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KOSEUl KG, DOUGLAS COUNTY. OREGON. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1W, 1010
No 4t
ROAD MEETING
AT OAKLAND!
Oakland Residents Very En
thusiastic Over Good Rba.1s.
RQ5EBURG SPEAKERS ARE PRESENT
Resolutions Adopted to He Sent to
County Court and Oregon
Delegation in Congress
For Good Roads.
In a very enthusiastic road meet
ing held at Oakland Hast night,
resolutions were adopted petitioning
the county court to appropriate dol
lar for dollar with the government
in the construction of a road to
ijrater lake and also one urging the
Oregon delegation In congress to
work for the passage of the Taylor
bill, appropriating one million dol
lars a year for ten years for the im
provement of roads in the states and
counties having national forests.
The meeting was in charge of Dr.
E. J. Wainscott, president of the
Oakland Commercial club and Jas.
Bovington was chosen to act as secre
tary. Before Introducing the first
sneaker, Dr. Walnseott called atten
tion to the great necessity of good
roads In any community. Not only
were they a benefit to the commun
ity through which they were con
structed, but proved a benefit to the
county, state and nation. j
Dr. Houck was the first speaker
and a very interesting address was
made from the standpoint of auto
ownor as well as a taxpayer. Dr.
Houck- called attention to the fact
that road building in Douglas coun
ts was a much vaster proposition
than most people Imagined. This
county is a great deal'larger thani
many of the states of the union and I
highways must be constructed j
through It which will connect every
part with a market. The county
court has a great deal to attend to
and are to be commended for the
way In which they have handled the
matter. Efficiency is one thing that
Is lacking mileage should be re
duced as much as possible, as
the cost of driving an auto is ten
cents per mile and the amount sav
ed in a reduction of mileage leaves
the tourist just a little more money
to spend In other means or visit
ing other points of interest In the
county. A rough road is an ex
' pense to not only the auto owner
hut the wagon owner as well because
of the fact that the wear and tear on
either the machine or wagon is
very great and will In a short time
destroy the vehicles.
Another necessary point In road
construction is drainage, a point
which is overlooked In the construc
tion of many, of the roads of Doug
las county. Water is allowed to
stand in the ruts and In a short time
the road bed is cut through and
ruined. The supervisors each have
different Ideas of road building am
one undoes the work of the man
preceding him, so that a grjeat
amount of money goes to waste In
this manner.
In the absence of Dr. Seely, J. E.
McClintock represented the Rose-
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was co-operation and he brought out
the fact that it was necessary in
any matter to co-operate if anything ,
was to be accomplished. : He (ex
plained the workings and organisa
tion of the bureau system of handl-J
Ing matters as 1b being used by the
Commercial club and asked for the '
co-operation of Oakland in the
building of good roads through the',
county. j
Prof. R. G. Hall gave a short ad-j
dress on the beauties of Douglas j
county as compared with many of,
tle famous beauty spots of America. I
Douglas county Is destined to become j
the playground of America and it
Is essential that good roads be built
so that the most beautiful spots are
accessible.
C. ' L. Selecman, although not
having been a resident of this coun
ty for any great length of time stat
ed that lie saw the great necessity
of good roads. He spoke of the
development of roads through the
east and of the way in which they
had enhanced tho value ot the prop
erty which they were tributary to.
Forest Supervisor S. C. Bartrum
gave a very Interesting talk on the
Taylor bill and what it would mean
to Douglas county.. This county has
the greatest stand of forests in the
national reserves of any place In
the world and the money which
would come to the county from the j
passage of the Taylor bill would be-
a great benefit to the taxpayers of
the county. He also dwelt at some
length on the cut-off now being con
sructed to Crater lake. The road,
when constructed, will be one of the'
best In the Btate. A maximum;
grade of five per cent through one
of the most beautiful spots In the
west will be a great attraction to
tourists when completed. The gov
ernment Is offorlng to appropriate
dollar for dollar with the county
and It will not take any great s'um
of money to complete. The road
when finished will open up some of
tne Dest agricultural land In the
county which will also be a great
benefit. The tourist trade to Crater
lake Is increasing over a thousand
each year ana by 1920 It Is estimat-
ed that over 20,000 people will make
this trip. Douglas county should
be In a position to share with'
Jackson county the great benefit to
be derived from the tourist trade.
