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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
Private Thompson Captured While
Trying to Beat His Way
on Astoria Train.
.itE HAD WORKED AT SvENSEN
Jumped Blind Baggage There
Last Night, but Was Dis
covered Near Rainier
and Apprchended.

Soldier rhompson's liberty was Of
brief duration. for he was captured last
night by officers from the fort, The
arrest WAS effected on the Astoria rail-
road. After making his escape from
the underground prison In which he
had been confined Thompson displayed
remarkably poor judgment, and indis-
crctcly showed himself at svenson. 10
miles from Astoria. lie was taken on
10 Portland. but will doubtless be re-
turned today to the post.
The confessed incendiary escaped
from the prison some time during Mon.
day night II In evident that he I'm
medIately headed for Astoria and con-
llnued on his way TO Syensen, for he
showed up there Tuesday morning and
asked for work OF Mr.. Fisher. En-
ploynent was given him. Soon after
his arrival at Svensen II was suspicion
ed that he was the much wanted SOL
dicr. and the officers at the fort were
acquainted with the fact that he was
there. Yesterday two Of the officers
from the fort. OF whom one was Cap
tain Steele. left for Syensen. walking
To that town. TN their arrival they
were told that Thompson had quit his
Job during that morning. They search
cd fer him. but could not learn OF his
whereabouts. Thinking that perhaps
the soldier had gone on up the line,
they waited for the night train and
boarded II. Major Humphrles himself
was on the train. on hts way to VAN
couver AS the tGin pulled out of
Svenstn the prolific Thompson climb
I'd onto the blind baggage.
Near Rainer u hotbox delayed the
train. and while waiting for the gear
ing to cool the brakeman made the
rounds, as is his custom. He found
the soldier on the baggage car and or.
dered him on Major Hamphries WAS
notified and was present when Thomp-
son was taken, The soldier made no
resistance whatever, submitting quiet
ly To arrest. As the Astoria bound
train had already passed, 1t was neces-
sary to take the man oil TO Portland
and he viii doubtless he brought to the
fort today.
Thompson's carlessness " surprising.
In view OF the success of his move
ments prior to his capture. Had he
taken to the woods south Of the rail-
road he would probably never have
been captured. The friends who help
ed him make his escape doubtless
would have provided him with food, or
he could have easily secured provis-
ions without detection in this city when
he vent through Monday night. That
he will not again make his escape goes
without saying.
1t was learned last night that Thomp-
son IL a graduate of the Ohio reform
school, His home Is said to be In the
Buckeye state An officer made the
statement that several reform school
graduates were In the service at the
mouth Of the river.
The officer who accompanied Captain
Steele an the successful hunt for
Thompson is sergeant at the post,
but Ills name was not learned last ev-
ening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
POISON STORY DIscREDITEp
Illness Of Doctor and Assistant shad.
owed In Mystery.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov, GA state
menI which has been made BY Or. NJ
NJ, Enos Of Oakland and his office as.
sistnnt. Miss Margaret Cooper, TO the
effect that both had been poisoned by
eating part of box OF candy which
they found in the dispensary connect
ed with DIR. Enos' office. liz not fully
credited by the Oakland police. accord
Ing 10 the Chronicle DR.. Rowe, who
~ analyzing the candy. has reported
that he has little doubt that some Of
IL contains poison. but further analysis
would be required to determine the ma
ture Of the poison and the amount pres,
ent In each piece OF candy. 7. L.
Chrlstianson. drug clerk. formerly
employed by Dr. Enos. was arrested on
suspicion but discharged, no evidence
being found against him. There Is
talk Of jealous woman in the case.
but nothing definite. is known. further
than the fact that 18th the doctor and
his assistant were III on Saturday night
Al the time. according TO clerk In the
employ of Enos, neither made any ref
erence to poisoned candy. The police
first heard OF the case on Monday and
then their information did not come
from either of the injured parties who
had made no complaint.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
BRITT CONQUERS ERNE.
IN HOT BATTLE OF SEVEN
ROUNDS CALIFORNIAN BEsTs
THE BUFFALO MAN

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2g. Frank
Efne OF Buffalo lost his hold on tEe
lightweight championship In the con.
test with young Jimmy Britt Of this
city who knocked him out In the
seventh round at the Merchants Pa
villion tonight.
The contest was the fastest even Wit
messed In this city.
Britt, while not 30 clever as the Buff
falo man. was more aggressive and
landed the most telling blows. The
men were at 1t from the sound OF the
bell In the frst round and for nearly
seven rounds II was a nip and tuck
contest between them. Britt proved
himself far the cleverer in clinches
and never missed 10 use his right or
left to advantage.
The eastern lad showed his superior
gencralship In many tight places and
kept Britt OFF with straight lefts dur
ing the early part Of the battle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
Fifth Eruption Of Volcano La
Souffreire Takes Place With
Devastating Effects.
SANTA MARIA ALSO ACTIVE
Planters Believe Ashes Will Benz
eft the Soil and Damage
Will Be of Tempo
rary Nature.

