THE EVENING NEWS CAUL I). BHOnMAKICK, VUHUtt am miprlfior. tSSUKl DAILY KXCKIT SUNDAY. Hubi( .l)II:m Itatea Dully. Per year, by mall 3.00 Per nioiub, delivered SO rieliil-Wnekly. Per year ..J2.00 81x months , 1.00 Entered aa Hecond -clatie matter November 5, 1910, at KoBelmrK, Ore., under ant of March 3. J 579 TUKNIIAV, l)i: K.MIll:lt ll, 11)12. (illOWTII OK ICOKKlSl'IUi. RoHehurg has grown. The city has made wundorful improvements. More 3)uulnuHB hoiiscB are here. Many new people have come to the Umpqua Valley to enjoy living where work iu a pleasure. But wo really do not appreciate Just what has been ac complished within the short space of two years. In 1910 tho publicity department of the Commercial Club printed a little booklet to pasa out to passen gers on the trains. The first page of the booklet Is headed "Ruseburg Has" und then goes on to reclto the '"following: 0,000 Inhabitants; 3 banks; 3 hardware stores; 7 grocery stores; 4 drug stores; 2 bakeries; 2 shoe stores; 2 schools; 4 hotels and A number of other businesses and Industries. In the closing month of 1912 It Is Interesting to compare tho figures. Wo huve now 6,000 Inhabitants; 4 bunks; 4 hardware stores; 13 gro ceries; 7 drug stores; 3 bakeries; 3 shoe stores; 3 schools, besides a high school; and 6 hotels with a splendid new on In process 'of erection. Ponder over these facts Mr. Citi zen when you feel blue over your oily. They ought to cheer you up. WIOHT BAYS 1115 WILL ALLOW CONDHMNIOI) MUX TO IIAXCi, 4 WOXDIOltlTL CIHC'KK.V. Docliut-H That The IN'opIe Have KiHken uml Demanded Their Kxociilion. SALEM, Or., Dec. 9. Taking ex cepllon to newspaier reports declar ing that he had not yet made up bin mind as to whether the five con demned men at the pcnltuntlary will hang or not, Governor West announc ed this morning tbnt ho occupied the saino attitude with relntlon to the subject as be did 'Just after tho bill to abolish capital punlHhment was 'defeated. "Those men nre slated to hang," declared Governor West, "and noth ing has arisen yet to causo me to change my mind on the subject. While poMUonn have conio In asking for clemoney for some of thom, I have not oven glanced nt them, and I can truthfully assort now, that nothing has come up which has caused me to decide to extend clemency to any one of them. What may come up I nm not In n position to say, but I know of nothing now to Interfere with the ex ecutions as planned." It was learned hero that attor neys will likely secure today a writ of probable cause, for an appeal from the Harney county circuit court In the enso of John M. Taylor. They are confident of securing It, and If they do, the supreme court will Is sue a slay of execution ami that will mean that his execution will not tako placo on December 13. There Is one lone chicken on exhibit at the local poultry show, which Is worthy of ad- miration at tho hands of every man, woman and child In Doug- 4 las county. This chicken Is the 4 4 property of Jessie Morris, of 4 4 this city, and Is of the barred 4 4 Itock strain. During the past 4 4 10 mouths and 19 days this 4 wonderful hen has laid a total 4 of 2CJ eggs, or seven eggs more 4 4 than laid by tltat famous hen 4 4 tutored at the Agricultural Col- 4 4 lege, at Corvallls, and advertls- 4 4 ed world-wldo. .Ti.e ben Is high- 4 4 ly prized by Mr. Morris, and 4 4 will probably be exhibited In 4 4 other shows during the ores- 4 4 ent season. 