Evening Roseburg review., March 29, 1904, Image 1

ROSEBURG
EVIBW.
Vql. VII.
ROSEBURG, OREGON, TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 29. 1904.
No. 25.
A SLOW WAR
Expected Land Engagement Has
Hot Yet Occurred.
KUROPATKIN BEGINS WORK
Senfls Home Two Incompetent Colonels
With Queer Karnes Report
of a Skirmish.
Special to Evening Review.
Rome, March' 29. The Agonzla Llt
erla reports that a portion of the Rus
sian Vladivostock squadron has arrived
at the mouth of the Amur river. The
The report adds that one of the first '
acts of General Kuropatkln upon his
Arrival df. Mlllrlnn naa tn aaalr- an ln'
terview with General Ma, commander
of the Chinese troops, but that General
Ma refused the Russian general's re
quest. '
KUROPATKIN WEEDING OUT.
Berlin, March 29. Der Tag today
states that General Kuropatkin has
sent back to Russia from Harbin, Col
onelB Tschlscl and MonajefT because
Royal
Baking Powcte
Saves Health
and
Saves Money
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. NEW YORK.
Ycur patronage
asOROCERIES.
Private Free Delivery
E. A. Wood & Company
ftoice unoer
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Building Ajaterial
Do you contemplate building or improving your
properties? If so it will pay you to call on the
ROSEBURG LUMBER CO.
We carry a Urge itock of all kinds ol BUILDING MATERIAL
Xji XT 2VZ X3 TE2 2rC
IN THE ROUGH AND SIZED
First-class dry flooring First-class ehiplap
First-class rustic Plain & fancy pickets
Lathi Dry cedar, star A, star No. 1 Shingles.
We have a good quality of No. 2 Rustic that
we are selling fct $13.00 per thousand feot, and
. other material in proportion. Give us a call and
be convinced. We are here to stay in the business.
We also carry a large stock of Sash, Doors
Mouldings, etc.; Brackets, Newel Posts. Porch
Columns and other finishing materials.
THE ROSEBURG LUMBER CO.
OFFICE: KINXEY ADDITION" ROSEBURG, OREGON
Just across Deer Creek, foot of Jackson Street.
they are incompetent.
repoutud skirmish.
London, March 29. An unconfirmed
report from Seoul, Korea, says SO Japs
and 100 Cossacks were killed and
wounded in a skirmish on the Anju
river. It is also reported that an in
effectual attempt was made to blow up
a Russian troop train near Tartariskya,
Siberia.
CZAR SENDS WINE.
St. Petersburg, March 29. The
Czar has ordered one hundred bottles
of wines from his private cellar to be
sent to the wounded at Fort Arthur.
The situation of many Russian pro
vinces is becoming alarming owing to
the heavy drain on their resources for
war purposes. Prices of food are go
ing up and distress is becoming gener
al. RUSSIANS IN PREDICAMENT.
London, March 29. Russian vessels
are afraid to approach the port of Dal
ny because the harbor contains mines
planted by the torpedo transport Yeni
sei, which was destroyed. Captain
Stepanoff is dead and carried the se
cret of their location with him.
Report of Plot Untrue.
Special to Evening Review.
Rome, March 29. Monsignor Merry
De Val, papal secretary of stats, today
denied the report that a plot against
the pope's life had been discovered or
that there had been any increase In
tie force of guards.
for STAPLE and FANCY
3 Fresh bread daily.
to all parts of the city and suburbs.
Troxel B or:k, Opposite Depot
FUOSK 331
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REPORT TRUE
R. Koelilcr Will be Succeeded
by E. E. Calvin
BULLETIN VERIFIES THIS
S. P. Lines in Oregon as lar South as
Ashland to he Consolidated
With 0. R. & S.
As forecasted in the newspapers a
week ago, the Oregon lines of the
Southern Pacific Railroad north of
Ashland are to be merged with the O.
R. & N. Co , under the management of
E. E. Calvin. The forecast is verified
by the following bulletin posted this
morning in the Southern Pacific dopot
at Roseburg:
Chicago, Ills., April 1, 1004.
