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NEW YORK, May 16-ITregular price
the stock market this morning, although
advances predominatej. Rather contrary,
perhaps, to the general expectations, the
steel stocks were particularly strong, with
advances of l per cent showing in both
Federal Steel and Steel and Wire. while
Tennessee Coal and Iron also ran up
sharply.
The local traction issues displayed a
greater degree of steadiness than for some
days, with fairly active dealings in Brook
Iyn Rapid Transit.
In the railway list, the hrrnest features
were Atchison preferred and the granger
shares, Burlington and Quincy being the
feature Of the latter group. Missouri Pa
cinc was heavily dealt in but was some
what reactiOnary. chiefly on the discussion
OF the proposed increase In capitalization.
The very pronounced strength which ap-
peared in the London market was iEstru-
mental in the frmer tone appearing in the
local dealings All quarters Of the London
market advanced on the betteTing money
conditions and war situation, and the ad-
vanceS in the American quarter ext nded
TO l per cent. Foreign houses bought
stocks here upon the opening Of business
There were few important changes in To-
cal conditions over night and the an
nOuncement Of the proposed amendment to
the Constitution transferring the central of
the so-called trusts TO the Federal Co.
ernment was without any effect upon tie
stocks concerned.
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New York Cotton Market.
DEATHS IN THE DISTRICT.
An Incrense of Mortality From Con-
tnEiOus Diseases.


There were 127 deaths in the District
whites and 40 colored The annual d ath
rate, therefore. was 22.41 for each thou
sand of the whole population, that for the
whites being 1914 and for the colored 1858.
OF the principal causes of death there re-
suited 13 fatal cases from diseases of the
brain and nervous system, 10 from con-
sumption. and Il from affections of the
heart OF the infectious and contagious
class there we're deaths from smallpox,
; from grippe. from diphtheria and
from measles.
At the close of the last repor: there
were 4 cases of smallpox in the hospital.
During the week 6 new cases developed
and died, leaving s cases under treat
ment in the smallpox hospital.
There were forty-nine cases Of diphthe-
ria in quarantine at the close Of last re-
port. During the week sixteen rev cases
occurred and fourteen were discharged
leaving ffty-one cases in isolation. in thir-
ty-seven premises
Of scarlet fever there were forty-seven
cases in quarantine at the close of last re-
port. During the week fourteen new cases
were reported, and sixteen were discharged
leaving forty-five cases. with warning
cards. in thirty-one premises
The following are the deaths. classified
according tO their causes: Apoplexy. 5:
bronchitis. 4; Congestion Of lungs, /: con-
sumption, 10; convusions. 1; diarrhoeal
diseases. l; diphtheria. 4; diseases of brain
{; diseases of heart, Il; diseases of kid
neys s; malignant growths. 1; measles, 2;
pneumonia. IS; typhoid fever. ! whooping
cough, l; miscellaneous, IS; grippe. 5:
variola. 2: total 127.
There were twenty-three deaths of per-
sons under one year of age, sixteen from
one to five years old, and twenty-four who
were sixty years old and over.
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PROF. D. D. BRUCE
THE AUSTRALIAN
MEDIUM.

The discoyerer and sole owner Of Magic Remedies
for al kind Of troubles is one Of the noted living
apostles Of the science of the mysterious. The
most noted clairyoyant Of the day
He has exceptional qualities and Is infzllihls
in his line Of business The world has never seen
BIS equal he tells At glance the object of your
visit Everybody is astonishcd az his wonderful
powers. Gives points on business Affairs, unitss
separated. brings back the lost one. traces lost
and stolen goods. unearths hidden treasures, re-
moves evil influences, crosses spells. and III luck.
lie Is the only one who viii give written guar
sntee to complete your business OF refund your
money.
CURES TIE LIQUOR AND TOBACCO HABIT
Allows the captive 70 be SET FREE
RHEUMATISM, INSOMNIA. HYSTERIA, AND
OTHER DISEASES CURED.
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OFFER OF BUILDINGS.
4 Property Owner in T'wining Cit,
submits Proposal.

