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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 7, 1917)
THE EVENING NEWS THE WEATHER Member of". Associated Press Tonight fk Wednesday Fair. Highost temp, yesterday ...... 83 Lowest temp, last nlglu ...... 63 VOL. VIII. ItOSEHURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON. TUBSD.W, AUGUST 7, 1017. No. 187 SISTER J. H. BOOTH KILLED IN ACCIDENT SERIAL DRAFT LIST AT FORT REGULAR SESSION WIFE TO CARE FOR LOCAL GROCERY COAST ARTILLERY STORE ROBBED IS ASSIGNED Automobile Skids and Turns Over Three Times With Party OTHERS SLIGHTLY HURT Mrs. Keyes Was' "Well Known In Hoseburg Lived at Wilbur Where She Attended School and Has Visited Hero Frequently. Mrs. Z. T. Keys, of Forail, mother of Henry D. Keyes, county judge of Wheeler county, and sister ot Rob ert A. Booth, or Eugene, was in jured fatally shortly after six o' clock last evening when the automo bile which Judge Keyes was driv ing, skidded -and turned over three times. Mrs. Keyes was caught under the car and fatally crushed. She lived foix an hour, however, and had been brought in another car almost to Fossil when she expired. The accident occurred" at Howe creek, about 14 miles from Fossil. The car skidded while crossing the bridge. The others in the car, Judge Keyes and his daughter. Miss Viola Keyes, were slightly injured. $ Judge Keyes was driving to fossil from their summer home at Twicken ham when the accident occurred. Judge -keyes is a brother of Mayor Walter E. Keyes, of Salem. Hon. J. H. Booth, the well known banker of this city, brother ot the unfortunate lady and Mrs. ISd. Sin-' gleton, of Dole, a sister, reecived a j telegram this morning Informing them of. the death of their sister. Mrs. Singleton left for Eugene this afternoon where the body ot the un fortunate lady has been taken and Mr. Booth will follow on thc-i even ing train. Mrs. Keves was well known In Roseburg and Douglas county. She attended the Wilbur academy and graduated from tuat institution many years ago. DEAIH OF CLUB (By Associated Press.) ST. LOUIS, Aug. 7. Jordan Wheat Lambert, member of one of the wealthiest families in this city, killed himself in his apartments dur ing the morning. He was widely known as an amateur sportsman, and belonged to several of the largest athletic clubs. Early in the morning a telephone in Lambert's apartments rang and a maid answered the call. A woman asked her to see how Lam bert was. The girl then went to the room andfound the man lying mor tally wounded, a revolver by his side. The identity of the woman who called up is unknown. THE ADVISORY BOARD IS The county court today named J. B. Large as a member of the advis ory board to the county court, to act with A. J. bilburn, appointed by the Merchants Association, and John BuBenbark, appointed by the Douglas County Grange. It will be the duty of this board to confer with the county court in regard to road mat ters in connection with the road bond issue reecntly passed. NEGRO REPUBLIC TAKES HAND IN THE BIG WAR WASHINGTON, Aug. 7. Liberia,' an African negro republic, has de clared war on Germany. .plomatic relations were broken some time ago but declaration of open hostilities gives opportunity of Interning Ger man merchants and other who are accused of violating neutrality. Will Arrive Tonight. Miss Clara Patrick arrived this ev ening and will visit at the home of Miss Lucile French for a couple of weeks. Later In the month Miss French and Miss Patrick "will leave for Newport and enjoy the cool sea breezes for a time. Boys to Join Navy. Entrance Effected Through the Rear Window Sometine Last Night THE PATTERSON STORE Only Small Sum of Money Taken Thought the Job Was Execut ed By Local Talent; No Clue Left. Thieves some time late last night or early this morning entered the Walter Patterson grocory store, sit uated on Cass street, and for, their trouble received $13. 