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Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
In The Editors Mail

Mr. Editor
This comes to announce for the
benefit of the enumerable host of
comrades the passing of First Ser
geant (Jasper) William S. Jones, U.
S. Army, retired, Troop 81" 9th Cav
airy, who answered the call of the
grim reaper on Monday. November
5th, 1928, at Cheyenne Wyoming.
The funeral services were conduct
ed from the undertaking parlors of
Finkbinger & Co., by Reverend S. E.
Newell, pastor of Allen M E. church.
Mrs. James E. Smith was in charge
of the song service.
Invocation by Sergeant McCombs,
deacon of the Baptist church.
The Reverend Newell read the
scripture lesson, the 1880 Psalm, the
last verse of which he used as the
funeral message: For there the Lord
commanded a blessing. even life
evermore'
The obituary was prepared and
read by Mr. NJ T. Dean, formerly
Regimental Sergeant Major, 9th Cav
airy, and late Major in the World
War, who prefaced his reading with
a very timely biography on the life
of First Sergeant Jones as he knew
him.
The remains were removed from
the undertaking parlors followed by
the congregation to Fort D. A. Rus
sell. where the cortege was met by
the Commanding General, his Staff
and the Post Chaplain and the mill
tary escort and firing squad.
Sergeant Jones is survived by his
wife and adopted daughter, and a
host of friends and relatives to mourn
their loss.
We sincerely trust that their loss
is Heavens gain.
The enclosed is the obituary.
REV S. E. NEWELL.
Cheyenne, Wyo.
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CHEYENNE. Wyo., Nov. 2O-William
S. Jones, Retired First Sergeant, u.
s. Army, died Monday afternoon;
cause of death enaemic poisoning
First Sergeant Jones was born
November 25th, 1862. at Manassas,
Virginia Died November 5th, 1923,
at Cheyenne. Wyoming.
Born during the Civil War between
the State, the son of a veteran of
that great conflict, and a grandson
of veteran of the Revolutionary
War which freed the young republic
from the yoke of Great Britain, it
was but fitting that young Jones. as
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
SNATCH THIEF HELD
UNDER $1,000 BOND
preston News servicel

ATLANTA. Ca, Nov 28- Chester
Arnold, said to be one of the most
desperate snatch thieves in this sec
ton, was caught last Wednesday after
he had snatched package of money
containing $1,000 from Mrs. w. N
Gallaher. was bound over in the re-
corder's court under $4,000 bond on
a charge of robbery.
Chester, according to the officers.
threw talcum powder in the eyes of
Mrs. Gallaher, and then grabbed the
money which she was to deposit in a
bank. He was caught after a chase
of several blocks.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
TO ESTABLISH ORPHAN
AGE AT ORANGE
(Prestnn News Servicel

preston News Service)
ORANGE, N. J.-Early next spring
an orphan asylum for Negro children
will be opened on property at 172
Hickory street, this city, just purchas-
ed by the Orphan Rescue Association
of New Jersey. The building is an
eleven-room, two-family house. The
property was purchased for $11,OOO
1t is said that~the association has
been collecting money for several
years for this purpose The first
payment of $4,000 has been made.
At the last meeting the following
officers were elected: Rev. H. H.
Thomas, president; Mrs. Norma E.
Thompson, vice-president; Miss Fran
ces Watkins, treasurer and Miss
Charity Cakes, secretary.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
sLAYs BAD MAN;
GETS SHORT TERM
(Preston News Service)

preston News Service)
PINE BLUFF, Ark.-Turner Brown.
charged with the killing Of Josh Cald-
well, at what is known as hog eye"
dance several weeks ago, pleaded
guilty in Circuit court last Wednes-
day and was sentenced to two years
in the penitentiary
Brown said that he shot in self
defense when the other man ap-
preached with a drawn knife. af'er
having attacked Browns sister He
told the court that Caldwell was re-
garded as dangerous man and was
known by many as "bad man"
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
En- Route to Texas

Rev. John Brooks, his wife and sis
ters, Mrs. Samuels and Mrs Lewis,
spent few hours in Phoenix with
their friends, Mrs Chester Mary
land and sisters, at 1907 East Jefrer-
son street, while en- route from Cal
ifornia to Gonzales, Texas. They
we're called to Texas on account of
the death of brother.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
Purchase New studebaker-

Mr.. IL. A. McCarty, prominent mer
chant of Prescott, motored down to
Phoenix few days ago in his Cleve-
land touring car and traded it in on
a bright new Studebaker Six He now
has a REAL CAR.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
BISHOP CAREY HOLDS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
preston News Service)


NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 27-The
fifty first session of the Tennessee an
nual conference closed here last Sun
day at st. Johns A. NJ E. church,
presided over by the Rev. DR.. A 7.
Carey, of Chicago. Several connec-
tional officers of the church attended
the conference. and delivered address,
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
LOCAL NEWS

Leaving For Texas
Mrs. Eliza Kenney of PIP East
Lincoln street, left Thursday evening
November % for Fort Worth, Texas,
to spend Thanksgiving and Christ
mas with relatives.
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Home From Springs
Miss Myrtle Hackett and Mrs.
Gertrude McCutcheon returned last
week from two weeks stay at the
Springs, where both took treatments.
They were greatly benefited and look
the picture of health.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
Purchase REQ

Purchase REQ
Rev. E. E. Burkhalter, pastor of
the Second Baptist church, and for
merly owner of new model Buick
car, has exchanged the Buick for a
bright new REQ touring car.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
orvaI Anderson Passes

Word received from Oakland, Calf,
is to the effect that Orval Anderson
passed away in that city following a
brief illness. Mr.. Anderson is a for
mer resident of Albuquerque, N. M /,
and for time was in the railway mail
service. He leaves wife and four
daughters and other relatives to
mourn his passing.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
Mesa Visitors

Mesa Visitors
Mrs. R. N. Roam and Mrs. ]. Nc
Kelvey and little Orin Roam of Mesa
were business visitors in Phoenix one
day last week
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
Ray Visitor

Ray Visitor
VIM. P. Crump, produce merchant
of Ray, Ariz., spent several days in
Phoenix last week visiting his fam
lily.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
Mrs. Potts Passes

Mrs. Potts Passes
Word received by Mr.. Edgar E.
Potts of this city is to the effect that
his wife, Mrs. E. E. Potts, who was
visiting relatives in Texas, died very
suddenly November 5. following Sc
we're hemorrhage. She was member
of the Household of Ruth and that
organization had charge of the funer-
al arrangements.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
Many Newcomer

Phoenix is enjoying a rapid grown
of her colored population, as many are
coming from Oklahoma and other
southern states. The majority of
them find work in the cotton fields
while few are employed at the oil
mills and in other places. There is
room for more. Come. let every one
that desires come, and cast his lot
with us.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
A STRONG CHARACTER

Race prejudice is bound to
give way before the influ-
,ence of character, education
and wealth. These are ne
cessary to the growth Of our
race. Without wealth there
can be no leisure. without
leisure there can be no
thought, and without thought
there can be no progress
Booker T. Washington.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
Trip to Texas

Trip to Texas
Mrs. Bertha Helm. Mrs. Perry Nor
ris and Mrs. Corean Little made a
flying trip to Ell Paso. Texas. on bust
ness and pleasure
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
OFFICERS INSTALLED

A public installation and reception
held last week at the c. M. E. church,
when the newly elected officers of
the Booker T. Washington Hospital
club were inducted into office. proved
a delightful affair. Mrs. j. j. Brown
is president of this club
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
A SQUARE DEAL

This government is based
upon the fundamental idea
that each man, no matter
wl.ss lis occupation, his race,
OF ms rengous belief, is en-
titled cU pc treated Oh nis
worth as a man, and neither
favored nor Disseminated
against because of any acci-
dent in his position.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
Lest You Forget

Lest You Forget
Brother Rosser, the vegetable deal
er. is still delivering fresh fruie and
vegetables right your door, and his
prices are away below the other fell
lows. Patronize Brother Rosser.
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CLASSIFIED ADVT -..... ...... ...... ........
YES, WE DO HAULING of all kinds.
quick auto delivery service may be
had any hour of the day. Office
Phone 6719. Residence Phone 962S.
Robt. Kinch, Prop.
J. :. i.
Makes improvement
Mrs Lena Wells of $40 So. Centrai
avenue, has made extensive improve
ments on her home A new shingIe
roof has been added, new room ana
other worthwhile Improvements. Mrs.
Wells is among our most progressive
citizens
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24

Great Christmas Program
The Pastors Social Workers, to-
gether with the Tanner Chapel Sun
day school, plan to give splendid
Christmas program at this church.
The young people of the church are
taking great interest in the plan. and
it is predicted by the leaders, that the
affair will surpass anything ever at
tempted in this line. Watch for an
nouncement of date and get ready to
attend.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
Home From Coast

