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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 10, 1912)
WEATHER Today's Highest Temperature, 44 Generally Fair Tonight and Wednesday. VOIj. IV. KOSEUUIIG. OREGON, Tl'KSDAY, DHTEMBKR 10, 1012. No. an IS HONORED District F orest Office Calls Bar trum Into Consultation. GEO. BONEBRAKE TAKES CHARGE Oldest Supervisor in IMntrlct Called t. Upon to Aid Government In Per fecting Details of Fire Preven tion In Forests. Smith C. Bart rum, supervisor of Umpqua National Forest, accom panied by Mrs. Bartrum and their children, left last night for Portland where he was called by the United States District Forester. Prevention of fires- in the national- forests has been one of the greatest problems of the forest service. Every forester in the entire service has given much time and attention to a practical scheme which would prevent or re duce forest fires to a minimum. It Is not possible to absolutely do away with fires in the forests, for the reason that so many fires are Rtarted through lightening or from some cause other than human agency. But it is possible to reduce the consequences of fires and the loss to the timber by fighting them so that they will cover a minimum of! territory and timber. It is this lat-' ter feature of the fire poblem that' the United States Forest Service is' trying to better. Mr. Bartrum hfis handled the fires1 in his district so successfully and has I worked out a number of details in ' the fighting line that are novel in ! the service. The district office at i Portland wants the scheme enlarged upon and made as perfect as possible so that the ideas may be applied to other forests with equal success. ! Fire fighting in the dense national ! forests Is no child's play. It Is hard ; work coupled with a knowledge of i the country. The men in the fire territory must have an efficient head, they must be in constant touch with the office of their chief if pos sible. To accomplish this telephone lines have been stretched all through ' the forests. Maps have been made. ! Tools are provided and cached In ; various localities in the forest. Everything has been done to preserve the great forests to the use and bene fit of man. But the system is not complete. Mr. Bartrum has been se lected from the many men who have been thinking and planning along these lines. He has been chosen to assist the district office in making the best system possible. Mr. Bartrum has been In the Forest Service for over thirteen years and is the oldest supervisor in point of years in the service In the entire United States. His long ex perience has no doubt had much to do with his selection by the govern ment for this important work. Dur ing his absense from the office here his place will be taken by George Bonebrake, who has been recently promoted from the position of as sistant ranger to that of deputy sup ervisor. Mr. Bonebrake Is well qual ified to fill the position having been in the forest work for a number of years under Mr. Bartrum. A GIFT FOR HIM! Never worry about any man. Many ladies profess to find it difficult to select holiday gifts or men, but it need not be dillicuU at all. A man is the easiest creature in the world to suit. If he is a smoker he would be entirely satisfied if every one of his gifts were good cigars We 'have ' the kind particular smokes like and smoke eveiy day. The kind he would buy if he were to stand at our cigar case and choose his own favorite N LearL what his favorite brand ia, then come here and buy the very gift he will enjoy. If he is not a smoker then consider those typical gifts for men Fountain Pens, Shaving Supplies, Card Cases, Bill Books, Travelers Cises, Hair Brushes Hat Brushes and Cloth Brushes The Rexall Store FUUERTON and RICHARDSON Perkins Bldg. . DRUGGISTS Cass Street TAKE NO ACTION Occupation Ordinance Laid I Over For One Week. . Mrs, ii. Fishtsr entertained about thirty-five of her friends this afternoon at a thimble party at her beautiful home on East Douglas street. Mrs. Heinline rendered a se lection on the piano, Mrs. Krell re cited, while Miss Mcintosh .favored the guests with a vocal solo. Ele gant refreshments wore served In which the hostess was assisted by Mrs. Clark Bargar, Mrs. Wharton and Miss Jennie Bulck. The house was beautifully decorated In white and yellow chrysanthemums. A Few Suggestions For Holi , day Gifts to be Found at Harth's Toggery Ixntlier Collar Hugs. Prinking Cups in Leather Cases. Leather