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to do the same thing, when he did anything at all
The change in war-ships since then has been
greater than had before taken place in all the
centuries elapsed since Actium. The steam cruiser
of the 6o's bears little resemblance to the
modern battle-shp than it does to Noahs Ark.
And with changes in ships, and indeed in all war
material on them, have come equally great changes
the naval officers profession. The grades through
which he rises no longer mile-stones mark
ing his onward progress. They indicate totally
different duties and the need in him of totally
different capacities.
The lieutenant, relieved from sails, has become a
skilled technical engineer. He must be COM
petent to manage engines, mechanical and cleo
trcal. He is expected besides to be a thoroughly
versed artllerist navigator, coast pilot, torpedoist
chemist, diplomat and on emergency to be able
to administer a custom-house railroad
The old first uf known the executive
officer, keeps office hours and is the business
ager of the ship. The captain is neither engineer
nor business manager, but the director of a great
floating weapon regarded solely as unit. With it's
details he need have no minute acquaintance so long
it will do what he wants and when he wants it.
All this is different enough from the old navy;
but greater changes yet to be noted. Until
recent years we had squadrons fleets, meaning
organizations drilled in naval tactics The relation
of his vessel to the others of the squadron-its
teamwork in word-imposes on the present
captain duties of which his predecessors knew
nothing; and to the admiral commanding the
squadron the lnJerrelaLlOn ana OF all
his units furnishes separate speciality requiring
special education and experience. Finally, in like
the aggregation of squadrons in fleet
imposes the commander-in- chief another and
different set of administrative and executive duties
also involving special education and experience.
Instead, therefore, of merely passively waiting
for the grades to come down to him, the naval
officer of to-day must acquire and successfully
practise with the highest possible efficiency series
of different callings: engineer, business manager,
director of one unit, director of a group of units.
good lieutenant, the. efore no longer necessarily
makes efficient captain an efficient captain does
not necessarily evolve into an efficient squadron
Tor rear) admiral, competent squadron admiral
is not certainly competent fleet Tor vice. admiral.
To secure competent captains and adnirals
must be given experience captains and admirals.
These cannot be produced instantly From subor-
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public concern. NO lesson IE&3I& tE&<49N
of the present Russo Ha&&8
Japanese War is palmer To- EE4A
than that the efficiency of E1EM VE*a
d fleet depends upon e sN&&S~ Vs
the efficiency of its @EI&N4%
than upon that of its D<.Sz-
ships. There were several - y =
factors contributing to Ad-
miral Togo's victory; but
the prime one of them all
was the superiority of his crews over those of the
Russian vessels. While the man behind the gun
and the man who shovels the coal physically SO to
speak, win the fight, both are made competent to
do this by the education and direction impaired to
them by their officers. And without the best pos
sibe officers, it is not practicable to coordinate
and control the powers of even the best possible
crew to advantage
1t is idle therefore, to build great and formidable
ships, unless at the time insure them
officers in every way capable of developing their
full utility. A war-shp is nothing but tool. Men
must be taught to manage it and SO become skilful
in doing SO, for the same reason that carpenter
must be taught and must have practice before he
can properly handle his chisel and plane.
A battleship can be built in forty months from
the time her keel is laid. Not less than quarter
of a century is required to educate properly
experienced naval commander Our method of
doing this, briefly stated is follows:
BOYS enter the Naval Academy as midshipmen
and graduated the end of four years, usually
at about the age of twenty. After two years
probation at sea, they attain the lowest commits
stoned grade ensign, corresponding to that of
second lieutenant in the army. Thenceforward all
promotion is by seniority which depends on nothing
but longevity The individual goes up from
grade to grade, the numbers in each of which
limited by law, until he attains the age of sixty
two, when he is put what is called the retired
list" He is not then removed from the navy, al
though he may be taken from active service aloat.
The important effect is to create a vacancy in
whatever grade he may be when retired, into
which vacancy the senior member of the next
lower grade may be and usually is advanced at
once.
Retirement by statute at the age of sixty-two
does not necessarily imply physical incapacty.
This is recognized by the existing law which per-
mits the Secretary of the Navy to employ retired
officers for some years afterward active duty.
The law enacted because of the present great
dearth of officers arising from the small numbers
admitted into the navy years ago, when all things
naval were neglected.
A retired officer receives reduced pay, and need
render no service for it in time of peace unless he
desires. 1t is not exactly a pension; it rather
represents the savings, which in civil life put
aside from their professional incomes to enjoy in
old age The analogy fails, however, in that the
retired pay ends with death, while savings of course
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using their engines except
under emergencies and
when entering and leav-
ing port. The officers of
the several grades then
differed professionally only
in length of experience.
The watch lieutenant
handled sails and drilled
his division of smooth-bore
guns. The " first lieuten-
ant" also handled sails
and drilled the whole ships
company, and the captain,
a far more imposing po-
tentate than he is now,
0cca SiOna11v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10

