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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 3, 1910)
ADVERTISERS Will find '1 ho Kventiir New llitvlHwt itmlliun tu rvarh tho IHXiirioof ltosoburg-, A wltle-a-wnko publication printing1 11 the new tlmt'Htit to print THE WEATHER LOCAL FORECAST . FAIR TONIGHT AND TUESDAY ROSEBURG,. DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, MONDAY, JANUARY 3, .1910. . VOL. I NO. 53 r Called to' Headquarteee Great Northern R. R. by LOSES;$3()0,600 ANNUALLY President Hill, of the Great Northern, Suy ClJTks Are Culled to Go Over .Matters in Detail With the lli$ Heads. (Special to The Evening News.l Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 3. Chief clerks or several of the divisions of tho Great Northern railway are on the carpet here today In the Inves tigation of the recent discoveries of fraud by the means of which the mil- ' road clulms it has been robbed of $300,000 annually for years. Clerks from Grei-.t Kails, Havre, Mont.; Kv- erett, Seattle and Spokano have been railed to headquarters to ro over the records of their offices with their su periors. In speaking of the offlclnls who are being investigated President J. J. Mill said today: "The Investi gation does not mean that all the of ficials called to Minneapolis are im plicated or even suspected. Ttoy may not be to blame for any of thesu things or even concerned in them In any way. They have been called here to go over the details of their office with us - TO SUCCEED THE LATE RJ W. PECKHAN (Special to The Evening News) WashhiKton. Jan. 3. Horace Har mon Lurton was today sworn In as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court to succeed the late Justice Uufus W. Peckham. Justice Lurton is a warm personal friend of President Taft, upon whose recom niendntioir to the appointment was immediately confirmed bv the sen ate. ' Lurton is 6G years of ae and since 3 893 has served as jude of the sixth judicial district of tho UhHdil States court. He was boi n in Now port, K, and graduated from Cum--"neiiand university in 18G7 and was admitted to the bar the same? year. He has held many judicial honors. IXFOIOIATIOX IS ASKKI). Kntionnl Geographic Krx'lcty Wants Correct List of Xunies. The N?ws Is in receipt of a commu nication from Hen. John B. Horner, of the OreRon Agricultural College at Corvallis, which we publishin full. The communication Is self explana tory and the matters spoken of should receive proper attention without de lay. Following is the letter: To the Editor The National Geo graphic society desires to collect the Reographie names of your county with their authography and pronunciation for reference at Washington City and for the use of those who mnke geo graphies for the nublic schools. It is especially desired to obtain this In formation during the lifetime of the pioneers who gave these names, so iat nil disputed points may be set tled beyond cavil. That Oregon names may bo forever f-erlght in this respect, the gover nor of this state has appointed a geo graphic nonrd consisting of Will (1 Steel and George H. Himes, of Port land, J. B. Horner, of Corvallis. Lee Moorehonse, of Pendleton, and Judge J. Q. A. Bowlby, of Astoria, to co-operate with the National Geographic society in securing all imssiblo Infor mation nnd data regarding the names that ought to appear in the school f eoernphles and maps of Oregon. While it means much to a com munity to be correct on the map. the bmrd has found that manv Important localities are not so recorded prima rily for the reason that the maimiak rs hnve not had adequate Informa tion at hand. Some names are in corrertly spelled, others mispronounc ed, others duplicated, while many are omitted. Data show that Umpqua is nrnnounced "Umn-qna." also "UtnD fcaw"; some say Coquelle, others Co qullle: Cow Crek, Azale river, nnd Aznlea river; Willnm-ette. Willamette and Walamat: Or-egon and Oregon; Yaaui-na nnd Yaquina; Willamette Vnilev and Webfoot; Arlington and Alkali: Mary's Penkl Maps Peak, Mary Peak nnd Chintlmlnl; Ban-tfam nnd Santiam; Lacreole and ttickrenll; St. John, St. John's and St. Johns; Yachatas, Yarhaats and Yahuts. ( The majority of Oreeon names are bits of fossil history which should be permanently preserved by the state. The board will esteem it a favor, therefore If principals, teachers, pio neers and others will furnish anch Information as may add correctrees and utility to the mans of our stnte hereafter published. Ia giving names Teasons fchould be carefully assigned. The board has decided to observe the following rules 1. Preserve the most authentic names and recommend as few chan ges as nosslble. 