THK EVKVfVO KKWft THUtSDAY, .VOYKMBEK 4, I MM THE EVENING NEWS be the embassador to China. He will undoubtedly suit all hands. President Taft undoubtedly wants to fill the position and be done with It, and the Chinese worship a tall man. Me reports much Interest In church and Sunday school work at the place. MOLL IE. HY B. W. BATES ISSL'IJI) JIAIKV JiX('KlT HUM)AY HiibHcriptlon Itutett Jally Per year, by mail $3.00 Per month, delivered . .60 HtmMVeekly Per year $2.00 Six mouths. 1.00 Tlli:i(KIAY, XOVKMUKK 1, lOi NOT TO J1K VOMi;itKI) AT. That Honey's practice of giving Immunity to graftore who would tes tify UKalfittt follnw graft era finally be came tlieaoiiie In the extreme to the people of Han Kruiiclsro Ib not to be wondered at. The testimony was, In the firHt pluco, iioLhlng more or leas tlnn tho word of u thief who has ad ded to his (Time that of traitor In or-i tier to wive hlniHeir from merited se-j vore punishment. Added to this eon-I dilloii Is also (he faet the Immunity witness Ih permitted to hold to all the money he has acquired while ac-j tlnK friiudueiitly with his pals whom ho gives evidence ngnhiHt. Hucli i wltneHH cannot bo regarded with fa vor by an Intelligent jury, and his testimony will Invariably bo retarded with either distrust or he given uo weight. In fact, it Is likely that the wUuohh will bo ausplcioned of per lury when ho is called to convict his former partners of a crime for which In Ih t?iiu:iy guilty. Metiey has a counterpart in meth ods of conviction of criminals In the person of William Lueb, Jr., col . lector of the port of New York, whose motto Is: "It takes a grurter to catch a grater In the United States custom pervlce," and in a recent trial, whero ' In four welnhers who confessed and testified in a case of fraud of which they are wore equally guilty are to continue in federal olllce us a re-J ward for their testimony. Judge! loll, before whom the trial was held hits the malter sharply and sensibly and differs widely Ith Messrs. l.oeb and Meney, hut not with the people tif San Kranclmo, when he said: "He fore filially disposing of this caso I havo KomutliltiK to say In regard to the government witnesses who turn ed ftinte b evdenco. m return ior which tho govern inent not only prom ised them Immunity, but also reten tion of their poBitioiiB. "1 never before In all, my exper ience heard of the practice oj contin uing In tho government service men Who havo confessed to frauds In that &Q;.vieo. r "I wish to express my. Btmng dis approbation or continuing such men in the government service. I Bay it Is 4 discredit to tho government to flo so. I say furthor that It Is wron to compel honoHt men In the public iprvlro to net in tho company of men who havo con fussed to such frauds." i Eight new subscribers and several changes from the semi-weekly edi tion to The Evening News was the reco.d made in one hour this morn ing lu this office. That la going Borne and is piling up indisputable evi dence that there Is room for one dally papftr In the qlty. Charles F. Murphy, the Tammany leader says he will not resign, but will continue the organization. As his money supply Is to be controlled by tho fuslonfsts Mr. Murphy is like ly to find the grass short. Hut It is early to state what compromises he will make with his opponents lu the future. ;u;mai,h xkws. And sllll the good news of a live Evening Paper In Knseburg goes on ward. Not. niiiay days hence it will havo biibscribeiH in overv city, town and hamlet In UourrlH rounty. The J VanjieiH on tho dally rui.-.l routes nre demanding It, and It Is ''uumeu by oils enthusiastic lady reader I hat her you n westers cry for It. The Kvening News is in the hVId because the public wanted it, and for the tienple and their best interests tl. will Hi ways stand a true i epresentat Ivy of an Intelligent progressive eom That our citizens are doing tho proper Hilar by I ho new comers who are in one midst, is evident by i range mountains, tho bitter declaring they "never met, j k Howard Mrs. O. P. Lane and Bon, Oliver, and Mrs. F. C. McGregor visited with friends in Grants Pass over Sunday. I Irish and Tlngloy, successors to Petty and Molkor, grocerymen, are doing a large business and express 'bensGlvos as being much pleased with our city. , The Jucobson residence that Is under construction on WIHIb avenue is going onto completion and will be a very nice place. Also the work on tho addition to tho depot Ib forging ahead. There are several new houses under tho carpenters' hammers and still there Is an increased demand for houses to rent. Special mun!c at the Olivet church s much appreciated !' the large con gregations that attend every Bervlce. Sunduy Mrs. Kreyler sang an open ing solo for the Hahbath school, and Mr. and Mrs. llngley sang a uuet ror the morning services. The singers certainly merited the many compli-i uieuts that was showered upon them by all. Wise IJrotheis nre still dispensing wisdom In giving uway each week a Jeaulii'ul set of decorated dishes to their customers. Large crowds as semble at tho store on each Wednes day afternoon to wl'uess the time the clock stops. Who will be the lucky woman this week? Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hervey, who havo lived In this city for two years, left this week for the family home near Ruckles. They go to be with Mr. HorWy's oged mother who needs their care and company. The Her vev'a have a nice property in our city and many friends will welcome them back when they return tp their homo. G. A. Dykes left last week for Moscow, Idaho, on a visit to his par ental home. ItSgjvfudge Wonaeott and Geo. Brown pTWd Juvenile Court in our city on Wednesday of last week. Tho six boys who were charged with a fond- jnoss for the neighbors chickens were all paroled and allowed to return homo. Our public schools nre enjolng the usual lucllltivs that our "splendid corps of tenchers make possible. Pro fessor Gooding has charge of the of fice work and I'rolossor Stine bus the Grammar grade. Miss I ..con a Hhurk has the Intermediate grades, I while Mrs. J. L.Wiuchell has the iiriiutLi'V (leiKi rlini'tit All nm trlvhii entire saflsfactioii'nnd the patrofiVof our school are well pleased at the success of the present managoineiit. A.I. McKoi?-?ie.n)f Wieregon-lda ho Lumber Company, has gone to Waldo, California, to join a prospect ing' and hunting party in the Coast THINGS WE THI.VK. I here are many different terms ror chauffeur. Some of them will readily come to mind about the time you get bumped by a machine. When you see a banana peel rest ing on the sidewalk and a fat man unconsciously appioachlng It, the Indication points to an early fall. The wasp waist Is the latest in fomine wearing apparel and th j boys will have to be carehil where they put their arms after this. - Don't cronk. Leave that to frogs In stagnate pools. A few croakers though are necessary In every com munity to measure the rate of prog ress at which live men nre advan cing. Learned men tell us that'ln Latin tho word "editor" means something "to eat." In the Culled States Its meaning is altogether different. It means to scratch around like blades to get something to eat. Tho kickera and croakers have no place lu a city with tho push and progresslveness of our town. The man who opposes needed public im provements and stands In the way of progress Is not a good citizen. When you hear a man sneering at a local newspaper you can safely bet he didn't rpend his time makng them better. They who don't flee a benefit arising to a town from Its newspapers havn't as much sense as a cove oyster. They are about as much value to a town as a ten-year delinquent. When you want an artfele of mer chandise buy It of a reputable home dealer, that the profit may remnln to enrich the home community. Send your money abroad only for what you cannot purchase at home. Home talent, home labor, home industi y, home capital, and home pleasures are things to be fostered, encour aged and patronized. to? Wam Shoes for Cold Weather We havs special winter-weight shoes in our new Regal models that we recommend to anyone whose feet are sensitive to the cold. Nothing clumsy in style or fit about these heavy Regal Hiom. They are so skillfully made that they afford the same comfort and have the same smart appearance as a semi dress shoe. There's one quick, sure way of proving this come to our store and try on a pair. ' REGAL SHOES are the only teady-to-wear shoes in the world that are made in quarler-uzea. It your f oot-Iength is just between the halt and full sizes of ordinary shoes. Regal Shoes are the onlu shoes in which vou cm secure perfect fit and comfort. 1 The quality of leathers and worltmanshipoia o Regal Shoes is standard everywhere. We are the exclusive local agents for Regals. ' J3SO400 md $500 jfiarth'sj Toggery ?p : 1 IN I ' I j Seml-hifh-evt Rigai Storm Boat Too poor to tako a home paper? Well, thut is a distressful condition. Utiy a her and feed her crumbs and wa3LU rrom tho kitchen and she will lay eggs to pay for a years sub scription; then work her up Into a pot pie' and she will pay first cost; so the paper will be clear profit. Re peat this process yoar after year, meanwhile learn wisdom and cease to be poor. , COXTKST KOTICB. Department of the Interior, United States Laud Olllce, Koseburg, Oregon October 1-2, !!