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v i' ?1 iv.irita'v W fei! 'Jj -.mf ni- v -, V-' TI71F1T1T1T (Pull for a bigger, better anar;more prosperous Koseourg and Douglas Uounty. The Only Paper in Roseburg Carrying Associated Press Dispatches VOL. IX. ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1018. NO. 874 IMiLj VV ntcrti inJ TiiiwiU n Dal J t Highest tamp. yeaterd)ay........46 Lowest tamp.- last nlatot'.....42 ....... i . . -r Pretext Is Given That Action Is Necessary to Prev. " serve Order. EMPEROR MAY RETURN Berlin Paper Alleges Former Ruler Probably Be Allowed to Come Back to Germany Brussels Evacuated by Germans 1 f. ; By Associated Press.) ', I BASEL, Switzerland, Nov. 18. The Hungarian government 'has or dered the mobcdlzoition of troops on the (pretext that the action is necea ' siry for maintenance of order; ac- : cording to Prague dispatches. Four classes have been called and Slovaks are among the troops called to arms. ! WILL ALLOW RETURN. i LONDON, Nov. .18. A yopenha- igen dispatch mjs that . the Potsdami , soldiers and workmons committee ' learns, that William Hohenzollern in tends to return to Germany because or disturbances in Holland). Tub Ber lin okal-Anzetger states that the for mer emperor is likely to he granted permission to return. Prince Eltel Frederick, son of ex-Emperor Wil liam, hcs appealed to his comrads of tine Potsdam garrison to place them selves at the disposal of the new government. FORMER EMPRESS ARRIVES. . AMSTERDAM, Nov. 18. The for mer German empress arrived in Hol land, Tpftig the trip by airplane, according to a Dutch correspondent. i BRUSSELS EVACUATED, PARIS, Nov. 18. -German troops left Brussels yesterday, and accord ing to dispatches reaching here, the most extraordinary scenes were wit nessed! as the German army prepared to leave. - Wlsbiw to get hold of a little money to take home with them, German soldiers solid everything they had or had stolen, and there was an assortment of goods rivaling any cu riosity shiop offered for sale. Some ' of the men spread their wares out on the sidewalks and loudly cried their value to attract purchasers. FJ. AT Mrs. T. H. Aipplehoff, wlio until recently has made Iher home in Rose burg, passed away, at Ashland Sat liiirdiay at two o'clock in the afternoon at the age of 75 years. . The death was very sudden and) unexpected. . ,! Mr. and Mrs. Aipplehoff left Rose burg last spring for Ashland, where they have made their home since. Mrs. Aipplehoff had a wide circle of friends in this city who are deeply grieved over (her death. , The deceased Is survived by two daueSiters, Mrs. ' Botoher, of Eden bower and Miss Elsie Johnson; of El gin, 111., and two sons, Arthur P. Johnson, of Seattle, Wash., and Geo. Johnston, of Berkley, Calif, i The funeml of Mrs. Aipplehoff will pa Sield at the (home place in Eden bower Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. Interment will re in Ma sonic cemetery. OFFICIAL COUNT CITY ' The official count of the recent election in this city and county has been completed and shows the foilow irj results For U. S. Senator in Congress to All vacancy Fredl W. Mulkey.: rep., '2982; Martha E. Bean, socialist, 415 : For U. S. Senator in Congress, for regular term Chat. L. lucNary, '2488; Oswald West, 1780.-- For Representative, first district W..C. HawJey, 3470; Harlin Talbert. socialist, 293., . !,; For Governor James Withycombe. 2414; Waiter M. Pierce, 1732; B. F. Romp, 167. -For State, Treasurer 0. H. Holt, rep., 2448; David P. Mason, dem., 1467. Justice Supreme Court Chaa. A, Johns, Tap., 2912; H. W. EvanB, so- oialict, 486. Justice of Supreme Court, to 'fill vacancy Coke, 601; Bennett, 373; Olson, 286. For Attorney General Geo. M. Brown, rep., 3574; E. L. Cannon, so cialist, 316. Superintendent Public Instruction J. A. Churohll, 3544; Inez Lusk socialist, 300. Inspector of Factories C. H. Gram. 3396; A. Nlfcula, socialist, 279. ,. For Representative, Douglas Coun ty CJras. A. Brand, ; 2196; Roy Griggs, 2091; J. L. Chaney, 1670. Stock running at It rge Yes, 1046; no,' 2227.' The nonnial sahool measure was de feated in this county by a vote of 1267 for and 2048 against; establlsh- inlg dependent ohildrens' home, -yes, 1146; no, 1898; the delinquent tax notice bill, yes, 1362; no, 1807; fix ing compensation for legal notices, yes, 1127; no, 1660; I to increase state tax levy, yes, 1027; no, 1976. There was no oppos'tion among the candidates running for any of the lo cal county offices, therefore they were unanimously elected by a sub stantial vote. In the city election a like condition prevailed, only one oandhfate seeking election to ead office to he filled. For mayor D. j. Stewart was given a popular vote of 438, it being neces sary to write his name on each bal lot; Recorder Whipple received 651 votes, while Mrs. Alley, (or city treas urer, received 690 ballots. Each of the six measures on the city ballot proposing amendments to the city charter carried by a substan tial majority. . , ' ' NOT WORRYING ABOUT HUNS.' NEW YORK, Nov. 16. The pro blem of feeding Qermany is not one of going to their relief, but of re laxing the blockade, "so. that .they .muy secure for themselves' -the bare necessities that will' give stable gov ernment," said Herbert C. Hoover, food administrator, before sailing for Europe today to discuss food mea sures for the relief of the starving populations. 