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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 8, 1917)
THE EVENING NEWS THE WEATHER Member of Associated Press Fair and Warmer. Highest temp, yesterday S3 Lowest temp, last night 60 vol. vni. KDSKHURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, o REGON. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 101T. No. 188 AT FT- New Quarters Are Pleasing to the Roseburg Contingent All Conveniences !lS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE ? . Boys Regretted Having to Be Separ- ated from Their Roseburg Cliums i lint Are Making tlie Rest of i Things and Working Hard J ' (By Bert Bates.) j FORT CANBY, Aug. 6. The sanl- I tary troops "contingent" to Fort - Canby from Fort Stevens embarked I on the "U. S. Transport Rose" at 1 5 o'clock today with a carload of equlp , ment, including several modlcal , i chests, typewriter, and all other s paraphernalia necessary to the con i duction of a fort hospital. The trip ' : across the Columbia to that narrow J neck of land on the Washington side t known as Fort Canby was made by 1 the 6th company coast artillery, from I Albany and seven membere of the ;f "pill battery," officially known as ' the sanitary troops. Those In the medical party were the following: Lieutenant Myers, Ted Jewett, John 4 son Leonard, pharmacist, Warren J Lewis, Clarence Tester, Leon Mc- . ' I Clintock and Bert Bates. 3 The engineer dock at Fort Stevens j from which the transport departed ? for the trip to Fort Canby presented i a busy appearance a few minutes be fore leaving time and to one not on the inside workings, It would have appeared that a trip across the wat ers was being contemplated, judging: from the large amount of material, being loaded on the boat. Several commissioned officers were on the ooat and during the trip the contin gent was under orders from Lieut. Col. B. K. Lawson, who owns a large ranch in tne Round Prairie district, near Roseburg. The trip consumed about an hour's time and It was with eager' eyes that the troops, gazed from the boat as they neared the port at Cainy and scanned each Inch of the shore line in order that they might get a good view of the place which they will probably occupy for some months Ho come, although no prophecy can be made regarding the matter. As the boat drew into dock, the boys cheered, and about thirty regular soldiers were drawn up in a line awaiting to depart for Fort Co lumbia on the boat on which the troops had arrived. These regulars turned the fort over to the newcom ers, and within five minutes after the soldiers were taken from the boat, guards were placed at different points of the fort. The sanitary troops immediately departed upon a tour of Inspection of the barracks which the coast ar tillery boys were' to occupy and se cured details from that company to , clean up quarters and get them In readiness ror occupancy. Everything was found to be' In excellent condi tion and the barracks were In strict ly first class shape. The officers also secured excellent quarters and the whole fort tonight presents a busy appearance. Fort Canby is one of the most important Pacific coast defense points, and the boys were all delighted to be sta tioned at this place. On coming Into sight of the place It reminds one of those beautiful de scriptive scenes of which short story writers are bo fond of picturing. The undergrowth 1b very heavy and trees OP SEASON WILL BE Owing to the long-continued dry weather the opening of t!ie deer season will. In all prob- 4 ability, be suspended until a heavy rainfall. Dist.-lct Mtor- ney Neuner, who lacurned from Salem today took up the matter of closing the season teinpor- arlly with Governor Wlthy- combe and advised the gover- nor that in his opinion. It would be a wise move to close tne 4 season to prevent the usual number of forest fires which prevail as soon as hunters g.