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THE WEATHER LOCAL FORECAST Cloudy Tonight and Friday With Possibly Sbowcn ADVERTISERS Will find Tho Kvonlnif Nrwi Iho bit iiHMlluin to rtnch tho lHMluf Itonoburir. A wide uwak publication tirhitlnir air the nt'wi that's fit to iirint VOL. I ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1909. NO. 27 Secretary of War Calls Zelaya to Time-Gives Passports CONGRESS TO SAY WAR f If it Thinks HeM President Taft Endorses the Stand Taken I))' Secretnry Knox Will Know et Mondny WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. Secre tary of State Knox lute today return ed the passports of Felipe Rodrigues, Charge d'Affaires of the Nicaragua legation, with a letter scathingly de nouncing the Zelaya government of Nicaragua. The letter Is definitely declared to represent the views of President ' Taft and Is about as plain spoken as anything emanating from the State Department In many years. The extraordinary feature of the letter Is that It seems to evlnt-e an Intention on the part of the Unltced States to hold President Zelaya per sonally responsible for the alleged torture and execution of the Ameri cans Cannon and Groce, and exhibits the unique situation or one holding the chief executive of another as a common malefiactor. Zelaya is branded as a vlolntor of solemn International conventions, a distributor of natlonul peaco and In ternational peace, a tyrant, whoso ad ministration has been a hlot upon the name of good government. Secretary ivnox virtually announ ces the recognition of the Nlcaraguan revolutionists, declares It to be the conviction of the United Slates that the revolution represents the senti ments of a majority of the Nlcara gimn people, and that there Is evi dently no responsible government with which the United States can deal. He therefore announces that nil parties will be held accountable for their actions as affecting the Interests of Americans and the pence of Cen- Ivnl IninHon He further Informs Senor Rodrl- gues that, while he hns lost his dli lomatic quality, he may slill serve as an "unofficial" channel of communi cation with the faction which he Is regarded as representing. This brings the crisis aa near to the status of war as it could be brought by executive action without a definite declaration of Congress, which will convene next Monday. Mr. Knox's letter In nil but so many words makes It plain that the action represents the wish and attitude of all the Central American States with the single exception of Honduras, which is regarded here as entirely dominated with Zelaya. Mexico has Its sympathy with tho United States in this matter. gunboat Yorktown, 'now at Magdel ence Fay. to proceed to Corillto on the west coast of Nicaragua, nieano that this country has decided upon war nieasureres if necessary. The action, of Secretary Knox if Known to be with full approval of President Taft, and it is as near an open declaration of war na is possi ble under tlLO circumstances. A MASS MEETING HOT ENGLISHMEN (Special to The Evening Nowf.) LONDON, Dec. 2. The National Democratic League today issued call for a great mats meeting, to be held in Trafalgar Square on Saturday where warfure on the House of Lords, following the rejection of the budget began. The call for the meeting says: 'The Lords have declared w;U" against the people," and urges the people to destroy forever tho "power for evil now exercised by the Lords. Parliment will be prorogued at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, and if the plans are carried out that are contemplated the prorogation will dissolve parliament only until J ami ary 1, as it is considered uutmfe to end the session Irrevocably, as wo;ild be the case If it were not for the present crisis. The budget debate waB resumed today In the House of Commons. P, ber of tho Oregon Legislature, and during the session of 1903 caused to be passed the Corporation tax law, which measure has since returned . the state a revenue exceeding $100,- 1 000 per year. Eddy was the author 1 of the bill, and through his efforts AnnnrJ rhrvcanrhbrnim Qhnw I it passed both housts. The measure ...,.....w..... ..v,. . Bimiar to the corporation tax Closes Tonight I clause attached