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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 24, 1912)
vrm a tucd Today's Highest Temperature, 68 Fair Tonight with Frost; "S Wednesday Fair and Warmer. foil.- in. ROSEBUKO, OREGON. TUESDAY, SKITEMltEU 21, 1012. Xo. 80T. A LARGE CROWD Greets Dr. Harry Lane Courthouse Last Night. at ADDRESS IS FULL OF HUMOR ljme Claims To Have Favured The Oregon System Lorn; Before Bourne Hecame a Resi dent of Oregon. There was a well filled house at the courthouse last night, when Hon. O. P. Coshow, in behalf of the demo crats of Roseburg and Douglas coun ty, introduced Dr. Harry Lane, of Portland, democratic candidate for United States senator. Dr. Lane was in fine spirits and discussed the po litical issues in the jovial witty man ner which is peculiarly his, never for getting to keep track of the thread of the story of the evil of privilege on American political life. While mentioning his own history incidentally, he used his experiences in political life to drive home the fact that the special privilege ramifies far and can.be found In municipal and state affairs no less than In nation al politics. . Dr. Lane told of how the paving companies of Portland had combin ed to rob the city by Imposing poor paving on the people. He told of Ills expedient of getting the school children to test the curbing by tap ping It and marking It. The reform which he Inaugurated while mayor .had been short lived, however, and the men who permitted the robbing had later been again installed under a subsequent (administration Dr. Lane then told of the street railway companies of Portland, which had succeeded In getting franchises for the streets without returning an equivalent, which has enabled them to pay dividends and Interest on stocks and bonds valued at $75,000, 000 on a physical valuation of $76, C00.000. The Tariff Question. Dr. Lane then took up the tariff question and showed that the for eigner pays but a fraction of the prices that the American farmer does for American manufactured articles, and cited plows and sewing machines as Instances of flagrant discrimina tion. Under "our system Americans own lines of steamships which sail under the British flag, and are train ed as auxiliary -cruisers, to be used against America in the event of a war between America and Great Brltlan. The speaker drew the conclusion. by inference, that the privilege which exists In local state and national af fairs is the same In Its essence and consists In giving to part of the people at the expenBe of the whole of the people certain advantages, wnicn nil ennnot enjoy. He argued that the remavol of these privileges would destroy graft and render it Impos sible to accumulate those great for tunes which are the menace of the American people. Socialists Jliiy Get Control- He declared that if the old parties did not solve these questions, the socialists would get control and take the plutocrats by the neck and make n short shift of them. He did not lielleve that a socialistic regime was necessary or desirable and wanted the problem solved without so radic al a departure from our present sys tem, and let the socialists wait a while before coming into power. Dr. Lane said that he had favored the Oregon system before Bourne thought of It and believed lo-popular rule more than ever. He would still believe In It if defeated by the peo ple. REOPEXIXG STUDIO. Mrs. Charles Helnllna has return ed from Spokane, where she has spent the summer studying with the celebrated New York artist, Eugene Rernstlne. She Invites all for.mer pupils, as well as new. to call upon her this week at her residence studio, 423 Ella street, relative to rates and hours for the fall term, beginning Monday, September 23. Because of a demand tor piano kindergarten,! Mrs. Helnline has arranged to la- elude morning classes for children of four to seven years of age, in her studio work, and will be pleased to explain the system to any interested parents.