The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-01-14

These schools give practical instruc-
ton and training in trades that are
useful in the service and civic life
1t is at the seaman gunnerS' class
at the torpedo station. Newport. that
the distinctive naval trades are taught
Young men on second enlistment are
sent to this school by Uncle Sam for
an eight months course. The men are
selected for this training who have
served four years at sea and have
clearly shown by their ability and their
willingness to face danger and meet
any exlgency with cool and steady
head. Here they are taught all that
pertains to torpedoes and mines. They
learn to assemble torpedoes and are
taught diving and electricity as applied
to ordnance mechanism
Mines are made, set and exploded by
the class. The student must learn to
make the most deadly explosives from.
raw chemicals. TOrpedoeS and gum
cotton are equally interesting studies.
The student learns the intricate, watchs
like mechanism OF the torpedo SO that
he can almost assemble the thousands
OF its pieces IN the dark. Despite the
danger Uncle Sam has never had a
serious accident at this school. The
men are taught the danger Of explo-
sives and how to handle them safely.
At the Charleston Is. o. machinistSA
school men interested in mechanics
study boilers and engines from both a
theoretical and practical viewpoint.
Here the young men Of the navy be-
come mechanical engineers and drafts
men.
Carpenters, plumbers, blacksmiths,
coppersmithS, electric wiring experts
painters and cooks are turned out By
the scores at Norfolk.
In the hospital corps training school
the hospital apprentice learns the
properties and effect Of sill kinds Of
medicinal drugs. He must also take a
thorough course in anatomy and hy-
g1ene.
Each year the naval training station
at Chicago turns out about 1,S00 able
seamen. Nine out Of ten of these men
enter the naval service fresh from the
middle west farms After taking the
six months course they are prepared
to go aboard ships, ready for the dU-
ties of q man-o'-war's man.
Naval Academy.
Before a midshipman graduates from
the Naval academy he receives spe-
cial course in teaching in preparation
for the instruction of enlisted men
when he goes into active service. The
secretary of the navy, through bill
passed by the last session of congress-
is now empowered to appoint annual
" fifteen enlisted men as midshipmen
to the Naval academy. The better ed-
ucational facilities at training stations
and aboard ships will, with every pass
ing year, enable ambitious and capable
youths to qualify for this instruction
and prepare for commissions In the
navy.
-enIistments Increase.
Every young man who enters ths
navy with an earnest desire to inn
prove himself is given that coveted OPP
portunity. The present attractiveness
of the naval service is confirmed by
the increasing number Of men who,
having served one or more terms, re-
enlist for another. When a man has
served his time he leaves the service
much better prepared for the battle
of life than when be entered. He ist
almost sure OF place in the worlds
mart Of trade. The navy trained man
is in demand. If the sailor re-enlists,1
as many do. he gets more pay and
quicker advancement
So. you see, young and patriotic
American, if you have read this all
through. that the United States navy
today stands for opportunity, preparag
ton, success. 1t offers this to the
sailors in return for the superior serv-.
ice required and stands ready to CO.
operate with men of ambition and abil-
ity that they may be better able to
serve 1t and themselves with eficien-
cy and success.