Effective this date, all officers and
employes of the Lines in Oregon north
of Ashland will report to Mr. E. E. Cal
vin, General Manager of the Oregon
j Railroad & Navigation Company, at
, Portland, Oregon.
(Signed) J. Kruttschnitt
Director of Maintenanceand Operation.
' Approved:
E. H. Harkimak, s
President.
At the present time the lines in Ore
gon extend to Dunsmuir, Calif., and
are under the direction of Richard
Koehler, of Portland, whom Calvin
will succeed. The forthcoming change
will place that stretch of railroad be
tween Ashland and Dunsmuir In the
Sacramento division, an arrangement
that existed prior to the present order
of things.
The Nam Wiich HmssI,
The name .Witch Hazel is . much,
abused. E. C. DeWltt & Co.. Chicago,
are the inventors of ihe original and
only gonulne Witch Hazel Salve. -A
certain cure for Cuts, Burns, BruLi,
Eczema, Tetter, Piles, etc. There are
many counterfeits of this salve, some of
which are dangerous, while they are
all worthless. In buying Wit :b Hpzel
Salve see that the name E. C. DeWltt
& Co., Chicago, is on the box and a
cure is cortain. Sold by Fullerton &
Richardson, Hose burg. (
Red Hill News.
Messrs Ward and Albert Cockeram
have returned from a visit with relatives
and friends at Pendleton.
On closing a successful live months
term of school, Miss Lucy Hay treated
her pupils to a delightful tafTy pulling.
The candy was delicious, and all thank
their teacher for a happy afternoon.
On account of the inclemency of the
weather several were disapp tinted in
not being able to attend. To show
their love and appreciation for their
teacher, the school presented her with
a pretty and useful present, also by
giving her a surprise party the follow
ing Tuesday.
Several of our young friends were
welcome visitors at the home of J. E.
Trump one evening last week.
Mr. E. A. Langdon is expected heme
from South Dakota soon.
Arthur Trump and Ralph Cockeram
were visiting friends in the valley last
Saturday. Sunshine.
Dr. Myra Brown-Tynan, of. Port
land, Is visiting here with relatives
and friends.
CASTOR I A
- For Infant! and Children.
The Kind Yob Have Always Bought
Bears the
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hat. rem d dot
FOR SALE AT
GEO. COLLINS' FEED SUED
Near the Deer Creek Bridge
Foot op Jackson Stkejet
Telephone 1051
TAKE ACTION
Consumers Protest Against New
Water and light Rates,
MANY AT THE MASS MEETING
But Few Spoke and the Rest Applauded
Committee Named a Sew
Rate Schedule.
About 200 persons attended the mass
meeting in Roseburg Monday evening
which had been called for the purposa
of protesting against the proposed new
water and lights rates, which the
Umpqua Water, Light & Power Co., of
Roseburg, propose to put into effect on
April 1st. Out of that assemblage just
six persona gave expression to their
views,' but wheneve'r they directed a
"shot" at the Uranus, Water, Light &
Power Company during the course of
their remarks, they struck a responsive
chord of approval among their hearers,
evidence by their applause. Very few
of the leading business people of the
city were present.
Attorney John Long was elected
chairman and Justice J. A. Buchanan
secrotary of the meeting. Mr. Long
called for expressions from members of
the assemblage. Atty. W. W. Card'
well stated that he had something to
read later during the meeting in the
nature of some statistics on water and
light rates In other towns, coupled with
a statement from Mr. Blake ley, of the
Umpqua Water, Light & Power Com
pany, and some information from the
old company. No one spoke for severul
minutes and finally Mr. Thos. Gibson
suggested that Mr. Cardwell read his
report. Mr. Cardwell again declined
because he wanted to hear some views
from others.
company's new hatef.
For one or any number of faucets
used in a house, excepting In bath and
toilet, per month, 31.51),
For bath and toilet, 50 cents each.
For irrigation,1 according to the
area on which water is to be used.
For lights, 2.') cents apiece up to the
number of 10; all over 10 at the rate of
10 cents 'each. All houses using six
lights or more can be put on the meter
system if desired, in a few weeks. A
meter can be rented at the rate of 25
cents per month or bought for 810.
DISCUSSION Ol'KNS.
