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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
FAMOUS IRON
 CROSS or GERMANY

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 shortly after the opening of hostil ities the German Kaiser, following ts.c precedent established by William I roinstituted the famous Order of tho Iron Cross. The New York staats zeltung furnishes an interesting his tory of this coveted mark of distinc ton, which Is awarded solely for ,he performance of deeds of the highest yalor on the field of battle.
 King Frederick William III of Prus sia founded the order on March 10, 1913, as a reward for services rendar. ed to the Fatheriand in the Napoleon. ic wars. The plainness of the iron in. signia was intended to remind It's wear CTS of the hard times that had brought 1t into being, It was small iron maltese cross lnlaid with a narrow sll- yer band just inside the beyeled edge. The only other marks upon 1t were three oak leaves in the center, the royal initials of F. W. surmounted by a small crown, and the date 1873. AS is customary in the case of royal or ders. there were two classes and a grand cross, the latter twice the reg .ular size. In 1841 Q permanent en- dowment was added paying fixed an. nual sums to the weaFers of the dec oration.
 On July 1s, 1870, the day that France again declared war on Prussia, the order was revived by King William I on the same conditions as originally instituted. At that time the three oak leaves were dropped. and the let ter W, the crown, and the date 1870 were substituted for the original marks, but the three leaves were re. stored by an order of the Imperial Council in 1895. The decoration as revised in 1870 has been bestowed on 4S,574 German warriors of all classes, including those coming from German states outside of Prussia.
 The Grand Cross Is conferred only on commanding officers who have won a decisive battle followed by the forced retirement of an enemy, for the cap ture of an important fort, or for sue. cessfulIy defending a fort against the enemy's capture, In addition to the soldiers who have won the cross for individual acts of distinguished valor, it has been granted to all the members of regiments that have performed es. pecially merltorious service. There Is no decoration for a German military man that carries with 1t greater glory than the Iron Cross, and it is signih- cant that the thousands of veterans who possess this priceless decoration have always been looked upon with the most profound respect by the en- tire German public.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
rYpIcAL AMERICAN AMaAssADOR

Ambassador Herrick is the only for, eign diplomatist who remains in Par. is, just as Minister washburne was the only member of the diplomatic corps who remained at the post in 1870
 MT. Washburne was in Paris during the seize and during the Commune, looking after the interests of both Americans and Germans and render ing services of inestimable value. If Paris is again beseiged, we have no doubt that Mir. Herrieks work will reflect as much credit upon the Unit ed States as did MT. washburn.
 Mir. Sharp. who is to succeed MT. Herrick. is also of Paris, but with a fine sense of patriotism he has refused to present his credentials, and Mir. Herrick remains Ambassador, with Mir. Sharp assisting him unofficially,
 The United States has right to feel proud of men of that kind. This right is stronger by reason of the cer. tainty that what Mir. Herrick and Mir Sharp are doing in Paris what would have been done in similar circum- stances by American representatives in any of the other European capitals.
 The American diplomatic service may be an object of snobbish derision in peace, but in war 1t commands the respect Of the whole world.-New York World.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
S5,OOO
Northern Life Pays S5,OOO to AL
 askan for Loss of EYesight

wrangeI, Alaska. Sept. 12. 1914. Northern Life Ins. Co,
 Seattle. Wash.
 Gentlemen:
 hereby acknowledge receipt of your cheek for $5.000.00, in full pay ment of my claim for loss of sight, un- der my "3 in l" policy, for $5,O0O.OO. In looking back over my experience l cannot help but feel very thankful to your representative, Major Ransom, for his insistent do 1t now" which he used when soliciting my business last February. At that time wanted to put on taking the insurance for six months, thinking l would then be in better shape financially to pay for it. although l knew at the time that my wife and little girls needed the pro- tection. As 1t was, the policy was only received by me & few days before the ammonia explosion which cost me the sight of both my eyes.
 I certainly appreciate the difference between the Three in One" of the Northern Life and the Life only poli- cies as written by other Life Insur- ance companies, which would have been burden under my present cir cumstances, while as 1t is. have re- ceived the face of the policy in cash thereby. Again thanking the company for the prompt and satisfactory settle ment, l remain
 Very truly yours.
 JOHN J. McTAGUE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
sEwARD's GREAT GOLD
 MINES DEVELOPMENT

