The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-15

Reels plunged to his death in the street below.
The story of how the blimp fell through the skyght
Of bank building killing the remaining passengers and
several Of the occupants of the building has all been
published in detail.
But the tragic end Of Norton who died while at his
post of duty furnishes glimpse the deeds Of the real
heroes Of the motion picture screen-he whose work
thrills millions Of movie" fans daily, but whose
and faces unknown to the public at large They
selected for looks but for deeds Theirs game Of
daily adventure that requires quick wit and iron
nerve.
An army Of these journalistic soldiers scattered all
over the world make the forces of the international
Film Service which the great Hearst News reels
and its companions the international News and Universal
Current Events. Their experiences are many-some
thrilling some amusing, some tragic But they are all
in a days work.
It was the daring and ingenuity Of a Hearst News
that the officials of the British Admi
rally visible proof that Germany had socalled upersub
in action This occurred in the early days Of the
great before the submarine had been introduced in
its ruthless and effective role Everyone knew, of course.
that Germany had submarines, but her undersea
sters nearly four hundred feet in length with cruising
capacity of several thousand miles, thought only
exist in the minds of imaginative correspondents.
1t was A. E. Wallace, staff cameraman Of the Hearst
International News that showed the British Admiralty
and the world large that Germany only had super
submarines, but had them in action.
Wallace went to Germany in October 1914 after the
war had been going on several months He was given
correspondents privileges, and also permitted to
make several thousand feet Of film along the eastern
front. In the latter part Of March, 1915, in company
with another correspondent he his way from Rot
terdam to London aboard the Dutch liner Batavier V.
1t a brisk Spring morning and Wallace had just
deck after finishing hearty breakfast He
gazing the broad expanse Of water when out Of
the depths monster submarine just astern of the
liner As she approached several figures appeared
Of the coming tower and of them sgnaed the Dutch
liner to stop.
Wallace did not waste any time inspecting the new
Tia first So he diyed
below and reappeared with his camera While
shots had been fired Wallace did the unwecome
visitors to mistake his for type of machine
gun he up in the shelter Of the aft deck house.
and the approached he began crankng and
kept up until German officer climbed the side of
the ship and informed the captain that his ship was
the appearance of the German officer Wallace ducked
below and began taking pot shots with his at the
submarine out Of the portfolio Of his stateroom
few miles out from Zeebrugge submarine tender
drew alongside.
What have you herei' the tender commander in
CURED Of the German officer aboard the Bataver " "A
fine haul, captain, came the answer I'VE have pork,
cheese butter, beer, sauerkraut, eggs Belgans and
French"
Wallace and his companion were standing the deck
directly below the officer and at this point Wallaces
companion chimed in and said, "And two Americans
Then the bombshell from the German lieutenant
Looking down at Wallace he said, Eyes, and you have
taken pictures Of the whole performance"
Wallace looked at the officer and grnned. There
ing time in JAIL but worst Of ALL he would lose the
film.
On the way into the harbor he brought his and
other luggage on deck. He had made up his mind to
lose everything without any protest if they did not insist
on searching him personally The only thing on his mind
was that precious two-hundred-foot roll of film.
When they arrived at the dock they were lined mp
with the other passengers for examination and then
told to stay aboard the boat Here they remained for
two days. and then another surprise. Wallace and
his companion were given pass with German officer
for escort and ordered to leave that afternoon for the
Dutch frontier.
There was further examination Of their baggage,
and they started their way with their film and
intact Whether the German officer failed to report the
incident Of taking pictures whether they purposey let
the pictures slip through Wallace knew did he
stop TO inquire. They made their way to Holland and
several days later arrived in England.
Here they did not receive the treatment Their
luggage seized, and Wallace explained
what be had the films taken to the Admiralty offices
where they developed and later projected for the
benefit Of the officials few weeks later the films