- Phone 33-R. , s24 PETITIOX OF MARY WELLS DENIED BY JUDGE HAMILTON". Holds That Couple Were Legally 1)1 vorced and Consequently Cannot Resumo Marringo Relations. After several weeks of delay during which time he considered at length the contents set forth in the application. Judge J. W. Hamilton, in the clrcut court, today denied the petition of Mary C. Wells, who ask ed that a decree granted her froi Aaron Wells thirty-five years ago I j annulled. In passing upon the petition Jiul.o Hamilton Held that the decree of di vorce was granted Mrs. Wells on Oc tober 29, 1S77 by Judge Watson, at that time the presiding judge of this judicial district. JiMge Hamilton said among other things In the de nial that the proceedings were reg ular in every particular, and that Mrs. Wells was represented by able and efficient counsel. Judge Hamil ton also says the presiding judge was a man of rnre ability, and that his rulings were usually consistent with the law and facts In the cases at Is sue. Judge Hamilton also contends that It would not be a wholesome proceeding to judicially declare that parties may on one day secure a di vorce and on the next day resume their marriage relations. In view of these facts Judge Hnmilton declnr- Fraudulently Entered Can celled by Commissioner. POLITICIANS ARE ENTERTAINED lenders In lyuwronce Strik Chinn ed With Munlor, Swn-e Point Over Prosuctititm lriw cutor Muni Stut fuse. (Special to The Evening News.) JUNEAU, Sept. 24. Twelve of the Llppy-Davls coal claims in the Beh rlng river district have been order ed cancelled by Commissioner Fred Dennett, of the general land office. These clnims were located by Mayor George F. Cottrell, of Seattle, Thom as S. Lippy, a Seattle millionaire und others." In the order cancelling the etnrles It Is stated that the parties did not file on the lands in their own Interests. Twot Conventions Today. SACRAMENTO, Sept. 24. The republican- state convention, which meets here this afternoon, will be controlled by Roosevelt men. The democrats also meet In state conven tion in this city today. Ijilmr Ijoculers (tain Point. SALEM, Mass., Sept. 24. Judge Qutnn today granted a motion by the defense asking for a bill of par ticulars In the cases of Joseph Ettor and Arthur Givoantittl, labor lead ers accused of murder In connection with the Lawrence strike last sum mer. The court ordered the district attorney to tell the defendants what, he expected to prove. Roosevelt limn South. TULSA, Okla., Sept. 24. Roose velt today decided to lengthen his tour in order that he can make a one day's dash through Tennessee In an effort to break Into the solid South. He now plans to reach New York Oc tober 3, where he will testify before the senate campaign contributions investigating committee on October 4. Roosevelt makes six speeches to day, closing at McAlester tonight. SEASOX TICKETS. We have sold nearly two hundred season tickets for the lyeeum course, but we have not been able to see all the people, so we will be glad to. have then we hnve not seen go to Mars- ters' drug store and gel a season tick et. Price $2.50. All school children 11.50. I will deliver tickets to those who have already subscribed on next Monday. J. N. McCONNELL 25 Sollctlor. MIN NG CLAIMS BRYAN SCORES Taft and Roosevelt in Speeches to Californians. EXECUTIVE OUT 0 HARMONY I)oclurel Tuft Will Step Out or White House By L'.mii.iiious Cousrnt Of People Hoohevelt Is Itclautl llcformor. (Special to The Evening News.) II AN FORD, Cal., Sept. 24. W. J, Bryan arrived here this morning and was enthusiastically received by thousands who heurd his speech and cheered his remarks with vigor. Bry an is touring the San Joaquin Valley, and will go thence to Sacramento, where he is scheduled to address the democratic state convention. In his speech here he rapped Taft and Roosevelt, declaring that the presi dent Is not In harmony with the people of the country and with no I hope of ever getting in touch with them. Roosevelt was alluded to as a belated reformed. Itoosovelt a "Has HwnM. FRESNO, Sept. 24. More than ed he would necessarily have to de ny the petition. The petition filed by Mrs. Wells w.as of a lengthy nature, and among other things set out the fact that she was married to Wells many years ago. In October, 1877, sho filed a suit for divorce Against her hus band, and upon being brought to Is sue before Judge Watson she was j granted a decree, boon nrter se- have maintained their restaurant up curing the decree, she claimed that j on , par with those found In the she consulted with LaFayette Lane, j larger and more important cities of one of the pioneer attorneys of . tno Northwest. To do this, however. Douglas county,.nnd was advised that! the proceedings were Irregular and consequently the decree was null and void,. Acting