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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-21
TRAINING OF SAILORS
NAVY DEPARTMENT HAS ADOPT
ED A NEW SYSTEM.

The Navy Depar tment is about to put into
effect a new system of training landsmen
for service on warships. Under the new
status the ratings 'apprentice' and lands
man" are abolished. and all new recruits
are known apprentice seamen.' Boys
are enlisted at the pay of SIG month from
the age of seventeen years. Those under
the age of eighteen are required to have
the consent of parents or guardians, and
will be enlisted until they are twenty-one.
while boys of eighteen will be enlisted for
four years at the same pay.
In order that no injustice may be done to
the GIG apprentices and o53 landsmen now
under training in the navy, and who, of
course, entered under the old conditions all
will be granted as much salary as If they
enlisted under the new plan. This will
mean promotion for many of the appren-
tees now in the service to the rating of
seaman or ordinary seaman
AS a result of the observations made by
naval authorities preparatory to devising
the new system the training of landsmen
for eighteen months gave, for all practical
purposes, results quite as satisfactory as
the training of apprentices for three years.
Accordingly the shorter time limit has been
adopted in mapping out the new plan of in
struction.
Under the new system, under the old,
the young recruit will not be sent immedi-
ately upon enlistment aboard a training
ship. Instead, his first months of service
will tie spent at a shore station, where he
will learn to care for his person and cloth
ing and receive instruction along a variety
of lines, including infantry and small arms
drill and the loading and aiming of four
inch and iive-inch guns, dummy charges
being employed in these operations While
at the shore stations the boys will also
make trips in tugs or yachts, upon which
they will be taught to steer, to heaVe the
lead to get under way and to anchor.
how I.,,-a rod n
the instruction the boys will be transferred
to training ships for what might be called
their postgraduate course. The embryo
sailor speedily learns to go aloft and make
and furl sail, and is given a preliminary
course in seamansbip. including knowledge
of all the different kinds and parts of boats,
how to exercise boats under sail and oars,
all about lighthouses, buoyS, running lights,
fog signals rules of the road at sea, con-
struction and boxing the compass, study
of tides and many other things.
Then there is course in theoretical gun
nery which teaches the young seaman not
only how TO shoot straight with any piece
of ordnance on the vessel, but also how to
repair the ordnance with the facilities at
hand in case of accident.
A large fleet of training ships is available
for the instruction of the new apprentice
seamen" This fleet includes the Buffalo,
Dixie, Yankee, Prairie. Alliance. Hartford,
Mohican and Adams. Most of these vessels
lantic coast In summer they rendezvous in
Long Island sound. Spring and fall finds
them in Chesapeake bay and in winter they
off ba Florida coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-21

like a miunow. You'd understand what /
mean IL She had ever chaperoned you"
she LEFT no room on the mountains for
men,
Exactly. There were mou-oodles of
them; Tut Aunt Maria obscurcd the view
/ might MS well have been in nunnery
Now | approve OF chaperons, IL way"
We'll. they are generally In the way"
ma, murcd Eobby; but Nancy ignored the
interruption.
Chapcrons have their uses" she went
on so have the commandments. One
must have something 10 break. One must
have some one 10 elude.'
ON the same principle one feels an UNI
DING gratitude 10 guide posts said Bobby.
They make IL possible for one TO choose
tie wrong road beyond shadow of doubt.
are you so truly good, little woman, that
yGa have to say things like that in order
70 ward off danger of immediate trans
latioa?'
lie was smiling but something in his
tore made Nancy blush. There are times
When the big quiet man with the honest
eyes makes her feel that she has been
guilty OF a crime against good taste. 1t
Iso't o comfortable sensation, and II moves
her 70 detesI Bobby cordially. At least she
lells herself that II does.
Tbs t!Yne there was no ground for open
recruitment. SO she overlooked the criticism
.ma!ied
Speaking of chapcrons--' she began.
lux l was speaking OF guide posts, ="
objected Bobby.
sisted airily. Both persist in pointing out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-21