to the United States 'tariff bill. Mr. Eddy also promoted Che organization of tho Tillamook i County Bank, of which concern be JUDGES GET VERY BUSY director for several vears. hile Coos Bay people will regret j to see Messrs. Lawrence and Eddy re- i sign their positions in the land oilice Many Varieties of the Notable Flower I audMr- B,rown hia position as pros- CAPTAIN AND BOAT ENDED BY GASOLINE (Special to The Evening News.) SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2. Capt. Peter Figari is dead and Capt. Nells Johnson narrowly escaped instant death when the explosion of a 50 g'allon gasoline can sent a $5000 launch, the "Nevada" to the bay's bottom. Capt. Figari was the only oc cupant of tho launch, and was pre paring to take passengers out to a ship on the bay when the engine be came uncontrollable. Cant, .lesson was In a launch nearby. Figari call ed for helj), nd Jesson sprang aboard the Nevada. As he did this he heard (he noise made by the back fire of a gasoline engine, and sprung back on hoard his own boat as the explosion occurred. Capt. Figari went down with his vessel and his body has not been re covered, f. Washington; dcc. 2. Every Indication today goes to 'Show that Uncle Sam Intends to force n solu tion of the Nicaragua itwiMor. Th. nction of Secretary Knox discontin uing relations with the Zelayan gov ernment means an immediate mov ment looking toward a domination of the situation. Tho order for the transport. Pra irie to sail this afternoon with 7i0 marines for Central American waters and orders from the Navy Depart ment for the cruiser Albany and (he WHITMAN COLLEGE TABOO MASS PLAY (Special to The Evening News) WALLA WALLA, Dec. 2. The Whitman College faculty has posted a notice to the effect that unless foot ball rules are modified so as to elim inate mass plays, football will be abolished in that college. The injur ies sustnlnud by Light, a Whitman man, in the Thanksgiving game with the heavy W. S. C. team, is believed to he responsible for the action. householderTo Mr. and Mrs. George W. Householder, near Greens, on December 1, 1909, a boy. QUI NX In Roseburg, December 1, 1909, to the wife of C. E Qulnn, a daughter. Aw on Display Are Viewed by Hundreds of Admirers The .Prizes Awaitled The annual chrysanthemum show given under the auspices of the Lad ies' Aid Society of the Methodist church will reach a close this even ing after a very successful two day's session. Many varieties of the. notable flower were on display, and were viewed by hundreds of admirers who pronounced them the best ever. Tho judges, consisting of of Mes- dames W. H. Willis, F. M. Stanton and A. C. Marsters, awarded the prizes this morning as follows: White Mrs. M. Ollivant, first; Mrs. Joseph Mlcelli, second Yellow Mrs. Walter Hamilton, first and second. Red Mrs. Walter Hamilton, first; Mrs. Lfndsey, 'second. Pink Mrs. Joseph Mlcelli, first; .Mrs. M. Ollivant, second. Lavender Mrs. Walter Hamilton, first; Mrs. Joseph Mlcelli, second. Green Mrs. Walter Hamilton, first; Mrs. M. Ollivant, secord. Cream Mrs. Joseph Mlcelli, first; Mrs. Walter Hamilton, second. New Variety Mrs. Walter Ham ilton, first and second. Ostrich Plume Lavender Mrs. M. Olivant, Mrs. Joseph Mlcelli, second. White Mrs. M. Ollivant, Mrs. Joseph Miceilf, second. Best Pot Grown (white) Mrs. M. Ollivant, first and second Colored Pot Grown Mrs. R. Ter rell, first and second. Best Boquet Mrs. M. Ollivant, first; Mrs. pyslnger. second. Variety Boquet Mrs. But) I, first; Mrs. Kohlhagen, second. first; first; lKHKHVti! GOOD WISHFS For the Itrtiilng Officials of Land Oilice und Prosecuting Attorney, We note In a recent Issue of The Roseburg Evening News a mention of a change in business by men well known here. J. M. Lawrence, receiver at the Roseburg land office, will remove from that place to Bend, Oregon, after his successor Is appointed some time early in December. He does not state his future intentions. Benjamin L. Eddy, the register, and Geo. M. Brown, prosecuting At torney fcr the district, have formed a partnership in the practice of law. Mr Brown has held the office of prosecuting attorney for twelve years and Is well known throughout the state. He has been prominently mentioned for United States