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McCormack, M. J.
Johnston, R. Z.
Parker, T. D.

MEDICAL

Harmon, G. E. H.
Wells, Howard.
Bertolette, D. N.
Derr, Ezra Z.
Rixey. Presley M.
Heneberger, L. G.
Green, Edw. H.
Dickson, S. H.

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Earle, R.

Wurtsbaugh, D. W.

Lincoln, G. S.
Wettengel, 1. C.
Tozer, C. M.
Cluverius, W. T.
Wood, D. M.
Palmer, L. C.
Marshall, A. W.
Kearney, T. A.
MacArthur, A.
Ridgely, F. E.
Knox, D. W.
Ellis, M. St. C.
DeLany, E. H.
McCauley, E., jr.
Littlefield, W. L.
Jessop, E. P.
Mustin, H. C.
Washington, P.
Curtin, R. I.
Crenshaw, A.
Bronson, A., jr.
Yarnell, H. E.
Perrill, H. P.
CORPS.

(rank of rear admiral)..

Theleen, D. E.
Hepburn, A. J.
Jones, N. L.
Burt, C. P.
Hart, T. C.
Pressey, A. W.
White, W. R.
Reynolds, W. H.
Miller, C. R.
Murfin, O. G.
Sargent, L. R.
Barnes, C. B.
Eckhardt, E. F.
Jenson, H. N.
Leahy, W. D.
Graham, A. T.
Overstreet, L. M.
Houston, V. S.
Bovd. D. F.

Richardson, L. C.

Sexton, W. R.

Falconer, W. M.

McDowell, W.

Kautz, A.

Owen, C. T.

Henderson, R. W.

Aug. 24, 1900

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PAY CORPS.

Gatewood, J. D.

Diehl, O.

Edgar, J. M.

Fitts, H. B.
Curtis, L W.

EUSTACE B. ROGERS, paymaster general (rank of rear admiral). . . . . .Nov. 1, 1906

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NAVAL CONSTRUCTION CORPS.

WASHINGTON L. CAPPS, chief naval constructor (rank of rear

Captains.

innard, Jos. H.

aylor, David W.

· C. HOLLYDAY,

Captains.

White, U. S. G.
Maxson, F. O.

Chaplains.

Rank of captain.)
ibou, David H.
ompson, F.
Des, Roswell R.
right, C. Q.

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chief Bureau of Yards and Docks (rank of rear admiral). Mch. 26, '07

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CHAPLAINS AND PROFESSORS.

(Rank of Commander.)
Isaacs, Walter G.
Reaney, W. H. I.
Frazier, John B.
Cassard, Wm. G.
Dickins, C. H.

Rennolds, L. P.

Professors of
Mathematics.
(Rank of captain.)
Brown, Stimson J.
Alger, Philip R.

(Rank of Commander.)
Dodge, Omenzo G.

THE MARINE CORPS.

EORGE F. ELLIOTT, major general and commandant..

Chambers, F. T.

Paul, Henry M.
See, T. J. J.
Smith, H. E.
Garrison, D. M.
Updegraff, M.

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ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR'S DEPARTMENT.

Colonel, C. H. Lauchheimer; lieutenant colonels, H. C. Haines, R. H. Lane majors, L. J. Magill, A. S. McLemore.

QUARTERMASTER'S DEPARTMENT.

Colonel, Frank L. Denny; lieutenant_colonels, Thomas C. Prince, Charles L. Mo Cawley; majors, Cyrus S. Radford, W. B. Lemly.

PAYMASTER'S DEPARTMENT.

Colonel, George Richards; lieutenant colonel, William C. Dawson; majors, W. G Powell H. C. Reisinger.

VESSELS OF THE NAVY.

"B. L. R." means breech loading rifles; "B. L. H.," breech loading howitzers "R. F.," rapid fire guns; "H. R. C.," Hotchkiss revolving cannon; "R. F. B. L. R.,' rapid fire breech loading rifles; "mm.," millimetre; "D.," displacement in tons; ""T.,' torpedo tubes; "S. A.,' semi-automatic; "F.," field; "A.," automatic; "M.," machine Battleships-First Class.