1T wasn't that 1 was attractive. The
venturesome masculine spirit merely longed
for conquest. 1t was like one of the nice
old tales of chivalry and magic. One knight
after another besieged the enchanted castle
and fought the dragon. The plain was
strewn with dead mems bones, Bobby.
In n way, | was more popular than ever
before. but l couldn't be vain over it. l
understood that not my personal charm
out desire 10 do up the dragon was what
made men cry for me. Whenever a new
man buckled on his armor betting ran high
Everybody watched with undisguised glee.
Teddy Winslow was so excited one morn
ing when he thought his college chum was
going to make a touchdown that he let off
a Yale yell and spoiled the whole ching"
How did you behave?' asked Bobby,
suspiciously.
Like Il cherub. There was no use in
rebelling; and, after all. Aunt Maria was
my aunt, you know and / wouldn't enter
the lists against her L remained neutral.
l was a shuttlecock; | didn't care what the
battledores did with me- If a man could
score, by sheer Machiavellian strategy or
heroism. / wouldn't lay straw in his way;
but l developed positive pride in Aunt
Maria / wouldn't, for worlds, have inter-
fered with one OF her strategic moves.
really sympath ized with her in her one de-
feat"
who was the man?" Bobby inquired He
always shows fattering interest in the he
roes of Nancy's stories. She seldom graf
ifies it, save when the joke Is on her
You don't know him, Bobby. He was q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-21
A Discovery at Thebes.
ON the London Daily News

From the London Daily News.
A few days before the dggers had been
steadily shoveling away the chips, when
Suddenly a spade slid into vacancy, and
they looked through a hole into darkness.
Across the hole lay staff with a gilt tip.
Some one has been here before Us" they
said, land left his stick.
The opening grew larger with a few more
thrusts of the spade, and suddenly they
found a sofa-cushion crumpled and thrown
cwn as If in haste.
'',They have left cushion!" they cried.
But neither the stick nor the cushion had
been thrown there by tourists.
They had been hurriediy cast aside by
frightened robbers three thousand years
ago.
Nothing was touched except the gold and
silver. all of which had been taken. The
hole by which the robbers had escaped was
booked by chips thrown there from another
tomb hewn out about 1909 d. c. The rob-
bers therefore must have paid their visit
before 1900 b. c., and they-these tired, ex-
cited. modern diggers-were the next visit
orS
Since then no human foot had trodden
within that vault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-21

western man, with MISUNDERSTANDING
lacquer-a really beautiful being-the sort
of man who always hears Hail! the con-
quering hero comes playing inside of his
head, and keeps step to it.
He came, he saw, he conquered-Aunt
Maria. He had only two weeks, and it took
him three days to appreciate the situation
Then the blood of fighting ancestors rose
He's relative of Farragut. He quoted
Din the torpedoes!' and steamed ahead.
Aunt Maria complimented him by taking
a particular dislike to him.
Don't talk to me about Argus! He was
a stone-blind deaf mute compared with my
guardian.
THE western man and l golfed all day
long. Aunt Maria carried large green
umbrella and look of stolid endurance. and
trudged over the links with me. She said
she wouldn't interfere with my pleasures,
but she knew her duty.
Il might have had an occasional tete-a-
tete if l had danced. but the doctor had
forbidden dancing that summer.
You wouldn't believe that a man and
girl could be in the same hotel for two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-21

How did you know which Kid 10 put
with that goat?' I asked.
II didn't he answered, until l saw that
she recognized it as her own.
..Put that same kid in with one of the
other old goats" | said, "and see what
happens
He did as l asked him. The goat, after
smelling the kid deliberately butted it out
of her way. II was the same with the rest;
each goat was looking for a particular kid,
knew that one from all others apparently
bv smell. and would allow no other to re-
main with her.
The most high-strung of the many young
creatures we saw that day was a sorrel
colt which, with its mother, handsome
black mare, we found in a field short dis
lance from the house | wanted TO get a
photoera oh of this pair, but for a long time
was quite unable to get them near enough
At my approach the mare would raise both
head and tail. and snoring, would gallop
around the edge of the field, and the ner-
vous colt would follow, galloping bravely to
keep up with his dam. When they did stop
long enough for me To approach, the eau
tious colt usually had his mothers protect
ing body between him and me. and L want
ed him in full view. AT last WIFI came to
my assistance, and. squieted by his we'll
known voice. the mare stood still and the
baby came round, and after "A suspicious
look at me began to take his medicine.
Then. when / had photographed them,
"Wi,l" came forward and put one arm
around the mares neck. and the nervous
little colt came up and conhdingly thrust
his head under the other arm.
This big, gentle farmer is one of the hap
picst. men l know, and very large part OF
his happiness is due to the fact that he is
on the very best of terms with every ami
NAL on his farm.
ERNEST HAROLD BAYNES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-21
Sorrows of the Wine Trade.

