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Newspaper Page TextTHE EVENING NEW THE WEATHER Member of Associated Press Fair; Light Frost Tonight. Highest tomp. yesterday 68 Lowest temp, last night 47 vou vin. ltOSKIIUItO. DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON. SATl'KIAV, AI'ltlL 21, 1017. No. 00 INTERNAL TROUBLES IN GERMANY Striking Munition Workers are Only Prevented by Force From Burning City Hall. END MILITARY REGIME lemjuils of Berlin Strikers Are Of Such Revolutionary Character Thiit Compliance Would End Militarlsni. (By Associated Press.) ASSOCIATED PRESS WAR LEAD, April 21. Interest in the great French offensive which has so startl ed the world with its rapid develop ments, has been completely replaced by the stirring news from the inter ior of the German empire. Suf ficient news has leaked through the rigid censorship which has been es tablished and successfully conduct ed throughout the progress of the war, to indicate that Germany is fac ing one of the greatest economic and political crisises ever known in the history of the world. It has been reported that ten thou sand striking munition workers were engaged in a bloody riot at Magde burg, the great Prussian fortress town, arid were only prevented from burning tho, city hall by n sharp clash with the military forces. It is also . reported that strikers in Berlin made demands of such a revolutionary character, that compliance with them would mean a prompt ending of the militarist re gime in Germany. - ..- - ..,..1 The British made another, advance inln their offensive and have captur ed the village of Gonnellieu near St. Quentln. Cabinet Resigns. LISBON, April 21. Antonio Al- media, president of the council, pre sented Bernardo Machado, president of Portugal, the resignation of the entire cabinet. The action followed the adverse vote of the chamber of deputies on the question of tha gov ernment establishing a national economic council. Turkey Itreaks With U. S. BASEL, Switzerland, April 21. A Constantinople dispatch says that the Ottoman government has noti fied the American embassy that it has broken diplomatic relations with the united States following the ex ample of its ally, Austria. Certificates Oversubscribed. 'WASHiAGioN, D. C, -pril 21. The first informal offering of a por tion of the two billion dollars treas ury certificates was greatly oversub scribed. ENERGETIC HE (By Associated Press.) BUENOS AIRES. April 21. The government sent a very energetic note to Germany demanding com plete satisfaction for the sinking of the Argentine sailing ship, Monte Protegldo. The Argentine minister In Germany was instructed to break relationships immediately If the Im perial government attempts any eva sion of the responsibility for the loss of tire vessel. Tho minister was also told to instruct Germany that If prompt satisfaction is not grant ed that Argentina will follow the course of America and Brazil and will arm merchant ships against sub marines. RELIEF SHIP GOES 10 THE (By Associated Press ) AMSTERDAM, April 21. The re lief ship. Kongali was sunk either by mine or submarine, according to word received here. One member of the crew is missing but all others are known to be saved. The Kongali left Portland, Maine, March 3 1 , desti ned for Rot te rd a ra was loaded with supplies for the Belgian Relief Commission, Father Holmes left last night for Davn Creek and Perdue to conduct err Ices. LAI) IS PAROLED. John Beardsley, the ' young lad who was yesterday arrest- ed for stealing a sum of money from John Spaugh, a resident or L.ooKing uiass, was today brought before County Judge Marsters and given a parole pending good behavoir. The boy confessed to taking the money and greatly repented his action. Colonel James E. Miller and wife arrived in this city today and were entertained at the Oregon Soldiers' Home, which is located here. Col. Miller is inspector general and chief surgeon of the national homes and is in this city on his semi-annual tour of Inspection of all the state and na tional homes. Tue Insuaitlon in this city Is the same standard as the, na tional homes and the Inspector -was highly pleased with conditions here. Mr. Miller reports an enthusiastic war spirit in -e east and a" great many enlistments, but stated that Oregon is responding better to the call of the government than any state he has visited. He remained in this City today only. LOCAL WATER CO. MAY LOWER-RATES Letters Received From Com mission by Plant Rates For Children Urged. BACK YARD GARDENING In Order That Rack Yard Gardening Muy Re Furthered Irrigation Kcs May Ro IesHcned Writes to Pollmun. Harry Gall, manager of the Douglas "Water & Light Company haa received a letter from thS Public i Service Commission at Salem stat ing that any special rates this com pany wishes to make to furnish fr.e water to the school children who