A map had been prepared and
vas carefully explained by Engineer
L. G. Hicks, showing the detail of
construction of the Crater lake cut
off and Bhowing how one hundred
and twenty miles could be saved by
making a level road through to
Crater Jake Instead of having to
travel as at the present time over
five mountain ranges to Medford
and then back for a great many
miles to reach a point almost due
east of Roseburg.
The beauty of Crater lake cannot
be taken as haB Niagara Falls apd
other of the famous eastern -beauty
spots, because of the fact that it
is in a government national park
and cannot be used for factory or
commercial purposes.
C. W. Clark gave a very short,
but determined speech, saying that
the Commercial club was out for
good roads and was going to stay
with the proposition until results
were obtained.
A1-. Creason talked for a few min
utes on the condition of roads in
Douglas county. He also brought'
out the fact that better roads meant
development. The Columbia hlgh-i
way Is operating In direct opposition j
to Southern Oregon, although thei
scenery they offer can In no way
compare with that which is allowed
to go to waste by Douglas county. I
The fact that the road through by!
way of Crater lake to eastern Ore
gon would be a great boon to the
residents of this county, was left
untouched by the other speakers,
but dwelt on at some length by Mr.
Creason.
. Fen Walte, of Sutherlln, was
also one of the speakers of the ev
ening and stated that he believed 1
Douglas county was just awakening
to the great possibilities of -her
scenery and wealth and that !the
boom for good roads would be the
means of a great future for Doug
las county.
E. H. PInkston, of Oakland, one
of the county commissioners, said
that the county court was in favor
of the project of a cut-off to Crater
lake and that they would like the
expression of the people in regard
to It.
J. T. Bridges, of Oakland, also
gave a very interesting address fav
oring good road)' and showing the
great Improvement which had been
made during the past years.
TO
LONDON, Feb. 26. The papers
of Berlin are urging a prompt de
mand upon Portugal for the release
of the Interned ships seized, although
von Jagow lacks confirmation of
their seizure. Madrid dispatches
said the Portuguese authorities
frankly admit that they expect Ger
many to declare war on Portugal.
GERMAN DUI
RY
Claim to Have Captured Outer
Fortress of Verdun.
RUSSIANS THE IMPORTANT TURKISH CiTY
German Diplomats Ijook to U. S,
Cuagrwa to Tie Hoinds of
Wilson When Teuton De
cree u Discussed.
LONDON, Feb. 26. The Germans
have captured the strong fortress of
Douamont, four miles northeast of
Verdun, Berlin headquarters an
nounced, but Paris did not confirm
this claim. If Douamont Is captur
ed, It meanB the first broach has
been made in the Verdun forts, and
Indicates that the Teuton offensive
seriously threatens the French
stronghold. It is believed that the
entire French force which has been
defending Vordun from the north
and northeast, ha3 been backed Into
the fortress under the most terrible
stroke; delivered by the Germans
since the offensive Btarted. Cote
Lupolvre, the key t othe northern
defenses of the city, has been regard
ed as impregnable, but the reports
Indicate that the French front col
lapsed from the Pepper Heights.
Paris admitted that the Germans as
sailed the armored trenches and re
doubts there. The communique said
the French had taken new positions
In the Meuse hills, but the exact lo
cation was not stated.
Berlin Counts on Congress.
, BERLIN, Feb. 26. Germany
counts upon congress to force Wilson
to retreat from yhls -position on
the German-American situation, the
United Press is reliably Informed.
The officials refused to make any
comments, but the general feeling
here is that if the armed merchant
men decree be referred to congress,
It will pass a resolution warning
Americans from traveling on armed
ships. The dispatches suggesting
the possibility of Wilson demanding
the recall of von Bernstorff caused
the greatest surprise, and the United
Press office Is besieged with telo
rhone calls from officials inquiring
Into the truth of the reports.
