I. i . .. , ii Orcon TTistorlonl Sorlel The only paper in Roseburg carrying The Associated Press dispatches.. I'nblir Auditorium. I WEATHER Rain or Snow. Highest temp, yesterday ,..,..48 Lowest temp, last night 43 VOL. IX. ROSEBURG, DOCGLAS OOUNTV, OREGON. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1018. No. 10 TOE EVEMNG IX Mil U , I ii x in i m LIVELIHOOD PEACE APPEARS REMOTE The Huns 'Are Not Willing to Let Go of Occupied Territory. BOLSHEVIKI IS PEEVED Trotzky Says Genauny Must Come Up to the Murk Teuton Press Violently Criticize Presi dent's Message. (By Associated Press.) NBWI YORK, Jan. 11. Reports reaching here through various chan nols Indicate that despite the pro- teBts of Lenine Trotzky, who heads the Bolshevik!, peace' negotiations, which are not altogether harmonious, will be continued between Germany and Russia at. Brest-Litovsk. Before leaving Petrograd ostensibly for Fin land, but probauly for Stockholm, for a conference with the Austro- German socialists, Premier Trotzky declared that In event the central powers do not accept Russian peace terms, the Bolshevlkl will declare war against Germany. Both sides to tho proposition aro sparing for a chance to gain an advantage, and the bone of contention being Poland and pther Russian provinces already oc cupied by Germany, likelihood of peace without annexations.! is dis tasteful to the Huns. President Wilson's message de lining just what the Unlteu States will contend for, involving surrender of all occupied terirtory, indemni ties for Belgium, Alsace-Lorraine and other features detrimental to German ambition, lyis incited bitter hostility, and initial comment of the German pross is a scathing criticism of the position taken by this gov ernment. New Russian Republic. PETROGRAD, Jan. 11. Accord ing to reports reaching here from Rostov, the Republic of the lion, with General Kaledines as president has been declared by the people of that part of Russia. A. C. y. s. The following dispatch, having Its origin at Salem, appeared in th'.s morning's Portland Oregnninn: SALEM, Or., Jan. 10. A. C. Mars lers, of Roseburg, president of the state fair board. Intends to become a candidate for United States senator and will announce his candidacy in the uear future, according to his Sa lem friends. Mr. Marsters' name was mentioned as a possibility lor appointment to the senatorshlp. following the death of Senator Lane, and since that time, it is understood, he has been urged by his many friends to enter the con test. He also has received a num ber of petitions, It is said, asking him to beeome a candidate. . Mr. Marsters has served as a mem ber of the state fair board for'a num ber of years, being electeu president only a few days ago to succeed W. H. Savage, of Corvallls. . With the possibility of S. B. Hus ton entering the race, 'and mention of Mr. Marsters' name, there may be lour contenders for the toga at the coming primaries. It Is not crtatn that tho announcement of these two men will close the field, as there have been rumors of other aspirants. When Interviewed by a News rep resentative today in reference to the above dispatch Mr. Marsters would neither confirm or deny the report that lie was considering entering the race for United States senator. How ever, it has been known locally for some time that he hndi been urged to give tho mutter of becoming a candi date for senator serious thought, but to this date has not arrived at any definite decision. Mr, Marsters' Weil-known ability to handle big problems his excellent executive at tainments and efficiency in public affairs all goes to make him a most formidable candidate, should he com ply with the wishes of his many friends. R. H. S. BOYS ARE DEFEATED IN EUGENE Eugene Guard: The basket ball famp between the Koseburg hlirh school team and the local high senool quintet will bo held at the v. hlnh school gymnastic tonight. Tho Roseburg Jeam, which arrived this morning, is a husky bunch and sev eral piayea on me- cnamplonshlp team last year. Eugene's hopes took a tumble last night when . Veatch, the center, spraineu his ankle in practice. He is able to attend school today but whether or not he will .be able to play tonight is doubtful. If he is the lineup of the local team will be about as that played at Mapleton and Florence, which was as follows: Forwards, Manerud and Callison; center, Veatch; guards, Bryson, Hoffer, Popham and Van Boskirk, and Ralph Winger, coach. The line Ul