1Q) in- silver and about twenty cents in pennies. This money was left in tho cash register by the proprietor for change. The robbers gained entrance through a small window at the rear of the building which was left part ly open, but barred across the In side by iron fl.ats about six inches apart,- Boxes jyyere piled up against the building to enable the men to reach the window which is about eight feet from tho ground. It was au easy matter Jo pry the bars off once the window was gained. That the thieves took plenty of time was evidenced by the manner In which the office was found ihis morning by the employes of the store. Checks and other papers were scattered all over tho floor. The safe which was loft unlocked, con tained nothing of value, nevertheless this was carefully gone through, as was tho writing desk and a type writer stand, the drawers of both these wero left open by the robbers and all papers and other articles were scattered in every direction. There was no groceries of any kind missing bo .far as known, but when intervledetthis morning Mr. Patterson said a careful check-up had not been made nt that time and that many other things may have been taken. It 1r his belief that a number of cigars are gone, but whether this is a fact or not has not yet been confirmed. The (parties responsible for the crime, after helping themselves to everything they wanted went so far as to take the key to the rear door, evidently expecting to return at some future time and do not want to take the trouble to go through a window, owing to the fact that this procedure consumes a good deal of valuable time. Grocery stores seem to be the mark for all robberies of late. Not long ago the Harness & Johnson store on Jackson street, was entered in precisely the same manner and nothing but money was touched by the thieves and from the manner in which this store was entered, It looks very much as though tho same parties are responsible for both Jobs. Sheriff Qufne was nottfl-ed and everything possible will be done to apprehend the thieves, but as was the case with the harness & John son robbery, no clue of any kind was left, therefore, it will be a very hard matter to effect an arrest. How ever, it is believed that local talent played an important part In these two robberies and a careful Invest! gation will be made by the local authorities. INSTITUTE DATES HAVE Superintendent O. C. Brown has received notice that open dates for the Douglas county teachers Instl tute may be had October 21, 23 and 20. Mr. Brown has decided to use these dates, as all schools will be in session at that time and a full at tendance may be had. It is too early ft to announce a program for the istltute, but it Ib sufficient to say that a program ar ranged by Superintendent lirown will be up to standard in every re ap ect. LOCAL BOYS LEAVE TO JOIN THE NAVY Waller Leek, John Hatfield and John TTTrner, three well known lo cal young men left this afternoon for Bremerton where they will join the navy deoartment. The boys are ex tremely anxious to do their bit for t'nele Sam and are looking forward to a trip to France where they can bag a low Dutchmen. Personnel of Soldiers Who wil Occupy Quarters at Fort Canby CHANGE MADE MONDAY Ted" Jewett, llort Bates, Clarence Tester, Ieon McClintoclt, John sou Leonard and Warren Lewis ol Sanitary Corps. (By licit Bates.) FOR STEVENS, Or" Aug 6. Of ficial orders wero Issued today for the transfer of a part of the Oregon coast artillery to Fort 3anby, which Includes a detachment of the sani tary trooDS. Immediate steps are being taken to move the troops and it is understood this will occur some time today. Following Is a copy ot tho orders issued: In acocrdance with the provisions of eeneral orders 32. C. D. of the Columbia, dated August 4, 1917, and policy, outlined therein, the follow ing personnel, Oregon coast armiory will take station at Fort Canby, Wash., on August G, or as soon thereafter as boat transportation may be provided: Lt.-Col. B. K. Lawson, j. u. a. 5th company O. C. A., Captain R. R. Knox commanding. 12th company O. C. A., Captain George R. Wilbur commanding. First Lieut. .1. W. Chase. . First Lieut. Edmund Myers. Second Lieut. Kenna K. Gaudoe. Sgt. Major Jr. Gr. Harry Lowoll. , Asst. Ungr. It. L. Stewart. Elec. Sgt. 2nd CI. S. W. Ostrom. Sgt. 2nd CI. Wallace F. Jewett, sanitary troops. Private First Class Bertram U. Bates, sanitary troops. Private First Class Clarence M. Tester, sanitary troops. Private Leon McClintock, sanitary troops. Private Johnson p. Leonard, Banl tary troops. Private Warren F. Lewis, sanitary troops. Upon arrival of the personnel mentioned in paragraph 1, caretaker detachment of the 1st company, Ft. Columbia, except Sergeant Charles G. Ohlson, will , stand relieved and will proceed to rejoin company at Fort Columbia. In accordance with the provisions of general orders 32 C. D. of Colum bia August 4, 1917, and policy out lined therein the following person nel, Oregon coast artillery will take station at Fort Columbia, Wash., on August C, 1917. or as soon there after as boat transportation may he provided: Major W. L. "Coppernoll. Capt. W. A. Elkins, chaplain. First Lieut. Burko B. Williams. 