Russians Make Capture.
PETROGRAu, Feb. 26. The Rus
sians have captured Kermansah, In
Persia, delayed dlspatcheB declared,
and the victors expect to make un
early junction with the British at
Kutelmara, 150 miles away. The
Kermansah victory is second In im
portance only with that of Erzerum.
A later Berlin statement reported
te capture of positions southwest
of Louvemont. It admitted - also
CAUSE
WO
U. S. WAR DEPARTMENT TRAINING BOYS FOR
t ifil " ' . WW '7
Washington huys learning the art of war.
The school boys of Washington have taken up the study of national defense and keen "war games" are
being waged weekly between opposing teams of the high schools. This ia a picture of one of these "war
games" being fought under the observation of Lieut. E. Z! Steiver, U. S. A., attached to the general staff, who
has been detailed to this work by the war department Lieut. Sttever has four classes a week in military
maneuvers with the boys and they march, countermarch and hurl their armies at each otter just aj the Vet
erans do in the war councils. The boys are from fourteen to eighteen yean of age.
that tho report yesterday of the
ccpturu of Chamimeuville was lucor.
?.. 'the statement Indicated that
:''0':h the Fronch riht was re
tiring, the left was resting, along
V.o Mouse Heights, and had been
n'litalned, despito the German 011
auq'its. Tho British attacked east
of Maas In the Armentleres last
night, but Berlin claimed they were
repulsed.
iVAJt HUMORS FORCK
DOWN WHKAT PRICES
CHICAGO, Fob. 26. Wheat drop
ped five and one-half cents here
this morning, closing at $1,131-4.. a
now low mark for tho crop. A de
termined raid by the bears, lower
cables and the nervousness over the
International situation were respon
sible. WEALTHY MERCHANT ON
RAIL FOR MANSLAUGHTER
OAKLAND, Feb. 26. Adolph Uhl,
a wealthy merchant, was arraigned
on the charge of manslaughter this
morning, and released on 110.000
bail. He Is chargod with running
down and killing Bessie Smith, a
court house steographer, while driv
ing his automobile Thursday night.
TWO BRITISH STEAMERS SUNK
LONDON, Feb. 26. The British
steamers Denaby and Tummel were
sunk today with a probable loss of
nine lives.
ONE NATION ASKS
TO
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. One of
the allied nations has proposed that,
for the sake of humanity, armaments
be removed from merchantmen.
What the message stated, and
whence It came, the administration
refused to announce. However, the
proposal cannot affect the American
difficulty with Gormany over the
decree for war on armed merchant
men. Washington is less excited
than for several days, this is large
ly due to the restrictions upon con
gress by the administration, by hav
ing the discussion of the interna
tional situation kept off the floor.
Lansing, and Flood conferred over
tho possibility of a compromise In
tue warning measure, "
to comment on the situation. The
officials are surprised that only one
of the allies replies came, as they
expected a Joint answer. It 1b be
' -ed that France was the nation
answering. It was jexpeeted that
she would say the proposals would
not Inteest her because Bhe has no
armed ships.
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TO BE THE BEST
Executive Committee Decide
Many Important Details.
THE FIRST DAY WILL BE A HUMMER
Cop Has Been Selected, and On Sale
In a Few Weeks City to Do
Decorated Entire Week "
To Honor I. O. O. F.
Another enthusiastic meeting of
the executive committee ot the
eighth annual Strawberry Carnival
was held at the Commercial club
rooms all members of the commit
tee being present.
Several communications were re
ceived from various carnival com
panies who are anxious to bo here
during the carnival week, and pend
ing the engagement of one they are
being carefully Investigated. It is
the intention of the committee to
. provide the best carnival ever held
In Roseburg, as there will be several
, thousand visitors from all parts of
the state here on that week, and It Is
desired to make the best Impression
.possible. The strawberry feature of
the carnival will be emphasized
Btrongly and an effort will be made
to have all merchants feature them
prominently In their windows the
entire week.
