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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (March 9, 1911)
THE WEATHER LOCAL FORECAST Fair Tonight ani Friday,cool er tooight with light irost. ADVERTISERS Will rinil The KvtMiliiK New. the boat medium to rvach the IHMipleof ltMburgr. A wlde-a-witko publlrntlnu prltitlns mil the oewa that'Bftt toprla ' VOL. II. HOSEUl'KG, DOUGLAS COUNTY. OHEGON. THVKSP VY, MAltCH 9, 1011. No. ior. IS 1 Reports of His Demise Startles Washington. CONCILATORY MESSACE IS SENT Tuft Kxplulns Tlmt Army lk-uionstru-tiolis Hiih Xo Significance Con. cernliiK Mexico Cruiser Hushes to TainiR'Co. (Special to The Evening News.) WASHINGTON", .March 9. A re port that President Diaz, ot Mexico, has been dead for 48 hours, which was received here and at San Anton io today, spread rapidly through the city, and was credited by many, ow ing to the fact that the Mexican ex ecutive is 80 years of age, and that he has been seriously ill for some time past. It was also argued that President Taft and the government officials had kept the matter secret in order to gain time for arranging for emergencies. The death of Diaz was, however, officially denied this morning hv a formal statement Bent . from Ambassador DeLaBarre, of Mexico, to all Mexican consuls in the United States. In connection with the denial is also a note re questing all loyal Mexicans to re turn to their county. Taft Ileassurcs Diaz. WASHINGTON, March 9. Late yesterday afternoon President Taft sent a formal note of assurance to President Diaz, in which he set at rest all rumors to the effect that this government has any designs of intervention, and that the demon atratlons along the border have no significance that should cause con cern to Mexico. Commenting on the message, Mexican officials here ex pressed satisfaction, and that the fact would reassure their government and the people, who had naturally been considerably disturbed by the sensational reportB. Cruiser Rushed To Mexico. WASHINGTON, March 9. The scout cruiser Chester is proceding under rush orders to Tampcco, Mex ico, from Pensacola, Florida. This sudden move Is taken by many to mean the confirmation of the reports that Mexico is the objective point of the mobilization ot the United States troops. Want Hank Statement. WASHINGTON, March 9. The PALACE THEATRE TONIGHT' JMcKenzie Merry Makers PLAY "The Call of the Music" Tuesday, Wediu'sduy, nml Thursday "The Man of the Hour." (In Kour Acts.) I'ltlDAY AND SATURDAY IN WYOMING' On Four Acta.) 0s Spring Opening 1911 James A. Perry Invites your inspection of Pattern Hats March 9th and 10th. Tailored Hats ou display now. Also 'complete line of Flowers, Braids, Ornaments, Velvet and Silk Ribbons and Shapes, l'OSTI'OXKD. The Ernest Gamble Concert Company, on account of wash- outs in California will be un- able to keep their date in this city, and the concert is there- fore indefinitely postponed. comptroller of the currency issued a call today for statements of the con-i ditlon of all national banks at the1 close of business on March 7. , A HKJ Sl'CCI-SS. Full House Hears Sermon at Kevival The "Hais Time" Tonight. "I think I can pet you a seat in the nailery" was the greeting the ushers gave to the last persons who came into the Baptist church last nlKht. The gallery wns almost full, and the main floor of the big church was packed. There was also a larg er number than ever before In the chorus. Additional chorus space will be provided today. During the song service last night a special number, "The Sinner and the Song," was sung by the Misses Black and Black and Bridges; and the people fairly held their breath as that splendid trio sang this good old song into their hearts. These who came expecting a great sermon were not disappointed. With rapt attention the audience hung on his words as the great evangelist un folded the mighty theme of " A Bar gain With Sin." Dr. Tamkin's sermon tonight will be "The Hag Time," a companion sermon to the one preached last night. Services every day at 2:30 and 7:30 p. m. Everybody Invited. 4 BILLS A HE ALLOWED. Usual (.rist of Claim! Against the County Squared By Court. Following Is a list of the claims al lowed by the county court during the regular March term: Rita K. Cobb, clerk's offc 48.00 H. L. Whipple, tax toIIb 54 R. C. Agee, tax rolls 64.00 H. C. Agee, tax rolls 34.50 Eva Lenox, clerk's offc 25.00 J. G. Winniford, tax rolls .... 15.00 Louis Decker, drawing jury 3,00 J. L. Churchill, Bame .... 