There are very few people even in Alaska who have been aware that in this part of the territory there are three mines working which in a few months have produced nearly a quar- ter of million dollars in gold.
 In addition to the mines which are being operated there are lodges being discovered constantly which will some day undoubtedly draw the at. tention of the mining world to this section.-Seward Gateway.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
MRS. w. J. BRYAN IN
 FAVOR OF SUFFRAGE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-In a signed statement made public here to day through the Compression commit tee of the National American Women Suffrage Association, Mrs. w. J. Bry an. wife of the Secretary of State, de clares herself in favor of woman sui frage.
 The statement was made public to set at rest rumors that Mrs. Bryan was opposed to the movement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
NO CHANGE FOR FEDERAL
 RESERVE ACT CHANGES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24-secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo has reported to the Federal Reserve Board that there is such strong oppo. sltion in Congress to the amendments to the Federal Reserve Act by the board that all hope of their passage has been abandoned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
ENGLAND TO USE
 AMERICAN AERoPLANEs

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-Reported that the airship America, built for Rodman wanamaker and destined for flight across the Atlantic, will be sold for $25,OO0 and shipped to Canada, eventually to be used by the British in the European hostllitles. Four duplicates are being constructed by Glenn H. Curtiss the American build CT.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
NOME MAN HAS
 FINE AERoPLANE

1t is to be regretted that Nome's aviator Prof. Peterson did not have his biplane assembled in time to leave on one of the rescue boats for Wran- gell island. He has as fine biplane as there is on the Pacific Coast, and his powerful 6O.9O h. D. engine works to perfection. His planes are made of the finest oil silk and could have been of untold help in the rescue of the Karluk crew.-Nome Nugget.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
WHALES PLAY IN
 sKAGWAY BAY

sKAGwAY, Sept. 19.---A school of whales, dlsporting themselves in skagway bay about mile from the docks was an interesting sight yes terday that was witnessed by many of the residents of the town.-skagway Alaskan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
ST. GEORGE HoUsE.

Everything new. eeod light and well ventilated rooms. Baths, electric fight, Good board.
 Reasonable rates by the day, week ,r month. ElS-tf
 MRS. A D. vEsTAL.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
OIL COMPANY RESUMES
 ACTIVE OPERATIONS

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-The Tide water oil Co., of New York, which has been running half time since the be- ginning of the war, is now working full time, employing 5000 men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
eERMkNYs GASOLINE
 STOCK IS DECREASING

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 24-The stock of gasoline in Germany is fast becom- ing exhausted. The depletion is a ser ious menace to the cOmmissary depart ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24

wANTED.-Two girls for general homework at Juslin. Apply Mrs. NJ. D. Berry, Third and Franklin streets. s-22-6t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24

For particulars regarding the Three In One policies see A. E. RANSOM, Division Superintendent, Northern Life Insurance Company, for Alaska, Cain Hotel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
MOROCCO OFFERS

MOROCCO OFFERS
 TROOPS TO FRANCE PARIS, Sept. 24.-The Sutton of Mo rocco has offered to send troops to the assistance of France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-24
pRlzE EoR eIRL oR RoY.

In our window is on display rain coat and hat of the very best make These we will give away on october 24 to the girl or boy who brings us the best essay on ''Why Britts Phar macy is the best place to trade at."
 BRITTS PHARMACY.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-30
THORNTON.

