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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (June 28, 1918)
- ' . '.' THE EiM NG NEWS This Papet Has Enlisted With the Government in the Cause of America for the Period of the War- mi Historical Society HER ilillc iiillliil'illlll. Tonight Olid Saturday Fair. . Highest temp. yosterday,...87 Lowest temp, last night...... 54 The Only Paper in Roseburg Carrying Associated Press Dispatches vol. IX. ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY, JUXE B8, 1918. No. 1R9 ALLIES WAITING FOR NEXT GERMAN DRIVE Military Experts Believe Blow May Come at Mont-didier-Ypres COMMISSION PROPOSED Uelioved Economic and Industrial Sit UAtion Deniumh Such Action bo Taken Suffrage Vote Is Delayed in tho Senate. (By Associated Press.) Associated Press War Ijead, Juno 28. Thore uro no outward inriira tions which tend to show when or where the (ionium command may launch the next stroke against the al lies. At present tho lighting along the western trout Is confined to scat tering local attacks, made mainly by patrol parties. Over on the Italian i rout, the Austrian, reeling Irani the staggering . blow delivered against them by Italy's army, is seemingly content to allow the Italians to have things pretty much their own way, and are not taking the initiative in any fighting there. Close observers of the situation on the western front rather expect tho next German drive will be made somewhere between Montdidicr and Ypres.' Further dis patches from IttiHsiau sources today carry renewed assertions that Nich olas ItoinanolT, former czar of Itiissia, has been assassinated. COMMISSION TO RUSSIA. Washington, Juno S2K. Plans for sending a commission to Itiissia for assisting that government economic ally and industrially, have advanced to that point where it is possible to announce that the personnel of the commission Is being discussed at the present time. 8UFFKAOK VOTK Dl-JLA VKI). Washington, June 28. In the sen nlu tho question of voting on the proposed woman's suffrage measure ha been indefinitely postponed. . It is stated that leaders of the light for the measure are planning to abandon their fight to force a vote early next week, and will let the matter go over until after tho proposed recess of con gress. At that time it is expected they will rally their strength for a test, and endeavor to force the meas ure up to a vote, $3.20 FOR WHEAT. Portland, June -8, A message from the Washington focd ad in litis- j t ration to Administrator W. 11. Ayers, I for Oregon, states that tho govern-1 ment intends to maintain the price of ; wheat at $2.20 per bushel at Pacific I ports, despite the increased sen haul- j ago costs, which may cause the ship-: ping bonrd to raise the rates. CMSAFTKRS Him PCISIjIC. New York, June 28. Hackers of! alleged fake charity enterprises and soliciting schemes hero raked in mil- j lions of dollars last year, according to District Attorney Swann. The prose-1 cutor stated that grafters of that sort plucked from $2,000,000 to $3,000, 000 from the public in New fcork in tliat way. SHIP SURVIVOHS LAND. Hull fax, Juno 28. A small boat load of sailors from an American ; ship was landed this morning by a fishing vessel at Sbelburn, Novla ; Scotia, The survivors were picked up ; sixty miles south of Seal Island in the Gulf of St, Ijawrcnce, and had been adrift for eight days. During: that time they lived on a small quantity of bread nnd water that they put into the boat when their ship was torpedoed. A message received here states that the sailors were from the steamer Dwinsk, sailing under an American charter, which was sunk by a submarine on June 18 at a point 700 miles east, of the Delaware capes. The men had drifted almost due north for several hundred miles before be ing rescued. OREGON MEN WOUNDED. Washington, June 28. Tho army casualty list reported today carried 50 names, of which 24 were killed in action. Private George Milne, of Yamhill, Oregon, was severely wound ed. There were fifty in the marine casualty list, 17 being killed in action. Privates Burt M. Anderson, of The Dalles, and Emery A. Hart let of Salem, were reported among those seriously wuuiiuvu MUST HE SHOWN. Washington, June 28. Adminis tration officials nre treating nil re ports of sensational development in Russia with tho utmost reserve. It Is recalled that many stories uro set afloat by Gorman Interest. in hope of trapping tho I nited States and the allies into compromising their position by taking a stand tor or against some Russian faction. WIUj CONSIDER PRISONERS. Washington, June i2H. -Genua ny has accepted tho Invitation of the United States to send representatives to Heme, Switzerland, for a confer ence on August 5 with an American delegation concerning tho treatment and exchange of prisoners of war. TYPHOID ATTACKS HUNS. Amsterdam, Juno 28.