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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 4, 1917)
BIX THE EVBNINO NEWS. KATl'RDA V, AUGUST 4, 101T. J? iM mi , ' f LJ Enlist in the Cause of Thrift Now is an especially good time to enlist in the cause of thrift and determine to win success. Do not be discouraged, because you have only a small sum to deposit, but come in now and start an account with the amount you can spare. Interest paid on savings accounts. The Roseburg National Bank Roseburg, Ore. MUNTE Open season for doer begina Aug- Uflt 15 and we suggest that you buy your ammunition and rifles now, "while the buying is good" for quite likely there will bo some advance in prico of nmmunlatlon as one hut hcen scheduled for rifles. Then again our stock of ammuni tion 1b fairly complete but we antici pate a shortage quite soon. The jobbers are not able to fill orders completely "even now. Our orders were placed last winter and stock has been arriving for nenrly two months and still in not nil in. Churchill Hardware Co .Hew B lankets! RBETSOOi CAME TODAY! Double blankets good weight and full size. PRICES VERY LOW. $1.49, $1.98, $2,49, $2.98 $3.25 and $3.98 Now is the Time to Buy Incorporated MAJESTI ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW Matinee Every Day, 2 to 5 Evenings,7:15&8:50,5c-10c TOIIAY ONK DAY ONLY. Hoc how the heart of a woman found fiilllllniciit In tho lire of lotri'K crucible ami choose for youi-solf ultitli Is 'The More Excellent Way' A heart thrilling phnlndrnum featuring Anita Stewart and Charles Hichnian IIKAUST-I'UMK NEWS Showing General Pershing In Krniu'O. All France rejoices as the llrst contingent of America's cvpi'dlllon- ary forces arrive safely abroad, ready lo Join In the great struggle for liinnanltly. FIMIIING l. (li lt NATIONAL rLAYGItOIND Educational. JERRY ON THE .loll Kartoon Konipdv. 8 Reels Admission, Adults 10c, Children 5c 8 Reels TOMOItUOW 'WHEN LOVE WAS BLIND' Doesn't that titlo make yon want to seo the wonderful Florence LaBadie at the Majestic Sunday and Monday. Also the 8th chapter o( the greatest mystery serial over filmed. The Mystery of the Double Cross LETTER RECEIVED FROM MR." BROWN Attorney-General Writes 'Con cerning Taxation on.0. & C. Grant Lands TAXES SHOULD BE PAID Will Aid In Kvoiy Possible Way to Have Lands J'luced I'pon tlie Miu-kct ut Onco Meet ing Tuonduy. Attorney General George M. Brown has called a meeting of the district attorneys of the stale at Salem next luesday at which time the matter will be determined whether tU state shall collect the tuxes due from the government and then make a soparato light for the inter est due, the government having re cently ruled that It owed the r.tate tuxes on the lund, but not interest on the taxes. L. S. Shipley who has been tak ing a decidod Interest in the matter recently wroto Mr. Brown concern ing the O. & C. land grant and today received the following letter: Acknowledging receipt of yours of the 1st instant, this is to say that It has been our purpose ever since the taking over of the Oregon & Cali fornia Railroad Company land by tho government, to aid in every pos sible way in the matter of having the lands placed upon the maikct In order that they may be dlspor.-.'d of and again placed upon the tax rolls of the several counties wheie situated. 1 was very glad to hear from you concerning the matter of taxation When 1 flrtit took up the mutter of tho taxation and collection of tho same, upon these lands. It ai generally understood by eveiy one that wo could collect on the valua tion of tho railroad company's In terest In the land; that Is to say, that they could only bo taxed upon the assessed valuation of 2.60 pur ucre. I Insisted that we could collect upon tho valuation made by the lawful as sessing officers, which claim was fin ally recognized by congress, and the Chnmuerlaln-I' errls bill provided for tiie payment of taxes, assessed agalnat the lands to the railroad