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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-14

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York July 13.-Doctor Lester Reuss.
house physician at the German HospitaE
Brooklyn. has been discharged for kissing
a pretty nurse.
Eyes. I did try to kiss her, and I'll try
again II get the chance.
This is not monastery. and we are not
monks"
young Doctor Lester Reuss admitted to her
that he had kissed. or tried to kiss. pretty
Miss Adelaide Smith, one of the nurses.
Apparently the Medical Board and Miss
Pritchard. the supervisor of the nurses, be-
lieve that Doctor Reuss only tried to. and
did not succeed in kissing the charming
Miss Smith. as pretty a nurse as ever
soothed a fevered brow or smoothed pa
tents pillow. For, on Monday, Miss Smith
was but a nurse on probation.
Doctor Reuss was tried by the board. On
Tuesday Miss Smith was promoted to be Il
regular member of the hospitals stan of
nurses. 1t was explained at the hospital
that Miss Smiths term Of probation ended
on Tuesday. and. being worthy. she was
promoted. irrespective Of the fact that the
young sawbones In the hospital are not
monks.
All the nurses in the hospital agree that
however much Doctor Reuss knows of the
theory and practice of medicine. he knows
nothing Of the theory and practice OF
kissing.
Five nurses testified to the Medical Board
them. In each case he failed. each of Gle
five nurses successfully lodged the doctors
il1-aimed kisses.
Miss Prttchard also told the Medical
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COMMISSIONERS TO
OPEN BALLOT BOXES
Judge Wood of, the Election Board
Says This Action Will Be
Agreed To Wednesday.
PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED.
The Certiicaiion of the Numbers
of Ballots, He Believes, Would
Conflict With the Pol
icy of Secrecy.

AT a special meeting Vein ~ morning
the Board Of Election Commissioners will,
according to Commissioners Wood and
Hobbs. decide to open the ballot boxes for
the purpose of procuring facts for the prin-
cipals in the Loyd-Funkhouser and Hodg
don-Hancock election-contest cases. In TAX
ing this action the board VIII comply with
Instructions from Judge Spencer.
Under the statutes governing elections,
ballot boxes can only be opened In cases of
contested election. and then only by order
from Court, subject TO whatever legislative
restrictions may be in force for preserving
insloiate the secrecy of the ballot. The re-
cent decision OF judge W. q. Marshall of the
Missouri Supreme Court. relates 10 all these
points, and this decision, with the statutes,
probably will be The basis for the boards
procedure in abiding by Judge Spencers Or
der.
There is not and has not been any Ques-
ton as to the duty OF the board 10 open
The ballot boxes in case of a contested elsc-
ton. Judge Wood asserted yesterday. The
statutes not only state that the boxes Shall
be opened upon proper order from Court,
but also provide certain method for SO
doing. However, the lack OF explicit provi-
sions establishing limitations to the eNami-
nation places the board in such position
that we must deliberate carefully as to how
far We may so.
zone problem confronts US. How much
Information can We give without impairing
The secrecy of tine ballot? II requested to
certify the numbers of ballots, we would,
in complying with the request, defeat the pur-
pose of the law in regard TO secret ballot.
The numbers, you understand, could be
compared with the polling lists and in that
way the vote of each elector would become
common property. judge Marshalfs deci-
sion and the statutes aver that the board
is obliged to supply only the result of the
investigation.
"The board will discuss these phases OF
the law. There is no doubt that the balloi
boxes will be opened. as directed. The mat
ter to be decided refers solely to our scope
. and duty In the premises
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NEWS OF THE CITY CHURCHES.
Denver Pastor to Speak at First
Christian Church.