7th company O. C. A Captain A. J. Vance commanding. By order of Colonel Kills. B. K. LEMMON. Captain Coast Artillery Corps, Aujt. When an automobile driven by Maurice- Marquiss, ot Eugene, got beyond his control on the Pacific highway Just out of New Era at 11:45 last night and plunged over an embankment Miss OUlo Marquiss was killed and the other Ave mem bers of the party motoring from Eu gene to Portland were more or less seriously injured. .Those suffering InjurleB were -Mrs. Sarah Marquiss, mother of the dead girl, severely bruised; Mrs. E. E, Matlock, badly bruised; K. J. Mar quiss. several ribs broken and bruis ed; E l. Matlock, back broken and suffering from paralysis, little hopes for recovery; Maurice Marquiss. min or injuries. The a.Mtlocks are well known In Roseburg where they have visited on numerous occasions In the past. I'ltOMIXKNT FOLK HtiltK. Mr. and Mrs. Merrll B. Moores, ot Portland and Mrs. C. A. Gray, of Sa lem, passed through this city last evening enroute north after enjoying a tour to Crater lake, California and all important points of Interest In California and southern Oregon. The motorists report a very enjoyable journey and were delighted with the Crater lake country. Mrs. Gray Is well known in this city having visit ed at the homes of numerous prom inent people on various occasions. Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Huey will leave Roseburg in the morning for New port, where they will enjoy a few weeks at the beach. County Exemption Board Gives Out the First Installment , of the Names HOW DRAFT OPERATES First Call Inoperative in Iouglas County Believed Second Quota Will Bo Required Karly . ' In the Year 1018. Work of tho county exemption board In arranging the draft schedule for Douglas county has been pro gressing for a few days, and tills morning County Clerk Lonox, who Is member of the board, turned over to The News the first Installment of names. It will bo remembered that these names have been published be fore, but only as they were originally numbered. - This publication the names appear In their Berial order, as the numbers were officially drawn by the draft board at Washington, D. 0., July 20. It will be noted that the number preceding each name Is the serial number. The list Is given in tho or der It was drafted, and the number following each name is the local ex emption board number, and shows tho order In which the men will be called to the colors. It has been of ficially announced that since Douglas couuty has filled its quota for men through the regular enlistment chan nels the first call of the draft does not apply.- Howevor, It is understood that a second call for men will be made some time about the first ot the year, and at that timo the draft will tako offect In this county. For Il lustration, if it ohull he determined that Douglas county must furnish 200 men on the second call, tho coun ty exomption board will then notify tho first 400 men on tnis list that they must present themselves for ex amination. Double the number of tho quota will be notified so as to al low for those who may he disquali fied for service, or who Bhall be per mitted exemptions. As there are only 24 5 names published in the list to day, it will be seen that all of them, as well as 165 others, will be given notice to appear for examination. In event tho second call should be giv en on a basis of 200 men for this county. Every interested family in Doug las county should carefully prosnrve this list, as it will not be published again in Its entirely, and In this way those affected by the draft will be able to keep In touch with develop ments. In event the war continues during 1918, and there is not the slightest indication that It will term inate, millions of men will he called to the colors In tho next 18 months This list will therefore bo of great value to everyone. 