- It Is in mored tliat an epidemic of typhoid Is raging among the Gorman soldiers in northern France. This epidemic, is believed to account for their delay in resuming their expected offensive. ARMY PROMOTIONS. Washington, Juno 28. Nomina lions for eight brigadier generals in the national army for promotion to major generals, and 43 colonels for advancement to brigadier generals, were sent to tho senate by President Wilson today. REPORTS UNCONF1 RM ED. London, June 28. The Exchange Telegraph Company, which carries the message regarding overthrow of tho nolsheviki government nt Mos cow, Russia, states the hi format ion should be accepted with reserve, as the dispatches come from Gorman sources. Boost W. S. S. A LIVELY A lively, but very orderly bunch of drafted fellows arrived' here this afternoon about 1:45, and were Im mediately taken .to the different places arranged for them to eat. Most of the boys on this afternoon's train were from tho vicinity around San Francisco, many of them having personal friends In this city with whom they visited for a short time during they stay here. Among the crowd were some very talented fel lows, one a young boy, possessing great ability to "tickle the ivories," while another was a Bplendld opera singer. They will not be sent to Camp Lewis, but rather to Vancouver bar racks, where they will receive train ing for a specified branch of the ser vice. The cars conveying tho boys were unique with inscriptions, such as "We're going over the top," and all gave out the Idea that they were full of pep and on the go. There were 165 men served by the Red Cross ladles at the Umpqnn ho tel, 130 at the Grand restaurant. and 127 at Foutch's restaurant. Boost V. S. S. Virgil Shupe, who, for the past few years has been a resident of Junction City, but was formerly of this city, has arrived safely on the other side of the pond, according to relatives here, who received the re leased government card yesterday. Mr. Shupe enlisted in th 4(illi base hospital unit, only a very short time- ago, which shows that he made a very speedy trip across. His many friends in this city are glad to hear of his safe arrival. Boost W. S. S. FIWEHAL SERVICES SUNDAY. IE. W. Smith, aged 61 years, who passed away at his home at Win- stons, will be buried at tho Brock- way cemetery, Sunday nfternoon nt 2 o'clock, Rev. J. C. Spencer officiat ing. Mr. Smith Is survived by a be reaved' wife, daughter 14 years of age, a small son. and four brothers, not living In this vicinity. Mrs. Smith and family have the heartfelt sym pathy of their many friends In this city. Boost W. S. S. VISIT AT PORTLAND. Mrs. V. M. Pitchford left this morning in the machine of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gray, of Portland, and will be their guest In that city for several days. She will also visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Welch, in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Gray have been guests at the Pitch- ford home during their stay of sev eral days here. Boost W. S. S. INTERESTING DISPLAY. Nathan Fullerton, of the Rexall store, has on display in his window some very fine photographs of ac tual activities of the marines now stationed in France. They show different maneuvers of drill, and many phases of the life over there in that branch, which are very inter esting to any one contemplating en tering tbis branch of the service, as well as other people. Boost W. S. S.- DISPOSED OF RIDDLE PROPERTY. m- . S, J. Jones, of this city, has sold to N. D. Burgoyne three acres of land within the city limits of the place, adjoining property owned by the latter. RUSSIAN TURMOIL TAKES A NEW TURN The Bolsheviki Government at Moscow Is Overthrown By Gen. Korniloff . ASSISTED BY GERMANS Dispatches A 1 logo that Grand Duke Nicholas Has Reen Proclaimed KmjMjror of Russia Lent ne and Trotzky Flee Country, (By Associated Press.) I Olid on, June 28. Possibilities for the Russian revolution to widen In its scope nnd become more in tense In its horrors aro seen In the unconfirmed reports reaching here this meriting, which state that the Ilolshoviki government at -Moscow has been overthrown. According to tho dispatches Moscow has been cap tured by General Koriiilolf, vims? troops are supported by a largo force of Germans. The advices