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, 1898-12-31

formed of Christmas progress during
those brief periods when he was not
driving to see her or purchasing for her
scented flowers, which she could not
bear to have in her room, or out of sea
son fruit. which she was not allowed
to eat.
By the time she had recovered her
health her conquest was complete, and
with the magnanimity Of a conqueror,
she decided to do something to please
him. So she told him that she meant to
have her portrait painted. 1t would be
hung on the line of the academy-Del-
may was always hung on the line-and
afterward she was going to give the
portrait to him. He said that he was
charmed, and he really vas
But" he said, 1.-THE sittings will
bore you terribly, and you are really
not strong enough for them. Why don't
you have your photograph taken in
stead?"
Christine pointed out that it wasn't
the same thing at all.
mo-" he answered, II suppose not. "
In matters Of art his education had
been somewhat neglected.
But" he went on, 81 have really
seen some photographs which 1 liked
better than the thing which had been
colored by hand"
She laughed at him and instructed
him.
"But why do you go to Delmay?" he
said. eff I were going to have my por-
trait done, I'd have it done at bedrock
prices. Delmay charges nc end Of a lot,
just because he got some of those writ
ing chaps to scribble about him in the
papers,"
but he paints SO beautifully, said
Christine. "There is no one at all like
him."
"That is just it," said the major.
eff you were not very pretty, it might
be just as well to go to a clever chap
who could put it on a bit for you, but,
as it is, why, any one of them who IN
derstood the rudiments of his trade
couldn't go wrong"
However, Christine had her way.
Once more it was late at night, and
the major paced his chambers. They no
longer had the air OF a dream that might
pass at any moment. In fact, he knew
that, except when he was away for the
shooting or spending an occasional week
in Paris, he would inhabit them for the
rest Of his natural life.
Christmas letter lay on the table. He
took it up and reread portions of it.
"It was your impetuosity that drove
me into it. was frightened and hardly
knew what to say and gave way. / had
my fears even at the time, but I thought
that I would give it a fair trial and see
il I could bring myself to love you. l
am SO sorry if I have given you any
pain, but I know now (something which
has happened recently has shown mel
that I could never really love you like
that"
He read this through twice. Then he
recalled that scene in the garden where
the proposal had been made, and he re-
membered from whom practically the
proposal had come, and then, though he
was sore at heart, he grinned sardon-
ically.
It says much for the generosity of
his nature that, although he was not
present in response to Miss Blake's in
vitation to the reception on the occasion
of her niece's marriage with Maurice
Delmay-it says much, 1 say, that,
though he was not present, he sent sill
YER candlesticks-four Of them.
The Delmays still use them.-Today.
, 1898-12-31

A certain curate was of a painfully
nervous temperament, and in conse-
quence was constantly making awk-
ward remarks-intended as compli-
ments-to the bishop and others. Hav-
ing distinguished himself in ar unusual
degree during a gathering of clergy to
ar afternoon tea at the bishops palace,
be was taken to task for his failings by
q senior curate, who was one of his
companions on the way home.
"Look here, Bruce, -" said the senior
decidedly, you are a donkey. Why
cannot you keep quiet instead of max
ing your asinine remarks? | am speak
ing to you now as a brother''-
Loud laughter interrupted him at
this point, and for the moment he won.
dered why.-Baltimore News.
, 1898-12-31

Seven years ago a farmer living west
of Webster City, Ia, hung his vest on
the fence in the %barnyard, and as a re-
suir OF it a wonderful story is told.
A calf chewed up a pocket in the gar
ment in which was a standard gold
watch. Last week the animal, a staid
old milk COW, was b%utchered for beef,
and the timepiece was found in such a
position between the lungs Of the COW
that the process of respiration, the clos
ing in and filling the lungs, kept the
stem winder wound up, and the watch
had lost but four minutes in the seven
years.-Chicago Times-Herald.
, 1898-12-31

In the English official regulations it
ia stated that the mean extreme range
of the Lee-Metford bullet may be taken
as about 8, 500 yards, although with a
strong wind g., 700 yards have been OBJ
served. The bullets find their way
through joints of walls unless the
walls are made very fine and set in Co.
ment. About $50 rounds, concentrated
on nearly the same spot at 400 yards,
will break a nipe inch brick wall.
Rammed earth gives less protection
than loose. When fred into sand, the
bullet ia found to be always turned
aside after it has entered a little way.
The following thicknesses of material
lin inches) are usually necessary to stop
the regulation .8O3 inch bullet; Single
between boards, 1; hardened steel plate,
! n; good brickwork, 8; sack of coal,
IL; hard, dry mud wall, IA; peat earth,
GO; compressed cotton bales, 90; oak,
VI; elm. IS; teak. SO Ar. 4S; clay. AZ.
, 1898-12-31
A SERMON.