c. f Nelson recently wrote to the Com
missioners offering them, for school pur-
poses. two frame buildings in Twining
City. Mr.. Nelson states that these build
ings are situated on Pennsylvania Avenue
extended, that they are built upon lot is.
block 6. which is 30 by $50 feet IN extent.
that the buildings contain six rooms each
and that they are unencumbered by debt.
In view of the fact that the District now
rents its school buildings in TWining City.
Mr. Nelson offers the property TO the Com
missioners on a five years contract
The offer was referred 10 the School
Board and was considered by that body.
J. s. Falk. the secretary, now reports back
20 the Commissioners that the buildings
are not thought TO be available for school
purposes
Ii is expected that the Commissioners
will approve the report of the School Board
il the matter.
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BIDS FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL.
Certain Parties in Michigan Desire
to Mnke PronoSaIs.

Representative John B. COriiss of Michi-
gan recently wrote 10 the Commissioners
in reference to the bidding OF his consti-
tuents on the contract for the collection
and disposal of garbage He informed the
Commissioners that parties in Michigan
were interested in the matter and desired
TO submit bid for such work and for the
erection OF reduction plant. Continuing,
Mr.. Corliss said:
The Specifications heretofore adopted
a basis for advertisements and bids,
were so indefinite, the collection districts
being left in the hands of the Health on
GER. SO as to permit him TO compel the con-
tractor TO make daily weekly. or tri-week-
ly collections in certain territory. in his
discretion, imposing a possible and IN
certain expense OF a considerable sum of
money, and the advertisement as stated by
the former President of the Board OF Com
miSsiOnerS in a communication 10 me be-
ing tentative and unauthorized by an act
OF Congress, they declined to make the bid
Hereunder.
The Conference Committee OF the
House and Senate having charge of the
subject viii undoubtedly authorize your
Commission to make such contract. and /
assume that, in order to make the contract
legal, you will have to readve rtise ] have
suggested as an amendment - the bill
that the Commissioners be dirscted 10 fix
collection districts and specify positively
the collections 10 be made, whether daily
weekly, tri, or semi-weekly, In order 10
enable contractors 10 make an honest and
impartial bid hereunder"
In conclusion. Mr. CorIiss requests the
Commissioners 10 inform him with refer
ence 20 the subject, and 20 furnish him
with new specifications when they are pre-
D2rpd
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Ambassador Powell Clayton, who has just
returned to his post at the City OF Mexico,
from Orizaba, Mexico. writes that his
health is much better. He notifies the
State Department this morning that the
Mexican Government has designated Major
del Rio. medical surgeon. sub-direotor Of
the Military Hospital of Vera Cruz. as a
delegate of the Medical Military Corps to
attend the meeting Of the Association of
Military Surgeons OF the United States, 20
be held In New York from May 81 to June
2 inclusive
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YANKEE JOCKEYS IN ENGLAND,
The American Boys Able TO Teach
the BrItish a Thing or Two.

