WEATHER FORECAST
: RASKllUItG AND VICINITY.
Cifuernlly Fair Tonight and Sunday.
A live evening paper print the
new not history. Here'a where The
Evening Newa put It over all com
petitor. AU the newa that's fit to
print la thli paper's slogan, and we
"make good". r
VOL. 111.
HOSEBURG, DOUGLAS OOUNTT, OREGON. 8AT111DAY, DECEMBER 23, 1011
No. 45
IS RECOVERING
Richeson Trial Will Com
mence on Jan. IS.
GIRL IS HELD UNDER BONDS
Itoom-Mnte of Avis ljllincll, the Mur
dered Girl, Will Apcnr as n
Witness Against Minister
Mass Evidence.
(Special to The Evening News.)
BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 23. Recov
ering from attempted self-destruction,
Rev. Richeson will be ready to
face trial on a charge of murder on
Janunry 18.
The solo developments in the case
itoday was the holding of Miss Lucile
Zelgler, who was the room-mate of
Avis Llnnell at the Y. W. C. A. prior
to the murder. Sre was held as a
witness under $500 bonds. She fur
nished the bond and says she will be
on hand to testify.
Although Rlcheson's counsel, W.
A. Morse, after visiting his client in
Jail today, auld he appeared we:ik.
Dr. Howard A. Lothrop, who perform
ed the operation said the patient
was "getting along as well as could
be expected under the circumstances."
and that unless' unforeseen compli
cations developed ho would be able
to attend the trial on January 18.
Richeson pasesd a bad night and
physicians were hastily summoned
early this morning. His condition
improved during the day, however.
The state Is preparing a mass of
evidence to Introduce at the trial.
LOCAL NEWS.
J, S. Cherrlngton, the Riddle real
eKtnte agent, .arrived here this after
nuon to look after business interests.
Just the thing for wlfey or sweet
heart a French Pinto Triple Mir
ror, at
W. J. Yokum and wife, of Canyon
vllle, arrived here this afternoon to
spend Christmas visiting with their
Bon.
F. R. Brown, of Camas Valley,
spent the day in Roseburg attending
to various business interests.
J. W. Perkins and wife leave for
Portland tonight where they will
spend Christmas with relatives. ;.
' John Wlnnlford left for points on
the Calapooia river this morning
where he will spend Christmas with
his daughter.
Deputy Sheriff R. L. Whipple will
spend Christmas at Drain visiting
with his parents.
Miss Mabel Norton, who baa been
employed at Portland for Bonie time
past, returned here last evening to
spend the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. A. A. Fuller.
C. W. Hopkins, of Portland, will
arrive here tomorrow to spend Christ
mas visiting at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. J. H. Oliver.
John Beckley, a Ipcal Southern
Pacific switchman, leaves for Port
land on Monday where he will enjoy
a well-earned vacatiou.
Earl Pickens, of Eugene, will ar
rive here tonight to spend Christmas
with relatives. Mrs. Pickens aud
child preceded him here yesterdny.
Charles D. Buick and wife, of Myr
tle Creek, will arrive here tomorrow
to spend Christmas visiting at the
home of Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Seely.v
D. W. Hunter and wife, who reside
on Deer Craek, left for Corvallls thin
afternoon where they will spend
Christmas with their Bon and daugh
ter. Mr. and Mrs. Burt, of Grants Pass,
passed through Roseburg this after
noon enroute to Yoncalla where they
will spend the holidays visiting at the
home of the former's parents.
Mlas Vena Barbre, of Springfield,
arrived in Roseburg this morning to
spend a) few days visiting at the
home of her friend, Miss Rhoda Wat
son, of Peel.
The Roseburg high school girls'
basket ball team left this afternoon
for Drain where they will meet the
girls' team of that city in a matched
gnme tonight
AFTER SHUSTER
Repoits Say He Awaits Form
Notification. OVER $400,000 APPROPRIATED
Wars In l'rogriss In Mirny l'urts of
China Armistice Appears to
Have Assisted Little In
Reaching Settlement.
Oregon Hair
Tonic
It Grows Hair
Accept no Substitute
For fiulo Ily
FULLERTON-RICHARDSOH
(Special to The Evening News.)