2. Euphonious and ' suitable names of Indian. Spanish, or Freneh origin should usually be retained Names of living should be applied Tery rarely and then only to those of eminence. s 1 i : . t 3. Long and clumiy name should be obviated. If the name con sists of more than one wrrd, the words should be combined if pos sible. 4. Avoid the multiplication of names. Only one name should he applied to a stream or mountain throughout lie- entire lengtn. in most cases independent names should bo given to the branches or u river; and the use of "North Fork," "East Fork." etc., discouraged, Fnllnwlnir is a list of Douzlas county1 names that usually nppear on the maps. There may be other names which may be as important as these, hence should appear; if so, give reasons. Postoffiscs. Ada. Alene, Anchor, Anlauf, Ash. Azale, Boswell, Brockway, Camas Canvonville. Cleveland,. Coles Vallev, Comstock, Days Creek, Dillnrd. Di vide. Dlxonville, Dothan, Drain. Prey, Earlt Elkhead, Elkton, Keriivllle, Galesville. Gardiner, Glendale, Glide, Gunter, Hoaglln, Hohbsford, liu Kel logg, Leuna, Looking Glass, Melrose. Milwood, Myrtle Creek, Nugget, Oak Croek, Oakland, Oljala, Peel, perdue. Reston. Hicehill, Riddles, KoseburfT, Ruckles, Snmpson, Scottsburg, Spee, Skelley, Stacey, Starvout. Stephens, Ten Mile, Tiller, Umpqua Kerry. Wardton. Wflbur, Wooley, Yoncalla, Sulphur Springs. lilvcrs. Calapoola, Myrtle Creek, North Umpqua, South Umpqua, Umpqua. Mountains. Black Rock mountain. Brushy Butte, Buck peak. Calapcoia moun tains, Diamond Rock, Dodson moun tain, Lane mountain. Mount Tyee. Old Bailey mountain. Quartz moun tain, Scott mountain. Silver Bu'te, White Uock mountain. Yellow Butte. Lakes und Buys. Diamond lake, Winchester Bay. If any of the names should be dropped or changed, kindly assign reasons. In supplying information to be placed on file for future reference the following form may be observed: Name adopted When By whom - Location nnd description of place Reasons assigned for this name Other names by which the placo was known and reasons for each Historic interests connected will, the place Remnrks , Information from your county for the board should be addressed to J. B. Horner, in care of the Oregon Ag ricultural College. Corvallis. Oregon. -t, -r-TT r- JUDGMENT OFCIRCUIT COURT AFFIRMDD InhnnTnn tn mini nimn! (Special to The Evening News.) Washington. Jan. 3. The Federal Supreme Ccurt today affirmed tho judgment of tho circuit court holding unconstitutional the ordinance pass ed by the city of Minneapolis in 1007 requiring street car companies to Sfll six-trip tickets for twenty-five certs. The street car companies claim the ordinance Impaired its contract with the city and the decision vns render ed in fnvor of the company. The case was appealed by the city and de cision was rendered today. THIRTY PERSONS AR RESTED AT BOMBAY (Special to The Evening News Bombay, Jan. 3. Thirty persona have been nrrested here for compli city In the nssnsslnation of Arth.ir M. Jackson, chief magistrate of Kaslk, which occurred Sunday. HUSPKXD PUBLICATION'. CanyonvHIe Kclio Publishes Last Is sue on Jan. 1. -This week the Echo makes its np nearance for the last time and we take this occasion to express our sin cere thanks to the friends nnd pa trons who havp contributed to lis support during the five years of its existence. They have on 'ho whole been pleasant and profitable yeais to the publishers of the paper and we trust that our efforts have not been without value to Its readers We have appreciated tho help and en couragement received, nnd wish es pecially to thank the correspondents, who have given the Echo a plire in the homes of the South tT vp'tia Val lev which It could not have nttnind without their help. As we !nve Canynnvllle to t.nke up Mh"" work elsewhere It If with a feeltnjr of re eret rhnt conditions are not more favorable jo . the miitiiiuanr. of the paper for years to come. We extend our best wlsbrs ror the welfare of each an of uv readers Union Prayer Service. The w-eek nf prayer will hP observ ed by the rhurrh of Uoseburg next week. Tho following program will be carried out: Monday evening, at be Bnntlst church. Subject. "Human History, ft Witness for God." J. N MoConnelt. leader. Tuesday evening at tho Christian church, Rrv. Mears, leader, subject, "The Foundations, Unshsken, Immovable." Wednesday evening at the M. E. church. Rev. Burkhart, leader, subject. "The Church of God on Earth." Thursday evening at M. E. church, pouth. Rev Hawkins. leader, subject. "Mlf-slons the Ner?pFary ExpresMn of Christian Devotion." Friday evening at Pres bvterlan. Rev. Eaton, leader, subject, "The Things Within the Kingdom and Without" Ail are cordially Invited to these cervices. Thomas D. Richardson, of New York is Accepted. WILL COME ON JAN. 10 .Mr. liirlmrdson Lcuves For Portland This Morning Where He Will Confer With Tlimnuv itk-li-urdson, Oivgon BoosUr. States it was decided that the prtsl- i