The law is "oG" on hunting Novem,
Der Ist.
The Two Friends held dance las, Fri.
day evening.
The Town Council Of Johnston, can.
vassed the voting lists on Thursday
The St. Roman Foot Ball team viii
play the Cr,scents Of New Bedford here on
Saturday.
Scotrs Ammonia,ed Cough Balsam is
sold al Simone's Drug Store. None
beiter.-Adyt.
The choir Of s.. Roeco's Church will
hod concert and dance in Calefs Hall
on the evening Of November 10th.
Mrs. Archie ellis and Miss Margaret
ellis and Mrs. Frank Ferry of Wakefield.
have been guests Of Mrs. Alfred Dalton
last week.
The Republican Rally a, Calefs Hall on
Wednesday was attended by a large num-
Der Of voters James r Dooley presided.
Addresses we're made by Senator Beck.
man, A. A. Capotosto, Fisnk w. Tilline-
has, and John votalsto.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-30
CENT TREDALE

The repairs on Smith ST., are complc ed.
John X. Cozzens visited relatives here
on Sunday.
Roger Williams Lodge will hold meet.
Ing OH Saturday evening.
Miss Angela Josliu, who has been III for
the past SIX weeks, is improving.
Mr. Florence Capron Of At,eboro.
Mass, was the guest Of Town Treasurer
this week.
Ernest LaCerte, who has been in PLila.
delphia Tor some time, is visiting his par
ents here.
The choir Of 81 Alban's Church paye
the cantata, "The Harvest is Rip" las,
sunday evening
Th"mss NJ. Crowther and JalIes r..
Dooley addressed a noon rally Il the
Ceutredale Worsted cos Mills on Tues
day.
A big Republican Rally will be he'd AT
Broley's Hall this evening Senator
BeecKman, Hon. w. K. Suness aud
Thomas Crowther will speak
The building occupied by the Centre
Clothing & Dry Goods Co, is being
equipped by a steam heating plant NJ.
ii. a. Burnside is doing the work.
Personal attention given to all kinds OF
plumbing and heating. Work done BY e1-
perieneed worsmen. Prices reasonable.
NJ. ~. A. Burnside, Masonic Building.
Jentredale. ADV ID a..
Manton Lodge, Loyal Order Of Moose Of
he World, will have large class thurs
lay evening next at Fremen's Hall, |
danton, and also make final arrang .u ents |
or the Smoker" 10 be held e.rly H.
November.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-30
MANTON.

Almost all the looms at the Mantou Mil
are now busy.
The new 81. Peters Parish House is be
ing plastered.
- Thomas Church people are p par
iug Tor an entertainments
A minstrel show Tor the benefit OF he
Johnston Hose Co Is being planned.
1t is rumored that Mrs. Frank n.wl ms
has purchased the Evans restaurant.
number from this place attended the
Williams Lakey wedding at Georeiav lie
on Monday.
The schools in this section closed or
Thursday and Friday on account oi Ia
Teachers Institute.
James T. Dooley Wa one e., K
ers at Republican ksll, al Foster , q ter
on Wednesday evening.
a regular meeting OF the Johnston II osu
Co. No. ) was held on Monday e,rn,ng
and considerable routine business vas
transacted.
William Asquith, former resid nj OF
his place and now a dweller of the Elm
wood section, is in Philadep phla on a ,aes
tlon trip.
The Mothers Club of the Mauton
School, Greenvile avenue aud the teachers
gave Halloween party to the pupils o.
Tuesday afternoon,
Manton Lodge, Loyal Order OF Moose,
viii have large class next Thursd II, even
ing at s o'clock and some promin, mt hlsi-
ness men are among the nuu.ber
Several candidates who are 10 unite
with the Manton Baptist Church. ver,
oapused last sunday evening at the }r,ad
Nay Baptist Church at Olneyville.
An operetta in two acts entitled q" o,
Henry" will be given 10y nie cfi,d .u O,
81. Peters sunday chool io F.r.r.n',
Hal on Wednesday evening, No,en II
Edward T.. Mathewson and Grace NJ.
Henry were united in marriage on Wed.
nesdsv evening, October aIst, by Pev.
Francis Gibbs. The bride wore white
embroidered batiste. Miss Mildred +.
Brown was bridesmaid and Everett c.
Winsor best man. After the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathewson drparted on
wedding trip and Will make their IN a.,
home IN the West
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-30
PRICE THREE CENTS
Mrs. Nary b. Burgess.

