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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1909)
THE WEATHER LOCAL FORECAST FAIR TONIGHT AND FRIDAY ADVERTISERS Will find The Kviitnf Nowi i he beat mrdtuiu Co roncli tha peuttltuif Itonchnrr. A wlde-n-wttko publication printing 11 tliu nvwm that' fit to print VOL. I ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTy, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1000. NO. 45 A Bref Synopsis of December Records ONE JAN. COLD SNAP On the 1 I, 15, and 10, January, 1SX8, Was the Coldest Weather Kver Known In Kosclmrg Be low Zero. The "old settler," to whom we of ten refer for prophetic prognostica tions concerning atmospheric condi tions, tells us that this present cold f -6nap is the. worst ever experienced since Oregon was settled. But the old weather prophet is usually nits , taken, and in this particular instance while the instruments have, within the past ew days, shown that this sec tion has experienced a minimum tem perature of 19 on the morning of Wednesday, it is not the coldest day, by any means, that has ever been linown in Douglas county. It Is true that there have been but few morn ings since 1874 that the weather has 1 been ho cool as we have experienced in the mist week. Rv the courtesv of Mr. Bell, of the United States station 1n the city, we are enabled to give our readers a bit of Insight Tnto the weather conditions prevailing during the month of December Bince 1884. December 1SS4, the mercury registered 19 degrees above zero, and that date and yesterday morning were the only times tn the history of wea ther observations in this city that the temperature has been so low in the month of December. In that vear the low pressure began to be noticeable uic vii, anu i-i'iitiuiitru inning cdcn day until the 10th, when the mini mum was 19, and the following three days registered 24, 22 and 20, and this was followed up by high tem perature for the balance of the month. The rainfall for thts present year during the month of December. Is al so a little shy of rhe average, and up In date we lack 1.68 of having the us ual amount. There Is no telling just how long this present cold may lasf although the minimum for today Ii CHRISTMAS at the Armory aturday EVENING 18:30 until midnight. Roseburg Orchestra Admission, Gentlemen 75 cents DADIES FREE F R BALL! HOUSEKEEPERS, ST0RE KEEPERS, JANITORS I have it now, a sweeping compound that will miet the most exacting requirements. It is cheaper than you have been using as it has less sand in it and consequently lighter. It will not harm the finest rug or carpet. It will take up all dust from wood floors or covered floors. Unless floors are very dirty it can be used more than once, again reducing cost. Retails at 5 cents per pound But that you may know how it does its work I will give you .a sample package if you will bring this adv. with you. "The man with an axe to grind," and this time I want to know how many of Mr. Bates' readers see my adv. F. H. Churchill IRONMONGER 23, four degrees higher than it was yesterday, the extreme low pressure still continues over the inter-pla-ten a section to the nurth nnd north east, which presses the cold down- ward and over western and southern Oregon. So long as this lc w pressure exists clear, cold weather will con tluue. In looking over the records of past vears for other months it was noticed that on Thanksgiving day, 1896, the recorded minimum temperature was way down to 14. At that time the cold was extreme over the entire Pa cific coast, and the California orange growers lost the- most of their fruit from the severe freeze which visited southern California. To the north In (he state of Washington, the mercury almost dropped out of sight. Com paring these records with that of Roseburg on the same date it Is seen that this section had a good deal the best of the game, though 14 above was thought to be about the limit of endurance. ( But 14 above zero Is nor as cold as ft has been known In Roseburg, al though we are g! ad to say that such extreme cold is not experienced here but orce in a great many years. Go ing back to 18S8 we find the coldest weather ever recorded in Roseburg, and It was on the 14, 15. and 16 of January that the minlmirn tempera ture was 5. 