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,v ROSEBUItG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON. SATURDAY, JANUARY -JO, 1011!.
No. 68
LADIES HELPED
Entertain LaGrande Visitors
' vn Grand Style.
MUSIC AKD DANCING PREVAIL
Hon. Dinger T. Hermann nt Banquet
Welcomes Guest Hon Cluut.
K. Cochrau Kesoinis
Addresses Cut Short.
The banquet and reception given to
the given to the LaGrande visitors
last night was a splendid success if
expressions of the visitors count for
anything, and there is nothing to
the contrary. Aside from the gener
al good feeling displayed by all those
present the speeches from the visit
ors' Bide of the table complimented
Roseburg and her citizens on the
splendid civic conditions of the city
as evidenced by the many paved
streets and modern buildings that
were to be seen.
At seven-thirty last evening the
guests of the city and their escort
formed at the Commercial Club
rooms and began their march to the
McCIallen Hotel. Songs and La
Grande yells made the air ring till
the hotel was reached. In the cor
irder of the hotel a few more songs
were rendered waiting the time
when the dining room would be
thrown open. Manager and Mrs.
Gronvold had tastily arranged the
spacious dinlngVoom bo that all the
banqueters were seated at one long
table which was decorated with car
nations and other flowers of beauty.
Celery and olives, consumme,
mushroom patties, crab Balad, tur
key, corn and potatoes, iced punch,
Ice cream and cake, cheese and cof
fee, and cigars were the good things
that made the speeches better.
Hon. Dexter Rice acted as toast
master. Hon. Binger T. Hermann
was called upon to welcome the
guests to Roseburg. In his usual
happy manner he expressed the pleas
ure that it gave the Roseburg people
to have the LaGrande business men
among us, saying that we are all
Oregonians although widely separat
ed in distance.
The toast in aster then Introduced
Charles E. Cochran who was said to
be the.officlal responder for the vis
itors. " He merited the name given
him and in flowery oratory praised
Roseburg, the weather, the flowers,
the banquet -and finally the ladies.
He commented on the fact that Rose
burg Is the first place that the La
Grande men have visited where any
of the ladies were allowed to be
present, stating that all affairs given
them on the trip have been wholly
stag in their nature. He took his
tivit amid an outburst or applause.
' ohn Collier, president of The
Peoples' Store of LaGrande, was
next Introduced. He remarked that
he had Just been handed a telegram
saying that their train was scheduled
to pull out of here at eleven o'clock
Instead of eleven-forty as expected
and therefore he would give way and
let others speak.
Bruce Dennis, editor and owner of
the LaGrande Evening Observer was
then called upon and told a number
of good stories all to the point that
Oregon is the greatest and beat state
In the union.
Walter M. Pierce, proprietor of the
famous Hot Lake Sanatorium, told
of how the other members df the
party took away from him a speech
which he had prepared to deliver at
the Jackson banquet In Portland,
but which was never delivered due
to a failure to get to the banquet.
Mr. Pierce Is an eloquent speaker
and his remarks drifted into that
Btraln of oratory which makes the
heart swell with pride and thanks
giving that such men are still among
ua.
Judge Hamilton was the last
speaker. He very ably and eloquent
ly talked of Oregon and the great
possibilities here and the changes
that had been made In the past de
cade. His talk was filled with force
ful earnestness and drove home the
ties that are cementing the people of
one part of Oregon to the people of
other parts.
TIip nroeram was at this point
abandoned owing to the lateness of
the hour and the guests were escort
ed to the Commercial Club rooms
where the ladies had charge. The
high school orchestra played dance
music and for the next hour the
visitors were tripping tne ngni ian-
tnstlc toe. Train time came only too
oon for them. It was a few min
utes before eleven when the guests
mnitP their farewell bows to their
ntortninpra and left for the train
Much of the credit for their splen
did time here is to be given to the
ladles who worked untiningly 'for
their entertainment. Those who as
sisted were:
Mrs. J. W. Perkins, Mrs. J. C.
White, Mrs. Sam Josephson. Mrs.
Bordnian, Mrs. Gronvold. Mrs. J.
F Barker. Miss Veil Barker, MIbs
Agnes Pltchford. Mrs. Dr. Haynes.
