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les, Va, spent Sunday with his
family in town.
Mrs. Harvey Cole spent the
weekend with friends in Whining
ton.
Rev. Mabel Erskine and daugh-
ter Verma Doris, and Mr.. Irville
Purse spent Saturday in Whining
ton.
Mrs. Helen Langrell and daugh-
ters Patsy and Betty, spent Mon
day in Wilmington.
Mr.. Irville Purse and Miss Mar
garet Mcbride of Wilmington, spent
Monday in Dover.
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hARTLY
Items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned Frem the Vicinity

Hartly, Nov. 30-The ladies of
the Epworth League of Hartly
Methodist Church have started
much active interest toward bring
ing Christmas cheer to the poorer
children of the community. They
would appreciate, as a first step,
any toys which are not badly brok-
en-, to be turned in to them as soon
as possible so as to be put in con-
dition in to before Christmas. Cit
liens of the community are asked
to help The old toys are to be
sent to Heather's hardware store.
The committee in charge is COM
posed of Harold Powell, Grafton
Heather, Carlton King, Millard
Hutchins, Wallace Powell, Vernon
and Henry Morton.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchins enter
tanned recently Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil
Burris and children, of Wilmington,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hurd
and children, of near town.
Mrs. Elva Roadway, Mrs. Thomas
Rodway and Miss Leona Hazel
have returned from visit to Will
mington.
Mrs. Lawrence Ennis and chill
dren, of Marydel, have been guests
of Mrs. Lawrence's mother, Mrs.
Mary Daily.
Mr.. James Dorian was in New
ark one day last week.
Mrs. Jennings Poore had as her
guests last week Mrs. Cole Hutch
ison and children, of Dove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams en-
tertained recently Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Williams, of Bridgeton, N.
j.. Mr.. and Mrs. Nickols and son,
of Wilmington, and Mr.. Wesley
White, of Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig Schweitzer
and family motored to Pennsyl-
vania and Conowingo one day last
week.
Mrs. C. C. Rodway and Mrs.
Thomas Roadway. accompanied by
Miss Lena Hazel, of Cheswold,
spent Saturday in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Burris and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hurd
and family were recent guests of
their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hutch
ems.
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ODESSA
Items of Personal and Social Inter-
est Cleaned About NeighborhoOd

Items OF Personal and Social Inter
est Cleaned About Neighborh0Od
Odessa, Nov. 80 - The Ladies
Aid of st. Paurs M. E. Church met
at the home of Mrs. William Smith
Tuesday evening. A social hour
followed the business meeting.
Mr.. George Gremminger, of Jer-
sey City, N. j., has been visiting
his brothers, Mr.. w. W. Gremming-
er and Mr.. John Gremminger.
Mrs. William Money, of Whining
ton, visited friends and relatives in
town last week. Mrs. Money was
formerly Miss Rose Rhein, of Odes-
Sa.
Do not forget December Z, at 8
p. M, at the st. PauPs Methodist
Church, Odessa. Come early and
get a good seat The Ever Ready
Bible Glass has arranged for a
good evening with music and re-
cital and ending with play, Crazy
to Reduce, given by seventeen
ladies of the Sunday School. Come,
spend an evening with laughter
and song, for the benefit of the
church.
A number of this section cele-
brated last Thursday, November
23rd, for Thanksgiving and others
in this town and section will OBJ
serve the usual last Thursday of
the month, November Both.
Miss Frances Watkins, of Will
mington, has been a recent visitor
with Odessa friends.
Mrs. William Reynolds, of Black
bird, has been recent visitor with
Mrs. j. K. Orrell.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kielkopf
had as recent guest Mrs. Thomas
Harbidge, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Mrs. Eva Warner of Wilmington
spent a short visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs, E. T. Shelter,
Sr.
Miss Bernice Kielkopf who has
been sick for the past week with
grippe and tonsilitis, is much i'm
proved.
G. David Morgan has been a re-
cent visitor, near Dover.
Mr.. Carl Morris has returned
from visit at Port Mahon.
A. Lee Orrell was Newark
visitor one day last week.
Mrs. Emma Daniels has returned
from a visit with relatives in New
Jersey.
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BLACKBIRD
Items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity

