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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
j. :. FIRMS SHUT
MEXICO CITY
OFFICES
Order Agencies Closed, lndicat-
ing American Plans for En-
ergetic Action,
Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.

Special Cable TO The Atlanta Georgian.
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 16-Agents Of
several large American concerns do
ing huaness In Mexico received dis
patches from their home Offices to-
day to close the agencies and leave
for the United states as quickly as
possible These resulted in the cir
culation OF reports that Washington
was planning to take energetic action
in the Mexican situation.
A. the American Embassy 1t was
stated that there had been no change
in the situation, though business men
who have just returned from Vera
cruz said that Envoy John Lind III
Inmates there will shortly be a change
in the American policy"
Their statements are absolutely
without confirmation
President Huerta is expected to
push his plans for a new forced loan
Of $40, coo, 900 in the form Of Govern
ment bonds of small denomination
Sir Lionel Garden has warned
Huerta that the Interoceanic Rail
road to Vera cruz must be protected
from rebel attack and Federal troops
have been sent out for that purpose
Sir Lionel is said to have threatened
the landing OF British marines to
guard the line unless his demands
were complied with
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
GEORG|ANS
FOR EDUCATION
COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1s.-With the
passage by Congress of the Joint reso-
luton providing a commission Of,
line TO study the question OF voca-
1onal education in the United States
and to make recommendation to
Congress as to proposed legislation.
much interest Is being manifested N
Congress and among educationa. peo-
pie Of the country as TO the personnel
Of the commission 10 be named nv
the President.
The resolution was introduced in
the Senate ana fought to passage by
senator H0ke Smith. Of Georgia and
II IN" House by Representative Dud-
icy Hughes. of the same State. Sena-
to- smith stated to-day that he
W"uii see the President within the
next few days and discuss with him
me personnel Of the commission.
IL mas been suggested ~ Congress.
ana thls plan seems to meet the ma
Jofity of the friends of vocational
education that four members Of Con-
Ffess be named from five educators
one from the extreme North and one
from the South, respectively, one from
the Central States. one from the
racine Coast and one from the Gem
tral Atlantic States
As to member, Of Congress Scua-
tor Hoke Smith has been suggested
to head the commission from Con-
gress, with Senator 6. S Page of
vermont, who has been an earnest
friend or the measure. the other Sem
ate member the House members
suggested are Representative Hughes
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Florida Service
Southern RAILWAY

Pullman sleeping cars dining car. d.y cosob.s
-Arrives jacksonville 30 . m
New Royal PALM all steel train - Pullman
craving room and compartment sleeping cars
free recilning chair cars-Arrives Jacksonville
40 a m. INV
L,oNaI s'eeping car Atlanta to Jacksonville
open a. s:l5 p m.-Bre akfast on dining car he
fore reaching Jacksonville s. lOa m
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars dav
coeches-ereakfast on dining car before reach.
ing Jacksonville $40 a. m
OFFICE, NO. PEAcHTREE ST.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Broyles Refuses
To Heed Buzzing Of
Gubernatorial Bee

Because of a great many letters
pouring in on him from all parts Of
the State urging him to enter the race
for Governor, Recorder Nash Broyles
Friday issued a formal statement to
the effect that the little gubernatorial
bee had better fly right awav
7 am merely seeking a place on
the Court Of Appeals bench, and will
contine myself to this campaign" said
Judge Broyles.
The letters to the Recorder come
from prominent citizens in various
sections Of Georgia, who pledge him
their support in his race for the
Court Of Appeals, but urge that he
run for Governor instead.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Health Day Hailed
In New Hampshire

CONCORD, n. H., Jan. IL. Health
Day" was generally observed to- day
in New Hampshire. Meetings were
held in nearly every city to discuss
health problems.
Governor Felker issued a proclam1-
ton setting aside January Is as
Health Day" expressing the hope
that the meetings would Serve to -
Gus thought and stimulate activity
along the lines OF the prevention and
restriction OF disease"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
CAREFULLY TREAT
CHILDREN'S COLDS

