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Newspaper Page TextTHE EVENING NEWS THE WEATHER Vaiv Tonight and Sunday. Highest temp, yesterday ...9l Lowest temp, last night S3 Member of Associated Press vol. vm. liOSEnUHG, DOUGLAS COUNTV, OHKGON. sati'iikay, jci.y 21. No. 17 ANCELLOR GEORG MICHAEUS DECLARES FOR WAR r 1 Says American Government Cannot Send Troops on Account of Distance. LAUDS THE SUBMARINE CHaiicvllor Declares Tluit Gemini Fleet und Submarines Will AVin the War for Tho Central l'offent. (By Associated frees.) PETUOCJBAn, 'JULY 31. MINIS TER OF.WAIl AI.EXAXDKK KKlt KKSKY SUOCKK1W M. LVOFF AS PHHMIUK, BUT WILL RETAIN THB "PORTFOLIO OF WAIl TliM POMAlULYr LVOl'F itESlUN'EI) AT A VERY STORMY SESSION OF THE ' CAI11NET IN WHICH KERENSKY CRITICIZED THE .MINISTERS 1 OR NOT RISING TO EVENTS AND SOT USING THEIR POWER TO SUP PRESS MUTINY. LONDON, July 21. In comment ing on Chancellor Mlchaelis' speech in the reichstag, Premier Lloyd George said that the words showed tho spirit ol the ruling powers ot Germany which have again i.:ade choice for war. " He said also that the speech shows that if Germany is victorious in the struggle thai there will be annexations all around and that military authority will he established more firmly than over. "We can't make peace with Ger many dominated by autocracy.'" he " said. "The war now becomes a struggle between iwo definite groups of national' ideals. "Significant in this respect Is the new announcement today of the ac cession of the brilliant Russian, Ker ensky to the leadership of the Rus sian democracy, and I predict that It will not he long before Chancellor Mlchaells delivers a different speech." Lloyd George said that the food supply for 1917 and 1917 has al ready been secured. The Cluuiccllor's Speech. COPENHAGEN, July 21. "The concentration of the Russian, army compelled Germany to seize the sword," said Chancellor Mlchaolis yesterday in his speech to the ralch stag. "English statesmen knew, as shown by their blue book, that Rus sian mobilization must lead to war with Germany, yet they addressed not a word of warning to Russia against military measures. There - -was no choice left us and what is true of the war Itself is true also of our weapons, particularly the suborn rlne. "Germany had to choose this last measure as a counter measure of Bclf defense (referring to the English blockado). Now it must carry It through for t.ie purpose of shorten ing tho war. The submarine war is accomplishing all and more than all it is expected to. It Impairs Englaud's economic life and the conduct of the war month to month In a growing degree, so that it win not be posl si()le to opopse the Necessity for peace much longer. We can look forward to the further" labors of the brave submarine with complete con fidence. "What we long to attain," the chancellor went on. "is a new and - splendid Germany, not a Germany which wishes, as our enemies be lieve, to terrorize the world with her armed might: no, the morally purl- lied, God fearing, loyal .and mighty Germany which we nil love. For this Germany we shall light and endure. For this Germany we and our broth ers out there will bleed and die. For this Germany we shall fight our way through, despite all force. "We look without serious concern tinon the optlm'isttc sentiment ln the entente countries caused by America's Intervention. It is easy to reckon how much tonnage is neces sary to transport an army from America to Europe, how much ton nage is required to feed 'such an ' army. France and England are scarce ly able to feed and supply their own armies without inlluenclng the eco - nomic situation still further. After our previous success we shall be able to master the situation, also through our fleet, particularly the subma rines." HONOR GUARD .MKK'fl.NO. W. Tonight at the armory there Is to be a meeting of special Importance and all members in the city are re- quested to be present. The business session will start -at 7w0. Drilling corps will be formed and plans dis cussed for severay ineresting pro jects. ' Remember tonight at the armory. Miss Madge Miller will resume her duties as reporter on The News Mon day. She has been enjoying a well earned vacation for several weeks. WILL INVESTIGATE SAN" FRANCISCO, July 2t. Act ing on orders from the U. S. depart ment of justice, Assistant Federal Attorney Ornbaum and two doputy marshals, left to investigate the In dustrial Workers of the World ac tivities at Klamath Falls of Dorrls, Calif. They will decide whether or not troops are to lie sent to stop the attempts to destroy tne crops and livestock. The officials are also In vestigating the attempt to destroy the Klamath Falls water works. Fifty I. W. W. were arrested at Dor rls. Y.M.C.A.WILLSTART Will Endeavor to Start Agita tion For Building During. Fall Months. . THE NEED IS URGENT Lack of Recreation Facilities Believ ed to lie Having Ikul Effect Upon City und Effort Will Ho Made Kemedy tho Condition. A campaign for a Y. M. C. A. in Roseburg will be