THE advanced age Of
the United States
naval officers now
occupying the flag and
command grades has be-
come a matter of serious
public concern. No lesson
of the present Russo
Japanese War is palmer
than that the efficiency of
a fleet depends more upon
the efficiency of its men
than upon that of its
ships. There were several
factors contributing to Ad-
miral Togo's victory; but
the prime one of them all
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

If it be true, as the WATERFOWL Pub
lie Opinion say it is, and that paper
is always truthful, there is something
wrong in the post Office department.
The Public Opinion says that a
supplement which contained a corn
palace ad on one side and reading
matter on the other was held to be
third class matter and indicates that a
political supplement which is being
offered to the newspapers free would
come under the same head. If this
be true then the supplement which is
SEN out every two years by the Wis
consin publishers and which contains
the state laws ought to come under
the anne ruling as it is an advertise
ment. of the laws and the publishers
receive pay for circulating the adyer-
tisement. Halt Of the supplements
issued by the newspapers are printed
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

for the purpose of giving room to
some sort Of advertising matter which
cannot find space in the regular edi-
ton. The Public Opinion issues a
two page insert almost every day and
the only difference between that insert
and a supplement is the page num-
bers and heading. Now the REGIS
TER does not wish to take issue with
the Public Opinion, because we be-
lieve that paper has a right to publish
the insert. We also believe that the
corn palace supplement and the ses-
sion law supplement and a political
supplement of whatever nature that is
intended to enlighten the people upon
a subject in which they may be inter
ested should be allowed the same priv
ilege in the mails as any other news
page. If the post office department
would purge itself of some Of the
needless wastes as recommended by
the new postmaster general there
would be a saving worth while.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

Talk about your gratis" Why
there's a fellow down at Pierre that has
the insurance fellows skinned to
death. We received a letter from this
Man (son) offering to sell us inside
information on the official census re-
turns-which he claims to have access
to-at 100 for Miner county report,
$1.00 for state report, $1.W for all
counties report, $1.W for report OF
cities, or $3.50 for a report OF the whole
"caboodle." This sucker didn't bite.
It's too cold weather, and we need
some new clothing. Another thing,
the report is public property, and he
has nc right to give out information
in advance of its official publication.
Howard Spirit.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

Two men were disputing over their
respective churches. One was a Meth
odist and the other was a Baptist.
Finally one of them called a neighbor
who was passing by and asked his
opinion as to which was the only
church in which to be saved. "Well
neighbors," said he, "son and have
been hauling wheat to the mill for
nigh on to forty years. Now here's
two roads that lead to the mill, ones
the valley road, Sother takes over the
hill, and never yet friends, has the
miller asked me which road took,
bat he always asks, SIS your wheat
CoOd?"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02
Nov. 2nd-Nov. 9TH
Notice of ChatUel Mortgage Sale

Whereas, J. NJ. Sundstrom, Jr., mortgagor,
did. by chattei mortgage dated April II. 1905,
mortgage to the Bank of Brookings, mortgage,
the following described property, to-wit:
One horse, age 8 years, color black.
One horse, age I years, color roam.
One horse, age 10 years, color bay.
One horse, age IL years, color light bay.
One cow, age 4 years, color red, weight 1900.
One heifer, age | year, color red.
One lumber wagon, Studebaker make, used =
yrs, all complete.
One John Deere riding pillow, Is inch.
Two sets double work harness.
One steer calf, aged 6 months, color red.
to secure the payment of one promissory, note
executed by said mortgagor payable to the or
der Of said MORTGAGE, dated said 14th day of
April 1905, given for the sum of Two Hundred
and Seventy Five Dollars (S2I5.00) due July 1st,
1905, with interest at the rate of eight per cent
per annum, which mortgage and accompanying
note are still held and owned by the said mort
gage, and
ment of all of the principal and all of the inter-
est of the said note and mortgage and there is
now due and owing on said note and mortgage
the sum OF Two Hundred and Eighty Seven and
04-1O0 Dollars, and
Whereas, the said MORTGAGE has elected by
reason of said defaults to foreclose said mort
No Therefore, notice is hereby given that all
the property above described and mortgaged by
the said MORTGAGE will be sold at public auct-
street between Brookings House and Hegenan
Building in the City OF Broekings, County OF
Brookings and State of South Dakota, on Sat.
urday the 18th day of November. 1905, at two
o'clock in the afternoon of the said41ay to nay
the amount owing on said note and MORTGAGE
with attorneys fees allowed by law and the
costs pertaining to the taking, keeping, adger-
Using and selling said property and foreclosing
said mortgage.
Dated at Bookings, South Dakota, this 18th
day of October 1905.
CHEEvER 4 CHEEvER, Attorneys for Mortgage,
Brookings s. d. ID. H. CAMPBELL,
Agent for above MORTGAGE.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02
Oct. l9-Nov. 8.
Notice of Sealed Bids