Mrs. Mary b. Burgess, who died at the
nome OF her son, A. w, Burgess near
North Scitua,e, was the wife of the late
Albert w. Burgess and was for many years
residen, Of this section. She was born
at Mt. Pleasant and was direct descend
ant OF Roger Williams. Her husband,
who was for some years engaged in bust.
ness on olneyville Square, died about four
years ago and she is survived by two sons,
Rev Gideon a. Burgess and Andrew w.
Burgess The funeral was held on Thurs.
day forenoon at Is Oak street and was
conducted by Rev. 6. h. Cutler Of North
Seituale. The burial was at the North
knd Cemetery.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-30
GREENVILLE.

Temple Lodge will hold regular session
on Satu day evening.
Senator Frank :. Colwel is b.yjr, a..
vel driven at his residence.
Mrs Stephen Brown died AZ her home
III TINS village on Wednesday.
"'eenville Grange held Halloween
SOCIAL on Tuesday evening. II proved
very enjoyable time.
PERSONAL attention given to all kinds OF
plumbing and heating. Work done by ex-
peiienced workmen. Prices reasonable
NJ ". A. Burnside, Masonic Building,
csr""dale ADV IA A.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-30
GRANITEVILLE.

The Cisniteville Fire Co. will hold =
special meeting this evening.
L. II. Farnum recently submitted to an
operation at Providence Hospital.
The schools close here Yesterday and 10.
day on account of the Tescherg Inmiiu,e
The services At the Grsnitevile BAPTIST
Church which are held on Sunday even.
ings, are being vel attended.
Mrs. Willis II. Sweet gave a luncheon
and whist on Monday IN honor o. Mrs.
Charles +. Ms1Eel Of Winch st,r. Mass
a whist siIl be given under The aus.
piees Of the Mothers Club of The Craniie
Vile school in firen.es's Hall al an early
date 10 November.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-30
A~-AL NEWS.
Proy,da :, Historical sccjc,v -

The Royal Theatre opened on Tuesda,
! evening.
John +, Bowen and family, have remov
ed to Sycamore street.
A Smoker" was held at the Sunset CluL
rooms on Tuesday evening.
The funeral of Mrs. Amelia Munger
was held on Monday afternoon.
Fred Richards Of Bancroft street, has
gone to England for short visit.
a telephone has been installed in the
vesibule OF the Broadway Bapust Church
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Waite were visitors
| al Lime Rock Grange last Fnday evening
The Eighth Ward Progressive Club will
hold rally this evening IN Library Hail.
Madame Charles DesRoch,s viii re.
move this week from Broadway to 20
Messer street.
Go'to.church Sunday will be observed
at the Broadway Baptist Church on sun
day, November Sth.
The Anna Gordon, W c I. U. met on
Monday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Temp c
oi Whittier Avenue.
Postmaster W. J. Duffy, IT,, attended
the dedication Of the Soldiers Monument
at Bristol n Saturday.
The funeral OF Arthur Carmody was
held hom his late home, I2I Julian stree,
on Thursday morning.
Miss susan c. Lewis, clerk at the Olney.
VILE Post Office, who has been i'll for
several weeks, is improving.
Manufacturers Lodge, |. q. Q. +. con.
iened The Ist and and degree on one Can.
ddate on Tuesday evening.
Miss Maize McNabb of Roosevelt street.
has lately taken position IN the Office OF
Summerheld's in Providence.
The funeral of Arthur Leslie Emerson
was held on Wednesday afternoon at
viii Carpenter &Son's undertaking rooms.
The Inter Club Bowling League IN
which the Sunset Club will have two teams
opens its season OIL Tuesday, November
3rd.
A slight fire at I9 Sheridan St, called |
out Engine Company, No. ID, on Monday |
afternoon. The house belonged to Mary |
Eastwood.
Gen. Walter K. Stness, Col l.. J. san
Souei and Col. Anthony Dyer were speakers
at the Republican Rally at Odd Fellows
Block on Monday evening.
Peabody Lodge, Order of Sons of S..
Georg observed its 29th anniversary in
odd Fellows Hall on Monday evening b,
holding a concert. A very excellent pro-
gram was given.
An automobile owned by Manfred Ben
nett OF Clayville and a team belonging toI
+. ii. Gordon of Adamsdale, collided ON
he Square Wednesday afternoon. Little
iamage was done.
The funeral Of George Vose Catterall
vas held at his late residence, 4S Wendall
street on Saturday at 2 p. m. Rev. A. l..
levenger conducted the service. The
burial was at the iocasset Cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs selma Daesen was
olemnized on Sunday afternoon at her late
rome, I49 Delaine street Rev. A. l.
-ieyenger conducted the service. The
burial was at the North End Cemetery.
The Eighth Ward Progressive Club held {
! meeting in Artisans Hall on Wednes. {
lay evening. Speeches were made by
?. b. Atwood. Robert Burbank, Dr. Ralph !
Shaw, John 7. Baron, b. +. Hopkins and {
>harles Farmer. I
The following officers OF the Church OF
he Messiah Sunday School were elected {
I meeting held on Monday evening: e
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES K Haslam; Sec
etary-Clement Maude; Assistant Super
'tendent-Arthur Wood; Treasurer-Wal- .
II {. Cressyj Assistant Treasurer-Don .
id Taylor. \
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-30

