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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1909)
THE WEATHER ; LOCAL FORECAST Fair Tonight and Sunday Warmer Sunday. ADVERTISERS Will flmlTIm Kwiilnv New thebttnt nitHliuui to rtmch tlio pouitluuf KnHliurir. A w Men-wit kn liultllciuliin prluthiir all the mwa that fit to print .VOL. I ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1900. NO. 41 4 Lake Shore Passenger and Switch Engine. f A FATAL TRAIN WRECK rascuKor Truiit Was Huniiiug nt a Ilih ltnte of Slm-'1 When the Crash Orcumnl Muss of ' (Special to The Evening News) CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 18. As the result of the Lake Shore passenger train colliding with a switch engine at the foot of East Twenty-Sixth street, ten persons were killed out right and scores injured at an early hour- this morning. The Lake Shore train was traveling at a high rate of speed when It struck the engine and a mass of debris and the loss of many lives as the result of the collision. Fortunately none of the passengers wer-3 killed but many were injured. The known dead are: II. L. Adams,, passenger engineer; A. G. Burns, en gineer swthch engine; John Swales, switchman; George Frank, switch man; Edward Bascher, switchman. Fatally Injured: Jacob Carrier, pass enger; both firemen badly burned; three switchmen, who were killed, t were riding on the switch engine at the time of the collision. OFFICEKS INSTALLED Hi-othfi'hood of Railway Trainmen Entertain Invited fitients About 125 residents of Roseburg and vicinity were present to witness the installation of officers of (Jmpqua Lodge No. 314, B. of R. T.. at the Maccabee hall last evening, tncluled among the gathering were about 40 I members of the local railroad organ zation, a number of their wives, most whom are members of Lodge No. 404, "Hard to Get," Ladies Auxillinry to the Brotherhodd of Railway Train men, and a large concourse of Invit ed guests. The spacious hall was elaborately decorated for the occasion, numerous embloms of the B. of R. T. order be ing used. Among the designs wore red, white, and green fias;s, Innterns and rear lights such as are in general use In the operation of trains. Shortly after 8 o'clock, the ap pointed hour for the installation cere monies to commence. Installation Of ficer W. E. Bates took his chair and in a few well selected remarks call ed the npsembly to order, at the same time hi tt meting the conductor to prepare the office rs-elert for Installa tion. One by one the several officers were ushered to a ronvement spot in front of the presiding official where they were installed and garbed In the regalia of their respective chair. The Installation ceremony of the Brother hood of Railway Trainmen Is brief, but yet Impressive. No delays were encountered to try the patience of the assemliiy.j but on the contrary, the entire personnel of officers were Installed In less than fifteen minutes.; Those Installed were: C. C. Neil son, P. M. ; Wa. A. Coffin, Pres.; S. W. Starmer, Vice-President; W. O. Cor don, Secretary: V. E. Bates, Fl.; M. A. Williams, Journal agent; V. H. Tibbetts. Con.; G. Quilee, Chap.; F. Books flake the Host Acceptable Christmas Gifts "i There is a book for you to give any relative or friend that will convey ; exactly your message of love, affection, good will or friendship of whatever I natate. There is nothing so much appreciated as a book nothing that gives books at and lasting a pleasure. - We are ready to supply gift-seekers with Books that will make the most ; valuable fifts, at prices considerably below those usually asked. We have ', books of hietory, the works of famous authors, spirited novels of today, rich gift : books in elaborate, beautiful bindings, Bibles and Testaments, Children's Story and Picture Books,- the only complete, and the best selection to choose from in Roseburg. And .all at the fairest and most tempting prices. But you must come and see; and come early, tor then you can choose ; from a complete, new, bright and inviting stock, and you'll also avoid the ceaseless, perpetual Christmas rush. 231 North Jacktoa Street. F. Brand, Warden; W. T. Fish, Inside Guard; A. A. Lauctot, Outside Guard. V. O. Cordon acted as Install ing conductor. At