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 23. De
'clarlng that he received "no valid'
orders of dismissal, W. Morgan
'Sinister, treasurer general of Persia,
is still clinging to the Job. accord
ing to advices received here today
from Tehernu.
it Is said that he Is waiting for
formal notification from the Persian
parliament before leaving. It is be
lieved that the troubles of Shuster
have only commenced and that he
will eveutually lose his position.
Munt-y Is Stolen.
PEKING, Dec. 23. Brigands to
day attacked the Imperialists and car
ried away J400.000 in bullion. The
guards were killed after a hot fight
and the money was carried away
Without difficulty. They operated un
der the disguise of reneis.
Conflicting. Reports.
LONDON, Dec. 23. Contradictory
reports are being received regarding
Shuster today. Some say he has quit
his former position, while others are
to the effect that he is still clinging
to the Job.
Wars III Progress.
GAERR1LLA, Dec. 23. Warfare
is beir.g waged In many pans oi
China since the armistice was
clared.
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LOCAL NEWS.
de-
Druggists.
mraanri an1
J S. Bonebrnke, after a business
visit here, left for his home at Days
Creek this morning.
Leslie' Lilly,' of Glide, left for Cor
vallls this afternoon wnere ne win
spend ten days visiting with relatives.
!t t ii. i TiihnrH Rtmllev. of Eugene,
: ...in o here this evening to spend
: Christmns visiting with Aria Rice, the
little daughter of Attorney aim mi.
; Dexter Rice.
... Joseph Dow, architect and bulld-..I,,,,-
na estimates furnished:
able. Room 3, Bell
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The trouble with most practical gifts is that they
carry no expression oi senumem, wjiuoui wunu, ouj
article no matter how useful or valuable, is undesir
able for a Christmas gift.
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A piece ot Furniture from our store however com
bines every necessary feature of sentiment, good
wishes, attractive comfort and utility.
If you will only look over our stock and see the many beautiful things that a
few dollars will buy, you will at once appreciate the advantage of selecting at
least a part of your Christmas things from our store.
They will bring more joy and lasting pleasare to the
person who receives them than anything else you
can buy.
NO PAPER MONDAY.
There will be no Dally News
Issued Monday (Christmas)
This Is one day in the year that
the printers refuse to "make
good" and The News la glad to
give them a day of recreaUon
and reBt.
Says He Has no Fear of
Bribery Charge.
Sisters
69-Y.
John
farmer,
bldg.
Residence
phone
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MANY MINERS ARE DROWNED
Spatigh, the Looking Glass
sMiu the day In Roseburg
Roseburg Furniture Company
Terms if desired. Roseburg, Oregon
looking after business matters.
H. H. Stephens, of Oakland, will
spend Christmas In Roseburg visiting
with hlB parentB, Mr, and Mrs. K. l..
Stephens. ' ( ,,.!!(
E. M. and W. R. Morgan, both resi
dents of Dlxonvllle, are spending a
few days in Roseburg visiting at tne
borne of their brother, E. E. Morgan.
White House Coffee well" made for
your after dinner cup will complete
your Christmas dinner In a most sat
isfactory aud pleaBing manner. Sold
only at the Rochdale. d25
Mr. and Mrs. W. Faulkner and
Miss Arrle Black will arrive here
from Bend Oregon, tomorrow Ito
spend the holidays visiting with rela
tives.
The Oregon Gas and Electric Com
pany have Installed a number of gas
ranges In their offices on North
Jackson street, and the same can be
purchased by persons contemplating
the use of gas. The plant is nearly
ready for operation.
J. C. Glbbs, formerly a resident of
Canyonville but of late of Montana,
arrived in Roseburg this afternoon.
He will proceed to Canyonville this
evening where he will spend a week
or ten days visiting with friends.
Mrs. Oscar Hanson and children ar
rived hers this afternoDi Ir.iin North
Unkota to Join their hiiBband and
father who recently purchased a
ranch in Melrose. Snroute here they
spent some time visiting with friends
at Spokane.
Miss Vivian Van Buren will arrive
here this evening from Stockton. Cal.
to spend Christmas visiting with rein
tlves. Mr. and Mrs. Van Buren re
cently arrive here from Portland
where they have resided since lenv
Ing Roseburg.
W. W. Purdy and wife, of Port
land, are exiweted here tomorrow to
spend Christmas visiting at the home
of Mm. Purdy a parents. Mr. puruy
recently accepted the contract for
subdividing the so-called John R
Sutherlln ranch, north of town, and
will probably commence the work
early next year.
