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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (June 6, 1911)
THE WEATHER LOCAL FORECAST Fair tonight and Wednesday ADVERTISERS Will find Til Kvvninir Nowa Ihe btkt iiHHlium tu ruach the IMHiplttof ItiMuburv. A wide a-wftku publication printing all tl nowi tliat'afl toprtnfc VOL. II. IIOSEI1UKO, DOUGLAS COU.YTY. OKKUON. TI KS11AY, JUNE 0, 1011. No. 1HI I Councilman Houck Advocates Purchase of Auto Truck. 70 REORGANIZE DEPARTMENT Resolutions Audioilzhig tin Improve jnent of Eighteen Illncks of Street Adopted Winchester Jtemonstruco-ls IH-nied Alleging that the Rcseburg fire de partment is subject to re-organization; that the fire fighting apparatus is wholly inadequate in protecting the property owners against Are. and that the members of the department display marked inability in handl ing the equipment at their disposal. Councilman George E. Houck, deliv ered an enthusiastic address at last evening's meeting of the city council, in which he implored the councilmen to take some action in the direction of furnishing improved lire protec tion. In commenting on the present con dition of the (ire department, or in other words on the report of the board of fire commissioners who rec ommended the purchase of an auto hose truck. Councilman Houck said that the fire department was appar ently disorganized at tho present lime, and that some action was nec essary to restore public faith in the abilitv of members of the depart ment." Ho said that the department should either undergo a re-organization or else the city council should purchase adequate lire (.gluing ap paratus and place the same at the disposal of those disposed to protect tho property owners against, fire. He said that ho heartily endorsed the recommendation of the lire commis sioners relative to purchasing an auto hose truck considering the fact that the same could lie purchas ed at u cost not to exceed $1,200. On this truck he suggested that there be placed sufficient hose for ordinary use, together with chemicals and other articles necessary in fighting fire to the best advantage. In fur ther comment. Councilman Houck said that the members of the live de partment displayed marked inability in handling the present equipment, and referred to their efforts in ex tinguishing the recent conflagration in the Oreanon building as a fiasco. "The chemical engine was not In working order." said Councilman Houck, "and consequently tho build ing was fairly flooded with water, when a small amount of the chemi cal would have extinguished the flames without material damage to the building in qi.i--tion." Council man Houck also declared that it was time members of Hie fire de partment familiarized themselves with the fire lighting equipment at band, and thus assure the city such protection aw it deserves. in conclusion Councilman Howfe advanced a motion adopting tho re port of the lire commissioners, and authorizing the said committee to iiivestii:;tte and ascertain the cost of nn auto truck. Councilman Mieelli declared that Tie was not in favor of purrhaslne additional fire fighting apparatus, but was of the opinion that some thing should be done immediately i r.-m-L-iiiiizini: the tire de partment. Councilman Micelll said thore was apparently no life in the department; that they considered I practice and drills unnecessary, and i consequently were not in a position j to handle the equipment. Council-1 man Micelll further intimated that, tho chemical engine at present at the disposal of the department cost; the citv in the neighborhood of, $X0O. and that he considered it ai intal loss considering the fact that: it was seldom, if ever, in readiness , for operation. Mr. Mieelli said that in years past the department was successful in reaching fires through mud a foot in depth, but that with! paved streets, they considered the equipment inadequate and out of date. It was Councilman Micelli's suggestion that the city first employ competent men to operate the equip ment, and that additional apparatus bo purchased later, if necessary. Councilman Mullen coincided with Councilman Mieelli and declared that toinething would have to be done in the near future relative to im proving the present fire department. Commenting on the present fire fighting equipment. Councilman Sykes remarked: "I don't believe the chemical engine has been charged for eighteen months and jierhnptt loim tr." Councilman Sether said that he did not consider an autn truck of . great benefit as it would be impos sible to reaeh poin's imt.