"Oh. dahy-down-dilly, the air is SO chillyi
How can you keep warm, you bright nttls
thiugt'
oh, Is 1t 30 chillyf" said dafIy -down-dilly.
II thought it was warm, for you know it Is
spring.
III should once shiver, the lilies would culver,
The birds then would see US, and they would
not sing.
Ny heart is not chilly, said da~fy-down-dilly,
ST. Nicholas.
, 1898-12-31

Aunt-Whom does your new little
sister most look like, your father or
your mother?
Little Emma-Both. She has no
teeth. That's like mommer. And she's
hairless, like pepper. Toronto World.
, 1898-12-31

The Papuans of the Malay coast "
New Guinea are still in the most print
tive state. They are wholly unacquaint
ed with metals and make their weapons
of stones. bones and wood.
, 1898-12-31

Constipation prevents ths body from
Kidding itself Of waste matter. Do
Witt's Little Darly Rissrs will remove
the trouble and cure Sick Headache.
BAiousrsss, Inactive Liver and clear
ths Complexion. Small, sugar coated.
don't gripe OF caDs nAussa- +. II.
BeglOteo, The drueg1sG
, 1898-12-31

WEST U

No. 1, Limited. Ar, 12:+5 q. m. Lv. Il: 80 a. m
No, 3, Fast Mail. Ar. 10 100 q. m. Lv 1890 q. M.
EAST BOUND.
No. Fast Mail Ar. IL rs p. IN. Lv II 80 p. m.
No.4 Allan. Ex.. Ar. II 30 3. m. Lv. 12:10 y. u.
, 1898-12-31

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09

Commander Brownson will next go to
BILE, and will confer with Lieut. w. s.
EN- bassy at Paris, and in his company
Floriano and Marshal Deodore, now
building for the Brazilian navy, and
which, 1t Is understood can be purchas-
ed by the United States.
Commander Brownson is also charged
with the important duty Of investigat
ing the practicabilty Of the purchase
from foreign manufacturers Of ordnance
material, in case our own supply should
prove inadequate.
1t Is known positively that negotia-
tons are in progress toward having
the United States acquire the two
crack cruisers now building for ia
pan, one at the Cram ship yards at
Philadelphia, and the other at the
Union Iron works at San Francisco.
The negotiations naturally are cir
cuitous, as there are three parties in
interest, namely the Japanese govern
ment, the United States and the ship
builders. There is good reason to be-
lieve that terms could be made be-
tween the United States and the ship
builders, and that so far as they are
concerned the transaction could be con-
cluded without much further negotia-
ton. But there is no disposition to ig-
more the rights of Japan. While sug-
gestions have been made that the right
of eminent domain would permit the
United States to take the two cruisers
without reference to Japan's rightsthere
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
CRUISER COMING HOME
THE BROOKLYN ORDERED FROM
LA GUAYRA TO HAMPTON ROADS
Change i'm Naval Policy Indicated
ny the movements of the War
ship-SOme Talk of Flying
squadron, but No Definite Action
in the Mater Taken.

