'C.J Daily Weather Report Tonight mid Friday Kulrj Warmer Friday. Highest temp, yesterday ..GS Lowest temp, last nlghU ....43 voh. vn. ROSEUIJRO, DOUGLAS COUNTS', OltKGON, THl'HSDAY, JUhY 27, 1010. No. 179 SCHOOL FIGHT EXPLAINED BY SUPL HAMLIN Exhaustive Version Given on Recent Dissention. CLAIMS CLEAVES EXCEEDED AUTHORITY Political Animus to HmbaiTass a Momlwr of School lbuird is , . Hinted at by Tlie City Suiwriiitciulent. Eugene, Ore., July 25, 1916. Editor Roseburg News: Recent Issues of the Review, par ticularly those of July H and 14, . have contained articles concerning, the efforts of some of Mr. Cleaves' friends to Induce the board of direc tors to reinstate hiin as study hall teacher in the Roseburg High School, in which articles are so many mis statements and insinuations, which, to say the least, are very misleading to those who' do not know the facts in the case, that I desire to stato the same from my point of view and will do so as briefly and clearly as possible. I have not seen tho petition and was not present when the same was presented; however, I note in your artiOlo at duly 11, thut "Mr. Co show, who acted as spokesman for the petitioners, said in substance, that although he had not taken any active interest In the controversy at issue and had not made any person al investigation of the charges, that he "very cheerfully agreed to pre sent the petition to the board." Again In his presentation of the case he re fers to the two reasons that he was told were assigned for the dismissal of Mr. Cleavos, the first being that he was not n.uallfied--referring to his certification and the second that he had been charged with in subordination, in that he had absent ed himself from school one half day, fwlthout the Superintendent's per mission, having tried In vain to get Tilm by phone, failing in which he appealed to Prncipnl Fitzpatrlck, J who gave him permission to go for a few hours. If these are the representations that were made to Mr. Coshow by those who managed this campaign, 1 dm easily understand why he might "very cheerfully present the peti tion to the hoard''. And if these arc the representations that were made by those who circulated the petitions and I can see no good reason why they should not he the same in both cases that would undoubtedly ac count for the large number of sign ers they secured, although It is very generally conceded that almost any one can get many signers to almost any kind of a petition; however, as I remember It, the matter of Mr. Cleaves' certificate was not mention ed one way or another by anybody at the board meeting when his re employment was being considered. The second incident, as related by Mr. Coshow, would be a trivial mat ter and certainly would not justify anybody in bringing charges of in subordination. I do nut know the source of Mr. Coshow's information 1 do know, however, that this was misinformation and If repeated to students or pntrons, was misrepre sentation. I do not believe that either Mr. Cleaves or Professor Fitzpatrlck would make such a state ment. l.et me tell you the Incident as It actually occurred, ruder the rules and regulations whl"h have been In use In the Roseburg schools for a number of years, and for which I nm in no way responsible, whenever a teacher is for any reason unable to he in school or wifhes to be excused for any purpose, he is required to take the matter up with the super v relent, whose duty It Is to con- ''"or the matter and If leave of ab- -ce is granted to arrange for a Fii!stitute during such absence. I think all our teachers knew of this rules and very generally observed it; however, several high school teachers had been excused by Professor Fitz patrlck without referring the matter to me, so I requested him to refer all future requests of that nature to me. One evening Prof. Fitzpatrlck call ed me up by telephone and asked me if Mr. Cleaves had got me yet. i told him that I had received .no call from Mr. Cleaves. He said, "Mr. Cleaves just called mo up and said that he had been trying to get you for some time, but had failed to do so." ' I said, "That's slrange. I have been sitting right here in the room for quite a while, but have had no call from Mr. Cleaves. I'll call him up and see what he wants." I Immediately called Mr. Cleave3 up and said, "Mr. Cleaves, this is Mr. Hamlin. Are you calling for me?" He said, "N'o". I said, "Have you called for