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1! - 5 ! I I i i ; ' V t V .t VOL X MAUSOLEUM IT ERIE ROBBED BODY OF antS McCULLOM, FOR MER WEALTHY WOMAN IS TAKEN AWAY. DETECTIVES ON TRAILS Bettered That Money Will be Demand, cd for Return of Coffin to Its Eela tires When First Excitement Hast Died Down Indications Show Ex. sv treme Care Was Used In Securing Erie, Pa., Feb. 9 -The ghouls who looted the costly mausoleum of the Scott and Strong families here, are "believed to be holding the foody of Mrs. McCullon, a member of a prom inent Philadelphia family an are be in sought by a horde of detectives today. Whether oney will be de manded of relatives of Mrs. McCullom la unascertained. Mrs. McCullom was a sister-in-law of former Congressman Scott, who amassed a fortune in oal and rail roads, and died in 1891. His body was In the vault also. The Scott and the Strong families are the wealthiest in Pennsylvania. It is certain that several persons participated as the coffin was made of heavy steel and copper. Woman Discovers Crime. The ghouls smashed three other coffins indicating they had taken no chances in not securing the body they sought A woman visitor accidentally discovered the looting. It is, believed the men contemplated other steals for the ftches containing Scott and his wlfeT coffins had 'been praclally op ened. There are no clews. , 1 Colnmbns to Welcome Taft Columbus, O., Feb. 9 Arrange mentsWe complete for the reception of Prfeldent Taft, who will visit this city tomorrow to deliver an address at the National Corn Exposition. In accordance with, the expressed wish of the President his visit will be at tended by no elaborate features of entertainment. His special train, is due to arrive at 1:45 p. m. He will be received by the officials of the ex position and a reception committtee of citizens, who will escort him from the Union station to the Ohio Fair grounds, where he is to deliver an ad dress. Following his address the Pres ident will be taken on an automo bile ride about the city. He will dine at his hotel and leave the city about 10 p. m. for Springfield, 111., where ne is to speak at the Lincoln anni versary banquet Saturday night. ; GOVERNMENT HELD TO BE PAR- , TICULAILLY RESPONSIBLE. Clashes Occur In Several Cities as a . Ren)t of Mass Meetings. Rome, Feb. 9 Clashes with troops In a half dozen Italian cities today occurred as a result of the mass meetings held in protest against thi exorbitant prices of food stuffs and , high rent Uit is believed that wider outbreaks are impending. People take the posi tion that the government Is partially i to blame through heavy taxes and al flowing the formation of several big trusts. B M. M, M llfl ! tin : ARMS IN IB I IICES III .',. - ' LA GRANDE, I TOON COUNTY, OREGON. CLARENCE W. WATSOfT Choeen For Short Senate Term by Democrat of West Virginia. West Virginia's Senator is Now 8 New Face and a Young Face In the Upper House. Watson Picks np the Work of the Late Senator Elkins. AT JUAREZ STILL ED REBEL LEADER CAMPED AT SMELTER AWAITING AID. Other Rebel Generals Are In the South Ready to Meet Navarro. El Paso, Feb. 9 The situation at Juarez Is unchanged today. General Orozco with his rebelea are encamp ed near Smelter, just across the Rio Grande from El Paso apparently awaiting news from the south where other rebels under General Blancho, Sanchez and Casillas are awaiting the arrial of troops under Navarro, reported to be enroute to Jaarez' re lief. Navarro's position has been a mystery since he left Chippuha. To Promote Pan-American Trade. ' Washington, D. C, Feb. 9 The Pan American Union, formerly known as the Bureau of American Republics, is rapidly completing an arrangements for the Pan-American Commercial Congress, which is to be .held here next week. The purpose of the con ference, as announced by its promot ers, hi to awaken the commercial organizations, business men and gen eral public of both North and South America to an appreciation of the possibilities of Pan-American com merce and the necessity oi getting ready for the commercial changes which will be brought about by the opening of the Panama canal. The conference will be unique in that no platform or resolutions of a contro versial nature will be considered. Aviation Fever Strikes El Paso. El Paso, Texas., Feb. 9 El Pa son's first aviation meet opened today and is scheduled to continue for four days. Among the well known avia tors taking part are C. K. Hamilton, Rene Simon, Josqih M. Seymour, Ro-. land Garros, Rene Barrier and John J. Friable. American Pomologlcal