I beg leave to renew the recommendation of last year regarding the enlistment of general-service men for the Academy. This requires no legislative action, and I earnestly request that authority may be granted at once to enlist at least fifty general-service men to take the place of special-service men now here as the times of the latter expire. The cost to the Government will be reduced thereby, because the leading men for the summer practice-cruise would be selected from these men instead of requiring an entire crew for that vessel, as has been the case heretofore. The men can be enlisted at the Academy from time to time as suitable men present themselves. As stated in report of last year, these men must be intimately associated with the cadets in many of the seamanship exercises during the academic year, and particularly during the summer cruise. Their moral influence upon the cadets, for good or evil, is very great. Suitable men are to be had, but they must have the advantages of continuous service to induce them to enlist here. Twenty-three cadets presented themselves for final examination in May last. All passed the required mental examination, but two failed upon the physical examination. Cadet Kress, who was not able to attend the examination in May, was examined in September, and was rejected physically. Of those who passed, thirteen have been appointed ensigns in the Navy, and nine have been honorably discharged. I beg to renew my recommendation that those cadets who pass the final examination at the end of six years, and for whom there are no vacancies in the naval service, be appointed to any vacancies that may exist in the Revenue Marine. I transmit herewith a copy of the letter which accompanied my annual estimates for the Naval Academy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890;" also a "statement of the appropriation of the Naval Academy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1888;" also a "statement of offers for supplies and service for the Naval Academy, made during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1888;" also a copy of the "summer practice-cruise report, 1888," by Commander Harrington, commanding the practice ship Constellation. Very respectfully, W. T. SAMPSON, Commander, U. S. Navy, Superintendent. The SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Washington, D. C. ESTIMATES FOR NAVAL ACADEMY. UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY, SIR: I transmit herewith the annual estimates for the support of the Naval Academy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890. The following items are submitted in addition to the usual estimates : 1. For the purchase of the private property which lies between the portions of the Government land and entirely separates them. Until this property is purchased, the eleven acres outside the Academy limits and belonging to the Academy can not be inclosed, improved, or made use of in any way benficial to the Academy. The reasons urged for the purchase of the six acres referred to have been set forth on former occasions when the estimates have been submitted. I may now repeat the most urgent one, which is, to give the cadets more extended space for drills and exercises. The discipline of the institution requires that the cadets should be kept habitually within the limits of the Academy, and it is, therefore, most desirable that they should have ample space for out-door exercise, which is so essential to their health and physical development as well as their happiness and comfort. 2. An item for the purchase of an electric-light plant. The grounds and buildings are now lighted by gas which is manufactured within the grounds. The cost of gas is only 85 cents per tho-n sand, and is of good quality. The cadets' quarters in which they study are lighted in the best manner possible with gas, yet there are, annually, several cases of cadets whose eye-sight fails; and this notwithstanding the careful examination to which they are subjected when they enter. Where a cadet commences his course with even a moderate inclination to short-sightedness, it almost invariably increases to a degree which renders him unfit for the service. Much of this difficulty, both in the injury to apparently good eyes and the development of latent defects in others, is caused by study by gaslight, and I think it can be largely prevented, if not entirely removed, by the use of the electric light. The Academy is specially adapted to the efficient use of the electric light, and the maintenance of the plant would not exceed what it now costs to furnish gas, and would be more satisfactory from every point of view. 3. For the purchase of new furniture for the cadets' quarters. Each cadet is now provided with a small iron bedstead, an iron-washstand, a wardrobe, and one chair. In addition the two occupants of a room have a table in common. The wardrobes, tables, and bedsteads have been in use from twentyfour to thirty years, and are now worn out. The wardrobes were, originally, of too slight construction, and have been repaired so often that they are a constant source of trouble. Many of the bedsteads were used by the Army during