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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
PROGRESS.

1t is very important in this age of vast
material progress that remedy be pleas
ing to the taste and to the eye, easily
taken, acceptance to the stomach ard
healthy in its nature and effects Pos
sessing these qualities, Syrup Of Figs is
the one perfect laxative and most gentle
iiuretic known.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
Tn Chnnes His Locntion

Mr.. Andrew p. Erlandson, for many
years located at the Maryland steamboat
companys wharf. where he employed
his time in building sail and row boats,
has removed to White Hall, in the Third
district, where he will still continue in
the boat building business
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
l2s We. Street, annapolis, Nd.
PROPOSALS FOR NAVAL SUP
PLIES FOR THE NAVAL

DROPOSALS FOR NAVAL SUP
i PLIES FOR THE NAVAL
ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS, D.-April
Is. S91.-Sealed Proposals, endorsed
Proposals for Naval Supplies for the
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd, to be
opened May, 5, 1891, viii be received
at the Bureau of Provisions and Cloth
ing, Navy Department, Washington, d.
c.. until 10 O'Clock noon, May 5, 1891,
and publicly opened Immediately there
after, to furnish at the Naval Academy,
Annapolis. Md. quantity of supplies,
consisting Of crushed granite, curbing,
brick. cement, lime, lumber. brushes,
hardware. paints, gas coal, sc. The
articles must conform to the Navy stan
dard and pass the usual naval inspection.
Blank proposals will be furnished upon
application to the Superintendent of the
Naval Academy or to the Bureau The
attention of manufacturers and dealers
is invited Tie bids, all other things be-
ing equal, decided by lot. The Depart
ment reserves the right to waive defects
or to reject any or all bids not deemed
advantageous 70 the Government. ED.
WIN STEWART, Paysndstsr- General
| Q. s. Macy. a20
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
THE wEATHER TO-MoRROw.

WASHINGTON. April 80, / p. M.-The
Weather indications Of the United States
Signal Service for this vicinity, for TWEEN
ty-fouI hours from p m, to-day, are for
fair warmer Friday southwesterly winds.
Thermometer at THE CAPITAL Office at
noon to-day stood $50
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
Programme OF the Workmen's So.
ciaI and Literary Club.


The regular meeting of the Working
mems Social and Literary Club viii take
place Friday evening. May /. at p m.
in the lecture room of the Mission Chap
Ell, Prince George street The following
is the programme
1. Lecture. By s. Thomas Mccullough.
"reminiscences of the Battle of Gettys
burg"
2. Instrumental Quartette. BY Messrs.
zimmerman, Kaiser, Shaw, and Strange.
3. Reading. BY Mrs. Sherwood.
4. Cornet Duet. BY Messrs. Strange,
and Shaw.
8. Song. By Arthur Garter, Jr
6. Organ recital. BY NJ. Conliff.
z. Trombone Solo. BY William
Kaiser
s. Recitation. BY Miss Berlie Hall.
The public are invited, Workingmen
especially. Admission free
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
Columbia safety for 81.

Mr.. ]. G. Boessel, agent for the Co
lumbia Bicycles. has received Colum
bia Light Roadster Safety, for 1891. Il
is a beautiful machine, containing many
attachments over The 80 safety. Many
persons have examined the machine at
BoesseIs jewelry store, on Main street.
and it is expected that several win be
sold before the coming summer
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
zucklen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded Price
cents per box.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

have been a sufferer from catarrh for
90 years. found Immediate relief in
the use of Ely's Cream Balm. Since
using it have not suffered a moment
from headache, sore throat or loss of
sleep, from which previously suffered,
caused by catarrh. | consider your Balm
a valuable remedy -R. G.. Vassar, SO
Warren ST., New York.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
First OF the season

l. S. Nutwell s. Co. sold deyiled crabs
over the bar to-day-the first of the sea-
son. This firm is always on the alert
and spare no pains or expense to give
their patrons everything in season.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
Mlles Nerve and LIve PllIs.