Society. Tampa, Fla., Feb. 9 Members of the American Pomologlcal Society, the oldest association of fruit growers in the United States, assembled in Tampa today for the thirty-second bi ennlal meeting of the society. Be ginning with a welcome session to night the convention will continue un til the end of the week. The . pror gramme provides for the discussion of a wide range of subjects, includ ing systematic pomology and storage problems, the raising of tropical, and sub-tropical fruits, progress in fruit I growing, and orchard management. The society is holding an exhibition in connection with its meeting, end med als for new varieties of fruit will be i given to the successful exhibitors. ...... ijjuJt i mtT. . T T 0 ARIZONA VOTES DBAS! ON RADICAL STOP - ' ' 'r Bam BK m. m m ak m DOCUMENT i MOST MODERN CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES WILL BE ACTED ON TODAY. , FUTURE NOT BRIGHT ONE Oregon's Laws Only Portion of the Measures Invoked In Constitution Which Is by Far the Most Radical and Socialistic of Any Frer Voted ; on Appearances Are That Con. i' isa Win . Fruue lb Washington, D. C, Feb. fr Official Washington is awaiting with no lit tle interest news of tho result of the special election In Arizona today to decide upon the .ratification or rejec tion of the Constitution framed for the new state. If the constitution is adopted 'by the people of Arizona It will be sent to Washington lmmedt ately for the approval of the Presi dent and Congress. That the matte will be Bubject of some lively de bates In congress is a foregone con clusion. The Constitutional convention of Arizona met at Phoenix, beginning its sessions last October. After sixty one days of spirited debate it ad opted an instrument designated by the majority members as the most progressive ever framed and by, the minority as the most socialistic. While either of these views may be exaggerated there Is no denying the fact that the. Arizona Constitution contains more new Ideas and theories of government than even that of Ok lahoma and should the state be ad mitted under it. it will give the op portunity to test them never before af forded, p ' Among the distinctive features pro vided In the Constitution are the ini tiative and referendum, the recall of all elective officers, including the ju diciary ; ' amendment to the consti tution by a majority vote of the peo ple upon the Initiative of 15 per cent of the voters; rigid corporation reg ulation, with a provision designed to abolish "wild-catting"; physical valuation of railroads as a basis for rate regulation; non-partisan election election of the judiciary and popular direct primaries and an employers' liability provision abrogating the fel- (Continued on Page Eigne. TERRIFIED HUSBAND: "THERE'LL BE IF I DO, AND , THERE'LL BE IF I DON'T I" ZZZZZZ ) C l ' ; ' I pierce couktM ' THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IG ACT TO S CANADIANS INTRODUCE NEW BILL THAT IS RADICAL IN "THE " EXTREME. Fine and Imprisonment for Men Mix. Ing Grain at Elevators and for the Corporations Involved Officers of Concerns Subject to Penalties Would Loosen Trade with United . States Too. '7'; 7 Ottowa, Feb. 9 The Canadian Grain act just Introduced in parliament by Sir Richard Cartwrlght is the most drastic legislation ever attempted af fecting the handling of grain in Can ada. Among other tilings provided for is the punishment for mixing grain at terminal elevators with a minimum penalty of 15,000 line and a minimum of two- years' Imprisonment and a dine of 120,000 In case the corpora tion is guilty. Officers are subject to penalties. . ' The bill is based on the Minnesota grain act and will facilitate free movement of grain from Canada to the United States should the recipro city bill carry. v . NEW OPERATING -SCHEDULE-- Western Pacific Makes Agreement With Harriman Lines on Coast- San Francisco, Feb. 9 Becoming operative immediately traffic arrange ments have been completed (between the Western Pacific and Southern Pa cific which open to the Western Pa cific every point on the Pacific coast reached by the Harriman lines. The deal was negotiated In Chicago and announced in telegraphic reports to day. ,; - '' SENATOR OX TRIAL State Senator from New York Accus ed of Attempting Bribery. New York, Feb. 9 Charged with an attempt to bribe Former State Sena tor Foelker to vote against the anti racing bill, Former Senator Frank Gardner was placed on trial today. He has been out on bail alnce he came back from Scranton, Pa., two months ago. Donnell in 8t Louis Globe-Demoorat GRAN 9, 1911: JOHN