WEATHER Highest Temperature - - 53 Lowest Temperature - - 38 Clmuly Tonight and Friday, Probably Itain vol. v. ROSEBUKO, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OltfcXiOX THritSDAV, KKItUl'AltY !M, 1014 No. DO HOSPITAL FIRE Structure Damaged to the Ex ' tent of About $100. BRIDGE CREW DOES GOOD WORK lihize is Practically Kvtiimiiiahod He fore City lcpartmeilt Arrives At tile Scene Xurses lispluy Presence of Mind Fire which probably Ignited from a spark from the flue this morning did damage to Mercy hospital, in West Roseburg to the approximate amount of $100. When first discovered by hospital attaches the fire was confined to the roof and in the immediate vicinity of the flue. ,An alarm was sounded, and within two or three minutes a dozen or more men employed on the new Oak street bridge were on the scene. Although not disciplined in fighting fire, the men worked heroically and probably saved the structure from destruction or great damage. As soon as the alarm was sounded, Clarence Kohlhagen, who chanced to be work in the vicinity of the hospital with his team, hastened to the West Roseburg fire station and-brought the hose cart to the scene. With a line of hose at tached to one of the city hydrants, en hanced by the regular hospital equip ment it was not long until the last spark was extinguished. The mem bers of the bridge crew mounted the roof of the hospital without once thinking of the impending dangers. That their work was greatly appreci ated was attested In the many favor able remarks heard about the scene of the fire. The local fire department respond ed promptly but on account of the in adequate equipment did not reach the scene for some little time. When they did arrive they were confronted byj the information that the blaze was well under control and that addition al lines of hose were unnecessary. The Sisters of Mercy and nurses handled the situation bo well that many of the patients knew nothing of the fire or its attendant confusion. As on a previous occasion, news that the hospital was threatened with des truction spread rapidly and hundreds of automobiles well filled with citi zens were soon on their way to the scene. In some of these machines were persons whose relatives were confined within the walls of the burn ing structure. It Is not believed the damage to the hospital will total more than $100. The roof is somewhat damaged, while a small quantity of water reached the lower floors. This Is the second fire that has threatened Mercy hospital since it was erected several years ago. About two years ago the hospital was visited by fire which resulted in damage to the extent of $800. At the time of this morning's fire practically every room in the struc ture was occupied by patients, .ad dition there were a number at pa tients in the wards. STOCK COMP'Y WKIX ItKCEIVKI) The Colonial Players At Antlers (Jive Pleasing Play In "Peacemakers." One divorce, at least, was prevent ed Tuesday through the Intervention of an old time "friend of the family" who appeared at the psycological mo ment and thus ended a rupture that had grown and endured because ol lack of faith and complete under standing between man and wife. iThe opportunity for. the introduc tion of the divorce question In the form of dramatic comedy was the presentation of "The Peacemaker j ' hy th Colonial Players at the Antlers Theatre last night when the first real test of the merit of his splendid little company was given. The expression of opinion regarding the merits of both play and players was that Rose burg has never before been permitted to enjoy such meritorious productions at popular prices. Frederick Harrington as Douglas Winthrop and Miss Jane Grey as Con stance, his wife, were superb. Their Interpretations were not only all that could be dealred, but aided by the pleasing personality of each, they readily reached the hearts of their audience and retained them through out the entire perrormance. Miss Marion Adams as Mrs. Ruth Winthrop, mother of Douglas, was charming in the rendition of her role as the sorowing mother and Miss Mil dred Kirby as the frequently mar ried society pet, Mrs. Dick Cbetwln, was all that one could require. Wil liam Raymond as Buxtan Scott,, the lawyer "friend of the family" was the personification of fatherly inter est in the lives of the Wiuthrops and In the reconciliation scene in the last act shared the honors with Mr. Har rington and Miss Grey in some of the cleverest comedy and pathos the theatre goers of Roseburg have seen this season. C. J. McNaughton, as Herbert, a bashful lover. Myrtle McDowell as Edith, his Sweetheart, Jack Berry as Dr. Melbank, all sustained their parts with credit to themselves and to the