Portifollo IIolI Cases with Comb, It rush and Tooth II rush. Leather Portifollo I toll Cases with Oomb, 1 Irtish, Tooth 1 Irtish and Nail FHe. Leather Portifollo Iloll Cases with Comb, llrush, Clothe Brush, Tooth Itriish ' Caw. Soap Ilox and Mani cure S'lsHors. ,. Tie and Handkerchief Sets. Leather Covered Flask with Cup. Military Hmslies In Leather Cases. Cigar Cases, T1h Goods are of Genuine EnjfUh Make and are Made for Hard Ser-y vice. Very Useful Gifts. Suit Cases and Traveling Hags of nil Kinds. Lounging Ilobcs made from Navajo Blanket. House Coat, Fancy Waist Coata. Sox, Four Pair In Box. Assorted Four Colors. Sox, Two Pair In Box, 8 Ilk with LNl ' Foot. Combination fit, Hdkf., Tie and Socks to Match. Combination Sets, Ties and Hooks to Match. Combination Sets, Cuff Buttons, Scarf Pin, Clasp and Tie to Match. Combination Sets, Handkerchiefs and Ties to Match. Initial Silk lldkfs. Neck Ties In Holiday Boxes. Paris Garters in Holiday Boxes. Amiluinds In Burnt Wood Canes. Kelser Neckwear. Fownes Gloves. Pajamas and Night Hobos. Navajo Blankets. Hull Bros. Detachable Handle X'm brellas, also in Suit Case Size. Beefern and Neck Scarfs, Just tho tiling for these cool mornings. Automobile Gloves. You'll find many more useful gifts here, the kind that are useful and always acceptable. If you have any packages to wrap for mailing and etc., bring them In ami use our Fancy Holly and Poln seJta wrapping paper, also special wrapping ribbon. You are perfectly welcome. Harth's Toggery, inc. PERKINS BUSY New Fire Commissioner Takes Oath of Office. INSPECTS NEW HOTEL BUILDING That More Adequate Flro Fighting Apimrntus Should Bu I'urcmus ed By City Is the Belief of Mr. Perkins. Ever alert to the demnnds of his constituents, J. W. Perkins, ono of tho newly appointed fire commis sioners, appeared at the city linll at promptly nine o'clock this morning, and with his left hand pointed to ward the sky-line accepted the oiUh of office and swore to uphold the duties involved upon him through his appointment to the Important po sition as a member of the bourd ol fire commissioners. Tho oath of of Ice was taken by the nowly up pointed official In the presence of tho mayor and city recorder. Having enjoyed considerable ex perience In municipal matters In the larger and more Important cities In the KaHt, Mr. Perkins enters upon the duties of fire commissioner in Koseburg with the full understanding that radical changes are needed lu the event, the property-owners and tax-payers shall receive that degree of protection which they rightly do serve. And fo show that he means business, Mr. Perkins did not retire to his office In the Perkins build ing following the receipt of hlH elec tion certificate to await the sum mons of some dissatisfied citizen. No, Mr. Perkins had hardly accepted the oath of office when he went directly to the new hotel building where he made a careful and extensive exam ination of tho fire walls. Other buildings in course of erection In Roseburg received similar examina tion In order that they might met with the approval of the newly appointed commissioner. While not making public his findings, Mr. Perkins Inti mated this morning that he had al ready unearthed a number of defects In wall construction which deserved the serious consideration of the board of flro commissioners. When Interviewed by a Newa rep resentative today regarding the pol icy of the new board of fire commis sioners, Mr. Perkins said he favored the strict enforcement of all ordin ances pertaining to the erection of buildings within the fire limits. "The time has arrived," said Mr. Perkins, "when we muBt offer better fire pro tection to our property-owners. To do this I would recommend the pur chase of a combination automobile fire truck, something Bfmllar I be lieve to the one now In operation In Eugene. I would also suggest the purchase of extension ladders and tiius eliminate all possibility of loss of life In structures such as the new hotel now In couree of erection. The hotel Is five stories high, and yet, the city In without a ladder capable of reacuing even the third story win dow. In refusing to purchase ex tension ladders the city will commit an act equivalent to criminal negli gence, I believe that the entire equipment of which I speak can be purchased for a sura not to exceed $20,000, and possibly for less. In the event the city should purchase ENTERTAIN COMPLAINTS FRIDAY J. W. Perkins anil Dr. H. Viurll Arc Appointed Member of tho Hoard of