2.00 W. R. Vinson, same 2.00 Riddle Tribune, pirnt 7.35 Glass & Prudhomme, fixtures treasurer 44.95 W. J. Hughes prisoner board 176.00 F. A. McCall, fruit inspector 71.47 A. Fields, bridges & ferry 21.35 F. C. Ladd, indigents 21.35 Josehson's, same 41.73 B. L. Darby, same 19.20 Riddle Furniture Co.. same 20.00 Mercy Hospital, same 105.00 J. H. Younce, same lfi.00 Harold E. Fulkerson, bounty 58.00 Cirtv Cordon, asses' offc GO. 00 North Side Gro. indigents .... 12.00 I. B. Nichols, same 7.75 New York Store, snmo .. 22.37 John Hanks, same 1.95 J. L. & S. A. Kendall, water & lights 41.45 Glcndule News, print 3.00 Western Uulon Tel. Co. serv l.fiB Irwln-Hodson Co. tax ledger 63.75 S. T. Smith, livery hire 3.00 City of Roseburg, paving st 104.60 A. A. Harris, prisoner's b'd 9.00 I. 1). Connine, roads 22.50 R. L. Whipple, tax rolls 54.00 Dan Smith, bounty 16. Oil Thurmnn Chaney, expenses 23.55 E. G. Young & Co. green val ley road - 181.80 Underwood Typewriter Co. supplies 4.00 R. L. Whipple, tax rolls 43.85 Pacific Stationery & Print Co. supplies 96. SO John Martin, bounty 10.00 Mabel Albright, work dist at 4 7.50 Guy Cordon, work sheriff oft: 9.7S F. E. Raymond, snmo 9.75 Dan Curtin. indigents 12.00 H. R! Kauffman. same 56.00 J. F. Barker & Co.. roads 9 50 li. Dyer & Co., roads 22.30 F. M. Sebrinir. boat ferry .... 20.00 I'mpqua Valley News, print 129.00 (f'on'ltn?'-d Tnmnrrnw) Will Not Wait for U. S. Pro tection of Interests. DO NOT BE TOO PARTICULAR Orders for Heeruithtg Oilleers to lis eunl Old Instructions for En listing Men .Marines fiym Puget Sound. (Special to Evening News.) BERLIN, March 9. That Ger many will not roly on the United States to protect her interests in Mexico, was officially announced this afternoon by the imperial foreign office. The statement declared that if the situation develops so as to endanger her interests, Germany her self will take protective measures, regardless of the Monroe Doctrine. Must Have Men. DES MOINES, March 9. Officers in charge of tho recruiting station here received orders today from tho war department to disregard nil pre vious instructions for enlisting men, and enroll for the navy all ablo bod ied men who apply for a place In tho service. Cruisers Heady for Action. LOS ANGELES, March 9. Under orders to Bail from San Diego, but awaiting specific instruction, the cruisers California, Pennsylvania and South Dakota departed from San Pedro this morning, Admiral Thom as commanding. Puget Hound Marines Go. PORTLAND, March 9. Two com panies of marines from PuRet Sound Navy Yard passed throuRh Portland this morning en route to San Diego. Mexico in Satisfied. WASHINGTON, March 9. -Following a conference with President Taft today, Ambassador DeLaUarro said that the president had person ally reiterated his assurances of the good Intentions of the United States toward Mexico, and that the mobili zation of the army on the border has nothing to do with Mexico. Jape Wntch Game. BOISE, March 9 Two well dress ed Japs were interested spectators of the 200 men of tho First Cavalry taking the train today for San An tonio. Tho Japs took notes of tho procedure employed in getting tho men on the train and the shipping of their horses and trappings. , THEODORE lUM.MM'K. Passes Away at Merry Hospital Early Tli in Morning, Another death which has removed from Douglas county one of its best known and most highly respected citizens, occurred at Mercy hospital shortly after 12 o'clock this morning. when Theodore V. Ditninick, of Wil bur, passed away after ft lingering illness extending back over a period of nearly three months. Death was the result of liver trouble and other complications. Mr. Dimmick was born In tho vi cinity of Kellogg, (then in Untpqun county) nearly 55 years ago. During liis early life he resided with his parents, and us was customary in those times attended school but a few months each year. When a young man ho became enthused with the idea of making his own way In tho world, and not long thereafter purchased a ranch in the vicinity of his former home. Possessed of un usual business ability and a pleasant disposition, he prospered and it win not long uniil bo was favnrahly known throughout the entire north em part of tho county. Interested In his life's work he remained on his ranch, near Kellogg, until live years ago, when he disposed o: his hold Money in Jew elry is Money Saved There is hardly any way you can BMnd your money so advan tag'ouly as to buy good jewelry it gives pW:tFure to th wsnr doe not depreciate in value like other things and ran most readily he converted into monej If delred. A. S. HUEY Roehurg'it leading Jeweler, itohkiu ju;, om;. iugs and moved to the vicinity of Wilbur where lie has since resided. For many years ho enjoyed the best of health, and not until about a