enjoyment of all. The bill Wednesday was the rolick ing farce-comedy, "Up in a Baloon," while for aonight (Thursday) the great New York success, "The Traffic," will be the bill. Special preparations are being made for this production, and a treat will certainly be in store for those in attendance. The management of the Antlers arranges that during the stay of the Colonial Players the doors will be open at V p. m. each evening and pro ceeded by a two-reel picture program the curtain will rise promptly at 8 o'clock, thus giving everyone a chance to get home at a reasonable hour. One performance only will be given each evening. MISSOURI GIRL Formerly Miss Cockrell, Cap tures Rome. NOW WIFE OF A GREEK DIPLOMAT Husband Appointed As Minister To Italy One Time .Minister To . . Washington IviiiK Capti vateu lly Beauty ROME, Feb. 20. Demetrio Coro milas, formerly Miss Anna E. Cock rell, daughter of Senator Cockrell of Missouri, has just effected the con quest of Rome. She has done it.too, in very much lue same way that Cae sar put over one of hls victories. She came; she saw; she conquered. She didn't have any edge, either, over Ceasar as regards difficulties and op position. The announcement from Athens of the appointment as Grecian minis tor of Senior Coromllns, former min ister to Washington and later minis ter of foreign affairs In the Greek cabinet, aroused a storm of protest at Rome. King Constantino made the ap pointment. It lB declared, merely be cause Signora Coromilas asked him to, and she Is declared, merely be cause she wanted a look In on Roman society. Between this allegation and the fact that It was under the administra tion of Signer Coromilas that rela tions between Italy and Greece be came much strained, Rome prepared to give a cold shoulder to Signora A number of Roman papers Bug Rested that If the American W the Greek minister had merely wanted to come to Rome because she had the Idea that Rome was same of a climatic resort, she would likely find herself mistaken. They Intimated that she would encounter j a rather frosty atmosphere here. Signora Coromilas, however, has now been here just a month and Rome Is at her feet. At a recent din ner given by King Victor Emanuel In honor of the' Greek premier, Sig nora Coromilas had a post of honor close to his majesty and carried off honors of being one of the most beau tiful and brilliant women present. Any frostlness that might have still lurked In the bosoms of some had to thaw out by force after the attention paid to Signora Coromilas by the king and her conques of the court and o. lomntlc circle. Is now conceded to be complete. PRONINtNTMAN Retires From Experiment Sta tion of Agricultural College. AN ACTIVE CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR Dr. .hunt's Withycombe Retires After Service of Sixteen Years Is One of the liest Known Men In Oregon Socks Office CORVALLIS, Ore., Feb. 27. (Spe cial) After sixteen years of continu al service Dr. James Withycombe has resigned his position as director of the' Oregon Agricultural College experi-l nient station. The resignation Is to j take effect as soon as acted upon by j the board of regents. His reason for resigning Is his wish to devoto his time to promoting his campaign for nomination on the republican ticket as governor of Oregon. This step has been contemplated for some time and all of Dr. Withycombe station work is in fine shape to be ciosed up at any time. In withdraw ing from this field of agricultural ac tivity Dr. Withycombe says: "I desire to express my greatful ap rectation of the loyal support given to my work by yourself, the college faculties and the Experiment Station staff. I bespeak for the Experiment Station this continuous support, and trust that the college will continue its phenominal development and meet ev ery requirement in its field of educa tional endeavor to prepare young men and women for the higher duties of citizenship in the great common wealth of Oregon." During his service the college has grown from an enrollment of 338 to 15G8. The faculty and experiment staff has increased from 12 to, 211. The Oregon station has now 37 spec ialists at the Corvallis station and 20 in the branch stations at Astoria, Hums, Hermiston, Hood River, Moro, Union and Grant. The value of agricultural crops in the state have grown from $39,083, 329 to $74,099,828 during his term of service as director of experimental agriculture. The most notable gains She Wins the Vote on Her Golden Wedding Anniversary y fevi&hszL,)-, i V- vfw, gift Mf Wh vH'V -vl LLimZW3 few mg? TT was a great dsy for Chicago suffragists, young and old. when they went to tbe noils 150.000 strong ai registered as voters. Many ardent work- am i,i