Mrs. J H. Booth. Mrs. W. H. Fisher.
Mrs B W. Bates, Mrs J. V. Colt.
Mrs J. A. Perry, Mrs. Greenwold,
Mrs. C W. Clark. Mrs. L. Adams,
Mlsa M Fisher. Miss Bishop, Mrs.
Ftmrr and Mrs. Carl D. Shoemaker.
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- ;kts j.aiii skxtknci;.
William CAllahan ! Sentence of
Five !) in jam.
Wllllah Callahan, a well known
Roseburg visitor, was arrested late
last evening chared with drunk and
(((orderly conduct. As Is customary,
f-.ii.h.n a locked In the city jail
where he remained until this morn
ing when ho appeared (or arraign
ment. . .
Asked the nsunl preliminary ques
tions by City Recorder Wlmberly.
Callahan said he was neither drunk
ir disorderly, and consequently en-
tered a plea rtI no1 ""-
Ing counsel. Attorney Albert A bra
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ham was summoned, and upon ar
riving at the city hall consulted his
client at some length. Reallmng
that an atqulttal would be unlikely,
Callahan finally changed his mind
and admitted his guilt of the
charges. Ho was sentenced to pay a
fine of 5 and spend five- days In
the city juil. In default of remitting
the amount of the fine he will bo
compelled to remain In confinement
for 7 days.
When searched this morning a
small bottle of benzine was found In
one of his pockets.
AXXOLWCKS CAXDIDACV.
R, Hynii, or Drain, Will Swk
C'ommiNioiter's Office Again.
County Commissioner M. R. Ryan
this morning issued an announce
ment to the effect that he will be
candidate for re-election at the
republican primary election, to be
held on April id. .
ii speaking of bis candidacy Mr.
Ryan said:
1 have given the matter of seek
ing re-election considerable thought,
and this morning finally decided to
enter the race. It is up to the
people. In the event they want me
they will so express themselves by
ballot." '
Mr. Ryan has served Douglas coun
ty as commissioner for about two
years, and during that time has ren
dered faithful and efficient service.
Well versed In road building, Mr.
Ryan has assisted in the general Im
provements which have added much
to the resources of the country, as Is
attested in his recent report.
It is probablo that the gentle
man will Issue a more detailed state
ment of his candidacy during the
next ten days.
J. T. Spaugh, a prosperous Look
ing Glass farmer, was In the city to
day looking after business interests.
Another "near.' riot occurred on
Jackson street late last evening.
when a number of strike-breakers
were verbally attacked by as many
sympathizers of the striking shop
men. . Remarks were exchanged, and
finally the strikebreakers were chal
lenged to repair to a back street.
This they refused to do. Marshal
Fenton received knowledge of the
fracas and after a few minutes' work
succeeded In dispensing the mob that
was quickly attracted to the scene.
It is said that ono of the sympathiz
ers resorted to profanity, with the
result that a warrant for his arrest
was issued by City Recorder Wim
berly 'this morning. In the event
the guilty party Is apprehended he
will be given a hearing In the re
corder's court under the city ordin
ances prohibiting the use of profane
language on the streets.
STRIKERS FIGHT
More Militia Companies Or
dered to Lawrence.
AVIATION MEET IN PROGRESS
Forty ltclicls Suld To Have Keen
Killed In All-Nlght Buttle
Willie Girl And Five Negroes
Killed In Tornado.
(Special to The Evening News.)
LAWRENCB, Mass., Jan. 20. Re
newal of lighting between the state
troops and a thousand Btrikers In
the textile' mills Is predicted here to
day as the result of the arrival of
four more companies of militia.
There are now twelve companies
stationed in Lawrence, and few acts
of violence are reported. The strik
ers are -protesting against the reduc
tion In wages recently announced
by the mill operators.
Aj Lively Procession.
LOS ANGELES. Cal Jan. 20.
With 43 bird-men and bird-women
entered, the Los Angeles Interna
tional Aviation meet was Inaugurated
here today with a procession through
the principal streets. Everything on
wheels rolled over the streets while
a passenger carrying bl-plane hover
ed over the route.
Many Rebels Are Killed.
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 20. Forty
seven rebels were killed and as many
wounded In an all night battle be
tween 800 Zapatistas and the federal
troops. The revolutionists are re
treating.
