Oriyron TTIstoi-Tcnl 9' Pi'Mlp Auditorium The only paper in Roseburg carrying The Associated Press dispatches. Fair and Cooler. Highest temp, yesterday ......67 Lowest temp, last night 46 VOL. IX. ItOSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1018. No, 7 i TOE EVENING NEWS SURPRISE SPEECH SPRUNG BYWILSO Restates the War Aims of the United states in Mar mony With Allies. " SPECIFIC PEACE PLAN The Executive Outline:! Fourteen lls- tlnct CoiiHiUei'iitloiLS Uon Which Peace May Bo Concluded Allies' Armies Will Hold. (By Associated Press.) DEFINITE PEACE PLAN. WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. In an unexpected speech before a joint session of congress at noon today, president Wilson made a re-statement of the war alms of the United States, which are in harmony with the war aims stated by Lloyd George before the British house of commons a few days ago. Wilson present- ed a definite program for world peace which contains fourteen specific considerations. WASHINGTON, Jan. Presi dent Wilson sprung a surprise by an nouncing at he would address congress at 12:30 today on the sub ject of "International Relations." It Is understood that the executive must have been preparing for this speech for some time, as the subject matter of the address was in type ready for release when the president started speaking. A joint session of both houses was arrangedl, and a goodly audience was in the galleries when the president was ushered into the chamber. Printed copies of the speech were released to all parts of the world from New York soon after the address began. Main features of the address were embodied! in the stateemnts nf . the president concerning world peace, and these were clearly stated as fol lows: First: Open covenants of peace be tween the nations at war that shall be absolutely free from any private or secret international understand ings, in order that the peoples of the world may know exactly where their governments stand. In relation to this most important part of the treaties which will eventually" be made. Second: Absolute freedom of the seas, in peace or war, except as ocean highways may be closed by Interna tional action. Third: Removal of nil economic harriers, and the establishment of an equality of trade conditions among the nations consenting to peace and associating themselves In a pact for maintaining tranquility. Fourth: Positive guarantees for reduction of national armaments to the very lowest point consistent with domestic safety. This feature neces sarily cutting down vast standing armies, closing up munitions factories to a large extent, shutting down of cannon foundries and curtailing fu ture enlargements of navies. Fifth: Impartial adjustment of all colonial claims, based upon the principle that the peoples concerned have equal weight with interests of the government. Sixth: German evacuation of all Russian territory and unrestricted opportunity given for Russia's po litical development. . Seventh: Evacuation of Belgium, without any attempt on the part of Germany or other influences to limit sovereignty of The Netherlands. Eighth: All French territory oc cupied by hostile foreign armies to be evacuated, freed and restored, and reparation made on the part of Ger many for annexation of Alsace-Lorraine In the war of 1870-71. Ninth: Readjustment of Italy's frontiers along clearly recognizable lines of nationality, which will in ef fect restore certain sections formerly nnnexedi by stronger powers to the north. . Tenth: The greatest opportun'ty for the autonomous development of the peoples' of Austria-Hungary. Eleventh: Evacuation by Huns of Roumania, Servia and Montenegro, with access to the sea for Serbia, and guaranteed economic and political independence of the Balkan states. Twelfth: Secure sovereignty for Turkey's portion of the Ottoman Em pire, opening of the Dardanelles to ships and commerce of all nations of the world, and guaranteed protec tion from atrocities and persecu tions committed by the Turrs to all other nationalities residing within Turksh borders. Butchery by Turks of Armenians and Syrians could not continue under this guarantee. ' Thirteenth: Establishment of an Independent Polish state with access to the sea and assured political pro tection for the Poles. This feature would deprive Germany of the great er part of Russian territory now oc- cupled by Teuton armies, and give to the Poles the independence they have long Bougint. Fourteenth: A general association of nations of the world under specific covenants for mutual guarantees of political Independence to