Act on new principle regulating the
liver, stomach and bowels thr0uh the
f.erges. A new discovery DIR. Miles Pills
speedily cure billiousness, bad taste, tor
pid liver, piles, constipation. Unequal
ed for men, women, children. Smallest
mildest, surestl so doses. 25 cts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
ntrrs or ADVERTISING.

one inch, first lnsertioe 81 sl;;eoi saoss.
s9.TGDthly, quarterly aud yearly adyeriis-
y .U tracilJas OF an inch VIII constitute
sFnI iIeh.
eg-LJoal uqless and pollne1, or personal
s,,-s.o.f, marriage announcements. twenty
.-.cauf5. obituary BoEcCs vii be charged
~ .l..-Aslf the usual rarea " edYertls-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

After suffering horribly for years
from scrofula in its worst form, young
son of Mr.. II. L. King, zoo Franklin ST
Richmond. Va, was recently cured by
the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. No other
medicine can approach this preparation
as a cleanser of the blood.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

For nearly half . century Ayers
CHEEKY PectoFal has been the most popH-
lar cough remedy in the world The
constantly increasing demand for this
specific for colds. coughs, and ali diseases
OF the throat and lungs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
SUNDAY TRAINS ;

Lave Baltimore for Annapolis, 300 a. m.
snd4 40 p m.
Leave Annapolis for Baltimore, $50 a. m
ani4 p IN,
Trains mark with an 90 are express trains.
an and after Monday, February 9th the
stnrt line K. X. Co, will receive and deliver
sr,igbts for Annapolis and intermediate STA
tIogsatB & o. Freight Depot, Camden Sta
l0a, Baltimore
freight train will run daily except Sun
3sv Arriving at Annapolis at 10 40 a. m.-
Le,yes Annapolis for baltimore At 2.l6 y. III.
Fare-Annap0is 20 baltimore and return;
staS Freight taken at lowest rates.
baltimore aud Eastern Shore Railroad.
Trains arrive and leave Short Line Depot
Arrive at....g 81 a. m. Leave at. 800 a. m
GIT p. m. :, $40 y. IN
O. A COOMBS, Gent Manager.
L.A.BURCK. sec'y and Treas,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Music hath charms to sooth the savage
breast and Goodmau's Soda Water if
drank before uttering hasty word will
prevent many family quarrels
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Men and women prematurely gray and
and whose hair was falling, are enthusi-
astic in praising Halls Hair Remover
for restoring the color and preventing
badness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Wanted The people of Annapolis TO
try glass of Soda at Goodmans Drug
Store and be convinced that ii is the
co 'dest and best in the city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Ely's Cream Balm is worth its weight
in gold as a cure for cataIrh. One bot
tie cured me--R. A Lowell, Franklin,
Pa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
Postponed.

The sale of furniture that was have
taken place on the Goth, in the house
No % Gloucester street, has been post
poned until tomorrow, Friday evening
May 1st, at same hour.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Go to A. Harris for all kinds Of Smek-
er's goods, Pipes. Cigar-smokers, Nicer.
chaum goods of all kinds. The Writ
Fountain Pen also for SALE A. HART,
rs Maryland Avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

II OST.-BETWEEN COURT HOUSE
II and Maryland Hotel. BLUE CARD
& Co, Bankers, Washington, ID. O., to the or
der of Reba Lockwood. Payment on the same
hkving been stopped. A reward will be paid
II returned to 103 Prince George St.. Annspo-
lis. 400
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

There is hardly person in the city
but who has heard of the reputation that
Goodman's Root Beer bears Try glass.
Only five cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

MALT PHOSPHATE, the great health
drink, for all seasons, refreshing and in
MIGRATING. BY the glass or bottle. At
A. HART's, 75 MARYLAND Ave.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Badness ought n I TO come till the
age of s. or later. If the hair begins to
fall earlier, use Halls Hair Remover
and prevent badness and grayness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Mrs. Hughes. agent for DIR. McGilrs
drainage blossoms. will be in Annapo-
lis Thursday, and Friday. Apply at 3
Church Circle
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Soda Water, with pure fruit syrups,
now on draught at the City Drug Store,
Feldmeyer Bros.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Wanted to buy cheap Horse or Mule
George T. Melvin, Annapolis, Md
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
ORDER NISI.
JANIS Dr. MUERoE Trustee and Assignee
HARRIET ENNIS % GEoRsE RoBusoN,
No. 1883. Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Anne Arundol
County,

ORDERED. By the Circuit Court fer
~ Anne Arundel County, In Equity,
this 25th day of April. In the year
eighteen numbered aBd ninsty-one. that
the within reported sale of the real
estate Of George Robinson made by
James NJ MuDroe, as trustee and as
signee, be fnally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof,
be shown on or before the
1sT DAT or JUNE, 1891.
Proe5dea, ; copy Of this order be pub
iished At least oncs = week for three sue
csssive weeks, before said 1st day Of
June next. in some newspaper pub-
lished at least once 9 week In Anne Arun-
del County.
The report states the amount Of sales
TO be ea0O. 90.
Tsst:-erRIss HAKwooD, Clerk.
4-2S gPnTaa HAYWOOD. Clark.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
Office Of the Clerk Of the Corporation,
ANNAPOLIS, MD, April 2, 1901