the British Thing or Two.
One of the most conspicuous features
in connection with modern racing in this
country IS the success OF American jock
eys, Of whom s.!ean- was the first u
achieve an extensive popularity. says the
London Illustrated Sporting and Drama &c
News" Mary good judges OF orseman-
ship derided MIN at first. and declared that
they could not stand his crouchirg p ST
tion al any D: ce. But he began to win
races. whereUpon the severest critics be-
gan slowly TO change their mind. Some
even went % far as 10 back his mounts
sy stema .icaily, and were annoyed TO fni
that he could rot TIake their f-r une-
Sloan's triumphs induced other American
jockeys to come here and try their ski
on the English turf; curiOUsly, they have
all been more or less successful
One Of the latest arrivals is Rigby who
was not long before he found his way first
past the post in this country. He rides
in pretty much the same style as that
adopted by his compatriots. probably they
can rice 10 other style, and il is not bad
one as far as it goes. II is not pretty 10
look at, but We ,annot afford TO ridicgls Ie-
suits. Rigby came here with an excellent
reputation as a jockey. and be has MAIN
tained II on our courses with some sue
cess He is steady, well conducted, and
thoroughly reliable. he does not sc N
10 care for a rough horse or for one that
pulls very hard; his dismounuug Incl
dent al Newmarket was the subjSct OF IN
favorable comment. No doubt il will not
occur again, at least not IL he eau help 4.
Rigby Is unqosstionably a gocd JccEey;
yet, ike nearly all the American riders.
he does not impress US with the idea that
he is a fine hoTseman- Goddess only
knows what would happen TO b N and e
others If they tried 10 race over the regu-
lation steeplechase course. But he pos
sesses a sort OF acquired instinCt-if the
phrase be permiss ible-for running his Iacs
out at a consistently true pace; he take:
care that his mount gives the best pr
formance of which he is capable.
That our English jockeys have been able
TO learn thing or two, as the saving is,
from their American rivals is a fact pretty
generally conceded, and We hope they viii
continue TO learn. improvement is always
possible.
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INVITED To WASHINGTON.
District Delegates VIII Ask National
Conference of Charities to Come

District Delegates VIII Ask National
Conference of Charities to Come.
The Commissioners have replied to the
letter of Rev. H. H Hart. General S-crs-
tary Of the National Conference of Chsri-
ties and Correction, asking them to send
delegates TO the annual meeting in Tope-
ka, Kan. They say that delegates have
been appointed TO represent the District,
and that hey will be in attendance on the
meeting Ci the Conference.
The Commissioners further state that the
delegates from the District of Columbia are
authorized 20 ask the Conference to select
Washington as its Place Of meeting in 1901
Mr. Hart is assured that il is the earnest
desire OF the Commissioners that the invi-
tation De favoTably received. and to this
end they will be grateful for any assist
anee that the secretary may be able 10
render.
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MRS. WALLS DEATH.
The Body Prepared for BuriaI-Fun-
eral Arrangements Not Completed.

HFVUF ;
eral Arrangements Not Completed.
The remains OF Mrs Mary F. Wall. who
died at the Emergency Hospital last night
as the result of burns sustained at her
home 1918 n Street about 13O o'clock yes
terday afternoon, were today prepared for
burial at the undertaking establishment Of
w r. Spear, in F Street. The remains
will be held there until the arrival from
St Louis OF Nicholas Wall. nephew whc
was advised of the death by telegraph Mr..
Wall is expected TO arrive tonight The
funeral arrangements will be completed by
him. 1t is understood that the body will
De sent TO st. Louis for burial Before the
body was removed from the hospital to
the undertaker's Coroner Carr viewed it
and issued a certificate of accidental death.
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ACTOR SERVES AT A GRAVE.
Reads the Burial Service Over q
Dead Friend.

DeaG Friend.
CHICAGO, May .s.-Willie Collier. the
actor, one OF a group OF mourners gathered
about an open grave I'D Graceland Gene
terry, read the burial service over the
body OF Frederick GroSVenor Stanley yes
terday afternoon. and conducted the full
funeral rites usually performed by z rec
tor.
The layman became an acting clergyman
because, through a misunderstanding the
request TO ofticiate al the burial had failed
to reach the Rev. Thaddeus A. Snively.
rector of ST. Chrysostom's Church. I'm
aware Of this. the funeral party waited for
two hours in Dearborn Avenue Church. and
then the cOrtege proceeded to the cemetery
Here, at the request Of the widow, Mr. Col
lier, who was close friend Of Mr.. Stanley,
consigned the body TO the grave.
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KILLED BY WOOD ALCOHOL.
Four Pennsylvania Miners Dead
From Drinking IT.

