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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- mbassy at Paris, and in his company
inspect the two battleships Marshal
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 practicability Of the purchase
from foreign manufacturers Of ordnance
material, in case our own supply should
prove inadequate.
1t Is known positively that negotia-
tions 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 negoda-
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 in 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 away
from La Guayra today under orders
from the navy department, directly for
Hampton Roads. She has been making
a nylnS cruise in the West Indies and
around the eastern end Of Cuba. and
IT was the original intention to have
her go to Colon on the Isthmus and
thence TO work northward along the
eastern coast of Central America.
The sending of the ship to Hamnton
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
erlng or the most and best of the YES
sells of the North Atlantic squadron at
Key West is putting too many of our
eggs IN one basket and unduly exposing
the Eastern coast.
There has also been talk Of organiz-
ing nylng squadron, composed alto
gether Of fleet cruisers, four in number
and having them ready to go to sea at
moments notice in pursuit of an
enemy's ships, relying upon the big
oattleships 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 a vessel Of this character new,
stanch and speedy. 1t Is proposed to
place six-inch rifle on a pivot mount
on each vessel forward and to place a.
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, a number of
which are fully equal, being given arms.
to the smaller type of gunboats now in
the service.
If these vessels were availed 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.
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.

Dying Husband Ends a Quarrel With
His Wife by Calling Her Name.
From the New York Journal.
When told that he had but a 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
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
it.
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 was seventy years old
and had lived near Bay Side, l.. l., more
vision store, and by shrewd management
amassed fortune of s150,0O0.
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 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. Buhrmarl
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
ONE GREAT POSToFFICE.
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 a day in January that
it did not cancel over 800 letters. The
largest day brought 1,S00 and the small
est $50. The quantity of mail matter
received in that time was thirty three
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 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 large and rapid
ly increasing population, and not a man
out of work who does not want to be.
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 a Moments Warming
Paid Under Protest.

CHICAGO, March 8.-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
sS5,237 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 a 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 a certified copy of the courts
order Armed with this copy and with
special bailiffs at their heels, Collectors
Ernest and Rooney hastened 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 bank
attorney, Orvilie 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 a 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 sight of
the warrant and a little explanation to
the other bank officials. The Bankers
National bank paid over $1S,aS6, the
Fort Dearborn National, 1925; the
Globe National $14.390; the North
western National, 1856; and the
American National, S19,S65.
Each bank protested and refused to
accept 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 $50,000,00O 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 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. Crowninshield, 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 Revelation of
Uncle Sans Resources.

Gained Down by n 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-
tions with Spain was today much more
favorab BILE than it was yesterday
Perhaps the semi-official advices re-
ceived from Madrid, indica ting a peace
full purpose on the part of the Spanish
government, contributed in large meas
ures to the feeling, or it 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.
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 em-
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 a 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 Chilian war
ships, 1t has been discovered that Brazil
and Chill are parties to treaty by the
terms of which neither country can sell
any of It's warships unless the other
also sells a 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-
tion 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.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
TOOK TEN THOUSAND.
Express Agent Missing and 1t Is AL
legged He Absconded With
Valuable Package.

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
Cleveland bank to bank In Akron. There
no express agent at the Akron office
and the package was carried through this
place.
On Monday the day agent here received
message asking information concerning this
package of money and what had become of it,
nothing of it, and also that the night agent.
Charles Cutten 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
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 its business. The assets on
Dec. 81, 1897, amounted to $253, ,786. .437, show
The cash income for the twelve months ag-
gregated $54162, COS. %, and the disbursements
for death claims, matured endowments, div
idends and other accounts to $780, O60 99
The surplus fund from which dividends are
paid now amounts to $35. sos. 1874.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09

is no desire among officials here to re-
sort to such radical steps. Moreover,
1t is said, that such action would be
an International offense directed
against Japan, and an unfriendly act
which this government Is not likely to
comit at this moment towards friend
ly power.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
DRIFT TO DEMOCRACY.