tnni of ior from names: others took the matter In more Interesting sight than when Mr. . .1.1- A ,l,u r.M. rru K..,i ; ha thr sTnirfPti wnn n prelude to the celebration which follow! nt their home. Mr. Ahlmti Is nevtMily-ML'Vpn years old and Mm. Abbott seventy ynru. The hunliieM of th polling ptnee wot suspended to congratulate the couple. IMXATKS QI AItTKUS J. W. Perkins today Informed ihe members of the library commission that he would do- nate two rooms for public li- V brary purposes. These rooms will be heated and lighted by Mr. Perkins gratis. With this assistance assured the members of the commission confident that they will be i able to establish a library In city at an early date. are In dairying, poultry and clover products. In his superb faith in Ore gon's fitness for these he travelled into every section and almost every community in the state to teach tin people the great advantage of these industries. His Influence in the phe nominal development of diversified farming in Oregon is the greatest single factor in bringing it about. Diversified farming, Increased pro duction; farm business management, cooperative effort, enrichment of ru ral life, spiritualizing the industries, and stay on the farm are phases which will always be associated with the name or Dr. Withycombe. . MOW BIDS FOR STAK KOUTK8 Government lte-advertlses For New Itids ta He Submitted For three Star Hoiites Postmaster F. Lr. Hcizenstein today posted In the post-office notices ask ing for bids for carrying the mall on the three star routes out of RoBeburg to Peel, Melrose and Cleveland and to Marshfleld. The notice n-sks that bids be submitted for the period from July 1, 1914 to June 30, 1918, cover ing four years. This would indicate that the government dues not contein plate the Southern Pacific will com plete its line from Eugene to Coos Bay within that time. Coles Valley and Millwood will he supplied here after from the Oakland office. Sum Sandry, dlstr:ct game and fish warden, left last evonlng for his homo at Rogue River. lie was ac companied as far as Riddle by F. 13. Harrington, also connected with the game and fish department. their cheeks when they registered their more Joyous mood. Hut there was no and Mm. r. K. It. Abbott of I2 Crt nf ttinlp MfUtrntlfin na nlrttirpri here wpridlnir nnnlverwirT. Their reirUtnitinnA VICIOUS I Sensational Charges Entered Against Justice Wright. DISGRACED JUDICIARY OF THE NATION Alleged Misconduct la Professional anil Private Ufo Is Churned New York iiiu Men April VJt , WASHINGTON, Kel 2G-Sensatlofl-al charges of professional and priv ate misconduct were today filed against Justice Daniel Thew Wright, of the District of Columbia Supreme Court, by Wade Cooppor, a financier. Justice Wright Is the man who sen tenced GomperB, Mitchell and Jlorris 8on, labor leaders, to prison for con tempt of court. Cooper alleges In his complaint that Justice Wright has (lis graced the Judiciary of the nation by his conduct. The charges include fi nancial and moral wrongs, and alle gations that certain special Interests have been fiivored by judicial deci sions. ' Four Gunmen Will Die ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 20. War rants for electrocuting the four gun men convicted for the Blaying of Her man Rosenthal, the Now York gam bler, were today signed by tho mem bers of the court of appeals. The men will die at Sing Sing on April 13. The warrants wore forwarded to Wur den Clnncey. . Jlnitlen Itcticllion Progressing CAPE HAITIEN, Feb. 26. News Is momentarily expected of the fighting between government forces under General Zamor. and rebel troops un der Gen. Theodores, the latter being entrenched at Llhorte. The rebels have recently suffered disastrous do feats, hut thoir preHcnt position Is Btrong, and will put up a hnrd fight. The government Is (iiltermlnod to make a clean Job and exterminate tile entire force. tki.i:;h Ai'ii Illinois Interesting Items Taken Viillcd Press Wire WASHINGTON, Keb. 2(1. Salt shippers were heard today in the In terstate Commerce Commission inves tigation of eastern railroads rerjuestH for Increases In freight rates. To I'tilixo Vacant LotM TOPPENI8H. Wash., Feb. EG. Every vacant lot In Toppenlsh will bo a garden this spring and summer, yielding vegetables and - flowers In profusion under the careful cultiva tion of students In the city boards schools, uccording to plans announced today by Suporlntodent K. T. Robin son. The school authorities wilt have the ground plowed and the boyH and girls will plunt and care for the growing crops with exports to advise them. Prizes are to he given for the best results from a lot of a given nizo. Student (N-oHH'ativi Store Ik a Nueces POUTLAND, Ore., Feb. 