March 24, 1916. 
has been criticised so much recently 
that he hesitates about taking any new 
steps. Franklin D. Roosevelt, assist- 
ant secretary of navy was of great 
assistance in putting through the plan, 
the outline of which Mr. Saltonstail 
read and which will probably be of- 
ficially accepted in the near future. 
The Mexican trouble has delayed 
somewhat the adoption of the plan. 
Six or seven battleships will be 
furnished under the plan and 450 re- 
eruits will be assigned to each ship. 
A skeleton crew of 30 or 40 enlisted 
mén will be on each vessel. In all 
about 2500 men can be instructed un- 
der the plan. The entire coast will be 
divided into 13 districts. The first 
district will extend from Eastport, 
Me., to Chatham, Mass. Regulation 
navy uniforms and equipnent will be 
provided the recruits who will ship at 
Boston. A deposit of $30 must be 
made by each recruit to cover the 
cost of equipment and board.  Citi- 
zens of the United States over 21 ar 
eligible to join on passing physical 
‘tests if possessing certain other qua'1- 
fications. Over 19 years of age and 
under 21 recruits must have permis- 
sion of parents or guardians. Pre- 
ference will be given to those who 
have served at least six months in 
certain trades such as ship-carpenter, 
plumber, steamfitter, telegraph and 
wireless operator, or those having 
some nautical knowledge and experi- 
ence. The instruction will not secure 
commissions in time of war, as many 
thought, but by proper study one may 
qualify for a commission in time of 
war. Political pull will play no part 
in the securing of a commission. At 
the end of the course the recruit as- 
sumes an obligation to enlist in time 
of war or shows evidence of present 
intent to do so. 
“Tf we value our homes, liberties 
and country it is high time we did 
something toward preserving them,” 
said Mr. Saltonstall in conclusion. 
Henry Bingham wanted to know if 
there was any age limit at which re- 
eruits would be refused, saying that 
in the civil war there were men of 80 
aboard ships in our navy. ‘The age 
limit is fixed at 45. 
Rev. A. G. Warner, who presided 
at the meeting asked Mr. Saltonstall 
if there were any educational require- 
ments for recruits aside from fami- 
liarity with a special trade. There is 
none. 
In answer to other questions Mr. 
Saltonstall said that enlistment would 
be through regular recruiting officers 
for the navy and that the work would 
be the routine of sailoring from stok- 
mg the big fires to scrubbing decks. 
He said that in time of war these re- 
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cruits would form a third line of de- 
fense, the regular navy being the first 
and the naval militia the second line. 
Privately owned power craft could he 
used as auxiliaries in time of war he 
said. 
Refreshments. were served after 
the discussion. The next meeting 
will be held on Monday evening, 
April esowe hei speaker has: not yet 
been secured. 
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eran, died last Friday evening at her 
home on Pleasant st., Manchester, at 
the age of 77 years, 9 months. She 
had been in failing health for the past 
few years. Mrs. Morgan was born 
at West Manchester and was a daugh- 
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she was a part. She leaves a daugh- 
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sons—Charles J. of Lynn, Harry N. 
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gan, the latter now a resident of Van- 
couyer, B.C. cand two- sisters, Mrs. 
Nathaniel Morgan of Manchester and 
and Mrs. John W. Stone of Beverly. 
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afternoon from her late residence, a 
large number of friends and neigh- 
bors. attending. The services were 
conducted: -by Rey. A, G.. Warne. 
pastor of the Baptist church. Inter- 
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