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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-10
AGUINALpo IN MANILA,
Good Reason to Believe otis Could
Get Him II He cared to.

NEW YORK, April "A special to
the Tribune from Washington says;
In the mail from Manila which has
just arrived at the war department.
there were at least two communlca-
tions expressing the conviction that
Aguinaldo is hiding in that city.
One of these letters is from United
States secret service official who has
found conclusive evidence that the
ragal leader has been in Manila since
the rebel armies in Luzon were dis
persed and who was satisfied that rs
he had not escaped by water he was
probably still concealed In the native
part Of the town.
The other letter was from an army
officer attached 10 headquarters who
voiced the opinion OF all the higher
military authorities that Agulnaldo
was certainly not in any Of the out
lying districts on the island Of Luzon,
for American troops had too thorough
ly oyerrun the entire country for the
rebel chief to escape detection.
other officers recently returned from
the Philippines confirm the impression
that Aguinaldo would naturally seek
safety in the Tagal quarter of Ma
Mia, where he probably finds greater
seclusion and security than in any
other place in the archipelago. espe-
cially as it is not frequented by Ameri-
can troops or natives who sympathize
with the American rule.
General Otis is said to have no doubt
that Agulnaldo has not been out OF
Manila since the first OF this year, but
he has refused to offer any reward for
his apprehension, though the secret
service men have every assurance that
betrayal by natives would speedily fol-
low the offer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-10
ARMY OFFICER SUICIDES.
Captain Ostheim Has Trouble With a
Woman and Kills Himself In
Chicago Hotel.

CHICAGO, April 9.-Captain Louis
Ostheim, First United States artillery,
was found dead in his room at the Au-
ditorium Annex last night.
There was a bullet wound in his
right temple. Under his body was a
new revolver. He had apparently been
dead since Saturday night.
According to announcements In the
Chicago papers Captain Louis ostheim
and Mrs. Eva Bruce Wood were to
be married in this city today at the
residence OF the brides uncle, Walter
b. Phister. After the ceremony Cap
tain Ostheim and his bride were to
leave Immediately for the East, visit
ing Philadelphia, the captains former
home and other cities. Among the
articles found in the captains room
were two wedding rings.
The cause Of the suicide is a mys-
terry. Nothing was left in the room
to throw any light on the matter.
The captain registered at the Audi
torium Annex on Monday. April 2. He
was last seen alive on Saturday night
at > o'clock, when he asked the clerk
for the key to his room. When a
chambermaid went to his room Sun
day morning she found the door lock-
ed. She reported the circumstances
to the office. The clerks concluded
that the captain was tired and de-
sired long sleep and made no effort
to open the door till last night.
He was lying on the bed dead.
When the Spanish-Amerlcan war
broke cut. Lieutenant Osthelm was Or
dered to the Philippines. On October
Is the army register shows that Lieu
tenant Ostheim was transferred to the
First artillery as captain and probably
was assigned to e. battery.
Captain Osthelm's military history
throughout is record Of transfers to
more important posts and Of promo
tions in rank.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-10
TO PARIS IN 1900.

The passenger department OF the Chi
Cago. Milwaukee & st. Paul railway
has taken advantage OF the current In.
terest In the Paris Exposition and has
printed for free distribution one OF the
most charming books OF the season. en-
titled. "Gllmpses Across the Sea-" It's
contents describe recent voyage
across the Atlantic made by Sam T.
Clover. journalist and author. and in
cludes his diversified experiences In
London and Paris. The "Gllmpses"
are entertaining and instructive to tho
prospective western patrons OF the Chi
cago. Milwaukee s 81. Paul railway.
who may be contemplating n trip to
Europe The enterprise 9t the railway
company In auguratlng such a happy
departure from the ordinary methods
OF advertising is commendable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-10
GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS.