Blackbird. Nov. 80 = Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Schaffer entertained the
Blackbird All Club last week.
There were eight members and six
visitors present. One a new mem
Der, Merritt Savin, was given a
greeting. The meeting was open
ed by singing Home on The
Range" In the Roll Call each
member was asked to tell what
they were thankful for. The min
utes were read by the vice presi-
dent, Pauline Dixon, in the absence
of the secretary. A report of the
records was a hundred per cent.
The officers for the coming year
are as follows: President, Franklin
Schaffer; vice president, Pauline
Dixon; secretary. Margaret Sam
mons; treasurer, Mildred Taylor;
reporter, William Schafer; song
leader, Margaret Sammons; recre-
alton leader Charlotte Dixon; cheer
leader, Nelson Sammons; perman-
ent council member, George Schaf-
er. The program for 1910 was
made by Pauline Dixon, George
and Franklin Schafer. 1t was pre-
sented to the club by George
Schffer. "Care of the skin to pre-
vent chapping," was given by Mel
sno Sammons. All Courtesy In
formation was conducted by Eliza
beth Webb, Charlotte Dixon di-
rected the recreation. Refresh
ments were served by the hostess
Mrs. Schafer.
NJ. and Mrs. Victor Kohl were
given a turkey dinner in honor of
their 45th wedding anniversary at
the home of their daughter. Mrs.
c. Fred Heinold on Sunday. Those
present beside Mr.. and Mrs. Kohl
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Kohl
and two sons, of Middletown; Mr..
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MILLINGTON
Items Of Personal and Social In
teresu Cleaned From the Vicinity

Millington, Md, Nov. 30 = The
students of the Millington High
School are coming in for many
compliments for the play put on
and rendered Tuesday, November
21 at the school. There were a
number of musical numbers that
won applause. The proceeds
amounting to a nice little sum will
be used for the benefit of the
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gleave, Miss
Virginia Richardson and Norman
Higman, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Helen Higman, Of Wilmington,
were recent visitors to their aunt,
Miss Mollie Higman.
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STATE CAPITAL
NEWS BUDGET
Personal Items and Social
Mention About Dover Folks
and Their Doings
PARTIES OF THE WEEK

Dover, Nov. 30-Mrs. William M.
Hope has gone to Ohio to visit rela-
tives before leaving with Mr.. Hope
for a several months stay in
Miami, Fla.
William McAfee, Dover painter,
who was injured several weeks ago
when struck by hit-and-run driv-
er, was released from Kent General
Hospital last week. Although i'm
proving rapidly he will be confined
to his home for several more
weeks.
Mr.. Alexander NJ. Daily, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Ingram and daugh-
ter, Catharine, Mr.. and Mrs. Levi
Daily and Mr.. and Mrs Charles H
Fleming, Jr., were Thanksgiving
guests of the formers son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. John
H. Hazel of Wilmington. Mr. and
Mrs. A. M. Daily, Jr., and daughter
of Philadelphia joined them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis M Wood
ward and daughter of Wilmington
and Miss Iris Wilson of Teaneck,
N. J., are weekend guests of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. Harry
/ Wilson of Fox Hall Plains"
i Miss Harriet Vane and brother,
Mr.. Robert Vane, were in Philadel-
phia Saturday for the Penn-Cornen
football game.
Mrs. Samuel c. Chase returned
to her home in Chester Friday af-
ter spending the holiday with her
niece, Mrs. Thomas NJ. Gooden, Jr.,
and Mr.. Gooden.
DR.. and Mrs. Sites Mcdaniel
Jr, of Philadelphia, were week
end guests of the latter's mother,
Mrs. Henry P. Jones.
DR.. and Mrs Henry v. P. Will
son, Jr, had as their guests on
Thanksgiving Day the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Cooper,
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs Wroth Stavely, and the
latter's daughter, Mrs. James
Meikle, Mr.. Meikle and son of
Chestertown.
The Rev. and Mrs. S. Baynham
Hiley spent the holiday in Summit,
N. j., with their children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Johnston and Mr. and
Mrs. Reginald Hiley.
Miss Marianne G. Layton came
home Friday from the George
School, Newtown, Pa, to spend the
weekend with her parents, Mr.and
Mrs. L. Lee Layton, Mr., and has
as her guests two schoolmates,
Miss Deborah Sibley of Bennington,
VT, and Miss Elizabeth Schwantes
of New York.
U. S. Senator and Mrs. James
H. Hughes, their son, Mr.. James H.
Hughes III, and their son-in-law
and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. John
P. Martin of Camden, were dinner
guests Wednesday of last week of
DR.. and Mrs. Joseph B. NAPLES of
Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Davis have
Mrs. Franklin D. Shores and
daughter Judy, of Twin Mountain,
N. Y, as their guests.
Miss Jean Shank, a student at
Western Maryland College, West
minister, Md, and schoolmate,
Miss Jane Toomey, spent the week
end with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. 1. D. Shank. Mr. and
Mrs. Shank returned recently from
Kingsport, Tenn.
Mr.. G. Herbert Smith is pa
tient in the Kent General Hospital,
where he will undergo major op-
Grafton
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OAKHILL COMMUNITY
Some Items of Personal Mention
Cleaned from the Vicinity