-t 4 In the woods. Wnile the gov- ernor did not expn as himself fully on the matter he luferred that unless a rain occurred be- fore the date of the opening of the deer season he wojIJ de- msnd that there be io hunting. This Informatics will no d c-bt 4 Interfere with the plans of many local hunters wht have already made arrangements to ' leave early the coming week 4 fort rural districts In search t big gam. . DRAFT NUMBER ERROR. A rather serious mistake oc- curred in compiling the serial draft numbers for this county, and In the list published yes- terday was one reading thus; 407 Gilliam, Lawrence, Dixon-' vllle, 198. This was a mistake, and un- less corrected might lead to con- siderable trouble. It should be as follows: 704 Flfer, Jas. Taylor, Glon- dale IBS. abound In large numbers. The strip of land is very narrow and from the side on which the bay Is lo cated1 the ocean can be seen by look ing across. A neat little village bearing the Indian name Elwaco, is situated close by on the river side while on the ocean side, about seven miles distant the famous Washington beach resort, Long Beach, lays. Jit ney service from the fort is very regular and it is probable that sev eral of the recently arrived party will soon make a trip to that place All of the troops were placed in comfortable barracks' to which they have not been accustomed at. Fort Stevens. The Banitary troops receiv ed the beet place of any and were placed in the pose hospital. alTequlp ped in a modern manner, with hot and cold water, electric lights and many other conveniences that are enjoyed by residents of larger cities. The boys all sleep on cots in the squad room, and at the present time have things arranged In a very home like manner. Tomorrow the Hood River boys will arrive from Fort Stevens and that will be the extent of the mon to be placed at this fort. Regular wartimes can now be seen and when the boys departed from Ft. Stevens and the other Rosoburg bojs to which tbey had been comrades for nearly all their life, It brought the whole affair "close to home." There Is no telling when the boys will be separated again, but for the pres ent they are not down hearted, but on the other hand are full of "pep" and "working like Trojans." E T E Men Must Have Other Rea sons For Exemption" or be Drafted SEATTLE BOARDS RULE Many Slurried Men Refused Exemp tion Second Liberty Loan Will Bo Launched Probably In September. (By Associated Press.) SEATTLE. Wash., Aug. 8. An extraordinary number of claims for exemption from military duty on ac count of a "dependent wife," have come to light here, and has led three of the ten Seattle exemption boards to pass a ruling that a "dependent wife" In Itself Is an insutncieni rea son for exempting a man. He must have some other valid reason In ad ditlon to being married or he will be compelled to serve. Four claims lor exemption on this ground were re jected in one district yesterday. It does not matter whether the men were married prior to or Bince July 20. Second Liberty Loan. NEW YORK. Aug. 8. The general loan committee of the second federal reserve district has begun prepara tions for floating the second liberty loan early in the fall. The date of this work, nor the Interest rate of the bonds, have yet been detcrmin ed upon, but It is expected that the bonds will be offered about Septem ber 15. Must Win, or Russia is Doomed. LONDON. Aug. 8. Just before leaving for the front to take supreme command of the army, Goneral Kornlloff told the Petrograd corres pondent of the London Times that the "first stage of the war Is over, and the second phase of the conflict feglns now." General Kornlloff re pudiated the possibility of Russians surrendering to German domination, and asserted that If bis government should conclude a dishonorable peace, towards which traitors in the army and at Petrograd had been driv ing the country, that Kussia will be come a German colony for ever. In that event Teutons would seite all foodstuffs and enroll the men under the German flag and compel them to light against the allies. General Kornlloff stated that Russia was full of lighting men, but the allies must step In and help to train them for effectual service. L IS GREAT SUCCESS Big Crowds Attend Foley & Burk Shows Last Night ; EVERYTHING IN ORDER Carnival Spirit Prevailed Lots.' Things U Interest Those At tending Ponies Admired Winner of Prize. A beautiful summer evening, yes terday, was the setting for the open ing of the Foley & Burk Bhows un der the auspices of the local fire de partment, j.U of the attractions were in perfect order for the festivi ties, and the street parade in which boys and girls wore to participate was practically on time and moved up Cass to Jackson 'and thence to Washington, where the show grounds begin. Quite an attractive showing was made by small girls with their nicely decorated doll carriages, and the little boys were no less in evi dence with innumerable "craft" of creditable design, many of them roal ly unique. Following this attrac tion came the gorgeous calliope, drawn by eight