Proposals for fresh beef and mutton:
ohioe Chief CommIssary. Vancouver
Barracks, Washington. April 8. 1900.
Sealed proposals for furnishing and
delivering fresh beef and fresh NUT
ton for six months beginning July J..
1900. will be received here and at offices
of commlssaries At Fort Stevens. Ore
gon, Boise Barracks, Wallace and
Camp Osborn. Idaho Forts Casey.
Flagler. Walla Walla, Wright and
Vancouver barracks. Wash. and Skag-
way. Fort Wrangle and Valdez. Alas
ka. until II Il. m. May 3, 1900. and then
opened. Information furnished ON ap-
pllcatlon. Envelopes containing pro-
pOsnls should be endorsed Proposals
for Fresh Beef and Fresh Mutton" and
addressed 10 commissary OF post TO be
supplied or 10 Major James N. ALI
son. Chf. Comy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-10

hibited from disposing Of their terri
tory. it is understood they have indi-
Gated that an indefinite lease can be
granted to the United States.
Costa Rica has nobly come to the
front in this matter. She has entered
into no conventions or contracts which
win AFFECT in any way any cession she
may make to the United States. The
Maritime Canal Company's concession
is now said to be terminable at any
time at the pleasure Of the Costa Riean
government.
Nicaragua has made certain conyen-
tions which are termipAble upon prop
er notification hut they will not stand
in the way OF the construction Of the
canal by this government. There is
some talk Of the Managua government
demanding in consideration Of the re-
linquishment of the control Of the strip
of territory to the United States GER
tain concessions.
Costa Rica, however, has. according
to information which has reached here
from San Jose, given her hearty con-
seEt TO the proposition TO transfer the
necessary territory TO the control Of
the United States though she will not
relinquish sovereignty over it, and she
has promised her cooperation in the
construction OF the canal
There is reason to believe that Rear
Admiral Walker uropounded certain
questions to the Colombian government
but what their character is the author
tiles decline to state. II is understood
they covered contingencies growing out
Of the possible purchase of the Pana-
ma Canal by the United States, but
the information obtained from the Boz
gota authorities is not considered as
important as that Admiral Walker got
from Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
There are 1000 men at work on the
Panama Canal and progress is being
made, though slowly, in constructing
the waterway. The isthmian canal
commission has surveying party on
the Panama waterway checking up the
work done by the company and max
ing borings to ascertain the difficulties
remaining to be overcome. There is
also a party surveying the Darisn
route. but the commission is satisfied
that there is no possibility Of salts
factory route being discovered at this
point. Several changes have been
made in the personnel Of the parties
surveying the Nicaragua and Darien
routes. The savages in the Darien ter
ritory have strenuously opposed the
landing Of foreigners and traders have
been compelled to return at night to
their boats. Lieutenant Commander
Nathan Sargent commanding the
Scorpion. the gunboat assigned to the
commission, succeeded IN making a
treaty with the sayages, which per-
mitted the American surveyors to re-
main on shore at all times without mo-
lestatiOn.
When Rear-Admiral Walker was /
asked if he would say anything con
cerning his interviews with Presidents |
Zelaya and Iglesias, he declared en-
phatically he had not conducted any |
negotiations with them, though he
would not deny that he had discussed /
with them various matters affecting
the canal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-10
MANY ARMY VACANCIES.
One Hundred and Fifty Second Lieu
tenants Needed.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-At the
present time there are 115 Vacancies
in the grade Of second-lieutenant in
the army. Of these. 63 are In the in
fantry arm. Il in the artillery ana 27
in the cavalry. There viii probably
be a few more places in each, depend
ing upon the result Of pending exami-
nations for promotion.
About half of these vacancies will
be filled by this years graduates from
West Point military academy and one
half the remainder through the GUS
tomary examination Of non-comnnis-
stoned officers in the regular service.
This will leave about 80 vacancies for
civilians, and preference for these viii
be given to young men now serving in
the volunteer regiments in the Phil
ippines and to sons of soldiers killed
in the Spanish war.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-10
PEACE DECLARED.

Why devote all your time reading
about the Boef war and the gold fields
Of Alaska? There are other matters OF
vital Importance; you may make trip
East, and viii want to know how TO
travel. In order to have the best SER
vice. use the Wisconsin Central Rail-
way, between st. Paul and Chicago.
For rates and other information write
JAMES A. CLOCK,
General Agent. Portland. Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-10
HILLS BIG STEAMERS.
win Put on a Line Of Twenty-Thous-
and Tonners.