The Reverend Bruce Brown, pastor of
Central Christian Church, Denver, Colo,
reputed to be the largest church of that
denomination west Of the Missouri River,
viii preach at First Christian Church to-
day. His morning topic will be 1.-THE Char
acter Of Christ" and in the evening ''Heav-
emily Visions" Mr.. Brown has been invited
TO fill the pulpit with a view to call To
First Church.
The Niedringhaus Mission Is planning to
take the members of the mission on a two
weeks vacation to the Industrial farm at
Eureka, Mo-, on Monday. July %. Miss
Harris, superintendent, desires all who IN
tend going to report at the mission, Sew
,ehth street and Cass avenue. to-day.
The pulpit OF Lafayette Park NJ f.
Church, South. Will be filled this morning
by the Reverend 8. L. Lindsay, who will
speak on The Lords Day and Its Obssry-
ance," and this evening by the Reverend
Doctor J. D. Vincil.
The Reverend Doctor E. E. Barclay,
State superintendent of the American Anti
Saloon League. will speak at the Compton
Heights Christian Church to-day morning
and evening. This morning Doctor Barclay
will issue a formal challenge to the report
as to the effects of the anti-canteeu law
and this evening will give q stereepticon
lecture. showing the inside Of saloons of
st. Fouls and other cities.
The Ladies OF Tyler Place Presbyterian
Church will serve ice cream and cake on
the lawn, corner Flora boulevard and Spring
avenue, Wednesday. July II.
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Visitors At st. Louis Hotels.
John Fink Of Fort Smith, Ark, is at the
Planters.
C. r. Nedrow of wichita, Kas.. is at
the Planters.
Mr. and Mrs. F. NJ. Dodson of Renick,
NO.. are at the Laclede.
Mr.. and Mrs W. l.. Smith Of Marsh
field Joined the Missouri Press Association
at the Laclede yesterday.
r.. H. Keith. prominent Kansas City
merchant. is at the Southern.
ID. H. Nichols, railroad man from
Roswell, N. NJ, Is at the Southern.
u. P. Morris Of Mexico, Mo-, is at the
Ltndell.
Mr. and Mrs. George Williams Of Pc
oria, ILL.,, are at the Lindell.
Frederick Noelke of Indianapolis Ind,
Is at the st. Nicholas.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Thomas Of Atlanta,
Ca, are at the 81. Nicholas.
u p. Anderson Of Ottumwa. Ia, is as
the Planters.
81. G. stern Is at the Planter. from
Sikeston, Mo. i
Robert E. wadden Of warrenspurg.
Mo-. IL at the Laclede. :.
y. 3. o'Mally of Perry. Ia. is at the
-, -s; r; Lynn of Knoxville. Tenn. Is a.
B.; 3. Burnett of sapulpa, l. T., is a,
the Lndcll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Phares are at the
Lindeil from Abba, Ia.
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Protectcd Home Circle.

Social League Circle is planning for picnic.
Committees were appointed last Tuesday night.
and. with competent members at the head OF
the promised outing everything will be q sue
cess. Grand President F. e. Chase was present,
to install the officers.
Arlington Circle elected officers at the last
meeting. One candidate was initiated and several
names proposed
Chouteau Circle had a good meeting. Plans are
being made to Join In the fifteenth anniversary OF
the order.
Hope circle had a good meeting. One candi-
date was initiated. Supreme Chaplain A. H.
Miller Installed the officers.
At Missouri Circle the officers for the year
were Installed by Past President Dole Of Social
League Circle.
Hobson Circles officers were installed By Past
Worthy Presidents w. f. Dwinell and Charles
Cadwaader.
Thursday night by Supreme Chaplain Miller. An
evening Of music and pleasure will be given In
G;ross'8 Hall early in August.
Rainbow Circle will have public Installation
next Thursday. The last meeting Of the circle
coming on the glorious Fourth postponenent
was necessary.
Benton Circle officers were installed by Grand
President Chase Monday night: Five new names
were added to the roll OF membership.
Compton Circle bad largely attended meeting.
Officers yere installed tU the grand president.
imperial Circle vas happy. having won the
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:. BEAT STEAMER TO SHORE.
Passenger Jumped Overheard and
Train Did the Rest.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Providence. R. L.. July ITO win a bet
Otto Persons. who lives in New York City
and who was a passenger on the steamer
Rhode Island, from New York to Provi-
dence, jumped overheard in Long Island
Sound or New Rochelle, reached shore,
caught a train and arrived in this city in
time to be at the pier before the steamer
came in.
Persons was one of Jolly party of trav-
elers, who were joking about the speed of
their craft. The man offered to bet that he
could jump overheard, get ashore and beat
the boat reachiag Providence. He was taken
at his word. and without hesitation leaped
overheard
boat was lowered from the Rhode
Island, but before 1t could reach him Per-
Sons had. caught another boat and was
being rowed to shore. The Rhode Island
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IN THE COUNTY.