KINGSTON. St. vin9ent, Nov. 20
A violent eruption Of La Soufferire, the
fifth Dig outburst since the catastrophe
Of May 10 took place yesterday.
Georgetown ana the village OF Cha
teau Belaire, situated on the west
coast Of st. Vincent were again evacu-
ated by their inhabitants. Telephone
communications in those districts are
interrupted owing to fierce lightning
Subterranean rufnblIngs can be heard
ami volcanic siouds are seem from this
city The crater has been smoking
constantly since the terrific eruption
on october l6.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
cHrcAGo-NEw YORK HIGHWAY.
Proposed Road Between the Cities win
Be Built.

NEW YORK. Nov. zs.--CoIonei John
Jacob Astor. has through the secretary
OF the Automobile club OF America, Of
fered to subscribe $4,000 toward the
objects of the New York Chicago Road
association, provided the route Of the
proposed highway between the two
cities be changed from the west bank
to the east bank Of the Hudson river.
Colonel Astor says that while the
west bank Of the Hudson is sparsely
settled there are clusters. on the east
side shore. Of country seats Of wealthy
New Yorkers whom, he thinks, would
gladly contribute to the highway were
it built near their properties.
At meeting of the club the scheme
was further considered and 1t was pro-
posed that the government be asked
to appropriate 100000 yearly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
HEBREW AND CHRISTIAN MEET
Congregations WIN Hold Union Serv-
ices Today.

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-Probably for
the first time in history u Hebrew and
n Christian congregation will hold un-
ion Thanksgiving exercises on Thanks
giving morning, This event will take
place in Patterson, n. j., when the
Second Presbyterian church, which has
been holding services in the Synagogue
OF the Congregation BNai Jeshurn,
since the great fire of February s, will
have as guests the members of the He
brew congregation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
FUNERAL OF ELLEN GORE.
Americans and French Alike Give
Demonstrations OF Sympathy.

PARIS. Nov. 26.-The Ellen Gore
drama has reached fitting climax in
a mournfully picturesque funeral at
the American church. The occasion
was marked by notable demonstra-
ton of sympathy, no; only on the part
of Americans. but by French middle
classes, artists and other inhabitants
of the Latin quarter.
The street in front of the church was
packed by students in unique costumes.
and as the cortege approached they
uncovered their heads. The service in
cluded a reference to the proverb.
Evil communications corrupt good
manners
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
PROBABLE FOOTBALL GAMES.

LOS ANGELES, Nov 26.-It has
been practically settled that the Uni
versity of Wisconsin football team will
play at Pasadena on January /, on
the occasion OF the Rose carnival pa
rade. The team which will oppose
the Badger state eleven has not been
selected, although strong effort is be-
ing made to secure the University Of
California men. On Christmas day the
Wisconsin team expects to play in
San Francisco when it may meet the
as yet undefeated Perris Indians.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
BIDS OPENED FOR CONTEST.
Young Corbett and Terrible Terry to
Fight for the Championship.

NEW YORK. Nov. 26.-The repre-
sentatves of Terry McGovern and
Young Corbett have opened bids in
this city for their coming fight for the
featherweight championship
II was announced that the Hayes
Valley Athletic club of San Francisco
had offered 60 per cent of the gross
receipts for the battle and had posted
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
UNION FIGHTS UNION.
Engineers in Butte Instructed to Join
Western Fedt ration.