further allege that the Grand Duke Nicholas, an undo of the former czar, lias been proclaimed emperor. Jjcnino and Trotzky, the two lending socialists of the Ilolshcviki government, are said to have fled to tho Muminn coast to escape cairture. General Korniloff was the man who led Russian troops successfully against the Austrians, overrunning Galicla and threatening tho capital until his own army, ruined by so cialistic intrigue, throw down their amis by regiments nnd the tide turned against him. Remaining faithful to tho Keren sky provisional government, Korniloff attempted to chock Holsheviki rule, but failing in this was compelled to a I Mind on the cause, and for some time nothing has been heard of him until his name appears In the dispatches today. kaijKdings bobs up again. London, June 28. General Kale dings, nlso prominent in the Keren- sky provisional government, is alleg ed in the dispatches to have assisted General Korniloff, co-operating with tho latter in driving the Rolsheviki government from Moscow. Copen hagen newspapers aro today printing Reel in disjmtches from Petrograd saying that it Is believed the Rol sheviki government will soon be over thrown, and Kerensky Is the man of tho future.'! CZAR KITMOD IX QUARRKU Wash ington, J u no 28. Ukraine newspaers carry a tory which al leges that former Czar Nicholas was killed by a Russian red guard dur ing a personal quarrel. While re ports differ as to just how he met death, it seems to have been well established that Nicholas Is dead, cither being killed In a llgnt or exe cuted following a riot or nil alleged trial by the Rolsheviki. PARIS IIOMRKD. -Paris, June 28. (Havns Agency.) Kleven were killed and fourteen injured by lomls dropped from Ger man alrsldps which raided Paris last night. 2000 CONDKMNKI) TO DEATH. Paris, June 28. (Havns Agency.) Rebellious outbreaks nre reported among tho garrisons of the Hungar ian cities of Gyor nnd Pecs. It is al leged that 2000 men in the military service who are Involved In these mutinies luvvo been- condemned- to death. KKLRHIMAN QUITS. Paris. June 28. (Hnvas Agency.) Foreign Socretni'y von Keuehlmnn has resigned, according to reports reaching here. It is believed the em peror will accejit the resignation. Roost W. S. S. SUPT. AUBREY SMITH Aubrey O. Smith, superintendent of the Roseburg public schools, is the first president of a student body at the University of Oregon summer school, says the Eugene Guard. There has been no student body organiza tion In former years. Other officers elected at a meeting held on the campus yesterday afternoon are Howard James, superintendent of schools at Enterprise, vice-president, and Miss Norma Balrd, junior high school teacher from Baker, secretary and' treasurer. There are now 130 regularly enrolled students in the slimmer school, BO men nnd women taking work in the school of com merce and 150 men in the summer military camp, making a total of 300 on the campus. MOVIE OPERATORS ONHUNSUBMARiNES Films Are Made of Merchant j Vessels Sinkingto Exhibit to German People PRIZE CREWTAKES BOAT Enemy Uses Norwegian Flag to Con ceal -Its Identity German x Division Facing Yanks Loses Heavily. ' CHRISTIANIA, Norway, May 29. (Correspondence of the Associated Press.) Moving picture operators on German submarines at sea are late additions to the U-boat fleets. Films are marie of merchant vessel Binklngs and taken home to be shown ttr the German populace to give an Idea of the dangers of the deep. Details of how a German subma rine of the larger type commandeered the big Norwegian steamer Norefos and used her as a tow boat for weeks at a time In the Atlantic were related here recently by members of her crew. The Norefos was overtaken by the German submarine oft the Canary Islands early this year. Two Ger man naval officers and fourteen sail ors were sent aboard as a prize boat crew. Then the submarine departed on a pirating exepdltlon, tho Germans on the Norefos adjusting the wireless apparatus so as to bo able to keep In communication with the undersea boat. On this trip the submarine was gone eight days and upon her re turn to the Norefos the sailors heard that she had been in search of a Brit ish fleet of merchantmen from the other side of the Atlantic. The submarine then tied up to the Norefos and for two weeks the Nore fos roamed the sea with the subma rine in tow, as the U-boat wbb short of fuel. The Norefos soon ran short of fuel and a effort was made to utilize green peanuts from tho cargo, but they soon developed a gas which caused num erous Bimill explosions In the "Uro boxes and