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mencement of last year she has launch
ed IL new vessels and is now contem-
plating building a number of subma-
rine boats and ~ other vessels Of war
Russia Is building no less than II new
war vessels. During the year Russia
has launched three battleshlps, two Of
which were built in this country.
Five tlrst-class battleships are being
built by Germany, two cruisers, an ar
mored cruiser and number of torpedo
boat destroyers. France has laid down
a 12.OOO-tOn armored cruiser, after hay
ing launched three already during the
year, as well as number of torpedo
boat destroyers and submarine boats.
The American Navy.
The American building program In
cludes six armored cruisers. Three of
these will be sheathed and will consti-
tute most formidable part Of our
navy. The cruisers will be named re-
spectively the Nebraska, California,
Maryland, Colorado. West Virginia and
South Dakota The displacement of the
sheuthed vessels will be 1890 tons,
and that of the unsheathed cruisers
13.4OO tons.
In speaking Of these new battleships
and cruisers ex-Chief Naval Construc-
tor RearAdmiral Philip EIichborn says:
1T can be stated with complete as
su"ance that the designs embody in an
unusually we'll developed degree all the
elements Of seaworthiness, offensive
and defensive power. speed and coal
endurance and that in all essentials
they are superior to all previous de-
signs Of similar character produced in
this or any other country.
THE battery carried by these vessels
is unQuestionably the heaviest battery
afloat. The arrangement Of it is such
as to give a powerful bow, stern and
brOadside fire. For the Pinch and
S-inch guns the American system of
mounting in turrets has been adhered
to.
Especial provision will be made for
Insulating magazines by air spaces,
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Of and abaft the beam, except the for
and will fire directly ahead. The secon-
Diary battery will be mounted in the
most commanding positions, having as
large an arc Of fire as possible; the au-
tomato 1-pounders to be mounted in
the lower military tops, and two single
shot 1-pounders in each upper military
top.
Suitable means will be provided for
a rapid and efficient supply Of ammuni-
tion for all the guns Of the main and
ammunition will be supplied to the g.
inch turret hoists Is one complete round
Of powder and projectile to each hoist
every so seconds. The rate of supply
Of ammunition for the G-inch guns will
be three complete rounds per minute to
each gun. The rate Of supply Of am
munition for the 14-pounder guns will
be six rounds per minute to each gun.
The rate Of supply Of ammunition for
the 3-pounder and 1-pounder guns will
be 10 rounds per minute to each gun.
''The protected cruisers will have q
length Of 424 feet, beam 66 feet and d
trial displacement of about 300 tons
on % feet 6 inches draught, the coal
bunker capacity being 1900 tons.
ION the main deck will be mounted
six 6-inch guns on pedestal mounts,
with shields. Two Of these guns will
be mounted on the middle line Of the
vessel, one forward and one aft, each
having an arc Of fire of not less than
27O degrees. The other four G-inch guns
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rounds to each gun per minute. The
rate of supply for the 3-pounder guns
will be not less than 80 rounds to each
gun per minute, and for the 1-pounder
rapid-fire guns not less than 30 rounds
to each gun per minute, while for the
1-pounder automatic guns the supply
will be not less than 100 rounds to each
gun per minute"
The accompanying illustrations show
the models on which some of these for
midable craft are built or are being
built.
The battleships will be 435 feet long,
IS feet 10 inches broad, and the great
est draught will be 26 feet. Three
sheathed ships will each have a dis
placement Of $1,000 tons; two unsheath-
ed, 14,6OO tons. They will cost about
$4,OOO,OOO each, exclusive Of the armor
and guns. The cruisers have the fol-
lowing dimensions: Length, SOP feet;
breadth, 20 feet; draft, 26H feet. The
cost limit is $4,OOO,OOO each.
These ships will lave an aggregate
tonnage greater than the tonnage of all
vessels of all kinds in the naval estab-
lishment a decade ago. They will cost
the government about ST. 800, 900 when
they are ready for commission. The
cruisers will be practically twice as big
and powerful as the New York and
Brooklyn, which figured in the fight
off Santiago. Every armored cruiser
will be fitted as flagship and will
have accommodations for S22 officers
and men. The speed must be at least
% knots an hour. The battleships will
be the most powerful ever projected,
although the Navy Department is con-
sidering plans for a ship of 1000 tons
greater displacement. and to carry un-
exampled batteries of heavy and high
power guns.
Lesson of the Spanish War.
If there Is one lesson that was taught
by the war with Spain it was the value
Of a navy, and the United States gov
ernment has not been slow to take ad-
vantage of the knowledge that it OBJ
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and also for cooling them by direct con-
nections with the refrigerating plant.
1.-THE battery will consist of four 12-
inch. eight 8-inch and IL 6-inch. The
secondary battery will consist of -
3-inch Q4-pounders), IL 3-pounders,
four 1-pounders tautomatic). four l.
Founders (single shot). two 3-inch field
guns. two machine guns, six O.3O cali
ber automatic guns. and two submerg-
ed torpedo tubes.
THE 1car 12-inch guns are mounted
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these new vessels are to be first-class
battleships.
This is our present share in the
worlds activity in the building Of war
ships. The remarkable activity dis
played by other powers in this line Of
enterprise is ominous 1t is incumbent
upon us to be prepared for what may
come out Of this feverish desire to ac-
quire formidable sea fighters.
At the present time Great Britain Is
building four f1rst-class battleships,
three first-class armored cruisers and
other ships to the number of two, with
many others projected. Since the COM
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NAYY'S new SHIPS.
Powers Must D0ff Their Hats
to Our Latest War Vessels.
MONARCHSOFTHESEA
Ships of War Now Building Will Be
the Most Powerful Afl0at.