dem'a message on the proposed amendment to the interstate com merce act would not go to congress Wednesday as planned. The reason for postponement is not given out and questioning of tho railroad mag nates failed to elicit any information. President Lovett, of the Hnrriiuan systems; President Bner, cf Philadel phia & Reading; President Flnley, of the Southern Pacific; President Brown, of the New York Central; President Mellen of tho Now York New Haven and Hartford, nnd Prsti dent MeCrea, of tho Pennsylvania Railway, attended the White House conference. Thomas D. Richardson, of New York, arrived in the city this morn ing enrobttj from San Francisco to Portland where he will confer with Tom Richardson, the Portland boost er, relative to furthering the inter eats of the Umpqua valley,. , Mr. Richardson stopped off here for the express .purpose of ascertain ing whether or not the citizens wish ed him to take charge fit the con templated publicity campaign In ac cordance w'.th hie previous offer at a salary of $4 000 a year. A meeting was called this morning and after brief consideration Mr. Richardson's offer was accepted and he will assume the duties connected with his position on January 10. Mr. Richardson conies highly rec ommended and will no doubt attract a large number of settlers to this vi cinity through his unique advertis ing methods. He is a newspaper wri ter of ability, say nothlng of his oth er qualifications.. ',. For the present, at least, Mr. Rich ardson will mnke his headquarters at the Cojnmerclnl elub rooms. Frank E. Alley ,one of tho direct ors of the Com'emrclal club, has an nounced that at the next regular meeting of the club he will submit the following nmendment to the by laws, for .the club's adoption: That article 4 of the bylaws be amended to read: "The power o! this club with the exception of the promotion depart ment thereof, and the raising nnd expending of the funds nucessary to employ a booster or promotion mnn ager and the necessary advertising end correspondence consequent there to, are conferred unon nnd shnll be exercised by a board at trustees con sisting of eight memherd Including the president, who 3hall be chairman of the board of trustees, the vlc.e nresident, and six members elected by the club, three members of which hoard shall be elected at each annual meeting to hold office for two years from the lime of their election or until their successors are elected and qualified. "The board of trustees shall ap point from resident members of the club such committees as are provid ed by these by-laws. Five members of the board of trustees shall con stitute n quorum. Whenever any va cancy occurs In office of trustees, such a vacancv shnll be filled by an appointee of the bonrd of trustees to .hold for the unexpired lerm. The hoard of trustee shall pass upon and order payment of all bills which have been approved by the auditing com mittee. "At each reciilar meeting of the club members the secretary shnll read the minutes of all meetlr.es held by the board of trustees, since the last regular meeting of the club. "The promotion department of this club shall be handled and managed by a promotion committee consisting of five members including the pre-ideut of the club, who shall he chairman of such committee, together with four resident members of tho club. t be elected annually by the subscribers nf the promotion fund, soeh election to be held at the call of the president any time after such fund Rhall have been raised, provided that written no tice must be mailed to each subscrib er to the said fund at leaFt five dnvs nrior to the date of such election. The said promotion committee to elc-t a secretary and treasurer for their committee nnd the funds In con nection therewith and to expend such funds under warrants signed by t! e president and countersigned? by th secretnry of this committee, provided that such committee shnll not. be au thorized to Incur nny indebtedness or liability to be assessed agalns or puld with the reculnr funds of the Com mercial club.' FORMER TREASURER IS INDICTED Washington, Jan. 3. James Hus ton, former treasurer of the United Stutcs, was Indicted today by the Federal grand jury chnrged with con spiracy In the fraudulent use of the mails. Huston's indictment was caus ed by his connection with tho Na tional Trust company. Other persons Indicted were Samuel . Graham, a wealthy Montreal broker, Everett Du Four, of Washington, and Henry M. Lewis, all of whom are connected with the trust company. COLD WAVE IN CALIFORNIA TODAY Nevada City, Cal., Jan. 3. This city is experiencing the coldest wea ther In years today. . At Truckee last nlBht the thermometer registered 12 degrees below zero and eight below here. , . . Actions of the "Explorer" . Cause of Family Jar ASKS RETURN