year ago did he appear on the decline. Many years ot manual labor, coupled with his advanced age, prov ed a handicap, and' about three months ago he was obliged to retire from active life. The best of physi cians were called into consultation. but notwithstanding that every thing possible was done to abate the disease, he gradually grew worse, and about four weeks ago was re moved to Mercy hospital. Hero he received tho benefit of everything known to the medical fraternity, but without avail, ho ralually became weaker until this moiilm? when he passed away as it but asleep. Aside from a wife he leaves tho following brothers and sisters to mouru his de mise: D. H. Dimmick. Granite, Ore T. M. Dimmick, Coquille, Ore.; G. V . Dimmick. Salem; R. E. Dimmick, Ukiah, Cal.; Z. L. Dimmick. Port land: Mrs. L. Short, Wilbur; Mrs. E. H. Plnkston, Oakland; Mrs. Jas. Hobbs, Merrill; Mrs, J. I. Chapman, Mrs. L. S. Dimmick, Mrs. D. P. Mc Kay and Mrs. M. LaRaut, of Wilbur. The funeral will bo held at the homo of his daughter, Mrs. D. P. McKay, at Wilbur, tomorrow after noon at 2:30 o'clock under tho aus pices of tho A. F. & A. M. Jjdge, of vhlch order he was a member. In terment will follow at the Wilnur cemetery. Tho doceased was also a member of Douglas Camp, No. 258, W, O. W., at Oakland. 4 LOCAL NEWS. Hon. B. L. Eddy spent yesterday at his ranch a short distance wost of tho city. Reserve your seat a now for the Elks' Minstrels at the Palace Thea tre, Monday and Tuesday nights. Thomas Cobb, of the Cobb Real Estate Company, Is spending the day at Myrtle Creek looking aftor busi ness matters. Seats now on sale at Palace of Sweets. Entire capacity of the house reserved at tho on price of 75c, R. E. George, of Wilbur, is send ing the day In town attending to business matters and incidentally vis iting with frends. Miss Anna Kent, of Dlllard, arriv ed in the city this afternoon to ac cept a position at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Kelly. An order authorzlng tho sale of tho real proporty In tlio Clydo Gad dis estate, wns filed in tho probate court this afternoon. C. O. White, of Myrtle Creek, Is spending tho afternoon In the city attending to htiHlnoss matters and visiting with friends. Miss Mario S. Swanson, of Port land, arrived in Roseburg this morn Ing with a- view of locating bore during the remainder of tho winter. The annual Inspection of Company D., will be held at tho armory next. Monday evening. First Lieutenant Henry M. Fales, of the First Infan try, U. S. anny, Is tho Inspecting of fice?. According to reports, the experts who have been at wink on the roun ty books during the past three weeks, will complete t heir dill within ten days, at which time they file their written report with the couny court. L. K. hockey, a local printer, was arrested by Sheriff George Quhio this afternoon on a charge of forgery preferred by the Itiisch & Lane pi a no Company, of Portland. The al legcd rrime is said to dale back to the time when Mr. Ynekey conduct eil the Myrtle Creek Mall. Sheriff George Qui no received a telegram late this afternoon from the sheriff of .lofcphlrte county, re questing tin local olHcer to be on the lookout for a negro, who is ac cused of shooting and Herlously wounding a resident of Wolf Creek at an early hour this morning. Th- telegram gave a deyrlntion of fugitive, eliminating dMaiM of the alleired crime. When the negro de parted after wounding his v let lei. li is said ho conflsi-ated tn- f irmer''; gun and now has the same in IiIh nos hosslon. The members of the county court, consiMt ing of f 'ounty Judg" Wona cott and Commissioners M. li. Ryan and Jefferson Wiley ret urned from Portland this morning where t hev spent tho past few days purchasing road machinery which will be util ized In Improving the county thoro ughfares during the coming nutnmer. Among tho more experml machin ery purchased by tho court were two rot k crushed 4 and sixteen graders. Thn rock cniHherH will be u'-d at point in the northern part of the county while the grader will be dln trihnted among tho pevoral road fu trvlnnra. Tho approximate rout of the nirichinerv. delivered at the Port . land freight Mieds. in $7,!f00. IIOIIS. HO WATT To Mr. and Mrs. D. How-J art, at th home of C. J. Barnwell,! in Rowburg. on Wednesday, March 8. 