the conclusion of the Installa tion ceremonies a beautiful sofa pil low u noil which was lettered "B. of R. T." was presented to Frank Cav endar who held the lucky number, (15). This pillow was given .away by members of the Ladies Auxiliary, who it might be said are efficient workers in the Interest of the rail road organization At the conclusion of the pillow drawing all present repaired to the banquet hall where they partook of a bounteous turkey supper, prepared by the ladies of the Auxiliary. The spread was eomething out of the ord inary, ard needles to say the Inner man was satisfied. Dancing was then indulged In until a late hour when all departed for their homes, speaking In the highest terms of those in charge of the event. A three piece orchestra furnished de lightful music for dancing. Auxiliary Officers The following officers were elected by the Lndies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen at a meellntr hold Thursday afternoon Airs, F. Allison, M.; Mrs. C. C. Neil son, P. M.; Mrs. Andy J. Ford, V, M.; Mrs. W O. Cordon, Sec; Mrs. S. W. Stnrmer, Treas. ; Mrs. Pansy Allison, Con.; Mrs. W. Bush, Cuap. LEGAL BATTLE OVER LEOPLOD'S WILL (Speclnl to The Evening Nevs i BRUS3ELLS, Dec. 18. Baroness Vaughn quietly leit Brussells for Paris today, presumably to consult lawyers concerning the contest which it is stated the three daughters of the late King Leopold will institute In order to break the will of their fath er. The legal battle the daughters are about to Institute will probably be based upon the fact that the late king's marriage to the Baroness, whom it is said he left the greater part of his fortune, was only a relig ious ceremony. COAL SHORTAGE AT THE BUTTE MINE N (Special to The Evening News.) BUTTE, Mont., Dec. 18. The Bos ton Montana Mines Amalgamated Copper Company, is again Idle today due to a shortage of conl resulting from the coal blockade during the switchmen's strike. Three thousand men ure idle. Strike breakers have been sent from Missoula to Wallace. Idaho, where they will bo employed in the yards. Many threats of violence have been made against them but so far no serious trouble has occurred. Rev. W. H. Eaton preached at the Baptist churrh at Ditlard last Fri day evening to a large congregation. I WILL MAKE SITTINGS Up to and Including Sunday, Do- cember 19th, and have them fin- ished for Xmas. Cloudy weather is all sunshine at my Studio. Let me do your framing and save you money. CLARK'S STl'WO .Ruscmiri; National Bank Itidg. . mm 4 Roseburg Book Store Snccesiora to Agee'a Book Stori 3 COACHES DERAILED Two Persons Fatally and Many Others Injured FAST PASSENGER TRAIN Thrown From Track Cold Weather Contracts the Rails and Results in a Very Bad Accident' The Injured x , ( Special to The Evening -News) CHICAGO. Dec. 18. Two women are reported fatally injured and a number of other passengers hurt when the fast passenger train of the Chicago, Burlington & Qnincy Rail road, bound from St. Paul to Chicago, was wrecked near Western Springs, III., early today. Three Pullman coaches were derailed. The wreck is supposed to have been caused by the contraction of the rails due to ttie in tense cold weather prevailing hero. Although the railroad officials deny there are any dead passengers It Is generally ndmitted, however, that "oe tween 20 and 30 have received serious injury. Among those who have been Bent to the hosplial for treatment are Mrs. t O. A. Lovell, Ymlr, B. C, arm broken and head severely cut; O. A. Lovell, Ymlr, B. C, badly bruised; Frank Clisby, Spo kane miner, bruised; George Tute, Cleveland, bruised; Miss J. P. Pays cur, aged seven, ankle broken: Vio lette Mitchell, Charolette, Wyo., slightly "hurt about the body. Mrs. S. R. Stein, Spokane, sligTitly injured; Benjamin Bales, Portland, Ore., right side Injured; Mrs. Barnard Echele bacher, Portland, Oie., knee Injured; M. L. Lane, Seattle, knee wrenched and body cut and bruised. THOMAS LYNCH FOR PRESIDENT (Special to The Evening News) NEW YORK, Dec. IS. Thomas Lynch, of MerJden, Conn., was today unanimously elected president of the National League Johrf Heydlo, who has acted as president r.ince the death of Harry Pulliam, was chosen as the secretary. Mr. Lynch was placed in nomination by