ALTOONA. Pa May 16.-Three brothers
aan ed Collene and fourth Italian. named
nahava are dead at South Fork as a result
of drinking wood alcohol. There had been
a miners gambling game, al which the sup
ply OF regular alcohol became exhausted.
A gallon Of wood alcohol was obtained.
mixed with syrup. and passed around 10
the company. The fatalities viii probabiy
be seven, as three other Italians are at
the point of death as a result Of drinking
the poison.
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INSTANTLY KilIed nv N F.II

BOSTON, May 16.-John Newton. father
OF family Of five. who was sick with the
grip. but unable TO afford the boss of a
days pay, went 10 work this morning at 8
O'Clock and an hour later fell from the T.
Road structure on which he was working
He was killed instantly.
The evening times., 1900-05-16

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. May ls.-Pe-
ter Rich. a colored man, plowed up pow
der horn in Richmond county a few days
ago containing some old coins. There was
over $50 in silver and gold American and
Spanish coins. dating as far back as 1774s
The horn was badly decayed.
The evening times., 1900-05-16
Washington stool. Exchange

Sales; National Safe and Trust. 4d13s;
Capital Traction. 5G1G3 is: Washington
Gas. 100G54 is; 119G54 1OOG53 rs; 100
G5S 81; Mergenthaler Linotype. 45G1S7;
OalSI Is; 35QlST Ia; Lanston Monotype.
1000 Y 3-S; American Graphophone. pre-
ferred, Ga i3. After Call: Lanston Mon
otype. 25G12 as; 2OO@12 IA; Washington
Gas. 1O0d53 SIS.
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per cent on the common stock. The COM
mon stock dividend is the first ever paid.

Lake Shore for the quarter ending March
81 shows a surplus after charges of 81. 1885,
SS5. as compared with 81. .O5S, 254 last year
The Rubber Trust for the fiscal year end
ing March 81 had net earnings of SO ,0G7,-
SS7. a decrease of $2IS. .626
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An Avenue In schaetzep Park,

Mr.. Ketcham has introduced in the
House bill for an avenue in that part of
the subdivision of the Schuetzen Park. in
the District, which lies south Of Hancock
Street,
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Unnppreciated.

NFION bIuVhItH ILIt-J
CITY Niece-This is my husbands collection q
old coins ? don't think you have il before.
Uncle Josh-Gee Whiz, How in the world did
he ever get stuck on all themI
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CLAlRVOYANCE!

PROF. LEO, 72o 10Th n. w., Bet. G H
The reliable private counselor. the one who
gives such wonderful readings and asks no ques-
fions on al iifes Affairs. Perfect satisfaction OF
no charge No money IN advance tniteS sep
arafed Never fails. Evil influences broken.
have good luck. Consult Leo. Are you downcast
and lonely. sad and forsakenf Come Al once 10
the friend Of all After 10 A. m Save this ad-
for luck Strictly confidential II
MADAME JONES. card reader and palruist tells
past present. and future; 25c- S03 18th 81.
mylo-st
Mr. N,iRRIS. BaltimOre's talented medium at
a. .ta 81 NV. daily from 10 70 g. Sund7y
includeu scznces Tuesday and Friday. S .. NJ;
Wednesdays. 2.30 p m; Sunday nights al Mac
cabee Temple, 5l3 9th St NV; good music. silver
collection mylI-st
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The Sugar directors met yesterday, but
as far as could be learned only routine
business was transacted.
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The National Tube Company yesterday
declared a dividend OF ga per cent on its
preferred stock and a dividend of l 1-2
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The steel securities took a course en-
tirely opposite to the general market
They were at no time strong after the
opening and at several periods during the
session they tumbled badly aud showed no
support whatever. There was Moth
ing new in the steel situation. though gos-
sip regarding further cuts In prices was
heard. Judge Gary is quoted as being
entirely hopeful over the trade outlook.
He states that business is good al present
and is likely 10 continue so.
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New York stock Market.

Corrected daily by w. B. HiGbs & Co.
members of the New York Exchange, 1419
+ Street
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Mrs. M. RENNER.

