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1HK JlUKJiau uttr.uu.'iJii', . - i SCENES AT LAUNCHING OF WORLD'S GREATEST BATTLESHIP LAST WEEK. TO AHRESTED NEGRO Killing of Family, Charged i Against Suspect, Typical of . Many . Other Cases. Get Gordonized start at your hat $3 does it. CRIMES COVER 3 YEARS 30AXIRDERSUUD i'lu-liliglit AVitli Word "Lovey" and ; Xame of Colorado Town, Left in House in Illinois in 1911, ; Only Clews for Police. - AX MIUDEBS SEWIY IWESTI GTED AS RESII.T OP AR REST OF -MiGRO. St. Louis authorities suspect that a negro arrested in that city Saturday may have murdered 30 persons." all in a similar manner, involving the -use of an ax. The victims were: H. c. Wayne, his wife and child, and Mrs. A. J. Burnham and two children, Colorado Springs, Colo.. September, 1911. William 1". Dawson, his wife and daughter. Monmouth, 111., Septembpr, 1911. William Sowmnn. his wife and three children, Ellsworth, Kan.. October. 1911. Kollin Hudson and his wife, Poila. Kan.. June. 1912. J. B. Moore, four children and two girl guests. Villisca. Ia., June. 1912. Mrs.-Mary J. Wilson and Mrs. Georse Moore. Columbia. Mo., December. 1912. Jacob Neslesla. his wife, their daughter ami the latter's infant. Blue Island. 111., July. 1914. Mr. B. F. Matthews. 80 years old, Hartsburg, Mo., October, lsn. ST. LOCIS. March 21. (Special.) 111 arresting Irvine Mitchell, a negro, last night on the charge of killing a fam ily in Monmouth. 111., in 1911. with an axe. the St. Police police believe they it last have captured the "mad axe man" whose list of murders, all com mitted with an axe. numbers 30. In nearly all instances entire families were slain. There were other points of similarity between the murders, which were com mitted in the five states of Colorado. . Illinois. Iowa. Kansas and Missouri. The crimes were committed at night while the victims lay asleep in their beds and all came to their death by means of blows from an axe. The blood-smeared axes with which the crimes were committed were left be hind in most cases, but investigation proved, as a rule, that the weapons had been the property of the householders. Illlaoix lorder Formally Charged. The warrant on which Mitchell was arrested charges him with the murders of William B. Dawson, his wife and daughter, in Monmouth, III., the night of September 30. 1911. Communities in the five slates named have been terrorized since early in September. 1911. when the first of the series of murders was committed in Colorado Springs. Colo., when six persons were i n. The murders, always enacted on a (Sunday night, have stained with red the reeonls of five states. Huch life taken passed out when the moon was emerging from the last quar ter into the dark or was coming into the first quarter. In nearly every in stance the murderer left no clew. Many suspected persons have been arrested, but invariably the police were forced to release them after a time for lack oT evidence. There was a clew In the Dawson deaths. The police found in the blood spattered house an electric flashlight which the Dawson family did not own. "Colorado Springs" was scratched on Irs battered side. and the name "Lnvov." Loving Mitchell had been in Monmouth at the time. Ho disappeared thortly afterward, the police say. Six Slain la Beginning. The coincidence between the murders -t Colorado Springs earlier in the month and the words "Colorado Springs" on the flashlight was noted 1. 1 once. The previous murders had l-een particularly atrocious. It was on September 1" of that year, a Sunday ught. that he crept Into the house of Henry C. Wayne and killed the man and the woman as they lay asleep in bed. Then he crushed In the skull of their baby, which was in the cradle iit the foot of its parents' bed. The slayer then went to the house next door. A mother. Mrs. A. J. Burn bam, was sleeping with her two babies. He killed them all. apparently without awakening them. Then followed the father crimes, which continued at in tervals, but always marked by the co Incidences mentioned, until the murder if Mrs. R. F. Matthews at Hartsburg. lo.. October 6. 