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headquarters to. the girl in New York
Inc sa1lmakers mate Gnished his three
Years enlistment, but his ship did not re-
turn He was transferred TO another yes
sci homeward bound, but it went to Nor
lolk and was ordered thence to the South
Atahuc station, At the end Of another
three years "Old Eb' reshipped in her
thinking she surely would soon return to
New York. But another vessel passed
soon afterward, bound for China, and the
sdlhInaker mate, being long timer"
was transferred to her
cruise ater cruise on the Asiatic station
old Eb' reshipped on vessels that he
calculated would get to New York, but
late always pulled the ropes the other
way, and as the years went by "Old
I'D looked more constantly toward the
Tar Eastern shores and muttered more
ana more as his hair grew grayer and
grayer' and his back become more bent.
Az last came the longed-for return TO the
city ne had left quarter of a century
before. He had scarcely arrived at the
brooklyn navy yard when he. announced
IN confidence to an old shipmate, Jim
CleaTy, that he believed he would cut
clead of 7tliessd-d naval outfit. When
pressed for reasons he sad vaguely that
ne thoushts'.a man could do better out
side"
As his time for GnaI discharge drew
near he secretly and with shame arranged
with billy Beers the banboat man,
to fetch him q suit OF citizens clothes.
(which he midtown in his chest, fearing
that the boys might guy him for wanting
10 be atlu6e.
At last "Old Eb" got his Discharge
and asked jim cleary mysteriously TO
go over to New York with him Just out
side the navy yard gate the pair stepped
into George Files saloon, where "OId
Ed shifted into his fearful and wonder
derful suit of citizen 5 clothes Then
they had drink
That's my last today said Eb.
Why, what's the natter said Jim
way?"
"EB's" SEARCH For HIS LOVE.
Never you mind:'' said the other, as he
pulled a crumpled piece Of soiledA paper
from his monk bag, suspended around
ms neck beneath his shirt On the pa
per was dimly written an address.
/ hoWs that?' said Eb exultantN.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-26

Then resurrecting from the same source
a ume-worn and water-stained photo
graph of young and pretty woman,
And how's that?'
''Eb" winked slyly and nudgcd Jim
viciously.
The latter had no fitting remarks to
make, so with little more conversation
the two made their way to the address
given
There the ianitor brusquely Informed
them that no such, people lived there;
never had lived there since he had been
in charge; then added that the grocer in
the corner, who knew almost everybody,
living or dead might give some nforma-
ton. The shock of the first disappoint-
ment induced "Old Ed to agreed to one
more drink before going further. The
grocer said he had heard the name and
thought the family had moved years
before up to East Fiffy-third street The
two men then went up town and, after
backing and filing nearly all day, came
upon family on East EiShty-fourth
street, who sail there was a family Of
the name living on East Ninety-second
street There cold Eb" and Jim found
a brother of the lost one, who, when
shown odd Eds" precious picture. said
shortly that his Sister lived on Ninety
eighth street Jim was tired and com
planned significantly that his throat was
dry as a kippered behring's back, but
"Old Eb'' fairly pulled him along TO the
las. address
The two men shuffied up the stairs %
the fourth floor, front, and banged heav-
lily on the door. 1t was opened and there
stood almost the image of odd Eb's
weather-stained picture. a young woman
about twenty years old. with the same
hair and eyes and features that the old
sailor knew so well. Jim promptly and
pendereusiy fel, back, clearing the deck
for action "Old Ed" took command
In answer to the girls inqulring gaze
he drew forth again the picture and gent
ly placed il in her hand
Il KEEP it. you see he said simply and
fell back step. AS the girl continued 10
wear a puzzled look, he added:
.'How's that, eh?' and looked at jim
exultaptly.
Whose picture is this. sir asked the
girl. who began to be tribe frightened;
Il mean. who does it belong to-"
IMAGE OF HER MOTHER.
Why, yours. o course. And whose did
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-26
JUBILEE OF THE SULTAN.
Turkeys Sovereign to Celebrate His
Twenty-FIfth Year on Throne.