Home From Coast
Mrs ]. o. Green returned recently
from pleasant vacation spent in
California with relatives.
Sues For Divorce
Mrs. Laura Young has filed suit
for divorce against Dan Young. alleg-
ing cruelty and non-support as ground
for action.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-11-24
Experienced Painters

Experienced Painters
Mr.. J. c. Walker and brother, ex-
perienced painters and paper hang
ers, are recent arrivals from Okla
homa and are seeking employment in
their line. When in need of a first
class painter or paper hanger. just
call at their home, 3S N 18th street,
or phone 1868.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
Meeting in Interest
Of Game Birds Tonight

Under the auspices of the AL
exandria Rod and Gun Club, there
will be a mass meeting in the in
terest of wild life conservation
tonight at 8 O'Clock at the cham
Der of commerce auditorium. "
Rev. Noel ]. Allen, an author
ity on this subject and state lee
turer of the Department OF Game
and Inland Fisheries, will be pres
ent and deliver his lecture SHAY
ing versus Scotching the Hydra
of Game Bird and Song Bird En-
termination"
lie has for some time been in
demand throughout the country
rs a lecturer on this subject, At
the National Convention of Or
nithologists and sportsmen, held
lat Waldorf-Astoria, New York,
he was sandwiched in between
Gov. Carey of Wyoming and U.
S. Senator Harry S. New on the
program.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
Hyattsville Trimmed by
High School by 1926

The week just ending has prov
cd 70 be . most successful one for
thc Alexandria High School Bask-
etha!l tenn. The boys have won
two of three games, and at the
same time annexed the title OF
champions of "Distriet A" OF
Northern Virginia. "'
The week was brought to a CHI
max in last nights game with
pvattsvillc which The local team
won So to 25. The other games
we're with Fredericksburg and
Conzaga. the first of which wa''
won 20 to IS and the latter drop
ped % to IS.
The came last night was one
flled With thrills and OrteZ won
individual honors in tossing seven
GOALS from the floor. CroSswaite
for the opponents was the out
standing star. throwing SIX floor
Goals and FIVE free losses. Hy-
attesyillc defeated the local boy*
earlier in the season.
Next week, on Friday night, the
high school and the Orioles viii
,,,oy tho first games of the SER
los which is to determine the city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
Upshaw at Methodist
Church Tomorrow Night

Congressman w. D. Upshaw,
of Georgia, will speak tomorrow
night at the regular evening serv-
ices in the Washington street
Methodist Episcopal church, South
His. subject will be Claw En-
forcement."
Mr.. Upshaw has been the leader
of a movement to enforce the
Eighteenth Amendment. recently
on foot in Washington. He is well
known in this city where he has
spoken on seeral occasions to the
Confederate Veterans at their an
nual banquet on the birthday OF
Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10

ldily 4Ioiit <HS S"oiS
ties. The fact that Governor
Trinkle and staff will be in line
and also the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues will attract thous-
ands of 'Virginians here on that
day, n,s
- Should weather conditions prove
suspicious it is believed by mem
beers OF the commmittee that there
will be upwards of fifty thousand
persons here to view the big
parade. or in other words Alex
andria's population will be in
creased nearly three hundred per
cent. r S'' ~
Interest among the various fra
ternal orders that will take part
is steadily increasing, and it is
believed that each order that
will take part will be represented
by large number of members.
The parade will be made or
three divisions, the military, the
fire end the fraternal organiza-
tons. The civic division planned
has been abandoned. The chief
marshal of the fire division will
he Capt. Sid Douglas and the
chief marshal of the fraternal
order division will be DR.. Level
Ign Powell. .,...
Announcement is made that the
staff of the chief marshal will be
composed of military and civilian
aides in command of the chief
Of staff.
The general COMMITTEES OF ar
rangements for the parade is
scheduled to bold q meeting at
8 o'clock Monday night in the
rooms of the chamber Of COM
merce, Every member of the as
ISOLATION is urged to be present
as many of the details for the
demonstration will be completed
at this meeting, o@ It
Everything points to one Of the
most, successful parades ever held
in this city and the support given
the committees by the govern
ment authorities has helped them
wonderfully in their work.
The invited guests will be en-
tertained in the rooms of the
chamber of commerce. 1t is ex-
pected that there will be fully
200 who will be looked after, in
Guiding many high government
officials. . ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
Friends Basketeers Keep
Up Their Winning Play