both large ana sman states alike. . "For such covenants," conclues the Biaiemeni or president Wilson, "we are willing to fight until they are acnievea. , ' Weekly War lleview. ' WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. Secretary oi war Bauer, in his weekly review of the war situation, today stated that "the expected German offensive In the west will probably be their greatest assault, but the British and French armies are to be relied upon to withstand the shock." The expect ed drive is doubtless being delayed by weather conditions which prevent troops, guns and munitions from be ing massed for the attack. P. J. AWAY THIS MORNING P. J. Bond, a well known and highly respected citizen of this city, passed away at 10:30 o'clock this morning at his home on East 6th street, North Roseburg, death result ing from hemorrhage of the brain The unfortunate gentleman ale breakfast In . his usual good spirits ana was seemingly in perfect health until a brief period before his death The deceased was 79 years of age and has resided in this section for the past 27 years, moving here from Mis souri in 1889, and settling In this vi cinity has since made it his home, Mr. Bond was a watch-maker by pro fession ana worked here at his trade for many years. He was a gentle man of unusual splendid character, possessing at all times an enviable cheery disposition and during his life made many friends who will sincere ly regret losing from their midst the splendid old gentleman. Mr. Bond is survived by a heart broken wife and three children, Mrs. A. Buchanan, of this city: W. H. Bond, of Bend, and Mrs. J. A. Perry. of Klamath Falls. Funeral arrange ments have not been completed., but the Masonic lodge, of which he was member will have. charee of the services. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow. BOGGS IN JAIL SAYS HE IS NO DESERTER Leon F. Boggs, who was arrested at Reedsport recently by Deputy Sheriff Otto Weaver and brought to this city last night, charged with de serting from the United States army, has fully convinced the officers here that he is not a slacker as charged by the draft board of Madera, Calif. Boggs produced telegrams showing that he had communicate, with his local board! on more than one occas- on seeking Information as to where should report . for duty. Mr. Boggs stated that he desires to en- st in the army and at no time had any .ention of deserting. Sheriff Quine has taken the matter by wire with the Madera board and some disposition will be made of the case in the near future. In the meantime Mr. Boggs will -e forced to remain in the county jail until information Is forthcoming from the California officials. END ASK EOR HELP (By Associated Press.) PORTLAND, Jan. 8. A telegram from Washington states that Edward Chambers, assistant director general f railroads, told Senator George E. Chamberlain, of Oregon, that con sideration would be given to the re quest from Burns, eastern Oregon, citizens, that government aid be ex tended in building a proposed rail road from that point to connect with the O.-W. mafh line at Crane. Direc tor phambers asked for plans and estimates, and this fact is regarded a3 Indicating that the government may undertake work of extending railway lines to, Interior points here awaiting traffic is sufficient warrant such action. LABOR LEADER WILL REORGANIZE CABINET (By Associated Press.) LONDON. Jan. 8. The Australian cabinet, headed by William Morris Hughes, has resigned, according to Keuter dispatch from Melbourne. Prank G. Tudor, labor leader, has been summoned to form a new minis MAN Y ENLISTMENTS SINCE JUNE FIFTH The Last Consignment of 82 Questionnaires Will go Forwajd Jan. 10th. PHYSICAL TEST SOON Estimated AlKmt 75 Per Cent of Reg- isti-ants Will He Placed in Class One Dr. Stewart Will Conduct Examination. In looking over the questionnaire flies this morning Deputy Sheriff Raffety, who Is assisting with the of fice work of mailing out the inquisi torial brochures, discovers that Douglas county, since June 5, has furnished 127 patriots to the differ ent fighting contingents of the United States army and navy, of wnicn os ot tnese enlistments are officially certified to, the residue of 69 is unofficially announced as to now serving the colors, but it is thought that within a comparatively snort time complete evidence of en listment of the entire number will be furnished by either the men thorn selves or through relatives - and friends who know of the actual en listment and present whereabouts of the men. .Many of these registrants are now with the expeditionary forces