New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-06

knowledge
required on shipboard. This Is to determine
what his rating shall be. II he is over eighteen
years old and under twenty-five. and mas no
knowledge OF sea life. he may be enlisted as a
kndsman. the lowest rating. at the pay or $lo
month II ne is an honorably discharged ex-
apprentice or il ne can prove that he has been
II sea two years he may be taken as an ordi-
nary seaman The age for this rating IL from
eighteen to thirty years. To insure the enlist
ment Of none but competent men In this branch
the applicant is turned over to the boatswain
FOR examination to his abilities. He must
show himself proficient in reehng. steering.
knottng and splicing and in various other de-
tails OF the sailors craft. This it will be OBJ
served is in the case Of a recruit for the "ordi-
nary seaman" class. II he aspires to be sea
man." which is a higher rank. he must be be-
tween the ages Of twentyOn and thirty-hve.
must have been at least four years at sea be-
fore the mast and must pass still more rig
orous examination in 3eamanshp Ordinary
hsmen are paid $40 month and seamen S24
On the modern war vessels the position Of the
uachinist is highly important one, and Is
much better paid than that OF seaman Candi-
.aes for this department must understand the
raehinists trade thoroughly as that is prac-
.sed on land and must know the names and
uses Of the various parts Of marine engines IL
4 man has had no experience in the engine
MONS al sea he Is enlisted as a machinist OF the
second class. pay $40 month. and IL he has had
.years training with marine engines he Is ell
yble to the first class. pay SO In connection
With the mechanical branch of work on ship
board men are enlisted in the various ratings OF
hlernakers. blacksmiths. cOppersmiths. nre-
/ nen and coal-passors. Among the other spe-
/ ezl ratings always represented on a ship are
those OF painter shipwright. sailmaker. apoth-
sary. cook. steward. plumber and musician.
he examinations which these men have to pass
| " thorough in their respective lines
FALLING BEFORE THE DOCTOR,
When the recruifing-officer is satisfied that an
gplicant is fitted for a certain rating. he sends
lin Immediately to the doctor, to be examined
Is to his physical condition. Many are re)ec'eu
q this stage for the naval surgeons are strict
the long list Of physical detects any one Vi
shich will disqualify recruit. are pesioes va
i ho1s chronic diseases. Deafness poor sight, d
o2rkei impeachment Of speech ana uhsouhu
eeh. Many recent applicants nave lalieo u
cone up 10 the standard in this last particular.
'ae general development and CONSTITUTION a'e
sSo taken into consideration. only inteIhgeht
IN u robust frame being desired for the ser
zoe If passed by the doctor, the recruit goes
'ack 10 the officer where he first presented MINI
VI and signs an agreement to serve LOT 'n'ee
Years. Many Of the candidates for enlistment
lave been in the Navy before either as men or
apprenticcb boys. and held OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Nihcates. These are papers upon WHICH q"
~ao'sed the words honorable discharge anu
inch. If presented at recruiting ONCE with'h
Nee months Of the time of the discharge. EN-
'ue the holders to receive three months extra
/ sy and an addition of 81 a month to their pay
Hereafter.
AS soon as they are finally enrolled. the re-
uN's are supplied with outfits of clothes, ror
'Heh thry themselves must pay. Their food 10
"'ea out to them in regular rations. in the
he way as If they were at sea- His pay ms
~" and his lodging are the emoluments when