me this evening?" He said, "No, why?" I then told him what Mr. Fitzpatrlck had said. He replied that it was a mistake; that ho had not callod for mo at all, but that he had called Mr. Fitzpatrlck up to make arrangements to get off the next day. I said, "Mr. Cleaves, I think you know that when you wish tn Rvt off for any purpose that you should speak to mo about It, that I may he able to make the proper ar- (Continued on page 3.) IS INTROUBLE Deutschland Failed to Sail Last Night as Planned. THOUGHT SISTER SHIP SENT WORD Clwuimce Pniers Are Issued by Tort Authorities Hut Contents of Ship's Cargo Hcmafn i Secret. GROAT, Baltimore, July 27. Alarming reports or nows of the submarine Bremen has kept the Deutschland here, and orders tor the submarine to depart during the night have suddenly been countermanded. It is generally believed that she has rceived newg from the Bremen. The tug Tlmmons took on extra coal, preparatory- to towing the Doutpch land beyong the capes, or remain ing for a while in some cove of Chesapeake bay. During the day the Deutschland submerged and rose again. Swiwy Surrounds 11 any. Secrecy surrounds the plans of Captain Koenlg. After obtaining his clearance papers at the customs house, he said. In reply to questions asked for the benefit of the Mary land Pilots' association, that the ex act time of hi departure was indefin ite. Last night he made no arrange ments for a pilot ,but he can procure one almost Immediately at any time he desires. Agents of the submarine sea freighter announced that she was ready for the return voyage to Ger many, and that clearance papers would be secured later In the dny This Information was conveyed to the customs house and the office of (ho clearance clerk was kept open fo Captain Koenlg, who arrive shortly before four o'clock, with Captain Hinch. of the North German Lloyd liner Nekkar. After the usual form allties, the commander of tho sub marine requested that his manifesto, which he had filed, be withheld from publication "for a reasonable time". Collector rants Itcqiiest, Collector of the Port Ttyan com municated with the treasury depart nt Washington and then In formed Captain Koenig that liifl re quest would be granted. Consequent ly the cargo was described officially as being composed of general mer chandise. Tho pension bureau has allowed pensions to a number of Oregon citi zens, those credited as rielng from Douglas count are Alnilna Weath- erly. of Scottsburg, III, and Frr.ncls Smith, of Roseburg. $6.00. STAGE DRIVER OF THE SIXTIES VISITS CITY E. J. McCIanahan one of Ore gon's Most Prominent Men. ONE OF THE LARGEST MANUFACTURED True Oregon Spirit Shown in Story of Life, an Account of Success', a (root Iass and Kapitl Kise to a G rait or Success. Edward Jackson McCIanahan, one of the most prominent figures in Oregon's history was in the city to day opening up the nmrket for a camp stool which he is manufactur ing at lus factory at uugene. Al though he is 72 years of age, Mr. ""Hnnahan has started a new In dustry in the state and In tho face of opposition is creating a market for his product and '8 rapidly crowding out the eastern firms from the wholesale houses of the state. He was closely connected with the early development of Douglas county and for many years was considered one of the best stage drivers in Oregon working between Canyonvillo and Roseburg, also (between Roseburg and Oakland, and Oakland and Eu gene, This was 49 years ago and since that time Mr. McCIanahan showing the true pioneer spirit ha led forth in many new industries ir spite of tho fact that he was told many times that he would Tail, to use his own words he "had the nerve" to continue until now he Is classed" a' one of the foremost of the manufac turers on the Pacific coast. The story of his life is a very in teresting one the story of tho push energy and f4inf altering courage which marked the true pioneer o the western country. Porn in Genf vleve county, Miss., In the year 1R4 he came to Oregon with h;s pan-ii' in the year 1849. He remained homo with his father until 1 S" when he went to Butte county. Call In 1861 he began driving stage an continued until ISfifi. driving out CANADA'S NEW VICEROY AND HIS WIFE ! ll1!' Duke and Duchess of Devonshire (new photograph). , The Duke of Devonshire has just succeeded tho Duke of ConnaaRht as the governor (reneral of Canada. His appointment to that high post has (riven