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THE EyEMNG - - " 1 '". - . V - "' . .. THE WEATHER The only paper in Roseburg ' carrying The Associated Press dispatches. Oregon Historical Soclel,. r 50 iib!k- Auditorium. . jt night ......86 VOL. IX. ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS OOUNTV, OREGON. FRIDAY', FEBRUARY 33, 1018. No. 4 BEFUDDLED IA TRYING TO RESIST Slavs Asked to Oppose Ger man Invasion of Greater Russia. TROTZKY WILL RESIGN (ruorgiuil.ed Conditicn of Army Will Afford Utile Chance for Effective IIOHlti()ii Austro Emperor, Threatens Socialists. PEACE OK DEATH. , (By Associated Press.) PETROGRAD, Feb. 22. ' If 'Germany refuses peace to Rus- sla, says a statement from the Bolshevik! today, "a struggle to . the death or ultimate victory is inevitable." ASSOCIATED PRESS WAR LEAD Feb. 22. There are indications that Russia is awakening to the fact that renewed German aggression is about to anihllate a once great nation and overrun the land. As Hun armies are creeping northward and eastward the llolalievlkl is alleged' to have again changed tactics by ordering Russian forces to oppose German invasion Into the heart of greater Russia. To this end all Russians, in a proclamation just Issued, are summoned to the defense of the country, and the or der to mobilize the scattered forces of the army Is signed by Lenine and Ensign Krylenko. Fetrograd is de clared to be In a state of seige. As the Huns advance the German navy Is aiding by investing Reval, a naval base on the south coast of Finland. A fleet of 45 war ships is headed that way now. The completely disorgan ized' condition, of the Russian army, owing to the Bolshevlkl demobilizing troops and the recent murder of hundreds of officers by anarchists In the service, renders effectual re sistance impossible at this time. The Germans took 9,000 prisoners and 1300 guns at Minsk and Rovono. It Is reported that Trotzky will resign. His was the deciding vote in favor of accepting Germany's peace offer, and a written acceptance of the peace terms is said to have reached the German lines. The Huns are HtiU moving forward. Defend Republic to Death. The Bolsheviki proclamation spreads alarm throughout the Rus lan provinces that German hordes are advancing into Russia with the intent of restoring the monarchy, re establishing the capitalistic class and placing land owners once more in control, and calls on the people to resist and defend "the republic to the death." Special instructions have been given which are calculated to prevent valuable property from fall ing into the enemy's hands. Joins Germans. BERLIN, Feb. 22. A regiment or Russian esthontan troops have gone over to the Germans. ruptured Munitions Little Value. "WASHINGTON, Feb. 22. The American general staff Is fully con vinced that Russia is no longer a military Tactor to ,be considered, as socialistic Ideas of army demobiliza tion have placed the country at the mercy of Hun armies. Large captures of military stores by the Germans is considered of little Importance in connection with the Italian or west ern front drives, as the guns and rifles taken from the Russians will be of value only so long as the ammu nition for them holds out. It is be lieved the German advance into Rus sia will meet greater resistance as it continues. Austrian Emperor Hitter. Answering the demands of Aus trian socialists that the govern ment negotiate with the United States for peace, based on the sug gestions offered In President Wil son's message, the emperor has threatened to dismiss parliament un less socialists give the budget a ma jority support. The socialists have called a mass meeting to discuss the situation. Gets His Hun. WITH THE IT. S. ARMY IN FRANCE, Feb. 22. In a recent pa trol fight a number of Americans .from units under instruction in the famous Chemin des Dames sector. Rilled one German and captured an other. One of the Americans was slightly wounded.' This is the first authentic Information showing that any United States soldiers were In that sector. It appears they have liecn there for some time, and have suffered slight casualties. Details of the patrol fight are unobtainable, but It Is known that the prisoner captur- ' ed was brought in single handed by a young soldier from New England who dropped Into a shell hole on top of a German hiding there. Imme diately - sizing up the situation the American took the Hun prisoner and later marched him back to the trenches. It is said that when the American troops first entered this sector the French general, a hero of the now famous battle of the Maine, rever ently kissed the Stars and Stripes carried by tne troops. E 1917 President J. E. McCHntock, of the Roseburg Commercial club, today re ceived a telegram from Senator Chas. L. McNary stating that the latter was exerting every effort to Interest the quartermasters department to purchase as-much of the remaining 1917 potato crop as could be de hyrated so that the growers who were encouraged generously to plant spuds last year would suffer no cpri ous loss. Senator McNary request ed an immediate estimate of the available potatoes In this section. Mr. McCHntock wired the senator this afternoon saying that there were ap proximately 60,. 