Neglect Of childrens colds offer.
lays the foundation of serious lung
trouble in later life. on the other
hand, il is harmful to continually
dose delicate little stomachs with in
ternal medicines or TO keep the chill
dren always indoors. The ideal way
fresh air in the bedroom and at the
first sign of trouble apply Vick's
''Nap-o- Rub Group and Pneumonia
Salve over the throat and chest. COW
ering with a warm flannel cloth.
The body heat releases antiseptic
vapors that are inhaled all night
long, opening the air passages and
healing the inhamed membrane In
addition Vicks is absorbed through
the skin, taking out the soreness
and tightness Vick's contains no
harmful drugs whatever At drug
gists'-25c, soc and $100
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Don't Be MiSled if
You Have Lung Trouble

n YOU have Lung Trouble. do no, he mis-
led by reports Of discoveries Of specifies to
relieve that affection No specific has as yet
been found LchnAn's Alternative. however is
medicine for throat and lung troubles which
has been successfully used in many cases II
you are SICK. It might he wise FOR you to In
yesusate It's merits and It's use may he Of last
iug benent TO you Read Of this case
seS Seventh Avenue, New York
Gentlemen Five years ago last August
taken 10 ST Francis Hospital to he
treated Tor bronchitis aud conEested lungs Al
ter several weeks treatment | was advised by
he doctor TO So ~ conynlescent sanitarium.
hut could not he admitted because The doctor
at the hospital after thorough eran,ns ton
ccrtincate to that cfcct. showed t The cs "F
tincat, 20 Father stark aud he advised me
10 take Eclmans Alternative. ] took the Al
myself free from nigh, sweats and fever and
gradually SGT better have not taken the
At.yauve now for two wears. and can truth
fully say | am well | feel better and am
stronger than before my sickness
tA1idsup MARY KoRHAhIER
tAhove abbreviated more on reduestl
Egkmans Alternative has been proven by many
years test TO he most eocacious for sever,
Throat and LuRE Affections. Bronchitis. Brou
chih Asthma. stubborn Colds and 80 up-
building the system Contains no narcotics.
rcisous or habit forming drugs Sold hy all
Jacobs nrug Stores Ard other leading drug
gs,s Write the Eckmsn Laboratory. Fhiis
delphiR. Pa. for booklet telling OF recnyerio.
and additional evidence
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Waycross Man Shot;
Posse Seeks Negro

WAYCROSS, Jan. Policemen
day are searching In the woods
fifteen miles south OF Waycross for a
negro who last night shot and prob
ably fatally wounded Cade Goings, a
white man 20 years old The negro
fired Ave shots, only one taking eff
feet
They quarreled over a pistol the
white man tried 10 take from the
negro.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Prohibition Service
Held in GAINESVILLE

BARNESNILLE, Jan. 16.-Interest
ing services were held at the Metho-
dist Church under the auspices Of the
local Woman's Christian Temperance
Union in behalf OF national constitu-
tlonal prohibition In 1870
Address by Or. II. NJ. DuBose, Of
Atlanta; the Rev. s B. Ledbetter, tho
Rev, G. Y. Ivey Dr. A. j. Moncrie:
and others featured the serVices
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Banker Killed in
Holdup of Resort

OMAHA. NFBR, Jan is. Harry
F.. Nickel. teller Of the Omaha Ma
tional Bank. was shot and killed early
to-day by three Young men who en-
tered a tenderloin resort
After killing Nickel, the men seri-
ously wounded an unidentified man.
robbed twelve persons in the place
and escaped with about s. 600 in cash
and Jewels
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
PlcKsNs ASSESSORS NAMED.

