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TnE MORXTNG OHERONTAN. TnURSDAT, SEPTEMBER 9, 1D1". PROVIDENCE WOMAN ACCUSED OF PLANNING DEATH OF HUSBAND AND ATTORNEY WHO WILL DEFEND HER. HER DEFENSE ' PLEADED FOB SINKING ARABIC "XOTT CAX DO BEITEB FOE 1LESS ON THIKD STREET' if TO REMOTE POST Store Opens Daily at 8:30 A. M. On Saturdays 9:00 A. M. Store Closes Daily at 5:30 P. M. On Saturdays 6:00 P. M. 'J 1 Czar Makes Nicholas Comman der of Unimportant Cau casus Battlefront. Submarine Commander Re ports Liner Was Headed His Way When He Attacked. Pacific Phone Marshall 50S0 Home Phone A 2112 The Most in Value The Best in Quality Punl n n re CClT I I lis , . t- i I' i v s REMOVAL AMAZES BRITAIN Deposed Chief of Russian Annies Is Credited IV 1th Wonderful Mili tary Feat General Alexicv ProbaWj Will Snccwd. TjONDOX. Sept. 8. Grand Duke Xicb las has ben ordered to take the rela tively unimportant command of the Russian armv in the Caucasus. He was notified of this in a communication from the Czar, which relieved him as Commander-in-Chief of all the Russian armies and navy, which position the Kmperor assumes personally. It is be lieved, however, that General Alexiev, who recently became chief of the Grand Duke's staff, will be in active com mand. England was greatly surprised by the removal of the Grand Duke, who was thought to have accomplished a wonderful military feat in saving the hard-pressed Russians without ample munitions. The action of Emperor Nicholas in transferring his cousin, , Grand Duke Nicholas, to the Caucasian front is per haps the most Important change of this nature which has been made by any of the belligerent nations. The only comparable incident was the retire ment by Emperor William last October of Lieutenant-General Count Kelmnth von Moltke as chief of the German Gen eral Staff. New Powt XTnimportaat. The post to which Grand Duke Nich olas has been transferred is of relative unimportance as compared with the prestige and vast powers of his former office as Commander-in-Chief of all Russia's great fighting forces- The Caucasian campaign presents only ft minor aspect of the war. The Russian and Turkish, forces involved in the struggle in the Black Sea region are not large. Although there was heavy fighting in the Caucasus earlier In the war, hostilities have been conducted in only a. perfunctory manner for several months, as both of the nations Involved bad need of all available forces in other quarters. It is worthy of note that the removal of the Grand Duke has followed very shortly upon the invasion of Russia proper by the forces -of Germany and' Austria-Hungary. It is a tradition of Russian history that the Emperor, the "little father." should in person lead his armies, par ticularly at a time of grave peril. Hence it is possible that sentiment may play a large part in the removal of the Grand Duke. This idea would be (further supported by the fact that the military ability of the Grand Duke has been loudly praised by military ob servers. Grand Duke Idol of Men. Grand Duke Nicholas has been de scribed as the idol of his men . in the field, and it has been said he virtually held the array in the palm of his hand. But this popularity evidently did not find a reflection among Russian offi cers. The Grand Duke has treated his officers with marked severity. He has made no distinction between the lowly subaltern or the man of high rank and political influence. An indefatigable worker himself, he lias demanded much from the men around him. Anyone who shirked was packed off to the rear. This course brought out a certain amount of ill feeling against the Grand Duke in , bureaucratic circles in the nation's capital. In return the Grand Duke is credited with having Just cause for complaint at the maner in which the administra tion at Petrograd failed to support his men with arms, ammunition, provisions ttnd hospital supplies. The Grand Duke replaces the famous Viceroy of the Caucasus, Count von Vorontzof f-Dashkoff. Emperor Nich olas addressed to the Count a com munication acknowledging the value of his labors. ZEPPELINS REPEAT RAID more: casualties and fires in england arb result. Trevlus Attack Causes "V Deaths and Forty Are Wounded Aeroplanes Unable to Kind Enemy. LONDON. Sept. 9. Hostile air raids in the eastern counties of England in the London district were continued last (Wednesday) night. Aair craft dropped several bombs and casualties and fires resulted. Details of the attack by Zeppelins on Tuesday night were given out today. There were three airships. Two men, three women and five children were killed. Four men, 11 women and five children were wounded seriously. Twenty-three others were slijrhtly wounded. One man and two women are believed buried in the debris. The total of cas ualties is 56. all civilians except one soldier, wounded seriously. Fifteen small dwellings were demol ished. Aeroplanes ascended, but were un able to find the Zeppelins. QUICK DIVORCERS GRANTED Shedds Couple Divide Property and Agree on Separation