started j during the fall months, according to an an nouncement made this morning by C. S. Helnllne, who will act as head booster until such a time as an or ganization can be perfected. Mr. Hclnline has been very active la Y. M. C. A. work during his entire life and ,1a now going to exert every ef fort to Induce the association to start a branch In this city. He will leave in a few days foi Portland where he will consult the officers of the district and will make arrangements for an educational campaign which will start early in the fall. The project will he taken up with local boosters previous -to the drive and an organization wiil be perfected In the city to carry on the necessary local work.. For many years a Y. M. C. A. has been deemed a viial necessity in Roseburg, but public spirit has not been sufiiciently awakened to the point where active work In the be half of the organization could be started. It is now believed, however that there are enough in Roseburg who would contribute to its support to make it a success anu an effort will soon be made to bring about a condition where n buiiuing cant he constructed and the gymnasium ap paratus obtaii ed. Iloseburg Is an ideal place for a Y. M.C. .A. and Its need is appar ent to any person who has ever l-oen on its main or side streets any morn- j ine afternoon or night. There is not a place in the city where a young man mav go. free of charge, to jnf during the time that he is net em ployed. Until the public library was established there was not a place where a person could obtain litera ture to read or pahs a few minutes of Idle time. Even now there Ir not a gymnasium of any sort, there ir not a game room, with the exception of those conducted In connection with the tobacco store, there Is not a swimming tank, there Is not a place which provides facilities for r crea tlon with a corresponding uplift of morals. Such a condition of affairs needs to be rectified and the need r urgent. The Y. M. C. A. has solved the problem In other places and the Institution Is receiving strong suiv .Port in places half the size of Tlope- burg. It Is firmly believed that crouch subscribers ran be found In the city to furnlBh the money for the build ing anu to agree to pay eneurb to make it a success. Just now the T M. C. A. is devotlntr Its treated nt tention to the armr and im dolno- great work but there Is nn rennon Place for the lorBl boy at the arm why the younger generation at home ry on the morning of July 26. should be forgotten. AH of the members have been no LOCAL LAWYERS ' When He Passed Through Roseburg to Klamath Falls Stopped ForShort Time. GOT COLD RECEPTION Dan Says He Is Going to Mucruineiito, but Has Ticket Kouted by Suit Jjnko and Other Points Huh Horror of Kliuimtlt Falls. District Attorney Neunor last ev ening Btatcd that he was personalty acquainted with Dan E. Powers, the Portland attorney who several day3 ago made a trip to Klamath Falls to defend the I. W. W.s who were confined--til the jail at that place, and who upon his arrival was forced to retire from tho city limits and cutch a train for Portlaud. -Mr. Neuncr also stated that several Roseburg at torneys, besides himself, were ac quainted with him, and Carl Wim berly, Mr. N'euner's law partner, graduated lu the same class with Mr. Powers. When Mr.-Powors pass ed through Koseburg several anyo ago, he slopped for a few minutes and telephoned . his acquaintances here stating that he was anxious to see them and chat tor a few moments and that he would do so upon hie re turn Through here. He failed, how ever, to do as he stated, perhapn Mue to the hurried return trip made to his home in Portland. The Portland Telegram carries the following article dealing with his trip to Klamath Falls and the recep tion accorded him: "Any of you guys who think your're comiu' In here to got them I. W. W.s out of Jail aro crany with the heat!" It was the leader of the Klamath FallB vigilante committee speaking. "You ain't talking to me," nplttd Attorney Dan K. 'Powers. " "Well, just thought we'd let you know," remarked the home guards man. "We've got 40 of 'em in Jail, and we're goin' to hang 20 and throw the rest of 'em in the lake. If you're In here to defend 'em we ll throw you In the lake, too." Dna got back this morning. He does not adviso any local barrister to go down to Klamath Falls to defend the suspects. Up and down the streets roam the citizens wavrying Winchesters and navy revolvers. Sawed-off shotguns are also lu evidence. They meet the stranger as he comes to town. "What's your business here," they ask. He has to have pretty good busi ness to get by the shell n. Powers was on his way to Sacra mento when he received a wire from .i i-oruanu cuoni to run over to Klamath Falls and look over some business properties. Dan ran over he came very nearly running out. Me arrived there Tuesday evening he took the first stage for Ashland the next day. -"They treated me well enough Dili ana' Dan said that he was going to Sacramento next week, al