3, and 6 degrees below zero .respectively. That was cold. Ten days later, however, the condi tions had experienced a great change, and the records show that the weath er was warmor han It was on nny day In the month of July following, the minimum ranging from 61 to 5.1. , One cannot visit the weather bu renu without acquiring a fund of val uable Information in regard to what the government Is doing to keep the people informed along observation ines Obtfoiwer Boll very r.b1lrini?ly explained to the News man the use of the various Instruments, from the one which guages the velocity of wind, making a record of t very change that ncciirs within each f';w neconds, and the delicate little contrivance which indicates the sunshine and shadows, both of which are self regulating : the Instruments which register the m-nlihum and maximum temperature, nnd nlso the wonderful constructed machine which tells of 1 -w nr high atmospheric pressure. The combined nppnratiiB In use in this observation station tells the exact atmospheric conditions existing from hour to hour In the locality, and Is a wonderful demon strut '.on of how the niaBter mind of the scientist has practically harnessed the elements and is using this knowledge for the benefit of the people. IT IS NOW KING ALBERT OF BELGIUM (Special to The Evening NewB.) Brussels, Dec. 23. Prince Albert becamoMCiLg of Belgium today, the oatu being administered at parlia ment hall in the presence of the Bel gian ..minister, Prince Albert's wife, Princesses Stephanie and Clemlntlne and scores of foreign diplomats, in cluding American Minister Lane.,' Al bert became king of Belblug from the 1 uKirosnt that the oath was admlniB ' tr-d, in view of the fact that the of ; filial ceremony did not include the coronation. URAL ESTATE THAXSFHHS. I. J. C. Moore to R. M. Noah, cer tain land. .all situated In t. ehNW 1-4 of sec. 35, twp. 27, S R 7 W. Con sideration $200. . Louis C. Johnson to Silas R. Wll lett, let 6, block 6, Waltos addition to Roseburg. Consideration $10. I J. R. Poo leaves for Myrtle Creek tomorrow where he will remain for several days. E E- DID 1 GET IRE Denied That Climbed Mt. Cook 1 Ever Mckinley FAILED THE FIRST TRIP Tried" It Without Former Comrades and Was Successful in Itenchliig the Summit of the Mountain ' So lie Said. Special to The Evening News) New York, Dec. 23. The report of the special committee that has been invest! sating Dr. Cook's claims of his climb of Mt. McKlnley, will submit their findings to the beard of gover nors of the explorers club tomorrow night. While the Investigating com mitter 1U not divulge the cext of the report, they do not deny that It dis credits Cook. Cook and two other explorers first made an attempt to climb McKlnley, but were unnhlo to get near enough to the mountain to renlly tell what It looked like. The guides were unable to show any trails or way of ascent, and the matter was given up for that season, but the three explorers had an agreement among themselves to tlfe effect that the next year they would attain attempt to ex plore the mountain. Karly the next season, before his brother explorers were aware of his movements. Cook quietly slipped up the coast and climbed the heights of McKlnley, so he said. From the trouble that was expe rienced by the party on the first nt teir.nt, and from the fact that they were unable to get really a pracllc;;! stnrt, Messrs. Belnioro Brown, of Ta- coma, and H. C. Parker, of New York, the other two gentlemen constituting the arty were of th ! opinion at the time that Cook's claim was absolute ly without foundation. The same opinion was shared by a good many others, and the looked for report of the Investigating committee before the explorers' club tomorrow will b-:-looked for with a great Interest by these people. - ' FOUR MEN FREEZE IN COLORADO (Special to The Evonlng News) Buena Vista, Dec. 23 Extreme cold has prevailed throughout Colo rado during the past sixty hours, and four men are dead are the result of exposure to the sold. These num. with one other, who Is still alive. though badly frozen, wen) all together when the storm overtook them, and the survivor refuses to divulge the names of any of the dead men nr tell his own name. H Is thought thnt he Is Insane from the terrible experlenco he has gone through. No hope Is en tertained for his recovery. BUTTE YARDS FIRED UPON BY STRIKERS (Special to The Evening News Butte, Dec. 23. Following a threat made by the minors' union to deport every man who returned to work for the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways, the last switchman walked out today, com pletely tying up the freiirht nov ment. Several of the B.itte mines also suspended operations, t lie own ers declaring that It will be neces sary to close more of the mines unless the strike Is soon settled, CANADA STARTS HER