4 444444444444444 lX)CAIi NKWS. Aa the result of a derailed car on an extrn westbound freight train, near Greens, this morning the local 'wrecking crew was called out nnd dispatched to the scene. Traffic wat. delayed ubout two hours, . W. J. Brand, who was stricken with paraylsls yesterday Is still in a critical condition today. I'ennle McCchce left here this af ternoon for points In th northern part of the state where ho will speud a few days with friends. Ttlcbard Morris, traveling engineer (or tho Southern Pacific Company, spent tho day in Uoseburg attending to business mutters connected with His official duties. Mrs. Lillian Ashcroft and daugh ter, Esther, of Medford, left for Eu gene tlills afternoon after a couple of days spent In Rosehurg visiting with friends. Tho Richardson Art Embroidery Club will hold a Xmns bazaar on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14, at Burr's Music Store. J. J. Scbllntz und wife, the form er a Southern Pacific filreman, left hero last evening for Portland to spend a few days with frlendB. Miss Evelyn LewlB, of Marshflcld. who has been spending the pust few days nt Days Crook visiting with her parents, left for her home this af ternoon by way of Portland. Attorneys Elbert Hermann and Dexter Rice, representing tho Rose burg Browing & Ice Company, this afternoon filed; a ,inotion In which they seek an order of the court striking out tho entire amended complaint In the case or the State vs. tho brewery for the reason that the same contains two separate causes of action, not separately stated. II. S. Nichols and daughter, Lena. Icnvo hole tonight for an extended visit In the East. From Rosehurg they go dlroct to Kansas City, Knns., thence to Illinois nnd later to Vir ginia where Mr. Nichols will visit with his mothor. Mr. Nichols and daugher expect to be absent until tho middle of February. With him. Mr. Nichols Is taking a box of choice Oregon apples which ho Intends to give to Eastern friends. With all tho birds In place, the Second Annual Poultry Show form ally opened nt the Armory in this city today. The exhibits rnre un usually huge, while the quality of the birds displayed Is far superior to thoso exhibited on former occas ions In this city. Mr. Spnght, of Hubbard, who has n state-wide repu tation as a poultry raiser, arrived here Inst night with suvornl lions of 11 DURABLE FOOTWEAR XMAS fll Hull button? (Ill 8 fine birds as were over seen In this section of tho state. In tall, here are about 450 birds exhibited, including all the varieties raised In this local ty. Tho judges are on hand, and the boo ring of the birds will probably bo commenced early tomorrow. Tho show will continue until Friday night, and It behooves svery resident of Itoseburg to attend. Tho expense In arranging a poultry exhibit Is considerable, and the boys in charge are worthy of liberal pat ronage. Mrs. K. V. Harris, of Glendale, was brought hero yesterday after noon and admitted to Mercy hospi al where she will undergo an operation. MISS SIAJAXU'S COXCKKT. Considerable interest Is being tak n In MIbs Sloane's concert to be glv 2n at tho armory on Tuesday even ing, December 17. M iss Sloane has been on an ex tended tour through Alaska, where tho Juneau Daily Dispatch saya: "To MIbs Holene J. Sloane, of California, must undoubtedly go the honor of being the most accomplished singer that ever appeared in this section of our country." Miss Sloane's tour extended through British Columbia where she ippenred before large and apprecia tive audiences. Her work is devot ed to assisting ctaaifUeiilo' Institu tions and her programs, as well as her donations have won for her a splendid recognition in the hearts of her hearers. She will sing in English, Scotch, Trfsh, Italian and Hawaiian, Inter spersed wth readings from Longfel 'ow and Burns. It Is hoped that she will be greet ed by a large audience that a goodly mm may bo donated lieito to our charity funds. TAKK NO ACTION. (Continued From Page One.) Mr. Wlllett claimed that the asses sment was excessive when compared with fiimluir Improvements lu the City of Portland. A similar ordinance levying asses sments against the proerty benefit ed by the improvement of Stephens street, from Brockwny to Roberta streets, was placed on Its first and second readings. Another ordinance levying nsses- monts against the property benefit ted by the Improvement of South Pino street, from Hoed to Burke street, was placed on Its first and second readings. A remonstrance filed by Mrs. M. h. Kennedy, who owns property on this street, was denied. An ordinance authorizing