though he would not go down by way of K. F. Deputy United States .Marshal J. J. Connah.m has a force of men there; Sheriff Humphreys has 100 deputies; District Attorney Duncan is busy; the mill company has ten California detectlvcB on the Job, and the railroad nhs a large rorco of watchmen. But the men of Klam ath Falls, young and old, are tell ing what is to be done. "Those I. W. W.s arc lots safer In Jail than they'd he on the streets," said the returned attorney. "Dun can ami Humphreys and the others are all good fallows, hut mere Isn't going to 1 any monkeying with things down there for awhile, I'm tellin' ye." Dan Is now hating his ticket for Sacramento routed by way of Salt lake, Denver. El I'aso and ios An geles. GETS OFFICIA George WHlett, sergeant in charge of the sanitary troop, thin morning received the first official order for mobilization from foi. C. C. Ham - ! mond. of Kugone. The order stated ! that the mobilization would take Pianist and Violinist Presented . Numbers That Delighted Large Audience. GODDARD IS NOT GOOD -Closed With Audience Standing mid Sinking "AmcticH" lrogruu Was Not I'p to Former Btaudattl. From tho standpoint of perfect music the closing concert at Chau tauqua last night was the most en Joyuble event on the entire week's program, llohert Yale Smith and Miss Ruth Ray demonstrated thin they are artists beyond question and received encore after encore. Air. Sinithais one of the few pianists who is oncored more (hun once on the concert stage, and the audience cer tainly appreciated his offerings. . Wiile James Uoddurd gave proof that lie is a great singer, thoro was general disappointment over his numbers. Great things had been ex pected of him. To bo unpleasuntly frank, he did not enrry away the impression that he should huvo, A newspaper reporter Is not a compe tent critic of music, so details will be omitted. To say thnt his concert was not enjoyed, however, would not be tell ing the truth, it was. Goddurd has a great voice, deep and rich, and his Interpretation was good. Especially good was his interpretation of Kip ling's "Danny Deever," which he 3u ug with great effect. His opening aria from Hundel was also good. He vvus ercorcd heuitiiy after every number. Hut too much cannot be said about Mr. Smith, and Miss Ray. The latter displayed rare tulents as a violinist and was forced to respond time after time. Her touch and technique were superb and she enticed wonderful tones from her rure old violin. Miss Ray is young and attractive and captivated the audience both by her appearance and her playing. Mr. Smith Is an euBtern concert pianist. He was forced to respond to many encores last night and his hearers were genuinely pleased with his art. One place" where ho gained was in the choice of his selections, which were of character that the average person could comprehend. At the closo of the concert Mr. Goddhrd led tho audience In singing "America." - While the chnutauqua season Just closed was a success from some standpoints, U lacked the old apirlt which hns characterized1 past events. tilled and will report at that time. One of the boys, William Barker, Is at present locuted nt Los AngcleB, and will be required to make the trip to Koseburg within the next two days. . James H; Wolford. first ser geant, 4th company, Oregon coafit artllJciy, today received lift official appointment an a second lieutenant uuasslgiied of the toast artillery with rank dating from July 9. U'17. Hhe van also oidrrcd to report nt once to the commanding officer for alignment to fluty. The order wan sis nod hy vieo. A. "White, the adjutant general, chief of staff. Air. Wolford received notice some time ago of bin appoint ment, but not until today dlu he receive the official order. He will, It it understood, be as- Hlgned to the staff and will probably enter upon his duties immediately fololwlng the call July 6. Mr. Wolford has had 12 years experience In the national guard, three years In the regu lar army service arlng the Spanish-American war and Is a member of the organization of Hparrixh War Veterans, holding one of the 'important offices. His many friends congratulate 4 him on bis success. Stockholders of Fruit Union Hear Report Showing That Funds Are Missing. WILL BE REORGANIZED Bmkk'ier lft Affairs of Associa tion in Such Condition That Com plete Keni-gniitanUou is the Only Stop Possible. That no charges will be preforrod against F. H. Davles, who 1b accused of misappropriating the funds ot the UmpQua Vulley Fruit Union was -the statement made today by one of the directors following a mcotlng of the stockholders this morning. The mooting was called for the purpose of investigating the charges made against tho former bookkeeper, who has departed for los Angeles, and practlcully the ontlro membership was present. 