DENVER, Nov. 26.-.The executive
board of the Western Federation of
miners today instructed the Butte,
Mont. union of engineers affiliated with
the federation to insist that every man
in that locality eligible to member
ship shall join the union, The action Is
regarded as a declaration of war
against the American Federation of
Labor which recently organized an en-
gineers union in Butte.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
FORMER RICH PLANTERS
ARE NOW BANKRUPT

ikFkuIHeii SkSdHisE fbeIFTtS ludl
Thousands of Natives Are Out
Of Employment
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2s.--The
volcano of Santa Maria was in violent
eruption WHEN the Pacific mail steamer
city Of Panama left Champerico nine
days ago She arrived from Panama
today. While the steamer lay at
Champeric5 the mountain far away
was spouting ashes, smoke and pumice
stone, flakes falling in showers all
over the country, The city of Quezal-
tenango, 1t is reported, has been visit
ed by ruin.
Through the officers of the Panama,
II was learned that some of the plant
ers are of the opinion that ashes may
be beneficial 10 the soil and the dam
age may be only temporary.
Ruin stares many planters in the
face and thousands of natives have
been thrown out of employment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
ROOSEVELT HoM)Rs CHIEFS
Receive Medals and Gifts for Ceding
Islands to United States.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-In conse-
quenee Of the voluntary action of the
chiefs of Tutila in ceding to the Unit
ed States the sovereign rights of that
and other islands, President Roosevelt
has sent them message of greeting
and in addition has presented to each
chief who signed the instrument sill
yer watch and chain and silver medal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
sTANRoD WANTS ToGA

POCATELLO, Idaho, Nov. 26-Judge
n. w. Stanrod, rational republican
committeeman for Idaho and republi-
can candidate for governor two years
ago, has announced his candidacy for
the United States senatorship to sue
ceed Senator Heitfeldt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
WILL OPERATE RAILWAYS.
Largest Electrical Power House In the
World to Be Erected.

NEW YORK. Nov. 26.-Soundings
are heing taken in the Hunters Point
section of Long island for what is ex-
pected to be the largest electrical
power house in the world. The building
is to be rected by the Pennsylvania
Railroad company and II is the re-
ported intention to develop motive
power to operate the underground
system which the company contem-
plates running under Manhattan in
addition to several of the shorter
branches Of the Long Island railroad.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
sTREETCAR CONSOLIDATION.

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-The Interbo-
rough Rapid Transit company, which
will operate the subway now being
constructed, today leased the Manhat.
tan system of elevated roads for s9s
years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
ROAD ELECTS DIRECTORS.
Traffic Alliance Perfected That Permits
Outlet to Pacific Coast.

KANSAS CITY, Nov 26.--At Il meet
ing of the executive committee of the
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Rail-
road company, Warren G. Purdy, for
merly president of the Rock Islald, and
George ]. Gould were elected directors.
A traffic alliance has been made be-
tween the Missouri Pacific and the
Orient road. This will give the Mis-
souri, Pacific and other Gould lines an
outlet to the Pacific coast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
DIES IN oBSCURITY.
Richard Power an Heir to Millions
Is Found Dead.

NFW YORK. Nov. 26.--Richard Pow
er, said to be one of the heirs to a
sS.oo0.O00 estate in Los Angeles, has been
found dead in his lodgings here, says
a Times dispatch from Boston. He
was nephew of Pierce Power, Call
ifornia pioneer, who died one year ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27

$500 for freight to guarantee that .te
fight would be pulled off II vas de.
termined to hold this offer in abay.
ance until Saturday night.
i decision In the Louisville iitlga.
tion Ia expected this week and ii It is
favorable preference viii b. gwen
10 that city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
FRENCH STRIKE ENDS.
Miners Resume Work After Being Out
Since october 8.

ST. ETIENNIE, France, Nov. 90
The Coal Miners Federation of Loire
today resolved to resume work Friday,
BY today's decision the strike declared
October 9 and which at one time in
volyed over 100000 men, cameto an end
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
CHARGED WITH MURDER
Butte nressmaker Must Answer for
Death of DR.. Cayley.

Bette, Nov. 26.-The county at
torney has drawn up complaint
charging Madame La Bo lta, a French
dressmaker. in killing Doctor Cayley.
with his murder.
Editor J. w. Kelly. who is alleged to
have done the shooting. is still contn-
ed In the county jail here. The La
Bonita woman is lnder arrest In San
Francisco.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27
SCHWABs ENRoUTE.

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.--Mrs. Charles
Schwab has returned from Cherbourg,
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. =.
Schwab, her husbands parents; Mrs.
Kinskey, her mother, and Mr.. Wagner,
her orother-in- all of whom. says
Herald dispatch from Paris, arrived
on the Kronprinz Wilhelm from
America. The whole party will prob
ably leave for Cannes at the end Of
the week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-27

ml,tanccs to friends AT home. Most
Of them were surprised at the large
sum allowed for the amount turned IN.
The Washington bee., 1902-05-31
MAY VISIT AMERICA.
MeneIek, King OF Abyssinia, Is Sc
riOusly Thinking of Looking at
the st. Louis Fair.