sleek Shetland ponies while the artist at the keyboard kept up a steady flow of popular airs while the parade was in motion. Rose street from the Ford Garage north to Washington, and along Washington In front of the new high school building had been roped off ror the henofit of the carnival, and there the crowd feathered to witness the various performances and take in the shows, of which thoro are a whole streot full. From the big forris wheel nil along Rose street to the end of tho line in front of the high school building, where the das sling merry-go-round, to the accom paniment of rag-time "melodies," proveu un Irresistible charm to the little folks, the entire show is a continuous "Midway" where can be seen many genuine curiosities that are of deep Interest. The various booths along Rose street aro filled with everything from a lead pencil to a live duck, (which, if you were fortunate enough to win him, would make an appetizing basis for your Sunday- dinner). In the pony show a great ueal of Interest centered, and a more genteel" and "finished bunch oi Shetlands could hardly be found than these beautiful little fellows. who watched the crowds aurgliUS around them In the street demon strations, intelligence and mischlel gleaming from every eye. They were the recipients or many u friendly pat as people passed along. A doc and monkey show, with a few parrots thrown in ror completing mo "color scheme." Vas another reature worth the time of those who like real live entertainment. A portion of Washington street, east of Rose, is roped off for the dancing pavilion, and to the music of a SDlend d orchestra composed of local talent, dancers enjoyed the evening to the fullest. . The street nnvinir had been urevlously treated an as to make it auite well adapted to dancing and very many avauca theniBelves of this pleasure. A big crowd was present to enjoy the carnival, and to the credit of the Foley & Burk shows it can be said that there Is not an objectionable feature in the whole affair, hut the BOYS ARE PRESENTED Under the direction of Rev. J. B Coan. of tho South Methodist church the task of procuring books for our soldier boys has progressed rapidly and successfully and tho citizens have responded nohly to the call for literature of every description. Current magazines, popular ric tlon. scientific volumes, educational and entertaining have been presented at The News office for shipment to tho boys. Foremost In tho mind of all the lads who write home Is the expressed wish for reading material and It should be the task of an patriotic citizens who wish In every way to help the brave boys who are to de fend our country to respond with tholr shore of good books. Much pleasurable benefit Is derived from standard fiction and literature and many weary hours that otherwise would be a burden are Interestingly devoted to reading. Books of every kind are wanted and these will be tremendously bp predated and sho'.ld be left at the Red Cross headquarters on Jackson street. amusements are clean and devoid of any feature that could be criticised. The people connected with . the shows are pleasant and agreeable, striving to please patrons, and the utmost courtesy was evident in every one. The 3hows were highly recom mended, to the Are department be fore the engagement was arranged, and the appearance of the aggrega tion here fully bears out all the good reports preceding thein. Parents may sarely allow their children to attend, being assured that no vulgarity is permitted on the part of any attaches of tho shows, and during the entire evening yesterday a really desirable spirit prevailed among the hundreds thronging the streets, and everything was carried along In a nice way. Muny people from tho surrounding country were noted among those of the city attending the shows Inst night, and doubtless larger crowds from the running sections will be present, during the remainder of the week. Rewards had been offered by the carnival people for tho beBt doll car riage, and for the best vehicle en tered by boys. The awards for tho winners wero announced by the judges as follows: For beat decorated doll buggy, Little Virginia French, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian French, the fine big doll promised by Foley & Burk. Host decoruted speeder, first prize of $2.50, won by Don Munn. This speeder was decorated with a flag and sabre carried by Master Munn's great grandfather during the Civil war. The second prizo for