Velma Bates, while playing at her
home last evening with other chil
dren closed a door on her left hnml
severely mashing and severing the
nail from the third linger. Dr. Settl
er was culled and dressed the Injury,
which proved quite pnlnrul, and the
patient will be without the use of this
member of her hand lor some weeks,
Cnleb McGraw, who was yesterday
arretted accused of the crime of
cruelty to anlmalB, appeared In Jus
tice of the Peuce Marster's court this
morning, and upon entering a plea
of guilty was fined In the sum of 10
He paid the amount. McGraw was
arreBted upon complaint of Dr. O. J
Bacher who alleged thnt he prodded
a team of mules with a sharp spike.
Sheriff George Qulne arlrved here
thla morning ifrom Portland with
Tlshby King, who Ib accused of the
crime of lewd cohabitation, miss
King Is a negress and was arrested at
Portland Thursday morning upon
complaint of a local Southern Pacific
conductor. Her male consort, who
Is accused of a similar crime, was
arrested here Thursday night and Is
being held In the county Juil await
ing a preliminary bearing.
The B. R. S. Sunday school class,
of the' Christian church assembled
last evening at the church to enjoy
a few hours In a social way. Tne oc
casion proved very enjoyable. Visits
were made by the class to three dif
ferent stations along the route out
lined and came to a happy ending
bv a sumptuous banquet at the
church. The festivities were con
tlnued until quite a late hour and
all had a good time.
A very delightful evening was en
Joyed at the Maccabee hall, on Thurs
day night, when the members of
the liiral Indue. Brotherhood of Hall
way Trnlnmen and the Ladles Auxil
iary, Joined In Installing officers for
the ensuing year. w. K. nates actea
as Installing orflcer for the trainmen
with the following woll known mem
bers ushered Into office: 8. W
Starmer. past president; L. F. Pat-
noe. president: J. W, Fowler, vice-
president; George gullle, secretary;
W. E. Bates, treasurer; W. O. Cor
don, eoiv.: A. T. Mac Kenxle, chap.;
O R. Garner, warden; H. J. Robin
son, Inner guard; B. O. Vinson, outer
guardian. In Installing tne omcer
of the auxiliary, Mrs. Carol Fowler
acted as installing officer. Arnold
the officers of the Intter lodge are
the following: Mrs. .Margaret Alli
son, oast president; Mrs. Hattle E
Cordon, president; Mrs. Clara Star
mer. vice- president; Mrs. Blanch
Kousa. secretary; Mrs. Kate Ray
mond, treasurer; Mr. Pansy Allison
con.: Mrs. Oarnet Allison, chap.;
Pauline Garner, warden; Nellie rord
I. G.: Helen Wllbanks. O. G.; Mrs
Carol Fowler, pianist. Following the
Installation of officers the members of
the lodges and guests repaired to the
banquet room where they partooK
of a bounteous turkey supper pre
pared by the ladies of the auxiliary
lter dancing and soclnl converse
were In order. The ladies of the
auxiliary are renowned for the good
rooking, and their recent auempi
Western Governors Will lie Enter
tained at Banquet In Portland
Tonight Missionaries
lteturn Home. '
DARROW ACTIVE
the pulpit at this service. Evening
worship at 7:30 o'clock, subject ot
the esrmon, "Heaven's Christmas
Message." The Sabbath school meets
at 10 a. m.; young people's meeting
at 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting on
Wednesday evening at 7:16 o'clock.
You are cordially invited to attend
all of these services. Come and bring
a friend.
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LOS ANGELES, Cal., lc. 23. In
a lengthy article written by Attor
ney Clarence Darrow and published
n a local weekly publication, the dis
tinguished attorney emphatically de
nies the charge that he sold out the
McNamaras to Bave himself from
bribery prosecution. In an exclusive
statement he declared he recommend
ed that the prisoners plead guilty In
order that they might be savod from
death on the gallows. He denied thnt
he entered Into any negotiations with
a view of saving his own name from
being connected with the alleged
bribery Bcanda8.
Many MiuVrs Are Drowned.
LONDON, Eng., Dec. .23. Scores
of minors are believed to hnve been
drowned, when the Tetley reservoir
broke through the retaining wall and
flooded the workings ot a ditch in
which two hundred men wore em
ployed. Hundreds of rescuers are at
work In hope of recovering the
bodies.
