THE EVENING NEWS. MONDAY, lKCEMBER 20, 1010. THE EVENING NEWS IV B. W. BATES ISSUED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. HubtfiriptJnii Iltttea Daily. Per year, by mall J3.00 Per month, delivered 60 Still-Weekly Per year 12.00 8li months '. 1.00 Entered as ';Pcona-cla8B matter November B. 1910, at Roseburg, Ore., under act of March 3, 1879. MONDAY. DKCHMIIEIl 11)10. THE CASH OK III;KIC HKIIMANN. Mjedford Bun: The amount of tempering of Justice with mercy de ueiidH upon the clrcuimttanceH and on the Individual and how well he Is liked mnny times. The case of Din ger Hermnnu Is one where the peo ple of Oregon are grateful that he has been given his freedom. It Is a fitting Christmas thought that he for many years has been lovod by the people of Oregon and only a few days since through a motion of Prosecutor Honey mid granted by Judgo Wolverlon lie Blunds purged of any charges that had boon made against hltn. His was a case that was peculiar, especially on account of personality, Vur many yenrs ho had been u na tional flguro and energetically and uniy roproKentod Oregon In congress, IIIb famous telegram to the mem bers of his party In May, 1888, in which ho refused to come to Ore gon to look after his ro-electlon, oc curring the next month, stating that the people needed his services more at Washington, was typical of tho man. Ho always was a worker nnd u getter of results. The peoplo had little knowledge of the crimes al leged against him, whether construc tive, technical or ronl, hut universal ly In Oregon have felt n double leniency toward him, mostly on ac count of his friendship nnd partly on Account of his age. His political career wns not ono to aroiiBO ' undiio antagonism. Ho never engendered the bitted hntred that exlBted agnlnst Senator Mitch ell. Ho was well liked by all hands, all members of his own nnd other parties, which accounts for his long continued success. Since the enses wore laid against lilm It was hard to find n person In Oregon who did not express him self as hoping that Mr. Hermann would ho acniilttod. It Is an im- nsual thing to say that, hut ho Is particular light in the eyes and hearts of the people of Oregon. The present high price of dairy' products makes the farmer glad, and putting all things together, the desire to leave the farm is growing less and a better feeling toward country life is very evident. Ruene Register: After drngglng Dinger Hermann through the mire of a long drawn out triul covering years twice falling In a conviction. Heney has finally dismissed the charge- of land fraud against tho veteran states man. The distinguished old pioneer was made of iron and Heney failed to kill him off. lilnge'r Hermann has thousands of friends throughout Oregon and the nation who will be pleased to learn, that at this date, the effort to fasten land fraud crime upon him hus failed slngally. Coos Bny Harbor: Roseburg has voted to erect a new and modern line In the state had Increased only 28 miles. In the income account of the road, it is asserted, the passen ger receipts Increased since 1806 from 1020,884 to $4,463,283 In 1910, an Increase of 542 per cent. In freight revenues it was $716,416 In 1890, and $4,096,381.34 In 1910. The total Income in 1896 was $1, 504,322 and In 1910 $8,659,945, whllo the operating expenses were $1,326,392 III 1896 and $4,520,526 In 1910. The design of the commission is to show the basis upon which It issued Its order, and it is declared that the profits of the Southern Pacific In Oregon are so large that this alone Is sufficient cause for the issuance of the order. STATU I'Kl.XTKIt'H SALARY. Proposed Law Will Fix Compensa tion at f!M0U Per Year. SALM-, Or., Dee. 26. Plans are now on foot for the exnecteri flat high school building and the matter ' salarv hill for the state nrlnter and of a site for same Is cnuslng a lot the bill will probably be Introduced j i oi ironing. j ne sciumji uuuru wain i earlv in the session the building located In the north part of the city, and a petition sign ed by a large number of property owners want It located In the origi nal townslte proper, where It Is claimed It will bo more centrally located. At any rate Roseburg Is to have a fine new building some where within the city limits. S. CO'H IMMNSK PROFIT. (Continued from rage 1.) stato railway commission endeavors to controvert anil the facts piesent ed nro largely of a statistical na ture, going Into the earnings of the company, Its expenses, Its mileage and Its constructing and operating divisions. It Is evident that the railway com mission depends upon two Impor tant fuctors in Its reply; lirst, tho profits on the mileage which has existed since 1890; second, a table of comparative charges In the class ification of rates, with the usual per centnge of relation which exists be tween them in Washington Idaho, Oregon and Montann, upon othor railways. ' Tho offorts.of the commission with reference to the profits o the South ern Pacific IS to show that Its road up the Wlllnmetto Valley nnd as far as the state lino has neon exceeding ly profitable. Tho number of miles operated in 1896 was 656.42. In 1909 it had Increased nearly 10 miles, to 660.07. In 1910 tho mile age was 684, an Increase of more than 18 mllOR. Tn other wnnlu II nn unusual ninn nnd stands In that Is asserted 4 lint the Southern Pacific Under the proposed law the print er will recelvo $2,400 a year. ' According to the appropriation provided for In the bill, the cost of tho state printing office for the first biennial period, starting In 1911, will be $03,000 for two years, but under the provisions of the bill the law will go Into effect April 1, 1911, and the flat salary of the printer will start at that time. Advocates of the measure point to the proposed appropriation .og naWHMMUiffMMaBMMaUBABBM $03,000 for tho two years, as against 1 Bg,,.