Turkeys Sovereign to Celebrate His
Twenty-FIfdh Year on Throne.
London Times.
Great preparations are being made FOR
the sultans jubilee on Aug. 81 when he
Will have been twenty-five years on the
throne. Poets and historians are busy
writing accounts of all his pi0us works
and the great things he has done for his
subjects. These will be translated and
published in all languages.
This year Is TO be signalized by the In
auSuration Of some great works for the
public good. which are 10 be q lasting
memorial. OF the sultan's devotion L. the
comfort and welfare OF his people Chief
among these are new water supply for
Constantinople at the sultan's cost. and Il
university which certainly will be n
curiosity in the way of universities. PO-
liucal economy is forbidden subject in
Turkey; history can only be taught when
it does not refer to the decline Of the OF
tOman empire, revolutions. dispositions or
assassination of sOvereigns, or anything
else unpleasant: geography Is better. but
Armenia and the Greek empire must be
forgotten. ard as for chemistry and cleo
trlcity. they do not exist.
However, the greatest work OF all is the
railway from Damascus To Mecca for the
use of pilgrims. The sultan has an
nounced that the line is 10 be built by
subscription, the list for which he has
headed with $4,000 this being one
months pay which he receives from the
civil list. At the same time he requests
all functionarles to follow his example
This is rather awkward for officials who
only receive three months pay ia the
year. and they hope that they may be
allowed 10 give a month Of arrears which
will not. hurt their pockets.
, The Hluninatfons on Aug. 81 will be
something extraordinary. and great ef-
forts are being made to get Populations
from all the Mussulman communities in
the world TO come and congratulate the
sultan. who also hopes that the shah.
khcdve ard several rulers OF the Balkan
states will accept his Invitations 80 be
present. The plague. however, seems ~
be steadily approaching. ard likely TO up
set all the sultan's calculations A reign
Of terror has begun here. No one talks
Of anything but. plague and rumors are
current of cases 81 all directions.
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binding and patching sails and sewing
hammocks, one OF the best sali,naker',
mates in the navy. Whisky was his
trouble-whisky and profanity-so the
boys all Sad, and he got to swearing so
constantly to himself on his last cruise
out on the China station on the old Mon
ocacy that the surgeon said the ola man
was getting kind of queer and had bette,
be sent hcme So odd Eb'' was con
demned, and after twenty-five years OF
backing ana filling" sailed away for the
states with an order for his discharge in
mis- pocket and a letter u the naval
nome which he might use ii he liked. He
got into New York two years ago ara
reported to the commander Of the re.
ce1ving ship Vermont in the navy yard
to get his discharge. Then it cane out
that old Eb' had romance. The
sailors on the Cob Dock learned it lit
tie by little with wonder and amaze.
ment, but they never guyed the old man
about it, for there was nothing about it
to laugh at.
"oLD EDS" ROMANCE.
affair:
twenty-five years ago (by some ac-
counts II was longer than that 20 d Eb. .
who was not 'old" Eb then. went ashore
from his vessel, one of the old-time sloeps
OF war lying in New York harbor, pre-
paratory TO sailing on a three years
cruise in European waters. This time he
went TO the home of an old friend, and
there met mis- hosts daughter. How he
lost his bearings and became as a rudder-
less ship adrift the sea is the story
as old almost as the sea itself. His shore
leave extended two days, and this time.
to the wonder and amazement of the Of
ficer of the deck and the men i'm sight of
the after gangway, he returned to the
snip on time and was marked down Clean
and sober on the liberty book. Bright
and early the next morning he laid be-
low to the paymasters office and made
application to leave quarter pay to the
girl he left behind.
To the inquiries of the paymaster he
replied simply:
The family is poor, sir, and l dom
need it,
The application was granted, and the
vessel sailed away Thenceforward every
month one-quarter of Parker's pay was
retained and sent from the Washington
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-26
DIED ALMOsT In WANT.

Leon, at the age Of ffty-one. after an
unfortunate and disappointing life, died
In 1881, almost in want, at Pontoise. a
snall village near Paris. He is said TO
have borne a most remarkable resem-
bance TO his father
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-26
Hc.t 80 nnrrrh

fhe 500 Line win make low rates TO
Boston and Portland CR Aug q &c. D.
q and %. Ticket oiiiee 80 Robert street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-26

70 j2ostoa and Portland. Aug. %. &c. q,
y ana - Get particulars. ticket office,
379 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-20

