stricken. oVe'
Advance of Forces.

Copenhagen, January 1.-Rlga IS
panic stricken over the advance OF boil
shevist forces, which are only eighteen
miles away, and many families are
fleeing from the city,, according to ad-
vices from Berlin.
The Russian fleet will attempt 70
leave Kronstadt and meet the Bntl2h
in the Baltic. Two battleships anc
some cruisers, manned by Esthonians
and Lithuanians, tried to put out tt
sea recently, but were fired upon from
the Finnish coast and subsequently
returned to Kronstadt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
WILL MEET IN RICHMOND
Virginia Coed Roads Association-A
Proclamation by the Governor
of Virginia.


Whereas, the Virginia Good Roads
Association, which is an organiza-
tion devoted to the improvement of
the public highways of the Common
wealth, will hold convention in the
city of Richmond, January 14-16, for
the purpose cf considering ways and
means for the improvement of the
public road ABILITIES Of Virginia; and
Whecras, The building of new high
ways. their Improvement and their
maintenance are essential to the
economic and social development o f
the Commonwealth; now
Therefore, I, Westmoreland Davis
Governor OF Virginia. urge all inter-
estcd citizens of the State who can
to attend this convention and take
part in its deliberations, and request
that the several counties and cities
of the Commonwealth make the nee
essary provisions to be officially rep
resented
Given under my hand, and under
the Lesser Seal Of the Common
wealth, at Richmond, this twenty
sixth day of December, in the wear
of our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and eighteen, and in the one
hundred and forty third year of the
Commonwealth.
(Signcd), Westmoreland Davis.
governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
BOLSREyISTS TAKE TOWNS

Capture of thirteen towns, four
villages and an important section OF
railway by Bc!sheviki forces was re-
ported in wireless dispatch received
in London yesterday from Moscow.
Russian :Bolsheviki leaders are res
ported to have arrived in Wilma pre-
pared to annex Lithuaria to the So
Wet republic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
NOTICE

The annual meeting Of the indie
pendent Mutual Fire Insurance Com
rany Of Fairfax County, Virginia,
will be held at the company's Office
ROYAL and Prince streets, Alexandria,
Va, on Monday, January 18th, 1919
at 10 o'clock a. m.
30S-td. Walter Roberts, President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
ENEMY STOCK SEIZED

New York, Jan. 1.-The largest
seizure Of .enemy-owned insurance
stock was made yesterday when the
alien property custodian took posses
sion of approximately ssoo,ooo of
the resources of the Cologne Refnsur-
ance Company, 9. German owned con-
Germ with Offices here. The securities
were turned in after specific dehtand
had been mad for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
THE GERMAN WARSHIPS

An arrangement has been COM
pleted whereby Italy obtains approx
imatcly rs per cent and France %
per cent of the Austrian mercantile
marine, consisting mostly of cargo
boats. The ships, which will fly the
International merchant flag, will be
manned by italian and French crews
They will be used to carry food and
supplies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
CONDITIONS IN DANZIG

Tho American scout cruiser, Chcs-
ter, has left Copenhagen for DarZig.
Two American destroyers are re-
ported to have gone to Iaebeck.
Danzig is an important port on the
Baltic, in East Prussia. Several dis
orders have occurred there recently
Lubbock, is on the Baltic, about 40
miles southeast of Kiel, and an equal
distance northeast of Hamburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01

this city and they certainly deserve
unstinted praise from the community
for their splendid work which has
added to Alexandria's laurels for hos
pitality. zIs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
new YEARS RECEPTION
Chamber Of Commerce Entertainin

This Af,srnnon-Many nisiins nish-
rti Guests l'rrSrni---E.ia hnr;IIe Deco
rari"m>--t.xr.ilsnL Knficl Luncheon.
..>hig New Years reception is IN
progress this afternoon III the rooms
of the Chamber of Commerce. Many
distinguished visitors are in attend
ance. The affair will end at o'clock
this evening.
The rooms are beautifully decorated
with palms, ferns and potted plants.
Music is being furnished by an or
chestra from the Mayfower.
R. Stuart Royer, the new business
manager. formerly business manager
Of the city of Fredericksburg. Va.
was on hand and was introduced TO
the visitors by members of the re-
ception committe.
The Dig rooms of this organization
presented q scene of beauty with the
handsome decorations which had been
placed by deft hands in the rooms.
Flags also added to the decorations.
Attending the reception were
many women, including a nunber
from cut of the city.
An elaborate buffet luncheon is
being served.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangcmants was composed of the fol-
lowing: Wallace Lindsey, chairman.
Col. Julian Y. Williams, George D.
Hopkins, Carroll Pierce, Harry Ham
mond, C. S. Gropley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
POLICING CONSTANTINOPLE

The British naval commander has
landed marines for police duty in
Constantinople. owing to the "abnor-
NAL situation" there, according to a
dispatch received at Athens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
INGOMAR

At the Ingomar tonight Anita
King, star of the "Double Cross Sc
rial, will be seen in the great West
ern comedy drama "Petticoats and
Politics."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
The willard W. c. T. u, WI
stomorrcw evening at 8 o'clock
South Washington street. /
Services today were heldt
Mary,s Catholic and the I'm,
Church.