15. H. Collins, ot Portland, un ex pert accountant, former president of the Northwestern Association of Cer tified Accountants, who has been go ing over the hooks made a very longthy report, setting forth the union. He says that the organiza tion has been conducted in a flutiRflC- tory nmnner and although not being a very paying proposition is manag ing to break even, losses, however, have been caused by the misappro priation of funds, which it Is believed were taken by Mr. Davles during his employment ns bookecperk These losses cover a period of about three years and are so covered by mis takes and purposely committed er rors that it Is almost impossible to arrive al an exact estimate of the amount missing. Mr. Collins has been working for several weeks and has beon able to cover on'- about half the books, aa the affairs are in such a tangled con dition. It-was decided by tho stock holders that the work of auditing the books and starting legal action against Mr. Davles would he too ex pensive and consequently It was de cided to drop the matter for the time being. As the affairs me In such a tangled state, It was believed advis able to malco a complete reorganiza tion and stnrt out anew in tho .work of the union. Two men wevo ap pointed to represent each fruit dis trict and these met with the direc tors at 1:30 to drnw up plaiiB and provide ways and menns to porfect reorganization. At two o'clock nn other meeting of the stockholders was called to ratify tho decision of the directors. Mr, Kitchln handed In hs resigna tion which was not accepted, as the report showed Mr. Kitchln to be completely exonerated from any complicity and as his services havo been entire,., satisfactory tho stock holders voter unanimously to con tinue him In rervice. A motion was then made hy C. A. Brand, that Mr. Kltchln's title be changed from thnfc, or manager to secretary. Tho piotlon was unanimously voted' and Mr. Kitchln will hold the position of acc- rotary at the same Ralary as pre viously. T OF A nil ght automobile accident oc curred iu front of the Hotel Grand this morning when a studebaker au tomoblle owicd by C. L. IJeckley, bumped into a Kord touring car own ed by H. (j. Shermer, of California, who, with a party, was driving through to Portland. N Mr. Heckloy had parked his car In front of the Grand, stepped Into the hotel and railed upon W. L. Greg ory, of Portland, ft er vice man for the Studfhaker i.o., to adjust the car burctor upon bis car. Tho service hit n responded, and without getting Into the car, put one foot upon the self starter and the car, having been left In low genr by Mr. Itecktey, went forward and bump ed Into the Ford, denting the ton neau, bending a fender, breaking the tall light, and toarlng one tire al moft completely off, moved the car forward, causing It to hump another Ford driven by Harry Matthews, of Dixonvllle, bending a fender and breaking the tall light of the car. The marshal wassummoned and without making any arrests requested the parties concerned to appear be fore tho city recordeY. The recordor held that the dam ages to the cars Bhould bo made good, and thnt whllo the city had no auth ority in fixing damages If .e matter could be settled between the parties concerned, no charges would be made for a violation of the traffic laws. IE CREEK TO AVE NEW THEATER Myrtle Creek's fine now theatre being built by Rice Dros. & Adams will be finished In the near future. This play house will he well ventllnt od, has a seating capaeity of 400, a splendid stage and well equipped dressing rooms. When completed the tncatre will bo used on regular nights for moving pictures, and. oc casionally for road shows. It is a building thnt would do credit to a much larger town thun Myrtle Creek. 10 GIVE A SHOW Tuesday Night at the Antlers Theater Local Stars Will Shine. BENEFIT OF MESS FUND Hawaiian Acts and Comedians Will Perform Theda liar In Fam ous Movlo Production to Ho Hhown. On next Tuesday evening the thea tregoers of this city will have the op portunity of witnessing a home tal- L vaudeville bIiow at the Antlers theatre, tho program to be given by the members of the Banitary troopB of this city andtho procoeds to be ubcu tor meir mess runu, which m ui present time very small. Tuesday ovenlnii is the last night the boys will have- In civilian clothes as tho next morning they will report In khaki at the armory for service. They are planning to make this one grand event and from all appearances it wHl bo sonio high jinks. Koseburg Is asked to patronize this show from a patriotic standpoint ana inosa wuo aiieuu can ne iiHBur- od of enough fun and music to last them until the boys return, it 1 thought that a bumper crowd will be in attendance and besides the num ber of vaudeville acts to bo present ed the famous Fox feature "Romeo and Juliet" featuring Theda liar a will be shown. This will be a show that has seldom been equullcd ana the talent Included in tho horpita troops gives promise of a production that wilt delight young and old nlike A number of pretty K(scburg maidens will present a Hawaiian act such as Is usually presented on tbt vaudcvlllo circuits of the the large cities. Local vocalists are trulniiir- tbelr voices so that their tones wll