LADIES wanting the best help call on
phone 1858 Main
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-20
ARMY MEASURE.
1t Seeks to Remedy Defects Made
Apparent During War With Spain.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The secretary
of war has sent to the chairmen of the
senate and house military committees Il
draft CT a bill that the department claims
greatly strengthens the military system
and remedies defects developed during the
Spanish-American war. The bill vas In
troduced n the house today by Chairman
Hull.
A chief feature of the legislation asked
for provides for one-third of the promo
tions to be made by selection. This is to
enable the president to reward specially
gallant and meritorious services. Tt rec
ognizes both length and special fitness Of
service, and its authors claim that Its
provisions are so guarded that only the
most deserving shall receive special
recognition, and In no case be the crea
lures OF personal or political interven-
ton.
The bill gives the president control OF
the tenure of office of the heads of staff
departments, and he can, by and with
the advice and consent of the senate.
make new head of a department at any
time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-20
HINT TO TICKET AGENTS.
Anonymous Circular Aimed to Re-
act ON Commission Question.


act ON Commission Question.
An anonymous circular received by ev-
cry ticket agent in st. Paul yesterday
In plain envelopes postmarked st. Louis,
makes an urgent plea that all business
within the compass Of ticket agents
through the country be routed via the
strong lines. The source Of the circular
is a mystery, the best that can be learn
ed being that 1t Is the work of ticket
agent. The purpose is evidently to In
augurate a movement against the weak
lines, in the hope that they will retail
late against their competitors and put
commissions back in force.
The receipt of the circular created no
little comment. 1t was couched in pecu-
liar Language, and contained yelled
threats Of impending trouble. The circu-
lar states that the combination of capital
represented by the various railroad com
panies and the uniform action Of all large
systems have forced the adjustment of
commissions, and resulted In strict
agreement, to the serious disadvantage of
ticket agents all over the country, and
to the weak lines. After commenting on
the situation, the circular says:
Ticket agents must rou.e all the busi-
ness which they handle via the strong
lines. United action Is imperative, lest a
further combination De erected winch
shall rob them even of their positions
Agents are instructed to route business
in the East via the strong Vanderbilt
lines and the Pennsylvania system. In
the West the Instructions are to route
via the Chicago, Northwestern and the
Union Pacific, and via the Santa F'e,
where the latter is a strong line.
A ST. Paul, official, prominent in passen-
ger affairs, made the following statement
concerning the circular yesterday
Passenger men have known for some
time that such a move would be made.
We have been expecting q movement to
break the commission agreement, and
none of us have doubted but that ulti-
mately it would be successful l do not
see what reason there is for issuing the
! circular, however, since there is not the
| least doubt but the agreement will break
of it's own weight before another two
| months, and that commissions will be re-
| stored"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-20
SHIP SUBSIDY BILL.
Republican Members of House Conn
mittee Consider Amendments.

mittee Consider Amendments.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19-The Republic
an members of the house committee on
merchant marine and fisheries resumed
their conference today, with a view to
reconciling some differences which have
developed on proposed amendments. Sen
ator Hanna, President Griscom, of the
International Steamship company, and
Dennis Clyde of the Clyde line of Steam
ers were present by invitation. The
four members who have drafted number
of Representative Minor, Jones,
of Washington; Stevens and Fordney-
submitted the amendments, and also the
outline of a substitute bill embodying the
changes
The discussion which followed showed
all agreed on bill favorable to the mer-
chant marine, the differences being on
the methods of accomplishing this end.
AS one of the proposed amendments was
directed against subsidies to old and I'M
serviceable ships, Messrs. Griscom and
Clyde explained that this could be obvi-
ated by Classifying ships as AL, Az, ETC.,
and that the seaworthiness of craft, as
shown by the registers, would then deter
mine whether it should come within the
subsidy act. This was favorably receiv-
ed by those who had urged a change on
this point, and it will probably be ac-
copied in the final draft.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-20