of the RnRfthin-P- team Will be as follows: Orant Duhm-n center; Cliff Bemis, R. Baldwin, guaras; iiowara Urocroft and Cliff Relbel, forwards. Heinrelch Helden- reicii is coach. In the best game of the season in Eugene the local boys went down to defeat last evening, the score being 34 to 27 In favor of the university city boys. The Roseburg boys played a splendid game, however, and will probably play a return game with the Eugene boys In the near future, DEPUTY SHERIFF RAFFETY NVESTIGATES GERMAN Herman Hoffman, an aged Indi vidual of German descent, who ap plied to patrolman Grant Wilcox last night for a bed in the city jail, was this morning taken before Deputy Sheriff Raffety for an examination as to his citizenship. Hoffman, who is 09 years of age, in broken Eng lish bespeaking of the fatherland, told a tale of hardships. The old man first stated that he has been a naturalized citizen of the United States since 1873, having taken out nis first papers at Chicago. In San Francisco he lost his entire belong ings during the earthquake and fire and has since been employed at dif ferent times and places as a restau rant cook, coming here from Al bany, where he has been working at his trade for the past three months. Mr. Hoffman, according to his story, has met with much difficulty In get ting employment Blnce the United States nd. Germany severed (Diplo matic relations and has been dis charged time after time when his nationality was fully established. He is penniless, unable to find work and carries no papers or other cre dentials of identification. When ask ed by the deputy where his naturali zation papers were the old man re plied that he had left them with a friend in San Francisco. After be ing questioned further, Mr. Raffety, not finding sufficient evidence to hold the man, allowed him to con tinue on his way, much to his evi dent satisfaction. RLE E Purchases and household supplies of flour are limited to one-fourth barrel; definite limits are placed on sugar sales by wholesale dealers, and a full complement of county chair men to aid iu enforcing food regula tions are announced in a letter being mailed today to every retail and wholesale grocery dealer in Oregn by W. B. Ayer, federal food adminis trator. Administrator Ayer says In his let ter that the more stringent restric tions are not promulgated because of existing shortage, but merely to con serve the supply. Some hoarding is still being prac ticed, the food administrator de clares. He points out, in this con nection, that the dealer who abets the householder in the act of hoard ing is amenable to penalty just as definitely as is the hoarder. Heretofore execution of regula tions made by the food administra tion have been attempted almost ex clusively from the state t headquar ters. An Important departure from this method is introduced now, througlr the naming of representa tives in each county. Hon. B. L. Eddy, of this city, has been selected as county manager for this section and will take up his duties as such as soon as further de tails have been received. OF CAPTURE SIWASHES (By Associated Press.) NOG ALES, Arlis.. Jan. 10. A de tachment of United. States cavalry sent Into Bear Valley, 25 miles west of iXogales, to observe trails, clashed with a roving band of Yaqulnl In dians. Ten of the red warriors were captured, one of whom died of wounds received In the fight. HUNS CONTINUE TO HOODWINK RUSSIA Threatens to Throw Blame of Peace Rupture on the Slavs. IS RAISING NEW ARMY Bolshevik! Says Russian Fighting Forces Will Not Wnge War, But Will Wage Revolution Italians Punish Enemy. (By Associated Press.) AMSTERDAM, Jan. 1. Count Czernin, Austro-Hungarlan foreign minister, stated at the peace confer ence, yesterday, that since the Rus sian allies had not replied to the. in vitation to participate in peace nego tations, it now merely remained for consummaton of a- separte peace be taween Russia and the central pow ers. German representatives refus ed point blank to transfer the seat of negotiations to Stockholm or elsewhere, and alleged that if the Russians were as honest and sincere in their intentions as the central powers, negotiations would result satisfactorily. Otherwise, responsi bility for the war would fall exclu sively on the Russians. Terms Withdrawn. AMSTERDAM, Jan. 1 1. The cen tral powers have withdrawn their peace terms, made public at Brest- Litovsk December 25, von Kuehl- mann, German foreign secretary, an nounced! in