ton Jail caused the County Court yesterday
to consider the ACCESSIBILITY Of building an
addition to 1t. There are now thirty-six
prisoners in the jail: the largest number 1t
has ever held.
Marriage licenses were issued in Clayton
yesterday TO Clifton E. Herman and Rose
E. Goetz Of st. Louis. Frank Cohlmeyer
Weise Of No. 4332 Blair avenue and Della
stoh of No. 1898 Benedict. Harry staiyer
and Emma Sink of No. 1905 South Tenth
Smith of Maplewood. Friday night mar
rage licenses were issued to Thomas
ODonnell and Lulu Saucier of st. Louis
and Archibald c. Mcdonald of St Louis
and Olive L. Cumley Of Prairie du Chen,
Wis.
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Knishts and Ladies Of Honor.

The last week has been one Of more than usual
activity. A renewed interest seerns to have taken
to 600 nkmbers Tor the jurisdiction By the lime
the supreme Lodge holds It's session in septem-
to the Grand Lodge Office 's >''.'e
committees for the term as follows: Laws. 4.
Steber W. F. Rover. William Mohr. Finance
Charles Maher. Charles Markert. Ludwig MARI.
Mane Harry and G. H. # 2nEe
Appeals and Grievsncsss- - T Dumont. Marga-
nj Mr. Sf1 aad ills and
Weinsbers. Mrs. NJ D. Bailey and Mrs Gather:
The knights and Ladies'. Home Fund has been
transferred to the Grand Lodge in charge of the
grand treasurer according to resolution passed
Enterprise Lodge viii give lawn party on
Saturday evening August IL. at Athletic Park:
val al it, meeting on Thursday evening at IN.
garden adjoining the lodge hall. The garden
filled with members and visitors. Addresses were
grand protector gave an outline Of his policy
West Gate Lodge installed officers at its meet
ing. all adjourned and visited Cherokee Lodge in
Flora Lodge Installed officers on Tuesday even
ing. and received applications for membership.
Secretary Rottmann reported the lodge as hav-
oy 'GS m at july x
Columbia I Lodge yill give picnic at Rinker'
meeting Deputy Charles H. Kl!nge being the
.entsd to Brother r. Goldsmith a handsome gold
and after addresses the members INDUCED in
Ice cream and cake and singing and dancing. un-
oe Violet s Lodge initiated several candidate. at
it's last meeting. on Tuesday evening
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CHARGED WITH BURGLARY.
Robbers Victim Traces Suspect to
the Levee.

Nat Klein of No. 4Ol2 Evans avenue, by
little detective work. succeeded in cap
turing yesterday morning the negro man
who he believes broke into his house on
July and stole lot of cutlery. While
Klein and his borther. Louis. were waiting
fer car at yandeventer and Ffnney ave-
nues yesterday morning Nat Klein saw a
negro walk across the street who resem-
bled the one whom he caught in his house.
On closer observation Klein became con-
WINGED he was the same negro. and they
followed him downtown on Delmar car.
the I1evee Leaving his brother to trail the
negro. Nat Klein went to a telephone to
notify the police. Special Officers Bamrick
and Roach arrested the negro on the steam
err Chester, which he had boarded in the
meantime The negro gave the name of
Joseph Lucas Application will be made for
a warrant charging burglary against him
Tomorrow.
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FOUND HER DAUGHTER in JAIL.
Maggie Stalls Mothers Long
Search Ended.