Menelek, king of Abyssinia and the
most famous fighting man and power
full of the worlds primitive rulers may
be a visitor to the Louisiana Purchase
fair at St. Louis in 1908. Word comes
from the orient that the great king is
desirous of coming to the United
States, and that, il the invitation be
extended, he will make the St. Louis
fair the occasion and objective point of
his tour.
King Menelek rules a country in
northeast Africa about half as large
as that portion of the Unite" States
east of the Mississippi river. His off,
cial title is his imperial majesty King
Menelek H., Z. c. N. g., Negus Negasti,
emperor of Ethiopia, king Of kings.
His subjects call him the Negus, and
Jarhoi. He is the first king Of his dy-
nasty, and has ruled since 1889. He
claims 10 be a descendant of SOlOmc
and the queen of Sheba, but there is
nothing in his personal appearance TO
denote that his ancestry traces back in
that direction.
There is. in fact, much of contradic-
ton in Menelek. Jewish descent.
aseribed 10 him by tradition, is not
marked in any Of MS features. He is
homely. pock-marked. has a straight
nose. thick lips, and a sternness OF
glance which is not altogether in keep
ing with the kindness of his smile. He
rules race of dark-skinned Romans.
every man of whom is a fighter, like
the stern Ethiopian TO whose will they
bow. They wear the garment worn in
Caesars time, and 60 bareheaded for
the most part.
MeEelek is in more ways than one a
Observation-Disclosures. He rules his
land with a rod Of iron and Furnishes
offenders with, great severity, As a
result there Is little or no serious dis
order among his subjects. Menelek
and most Of MS people are nominally
!, Christians, and the Golden Rule is
applied with surprising adherence to
Christian law Menelek is now con-
siderably past 50. yet he is a giant in
stature and is everywhere regarded as
The greatest IF African rulers.
The Washington bee., 1902-05-31
DEER PARK HOTEL, DEER PARK
MD MOST DELIGH rFUL
SUMMER, RESORT OF
THE ALLEGHENIES.

Swept by mountain breezes, 2,8OO
feet above sea level. Absolutely free
from malaria. hav fever and mOsqui
tos. Reached without change of cars
from all principal cities via Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad. Every modern con
venienCe. Rooms Ell suite with pri
vate baths. Electric Lights, Long
Distance Telephone, Elevators, Turk
ish Baths. Swimming Pools. Golf
Links. Tennis Courts, Bowling Alleys.
Billiard Room. Magnificent Drives,
Complete Livery Service. Annapolis
Naval Academy Band. Hotel remodel
ed with addt onal conveuiences and
renovated throughout, All cottages
have been taken for the season. Open
from June 2ISt 10 September goth.
For rates and information address
w. F. BURWELL, Manager,
B. & O. Central Building, Baltimore,
Md, until Iune ISt, After that time,
Deer Park Garrett County, Md,
The Washington bee., 1902-05-31
NEW MONTANA CAVE.
hood OF Butte by a Party Of
Lime QuRrrymen.

A remarkable natural cave has been
discovered in Montana, about so miles
east of Butte. A large river with a
cataract of about 100 feet was explored
for distance of several miles without
discovering its source or outlet. A
few articles of stone and copper uten-
Eils and some bones, believed to be hu-
man bones, were also discovered in one
of the large apartments explored.
There were other evidences that at
some time in a prehistoric period the
cave was used as a habitation. The
present entrance TO the cave was made
by some lime quarrymen at point
}, 800 feet above the bed of the JEFF
ferson river while engaged in BLAST
3ng rock The formations of stalactite
and other natural decorations
thToughout the cave are pronounced
the most beautiful and varied ever
seen.
The Washington bee., 1902-05-31
-1L. CHARLES PARSuNS.
just Appointed by British War ONCE
TO Take Command of Regular
Troops in Canada.