-ide of the paved district during the winter months. Councilman Sether was of t ho opinion that an :i ailiihle team would prove far mure henefieiitl. and that the department would reach the fires more quickly than with assis tance of the much heralded autn truck. Without further di.-rus-ion. M:i'r 'itynes interrupted, and thrt origin'.' Hon authorizing the fire rommis ) ner to ascertain the m-t of hi: - 'o truck was placed to a vote, and 'rled unanimously, j nemontranrc t Rejected, Chairman Mieelli. of the street Im provement committee, reported that I had In -eat. gated the request of NEW HOSE GAR certain property owners, on Winches ter street, who were desirous of hav ing their names withdrawn from the original petit ion preying for pave ment on the baid street, and was of the opinion that the requeest shoul he denied. Councilman Micelll explain ed that the council had acted in good faith relative to considering the pe titions asking for pavement on Win chester street, and did not believe that ft would be wise to block the improvement at this time. Council man Micelll said thaj there were some people on the street who had signed the'original petition for pave ment; had later affixed their signa tures to tho remonstrance, and were now attempting to again line up with those in favor of the pavement. "Some of these people don't know what they want," declared Council man Micelll, "and for that reason 1 suggest that we go ahead with the improvement. In tho event they de sire to kill It let them file the prop er petition with this council. With two-thirds of the property owners represented on such a petition, it is a certainty that their prayers will be entertained." Merely A Jangle. Alleging that the bill presented by J. D. Harper at a previous meet ing of he council, in which he asked for rcnumeratlon for : several tiers of wood purported to have been burned by special po- j lice officers during their war against tho hobo element, was just. Council-I man Mullen advanced a motion! authorizing the city recorder to draw j a warrant in favor of Mr. Harper fori $ 1 0. Councilman M ullen said that j he visited t he scene of the fire in j North Koscburg, and found that Mr. Harper lost between ;h and 3 5 tiers! of wood, and that lie was entitled to some consideration at the hands of tho council. At the conclusion of Council in an Mullen's remarks, Councilman Mieel li said: "In the event you allow one cent of this bill 1 will present a similar bill for $5,000. and at that, will still consider myself a loser." Mullen retaliated sarcastically: "I do not know as we are respon sible for the shortcomings of Mieelli. I investigated the proposition as re quested by the Mayor, and I consider; the remarks as a slap at the com-j mittee." ! Councilman Micelll then moved that the report be laid on the table,! and the same carried without a dis-) senting vote. 1 M ullen t h en ca in o bac k with a stinging declaration, in which he said that he should lie paid $2.50 for his trouble In Investigating the oeeur rance considering the fact that tho committee had failed to receive the report with just courtesy. Sewer Contract Awarded. Pursuant to advertisements, bids for the cunstruction of the so-called West anil South Koscburg sewer sys tems were ojwned and submitted to the consideration of ttie city council last night. The bids for the West Koscburg ewer svstem follow: 11. Venskl $ l.r.0.1.5. W. C. Caddis 5. ":.!). 