Plan. ALBANY. Or., Sept. . (Special.) With a divorce and the dismissal of criminal charges, all in a few minutes, the troubles of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Con ner, of Shedds, were terminated speed ily yesterday afternoon. Following an altercation Mrs. Con ner caused her husband's arrest on a charge of assault and battery and had him placed under bonds to keep the peace. On the former charge Conner was not indicted. At a conference today the two set tled their property rights and agreed also to the dismissal of the pending criminal case. This Mar Mean You. Washington (D. C.) Life. The managing: editor wheeled hie chair around aiul pushed & button in the wall. The person wanted entered. -Here," said "the editor, "are a num ber of directions from outsiders as to the best way to run a newspaper. See that they ate all carried out;" and the oifice boy, gathering them all into jy Av-i v- -. v., . 1 i . ' h : ' - I ? ."-' - , . ; ' 1 V- ' ' ' . . , V , ' i a. ' - ' h , - - r- " - - 4 ' Z ' ' - -A' - v ' At I , r r. " ' - J I . S- , . - I L. " ' I I - " i r J f ; " - ? ; h , ' $e -t 2 s- I . L 4 . . - ? v - f . . hi 1 Kill MRS ELIZABETH TIFFANY M IBB CHAIN Wife Told of Plsyi to Kill Her Husband, Says Assistant. ALIBI "FRAMING" CHARGED Damaging Evidence Obtained From ' Negroes Held ns Accomplices, by Ruse, Declare Police Of ficials of Providence. PROVIDENCE, R. I., Sept. 8. (Spe cial.) That Mrs. Mohr declared on sev eral occasions that she was going- to kill Dr. C. Franklin Mohr and Miss Emily G. Burger, the doctor's assist ant, was reported today to be one of the allegations in the long statement obtained bv the police Irom anss i? lor ence Ormsbee, who was employed in Dr. Mohr's office at the time of the murder. Miss Ormsbee alleged further that Mrs. Mohr at one time said: "I am go ing to get the doctor and spoil her (Miss Burger's) beauty with vitrol. The police declared that they ob tained damaging evidence in the Mohr case by having a man and woman call on the three negroes who are held, rep resenting themselves to be emissaries from Mrs. Mohr. Henlis, Dr. Mohr's chauffeur on the night of the death ride with Miss Burger, told these supposed emissaries, the police say. to tell Mrs. Mohr that he and the two other negroes would "atick by her." Victor Brown, another one of the alleged conspirators, according to the police, asked one of the visitors to beg Mrs. Mohr to hire an attorney for him. The police sav Brown also asked one of the jail callers to see his sister and ask her to swear he was at her house at about the time Dr. Mohr and his office girl were shot. Brown, the police say, slipped through the bars of his cell a note "to his sister 'framing" the alibi. The police allege they have this note. The state aumoriues announced to day that all the evidence against the three negroes and also Mrs. Mohr would be submitted to the grand jury, con vening September 20. DR. MOHK'S WILL XOI KOTTXD Widow and Attorney Visit Former Home to Appraise Estate. XEWFORT. R. L. Sept. 8. (Special.) Mrs. J. Franklin Mohr, accompanied by her attorney, visited "Montpelier." her former home, today to appraise the estate of Dr. Mohr. The lawyers searched for the will, but without success. MR. TAFT EXPOSES RUSE Continued From First Page.) destroy the responsibility of elected officials to party principles, and to de feat the considered judgment of a ma jority of the people on such issues. "The Republicans who are sincere Republicans should make every effort to secure the selection of candidates tor Congress, the Senate and the Presi- OUR. AM) ARTHUR CUSHIXG. dency on the Republican ticket who feel themselves pledged to support in our National councils Republican prin ciples. It is a perversion of popular government and a sad farce when one who is elected on the Republican ticket herds with Democrats or Progressives n the United States Senate or House of Representatives. If he is a Demo crat let him seek Democratic support, and we'll respect him, but vote against him. If he is a Prograssive let him seek Progressive support. We may wonder at the variety and inconsist ency of his many principles, and vote against him and them; but we will respect him for playing the game fairly and dealing squarely with those whom he seeks to make his constitu ents. But when he propeses to be a Republican, and by the same arts as those of a thimble-rigger and. by the votes of Democrats and Progressives cast in Republican primaries, he at tempts to masquerade as a Republican on a Republican official ticket, he should be taught a lesson in political morality he will not soon forget." After the address Mr. Taft shook hands with several hundred people who filed past. HEW TREATY FAVORED GOETHALS WOULD GIVE AMERI CANS CHANCE OX CANAL. ChnnRe In Panama Agreement Held Advisable to Permit Business Men to "Get Into the Game." SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8. Major General Goethals today said he In tended to endeavor to have Congress establish uniform rules for the measuring- of vessels and