on the "other side" and of course these registrants have not had time to fill out the booklets and return them to the local board. The last consignment of question naires are to go forward about the middle of the present week and as soon as all classifications have been made these registrants who are final ly placed in class one will be called to pass the physical test and if suc cessful w411 then be subject to call. Many boards have already sent out the call for examinations having completed all preliminary work, and it is thought that this procedure will occur in Douglas county in the very near future. However, no official In formation to this effect has been giv en out. The physical test will no , doubt be given at the court house, utilizing the jury and court rooms for this purpose and in view of the fact that only one registrant can be examined at a time several days will be re quired to complete the task, Jt is understood that Dr. Stewart, of the Ann of Seely, Sether & Stewart, a member of the exemption board, will have full charge of .ae examinations and will personally inspect all reg istrants before they are sent to other military physicians for final inspec tion. The examination board will sub ject the registrant to a rigid test for physical fitness and in tho event the registrant examined is found to be unfit for severe military duty, he may, at the discretion of the examin ing physician, be held for special and limited duties.- It is estimated that about 75 per cent of the 1623 registrants will be placed in class one. However, this figure may be too low, it depends en tirely on the action taken by the dis trict board on industrial and and ag ricultural claims. A major portion of the men wfto'seek deferred classi fication may yet be placed in class one subject to first call while the pos sibilities are that this will not be the case and that all expert men along these lines may be drafted into other branches of the service for spe cial duty. F. DELIVERS AN ADDRESS The ladies of the Mental Culture club met this afternoon ,in their rooms at the parish house' and cur rent events were discussed, the load er being Mrs. E. A. Hinklo. At the conclusion of this interesting feature of the afternoon the ladles repaired to the high school building where Prof. Landsbury, of the University of Oregon school of music, gave a splendid talk to the high school students and Mental Culture club ladies, under the auspices of the club. Prof. Landsbury chose as his topic "Peeps into the Workshop, of Music," taking up the question in a clear, concise manner of the relation of music to education, how it fhould be a part of one's education and considered a science. Prof Lands bury severely criticized the prevail ing notion and viewpoint of mucic, saying that It was generally thought to be an art for the emotions and that in reality It could be studied by all normal people, and a great deal accomplished! with it; that it could be developed under nearly every clr- cumstance, and that it was not alto gether a natural gift. Prof. Landsbury declared that mu sic was not a subject for old women, children or fools, but waB for every one. A critical analysis, not a tire some, technical one was given by the professor, and intermingling with the seriousness of the theme were a number of amusing stories thit kept the large and interested audie -co in a good humor throughout the ses sion. Prof. Landsbury is hitter in his indictment of the emotional the ory of music and stated that it should be considered- an asthetic pleasure and general .culture, as one of the most important sciences: a part of one's education, as a matter of fact The address was informal in na ture and was one of the most worth while and interesting every delivered In this city onthe subpoct. of music Prof. Landsbury is at the head of the department of music at tho uni versity and is one of tho best known musical authorities in the state. In addition to the splendid speech of Prof. Lanusburg,. several special numbers were 1 given including two excellent piano boios oy Ernest Arun del and a beautiful vocal solo by Miss Bernlce Kinser. LOOKING GLASS YOOTH IS SHOT Elmer Huffman, the 15-year-old son of Omer Huffman, who resides about half way between this city and Looking Glass, Was seiiously wounded last evening about 4:30 o clock by the accidental discharge of a .22 revolver which tho young man held in his hand, while attempt ing to remove the cylinder of the weapon. The muzzle of the firearm was pressed against his stomach and unthinkingly the youth in some un accountable manner