month. Mrs. Mary Stall Of No. lila Compton
avenue yesterday found her H-year-oid
daughter, Maggie. in the County Jail at
Clayton.
Maggie was arrested near DeHodiamont
last Thursday by Officer Jack Hanson on
a charge Of vasrancy. She was taken be-
fore Justice Of the Peace I. W. Campbell
Maggie was working In shoe factory
until about two months ago. when she lost
her position Her mother says that she
will have her daughter put In reform
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TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS.
Pennsylvania Line Contemplates
Extensive Betterments.
REprRLIc SPECIAL.

New York. July 13.-When the announce
ment was made few weeks ago that the
Pennsylvania Railroad management was
preparing to spend between 80 100000 and
SIS. 600 in extensions and betterments, the
inference drawn was that these related
mainly to the development Of the Long
Island Railroad.
From semiofficial sources 1t 10 ascertained
that several millions of dollars are to be
expended on the Pennsylvania lines proper.
Embraced In the contemplated betterments
Is four-track road between New York and
Pittsburg. Pennsylvania Railroad men say
that this will be ono Of the finest sections
of roadbed in existencesa ..,f
The lines to Chicago and st. Louis are to
be doubled-tracked with the heaviest Of
steel rails. y.
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Ancient order oil united Morkmen.

Glen Allen Lodge of Glen Allen Mo-, gave =
basket picnic on the Fourth Of July which was
at Lutesviile. buchanan. Hahn and Marquand
and their friends and families Deputy Grand
Master Workman Fred c. Erbe delivered an ad-
dress Several applications for membership were
Phoenix Lodge had well-attended meeting on
was conducted by William F.. Bohn
Thursday night Tires appications Tor member
ship were received. and several more are pend
ing Benton Lodge will have an A. O. U. W.
button made. with the name and number Of the
ed to all members OF this lodge In the near fu-
ture. The invitation Of Brother Henniser Of Ha-
gel Hill to visit him was accepted. and the lodge
Of Benton Lodge were installed by Brother L.
Hyde Park Lodge had a we'll attended meeting
on last Tuesday night, at which two applications
statement. The meeting hall Of this lodge has
0e grand nafe Keeerdes Henry Meyer ,ourneyea
e ef ss g. e. sn {: 81 ns
lodges at that place. He was assisted in the in
staiatIon OF the following officers Of the A. o.
Y v. Lodge BY By Doctor tori. L e; Johnson and Leo
christoph: master workman. George W.. Graham:
foreman, Thomas MCGEE: overseer, o. Thomtire:
recorder s.., xieppsatMsel; tinsncier. Louis sx
Mi Jeiriss: inside wstchan. Henry Hann n out
side Waterman. Julius Craig. In the installation
OF the following officers Of the Degree OF Honor
k9o.rs Mayor Ne 9, aiss sGeef z
OF honor Mary O'Connor: chief OF honor Mary
zimmerman: lady Of honor; ;Lissls Kleppsattel;
George w. Grshan; fnancier. e L Knowies:
receiver. A. n. Zisnmsrmen: usher. ". d Miller;
inside watch. caa.lM :. ossham: outside watch.
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Bad CHECK LEADS TO
STRANGERS ARREST
&c. q. Brown" Fails to Account
for Block of Blanks in His
Possession.

A stranger. who says his name is G. II.
Brown, was arrested in Belleville yesterday
afternoon on a charge of attempting to pass
bogus checks In his possession was found
a block of blank checks of the First Ma
tional Bank of Belleville. He will be held
pending a thorough investigation.
Brown presented check for $25 drawn on
the First National Bank by S. w. Harris to
Jacob Seiben, a saloonkeeper at Seventh
and Illinois streets. Mr.. Seibeu refused to
cash the check and notified. the police A
policeman was sent to the saloon. but
he was arrested by Fire Chief Nebgen.
He said that the SIS check had been given
him by a farmer for whom he had done
some work He could not account for his
possession of the block of blank checks.
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Ladie. Of the M.ccabees.