Battleships and Cruisers Described
The New Maine Nearly Twice as
Large as Its Ill-Fated Namesake-
The Cruisers Excel in Fighting
Strength and Speed-Huge Monsters
in Mail Armor-Great Guns of High
Power in the Batteries.
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tanned by this experience in actual
warfare. Lord -Brassey in his review
Of the late unpleasantness emphasized
the fact that the United States needed
more ships to have an ideal navy, for
no question could be raised as to the
ability Of the men engaged in her sea
service. >5ss.s. 5 1z(.;l.ss .s55sss@ ssS4
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Peacemaker for the Raflwavs.

Some years ago one of the biggest
railroad corporations of this country
employed a confidential ,peacemaker,
with the idea Of preventing suits, as
far as possible, for personal damages.
It has proved profitable innovation.
and is being taken up by other rail-
roads. 1850 - - : q &
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all the guns of the main and secondary
batteries; also suitable means for sup
plying the guns in the tops. The rate
of supply of ammunition for the 6-inch
guns will be not less than six complete
rounds to each gun per minute. The
rate of supply Of ammunition for the
14-pounder guns will be not less than Is
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NCLE SAM, says
Pennsylvania Grit,
of Williamsport, is
building so war
vessels of various
K l n d 8. These,
when completed,
will, it is esti-
mated, give us one
of the most efec-
tive navies in the
world. Five Of
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The Hearts Movement. ~.
The heart beats ten strokes minute
less when one is lying down than when
In an upright posture.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
Boom At Ketchikan.

There is an incipient building boom taking on shape in Ketchikan just now. Several new buildings gre in course of erection on the olaf between the old and new towns, and others more pretentious have been contract ed to be built in another part of the city. The Mining Journal has pos sessed itself of lot for a cash con sideration on Milan street, just oppo- site the Red Mems hall and contracted with Canfed & Norman for the cree, ton of building for its own use and occupation. Work will be commenced as soon as the lumber can be got ,n the ground and removal be effected at as early a date as possible in order that the office force may escape the loud smelling cotagion to which it is now exposed.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
PHISCAEOR IS SUED.
Sensational Case Brought Against
 Him By Joseph Coveney