WASHINGTON, March s.-The big
armored cruiser Brooklyn started awav
from La Guayra today under orders
from the navy department. directly for
Hampton Roads. She has been making.
Hylng cruise in the West Indies and
around the eastern end Of Cuba. and
1t was the original intention to have
ner go to Colon on the Isthmus and
thence 10 work northward along the
eastern coast Of Central America.
The sending Of the ship to Hampton
Roads instead of returning her to Kew
west, whence she came is taken as an
evidence OF change in policy on the
part OF the naval Strategists who have
come TO the conclusion that the gath
er1ng OF the most and best of the yes
sells OF the North Atlantic SQUADRON q
Key West is putting too many of our
eggs In one basket and unduly EXPOSING
the Eastern coast
There has also been talk Of organic
ing a flying squadron, composed alto
gether Of fleet cruisers, four in number
ana having them ready to go to sea at
moments notice in pursuit of an
enemys ships, relying upon the big
pattleships for the home guard. This,
however, has not been decided upon.
A proposition that received instant
attention and is expected to be an
proved in the end came to the navy
department today. This was to turn
over to the navy department ten of the
best boats in the lighthouse service.
These boats are from 300 to 400 tons
burden, good sea boats, manned by
officers thoroughly familiar with every
indentation Of the Atlantic coast and
capable Of being easily transformed
Into efficient gunboats. The Mangrove
Is vessel Of this character new.
stanch and speedy. 1t is proposed to
place a six-inch rifle on a pivot mount
on each vessel forward and to place
light armor around the boilers and
machinery to protect them from small
arms fire at least
The attention of the department has
also been called to the feasibility of
recruiting the naval list from the
revenue marine cutters, number of
which are fully equal, being given arms.
to the smaller type of gunboats now in
the service.
If these vessels were awaited of thew
would be assigned to duty along the
Southern coasts, maintaining blockades
and relieving the larger and more ex-
pensive cruisers Of much worrisome
duty.
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ONE GREAT P0sT0FFICE.
Skaguay Handling Several Bushels
of Letters and Papers Every

Correspondence The St. Paul Globe.
SKAGUAY, Alaska, Feb 2S.-This is
the largest small postoffice in the world.
There was not day in January that
1t did not cancel over 800 letters. The
largest day brought 1900 and the small
est $50. The quantity of mail matter
received in that time was thirtythree
tons by actual weight. In this only pa
pers are reckoned. The whole number
of pieces handled was $4,000.
Milton r. Lombard, born In either
st. Paul or Minneapolis, has been ap-
pointed assistant postmaster. He is
now one of the most prominent men in
this place. He has worked hard to
down the rowdy element, and has won
the applause of this transient COM
munity.
The postoffice is located in a two
story building, 25x50 feet. The en-
ployes are now canceling 500 letters a
day, working nearly the whole twenty
four hours, and eating when they can.
Skaguay has one daily paper, two
weekly papers, one bank two electric
light plants, one saw mill and about one
hundred stores, with a large and rapid
ly increasing population, and not man
out of work who does not want to be.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
DIDN'T SPEAK FOR TEN YEARS
Dying Husband Ends a Quarrel With
His Wife by Calling Her Name.

His Wife by Calling Her Name.
From the New York Journal.
When told that he had but few more
hours to live, William c. Buhrman called for
the woman who had been his wife for thirty
years, and lived with him under the same
roof.
For ten years he had not spoken to her nor
she to him. This long silence had been the
result of a quarrel which neither would
make up
Their lives during these ten years were
as separate as If they had never met, and
death would have found the ten-year silence
still unbroken but for the act of the dying
man himself.
When the family gathered at the bedside on
Saturday night for the end Mrs. Buhrman
stubbornly remained in another room
Then Mr.. Buhrman yielded. He called in
weak voice, the name of his mate, and
feeble as was the summons the woman heard
He had spoken first and she was ready to
relent. They talked and wept together, and
when he died yesterday morning she sat ca
ressing the withered hands.
William Buhrman seventy years old
and had lived near Bay Side, L. L. more
than thirty years He kept grocery and pro-
vision store, and by shrewd management
amassed a fortune of $150000.
Ten years ago, when the quarrel took place
as the result of domestic troubles, the couple
agreed to remain together, but each made
vow never to address the other
The seven sons remained neutral and
through them the parents conducted such
communication as was absolutely necessary.
At the beginning of the trouble Mrs. Buhr-
man continued to do the family cooking. but
the eccentric husband would not eat the
meals she prepared. He objected particularly
to the vegetables his wife cooked, and sub
sisted for the most part on canned goods
from his grocery Then after time he took
his meals entirely in the grocery.
When sickness attacked the old man a few
days ago he still remained mute, though his
wife ministered to him indirectly On Satur-
day, when the doctors said that life would
soon be ended the sons gathered with other
friends and relatives, but the one for whom
the patient yearned held aloof as has been
said, until he called her name
After the reconciliation Mrs Buhrman
prayed that her husband would be Spared
and nursed him constantly and tenderly, but
it was too late.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
CHICAGO BANKS HELD UP
COMPELLED TO PAY OVER $780,
900 BY A SUMMARY PROCESS
Called ON to Settle Taxes by Order
of the Court Under Threat Of
Having Their Doors Closed With
out Even Moments Warning-
Paid Under Protest.

