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...word of advice from President Eliot on enlisting has been generally desired ever since the outbreak of hostilities, and now that a large increase in the army is likely to prove necessary, comes most opportunely. Men are much better able today than a month ago, to take a cool survey of the situation, appreciate that the best of patriotism is not always blind action, and to decide definitely where their duties...
...Abbott M. S. '62, Assistant Surgeon in the Navy during the Civil War, compared the condition of the Navy at the present time with that during the war. At the outbreak of the Rebellion, the first ironclad was in course of construction. This ship was never completed, but by the end of the war, 85 ironclads had been launched or were building at the navy yards. Since sea fighting was carried on under such close range in the Civil War, the superiority of the men was a most important factor. Men of all sizes and ages are eligible...
...Lyman went to Europe, but on hearing of the outbreak of the Civil War, returned to America and was commissioned aide de camp, with rank of lieutenant colonel, on the staff of Gen. Meade, then commanding the Army of the Potomac. His gallant and meritorious services were officially recognized, and at the close of the war he returned to his home with a reputation for bravery won by hard service...
...when they came and after a seige of twenty-five years conquered the island. With the decay of the Turkish empire during the 17th and 18th centuries the condition of Crete became steadily worse until at the beginning of this century the mismanagement of the Mohamedans became unbearable. The outbreak of last summer was the last of a continued series of uprisings on the part of the Greek natives which, it is believed, have been instigated by the Turkish government...
...stamping occurred only when the visitors were unaccompanied by ladies the practice would be less obnoxious. But whether alone or with ladies, whether young or old, a man who thoughtlessly forgets to remove his hat is made the mark for all eyes and the unconscious cause of an outbreak of stamping. Old men whose age entitles them to more respect are treated like their youngers...