Cilrl Is Killed.
WINONA, Miss.. Jan. 20. A white
girl and five negroes were killed here
todav as the result or a tornaao.
Man homes were also destroyed
Details of the affair are unobtain
able at this hour.
JCIKiKS A DERATE.
Attorney George Neuner returned
home this morning after spending
last evenlng'at Eugene where he act
ed as Judge In the debate between
the tarns of the Albany and Eugene
,
- victorious in the conte-t.
THE EDUCATED PIG.
Unols SSmt l"Hs'th1nksh6 Is prfttty smart, but hers is a lesson he must learn.
Thorndlke In Baltimore Amerioen,
A GRAND EVENT
North Dakota Association Ar
ranges "Summer" Meet.
OFFICERS FOR YEAR ELECTED
Summer Meeting Will Ilo Hold
Conjunction With The Annual
Strawberry Festival-
Members Enrolled.
Looking ahead with interest to the
annual "summer meeting", the mem
bers of the local North Dakota As
sociation met at the Eagles hall
last night, and appointed a commit
tee consisting of S. E. Hall, H. W.
Evans and Wm. Thomas, for the
purose of arranging for this event.
Although not sb well attended as last
year s meeting there was plenty oi
enthusiasm.
In arranging the "summer meet
ing", the committee was urged to
set the dates in conjunction with the
annual strawberry festival. In tho
event the dates can be so arranged,
It is porbable that tho North Duko
tlans will take an active part In the
several pnrades which are usually a
feature of the struwberrv carnival.
The present officers, L. A. Ueland,
president; J. E. Dorothy, vice-president,
and H. Guest, secretary and
treasurer, were re-elected to serve
during the ensuing year.
Quite a number of recent arrivals
from North Dakota were present laBt
venlng and signified their intention
of becoming members of the associa
tion.
CHURCH NOTICES.
Christian Church.
J. N. McConnell, pastor. Sunday
school 10 a. m., preaching 11a. m.;
C. E. 0:30; special sacred song con
cert, 7:30. Twenty minuto sermon
by the pastor.
Christian Science.
Corner Lane and Main streets.
Services every Sunday at 11 a. m.
and every Wednesday at 7:30 p. m.
Subject for Sunday, January 21, Is
Life". Everybody Invited to at
tend tho services.
Presbyterian Church.
J. E. Uurkhart. pastor, BabDatn
school meets at 10 a. m.; morning
worship at 11 o'clock; Y. P. S. C. H.
at 6:30 p. m.; evening worship at
7:30 o'clock. You are cordially In
vited to attend all of these Bervlces.
Splendid music by the choir at both
morning and evening worship. Come
and bring a friend.
Baptist Church.
W. H. Eaton, pastor. Sunday
school at 10:00 a. m.; preaching at
11:00 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.;
preaching 7:00 p. m. The pastor will
preach in the morning, in the even
ing China Sam will tell about the
new China. The pastor win also
speak. Fine music. A cordial wcl
com. Como and see.
Mcllmdist F,iroMll Charrll, South.
K. M. Mears, pastor. Services as
follows on Sunduy: Sabbath school
meets nt 10 a. m. with W. L. Cobb
aB superintendent; preaching at 1 1 a.
m. nnd 7:30 p. m. by the pastor;
Junior League meets at 2:00 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. At 3 o'clock Sun
day afternoon there will be an "Old
Time Methodist Class Meeting". Sen
ior League meets at 6:30 Sunday
evening. You will And a cordial wel
come awaiting you at all of the ser
vices of this church. Come and be
with us.
MAKK STRONG OltllF.lt.
Bridge nt WlnclirsKT Is Again Con'
deinncd by County Court.
Pursuant to the call of County
Judge Wonacott the county court
convened in seclal aemiun this
morn In, and for the second time
during the pant few month, con
detuned the Winchester bridge. The
recent action of the court was neces
sitated on account of the perHhUencjr
of certain persons wjio challenned
the right of (he court and continue
to use the bridge after It had been
condemned.
Other than entering- the order
condemning the bridge, tho court in
structed County Bridge Builder
Fields to proceed to the scene on
Monday, and remove the approaches.