1914. Mrs. Matthews was SO years old. SALEM MAY BE TERMINUS Willamette Valley Souttiern Said to I J.e Planning Early Extension. SAL. KM. Or.. March 21. (Special.) That the Willamette Valley Southern K;iilvny. formerly the Clackamas South ern, will extend its line to this city, work to Mart early in the Summer, was a report current here today. The road v:ts completed to Mount Angel March 6. iirant 1!. Piniic-k. of Oregon City, presi dent f the road, has frequently said Ix was the intention of the management to extend the line from Mount Angel, but not until now has it been known the prospective southern terminus was iSaU m. t I'nder the management of the late J'restdtnt Swift., who was killed in an accident while directing: work on the road at Oregon City, and Judge Dimick the building of the line was rapid. The power is supplied by the Portland Hall way. Light 'z Power Company. ASHLAND NAMES TEACHERS M. A. Priscve Is Superintendent and F. E. Moore High Principal. ASHI.ANP. Or.. March 51. (Special.) Teachers in the city schools have been rlei-te.l as follows: G. A. Briscoe. Superintendent: F. E. Moore, principal high school: Cordelia tlofTe. Madge Kubanks. Anna B. Harris. Wilmette Has.-inger. Maude Nissley, Charlotte Kennard. I.aura McCormick. into Klum. I.. T. Hodae. Pelmar Har mon. G. M. K-ji-h. Callie Vogelo. G. W. kl Mum. Margaret Towers. Nellie B. Koss, liertiia i:ii-;on. Bessie' Punham, EfTie Alvergnn. Mvrtle Johnson. Myrtle Muir. Loraine Johnson. Gertrude Kngle. Ila A vers. Gussie 1'pdegraIT. Jeanette 'reekpat;m, Alice Thompson. Claribel Morehouse. Kvangeline Poley. Silva brown. Irma James and Ethelyn llar- pmmm rr " CJ JL j.V.Vffi.nr - Top-I..uncalaB Party on the Grand.t.nd. Ml Kliaabet- Kolb. the Spon.or I. on the 1Mb T.Wte. Tt ary of Navy Danlelx. On the Lett 1 Governor Stu'art. of Virginia, and About Him Are the aiaio. 01 Mono?, the Mie. K-therine Kolb. Mildred Herofd ud Katheryn Martin. Below-The renn.ylvnnla T-kinc the Mater. SHIP IRK RUSHED Super-Dreadnought Pennsyl vania to Be Finished in 1916. VESSEL IS WITHOUT EQUAL Hundreds of Builders Begin Interior Construction as Soon as Sea Fighter Is Launched; Febru ary, 1916, Is Time Limit. vi.-irpnTfT x.-trws Va.. March 18. h to comDlete the n-nrM a hfinrRt ARA-f i ch ter before Feb ruary 29, 1916, hundreds of workmen began working up to me iwuinuB- w - A nn t TTnitArl States suoer- U ka(j,t Vf" '- - dreadnought Pennsylvania as soon as the hulk had been mqorea an " louching the water. The Pennsylvania! was launched n .w. 1 1; in th nresence or. lu.uuu cheering persons, including statesmen of the United States ana iorciB sv ernments. Miss Elizabeth Kolb was sponsor ior ui .... h.rtiuhin breaking a bottle of champagne against the bow of the vessel as it started suaing uuwu . ays to the water. .. .ha nrnnnrt OHS Of the COIIM? iura ' ' - , Pennsylvania may be deducted fsom her cost, when completed, which will be about J13.000.000. Some of the earlier types of battleships still used in the navies of the United States and other governments cost .000.00Q. consists of 12 14.45-inch rifles, carried four turrets. Her seconuai, ... . .) iv..iTiph rifles and win consist ul f ... . - . will be equipped with four submerged L-inch tropeao mora. ill consist of 65 officers. S63 jackies and 74 marines. The ship measures 608 feet over all wnn a V0 Her mean displacement is 28 feet 10 mches. almost the limit n size for the Panama Canal. Her i tober 27, 1913 ALASKAN ISLANDS DRY ,-ASHWGTOS ORDER AFFECTS AH IX rKIBILOF GROUP. Secretary RedOeld Decree. Llqaer I Taboo Save for Rellstona and Medicinal Pnrpesea. xr-.-!nv-iiM VEWS BUREAU, Wash ington. March 21. By one stroke of the pen Secretary Redneld. of the Depart- -nt or commerce. - ; Islands of Alaska "dry." This dras action was taken under authority law which charges the Department Commerce with the administration .T . t,-.i-ii.. i.i.nds Whether Con or tne i i i .J 1 1 . - gress had in mind any such depart mental degulations as k gated by Secretary Redneld is a ques tion. Nevertheless, the order has been made, and as few other than natives are affected It is prooau.c i . .. . ;ii ..... ha nimNtinned. or ine oraer mi ' , Secretary Redneld order airects uu no alcohol or aiconouc "' kind shall be landed on the Prtbilof Islands except by his authority or the authority or tne LommiMumti eriea. and with the knowledge or me . ,a ...varai islands. The re- suective agents will be personally charged with the custody and responsi- . j ; i ii,.A. an tn thn tttlnnda oiiay an - - - - ; for offlclal (meaning, presumably, acien- tlflc and medicinal) uses, ine eivine o intoxicating liquor to the natives ia prohibited, save for medicinal and re- igious use. ana an sucn use musi under Government supervision. ine UlUCr IB mauL ti - henslve b prohibiting omcera and men of Government snips loucningr me rti.;in Talnna f mm tnlclncr lfntior ashore, and also prohibits the giving of liquor to natives 01 tne jaiauua n uw Photo may come aboard ships anchored in any of the island waters. CATHLAMET VOTES BONDS Issue Of $9500 for School Building -Wins by 154 to 8. CATHLAMET, Wash.. March 21. The school bond issue of J9500 for a new building was carried yesterday by a vote of 154 to 8. The "get-together" meeting held Friday night In the auditorium of the Congregational Church for the pur pose of discussing the bond election was the biggest ever held in the in terests of schools in Cathlamet. Mrs. Charles Callendar, of Astoria.