In ProvIosnes. nearly svsryons buys
thsss sis<hise % oasmsbya
Evening star., 1914-05-29
WILL OBSERVE SUN SPOTS.
DR.. C. G.. Abbott of Smithsonian In
stitution Goes to California.

Dr. c. G. Abbott of the Smithsonian
Institution and Mrs. Abbott have left
for the Mount Wilson Observatory in
California wnere DIR. Abbott will con-
tinue his solar observations during the
coming summer. Dr. Abbott has been
engaged on the observations of sun spots
for the Smithsonian for many years past.
During the past three years simultaneous
observations of this sort have been car
ried or at Mount Wilson Observatory,
ut Washington and at a special station
established in North Africa.
One result of these observations has
been TO determine to the satisfaction of
astronomers the fact that the sun is a
-ariabie star. 1t has both variation ex-
lending through Il few days and a prob
able greater variation extending over a
:erm of years. The observations have
nci been carried on long enough to de-
terinine the character of this longer
.eriCd of variation.
Evening star., 1914-05-29
EDWIN SANFORD HOLMES
DIES AT THE AGE OF 80
Leaves One Son and Two Daughters.
Funeral to Be Held
Tomorrow.

Edwin Sanford Holmes, eighty years
old. at one time connected with the in
ternal revenue branch of the Treasury
Department. died yesterday at his home.
1102 18th street northwest after an ILL
ness of six weeks. Funeral services are
to be held at the family home tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock under the auspices
of the Masonic order. Intermsnt is to
be in Rock Creek cemetery.
Mr.. Holmes was born in Worcester,
Mass He came to this city in 1862 and
engaged in the commission business,
later entering the service of the govern
ment About fifteen years ago he re-
signed to engage again in the mercantile
business Mr.. Holmes was a past master
of Dawson Lodge, No 49, F. A. A. NJ.
and was it's oldest member. He was a
thirty-second degree Mason and past
high priest of the Royal Arch Masons.
He was director of the old Masonic choir.
Mr.. Holmes leaves one son, Edwin S.
Holmes, and two daughters. Mrs. Ed
gar P Simons and Mrs. j. B. Webb. all
of this city; brother, William Holmes
of Oil City, Pa, and two sisters, Mrs.
Charles Turner of Buffalo, N. Y. and
Mrs. Charles Bartlett of Worcester. Mass.
Evening star., 1914-05-29
CLOSING DAY EXERCISES
AT THE M. A. COLLEGE
Begin June IA and Continue for
Three eDays-Secretary Wilson
to Address Graduates.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. May 29.-Prep-
arations are being made for the COM
mencement exercises to be held at the
Maryland Agricultural College, beginning
Sunday, June IA, and closing Wednesday
of the same week. The baccalaureate ser
mon will be preached by Rev. Harry D.
Mitchell Of Baltimore.
The exercises Monday, June 15, will
consist of tennis tournament, drill and
battalion parade. and in the evening the
class-day exercises will be held. The
principal address on this occasion will be
made by D. F. Shamberger, class of 1899,
of Baltimore county.
Tuesday there will be competitive
drill. annual meeting Of the alumni as
sociation, base ball game between the
regular college team and a club COM