These approaches were previously
romovod by order or the court, out
wore later placed intact by persons
who desire to have access to the
structure. In the event any attempt
Is made to use the bridge after Mon
day, the court will proceed and
prosecute the persoiiB who are res
ponsible for replacing tho ap
proaches. Bridge experts have examined the
bridge upon several occasions, and
have pronounced it dangerous. Con
sequently, the court is of the opinion
that tho citizens of the Winchester
vicinity should take notice of the
court's order and assist in protecting
the lives of persons bent on violat
ing the order.
While at work tearing out tho ap
proaches of the bridge, the grade
lending to the ferry at present in
operation will be Improved material
ly, and llnis remove any excuse for
using the bridge that the people may
advance.
iioitx.
COBB To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Cobb, of Portland, on Friday, Jan
uary 19, 1912, a boy. According
to a telegram received hero this
morning the baby weighB soven
pounds.
, R. T. niokeley, of Oak Creek, was
a business visitor In Roseburg today.
C. E. Whistler, a well known hor
ticulturist of the Rogue River Val
loy, is spending a few dayB In Rose
burg. Mr. Whistler called on Pub
licity Manager Schlosser, of ' the
Roseburg Commercial Club yester
day, and expressed himself as much
pleased with this section of the state.
Rev. Powers is Transferred to
Grants Pass.
BRANCH SAN FRANCISCAN ORDER
Established III lloseblirg Cupilrliin
Fathers Are Jn Charge
Two llraiiclirs of Order In
The I'liltcd States.
After being In charge of Rev. Fath
er Powers for the past two years,
tho local parish of the Cuthollc
church was yesterday asslgnod to
the Capuchin Fathers, Including
three priests who recently arrived In
Roseburg from Dublin, Ireland.
Under the terms of the transfer.
the lornl parish becomes a branin
of the Franciscan Order, which is one
of the strongest and most Influential
rellgioubi organizations In Ireland.
According to Father powers there
are but two branches of this order
In the United States, one of which
was recently established In Hums.
Oregon. The second branch Is locat
ed In Roseburg. It is said Unit the
local assignment Is experimental In
nature, ond was brought about with
a view of establishing a number of
branches In this section of the United
States.
Father Powers, who has handled
the affairs of the Cathollst church
so efficiently during the past two
vearB, has been transferred to Grants
Pass and will leave for Hint city in
a few days.
AHIILAM) VKTOUIOl H.
ItuM-burg Team IH-fenled II) Score
of 1W to 14 Crowd A I lends.
ASHLAND, Or., Jan. 20. In one
of the best basket ball games ever
played In this section of the state,
the Ashlsnd high school tnm last
night defeated the Roseburg high
school team by a score of 22 to 14.
The game was attended by a large
and enthusiastic crowd, many of
whom came from surrounding towns.
Another game will bo played this
evening, at which time the Roseburg
aggregation expects to even the
laurels.
PARISH
HANGt
CLIMMINS1S0U1
Is a Candidate For Presidential
Nomination:
ROOSEVELT IS ALSO MENTIONED
Stand Put" Republicans Claim Tlult
Cummins Will Have a lisas
trous Kffevt Upon 11-
Folk-tie's Chances.
(Special to Tho Evening Nowa.)
iuxisf.vf.lt talks.
NEW YORK CITY, Jan. 20.
"Tell the editors of tho
United States to set this phniBO,
I have nothing to sny,' when
ever they ure anxious to quoto
me on political subjects. As to
the rumors of my candidacy
fur president, 1 have nothing to
say," suld 'Roosevelt this morn
ing. WASHINGTON, D. C, Jan. 20.
Senator Albert Cummins, of Iowa,
toduy announced hlniBelf a candidate
for the republican presidential nomi
nation. Cummins' declaration has
caused a suusatlou In political circles,
considering thut lie is u strong man.
In a direct stutement lssuuu tins
morning he Bays:
Inasmuch us there has been con
siderable written and published con
cerning' tho prusldency, I feel It my
duty to make plain a Btatemont to
the republicans of Iowa. 1 previous
ly expressed an opinion regarding
the presidency, but since that time
the situation has changed. In fact,
the prospective candidates are num
erous, making the situation doubly
complicated."
If the republicans uoiievo mat i
am lltted as a candidate Mr presl
dtnt, I'll appreciate tbolr faith In
my promise to serve tho heBt 1 enn
for the general welfare of the
people."
