THE EVKMVfl XKWS. Tl'ESDAY, JAXUARY 8, 1011.
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THE EVENING NEWS
1Y H. W. BATKS
IKHUKI) DAILY KXCKIT SUNDAY.
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Pr year, by mall $3.00
Per month, delivered 50
Semi-Weekly
Per year $2.00
Six months $1.00
Entered as second-class matter
November 6, jyiu, at Roueburg, Ore.,
under act of Marcn 3, 1879.
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Postal banks are announced to be
a success In tbo Philippines. As
they have never failed in any part
of the world thin result wan expected.
No doubt about this being a (lino
f)f peace and good will the United
States Steel Corporation 1b al)0ut
to distribute a bonus to Ub ofllcurs
and employes.
It s now up to tbo county court
whether or not HoHeburs gets a new
armory biiildliiK. Here's hoping the
county Judge unci commissioners wi l
look upon the project In a favorable
light.
The managers of the great rail
"way systeins have long insisted that
their employes abstain from the use
tif Intoxicating liquors. Now It Is
announced that the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Kg Kallroad is discharging
those of Its men whose "yellow
fingers" betray their addiction to
the habit of smoking cigarettes. He
Klnnlng with this month, no more
clgaretto smokers will be employed.
Evidence of prosporoitH times dur
ing 10 1 for Oregon timberholderH
1h quite evident from letters received
"by 11. E. Smith, of the Douglas
County Abstract Company. These
rommunlcHtlons convey the Informa
tion that the Eastorn money .market
in loosening up and many men of
means are directing their attention
toward Oregon timber lands and no
doubt will visit the state during the
present year for no other purpose
than Investing In this stnto. In the
letters received by the above gentle
mun Eastern capitalists seem to bo
taking a very optomlstlc view of the
money market for the coming year.
THE POSTAL HANKS.
On January 3, the first working
dny of the new year, the postal sav
ings bank Hystem Ih to go Into oper
ation throughout Iho United States.
This Ih the promise of Postmnstnr
Oenoral Hitchcock. Deposits will be
received on the morning of that day,
and the scheme Ih expected to bo In
full operation long before the post
oillco department prepares Its annual
report In the latter part of 1011. Mr.
Hitchcock, It Is said, has given some
study to the system In vogue In
Europe, and he believes the new de
parture will be successful, says the
St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The scheme will be on a small
scale at first. Only one bank In each
state will be empowered to do busi
ness on this plan, and, in all cases,
small towns are selected for It. Our
postofflce people evidently believe
that It Ib well to go slow In the be
ginning with this system. It will
be In the nature of an experiment
with us .although it does well in
England, Germany, Franco and some
of the other countries. As the re
publican platform of 1908 urged its
adoption, it formed part of the ad
ministration program, and, after a
long contest. It was enacted. Most
of the bankers of the country were
against It. As the interest which
will be paid by the postal banks will
bo smaller than that given by the
savings banks and the other financial
Institutions which pay any Interest
at all, the new scheme will hardly
bo brought Into active competition
with the old. Therefore) the ex
isting batiks wore able to make only
a weak assault upon the experiment.
"Wo favor the establishment of a
postal savings bank system for the
convenience of the people and the
encouragement of thrift, said the
republican platform of two and a
half years ago. The "thrift" argu
ment has a good deal of force. Many
recently arrived aliens are somewhat
distrustful of the ordinary banks.
They want something with a govern
ment guarantee behind It. They had
this kind of backing for their sav
ings in the countries of their birth,
and they felt safe on this account.
Kor those people in the United States
the new scheme will have powerful
attractions. Many Americans, too,
as wo learn every short time through
the losses which they sustain, are
distrustful of the Havings banks, and
hide their money in stockings, in
stoves during the Bummer months,
and in other places which they con
sider safe. The postal savings banks
will gather In these hoards. Thus
they will add to the sum of the fluid
capital of the country, and will have
a tendency to give a stimulus to
trade.