Delaney's, Nov. 80 - Delaney's
Methodist Church, four miles west
of CLAYTON on the Clayton-Massey
road, Rev. A. T. Mcfarland, pastor,
announces these services for next
Sunday: 2 p. m, Sunday School,
Mrs. Charles Pyle, superintendent;
3 b m, preaching service. This
week there will be a special picture
showing of the work of the Home
Missionary Society in the Islands
of the aPcific. This is an intense
ly interesting feature and shows
the missionary activity on the ac-
tual field of operations. A number
from here contemplate attending
the revival services in Mllllngton
beginning on December 3 at 1.3o
D. m. Ralph Brown of Wilmington
has been secured as song leader
and there will be a rousing song
service every evening beginning at
7.3O p. m. Sunday, December .,
Facing Vital Issues; Monday,
December 4, Delaney Night. We
want our Delaney people to ar
range to be present in force on that
night; Tuesday, December ., can
Christianity Survive" Wednes-
day, December 6, Ernest Mandies
and party from Philadelphia. Mr..
Mandies is a converted Italian ana
will bring a great message. Thurs
day, December Z, Rev. D. A. Lit
tleton will bring the message. Fri
day, December 8, Young Peoples
Night. All young groups and
young peoples organizations from
neighboring communities are plan
ming to cooperate.
Mr.. James r. Pryor and Mrs.
Frances Lorah entertained at din
ner Thanksgiving Day the follow
ing guests: Mr. and Mrs. w. K.
Hopper, of Ridgewod, N. j.; Mrs.
Charles Pryor and family of near
Clayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lulu Fretz Smith
and family of Norristown, Pa.,were
visitors of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter B. Fretz Thanksgiving
Day.
Mr.. William Everhart, who is at
tending Princeton University, spent
the Thanksgiving holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Ever
hart.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Salter, Sr.,
and son Charles, motored to Balti-
more recently to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
George Salter, Jr., and son.
Mrs. Irving O'Neail is spending
some time visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Conner.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Salter, Jr.,
and son of Baltimore. Md, and Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Salter of Chester,
Pa. were visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Salter, Sr., Thanksgiving
Day. Mr.. and Mrs. Norval Daw-
son and Miss Helen Downs were
also visitors in the evening.
The singing class of Oak Hill
met Tuesday evening at the COM
munity hall. There were twelve
singers present. The class met
under the direction of Mr.. Edward
Everhart. Next week Barbara
Hubley Finck will be present to
take charge.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Everhart were
entertained at dinner Sunday by
Mrs. Lotta Robinson at Smyrna.
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and Mrs. Robert Waegel and
daughter Joan and Mrs. Walter
Kohl of Middletown, and Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Fred Heinold and three
sons.
Mr.. William Fortner is quite i'll
at his home in Blackbird.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Ferguson
entertained on Thursday, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bassett Ferguson of Ridley
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Conner.
Mrs. Kate Everett was away
over the holiday.
Mrs. Helen G. Atix spent last
Saturday in Philadelphia.
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Park, Pa. and ". -
welt. 4'ls v. z ,
Mr.. and Mr.
Miss Pauline "A, avn D;r.
Thanksg giving Ne, b,e!son D..
end with Mr. a9 l5uay Id
Givison. 0uu Nh. h
Mr.. 2 D Stats J..
giSaa gdVlng at his home. sa' :. I
"ndt improved. 'e !
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-14
Preserve Our Fisheries.
Seattle Post-Intelligencerl

Seattle PoSt-1ntelhgencer)
 It is gratifying to note that the American Fish cries Society at it's recent 69th annual convention in San Francisco paid deserved attention to the men, of Japanese fishing operations in Alaskan waters
 By resolution the society urged joint action by the United States and Canada to draw up sound conservation plan covering all West Coast fisheries off the shores of the two nations.
 This. in substance, is the solution proposed by Edward w. Allen of Seattle.
 MT. Allen believes there is necessity for the United States to denounce specifically the doctrine of the three-mile limit which is recognized by the United States and Great Britain in other fisheries matters and which is relied upon by Japan justify ing the encroachments of Npponese vessels in the shallow overlyng the continental shelf of the Pacific
 Rather he urges realistic approach to all Pacific Coast fisheries issues starting with the premise that the fisheries must be preserved and that it is the duty of the United States and Canada, account of their dominant interest to that all necessary regula- tions to this end adopted and enforced.
 It is sensible view.
 As The Post-Intelligencer has commented previ- ously, MT Aliens reputation lawyer should n- respectful consideration of the legal issues raised by the proposal. And the ndorsement of the plan by the outstanding society devoted to the preservation of fisheries should early attention to the plan by the government authorities of Washington and Ottawa.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-14
NEWS FROM GERMANY

