Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-22

Rio. Mrs. Collier who is a beauti-
ful woman has won an enVable place
in Rios exclusive social circles and by
her graclousness and winning person
atty has made many friends, there
by supplementing her husbands eff
forts officially and otherwise in ce-
merting the friendly relations which
have existed for more than century
between the two nations.
Col. Collier, who has travelled ex-
tensively in Southwest Brazil and
learned at first hand Of the great na-
tural resources and marvellous de-
velopment possibilities of the country
and to know and admire its hospitable
people, is easily the most popular
American in Brazil. 1t is evident
that Americas participations in the
Commemoration of the Century of In
dependence of Brazil will have found
lasting place and stand as monu-
ment in the years to come to that
broad vision and helpfulness which
characterize Col. Golfers handling of
his official duties.
Captain Dismukes who is well
known to our older citizens has had
an interesting career since joining the
Navy as midshipman from the U. S.
Naval Academy at Annapolis, more
than 30 years ago.
When the United States joined the
allies in the great war against the
Central Powers, Captain Dismukes
was in command of the Battleship
Kearsarge, but as the paramount need
was the transportation of troops to
France, the Captain was transferred
to the transport Mt. Vernon, former
ly the German passenger ship Kron
Princess Cicilie. This German ship,
il viii be recalled, was chased into
Bar Harbor by British warships and
there interned. When war was de-
clared by the United States she was
taken to Boston and 'efiuted as a L.
S. transport snip and made several
trips across the Atlantic with Cap
tain Dsmukes in command She car
ried 5000 troops at each sailing but
in returning from one 1i her voyages
in company with the AgaI emnon
formerly the KeisgI Wilhelm do
GrOssel ard conveyed by L. S. de
stroyeTs, she was torpedoed by a Ger
man submarine. The torpedo struck
amdships, blowing up the boilers in
the engine room. Captain DiSmukes,
like Lawrence of Revolutionary fame
refused to give up his ship. but had
her towed into Brest where hasty re-
pairs were made. He then set sail
for Boston arriving safely where the
ship was thoroughly overhaued, re-
fitted and again took up her part in
helping to win the war.
i When Admiral Benham in command
Of a naval squadron entered the Har-
Dor of Rio de Janero during the Braz-
ilian Naval rebellion in 1898 and
broke the blockade of the port by es-
corting the American merchant ships
to the wharves and preventing the
rebel ships from interfering with the
unloading of cargoes, Captain Dis
mukes was Watch Officer on board
the Cruiser Detroit. which with four
othe' I 6 Naval ships took part in
the demonstration.
When President Harding decided TO
send 4 srecial diplomatic commiss;ou
n friendship, goodwill and congratu-
n-un 10 Brazil to take part in the
celebration of the formal opening Of
the exposition in commemoration Of
the Tooth anniversary Of Brazil's in
dependence, September 7. 1922, Cap
tain Dismukes' ship. the Nevada, the
Battleship Maryland and a detach-
ment Of L. S. Marines were selected
by secretary Darby Of the Navy to
act as an escort Of honor Following
the ceremonial visit the Maryland was
ordered to return TO New York having
on board secretary Of State Hughes
and party
The Nevada left Rio for the Nor
fork Navy Yard, November II, car
rying the detachment of Marines after
a stay Of nearly three msnths in Rio.
Jp tounal recognition Of the ceremo-