jii gage in vacant lot gardening In fur therance of the national campaign to Increase the food supply will not hereafter be used by the commission to the prejudice of this company in the regulation of its rates. Mr. Gall immediately upon receipt of the letter wrote to Mr. Pollman in regard to the advisability of al lowing school children in this city lo have special rates for the irriga tion of garden plots. It is very prob able that this will be granted anu if such is the case will greatly aid the .young gardeners of this city. The Douglas Water & Light Company is always public-spirited and any thing that will further the interests of the city, they enter into with much vim. Throughout the state many of the water companies are lowering their rates In the interests of the school gardeners and the Hank of Cottage Grove, which owns the water system at Drain has stated that neither the city nor the school at Drain have yet made any request regarding special rates, but should the necessity arise would be willing to grant adequate rates. The Rogue River Water Company and the Coos Bay Water Company both expressed the opinion that the hight cost of material, etc., would not warrant reduction in rates. The Rogue River company, Btates that they have already been put to ad ditional expense of $8 a day for guards over the plant. Another water company called the Gearhart Part Company, has noti fied the commission that on account of so much moisture In that vicinity water is not needed for irrigation, but that the company has already of fered all of Its surplus water at Gearhart free of charge for use of the army should it wish to use the Clatsop plains for an army station, as Is now being considered. Mr. rfnd Mrs. S. M. Kelly left for their home this afternoon after spending few hours In the city at tending to business matters and vis iting with friends. U.S. Fletcher is Insulted When He Appears to Attend Mexi can Congress. GERMAN GETS OVATION Thirty Minute lciuonstratlon directs Appearance of German Minister Who Is Ceremoniously Es corted to His Seat. (By Associated Press.) EL PASO, April 21. American Ambassador Fletcher was hissed in the chamber of deputies, Sunday, when he appeared at the opening ot the Mexican congress, according to reports o- government agents.- The feeling against the American repre sentative was strongly contrasted t that displayed for Uermnn Minister von Eckhardt. who was ceremonious ly escorted to his seat by a delega tion of six deputies, amid an ovation which lasted for over thirty min utes, starting when he appeared anu continuing until stopped by the of ficers in charge of the session. A similar -omonstratlon as indicative of the feeling Ot the Mexican con gressmen, was given as he rose to leave the chamber. RnKour Party Lands. WASHINGTON, D. C, April 21. The state department announced to day tne safe landing of British For eign Minister Balfour and his party. Another Relief Ship Sunk. LONDON, April 21. The Belgian Relief Commission has been advis ed that the Steamer Ringhorn, out ward bound from Rotterdam after having been assured safe conduct, had been Funk. German Desti-oycrs Hunk. LONDON, April 21. Tho admir alty announced today that two Gor man destroyers and possibly three were sunk during a Gorman raid near Dover. Official Near Death. WASHINGTON,). C. April 21. Will H. Parry, of Seattle, vice-chairman of the federal trade coin mission, is lying at death s door as a result of an operation for galliHones. His physicians stateu that thoy dmbt if ne win live inrougn me aay. PROBE ON RATES (By Associated Press.) SALEM, April 21. The public service commission has ordered a probe of farm product rates on the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navi gation Company and the Oregon Short Line. The commission is con vinced after a preliminary examina- tion, that grounds cxifjt for an ex-!tin extracts from the letter to the tensive probe. It has been stated ! Koseburg Commercial club should by the members that the Investlga-' receive most serious consideration tion Is to be one of the largest ever: f,'"1 out citizens. They are as foi- Initiated by the commission on its own motion. INSURANCE OFFICERS ARE ELECTED TODAY (By Associated Press.) TACOMA, Wash.. April 21. The insurance federation has selected H. C. Bampson, of Spokane, president, and J. H. Roberts, of Centrnlia, as one of the vice-presidents. of the or ganization. CAUGHT IN BELT Richard Wlllett, of the firm of Willet & Rerg, proprietors of the Douglas County Creamery. last nl,;ht had a close escape from Kcrions In jury when he became churnt it on of the drive belts of the iii.iolihiery. His clothes were torn in a iMim'K'r or placea and It was sevr..! n omenta before he was extrlcat r-d. the power of the machinery gradual'y sfjuoez ing him tighter. He railed to h's partner. Horace Berg, who burned In