'There 'has been a great deal of unnecessary furore in this country about feeding the Germans," he said. "We are not worrying about the Ger mans. They can take care of them selves if given a chance, hut the water-tight blockade has got to be abandoned. If there Is a relaxation of the blockade, Germany can 'get food, fish, from Norway and Sweden, grain from Argentina, but the blockade win (have to be lifted. What is desired most now is for Germany to get some sort of stable basis so she can pay the money she owes to France and Belgium." .". . - WHEAT TO STAND 2.20. WASHINGTON, Nov. 16. Wheat farmers of the United States will not receive less than $2.20 a bushel for the 1919 crop. The president's pro clamation to that effect is still in effect, and it is a law that cannot be abrogated. A commission will be appointed, as provided in the proclamation, to fix the exact price, but it will not fall below the amount named. This in the face of 'great quantities of wheat re leased in the Argentine, Australia and New Zealand. It will lake all this wheat andl the European stores, if any, to feed the starving millions of the old world, and any surplus that this country can contribute will also be used, and even Chen short rations must prevail. Miss Leone Coshow left this after noon for Salem, where she will pass Thtankserrlng with iher Bister,, Mrs, K muffle Plckeno and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kay. After Thanksgiving, Miss Coshow will go to Corvallls, where she will be the guest of the PI Phi fraternity, of which she Is a member, having attended the Oregon Agricultural College last winter. Policy is to Murder or Starve All People Who Dis- '; sent Them. ALSACE IS OVERJOYED French Army Enters Mulhaven, Ta ken by the Germans in War of 1870 Army Overwhelmed , With Gifts Manyfold. I By Associated Press.) LONDON,' Nov. 18. Foreign Sec retary Balfour told the House of Com mons today that Tellable information was at the disposal of- the British government indicating that it Is the deliberate policy of the Bolshivikl regime in Russia to exterminate by starvation murder or wholesale exe cution all who do not support the red element. The country Is stated to bo terrorized. ' - REMAKING THE MAP. V LONDON, Nov. 18. Copenhagen dispatches allege that Foreign Secre tary SOU, of Germany, has proposed to Denmark that a- plobeTcite be held in Schleswlg-Holsterin to decide whe ther that territory shall remain un der German control or be joined to Denmark. MULHAUSEN REJOICES. MULHAU&EN, Nov. 18. No words' can picture the triumphant entrance: of French troops into this city, yea-) terday, nor express the wild joy of the people. Flowers, tobacco and cookies were showered in greatest profusion itpon the soldiers as they marched along the streets. The city iltuated In Alsace, whidJi was taken 'rom France in the settlement of 1870, has a pop' latlon of about 90, )00, and the joy at being delivered 'rom German control knew- no unds. During the festivities in Mulluausen, Rev. Cotti, diean of the ?lty, ditxnuped dead following the In- 'enee exltement that ensued r,pon the rrencn occupation. TAKEN OFF LAST ' A man giving Ills name as Smith, tocompanied Iby his wife and little hikl, were taken off last night's lorthbound train by Marshal Hodges ind turned over to Marshal Sliam ntook this morning. The charge '.gainst the man Is that of beating i small board bill at Glendale. The Tarty is enroute from San Francisco -.orth andl became stranded at Glen ale whore they remained for the light; It is not thtoutght by the local facers that Smith Is a bad character, out that Ms present predicament Is 'ue to unfortunate circumstances, 'he fellow is an excellent draftsman :.nd lias v th him a copy of a map :! Europe shewing all the important 'evdlopments on the battle field. Marshal Shambmok was endeavoring today to iget some kind of employ ment for the young man that 'he might get out of his difficulty. IS WASHINGTON, Nov. ' 1 8. The United States Sirine Court has handed down a decision wherein It refuses to review the case of Thomas J. Moonoy, who is Hinder sentence to die December 13. Mooney was convicted of partici pation In the preparedtness day bomb ing Incident lnfcan Francisco. His cose has gone from one court to another, the president has been. Im portuned to save the man from the gallows, and organized labor has spent a fortune In attempting to keep Mooney from paying the penalty of the crime he was found guilty of. LAST PROP GONE. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18. The EVENING S TRAIN Supreme Court decision knocks the last prop from umier Moonoy, except the. final possibility that Governor Stephens can be induced to take ac tion and jontmiute the death sentence. WANTS HIS TWO HUN- Alex Kline, who' was arrested here a week ago while passing through the city by tnain, ., it Jwuving been 'i dis covered by local authorities that he Maid some four quarts of booze in his suit case, is quite anxious to get back Uhe 8200 whklh Recorder Whipple as sessed ihlm for the illegal possession of the whiskey. Kline assigned bis receipt for the fine to a Portland attorney, who in turn, had a sight draft sent here for $200 to be collect,. ad from the city of Roseburg. 1 It is unnecessary to say', the draft . was promptly turned down and the mat ter iplaced in the hands of City At torney Riddle for disposition. Live-wire Doings of City Was Fined Five Dollars. ! Henry Denn, Jr.,.' was before Re corder Wlhlpple this morning for ex ceeding the speed limit with his mo torcycle and paid a flne'of $5.00.' lft for Salem Today. i James Watson and O. P. Coshow left for Salem this afternoon, wihero they . will attend the Supreme Court as attorney's in the case of Sanford vs. Dmy, a mortgage foreclosure. Mr. Coshow rrill represent the plaintiff and Mr. Watson the defendant. Returned to Corvallis Sunday. ' i Nathan Fullerton, of the Rexall Drug Store, wiio spent the week-end hero visiting with relatives and triends, returned to the O. A. C. Col lege Sunday afternoon, where he is engaged In military work, ihaving en listed' In the services of the govern ment some weeks ago. j Quilt Brings A Neat Sum. ', . A beautiful quilt, presented to thai local Red 0ross by Mr. and Mrs. Ford; of Edehbower, was raffled off at the Hotel UmpQua ftaturday night bringing a total of I34.ZB, wnion was turned in to the Tegular Red Cross fund. The chances were sold at 25c each, E. Householder holdinc the lucky number of 113. Contains Number of Roseburg Boys. It was stated recently In the Ore conian that the 41st division of the army now serving in France would be among the first roturnedl to the states. In this division there are several Roseburg people including Major George Houck, Julius Riddle and other members of the ambulance corps. Visiting at the Coshow Home. Miss Carry O.-Mlllspauoh, of Port land, the Pacific coast district super intendent of the Woman's American Baptist Home Mission Society, was a week-end guest of Mrs. O. P. Coshow. Miss Mlllspaiuoh left this morning for San FranclBCO, where she will be en gaged In missionary work for some time. . Two Sessions Were Held. , The local recruiting committee of the Y. M. C. A. had two sessions this week-end, one Saturday evening and theother yesterday afternoon,., for the 'purpose of considering applica tions for overseas duty In the Y. M. C. A. The applications considered at this meeting were all from Roseburg and It Is likely that there will be several favorable recommendations. Baptist Pastor to bo Culled. A pastor will be called for the Baptist church of this city at the next business meeting of the ohuroh to be held on Wednesday evening, November 27. The committee has under consideration for this pastor ate, Rev. R. O. Edwards, of New Westminster, British. Columbia. The Baptist church of this city has been without a pastor ifor some time, de pending upon pasfhg evangelists for services, and) it will be a great satis faction to the members of this church to have a pastor at the helm. ' REVOLT AT METZ Troops Capture Champagne Factory and Turn Machine . , Guns on Guard. ' ARMY AT THE BORDER United States Troops Moving For ward to Occupy Hum Territory Bulgaria Saul To Have Turn ' ' . ed Republic Just Now.' (By Associated Press.) . PARIS, Nov.' 18. A serious revolt occured at Met on Nov. 10, and a soldiers' and . worklnflmenB : council was formed at that, time, according to the Paris Matin. In attempting to quell tho revolt the German governor oraered the cavalry to charge, hut Instead the troops fraternized! with the mutineers. 