John T. Brush, of the New York Club. THREE-CENT FARE ONE-CENT TRANSFER (Special to The Evening News) CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 18. F(d- .eral Judge Taylor, acting as arbiter. in the famous Cleveland street rail way dispute today decided in favor of a three-cent fare with one cent transfer. CITY WATER SUPPLY Supply Is Pumped by Steam to Res ervoir 1815 Feet. OAKLAND, Dec. 18. Oakland has accepted the water system which has been In course of installation the past fiosehurg, Oregon Summer, and will now have a sufil cient supply of pure water and am ple fire protection, something the ity has needed for years. The sys tem is composed of two mileH of wa ter mains, the eight-inch feed main which supplies water from the res edvolr. which is located on a hill hav ing an elavatlou of 182 feet. It do livers the water to the smaller mains and affords a nozzle pressure of itO pounds. The water is pumped by by steam from Calapooia Creek, a clenr, pure stream which rises in the Cascade Range and affords a goodly quantity of water the whole year. This improvement will greatly lower the insurance rates. SENTENCE DEFERED ON SUGAR TRUST MEN (Special to The Evening NewF.) NEW YORK, Dec. IS. The sen tencing of the five, sugar trust 0111 ployes convicted of criminal con spiracy to defraud the government in collection with weighing sugar im portations was deferred today by .Judge Martin until January S. Under the present Indictments the men stand convicted on two counts the maximum penalty for which Is Im prisonment for two years and a line of live thousand dollars. Foiuveheck ers, John R. Coyle, Thomas Kehoe, Edward A. Boyle and Patrick J. Hn nessy were released on J500 bonds each. The bail of Oliver Spftzer, the dock superintendent, has been In creased to $10,000. NO PROOF, COOK REACHED THE POLE (Special to The Evening NewB.) COPENHAGEN. Dec. 18. It is re ported oday cn high authority that the committee from the University of Copenhagen on their preliminary ex amination of the records fnlled to discover any proof that would tend to phow that Dr. Cook had ever reach ed the North Pole. However, the com mittee has not completed Its Inves tigation nnd It may finally be allow n that the Doctor has the pole located. II OM EST E A I E XC 1 1 A (i E Hennte Committee Considers Hill Af fecting Forest Reserves. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. The Senate committee today discussed the hill giving to the Secretary of the Interior the right t to accept relin quishments of individual homestead entries on hinds Inside forest reserves and to perniitsuch relinquishers to take homesteads elsewhere. The committee took no action, hut tfoems avorable to such legislation, if It is restricted to Individual settlers and not extended to railroads or oth er corporations. It In not proposed to enncel the law repelling the lieu se lection act, however. Mrd. Charles Wonacott, of Port land, arrived here last evening to npend Christmas with her falher-ln-law, County Judge Wonacott. Charles Wonacott will arrivo hero before Christmas day. THIS STORE WILL TIMELY SUGGESTIONS You Will Find Shopping Easy and Pleasant ' The Assortment Here Is Complete With NEW SEASONABLE SHOWINGS HATH HOI1KS HOUSE COATS HAT OltDFIt MVK OKDKll COM.Alti TIK AVI) HANDKKH rHIKV BUT IjEATHKIt SATIX LINUI. OXVOItl) HAGS SUIT CASUS KKIHKK NKCKWEAH FAXCV , IIOXKI). HALF DOZF.V ASSORTKI) OOI)H9 IXTKItWOVK.V SOCKS FANCY HOVED. HAXDKKIM IHKF, TIK, HU8PK.VH KKS. AltM HANDS ANI HOME HI I'I'OltTEHS IN FANCY COM HINATION HO.V. KEKFEK HII.K MlFFMvIlS I HARTH'S TOGGERY Home of Regal Shoes and Hand, Tailored Clothing Loca! Buyers Meet Difficulty in Filling Orders PRICES REMAIN HIGH Only Half the-Number of Birds Will Be Shipped For Xnius Trade as Wert Shipped Prior to Thanksgiving From the aovoral local turkey buy ers The Evening News learns that fewer turkeys will bo shipped to the outside market to supply the Xmas trade this year thnn for some time past. In fact, a majority of the buy ers predict a scarcity of Christmas birds as most of (he turkeys wore sold prior to Thanksgiving, the price paid at that time being equally as high as at present. Most of the local buyers are paying from 22 to 23 cents per pound, ac cording to