PTLNENS NSoE ooURo NAWEU.
JASPER, Jan. 16-Tax assessors
have been appointed for Pickens
County under the new tax law as
follows: A McHan John Payne and
Joseph Eaton.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
LA FAYETTe FIRM BANKRUPT.

la FAYETTE, Jan. 16.-Williams
Brothers, of this city have filed a
petition in bankruptcy in the United
States Bankrupt Court. The indebt
edness is $4,000. The main creditors
are Chattanooga grocery houses.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
MADDOX DENIES
WILLIAMS IS
ANTAGONIST
"ReIations Most Cordial and
FriendIy"-American National
Congratulated Comptroller,

Robert r Nf.dao,. f.,,,,,. ,I.,.,-
and viz ,,,.o.t3n,,, ~ ~, .,1.to,,
NstinnsI ~, y, 80
xreat s,i,.-,,Isa 10 .1s,,..',,.
en- nv Mfitor y Al. ~ w. b..
Natin,al p.,,L w. -. ,sr,,
Holm SkaItn,, TIr.iii,,, ,, co.,.
CounfroIIer IF ,i,o ,.,,rrl,,,,' ,,a'
nraindice5 ,s,.4r,s. ,,t,,,
u Nc -, - 90 ...., 900. d.,
in This p,o,njyl,'s S-,,,,'.t',,,,i,+, ,,Ia
gram nnrnarti,g 49, 80 ~, -
The testir,Ig,,, 20 N4a.o, r., IT,, -
the RIGS Natfo,isI i{arI, y[,eb',...,,.,,
before ~ pa,i,t,,-- 40 -,
COMMITTEE If tba senate in ,es,.,,l
in Inc Corf7r,,,a,'o,, ~ mo r,'r,,',,..
lion of Iobr Sl,cito,, U5,lIfa,,e CI.r
ComptralIer ~ t,o Cv,ro,,,,,. - safd
Mr. Naddov n,ho, .,a 5.S,,.tri'at
were called to his attention
lice ~ Me- II,o1ooe.,J
The rse Of mn, psync NV Mr. Alice
In ccr,slti,,, IN, 49,, ,',.,,.,9..,,.,, 49,.
the conti,,37afion If M, yv1,Iis,,,,'
nomination vas entireIv uraynortod
and unauthorized Ly mo n .,a,c
nent tbat Mr. yviIIyar,s o,,r,ns,d nv,
selection ss director Of inc Sea-
board Air Line ie news to mo In
fact Mr. Williams hae not hc,r con
nec,ed vim tbe Go,hnara sir,co 7 bs,,o
heHn Gf
"Wbiie bavo baa,d hat tboro ,yas
some feeling between Mr. Williams
and some ~ mo loading factors In
+he nresar+ eo,hoa,d l,,s,,o,sbi, mo
cause for the same orfpirated years
apo Win which I v,ae nnt c,ey ,,.-
mote1v connected and whon had
no interest whatever I'm tho Seabnard
Mr. Allies statement that MIR
Williams endeavored 10 prevent ihe.
American National Rank from se-
curing Tia ouota of Tho rron-nnnvlnp
funds is also news to me. | rcprc7
septad tho Atlanta f,inaripo, TIotIsc
Nv reauest at Tho roeeting w;tb sarl
rotary McAdoo ON This suhiect, and
believe thai ali the Atlanta banks
receiving denosits were satisfied with
the amounts allotted to them.
The American National certainly
was. as We received n deposit of
s1bO 400 which was entirely satIsfac-
forv
Relations Most CordisI.
NV relations win Mr. Williams
while he vas actively connected with
the seabosrd were most cordial and
friendly. and I realize that he has
heen an imnortent factor In the de-
velonment 81 some of Inc leading en-
terprises of the South lie is n
gentleman Of ability and construc-
live .nterrrise and nv his exnerience
Sc nm, eri,inned fn,. tho nosition Of
ComptroIler and Ia serve as "A mem
her OF the Federal Reserve Board
As f,rtber evidence NJ tho at
titude Of The American National
Rank toward Mr. Williams 1 will
state that mon reading fine nrcss
6isnatch that Mr. Williams nomiua
ion had gone 70 inc senate the fol-
lowing telegram WINS sent nv the
bapL
".0ur officers and directors wish
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
lakes MERCURY TAsLEL.

