Show Only Twelve Know the Song Only twelve out of the 400 enlisted force on tho receiving chip Richmond at tho League inland navy yard ordered to learn the words of tho StarSpangled Banner gave evidence Decently that they kntJw the song Capt Lear of the Richmond sent forth tho order that no leaves of absence aahoro would bo granted unless the men snowed that they know the word of the national anthem Ip ascertain how many of the sailors uhd landsmen really had memorized the song Cant Leary decided to hold a test examination In the morning after the men had bean lined tip at roUcnll Chap lain orrlson requested all those who Know the words to step forward To tho Riirprtso and dismay of the officers only twelve stepped out fro7 7Tie ranks To relievo the nervous tension and merriment merri-ment the Lloutenaiil In charge Immediate ly gave the order to air beds Some of the sailors say that while the Captain has authority to compel them to learn rules of ordnance ho has no right to order tncm to learn The StarSpan glrd Banner As a largo majority oC tho men who crave leave of absence declare they will not learn the song tile situation promises Interesting developments Phil adelphia Press |