the im provement of Rose street, from Washington street to Snring Alley. was placed on its third reading and was adopted. Councilman Fullerton cast the lono dissenting voto. PKIIKINS Kl'SY. (Continued from page 1.) this equipment we would necessarily havo to employ two paid men, one for tho day and one for tho night shift. While some people consider adequate fire apparatus a luxury, I In these days of frenzied advertising' any old style is represented as the latest out, up-to-date, eteM and so people are uecuminjj more ami more careful in se lecting their SHOE STORE. Our ever inereasing'trade shows that well dressed people look to this store as the style center and authority in all that pertains to footwear. The name STEPHENS on a shoe is a guarantee of quality. Our endorsement of a style is absolutely un questioned. What is better for an -Xmas gift than a pair of shoes which will give service for months to come? R. L. STEPHENS Quality Shoe Store 213 N. Jackson St. HURRY! ONLY 12 More Shopping Days Before XHAS Loss and Gain Act Our Actual Loss? 5.00 Your Actual Gain $ 1 0. This is brought about by our necessity in closing out ' stock of Domestic Vacum Sweepers. We have sold some at the manufaciurers restricted price and some at our cost but we cannot hold balance longer and to make them an attractive Christmas purchase to our friends, we offer them under the Green Tag at $10.00. Now don't think we are offering a cheaply constructed affair, for we are not, on the contrary they are the Best Sweeper Made. ..........REMEMBER THE DOMESTIC takes up all dust and all dirt and trash not too largo for the nozzle. THE DOMESTIC does away with necessity ot beating rugs and carpets. THE DOMESTIC does away with a layer of dust to be wiped from furni ture and wood work. It doesn't make any dust. THE DOMESTIC does not wear your carpets and rugs as do brooms and brushes. THE DOMESTIC works easily the only strength is that necessary to over come the suction. THE DOMESTIC rolls over floors on two rubber tired wheels. THE DOMESTIC has no parts to get out ot order or to wear out. THE DOMESTIC works either forward or backward, saving steps. THE DOMESTIC Vacuum Sweeper cannot bo excelled. THE DOMESTIC nt $10.00 is a Christmas present that you cannot hope to equal. Churchill Hardware Co. P. S. Don't forget to look for the Green Tag on other goods. We vouch for the above statements believe that it will more than pay for Itself in reduced insurance rates." In further conversation Mr. Per kins said the present board of fire commissioners was an active one, and that everyone In the city would be used in common. "We intend to hew to tho line, and will not be persuad ed to change our ordinances to suit the few. The ordinances were adopt ed with the idea that they would be enforced, therefore, I cannot see why , wo should have anything to fear. We j will Bi m ply enforce these ordinances until better ones can be recommend-'ed." Mr. Perkins also believes tliat the present fire limits should be extend ed lu the near future and thus avoid tho erection of structures which will prove a menace in case of fire. In this, Mr. Perkins has the hacking of every progressive resident of the low n. This afternoon Mr. Perkins was1 busily engaged reading the ordln-' ances pertaining to his duties In or der that he may get busy with'out un due delay. That Mr. Perkins and his associates will do the city and its inhabitants justice in the roll of fire commls sioners is the belief of every real dent of the city. HI SI1, YKS You havte times for your Xmas fotos. Clark and Clark. d!2 WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON THE SPLENDID LINE OF Fruits and Vegetables That we are showing now. Everything is fresh and wholesome APPLES: Spitzenberg-, Newtons And Many Other Varieties We are headquarters for Christmas Nuts, and Candies. Before placing your order consult us. We continue with theAu to Contest. Phone 9 1 Bee Hive Grocery inc. Roy Roadman and R. C. Dunham, Proprietors.