The Moose and Juvenile bands
have been engaged for three days of
the carnival, and arrangements have
beon made to have excellent pnrades
every morning and afternoon of the
three days. The first day will be
made as attractive as possible so as
to Induce grand lodge visitors to
prolong their stay for the balance of
the week, and reduced rates will be
secured on the railroad covering the
entire woek.
Carnival danceB will be given each
evening and the carnival attractions
and the stroot decorations will be
ready by Mondny of carnival woek.
A most -attractive carnival cap has
been selected and will be plnced on
sale within a couple ot weeks. It is
distinctive In design and different
from any which have been used be
fore. Souvenir badges or buttons
will he secured, and pennants com-
-"mrntlng the occasion. Roses and
strawberries will be distributed nt
the trains during the carnival and a
reception committee will meet all
trains ond welcome visitors to the
city.
An effort will be made to havo
large delegations attend from vari
ous cities In tho state and a spe
cial Invitation will be extended to
the Rosarlans. Radiators, Pheasants
NATIONAL DEFENSE (
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1916 CARNiVA
COURT BEGINS TLAMAN CASK
The attorneys In the case of
Douglas vs. Howe concluded
their arguments shortly after
two o'clock this afternoon and
the case went to the Jury about
three o'clock. The choosing of
the Jury In the case of tho
State vs. Plaman was Imme-
diately .begun and will nrnh.
ably be finished by this evening
and the taking ot testimony
will begin Monday morning.
and other uniformed "booster" or
ganizations. The baby parade will be one of
the features of Saturday's program,
and a eugenic contest will be held
which Is expected to bring out nearly
200 babies.
The streetB will lis beautifully
decorated and stores and buildlnaa
will present a gala appearance ac
cording to those who have been In
terviewed on the subject. Tentative
selections have been made for the
various committee heads and will be
announced In a few days. The execu
tive committee In person will have
charge of the raising of the sub
scription list, nnd thev will talsn
handle the contest for the election
of a Carnival Queen, or rather
Queens for there will be two, as
usual, one of which will be selected
from the school children. Prizes will
be offered for various features In
the parades, and also for the straw
berry exhibit. ' From the pesent out
look, It seems as though Roseburg
will outdo herself on this occasion
and make It one to be remembered
for many years.
S. S. CONVENTION
HERE IN APRIL
Roseburg will be the host to the
Sunday Bchool workers of the state
on April 24, 25 and 26, as these
dates have been seleoted for the
first of the three big Btate conven
tions to be held in the Btate this
year. This is the firBt state conven
tion of this nature to be mid In
southern Oregon. The three conven
tions are liractlcally a continuous
one, as with the ending ot the three
days In Roseburg, three more bogln
at The Dalles, Immediately aftor
which are three days at Elgin, on'.
May 1-3. This Is arranged so that
every part of the state can have the
opportunity to attend one of them.
The Sunday School Association of
Douglas county has already began
making preparations for the enter
tainment of the delogates who will
be hore, of whom It is expected that
160 will attend. Bosldos the dele
gates proper, thero will be a large
number of other workers and friends
accompany them. Speakea of state
and nutlonal reputation In Sunday
school work will ho hore for the In
struction and entertainment each
day. The Commercial club will also
assist In the reception and entertain
ment, It Is 'understood that the
delegates will bo entertained on the
"Harvard Plan," that Is, given their
bed and breakfast. J. K. McClin
tock Is tho president, and Frances
Alley the secretary of the Douglas
County Sunday School Association,
and either of them will bo glad to
give further particulars regarding
this meeting.
ITALIAN WOULD COMMIT
ARSON AND MURDER
PORTLAND, Feb. 26. Accused
of attempting to burn the house
where five children were asleep, Vic
tor Colacola, an Italian laborer, was
arrested this morning. It Is alloged
tbat ho wanted to destroy the family
of Joseph Battagalla for some fancied
wrong.
Sheriff Quine this morning receiv
ed notice to keep watch for three
Mexicans who are suspected of hav
ing robbed three stores In Eugene
last night. The boxes on the shelves
an the entire stock of goods were
disarranged In the search for money
although nothing was taken In any
of the stores. As the men were seen
here several days ago It Is thought
that they have gone north.