tho rnkir nnH liinnll tho nnnur 'allowing Mr. Wlllett to became locs- IXCRKASK FOOD Sl'PPLV. (By Associated Press.) PORTLAND, April 21. Rep resentatives -of the Granges, railroads, farmers unions and cattlemen are here conferring how to increase Oregon's food supply. They believe that some steps should bo taken Immedi ately. .V STRIKE IS KNDICD. (By Associated Press.) CAMAS, Wash., April 21. The Btrike of the Crown-Willamette Paper company workers ws ended when 4.he company . yielded to the demands of the men. The plants are now run- nlng. ened from the belt. He v-.m slight. bruised, but aside front that w is not seriously hurt. Mr. Wlllett has had very row acci dents during his work in the creum ery and hasalways been extremely careful, especially when the machin ery is in motion, but in some un known manner his clothes were caught in the revolving belt and had no one been near would pro bub ly have been fatally injured. IN THAT CITY TODAY Dr. C. H. Bailey Jeft today for Kiddle where he attended a Grange meeting that was held a. that place. He also stated that tne South Ump qua Broccoli Association would meet at that time. A. L. Kltchin accom panied him and will appear before the Grange. A largo crowd undoubt edly attended the meeting.. An at tempt was made to secure an exten sion lecturer from O. A. C. to dis cuss the possibilities of bean grow ing for the enlightonmont of tho growers of that section. Consider able interest is being manifest in the growing of beans In that neigh borhood and the farmers there arc very anxious to learn more about It. This year's broccoli crop lias been very poor in tliut vicinity, as In many other sections of the county, duo mostly to the seed secured. The prune crop of thlB year promises to be very large. RECEIVES LETTER Secretary Kcdtlcld of the depart ment of commerce has sent a circu lar letter to commercial organiza tions throughout the country urging an increase in tho food supply. Coi IOW3- 'The war in which we are now en- gaegd is a war of economic resources It is absolutely essential to the suc cessful prosecution of the wnr that everyone make his or her contribu tion to the economic welfare of tiie country. The production of food Is vital present duly on every man and woman - - - Without food workmen cannot work nor can armies fight." ''The food supply of the country must be Increased, nnd I urge you to co-operate in every way to Increase the eropa, of the country. - - - 1 need nut point out to you that the planting season Is at hand and that any action to bo cIToctlvo must be taken at the earliest possible mo ment. - - - In the United State as In the warring countries of 1' rope the effects of this struggle will be felt by everyone and economic preparedness will greatly lessen the burden we must carry." Mayor like having already agitat ed the planting of backyard gardens und the utilizing of vacant lots In the raising of non-perlnhable crops, ttie Commercial club will jirobnbly take no action further iiian most haiiily endowing the movement, and Join ing with the mayor and with those who have offered Innd for the pur pose, in urging the people to take the matter seriously and to prepare for Increasing prices of all loorl stuffs. The world will have to look to this country for n Inrge portion of its food supply. That means ready nale for all the fnrmetrf ran mine and (Continued on pago 6.) Old Treaty Discovered Reserv ing Land Along the Pacific Coast. SENATE, TAKES ACTION Treaty W'ns Signed by llotli Parties - Hut Congress Adjourned Without Approval, tho Land Being Occupied lly nites. That a bill will be introduced Into congress by the Indians of western Oregon asking that they be given sum ranging between twelve and fif teen million dollars In settlement for the failure of the government to observe the terms of an old front will undoubtedly result from tho In dian council to be held at Marshlleld April 25. An old treaty has Just been discov ered which contains many provisions which were never put Into force by the authority of congress, but win were observed by tho government without iiie terms of payment. The treaty was made In February cf 185 j, being signed by various In din us, the number of signatures cov erlng 7 closeiy typewritten pages, while on the part of tho government the document was signed by Jool Palmer, superintendent ot I ml inn af fairs for Oregon territory. It provided that all territory wcsL of the Coast Hange from the Colum bia river to the southern boundary of Oregon, comprising apporxlmulely 5,000,000 acres, of land was to be surrendered tofthe.govornmont. Nine hundred thousand acres lying In ttu territory Included in a boundary starting near tho mouth of the 31 un law river and running to a point about twenty miles directly east and thence north to a point approximate ly east of Cape Lookout und from thence to tne Pacific