the charging of tolls based on carrying capacity, includ ing deck loads, at the Panama Canal. He also ad-ocated the abrogation of the Taft treaty with the Republic of Panama or its modification to permit the establishment of American busi ness houses and warehouses on the canal zone. "On account of having to refund tolls to vessels passing through the canal durinij the first year, as a result of the discrepancy in the rules, we are 150.0U0 short, instead of beins- ahead $250,000, as was previously announced," he said. "Personally, I could never see why the canal should not be made a busi ness proposition. I don't think any should benefit by it at the expense of others." General Goethals told of" the busi ness being done by the Government commissary stations on the zone with the ships passing through, and ex pressed the hope American business men would soon be allowed "to get into the same." He also related the friction that has arisen between the Americans and the residents of the Republic of Panama as a result of some of the measures of the Taft treaty. CITY CASHIER REINSTATED Board Says II. 1 Tabb Cannot Be Held for Spokane Shortage. SPOKANE. Wash., Sept. 8. H. F. Tabb was reinstated as city cashier by the Spokane Civil Service Commission today following a three weeks' inves tigation of a shortage of between 13000 and $4000 in the city accounts. The Commission held that various attaches of the city treasurer's office had access to the cashier's cage and it was therefore unfair to hold Mr. Tabb responsible for the loss. GERMANY OFFERS AMENDS Reference of Issue of Compensa tion to The Hagtie Suggested. Instruction to Undersea Commanders Revealed. BERLIN. Sept. 8. via London. Bept. 9. Germany's note to the United States concerning the sinking of the White Star line steamer Arabic by a German submarine was communicated to James W. Gerard, the American Ambassador, laet night. The note ascribes the destruction of the liner to an act of self-defense on the ' part ' of the submarine, expresses the German government's deep regret that American lives were lost thereby, and offers to refer the question of reparation and compensation to The Hague for adjustment. German Instractfoaa Revealed. The note reveals in detail the in structions to submarine commanders concerning their treatment of liners. They, are ordered not to attack pas senger steamers except in case of an attempt to escape after it is ordered to halt or unless Its actions indicate an intention to attack the submarine. The submarine commander, accord ing to his report concerning the send ing of the Arabic to the bottom, said he believed the Arabic was about to attack the submarine, and therefore he acted within his instructions. German naval experts declare that there is no other course open to sub marines under the present conditions, when, they assert, every merchantman, from liner down to fishing smack. Is a presumptive enemy and perhaps carrying guns and ready to seize any opportunity to attack the vulnerable submarine by gunfire or by ramming. Freighter Being Destroyed. According to the submarine com mander's report, the submarine was en gaged in destroying a freighter when the Arabic was sighted. The subma rine was then on the surface. The Arabic, the commander declares, swuna- around and headed towards tho freighter, as if to attack the submarine. The commander of the undersea craft remained in doubt as to the intentions of the Arabic when tfle latter changed her course a few points, but still kept headed in the direction that was bring ing her nearer to the scene. The captain of the submarine re ports that he continued to observe the actions of the liner until he saw the Arabic again change her course and head directly for the spot -where the submarine lay, as i the Arabic had sighted the undersea boat. Then the commander of the submarine, believing his craft was in danger, he declared, submerged her and fired a torpedo. Submarine Previously Thought Lost. This news was communicated imme diately to James V. Gerard, American Ambassadox, for transmission to Washington. Prior tb the receipt of the report of the submarine's com mander, Admiralty officials were of the belief that the submarine had been lost. No reason for her delay in re turning to port has been given. A high official of the Foreign Office, in discussing the case with the Asso ciated Press, -said the commander of the submarine evidently had adequate reasons for believing the submarine was about to be attacked and was Jus tified in taking steps necessary to save his boat and crew. The news of the return of the sub marine and the commander's report has not yet been published in Ger many. REPORT IS NOT COWIXCTXG Meanwhile State Department Tnrns Attention to- Hesperian Case. WASHINGTON. Sept. 8. Germany's promised communication in regard to the sinking of the White Star liner Arabic is expected here within a few days, in view of press dispatches today announcing that a submarine com mander had reported to Berlin that he torpedoed . the Arabic