()!. A "fiifflicient contest affl(hvit"hav-i with a more kindly and hospitable neople." That's the proper spirit, and it will bring us many settlers. Kx-Vlce-Piesident Fairbanks will Is very busy working on his little farm east of Glendale this week. Uev. M. C. Davis, traveling mis sionary of the Congregational church held services at Kerndnlo Sunday. HER WEDDING CAKE Is a thing of groat interest to the bride-elect, and wo are artists In this tine. Wedding cikes nre made ' In tho most beautiful designs and of rich and exquisite flavor. Our breads, rolls, pits, fancy and orua montal cakes, etc., nro tho perfection I C9 C3 C Ca DRAYINp AND " H ALfLSNG ,. t ' TKLI IMIOXK 001 Vompt attention given to all orders NAT BISHOP ing been filed In this office by diar ies M. Holcoiiib, contestant, against Homestead entry No. 12587, made April 7, 1903, for lots 1, 2 and NW, section 30, township 25 S., range 2 west, Willamette Meridian, by Philip V. Dieckman, contestee, In which It Is alleged that said Philip V. DIecknjan has never settled upon nor resided on said tract of land ori made any improvements thereon; said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m., on Nov. 30, 1909, before tho Itegister and Receiver at the United Suites Land Office in Knseburg, Ore gotj6 Tho said contestant having, in a proper affidavit flleH October. 12, l!fU9, set forth facts which show that after duo diligence personal service of this notice cannot be made, It is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and pro per publication. BUXAVMLV .L. ED DX .Register. 4 ROGLAMATION NO. 2 1 1K)VT CltOH' OVKR fiH.SSI! FOOTBALL! FOOTBALL! FOOTBALL! ii" BE IT KNOWN; to all people, especially the ladies, that Thanksgiving Day will soon be hereand that it behooves you to have on hand the proper equipment. Therefore; you are hereby commanded to appear at The Ironmonger and buy: first a good enameled roaster, it is necessary. DON'T use that old iron one longer. By so doing you can get one of the best Heed pattern, a woman's invention, for $1.75 to $2.75 and with each a 6" butcher knife will bo given up to Thanksgiving Furthermore; It is incumbent upon0 you to provide the proper tools for the carver. The butcher knife given with roaster is good but will not fill the place of a carving set. Good work is done best with good tools. o e . o Also do not forget that a good moat chopper is necessary in preparing that delicious stuffing, mince meat and other delicacies. Be thankful that the Ironmonger has these articles iu stock. Witness my hand and seal. F? Ii. CHURCHILL The Ironmonger Roseburg', Oregon Umpqua Bakery D. H MARSTERS' PLUMBING SHOP PlumliiDg', Sheet Metal WorK, Tinning and Heating North JacKson '. Street, adjoining Peoples Marble; WorKs. Telephone 2511. WorK Done on Short Notice . ROSEBURG, (BlE. U. of tf. vs. 0. A. C. 1 The Roseburg Pharmacy H take a delight iu scrvino; our patrons with the best there is in the hue of drugs. Purity is our motto. Promptness both day and w nigh is wnat counts at our pliarmac'. Full line of Sundries always on hand Inc. ROSEBURG PHARMACY, L. E. KR0HN, Manager University Campus, Eug'ene Friday, Nov. 19, '09 The Southern Pacific Company 0 Will make a round trip fare to Kugene and from all stations from Portland to Koseburg inclusive of One and-one third fare Sale dates Novembej 16 and 19th. Kinal return limit November 20th. 190i. Children under 12 half fare, See the gipt annual game between the two leading colleges of the state. For rates, schedules, etc., call on any Southern Pacific agent or on Wni. MeMURUAY, General Pnsseuger Ageut, Portland, Oregon. that you have bought at a Emrgaiu. Burgain glasses are aJiout the dear est investment you can make. We chargo a right price because our glasses are right. We. fit them to your sight as only skilled opticians gain glasses are just as apt to in jure. h: u e y Jeweler and Optician. SWELL SAMPLES FOR SPRING BODGE The Reliable Tailor WHEN YOU'RE CHILLED Our hot drinks will warm you up, and can be made for the palate. -THE -ROSE Next to Postottke. none better Sure wo have ladles' shirt waists, kimonos, long and short ones; bath robes, aprons, long ones with and without sleeves: tea aprons,' black and white collars, and all kinds of neckwear, sweaters, Teddy Bear coats, and hoods for the babies. Also a tlrsc-class line of millinery. Our i,c, 10c, 15c and 25c counters are loaded with good things. Hot do we sell them? Why cheaper than anybody else. Why? Because our expenses are less. Be' a Mlssouriaus; come In and let us show you. Leaders in Popiilnr Priced Goods. Homo of the lc Post Card. 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