LOCAL PUItLK'ITY WOHK.
The Oregon Journal of Monday
even I nil devotes a cobimn to the
work of the Portland Commercial
Club, the write-up being very similar
In many respects to tho monthly re
ports made by the publicity com
mittee of the Itrsohurg Commercial
Club. A number of quest tone are
quoted, and tho comment mai'e that
Inquiries iportaln to every mthjei.t
M!(!er the sun. In speaking of the
chimicuT of the IupuMc?. Mr. Crls
soy, manager of the Inquiry depart
ment, says. "Tho most distinguishing
features of the Immense correspon
dence is Its substantial character. Al
most overy letter mentions bo mo cap-
Wc thank our patrons for their
liberal patronage during the year
1910 and solicit a continuance
for the New Year. (jThat pros
perity may be yours in the fullest
measure is the wish of
ital, and if this has ben accumulated
by the man on a salary, tuch evi
dence of thrift points to even greut
er success In Oregon. rhvra id a
distinctly "back to the land" flavor
premeatlng the correspondent too,
and it Is astonishing to rend the ag
gressive young fellows in business
life who were reared on the farms
and who plan to have a farm of
their own In the near future."
The correspondence received by
the Hosehurg Commercial Club Is
very much like that received by the
Portland Commercial Club, and both
clubs follow the plan of writing per
sonal letters to the inquirers, ans
wering every question, no matter
how trivial, so that the writer will
know his letter has received person
al attention. The Portland club does
not give definite advice, but sends
Information, and lets the recipient
make bis own decision. The Hose
burg club sends out definite Infor
mation, and requests the inquirers
to ask deflniate questions. The facts
about the Umpqua valley are suffi
cient to interest any Eastern friend
who is seeking a home In Oregon,
and while the work of the Portland
club naturally Is general, the work
of the Roseburg club Is Bpecific, and
covers almost entirely Douglas coun
ty, although quite a little informa
tion is sent out relative to Coos and
Cu rry cou n ties. When any pa rtl
cular community In Douglas county
Is mentioned, other than Roseburg,
the secretary of the commercial club
in that community Is notified, and
asked to encourage the correspond
ent In selecting that particular place
for a home, as It. is generally recog
nized that the growth, of any com
munity In the county benefits direct
ly every other community. The
Roseburg club can say. as does the
Portland club, that it does not mis
represent In any way, and tho cor
rectness of every answers to in
quiries can. be verified by personal
investigation.
Mr. Crissey says further "Oregon
Is going to get double the people in
1911 that she did in 1910 and the
record was a good one then. Ore
gonians are appreciating tho Impor
tance of welcoming and helping these
newcomers. In many of the smaller
cities there are women s auxiliaries
which make It their business to give
once a month a reception, where the
new women become acquainted with
tho older residents and take their
part In tho community lift." The
work and sentiment of tho entire
state Is In harmony for a greater
Oregon, nnd 1911 holds forth much
promise for the state In general and
for those communities particularly
that continues community publicity.
Friends are Pleased.
Myrtle Point Enterprise: lion.
Dinger Hermann's Myrtle Point
relatives and friends are more than
pleased to know that tho suit which
had been threatening him for years
by the government has been dropped
Ho Is tho recipient of many congratu
lations from tho peope who know
him and tho newspapers generally
are commcuding the action. His
friends have regarded the suit In the
nut vi re of a persecution, and under
its menace he has certainly been
punished equal to that of many who
have proven guilty nnd sentenced.
At no time since the indictment was
Issued could ho feel sure that his
time was his own, and It might well
bo charged that seven of the best
years of an active life have been tak
en from Mr. Hermann because he
was compelled to be In readiness to
tight his ease any time the govern
ment might see fit to bring it up. It
was this constant menace (hat would
wear the life of anyone away and this
late restitution of his rights can
never mitlgato the wrong done Mr.
