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liOSEnUHG, DOUGLAS COUNTV, OHKGON.
sati'iikay, jci.y 21.
No. 17
ANCELLOR GEORG MICHAEUS DECLARES FOR WAR
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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.