258 Johns, C. B., Glendalo 1 458 Waldron, F. C, Drain 2 1436 Orcen, E. 1)., Roseburg 854 Brown,' D. II., Looking OlnsB -4 1095 Sutherland, L. A., Oakland 5 1455 Stiles, E. C. Roseburg 6 783 Dillard, F. T.. Roseburg 7 1117 Cornutt, J. D. T.. Riddle 8 1572 Lung, Wong, Dothan 9 837 Dysert, A., looking Glass 10 337 I.catherwood, L. It., Oakl'd 1 1 676 Mona, S., Kohlcr 12 276 Albro, F Azalea ' 13 60! Cloake, A. 0 Edcnhower 14 1185 Solvas, O. C., Leona 15 564 Ross, L. McD., Elkton 16 945 Smith. R.. Melrose 17 596 Klngery, I)., Yoncalla 18 1267 Hutchings, R. R., Roseburg 19 536 Kay. L., Edcnbower 20 1495 Ilurgoyne, C., Roseburg 21 548 Gruhbe. V. G., Elkton 22 126 Dubell, E. A., Canyonvlllo 23 1237 King, R. F Riddle 24 784 Orcen, H. D., Roseburg 25 755 Holmes, W. H., Roseburg 26 107 Shaw, O. H., Canyonvlllo 27 1546 Calhoun, I. A., Wilbur 28 .1563 Brown, R. E., Wilbur 29 1.169 Weatherly. F. II.. Scottsb'g 30 616 Hogan, N.. Gnrdlnor 31 373 Michel, O. F Roseburg 32 1266 l.enox, E. L., Roseburg 33 775 Miller. J. T., Roseburg 34 486 Morgan, W. II., Glide 36 692 Cutsforth, D. W., Glendalo 36 000 Haugeberg, E. T., Yoncalla 37 810 Marsters, L. E Roseburg 38 1539 Ison. 11., Wilbur 39 607 Stewart, G. G., Edcnbower 40 309 Lewis, E. K.. Oakland . 41 437 Turner. 11 C, Drain 42 1324 'Walker, A T.. Reedsport 43 604 Gross, J.. Yoncalla 41 43 Potter, G. C. 8., Roseburg 45 1548 Cole, C. L.. Winchester 46 1264 Finger, A. F.. Roseburg 47 1066 Friend. W. v.. Olalla 48 924 Trozplle, E. 0., Cleveland 49 4 20 Turner, J. 8., Roseburg 60 1014 Potter. F. M., Myrtle Cr. 51 1178 Sickles, D. J., Leona 62 514 Slaughter, J. C, Edenb'r 63 433 ..lelton, Wm., Roseburg- 54 (Contlntled on page 5.) Many Attend Church" Services Which Were Patriotic and Impressive C. A. C. BAND PLAYED Local Items of Camp Life Fourth Company Will Soon Have a Regular Cook to Feed tho Hungry Soldiers. (Hy llort llntee) FORT STifiVENS. Aug. 5. The first Sunday at Fort Stevens was passed today by the boys In a very! qulot manner. In tho morning church ervices were held on the j athletic field. A largo number of the soldiers atteuded and music was; furnished by the Coast Artilery band under the direction of Hoy Markce. I The services were very patriotic and 1 Impressive and the boys departed from the field roBolvlng to attend the services regularly. Clifford Lilly, of the sanitary troops, has gained the reputation of being the sleepiest guy in camp for at any time of tho day when off duty he can be found in his tent aeleep. It Is thought that an Investi gation will bo started next week to ascertain whether or not he is af flicted with the "hook worm," Ray La hoy, of the 4 th company stated yesterday that ho is experienc ing a slight touch of the "blues". They will probably wear off next wpok, howevor, as Intensive training will start and very little time will be had to think of home. All of tho boys who fainted Satur day In tho 4 th company have com pletely recovered and have been re turned to duty. It Is thought that as soon ns they bocomo burdened, they will not bo troubled with, fainting Bpells. . . The 4th company hns engaged, a cook from Mcdford who will arrffe hero next week to take up hia duties. From reports reaching here he is an experienced mun in his line and the boys will no doubt get some good "chuck". The present cook is an inexperienced man and will probably be placed in the ranks as "buck" private. John A. Hopkins, snnltary corps man discharged on account of physi cal disability several days ago, re turned to his home at Canyonvllle yesterday. Tho boys of hi a organi zation all regretted to see him leave as he wns very popular with them, and being experienced In army life offered them many good suggestions that saved them considerable trouble with their snporlor officers. Col. H. K. Lwson. who owns a ranch at Round Prairie, inspected the sanitary corps camp thin morn ing in company with Major Kills. .lames Goodman, Clarence Tenter, John McClintock and the writer this afternoon took a hike to the northwest corner of Oregon and viewed the ocean from that place. It was a very beautiful sight and the mouth of the Columbia river of fered delightful