-. the estimate of $150,000 which is j - fS"" Included In the budget of the secre- every branch of the work, tary of state, $30,000 being a do- The state printer will be elected flclency appropriation. every four years, as under the pres- The act provides for a printing ' ent law, and in case of death or export on an annual salary of $2,- vacancy by resignation his succes 000, and the following expenses sor shall be appointed by the gover blennally for the office: Bnokkeep- nor. He Is also called upon to make er and clerical services, $2400; fore-! a quarterly report to the secretary man and other employes, $24000; ! of state. 1 Incidentals and contingent expenses I . $2,000; purchase of paper, binding LOCAL NEWS. mm gvuviui supiiuuH, 9u,uuv J We Still Have a Large Variety of -' Christmas Goods AncJ if you have- been kept away for any reason and have some friends you wish to remember come in this week and buy at Less Than Manufacturer' s Cost No. 35 Drew the Big Doll. No. 104 Drew the Electric Train Parties holding these numbers please call and get the prizes. We Wish yoq All a Prosperous and Happy New Year The Fair Store, THE LITTLE STORE WITH BIG BARGAINS It is proposed to have the state tajce ovxir the present printing plant, the governor to select three practical printers to appraise the plant, and If the present plant is undesirable, $20,000 will be appro priated to buy equipment and mat erials to establish a state plant. In addition, the bill proposes that all officers-or departments that have public printing shall submit It to the expert, who will act in an advisory capacity, prescribing, to a certain extent, In what manner the work shall be done. This places responsibility large ly upon tho expert In practically We Extend to All Our Patrons Glenn and Carl Wlmberly spent Sunday with their parents at Drain. Mrs. .1. R. Sutherlin and daughter spent Sunday with relatives at Oak land. Contractor W. W. Wallace went to Eugene today to look after bus! neaa matters. - Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Wall went to Portland this -morning to visit with friends. Mrs. C. N. Martin, of Chicago, 111., Is spending the day in 'town visiting wjth friends. Clyde Speck, of Portland, arrived here yesterday to spend a few days visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Houser are spending the day visiting with rela tives at Cottage Grove. Mrs. Alice Perdue, a trained nurse, went to Grants Pasa Sun day where she has a case to at tend. 1. B. Riddle nnd family returned from Riddle this afternoon after spending Chrlstnins at tho home of relatives. '. Major A. J. T. Smith, of Gold Hill, arrived In the city this afternoon and will be present at a special meet ing of the Canton Lodge, I. O. O. F. this evening Harry Clnfk, who wns nt one time employed as night clerk at the Rose burg hotel,- but of late of the Os bnrn hotel, at Eugene, Is spending the day In town visiting with friends. Harry was once a drummer and Is acquainted with most of the travel ing men who tour this section of the state. ROSEBURG BOOK STORE Blank Books Filing Cases Typewriters Supplies Writing Paper and Envelopes ' " EVERYTHING TO BE FOUJulN A FIRST CLASS BOOK STORE Roseburg Book Store ' Ask for our Cut Price Magazine Catalogue . A' Merry Christmas CI.ASSIKIKO Alft'RKTISKMKNTN. LOST Llirne cnirt miL'iret hrnriph Finder please leave at The News ofllce and receive roward. djl WAXTF.I). WANTED Experienced furnishing goods clerk. Inquire of Wilder & Agee. v dtf WEAVING WANTED Those want ing weaving done call at 614 S. Pine street. J5 FOIt ItKNT. : FOR RENT Xlcely furnished rooms, i429 Rnst nve. d27 i o it ENT KtirhluhToTrooni. Inr.lud Ing bath, $2 per wecjt. luquire at 44f Pino street. dtf i i I 5 t ft if it t FIRST CLASS LAUNDRY work is most desiratfe to anyoue" wishing their liuou to possess that particular finish so necessary to good taste in dress. We Do That Class of WorK One Trial will Convince. ROSEBURG STEAM LAUNDRY 0. C. BAKER OEFraORTH JACKSON ST-PHONE 79 1 Proprietor ROOMS TO RENT Four rurnlshea housekeeping rooms, call at 246 Flint street, Mrs. A. Hall. I UK s.ll.K. FOR SALE Small house address Rox 284, City. and lot djl 2 CL1NGENPEEL, SI; :u:u and ICIAX . . . ui.hrt i uu bAl.f, I'wt'lvo annuls of. bees for sale. lnmir ,it U" i News offloo for particulars. tf j Oir"SAl7KV flnorubbprflfed j Vmggy. either for two or four per sons, used only ono season, can be bad reasonable. For particular: ! Will at tho Xews office, tf I'OU SALif Nlre lionifTon XTTnck-; son Street, corner: also uniinprov-, ed lots adjoining; will sell in trartR to milt. Fine view. Write t box 114 or inquire News office, tf 11KKTS FOU COW FEKD $6.50 per ! 'i (I 'live red within 1 mile. Leave ' 1 it '1. I.. Prior's shop or ad- i'rr i t. Mavis, Route 1, Koae- M,-f Or.. j7 ; Vk ; i": ' S' UV VT; a7 p ,i iv hred Khnde Vui ! !;e fp( "rrcls Address It "n.-.-'f , lincphitrtf. Or. ft ti H A PK VINKS FOR SALE Well rooted young stork, all leading varieties, nt rUht prices. Ad dress or call m T. W. EU'nti. WVftt Roue' urg. dit-ii,t ! VlMRER LANHS FOR tfALK A few claims cf cnoice timber land In Douglas county for sale. WIP f sell all or a part as desired. For , particulars call on or wrlje to Alex B. Mott. Oakland. Or. tf. t m SHOD ' 1 It dvcry member 'f I FOR SALE BT THE Roseburg Rochdale COMPANY Sale of Fern Stands 1: 00 Stands Now $1.50, $1.25, $1.00 Stron I it it it if 4 r s