New-York tribune., 1912-03-03
aMiddies'' Are Busy
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.nsnes. applied mechanics, prin-
n NJ dynamo-electric machlieS ana
ap.,rlss of alternating currents
plll.h vear-Seamanship. naval tactics
fo.,,aI warfare. high explosives and
tno torpedoes. exterior ballistics, range
Mines theory and practice Of navigation,
noeS, ,.rtaI engineering, naval construc-
t1pei ',.',o,,,o-electric machines, heat,
toh' ond light from electric currents;
po"ei v-ancb and Spanish plays. effects
vinhe' -, and narcotics, ordnance and
Of ,rstructions for target practice.
gunn.'| and tubes, engineering mechan-
torpeO0,,,e, NJ dynamos and motors, faults
ics' "nnos and motors. electrical COM
Of o!.Io,s electrical devices and instru-
nun nun. wireless telegraph ana wireless
TELEPHONY ,s severe curriculum Of the
Tn0 ,cademy produces the rebound In
N"S' :, amusing Incidents Recently a
legion loss man was overheard by an off,
fouF'" .te department Of discipline COM
Ger chat he was put on the morning
psHIAe e',,iustly. and that was why he had
rspO'' deroerits. Immediately the officer
so niai. voice demanded, Did any one
IN nv. nv, unfairly In giving you fifteen de-
teAt tor sitting on your window SLIP
mell.s rsnidly Piled him with a series Of
anu rar questions, to all OF which the de-
ar, tliii' had to admit that he had oeen
lnqrsd .', demer!ted At their conclusion the
IsN, . said 10 him sarcasdcally: III any
Ohi'e, ,.os impose on you, come downstairs
0"S .histle for my yellow dog
Aiu oe1cer Of the Department OF discipline
An O.- -...rs ago made a sudden inspec-
son'" ".,. ,bat Is. he came silently to the door
uo" o,, rapped and instantly opened It,
o. s.,,dv period and, in the darkness OF
"e' cav a human form disappearing
meHS ,be window. The next morning the
0u' - - \ midshipman appeared on the
-anor, " as having "his shoes out OF place.
~, ,,,s.r the accused midshipman appeared
" make his explanation. he declared that
Ne sboes we're not out OF place
hS 9,,,a.nr,, So YOUR shoes on your feet last
- saw you disappearing out OF
AIR. IS ROOM
ives" said the delinquent ana the morn
ing report stood.
Tro years ago several "plebes." who. at
.rral examination, had risen class.
sa,abrs,e the event seized handcar
n-o,osed 10 take an excursion upon
,russd railroad. They were imme-
S,.,.lv reported to the Naval Academy
company Of midshipmen. under the COM
,,ond of an officer. was sent and de-
,Ioved along the line Of the railroad. and
,be culprits were captured and each re-
ce,ved forty demerits. One them was
hlgblv indignant over the fuss the news
rapers made about II.
The end Of this strenuous ana complete
oorrss is the efficient and accomplished
American midshipman. AS he advances In
+is grades. he has no superior in his pro-
,assjon. and is ready, with skill and cour-
sse 10 meet his marine foes in battle and
ss capable Of grasping the newest Ideas OF
offensive and defensive warfare as science
and experience develop them, and thus he
keeps race with and ahead Of the world
naval forces in perfecting naval armament
and fighting apparatus and in strategic
ability, and is prepared to furnish the coun-
ny its naval leaders.
Should, however, the graduate OF the
Naval Academy step into tho ranks Of civil
life. with his diploma Of graduation in his
hand, he is eagerly sought by those who
need efficient help in carrying out high
class scientific or commercial projects.