breaking Away From Republican
Ranks Indicated in New Ham',-
shire and New Jersey.
MANCHESTER, N. H., March S.-The 226
towns and of the 10 cities of New Hamp-
shire held elections today and the fine wealth
er brought big vote in all sections. The
returns received up to midnight indicate a
general drift toward the Democracy, many
strong Republican towns going Democratic
for the first time in years. Portsmouth,
however, broke her record by giving the Re
publican mayoralty candidate nearly 500 ma
jority.
CAMDEN, N. j., March S.-Cooper B.
Hatch, the committee of 100 candidate for
mayor, was today elected by majority Of
1,510 over George Barrett, his Republican op-
ponent The committee also elected eight Of
their ten councilmen.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. March S.-The
municipal election here today was the hottest
in many years. The city has been solidly
Republican, but the returns thus far received
point to the election Of Judge Joseph
Thompson. Democrat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09

IneZ Carusi, one Of the greatest Of harpists,
has lost the use Of her thumb, and has val
ued it at SIS, GOO in the suit she has brought
against the Metropolitan Railway company,
of New York. street car gave a jerk
while she was standing on the rear platform
and she was pitched out on the track in front
OF car coming in the opposite direction
Her head was cut open in several places, her
jaw was broken, front teeth broken, and
there were many injuries to her body.
Most serious was the injury to her thumb,
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-
tionS.
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 brief debate.
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 8.-Today's
session of the senate was largely de-
voted to. the consideration of the Dis
trict of Columbia appropriation bill
The bill, containing provision for the
reduction Of about one-half of the pres
ent rates of telephone charges in the
district, was passed.
AT 4:5O p. M, during the discussion
of the bill, message was received
from the house, conveying to the SEN
ate the bill appropriating S50,OOO,O00 for
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
Depey q Witness.

NEW YORK, March 8.-The attorneys for
the prosecution and defense in the Carter
court-martial resumed argument today as to
the admissibility of evidence the check hook
which Capt. Carter had used The court
sustained the objection, and the check book
was excluded. Chauncey NJ. Depew was
called a witness and testified that SO far
as he knew, Capt. Carter's character was
good
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
In Spite of the Hurried Prep
aratiOnS War Is Less
Likely.
OPINION FREELY EXPRESSED.
IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES A REACTION
OF SENTIMENT THE FEATURE
OF THE DAY.

Echoed by Members OF the Cabinet.
After q Discussion at Which All
of the Facts ObtainabIe We're
Reviewed in DetaiI-Work of
Preparing the Nation for Defense
Not stopped by the More Favor
able Aspect of the Situation
Du Bose Calls on the Department..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
MANILA WIPED OUT.
Five Million Dollars Worth of
Property Destroyed in the Chief
Philippine City.

VANCOUVER, B. c., March S-Advices from
the Orient brought by the steamer Empress
of India tell of the almost total destruction
of Manila, Philippine Islands, by fire.
Five million dollars worth of property
was destroyed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09

which will prevent her from ever again
playing harp. The right thumb was brok-
en- in two places. The tip of the thumb was
pierced; the hand was pierced between the
forefnger and second finger and her wrist
was injured badly. Now all her power Is
gone.
For such small thing as a thumb a
woman has lost her profession. That is why
s7S mn !" c.1.cS &c .:hc Metropolitan Railroad
company.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
WILL STICK BY THE SHIP.
Consul General Lee Says He Will
Not Resign His Post at the
Cuhan CanitaI

HAVANA, March S.-Some persons, in order
to increase the excitement, are urging Gen.
Lee to resign, but the consul general Of the
United States said to correspondent today:
Il will stick to the ship of state until the
clouds roll by.''
The resignation of Walter B. Barker, United
States consul at Sagua La Grande, was con-
fImed today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
Some Members Even Break
Their Pairs TO Go on
Record.
M'CLEARY FOR MINNESOTA.
THE LOYAL SUPPORT OF THIS
STATE PROMISED IF 1T IS
NEEDED.

in the Most Patriotic Debate That
Has Been Heard in the House for
Years-Leaders of the Majority
and Minority Alike Gave Support
to the Measure for National De-
fense-SOme Stirring Speeches
Delivered.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-09
To Oust a Priest.

ST. LOUIS, March 8-Archbishop Kaine
has instituted civil proceedings against Rev.
]. Tuchy, pastor of St. Patrick's church.
whom he has endeavored in vain to oust
from the parochiate since last November.