While Hitlers borngs in South America make headlines and cause headaches to earnest Americans, it is pleasant to read this from the Reich itself
 According to official Nazi figures, exports from Germany to Latin America during the first three months of 1889 dropped to total value of 1400O0o0O marks 450O0OO0 marks less than the total for the corresponding period in 1888 Dr. Joseph Tenenbaum noted substantial declines in exports from Germany into Argentina, Brazil Chile, Peru and Mexico which he attributed not only to dissatisfaction with Ger many's trading methods, but to a growing boycott against Naz goods under the slogan, Buy Only From the Democracies."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-14
Not Always Right
Cleveland Plain Dealer)


 In traffic accidents the pedesrian-unlike the hotel guest-is not always right According to actu- aries who made study of 1888 statistics in 32O00 highway accidents involving fatalities, 25 percent of the whole number were pedestrians killed because Of their negligence
 They dodged into the paths of passing automo- piles from between parked They tried to cross streets between intersections. They disregarded the rule to face approaching traffic when walking along highways. They played ball. tag, in the streets Aside from these 5000, uncomputed numbers were injured or killed when they stepped from street cars or busses and darted for the curb.
 or course, the reckless or drunken driver remains Public Highway Menace No. l. There is no cure for him. But the of the habitualy careless pedes- tran is scarcely less desperate Obviously there not be policeman traffic duty at every crossing night and day to tag or jail these offenders The law of the survival of the fttest does not apply to them for in causing accidents they not only kill injure themselves but innocent people well.
 If the 5000 who last year killed in traffic had died in battle it would be listed of the worlds major combats. Few single disasters have taken more lives. It is the more amentable because these highway accidents all were preventable.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-14
20 YEARS Al s. A9o ,..;s;,
JULY 14, 1919

JULY IA, 1919
 John J. Reagan, who resigned his position as Assistant District attor- ney, left on the Princess Mary en- route to Washington City where he had accepted the position as private secretary to Delegate George B. Grigsby.
 G. A. McNicholl, assistant mana ger of the Grand Trunk Pacific lines in Prince Rupert, passed through Juneau on the Princess Mary.
 w. H. Benson. representative of the Hubbard, Spencer, Bartlett Con- pany, of Chicago, was an arrival on the Northwestern on a vacation trip to Alaska.
 Sam Feldon and Mrs Feldon of Juneau arrived on the Northwestern and were staying at the Gastineau. nal Corps, arrived on the North western and was on his way to Sitka after re-enlisting in the Army in Seattle. MT. Stabler had recent ly passed the examinations neces- sary for entrance to the Alaska bar.
 Succeeding c. R. Arundel who re- gently resigned, George A. Parks was appointed chief of the Field Division of the General Land Off, flee. MT. Parks was formerly Min eral inspector in the General Land Office.
 John F. Mullen, Mrs. Mullen and their two children, Ben and Bea- trice, were to leave Seattle on the Admiral Watson for Juneau. They had spent a year in California
 The young ladies of the Catholic Parish were to entertain with a dancing party in the Roselle Stu- dio.
 James L. Freeburn, manager of the Chichagoff Mining Company arrived in Juneau and was at the Gastineau Hotel.
 Weather: Highest 57; lowest 52; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-14
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 O yYT ~
By w. [. Co ~~

Words Often Misused: Do not say, We put in our best licks.' Say, We put forth our best efforts"
 Often Mispronounced: Peony. Pro- nounce pe-o-ni, as in pea, o as in obey, i as in it, accent first syll- able.
 Often Misspelled: Remit; one t. Remittance; two Us.
 Synonyms: Defect, discourage, dishearten, Sadden.
 Word Study: "Use a word three times and it is yours Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: m p bility; sinlessness. (Pro- nounce second syllable peck; accent follows the D. "The lmpeccabi,ity of the minister was not questioned. ,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-14
THEY CAME, THEY SAW AND, OH LORD. THE THINGS THEY'RE WRITING