please the large crowds that hio turc to attend. Tho Antlers theatre if known as tho cool spot and If thr evening Is the least bit warm you car be assured that the Interior of the theatre is pleasant. Vne prices for this exlrttoidlna.rU largo show liax been set for 25c am) when you are nuked to buy a tlckoi start in digging for the noc Bsnry 'two mis, NOW WELL N Forest Supervisor H. C. Hartrum announced tills afternoon that tin forest flro situation In Douglas coun ty Is now well under control in spile of the many conflagrations which are occurlng almost hourly Ihiough u tho territory. Scarcely an hour goes by except another thre Is reported chiefly from carelessness, ciertrl stroms and falling sparks from near by fires. George A. Honebrako, of the lura office left this morning for Lang creek where several fires are raging, and It. H. Walloce went to Oulo creek. Afr. liartrum states that he has caused to be constructed about ten miles of emergency teleph ue line. T HERE Umpqua Hotel Was a Busy PlaceDelicious Break fast Was Served. RIP THROUGH VALLEY lcnlc lilunei" Served at Winchester DelvKntion Ixift This KreiiintE For Modfonl Where Tliey ' 'Will Ho KiitcrtJilned, Members ot the Stato Hotolmen's Association arrived in HoseburB i early tills morning and tho l'ullman In which they are traveling was side tracked In tho local yards. At eight-thirty a. m. they were taken tq the Umpqua hotel where t'-ey wore Bervcd with a delicious breiiKinst. Olio of the visitors this nurnlnn stated to a N'ews representative that the delegation was not as largo as had been planned on uccount of tho tourist Beuson being at Us high tide at this time of the year and the hotel ownors bolng unable to attend. It Is Ijl roprosentutive crowd, however, any a representative crowd, howovor, and many ot them were accompanied by their wivob. After the"Dreakfast at the Hotel Umpqua, a short time was spent in chatting and at 9:30 they were Uken In autos and given a whirl around the country districts ot the section. Among thoso hero today are tho following: Bert Westbrook, of the Albany hotel; J. A. Ormandy. the chief clerk of Ihe general passengor department ot the Sou t.. urn Pacltlc; ic. w. Beach, manager of the North west Hotel tlews, of Portland: K. W. Chllds and wife, of the Hotel Portland; B. H. Hess, of the Hotol Baltimore, of bos Angoles; M. K. Klomlng, chief clerk of the Multno mah Hotel; Victor Brandt and wife. of the Hotel Carlton, Portland; Mm. C. L. Horn"! of tho Portland Annex: Bdw. dowdy and! wife, ot the New Scott hotol in Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Lundorg, mannger of the Hotel Uensnn lu Portlajid; Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Block, fonnerly of the Pendle ton Hotel; Mr. and Mrs. Osburn, of tho Osburn hotel In Eugene; J. A. Westerlund, of tho Holland hotel In Medford. S"veral of thoso vlsltlns hero when Interviewed after tho sight see ing trip through the Umpqua valley stated that they werp very much en thused over this section and were de lighted with tho bountiful scenery of fered. One of the visitors stated: "There Is no reason why Tlnscburg could not be mnde a scenic and tourlBt center and with a little con centrated advertising, marvelous re sults could he accomplished. " I'luilc iMimor at Winchester. The crowning event of tho day's pleasure for the visitors whs tho "open nlr" dinner served under the towering branches at tho oak grove auovo. Winchester on (he North Ump qua river. Here on a long, table was placed for the disposal ot the guests a menu thnt appealed to tho busy bunch of landlords and their wives, md a number or local cltlzenB who icconipanled them, thnt fully demon ilrnted that ovon a landlord could eat a "square" meal when properly served. With a number of rnrs plnced at Ihe disposal of tho visiting hotel menl a dollghtful auto rldo wns enjoyed, previous to rearhliig Winchester, north through thr Gar den Valley district, thence to Suthor :ln and homeward to Winchester, all encliliiB the picnic grounds shortly tftcr the noon hour, with n regular 'open ulr" appetite prevailing. Here the Jolly bunch was greeted by Miss Tnrtrmlo tUHt, .Ills, ,Won Pllchford. fss Genevieve aklnnc-r and Mrs J W. Perkins, W. J. Weaver. Jos. Mur phy John W. Parker. Cone Parrott ind F. W. Benson, who acting In tho cnpaclty of "chefs." had arranged the spread1 which was so delightfully enjoved by all. vUtor this part of the day'i program had been conclud ed, and an hour spent lounging on he bnjiks of the Umpqua, the party returned to rtosnhurg where a hiui noBS soBslon of the hotel men w.ib to lake place at the Elks hall. That the program arranged and carried out for the vlsliors' short stay In this city was appreciated is evidenced by the many complimen tary and flattering remarks bestow ed upon those who were lutriiineiiliil In planning the affair, and was a por- ipci success ir every particular. The party left for the south on this evening's train to Medforit where a trip to Crater lake will he enjoyed tomorrow.