At the meeting of Queen Bee Hive on last
Tuesday night Lady Katherine Kenk was elected
recordkeeper and Lady Sarah L. Racine finance
keeper. to fill the unexpired terms in the va
cancies caused by the designations Of Ladies Eos
Ter and Ellis. Three candidates were Initiated
CheiIis Hive at It's review Initiated two menu
hers and received four applications. This was q
: Tower Grove Hive will meet tomorrow at Rock
Springs Turner Hall. Boyle and Chouteau ave
ntes to arrange for an excursion for the near
future. A large contingent of members attended
a reception given by Lady Aldrich Hive Monday
Representative Hattie A. Aidrich. prior to her
departure TO the Supreme Hive Convention.
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Knixhta of Honor.

Knights OF Honor.
Reports from all city lodges show decrease
OF attendance in the last few weeks of con-
tinued hot weather.
Washington Lodge was among the first TO
make remittance OF per capita tax in the last
week.
Mount Olive Lodge initiated candidate.
Reports from the Auditing Committee show the
lodge in prosperous condition The Committee on
Picnic reports all arrangements made for the
outing on next Saturday. July 20.
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MOTHER AND CHILD MISSING.
Police Are Asked to Locate Mrs.
Nancy futile.

Mrs. Henrietta Bangert Of No 2409 Dick
son street yesterday requested the police
peared from the Rangert home with her
I months old child yesterday afternoon.
Miss futile first disappeared on Friday, but
she returned yesterday at noon. While
Mrs. Bangert was absent Mrs. futile later
departed with the child and failed to re-
turn.
Mrs. Bangert says that Mrs. Tuttle
threatened to destroy herself and child UNI
less che received money with which to pay
her fare to Chicago. Mrs Tuttle is de-
spondent over the absence of her husband,
who is now said to be in Chicago.
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n.,leville. News Notes.

The members Of the Kronthal-Liedertafel will
enjoy their annual picnic to-day.
James Pickering was sentenced to six months
in jail for assault.
Conrad Fritz. n fireman at the Star brewery.
was prostrated by the heat.
The body Of Professor Louis Busick. who died
in Tucson. Ariz arrived at Belleville yesterday
noon from No 4O7 East B street to Walnut HIN
Cemetery. Services will be conducted by the
Modern Woodmen.
Teachers OF the Belleville public schools met
yesterday and passed resolutions on the death
of their colleague Professor Louis Busick.
w. T. Harszy horseshoer. was licked IN
the head by a horse and severely Injured.
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-Doy,ni.x Party,s Ticket.

REPVBLfC SPEC1AL
OF the Cherokee Nation had its regular con-
vention here to-day and nominated the fol-
lowing ticket for the August election: For
Senator, b. s. Landrum: Councillors. Joseph
all .5s5
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TROLLEY LINE CONTEMPLATED.
Lebanon and East st. Louis May
= Soon Be Connected.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

xtAFC BLIC SPEITALA
Lebanon. ILL.,. July achievements indi-
cate the early connection of Lebanon with
East 81: Louis by trolley. Nothing definite
". announeed. but plans are being laid to
Connection with East ST. Louis will be
made at Befieville or French Village.
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The Doctor and the pretty nurse, whom he
was charged with attempting to kiss.
Board that when she reproved Doctor
Reuss for trying to kiss Miss Smith he an
swered. lightly:
oh. guess she's able to take care OF
herself" &.
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was delayed some time by the stop, giving
Persons good start.
Persons caught the midnight train from
New York at New Rochelle and reached
here some time before the boat came In.
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The wiswam Of Opecancanoush Tribe was well
filed last Monday. Much business was transact
ed The following officers were Installed: H. q.
Fewett sachem: F.. w. Doane. senior aEamor;
NJ. c. Blevens. junior sycamore; z. l.. Seeley,
keeper of records.
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Thi. Dream Not Contrary.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Brunswick, n. j.. July 13.-Augustus
Rolfe. grocer, lost a pocketbook contain
ing $40 two weeks ago. Last night he
dreamed that he found it behind soap box
in the store. This morning he found the
wallet there. He now remembers placing
1t behind the soap box when a customer
entered.
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East Side building Permits.