WEST POINT, Jan. 16.-James w.
Watkins. a Confederate veteran, en-
ployed as day Waterman for the La
nett Cotton Mills of this city. took.
through mistake, a mercury tablet for
a headache tablet lie is not expect
ed to I've.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
eAPTlsTs PLAN COLLEGE.

JASPER, Jan. IA big rally is
advertised to be held al the cour,-
house next Sunday TO launch Bap-
fist College FOR North Georgia, to he
located at Jasper. j. F. Faulkner has
rendered ten acres Of land for the col
lege. Speakers from Atlanta, Mari
eta. Canton and other places will ne
present.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11

church since her girlhood. She
had always lived a consistent
christian life, her bible was hel
constant companion, and as
long as her health would permit
she was a regular attendant at
all the church services. Having
many years ago passed the allot-
ed time of man, she was fully
prepared and patiently waiting
the call Of the Master. And
blessed are those, who at His
coming shall be found ready.
Her funeral was preached at the
Christian church by Ed. Burk-
hardt OF Lexington. Interment
made in the Dover cemetery.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11
The Mann Act.

Day by day the news columns
afford additional proof that the
Mann act is an aid to blacllmail-
ers or adventures rather than a
protection to the innocent.
The arrest Of Col. Charles Al
eXander of Providence, r. l., on
complaint of a young woman at
Los Angeles, would seem to be a
case in point. While the accused
man in this instance may not be
worthy Of defense, it is evident
that the woman in the case is
his equal in mental resourceful-
ness, and that she has more than
an average capacity for taking
care of herself.
The basic intent of the Mann
law is sound enough. 1t seeks
to protect the innocent against
the wiles of the mercenary and
evil. But it makes the fatal
mistake of presupposing that
innocence is a peculiarly femin-
inc quality, and that it is the
man whose m~ercenary practices
must be guarded against.
People with ordinary powers of
observation know that often the
facts are to be stated in the re-
verse terms-that hot-blooded
boys often become the prey of
sophisticated women who know
how to establish intimacies with
them and leave them poorer in
money and in morals.
The tasks and opportunities of
local authorities should be such
that the handling of white slav-
cry" cases might far more ac-
ceptably be left to them than to
the Federal government, which
must, in such cases, rely largely
upon rule-o'-thumb processes.
Sane people do not wink at
viciousness-but the fact is that
the Mann act in its present form
is just as likely to make for VIC
iousness as for public r%ectitude.
st. Louis Times.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11

George COhrs of Kansas City
spent Sunday here with home
folks.
Judge John A. Rich arrived
Monday morning from Slater to
preside at the regular term of
the criminal court.
Mrs. H. W. Mitchell and Mrs.
J. T. Allen left Monday for
their home in Van Buren,, Ar
kansas, after a visit here with
the family of Chas. Mitchell.
Clyde Wright spent Sunday in
Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11
several months in South Amer.