The girls representing the
Friends A. c. continued on in
their victorious march towards the
championship honors for this sec
ton Thursday night by defeating
the strong team representing
the Washington Navy Yard by
the score of 16 to >, thereby IN
creasing their consecutive victor
les to Is won and one tied.
The girls from Washington held
the Friends to Il tight score III the
first half by Ike excellent work OF
the guards Misses Lee and Weleh
who did not allow the Friends for
wards to get near the baskets,
while Misses Sehafe and Now
land the Friends guards held the
Navy Yard forwards in check,
thereby holding the score to 6 toS
in the Friends favor.
The start Of the second half,
Miss Florence Irby, jumped center
for the home lassieS started with
n rush and with the assistance of
her court partner Miss Sadie o.
niger. kept the bail the majority
of the time within their terri
tory and began to feed it to the
forwards, Misses Jones and Crump
who about divided hororS in point
scoring and with the crowd cheer
ing them ON put their team out
ot the danger zone by aUneXing
10 points. while the visitors Sc
cured only two points, making the
score at the end of the game
stand 1 6tO in the Friends fa-
vor.
The Capital A. c., South At
lantic champions viii Journey &c
Alexandria Thursday night. Feb
Is, 1923 to play the Friends the
first game for the championship
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
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IRECUE TWO
EIGHTy-SIX MISSING
Continued from page J

az touched Feline and we took
off our bandages. The air was
sweet. We knew that they were
pumping. it in and we were saved.
1--WE jumped. to our feet but it
was painful to wall; because Of
our bruises and we had been
cramped so for hours. But after
while we came to the shattered
entrance of the mine and walked
out again on earth.
"They cheered and yelled as
we walked out of the shaft but
some of them were crying"
The women folk and children
that had crowded us to hear the
miners story sighed as he finish
ed. Kantal smilingly agreed to a
photographers request to pose
for snapshot, A third youngster
struggled to join the Kantal boys
as they lined up. -.
Outii SOiit iSltJ y young,
Mexican woman called. "They
don't want your picture. You
you're just an orphan kid now"
Juan looked wonderingly at his
mother and the tears in her eyes.
While newspaper men made his
photograph and that Of the Kan
tails, a mechanical piano in lit
tie boxIike house next door that
was a counterpart Of the Kantal
home started playing in -tinnanny
Syncopation:
Leave me with 4 smile"
you are not going back intc
The mine any more are you"
the interviewer asked Kauai,
Kantal looked puzzled.
"Why, sure, I'm miller :.
Mrs. Kantai smiled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
Joseph Watkins Dies
In Winchester Hotel

Joseph Watkins, seventy-two
years old, died last night in hos
pital in Winchester, Va. His
body was brought here today ard
taken to his late residence, 1907
Duke street and prepared for bur
ial. His funeral will take place
at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon
from his late residence and will
be conducted by Rev. W. j. Nor
ton, rector of Christ Church, Of
which Mr.. Watkins was a mem
Der, assisted by Rev. f. NJ. De
laney Of the Presbyterian
Church.
The deceased is survived by his
wife and three children. lie was
employed as 4 bridge foreman By
the Southern Railway Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
Bow Who Steals
Corn Thrashed
Court Orders Carried Out
In Case of II Year
Old Prisoner

Corporal punishment by his rel
atives was ordered administered
in the police court today by Judge
DUAL in the case of Il diminutive
colored boy answering to the name
of Claude Butler, IL years old,
who was charged with stealing
corn from the plant Of the Hoge
Grain and Feed Company, 5incor-
porated.
Don't you know it is wrong to
steal" asked the court. Eyes re-
piled the youthful prisoner
well, why did you do it,"
queried the court.
Butler hung his head and final
" tol dthe court he used the corn
for pigeons. When asked how
many he had he replied only one
and the court thereupOn ordered
him thrashed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
Light Infantry to Play
Washingtonians for
Second Time
GOOD OPPOSITION
There is None Better
Than "Ikey' But Some
Good Ones Are Com
ing.