touched the trig ger, with the result that the pistol was discharged,: the bullet penetrat ing the young man's stomach. .Relatives, attracted by the shot, were soon lending every possible as sistance and the injured lad was quickly placed lit an automobile and rushed to Mercy hospital and Dr. Sether was callekto give medical aid. The attending physician placed the sufferer on. the operating table and opened up the wound in an effort to locate the leaden bullet, but up to a late hour this afternoon it had not been discovered!. However, Dr. Sether stated that the young man was resting easy and unless unfore seen complications arise he will soon recover from the shock. CONSTABLE ON TRAIL AT Constable Howard Church, armed with search warrants, left here yes terday afternoon andi arriving at Oakland, commenced a systematic search of the room occupied by Dr. Owens, a veterinary surgeon of that place, later visiting the boarding house where Eben Mode, a well known raffcher is stopping. At the latter place the , constable went through the belongings of Mr. Mode. According to the official these men are alleged to have made a trip to some California point with the express purpose of importing liquor into dry territory contrary to the prohibition laws. The constable was tipped to the illicit transaction and visited the train that the men were supposed to pass through this city on, but no evidence of an incrim inating nature was found either at that time or during his stay in Oik- land. However, the constable feels sure that the contraband was smug gled into Oakland in some manner and was disposed of there, still suf ficient evidence to secure' a convic tion was not obtainable and no charge could be placed against the suspects. 4 DRY LIST DRAWN Late yesterday afternoon City Re corder R. L. Whipple, Joseph Mlcelll and Herman Marks met at the office of the recorder and selected the fol lowing jurors to serve In the record er's court for the year 1918: Earl Rhodes, A.- J. Geddes, W. -J. Hughes, Elmer McKean, Edwin Thornton, M. L. Webb. Walter Good, N. E. Richardosn, D. R. Shambrook, S. J., Black, Geo.- Chandler, Roland Agee. G. A. Worley, C. W. "Parks, L. L. Bell, J. E. Pickens, J. G. Hodges, C. A. Patzlaff. Maurice Moore, W. J. Weaver, S. E. MoVse, Geo. NeUner, Sr., E. N. Ewart, H. D. Graves. Ed. Cockelreas, D. J. Stewart, E. B. Per- iuh, ueo. n. ruuie, jas. lempun, J. O. Stephenson, J. H. Sykes, R. E. Hunt, A. J. .Warnock, B. W. Strong, C. W. Parrott, S. D. Evans. M 1 Four Widely Known Educators Are Placed on Advisory Committee. MONEY NOW AVAILABLE Oregon's' Portion From Hughes Lever Act Is $15,000 for 1018 ' Apportionment Increases An nually Start Activities. County School Superintendent O. C. 'Brown, who was recently ap pointed president of the vocational committee for the state of Oregon, at the meeting of the state school teachers which was held at Portland, December 27 to 29 inclusive, today anonunce the appointment of the advisory committee which is to co operate with the state board in this important movement. Dean Bexell, of the Oregon Agricultural college at Corvallis was chosed by Mr. Brown to act at the head of the commerce department; Prof. L. L. Summers, of Portland, manual training; Miss Mira Butler, Oregon State Normal, home economics, and A. R. Chase, of The Dalles, the agricultural divis ion. x The committees thus chosen are to see tnat the moneys derived irom the Hughes-Lever bill, providing for a large sum of money to be appropri ated throughout the United States for financing of vocational education is properly expended. Each state is to share a portion of the moneys so appropriated for the carrying on of this work. It is estimated that Ore gon's slyire .nis year will reach $15,000. A major portion of whicn Is to go for the instructing of teach ers so that they may hecome compe tent to teach the vocational divis ions throughout the state. The tunas- for the furtherance of vocational work increase - annually ana oy izi f 7,1 uu.uuu win nave accumulated for this educational In struction of which ea'hc state is to share proportionately. Oregon's portion of the moneys is now available for the promotion of the vocational education along Im prtant industrial lines and the dif ferent committees will soon confer to formulate plans tor their future activities, all government require ments having been met with. The paramount purpose of the state and advisory committees Is to study the needs of the different sec tions of the state for the coming vo cational education and as soon as- in structors have been prepared to