- sang several selections. Short talks were made by Superintendent Head, Sumner Bryant and Mrs. M. K. Butler, mem bers of the County Board of Educa tion; County Agriculturist Nelson, Jo seph Girard, of the local School Board, and John Herson, who represented the business men. W. I Howland, cash ier of the Wahkiakum County Bank, also spoke of the impression the pres ent school makes on the newcomer. John L. Harris, of Kelso, discussed modern ideas in education and urged the necessity of good schools, Refresh ments were served by the Commercial Club and the Parent-Teacher Associa tion. JITNEY B0NDS LOSE OUT Co-operative Scheme at Spokane Re jected by Insurance Company. SPOKANE. Wash.. March 21. (Spe cial.) The Southwestern Surety Insur ance Company has turned down the co operative bonding scheme for the Spo kane jitney bus drivers, according 10 Information reaching the Arthur D. Jones Company. In a letter the general agent of the bonding company further declares it his belief that the operation of the new auto-bus license and the bonding law enacted at the recent ses sion of the Legislature will drive most of the jitneys out of business. Mr. Jones and a group or business men owning their own cars endeavored to secure a sort of blanket bond on a co-operative basis, under which the bus men intended to pool their interests, it was Intended to get about 100 of the jitney men into the body, and that effch should put up 3100. thus lorming a se curity fund of 810,000. WHEAT SOWING IS LARGER Farmers About Xampa Put in More Spring Grain Than Tsual. XAMPA, Idaho, March 21. (Special.) Little Winter wheat was planted in this section last Fall, but reports show that the Spring Sowing was larger than usual. Spring opened here early and the ground is in better condition than the farmers of this vicinity have seen it in years. The acreage in wheat is said to be about 40 per cent greater than it has been any previous season. Oat acre age has fallen 50 per cent. Barley and rye are the favorite grains with the farmers on the new irrigated tracts. Castle Kock Plant Projected. KELSO. Wash.. March 21. (Special.) L. A. King, of Portland, who has been experimenting with coal from the Hunt ington mine near Castle Rock, Wash., for briauetting purposes, closed a deal several days ago for the purchase of the mine from the owners. He round that the coal makes a satisfactory brick and proposes to erect a plant. Albany College Inspected. ALBANY, Or., March 21. (Special.) Dr. S. B. Capen, specialist in education of the Bureau of Education, of Wash ington, D. C, Inspected Albany College yesterday. He has spent the past three weeks in the Pacific Northwest and now Is visiting various Oregon educa tional, institutions. Wife Tould Free Banker. NAMPA. Idaho. March 21. (Special.) Mrs. Charles Lore, wife of the banker who was sent to the penitentiary last Fall for falsifying reports, is circu lating a petition to Governor Alexander for a pardon. She is having no trouble in getting signers. by Underwood & Underwood. 3C0TT IS LACONIC Success in Taking Piutes' Re ported to Washington. ALL IS PEACEABLE BEHIND Four Indians at Own Request Are Being Personally Conducted by ieneral to Salt Lake Career as Peacemaker Noteworthy. WASHINGTON. March 21. A laconic telegram came to the War Department today from Brigadier-General Scott, chief-of-staff at Blurr. utan, announcing- that the General was bringing in the four Piute Indians who recently led a band of their tribesmen on the warpath when the Federal authorities attemnted to arrest Tse-Ne-Gat for murder. The message, addressed to Secretary Garrison, said: "Successful. Have four Piutes de sired by Marshal Nebeker and am. at their desire, personally conducting them to Salt Lake to turn them over to Marshal Nebeker. Am leaving every thing neaceable behind us in Southern Utah. Should reach Thompson Tues day and Salt Lake ednesoay." Garrt-on Sends Congratulations. Secretary Garrison replied: "I heartily congratulate you on 00 taining success in circumstances which seemed to make it impossible. 