the war, when the Academy was an army hospital, and most of them were so bent that they fail entirely to answer their purpose. It is proposed to replace the wardrobes, bedsteads, and tables. Very respectfully, W. T. SAMPSON, Commander, U. S. Navy, Superintendent. The SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Washington, D. C. Estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890, by the United States Naval Academy. Detailed objects of expenditure, and explanations. FOR PAY OF PROFESSORS ANd others. For one professor of mathematics and one of physics, at $2,500 each (appropriated) For three professors (assistants), viz, one of chemistry, one of French and Spanish, and one of English studies, history and law, at $2,200 each (appropriated). For five assistant professors, viz, one of English studies, history and law, three of French, and one of drawing, at $1,800 each (appropriated). For one swordmaster ($1,500) and two assistants, at $1,000 For one boxing-master and gymnast (appropriated) For three clerks to the Superintendent, at $1,200, $1,000, and For one secretary to the Naval Academy (appropriated) For one clerk to the commandant of cadets (appropriated). For one dentist (appropriated). For one baker (appropriated).. For one mechanic in department of physics and chemistry (appropriated).... For one cook (appropriated). For one messenger to the Superintendent (appropriated). For one gunner's mate (appropriated).. For one quarter-gunner (appropriated). For one coxswain (appropriated). For one seaman in department of seamanship (appropriated). For six attendants at recitation rooms, library, store, chapel, For twenty-one first-class musicians, at $348 each (appro- For seven second-class musicians, at $300 each (appropriated). For special course of study and training of naval cadets as authorized by act of Congress approved August 5, 1882 (appropriated) FOR PAY OF WATCHMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. For captain of the watch and weigher, at $2.50 per diem (appropriated)... For four watchmen, at $2 per diem (appropriated) For labor at gas-works and steam buildings; for masons. FOR PAY OF EMPLOYÉS IN DEPARTMENT OF STEAM-ENGINEER- For pay of mechanics and others in department of steam. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS. For necessary repairs of public buildings, pavements, wharves, and walls inclosing the grounds of the Naval Academy, and for improvements, repairs, and furniture and fixtures (appropriated) HEATING AND LIGHTING NAVAL ACADEMY. For fuel and for heating the Academy and school-ships (appriated). 17,000.00 For lighting the Academy grounds and buildings by electricity; cost of plant to furnish 3,000 16-candle-power lamps (submitted).. 55,000.00 55,000.00 11294-N 88-3 Estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year, etc.—Continued. FOR CONTINGENT EXPENSES-NAVAL ACADEMY. For purchase of books for the library (appropriated) For stationery, blank-books, models, maps, and text-books, for use of instructors (appropriated) For expenses of the Board of Visitors to the Naval Acad. emy, being for mileage and $5 per diem for each member for expenses during actual attendance at the Academy (appropriated) For purchase of chemicals, apparatus, and instruments in department of physics and chemistry, and for repairs of the same (appropriated). For purchase of gas and steam machinery; steam pipe and fittings; rent of buildings for use of the Academy; freight, cartage, water, music; musical and astronomical instruments; uniforms for the bandsmen; telegraphing; for feed and maintenance of teams; for current expenses and repairs of all kinds, and for incidental labor and expenses not applicable to any other appropriation (appropriated) For stores in department of steam-engineering (appropri ated) For materials for repairs in steam machinery (appropriated). For purchase of land adjacent to Naval Academy and for inclosing and grading the same (submitted). For purchase of new furniture for cadets quarters, being for 250 each, wardrobes, bedsteads, and tables (submitted).. 10,000.00 Statement of the appropriation of the U. S. Naval Academy for the fiscal year ended Statement of offers for supplies and service for the Naval Academy made during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1888. Fire-Proof Building Company, delivered in Baltimore*. 180.00 Roofing slate (9 by 18), 4,000 (b):‡ Anchor Slate Company, in Baltimore. 150.00 Garthe & Loewenstein, in Annapolis*. 130.00 Portland cement, 150 barrels (b): H. W. Classens & Co. (only bid), $2.58 per barrel* ..... 387.00 Rosendale cement, 200 barrels (b): H. W. Classens & Co., $1.35 per barrel.. 270.00 Basil & Parlett, $1.20 per barrel* 240.00 Calcined plaster, 30 barrels (b): H. W. Classens & Co., $1.60 per barrel.. 48.00 45.00 Plastering hair, 30 bushels (b): H. W. Classens & Co., 25 cents per bushel. Lime, 300 bushels (b): H. W. Classens & Co., per barrel of 3 bushels, $1.35.. Basil & Parlett, 33 cents per bushel* . Bricks per M (b): Maryland Brick Company (in Baltimore): 7.50 6.90 135.00 99.00 10,000 paving $12.00 30,000 dark red. 9.25 + No contract made; bought on open purchase, requisition No. 51. |