The sensation created in Dwason last summer by the arrest and imprisor- ment of Joseph Covcney, charged with blackmaiing Frank Phiscator, wealthy Klondiker, out of $7ooo in cash, is recalled to the mind of the newspaper reading public by the fact that in Michigan, the home Of the two men, suit for damages and false i'm prisonment has been begun against Phiscator by Coveney, who demands the return of the $7ooo which was fore ibly taken from him, together with damages for the time he was kept ,n one of the filthy cells of the Dawson barracks.
 The case promises to develop many sensational features. The wife of O.. veney is the woman in the case.
 Phiscator was one of the first to go to the Yukon in 1896, and struck it rich on Bonanza. He returned to his home at Baroda, Mich. about a year ago, where his wealth made him rhe lion of the hour John Coveney was a farmer near Baroda, and he ard his wife gave a masquerade ball, to which Phiscator, who besides being rich was young and handsome, was invited. The plot of the drama had its inception at that ball Who is the real villain and the real hero remains to be seen. Co., veney alleges that Phiscator, violating the rules of hospitality, was too atten. tive to his wife, while Phiscator, on the other hand, claims that he was made the victim of a conspiracy that the woman decoyed him to a deserted part of the house, where by a prccon- certed arrangement the husband was to find them. A dramatic scene fol- lowed
 Phiscator returned to his mining in- terests in Dawson shortly after the ball and Coveney followed him. The for mer says Coveney followed him for blackmail, the latter says for revenge and blood. The men met and som promise was reached by Phiscator of- fering Coveney $7ooo if he would leave the country. Coveney took the bait, and the money which resulted in his being arrested by the mounted police as he was about to sail and the money taken from him and returned to Phis- cator.
 Coveney finally secured his liberty by parting with $500 sent him from his home and raised by giving his lawyers q mortgage on his farm, also by sign ing a statement to the effect that all he had said about Phiscator was false and invented by him for the purpose of blackmail
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
Serious Accident.

By a typographical error the article in yesterdays paper referring to the ac- cident at Ketchikan in which Frank Connolly was seriously injured read as if he fell from the gangplank of the Humboldt The accident occurred on the gangplank of the Cottage City. MT, Connolly was going aboard with two satchels in his hands, when one of them struck the iron stanchon on the plank. This threw Mir. Connolly off, and he struck on his head on the guard rail.
 He was knocked unconscious, and when the Humboldt left Ketchikan, 7h hours after the accident, he was still in a comatose condition.
 It was the intention to ship him be- low on the Dolphin when she arrived there.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
FOR A LIBRARY FUND
Seventeen Pupils of the Public
 School Give One Dollar Each.

Seventeen pupils of the Skagway public schools have contributed one dollar each toward the library fund. The list up to Friday at close of school is as follows:
 Laura Burnett.
 Dorothy Winslow Levant Jay.
 Felix Estrada.
 Irving Young. Hima Doree. Frank Doree. Louis Joy.
 Fred Rosenberg. Lawrence Estrada Frank Jacquot. Frieda Jacquot. Edwin Doree. Mamie Kirk. Francis Root. Bertha Robertson. Harvey Barr
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
Remaining In Skagway Postoflce
 March l, 1901.

Arden, Thomas Cambridge, Henry Beckman, Amelia Blair, Mrs David Brown, Abraham Auler, Fred C Garfield, w l. Churck & Stepp Chapman, C A Devrel. F H Jr Howard. E K (2) Hitchcock. L C Jackson, R C Esq Johnson, C C Kern, Henry Reed. Peter Co Larson, F M Esq Mason, Charles E Miller, H l McCauley, Mrs N Northrop, E B Peterson, H Pon, J A Proulx, E J Ready. Mrs Flossie Shumaker, William Weale, Jas Wheeler, James.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

CATHOLIC. St. Marks, Fifth avenue, east Of Broadway. First Sunday of the month. Early mass at Q a. m. Late mass at Io:3o a. m. Sunday school at p, m. Evening service at 7:3o. On week days mass at 8 a. m. On Friday Stations of the Cross al 7:3o p. m.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
Ladies' Athletic Club.

The ladies of the Athletic Club will meet on Tuesday evening at the Y. M C. A. at 7:3o for the purpose of reor- ganization and class work. Arrange ments have been made with the Y. NJ. C. A. for one evening each week in d dition to the afternoon classes. All in terested are invited to be present.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
BAPTIST.

The subject this evening as "Paurs Teaching in Reference to Spiritual Gifts" What is the character of the gifts imparted? Which ones were to abide and which is the highest. The young peoples chorus will sing both morning and evening.
 MT. Peterson will sing a solo in the evening.
 There will be service at the corner of Main and Nineteenth streets at P. m.
 c. s. Clevinger, Pastor.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
GRANTED A NEW TRIAL.
Homer Bird Is Given Another
 Chance For Liberty.