At last sighed Alaskans last winter when it was announced the National Editorial Association would hold it's convention in the Territory the truth about Alaska will be told In this visit of several hundred newspaper owners from all parts of the Nation was seen the means by which all misconceptions about Alaska were to be corrected.
 The editors came. they Alaska on we'll planned tour which showed them things tourists never see and they went home to write about It.
 Anything but reassuring the first reports which have come to US of what the editors writing they saw or think they saw in Alaska Newspapers most of them small town weeklies, are arriving In every mail The fact that the editors are confident enough and proud enough of their reporting to send copies back to Alaska should indicate they didn't go back to their desks with deliberate intention to romance about their trip
 But the things they saying would jar any newspapernans faith in newspapermen.
 From an Iowa delegate, for instance, comes the deliberate statement published in his newspaper "The only communication Alaska had with the rest of the world is by mail that comes on the steamships and little news that rickles in by radio We believe the United States Government will eventually establish aima service and possibly radio or telegraph service
 How a could spend two weeks in Alaska totally unaware of the system of communication which links Alaska with the rest of the world" is difficult to imagine especially nasmuch every dock at which the editors boat stopped had on 1t large sign telling the location and hours of the local office of the Alaska Communication System of the Army Signal Corps which has had the Territory teegraphicaly with the rest of the world for quite little time now. The communication with the rest of the world is so good in fact that place Che editor went his trip about this large Territory he than a few minutes from a cable office.
 This same editor spoke of the Placier Mine" which he visited at Fairbanks, if this were not general system of getting gold out of the gravel but particular establishment We wonder what he would think if after trip to his native Iowa wrote that had visited the Corn Field" and passed the time Of day with 'the Superintendent of the Corn Field" Placer mines are just as important to Alaska corn fields to Iowa.
 Another example of reporting which the unsus- pecting people of Iowa reading if it were the truth is description of a wonderful reception held by Gov. John w. Troy at his Mansion in Juneau for the visiting newspapermen As a matter of fact the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-14
FISH SALES ARE
 LIGHT LOCALLY

Fish landings were small at the Juneau Fish Exchange today, with the Ida II selling 5000 pounds of salmon to Alaska Coast Fishereis and the 31B137 selling a small Jaad of a thousand pounds of halibuts to Alaska Coast Fisheries at six and four cents a pound
 Salmon prices were as usual. 13- 8-6-4 cents a pound N '
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-14
Horoscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
SATURDAY, JULY IS, 1939

Good and evil influences are discerned in the horoscope for to- day, according to astrology, but benefic aspects appear to domin- ate. The day is suspicious for re- creation and lucky for starting va- cations.
 Workers should benefit under this sway which seems to promise short CT hours and steady employment in many trades. Better understanding between employers and employees is indicated
 Women are subject to favorable direction of the stars today which promises much from social contacts. It is a lucky time for entertaining guests in country homes or at al fresco dinners.
 Romance will flourish under this configuration. Girls may expect ai- miration Engagements to marry are indicated. However, love letters should be avoided by all who value UfeT future IldppuleSS.
 Places of amusement should profit this evening. Summer stock com panies are ruled by kindly stars which seem to presage return of prosperity for stage plays and those who act in them.
 The radio is under portents of change. New methods of purveying programs are forecast as television comes into general use. Writers of short plays will profit.
 ExpositionS east and west are to exercise lasting effect upon nation al affairs, business social and poli- tical thinking, astrologers prophecy. While the stars indicate that young people will continue to be self -assertive and self confident, parents are to gain in respect and authority. 1940 will bring great re- responsibilities to youth.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of changes, including travel Sentimental epi- sodes will be numerous and confus- ing for girls.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be loyal and affectionate. intelligent and energetic. These subjects of Cancer are generally most fortunate all through life.
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-14

Governor was at Bell Island while the editors were here and the Mansion torn up from cellar to garret for repairs to it's plumbing and heating
 And so on for than 5000 words of the worst ravelogue which could possibly be written about the Territory person who stayed at home and just imagined what Alaska like in fact, would have done well.
 We're reserving judgment the value of the editors visit until after of the evidence is in Up to now however it appears the value to Alaska Q good deal less than nothing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-14

We were interested in the dispatch from Geneva which told of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and how they shown through the palace of the League of Nations from basement to attic 5 The nostalgia note is unacceptable. Only yesterday the Duke was King and the League was power
 Progress of the German Japanese Alliance: Ger man agents have concluded $25 100000 contract to supply German, American and Belgian munitions to the Chinese Governmentp according to wireless dis patch from Hongkong to the New York Times