72 Charles Olt 5.it01.u5 liidwell, linden & Company 5. H 1 7. Oil After duo consideration Council man .Jones, of West Koseliurg, ad vanced a motion authorizing Ihe ac ceptance of the hid of H. Venskl. and consequently ho was awarded the ei mi tract for the work. Mr. Venski agrees to complete tho sewer by November 1 . and to display his good faith, will post a surety bond r-'presenting 30 per cent of tho con tract price. In addition he has al readv placed in the hands f the it v treasurer a certified check in the sum of $500 guaranteeing that he will bo ahead aud complete the contract according to plans and speci fications. The contract price is about $7 less than the engineer's estimate. In iill, three bids were submitted for the const ruction of the South iinsebnig sewer system as follows: H Venski $ 1 -i .afiS.'S Itidwell, Haden & Co 14.t;i7.25 Krazer & Connelly 17.5S9.35 Owing to tho fact that the ad vertisement calling for bids asked for blanket proposals, and that the sev eral bidders presented bids to which they amxed a clause regulating the price of rock excavation, all bids for the South Roseburg sewer system were rejected. The price for rok excavation ranged from $2 to $5 per cubic yard. In rejecting the bids, the recorder was authorized to re-advertise at once that proposals may reach tho council not later than Mon day evening, two weeks hence. The estimated cost of the South Rose burg sewer system was $ I 5,99.75. or nearly $2,000 in excess of the low est bidder. Warrant Are Ordered. T'pon recommendation of the city engineer the Clark & ItVnery Con struction Company was awarded warrants In the following sums for work completed during the month of May: Iane street. Main to Kane street $ 207.44 Klla street 7 1 7" Pitzer street , 1.. 124. 10 Court htreet. Klla to IMtzor street n."3 3S Fowler street. Douglas to Court s? reef ... ... . 10.2 O'Htlas st r'-t, Jackson to Rose stre.q 9t-VM: I'lh" street, Moftlier to Wn-d;trd street 351. Of Stephen treet. Woodward to I'-roi fcwav r - t 1 .4oS.7I: I'lans and SrwclnVni ion. Plan and Fpe(j lira t ions for pav- ' t following street, together with the estimates of the city en Tineer. were presenter) to the rrtiieid (Continued oa Page Two.) MAKES CHARGES Street Surveying Meets Oppo sition From Ex-Mayor. LIQUOR DEALERS ARE SCORED Co u uc 11 man Mullen Says Licenses Should bo Jtevoked Attorney Great t Submits Resigna tion Hills Allowed. In an address before the city council last evening ex-Mayor H. V. Hoover found limit with and charged incompetency regarding the manner of surveying carried out in this city, especially the work done on Kane st reef. The surveying Is very unsatisfac tory in Roseburg," said the ex-official, "and I cannot understand why the taxpayers should be compelled to pay their hard earned cash with out receiving just remuneration. On Kane street, the conditions are bad and should he remedied before pro ceeding further with the contemplat ed improvements. I should judge that the east side of the street is least IS inches higher than the west side of the street. It may lie possible ttiat I am to blamo for some oj the errors that now present themselves to tho observing public, but had I known then what 1 know now, 1 assure you that tilings would have been different. I wouldn't have stood for such a state of af fairs for a moment." In conclusion, Mr. Hoover said that unless the grade on Kane street was changed in such a manner as to render the street level and present able, that work on tho same would bo blocked. City Kimineer (iormond respond ed to Dr. Hoover, and declared that lie knew of no place on Kane street where there was a drop of is inches from curb to curl). "There nay be a minor slope." said the engineer, "but your remonstrance is about twelve months late. In the event the city undertakes to level the street It will ho necessary to tear out the present curbs and sidewalks, and thus on lail an enormous expense without material result." In conclusion, Mr. Cerniond said that the grade on Kane street was established a year ao. and consequently he was in no way responsible for tho present con ditions. A Spirited Tilt. Council man Mullen said that he had been asked to Inquire whether or not persons convicted of selling imitvicating liquors when as a mat ter of fact they were licensed to sell "near" beer could be