the quality of the bird. In some Instances, however. It Is said that 23 cents per pound is being pnid for choice birds which will he shipped early next week to the Port land and Seattle markets. Few birds will reach the San Francisco market this year. Among those who are purchasing birds In Roseburg are Harness & Johnson, Alton S. Frey and Georgo Kohlhngen. The latter buyer, how ever, is handling but choice birds, the most of which will be hold for home consumption. From Oakland, .the chief turkey center of the stato, we learn that a scarcity of turkeys also prevails, the conditions being somewhnt the same as here. . It 3 estimated by those who pre tend to he well In touch with the markt-t nnd supply that only half the number of birds will be shipped for he Christmas trade as wero prior to Thanksgiving. MILLION AND HALF PORTLAND BUILDING (Speclnl to The Evening Newal WASHINGTON, IJ. C, Dec. IS. The trt'HHury tloijurttmiut Una doeldcd lc reconinicnt nil appropriation of ft million nnd a- linit' dollars for the erection of a building nt Portland to be imed exclusively for tho postofllce. Th3 present pontotbee building will be liestl for court nnd other fedornl purposes. If the upproprlntion menu with no opposition the money will bo nvnilnble by next tmminor nnd ac tive work cn the structure will be commenced Immediately thereafter. THE "DEAD" RETURNS Man Supposed to be Henri Itctul'ilN to Former Home FRESNO, Cut., Dec. 17. Henry R. Christopher, who for ten yoji i-h lias been mourned art dead by Ilia rela tives, returned vesterdny. lie ban BE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL I I Y three times been legally declared de funct In the courts of California. South Dakota nnd Nebraska, ar.d his estate was long ago administered. His life insurnace policies even have been paid and the money spent by the beneficiaries. Ho came back as quiet ly and unexpectedly as he dropped from sight, on the afternoon of July 14,. 18D9. He will give no explana tion whatever of bis absence. When ashed If he wculd make any effort to regain his property, ho said he would not, and added: "It makes no difference to m whether the courtH regard me as dead or alive." NEW RECEIVER FOR PORTLAND OFFICE (Special to The Evening News) WASHINGTON, I), C. Dec. 18. J. C. Ardrey baa received the ap pointment an receiver of tho United Slates limit office at Portland. Mr. Ardrey wan poxtmnstor at LaUrnndo for Heven years. HEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. T. R. Shorldnn to Byron E. Miller, lots 4, 5. 0, 9. 10, 11, 12, 13, I I, 21. 22, 23, 21, Roseburg Hums' Orchard Tracts. Consideration J 10. J. W. I'erklns to Ethel M. Perkins undivided Vi intarest in certain lnnd situuted in Hosoburg, Oregon. Con slderntion (10. Ira E. D. Wilson to Elvln Tt I,ut mnn, certain land situated in Doug las county, Oregon. Consideration $1. P. L. Austin to Wallace F. Ensthan tho SKV4 of Sec. 15. and tho 9 of Sec. 22, tp. 24, S. 11. 5 W.. of W. M. Cnrrlo L1. Jeffries to C. A. Strong 4 4 acres, nil situnted In Douglas county, Oregon. Consideration $2700. A. T. Hostel to I,. W. Nanks WV4 of Sea. 10, tp. 27, S. U. 1 W, contain ing 480 acres. Consideration $10. 8. W'Vt ,61 Sec. 10, and the WV4 of the NEW; the SRtf of NE14, and the NEVi of SWy, of Sec, 36. tp. 27. S. R. 1 W. or W. St., containing 300 acres. Consideration $10. County Clerk Lenox has recolvod notlco to tho effect that road district No. rS has levied a special road tax of 1 mill, th9 same to be expended in Uio Improvement of tho roads In that district. Phono jtinln 0231 Otllco Phone Main 3209 Parcrawf Secret Service Agency Wo are prepared to do nil legiti mate Detectthe Work (both civil iiutl Criminal) in nil parts of tho United States - - c . . V. I'AltKKK Superintendent . .L'l Henry lllilg I'OHTLAM), OH. AFTER CHRISTMAS .J WAYS SCAItF MUFFI.EK9 C.MItltlXLAH A LARGE ASSOHT MENT I'ANCY AND LMylll, DETACH AHI,U HANDLES. FOLDING SLIT CASE UMHHELLA8 PAJAMAS FANCY IMtKSS SHIRTS CUFF IIUTTON8 AND STICK PINS SETS IN PLUHH LINED CASE. MOOSE HIDE MOCCASINS FOK EVFJNING FOOT COMFORT. M PIN'S SETS, K I tO NY FINISH, CO.MH, IIIIL'SII, TOOTH 1IRUSH, KOAl' IIO, Kl'C, ETC WILL FIT ANY OXFORD RAG. HTAI.FY ItltAND, PHE-SHRUNK UNDERWEAR. INVH' WOVEN CAMIMKVE IIO- IKRY J