Legally licensed TO practice obstetrics in the D;s-
trict q Columbia Late resident assistant OF tha
Royal Women's Hospital. Munich, Bavaria. and
gold medal awarded for proficiency in the science
Of Obstetrics in that institution Private Sani.
tsrium for ladies before and during confinement.
Trained nurse and pert attending physicians %
treat an diseases Of Oftce hours 10 a. =.
10 6 D. m 62I Pa. ave. NV, Washington. D. c.
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Steel STOCKS ADVANCE
Irregular Price Changes in Early
Market Dealings.

Local Traction Issues Stendier-Atch-
Features of the Railway List-Pro-
nOunced strength i'm London oPe-
ratiOns-FOreiEn Houses Buying
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Chance of a Lifetime.
Don't Let II Pass You!

Ofkee at s2s Sd ST. sW- Daily a m. to 10 p
N. Sunday 2:So TO Q P. m
Cut this ont for luck. 1t
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Chicugo Grain and Provision Market

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs Co,
members OF the New York Exchange, 1419
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MaSOn'S Health Defenders.

YELLOW TABLETS cure DYSPEPSIA won't
know you have a stomach.) BROWN TABLETS
cure CONSTIPATION. 60. h in the uorIingD
RED TABLETS cure COUGHS (Sure of a nignt's 8
rest) WHITE TABLETS cure SORE THROAT
(ke1uce incanarnstionD Free from czlonel, aloes
opium. 30 tablets. l0c- AASONS CREAM OF
OLIVES OINTMENT-sure cure for Catarrh
Asthma, Group, Piles 25e a bo1-Au DruSglStA
IL 7. MASON CHEMICAL COMPANY.
SIS Arch ST.. Phila-. Pa
rnhIc-sa Su Do.we-H
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GOVERNMENT BONDS.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BONDS.

SIS, 1902. ''S0 year funding gold. lO2
rs. 1901. water stock" currency. -
7'r, 1908. water stock currency. 80.
Funding currency 3.65's-.... {. l20
I1z's, Reg, 2-I0's lsq3-I 1901. .... -
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The Stock Market this morning was
much like that OF yesterday with rather
dull business. strength in the railway list
and tendency 10 weakness in the steel
securities and In some of the other Indus
trial securities. The movement of prices
was irregular in the extreme and it would
be hard TO say whether the bulls OF The
bears were the yiotors. The opening was
strong On heavy London buying and some
commission bgring as well. 1t was said
that London and Continental houses took
2J,OOO shares Of the grangers and the Pa
ciacs The steel stocks advanced at the
opening well. but soon began TO weaken
and before noon had reached prices as low
as any OF yesterday. Missouri Pacific was
the weak feature OF the railway list II
went on TO 80 and a fraction, being appar-
emily sold on the strength Of the remain
der Of the market Sugar was also sold
oil TO 100 and a fraction. The outlook is
stllt good for strength in the railways
Money continues easy. The bank state
ment this week will be a good one The
exports Of gold vii not be heavy.
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Washington MOrt3age Loan Co.
60 F Street N. W.

MONEY TO LOAN at 81. So, 4. and AZ Der
cent, IN of 8, 600 to $1,000 on d. O.
real estate; pay of , and per cent mortgages
and begin anew; al transactions conducted with
economical consideration for borrowers Nm IL
sAUNLfckS q OO- 1891 + st. NV iyl-If-em
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MONEY loaned salarled people and retail mer-
chants upon their own names without Sc
eurity; easy psymgntS TOLMAN. Room IS, 9Os
9l8 St Oc22-Iyr
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The gossip regarding the Burlington is
most hopeful, although there is an incIina-
tion to doubt the rumor of a new refund
Ing scheme. The company has an issue of
Z per cent bonds coming due in 1908. and
the story in some quarters is that these
bonds are TO be refunded Immediately after
the plan worked 60 successfully last year.
The fact that money is abundant at the
present time, and rates cheap, gives the
story look of probability. but officials of
the Burlington refuse to confirm it, Aside
from the rights that would accrue In a
refunding scheme, and the reduction in
fixed charges that would result, Burling-
ton stock looks very cheap at its present
level There is being earned something
like per cent on the stock. The dividend
IS per cent so that the return is about )
per cent on the investment at the present
price
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MONEY TO LOAN oN APPROVED CoLLAT-
ERAI-No delay. CHARLES A. BAKER
Rooms 20 and ~. Metxerest Building. Ilio st,
jeI2-d
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MISCELLANEOUS BONDS