compelled to ret ire from business. "What nhoul these fellows recently convicted of selling intoxicating liquors?" inquir ed Councilman Mullen. "Are we go ing to allow them to continue busi ness or does our ordinance give us power to revoke their license?" Although Councilman Mullen men tioned mi names, his assertions had a smart ing effect upon City Tresis- j urer Hermann, who Interrupted the. speaker and remarked: "We have a supreme court, the duty of which body is to pass upon the guilt or innocence of these men to w hom you refer as being guilty i of selling liquor." Mullen retaliated, and said that i the members of the council were simply public servants, and It was iheir duty to bring up such mat-; tors as requested by the people "I , was asked to Inquire regarding the status of our city ordinance regulat-' ing "near" beer joints, and I have done so in accordance with my duty.; Turn it down If you desire I arr simply acting upon behalf of the people a large proportion of whom are affiliated with the "dry" forces. Councilman Houck Informed Mr. j Mullen that the ordinance regulation! the, operation of "near" beer empor iums made no provision for revok ing licenses granted to persons con- vieted of selling intoxicating liquors i Councilman Mullen delared that in 1 the event the "near" hear proprie- -tors Insisted upon selling liquors stronger than tne "near article that the city should receive a Just license. : "I was In favor of a high license from the start." said Councilman Mullen.) "and I was strictly opposed to grant-1 inss licenses In return for the imltrv 1 sum of $150. Replying to Mullen's! remarks. City Treasurer Hermann I remarked: "I ronslder the remarks! of Councilman Mullen as highly Im proper and out of place at this time." M ullen responded with the smart ing assertion: "We employ one at torney to furnish us legal opii-ions." A. X. Orcult lt'igii. ! After six years of continuous ser vice as city recorder of Roseburg. ' Attorney A. X. Orcutt tendered hi1 resignation at the regular meeting of the city council held last evening The resignation becomes effective on; luly 1. In submitting his r b:na- ' tlon, Mr. Orcutt said that the worV 1 of recorder had increased five-fold luring the past four years, and that , 'lis time was pratl-ally a'.rhed in ooklr.g after the affairs of h nfl-e. T' ere are at pn-nt no !,-; than 'ort dlKiinrt i in oro vein en's tinder a. f-aid Mr. Orcutt. condition 'i at require tho undivided atien Pm of one man. That mv u'r.or should be paid a literal salary, and :n return, give his entire time to the it V- is my belief I'jon presentation of the rewiimn tlon. Councilman MKellJ paid a flue tribute to Air. Orcutt. when he said that the hitter's services were ln despensihle. at tho present time. "I am the oldest member of this coun cil." said Mr. Mieelli. "and 1 am frank to admit that Mr. Orcutt has handled the affairs of the otilce In a most efficient manner." In fur ther comment. Councilman MicelU said that Mr. Orcutt should serve out the remainder of his term- con sidering the fact that there were many improvements under way at present, many of which were of a complicated nature, and required the attention of a competent and capa ble recorder. Councilman Mieelli then suggested that Mr. Orcutt be allowed a salary of $100 per month during the remainder of his term. This suggestion met with favor at tho hands of tho entire council, but was spurned by Mr. Orcutt, who said that it was not a question of salary but on the contrary a question of time. In order to nllow the present re corder time in which to consider the offer of $100 per month, the res ignation was placed on the table for onu week. Hills Are Allowed. G. I.. Prior, supplies $22.25 W. D. Moore, stall rent 6.50 Page Investment Co., lumber 1.25 Marsters Drug Co. supplies.... 110.15 Roseburg Rook Store, supplies 25. HO A. CCreason, labor 60.58 W. li. Henery. labor 4ti.R0 North Side Planing Mill l'hor 11.57 Clark & Henery, extras H7.45 Commercial Abstract Co. sup lit. 50 Review Pub. Co., printing .... 5. DO Douglas. Abstract Co supplies 1 2.05 M. B. C.ermttnd. engineering... 