4 The Influence of the cruncll provet. -evanescent, .however, and the soldiers got woll beyond con trol In a short time, and after raid ing a chamwane . factory became drunk and began using the machine gunB. This ctnisod the civic guards to retreat; Metz is now surrounded by armed guard's and the population is anxious for thearrival of the French troops, so :that all personal rights awl sntety ; will bo insured. ARMY MOVES UP. . WITH THE U. S. FORCES, Nov. 18. One wing of the American army of. occupation moved forwar.t Into llelgisin territory -today; while an other wing swung steadily toward the. German frontier. . . . ' NEAR THE BORDER, ' . WASHINGTON, Nov.. 18. Report ing on the .march of the third army into Belgium, General Pershinr; an nounced tliat "iiliiursday night the troops had reached the line of Econ-viez-Sorbey near the German border. I DAVIS GOES TO ENGLAND. ' WASHINGTON, Nov. 18. John W. Davis. was. todsiy formally nominated by the president as United Stages ambassador to England. Alexander King, of Atlanta, wais nominated so licitor general to succeed Davis, who oslgns to accopt the diplomatic po sition tendered. UP TO THE PRESIDENT. WASHINGTON, Nov. 18. The U. S. Senate today took final legislative action on the national war time pro hibition bill, which becomes effective July 1, and will continue until the army is demobilized. The measure will go to the president for approval Thursday andl prohibition advocates confidently expect executive sanction. IT'S A REPUBLIC NOW. ATHENS, Nov. 18. Reports of the change of regime in Bulgaria, and a proclamation that a republic has been formod there, have been received at Athens, but official confirmation of the information lo lacking. The re ported founding of a republic. upon tho ruins of the old government, is tallered in diplomatic circles here to be a move to escape certain respons ibilities In connection with the com in.T of peace. DAILY PAPER MAY START AT NORTH BEND ' Another dally newspaper will be started In North Bend, It Is stated on good authority. The rata who has been contemplating the venture has been waiting for several months, being unable to make the move be cause of the restrictions against starting a newspaper whilo tho war was on. It Is understood he has been 'here on two occasions and be lieves tSia field all rlrjut. Marshfleld Record. Mr. andl Mrs. Robert Smith left for Portland Saturday, where they plan to make their permanent home. During the past few days, Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been the guests of Mr. and 'Mm, J. H. Booth. Tho Baptist Aid Society will meet at tlie Resilience of Mrs. W. F. The litis, Tuesday afternoon. Clay Ulaiu, of Cayonville, has pur chased a new Mitchell six horn the H, Mortens agency of tills city. F, L. Jones, a member of the grand jury which ih'.s been in session curing the past week returned to his home at Ash this morning. .s ; , :. , .. Iola Stephens and Earl Parker, both Roseburg boys, have arrived oversea!, according to Information received in this city today. ; Will Beokloy and daughter were in the' city today from thetr, home on Deer Creek looking (utter business matters and vlBltlnig with Mends. !Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Faulkner,' of Uugene, who came In Saturday to attend the funeral of Dr. W. W. Paulkner, returned home this morn ing. , air Service quota' for Coles Val ley was 8200, and by Saturday even ing the amount raised there totaled taoo. . , :. i . Bert Sutherlln left this afternoon Cor YoncaHa where he spent several hours attending to business matters in that vicinity for the J. K. Armsby Company. . ) . Regular meet nt of Laurel chap ter Royal Arch Masons No. 31. Ma sonic Temple Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7j30 p. ni. By order of , W. F. HARRIS, Secretary. With the lifting of the "Flu" ban Saturday night, evoroody was bent upon making up for lost time. The d'ance ait Mocabce Hall was one of the places whore a big crowd collect ed for an evonlng's pleasure. It 1b the intention of the management to fdve another 'party this week. ;., j The fellow who gave his name as William Grant in passing a bogus oheck for $20 to Le' Roy Howard, ntght-olerk at-tho Hotel-Grradiflbout' a. week ago, has been operating simi lar methods at Medford this week, where he tans passed three bad checks lor amountB ranging around $20. One of these checkB was not indors- od, which fact ' was not (ditsoovored by the victim until some time later. Grant has so far eludod the authori ties In southern Oregon and Callfor n,a ' ' I With the opening of the , local schools after a cessation of five weeks of quarantine, there are a consider able number of teaching positions vacant. For tho time being, these positions will be filled by substitutes. The two new teachers selected for the high school have not yet arrived and these .places are being occupied by Mm, Thornton and Ray Homllor son. Other substitute teachers in the grades are the Mrs. Mcllhenney and Mabel Murray, who will occupy posi tions at Rose School until teachers nro secured? . : ' OOTIEDISUTSW IT SMI H. P.