company. Tho Chninberlain-Ferrls act provided for tho taxes accrued and remaining unpaid. There hnd been a difference of opinion ns to whothor or not this meant taxes ne crued, Including ponaltios md In terest, or othcrwlHO, The department of justice has, by the nsRhitant attorney general. F. J (tearful, ndvlsed tho interior depart ment that the Chamberlain-Ferris bill provided for the payment of taxes without penalty and interest. I have mailed copies of this onin Ion to nR district attorneys of the state of .the various counties where the land grant Is situated. You understand thnt a bill passed tno senate of the United States, and is now in the house of renrosentn tivos, which makes provision for the miymont of penally and Interest unon theso tnxos from thi time such taxes liecanie due until they nre paid. The bill has strong opposition In the nouso. Since the supreme court of the fluted States lies upheld the Chum- bcrlnin-Forrls I.I 11 . there Is no rea- Fon in the world why tho taxes .mould not bo paid, and paid non- provided the counties nre willing to accept the taxes without pcnnltlot. and interest. This ofllco is anxious to act for the best Interest of tho countler where the lands nre situated, and will confer with tho several law of ficers of the counties on Tuesday next. Yours very truly, GEORGE M. BROWN, Attorney General Ulburn, John W. Parker and E. C. 1 Benson, was appointed to assist in entertaining tho Auto Dealers' club which will pass through here Aug ust 21. J. 11. Clark, A. J. Hochradel and' i. II. Booth were appointed a com mittee to confer with the county ' court in regard to the matter of fix ing up the bad places In the county road between this city and Coles Valley. I A. J. Lllimrn was recommended . to the county court, as the member; of the ndvlsory committee in county! road matters. I This committee will consist of a! member from the Douglas County i Grange, one from the merchants' issociatlon and one appointed uy the; county court. John Busenbark has ! been apopinted by the Grange. The court has not . yet appointed its member. . A resolution was passed by the as sociation, thanking Herman Marks tnd Eugene Parrott for tue use of the Palace theatre for the lecture held there July 31. Live-wire Doings of City Will Motor to Millwood. A. J. Geddes and family and A. S. Huey and fumlly will motor to Mill wood tomorrow at which place they will enjoy an afternoon's outing. Looking (aluNs Dunce. Declaration of Intention. Stewart Littlewood Hail, aged 2(1 years, today filed his declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United SlateB. Mr. Hall was born in Craydon, England, and came to America four years ago. l'rmer Koscbui-g M. I). Culled. Very sincere regret, was felt In Rogue River over the sad death of Mrs. L. W. Briscoe, wife of Dr. Bris coe, at Koseburg, after the birth of a 14-pound dauguter, who survives. She wns buried at Roseburg, Jnly 25. Dr. Briscoe,, who voluntedred for service, has been called to the navy yard at Bremerton, while our other soldier- boys have left, Lester Wilcox and Harry Carr to Join the 7th com pany at Medford and David Martin for his company at Albany. Rogue River dispatch, Medford Tribune. Roseburg people who nt tended the Looking Glass dance held at the Orange hall at that place last night report a Bplendld time. Several auto partlos made tho trip from hero. Over at Miles to Gallon. OrcKonlun: The following self-explanatory letter was received last week by A. S. Robinson, northwest manager of the Pacific KisselKar branch, from Deunls Mathews, Jhe tne company s agent at Dixonville, a town near Roseburg: "A fow days ago my brother mado a trip to Port land, covorlng tho entire distance of 240 miles from Roseburg with a Briscoe 4-24 on seven gallons, the avorago travel per gallon being 34 2-7 miles. He carried five full grown persons and several suitcases. This is an actual fact. The gaso line wus taken from the regular ser vice pumps. We