Roosevelt Is Iteselged.
NEW YORK. Jan. 20. With Tnft,
LaFolletto and Cummins In tho Held
for president, evidence is growing
hourly Indicating that Roosevelt will
also be a candidute. President Tuft
will urrive hero tonight from New
Haven and will probably confer with
the leaders of tho so-called "old
guard".
Roosevelt today apiicareu at nis
afllce for the first time In weeks, and
It Is believed that hlB procedure is
significant In view of the declara
tion of ox-Governor Everett Colby,
of New Jersey, whoi after talking
with the Colonel declurod he cun
be expected to make his announce
ment at any time.
Aduiti-crs Are Jubilant.
WASHINGTON, D. C. Jnn. 20.
Stand-pat element ropubllcniis ure
elated over the announcement of
Senator Cummins, who they claim,
will greatly weaken LaFolletto s
chances for the nomination. In this,
they claim Tuft will lie strengthened.
Walter Houser, LnFolottOB wusn-
liiL'tun nranugcr. said today thut
Cummins' announcement would have
no effect upon hlu candidate.
HOY S(.'OLTS)F AMF.RICA.
(Continued from Thursday.)
Tho Bov Scouts of America main
tain that no boy can grow Into the
best kind of citizenship without rec
ognizing his obligation to Ood. The
llrst part of the boy scours ouin or
pledge Is therefore: "I promise on
my honor to do my best to honor
my God and my country." The rec
ognition of God as the ruling and
leading power 111 tho universe, and
the grateful acknowledgement of
Ills favors and blessings Is necessary
to the best type of citizenship and
Ib a wholesome thing In the educa
tion of the growing boy. No mutter
what the boy may be I'litnoiic or
Protestant or Jew this fundamen
tal need of good citizenship should
be kept before him. The Boy Bcouts
of America thereforo recognize tne
religious clement Id the training of
a boy, but It Is absolutely non-secinr-
lan In Its uttiludo toward mai relig
ious training. Its policy Is that the
organization or Institution with
which tho boy scout is connected
hall give definite attention to his
religious life. If ho be a Catholic
boy scout, the Catholic church of
which he Is a member is t" nest
channel for his training. If ho be
a Hebrew boy, then the Synagogue
will train him in the faith of his
fathers, if he be a Protestant, no
mutter to what denomination, of
Protestantism ho may belong, the
church of which ho Is an adherent
or a member should be the proper
organization to give him an educa
tion in the things thut pertain to
his allegiance to God. Tho Boy
Scouts of America, then, while rec
ognizing the fact that the boy should
be taught the things that pertain to
religion Insists upon the boy's re
ligious life being stimulated and
fostered by the Institution with which
he Is connected. Of course. It Is s
fundamental principle of the Bo)
Scouts of America to Insist on clean,
rnnable leadership In its scout mas
ters, and the Influenco of the leader
on the boy scout should be of a dis
tinctly helpful character.
Merit Badges.
When a boy has become a first-
class scout he Is in line for further
recognition In scouting through what
are known as the merit badges
Thefo hsdKcs. however. cannot
be swarded to any boy who has not
qualified as a tlrst-rlass scout. The)
are Intend'-d to stimulate tho boy'i
Interest ill the life about him and
are given for general knowledge. The
wearing of these badges noes not sig
nify that fl stout is qitalllh'd to make
tils living by tho knowledge! gained
In securing the award.
The following is a list of
CAITUUKO AT MKDFORU,
Edward Oirmes, who Is waut-
ed in Roseburg on a charge of
larceny In connection with
leaving town with $36 belong
ing to a guest at the Central
hotel, was enptured at Mudford
lute yesterday, according to a
message received in RoBeburg
lust night. Deputy Sheriff Rob
ert Ashworth left tor the South
ern city early this morning and
wll return with his prisoner
tonight. Mr. Grimes recently
lensed the Central hotel, and
suddenly departed from the
city on Tuesday morning. The
prisoner will probably be ar
t ralgued In tho Justice court ou
Monday.