Mr. E. Zimmerman, an S. P, R, U.
engineer, called for Roy McClallen, but
that gentleman did not respond.
Finally Mr. Cardwell was prevailed up
on to read what he termed "the result
of an investigation." His statistics
showed that in comparison with other
Oregon towns, Roseburg was being
offered cheap rates; that the old com
pany had gone behind $3,0C0 during the
last two years of its existence; that,
under the propose new rates the new
company would .lack 950 a month of
paying their current expenses and the
interest on t2C0,0C3 worth of bonds
the purchase price for the two plants
run by the two old companies. In sup
port of this latter contention, Mr.
Cardwell submitted the following state
ment, showing that the company has
about 000 consumers of light and water,
some using either one or the other and
some both.
MONTHLY EXPENSES.
Interest on bonds 81,00O.f0
RHEUMATISM
Kidney, Stomach and Nervout
Troubfea are positively cured
with Oil of Eden and Sweet
spirits of Eden.
They are not cheap reme
dies, but inexpensive cures.
$5 will buy the lot. Sold b
all flret-clasB druggists.
4309 West St.,
Oakland Cat. ,
The Cai,. Co-op. Mkihcai. Co.
Oakland, Cal.
Genti.fmkx:
I wan afflicted with severe painn
of n Rheumatic nature in my right Ug
in and about thr region of the knee fur
eight yfars. and could n-t bond ft in the
leant. I suffered intenMy for that long
period, and lined all aorta of lii)itnnte
but war not currd. At lft I tHd th
Oil of Men and wan entirely cured with
three applications, and have never had
any symptoms of it incp
Yours Iruly, M. Bkhu.voix,
Current exponses 400.00
Maintenance and repairs 50.00
Total $1450.00
MONTHLY INCOMB.
SCO water consumers averaging
l,75 1525.00
300 light consumers averaging
$1.50 450.00
Business houses, power, etc 225.00
City lights and water 200.00
Total $1400.00
"If this statement is true," said Mr.
Cardwell, "we have no kick coming.
Mr. Blakeley has authorized me to say
that the plants are for sale at at the
same price paid for them."
Mr. Zimmerman arose. "I have It
on good authority that the company
bought those plants for $125,000. They
must have let the stock lay out in the
rain until it was watered to $200,000
worth. It looks like we are being
asked to pay interest on $125,000 and
dividends on $200,000. Of course they
ure perfectly willing to sell the plant
and make $75,000,"
"I understand", continued Mr. Zim
merman, "that the company is ottering
the merchants of this town specially
low rates to keep them out of the fight.
If that is true they are no better than
the corporation and they should be
boycotted by all workingmen, because
the workingmen will have to make up
the difference In the rate."
Secretary Buchanan then read a
poem entitled, "Owners of the Uni
verse," which evoked demonstrations
of .approval.
Mr. Zimmerman again arose saying
that he had evidence that "the old
plant paid for itself every four years
and th ore fore the old rates should con
tinue." Mr. Cardwell got up and started to
deny this assertion when Chairman
Long propounded this question:
"Mr. Cardwell, are you representing
Mr. Blakeley here?"
Hardly was the answer, "No," out of
Mr. Cardwoll's mouth before he was
greeted with jeers of derision. He
tried to speak but the people wouldn't
listen, and cries of "Bit down!" were
frequently heard above the noise. Mr.
Cardwell maintained an air of stolid
indifference until Chairman Long re
stored order. He then asked, "Do you
holiovo such nonnln as fhern he men-
1 llnnml onr-nra I flpma In Rrtonhirr ara
trying to rob you?"
"It looks like it", someone replied.
"I ask you again, "said Mr. Cardwell,
"do you believe It?"
"We do", another roplied.
Mr. Cardwell mado further remarks
rather disclaiming any partiality, but
, the sympathy of his hearers was lack
ing.
Secretary Buchanan asked Mr. Card
well why the water rates had now been
r.iised 400 percent If the old company
did a good business, Mr. Cardwell de
nied that they had ralBed over 50 per
cent, whereat M. McCoy arose and said
his rates had been raised 150 percent.
Simitar expression were hoard from
other persons.
Mr. Zimmerman took the floor again
and talked about meters, declaring that
they woro great money makers for the
company when it so desires.