coast and to the point of beginning was to have boon set usido for a reservation on which a number of improvements were to have been made by the government. The document bearing tho recom mendation of the superintendent of Indian affairs, tho secretary of the Interior and President Pearco was approved by the house and sent up to the senate which adjourned with out taking action, the treaty being stowed away and becoming lost until last fall when It wus discovered. In the meantime the land has been set tied by white men, the Imlfuns re ceiving no remuneration. It is now considered one of tho wealthiest sec tions of land in the stuto and is worth many millions of dollars. The Indians, claiming that they havo ful filled their terms of the contract are asking that they be paid between twelve and thirteen millions of dol lars for the nine hundred thousand acres which they have given up and in order to make a systematic propo sition will hold a council the 25th of this month. Delegates from all parts of west ern Oregon represented will be elect ed and will be In attendance. A dele gate will then be selected to repre sent the Indians before congress and a bill will be introduced. Superintendent C. VS. Coe has been requested to be present and will leave tomorrow for Kloronco, where he will spend a couple of days bo fore going on to Marshlleld. The land included In the treaty In eludes some of tho -finest land In Oregon and Is now rather thickly populated. The matter has been con sidered for some time, a very few of the Indians who signed the treaty still being alive and scattered a out tho state. Tho search for the nils Ing document has been under way for a couple of years, but not until a few months ago was It found and type written copies made of It, Word was received In this city to day by W. K. Thomas that OeWItt Van Ostrand, of Phillips, Wis., who holds extensive' timber Interests In this county will arrive hero on the morning train of April 20, and will spend one day here attending to matters of business Importance. He Is a representative of the Ncenah Oregon lnnd Company, one of the largest timber companies in - the state. Mr, Van Ostrand has made a nmnoer of trips to this section In the Interest of his holdings and Is ! BALI, tillOUNDS SHCl'ltKI). The Twilight League of this city hns completod arrange- ments to lense the ball grounds at Bellows grove, West Rose- burg, and the grouuds will be put in condition at an early dnto for the Bummer games. woll satisfied with conditions here. From this city ho will go to Grants Pass where he will stay for a short time. Ho is Interested in mining property In that county and Is said to hold very valuuuie property-there. DEBATE" ON ARMY BILL STARTS IN SENATE (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, U. C, April 21.- Debate on the administration army bill, providing for selective con scription began in tho senate today. Administration leaders are confident Unit tho bill will pass. Pacifists and conscientious objectors appear ed beforo the Bcnate committee. James Ends, of St. Louis, well known as the "millionairo hobo," speaklm for the unorganized workers said that ho believes If guns are put In tho hands of those men that they will use them against tho govern ment. JoHoph Cannon, labor organizer, predicted tlint tho selective draft and high' prices of food, will cause riots and that "blood will flow on the streets." MAY" 60 TO: CAMP Local Boys Attending 0. A. C. Will Have Chance to goto Presidio. SEVERAL NOT AFFECTED Those -Who Belong to Local Com panies Will He .Subject to Call By Officers Hero (Jmm1 Training, It is very prolmblo that a num ber of the local hoys who are at tending the Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis will leavo with in tho next month for San Fran cisco where they will enlor the Pre sidio for ofllcers' training. Accord ing to ono, of the boys who Is spend ing the week end here with his par ents, President Kerr, of the college. has received an order from General Franklin Dell to tho effect that 25U0 first class men are wanted at the opening of the training camp in California. A meeting of the admin istrative council was Immediately called upon receipt of the word and It was decided to graduate the sen iors and make It possible for those who desire to go, to leave there Just as soon as possible. It was also de termined that the undergraduates who desire to go shall be given credit for tho full semcHter's work In ev ery caso where they aro now main taining passing grades. A large num ber of the boys from Koseburg will undoubtedly bo affected by these In structions, although there Is noth ing compulsory about the order re ceived ul tho coiicge, and the stud ents may go just as they choose. The men must go to the training camp and befoiV they can land a po sition as an officer they will be sub Jected