CHICAGO, March s.-Several Chicago
bankers had a novel experience with
tax collectors today. Two men entered
the First National bank, just before
noon. and went directly to the office
Of the president. Without ceremony
they addressed the vice president, D. r.
Forgan, and informed him they wanted
$S5,237 in cash as quickly as he could
produce it.
They told Mr.. Forgan that unless he
paid over the money without delay they
would shut the doors Of the bank and
help themselves
1t was case Of the collection Of
taxes under decision of the supreme
court, which refused to sustain an
injunction asked by six banks against
South Town Collector Ernest. The bill
sought to enjoin the collection on the
ground that the assessments were ex-
cessive and fraudulent The banks
affected were the First Natinal. Fort
Dearborn National Northwestern Ma
tional, Globe National, Bankers Ma
tional and National Bank of America.
The decision of Judges Shepard and
Freeman was pronounced this morning
The attorney for the collector secured at
once certified copy of the courts
order. Armed with this copy and with
special bailiffs at their heels, Collectors
Ernest and Rooney fastened to the
First National bank and demanded i'm
mediate payment of the tax.
Mr. Forgan was astonished and led
his visitors into the Office Of the banks
attorney, Orville Peckham.
This is news to me- said Mr. Peck
ham. You will allow me at least to
communicate with my associates be-
fore going any further?"
Collector Ernest replied that he
would levy on the banks property in
stantly, unless the money was forth
coming and close the banks doors.
After a hurried consultation Mr..
Peckham advised the payment of the
tax rather than risk such disturbance
to business as might follow. Collector
Ernest was given $S5,273, with due no.
tice that his right to take the same
was denied. ~
All that was required was a sight of
the warrant and little explanation to
the other bank officials. The Bankers
National bank paid over $13,2S6, the
Fort Dearborn National, 50, 726; the
Globe National, $14,390; the North
western National, $23,7S6; and the
American National, 1885,
Each bank protested and refused to
accept a receipt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
Washington Bureau st. Paul Globe, /
Corcoran Building. !

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
WASHINGTON, March S.-This has
been an eventful day in Washington.
The representatives of the American
people have demonstrated to the world
that whenever an emergency confronts
the United States the spirit Of rs and
of 1912, 1S4S, and of 1861 is the spirit Of
1898.
If war comes it will find a united peo-
pie. Never in the history of the house
of representatives was there more
unanimity of sentiment than was eX-
hibited during the debate on the bill
which, as adopted, places $50,00O,0O0 in
the hands of the president.
There were many strong speeches and
but few utterances that were not in
entire accord with the present crisis.
The only Minnesota member who took
part in the discussion was Mr.. Nc
Cleary. The Second district member
made a strong plea for peace and de-
precated war, but he said that If 1t
was to be war his district and state
would be among the very first to re-
spond to any call the president might
make.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
HE GOES TO BUY SHIPS
A NAVAL OFFICER SENT TO EU-
COPE ON AN URGENT MISSION
Capt. Brownson VIII Report to the
Navy Department What War Ves-
sells Now Building In England
and France Can BE Obtained, and
Upon What Terms,

WASHINGTON, March s.-There
was very strong suggestion Of the
state of affairs that might exist in
time OF actual war in the busy scenes
presented at the navy and war depart
ments today. There was an almost un-
broken succession of conferences be-
tween officers and officials of various
degrees, and throughout both these
branches of the war establishment, the
greatest activity was exhibited.
Secretary Long was particularly
busy. Before 10 o'clock he had been
obliged to retire to his private office
and deny himself to callers in order
to hold a conference. Senator Lodge
was present. as well as Chairman Hale,
of the senate naval committee; Chair
man Boutelle, Of the house naval COM
mittee: Capt. Crowninsh1eld, chief of
navigation bureau; Capt Bradford,
chief Of the equipment bureau; Capt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
SPAIN IS IMPRESSED.
Gained Down by a Revelation of
Uncle Sans Resources