From the Wine and Spirit Trade Record.
We cannot but condole with champagne
shippers in the setback they have expert
enced. Not only has the total consumption
of their product diminished, but the falling
off has been proportionately larger in the
EXPENSIVE wines than in the cheaper ones.
II is to be hoped that determination of taste
will not remain permanent. but that with
the return of better times will come back a
disposition to look at wines from the con-
noisseur's standpoint and not merely as a
beverage to be gulped down with the great
est possible CELEBRITY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-21

and the kid, as though he was quite salts
fed now that this was the proper way TO
get rid of her, gave two or three more sklps
toward her in rapid succession. each time
bringing his hard hoofs vigorously to the
boards.
The cat now fed across the floor, and the
kid apparently delighted with his success
skipped after her as far as ne coulo GO
and after watching her depart through a
distant window came skipping back to u.s.
After photogra phing these little fellows we
took them back into the barn. Viii lifted
one of them into pen with an old goat.
and watched the pair carefully for mo-
ment The old goat shifted at the young
one, and the latter began to nurse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-21

He-'I see it is stated hat female GRIM
fn3ls, as rule, have larger feet and hands
than good women.
She-"What, larger than Chicago good
women %'-Yoakers Statesman.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

With the death of Judge John H.
Reagan. which occurred at his home III
Texas on Monday, the sole surviving
member Of the Confederate caDlne'
passed away. He was eighty-six years
old at the time of his death and during
his long and eventful life served his
State and country with a fidelity and
ability that won for him imperlshable
fame. He was District Judge In Texas
and a member of Congress from thai
State before the Civil war, postmaster
general under the Confederate Govern
ment, and member OF Congress ahC
of the United States Senate after the
war, resigning the latter office TO &C
cept the position of railroad commls
sioner of his State.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

IT il the same old story oft repeated
nv the friends of Senator Martini
which was given out by Major Heth
TYLER, of Norfolk, in a late interview
the influential and prominent men III
the State are for him and therefore he
will succeed himself. The Major made
his statement, probably forgetful OF
the fact, that under the primary sys-
tenn the old political machine, with
the prominent men behind it, Is not
in as good running condition as III
DAYS of yore; that the people VIII nave
a voice in the selection of a senator III
the future and will desire to kno"
WHY he is the choice of the prominent
men. They will want to know "n"'
those "valuable services OF Senator
Martin are, about which they pirate SC
much. 1t is to be hoped, that the next
prominent man, who is interviewed
will tell, SO that the people OF virgins
NAV be enlightened as to his ois
tinguished services to his party ano
State.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

President Roosevelt continues to de-
clare that the South is to have square
deal" at his hands and with that END
in view, according to the latest report
will consult the Governor OF Virginia
and other representative Southerners'
irrespective of party affiliations, re-
garding Federal appointments IN the
South. He wants, it is stated, the good
opinion of the Southern people ana
will make special efforts to win theii
endorsement. The appointment OF a
colored man as internal revenue col
lector of New York was made even
many believe, in a spirit of Cancellation
towards the South; and was intended
TO show that he is consistent on the
negro question, no matter how mucf
he may differ with her people
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

Judge L. L. Lewis, it is announced
will accept the Republican nomina-
ton for Governor Of Virginia, and II
he does, it is conceded, will be strong
candidate for the position. 1ha' liz
would have the solid Republican vote
behind him there is no question: and
his personal popularity and hlgh
standing may win for him the support
of many Democrats throughout the
State. In addition to this some acces,
sions to his ranks may be expected
among Democrats still sore over some
of the provisions Of the new Cohs'l'u
ton. and the license question may
cause Others to wander from the fold
1t is important, therefore, that no mis-
take be made in the selection OF
Democratic candidate for Governor
The nominee would, probably be elect
ed. but our majority is not so large tha'
il could not be overcome, If a candl
date is selected who is Objectionable t(
any considerable section Of the party
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11
Cation VIII Not Withdraw.