created such a stream of sparks through-the funnel that the ship nearly caught nre. So no more peanuts were used and for several daB the Norofos wallowed along with the wind and tide. When other ships were sighted the Germans unfurled the Norwegian flag. After another two weeks' cruise the U-boat returned to her "mother" ship. After helping thomselves to a part of the cargo of rubber, the prize crew returned to the submarine, the Norwegians were ordered into life boats, and the Norefos was sunk by three bombs exploded in her hold. The motion picture operator on the U-boat toolt film records of all the important events, starting with the seizure and the developments of the voyage with each return of the U-boat to the ship. The Norwegian sailors were in life boats several days, boing picked up by a French steamer and several weeks ago they arrived in Chrlstlania after an absence of live months. Great Crop Spuds. LONDON, May 28. To relieve the food' shortage England Is growing riiore potatoes this year than ever In its history. Announcement was made recently by tins ministry of food tliat approximately 900,000 acres of po tatoes had been planted in Great Britain this jenr. Tho return's upon which these figures were based came from persons farming one acre or more nnd showed an Increase of 25 per cent In the 1918 planting as com pared with that of 1 9 17. Allotments and" cottage gardens T IT? WELL. WE GUESS NOT The war saving stamp regit-" lations provide that no one per- son can subscribe for less than one stamp, which costs $4.17 in June. But when these regula- tlons were adopted they didn't contemplate the penurious In- genulty of certain people. Two gentlemen of this city have generously subscribed to one stamp jointly. We aro not sur- prised at this but we do ponder how they split the stamp on their books and who of the two was credited with $2.09 worth of patriotism and who with $2.08. That the extra (s)ccnt will attach Itself to either of these patriots for some time to come we have no doubt.. Moral: It is said there aro no Jews in Scotland. They can't stand1 competition. J. E. McCLINTOCK, ' Publicity Committee. BIG CARNIVAL TO Three Days of Big Celebration In This City, Under Aus pices Red Cross JULY FOURTH BIG DAY Splendid Program Will lie Given on Independence Day Adjutant General John M. Williams Will Make tiio Address. The big merry-go-round of the Ar nold Amusement Company Is here in charge of their representative, tho tent In which it Is to be placed has been put up, the engine Is on the ground, the track will soon be laid, and the "ponies," which afford so much delight to the Bmnll boys and girls, yes, and sometimes thoso who are not so small, will soon be in stalled, and ready for the throe days of big celebration at the Red Cross carnival to bo held ' in this city July 2, 3 and 4. The ferris wheel is also another source of amuse ment to a large number of people nnd which will be operated by the Arnold' Amusement Company has aTso arrived and will be Installed In the very near -Suture. Tents for local concessions are being' put up as rapidly as possible, and everything' will be In readiness lor throe days of big time. The merry-go-round tont and the tents for local Hhows are being in-' stalled on the Catholic church ground. The first two days of the carnival will be given over entirely to a big time. There will a kangaroo court, In which many cases will be tried, mock police, with the accent J,n the mock, and then everybody will have a chance to "knock tho hell out of the kaiser." In all probability the great ability to fight the Hun will be shown In this one feature of tho car nival. And oh, yes, by all moanu: do not forgot that "Old' Country Store," where goods will be auotloned daily and tho funds donated to the Red Crbss. Be sure and remember to bring your donations for the coun try store, and turn them over to tht Red Cross committee early In order that the store may be doing busi ness from the very beginning. Al ready a bale of bay has been donat ed for the store and a very large number of articles aro expected from the patriotic citizens of this county, for this is everybody's car nival, and everybody interested in the work of the Red Cross will con tribute to Its Buccess. Anything saleable will be. accepted to help stock the country store. Remem ber that all funds in this big colebrn tlon go to the great American. Red Cross, and the money spent here will help to alleviate the pain and suffer ing of the boys ''over there. " Tho hlggeBt day of the carnival will be July 4, when, In addition