several months in South Amer
lea.
Mrs. j. H. Holman and daugh-
ter, Miss Addie spent Saturday
in Lexington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Trent an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Friday, Dec. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Register
Of near Hodge lost their home
Friday night by fire.
VIM. P. Vail of Halsey, Ore
gon, came in Monday for a visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harmon VAIL.
Roy Bertrand and wife ie't
Sunday afternoon to spend some
time in Kansas City before re-
turning to their home at Spiral,
Oklahoma.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11
Corder Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mock re-
turned to their home in Indepen-
lence after a several weeks
isit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance Buchanan
returned to their home in May
view Sunday after a few days
visit here.
Jno Masters and family of
Lincoln have moved to Corder.
MI. Masters has bought the Cor
der Journal.
Mrs. GIlky Of Higginsvile Wis
tied at the home of Tom Jones
and family Sunday.
Mrs. Maggie Jackson and her
daughter, Miss Nadine, visited
in Higginsville Sunday.
Charles Buchanan, who had
been called here on account of
the illness and death of his faith
er, returned to his home in Fair
field, Iowa, Monday.
Miss Helen Kramer returned
home Monday from a visit in
Blackburn.
Mrs. Harris Bray and daugh-
ter visited in MAYHEM Satur-
day.
Mr., Gus Hartwig was a Hig-
ginsville visitor Saturday.
Miss Esther Frerking went to
Higginsville Saturday.
Misses Florence and Helen
Niemier we're passengers to Hig-
ginsville Saturday.
Harrison Craven and family
moved to Kansas City Monday.
Miss James Hedges went to
MAYHEM Monday.
A protracted meeting has
started at the Methodist church.
Mr.. Pete Alkire of Odessa Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. Harrison
one day last week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11
Dover Notes.

DR.. w. G., Harwood was in Lex.
ington professionally last Fri.
day.
Roy Bertrand had business in
Grand Pass Saturday.
Eugene Shelby and sister, Lii
lhe May, of near Lexington, at
tended the church supper here
Saturday night.
W@lter Holman came home Ia {
Tue day from a three weeks
c0urle at a barrier college n
Kansas City.
Leonard Vaughan and T. L.
Fox we're in Lexington Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Yokley
tpok their twin daughters, Fran
ces end Kathryn, to Lexington
Friday, where Drs. HarwOOd and
Butler performed successful OPP
erat ons on them for throat
trouble.
Mrs. Will Pauling and little
daughter, Edna, were in Hig-
gins lille Monday to meet Mr..
Psuling, who arrived there Mon
day morning from a stay of
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11
Death of Mrs. Mary N. Weedin.

Death of Mrs. Mary N. Weedin.
Died very suddenly at her
home two miles east of Dover, on
Sunday morning, Dec. 9Th, Mrs.
Mary M. Weedin, aged 80 years.
Had she lived until the 18th of
February she would have COM
0leted her 80 years. Her maiden
name was Marquis. On the 9th
Of March, 1854, she was married
to Hiram Weedin, who died a
number of years ago. She was
the mother of six children, three
of whom survive her. Mrs.
Lucy Edwards, Mrs. Lucretia
Arnold and William H. Weedin.
Mrs. Weedin was a highly re-
spected christian woman, having
been a member of the Christian
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11

Miss Locke Arnold went to
Kansas City Monday morning to
spend the day.
c. L. Kenney went to Kansas
City Monday to spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11

Mrs. William Palmer went to
Kansas City Sunday morning be-
ing called there by the death Of
William Ransdall.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11

Mrs. James Warden of Win
chester, Va, and Leslie Frye of
Wichita, Kansas, arrived Satur-
day evening for a visit here
with Mrs. Allie Boogher.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11

All communications to go into print
IN THE INTELLIGENCER must be
signed.
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Entered as second-class mail matter
at the P~ostofice in Lexington Mis-
sour.
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Children Ory
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA 8 TO RIA

Mrs. w. T. Vancraft returned
to her home in Kansas City
Saturday after a visit here
with Mrs. Allie Boogher.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11
Chr Erxtugtnn JutrlltgrutFr
a. W. ALLEN, Editor and Publisher.