NEW NAVY (Special to The Evening Nev 3 Ottawa, Dec. 21. The flrft vcsnel of the new Canadian navy has made its appearance In the cruiser Rainbow, wh'.ch the Dominion parliament haB purchased from the Britlnh govcrn i ment. The Rainbow belonged to His Majesty's navv for a good many years nd Is a second claBS twin screw crul : ser. She will be used as a training if hip for the Canndian recruit3. Tho , Canadians' are also negotiating with , the home government for a second and larger cruiser from the British navy, which will also be used as a training skip. CHRISTMAS riMXiUOM. For Friday, Sntnrdny nnd Snnd.iy, at the Methodh-t Kpincopnl Church. The following program will be giv en Friday night. Christmas eve. at 7-30 o'clock. ProcesMor.al: Sing ing by the school and congregation, "Joy to the World." Song by the children's choir, "There's a Song In the Air." Praver by the pastor. Singing, children's choir, "The Mysteiy of Bethlehem." Responsive reading, (Luke II S-20.) Recitation and solo, Camlle Pstter son. Recitation, "The Divine Child," Solo, Gladys Marst;rs. Recitation, "Christinas Twice a Yer." Singing by children' choir, sing ing "Silent Night." Recitation, "The Baby's World." Recitation, "Christmas Joy." Recitation, "What Do Shepherds j ninK 7 Singfng by the Junler choir. "The First Glad Christmp.s Morn." Address, by pastor on the "World's Greatest Christmas Gle." Solo, Roluf PatUrson. Recitation, "Chrlstirastlde." Offerings, "Our Chriritn;as Gifts to the Needy Poor (The Mercy and Help Department of the Choir Will Tnke Charge of the Offering of Thlncs to Eat and Wear, and Distribution Will be Made on Christmas.) Singing, "Christmas Tidings" Treat Distribution of Candy and Nuts for the Children. Benediction, by the pastor. Saturday, Christinas Day. There will bo a prenchlng servrcoJ at 10-30 a. m. Sermon by tho pns tor on the subject: " The Incarnate God," with appropriate special music for the occasion. A special invitatlcn is extended to the membors nnd friends of other churches to participate In the service, hose who desire to maintain the true observance of Christmas and make it contribute to the glory of God nnd the praise of Chrlut should have the opportunity of attending service on that day. Christmas Sunday 7:30 P. M. The musical program for this glad Sabimth: "Halleluiah Chorus," from Mnn del's Messiah, singing by choir. "My Faith Looks Up to Thee." duet by Prof. Lotz, tenor. Miss Wllletta Green alto, by Lachner, ' "Cradle Song of Bethlehem," by Houseley. solo by Prof. Lota. "t Waited for ihe Lord," Mendels sohn, sung by ladles' chorus. "Holy City," unison solo by the choir. This Is a treat for the lovers of music. DELAYED STEAMER ARRIVES IN PORT (Special to The Evening Nows) r.nndon, Dec. 23. After bting bat tered for four days by one of the worest storms thnt has swept ihe British coast in recent years, the Star Liner Friesland reached her berth at tieonsi-nvn today, sr-veul days late from Philadelphia. The Urtes land carried 333 first class cabin and l"J" Myeraee passengers. ir-i- fnrs for the safety of the nhfp had been felt for several hoots before her ar rival, and it was with great delight that friends on ahore greeed rela tives or acquaintances on ttiearlval of the vessel In port The officers of the ship reported a severe trip across, and their assertions were evidenced by many smashed and bndly battered dock fittings. The Flamer Trever. for the safety of which grave fears were also entertained, steamed pafely . Into her dock at Queenstown today. She was caught In the Rnme gale as that which delayed the Friesland. Douglas County Creamery Butter the best on the market a home product, 85 cents a roll. Patronize home Industry and get the best. tf, ' option WINTER AILMENTS Out of sorts unstrung? Want to be as merry as a Bobolink? 'Tis astonishing what we Doctors of Clothes Troubles, and Tog "Newmonia" can do for you! Here just the medicine you need Let us "tone" you up. Cold In the head Chills llnsomnla JCold Keet ntun Down Condition , Hleudache Chapped H finds I Need a Change For Let us fill this precsription for you at once and you will feel like a new man. HARTH'S TOGGERY TUB DOUGLAS COUNTY IIOMB OK TUB ItKUAL HIIOK The Utah, Uncle Sams New Ship, Has No Equal WILL CARRY 1000 MEN Tills Greatest of Fighting Machines Will Measure 510 lVet ami be the Pride of the Xtivy. (Special to The Evening News) Philadelphia, Dec. 23. The now armored battleship Utah will bo the most formidable fighting machine afloat and when fully equipped and manned by her 1000 men and 60 of ficers will