ALABAMA-D., 11,552; speed, 17.013 knots; armament, 4 13-in. B. L. R.; 14 6 in. R. F., 12 6-pdr. R. F.; 11 1-pdr. R. F., 2 8-in. R. F. field and 4 Colts; 4 T. Launched May, 1898.

ARKANSAS-D., 26,000; speed, 20% knots; armament, 12 12-in. B. L. R.; 21 5-in. R. F.; 4 3-pdr. S. A.; 2 1-pdr. S. A.; 2 3-in. F.; 2.30-cal, M.; 2 T. Building at the works of the New York Shipbuilding Company, Camden, N. J.

CONNECTICUT-D., 16,000; speed, 18 knots; armament, 4 12-in. B. L. R.; 8 8 in. B. L. R.; 12 7-in. B. L. R.; 20 3-in. R. F. 12 3-pdr. semi-auto.; 8 1-pdr. auto.; 2 3-in. field guns; 8 machine guns; 4 T. Launched September, 1904.

DELAWARE-D., 21,000; speed, 21 knots; armament, 10 12-in. B. L. R.; 14 5-in. R. F.; 4 3-pdr., 4 1-pdr. 2 8-in. field: 2 T. Launched February, 1909.

FLORIDA-Same as Delaware. Building at New York Navy Yard.

GEORGIA-D., 14,948; speed, 19 knots; armament, 4 12-in. B. L. R.; 8 8-in. B. L. R.; 12 6-in. R. F. G.; 12 3-in. R. F. G.; 12 3-pdr. R. F.; 8 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 8 in. field; 2 machine, 6 auto. guns; 4 T. Launched October, 1904.

IDAHO-D., 13,000; speed, 17 knots; armament, 4 12-in. B. L. R.; 8 8-in. B. L. R.,; 8 7-in. B. L. R.; 12 3-in. R. F. G.; 6 3-pdr. R. F.; 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 3-in. field guns; 8 machine guns; 2 submerged torpedo tubes. Launched December, 1905. ILLINOIS-D.. 11,552; speed, 17.449 knots; armament, 4 13-in. B. L. R.; 14 6in. R. F.; 16 6-pdr. R. F.; 6 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 3-in. R. F. and 4 Colts; 1 T. Launched October, 1898.

INDIANA-D.. 10.288; speed, 15.547 knots; armament, 4 13-in.. 8 8-in. B. L. R.; 4 6-in. R. F. G.; 20 6-pdr., 6 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colt auto.; 1 3-in. field gun; 1 T. Launched February, 1893.

IOWA-D.. 11.346; speed, 17,087 knots: armament. 4 12-in.. 8 8-in., B. L. R.: 6 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 20 6-pdr.. 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts; 2 3-in. R. F. field guns; 2 T. Launched March, 1896.

KANSAS-D.. 16,000; speed, 18 knots; armament, 4 12-in., 8 8-in., 12 7-in. B. L. R.; 20 3-in. R. F.; 12 3-pdr. semiauto.; 8 1-pdr. auto.; 2 3-in. field, 6 machine guns; 4 T. Launched August, 1905.

KEARSARGE-D., 11,520; speed, 16.8 knots; armament. 4 13-in. and 4 8-in. B L. R.; 14 5-in., 20 6-pdr. and 8 1-pdr. R F.; 4 Colts and 2 3-in. R. F. field guns; T. Launched March, 1898. KENTUCKY-Same as Kearsarge; speed 16.90 knots. Launched March, 1898, LOUISIANA Same as Connecticut

Launched August, 1904.
MAINE-D., 12,500; speed, 18 knots
same armament as Missouri. Launche
July, 1901.

MASSACHUSETTS-D..

10,288; speed

16.2 knots; armament, 4 18-in., 8 8-in. B L. R.; 4 6-in. R. F. G.; 20 6-pdr., 8 1-pdr R. F.; 2 Colts, 2 3-in. field guns; 3 T Launched June, 1893.