a speech at yesterday's 'conference. Bolshevlkl Prepares Army. UQNIDON, Jan. 11. Confirming previous reports that the BoTshevlki Is preparing to re-establish the fight ing power of the army, providing against a possible final break in ne gotiations with the central powers, the Petrograd correspondent of the Daily News says that the government Is not attempting reanimatlbn of the old arniy, but is creating a new but much smaller fighting force. Lenine Trotzky has stated that the new army will not wage war, but a revolu tion, and its trenches will be a barri cade against oppression. Huns Retreat. ROME, Jan. 11. Austro-Germans were forced to evacuate some of their trenches In the sections on the Italian front, yesterday. The retreat ing Teutons were caught under a galling Italian fire and suffered con siderably.- E TAX T Inspector Meade, the income tax man, who is now making his head quarters In the- Perkins tuilding, stated today that between 275 and 300 calls had been receive! lor in formation since the opening of this office. Many reports have been made out and others are in prepara tion at the present time. A good many of our citizens will make up their own reports and forward them in to Milton A. Miller, collector of Internal revenue, while others will make their statements through their banks or attorneys, which is permis sible, the temporary - 'headquarters here merely serving as an informa tion bureau. January 19 Mr. Meade will close his office here and he urges that parties affected by the income tax will not wait until the last minute to make their statements as next week will be a busy one for the inspector. Remember the Income tax officer' Is a busy man, so before you go to see him, prepare a statement of your Income and expenses for the year of 1817, in order that he may readily determine your liability. Corpora tions and others having a more or less complete accounting system are urged to present a complete profit and loss statement, sufficiently de tailed for proper classification. DIAMOND AIM CO. Among the new business enter prises registered at the county clerk's office is that of the Diamond! Agate Company, owned and operated by J. H. and W. F. Marsters, of Cleveland, this county. This company has for Its special line the manufacture of agates and for the past year has been operating at Cleveland, the only concern or us kind doing a like bus! ness in the United States. Recently the volume of business handled by the company has reached such pro portions that it became necessary to get more conveniently located and the plant 'has been moved to this city, having secured quarters at the Bash ford ware house, where new machin ery will be installed at once to han die the constantly increasing bus! ness of the company. HUN IS HIT HARD. LONDON, Jan. 10 "The most im portant event in the economic war," is what the Daily Mall today called the capture from the Germans of 257 secret recipes for German dyes, which had been ,'offered the govern ment. The formulae, It was stated, will "shatter the German dye monop oly,'" according to the Mail. Brit ish experts , have been working for two years to get the formulae. SENATOR HAS HEART TROUBLE. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 11. Senator Brady, of Idaho, was stricken with acute heart-trouble last night, but appears to be slightly improved to day. 479 REGISTRANTS PLACED CLASS ONE Douglas County, Exemption Board Soon to Complete Residue Draft Work.' MEDICAL' EXAMINATION Chief Clerk Raffety Says Registrants In Class One Will Soon Re ceive Notice to Appear For Physical Test. According to Deputy Sheriff T. A. Raffety, chief clerk of the exemp tion board, 479 registrants have been placed in class one by the local draftc.enso.rs to date; 19 in class two, Uli in class' tnree, 4t2 in Class rou-r and I24'"'ln class five. All recruits who have enlisted since the selective draft became ef fective, that Is to say where proof of enlistments has been furnished, have been placed in class uve,! while many enlisted men unofficially an nounced so, still remain in class one, and will be retained in the first divis ion until proof Is furnished by the men themselves or 'by relatives who know of the enlistment and the whereabouts of the men at present. The call for medical examination is coming soon, so it was announced at local draft headquarters late this afternoon. All class one registrants will be summoned to .undergo a physical test, and it is