Armory hall is expected to be
packed again tonight when the
Washington Coilesi=ns take their
second crack at the local Infant
rymen. Pho Aloysius Big Five
was originally scheduled to APP
pear tonight, but they nave can
celled, due to the fact that they
have a healthy respect for the
X. C. tossers, who are TO be their
playmates for the Sund:y matt
nee. The Collegian5, however, VIII
furnish worthy opposition for the
locals tonight as they have q spe-
cial bone to picl;. In n previous
engagement they were rendered
"hors de combat" by the beauo-
f,d work Of Pierce and Co, and
thew still think they have the
better team. I'm Nader AID LuS-
by. the Collegians have two men
who must be watched all the time
Last week on the Armory ccGrt,
Nader gave 4 denomination OF his
ability at both the fifteen-f9ot
marE ana from the field, and
proved to everybody present, that
TO leave him loose spelled dis
astef.
TAe locals have been working
hard this week, turning IN two
victories out of as many starts
and they are in the best of condi-
ton. Roberts and Pierce have
been under the weather lately but
it is expected that both will be
in the Incur. Dreifus has struck
his stride. rs was proven Thurs
day night when he went of on (
scoring bee against Camp Humph-
revs and scored eleven goals from
the field. When "Ikey" is right
there are none better.
In the preliminary game the
Orioles will hook no with one or
Washington's junior teams, proba-
bly the Iinworth A. c. tossers.
Whoever the Orioles tackle, the
fans are assured Of 2 f2st, clean
game from The opening whistle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
ssy % a sss ss s2 ssa'a ssas

they 90 to fBlaekyburg haaA,iS.
Tryouts and elimination bouts
for the entrants in this meet are
being held every afternoon this
week to definitely decide who will
go to Blacksburg for this first
meet. The Generals have been
handicapped very much since the
start of the season by lack of ex-
perienced men. There are three
members of last years team in
the university-Ellis, Potts and
Ashbury, but the latter; is the
only one who has been able to
come out regularly.
Five of tSe entrants have al
ready been decided: Cummins, In
the I35-pound class; Medley, in
the l45-pound class; Elms, in the
f52.;pound class; Ashbury, in the
175-pound class, and Hatcher, in
the unlimited class. Elimination
bouts for the other two classes arc
vet 10 be held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
RITES FOR WILLIAM WooLLS

Funeral services for William
Woolls. who died Wednesday NJ
1923 Wilkes street. were held this
morning at St. Mary's Catholic
Church and conducted by Rev. l..
F. Kelly, assistant pastor, Burial
was in st. Mary's cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
MRS MARGARET ROGERS
DIES

Mrs. Margaret Rogers, seventy
six wears old, died yesterday at
her home nelr Franconia, Fair-
fax county. Her husband and
several children survive her. Her
funeral will take place at $50
o'clock Monday afternoon from
the Methodist Church at Francon-
"a and services will be conduct
ed by Rev. Dir. Sears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
DEATH OF INFANT

Clara M. Ladue, two years old,
daughter cf Mr.. and Mrs. r. L..
aeue. dici today at the home OF
her parents. 426 North Fayette
street. Her funeral will take
place at 2 o'clock Monda!e after
noon and burial viii be in Fair
fax Courthouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
FINAL PERFORMANCES OF
THE HURDY GURDY GIRL

The Columbian Players again
presented the "Hurdy Gurdy
Girl" before q large audience in
the Lyceum Hall last night. This
was the second and final perform
ance OF the play.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
Wheeler VIII Speak
Twice For Baptists

Wayne =. Wheeler, chief legal
adviser of the prohibition forces
Of the United States, viii speak
at the services in the First Bap-
tist church tomorrow lnnrning at
II O'Clock.
Dr.. Jackson VIII speak Mt T.l5
o'clocl, tomorrow eening on "The
Man Who Ran Past The Sig
nails"
Nj. Wheeler viii address the
Baraca Glass at go O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
Washington And Lee
Grapplers In Action

Lexington, Feb. 1G-The Wash
ington and Lee wrestling team
will take on the Virginia Tech
grapplers in the FIRST meet OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10
SEVEN THOUSAND TO
MARCH THROUGH CITY
STREETS

Continued from page u
dents of Washington here that
day and also thousands from
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10

It's beginEin' T. leak out that 4
lot of our 81 year men WIZ
overpaid., which reminds US that
We never git thro' payir' Ter
sometltin' fer nothin'. It's purity
tough { have loved an lost, bal
& have loved an lost an then
have t lag in jail fer weeks
awutin' acquitted must be fierce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10

Dawson Byrnc, noted English
actor, will lecture on Monday
night at s o'clock, at St. Mary'f
Academy. Mr.. Dawson will speak
on noted characters of the works
of Shakespeare and Dickens and
will impcrsonate, in costume
many of the subjects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-10

The Island Of Rhodes girl must
be skiliful mariner and an expert
diver.