to three months mllltray training. According to word receiv ed here a largo number from O. A C. will take advantage of this. Borne time ago the order was re ceived for the boys to wait until they were called upon, as they could be used to a good advantage later. It Is thought that this order was bas ed on tho recent Instructions receiv ed, and It Is the Idea of the mill tary authorities to give the stud ents thorough training so that they may act as officers und drill the re cruits that are later brought Into the army. Hnvernl of the boys from this city will not be allowed to take advantage of the training camp an they are en listed In the local artillery and hos pital corps nnd are subject to call from the officers here. They are not disappointed, however, and feel that they have received adequate training In the companies here, and they are also given a chance to ad- vance accordingly. IRK STARTS ON County and State Engineers Are Making Route Surveys. MORE MONEY NEEDED County Unable Under R luting Condi tions to Improve Kntire Distance ltut Will bo Kuubled to Do So ' if ltoml Issue Is Approved. County Surveyor M. B. Germond arrived in the city yesterday evening after completing a survey of the first two miles of highway through the Coquille canyon, on tho Boseburg Myrtle Point road. Ke will immedi ately set to work. in preparing his plnns and specifications and expects to have them ready for the next term of the couuty court. - His Burvey starts from the end of the new planking In Camas Valley and follows tho course of the Co nullle river for a tnflo more than two miles. Survoyed on a line fol lowing closely the bunks of the river the road mukes long sweeping curves with the water on one side and the massive trees of one of the finest forests on the Pacific coast on the other, making one of tho most scenic roads to be found In the country. Mr. Germond has planned a road which will be inexpensive In con struction considering the nature of the country through which the thoroughfare la built, one which will cost but Ilttlo for upkeep and which car. b traveled at all times of tho year at a grade of less than two per cont for the entire distance. Tho routo is considered remarkable for this one feature as previously, the road has reached as high as twenty five per cent, whllo only a slight de viation from the prcsont courso brings it to grounds over which a vehicle can travel with practically no noticeable difference In the grade of the bed. On ono siretch about 1200 feet In length there Is abso lutely no change In levels, although the surrounding country Is very rough. Tho road winds a good deal, but on curves easily negotiated and which adds rather than detracts from the beauty of tho highway. Tho road Is to be planned for the entire two miles according to pres ent plans, nnd although no ostimato has been announced or prepared in any way it la the belief that the cost will bo between twelvo and fifteen thousand dollars fur the entire im provement. It Is very probable that tho county court will pass an order at Its next session authorizing a con tract for the work and that grading will bo begun within a few weeks. In addition to tho work by the couuty It Is very ovident that the Ktate Is planning to tako some ac tion on this highway within the near future, as a crew of fourteen sur veyors nre now employed In running a survey from Myrtlo Point to Hose- burg and will probably reach this city within -o next two weeks. They are working under the direction ot tho Btato highway engineer and aro surveying the location for a state highway. They have crossed the Coos county Hue and are Into Douglas county, irroceedlng rapidly with their work, making a direful and accurate survey or the entire distance, it Is possible that they may mako a few changes In locution, but It Is doubt ful If they change tho established road after leaving the canyon. With a two-mllo improvement by the county, only six miles remains between Doukiiis nnd Coos counties, a stretch of almost Impassable road whic.i prevents the linking of two of the most productive sections of the state. The county, however, is without means 10 make the entire Improvement, Hurler present condi tions, but in the event that the coun ty bond Issue 1b approved by tho peoplo at the .In no election $.r0,00u will be appropriated to complete this Improvement In a permanent man ner, making a highway which will be open all the year around. With state aid It will probably be hard surfaced for tho greater part of tho distance and Honehurg will have an outlet for auto truck travel through out the seasons. KHcts News Soon. Karleourt Stewart who recently, applied for enlistment In the avia tion corps of tho regular nrmy has received word from Senator Chnm berlain that the application has been received and that he has been recom mended to the war depnrtmont.