00 pounds of spuds available In Douglas county from the 1917 crop and that the farmers would intensely appreciate any effort along this line from the senator In assisting in getting rid of tue super flous crop because if this is not done there will be no incentive ou th-3 purl of the farmers to plant a large acre age during 1918 unless some market Is established. OF LADY PASSES AWAY i i ... Mrs. Emma Wheeler, of Seattle, l passed away at the Washington city last evening after- an illness of sev eral weeks and during the past few days her condition grew steadily worse until last evening when she was unable to offset her disease and death came. Mr. Wheeler Is a sister of Mrs. John C Aiken, of this city, and for several years prior to depart ing' for "Seattle was a resident of Roseburg, . The family residence of the Wheeler family is still standing and is occupied by Rev. Coppage, of the South Methodist church, being formerly owned by Attorney A. N. Orcutt. Mrs. Wheeler was widely known throughout Douglas county where she has a host of friends and elatives who were deeply grieved to learn of her demise today. Funeral services over the body of the deacesed will be held in Seattle tomorrow. E. CHURCH METYESTERDAY A delightful social and business meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church was held yesterday at the home of Mrs. A. C. Marsters. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. A short program consisting of a piano solo by Miss Stella Krohn, a reading by Mrs. Ash- craft and a vocal solo by Mrs. R. M. Brumfield was greatly enjoyed. A committee was appointed to arrange for a food sale, to be held Saturday March 2. The annual election of of ficers resulted as follows:' Mrs. J. C. Spencer, president; Mrs. M. W. Mel- vin, vice-president; Mrs. A. N. Or- autt, secretary; Mrs. A. S. Huey, treasurer. Light refreshments were served by a committee of which Mrs. C. B. Patrick was chairman. L L Initiation for Mu Phi Epsilon, hon orary music sorority, was held Sat urday afternoon In the chapter room in Music hall. After initiation, a banquet, at which the initiates were guests of honor, was given at the Hotel Osboru. A feature of the en tertainment was original compost Hons given by the Initiates them selves. . The new members are Claire Gaz- ley. Fern Murphy, Marion Gllstrap, Loo n a Marsters. Esther Banks, Hel en Watts, Aurora Potter, Madge Humbert. Minnie Johnston, Margaret Mansfield, Beulah Keagey, Janet FraBier, Gayle Roberts, Cornelia Hess, Grace Rugg, Betty Allison, Anna Landsbury Beck, Kate Chat burn Eugene Guard. Miss Leon a Marsters. a member of the musical sorority. Is a former popular Roseburg. girl, graduating from the R. H. S. several years ago. Miss Marsters Is a daughter of Mrs. L. A. Marsters of this city. CONSPIRACY TO KILL OFFICERS ALLEGED Four Drafted Soldiers at Camp Lewis-, Arrested on That Charge.5 FOOD SHORTAGE EAST Herbert Hoover States Situation is Really Critical Soldiei May Bo Seifed With, Liquors in Private Homes. (By Associated Press.) CAMP LEWIS, Feb. 22. Four sol diers are held here awaiting the ar rival of a presidential warrant. The quartette is charged with plotting to shoot their officers when. they got into action and then to deliver all United States soldiers in their or ganization, as far as they were able, over to the Germans. The names of the accused men are withheld for the present. Food Situation Critical. WASHINGTON, . Feb. 22. The most critical food situation known In the history of the United States con fronts the country at this time.. The shortage particularly concerns the eastern section of the country, ac cording' to Administrator Hoover. ' Where Soldiers May Drink. WASHINGTON, Feb, 22. Ex plaining the new regulations gov erning serving of liquors to soldiers, Secretary of War Baker stated today that the government .does not relax its hold on the situation, but rather will be strengthened In control of the matter. Under the order just issued against which much