1 50.00 D. G. Hicks, same DMt.OO Floyd I" rear, same 75.00 (J rover Hughes, same 60.00 Floyd Cole, same 54.00 Warren Deatty. special police Sl.fio W. M. Rice, labor 60.75 J. H. .lupin, labor 65.00 K. C. Miller, same til). 00 I. F. Culver, supplies 2.00 10. H. Lenox, recording 1.60 A. X. Orcult. express 50 R. V. Hatfield, oats 40.75 .1. F. Clements, labor 2.60 Pacific Telephone Co., mis 70 II. S. French, draving 5.00 .1. I,. Kendall a. 25 i'ilkincton Bros It. SO (Jen. Neuner 6 1 .00 X. V. Cafe 1 .no Ira Pilkington 5.:t." . X. Orcutt " 50.00 :. II. Hermann 10. on .1. R. I.e,. lii.mi Vera Jones 30.00 II. Wollenberg to. on .loo Huffman 75.00 C. D. Palm . :i:.00 T. Williams 70.00 Hveniug News 100.00 Review Pub. Co 4X.0O The bill of $177.55 presented by Winnie Caddis, for extra work done on the North Roseburg sewer system. was referred to tho city attorney for investigation. Mr. Caddis declared that he was entitled to compensation for . extra work, while Citv Knglueeer Cerniond claimed that he had al ready loen piiid SO per cent of the amount of the bill in regular month ly estimates. The bill of J. I-. & 8. A. Kendall, for lights during the month of May Just Arrived Ladies', Misses' And Children's Dresses AT i. a. pin Millinery and Ladies' Toggery All Millinery at Big Reductions SPECIAL on Shirt Waists I $2 00 Km'by Front Waists for !.: V $1 75 Km'by Front Waists for .... 9 1. 2.1 $175 Unen Tailored Wal for . JM.IO $!. Linen Tailored Waists fnr 9l.no $3.00 Linen Tailored Waists for 91. 0. I iff lunar i nil SIMON BEATEN Portland's Mayor Met Waterloo Yesterday. His RUSHLIGHT WINS BY BIG VOTE Alleged that Simon was Oposed to Statement l ami Other Reform Measures Manufacturer Burned Ills Kuetory. (Special to Evening News.) PORTLAND. Juno 6. With only four precincts to hear from, A. G. Rushlight, tho regular republican primary candidate, backed by the brewery and saloon luterestts and the North Knd fraternity, was elected mayor of Portland in yesterday's election by n plurality of about 4500 over Mayor Simon, Independnet candidate. Simon was endorsed bv tho press of tho city, hut in suite of a vigorous campaign went down to his Waterloo. It is said by politi cians that this defeat means the death of the Simon municipal and tale machine. Only about 70 per cent of Hie registered vote of the city was cast in tho election . Rushlight's managers urged that tho candidacy of Simon and his supporters were against the direct primary aud State ment No. 1 and other popular meas ures. Returns today Indicate that the no-seat-uo-pay measure was beat- Burned I'nctory. C1IICAC.O. .In ue 6. Alter confess- Mug to the oilleors that he had em ployed members of tho lire-bug ring to nurn ins nictory last Saturday, Leopold Dreyfus, a rich manufactur ing tailor, shot and killed himself at his magnificent homo on M iehi gan Boulevard, just after lie bad been arrested for arson. Tho con fession also Involves other promln t nt business men of t ho city, who Dreyfus said bad employed Incen diaries to burn their properties. Dreyfus asserted that ho paid $;.00 to the lire-huus cash in advance, with a promise of an addlt ional $ 1 .5 no when the Insurance was collected. Bi igguiuN Want l-'nniN. SAI.ONICA, .In no 6. Kidnapped by Turkish brigands and held for ransom near Ma. Olympus, In Turkey, is the experience of Professor Pitch er, a Dei man explorer. In a letter that was received here today the fam ous Corman anchaeologist Implores friends to come to his aid by raising the $.T.00U demanded by tin brig ands for his ransome. The Turkish government is urged to assist In the matter, but it Is understood that the army Is strongly opposed to comply ing will, the request of the imperiled sclent 1st. A I'd A CA 1. 1 A NIKS. .1 u lie 6 was referred to Cue coin mil tee on electric lights for invest Iguilou. The bill submitted by Kendall Brothers made no allowance for "ouls". uot- i wit list. 'ind Ing that tho street llghfs ! were off for several nights follow i Ing the destruction of tho Winchester plant. ! A second bill for $22.:! 