might also add that the engine ran perfectly all the the time and that the southern part of this road is very hilly and rough. Lecture liitcrcstluir to (Yowd. A fair sized crowd attended the lecture at tho Antlors theatre last eevning which was delivered by freeman Armstrong on the ICth but- tllon, Canadian Scottish. Mr. Arm strong recently was honorably dis charged from active service because of wounds received during the bat tle of Ypros. After enlisting with the 72nd Senforth Highlanders Mi Armstrong was transferred to tin 47th battalion thence to Salisbury Plains for several months' training. From there he crossed the Atlantic on a ton-day Journey to La Havre, Franco. Tho horrors of the pres ent grent struggle as told by Mr. Armstrong bring vividly before the American people the things we arc to contend with in our future bat tles. The various phnses of the great war as described by .Mr. Arm strong wero Intensely Interesting and the crowd listened with strict at tention throughout the entire lecture which was pronounced sulenliri. AIDS TO WRITING! Eversharp Pencils and Conklin Fountain Pens! Eversharp Pencils do away with sharpening all the time. They are made in tooth jrold and silver finishes, with clips for fastening to the pocket or clothing. A very attractive looking pencil priced at $1.00 $1.50 $2.50. $3.50 Also a complete line of the well known Conklin Fountains. PRICED FROM $1.50 UP Quality Service. BUBAR BROS. Jewelers & Optometrists. & CITY NEWS 0 Mrs. Jacob Jones and daughter. Miss Myra, left Saturday afternoon for Eugene where they will visit with relatives for a week or ten days. Miss Sadio Clinton, who has been a house guest of Miss luar.-i Lilly tor the 'past few days, returned to her home at Eugene this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Ryan and son will leave tomorrow for West Fork where a two weeks' Bojourn in the lovely mountains of that vicinity will "bo enjoyed. Mrs. S. E. Whitney arrived today from Ashland and Medford where she has been visiting for the past two weeks with relatives and friends. Mrs. Geo. Hedrlck and Miss Maude Hcdrick, of Drain, returned to their home Saturday afternoon after at tending to shopping in this city for the past few days. Mrs. 13. L. Muller arrived Satur day from lxng Beach, California, and will remain in Roseburg for a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. T. V. Watklns, of Miller's addition. Mrs. Frank Dunlap, formerly of this city, passed through here this afternoon enroute to her present home In Eugene after a few w?eks sojourn in Snn Francisco. Mrs. Dun lap was greeted at the train by sev- eral old friends of this city. NEW TODAY. WANTED An experienced girl to do house worn, at once. J. M. ludd. aSp FOR SALE A No. 1 piano and some household goods. U G. Cock ran, Rt. 1. Green Station. allp FOR SALE Ford Bug, Just over hauled and painted; good tires. Prico $250. Box 8, Dillard. Ore. FOR SALE One 1916 Ford road ster; shock absorbers; price $270. Inqire 304 Spruce street. Phone 101-R. WELL DRILLING Now is tho time to drill that new well. You want a good job. 1 am the fellow that can do it. W. F. Kornin, Box 791. Roseburg, Ore. tf We Have Only a Few Refrigerators Left! These are very much under the present market value, but in order to close out our entire stock we quote the following reductions: 9 Values ($12.00 FOR $10.50 $19.00 " $17.00 $21.00 ',' $18.50 $22.50 " $20.00 $27.50 " $24.00 $28.50 - " $25.00 $37.50 " $33.00 Remember these were bought before the advance in price and- at the prices quoted you are buying for less than the present cost of manufacture. . - A. J. LILBURN & SON COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS. Cass Street, Roseburg, Ore, A. I. Griggs, of Green, was a visit or In the city today. O. Beyers, of Riddle, is In the city today looking after business matters. W. B. St. John, county commis sioner, is a business visitor from Sutherlin today. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Hinsdale, who have been visiting in this city, re turned to Riddle today. C. H. Arundel left for Wilbur this afternoon where he attended to busi ness imUters for a few hours. Mrs. Ollle Coon and Mrs. F. C. Buell, of Dillard, arrived in the city this afternoon to visit with friends. Mrs. O. A. Harvey, of Dillard. ar rived In this city this afternoon ind for the next few days will visit with her sister, Mrs. Russell Harness. Harry Burr left this afternoon for a business trip to Eugene - iMr. Burr will return "here In a week or ten days. Mrs. Earl Benedick Journeyed north this afternoon where Bha will visit with relatives lor a couple of days. Mrs. F. D. Owens loft this after noon for Seattle where she will visit with her Bister, Mrs. A. A. Stewart, for a week or two. Mrs, Andy McCarthy, of Grants Pass, who has been visiting- at the home of Mrs. Ray Wright, of this city, loft for her home todav. Misses Martha, Minnie and Maude Hinkle, of Sutherlin, who have been spending a few hours in the city at tending to business matters and vis iting with friends, left for their home on the afternoon train. nn nn n n ri ri nftnnnnn n n n in n n -inrii'irirn-i -u'li-,--. - MONEY TO LOAN ON FARMS $100,000 dollars to loan on good clean FARM security. RURAL CREDIT l'LAN LONG TIME LOAN'S. Low rate of Interest. See M. F. Rice, of Rice & Rico. AT LONE MAPLERANCH A pleasant evening was enjoyed Friday when Miss Cora Wober en tertained a number of young people In honor of her house guest Miss Thoren E.istnian, of Fresno, Calif. The ntTuir wus held at the sumiccr homo of the Wehers, Lone Maple ranch In tho Edenbowei il 1st not. and every moment was devoted to pleasure. Dancing and mustinl mi Ki llers occupied tho hours nlrvr wlilen a delicious lunch was served. Vo cal and Instrumental solos by Mlpr Eastman and Miss Weher delighted the happy group. Those honored were Miss Eastman, the Imn-vee. Miss Mabel Miller, Mr. Ray Ward. Mr. Ernest Weber, and Mr. Clarenre Baker. MEOANIS ASS'N A meeting of the Itoscburg and Douglas County Merchants Associa tion was held lust night at the of fice of the secretary. E. C. Benson, last night, during which sevoral com mittees wi-re appointed n. well as tho trsn..ctkn cf the regular order of buluej. A coniiuittee consisting of A. J. Antlers Theatre, Roseburg SUNDAY, AUGUST 5th Klllott V S1urmjui Film Coiinit Ion iwiit Duvid Griffith's KivntoM, imwit MHTsru AMKKKWX IMjAY, Hip one nml only bl oio thnt will live anil thrive forever. Now lit its FOl'KTH CHN M'XTTIVK YKAIl. Filindom's nuustcrpiece. i i TiBirth 1 1 8 of a Sec nnoo agnln our American Ileum l.lNtYILX, GRANT, l.KK nml SII1UM AN. Tlu terror of our civil uti-ifr, (he nnful reconstruc tion period, tho htirtilnir of Atlanta, the South before tho war. TIIK AVKNiiKlTI, Kl -Kl.l X KLVNS. Enacted by "Griffith nuulc" ntnrs Marsh, Walthall, lilsh nil entianced bv splendid musical score, 8 hours of thrills laughter, tears. Wring the children to tho mntince. Seats on Sale Reserved at Theatre "",""---iiTrrrrri" i i " in yiYTTrrn i-nru ixu uxnnjTj-Livi.-uijwi, SATURDAY, Will be a Feature Day in Our Big Mid-Season Economy CLEARANCE SHOE SALE! Many Special Bargains Plan to Be Here Saturday ROSEBURG BOOTERIE Shoes That Satisfy. IRV1N BRUNN Perkins Building, Cass St. HAVE A iK)D LACGII BKK TUK NEW TWO REEL Hoyt Farce Comedy Tonight nt 7:l." and D at the ANTLERS THEATRE also the noted screen star Charles Ray . - In a quick: action, five-reel Base Ball story, entitled The Pinch Hitter Also a Paramount Comedy and a Mutual Gazette lio and 10c Monster Nlne-ltool Program 6c and lOo Owning .Sunday, "lllrth of a Nation." See Special Advertisement. Coming! Monday and Tuesday matinee Tuesday afternoon EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION Douglas Fairbanks In his very latest Artcraft Feature De Luxe Wild and Wooly' A scream from beglnnlg to end. A real knockout. Built for laughing purposes only. Admission, Adults 20c, Children 10c.