Richmond, Va, March 7th.-Col.
lanes r Cation, of Alexandria, one
of the leading candidates for the
Office of Lieutenant Governor, was
here today. r.,
couraged," said Colonel Cation today,
u am in touch with more than ~
counties. have matters arranged sat
factorily, aud there is nothing that
seems in the least discouraging. |
am not a quitter, and having said
that | would be candidate l am IN
the race to stay"
This uttorance Of the Alexandria
man disposes of the report that there
will be any withdrawal, so far as be
is concerned. The opinion is express
ed that the race will narrow down tc
MIN and J. Taylor Ellyson.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11
President Iuaugu1ated.

The inaugural ceremonies In Wash
ington Saturday passed on as sched-
uled and there was not q hitch OF any
sort. The weather, though windy,
was bright and beau tilui ana an
enormous crowd was present. VII
ginia and the South we're well repre-
sented. The decorations were eia'
borate, and the stands along the line
were filled. -.
President Theodore Roosevelt Ieit
the White House for the Capitol Win
his personal escorts at 10 O'CLOCK ana
went to the Presidents room adJoin-
| ing the Senate Chamber, where ne
| passed on measures adopted at tine
| last hour which awaited his slgna-
ture.
At noon the President took his seat
in Senate Chamber in front OF the
Vice Presidents desk, and President
pro tempore Frye of the Senate au-
| ministered the oath to Mr.. Falrpanh5
| as Vice President.
The new Senators were then sworn
in. .,.
At / o'clock President Roosevelt
took the oath as President on the
stapd at the east front of the Capifoi
The oath was administered by Chlei
Justice NJ w Fuller.
The President then read his IN
augural address, and was listened &c
by a vast assemhlage.
At the conclusion of the Inaugural
address the President started Tor tne
White House, and the parade OF 81.
600 men began to march. The Presi
dent reviewed the parade from
reviewing stand in front OF the white
| House. oo .,t.
The parade ended at $50 o'clock.
The ceremonies were concluue'
with the fireworks and Inaugural
ball at night. -, A.
The address of the President ol'
not consume more than htteen o.
tW enty minutes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11
Fllvson a Candidate for Lieutenant
Governor,

State Chairman j. Taylor Ellyson
has announced himself candidate
for the lieutenant governorship
Some weeks ago he decided not to be
a candidate, but since then he has
received appeals from many parts OF
the State. In his announcement ne
says: v,.,;o
ITO the Democrats OF virginia
Some weeks ago my name was puo
IicIy mentioned in connection with
the Democratic nomination for lieu
tenant governor. | gave the matter
consideration, and authorized the
announcement that l was not can
didate Since that time. however
there haye come to nae from every
section of the Commonwealth-ln'
deed. l may say from almost every
county and city-such earnest re-
onestS that | reconsider my action
md offer for this honor, that feel II
TO be my duty to favorably respond
I therefore announce myself as can,
didate for lieutenant governor, anc
solicit the support of the Democrat'
of the State in the approaching prl
mary.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

The Baptist Ministers Conference
of Southeastern Virginia has called a
special meeting for Monday Dext 20
consider the subject of a Baptist
Building" for the jamestown EXPOSE
ton In 1907, the building to be de-
voted exclusively to exhibits showing
the great advancement made by this
denomination in America in educa-
tional, missionary and literary enter
prises. The exhibits are to bring out
prominently the claims of the Bap-
lists as the pioneer promoters Of re-
ligious liberty in Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

Hon. ]. Taylor EilysOn has announ-
ced his candidacy for the office OF
Lieutenant Governor and the satisfac-
ton with which it has been received
throughout the State seems to justify
the prediction, that he will win the
nomination with hands down. lie en-
tiers the race, it is stated, in compliance
with the spontaneous demand" OF
the people from every section of the
State, who wish to honor him for the
great service he has rendered the Demo
cratic party as chairman.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