E. REDMOND. Has Been Re-elected Chairman of Irish Parliamentary Party. Redmond, the Irish Leader Is Destin ed to Figure Conspicuously in the Present Session of Parliament, Deemeed to be the Most Important In Modern History.' , ; , BJACKENSCIIMIDT AND ZBTSZKO WILL SETTLE SUPREMACT. Winner Win be Sent Against Frank ' Gotch for Championship. ' ' ' New York, Feb 9 The Hacken-schmldt-Zbyszko wrestling match in Madison Square Garden tonight has aroused a lively Interest lu sporting circles here. The meeting of these two giant mat artists is jthe culmina tion of months of negotiations, chal lenges and counter-challenges. Eacb of the big wrestlers has a host of loyal followers and it la, expected, a large amount of money will change hands on the result of the match. The articles of agreement provide for a handicap match, Hackeasmlth un dertaking to put (he shoulders of the giant Pole to the mat twloa within an hour and a half. The winner of the contest will undoubtedly endeavor to get on a match with Frank Gotch for the world's championship title. Manitoba Legislature Meets. Winnipeg, Man., Feb. 9 The Mani toba legislature assembled today. The occasion was marked with the usual ceremonial. The session promises to be one of considerable Importance. The question of reciprocity probably will receive attention, as well as measures dealing, with the Initiative and 'referendum, government owner ship, the extention of the boundar ies of the province and other matters of public interest. , Illinois Y. M. C. A. Freeport, 111., Feb. 9 Delegations representing the branches of the Young Men's Christian Association throughout Illinois met here today for their annual state convention. The gathering is to last four days, clos Ing on Saturday with a farewell ser vice at which addresses will be given by several states. The gathering will have a general theme, "The Conser vation of Young Manhood," around which most of the speakers have been Instructed to make their remarks. Prominent among those on the pro gramme are Bishop Anderson of Chi cago, Dr. J. C. Acheeon, president of Caldwell college and Charles P. Tow son and Dr. Charles J. Fisher, both members of the international committee. C27 NUMBER 91 UIGID AT JOSE Dl W.L. Winder Kill Wife, Sister-in-law and Himself HAUt ALUHL IS tl) -mm Joseph Feb. 9 (Special) A whole- sale murder and suicide occurred on the Rlnehart ranch six miles from Joseph this forenoon when W, L. Winder shot his wife and his sister-in-law, Mrs. S. D. Rlnehart In a fit of insane jealousy. Immediately after having placed his nine-months rold baby in charge of help he blew his own brains out. ' The deed was committed on the Rlnehart ranch where he was em ployed. His wife was the first one shot , and he then turned the weajpon'on v his sister-in-law, the wifie of the man who employed him and both were , killed almost Instantly. ' - Cares ' for Ills Baby. 4 ' A nine months' old baby, already motherless by the rash act of the ' father, was spared. With his gun still hot he seized the. baby and hurried to neighbors where without expla nation he ; placed the baby (n , the hands of competent care and hurried back to the Rlnehart ranch. - Tuns Gib ob Himself. On his return to the scene of his bloody slaughter of a few minutes be- . tore, Winder turned the gun on him- . elf and suicided. The trio were found; dead soon after. Nome beside ( those he killed and the baby were near when the' shooting commenced. Jealousy Blamed, ' ' There seems to be no other known cause than Jealousy. From that stats the trouble grew to temporary Insan ity, it is believed, for neighbors who have been in close , touch with the Winder and Rlnehart families cannot ascribe , any cause for the, terrible deed. The Jealousy theory Is surmised of course for there Is no clew to the real cause, at least none have as yet been divulged. t '::7. 7 Tarentless Child Cared For. ' ' . With the discovery of the murders and suicide, astonishing the entire community, sympathy Is turned tor (Continued on page t.) THREE OF THE BODIES HAVE BEEN RECOVERED AT NOON. Conductor and Motorman Escape While Car Goes Into River. Sheboygan, Wis., Feb. 9 Five wo men passengers were drowned when a street car plund into an "-n ' draw bridge into tho Pheyboygf v er today. ' 7 The conductor and motorraah saw the impending danger and Jumped. One lady, Anna Mathls, was a promin ent music teacher. Three of tha bod ies have been recovered at noon. An Investigation of the affair has been ordered. 9W0MENDR01 AS CAR GOES INTO RIVER ! 1 1 1 i ! ' - w 1 ' I t! .3m i -' 7 ' 'I ' ' .