The Board of the Corporation of the
City of Annapolis, will meet from MON
DAY, MAY Gath, to SATURDAY,
MAY Both, 1891, inclusive, from to 8
o'clock, p M. daily, at the Council Cham
Der, to make transfers, to assess property
and to hear petitions for abatement Of
assessments. BY order Of the Board,
A PHILIP e. PORTER, Clerk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Go to Feldmeyer Bros. for Paper
Wrapper Cigarettes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

T OST.-BETWEEN BRADYS SHOE
IL Store on Main Street and the Naval
Academy, on Saturday night. April 18th one
pair lady's BLACK CATER TOPS and red
gau se FAN with white and gilt sticks Re-
ward if left at this office. a29
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
ORDER NISI.
No. 1879 Equity.


ORDERED, This 18th day Of April,
" 1891. by the Circuit Court for
Anne Arundel County, that the sale OF
the property mentiont d In these proceed
ings, made and reported by James M.
Munroe and Frank II. Socket, trustees,
appointed by decree of this Court TO
make said sale, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown en- or before the
TWENTIETH OAR or mar RExT.
ProCided, copy of this order be IN
serted In some newspaper printed in
Anne Arundel County, once 10 each OF
three successive weeks, before the TWEEN
tieih day Of May next.
The report states the amount of sale
to be 5000 90
SPRIGG HAYWOOD. Clerk.
True Copy. Test
1e SPRIGa HARDWOOD. Clerk
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

Fer RENT, on Shares, rich truck land,
in sight of Annapolis. Apply to GEORGE
/. MELVIN. 1925
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

TOR RENT.-FROM MAY LIST. A
a DESIRABLE 3-STORY BRICK Dwell
LING. on Prince George Street, between
Maryland and College Avenues in complete
order; all modern convenience. Apply at
O. PlTAL Office. a29
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

TOR SALE-A LADY'S PHETON
a. and HARNESS, the owner ha fog no
further use of It. VIII be sold cheap. Can
Strs ct. 28w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30

WANTED.-AS SEVEN OR EIGHT
ROOM HOUSE Furnished or unfur-
nished. Apply a. % Market Street 28w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
TRAvELLER,s GUIDE.
annapolis a Baltimore shortLins R. r.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DEC. Is. 1890.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-30
capital" JoTTlNGs

WIN. NJ. ABBoTT & soNs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
SECURING ExHIBrns FOR THE FAIR.

Chicago, Now 30 a)-Thirty agents employed
by Professor F. W Putnam, chief Of the department OF
ethnology are securing North South and Central Amer
cas for exhibits illustrative IF the chronological history
OF the three countries mentioned. Professor Putnam
has arrived in this city TO report progress In his work.
and SAYS that he Is meeting with an unusual degree OF
success in gathering chronological specimens. lie has
now two parties Of reichunterS In Central and south
America and has shpload of mummes, fabrss and
implements of the aboriginal inhabitants ready for ship
ment from Peru
While Professor Putnam is working up exhibits Of an
chronological character from the South American coun-
tries the Worlds Fair Commissioners there are daily
sending I'm reports of progress. DR.. Bertoette, the
Commissioner to Paraguay, Uruguay and the Argentine
Republic writes that it is proposed TO increase the
appropriation made by the latter Republic from
100000 to 1900 900. DR.. Jose Decond who was
delegate from Paraguay to the Pan-Amcrican Confer
ence has been appointed president OF the commits sion
that is to have charge Of the Paraguay exhibit at the
Fair .
From Lieutenant Baker comes the Imagination that
the largest cigar mandatory In Mexico will mako an
extensive exhibit at the Exposition. Mr.. Latch, who
owns the largest sawmill dn Mexico. Is preparing fine
exhibit Of the cabinet woods of that country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
MR. sHERMAYS FRIENDS eoyFIDRyr
PROPORTIONS FROM THE FORAKER MANAGER
THAT INDICATE WEAKNESS on THEIR PART.