great satisfaction in official circles. The duke, who is In his forty-ninth year, is known as one of England's richest peers and is sa Intimate friend of King George. Marysville to Lincoln, a distance of 36 miles. Then coming to Oregon he drovo over many of the old routes and was known as one of tho best stage driv ers of Oregon. In 1868 he was mar ried and was variously employed for several years, although he engaged In teaming for the most part. At length ho concentrated his energies upon draylng and followed It for sev eral years. He Invested heavily In Oregon property and when the coun try became Involved In the panic fol lowing President Cleveland's admin istration, lost practically all that he had, much of his property being sold !?r taxes. Possessed of the courage and de termination of the Oregon pioneer he -resolutely sot to work again to win success. At that time he turned his attention to chickens and was tho first man in Oregon to change the custom of selling chickens from by the dozen as was done in tho early days, to the pound, as Is now cus tomary. Ho increased his business and began buying and selling Incu bators within a short time this had Increased to Ruch i extent that he gave up dealing In poultry nnd be gan tho manufacture of incubators under his own patent. His ability as nn organizer soon won him a placo among the manufactories until at tho present time ho is selling more Incubators than any other three con cerns on the Pacific coast. A short time ago, becoming con vinced that a folding camp stool would have a ready sale, he fitted his factory at Eugene to manufacture this article. He was laughed at by many for his daring In trying to compete with the eastern firms, but s soon as he had a sufficient quan tity of the chairs manufactured he went to one of the largest houses on the coast and Immediately disposed of the entire lot and was promised that they would take his product even it a five per cent advance over tho eastern manufacture as the quality was absolutely dependable. Having established a market he Is endeavor ng to interest the smaller dealers in the state and for this reason came to Roseburg this morning. He had hard 'y started on his canvass of the city efore one local merchant, recogntz ng the value of tho article placed nn rder for five dozen and before noon Ir. McClanahnn hnd received orders or a largo shipment of his chairs. Ho is accompanied by C. A. Faust id C. n. Walker, of Eugene, who e assisting him In canvassing the GERMAN LINES HOLD BRITISH N CHECK French Assaults Are AH Thrown Back. ,.-. .!:.. . - AUSTRIA! ADMIT TROOPS RETREATING lntenso Close In Fighting Tukca l'luro on Wost Front uiul llnyonot Is Being Used by Troops. BERLIN, July 27. It is announc ed that the Germans repulsed the British attacks southwest of Warno ton, and tho French assaults failed around Burlcaux Fleury. The Rus sians wore repulsed west of Bores teczco. There Is intense artlllerlng between Ancre and Somme, and wost of Pozlores a grenade attack was dofoated. Vienna. Admits lletrcnts. VIENNA, July 27. It is admit ted that tho Austrlans have retreated south of Losznyow before superior forces of tho Russians. It Is report ed thut the Russians have mado "In significant advances," following a te- rlfflc bombardment near Radzllvll- j low. Tho Ilnllans have ceasod thoirj attacks, but there are artillery duals ; on that front. On July 24th the Italians of one sector lost 1300 nion. lluyoiict.i VMM on ltritisli Front, LONDON, July 27. -General Hulg reported that a bayonot stugRlo was raging around tho new British gains, and thut the Germans are firing chemical eye Irritants. The dispatch said: "Our artillery was active throughout tho night, and wo con tinued to preHS the enemy at various pointB. No Important events." Still I'lil-MtliiK the Turks. PKTROOItAI). July 27. It Is an nounced that the Russians are still pursuing tho Turks beyond Erzlngan, capturing huge quantities of booty. Tho war office claimed advances on every front except south of lake Volt chlno, whore superior forces of the enemy caused a retreat. Along tho river slonlowkl the RusHlans captur ed ortOO prisoners, five cannon and 22 machine guns. WEST FORK SCENE OF NEAR TRAGEDY The ramping and hunting trip of James Davis, a lineman employed by the telephone company of Everett, Wnsh., came to an unplensant end ing late yesterday, the result of ac cidentally shooting himself in