1 ap preciate your work in the highest de e ree " Newspaper dispatches last night told of General Scott's arrival at Bluff with the four Indians. T. H- OGates, his father-in-law, "Old Polk," Chief Posey and the latter's son. The party rode in just 10 days after General Scott, unarmed and accom panied only by an orderly and two Navalo scouts, had started off on a snow-covered mountain trail for the distant hiding place of the Piutes. The General went to the scene after the Indians had driven off a posse headed by Marshal Nebeker, .which undertook to arrest Tse-Ne-Gat. One member of the posse and two Indians were killed in the battle. ' . Success aa Peacemaker Remarknble. Throughout a long and distinguished career the General has been noted for his astounding success as a peace maker, both with the Indians of the West and with the fierce tribesmen ot the Philippines. This is only one of many times that he has gone unarmed to seek out and bring into camp a fugitive savage, who, though willing to fight to the death for liberty against Wail .nVBSaBnasnnnBBannnB 1 Tests made on six high grade Wall Boards show that Certain-teed is the strong est and that it resists dampness and vater better than any other Wall Board. It can be used in houses, offices, factories, etc. Permanent and temporary booths can oe Quickly and inexpensively built with Certain- U-A Wall Board. 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He arranged to have the firing stopped, which the United States Government had failed to ac complish. PLUMS TO 8E AWARDED GOVERNOR LISTER HAS SEVERAL POSITIONS FOR OFFICE SEEKERS. Retirement of H. T. Jones From Board of Control Leaves Vacancy State Fair Secretary la Needed. OLYMPIA, Wash., March 21. (Spe cial.) Although thj recent Legislature failed to create any new positions. Gov ernor Lister will soon have several vacancies to fill by appointment. After 12 years' service with the state under five different Governors, rl. J. Jones, chairman of the State Board of Control, will retire March 31. Gov ernor Lister has not yet designated his successor as member of the Board, but Frank C. Moore, Republican member of the Board, will succeed to the chair manship. Several Eastern Washington Democrats are aspirants for the Board of Control membership. Had the Legislature adopted the Gov ernor's plan of reducing the State Tax Commission to one member, it was re ported that J. W. Brislawn, of the Tax Commission, would have been trans ferred to the Board of Control to fill Mr. Jones' place. The failure of the Legislature to reduce the Tax Commis sion has left a vacancy on that board to be filled, also one place being left vacant after T. K. Skaggs was trans ferred to the Board of Control. . In addition, the Governor still is seekine- a State Commissioner of Agri culture, this" position having been filled for a year now by Dr. II. T. Graves, who, in addition, has been handling his own work as head of the dairy and livestock division. D. S. Troy, ex-Sen ator from Jefferson County and author of the bill creating the department in the 1U13 Legislature, is reported to have been offered the post, but his business associates refused to allow mm to ac cept. The Department of Agriculture also expects to announce the appointment of a new secretary for the State Fair at North Yakima by April 1, J. E. Shannon, who managed the fair suc cessfully last year, having declined re appointment. SITTING HEN HAS JOURNEY Fowl Stajs on Xest on Trip From Near Tillamook to Near Mosier. HOOD RIVER. Or.. March 21. (Spe cial.) Airs. A. xuym.uijt n iw . c- cently moved from near Tillamook to i nnniniiinllv H-in hetween this citv and Mosier, has an old Rhode Island Red hen which arrived at ner new home, sitting on a nestful of eggs af ter having stayed on them while on a train,, in a room at Portland and on a boat. The hen had been set on 18 . ... 1...!,, hufAra tha famllv eg SB enw " v... . moved. The hen and ' eggs were placed in a nest in a oassei ana mrs, Boynton carried them. Fourteen of the eggs hatched a few days ago. WAGE ACT CASE IS BEGUN "Hairdressing College" Heads First In Washington to Be Prosecuted. OLYMPIA. Wash.. March 21. (Spe cial.! 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Tho collection consists of specimens valu able In the study of phyBlosl geography, and were obtained In tho United State. Germany, Mexico. Greenland, Australim GILLIAM FARMERS HAPPY Crop Vrospecls Jtcportcil to Ho Ilest in Years. CONDON. Or.. March (Special.) Crop prospects In Gilliam County im the best in year, "id farmers aie JUf btlant Heavy rains during tills month anil Fehruarv, with fine growing weather have prevailed. livery man lio hss any land is plowing, and a large acre age of Spring wheat anil barley will be sown between now and April IS. The ground is In fine shape and is turning up like a garden. T I I