now the sup position that this call Will be made not later than the latter part of next week. Registrants who are to be examin eu will first receive notification by mail, giving the exact time and date he is to appear for inspection at the hands of the examiners. This physic al test, according to the physicians, is going to be severe and careful at tention will be given to this impor tant matter that no recruit not whol ly physically fit for the strenuous military life, shall De sent to the training camp and then alter under going another and final examination, by the military authorities returned unfit for duty. Many mistakes were made In the previous draft along these lines and strict orders have been sent out to all examining boards to conduct a rigid inspection, of all men, that the frightful occurrences of the past shall not "be repeated. Douglas county is now 100 per cent patriotic, In spirit, if not in man power, 141 men anxious to do their bit and also their best, -have enlisted under Old Glory, since June 5. so it is announced today, and are now either in training camps in different parts of the United States, or on the "other side" making 'final prepara tion to go "over the top" to struggle for what we, as a nation, hold most sacred democracy and freedom. WILL HAVE TO FIGHT WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. Draft men placed in class 1 of the selective service will not receive commissions in the non-combatant arms of the service under a resolution adopted by -the war council and approved to day by Secretary Baker. It ts the announced purpose of the war department to draw fight ing nfen from this class of registrants and the department is said to be de termined to prevent further inroads upon the nation's fighting material for staff positions. . Further expansion of the commis sioned personnel of the non-combat ant arms will be made by drawing from men In the deferred classes. SWISS WILL NOT BE T Men Already Serving Through Draft Will be Discharged From the Army. SUSPECTED AS A SPY Woman of German Nationality Taken Into Custody at Hanford, Calif. Bilker Qualifies His State ment to Senate Committee. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 Minister Sulzer, of Switzerland, has reached an agreement with the state depart ment whereby the Swiss already drafted, and in some instances serv ing in the United States army, wl'l be discharged if they desire, on proof establishing their foreigu citi zenship. Citizens or subjects cl En ropean neutral countries, whether or not they have taken out their first papers here will "be freed from lia bility to military service if appeal is made through their diplomatic representatives in Washington. May Bo Spy. HANFORD, Calif., Jan. 1. Eliza beth Guistorf, apparently a German, has been arrested here under suspic ion of Kelng a Teuton spy. .In her possession were found two seditious letters, one referring to "Fort Grant," Oregon, and the other to the Presidio, California, and to the sending of a mysterious set of plans. The woman answers the de scription of the mysterious "Madame H," much desired by the officers, and it is ibelieved 'here that iiiis wo man may be the party wanted by, the federal authorities. There Is no Fort Grant in Oregon. Baker Explains. WASHINGTON, Jan. 11. While in the witness chair before the sen ate military investigation committee. Secretary Baker's examination warm ed up considerably under a rapid cross fire of questions from senators who disagreed quite generally with the optimistic picture of the war sit uation portrayed by the secretary. The witness replied to: these thrusts by saying that he only nieant to con vey the impression that all the men now ready for fighting were ade quately equipped. Under this ex planation it was Inferred that men not sufficiently trained for fighting are not fully equipped. Copper Price Set, NEW YORK, Jan. 11. Copper producers received word from Washington todlay that an agreement has been reached with federal au thorities for fixing the price of the product at 23 cents per pound. This arrangement holds good for four months. - T NO. 9 INSTALL OFFICERS Union Encampment, No. 9, I. 0. O. F., held their installation of of ficers at the lodge rooms last night, and after the business session light refreshments were served aud the re mainder of the evening was turned over to jollity. ' The following members took oath of office: P. E. Turnell. C. P.; Hor ace