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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 25, 1912)
.L LEATHER "fe'l iir' Tonight Tuesday. Today's Highest Temperature, 43 VOL. IV. ROSEBURG, OREGON, MONDAY, XOVEMItHll 23, 1012. No. at ) FIRE AT PRISON Blaze Destroys Wing at Peni tentiary Today. ALL SALEM C0E8 TO AID New Wing Damaged to Extent of Three Thousand Dollars Glillows Can lie Seen X'rom tho Street, (Special to The Evening News.) SALEM, Nov. 26. A disastrous fire occurred at the Oregon peniten tiary this morning, the new south wing, containing the auditorium, be ing partially destroyed. The fire started and fanned by a stiff breeze was soon beyond control, and Inade quate water supply or defective hy drants, aiding in the destruction of the structure. Fearing that many convicts would escape, fifty addition al officers were sworn In at the city and rushed to the prison as quickly as possible, but the alarm proved al most unfounded, as all prisoners were bravely fighting the flames, giv ing, apparently, no thought to the oi portunity of escape. Business In Hie city was practically suspended for a couple of hours, hundreds of citizens going out to the penitentiary to as sist in saving the main strucfurs. The city fire department was rushed to the scene with apparatus, and by combined efforts the fire was flnal . ly subdued. It is believed that the fire had its origin from defective wiring on the stage of the auditor ium. The damage to the building will approximate f3,000. The fire destroyed that portion of the building which protected the gallows from public gaze, and now the death ap paratus stands out In bold relief to Harth's Toggery j Harth's Toggery, Inc. the Inspection of all who pass. I Senutor Kuymer Dead. WASHINGTON, Nov. 25. Senator Isadore Rayner, of Maryland, died here at 6:20 this morning. He had been 111 for some time, and death was expected. Senator Rayner's death changes, somewhat, the vote in the senate. The democrats, in cluding Rayner, had one vote above a majority. It is believed that Gov ernor Gold'sborough will appoint Wm. P; Jackson to succeed Rayner. Gov ernor Wilson, president-elect, wired his deep sorrow over the demise of Rayner, whom he referred to as a patriotic servant and a .man whose place it would be difficult to fill. CARD OK THANKS. On behalf of the Ladles Aid So ciety of the Presbyterian church, I wish to thank the business men lor theff advertisements at the Merch ants' Carnival and the young ladles who fo ably represented them and all of those who took part in the mu sical program, especially Mr. and Mrs. Kory who had this part of the porgrnm under their direction. MRS. V. R. BUCKINGHAM. President of the Ladles Aid Society of Presbyterian Church. Dr. J. R. Chapmon thlB morning received a letter from Dr. Luther Hamilton, of Portland, to the effect that Mrs. Chapman underwent an o eration at Good Sumartan hospital on Saturday. The operation was success ful and the patient will probably be able to return home within a couple of weeks. ' DEAL AT HOME For good tailoring call oc 137 Jackson street. n 23. S. A. PHILLIPS. Wants You to Look! NATIONS READY Germany Mobilizes Troops on Russ'an Border. - AUSTRIA ULTIMATUMS SERVIA 7 Dc-positors Withdrawing Fluids In Anticipation of Conflict Austrian Reservists Fortify Port. (Special to The Evening News.) BERLIN, Nov. 25. The war cloud that has hovered over all Europe for the past several weckB has not been dissipated during the last few hours, but rather has lowered considerably, while the lightning of the terifflc upheaval that appears almost inevit able can in fancy already be seen plying about tne ragged edges of the black cloud settling above the politic al horizon of the powers "of the old world. Vague rumors 'of war de clared by Austria against Servla to ay caused a slump in market quota tions. The report may be without authority, but nevertheless it Is be lieved that Franz Josef will Issue an ultimatum to his less powerful rival this wjek, demanding direct reply to several of Austria's notes which so far have been Ignored by Servian An nouncement was read in all of the cafes and theatres In Vienna In ! which the goverment has called out the reservists. In addition 30,000 Austrian troops have reached Grav esa, Austria's Adriatic seaport, and 16,000 more troops are expected to arrive today. The Servians ore va cating Monastlr and Pilsrend. On the other hand Germany Is mobilizing two army corps on the Russian fron tier. Bank depositors throughout the empire, fearing war, are with drawing funds from tho banks, sand Look at HARTH'S TOGGERY $15.00 Clothing You'll readily see it's as good as any you are asked $20 00 for elsewhere. You will see, too, that the fabrics are made of wool; that the styles are good and that the tailoring is equal to that of higher priced garments. Harth's Toggery $15.00 Suits, Overcoats and Raincoats. Are superior in fabric, style and tailoring to other clothing sold at the price. The HARTH'S TOG GERY system safeguards you in every way in careful selection in honest manufacture in low price. Your suit Kept pressed FREE for you. 16,000 Automobile votes