Word has been received in Skaeway that Homer Bird, who was convicted in 1898 of the murder of J. H. Hurlin, has been granted new trial.
 The decision of the Alaska court was reversed by Justice Shiras of the Unit ed States Supreme Court.
 Homer Birds wife is said to be tt the bottom of the change, as she has persisted that her husband was not q murderer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
EPISCOPAL.

St. Savours church. Alaskan hall, Fifth avenue, between State and Main streets.
 Second Sunday in Lent.
 Holy Communion, 9 a. m. Morning prayer, litany and sermon, II a. m.
 Sunday school p. m
 Morning topic, "The Two Stand ards"
 Evening topic, Gods Holy Church. :" Lenten services: Wednesday, 7:3o p. m; Friday, 1 p. m.
 All are cordially welcomed.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Numerous kinds of world-renowned American, English, Scotch, Irish, Ger man, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, French, Italian Brandies, Whiskeys and Wines, to be had strictly pute at the Seattle Saloon, corner of State and Sixth avenues.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

The Seattle Saloon is One Place in Skagway which is absolutely for gen. tlemen only, and serves Roast Beef and Cheese Sandwiches Day and Night to patrons. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
SALVATION ARMY.

Salvation Army Barracks, Sixth av- enue, between State and Main streets, 7:3o a. m.. knee drill. II a. m, Sunday school. 3 p. m., holiness meeting. 8 a. m., salvation meetings every night except Friday. All are invited to attend
 E. Gooding, Captain.
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Easily Satisfied.

All we want is all the trade in sight F. H. Clayson & Co.,, the One Price Clothing, Shoe and Furnishing House Fourth and State streets
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Bosworth & Aggers, wholesale deal CTS, Fourth avenue. between Broadway and State streets, received by last boat choice poultry, butter eggs and vege- tables.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Dresses in the latest styles and gar ments of every description made to or der on short notice at Ladies Bazaar, 4o6 Broadway.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
Douglas Is Represented.

The Douglas Island News says: Mr. J. F. Mcdonald and family viii leave on the Dolphin for the Porcupine Mir. Mcdonald and Mir, P. Lynne, of Crookstown, Minn., own three claims on Cahoon creek which they will work this season. They have the material for frst-class hydraulic plant on the way up, and will begin operations n earnest as soon as the weather per, mits. Jack" as every one calls MT. Mcdonald, is one of the lively ener getic citizens of Douglas.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
PRESBYTERIAN.

Morning worship at II a. m Evening service at 7:3o p. m. Prayer circle in annex at GEO p. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:3o p. m. In the morning the Lords Supoci will be celebrated with appropriate ser vices and address by the pastor. Evening theme, Pete, His Ups and Downs"
 Special music by the choir All cordially invited
 N. B. Harrison, Pastor
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

All kinds of gasoline lamp supplies. Mantels, 200, 25c, BOG, double 35c. Shades, chimneys, etc. A. C. Easel, Broadway.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

McCabe College Chapel,
 Rev M A. Covington, the pastor, will speak at II a. m. on Spiritual Knowledge; How to Obtain It, May Be as Sure of It as We May of the Knowl- edge of Material Things"
 The evening service at 7:3o p. m. will be evangelistic.
 Rev Milo Sellen will preach.
 Epworth League at 6:3o p. m.
 All are cordially invited to these ser vices
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

The Daily Alaskan will be found II sale at the Hotel Northern news stand in Seattle
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
CAN CASH WARRANTS.
Important Announcement Made By
 City Treasurer Anderson.

One of the best pieces of information in regard to the city's finances was giv- en out yesterday by A. A. Anderson, Skagway's treasurer.
 All street and fire warrants and those up to and including No. Y of the Gen eraf Fund can be paid Monday by Mir. Anderson, enough funds now being available.
 The citizens have for the most part responded in general manner by pay ing their taxes, and soon the city will be in a position to pay all its bills.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Seattle Export Beer, delivered in any part of the city for $2 per dozen quaf' by B. B. Bottling Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
It will kill any noise, There is music in our choice.
 In a week,

New porcelain ubs have arrived at the Principal Barber Shop. Baths 2sc. Opposite U. s. Barracks. 2-I3.I;1
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Gentlemen, drop in and stake one of our fractions. A pay streak guaran- tecd in every one. F. H. Clayson & Co.,, corner Fourth and State streets.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
Y. M. C. A.