TACOMA, April 9.-President Hill.
Of the Great Northern announces that
his plans for a new line Of American
transPacific steamers have been
changed Some time ago he mad plans
prepared for several lO,0OO-ton vessels.
Further investigation has convinced
him that the future carrying trade
across the Pacific must be done at a
small margin Of profit and to secure
this immense cargo carriers will be
necessary. He has accordingly ordered
two ships Of 10000 tons capacity and
intends ordering more. The steamers
viii be placed in commission in the fall
Of 1901.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-10
SoLFILINE.
solhllnel solnllnel

Solnllne! S0lnline!
II you are sick and tired OF rubbers.
which protect your feet from wet or
cold, and wish to save continual re-
soling Of your shoes; II you wish to
stop greasIng your harness and pro-
longing the life OF same at least fifty
per cent. II you wish to save greas-
ing your belts in your manufactury.
go to Peterson & Brown. at Astoria.
and try case OF solfline on your
shoes and harness. Buy your shoes
only Of those who have that scientific
remedy. Take no other.
Address. PETERSON & BROWN,
General Agents. Astoria, orego.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-10
THE CRUISER ALBANY.
Delay in Her Completion Due to In
familiarity Of English Builders
With Steam Heating
Apparatus.

WASHINGTON. April 9.-The naval
authorities are exasperated over the
delay in completing the cruiser Albany
at the Armstrong Works, at Elswlck.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02
Creatinr ana Roer Armr.

A correspondent of the London Times
at Pretoria describes graphically how
the Boer army was Communicated, =
and the account bears out his assertion
that the method is free from all tram
mels Of red tape"
The leading principle is that every
male old enough to carry gun must
come out to fight when called upon, and
that every article in the country, to
whomsoever it may belong, if only it
can be made to subSerye some warlike
purpose, can be requisitioned, or com
.msndeeretl, to use the Boer phrase, at
a moments notice
Horses are simply annexed from their
stables or taken out of the shafts in the
streets; the saddlers' and the provision
merchants stores are Quilted. Their
horses, luggage and all are packed like
sardines into the trains and sent off to
the front, where, on arriving, they
somehow sort themselves out again.
Never was there quite so wonderful
an army in its way; old farmers, boys
from school, members of the Rad,
clerks in the government offices, shop
keepers, lawyers and what not are all
swept into the net of the commando.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02
Thn Actress Was Fetad.

A few weeks ago pretty little Paris
ian actress was appearing at a theater
in Geneva. On the last night of the
play a tall, well-dressed man sent in
his card and asked permission to thank
her personally for the pleasure that her
performance had given him. He enter
tanned her at supper, and asked per-
mission to see her off at the station on
the following day. He arrived with his
groom, who was carrying a tremendous
bouquet of flowers. He told her that
he had telegraphed to his brother, who
was in Paris, and who had influence
both with the press and the theatrical
managers, and that he would meet her
on her arrival in Paris.
To the establishment of the actress all
this turned out to be true, and she found
a magnificent carriage at the station. A
fine dinner followed. The girl was
dumb with establishment. Her host
told her that it was all for the sake Of
his brother, whom he loved dearly. and
he spoke pathetically Of the beautiful
bouquet she carried, and which was
made up of the flowers culled in the
garden of the old homestead. She
offered him the bouquet instantly, and
he accepted it with thousand thanks.
Now she has found out why she was
treated so well. She had been the
means Of smuggling watch springs to
the value of $4,000 into Paris.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02
1t Was the Clock.

John sIuldoon, an Irishman, had
been hired as general stand-about and
valet to a certain irascible old gentle
man. Three days after his debut at
the gentleman's house, a friend met
him on the street and asked him how
he liked his new job.
"'Twas bad said John; that bad l
c'u'dn't tell We. Dim bounced. an all
fer dom me duty"
In response to a request for particu-
lars, John told the following story of
his unjust discharge:
Sure said he, "'twas this-a-way.
Wild all me other NUMEROUS juties, oil
he'd to clane up and doost the master S
libry, wild all the books and statooary
and what not. Now the master had an
auid thing av clock a-hangin' on the
wall. and he seys. seys he, John, be
careful wild tn clock an OF med up
me moind that no'ut sh'uld harrum
the clock, fer seys OF. me place de-
pinds on tn clock An tn next morn
in, when oil was a-doostin' TIL clock
takin' all proper care-what sh'uld
happen but measly little burd comes
and hops on TIL top av tn clock. as
impident as you PLACE.
"'Ho. hor seys oil, it's not there yen
shtay fer long. We meddlin' chippeep
But he niver shtirred at all, at all,
fer all me talk.
"'Get Off seys oil.
"'Cuck-oor seys he, as quick and
sassy as you Place.
'Bur-r-r-r-r-r-roor seys OF mot loikin'
to be outdone in blackguardin9, and
thin OF basted him wild the doost rag.
The next dey | was tould me 'sar-
vices was no longer required
An that's how the rich treats the
poor man fer doin' his july by them
fair and square. Round Table.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02


