The New Yorker, November 1, 1941 P. 24
PROFILE of Commodore Dutch who mas made a living for the last forty years by giving an annual ball for the benefit of himself. On big showcards, which he puts up in drinking places in the theatrical district, he advertises his ball, which is usually held in the spring as "The Annual Party Affair, Soiree & Gala Naval Ball of the Original Commodore Dutch Association." He founded the organization in 1911, because he needed the name of a sponsor to print on ticket No meetings have ever been held of the organization, & its headquarters are wherever Dutch happens to be. He keeps all its records in his pockets. Tells about members of the association from which he collects "dues." Among the honor are members are 18 Tammany politicians, 13 saloon keepers, six fight managers, six night-club proprietors, etc.