Gained Down by a Revelation of
Uncle Sans Resources.
BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, March SIN spite Of
numerous conferences Of officials. of the
continuation Of the preparations now IN,
progress on a large scale to put the
country in a state of defense and of
the outburst of patriotic speeches in
congress, there was a certain feeling.
apparent in the best informed circles.
today, that the situation as to our rela-
tons with Spain was today much more
favorable than it was yesterday
Perhaps the semi-offfcial advices re-
ce1ved from Madrid, indicating a peace
full purpose on the part of the Spanish
government, contributed in large meas
ures to the feeling, or 1t may have been
that the growing knowledge of the
vast extent of our own resources tended
to the belief that they would impress
others with the futility of attacking the
United States.
However that may be, the feeling pre-
vailed, and at the White house too, af-
ter the cabinet meeting, wherein all of
the facts that were known to the presi-
dent as to the existing state of affairs
were laid unreservedly before the cab
met members and discussed.
Brownson's Mission.
While Capt. Brownson is going
abroad for the government to learn
what ships of war are for sale and
their condition, he will not necessarily
make any purchases. The officer left
Washington tonight and will take the
ST. Paul to Southampton, sailing from
New York. He will report his arrival
Immediately at the United States en-
bassy in London, but further than that
the captain declines to indicate the
places he will visit in Europe
He has been furnished all of the in
formation in the possession of the navy
department respecting the shipping In
course of construction in Europe, and
had q talk today with Mr.. Lane, who
is said to have some of these ships for
sale, though he does not at present have
the right In the case of the two small
Brazilian battleships now building at
La Seinne in France. AS to these, or
indeed any Brazilian or CHILEAN war
ships, 1t has been discovered that Brazil
and Chill are parties to a treaty by the
terms Of which neither country can sell
any Of It's warships unless the other
also sells ship.
The reason for this peculiar provision
is to be found in the alliance that is re-
ported to have been entered into by
these two countries for mutual protec
ton against Argentina and other South
American nations.
Capt. Brownson does not expect to
stay abroad long and goes only on con-
dition that he may return Immediately
in case of an open rupture.
Right to Buy.
AS to the right to buy foreign war;
ships all authorities agree that such
Continued on Fifth Page.
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TOOK TEN THOUSAND.
Express Agent Missing and 1t Is AL
legged He Absconded With
Valuable PackaQe.

ORRVILLE, O., March s.-The night agent
of the Adams Express company at this place
has, 1t is alleged, absconded. taking with him
an express package containing $4,000.
This package of money was sent by a
Cleveland bank to bank In Akron. There
was no express agent at the Akron office
and the package was carried through this
place
On Monday the day agent here received a
message asking Information concerning this
package of money and what had become of it.,
and he Immediately replied that he knew
nothing of 1t, and also that the night agent,
Charles Gluten, was missing from his home
The matter was suppressed on account of Of
fetal investigation, which was finished today.
The $4,000 are missing as well as the man.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
national defense just passed by the

national defense just passed by the
house
The bill was laid before the senate,
and on motion of Mr.. Allison, of Iowa,
referred to the committee on appropria-
tons.
A bill to authorize the relocation and
rebuilding of a pontoon bridge across
the Mississippi river at Prairie du
Chen, Wis, was passed.
The bill for the relief of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, of Ten
nessee, appropriating $2SS, 900, was then
passed after a brief debate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
A Big Surplus.

NEW YORK, March S.-The annual report
OF the Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
New York just issued shows that company
to have made noteworthy advances in every
department of it's business. The assets on
Dec. 81, 1897. amounted to $3.50, 1885, 437 show
ing an increase for the year Of $19, O42, 289 "a
The cash income for the twelve months AZ.
gregated $54, 1862 %, and the disbursements
for death claims, matured endowments div
idends and other accounts to $36, 124, 06O. 90
The surplus fund from which dividends are
paid now amounts to s35. 50S.194
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is no desire among officials here to re-
sort to such radical steps. Moreover,
it is said, that such action would be
an international offense directed
against Japan, and an unfriendly act
which this government is not likely to
CONT at this moment towards friend
ly power.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
UP TO THE SENATE.
Fifty Million Defense Bill Referred
to Appropriations Committee.

WASHINGTON, March S.-Today's
session of the senate was largely de-
voted to the consideration of the Dis
trict of Columbia appropriation bill
The bill, containing a provision for the
reduction Of about one-half of the pres
emit rates of telephone charges in the
district, was passed.
AT 1850 p. M, during the discussion
of the bill, message was received
from the house, conveying to the SEN
ate the bill appropriating $50,OOO,O00 for