criticism has been directed, Secretary Baker al leged It will be much easier for of ficials to detect bootleggers. " War department ruling permits soldiers who are guests in homes of civilians to be served with liquors at the dis cretion of host or hostess. Terry McGovern Dead. NEW YORK, Feb. 22. Terry Mc Govern, former world's featherweight champion, died here today. Move Troops to Italy? WASHINGTON, Feb. 22. Italian aviators report the continued arrival of fresh enemy troops from the Russo-Roumanian front. Victim of Pneumonia. WASHINGTON, Feb. 22. General Pershing reports that one American was severely wounded and two others slightly hurt in action February 13. He also cabled that Lawrence WUher spoon, of Portland, formerly an em ploye of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway, was dead of pneu monia. FIRE AT THE In honor of tne memory of George Washington, whose -birthday anni versary is being : celebrated today throughout the United States the old comrades at the Oregon soldiers' home are to have a camp fire this ev ening, and an interesting program has been arranged for the occasion. Rev. Spencer, of the Methodist church will address the soldiers and Mrs. Gurdon Fory will render a solo In her usual charming manner. The members of the W. R. C, G. A. R. and general public are cordially in vited to attend this impressive cere mony, which promises to be extreme ly worth while. . ' . . ; BRITISH DOMINATING VALLEY OF THE JORDAN (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Feb. 22. British troops have captured the ancient city of Jerico, probably fifteen . or twenty miles northeast of Jerusalem, which gives control of the Jordan valley. . TO PLAY COTTAGE GROVE. The girls' team of the local high school will leave this city tomorrow for Cottage Grove where they will meet the girls' team of that city in a lively game Saturday evening. It is expected that there will bo a number of rooters accompany them and a good fast game will be the outcome. The Roseburg team will be met at Oakland on their return trip home Sunday by students of this city and will motor from that city here. A most enjoyable time is expected. Mr. and Mrs. Guy M. Green, .of Melrose, were in the city for a few hours today. GKoE PRAISE E. F. Carleton, Assistant Supt. Public Instruction, Lauds . Efficiency of Schools. "ARE IN FRONT RANKS" Says Educational' Institutions of tine County Have'. Attained High , Honors in Patriotic Work , ,..-' Second in Thrift Campaign E. F. Carlctonj first assistant state superintendent of public Instruction, spent yesterday in this city fulfilling his duties of inspecting the teachers' training department of the Roseburg high school and, conferring with County Superintendent O. C. Brown on educational matters. v - ' , When interviewed shortly before his departure for the north last night, Mr. Carleton expressed him self as being well pleased with the re sults obtained by Mrs. O. C. Brown, who has charge of the training school class. "I thoroughly inspected tho plans worked out by the teachers who are taking) the training course under Mrs. Brown, and carefully looked over work they have done and I must say that it Is among the very best I have seen on my visit to the many similar schools throughout. the state," remarked Mr. Carleton, Vand I was well pleased with tho general knowledge the class seems to have relative to methods of teaching and elementary principles of the present day instruction. , Mrs. Brown has a training class of 12 teachers, who in their senior year are required . to take a complete 'course in the methods of teaching and who are further required to do actual practice teaching . in the grades. Also this class must prepare lesson plans, which are left on file to be Inspected by the state superin tendent and It was here that the in spector found ; commendable ildeas, advanced by student teachers of Hie training school. : County School Superintendent O. C. Brown antrhljr small army of in structor assistants v In the Douglas county schools was also given a healthy boost by Mr. Carleton, who was very laudatory of their efficiency in conducting the patriotic campaigns in the county Institutions of learn ing. "In all patriotic work," said Mr. Carleton, "the Douglas county schools stand in the very front rank, especi ally in the. food conservation drive where they attained signal honors. At the present time they are second In the thrift campaign among the schools of the state and I am very proud of the splendid showing made." -,"-'--..' The thrift campaign was late in getting started in the Douglas coun ty