because he thought her changes of course meant she intended to attack him. Officials did not comment on the press reports. Through Count von Bernstorff. the German Ambassador, assurances have been given that full satisfaction will be accorded the United StateR i-n connection with the destruc tion of the Arabic on whidh American passengers lost their lives. Conse quently, while some officials indicated that the submarine commander's ex planation seemed unconvincing, there will be no Judgment until Berlin is heard from formally. In the meantime, the attention of the department will he given the case of the Allen liner Hesperian, secre tary Lansing today cabled Ambassador Gerard at Berlin asKing mat ne re port any information that might be available there. Although all reports from London declare that the Hes- nerian was torpedoed, the belief that she struck a mine still is prevalent in naval circles here, and at the State Department no conclusion has been re nortrl- No confirmation has been reached so far of reuorts that an American named Woll. a member of the crew, was loet with the Hesperian. It was pointed out that the situation would not be changed if this proved to be true. The American Government has taken the ground - that the placing of lives in jeopardy bv illegal acts is as grave an offense against the rights of a neutral nation as the actual destruction of life. FARMERS ASK LEGISLATION rnion Discusses Plans for Tnitoi Action in Mntnal Interests. LINCOLN, Neb.. Sept. 8. Meeting behind closed doors today, the National convention of the Farmers' Union dis cussed Federal action in an effort to bring about legislation favorable to agricultural industries. An extended report was made on the conference held at Washington last Winter between representatives of the union and the National Grange, the American Society of Equity and other farmers' organizations. The aim is to secure a working agreement whereby all these organizations may get be hind the rural credits bill and other legislative issues. Cottage Grove Man Climbs High. COTTAGE GROVE, Or., Sept. 8. (Special.) O. E. Woodson, of this city, has the distinction of being the first to drive a car to the Champion mine boarding- house in the Bohemia dis trict. The ascent is about 5000 feet from here, the last six miles being continual climb. Your Corset for Fall Should Be an Sl G-. Corset There's a Fashionable Model for Every Figure iLt Si. 00 to S3.50 Paix- Our new Fall showing of these celebrated Corsets is complete, including as it does all sizes in the latest and best models for the slender, stout and medium figure they come in fine coutil or brocades and in front and back-lace styles. And they are absolutely guaranteed to fit and sizes at $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, The Latest Conceits in Fall Neckwear Sets, Collars, Vestees, Guimpes, Fichus, CA Etc., in Dainty Organdies and Laces All OvrC An assortment so extensive and so varied that every taste may be suited a thousand and one styles in fine organdies and dainty laces. Sets, collars, vestees, guimpes, fichus, etc. Our Third-street window display will give you an we are offering at. BIG BATTLE IS NEAR Future of Mexico May Be De cided by Next Conflict. FIELD STILL UNDECIDED Either Torreon or Clilhnahna Is Likely to See Action Momentous to Country's Future Confer ees' . Plans Incomplete. WASHINGTON. Sept. 8. Administra tion officials here are closely watching the military situation in Central Mex ico, where Carranza's forces are plan ning to launch a general attack against the Villa army in the near future, either at Torreon or Chihuahua. American Consuls at many points have been asked for all available in formation regarding troop movements. A message received tonight and dated yesterday from the Consul at Torreon said Villa troops, recently ariven irom Saltillo by General Obregon. began ar riving there last night. Important Battle Pending. Unofficial reports have reached Washington that General Villa is plan ning to evacuate Torreon and to con centrate his forces at Chihuahua for the struggle with Obregon, Trevino and other Carranza Generals, whose recent successes have paved the way for an attempt to close in and crush Villa. The forthcoming battle, it is recognized here, probably will have an important effect on the political future of the country. Secretary Lansing said today that plans for the meeting of the Pan American conferees next week had not been completed. Villa Delegates Cnonen. Villa and his adherents are going ahead with preparations for a peace convention and already have chosen their delegates What the conferees will do about arrangements for the convention, in view of Carranza's ap parent attitudo of defiance, has not been disclosed. Carranza's answer to the peace ap peal, his agents here confidently expect, will arrive before the Pan-American conferees assemble. The rapid advance of Carranza's forces in Central Mex ico during the last few weeks has aroused the optimism of his Washing- i ton representatives, who now