MICHIGAN-D., 16,000; speed, 18.7 knots; armament, 8 12-in. B. L. R., 2 3-in. S. A.; 2 3-pdr. S. A.; 8 1-pdr. S. A. 2 3-in. F.; 2 .30-cal. A.; 2 .30 cal. M. 2 T. Launched May, 1908. MINNESOTA - D., 16,000; speed, 1 knots; armament same as Kansas; 4 submerged torpedo tubes. Launched April

1905.

MISSISSIPPI-D., 13,000; speed, 11 knots; 4 12-in. B. L. R.; 8 8-in. B. L. R 8 7-in. B. L. R.; 12 3-in. R. F.; 6 3-pdr semi-auto.: 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 3-in. field and 8 Colts; 2 T. Launched September 1905.

MISSOURI - D., 12,500; speed, 18.1 knots; armament, 4 12-in. B. L. R.; 1 6-in. R. F.; 6 3-in. R. F. G.; 8 8-pdr. R F.; 4 1-pdr. R. F.: 2 3-in. R. F. field; 1 T. Launched December, 1901. NEBRASKA-D.. 14,948; speed, 1 knots. Armament same as Georgia Launched October, 1904.

NEW HAMPSHIRE-D., 16,000; speed, 18 knots. Armament same as Minnesota. Launched June, 1906.

NEW

JERSEY - Same as Georgia. Launched November, 1904.

NORTH DAKOTA-Same as Delaware. Launched November, 1908.

OHIO D., 12,500; speed, 18 knots; armament same as Missouri. Launched May, 1901.

OREGON-D., 10,288; speed, 16.79 knots: armament, 4 13-in. B. L. R.; 8 8-in. B L. R.; 4 6-in. R. F. G.; 20 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F. G.; 4 Colts, 1 3-in. R. F. feld gun 3 T. Launched October, 1893.

RHODE ISLAND-D., 14,948; speed, 19

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BROOKLYN-D., 9.215; speed, 21.91 ots; armament, 8 8-in. B. L. R.; 12 5R. F. B. L. R.; 12 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. 4 Colts and 2 3-in. R. F. field guns. unched October, 1895.

CALIFORNIA-D., 13,680; speed, 22 ots; armament, 4 8-in. B. L. R.; 14 6R. F.; 18 3-in. R. F.; 12 3-pdr. semito. R. F.; 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 3-in. R. F. d; 2 machine; 6 auto.; 2 T. Launched ril, 1904.

COLORADO-D., 13,680; speed, 22.24 Lots; armament same as California. unched April, 1903.

MARYLAND - Same as California. unched September, 1908.

same as Arkansas. Launched November, 1901.

TONOPAH (formerly Nevada) — D., 3,225; speed, 13.04 knots; armament same as Arkansas. Launched November, 1900. CHEYENNE (formerly WYOMING)D., 8,225; speed, 11.80 knots; armament same as Arkansas. Launched September, 1900.

Double-Turret Monitors.

AMPHITRITE-D., 8,990;_speed, 10.5 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R.; 2 4-in., 2 6-pdr., 2 3-pdr. R. F.; 2 87-mm. H. R. C.; 5 1-pdr. R. F. G.; 1 Colt, 1 8in. field gun. Launched June, 1893.

MIANTONOMOH-D., 8,990; speed, 10.5 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R.; 2 6pdr., 2 3-pdr. R. F.; 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt. Launched December, 1876.

MONADNOCK-D., 3,990; speed, 12 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R.; 24 in. R. F. G.; 4 6-pdr. 4 1-pdr. R. F. G. Launched September, 1883.

MONTEREY-D., 4,084; speed, 18.6 knots; armament, 2 12-in., 2 10-in. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched April, 1891.

PURITAN-D., 6,060; speed, 12.4 knots; armament, 4 12-in. B. L. R.; 6 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colt auto. Launched December, 1882.