schools, owing to the delay .of lit erature,, but since the movement was set rolling, great strides have been accomplished. The (tfupils have come forward' and placed their sav ings at the disposal of Uncle Sam and many are now members 'of the Jun ior Rainbow regiment, having been credited with the sale of $50 worth or more of the war saving stamps. . ' According to a letter received by County School Superintendent O. C. Brown today from J. A. .Churchill, superintendent of public Instruction, over 400 school children of the state have been enlisted in the Junior Rainbow regiment to date. These young patriots are furnished with credentials showing that they have attained this honor and are also giv en an achievement pin which to say the least they proudly display. ..' . ENT PORTLAND DOCTORS PATRIOTIC CAMP LEWIS, Tacoma, Wash., Feb. 21. Three doctors, a father and his two sons, and the wife of one are doing such effective wor'i for the government here as to call Torth special mention from Brigadle! Gen eral Eli A. Helmick, of the inspec tor general's department of the war department', who recently completed his inspection of the camp. Giving up their practice at Port land, Dr. A. E. Rockey and his two sons, Drs. Paul Rockey and Eugene Rockey, are attending sick and in jured soldiers in the surgical depart ment at the base hospital. Dr. A.' E Rockey and Dr. Paul . Rockey are cap tains, the former chief of the surgical department, and Dr. Eugene Rockey is a lieutenant In the medical corps. Mrs. Paul Rockey is doing her bit in the diet kitchen for which sno qualified by a special course of in struction. - - -i ,. The Rockeys are -"well known in Roseburg having visited here in pro fessional capacities on ' several occasions. DOUGLAS RECRUITS READY DRAFT CALL First Division Men With Few Exceptions Have Ail Been Examined. BOARDDESERVESCREDIT Conducted Work in Efficient Manner Special Class of Eight Class . J".- One Men hi Be Re- Examined, Practically the last link in the long chain of preparedness was welded into place yesterday when the local draft board announced the comple tion of the physical test, which has been conducted at the armory under the direct supervision of Dr. E. B. Stewart, exclusive of holidays, since the first contingent of 20 first divis ion recruits appeared under the se lective service regulations for exam ination February 15. With the ex ception of a few stragglers, delin quents in fact, who have not been heard from to' date and a number of men who must re-appear for exam ination under the establishment of the new regulations which were put Into effect some time ago, tending to make the inroads into the army ser vice much easier traversed, Douglas countians are ready to mobilize when needed. The task put before the local ex emptioneers, indeed has been a dif ficult one to handle in dealing out justice to the 1624 registrants and at the same time dealing out justice to the government. Mothers, fathers and other relatives of the various first division men have called In per son and presented claims for deferred classifications in behalf of the re cruits, thinking that a gross Injustice had been done. ' '.- '" These petitioners were in all in stances given due consideration by the board members, who took the time to explain fully the position they had been placed in and after convincing these numerous visitors that this body had no jurisdiction over industrial or agricultural claims It was-Teadily seen that they were not at fault: The district board at Eugene in all Instances act ed on deferred classifications and this matter was left entirely in their hands. ' , ... ... . The county draft board, composed of Sheriff Quine, chairman, County Cleric H. H. Lenox,.' secretary; Dr; E. B. Stewart, physician; District At torney George Neuner, legal advisor, aud Deputy Sheriff T. A. ,R3 itoty. chief clerk. thou t a doubt det-erve a great deal of credit for the efficient and able manner in -which they have conducted the laborous task of carry ing out the provisions of the selec tive service laws.'