badges that are awarded, the require
ments for obtninlng which are pub
lished ill tho Scout'B Ofllclal Hand
book: Agriculture, angling, archery, ar
chitecture, art, astronomy, athletics,
automoblllug, aviation, bee-furmlng,
blacksmltbing, bugling, business,
camping, curiientry, chemistry, civ
ics, conservation, cooking, craftsman
ship, cycling, dnlrylng, electricity,
Aremunshlp, flrst aid, flrst aid to ani
mals, forestry, gardening, handicraft,
horsemanship, interpreting, Inven
tion 'leather working, llfo saving,
machinery, marksmanship, maBonry,
mining, iuubIc, ornithology, paint
ing, pathllndlng, persona! health,
photogarphy, pioneering, plumbing,
poultry farming, printing, public
health, Bchulurshlp, sculpture, sea
manship, signaling, stalking, survey
ing, swimming, tuxldermy.
Honor Medals.
The national council awards an
honor medal to any scout who !b in
strumental in saving life according to
the risk Involved, the medal present
ed to be bronze, silver or gold. The
Tacts are all Investigated by the
court of honor of the local council
and nre presented as affidavits to
the national court of honor which de
cides upon tho proper medal to be
awarded,
. Local Organizations.
. Hoy Scouts are . organized into
patrolB and troops. A patrol con
sists of eight boys, ono of whom be
comes patrol leader, and another
assistant patrol loader. A troop con
sists of three or more patrolB, pre
ferably threo, as a scoutmaster can
do better work with a small group
of boys than with a large one.
, If a boy wants to become a scout
he must do one of two tliiugB; he
must find a patrol that he can join,
or ho muBt start ono. If obliged to
start one, he must llrst llnd a man
who Is willing to bo the scoutmaster
of the patrol, as tnere can be no pat
rol without a scoutmaster. For fur
ther details as to organisation of a
patrol, ho should write to national
headquarters.
n order that the work of the
boy scouts throughout the country
may bo uniform nud Intelligent, the
national council has prepared an of
dclal handbook. This has boon com
plied with great euro, and written by
experts. It Ib the scout's textbook,
and gives the best explanation or
scouting that a boy can have. This
book may be purchasod at any local
book store or will bo sent to any
Address, postpaid for 30 cents.
The scoutmiisler is the adult lead
er of a troop, and must be at least
twenty-one years of nge. Ho should
(Continued on pnr.e 1.)
Wealthy .Cigar Dealer Killed
by Saloon Keeper.
MURDERER CONFESSES CRIME
Hnyn Duiir Denier Came Around The
Ilur mid Ho Fired Tho ViUul
Khot Detective Accus
ed of lyimiiiltiiif(
(Speclnl to The Evening News.)
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 20.
Ernest Ottslnger, proprietor of tho
Merchants Exchange saloon, this af
ternoon confessed that he killed Edi
son Mutch, a wealthy retired clgur
dealer whose body was found in the
saloon this morning.
In speaking of the murder, Ott-
ilnger snld tho uffulr was due to a
drunken brawl. "Ho came around
the bar after mo," said Ottslngor,
'and 1 shot him and drugged the
body to the rear entrance where 1
left It."
Both parties Involved In tho shoot
ing are well known In Portland and
vicinity.
Would I'so Dynamite.
LAWRENCE, Mass., Jnn. 20.
'barging that detectives employed by
he textile mills are attempting to
lurii nubile sentiment against the
ntrikcrs, It was today stated thut they
lad resorted to the planting of dynu
nlte. The statement was mnde fol-
owlng the arrest of four men and
our women and tho seizure of five
-ounds of dynamite by the state po-
Ice. The detectives claim that the
dynamite was found in the coffee
house wnoro tho Btrikers congre
gate.
Mehl Thompson returned here this
morning after a few days spent at
Portland. While there ho purchas
ed a Michigan "40" automobile, ami
the same will arrive here Monday
mornlng. The machine Is of the Ave
passenger capacity, and Is said to be
one of the finest models on the coast
Mr. Thompson will engage in the
automobile livery business, and wll
make his headquarters nt Joe Sykes
th gun store.
PORTLAND MAN
i
UNDER 1903LAVV
Election in Road District No.
38 Branded as Legal. .
LAW WAS NEVER REPEALED
Violations Cited In Complaint Said
To Re lloscd I'lKin The 1UOU
l.aw Judge
Talks.