upon this advice she snys she went back to her husbnnd and that they resumed their mar riage relationship. In filing the petition to set aside the decree of divorce obtained nearly! thirty-five years ago, Mrs. WellB claimed that the proceedings of the divorce court had placed a blot upon her children which she desired to ernsc. , Mrs. Welts was represented In fil ing the petition by Attorney O. P. Coshow. . " ' ISO THAT THE PEOPLE MAY KNOW MICELLI Oil l'EXTOX. Now that the political pot Is be ginning to simmer and the several candidates for ofrice nre hastening here and there about tho county in order that they may confront .the voters and explain their position on the several questions at Issue In the present campaign, it remnlns for The News the newspaper that stands for only those mutters of ben efit to the common people, to come out boldly and above hoard and give to the voters an Insight to the con ditions as they exist In Douglas coun ty at the present time. To attempt to discuss all the candidates In one Issue would prove to much of an un dertaking, and consequently. The News will be content to tnke up and consider the candidates for one of fice at a time. For the offlre of sheriff of Doug las county, the highest executive po sition In the county and the official in whom the voter and taxpayers must repose their nope oi prow Hon, there are three candidates. One of these men Is George K. Qulne. the nresent Incumbent of the sheriff's office, while the second Is B. Fenton Roseburg's administrative police of fleer. The third Is the socialist can- dldate. George K. Qulne. the pres ent Incumbent of the sheriff's offlre In Douglas county was elected two years ago by s handsome majority and entered upon his duties with a free hand. He bad made no promises prior to election, and through this foresight he has been nble to con duct the affairs of his office without dictation Regarding the oath which he took at the time of entering the j public service as something more Im 'portant than mere formality. Sheriff Ave thousand people heard W. J. Bryan discuss national campaign Is sues at Fresno this afternoon. He eulogized Woodrow Wilson and de nounced the course of both Taft and- Dnnuntrnlt Proddunt T.iff tvua mwt. ' en of as nhe president who is," and In referring to Roosevelt ho said ho' was the- president "who had been," and Wilson, he stated, was "the pres ident to be." Taft is a unique figure In the political life of the country, said Bryan. He came into power four years ago by a million majority and will step off of the stage of pub lic life November 5 next by the unan imous consent of the voters of the United States. No one will mourn his departure. As to Roosevelt, the Commoner alleged, he came as a re former of the eleventh hour, not a penitent prodigal, not to turn states evidence against his former unholy associates in politics, but with a de mand that he be made prosecuting attorney and pfheed in charge of the case before the American people for final settlement. " ORAXD GRILL CELEBRATES ITS FIRST AXNIVERSARY. Popular1 Grill Management Thanks 4 Peoplo of Roscbuig For Their Liberal Putrouuge. " Just twelve months ago today the Grand Grill, situated in the Mnrs ters building at the corner of Hose and Cass streets, opened under the management of Elliott Brothers. ; With service fully up to the ex pectations of the most skeptical the grill became a popular dining resort, and it was but a short time after the opening until the proprietors became satisfied that the citizens of Rose burg appreciated a first-class cafe. Having' enjoyed much experience in catering Messrs. Elliott & Rlllott tnev llave bcen compelled to spend considerable money In Improvements fo rtho convenience and comfort of their patrons' Chris Elliott, who Is known as the business manager of the cafe, said today that he was more than satis- fled .with the business of the past tweIve moIlths, and desired to thank his ninny patrons for their liberal patronage. ItORX. ASIIER Asber, Wnsh. a son. -To Mr. and Mrs. F. H. of Roseburg. at Spokane on Monday, September 23 Qulne hud not been in office long when he sent forth tho ultimatum that violations of tho law In Dougluu county should cease. This ultima tum was particularly directed at op- eartors of "bind pigs", who under the former regime were allowed to flourish almost unmolested. Appar ently of the