ciously by him until he is satisfied that
they do not intend to encroach on his
fayorite haunts, then he becomes hospi-
tality itself "Howdy, Mister" is his
invariable salutation to every one
Those who gain his favor can be as
sured of free passport to a paradise
for sportsmen. The march of civil
cation has gradually driven the old man
farther and farther into the forests
until now he is sufficiently isolated to
be free from annoyance the rest Of his
life. The only persons he sees are the
traders who conn to buy his furs. and
an occasional hunter. He has sons liy-
ing in different cities who would gladly
care for him the rest of his life. but the
old man has lived so long in the woods
with his dogs as his only companions
that he does not care for the constant
association with his fellow-men-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02
War rhrough kinetoscope.

Photographic views of actual war
scenes are of great value 10 the kineto-
scope people and strenuous efforts are
made to secure them. Artists run great
risks in their quest. A number Of
bona fide battle pictures were secured
BIZ one daring operator drring the San
tiago campaign, but just as he was
leaving the field he was SHOT through
the shoulder. When the soldiers car
ried him of he iDtrusted his precious
packet Of films to a Cuban boy, wisa
instructions to mail them at Siboney.
The boy ran Into some heavy firing on
the way back and took refuge with
four natives in an old sugar she'd At
the next moment the Spaniards drop
ped a shell through the roof and blew
the shed. boy. films and natives Into
a thousand fragments The pictures
were absolutely unique and would have
created sensation.--San Francisco Ar
gonaut.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02
ONE OF LAST OF HIS KIND.

John Padgett, Who Lives as Trapper,
Remote from His FeI1ow-Men.
Residing in the woods of Dubois
County, Indiana, away from any other
habitation, lives uncle" John Padgett.
one Of the remaining pioneer trappers
and hunters of Southern Indiana Ac-
cording to correspondent Of the Chi
cago Tribune, he still makes a good liv-
ing by trapping the mink, otter, skunk,
and fox, and kills enough game on
which to live comfortably, with the adj
dition of the vegetables which he raises
in a little patch of ground near his
cabin. All strangers are eyed suspi-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02
GA ROMANCE OF THE WAR OF iSl2.-,Q
BY CAPTAIN MAsRRIAT.
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CHAPTER vIII.-tcontinued.)