East Side Bu1IdfnE PermttH.
Three building permits We're issued by
City Clerk Benecke yesterday. They were
as follows:
George Bauer. for frame dwelling on julius
street. between d and F streets. to cost 5000.
Z.on Lutheran Church. for brick addition to
the parochial school teachers residence on
Liederkranz Society. for a brick addition to
L.ederkranz Hall. corner 1nois and Streets
to 90.
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banner OF the State by its showing for the last
ak months. Its membership now nearly reaches
the century mark Officers were installed. ~
Worlds Fair Circle. No. 49, was organized
July J. Last "Wednesday twenty more msmpers
We're Initiated. bringing the charter list up to
seyenty,hye or eighty. and the promise, from
reached by the end of the month - p.
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Knishts of Father Mathew.

The following from the report of the Supreme
v VIII th ssow ihe n s M
!: mutations; Annurcission No. 2. I; s. Law:
IS Mary ana Josephs No 8. z: Emerald No. 10.
%. i: ST. Kevin's No. Il. 3: 81. .Cronan No ~ =:
Inznaeulats Conception p No = MannibaD: .:
City. q: st. Patricks No. 49,, East 81. Louis.
M. I: st. Charles. No, IS. 3: Sacred Heart No
St. Msry's No. 4. Kansas City. Kas.. 2: St
10: Redemptorist No. S.. Kansas City. i: St
Patrick's No. 50. Alton: ILL.,. 3: st. Matthew'S
field. i: All Saints No. 7s Chicago, 4: St Joseph
No. a. Kansas CITY. Kas:. 81 st. AIMS No. =,
Annunciation No n. Chicago, II: ST. Aiphonsus' 8
No: ~ wildwood. 10: St. cecelia's No. 10. Chi
The leaders In the race for the banner council
are in the following order: Emerald No. 10
q and Immaculate Conception No. Is HannibaD.
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Mr., SPRAGUE SAYS
Visitors At st. Louis Hotels.
John Fink of Fort Smith, Ark. is at IL

The Delicatessen Lunch Rooms are noted
Tor serving cold watermelona
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-18
ESTIMATES OF navy.
SHIPS NOT INCLUDED
u Il More Thsa likely ihe Secretary
WIN n commend the Construction
.of Three BatiIeships and
Two More Cruisers.

Washington. Ost 1.-THE estimates
for the navy " the fiscal year ending
June %. 1908. have been made public
at tho navy DEP rimsnt. The total
amount Is s0s,oio.esi against s77.ssf.-
ss5. appropriated f1r tha cmrent year
These efforts do not cover any recon-
mendation Tor increases ia the navy
over that already authorized, hut IL Is
more than laely the secretary win rec
ommend thras now bAiilsships and two
hmored cruisers and a number Of small
gun boats
Among the new items of importance
In the estimates are the following:
Norfolk yard. I.20s. 90. including
$4,000 for the purchase Of land: for
the naval station at San Juan, Porto
Rico. e2.6iS. 900: s65O, 900 for plant for
housing and storing torpedo vessels at
Pensacola; si0s.0 for thu naval sta
ton at Tutuila. Samoa; 1881. 900 for the
Cavife naval station, which includes
esso. 900 for refriRcrating plant; for .
complete naval station at Olongapo.
Philippine islands. o.. $4,000.