boys, $1.00, was won by Chas. and Edward Raf- fety. Their prize winner was a sninll wagon decorated with products of the vegetable garden. The shows are open again tonight. and since the weather is perfect for such events, a record crowd will doubtless bo on hand to enjoy the streot scenes and paraiclpate In the sports. I Full Amount of Taxes is Deci sion Made by Land Grant Conference at Salem LARGE SUM IS INVOLVED District Attorneys at Tluo Conference With tho Attorney General Decide to AHual to Con gressmen for Aid. District Attorney George Neuner returned thiB morning from Salem where he represented Douglas county at the meeting of the Oregon & Cali fornia land grant conference. At this conference it was decided that the Innd grant counties will demand that the government pay on the lands the full amount of taxes that were due to the time of passage of the Chamberlain-Ferris bill, together with In terest and penalty. This announce ment was made by Attorney General Brown yesterday following a con ference of the district attorneys. The Oregon delegation in congress will be asked to work to this end. The government owes In taxes $1,- 34(1,192.17, and in penalty. Interest and costs $238,714.52, a total- of $1,584,906.69, up to June 1, 1916. It was the opinion of most of the district attorneys that penalty and Interest are part of the Hen upon the lands. The district attorneys who attend ed were: Conner, of Yamhill; Pla seckl, of Polk; Gehlaher, of Marlon: Hodges, of Clackamas; Goyno, of Tillamook; Ruy. of Lane; Hall, of Coos; Neuner. of Douglhs; Miller, of Josephine, and Roberts of JackBon. ' While away Mr. Neuner. inciden tally attended a meeting of the high way commission. SERIOUS POTATO District Agricultural Agent C. J Hurd today made the statement that he finds a very peculiar condition of the potato crop over the county. Many young potatoes about hair ground have sprouted and in many InstanceB have started new potatoes on tho rprouts, while the growth or therotwn potato stops entirely. Mr. Hurd says this is a new condi tion to him, but he believes It Is due lo the extremely hot weather. He Is sending samples to the Ore gon Agricultural college In order to determine If1 posslblo the exact source or the trouble. - T. E. Olllvant, of Looking Glass was a buslntsa visitor In this city today. FOURTH COMPANY HARD AT WORK Are Down to Regular Routine Duties, Which Keeps Them Very Busy REGIMENT BEEN DIVIDED Home Soldiers Still Have a Hankering For Snoot Goods and Other Homo Cooked Delicacies Not on Their Menu. (By Charles Stanton.) FORT STBVENS, Ore., Aug. 6. The first week of soldiering for the 4th company has passed and now tho members have been drafted Into the federal service and so far as they are concerned the national guard is no more.. The change from national guard to regular army caused no change in camp lire or no excitement about the camp. The matter was casually montioned. and as quiokly forgotten in an athletic contest or an excursion to the beach. Sunday was a holiday. Saturday also gave the boys a half day of rest after some very strenuous work in the forenoon, several of them, faint ing during the time that Inspocion was In progress. They had nothing to do In the afternoon, however, and all quickly recovered from their mo mentary sickness. Shortly atlor din ner a largo part of them received permission to go to Astoria, while some went to Seaside whore they remained ovor Sunday. Early Sun day morning several parties of clam diggers went out to. the beach, but the tide was so high that they were not able to secure any great amount of claims. Today started off the real work of the 4th company. Relieved from In fantry drill nearly all the time Is spent on the big guns. Battery MiBh ler, to wnlch the Roseburg company has been assigned Ib one of the moet important of the fort and the course of training which the boys will be put through will fit them for the responsible duties which they may be called upon to perform. At drill cull all donned their blue denims , and went out to the big guns where they were given three hours of Instruc tion in Its construction and opera tion. This afternoon they again put on their "dungarees and went into the pits where they put In a couple of hours, tuklng the guns apart and cleaning the mechanism. To the layman the guns Beem very complicated but after It has been tak en apart scveial times those watch ing the operation become much more familiar with tho manner of construc tion of ono of