191 1, a girl. j in li rem; Assistant Secretary Pierce, of Interior Dept., Hot. I PRESIDENT COES FOR TRIP Will Play (iolf ami Talk In Georgia War Dcnprt merit Orders lirgo Supply of Fresh IWvt iuz Deuth. (Special to Tho Evening News.) WASH I NG TO N, Ma rch 9 . De claring it tho duty of every oillcial now employed in tho Interior De partment to resign when Secretary Fisher takes tho office from Ballln gor, Assistant Secretary Pierce said today that ho would sever his con nection with tho department and go out when liallingcr does. Tho ro-1 tiring seerotury says that he will sue; his alleged slanderers ns soon as the matter can ho arranged, ns details for tho wholesale libel suits are yet very Incomplete. Proceedings will probably bo started both iu Souttlo and New York. J Taft (iocs Golfing. , ! WASHINGTON, March 0, With no apparent uneasiness concerning the oxcltemont throughout tho coun try over tho war preparations going on nnd movoment of troops to the Mexican bordor, President Taft, well fortified with golf Bticks, left this city for Augusta, Georgia, this af ternoon, whore ho Is billed to deliv er an address before tho Southern Commercial Congress on Friday. Order Month's Supplies. FORT WORTH, March 9. That It 1s the boltcf of tho war depart ment that tho troops mobilizing on the Mexican blur dor will remain there at loiiBt a month. Is shown In the fact that tho packing houses of Fort Worth received orders today from the war department to ship a car load of beef dally to San An tonio for at leant the noxt month. IHuk Dentil Ex pec tod. GALVESTON, aMrch 9. Private authentic advices received today aay that President Diaz is1 yet alive but In a very critical condlton, and Is being kept alive by stimulants. Death, however, Is expected at any minute. Imw Maker Adjourn, OLYMPIA, Hatch 9. The Wash Specials... Spleudid values in or shade. Special discount on Puffs, in dark brown and black shades. The popular Dutch Collars iu new styles and shapes; also stocks, jobots and linen collars just arrived. The season's latest millinery in groat variety of styles and prices. The newest creation Leather Velvet and Suede Handbags at special prices. And the price is just right. Roseburg Beauty Parlors PRELIMINARY Millinery Ope MARCH 9 All the Latest in Pattern and Tailored Hats Also an excellent showing from our own work room. Shapes, braids, silks, velvets, flowers and trimmings of all kinds. See Our Line of Ladies' Suits, Dresses, Dress and Silk Skirts, Wash Dresses, Shirt Waists, etc. Kvery thiii new and strictly up-to-date. Prices and (pialities that will siirVlv appeal to you. See them before buying. It will be a plcasuic to show them to you. THE FAIR STORE ington legislature will adjourn to night, nnd the session just closing will be recorded ns one of tho most progressive iu the history of the state. The initiative and referendum were adopted, bills for constitution al amendment, and tho eight hour law for women, as well as the public utilities bill, aro among tho many good laws created nt the session. Six Killed liy Xegro. BOWLING GREEN. March 9. Kilting six persons In the mountains of Hart county, "Bud" Massey, a ne gro, is reported hiding In tho vicin ity of tho murders today. Among; the dead are tho deputy sheriff, who attempted to arrest tho outlaw nnd five members of his family. Two others wero wounded. t METHODIST LADIES ENTEKTA1V. Delightful Program Rendered nnd Financial Success. On Monday ovening In tho M. H. church of this city, tho ladles aid society of that church gave a delight ful entertainment. A lino musical and literary program was rendered, consisting of a solo by Mrs. Brum- neld, a duet by Mrs. Booth nnd Mrs. Orcutt, solo by Mrs. Heinlno, reci tation by Miss Catherine Dunham. (After the program a goodj poclat time was had in which all participat ed, Mr. Kenneth Root being In chargo of that feature. One of the items contributing to tho enjoyment of the evening, was tho presence of MrH. Me.Connull, wlfo of Rov J. N, McConnoll, pastor of the Christian church of this city, In company with a goodly number of tho mumbers of the ladies aid society of that church. Refreshments of a most appetiz ing and bountiful charactor wero served. Tho attendance was largo, and tho financial roclepts were hand some. At tho conclusion, nutuoroun were the testimonials to tho enjoy ment of tho following ladles: Mrs. E. W. Klrkendall, Mrs. 11. L. Mars tors, Mrs. II. W. Brown, MrB. A. N. Orcutt, Mrs. J, II. Booth, Mrs. A. S. 1 luey, M rs. Ed Singleton, Mrs. H. B. Rosenherry, Mrs, W. A. Anderson. Special committee on program was composed of Mrs. A. N. Orcutt, Mrs. .1. H. Booth and Mrs. H. 13. Rosen berry. MASONS ATTENTION. All Masons are roquoHtod to meet in the lodge room nt one o'clock u m., Friday, Mnrch 10, to attend the funeral of Brother Theodore Dim mick, to bo hold at Wilbur at 2:30 p. m. of ahovo date, J. D. ZURCHER, W. M. For renl live nows, road The News. Switches, in any length MARCH 10 The l ittle Store Willi ltl Bargain!