Rev. N. B. Harrison will address the Y. M. C. A. tomorrow afternoon at 3:45 in the Y M. C. A. hall. Mrs. N. B. Harrison will lead the music.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

The Seattle Bohemian Draught Beer is the best and most expensive draught beer made in Seattle For sale at the Seattle Saloon, corner State and Sixth avenue
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Try Red Star bottled beer. You will drink no other. $2 per dozen, deliv- cred Telephone s. ii
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
UNION SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Skagway Union Sunday School meets at p. m. in the Y. M C. A. hall All are welcome.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

There is one four that always gives it is the Olympic, sold by Lilly Bros. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
PENIEL MISSION.

Services at 8 o'clock every night ex- cept Mondays. Prayer meetings, 8 a. m. Sundays. Bible class Friday 10 a. m. All welcome.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Price of baths cut to 25 cents. The Principal, opposite U. s. Barracks.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

A new line of carpets in ingrain, tapestry, velvet and axminster, at Peo- ple's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Red Star bottled beer is unequaled as table drink. $2 per dozen, deliv- cred Telephone 50.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

For stylish and good fitting clothes go to F. Woland, who is receiving the latest and most fashionable report on tailoring every month. Clothes dye>' cleaned and repaired. I2I3tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Jack will be here too, in a few days.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Butterick patterns, Carlson & Cur, rier's embroidery silks (the besD, stamped doilies, sofa cushions, Batten- burg, duchess and point lace patterns and braids at Ladies Bazaar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Her man will tell you about it, in q week.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
STEAMERS DUE IN PORT.

The following steamers are scheduled to arrive on the dates named:
 Name When Due oap+
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
PEOPLE WHO ARE KNOWN
Townfolk and Travellers in The
 Public Eye.

Mrs. Alice Crane, the authoress, left for White Horse on yesterday morn ing's train.
 George Carroll left for Mexico yes terday sailing south on the Humboldt.
 -O-
 The young familiar face of Purser Carroll was again seen on the Hum boldt. Nearly all of the former off cers have been retained.
 Mrs. w. c. Kalish, wife of the agent of the Humboldt Steamship Company, arrived on the Alaska flyer
 Mrs. Ben Venuti was passenger on the Humboldt yesterday, northbound. B. M Behrends, the leading fnan- cer and merchant of Alaska, came North from Juneau on the Humboldt, and returned on the same boat after a few hours stay here.
 R. w. Jennings returned from Ju neau on the Dolphin.
 Mrs. E. M Cassidy, a well known Skagway lady, left on the Humboldt. B. M. Behrends, the Skagway and Juneau merchant, who recently return ed from a visit to Seattle, came up nn the Humboldt and returned to Juneau on the same. steamer.
 C. C. Runner, proprietor of the rail road eating house at Bennett was
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

A. J. Baker, the Atlin sawmill man is in town on short business visit
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
Moccasins at Clayson's.

Bargains in millinery, dry goods, felt and leather shoes. Fife Alaska Co.,, Fourth street.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
Wood Wood Wood

$2.5o per rick, DELIVERED.
 Alaska Transfer Co. Phone 10. Wood Yard, Third and State I2 22 I'm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

English corduroy pants at Clayson's
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

PURE GUAVA JELLY-Just in See
 the Ross-Higgins Go. 3-3-Iv
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

For Rent and For Sale cards at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Rex brand hams. bacon and lard at Lilly Bros. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

American Tai1ors. 461 Broadway.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Mining BlankIo I5u asInqluIoI plnoo
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03
Tailoring.

Everything at Clayson's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Quilts at Clayson's. 4th and State.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

C. C. Runner, proprietor of the rail road eating house at Bennett, was a passenger on last nights train.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-03-03

Mrs. Alice Crane, the authoress, left for White Horse on yesterday morn ing's train.