contrast with the Pacific ocean. "Pedro" and "Penochle" are the two most interesting occupations be ing Indulged In by the soldier boys here. WM. POORMAN GETS Word wild rpcHved at Tho News office today of the apoplntment of Wlnnifred F. Poorman, adjutant at the Oregon soldiers' home, an ser geant In the qunrtormflHler'K de partment. Mr. Poorman hns not as yet received word to repoPt at head quarters but Is very anxious to do nln bit for Tnele Sam. The many friends of the young man In this city arc very glnd to hoar of his appoint ment and wish him the best of lurk flgnr Stand Hold. J. M. Casey, who for the past five months has operated a pool hall nt. the corner of Cass and Hose nlrectn In this city today sold his mm:iicss lo the former owner. It. 11. Math ews, Mr. Casey and wife will leave In a few days for San Diego, Calif., to remain permanently. It In under stood that Mr. Casey owns consider able real estate In that city. Going to Xewport. Councilman Hamilton Objects To Water Co. Installing Emergency Pump PULMOTOR IS REJECTED Committee Ikw Not INircluwe Pul motor or Imng Motor on (J round That Report From Promin ent Source Wero Adverse. The regular meeting of the city council was hold last night with Councilmen Uullwinkio, Creason, McClintock, ' Powell, Hamilton and Kldd present. Much business was attended to, and several were pres ent to present matters for the con sideration of the council. Attorney It. L. Eddy appeared for the property owners affected by the Mock A sewer In flints addition. statins that It was tho desire of the parties there to bring one suit, In stead of a number, and if the city would consent, make a test caso. Owing to tho absence, from the city, of the city attorney, It was de cided to wait until his return be fore docldlng upon the matter. S. M. Calkins who represents the Coast Culvert and Plume Co., or Portland, presented the matter of selling to the city railroad crossing signs, to be placed nt crossings In compliance with a law passed by tho last legislature. Sir. CnlKlns slated that this (company makes thousands of signs and that he had sold to tho county court of Douglas county as well as some towns In the county and many cities In the stale. Ho stated that the signs the matter was reforred to Health and Polico coiiuultteo with power to act. A. M. Oeland, street superintend ent, reported that ho had been us ing his autoped ill going from place to place and had found It to bo of great ndvautago In his work, and asked the council to pay for repairs and supplies for tho machine. The council referred this mattor to the street committee. J, K. McClintock, chairman of the special committee to which tho In vestigation of tho motor bus license of Oeo. McCulloch was referred, re ported that the other members of tho committee wero away, and no action had been tnlton. The coiiuult teo was given until the next meot Ing to report. Councilman Powell reported the purchase of 10 tons of hny, and the recorder wns Instructed to pay for tho sniuo when delivered, also to pay Mr. Powell 1144.40, to reimburse 111 in for money he had paid out In the purchaso of hay. A bill for $25 to Al. creason for three months rentnl for tho city dumping ground, and $5.55 for tele phone services wero aliowotl, Mr. Creason objected to the ilro ch'of be ing allowed a special telephone, but upon veto of tho council It was do clded to continue tho flro chief's phono. A resolution was passed approv ing the action of Uie marshal In con structing a sidewalk on Mast Third street and bills to C. K. llenson for $148.50 for construction nnd $6.25 to IT, Worthlngton for inspection of HHiiiti, wero directed to bo paid, and J ho amounts entered In tbo docket of city liens against the property. Councilman Hamilton referred to the pump, which Ib being instnlled by the Douglas County Water 'Light Company ut their auxiliary plant south of the city, stating that ho understood the pump was to bi' used in emergencies, and that he thought the city shauld look Into the matter, ns tho peoplo would protest against tho pumping of south Unip- qua water Inlo the city mains, an It would bo very detrimental from a health standpoint. This was refer red to the health and p-iltro commit tee with power to art In tho matter. The report of the electrical inspec tor showed four complete, seven partial, and one rejected "rinpt itlon for the monlh of July, with an ex penso of $.1,511, and the report of t'.ie superintendent of the street clean ing department showed un erja mie of $:!!!. 