TERROR-D., 3,990; speed, 10,5 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R.; 4 4-in. R. F. G.; 2 6-pdr., 2 4-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F. G.; 2 87-mm. H. R. C. Launched March, 1883.

Unprotected Steel Cruisers. ALBANY-D., 3,430; speed, 20.5 knots; armament, 10 5-in. R. F.; 10 3-pdr. R. Launched F.; 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 3 Colts. January, 1890.

MONTANA-D., 14,500; speed, 22 knots; ATLANTA-D., 3,000; speed, 15.6 knots; mament, 4 10-in. B. L. R.; 16 6-in. armament, 2 8-in, B. L. R.; 6 6-in. R. F. F.; 22 3-in. R. F.; 12 8-pdr. semi- G.; 6 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 to; 4 1-pdr. semi-auto.; 2 3-in, field; 23-in. R. F. field gun. Launched October, achine and 2 Colts; 4 T. Launched Dember, 1906.

NEW YORK-D., 8,150; speed, 21 ots; armament, 6 8-in. B. L. R.; 12 n. R. F. B. L. R.; 8 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. F.; 4 Colts; 2 8-in. field guns; 2 T. unched December, 1891.

NORTH CAROLINA-Same as Mona. Launched October, 1906. PENNSYLVANIA-D., 13,680; speed, 22 ots: armament. same as California. unched August, 1903.

1884.

BALTIMORE-D., 4,418; speed, 20.096 knots; armament, 12 6-in. R. F. G.; 6 3-in. R. F.; 6 3-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colt autos.; 1 3-in. R. F. field gun; 1 machine. Launched October, 1888.

BOSTON-D., 8,000; speed, 15.6 knots; armament, 6 6-in., 2 8-in. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 3-in. field gun; 2 Colts. Launched December, 1884.

CHARLESTON-D., 9,700; speed, 22.04 knots; armament, 14 6-in., 18 3-in. R. F.; 12 3-pdr. semi-auto.; 4 1-pdr. auto.; 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 3-in. R. F. field guns; 2 22.30 cal. machine; 8 .30-cal, auto. Launched January, 1904.

SOUTH DAKOTA-Same as California. unched July, 1904. TENNESSEE-D.,

14,500; speed,

ots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R.; 16 n. R. F.; 22 3-in. R. F.; 12 3-pdr. 4 dr. R. F.; 2 3-in. R. F. field guns; .30-cal. machine; 6 .30-cal. auto. unched December, 1904. WASHINGTON-D., 14,518; speed, 22 ots: armament same as Tennessee. unched March, 1905.

WEST VIRGINIA-Same as California. unched April, 1903.

gle Turret Harbor Defence Monitors. OZARK (formerly Arkansas)-D., 3,225; ed, 12.03 knots; armament, 2 12-in. L. R.; 4 4-in. R. F.; 3 6-pdr. R. F.; -pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched Novem-, 1900.

TALLAHASSEE (formerly FLORIDA)— 3,225; speed, 12.4 knots; armament

CHATTANOOGA-D., 3,200; speed, 16.65 knots; armament, 10 5-in., 8 6-pdr., 2 1pdr. R. F.; 4 Colt auto.; 1 3-in. field gun. Launched March, 1903.

CHICAGO-D., 4,500; speed, 18 knots; armament, 4 8-in. B. L. R.; 14 5-in. R. F.; 9 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. R. F. field gun. Launched December, 1885.

CINCINNATI D., 3,183; speed, 19 knots; armament, 11 5-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 8 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr., 1 3-in. R. F. field gun; 2 Colts. Launched November, 1892. CLEVELAND-Same as Chattanooga. Launched September, 1901.

COLUMBIA - D., 7,350; speed, 22.8 knots; armament, 1 3-in. B. L. R.; 2 6in.. 8 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 12 6-pdr., 2 1

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DES MOINES-Same as Chattanooga. Launched September, 1902. GALVESTON-Same as Chattanooga. MILWAUKEE-Same Launched September, 1904.

MACHIAS-D., 1,177; speed, 15.46 kn armament, 8 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 4 pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Laun December, 1891.