SIIs7NrsI8IssN-NE-VND DNtND'o.
Capital Traction r. X. As. ......... 1861 IO6aS
Met r. r. SIS l925-------.-------- I2OX I22
Net X. r.. Cert Indebtedness A. ITO 49,.
Met. II. r. Cert Indebtedness B. 10
Columbia II. R. 6's l9l4.......... I24 So.
Columbia X. 4. I'd mort. Vs.. nIx li2
CIV y Suburban X. R-.......... --.- go.
Wash Gas Co., ser. A. 6's. 1927 III 80.
Wash. Gas C.. ser. q. Is. l9Ol'2s. III go.
u s Elec- Light, Deb. Imp. 1901. 100 ITO
U. 5. Elec. Light, Cert. lndebt.--. l00 10
Ches. & Pot. Tel. 1896 -l9lI...... l04 -.
Ches. Pot. Tei. Con. 5s.-..-. IO41
Am. Sec'y Trust SIS, 1905 -. lUO 49,.
Wash. Market Co. lst SIS. 1892
1911, s. 900 retired annually II0 ----
Wash Mkt Co Imp 6's. l9l2-'2T-- ITO ----
Wash. Mkt. Co. ext 6's, l9I4'Z7.. li0 zee.
Masonic Hall Assn 5's c, l90S.... los l12
Amer Graphchone Deb 5s....-... 100
Anacosfia & Potomac 5's........... -. -.
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WILL loan from SIS to $500 on approved collat-
sEaL Address Bcx s5, this Office. myl4-St, EN-
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The London Statist" publishes an
article on the Union Pacific which is par
ticularly interesting The estimate is made
that the net earnings of the company for
the year ending June 80 viii be SIC. .22S. 900.
which would allow of the payment of the
full dividend on the preferred stock and
leave 6 per cent earned on the common.
The earnings Of the Missouri Pacific for
the March quarter will show an increase
OF $6OO.OOO Insiders persist in the state
ment that the company will pay l IA per
cent on the stock at the end of the cur
rent quarter. and that the RockefelIers will
be represented in the directory within the
coming month The gross earnings of the
Northern Pacific for the first week of Nav
show an increase Of SIS, SOC and since July
j an increase Of $3I43 OBS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-20
AGREED UPON NEW
PROTECTED CRUISERS.
Naval Bureau Chiefs Determine Upon
the Features of the War vessels
to he Constructed.

WASHINGTON. July 1s.-The complete
features of the new protected cruisers,
authorized by the last congress were
agreed upon at a meeting of the board
of naval chiefs. today. II was determined
that the boats should have 22 knots
speed. not exceeding $500 tons displace-
ment, with a capacity for carrying 1900
tons of COAL and batteries consisting Of
sixteen 6-inch rapid-nre guns.
The twenty-two-knot speed was accept
ed with some regret by two OF the mem
bers of the board. who preferred twenty
three knots, foreign builders having
adopted that rate. But the speed pro-
vided for is as great as compatible with
the tonnage determined upon. The coal
capacity is considered very good. The
battery of sixteen 6-inch guns is the most
notable feature OF the new ships. as this
gives single type of gun, instead OF
diversity of guns in primary and second
airy batteries. and makes practically
circle OF the quick-hring big guns, envel-
oping the ships. Some features OF the
armor are yet to be settled.