Notice is hereby given, That sealed bids will
be received up to IL O'Clock noon on Tuesday,
the 21st day of November, 1905, at the office OF
the county auditor in the court house in the
City of Brookings, S. D., for the superinten-
dency of the County Poor Farm and Asylum for
the year commencing January LIST, 1906.
Notice is also given that the successful bidder
must furnish, at his own expense, all extra help
and assistance necessary to carry on said farm
and asylum in a creditable and satisfactory
manner.
Bids must state the number of applicants
family.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
Dated at Brookings, S. D., this 18th day Of
October, 1905.
p. j. MURPHY,
s County Auditor, Brookings County.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

tor appealed to the subscribers. They
responded literally and the press has
been ordered, to be installed and ready
for business by December. No matter
what it cost-and it was enough-the
press will be here, and our subscribers
will get their share ofthe benefit. Now
we don't much care whether Rockefel-
Ter ever comes out to take charge Of
the business management. Things
seem to be humming-without him."
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02
Oct. 12-19
Notice to Contractors

The Regents of Education will receive bids
for the construction'of a sheep barn at the Ag.
ricultural College at Brookings, South Dakota.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the
office of Sec. +. A. Larson, at Brookings, South
Dakota. ~
Bids must be accompanied by a certified
check in the sum of $4,000, payable to Presi-
dent Ivan w. GoOdner as a guarantee that the
give satisfactory bond for the completion of the
same.
Bids will be received at the office of Secretary
K. A. Larson, Brookings, South Dakota, up to
noon October 2lst. 1906, the building to be COM
pleted by Dec. /, 1906.
The Regents reserve the right to reject any
and all bids or to waive any informality or de.
feet in any bid if it should appear to be to the
interest of the state to do so.
l. W. GooDNER,
President Regents of Education.
R. NJ. SLoCUM,
Secretary pro tenn.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

the editor Of the Watertown Herald
likens roller skating to Codington
county politics. Everybody is rush
ing around to get ahead of the other
fellow, pushing and crowding and
piling up in great heaps. 1t is real
sport when you are or top but woe to
the under dog Why not be broader
in your views and compare it with
everyday life?
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02
President Roosevelt was in another

President Roosevelt was in another
collision the other day-but this time
it wasn't with the senate or any men,
Der OF his cabinet-it was a mix up
with steamers on his return to Wash
ington. He came off victorious as
usual, with only the least bit of a
shakeup to his vigorous physical sys-
tenn and the loss of some. of that
which Edison says we a get along
without.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

The Watertown Times says that
several publishers in the state are rum
ing an ad for Buckingham's Ginseng
Garden at GAINESVILLE, Ohio. The
Times had a like opportunity at a
good figure, but when asked to furnish
bank references as to the reliability Of
the firm, no time was ever found to
answer the inquiry.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02
IOct. 26- Nov. 49,
Notice to Creditors

Estate of Ann Thornber, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned adj
ministrator of the estate of Ann Thornber, de-
ceased, to the creditors and all Larsons having
claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers, within six
months after the first publication of this no.
tice, to the said administrator at his home in
Brookings, Brookings county, South Dakota.
Dated October 23rd, 1905.
JAMES T%HoRNBER,
Administrator u.
Warren & Warren,
Attorneys for Administrator
De Smet, South Dakota. g.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

j. j. Hill, president OF the Great
Northern R'y., in an interview while
visiting New York City said that ''the
west is decidedly worked up ove the
graft that has been brought out by the
insurance investigation as well as
other recent happenings and look
for stringent legislation"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

The Sioux Falls Forum gave its
readers a very pretty special number
last week setting forth the fact that the
Queen City had added a half million
dollars to its valuation during the
present wear.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

According to the Madison Leader
the people Of that city have issued
their ultimatium regarding the en-
enlargement to railroad building into
Madison. They will gladly welcome
all Corners but will not boycott the
road they already have. Any road
wishing to build there must do so on
its merits.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02
MAKES WEAK WOMEN STRONG
AND SICK WOMEN WELL.