nlso be the pride of the Hnlted,States navy. This magnificent battleship will be capable of a mini mum speed o 20 3-4 knots an hour. She will be Bid feet long at the water line and have a displacement of 21,?5 tons. The Utah will he pro pelled by ten turbines capable of de veloping 28.000 horsepower, and her prmor will he sufficient to protect her from the steel missies fired from the big guns of an enemy's floet Such a-craft as the Utah will place the American navy several notches ahead of tho position It now occupies in rel ative strength and efficiency nB com pared with thc navies of other na tions. The Utah will be fitted for a flagship. ROOSEVELT GETS VALUABLE GIFTS (Special to The Evening Nows.) Kaniala, Uganda, Dec. 23. -Col. Roosevelt and party left this after noon for Lake Niamza, after spend ing two days at the Ugandan capital. Dad1 Chwa, the twelve year old king of Uganda, presented Mr, Koosovelt with many rare, and valuable Ivory ornaments prior to his departure. COOK TRAVELING THROUGH EUROPE (Special to Tho Ilveiilna Nows. Purls, Dec. 23. Dr. Cook.,lho Arc tic explorer, v.'lione dnla to provo IiIb cliiiin of prior discovery of tlie North Polo was submitted to the Unlvwrslty of Copenhagen, and which was nft,i--ward rejected aB behu Incomplete and Insufficient t to crtahllRli his chilli passed through Paris today. Dr. Cook was from Nice, and enrouUi to OHtend. Ho was accompanied by Mrs. Cook and a youth about 18 years of no whose name was not learned. Kroin a Mnrjeilles dispatch It Is learned that the explorer recently restored at (lie Hegina hotel undor (he name of ItlcH- ardson, giving his address as NaplcB. er Srmtch-ff Hat. VimI"Ii I'ndemrur "Stuh'js Flannel Pnjiimnn Interwoven Ciishinene Hone. Cold Plunge Then n 1 tut li Hobo A Derby ( uufiinncd to Fit Your Ifend tji'rman Zephyr (ilovm A, HARTH'H TWHiKUY, II nnd Tai lored) Suits. How would yon like to have a family group. While the children are home we will make it. at the studio or at your home, Xinas trees or Xmas dinners. We are pre pared to do all kinds of work. Just cali phone 2181 and make your engagement. Wo do artistic framing. Clark's Studio, Roseburg Na- tlonal Bank bldg. On his Identity becoming known In that city he fled to Nico und from thence to Pnris. i WILIi NOT PltOSKCUTK. Tillamook Kdltor Will Kscupc Prose cution. Tillamook, Or., Dec. 22. The case against Frod C. Baker, editor of the Tillamook Headlight, dragged airing until Monday, because on the return of district Attorney W. H. Cooper from Portland, he would have noth ing whatever (o do with the prose cution, which dovolved upon Attorney Talninge, who had been appointed by th? court. In tho hearing. Baker did not denv printing the circular, which w8 a Job he did for tho law und or der RdvocateB In the recent city elec tion. Attorney llotts, who appeared for Bnker, called tho court's attention to the hftrrled ninnner !n which' it had had Baker arrested In the ab sence of the doputy district attorney from the county; td the fact thnt tho deputy would have nothing to do whatever with prosecuting tho cafle: that It only meant additional costs upon the tnxpayerB to projecnte a case that was unconstitutional. The Justice took the case under advise ment. LOCAL NEWS. Headquarters for Holiday goods Is at the Roseburg Book Store. tf. I. M. Irwin, of Ten Mile, was at tepdliiir to cosiness iutcioits In this city t"ilry. The Newa ncHiio ledge a p'casunt cull. Mr nnd Mrs. II. .M Crnnflll. f tlinp rna. vere In tho cltv today nmk inir ' In- niiis nurclirwt act culling on frl"iiils here. Mr , Crtnfill order ci! t'm I'.venlng News sent em tf ills adtlrc-ss. I. T Spaiigh wan In from looking Glass todr.y Oilier prominent farni-i'-8 from that section vUltinu the cl(v Udav wcr. Mr. Sherenk "Ims How ard. Waller Goodman Bob .Noah nnd '.tnrence Miller. The big ilenm ro.i' roller which was taken ever to W-u K-s-.burg. vesterdnv. '.t. ho used In .111111111 a i!"W tp'.t l.i cilrr, got o'f thy grabs nnd was sf.ck In tho mud this morning for nolle a 'vhllo. The home of C. V. Scott, of Kden lowqr, was tho scene of a qulot wod dlng Inst night at o co-clt H"' event ImliiK the '. anmKC t Mis Irene Mln nlc'c and Mr. Ol'ti.rrt (I. Mollis, both of this :'. anil the ceroniouy wns porfoi'iiio.l by Kev .Innif-s K Haw. Kin., pastor of tho M. H chinch Tho wedding una wl'nee.iod by a few near friends nnd relatives of the young peopl j. Hoth of th! cmilr.'ictlng pur tlni, in wrll nnd favor ibly known In ItoS'burg. nnd their ninny friends unite in wishing lor thmn a long and h'ui" ivr.irle.! is J