United States Senator William
Brimage Bate, of Tennessee, twice
governor of his State, veteran OF
both the Mexican and Civil wars,
rising from private to major-geDera
In the Confederate army, and fol-
eighteen years conspicuous member
of the upper house of Congress, dice
Thursday from sickness due to ex
posure at Inauguration.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

1t has been learned that the loss 70
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute by
the recent burning of the science hall
there will not be nearly so heavy as
at first supposed. The building cost
not quite $25 600. 1t was insured for
$4,000 and there was salvage OF
$1,000.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

STRAWBERRY PLANTS FOR SALE
7 nave for sale nice lot of straw
berry plants; The East Seeding e,
Tady Thompson and Superior, $l.OO
per thousand. The Superior is the
hest all,around berry of all. 1t is
equally as forward as the Lady
Thompson or East Seeding. 1t bears
fuIl. is a large berry, of a deep red
through and through, has large
green cap and is the best shipper OF
'--N''- A. T. Scott,
Only, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

The City Council of Petersburg at
its meeting Tuesday evening author
lied its president to appoint COM
mittee from its body to act with a
committee from the Chamber of
Commerce in extending an invitation
to President Roosevelt to visit Pet
ersburg while on his Southern trip.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

This is the year for taking the GEN.
sus of the school population of Vir.
ginia. Under the existing State Con-
stitution the school census will in
clude all persons between the ages of
seven and twenty years.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11
THE
Cyclone Churn Power.

L.C. Carrot, the sole owner
of the Cyclone Churn for the
State of Virginia, has sold to
burlington Bros, Fair Oaks,
Va. the exclusive right for
Eastern Shore of Va. They will
continue to canvas the two
counties at an early date. Par
ties wishing one before their
agent calls will please notify
them and same will be forward
ed to their nearest station. This
churn is in over 600 families of
the Eastern Shore, Va. Farmers,
merchants, mechanics and the
most economical thinking peo-
ple whose names will appear
later, all speak it's praise. Come
to the Fair and give us your
order.
burlington Bros,
Fair Oaks, Va.
N. B. The Cyclone Churn
has paid the Government for lts
patent right and any infringe.
ment on same will be protected
by them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11
A full car load of young, sound,
fresh horses.
Call and see them.

Try them, price them, and see II we
cannot do as good for you as any
one, anywhere.
We buy in quantities at first hands.
Why shouldn't we?
Before buying-we try them well
and buy them right.
You get the advantage of both.
Amongst This Lot
will be found horses suitable for any
purpose from heavy hauling to
Highest harness.
or them we would specially men
ton. l pair Chestnut Mares, 5 and 6
wears old, 151 hands high, 1850 lbs,
sired by Wilstar 2:l7t, son of Robert
McGregor 2:174.
They are very fine team.
| Chestnut Gelding, 6 years old, IL
hands, 200 lbs. Very handsome, for
physician or anyone to carriage.
Can't mention all, come and see them
if in need.
In another car we brought some very
high bred animals, but while thell
breeding was specially looked after
the INDIVIDUAL was not forgotten
They are as nice as they are nicely
bred. Ofthem we would mention:
Two young STATIONS 4 to 6 years
old-fine individuals-fine action.
-SPEED.-
Ask for breeding and particulars i
interested.
Eight head to select from-rangint
in age from one to six years.
About go head on the farm now.
Prices right-treatmen right.
Write or phone us.
G. F. FLOYD & BROS,
Bridgetown, Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

WANTED-A good man with expert,
ence in the business to run my mill
and manufacture lumber and slaves
by the thousand or by the day. 10
the right man the job will be long
one, not less than five years. For
full particulars apply to
F. E. Hudson.
Girdletree, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11
BUSINESS NOTICES.

For SALE--25O bushels of slip po-
tato seed and 40 barrels OF Grown
Jewel round potatoes.
q ' E. D. Waddy,
Accomac y. Il.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-03-11

For SALB-Fifty barrels OF choice
Early Rose Irish potato seed-guar-
apteed to be unmixed.
Washington Lilliston,
Aecomac @. d., Va.