26. A co operative store, established at Heed college eight months ago where books athletic supplies, general stationary and college novelties arq sold as near ly at cost as the running expense of the concern will permit, Is proving such an unqualified success that plans are being made today for the widen ing of Its scope. The store was started with a - capital of $100 and now showg a net gain of more than $550, besides having stock valued at $750. No student is refused credit and on an average of 100 charge accounts are carried at all times. The manager of the store Btnted that not one cent had been lost through the dishonesty of Its patrons. (Iev'lttiMl Women Are llecomlng Haiti CLEVELAND, Feb. 26. Cleve land's fair sex today are In a slate of genuine alarm not to say panic rightly bo according to expert hair dressers. They are due to become bald within five years and all because of chemicals used In city water. Start ling already arp declared to he notic eable since the use of the chemical, which water experts declare Is Imper ative to tho purity of the city wa'0 supply. Gray haired matrons are be coming blond; women with brown hair find It turning to auburn, while JURIS auburn hired women find their tres es becoming flaxen. ' The wholo change is the preliminary stage of baldness, expert hairdressers declare. "I find no other excuse for the alarm ing condition and the noticeable change In color, but the water," de clared Mine. Schaefer, formost of Cleveland's hair experts. A score of other experts confirmed. Houston Caiiul llendy Mjirch 15 HOSTON, Tex., Feb. 26. Tho Houston ship canal will be completed and ready for service March IB, Chns. Groty, government engineer In charge of the work announced today. This will be two years ahead of the time allowed. The canal will have a depth of 25 feet from the turning basin clear to the gulf. During December the dredges removed 2,000,000 yards of material. The heavy work already is couiploted, the barges being devot ed to clearing up odds and ends and making thot work perfect. Tho chan nol will give Houston all the facili ties of a sea port. Movica Used to Teach Boys ST. CLOUD, Minn., Feb. 2G. Tho moving picture machine used for the past two years at the Minnesota Training Bchool for Boyn has proven extremely beneficial and has more than paid for Itself In the good results obtained, according to J. T.' Fulton, acting superintendent of tho State Training School for Boys, here today. The stnto board has sanctioned use of moving pictures at the institution ns a permanent course of Instruction and educational amusement. Pic tures are chosen for their educational value. TRAIN ROBBED Masked Highwayman Makes Good Haul Escapes. UNEMPLOYED ASK FOR SHELTER TENTS Olio Day's ltatlons nnri Supply of lUuuketH Included in Jtetiiot Filed With Nan Fran cInco HuiMTvlsors SAN FRANCISCO, Feb, 25 A lone masked robber held up tho ex press ear on the S. P, train between Durlingume and San Fruncisco, last night, and secured a considerable sum from the safe. The express com pany has Issued no statement con cerning the robbery. It la bollovod that the highwayman had probably heard of the shipment of cosh and chose his tlmo accordingly to rob the car. All trace of the bandit haa boon lost sight of. I'nemplnytMl Give Ultimatum San Francisco, Feb. 25. Blankots, a days' rations, shelter tents for 3800 men, are domunded of the board of supervisors by General Kelloy, lead er of the unemployed army, " If th demand lB granted," ho said, "we will leave Monday at tbe latest. Other wise wo will stay, perhaps alt sum mer." French Warship Coming PARIS, Feb. 25. A second French wur ship will be sent to .Mexican wat ers soon. This waa hoard nere to day from authoritative sources. The foreign ufflco stated that a guard would not at present be placed In the French legation at Mexico City. AtleritMl to I turn Negro I ..ELAND, Miss., Feb. 25. Falling In an attempt to burn him, a mob to day shot Sum Patty, a negro, accused of murder. The victim whh tied to an Iron post and when the flames from a fire kindled under the man burned the thongs that held Patty tried to run when ho was ijhot to dfnth, He waH charged with killing Deputy Sheriff Love. Ik kf (iratiteil I tot rl til NEW YORK. Feb. 25 Thorn l strong belief that Police Lieutenant Pecker, granted a retrial on the charge of murdering Herman Rosen thal, will not bo retired. The attorn eys for Pecker are confident that tho action of tlie circuit court of appeals criticising the action of Judge Clnff, and attacking the evidence of Sam Sctiepps, Indicated rertain certain suc cess for Becker. O James Laird, of Lairds, Is spend ing a couple of days in Rosebnrs; looking after business matters.