posed of members of the alumni associa-
ton, reception by DR.. Harry ]. Patter-
son. president of the college: battalion
review, and in the evening debate be-
tween the Morrill, and New Mercer liter
airy societies.
Secretary Wilson is to address the grad
yates the following morning at II o'clock.
The commencement ball will be held that
night
Evening star., 1914-05-29
Painting

Now the husband paints the
fence. while the housewife paints
her face, and, with energy in
tense, we are painting, every
place. We enjoy this useful toll,
which will make the town more
fair, and we smell OF linseed oil,
and there's ocher In our half.
Paint would beautify the spheres,
and we heave no useless slghs II
there's putty in our ears and
some varnish in our eyes. Where
soever brush is laid, an improve
ment then is seen. and no odds
about the shade-lilao, lavender or
green. You will say. Il am sur
prised that you preach pant
evermore: YOU have sure been
subsidized by some paint and
varnish store" But | haven't
had ven from the dealers in red
lead since ] started urging men
to embellish house and shed.
Some men tell YOU how to vote,
others tell you how to pray, but
I'm wearing out my throat
shrieking. paint Up!" all the
lay. It's because I hope to make
his old world brighter place
nat I urge you till I break both
suspenders and a trace. Blow
Yourself for linseed oil. blow
Yourself for lead and zinc. or your
residence will spoil; paint it blue
with stripes of pink!
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-05-29
PULMOTOR SAVES A BOY
WHEN FIRST-AID FAILS
Warren Sadler Falls Into Eastern
Branch-Rescued by o. W. Kluh
and Restored at Hospital.

Warren Sadler. sixteen years old, a
resident of Cottage Hill, narrowly es-
capped drowning in the Eastern branch.
near Renning bridge. last night about
$3.50 o'clock. He probably would have
been drowned had 1t not been for the
prompt work of Oscar w. Kluh Of 1884
Neal street northeast and subsequent
use of the pulmotor by phyhicians at
Casualty Hospital.
Sadler and number of companions
were playing on scow near Mlllers s
boathouse, a short distance north OF
the bridge, while on the bridge num-
ber of men were casting their lines in
an effort to land a few fish.
Kluh was more than one hundred
yards from the scow when he heard
Sadler's companions shouting for help.
and running to the scene of the acci-
dent. the young man quickly jumped
overheard
Evening star., 1914-05-29
SYLVIA OFF FOR CRUISE.
Naval Battalion Training Ship Goes
as Far as Colonial Beach.

Under the command of Commander
Joseph A. Dempf. the U. S. S. Sylvia,
training ship of the Naval Battalion Of
the National Guard of the District Of
Columbia, left her dock this afternoon
at o'clock for a cruise which Will last
until Sunday night. The vessel, 1t was
announced, will go as far as Colonial
Beach, where the anchor will be dropped,
and it probably will remain there until
time to return Sunday.
Owing to the size of the ship it was
possible to take only small proportion
of the total strength of the battalion.
During the cruise the men Will be en-
gagged in gun. boat s1snai ana othef
drills familiar to navy men