OF MONEY Has Becoived Nothing From Pro ceeds of Cook's Lectures Withholds Valuable Records Until Reimbursed. (Special to The Evening News.) New YorK, Jan. 3. That Mrs. Frederick Cook, dtsgustod with the action of her husband, Is determined if possible, to secure the return of some money, it Is said Bhe udvanced to him to eupply the equipmont for his recent Arctic trip, was the state ment made today by Mrs. U. C. Steb blna, a close friend of Mrs, Cook and wife of a member of the Arctic club of this city. MI'S. Stebblus declared that so far as she knew Cook had not given his wife a cent of the money realized from his lecture tour. The lattor lady has also hinted that Mrs. Cook may be withholding certain val uable records of the questionable Arctic trip until she Is properly reimbursed. PHILADELPHIA CAP ITALIST KILLED (Special to The Evening News.) San Francisco, Jan. 3.-- Frank H. Gexmyn, a ..wealthy ...coal , baron, of Scranton, Pa., was struck by a Mar ket street car early New Year'B day and died from the injuries received, this morning. As the only means of saving the man's life It was decided to operate on him for a fractured spine but the patient expired bofore he reached the operating table. AGED WOMAN SE VERELY BURNED (Special to Tho Evonlng News.) San Fraflclsco, Jan. 3. Unable to sleep because of tho Intense cold weather prevailing In this city, Mrs. . Anna Brooks last night wrapped herself In a blanket, took a seat by the open grate. A flying spark ig nited the blanket and tho woman ro celved burns from which It Is Rntd she cannot recover. Shu was 80 yoars of ago. HKAIi KSTATE TKANSl'MCIIS. L. n. Donmnn to D. C- Gibson, $1, one-half Interest In the WU, sec. 14. 23-0. P. J. Nommers to C. M. Walters, $5,750, one-sixth lnterost In sec, 36, 24-1. J. M. Sohaffer and 81im Cooper to A. Pnnover. $1,500. S. 40 feet of lot 7, block 404 Hosebnrg. i A. C. Eagerts to A. M. Rggorts, $3,000. 1300 acres sec. 13. 27-7. X o Just a call at my studio X t will convlrce you we are ar- (lists nnd can innke yon every i: kind or size photo you may 41 desire. Framos mnda to or- , i dor. Clark's Studio, Hose- :burg National bunk building. .! INFRINGING ON WRIGHT PATENT; (Special to The Evening News.) Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 3. Federal I Judge Hazen today granted an in-1 junction against Glenn Curtis, avlnt-i or. which was asked for by the I Wright brothers, who allege that Cur tis Is Infringing on certain ot thvlr patents. TAFT AND RAIL- WAY MAGNATES (special to me Evening News) Washington, Jan. 3. Aa result of , tho conference today between Presi dent Taft and the heads of soma a( the greatest railroads in the United I First Aiihual SALE One-fourth Off on All Clothing Our window is a mirror of what you will find inside. Every suit iiiarked in plain figures. You cannot nfford to pass tliis sae of strictly 'higli-class, hand tailored suits. It means money to'you. DO IT NOW. BUY, SAVE, STOP, THINKl Every suit and overcoat must bo sold. These prices must appeal to you. This is the store that does things. No fiction. ( 4 off Think of an nil wool, hand tailored suit, nobby, iip-to-the-mlnute'in style and pattern, clump at $15-00, now .... All wool fine worsted suits, fancy cashmeres and Scotch tweeds, cheap at $18.00, now All the special high grade strictly all wool materials the latest fashion, greens, olives, brows and dark grays, all si.es, cheap at $20,000, now i Imported fnnry worsteds, top nntnh ers, suits to bo proud of, strictly band tailored, a bargain at $22 .50, now .... SuHb that you cannot resist wanting to wear, perfection, height of tallor- lng nnd materials, sold overywbere for from $25.00 to $30. OC, now NOW $11.25 Now $13.50 Now$liOO; Now $16.85 Now $18.75 1 4 VftJ Off 1-4 Off 1-4 Off 1-4 Off 1-4 Off 1-4 Off 1-4 Off , OVERCOAT BARGAINS Manish Hand-Tailored overcoats, Military collars, large prominent shoulders, Priestly Cravinetted, Blacks, Grays, fancy worsteds, Scotch Tweeds and unfinished worsteds. You ca'nnot resist these mouey saving bargains. Overcoats Sold Everywhere from $15 to $18 Now $11.25 ' Overcoats Sold Everywhere from $18 to $20 Now $13.50 Overcoats Sold Everywhere from $20 to $25 Now $15.00 See Our Mat Department For Attractive Prices , ; All Negligee Shirts' to You at Attractive Prices This is our first annual sale and we want you to see and appreciate that we do what we say, and have confidence in the store that does busiuoHs in a legitimate way. If you have never been a patron of Ilarth's Toggery, commence now. .'' Let us prove to you there is merit in high-class goods, a saving to you in this , sale and a satiiifaction that will be a pleasure. d -. ' i Harth?s To HOMK OP KEOAt 8IIOE9 ROSEBURG, OREGON HOME OP II KG A L SHOES ,f, wi;t Ji.-i iJ.el; I'M- I ggery HOME OF UEGAL SHOES