PROPOSITIONS FROM THE FORAKER MANAGER
THAT INDICATE WEAKNESS or THEIR PART.
Columbus, Ohio Nov 90 CspeciaD.-The quI.. .s..
edence OF Mr. shermans supporters In the Senatorial
contest worries those who are managing exGover~
roraker,s canyasy The Senator's managers arc ea.
ductIng quiet canvass and while they are mol
positve I'm their claims and state that Mr.. shernNt
reelection Is assured beyond the question or doubt
estimate of his strength In the caucus is given .
the public although large number OF those eees;
TO the Legislature have openly declared their inenn
OF voting for Mr.. sherman. The proposition 10 b.
ouire into the eligibility OF Colonel Briee cane tna
the Foraker people, and II was left TO MI hheruaa,
political saeacity to point out the proper mcthd
procedure When the State Committee met to eoastz
the proposition there was from the outset manifest
dIspositon among the Governors managers to place az
responsibility OF future action on senator sherman.
The Foraker following completely reversed Their hne
action and this resulted in referring the question
eligibility TO Judge Nash, recognized inenf OF lie
SENATOR The latter will be tic adviser on tn stats
Committee and on his suggestion Only VIII there 10
any further steps taken prior to TIE meeting Of the
Legislature in January.
The last OF the novel propositions TO come from N,
Foraker forces is presented by Captain ". i
Cappellar, his chief manager. who says; 1T IL
NOT necessary for the Legislature 10 elect
Senator mt its first session. lie. Il post
none the matter TO the Adjourned session nd
in the vacation submit the question to the Republicans
OF the state TO be settled either at the time The DELE
gates are chosen for the National Convention or ~
resolution of the State Convention. Mr.. Foraker,
friends are willing 10 close the contest now, or VII
leave the question open until the voice Of the pops
can be heard. They know their strength, and AZ
making no claims not based on fact, ard they know
that ex- Governor Foraker will, II he hye,, and NJ
chances are that he WILL be the next Unlted ata;es
senator from Ohio. whether he Is elected In 1892
cording 10 my suggestion in 1913.
This Is regarded By leading politicians here as a
evidence OF weakness and lack Of faith In the ay
OF Foraker TO retire Senator sherman 20 pHvae Ih
II l. argued that IL he had anything like the strength
claimed for him no proposition looking 10 postpaid
ment would be advanced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
INSPECTOR WUEELER's REPORT.

Washington, Nov. 20.JThe annual report OF ". d.
Wheeler Chief Postoice Inspector although composed
mostly of tables and statistics is interesting, In that
"i shows tho year to have been singarly free from
great disasters and crime which do so much TO prclu
dice the postal service Mr.. Wheeler says
There have been those in the service who have MOI
been able withstand temptation and have iali9n oy
the waysde and whose iconSidered pllferings nave,
In measure Invited criticism from the public, bqt no
great defalcation, great robbery or loss mas
ened the record OF the Department or thWarted lts
efforts to serve the people The spirit OF good
service believe, grows year by year, ana may pe
par1oned for saying that, in my opinion, the example
of the present head the Department has been fet IN
some degree TO the humbest empoye, so thai all
wish to perform the work In hand, and do that winch
will rebound to the credit OF the service and the IN
terest Of the public There Is no general desire 20
violate postal laws such, and when IL occurs puDc
opinion recognizes and approves the justice Of their
enforcement and the punishment OF the culpabie
In his table Of criminal statistics he shows that the
total number OF arrests is greater by 100 than last
year. but the number Of postal employees OF all kinds
arrested is forty five less The number or convcuons
this year was 81 per cent OF the number OF arrests
made as against 90 per cent last year. The number
OF burglars Of pOstoces arrested this year was us,
against 131 during the previous year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

| of Supervisors ore guilty. Every man OF them who
voted 10 make up the fraudulent return which was
| filed by John j. Mylod with the SECRETARY OF Statc
| sn Albany is guilty of a felony, and II the n
pubicans here desire TO do SO, caoh one vi III rlic
majority can be indicted for this offence. The
poral code has a section that covers the case 10
| letter. Outside of this, the returns when are
filed with the Secretary Of State must nave the scar
of the County Clerk Of the county from Wihcii
they came. The forged returns have no such seal
attached TO them.
The Board Of Supervisors Of Duchess County
must meet tomorrow and again canvass the votes
which were cast in this county on election day
This time the beard meets under the order OF the
court. and il remains to be seen whether or not
the Democratic majority OF the board Will continue
10 defy the law as il did under the leadership OF
f. Wright Vail, under instructions from David
mandamus obtained from Judge Barnard, OF the
Supreme Court, early last Saturday morning, by
Robert p. Wilkinson, on behalf of Isaac w. Sher-
rill, who was counted out He was the Republi-
can candidate for County Treasurer, and the same
votes which were stolen from Gilbert A. DeaEe
the Republican candidate for State Senator, also
were stolen from Mr. Sheriff.. II the courts
counted for Sheriff., they must naturally be
counted for all Of the Republican candidates from
whom they were stolen. The theft of these
votes, together with the arbitrary addition OF
thirty-nine votes to his account, gave TO the
Democratic candidate for the Senate plurality
the canvassers TO give to the Republican candl-
dates only the votes which were stolen from them
the seat in the Senate will not be occupied by
Democrat The Republican attorneys who have
charge of the case are positive that they have
clear case, and the 8ffidavis which they have on
stolen from Mr. Deane should have been taken
from him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
PROFESSOR rRoMWELL's LEcrrRE.