given with each $15.00 suit or overcoat. the entire country is in a state of great anxiety nud unrest, French Reservists Ready, GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 25. Orders published here calls for all ; French reservists to be ready to join ' the colors at moments notice. i GARAGE LXDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Howard .V Sniillt Tnke Over What Was Known as 'iuo New Gurago ' HI MaJto Improvement. C. F. SmitU and D. Howard have formed a partnership and have taken over The ew Garage, which recent ly was thrown Into the hands of a receiver. The new owners have changed the name to that of the Rose burg Garage. They will do business at the same stand on Rose street? just back of the Grand hotel. A large assortment of auto sup plies have been ordered and the new firm Is In a position to furnish parts and supplies for all of the standard and better known makes of auto mobiles. Machinery has been instal led so that the various pai'ts of auto: can be speedily made from 'the ra material without waiting for mail or express orders. The building which is occupied by Ibo Roseburg garage can convenient ly store fifty large autos. Every thing has been improved and the service that the now firm will give the public is excellent. Mr. Smith tently came here from Spokane where he was a business success. Mr. Howard Is well known here, having been for a plumber for u number of .yoars past. LOCAL KUWS. Sit now for your Holiday fotos. Clark & Clark, Fotogra pliers, tl .Tamca Inman, tho an go of Looking GIusb Valley, spirit the day in Hose burg. Wo have fine fruit cukes for Thanksgiving. Church UroB., Cast street. . tf Sheriff George Qulno returned here this afternoon after a few dayB spent at Riddle and vicinity. Henry Richardson and wife have returned from Portland whtno the attended the Northwest Land Show. A marriage license was Issued here todfly to Claud Short and Hazel Hunt, both residents of Dcuglns coun ty Don't -wait until Wednesday, but come now to Church liros.' bakery and get your bread for turkey stuff- In, tf Attorney John Lowrey,. who sus tained the leas of his law fixtures In tho recent fire In the Review build ing, is today negotiating for other offices In which he expects to resume his practice within the next few day. A crew of carpenters and painters this morning commenced the task of tepalrlng the residence of William Moore, on Kauo street, which was 'lamaged In the recent fire which destroyed the stables of Ranks & Welkor. William Tipton, one of Rescuing' oldest and best known citizens, this morning underwent a very serious op eration at Mercy hospital. Tho oper ation wart successful and the patient was renting easy at a late hour this Afternoon. District Attorney George M. Brown this afternoon received a message from his deputy at Coqullle, Cook county, to the effect that the -"wots" hnd dr-cl led to contest the local op tion election held In Curry county Curry county recently went "dry" by a substantial vote after being "wet" for many years. The "wetB", It h said, wilt contend that the notices of election wore irregular and did not conform to the state election lawn Inasmuch as District Attorney Rrown Is well posted on the election Inws he will probably defend tho election I In behalf of tho county. ItORN. HI SF.n'B ARK To Mr. and Mr. It A. Husenbark, of Mel roue, on Sun day, November 24 1912 a girl. LOW UPCANAL McManigal Says Thb was Planned by McNamaia:- DESTROY CITY WATER WORKS 'ilu'n Set Fires Tlu-oiiKhoiit City Of Los AiiKi-lra Was Part Ot Arrangement lai(l Out Fur McXainam. , . (Special to The Evening News.) INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 25. Ortle McManigal, who was an accomplice of McNamura, but who confessed his part in the dymultlng plans and Is the government's star witness in the prosecution of the union men, all members of the structural Iron work ers, now on trial, swore today that McNamara had planned, after des troying the Los Angeles Times building, to proceed to Panama and blow up all the non-union works there. Ho further alleged that Mc Namara said that he would burn the city of Los Angeles off the map and make of it a landmark like San Fran cisco was after the great enrhau'ake. Witness positively asserted that Mc Numnru had plnnned to send several trusty men throughout Los Angeles to start fires and dynamite tho water works. Tho water supply being cut off tbero would be no hope of snvlng tho city. " Armistice For Week. CONSTANTINOPLE-. Nov. 2,1. The Ikdam, a newspaper of the city, alleges In today's issue that Turkoy and tho Rulkans havo agreed to a week's armistice. i iu.es oregon made products Sen. Itnotlt TcM . A. ". Students Mow to Help f tn tltl I'p State Industries. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL LEGE, Corvullls, Ore., Nov. 24. In a ringing speech at convocation, thl noon, tho Hon, R. A. Booth of Eu geno told the students of the Ore Son Agricultural College of tho pos sibilities open to them In developing the resources of tho state through the use of Oregon produce. "No citizen of our stote can disre gard the Injunction of the executive's proclamation und heed the stato's best Interest,' said Sen. Booth. "It may seem like a commonplace thing to urge our citizens to the use of Oregon grown, Oregon ma do articles, but It Is fundamental to our success us a community that seeks wealth and comfort." "To gua'rd against undue Importa tion Is elemental In Us economic force and therefore Is a patriotic duty. The greatest stimulus to continued and better effort is tho success of effort exerted at home. Home com forts from the home land, might woll become our slogan. If a resident of Oregon asks bread from any but Oregon flour, he might better be given a stone. "The Oregon hoine-keoper who supplies her tnhle, furnishes her apartments and adorns her parlor with Oregon products Is of Infinitely more valuo to Oregon society than the ono who rohB our common treasury by sending awoy 'for ar ticles that have no more real worth. Blessing on the Oregon woman whono sentiment is founded upon good sense! "Tho fir and pine, the oak and ash, the maple and myrtle that form our fo rents are fit to house a king, and kingly Orogonlans employ them. For an Oregunlan to be misinformed as to the good qualities of Oregon products shows a wilful disregard of common knowledge. To ho pursuad- ed by tt silly vanity to bring from other places what Orej;trft cun supply Is on a par with exchanging domes tic wealth for foreign titles. Why can not this heroine tho day from which shall date a new loyalty born of patriotic good sense? From this day nono shall be disloyal but t5 he con demned. Let the word go along the lino, 'If I serve you, you must serve m In return. I use your products and you use mine.' "Our professional men. merchants and bankers, owe their present tp portunltles, their success, and their fortunes largely to the producers of Oregon. Let them then be true to the Oregon producer's interest or MAY SELL HOTEL. : A deal is In course of con- summation hero today, where- by C. H. N. Gronvold, for the past few years In charge of the McClallen hotel, at the corner of Douglas and Jackson struts, will probably sell his holdings to Mrs. Stark and two sons, of , Keimewick, Wash. The Starka are experienced in the hotel business, and for the past five" years have conducted the Ken- newick hotel, one of Washing- ton's foremost hostterles In the event the deal is cousum- muted as expected, Mr. and. Mrs. Gronvold will probably leave Uoseburg and locate elso- where. The McClallon hotel Is ono of tho oldest and best known hostlerlcs In the entire bti'le, and while under Its pres- ont management, has enj yed a prosperous business. Mr. Grcn- void stated this aftomoon that o siibbtantlal payment had been advanced by tho contemplated purchasers, and he believes the deal will be closed within few days. . ' he gone. If tho performance of a plain duty to Oregon's Interests here tofore has been from thoughtlessness, . let It not be condonod hereafter. With our own people, weeded to our climate, cheered by our scenery. made hopeful by promised riches on ovory hand, there will be no faltering hereafter, certainly, so fur-as home consumption of homo products Is concerned; and choered by such sub stantlal Increased nld as may thus bo offered our farmers and our man ufacturers, they will double tholr ef forts, Increase their uny rolls and raul tlply'thelr outputs." THE BEE HIVE CHANGES HANDS. Hoy Roadman mul HiiksoU D milium Are tho New Proprietor!- Assume PonnomhIoii Dec. 1, An Important business change took place today when tho Bee Hive, one of Roseburg's woll known grocery stores was purchased by loy Road mau and Russell Dunham. Actual possession will bo given the first of next month. Both of. the now proprietors are young men of sterling ability and aro very favorably known not only to tho grocery trade, but throughout the county generally, Mr. Roadman has been manager of the Bee Hive for the paHt two years and a half and much of the success of its busi ness has been due to his careful at tention to business and his courtesy to the trade. Mr. Dunham has been one of tho popular dorks at the Rnseburgs Rochdalo store for some time past and ho engages In busi ness for himself with a large clrcl i of friends and patrons. The firm will continue lit business at the old quarters of the Bee Hive and will i:o doubt share a liberal rstirniiase from the public. . An Important business deal was consummated In Roseburg this morn ing, when Rudolph Harnaas, for th past two years In rJiargo of tho North Side Grocery disposed of his holdings to Potty & Walker, recent arrivals In this section of the coun try. The new owners wore Engaged In business ht Glendalo for sotno time prior to a few years ago when they went to Texas. A few weeks ago they tired of tholr location, and aftor vis iting numerous localities decided to settle In Roseburg. The purchase of the North Hldo grocery followed. Petty & Walker will assume posses sion of their new holdings on De cember 1. Mr. Harness expects to leave soon after the first of the year for KJstrrn Oregon where ho may lo ratn nermanently. A. C. POSEY.M.D. Specialist for Eye, Ear ' Nose and Throat Diseases. Eyes Fitted With Glasses PARROT BUILDING, ROSEBURG, OREGON