PETREL-D., 892; speed, 11.79 kn armament, 4 6-in. B. L. R.; 2 8-pdr 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colt auto. Launched

as Charlestontober, 1888.

MINNEAPOLIS-Same as Columbia; 4 T. Launched August, 1893.

NEWARK-D., 4.083; speed, 19 knots; armament, 12 6-in. R. F.; 6 3-in. R. F.. 6 3-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. field gun. Launched March, 1890.

NEW ORLEANS-D., 3,430; speed, 20 knots; armament same as Albany. Launched December, 1896.

OLYMPIA-D., 5,685; speed, 21,686 knots; armament, 4 8-in. B. L. R.; 10 5in. R. F. B. L. R.; 14 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Gatling; 1 Colt. Launched November, 1892.

RALEIGH-D., 3,183; speed, 19 knots; armament, 11 5-in. R. F.; 8 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. field gun. Launched March, 1892.

SAN FRANCISCO-D., 4,083; speed, 19.525 knots; armament, 12 6-in. B. L. R.; 10 6-pdr.; 4 1-pdr.; 2 Colts. Launched October, 1899.

ST. LOUIS-D., 9,700; speed, 22 knots; armament same as Charleston. Launched May, 1905.

TACOMA-D., 3,200; speed, 16:5 knots; armament same as Chattanooga. Launched June, 1903.

Unprotected Steel Cruisers.

DETROIT-D., 2,072; speed, 18.71 knots; armament, 10 5-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 6 6pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. R. F. field gun. Launched October, 1891.

MARBLEHEAD-D., 2,072; speed, 18.44 knots; armament, 10 5-in. R. F.; 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. field gun. Launched August, 1902.

MONTGOMERY-D., 2,072; speed, 19.06 knots; armament, 4 6-pdr.; 5 T. Launched December, 1891.

Scout Cruisers.

BIRMINGHAM-D., 3,750; speed, 24 knots; armament, 12 3-in. R. F.; 2 submerged T. Launched July, 1907. CHESTER - Same as Birmingham. Launched June, 1907. SALEM-Same as Birmingham. Launched July, 1907.

Unarmored Steel Gunboats. BENNINGTON-D., 1,664; speed, 17.5 knots; armament, 8 4-in. B. L. R.; 4 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt auto. Launched June, 1890.

CASTINE-D., 1,177; speed, 16.032 knots; armament, 8 4-in. R. F.; 4 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt auto. Launched May, 1892.

CONCORD-D., 1,620; speed, 16.8 knots; armament, 6 6-in. B. L. R.; 2 6-pdr., 2 3-pdr. R. F.; 2 37-mm. H. R. C.; 2 .30cal. Colts. Launched March, 1896.

DON JUAN DE AUSTRIA-D., 1,130; speed, 14 knots; armament, 6 4-in. R. F. G.; 4 6-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts. Launched 1887.

ISLA DE CUBA-D., 1,030; speed, 16 knots; armament, 4 4-in. R. F. G.; 4 6pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts.

ISLA DE LUZON-Same Cuba.

as Isla de

YORKTOWN-D., 1,740; speed, 1 knots; armament, 6 6-in. B. L. R.; ¦ pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Laun April, 1888.

NO. 16-Authorized by act of Ma 1898, but never designed.

Light Draft Gunboats. HELENA-D., 1,392; speed, 15.5 ki armament, 8 4-in., 4 6-pdr. R. F.; pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched Janu 1896.

NASHVILLE-D., 1,371; speed, knots; armament, 8 4-in., 4 6-pdr. R. 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched C ber, 1895.

WILMINGTON-D., 1,392; speed, knots; armament, 8 4-in. R. F. G.; pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts. Laun October, 1895.

Unarmored Composite Gunboats. ANNAPOLIS-D., 1,060; speed, knots; armament, 8 4-in., 4 6-pdr. pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched Decen 1896.

DUBUQUE D., 1,085; speed, knots; armament, 6 4-in. R. F. G.; pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Laun August, 1904.