teath t'his important gtudy it will be introduced into all parts of the state in the many different schools. The benefits to be derived from this in dustrial work is of vast importance to the government .during these war ring times owing to the assistance that will come, in the form of pro duction of food commodities and other essentials that this course fits the student for. As president of the division of vo cational education, Mr. Brown will act as chairman of the advisory com mittee making his headquarters in this city, as usual. Mr. Brown is also to assist in securing speakers and ar ranging for other parts of the pro gram for the state teachers' associa tion for next year. Miss Cloe LaBrle, of Garden Val ley, left this afternoon for Portland where she will visit for the next sev eral weeks with her sister, Mrs. A. S. Trew, of that city. ' PIONEER LADY PASSES AWAY THIS MORNING Mrs. Martha M. Smith, one of the best known and highly beloved early pioneer ladies of Douglas county passed' a way this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. P. Henderson, after an illness of two weeks. Though practically an inva lid for the past eight years, her con dition -was not thought serious until the last few days. However, the ravages of her disease, could not be offset and she embarked upon life's most beautiful 1 adventure death, cheerful to the last. Mrs.' Smith was 84 years of age and was born on October 27, 1833, in Dade county, Tenn. She moved with her parents when a child to Arkansas, thence to Missouri.. In 1852 with her parents she crossed the plains and settled near Wilbur. Oregon, and in 1854 "was married at Yoncalla to John C. Smith, and to their union was born 12 children, 8 of whom are living. . The deceased resided at Wilbur until her husband's death in 1883, when she moved to Oakland where DDnm NAMES UIUH VOCATIONAL HEADS she lived a number of years until her residence in this city at the home of her daughter, M.rs. Hender son. Mrs. Smith was a lady of splendid character, a life long mem ber of the M. E. church, South, and during her life time was beloved by all who were so fortunate as to know her and throughout the county her death will be sincerely regretted. There remains to mourn her loss the following children: Mrs. O. P. Henderson, of this city; Lane M. Smith, of Dufur, Or.; Mrs. J. Z. Hig- glns, of Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. J. Pi Starr, or Oakland, Ore.; Mrs. H. B, Sacry, of Portland, Ore.; Mrs. N. R Griffin, of Springfield, Ore.: Mrs. H.. W. Hollis, of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. I IM. Davenport, of Spokane, Wash.; 28 grandchildren and IS great grandchildren. Mrs. Smith was the last surviving member of a fam ily of seven. Funeral arrangements bad not been complete at a late hour this afternoon, but It is thought that the deceased will be buried in this city. JUDGE MARSTERS TO MEET COMMISSIONS Judge Marsters left on this auer noon's train for Portland where he will meet tomorrow with the state highway and public service commis sions io take up matters in regard to the railroad crossings at the end of the bridge leading into Myrtle Creek and which is now on the new route of the Pacific highway. At the pres ent time this is known as a gateway crossing and it is the desire of the county to have it established as a regular crossing to which there seems to be some objection by the railroad company, and it is with a view of get ting the matter definitely settled that Mr. Marsters Is to meet with the j commissions. ' ! There will also be let at Portland t.niinnrrnw cnnt.i-nctR fni Hia ai-AoHnn of two bridges on the new route, J one at the Thompson place and the! other at the Moore holdings. When) this new route is complete it Willi eliminate ten railroad crossings be tween this city andi Myrtle Creek Mr. Marsters expects to return home tomorrow. NOT SPEEDING UP ANY (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. Although the purpose of the government in commandeering ship construction was' to expedite the work, it actually has failed to In the slightest degree to speed it up, according to Homer L, Ferguson, president of the New port News Ship Building Company, who testified today at the senate in vestigation. SALE IN FRANCE WASHINGTON, Jan. 7. Senator McNary today was assured by the war department that there is no foun dation for rumors current in Oregon, that a transport bearing some of the Oregon troops had been sunk. All the Oregon troops, he was told, had landed safely. . , BE E (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. Senator