theao monstrous en gines of destruction and are hotter prepared In the part they will take in caring for it and in lining It for the purpose for which it was Intend cu. The regiment has been divided into the necessary artillery companies, both on the big guns and field pieces and intantry supports so that the force at the defense station is now at full strength and prepared for emergency. From now on the pro gram is work and every in I mile of time will be used In making the men proficient In the dutlos they will be cnllei. upon to perform. Camp lire is unchanged. Extra time is put In writing letters home or in contosts of various natureB. Pitching nlcklcB seems to be a rav orlto sport with some of tho boys and small fortunes have changed hands within a short time. Several of them have developed Bitch profl- ARRANGEMENTS FOR At a late hour this afternoon fu neral arrangements had not been completed for .Mrs. Z. T. Keyes, who was killed In an auto accident near Foi-sll Monday. J. H. Booth, brother of the unfortunate lady, will leave tonight for the north. Mrs. Keyes, In addition to her hus band, Z. T. Keyes, leaves tnree sons. Henry D. Keyes who was driving the car nt the time of tho accident, Wal ter E. Keyes, of SiW-ni, an- Custer W. Keves. a rancher at Fossil. She also leaves an adopted daughter, Gladys Keyes, aged 15 years. The sons are all grown and have families. Mrs. Keyes also Is survlvd by three brothers and live sisters, Henry i.oolh. of Roseburg; It. A. Booth, of Eugene; W. A. Booth, of Alameda, Calif.; Mrs. Bertha Patterson, Eu gene; Mrs. J. M. Hockelt, Eugene; Mrs. Ed. Singleton, Roseburg; Mrs. Jennie Mee, Newport, and Mrs. Ida Belknap, Monroe. Mrs. R. A. Price, of Eugene, Is daughter of W. A. Booth and a niece of the dead woman. MANV ARK FAILING. Sevority of tho physical ex- aminatlons for the coast aitll- lery corps, at Fort Stevens In- dlcates that, according to the present ratio of rallures to ment the requirements, 100 men will be disqualified when the exam- lnatlons shall havo been com- pleted. To fill the unexpected gaps which will result from these eliminations. It is expected, a new recruiting campaign will be opened. ciency innt Borne of the others "re ruse to play" and consequently the game Is loft to the fow experts. Sun day night several of the men, In cluding the writer, got a cold shower for going to bed too early while blanket toBslng has been proposed for those who stay out too late. Del Jewett Is the official "speller" for tho reglmont and will doubtless win honorable mention In this partic ular lino If ho contlnuoB to use his vocular powers In the same volume as at present. Mark Simpson Is giving demon strations each day of his mochanlcal ability by attempts to put Liontonant Dunham s "fliver" back together again. The lloutennnt drovo up from Koseburg and arrived several days Into, with the greater part of his auto in tho scat with him. Simpson Is pro ceeding rapidly and has only found 78 parts missing at the present writ ing. The personnel of the company In cludes several who nro proficient at other arts than soldiering. Avery Roser has Bet up a tailoring estab lishment and Is succeeding admirably in cutting up uniforms. . Itny Huell's barber shop Is not yet In working order and Borne of the boys who forgot to bring nlong their shaving outfltB aro looking like young porcupines. It is hoped that tho barber shop will be opened at a near date. Some have hecomo bo aristocratic that thoy are demanding a shoe shin- (Contlnuod on page 6.) F Torpedo British Ship, Strip Sailors and Dump Them In the Sea RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE Itvnewed Activity In Gulicia HeKrted Socialist jiemlier of Reich slug Denuuids Repttitcu tutlvo Government. (I)y Associated Press.) LONDON, Aug. 8. When tho Brit ish steamer. Bolglan Prince,, was sub marined on July 31, four Amortcnns among a crew or 38 aboard tho ship wero drowned. One American was among the trio or sailors who sur vived the disaster. ThcBe survivors stated that the submarine shelled the vcsBOl and ordered the crew to as semble on tho deck or tho U-boat, and then all nro belts wore reuiuveu from tholr victims, as well as ttieir clothing. Then the submarine steamed along for a dlBtnnce ot rour miles on the surface, when silo buu denly disappeared leaving tho sailors struggling In the water. Most of i hem soun becamo exhausted and were drowned. Now Offensive. ASSOCIATED PRESS WAR LEAD Aug. 8. Russian troops are again on tho