1 presented by Winnie (iaddls. aud submitted to the cotim-il without recommendation. ! was ordered paid upon mot Ion of I'iMinciliiian .lones. HOTEL THE GRAND s Cass Street, Cor. Ro e. Fred Schwartz. Proprietor FIRSTCLASS-IN ALL ITS APPOINTMENTS li.W I.KillT H.XMI'I.K HOOMS. Mew IiuilJing, New I'urnisliinun nml Furniture, Steam Healed Throughout Hot nml t'nlil Water in Kvery Room. ItiimiiH OUr, 7T.C ami $1.00 ROOMS WITH BATH IF DESIRED Centrally Located in Business District This Week If you want the most classy thiny ever, Kct a waist of our new Manjtiesettes Goods, beautifully tucked and inserted. Only 51.50 yard this week. Also collars and jabots in the Manjuesettes. Then we have the dainty ready made yokes and sleeves and the swellest things in linen collar end cul'f sets. Watch our windows for Millinery bargains each day. 1 lair floods in quality and price to please everybody. Roseburg Beauty Parlors Hair and Scalp Treatment Facial Massage Madero is rolling toward the city of Mexico In his speelul train, following the exciting scene here last night, during which the revolutionary lead er and his party suddenly left the big banquet prepared for him. The tights in the banquet hall suddenly wont out and Madero and friends rushed out of the room and hurried back to the train two miles away, it Is believed that n plot to kill Madero was frustrated when he abandoned the banquet, ns a large, crowd was congregating in the hall at tho time, but tho lights were shut off and the rebel leader and wife were hurried to the outside by Col. Hay and attaches, Tho Journey was resumed at once toward Mexico City, where tho party expects to arrive to morrow, where Madero will be wel comed as. the conquoror llbator. D r:RTlSli MKT HODS ADOPT Kl l(V AX KTKH-KIS. 1NO HOI SK. That Roseburg Is fnst becoming metropolitan In tho methods of ad vertising used by our merchants to call the attention of tho buying pub lic to tho ninny splendid values which they are offering also as evidence that tho wlde-awako, pfo neor firm of Josephson's nro keeping up Willi and Just a little ahead of the times In respect to advertising, Is again practically demonstrated by what Is perhaps the most elaborato system of advertising ever attempt ed by any business house In this sec tion. Namely tho giving nwny of the beautiful Upton Parlor Grand Piano which is now on exhibition at their store. This piano retnlls for $100, and is guaranteed for (en years. Tho principal points of superiority of tho celebrated Upton piano over nny oth er of this dnss of Instruments lie in tho thren strings in unison with the overstrung bass, tho splendidly pitched scale, and true sounding board, which give tho Uptou that rich, deep, even tone ho much ad mired. In a recent interview with Mr. .lulien .losephson, regarding this de cided Innovation In their advertising, Mr. .losephson said: "Wo have been enjoy iug the patronage and confid ence or the buyers of this community for thirty-four years, and by always trying to keep our stocks complote, the saying, 'You can get It at Joseph son's" has become almost a house hold expression. In giving away this piano wo are actuated by a double purpose: To show our appreciation of tho patronage of our friends dur ing tho past also to encourage now trade and lo bring the ninny splen did values wo are now showing In all lines to tho attention of every buyer in I hi; community. Tne plan we' are uiug In giving away this beautiful piano Is equitable and fair to alt. It is s'liiply llils. Kvery person buying eno c oiler's worth of anything In our :iion will receive a coupon good for 100 votes. The person turning to us. by Saturday, December 2.1 rd, tho largest number of votes will be giv en the piano absolutely freo of any charge. No favors will bo shown. Our long established reputation for squnru dealing is ansurauco of this fact." This four hundred dollar Upton Parlor Or:ind Piano In surely a pres ent worth working for, mid w pre dict a veiy "merry race" for coupon votes during Hie next tew months. .In.'teiihrou'H are rarely to bo con gi a i ul itetl upon their hruadmlndcd met hods and "trade-getting" ndver t Istng s item. Hair Dressing Manicuring