assert that his complete domination of the situation will be so apparent as to demonstrate the reason for seeking rec ognition and his unwillingness to con fer with his military adversaries. Cottage Grove Cannery Is Success. COTTAGE GROVE. Or., Sept. 8. (Spe mm n f ('S . its r to wear to your satisfaction. CM All $3.00 and $3.50 idea of the unusual values d( J VJV. New Style FallSKoes The Most Fashionable Leather in Both Button and Lace Models ; Best $3.50 Lines , on Sale at, the Pair Here's a worth-while saving in the purchasing of new Fall-style Shoes if you take advantage of this sale. It is a special underpricing of the latest and best styles, in button and lace, in patent colt, gun metal and vici kid leathers. They come with light and JlO Q7 heavy soles and high and low heels. Reg. $3.50 lines pJ7 clal.) The cannery completed its sea son's run yesterday. The amount of produce was fully twice as large as that received last year. The amount of beans received was large and would have been doubled if there had been any rain in the latter part of the sea son.. Prospects already are that next year will be better than this. TEUTON PLOTTING TO END (Continued From First Page.) and adopt this attitude without being discourteous. So far as Ambassador Penfleld la concerned, there would not be the slightest excuse for giving him his pasports. Before he left Washington this morning Mr. Dumba called at the' De partment of Labor and asked to see Secretary Wilson. The Secretary be ing out of town, the Ambassador was referred to Mr. Densmore, the solicitor, who is the acting head of the depart ment. It is understood Dr. Dumba desired to ascertain if any complaints had been received regarding conditions in the munition plants and what steps could be taken by the Federal Gov ernment to rectify the evils which he says exist. The solicitor told him he was not In position to give him the information in the abeence of the Sec retary, and asked him to call when Mr. Wilson reached the city. It is learned, however, that several letters have been received from Austro- Hungarians complaining about the hours and character of work. DCMBA WAITS FOR AXSWER Work for Quitting Compatriots Meanwhile Is Sought. WASHINGTON, Sept 8. Dr. Constan- tin Dumba, the Austro-Hungarian Am bassador, left late today for the Sum mer Embassy at Lenox, Mass.. to await word from Secretary Lansing as to whether the United States Government isatisfied with his explanation of his intercepted letter to the Vienna For eign Office outlining plans for with drawing Austro-Hungarian labor and handicapping American plants manu facturing war supplies. Silence on the subject was observed again today at the White House and State Department and. so far as is known, no decision has been reached at to what course shall be adopted. The President, carrying the cabled copy of the Ambassador's letter, walked over to the department this forenoon sur prised Secretary Lansing in his office, and spent 15 minutes discussing tb,e situation. It was the first time a Pres ident had done such a thing since Span ish War days. Before leaving Washington Ambae sador Dumba called at the Department of Labor to seek co-operation in his programme for providing new employ ment for workmen who are expected to walk out of the munitions plants, mc retary Wilson was not in his office. but he talked with Acting Secretary Densmore. It is no secret in official circles that the Administration would not countenance any sort or participa tion in such a movement. Xew Assessment Method Sought. - PASCO. Wash.. Sept. 8. (Special.) n effort Is being made by the County THE TALK OF THE CITY ! f.RUTITH'9 S5O0.000 MASTERPIECE Accompanied by augmented orcheatra Secure Your Seats Kmrly. ."5uod Seat to Be Had For Every Performance, Pallv Marine. S P. M. Pricea 5c Every evening. S P. M. Prices 50c. 15c All Seats Reserved. Three Hours of Gripping. 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Your choice at 25. $2.97 Assessor, Fred MeCotter, to alter the system for assesssing public service corporations in Franklin County. Ha left for Olympia tonight to appear be fore the State Board of Equalization. Smokers of . Turkish Trophies Cigarettes fifteen years agt are smokers of Turkish Tkdfhtes Cigarettes today 1 HalimeflhtHifhnt CnsJcTl-rtisfl DlMMfBe mums Preceded by light touches of Cuticura Ointment to spots of dandruff. Samples Free by Mail CnUeura Soap and Ointment aotd everywhere. Liberal sample of each mailed free with 33-p. book. Address post-card "Cuticura." Ueot. SO, Bostoo. Quick, Safe Way to Remove Hairs (Toilet Talks) Keep a little delatone powder on your dressing table, and when ugly, hairy growths appear, make a paste with a little of the powder and some water, apply and let remain on the hairy sur face for 2 or 3 minutes, then rub off. wash the skin, and the hairs have van ished. This treatment is quite harm less and rarely more than one applica tion i3 required, but to avoid disap pointment care should be used to buy real delatone. Adv. rm Co I I OlflwP(l