4ft, for tbo same time. The special committee consisting of It. L. Gllc, A. Creason and W. H Hamilton appointed to act In the mntter of the purchase of a pul tor or lung motor stated that all of the reports made were adverse ones !rs. A. K, Hockey, Kugene Rickey K. L. Marsh, Otis Aiken, of Put- land, reporting the pulmotor a fail ure, even going so far as to say Is an Invention of the devil," Two eminent physiologists condemned It Raying "These machines are dnn ously defective." The city health officer of Portland lins rejected the use of the pulmotor, the city health officer of Hoseburg nnd prnctlc.-t' (Continued on page 8 ) Asks to Be Exempted on Ac count of "Dependants" On His Labor OKLAHOMA RIOT ENDS Objectors tn the Draft Surrendering to Authorities Union Organ Leers Among Those Who Are Arrested. (By Associated Press.) -NEW YORK, Aug 7. Called In the first draft to serve In the' army as a private, and with a trip to Prance at the expense ot the gov ernment staring him In the face, Kingdon Gould, a railroad official, and generally credited as very wealthy, eldest eon of George Jay Gould, millionaire, has filed a claim t exomption from the draft on the ground that he has dependants look ing to him for a livlihood. Gould has been passed by the examining board physlctiuis as physically fit for service In the army. He was married July 2., . Draft Resistors Surrendering. OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 7. Ob jectors to the draft, who took to the hills and armed themselves to resist the government, continue to sur render today. So fnr'over 250 men have been taken prisoners. Includ ed In the number are two men who aro union organisers. The Oklahoma authorities aro looking for throo or four moro union leaders, and belleva that with tholr arrest organized re sistance to tho draft will end. Now Navy Ofllclajs. LONDON, Aug. 7 It was official ly anonunced that Vice Admiral Roselyn Wemyss will replace Admir al Sir Cecil Burney as Becond sea lord. Allan Garrett Anderson, hlth orto vice-chairman of the wheat oommlsnlnn, -succeeds Sir Ifirlo Camp bell Ooddos, new first lord of the admiralty, as controller of naval con struction. These changes In the navy are attracting much attention. nnd aro generally Interpreted as the llrst stops In the reorganization of tho naval force. Opponents of the presont admiralty methods regard the changes as "procrnstlnatory half measures," and said that they should have been so complete as to give tho "country a resoluto, ener getic admiralty, permeated by an of fensive spirit. ' GRIP ON LENS IS (Dy Associated Press.) 11RITIS1I FRONT. Aug. 7. Tha British linns continue to tighten around the Krench city of Lens, oc cupied and held by the Germans since early In the war, and the cen ter or northern France coal fields. During Suturday the Canadian divis ions advanced two hundred yards along a thousand yard front in the western environs or the city, and have established a new line In a group of houses wlu.in a few ynrdi of the enemy positions. Par'i re ports Indicate that French troors on- torcd Gorman lines Inst night nt three different points. Inflicting much loss and capturing many pris oners. The French also repulBcd a Teuton attack between Avocourt wood and hill 304, In tho Verdun section. Heat y losses wero sustaiu- od by tho Germans in tills attack. ROADWAY CASES The county court today rendered decisions In the roadway cases brought before that body yesterday. In the case of the Maiipln road, (he recommendation of . the road viewers ror damages In tho sum of $250, to Mr. Kestersnn, through whose property ihe road will run. In tho caso of the petition of E. L. 'Rico nnd othors for a roat.way through tho property of Rice Bros, near Dillard, the recommendation of the viewers for $107.50 for dani agos, with $luo au.iulonal for threo stm-kways, was allowed. Mr. Kestersnn had asked for $1500 dam ages, while Rico Bros, had asked for $1997.60. It has boen suggested that au ap peal may be made from Ihe decision of the county court In the above canes.