Issued weekly on Fridays. Sub
sSription S1.00 per year, payable
strictly in advance.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-12-11

DR.. w. G. Harwood was in Lex
ington professionally last Fri
Lntr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-30

to come on board, he was by no means
permitted to see the exclusive commodore
Perry, the great ambassador of the Presi-
dent would see no other than "coun-
selor of the empire high court officer
A lieutenant received the vice governor,
who demanded that Perry go to Maya
saki to treat. This Perry refused to dc
as beneath his dignity. The stir in Uraga
that night was greater than ever.
Next morning the governor of the town
came on board the flagship. Again the
exclusive commodore would not see an
official beneath his rank. A captain re-
ceived the governor. The invitation to &c
to Nagasaki was repeated. 1t was again
declined. Finally. the Japanese consented
to receive the Presidents communication
at the place chosen by Perry and they
appointed two princes of the blood to re-
ceive the commodore. Perry returned in
the spring and. steaming to within sight
of the capital, successfully negotiated the
treaty.
Tradition has transmitted as the last
words of the brave Capt. Lawrence
watchword to the navy which Is en-
shrined In the hearts Of all our naval
officers. This watchword is: Don't give
up the ship" What Lawrence really said
is slightly different, but it meant the
same. Fatally wounded, his orders were:
Fight the ship until she sinks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-30
Bryan Voices Sorrow.
TOKEN FOR JOHN A. ELLINGER.
As Years Service in Federal Office
Remembered by Fellow.Clerks,

John A. Ellinger's forty-five years
service in the once OF the solicitor Of
the Treasury was commemorated this
morning by his fellow-cierks, who placed
upon his desk a mammoth floral offering
expressive OF their goodwill and esteem
Mr.. Eliinser is not only widely known
and popular in this city by reaso; of his
departmental service and his past assq-
citation with the principal local theaters
but also by reason of his prominence in
the Masonic order. He was made a
master Mason in Acacia Lodge, No Is,
r. A. A NJ. June Il. 1870 and affiliated
with Harmony Lodge. No. IL. February
"A. 1895: a Royal Arch Mason in La
Fayetts Royal Arch Chapter. January
-. 1915 later he was knighted in CO.
lumbia Commandery, No. .. Knights
Templsr. and for the past fourteen years
he has been annually chosen Oriental
guide in Almas Temple of the Mystic
Shrine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-30

decks are cleared for action, nag No. /.
the finest Of them all. is brought out and
her beauty proudly displayed to the
enemy.
Another bright custom which has be-
come traditional in our navy is that Of
the funeral auction. When a shipmate
dies his clothes and other effects are
sold at auction. and If it is known among
the crew that relatives were dependent
upon him for support these things often
bring i'll hundreds of dollars. Such
funeral auction was held upon the death
Of Seaman Henckel. Henckel was Ger
under twenty-one. He was bright
obedient and pleasant, and became very
popular With his shipmates and many OF
them heard him tell about the exceptional
virtues of his mother in Strassburg
These tales were remembered at the
sailors death and his few effects brought
in ST0O, or enough to keep the faraway
mother from want during the rest OF her
life.
The sailors stand by one another. Their
motto is: A messmate before a shipmate,
a shipmate before stranger, stranger
before dog, and dog before soldier.
Though why the soldier should come
after the dog tradition does not clearly
explain.
Among traditions that have passed, one
was responsible for the regular whipping
of the ships boys. 1t was formerly the
duty of the boatswain to call all the
ships boys together every Monday morn
ing and give them a fogging in order
that the ship might have fair wind
throughout the week.
1t is tradition in our navy that the
efficient officer must be. besides fight
ing man, an unexcelled diplomat. In the
past our naval officers have carried out
diplomatic missions. Probably the most
celebrated mission Of this character was
Perry's opening of the ports Of Japan to
the world.
Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry,
with squadron Of four ships. went to
Japan to conclude a commercial treaty
with that ultra-exclusive country. In
preparation. he had collected books from
all over the world concerning the Japa-
nese and their customs, and carefully &C
quainted himself with Japanese history
and japanese life. When Perry started
upon his mission the only port open to
the "barbarians'' was Nagasaki. Not
withstanding this Perry took his squad
ron, the first foreign ships to desecrate
the waters Of Yedo bay, to Uraga,
twenty seven miles from the capital.