- Coshow, district chairman for the United War Work drive, yes terday, received! a tolegram to the effect that the Umpqua district, com prising three school districts has turned in $500 with an allotment of but $300. This makes an overub- oorlptlon of 06 2-3 per cent. R. R. Clarke, of Millwood, was tho chair man for the district and lie hod as his captains, Henry Murphy, Mrs. E. E. Emmet, Mrs. F. Fortln, Mrs. Jon nlB Normaad, Mrs. J. L. Shambrook ivnd- Mrs. Hazel Bfird. It Is worthy of mention that with tho exception of one membor, these captains are all women. Drain reported yoBtor day that one liair of her quota Is raised and that tho committees are still' working, having not yot can- ve-ased the entire town. In the towns' where the total alottments are not yet raicod, the balance of tho week will be given over to soliciting. LIGHT S WATER CO. ' ASK RAISE RATES Hearing Will Soon Be Before the Public Commission. , Had A MATERIAL INCREASE .Minimum Chance Remains as at Prea bnt. But 50 Per Cent Less Water ' j ., or Electricity May Be Used : ' . ,,; For the Sum of $1.00. . " i 'The Public Sorvlce Commission has ' been petitioned by the Douglas Coun- -ty! Light and 'Vater Company for. the privilege of raising its rates on both light and wat.er, an 1 a hearing of the mutter will occupy the attontion of the commission within a short time. The hearing will be In tills city, and taxpayers and patrons will bo Clven an opportunity, of expressing t'.ioir approval or disapproval of the proposed rate Increase. : According to a copy of the appli- ' cation made to the Publlo Service Commission by the Douglas County Light & Water Co., which was receir- . ed at this office today, the rate is looked upon cts a oonsidierable In crease over those, now being paid by consumers. ..The present rates ihave been In force since 1911, and have been considered fair by all patrons nt the oomiipany... Water, under the existing rates. Is charged for at the' rate of 20 cents per gallon for the first 15,000 gallons, or minimum of $1.00 per month where less than 5,000 gallons were" used monthly. I'ire hydrants coat the city $1.50 each per month, and 2-inch stand pipes are Charged for at the rate of Sl,00.per mouthy . The rate naked for in Hie new . schedule 'provides that householders ' rhall pay' at the rate of $1.00 per month for 2,000 gallons or less. This is the proposed! . minimum charge against 6,000 gallons allowed under ; Uie. present. arrr,ninnW For- the- next 8,000 gallons the rate Will be 20 i cents per thousand. The next 20,000 ','nllons will cost 12 cents per thous and, and in excess of 30,000 -gallons up to 50,000 gallons, 10 cents, and ; above 50,000 'gallons to 100,000 gal lons, 8 cents per thousand. AU over -100,0001 gallons at 6 cents per thous- -und. Under the present rate ell wa- tor In excess of 16,000 gallons costs iO cents per thousand. ' For fire pro- i t'eotlort the new 'schedule will con- ! template a chlarco of $1.60 for 1-lnoh 7 ibandipipes and for a 2-inch service 2.00 per (Month. 1 Tho company bos at present a min imum change of $1.00 per month for ; light where less than 10 kllowats are , used. From 10 to 20 K. W. H., 9 .' '.-eats; from 20 to 30, 8 cents; 60 to 100, i7 cents; and balance 6 cents per K. W. H. ' Uudor the new schedlulo proposed a change of $1.00 per month will bo made for the. fiTBt 6 K. W. H. or less, i The next 20 will cost 11 cents; from 10 to 25 10. conts; from 25 to 60 ,C. W. H.,.9 cents; from 100 to 200 K. tV. H., 6 cents; over 200 K. W. H., ' i cents, ' It -is proposed"" to charge at the Kate of . $1.50 per month for 10 -Mtndile power Incandescent lights out i.ldo of the . city limits. Industrial power rates are advanced materially In the new schedule and 8 cents per .C. W. H. for tho first 30 K. W. H.; ; the next 60 K.'W. H.'wlll be charged for at 6 cents per K. W. H. .and 2 :cntB per K. W. H. for all excess con sumption per month. : For domestic heating and cooking' tho minimum charge proposed is $1 1 par month. Contracts for this serv-i ice shall be not less Uian for a year,' a mil for a rated; capacity of 15,000 Watts or over, 24 hour service. 8 cants per K. W H. will be charged. Jerome Sacks, the 17 year old boy who was committed to the state In dustrial school Friday by Indictment of the grand jury on charge of burglary, was Bent to Salem today.' -Sock's has been an inmate of - this school upon two previous oocassions. J upon one of which he made his es cape and committed the crime for ' which he 1 now being returned. 1'