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey-ss. In Probate Court. Special
Term Feb. 10, 1900.
In the Matter of the Estate of Peter Lor-
tie, Deceased:
On reading and filing the petition of
Louis A. La Chance. Administrator of
the Estate Of Peter Lortie. deceased, rep
resenting among other things that he has
fully administered said estate. and pray
ing that a time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing his final account
of administration, and for the assign
ment of the residue of said estate to the
persons entitled thereto;
1t is ordered that the said account be
examined, and petition heard, by the
Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 18th
day of March, A. D. 1900, at 10 O'Clock a.
M, at the Probate Court Room in the
Court House in ST. Paul, III said County.
And it is further ordered that notice
thereof be given to all persons inter-
ested by publishing copy of this order
for three successive weeks, once In each
week prior TO said day of hearing, in the
ST. Paul Globe, a daily newspaper printed
and published In said County.
By the Court: e. w. BAZILLE,
q. 50 Judge of Probate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-20
PUERTO RIcAN TARIFF BILL.
1t Is Denounced in the House as a
Dangerous Measure.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-The debs te
upon the Puerto Rican tariff bill, which
is to continue throughout the week and
possibly longer, opened in the house to-
day. On all hands it is agreed that this
bill, although it applies only to Puerto
Rico, involving as 1t does the question
of the public to govern our new possess
sions outside the limitation of the con-
stitution, is the most important measure
which will come before this congress
Interest in the bill is intense among the
members on both sides, and there is urg-
ent demand for time. The Democrats
are solidly arrayed against the measure,
and they will have powerful support from
the Republican side in Mr. Mccall, OF
Massachusetts, and Mr.. Littlefield of
Maine. both able and forcible debaters
How far the Republican disaffection will
extend or whether it will endanger the
bill cannot be forecasted at this time.
Mr.. Richardson CTenn.) the leader OF
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mails Soon as the City Shows a
Disposition to Meet the Road
HaIf-Way-Had to Have the Ev-
erett Line.
President Mellen, Vice President and
General Traffic Manager Hannaford, Gen
eral superintendent Kimberly and Chief
Engineer McHenry, of the Northern Pa
cific, returned to ST Paul at o'clock
last night, special from a three weeks
trip to the Pacific coast. The party has
made thorough inspection of facilities
at coast ports and the Western cities on
the line and has carefully gone over the
entire system.
While in Seattle President Mellen talk
ed freely concerning the plans of the
road with reference to that city and the
recent terminal controversy. He also en-
tered into detail concerning several other
important matters. Concerning the fight,
he said:
1.-THE fact of the matter Is. we couldn't
move from Seattle, even should we desire
to; but I say frankly we have no dispo-
sition to. OF course, we would like to
get what we asked this city for.
I'VE have gone to~the extent of our
ability and shall simply have to bide our
time until the city sees fit to make us an
offer We shall always be ready to meet
! Seattle half way in anything of mutual
benefit that may be presented to US. We
are willing at any time to put UP termi-
nal facilities in Seattle that will be ade-
| quate to the Importance of the city.
Whenever the city wants to improve its
condition the Northern Pacific is ready
to accommodate it, as far as 1t Is In our
| power.
LAS regards the purchase of the Ever
EFT & None Cristo road, it is purely a
business proposition with the Northern
Pacific We need facilities for handling
our business there: Everett is growing,
and under the old method Of handling
| our business from, that point. over the
Cristo road. it. was expensive. 1t was
solely in consideration of protecting the
! interests of the company that the pur-
| chase was made.
1--WE are anxious to build terminals here
| and shall do so as soon as Seattle will
meet us half way. But business is knock
| ing at our door here, and we must take
| care of it. We are ready to take the mat
| ter up again today, in sixty days, In
ninety days, or any other time that Sc
| attic Is willing.
''In regard to the report that the North
| ern Pacific had made deal whereby the
| Union Pacific was to operate to Tacoma
| over our tracks, there is nothing In 1t.
HINT TO TICKET AGENTS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-20
NEW CAPITOL FOR THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA.
Notice to Contractors.


SEALED PROPOSALS IN DUPLICATE
will be received at the office of the
board of state capitol commissioners. No.
612 Endicott building, st. Paul. Mimi,
until II o'clock a. m: on the 9Th day Of
March, 19O0,- for all labor and material re-
Quired for the general construction of the
dome, for the new state capitol building
at st. Paul, in accordance with the draw
ings and specifications, which may be seen
at the Office of the board and at the
architects offices, on and after February
18th, 1900. Copies Of said drawings and
specifications may be obtained s from Cass
ing. St Paul, Mimi, or Room 704 Con-
stable building, Ill Fifth avenue, New
York city, upon payment of the cost of
such reproductions, and a deposit of $780,
such deposit to be returned to the bidder
upon return Of the drawings and specifica-
lions.
5000 90, payable to the order of said
hoard. as a guarantee Of good faith The
right is reserved to reject any and all bids
and to waive any defect or informality in
any bid. If it be deemed in the interest of
the state to do so. Proposals received
after the time stated will be returned to
the bidders. Proposals must be made up
on printed forms which will be furnished
BY the board, and must be enclosed in en-
for dome for new Minnesota state cap
itol at ST. Paul." and addressed to the
board of state capitol commissioners.
For the Board of State Capitol Com
missioners.
Vice President.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-20
~ sAM11E1. HILL. PRESIDENT