offensive in tho Cholln region In southeastern Gallcla. Yesterday they captured two villages hold by Teutons, and in this a l'anco took four machine guns ami about 300 nriHoners. On the Flanders Iront British and Germans have beon engaged In a big gun duel at long range. In the re gion of Alsno last night Herman troops took the offensive against the French lines, but Paris papurs as sert the Teutons wero repulsed. Ber lin reports claim that repented French and English attacks northeast of Ypres were repulsed. Wants Better Government. AMSTERDAM, Aug. 7. Philip Scheldemann. socialist member of the relchstag, speaking at Mannheim linden, before 6000 people, demand ed. In the Interests of peace, a gov eminent really representing tho will or the German people as a suhstltu tlon lor the present admlnlstralon of Chancellor Mlchaclls. The Catholic organ, the Germanla, In eommentln on Mlchaells' policies, says that any persons who are so foolish as to ex pect any great gain for the people s a result of the new regime will nat urally be disappointed. AT Sight of Injury to Little Child Cause of Sudden Heart Failure MRS. THOMAS G. HAVEN Well Known In This City and Vicinity Injuries Received by Child It Is Thought Will Not Prove Suriowt Cut With Gloss. Mrs. T. G. Havens, for a number of yeui'B a resident of Green, drop ped dead at that place about 12 o' clock today of heart failure. It seems tnut her buby, a little tot f two years of age, while playing about tho home fell, dropping its milk bottle which broke, with the result that the child was severely cut under the eye, causing a bud (low of blood. The mother rushed to the assistance of her baby, think ing something serious had happen ed and Booing blood streaming dowu the child's face, the shock was too groat for her weakened heart and death was Instantaneous. Dr. Stewart was called and niado all posslblo baste to the sceno of the sad tragedy, but death her claimed, the mother, who f or v many yoaas had beon afflicted with heart trou ble. Medical attention was given tho child and it Is bolteved by Dr. Stewart that tho wound will not prove eerloiiB. Mrs. Havens name ' uore her marrings was Baldwin, and her par ents have long been residents of Camas Valley, and It Is uelleveu that tho deceased was born there. Thomas Havens, the unfortunate woman's husband, has been section oreinan and located at Green for 13 yoars, and has many friends in that vicinity, who sharo his grief. At a late hour this afternoon no funeral arrangements have been made, but in all probability the re mains will be laid to rest at Green. Coroner Hitter stated late today that It was not deemed necessary to hold an Inquest. C. J. Hurd, district agricultural agent, who has spent the past week In a silo campaign, In the northern port of the county, reports a very successful trip. Ho round Borne of tho farmers planing to build sIIob and u number of others have slgniflod their Intention of doing so, The campaign was made owing to part failure of the hay crop and tho fact that the corn crop Is about 30 days later this year than usual, mak ing It extremely doubttul whether tho corn will ripen sufficiently to keep. Mr. Hurd Bays there are dellutto planB ror eight lurge new silos, and that he believes the numbor will reach 15 before tho summer Is ovor. Those who have already planned the silos are K. G. Young & Co., who will build two large ones on their farm near Oakland; Win. Kotzer, of Yoncalla; J. T. Redmond, and J. W. Haines, of Drain; B. S. Adams, of Elkton; W. L. Cobb and Roy Fisher, Kellogg, will each build ono large silo. Mr. Hurd states that a .number of dairymen aro planing on selling their herds on account of the short ago of crops. Thomas Cnnnon, Jess Bald- win and Gale Hamilton, who were arrested by Sheriff Qulno last Friday and charged with violating the prohibition laws and who, when arraigned be- roro Justlco of the Penco I. B. Riddle, entored a plea or not guilty, today changed tholr ror- mer plea and pleaded guilty to 4 tho charge or transporting llq- unr Into dry territory. When brought before Jus- tire Riddle this afternoon to re- celve sentence. Cannon and Hamilton were fined In tho sum or $150.00 each and Baldwin will be sentenced Friday morn- Ing at 11 o'clock. Ho will prob- 0 4 ably receive a like fine ror the 4 llllrlt handling or booze. Sheriff Qui ne has plnced an embnrgo on all liquor and "bootleggera" don't stand much of a chance to get away with their operations In this com- munlty. . . n