Hermann. A great and good gov
ernment would either give a prompt
conviction or equally prompt acquit
tal, and our government has done
neither in this case, the expected ac
quittal being after seven long years
of wait and apprehension. This has
made It none the less acceptable to
M r. Hermann and his friends, how
ever, and has added much to their
Christmas Joys.
vei:k ok phaykh.
rfter many expressions of satisfac
tion for the evening'B entertainment
There was a petition circulated dur
In the time lunch was in progress
for a three-way bridge at the junc
tion of the North and South Ump
qua rivers, with roads to connect
same with county roads on the east
ends that was liberally signed. It
was the universal opinion that this
bridge is of more importance than
any other bridge In the county at
the present time.
A GUEST.
DEFECTIVE LAND TITLES.
The Biggest Little Drug
Store in Town
ROSEBURG PHARMACY, Inc.
S. E. KR0HN, Manager
Roseburg, Oregon
The week of prayer will be observ
ed by the Roseburg churches ns fol
lows: Tuesday evening. Christian church.
K. M. Mears, leader, subject. "The
Christian Church." Matt. HI: IS.
Wednesday evening. M. E. church.
J. E. Purkhart. leader, subject
"Missions." Matt. 2S: IS-20.
Thursday evening. M. E. enure1'
i South, K. O. KUlridge, leader, sub
I jert, "The Home and the School."
Pr.nv :i: Kt
Kridav even Inc. Presbvterla:
' church. W H. Kut.Mi. ler-der. sub
tct. "Go i'vnnu'tit and Polities.'
Ps. 7: 4
Eerboiv is invited to attem'
' these service. Ueuv'm'er ih- firs
t-ervice is tent I at tiio pt i
chu rcb,
COl.l S VMM V I ' KVS.
A l;rue com omse of people ns
xemMeil :it t lie school hnne Si tut
:v evenintr (Xmas eve) to witness
the ent -ri ii anient given by the
wehool under the direction of Mis
' M:ifle Uasnutssen. The prour:tm
w jm veil rendered. ho I tit; careful
trainine and nalusiafchie. ;'ftr which
there was a Chritm;s tree that was
well hideti with l.'k" nf lve that
w its dMi it'U ted bv S nt a CUus to
t -.o delight of the rMMien box
-ii p per a also held and bidding
w is spirited. one bo briniiing
Jlt.ftt. another $s.nnd another $7.
Altogether ft 3. tit) was realized. The
proceeds will go toward tuning fur
nishings for the nehool house. After
lunch all departed for their homes
Are In many cases caused oy care
lessness on part of conveyancer or
scrivener in properly describing the
land and showing the. names of
parties to conveyance correctly, but
in most cases the fault Is with the
owner, who is too prone to think his
title Is Infallible as long as he has a
warranty deed. Many persons have
thus lost thousands of dollars in
law suits, Wnen a few dollars could
have saved them great loss and ex
pense. "Know thy land ns well as
thyself", ail eminent attorney once
said, you can do so by having an
abstrast of your title made by us.
Our abstract plant is tue most com
ulete In tne state of Oregon. We
own the only abstract records In
Douglas county, without wbicu a re
liable abstract cannot be made.
DOUGLAS AbSTRACT & TRUST CO.
Cor. Jackson and Washington streets.
The friends of the late Adeo
Vial recently purchased a beau
tiful window in remembrance of her
presence in this community and the
same was emplaced In the Episco
pal church a few days ago. Mrs.
Vial was a member of the Epis
copal church, and during her life
was very active in all matters per
taining to the good of the church.
CLASSIFIED ADVKKTISKMEiVlS.
WANTED Experienced furnishing
goods clerk. Inquire of Wilder &
Agce, dtf
WANTED Girl for housework, in
family of four; no washing or
ironing. Inquire News office.
WANTED By young lady"' situation
as chambermaid or place as assis
tant In private home. Inquire News
office d-JlO
WANTI A modern 7 or 8 room
houb by January 1, 1911. In
quire at Hlmes & Oliver, or this
office. dtf
WEAVING WANTED Those want
ing weaving done call at 614 S.
