The Washington times., 1915-06-30
M|DD|ES HELD IN
UNDERWATER JAIL
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advance copies OF the last annual
examinations In modern languages,
resumed the stand in the eXamina.
tion investigation.
Moss gave the names of Midship-
man f. II. Jones. J. H. Keefe. C. M.
Reagle and Karl Keller, as having
seen the original papers prior to the
examinations, in addition to the mid
shipmen recommended for dismissal
He mentioned ten others who saw
tion.
Judge Advocate Watts attempted to
hx the date of the receipt Of the cx-
animation papers, by Moss. Moss
ters. one about May IA. which he
thought was the modern language
papers and the other about May Is.
which he thought was some mathe-
he thought was delivered by Mid
shipnan Carlson.
Moss said that the letter containing
the modern languages papers appeared
ing that that containing the mathemat-
ical work which he later found was sent
by instructor w. J. King.
Moss insisted that he never suspected
the chara cter of the papers. but thought
that some friend had sent him work
which was thought to be Of service to
him.
Had No Suspicion.
Moss said that he had been friendly
with Nelson through their mutual inter
est in electrical matters. and that Mel
son had helped him with his work
Judge Advocate Watts, referring to
the letter Moss had sent to the Secre-
tary of the Navy saying that If given
chance he could establish his inno-
cence, asked Moss If he considered that
he had had this opportunity.
Moss replied that he and the other de-
PENDANTS had been given only twenty
four hours to make their defense, and
were not allowed to communicate with
parents or counsel until within. three
hours Of their time limit.
,rN I'VE e. were YER confined 1oinh below the water,
with artificial light and ventilation
and have been subjected to many in
dignities on the part of different of.
hcers. We have been isolated from the
other midshipmen, and treated as pris.
oners. All this has had Its effect upon
us and prevented us from preparing oul
defense as we'll as We might"
Suspected a Trap.
Moss also told of finding a fourth
classman In their room and his state
ment that an officer OF the discipline
department had sent him there. They
suspected a trap to get them In more
trouble. he said.
Midshipman L. p. VESSEL, another
the stand. He said that he had beer
in the hospital for several months anC
had fallen behind in his work. anc
that Moss had given him one sheet
which the latter said was dope" He
had not suspected. he said, that this
was an advance examination paper
and had copied 1t and studied II tC
some extent. He said that Moss hao
told him that any midshipman whC
needed 1t could have 1t, but not tc
show 1t to the ''savvy" men.
Five midshipmen are under arrest as
result of the investigation Of hazing, &C
cording to reliable information.
Under the law, brutal and cruel haz
ing may be punished by impri Sonmen
for one year or less, in addition to DIS
missal.
Admiral Fullam, superintendent of tn,
Naval Academy, went TO Washington to-
day to confer with Secretary of thu
Navy Daniels in connection with the
cruise and the Investigations going or
at the Academy. The squadron will
leave Annapolis on July 7 just one
month later than scheduled. The stay
at San Francisco will be shortened
from the original period of two weeks
10 ten-day stops at places and gunnerl
practice will be cuTtailed and the mid
shipmen viii lost two weeks of theiI
September leave.