CHAPTER N1ll.-tContinued1
Often had our hero thought that he had
met Montgomery. before his introduction
to him by Miss Hamilton: but he strove
in vain to recol.ect when and where: the
countenance was familiar to him. but ne
could bring 10 mind no event that might
serve to place If in position; but now ne
at once remembered him as the youth
who had been his rival in attempting 70
rescue the child.
''That | have opposed you in Joth the
instances you cite" said Sutherland.
do not pretend to deny: but. Mr. Mont
gomery. you must certainly be convinced
| that that opposition was the erect OF
chance, not of preconcerted resolve. lou
cannot suppose me so studiously hostile
| to your welfare as to wish for moment
to Illustrate your Intentions.
'To your thoughts. Captain Sutherland
| am a stranger. ! but look at circum-
stances as they exist. You have injured
me, sir, deeply injured me. and must
| fight me.''
Flight you ejaculated Sutherland, n
marked astonishment.
SAY, sir. fight met Here are weap-
ons, and we have both Place and oppor-
| tunity. Between men of honor. assist
ants may be dispensed with.
Are you mad. Montgomery
| Captain Sutherland it is useless to
handy words. | am neither mad nor
| drunk; YOU have wronged me, and | de-
mand the only satisfaction that you have
| in your power to give. Do you under
stand me?''
Perfectly. sir; give me the pistol"
| "Choose."
Now name your distance.
| THAT, sir. is your prerogative.
| II know it; but in this instance | will
forego it's exercise"
what do you think of ten PAGES"
BE it ten PAGES.
| Montgomery wheeled and stepped OH
the distance.
.'win you give the word, Captain suth-
crland?"
do you give it. SIR
"Are you ready:'
Ready" responded our hero, placing
himself in position.
Fire! One-two-three,"
The pistols went off simultaneously
and Montgomery fell.
You have triumphed," said the fallen
man. Fate has declared against me-"
Sutherland stopped and examined the
wound; it was not mortal; the bail had
passed through the limb without coming
in contact with the bone. Tearing OFF his
cravat. he bound the limb tightly above
the wound, and requesting the sufferer
to remain still for a few minutes. he flew
to the city for further assistance. Hav
ing procured it, he returned: but Mont
gomery was not to be found; some I'M
known hand had borne him away; car
riage had passed them on the road, ant
Sutherland concluded that the woundet
man had been discovered by its inmate:
and taken TO the city.
In state of feverish excitement he re
turned to his lodgings. The events of thu
evening were of so agitating nature
that it was impossible for him TO recover
anything like equanimty. Upon his ia
BILE was letter: hurriedly he broke i
open; it was from his fathers physician
demanding his presence at home lmmedI
ately, as his only surviving parent was
on the very verge of death. In an in
slant his orders were given, and In 'es'
than q half hour he was driving turl
ously toward Philadelphia.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02
a New Ese for earn rs.

One of the latest public uses for VIII
ton carpet of an extra quality Is that OF
the swab for Uncle Sans huge cannon
now being placed on the new battle
ships and forts. According to ordnance
experts the old method of swabbing
cannon with cotton waste or ike stuffs
has been very ineffective. such fibers
falling TO properly cleanse the interior
OF the iron monsters. 1t is stated that
the grade of Wilton required by the
ordnance department is an eight-lnch
frame OF the finest worsted. and that
when the cannon IS swabbed with the
material It is again ready for business
s= msd!ateIy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02
Hoofs as Mementos.

The Prince and Princess of Wales
show their affection for their horses in
a curious way. When a favorite dies,
its hoofs are cut off and polished, and
the horses name is inscribed on each
hoof. These are placed in row 10 one
of the harness rooms at Sandrineham.
On the wall above are photographs or
prints of the owners of the hoofs. The
Prince and Princess have fayorite dogs
as well as favorite horses. Against a
wall at the back of their residence at
Sandringham may be seen a stone, TO
the memory of dear old Rover"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02

Look heah, Ephraim, whar yo' gwino
in sech a rig as dat2"
ITO a masked bali, Linda. Abs sup
posed to be Uncle Sam"
"Yo' doan' say? Wal. cum back heah,
man, an rock desc twins. Reckon II
yo' am Uncle Sam it's yo' place to take
,xeah oh our new possessions. Reckon
Ah'll dress up an so to dat ball as Miss
Columbia"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02

There is more catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together, and
until the last few years was supposed to be In
durable. For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it a local disease. and prescribed local
remedies. and by constantly failing to cure with
has proven catarrh to be constitutional dis
ease, and therefore requires constitutional treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +.
j. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio. is the only con-
Stitutional cure on the market. 1t is taken in
ternally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful
1t acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials Address.
+. j. CHENEY g. CO.. Toledo, O.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02

Drying preparations simply tIeveI-
OPP dry catarrh; they dry up the seerctions
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing a far more serious t. eublothGn
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snutfs
and use that which cleanses, soothes and
heals. Eiy's Cream Balm is such o remedy
and will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly, A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
soc. size. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St, NY.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. It spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm yea are armed
against Nasal Cstsrrh and Hay Fever.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02

The next total solar eclipse win be
May rs, 1900, The duration of totalityr
ranges from one minute thirty six see
onds in Portugal to one minute six sec
onds in Northern Africa. Generak
scientific expeditions viii proceed 10,
Alglers ON account of its low cloud
ratio and ease OF access. An eclipse
committee in London is getting up n
grand excursion party.