Pino street. J5
FOK HKN'r.
TO RENT Furnished room, lnclud
i Ing bath, $2 per week. Inquire at
445 Pine street. dtf
ROOAIStO"RENT"Four furnished
hou '-eopfng rooms, call at 24tl
Fli: jlreet, Mrs. A. Hall.
ROOMS FOR RENT Also furniture
of three housekeeping rooms for
for sale. Inquire room 9 Marsters
block, over Palace of Sweets. tfd
FOK SALE.
FOR SALE Small house and lot
address Box 284, City. djl2
BEES FOR SALE Twelve stauds of
bees for sale. Inquire at (he
News office for particulars. tf
FOR SALE A few pure bred Rhode
Island Red cockrels. Address R.
A. Uusenhark. Roseburg. Or. tf
FOR SALE One line big black
mare, light democrat wagon and
good harness at a bargain. Inquire
at this office. d-J7
WOOD FOR SALE A few tiers of
stove wood, cut last winter, for
snle. Inquire at Umpqua Land &
Water Co., Cass street.
FOR SALE Nice home on N, Jack
son street, corner; also unimprov
ed lots adjoining; will sell in
tracts to suit. Fine view. Write
box 114 or inquire News office, tf
FOR SALE A line rubber tired
buggy, either for two or four per
sons, used only one season, can be
had reasonable. For particulars
call at the News office. tf
CHI CK E N R A 1 S E R S 1 ta a veTw b
nice Barred Plymouth and three
Buff Leghorn cockerels, also one
Barred Plymouth Rock rook for
sale. It will pay you to see them.
Inquire Wood. News office. tf'
T E N " W A N t E I ) C a 1 l"o njV TJia- j
vis, Jr., inventor and owner of,
patent of the Lone- Star Washer. ;
This machine Bells itself, you get i
the money. Hit Sheridan street,
phono SI. Home office Clarendon,
Texas. dsw ;
FOR SALE 10 acres mile from :
city limits. 2 acres bearing prune
orchard; 8 acres especially fine'
for small fruit and garden, well;
house 12xlf, barn 20x30; 36 lay
ln; Lephorn hens. Price $2,500. 1
Te- ' Inquire or address N .
Vr'?; dtf .
TuK s M The " imported Per
ci e-in! S'rtiilfi S'o'age. He Is a
b -i ; h wti!'" m rift in face,
j-iM weighs 2.000 in work!
oi i-r. H?s cult speak for them-Ffiv-fji.
Te:'iii w ill be given If
wanted. If interest,-., write me;
for particulars at Drain. Oregon
M. R. Ryan. d-sw
'OR SALE- At a bargain to anyone
with $10,000. ;;r. acres. 100 acres,
in cultivation, balauco In fir tim-1
bef and past lire. 2 0 acres apple
prune, peach and cherry nrrbard
Se ve n ro om two p t o r y h o u o and
l irtTe barn, prune drver and n'her
b-iibUncs. Woven win- fences lm
prov ements worth $3 ,0oo, SO n
fra Boats. 4 horse, 4 cattle, poul-t-
all farm implements, wagon,
buegy. all harness etc. Fine well
and plenty of sprfnes for stock
-iter. Never have bad a crop fall--.
protected from frosts. Inquire ,
News office. dtf ,
START THE NEW
YEAR RIGHT
By buyinj.' your groceries here. Our stock will be
more complete and of greater value., than ever be
fore. Quick, exact service aud the lowest prices con
sistent with first-class goods will be our aifu forl9.Il.
HENRY EASTON
GROCER
Telephone 26 344 N. Jackson St., Roseburg
FIRST CLASS LAUNDRY !
work is most desirable to anyone wishing their
linen to possess that particular finish so necessary
to good taste in dress.
We Do That Class of WorR
One Trial will Convince.
ROSEBURG STEAM
LAUNDRY
0. C. BAKER - - Proprietor
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