Fire Commissioners. Apparently realizing that tho mer chants are strenuously opposed to tho proposed action of the city coun cil Id Increasing the occupation taxes, the city council last night de cided to hold a special meet ing on Friday evening at eight o'clock and listen to any and all objections to the proposed occu pation ordinance that may bo ad vanced. In view of the numerous expres sions published In yesterday's Issue of The Evening News It Is Bnfe to predict that the merchants will be well represented at Friday evening's meeting, and that considerable dis cussion will ensue. Although incomplete, the revised occupation ordinance shows a slight increase in all linos of business, and most especially ' rotative to druggists who make a practice of handling "liquor" on prescription. The tux for the latter class of merchants Is $150 annually, whllo at present they pay but $50 annually. Perkins and Vlm-ll Honored., With the removal of James New land to Oialla and ttio election of Waiter llamltan as a meinour of the city council, Mayor Micelll last even ing appointed J. W, I'crklnu, owner of the Perkins building, and Dr. P. 1-1. Vinell members of tho board of riro commissioners. Tho third mem ber of the board is Charles Parrott, present chief of the fire department. Perkins and Vinci! are considered active men, and will no doubt don-urn toward Increasing tho efficiency of the fire department. In connection with the flro depart ment . Fred Wright appeared before Iho council last night and rcquoBlmi ihat an ordinance bo compiled divid ing the city Into about forty districts. Each of these districts will contain approximately four square blocks. In redisricting the city tho firemen claim they will be In position to dis tinguish the location of a flro much easier than at the present time. In tho event the ordinance Is compiled as requested blue prints will bo pre pared and Bketches of tho wards will be published In tho press. Ill tills manner the citizens will bo able to toll the exnet location of a flro with out the assistance of the nctual blaze. In order that tho request of the fire men may be given proper Investiga tion tho matter was referred to tho committee on fire and water with Instructions to report at the next meeting of the council. Still (mthorlng Data. In order to poacify the farmers who are becoming anxious In regard to tho proposed public market. Coun cilman Zurcher last night Informed the council that the committee to whom tho matter was referred for Investigation was atlll gathering data mt would report within a few days. Ordinum-c Is Amended. Acting at the Instigation of the Southern Pacific Company the city council lust night amended the or dinance regulating the nature of buildings to bo erected within the fire limits. Under the amended or dinance no building can be erected within the boundaries of the fire limits unions constructed of . brick, concrete or stone. The amendment also provides for a change In the fire walls which makes it possible to erect a. building with a slanting root Instead of a flat roof as heretofore prescribed. The amendment of the ordinance was requested by the Southern Puclflc Company in order that the Wolls-Knrgo Company might erect a .structure on the depot grounds, the roof of which would con form to that of the depot. Minor MatterN Considered. An ordinance levying assessment! resulting from the construction of tho Rnst avenue Bewer came up for Its first and second readings last even ing, and was referred back to tho committee on city improvements to gether with several remonstrances. One of tho remonstrances was filed by J. M. Martin, of Myrtlo Creek, who claimed that he was not bene fitted for the reason that hiB proper ty was traversed by a private sewer. Similar romoiiBtranccs were filed by II. P. Shields and h. T. Thompson. Councilman Zurchor roportdd that he had received one bid for the con struction of coss-wnlks. The bid, which wsb OS cents per lineal foot was rejected. . . ' An ordiniinco levying assessments against tne property benefitted by tlio improvement of South Jackson street, from Moshor to llaynes street, , was placed on its first and second readings. Ono remonstrnncd receiv ed from Silas Wtllette was rejected. (Continued from page 4.) A. C. POSEY J. D. Specialist for Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Diseases. Eyes Fitted With Glasses PARROT BUILDING ROSEBURG, OREGON Headquarters For Holiday Goods THE LEADER (Continued from patfe 4.)