Following the filing of a Bilit In
the circuit court yesterday, in which
Robert Green attempts to enjoin
County Clerk Edward Lenox and
Sheriff Goorge Quiue from collect
ing the special road tax recently lev
ied In district No. 3S, or Issuing cer
tificates of delinquency against the
said property, County Judge Wona
cott announced lute today that he be
lieved the county would contest the
case. ,
County Judge Wonacott claims
the petitioners proceeded in call
ing the election under tne 1903 laws,
which provide in part that three or
more frue-holderB may call such elec
tion upon posting the required no
tices. It Ib iiIbo claimed by Judge
Wonacott that the petitioners havo
a legal right to recommend, or evun
designate the extent and character of
the contemplated Improvements in
tho event such are approved by the
county. The recommendations of
the petitioners wore approved.
In the complaint filed yesterday,
the violations are apparoutly bused
upon tho 1009 law, while ub a mat
ter of fact, the proceedings wore
Instituted under u preceding law on
acted in the year 1903.
County Judge Wonncott contonds
that tho 1903 luw was never repeal
ed, and consequently is in full furco
and effect at this tlmo.
HOARD CONSIDERS SITE,
The members of the Roseburg
school bourd mot in special bosbIou
this afternoon, and visited the A. J.,.'
IJellows nroiierty, In West Roseburg,
where the board contemplates tho
erection of a high school building
at some future date.
In accordance with the liberal of
fer of Mr. Bellows, who agrees to
dotinto four acres of land In the
evont a high school building Is erect
ed upon It within the next threo
yours, tho board this afternoon select
ed a site on the knoll adjoining
Nutcher's grove. The site Is Ideal
for school purposes, and is so Bltunt
ed that tho building can be erected
without any grout amount of expense
n excavation.
The board believes a new high
school will be necessary within tho
noxt throe years, and consequently,
considered tho offer a llboral one at
this time.
LOCAL NEWS.
J. B. Riddle wns In the city today
from Riddle looking after business
matters.
J. V. Colt has sold his residence
property on Washington street to
Miss Mabel Van Duron.
Mrs. C. II, Giilnn and Robert Hall
were among tho Oakland people who
spent the day In Roseburg visiting
with friends,
Mrs, Raker roturned to her home
at Oakland this afternoon after a
couple of days sent In Roseburg
visiting with friends. ,
Josuph FranclB returned to his
home ut Drain this afternoon after
week Bpont in Roseburg with
friends.
Douglas County Creamery butter
Is the best on the market. Insist on
your grocer supplying you witn a
home product, which Ib always strict
ly fresh and guaranteed. Two pound
roll 85 cents. dswtf
There will be a dance at the Mac
abeo hall Saturday night, January
20, and the orchestra and president
if the Bull Maccuhee Building Asso-
latlon promise every ono attending
i delightful time. j20
I met a lady on tho street;
Hho looked so very trim and neat,
My heart nt onco was at her feet;
Her features wore so calm and sweet.
Her whlsjK'red secret, below 's com
plete:
'I wear a Oossard Corset".
William Reno, an escuped convict,
who was yesterday picked up by
Sheriff George Qutne and Deputy
Sheriff Stewart, will probably be re
turned to the penitentiary some
line tomorrow. At least, word has
been received that a guard from the
penitentiary will arrive hero tonight.
Arthur Green returned to Iona
his afternoon after a couple of days
:pcut In RoKcburg. Mr. Green suys
Hie I-eoim Mills Lumber Company
Is constructing a new and modern
mill to replace the one which burn-
d to the ground late Inst fall, and
the sainn will probably be lu readi
ness for operation at an early dato.
CAFETERIA DINNER
Will be served by tho ladles of
the Presbyterian church In the par
lors of tho church, on Jackson street,
on Saturday artcrnoon, January 20,
from & to 7 o'clock.
Menu.
Creamed Chicken Hot Biscuits
Cold Boiled Ham.
Mashed Potatoes
Browned 8weet Potatoes
Boston linked Means Brown Bread
Shrimp Salad Potato Salad
Baked Apple With Cream.
Apple, Ml nre nnd Pumpkin Pie
Mnrshmullow Pudding
Whipped Crenm.
Cake
Tea Coffee (19