To Entertain Governors.
PORTLAND, Or.. Dec. 23. Gov
ernors Hay, of Washington; Hawley,
of Idaho, and West, of Oregon, will
be honored guests, and the principal
speakers at a banquet to be given
here tonight by the Progressive Busi
ness Men's Association, it is oxiiect-
ed that about 350 persons will be
present. The governors will tell Of
their Eastern trip, and of the adver
tising that resulted.
More Evidence Adduced.
NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 23.
Drumntlc details of the tense situa
tion, when the late UUnlted Senator
Sawyers, of Wisconsin, attempted to
bribe Senator Senator LaFollette with
a view of corrupting Judge Sleliecker,
is the usbstnnce of an article In a
curront magazine issued hero today.
The! nrticle says that Snwyers at
tempted to secure his Influeuce In
bribing the Judge during the recent
suits of the state against several for
mer state-treasurers and their bonds
men to collect Interest on state
funds they had appropriated. With
the republican boss gone. It Is alleged
that the "ring" lost thousands of
dollars.
Missionaries Arrive.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.. Dec. 23.
After a perfolous Journey from the
Interior of China, a number of iiiIb-
slonaries and their families arrived
here today. There nre twenty chl
drcn In the part)'.
Saint George's Church.
Corner Main and Cass streots. The
Rev'd Charles Wilson Baker, rector.
ne iourth Sunday In Advent: holv
communion at 7:30 a. m.; Sunday
school at 9:46 a. m.; morning pray
er at n:uu evening prayer aud
Christmas Carols at 7:30.
Christmas Day.
Holy communion at 7:80 a. ni.:
holy communion at 10:00 a. in.: St.
Stephen's Day (Tuesday), holy com
munion at 10:00 a. m. St. John the
vangellsfa Day, (Wednesday. Saint
Clement's ehurch, Oakland. Holv
communion at 10:30 a. m. The In
nocent's Day (Thursday) Holy com
munion at 10:00 a. m.; Children's
Christmas festival at 7:30 p. m.
Christmas Carol Service Sunday, Dec.
Mill, 1111 1, 7:S0 r. M.
Processional Hymn, 49, "O, Come, All
Ye Faithful" Adeste Fldeles
Gloria Pntrl Robinson
Magnificat Semper
Nunc DlmlttlB Semper
Hymn, 63, "Shout the Glad Tidings"
Avlsou
AddreBS. '
Carols:
1. "Soe Amid the Winter's Bnow,"
Gobs
"Infant so Gontlo'"
Gascou Carol
"Good King Wenceslna"
..English. Carol
"Silent Night! Holy Night"
Huyden
"Like Silver Lamps" Steggal
Offertory Solo, "O Holy Night"
Adams
Presentation, "Praise God from
Whom Old Hundred
Rocosslonul Hymn, 68. "O Little
Town of Bothlohem" Bnrnby
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French Plate Mirrors all styles
mid hIm'h. See Winnie Gmldis, the
pliiinlier. jl
MIbs Coryell, who has been teach
Ing school at Grants Pass, arrived
here this afternoon to aiiend the holi
days at the home of her brother,
Louis Coryell,
CHUUCir NOTICES.
Christian Church.
J. N. McConnell, pastor. Sunday
school at 10 a. m.; preaching 11 a
C. E. 6:30; Christmas exorcises
7:30 p. m. We will be pleased to
have you worship with us
ChrlNtlnn Si lence.
Corner Lane and Main stroots.
Services every Sunday at 1 1 a.
and evel-y Wednesday at 7:30 p. m,.
subject for Sunday, December 24, Is
"Christ Jesus". Everybody .nvlted
to attend these services and visit the
reading room in same building.
Italillst Church.
V. H. Eaton, pastor. Sunday
school 10 a. m.; preaching 11 : 11. Y
P. I!., 6:30; Christmas eve concert
7:30 n. m. At the morning service
the pastor will preach the annual
Christinas sermon, theme, "The
Child's Name." The Christmas eve
concert at 7:30 n. in. will he given
by the Intermediate department of
the Sunday school and the choir. All
are cordially welcome.
MethtKllNt KpIkcoimI Church.