C. Berg, S. W.; E. C. Benson, H. P.; O. L. Johnson, R. S.; James Ewart, F. S.; W. T. Wright, treas urer; J. B. Bailey, ' J. W.; D. S. Houser, guide; .J. E. Pickens, 1st W.; George Bonebrake, 2nd W.; E. N. Ewart, 3rd W.; . I. Harralson, 4th W.; O. H. Pickens, S.; Foster Butner, I. S.; M. Fickle, 1st G. of T., and N. T: Jewett, 2nd G. of T. DistrlctDeputy Grand Patriarch D. C. Humphrey acted as installing of ficer and J. G. Stephenson acted as district deputy grand junior warden. L IS R. E. Jope, pastor of the Christian church of this city, who leaves soon for Garfield,. Wash., to reside, was last ' night tendered a farewell re ception by his congregation, and members of the various other con gregations of the city. During the early evening all joined in a jolly so cial 'hour' followed by impromptu speeches which were delivered by Rev. Warrington, of the Presbytert ian church; Rev. Coppage, of the Methodist' church, South, and O. P. Coshow. Dr. DeLapp gave a few well chosen remarks, followed by an interesting speech from Rev. Jope and Mrs. Jope, who expressed their REQUIRED TO FIGH deepest appreciation of the treat ment afforded them by the people of Roseburg and their sincere regrets at leaving. At the conclusion of the speeches and! the social and recep tive hours the daintiest of refresh ments were served and. best wishes were extended the beloved pastor and his wife for a happy and pros perous future in their new location Rev. Jope has been pastor of the local Christian church for the past several years and his departure is sincerely regretted by all who have been associated with him. He lias been a most able pastor as well as a splendid man and on all occasions has proven a most valued ally In in dustrial and civic affairs as well as a worthy leader In church circles. Rev. Jope will have charge of r.he Christian church at Garfield, Wash., at which place he was a resident aud leader of the church for five years previous to accepting the call to the local Church, in fact he was the in spiration and 'builder of the Gar field church. Rev. C. H. Hilton, of Baker, Ore., has been selected to fill the place made vacant by tho depar ture of Rev. Jope and will arrive shortly, with his family to this city. Rev. jope expects to leave the first of next week for Garfield, and the best wishes of his many friends are extended him for future prosperity. DRAIN STATE BANK ELECTS NEW OFFICERS The Drain State Bank held its an nual election of officers for the com ing year, yesterday. The financial re port disclosed a substantial growth during the past year. A substantial dividend was voted to each stock holder, and a goodly amount was set aside for taxes, and federal tax, and for the defraying of all other ex penses for the coming year. The hanlr Diavfa Into Vi a itcktir vnn it tttl t Vi wuu oi.u i to i ii vvr vvi uon ;ui itii the most flattering prospects In its' history. ' . , ! The board of directors elected! were: Dwlght Reed, C. W. Edwards, Walter Kent, Milton Evans and Jo seph Lyons. The board! convened Immediately on the adjournment of the annual meeting and elected the following officers for the year 1918; Dwight Reed, president; Wal ter' Kent, vice-president, and Mil ton Evans, cashier. The public is cordially Invited to do business with the bank, and pat rons are assured of as courteous and liberal treatments as safe banking will permit. LADY FROM INT VOTED AGAINST WAR (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. Woman suffrage Is under discussion in the house' this afternoon, and the "lady from Montana favors the measure. Opponents of suffrage reminded their lady colleague that sho had voted against the war, and referring to her attitude as an argument Represen tative Gray asked the house how they would like to have a majority of wo men In congress before the war Is over. over. The house adopted the suf frage resolution at a late hour In the session. STEEL TRUST GRAFTS (By Associated Press.) . WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. L. P. Featheretone, president of the Texas Steel Co., of Beaumont, Texas, told the senate investigating committee today that steel trust officials effectu ally blocked the plan by which the government was to get steel for Bhlp plates for one third less than it is now paying. ENGINE IS WRECKED BY EM (By Associated Press.) MEMPHIS, Jan. 10. Dynamite shoveled into the engine boiler ex ploded fatally' injuring several per sons near... SUSPECTED GERMAN SPY MAKES