Rev. DIR. z. v. REGISTER, pat,
the NJ. E. Church South, thisE'
moon oficiated at the funeral d
5nard Lambdin, who died in New
City, which was held at DEM
srnortuary chapel. {
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
NOTICE :

Alexandra, Va, Dec. 14th, 1918.
The regular stockholders meeting
of the Citizens National Bank of Alex
andria, Va, will be held at the Bank
ing House of said bank, January 18th,
1919 at twelve o'clock noon for. the
election of Directors for the ensuing
wear, and for the ratification Of the
recommendation OF the Board OF Dl-
rectors for increasing the Capital
Stock of said bank, and for the tran
saction Of any other business that
might come before the meeting.
296-td. Richard NJ. Green, Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01
TO- REGENT
Mount Vernon Chapter, D. A. r., Plan
Brilliant Entertainments .fa- NIrs.
Ka,r WIll-r Rsrrsfl-aiany :'is-
rinyaisrru Visitors EAn-rlsh :" a.
tend.

| rinsaisr.N Visitors E.Ar-,'rrh "a ~.
| tend.
The members of Mount Vernon
Chapter, Daughters Of the American
Revolution, have completed arrange
ments for the reception they will give
on Frida- evening, at o'clock, in
honor of the new State Regent, Mrs.
Kate Waller Barrett, at the Chamber
of Commerce. The decorations of
the rooms is in the Christmas colors.
with evergrcens and American flags
artistically arranged.
Mrs. j. Stewart Jameson, acting
regent, Mrs. Mauchlin Niven, sccre-
tary, Miss Helen Calvert, correspond
ing secretary, and Mrs William B.
Smoot treasurer, will receive with
Mrs. Barrett. together with NAM
Der of members of the National So
ciety from Washington and many
distinguished guests from distance.
This week will mark two brilliant
receptions, the one this Afternoon to
the new business manager of the
Chamber of Commerce and Friday
evenings affair, and beth promise to
be important on the social calendar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01

Miss Sarah Virginia Nicklin,E
Nsouth Pitt street, sold the lar
amount of Thrift Stamps, S1l29.
She received the sectional book
and set Of books donated by NJ.
ben and Son for the boy or giri
ing the largest amount to Decen
ri /
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01

"Fafayette, We Come" Special at
fractions; Richmond, Thursday and
Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01

"Lafayette We Come" Special at
fractions: Richmond, Thursday and
Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-01

s Mrs. Annie Penn died last nigh
d her residence, 1924 Prince st.
She is survived by several child
Her funeral will take place a;
O'Clock Friday afternoon from
slate residence. Services will be /
tducted by Rev. DR.. E. B. Jack;
pastor OF the First Baptist Chul
What was thought to have beel
fire in the. roof of~the residence
Philip Rush, just west of the old
gate, brought out motor engine
Is anG Truck No. l and Chief !
sden's car at 7:45, o'clock this morri
The services Of the departments he
ever, were not needed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30

From the L. s. destroyer
Meredith Secretary Of the
Navy Daniels reviews the
hfty-seven m inc swccpcrs
from the North Seas Sui
eide Fleet" anchored in the
Hudson. On board these
ships. which arrived ia port
last Sunday. were 5000 Off
GERS and men. the last OF
Americas forces to return
home. Since the armisticc
this doughty little fleet and
the heroic lads who manned
it have swept foreign waters
Of more than $4,000 mines
1.-TWO years work in nine
months y, Il record thnt
eclipses that Of the British
sweepers. The photo above
shows Sec. Daniels and Lieut..
Gov. Walker standing at at
tention on the Meredith. To
the right, the feet passing in
review as seen from the
aftermast Of the Meredith.
Below, one Of the thirty-twO
mine swecpers and one Of
the twenty-one sub chasers
which, together with the two
mother ships. make up this
little feet.
Press HinSfrntinD & CURTIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30

Right-In order to
hasten the completion
OF the new skyscraper
IN course of construc-
ton at 39th Street and
1th Avenue they're
playing both ends
against the middle
one gang of masons
working up and the
other down-twice as
many workmen can be
kept on the job by this
method.
Press Illustrating
Left-Thc recent quar-
ter of a million dollar
fire that d estroyed
three buildings inside
the prison walls at Sing
Sing. photographed at
its height. Armed
guard s patroled the
prison walls to prevent
a jail delivery. while
Ossining firemen,
handicapped by low
water pressure, fought
the stu b born blaze.
Prisoners are believed
to have started the fire.
International
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-30

Left-Herr Fokker, the
G ERIN an aeroplane
manufacturer, in one
of the speedy mono
planes which were the
dread of the Allied
armies. Fokker re-
Gently fed to England
with several million
dollars he made out Of
his plane factory. Just
what kind of rccep-
ton he received from
John Bull is not re-
ported. rsdcrtoood