opinion that Qulno was "easy" and could be "fixed", the "nenr" beer men paid little heed to the warning and continued to sell the "suds" as during the preceding two years. SntlsfK'd that the "nenr" beer pro prietors had turned a deaf ear upon the ultimatum, tho sheriff then set to work with a determination to stamp out the nuisance and bring the violators to Justice. Although ham pered on every hand by some of the "hlgher-nps" who are financially In terested In tho welfare of a local In-1 dustrv which denends upon the retail dealer for an exlstnnce, the sheriff I got busy, and within a few months after entering his office hnd brought a number of liquor violators to jus- i tlce. These men were tried, and in j neajly every Instance they contrlbut-1 ed their mite toward liquidating the expenses of the county. Following! tho Inltlnl arrests and convictions the i sheriff was beseiged with requests to, refrain from further Interference, and I at times the Influence brought to I hear extended further than to those! actually effected. Not to be made the "goat" for a bunch of foamy I financiers, the sheriff could not be I bought neither did he consent to al- j low violations to continue nnmolest-! ed. On the contrary, the numerous1 "near" beer resorts of the countv were raided at Intervals, and as of-1 (Continued on page 4.) NEVADA MINES Threatened With Sympathetic Strike KNOX TO TOUR THE WEST Will Visit lrincliaJ Cltlos On Mission for Tuft's Cause Govern ment Pays Might for Coal. (Special to The Evening News.) SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 24. All immediate Btrlke of the miners in the employ of the Nevada Consoli dated Mines, at Ely, Nevada, Is like ly to occur. The men are in sym pathy with the strikers of the Utah Copper Company, at Bingham, Utah, and will walk out in aid of the cause of their friends. It is reported that President Moyer, of the Western Federation of Miners, Is at present la Ely arranging for the strike. There are no new developments In the ningham strike situation today. Cabinet Officer To Tour Wont. CHICAGO, Sept. 24, Arrange ments are being made by the repub lican campaign committee at nation al headquarters for Secretary of State Knox to tour the Pncillc coast In the Intorests of Tart's re-election. Knox wll soon be liom0 from Japan, where he went to attend the funeral of the late emperor Mutsuhlto. It Is expected that he will visit principal cities In Washington, Oregon and California, hoping to create Tnft sen timent. Coal Came High. TACOMA, Sept. 24. Major John Baxter, quartermaster in the govern ment sorvlco, who oxecuted the con tract for coal which resulted In prosecution of C E. Htuiton and John Bullock, charged with fraud and con spiracy, was a witness In their trinl before the federal court today. Bax ter said Hint he nevor heard of criticism of his act for awarding a contract for more than $27 a ton when coal was soiling In Hie open MILLINERY THE LEADER market for from $16 to $17, because, he alleged, H always cost the gov ernment more for goods than private purchasers paid for the same articles. CLANttMKN Aim AUHAKiNKD. Trini of SI dim Allen Mild Wesley Ed wards Is Transferred. H1LLSVILLE, Va., Sept. 23. Sldna Allen and Wesley Edwards, tho uiouiitaiu gunmen who were captur ed In Ilea Moines, were arraigned hero today In tho same courtroom where, on March 14, five lives were snuffed out In a shooting affray of which they are alleged to have been the ringleaders. By consent of both sides their trials were transferred to Wyethe vllle, where two of their clan were sentenced to illb and others got long term sentences, Edwards will bo) tried first, bo-' ginning October 28, for the murder of Commonwealth Attorney Foster. Allen will be tried Inter for the mur der of Judge Masslo. VAUDEVILLE AGAIN TONIGHT AT THE PALACE TIIBATRK. An entire change of program, both In acts and pictures will tnke place tonight at tho Palace thentre. A Bunnygraph is the feature picture ot the program. Attorney John T. Long, democratic) nomlueo for district attorney, and Hon. ninger Hermann loft for points in Coos county this morning, Attor ney Long expects to spend a fevr days at the county fair at Myrtlo' Point nftor which he will proceed to Marnhfield and other coast cities. DR. POSEY Specialist for Eye,. Ear Nose and Throat Diseases. Eyes Fitied With Glasses PARROTT BUILDING ROSEBURG, OREGON. TV 'V s