ESCAPE (By Associated Press.) SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10. Adolph Bellman, who was detained here under suspicion of being a Ger man spy,' has escaped1. IS. BROADWAY TENDERED SURPRISE Fifty Friends Gathered at the Barker Home Mock Wed ding Clever Stunt. WASSOLEMN OCCASION? Bridal Party Composed of Local Luulles Including "Real" Bride Amusingly Costumed Miles of Smiles. One of the most clever and charm ingly original parties ever given in Roseburg occurred this afternoon at the J. F. Barker residence on East Lime street When fifty of Roseburg's society maids and matrons tendered a surprise reception on. Mrs. "Bill", Broadway, of Portland,, formerly Velle Barker, whose marriage was' an event of last week in the northern city and who is enjoying a visit iu Roseburg for the next few days, A mock wedding ceremony was tho unique feature of the affair audi tho effect was so tremendously mirth, provoking that the Barker home was completely filled with "miles of smiles" throughout the entire "im pressive service." Assembling at the Umpqua -hotel at 2:30 this afternoon the merry group of friends repaired to the home where Mrs. "liill'MiroaU way was given the surprise of her life. Attired in the most amusing costumes imaginable and correspouu ing to the general solemn elfect of the usual wedding attire, the various principals of the wedding prepared with the "regular ' anxious air of nervousness for the ordeal. Tho bridal party gathered at the head of the stairs and was composed of the "real" bride, Velle Barker Broad way, the "bogus" groom, who was represented by Nell Mullen, solemn ly attired In the conventional "swallow-tail" costume; the groom's best man, .artrude Rast, attired in con ventional costume, two bridesmaids . dresesd In girlish 'bridesmaidish gowns, who were Mrs. J. W. Per kins and Mrs. Charles Wharton; the bride's father, protrayed by Margar et Bellows, in a spick and span pat ernal appearing garb, two flower girls, Marie Fullerton and' Mrs. J. E. Sawyers, who were daintily dressed in short white frocks adorned in the gayest of ribbons and finery and the minister, portrayed by Mrs. George Bolter, in tho costumary "sober" gar ments. Gathering at the stairs the bridal party wended its way downward to the luring1 notes of a familiar wed ding march which was played by Miss Mabel Van Buren. The effect on the "solemn" guests was simply too amazingly funny for words and the howls of mirth, which were al most overwhelmingly apparent were choked Vfack with very little success. However, enough silence ensued so that the ceremony could' be read. Among the amusing phases in this serious part of the occasion were the following: "Dearly beloved sisters and absent brothers, we are gather ed here In this awe inspired com pany to see this bogus man and real lady put Into the state of matrimony. This state is not state at all a man's a man for all that, and these times when the flower of manhood flees across the waters, those who enter Into this union are to be con gratulated. Therefore this union Is not to be entered Into giggly, crazily, solemnly, hysterically or soberly, and if the real Bill Broadway can show just cause why this union should not take place let him speak now or ior ever hold his peace. Bill, wilt thou not have this woman to be your law ful wife?" Answer: "No, I will no.t." "Velle, wilt thou not have this . oogus man to be your lawful hus band?" Answer: "I wilt not." "I, Bill, do take thee, Velle, not to be my lawful wedded wife except for richer, poorer, surprise parties to honor and obey until the real Bill Broadway doth us part. I, Velle, do not take three, Bill, to be my wedded husband. I'm too short to hold you and I never could obey you and the real Bill Broadway will come for ward and part us forever." The minister then pronounced them bogus mail and wife under the above serious terms and congratu lations were fairly poured over the happy couple. ' Every moment was filled with mirth from the beginning to the end; the costumes were too funny for expression and when a de licious feast was partaken of and gay soci4. converse enjoyed, the wests parted for their homes, de claring that the affair was altogether the most entertaining and wholly de lightful ever given in the city. Earl Brock, of Salem, a recent graduate of the Willamette univer sity, has accepted a position as In structor in the high school at Glide and Is now engaged In his new duties. ' .