Prose cuting Attorney, but has always de clined the honor. Mr. Eddy is well known throughout Douglas and adjoining counties, his work of Register oi. the land ofbee bringing him in touch with hun dreds of settlers in all parts of the district. In Coos Bay his name Ih a familiar ono and his friends are num bered by his acquaintances. During his residence at Tilamonk Mr. Eddy was twice elected a inein- them success, wherever and whatever they may undertake. Coos Bay Harbor. $101,000 BID FOR JEFFRIES FIGHT (Special to Tho Kveulng News. NEW YORK, Dec. 2. It was iii nounced this afternoon that th. man agers of Jeffries and Johnson had accepted the bid of R. M Rickaids. allied to Jack Gleason In s'.aging tho world championship fight. ihe prop osition accepted was the first, onVp-d by Rickards, who named a guarantee purse of $101,000 and two-thirds rr the receipts derived from ihe mov ing pictures of the fight. 3,000 MINERS IDLE BECAUSE OF STRIKE (Special to The Evening News.) BUTTE, Mont., Dec. 2. The im mense Boston-Montana mines of the Amalgamated Copper Co., olosed down today, as a result of the Btrlke of the railroad swlthchmen, that has paralized trade throughout this sec tion. Three thousand men are thrown out of employment because of this action of the mine owners. KPlilXGHTEAD ARRESTED Charged With Helling Can of crated Milk. Adul J. I. Springbtead, who conducts a dairy a short distance south of the city," wasB arrested shortly afternoon today charged with selling milk con taining less than three and two tenths buttor-fat, contrary to the dairy and food laws of Oregon. The complaint was issued at (he request of W. K. Catterlin. deputy dairy and food Inspector, who alleges that the said J. L. Springstead sold to J. K. Falbe, on December 1, a -jan of adulterated milk, said product containing less butterfat than requir ed by law. ' The above case Is the first of Its kind to be filed during the adminis tration of the present district attor ney,. George M. Brown. ORGAN FIND BENEFIT What Shall Your Christmas Gift Be? TO HIM TO HER TO THEM Something that will outlive the day and the season; something useful; something beautiful. What e'se.indeed, but something from the Roseburg Book Store the store that is ready .for any test that yon may give it the store that offers you a variety of Holiday Gifts, the equal of which cannot be found anywhere in Roseburg? A visit to this store means a correct solving of the gift problem. Hundreds of excellent presents are displayed in every department hints for all people, at all prices, from a trifle, upwards to the highest figure you may care te expend. Every help we can give you, We offer heartily and cheerfully come early while the stock is fresh and unbroken. A few suggestions: WRITING PAPER specially boxed for gifts. Can you think of a more acceptable Christmas gift than a box of really fine writing paper? Writing paper is something one uses constantly and one is therefore constantly reminded of the giver. The prices range from 25 cents up. ; Toilet Sets, Military Brushes, Pocket Knives, Station ery, Minors, Story B.xks, Picture Books, for children, 0 Toys, Dolls, Games, Post Card Albums, Pictures, Xmas Cards, New Year Cards. X . Roseburg' BooK Store i I I V ' : i ! ; ! The following urogram will 1)6 given at tlio Miic'ruheo hull, Monday evening, Deceniher (I, mirier the nusploes of Ihe missionary society of the Presbyterian church, for the benefit of the new organ fund: Solo Veen!....- Mrs. (leo. Tiller rtefidinn Prof. Hay Henderson Vocal Solo. Rev. .1. K. Hurkhart Piano Solo Miss Merla Hales Heading Master Woodson Me.ddnx Vocal Solo.. ..Who'll Uury my Lav ender? Miss Harris Song Tableau ,Iesi:s Lover of My Soul..". Four Young l.ailies Reading For the honor or the woods Miss May Page Vocal Solo'.. Mrs. .1. B. Illlrkh il l Everybody stay and enjoy a social hour after the program. Delicious home made candy and ice cream will he on sale. iJon't fall to be there. The place, Maccabee hall, Monday even ing. December 6. nt 8 o'clock d-sw-d" COm ON LAI Where Friends Conservation Expect to Make Their Fight AFRAID OF PIGEONHOLE Where I lillx lire Often Put Sufetly Away to Nliimhcr Forever Vnless l'llzgenild's AlllelKlineilt In Called to