- They have always been willing .to assist the drafted men in every possible way and still keep well within their bounds. Where 6redit has been given for enlistments, inen who have applied have readily been released to voluntary Induction, and in cases where the enlistment would not be credited to Douglas county's quota, the registrant was not given a release, the board hold ing that this procedure would not be protecting the married men of the lower classes. ; . ' According to Information received from Mr. Raffety. today, at least. a month will be required to check up and balance the results of the physic al test and other records of the draft and when completed this final sum marization will be forwarded to the adjutant general's office at Portland. ""The following- first division re cruits who have been previously ex amined under the old regulations and held for spocIaPand limited service (duty behind the lines) have been mailed notice to appear at the arm ory for a re-examination at the hands of the medical advisory board on February 27. Under the new rul ing these recruits will, In all proba bility, be accepted for general mili tary service: . - Feme Dell Rockhill, Riddle; Hugh Edward Warner, Yoncalia ;J Ralph George Andrews, Yoncalia; Fred Leo Perry, Roseburg;. John Herman Schosso, Yoncalia; Max Mc Clellan Myers. Roseburg; Peter Bill Tra polls, Roseburg , and Pess Lewis Yeager, Yoncalia. No information has been received locally as to when the call for men in the second draft will be made, in fact the military authorities have set no definite date as yet and it is sup posed that the much looked for sum mons will not be made until tne lat ter part of May. ' . FORDS TAKE JUMP IS RUMOR. - A rumor to , the effect that the "pesky Fords" had jumped up $90 in price Is rife today! - When Interviewed regarding this report, Mr. Burr, of the Ford agency, stated that while he had no official Information regarding the matter, a traveling man had remarked thnt the raise had been announced. . The only reason advanced for this sudden change in price of the univer sal car is that Mr. Ford, now in the thick of turning out war supplies, cannot manufacture the machines in such large quantities as heretofore, and therefore his profits need to be raised. " E . Mrs. Cora M. Christenson, through her. attorney, John T. Long, has fi ed suit in the circuit court against her husband, Robert P. Christenson, for an absolute decree of divorce, a'leg ing in her complaint that the defend ant while the couple were living at Batrd, Wash., without cause, wilfully deserted her and their two minor children and has since failed to con tribute to their support. ' Mrs. Christenson, who has resided in this city for the past year, asks for the care and custody of the chil dren and any other relief that the court may see fit. The couplo were married at Waterville, : Wash , July 9, 1910. T LIST ANNOUNCED John Meinzer, of Yoncalia; How ard Henderson, Reedsport; Lee Con nolly, of the Roseburg high school; William and Norman Raymond, of Days Creek, and Robert Oile, of the Rose school, this city, have been add ed to the long list of Junior Rainbow regiment members, having been cred ited with the sale of fifty or more dol lars worth of the .war saving or thrift stamps. . . ' . HAPSAL FALLS INTO OF (By Associated Press.) BERLIN, Feb. 22. Hapsal, near the entrance to the gulf of Finland, has been captured by, the Germans, who have advanced beyond Ronne burg. - . : ' -' ' .T. VISITS LOCAL CHORCH Bishop Walter T. Sumner and wife, of Portland, are distinguished visit ors in the city today and this after noon the congregation- Of the Episco pal church are tendering a reception in honor of the bishop and his re cent bride. Bishop Sumner will re main in Roseburg for a couple of days conferring . with , Rey. Barr G. Lee, of St. George's church on of ficial matters. '"'...'- , Tl , (By Associated- Press.) . WASHINGTON, Feb. - 22. The senate today emulated George Wash ington's example of "duty first" by remaining in session throughout the holiday for consideration of the rail road bill. The champions of govern ment ownership lost their fight, yes terday, for indefinite control of rail way lines of the country. - TO DELIVER ADDRESS. County School Superintendent O. C. Brown is to speak at the Wash ington's birthday exercises - which are to be held at tho Green school, house this evening. A really worth while program has been arranged for the occasion and a large attendance is expected. Mr. Brown will' speak on "Patriotism " of the Schools," touching on subjects relative to the fntViA. nF nnr .nnntrv find ttiA ereat. emancipator, ' Abe Lincoln. ' Exer cises are also to be held at the Dixon- ..llln r.rsnun hall tnnle-ht. nnri Countv Agriculturalist C. J.-Hurd 'Will ad dress the meeting on patriotic suu wta. as to the thrift camoaign and other things that the school' can do to help win the war. - ' . . , . .. . DANGEROUSLY ILL. ' Anenrillnir to information recelv ed today W. G. Hill,, a well known rii-aonn nlnnnor Ik lvlntr critically ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. C. Brown, suffering from a complica tion of diseases. Members of the familv have heeh summoned by tele graph as it Is feared that the aged man will not rany rrom tne aiiacs. Dr Miller Is In attendance. WITNESSES ARE ED Testimony in the Kolhagen : Cardwell Case Was Fully , Concluded Last Night. . LEGAL HOLIDAY TODAY Opiioslng Attorneys Will Make Their .