to the regular carnival shows, a splen did program will be given. At nine o'clock in tho morning a band con cert by the Roseburg band will be given at the corner of Cass nd Jackson streets, and this will be fol lowed by a grand patriotic, parade. After the parade a splendid pro grnm will be carried out at the court house grounds. This will consist of patriotic songs, the reading of tho Declaration of Independence, and the address of the day, the speaker being Adjutant General John M. Williams. In the afternoon the carnival shows will open for the rest of the day. There will be a grand military review of the three companies of the third separate battalion and the Douglas county homo guard's, at two o'clock. Following this there will be danc all afternoon at the armory. The local companies of boy scouts will give stunts and drills at three o' clock, and in the evening at nine o'clock the great confetti battle will begin. Dont forget! This Is for the bene fit of tho American Red Cross, the -greatest mother of all. . . were not included In t!ie census of tho food officials. The proportion of land this year planted in potatoes by allotment holdors Is nlso far greater than In any other year. German Losses Heavy." WITH TJIB AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, May 28. Evidence of the heavy German losses In the present offensive is obtained from German war prisoners. From one of them it has been learned that the seventh German division of reserves lost about 1200 men In a fruitless attack at Plemont. This may explain why the German comamnder, on the fol lowing day withdrew that division from the firing lines. Boost W. S. 8.' MONTANA LUMBERMAN HERE. Oscar Nicholas, a lumberman Trom Great Falls, Mont., is visiting his brother-in-law, J. 13. MoCllntock, in this city. Mr. Nicholas is looking over the lumber situation on the Pa clflo coast, with a view to location, Boost W. S. S. LARGEST TEACHER'S CLASS. The number of applicants at the state teacher's examination now be ing held In this city has Increased to fifty, making the largest class In several years. According to Super intendent Brown. This does not mean an increase In teachers, as the big majority of the applicants already have certificates and are writing to renew them or for exemption grades. One more man has entered the class making two, one taking for a one year state certificate, and the other for a certificate to teach manual training. Boost W. S. S. UNCLE SI SEARCHING FOR COMPETENT HELP The U. S. civil service commission Is announcing examinations for man) positions in the country's service these days. A current list of these announcements is kept posted on one of the bulletin boards in the lobby of the local postoffice. Many of the ex aminations are of tho non-assembled type, that is the competitors are not required to report for examination nt any place, but are rated on their pre vious experience and other qunlflcn tionB and on examination papers which they are required to send In. Thoso include technical experts In ag riculture and other branches of gov ernment work, business administra tion experts and others. There is an urgent demand for machinists at tho different navy yards, A list of these positions with the number needed at different tlmos at the various yards and' the wages paid Is kopt posted in the local fed eral building. This list also lncludor j fomaie sewing maenine operators. The groat demand at present is for stenographers, typewriters, book keepers and other clerical workers. Examinations far bookkeeper-typewriter and clerk-bookkeeper are an nounced for July 30, August 27 and September 21. Applications foi these examinations should be sent In In tlmo Tor the examination papers to arrive, from ' Washington, which takes about two weeks. Examina tions frir stenographer and typewrit er In the Held service will be held regularly In Roseburg ' every' twr. weeks. The dates for the next two are June 29 and July 13. For further Information apply to postmaster or local civil service board at postoffice. Boost W. S. S. A quiet wedding was solemnized last evening nt six o'clock, at the M. E. parsonage In this city, when Miss Bertha Hello Leutliarwood be came tho bride of Mr. Alva Stephens. Rev. .1. C. Sponcor, of the First M. D. church performed the marriage ceremony. Tho contracting- parties were attended by Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Sparks. Both the bride and groom nre members of old' nnd highly respected families of the Calapoola valley, and aro themselves very popular among a host nt rfiends there nnd In other parts of the county whore they are known. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens will make their home In Coles Valley, where the groom Is erged In farm ing. The happy couple has the best wishes of many friends. Boost W. S. S. CITY OFFICIALS ASKS (By Associated Press.) WARDER, Idaho, June 28. Ow ing to such a fulling off In business since the state wont dry Police Judge T. R. Jones, of tills city, has nsked the city council to reduce his salary from $36 to-$10 per month. The judge Informed the council there 1b no further need' of the city jail. ... , Boost W. S. S. (By Associated Press.) HELENA, Mont., June 28. Auto mobile licenses to the number.ot 46, 000 have been Issued hy the secre tary of state here, and applications are being received at the rate of 100 to 510 a (lay, it is nnnounced'. It Isestlmatod that not loss than 50,000 machines will be licensed by tho close of the present season. FIRE BLIGHT PEST County Court Is Making Vig orous Effort to Eradi cate Disease. EARL PEARCY IN CHARGE Orchards Doing Patroled by Compe tent Mon and Much Good Has Resulted O. A. C. Com- '. . mends Action of Court,' . In an Intervlow with a News re porter, yesterday, Judge R. W. Mars ters stated' that the county court Is making every effort to stamp out the Ore blight which has been causing the growers of Douglas county so much trouble. . "Every member of the county court Is Interested," said Judge Marsters, "for we feel that the fire blight pest must be eradicated." Some time ago the court gave Mr. Earl Pearcy authority to patrol the orchards of the county under his per sonal supervision and to secure com petent aid. This Mr. Pearcy has done with splendid success. The county court of Douglas county is to be com mended for the stand they have taken In Btamplng out this fruit disease. This, however. Is only in keeping with the attitude of the court in making a bettor county. The following letter shows the at titude of the chief . of the dIvtslon.,of horticulture, O. A. 0., in regard to the action taken by the county court regarding the fire blight situation: Corvollls, Ore, June 25, 1918. County Court, Douglas County, Roseburg, Oregon. Oontlemen: I wish to write to you at this time and commend your stand on the blight question. I am very ploased to learn of the vigorous at tempts your representative, Mr, Earl Pearcy, U taking to Stamp out this post. ' I believe he 1b going about this in Just tho right way, In organiz- ' Ing a force who know what they are doing. I am sure by the early flglit. It will be a groat saving not only to the county but to tho growers. If this disease, once gets a strong hold In your region It will be a very expensive proposition 'to control it. By striking hard this early you are taking the right step. I remember, a few years in the Hood River valley whon it. came on so badly, that a vigorous attack on the part of the growers cleaned It up entirely nnd they have had prac tically no trouble since. I know an other valley where they let It go and It meant the expenditure of thousands of dollars and even now they have the disease to contend with. I am sure the fruit growers of your county will approve this stand that you are taking and the work that your county fruit Inspector Is do ing at thla time. With kind regards, i remain Slncoroly yours, C. I. LEWIS. Chief, Division of Horticulture. Boost W. S. S. ' MYRTMC Myrtle Creek Grange folk are go- lng to celebrate the Fourth after their own fashion, and' have prepared a program for the occasion which in cludes a ball game, an address by M. S. Plttman, of the Monmouth nor mal, and a number of other attrac tive features. The program will ho given nt the public school grounds In Myrtlo Creek, and la as follows: 10:00 a. m. Baseball game, Can- yonvlllo vs. Myrtle Creek. 12:00 a. m. Basket., dinner- on grounds. . ' 1:30 p. m. Afternoon program. 8oloctlon....Myrtle Creek Orchestra Declaration of Purposes of the Pat rons of Husbandry. Song Choir Declaration of Independence Mrs. C. E. Starbuck. Instrumental Solo .Rnth Cozlno Vocal Duot Mrs. M. E. Manley and Mrs. J. M. Boyles; i . Address M. S. Plttman, of Moni I mouth Normal. . -Ladles' Quartet. . e S0IK Choir Soloctlon....Myrtle Creek Orchestra Community Sing. Doost W. S. S. OPERATION PERFORMED. Dr. A. C. Soely this morning per formed a nose and throat oporation upon Maude Soilert, the eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Sellort,- of Perdue. The little girl passed through tho operation nicely and Is resting well at this time. ; MYRTLE CREEK GRANGE ! PROGRAM JULY 4