Deliverance- ''(Special to Tho Evening News) WASHINGTON', D. C, Dec. 2. Tho friends of tho policy of conser vation of tho nuturnl resources of the country realize today their light in Congress which convena Monday, will be centeied in the House committee on lands. It ;s said the conservation meas ures nro upt to slumber In the com mitter pigeonhole unless tho Fitz gerald amendment to House rules can be operated to force the measure out. Speaker Cannon and Reprencntn llve Mondell, of Wyoming, who is ehalrmn-i of ti e lands committee, nro said to in. ve an understanding. Mini doll owns a groat amount o? vVy mi Ing lands. It is asserted that Sec rotary Dalllnger's recommendations for conservation legislation, for the most part, aro unconstitutional. COOL MURDERER IS HUNTED BY POSSES (Special to The Evening News.) DAKERSKIRU), Cal., Doc. 2. Armed posses nro today searching for n man named Canity who killed Hamilton Proctor in a Utclo Lake store, and who now 1b a fugitive from Justice In tho great Mojnve desert. Accni'dtlii' tn the iirnirlitt r tlm store Oarrlty entered the place to purchase a candle, and thou grumbl ed because ho believed live cents au exorbitant price. Proctor, who was standing near, said: "Olvo 111 m hla nlckle. I'll take ihe candle." Oarrlty, It is uPeged, then shot Proctor, who died three hours later. A reward of $200 Is offered for Oarrlty. U. S VESSEL OF WAR FOR NICARAGUA (Special to The Evening News) WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 2 It la officially announced by tho Navy Department today, that the gunboat Prairie hns been ordered to sail from Philadelphia to Nicaragua this afternoon. TAKING TESTIMONY ALASKA COAL CASE f Special to Tho Evening Nova.) ' SPOKANK, Dpc. 2. Tho Cmibthi; hfim conl land hearing, which be sun In Seattle, was resumed in ihe 1 oU erul Court today. The "sinn wan devoted to the hearing of the testi mony of the entrymcn living In Spo kane Including A. U. Campbell, John A. Finch and- Arthur D. Jones. Tho cnHe in being tried before Commis sioner Fred T. Bennett. AT THE STAR I "20 Minuets Before Train Time" A Comedy Sketch by CasHlman , & Montgomery PICTURES "Hasty Tempered Father." "The Sheriff's Girl." Illustrated Song by MiBB Johnson. :: tx , 4 Proclamation NO. v. This is simply to notify the lovers of Pyrography work that I shall be pleased to have them call and look over my stock. Boxes and boxes, Plaques and pictur6 frames, Calenders ami Dutch shoes. Articles useful and articles ornamental. Prices lower than they used to be. I H It n THE IRONMONGER LOCAFi NEWS. Tlio best box ronfnr'tlontry. "LiOwnoy'a'I fresh at the Itosehiirg Book Store. tf. Mr. Johnson, of tho Star theatre, fs spending a few days at Portland. He iB expected home this evening or tomorrow. One lone drunk was taken In by the local officers this afternoon. He will be arraigned before City Record er Orctitt tomorrow morning. Last evening's session of the Uap tlst revival wa "specially enjoyed by all those present. Tho splrtunl temperatnip was inanlff Ktly on the up grade and therf was something of ihe old time atmosphere in the Hcrunn and In the songs which waH pleasing to nil. Two were received for church membership. An evang"Hstic service was held at the Southern Pacific round house at noon today. Uoth the afternoon and evening sessions are full of Interest and will repay )our attendance. FRUIT TRKKS FOR HALE. Home grown, consisting of stand ard apples sueh an Newton I'lppln, Spllzenherg and Ortly; on branched roots with scions from orchard of A. I. Mason, Hood Rlvor, Ore. War ranted truo to name. Can a)Bo fur nish any nursery Block desired from 11 '.EiJ2.'s CHRISTMAS GIFTS COME IN AND WE WILL ASSIST YOU' IN SELECTING YOUR PRESENTS Our stock is large and Better than ever Australian and Cerman Decorated China. Suit Cases. Craphaphones. Rugs and Draperies. Children's Carts and Rockers. Chiffioners and Dressers. Center and Library Tables. Morris Chairs and RocKers. Couches and Lounges. Space is too limited to namo the many beautiful articles that will please yon. Come in and set). ROSEBURG FURNITURE CO. Headquarters for Celebrated Columbia Graphaphonos, Dotiblo Discs and Indestructible RecorMg. 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