WE. SAMUEL HILL, PRESIDENT;
Louis w Hill, Vice President ana Chlsf
Executive Officer, and EdWard SaWyer'
pany of Minnesota, do hereby certify for
and on behalf Of said Company. that at
meeting of the stockholders of the said sal q
Gompany q; dni tha neg ty at Of n St Paul RAM
sew County State of Minnesota, on the
eighth day of February, 1900, at which the
holders Of all the outstanding stock OF
said company were present In person or
by their lawful proxies, resolution of
which the following is a copy, was adopt
ed by unanimous vote OF all the Stock
holders of said Company; -,
Resolved, That the existing capital
stock of this Company be and It is here
by increased by an issue of thirty-fve
| thousand (35,0oO) shares OF One Hundred
tcapital stock of this Company shall con-
sist of one hundred and sixty thousand
(16O. 0001 shares of One Hundred QOO Dol
Resolved, That thirty-fve thousand (35,-
coQ) shares of said stock. in addition to
the one hundred and twenty-five thou
sand G25,oo shares now , ou1srand ,,Ig
shall be issued for the following pur-
/. Constructing, purchasing or acquir-
Ing a bridge across the St; Louis river
| between Duluth and West Superior;>.
g. Acquiring or constructing extensions
of it's existing lines of railway In the
States of Wisconsin and Minnesota:
3. CONSTRUCTING gram clSNdtOl pant
and apnurtenances at West Superior;
A. Making additions to and Improve
ments of its existing roadways and their
appurtenances;
its railways.
Resolved. further, That the officers of
this Company are hereby empowered and
instructed to make and file in the office
of the Secretary Of State of the State Of
Minnesota a certificate of the increase of
stock herein provided for, in manner and
state. and to do ali other acts and exc
cute all other instruments. necessary or
proper for carrying into. effect the intent
of the foregoing resolution.
In testimony whereof, we have here
unto set our hands and the seal Of said
Company, this Sth day of February, A. d.
1900. -
SAMUEL P Praaident.
LOUIS w. HILL,
Vice President.
E. SAWYER,
Secretary.
corporate Seal)
Q0-cent documentary stamp
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey-ss. l. C. C. McElwee. notary
public In and for saia county IAN and state state
hereby, certify that sam ge Hill Louis ,s
known to be the president. vice presl-
dent and secretary Of the Eastern Rail
way Company Of Minnesota, personally
Of February, 1900, and each of them being
by me duly sworn, did depose and say
said Louis w Hill is vice president and
chief executive officer, and said Edward
Sawyer is secretary, of said Eastern Rail-
way Company of Minnesota, and that
the foregoing certificate executed by them
(Notarial seal.) C. c. McElwee,
Notary Public, Ramsey County, Mime
sofa.
G0-cent documentary stamp.)
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regular Army Changes.

WASHINGTON. Feb. BY direction
of the president the following changes
have been made in the authorized en-
listed strength of certain organizations
creased from 100 to 800 enlisted men, or
ganized as follows: 100 first-elass SER
geants, 22O sergeants, 70 corporals, $40
first-class privates, 60 second-class pri-
Yates and cooks. Commissary sergeants
increased from 100 to 1885, Companies Of
Infantry other than those serving in the
Philippine islands reduced to 100 enlisted
men each CSC pfivates).
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-20
petert Omce Report.

wAsHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The annual
renort of the commissioner of patents
for the year ending Dec. 81, 1899, shows
that the total, .5 Eeesipts of the bt f See
exc, since 1886. After deducting the
expenditures for the year, there was a
surplus of s113,673 The patent office has
now paid into the treasury VS., SooS,54y more re
PATENTS issued. including designs and re-
issues, was 25,5z7, number but once ex-
ceeded. The number of patents expiring
during the year was 1888.