MARIETTA-D.,

1,018; speed, knots; armament same as Anna] Launched March, 1897.

NEWPORT-D., 1,028; speed, knots; armament same as Anna Launched December, 1896. School New York City Board of Education. PADUCAH-D., 1,085; speed, 12 k armament same as Dubuque. Laur October, 1904.

PRINCETON-D. 1,103; speed, knots; armament same as Anna Launched June, 1897.

VICKSBURG-D., 1,014; speed, knots; armament same as Anna Launched December, 1896.

WHEELING-D., 1,029; speed, knots; armament same as Anna Launched March, 1897.

Unarmored Vessels-Special Cla DOLPHIN-Dispatch boat; D., 1 speed, 15.5 knots; armament, 2 4-11 F. B. L. R.; 3 6-pdr., 4 3-pdr. R. Colts. Launched April, 1884.

VESUVIUS-Dynamite cruiser; D., speed, 21.42 knots; armament, 3 3 R. F.; 5 T. Launched April, 1888.

SEVERN-Training ship (sailing): 1,175; armament, 6 4-in., 4 6-pdr., pdr. R. F.: 2 Colts. Launched June, CUMBERLAND - Steel training (sailing); D., 1,800; armament Severn. Launched August, 1904. INTREPID - Training ship (sal same as Cumberland. Launched Oct 1904.

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BOXER-Wooden training ship ing); D., 345; no armament. Lau October. 1904.

Torpedo Boat Destroyers. The torpedo boat destroyers in con sion with displacements of less tha tons, and speed of from 28 to 30 1

are: Bainbridge, Barry, Chauncey, Dale, Hopkins, Hull, Lawrence, Macdonough, Paul Jones, Perry, Preble, Stewart, Truxun, Whipple and Worden. In commision with displacement of 700 tons and peed of 291⁄2 knots: Flusser. Under contruction with displacements of from 700 Torpedo Boats.

Torpedo boats of displacement below 400
ons and speed of 30 knots and under are:
agley, Bailey, Barney, Biddle, Blakeley,
ushing, Dahlgren, Davis, De Long, Du
'ont, Ericsson, Farragut. Foote, Fox,
oldsborough, Gwin, Mackenzie, McKee,
lanly, Morris, Porter, Rodgers, Rowan,
hubrick, Stiletto, Somers, Stockton,
tringham, Talbot, T. A. M. Craven,
hornton, Tingey, Wilkes and Winslow.
Submarine Boats.

The submarine boats in service and
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Nomination.-The students of the Naval Academy are styled midshipmen. o midshipmen are allowed for each Senator, Representative and Delegate in Conss, two for the District of Columbia, and five each year from the United States large. The appointments from the District of Columbia and five each year at e are made by the President. One midshipman is allowed from Porto Rico, who st be a native of that island. The appointment is made by the President, on the mmendation of the Governor of Porto Rico.

The Congressional appointments are equitably distributed, so that in regular course Senator, Representative and Delegate in Congress may appoint one midshipman ing each Congress. After June 30, 1913, each Senator, Representative and Delegate Congress will be allowed to appoint only one midshipman instead of two. The course for midshipmen is six years-four years at the academy, when the ceeding appointment is made, and two years at sea, at the expiration of which the examination for final graduation takes place. Midshipmen who pass the mination for final graduation are appointed to fill vacancies in the lower grades the line of the navy and of the marine corps, in the order of merit as determined the Academic Board of the Naval Academy. At least fifteen appointments such graduates will be made each year. To surplus graduates who do not eive such appointments will be given certificates of graduation, honorable disges and one year's sea pay, as provided for midshipmen. Candidates allowed for Congressional districts, for territories and for the District Columbia must be actual residents of the districts or territories, respectively, from ch they are nominated. All candidates must, at the time of their examination for ission, be between sixteen and twenty years old.

To be accepted applicants must be free from infectious or moral disorder and, rally, from any deformity disease, or infirmity. No one will be admitted ifestly under size for his age.

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