Alexander K, Maclean, pastor. A
Christmas Sundny at this church
Xiiihs music and Xmas sermon by the
pastor. A beautiful Xmas program
nt night. Fine siwclal music by the
choir and the Junior choir composed
of 60 voices under the efficient man
agement of Mrs. Helpline will huve
the major part of the exercises.
Kverhody welcome, but you will bave
to come early.
MelhlHlNt KplHf-opul Church. Houth.
K. M. Mears, pastor. Proacning
by the pastor 11 a. m., and 7:30 p.
; morning subject, "Good News ;
evening subject, "How God Loved the
World". There wll be special Christ
mns music. Sabbath school 10 a. m.
W. L. Cobb, superintendent. The
Christmas entertainment will he held
Monday ( Christinas) night. Senior
league meets at 6:30 Sunday even-
tng, Miss Fannie Cohb, leaner. Mid
week prayer service Wednesday even
Ing 7 ;.'l'l. You are cordially Invited
to all the services of the church.
Come and worship with ua.
re!i-trrlnil Church.
J. E. Burkhart, pastor. Hpeclu
Christmas music will be rendered by
the choir ht morning and evening
worship. Morning worship at 1
o'clock. The Rev. Dugald Bel
siieelal representtlve In the North
2.
DARROWIS FREE
Fredericks Says He Will Not
Prosecute.
GRAND JURY HAS ADJOURNED
McXamura Investigation To Be Ho.
sumcd Early In January
Mouey Desired to Con
tinue Wars,
(Special to The Evening News.)
LOS ANGELES. Cal., Dec. 23.
District Attorney Fredericks this af
ternoon gave out the absolute assur
ance thnt Attorney Clarence Darrow,
chief counsel for the McNamara
brothers, will not be prosecuted on
a charge of bribery.
"There Is a great difference be
tween a case against a man aud
that of merely suspecting his proce
dure," said Fredericks this afternoon
when interviewed by newspaper men.
"If we could connect Darrow with
the bribery charges we would cer
tainly prosecute him as we would any
other man charged with such an of
fense." Grand Jury Adjourns.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.,. Deo. 23.
The federal grand Jury, which Is In
vestigating the dynamiting conspiracy
involving the McNamara brothers and
several "higher ups" adjourned at
noon today until early In Janury
when the Investigation will be resum
ed. The members of the grand Jury are
silent on all matters coming to their
attention, and consequently, It Is Im
possible to got a Hue on the evidence.
Money la Solicited.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Doc. 23. De
termined to wage the present war to
the bitter end, the Chamber deputies
today asked for an appropriation of
l, 600, 000 to meet the expenses at
Tripoli. The money will probably
be appropriated by the war department.
S CI IS 1
From 13 M. to H 1. M.
TA 111,10 !' HOTE, $1.00. " '
Blue Point Oysters on the Deep Shell
Chlckon Rico Tomato
Muck Turtle Amontillado
Chlckon CoiiBommo
Rlpo Olives, Calif. Celery,
Young Rndlsbns, Green Onions
Fillet of Sole Tnrtnr Banco
Julienne Potatoes
Calf's Brains a la Westniore
Pineapple Fritters
with Parlslnmo Banco
Ronst Young Turkey Chestnut Dress
ing, Crantierry Sauce, or Suckling
Pig Dressing, Sweot Potatoes
Aspuragus Tips Candled Potatoes
Crab Salad
English Plum Pudding, Golden Sauce
Cheese Crackers
Demi Tusso
Al La Carte Dinner served as usual
from 12 o'clock noon until 8 o'clock.
There Aint Going to be No Leavins
This
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Last year we cleaned up nil Xmns goods after Xmas.
year wo are determined thero shall "be no lepvlns'."
That's why so many aro finding such
ATTRACTIVE PRESENTS
at such
ATTRACTIVE PRICES
not only In holiday goods, but also 'all other lines we carry.
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CHRITnAlMf
rom The Meal Gift HI ore
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A Good Hook. A High Grade Foun
tain Pen. A Choice Uox of Stationery
Ladies or Gents Travelling Set infine
Leather Case. Beautiful Iland-paint-ed
Vases. Teachers Bibles. Book of
Poems. Toys. Dolls. Games.
Goods the Best. Prices the Lowest.
ROSEBURG BOOK STORE
5 , 5 'cooking, and their recent auem
h""9 ,U 'rn,er OCC"""1'
west for The Continent, will occur