the right arm and sldo with a revolver which was strapped to his side. Mr. Davis, his brother and another companion han been camping nbout 20 miles from West Fork on tho west fork of Cow creek In tho south ern part of the connly. They had established a ramp near the cabin of their uncle who has lived In this county for many years. Last evening, white doing some work nbout the camp, Mr. Davis had j occasion to stoop over for an article which he had dropped and In doing so diHcngugfd a revol er which he I carried In a holnter on his side drop ped to the ground and struck In such a manner that the fifarm was dis charged. The bullet, which wns of a .32 calibre, struck Mr. Davis In I he fleshy part of the right arm. several lurhi'B nliove the elbow and panscd completely throuph the arm nnd en tered the body. Tho brother of .Mr. Davis and his companion carried him down the trail Inst nlgbl, making the start about ten o'clock and reach ed the station at West Fork this mornlnc at ten. The two men were completely exhausted from their trip down tho rough mountain side, but were extremely gratffled that their -nnded companion stood tho rough trip aB well as ho did. Upon reaching AVest Fork, ha .'wounded man was .placed, aboard tho north bound train and a physician summoned from Glondalo who did what he could for him at the station and relieved his suffering to a cer tain extent. Arriving at Roseburg Mr. Davis was hurried to Morcy hospital and 1-. Stewart jsumnionod, who bo S.a iiroblns for the bullet, Mr, Pa vis, who accompanied the wounded man to this city was In such a con dition from his harrowing trip down tho mo.untaln side last night that ha was ready for the attention of a physician upon reaching tho hospital. His arms are swollen and In many other ways shows tho orfocts of tho trip. Tho physicians, stated this after noon that they wero unablo to de termine Just how seriously Mr. Davis . Is Injured and until the course ot tho bullet has been determined will bo unablo to tell. At 4:30 this afternoon Mr. Davis wns asleep, according to the nurBe In attendance, and from what was learned from this source it Is thought that tho wound will not prove fatal. Mr. Dnvls has a wife and two chil dren who reside at Everett, Wash., IS POSTPONED Commission Hears Complaint of SutherlinOrchardists. CLAIM THEY ARE UNABLE TO USE WATER They Suya That KxcoknIvo Price Is (.'hulked for ri'iviluKoti They Could Not Obtain and Money Is Not (olntc for Improvement)!, That they wore bolng charged an cxhorbltunt prlco for something which they did not got was the con tention mndo by tho prosecutors of tho caso ugalnst tho J. F. Luso Land Company in the hearing which wns held before tho public sorvlce com mission nt Suthorlln yesterday. Ovor fifteen witnesses wero oxnmlnod dur ing the course of the day and each maintained thnt tho Irrigation of the lands which they owned had proven a failure. That they did not want tho water and wero unablo tn uso It on account of tho condition of the soil and the slope of the land, but yol woro forced to pay a heavy prlco for It whether they used It or not wns the basis of their claims. It was sold hy them that at the time they purchased tho property they wero lold that irriga tion would be a grcnt benefit to their crops. After planting their or cbnrils nnd gardens they found that tho water Instead of seeping away would be held In tho soli and drown ed the trees. For tho prlvllego of using the ditches they woro charged $3.50 per aero each year, this money supposedly going Into Improvements, They claim, however thai the ditches have not been improved and that they could not deliver tho amount of water necessary to irrigate the or chards should the patrons desire that It he given them. The suit has been brought by nbout twenty of the Huth erlin vnlley residents who have pur chased land of tho I, use Land Com pany, nnd who aro required to pay for tho use of tho Irrigation ditches. On account of the fact that, they have a hearing at Eugene today tho commission was unablo to finish tho hearing nnd left last night for Eu gene where they will attend to busi ness mntters today. Before leaving they set the date for (he next hear ing for September 1st at which tlmo the remainder of tho witnesses for the plaintiff's side wll Ibe examined and also tho witnesses for tho com pany. Attorny II. L. Eddy represents the people and Attorney Elbert Hermann tho company.