Chamberlain has introduced a bill authorizing the president to com mandeer any standing 'or fallen timber that may be necessary for army or navy uses. L E (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Jan. 8. Diplomats are rather more than usually Interested in the expected reply from the cen tral powers to Lloyd George. It Is believed that they cannot decline to state their terms. PEACE CONFERENCE L E ' (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Jan. 8. A Copenhagen dispatch stated that Lenine Trotzky and the Russian ' peace delegates have arrived at Brest-Lltovsk to re sume negotiations with the Germans. STREET EMPLOYES GET SLIGHT RAISE Councilmen, However, Fail to Increase the Salary of Police Force. HERMANN MAKES PLEA Sets Forth Ofilcerg Can Not Meet Expenses' i Present Wage Asked Week's Time tot Circulate Petition. The council at Its regular ses sion last night received the report of the committee who investigated the petition of the street cleaning de partment and that of the police force wherein they respectfully asked for a $10 raise over the present monthly salaries, setting, forth that the preva lent exorbitant prices for the neces sities of life, made so by the war conditions, could not be met unaer the wages now received for their ser vices. The committee recommend ed, that the street cleaning depart ment be granted a $5 Increase, but that the policemen's salary remain the same. ' ' Attorney E. B. Hermann, who was present, immediately asked to be heard and the councilmen,. together with the mayor andi others in antici pation, of eloquence, intermingled with Lord's Oregon Laws, took a new lease on life and faced the "firing squad" movlngpicturely. The well known barrister commenced calmly and . in a well modulated voice re quested that the judicial body con sider the report of the committee just read, in regard to the salaries' of the city employes and , lay the matter asldte for at least a week. "In the meantime," continued the Bpeaker warmly, "I will circulate a petition among the citizens and tax payers of this city to Bhow you that the people favor the increase asked for by the petitioners.'-' Continuing move warmly: "The police and street departments are liberally . paid In other cities,, but our officials are willing to work for less and only ask . for a reasonable increase. One en deavoring to support a family oh $76 can not live decently and liquid ate his indebtedness and therefore your petitioners should be entitled to the slight raise they ask for If you gentlemen do not feel that the people think so, consider this matter for one week and I, myself, will circulate a petition and take all responsibility to show you what the taxpayers " want." At this juncture, " Councilman Nichols, who had been an attentive listener throughout, interrupted the" speaker to ask: "Are you here, Mr. Hermann on your own initiative?" "I am," was the quick rejoinder, "without solicitation , from anyone, and. I don't think that there is a man interested in this petition that could pay me enough to come here as counsel." The attorney further added that if the city should lose ,the services of these employes they would not be able to replace them for $20 a month each over the pres ent wage scale. ' Nevertheless and notwithstanding the report of the committee allowing the street cleaning department a $5 raise, the police officers the kaiser's share of happiness .' after the war, was accepted and finally adopted. William, Krantz and Roy Law rance, well known .Dlllard rancheis, were today placed under arrest by Game Warden Orrin Thompson and Constable Howard Church, on -i war rant issued from Judge I. B. Riddle's court, charging them with unlawfully having deer meat in their possession contrary to the state game laws. The men were to be brought before the justice court this afternoon, but were allowed to straighten tp other affairs that they had on hand before apeparing to answer to the charge. Both Mr. Krantz : and Mr. Law rence promised the officers that If , the favor asked was complied wi'k that they wo.uld be in the city to morrow to enter their plea and as the case against the accused does not warrant' leaving the country with the Intention of evad ing punishment the officers granted the request and as a consequence the pleas will be heard tomorrow. - The Roseburg Music Club will meet this evening at the home of Miss, Frances Parslow and a delightful pro gram has been arranged for the oc casion. A number of interesting and altogether charming features will be enjoyed and a good time Is anticipated.