Forty years ago, DIR. Pierce searched
Natures laboratory for Il remedy with
which to supplant the ignorant and vi
ciouS methods of treatment, with alco-
holic stimulants, then in vogue. and still
too commonly prescribed n advised for
woman'S peculiar ailments.
Nature abounds with most efficient rem
edies, and in Lady's Slipper root, Black
Cohosh root, Unicorn root, Blue COhoSh
root and Golden Seal root, DR.. Pierce
found medicinal properties, which when
extracted and preserved by the use OF
chemically pure glycerine, have proven
strong and sick women well. 1t contains
no alcohol; Is not q rpatent medicine"
nor a secret n either.
III was suffering with nervous headache.
pains in the back and dizziness. SO that at
times l had to lie down for hours before I
Thomas. Of ss7 Winston Street. Los Angeles.
Cal. aAfter taking the first bottle Of 'Fd,
vortts Prescription. however. l was SO pleased
with the results that l kept on taking 1t until
I was restored to health and strength; l
shall never b. without this great medicine.
and shall take a few doses when l do not
One of the principal uses of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is the preparation
of prospective mothers for the time OF
trial and danger that comes when a child
is born. The prescription" is strength
ening n lnvlgoratlng n lesSenS pain
and danger. 1t insures the perfect we'll
being and the perfect health Of both
mother and child. Every woman should
know these things before she really needs
to know them. There are many things in
DIR, Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser, that every m ought TO know:
This celebrated work reached o sale of
6SO,OOO copies at $3.50 each. The expense
4 of production having thus been covered,
it IS now being given away. A copy will
be sent to any address on receipt OF 81
OnLf. or, in cloth binding for 81 stamps.
Address DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, NY.
Don't BE Hoodwinked, h hSSSSSss;
or over-persuaded into accepting. 2 substitute
up BY old DR.. r. v. Pierce, over 40 years ago,
snd called Doctor Pierce's PIeasant Pellets.
sT6eysve been much Initiated but never
sqGsjsd.. One or I've Are laxative. three or
four cathartic.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

Judging from the comments made
by the state exchanges Manson didn't
make much off his census graft he
tried to work on the newspapers. The
editors may all be crazy but most Of
them are no fools.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

A vast coal field has been discovered
in Alaska on land owned by the
United States government. Now see
the coal kings get a hustle to acquire
the property by hook or crook.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

President French has received an
other conditional gift of 500 900 for
Huron college and is satisfied that he
can meet the requirements. Good for
Huron college.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

A high up Official in Chicago says
that trains will run over the North
Western from Pierre to the Black
Hills in lust II months from today.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

The Argus-Leader pertinently says:
1.-The Argus-Leader got tired Of wait
ing for John d. Rockefeller to buy
that new 16-page press, and 50 the edi-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

Like the mar with a scolding wife,
Russia may have to go away from
home to find peace again.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

Ifthere we're any barriers" between
North and South President Roosevelt
has obliterated every vcstige.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02

Don't forget the bargain days at the
REGISTER, November "a and 25.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-11-02
His Clothes
Seem a Part
of Him..

This is the remark that is SO Of
ten made about the man wearing
a suit bought here. It's the utter
absence of the ready-made look
that does the business. The new
swagger cut garments in the latest
fabrics are here.
Suitings this season are handsome
but not loud in style. Our Suits are
equal to high-priced, tailor-made gar
ments. Every one bears the stamp Of
merit, and, remember, WE GUARANTEE
EVERY GARMENT FROM THE STUFF TO
THE STITCHES. Nav we suit you this
season? Our prices won't prevent u
doing so.
E''s: suit, ..... $50 SIS 2
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
The Pacific Northwest.

A complete and interesting ~presenta-
ton of the scenic beauty and the rich
natural and rapid growth of
the Northwest are set forth in a beauti-
full illustrated booklet recently issued by
the Chicago & North-W Western R'y,
which will be sent to any address on
receipt of 4 cents in stamps.
The Lewis and Clark Exposition with
the very low excursion rates and per-
Ionally conducted tours in connection
herewith over The North-Western
Line from Chicago and the east have
created an interest in this subject never
before equaled. For full particulars
address r. NJ. Johnson, Gen'l Agt.,
G01 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
12644 S-12 til 9 Is w s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09

plane than heretofore and then, too,
if a man wants to fight a machine
he has an equal chance for the reg
ular party nomination. The bosses
oannot dictate to the republicans or
democrats of any town, city or coun-
ty in the state. Before the present
law went into effect no delegate could
go to a convention and be consider
ed regular without the consent of
the party boss. Now, any man can
be a delcgate if a majority of the
people 0. ais district want him to be.
Tbs machine may put up its man,
but the other fellow has an equal
chance and it is for the people to
decide. This adds interest to the
primaries and makes the real fight
on the part of people there. The law
has dignified the primaries and has
made politics cleaner.