- Pleas Tomorrow Both Sides Ap- pear to Have Proven . - - ' Their Case. The evidence in the Kohlhagen Cardwell "hog and promissory note" .' case, submitted by over 50 witnesses, ' which has held the undivided ntten- : tlon of the circuit court for the past i two days, came to an abrupt end late yesterday evening. . Both sides exer cised their full privilege of gathering testimony, and it is doubtful if a like number of witnesses has ever been . summoned in any one legal action, during late years. ... . The case has attracted wide atten- -tion throughout the county, due to the prominence of the principals in volved In the controversy aud the characterictness of the major portion of the testimony introduced. . From an impartial viewpoint it would seem that both sides had proven their case clearly, considering the fact that a witness testifying from the witness stand Is presumed to be offering the truth. The defense, first to complete its presentation of testimony did not deny tho execution of the note in the sum of $767.10.. This-fact is" conceded. Then by producing a num ber of witnesses they show that 36 head of dressed hogs the aggregate weight of which was 7773 pounds were delivered to the Economy mar kot owned by the plaintiff in the suit, on March 1,-1917. Employes of the Cardwell Coles valley ranch' swore ' that these hogs were butchered and loaded into two wagons for delivery. ; A neighbor of Mr. Cardwell testified ' that he saw t.hfe two tnmiin nnna hlo . home, he being at the mail box at the time and- entered Into conversa- ' tion with the defendant regarding ' the quality of the pork. Following this evidence, two other witnesses gave testimony to the effect that they saw the two loads of hogs'pass the Melrose store and two others from the witness stand et:itod that they saw the hogs arrive at the Economy market and talked with Mr. Cardwell at the time, who was assisting with the unloauing. The evidence ot the latter two men went so far as to show that a few of the hogs were laying : on the sidewalk in front of the mar ket. : - - . :, Now comes tho witnesses for the- plaintiff, 25 or 30 In all, and while in a way, noc contradicting the evi dence of the defense, proved beyond a reasonable doubt, It would seem, that this consignment of pork never reached the Economy market. Tho bookkeeper, meat cutters and other employes of the shop, together with Mr. Kohlhagen himself, absolutely deny that the" hogs were delivered as contended by - the defense. Any amount of evidence was given to sub- stantiate this claim. It Is now up to the opposing coun- sei. in me aays oi mining acuvuy It could be said without fear of con tradiction,' "the best the camp pro duces" has been engaged. While the case has not brought out any technic- al points, of law, every inch of tho laborous course of inducting the tes timony was bitterly contested. Ob jection after objection was entered by counsel for tne defense. Somo' were well taken and sustained, but - the greater part of these interrup tions were overruled by Judge Ham ilton who at times grew quite stern In stating his answers. Tomorrow, the re-opening of the . trial will find the attorneys well pre-; pared for an all-day seige, if neces sary., A day's relaxation after nearly 24 hours in the legal trenches, will serve to prepare them for the big of fensive before the Jury. Big guns, charged with rounds of eloquence, Bred with kaleidoscopic rapidity will . be brought into play to batter down, if posible, the solid walls of concrete evidence built up so painstakingly during the progress of the trial. Ev ery bit of testimony will be torn to shreds, and filtered away so cleverly before the eyes of the Jury that tho Immortal costermonger will be put to shame. It is highly probable that the Jury will not receive the case before late tomorrow evening. However, it may be that the attorneys will not con sume as much time as was taken dur ing the previous trial. ' On this oc casion the opposing barresters con-' sumed a great deal of space in ridi culing, and to say the least some of the remarks were nothing short ot personal, which kept the large crowd of spectators continually bursting Into muffled laughter. J. H. Arthur returned to his homo at Baker this afternoon after spend ing a few days visiting in this city. ALL EXAM N