Col. Sir Charles ParGons, X. c. NJ. G.,
has been appointed colonel on the staff
TO command the regular troops in the
Dominion of Canada. The new major
general, as he will loct lily be called,
was born in 1855, and educated at
Rugby and at the royal military acad-
emy. He served in the Gaika and Zulu
campaigns, and later in the TransvaaI
war, where he was present at Laing's
Mex and Ingogo, and was severely
wounded In the Egyptian campaign
his horse was shot at Telel-Kebir; and
in the DOngola campaign he had con-
said to have begun in matrimonial
advertisement. Mrs. Johnson was a
mand OF the Egyptian artillery. In
1896 he was appointed governor of the
Red Sea littoral, and was afterwards
employed on a special mission in Eu-
trea when Kassala was handed over
to the Egyptian government. In 1898
he commanded at the capture and de-
fense of Gedaref; and in 1895 became
assistant adjutant general at Wool
wich. Two years ago he went out
again 10 South Africa, this time as
assistant inspector general Of the lines
of communication.
The Washington bee., 1902-05-31
WILL WALK TO DAKOTA.
teFmined to Get IA Divorce from
Her Husband.

Tired Of being married and yet with
out husband, wearying of a struggle
for existence that grows more tire
some every day, Countess Helena
DavendOrf Won SchoeneDoerg, of New
York, wife Of a count Of Holland, has
decided to seek divorce from the man
she says has deserted her. She has de-
cided TO go to Dakota and bring her
action there. If necessary the cOun-
tess will walk every step of the way.
Countess Won Schoenenberg is a
woman of determination. as was
proved when she walked from Phila-
delphia to a small town in the in
terror of New York state and then
back to the Quaker city again IN
fruitl iss search for her husband, who
had left her and her child. Later she
walked TO Brooklyn, having heard that
Count Won SchoenenbeTg was in that
borough. Failing 10 locate him, the
countess swOre out a warrant for his
arrest, charging him with abandon
ment. The warrant is still unserved
and a picture of the count, which the
countess once had torn in four parts,
is now in the care of the detectives who
have the warrant in their possession.
1t was the countess request for this
picture that led TO the information
that she intends suing for divorce. To
Clerk Eilpeirn, in the Adams street
police court in Brooklyn, the countess
declared her intention Of going TO Da-
kota 20 sue for a divorce.
in my present position" she said,
''I find myself unable 10 obtain suita-
bic employment and l have decided
that the only step for me TO take is
10 get a divorce. AS l can't get one
in this state l will 60 to Dakota and
get one there. III go there if l have
to walk every step of the way"
II was about two months ago that
/ Countess Won SchOenenberg arrived
in BROOKLYN. She had walked most of
the way from Philadelphia. having
been told that her husband, described
as a tall. well-built man of imposing
appearance. was al work in that bor-
ough. She arrived without a cent and
sought shelter at the home for friend
less women in Concord street and ap-
piled TO the Adams street police sta
ton for the arrest Of her husband
She said that she was married TO the
count IN Holland against the wishes
Of his parents and soon after came TO
this eountrE- They lived happily for
4 short time and had one child, girl
The Washington bee., 1902-05-31
Goats, Mil. as Medicine.

A diet of goats milk and daily ex-
ercise on the mountains Of Arizona
cured Robert Williams of consump-
tion. He had the disease in a bad form
when he went TO Arizona, two years
ago. Now he is a we'll man, and has
doubled in weight. Every day he
drank a pint of goats milk at break
fast. and the same quantity for sup
per. with a half pint of the same bev-
erage every two hours during the day.
He abstained entirely from meat, but
ate plentifully of vegetables.
The Washington bee., 1902-05-31
FOOLED THE WATCHMAN.
a Cat and Then stole All
Sorts OF Junk

Joseph Caladona, who is Is years old,
and John Felope, who is four years
younger, were before Justice DooIey
y the Maxwell street police court at
Chicago TO answer to the charge of
stealing iron from a Halsted street
junk yard. The evidence showed that
a few nights ago young Felone was in
the yard and his movements awoke the
watchman.
Who's there?" demanded the watch
man, as he raised his gun to shoot.
1t was critical moment, but the
boy was quick to think.
Meow, meow" he said.
"Oh, it's only a cat" said the watch
man. Il thought somebody was steal
ing again"
The boy escaped safely, and in COM
pany with Coladona returned the fol-
lowing night. Coladona volunteered
to invade the junk yard.
"If the watchman wakes up, Just
make him believe you are a cat" ad-
vised Fedone. Just say meow,
meow and he won't bother you. I
worked that game on him myself"
Coladona entered the yard, but in
moving about, slipped and made a
slight noise, which aroused the watch
man.
who's there?" demanded the watch
man. moving slowly forward. speak
or I'll shoot"
Coladona was so excited that he for
got his orders. Suddenly, however he
remembered and shouted:
Don't shoot. Mr.. Watchman; I'm
cat: meow. meow"
The boys arrest followed and later his
companion was taken into custody.