Professor George H. Cromwell ddi,cled on Of MS w
In, Illustrated lectures last o,crng In tho Grand OPS
uonse Ills subject was 'Amerlca." The lectur hs
the views fully sustained the reputation long AGO quo
Ished BY Professor Cromwts annual course Of e'9'a
on popular subjects. The lecture delivered nst reAAs
WAS patriotic and commanded lie attention Of ~ie N'
audience. -,....
P,oc,,or Cromwell began by referring to the cosnoohH
character OF the American people. In rapid sHese''
views OF New-York Po'tol. Cincinnati 'lr''iHa blu-
Chicago san Francisco lhiialclbha aud oh'f FI ~ & "
can cities we're exhibited lie rttHed 70 FhH,1 'i,N
,h ctv whore .al the people have the latchkey
Containing he cave a series OF maguicen. EcN Nes'
the Yosemite Valley, Yellowstone lHfH, M AAha''
Cave Natural Bridge. etc. some fine view, o. :" ~
.rnuent buildings at Washington were gi''n fIOs~'
Cromwell describing them In his own onsni sp".
uno roloted lantern view Of nmc>e cluster ot ""S
h,na va shown This" raid Professor Cromwell
where many people have gon-whcr; the wooilae '"M'A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

n. Tho stronger and more numerous. Wl"ous . a"s
oddtonq these will DO numerous enough 10 orouv p,
large share OF the time Of the House ana iVs
RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMODORE MELVILLE.
washington, Nov. 29.-Connmodore Melville tnis'
q, tho Bureau OF steam Engineering, has suDhIIe" ~
animal report TO the Secretary OF the Navy ING %
portance of providing travelling cranes ana SUNNI" =.
means OF moving heavy machinery In Navy ia'u' =
ponted ont and the establishment Of small sorehouscs
att,chod IN the machine shops IL recommended. VI
the Boston Navy Yard, 1t is recommended uat u w
again used q repair station.
In connection with description OF the WORK oohe
Mt the New-York Navy Yard, 1t Is said that such ca
ceent progress has been made In the construction Oh
tbe machinery for the new cruisers Cihcihnhu al'o
Raleigh that 1t viii be ready for the vessels when inc
bulIs arc completed. In quality Of Workmanship ana
cost this work Is said TO compare favoraby win Vnat
done in any private establishment, IL is recon-
mended that additional wings to the boier-shop DO
bult for smthlng and copper work, and that ooooh
testing machine and hydraulic bending press DC pro-
cured.
OF the League Island Navy Yard, the report says :;
" IL is earnestly recommended that the shops at .s
yard be completed and fully supplied with TOOLS Oh
late design and Of power to handle tile heaviest a"0
engine work. -. 4,
nv far the most important feature OF the report Is
Commodore Mevlles statement touching the personnel
OF the Engineer Corps. He says =" IL IS with esre.
that am again compelled to report that the htpcr '"
engineer officers is insufficient for the proper perform
ance of the duties belonging TO thcm' The report
shows how collisions and other accidents have resulted
from insufficient engineer force Oh vessels, ana now
the pressing demands Of the service have caused ue
abandonment OF other work OF great value TO the cou
try-accomplshed through the detail OF engineer oIces
instructors in technical schools ana coieses. ce
modore Melville says tbs number OF engineer omcefe
should be at least 300, and even this number VIII oe
inadequate unless supplemented by snn,eent nah n
of intelligent and skilled artfcers and welltralned nre
men. lie would draw upon the technical seho9l Oh
the country for half OF the young engineers To take
twoyears practical postgraduate course at sea; ha
provided for at the Naval Academy The abolition OF
the old fashioned "steerage' on shlpboard Is recon-
mended,