A. J. Bellows advised his hearers
that if they used meters to learn to
read them, and then cited an experience
of his own, alleging frequent over
charges by the company. He stated
that Mr. Cochran, superintendent of
one of the old companies, told him he
could furnish him (Mr. Bollows) with
all the electricity he wanted at 00 cents
a month and still make a profit. Mr.
Bellows also paid his respects to the
merchants, significantly adding that
they were "conspicuous by their absence
from this meeting."
Wm. liurd arose and said: "This
matter Is getting a little personal. I
read the meters for the old company
lor nearly three years and In only one
instance do I recall an overcharge being
made."
After more discussion, Mr. Zimmer
man moved to appoint a committee of
three to draw up resolutions asking for
cheaper rates and present them to the
comfiany. The motion was carried and
ihe chair appointed the following gen
tlemen: K. Zimmerman, A. N. Ornutt,
r M. Beard and A. J. Bellows. They
drew up the following:
KKSOLUTIMNS AJXJI'TKJ).
We, your committee on resolutions,
would report as follows:
Jtwift fft, By the citizens of Roseburg
In mass meeting assembled:
That inasmuch as we feel the rates
for water and lights proponed by the
now company are tinnccetsitrily high
and biirdenftomn to the peoplo of lloso
hurg, and unreasonable as compared
with what the nervine should com the
:nmpuny to furnlfdi it; and that while
we are not optioned to (Hiving a fair and
reasonable rain for the iervlre, we are
opfiOKtd to paying exorbitant prices,
JJt it J:-. totted, Tbut wo bel.uvc the
would be reasonable and acceptable to ,
uue peupiu.
WATER RATES.
For household'purposes.per mouth $1 00
For tub, per month 50
For toilet, " 50
For lawn " (one lot or less) 60
LIGHTS. '
By meter, 10c per thousand watts.
Fiat rate 81 for live lights, or less;
for lamps over live, 20c each up to ten;
for lamps over ten, 10c each additional
lamp.
The above rate for 10 candle power
or above or below that in proportion.
itespecuuuy su omit tea,
F. M Beard,
E. Zimmerman,
Jack Bellows,
Committee.
The resolutions were adopted. ,
Upon motion the chair also appointed
the following gentlemen to canvass the
number of water and light consumers;
First ward P. M. Mathews and Daa
Fisher; second ward Maurice Moore
and Sam East; third ward L. D. Carle,
G. W. Ke.artee; 4th ward H. J. Wil
klns and V. S. Patterson; West Rose
burg A. J. Bellows; North Roseburg
Brltt Nichols.
On motion of Mr. McCoy this com
mittee was Instructed to report the re
sult of their canvass to the committee
on resolutions and then to the publics
through the Daily Review.
The meeting then adjourned.
Bars Cure lor Filet.
Itching Piles produce moisture and
cause Itching, this form, as well a
blind, bleeding or protruding Piles are
cured by Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy.
Stops Itching and bleeding. Absorbs
tumors; 60c a jar at druggists or sent
by mall. Treatise free. Write mo
about your case. Dr. Bosanko, Phila
delphia, Pa. For sale by A. C. Mars
ters, Druggist.
married!
WKBB HASSELL. In Roseburg,
March 23, 11)04, Percy A. Webb and
Miss M. Loon a II us soil, Judge M. D.
Thompson olliclating.
Mr. Webb is a son of J. J. Webb, of
Deer Creek, and a young man of steady
habits. He is FirstSergeant of Co. D.t
O.N. G., of this city. His bride is a
daughter of Mrs. Sarah Hossell, for
merly a resident of this city, and is a
highly respected young lady.
They will resido on Mr. Wobb's place
on Deer Creek. Many friends extend
congratulations.
Lessons given in Indian bead work.
All kinds of matorial. At F. Long &
Sons' residence at corner of Mosber
and Stephens street. d tf. .
Albany Democrat: Mr. Bert West
brook, for a good many years collector
for the Magnolia Laundry of this city,
has resigned his position and accopted
that of assistant managor and day clerk
of the McClallen Hotel, at Roseburg,
under T. C. Bloomer, having charge of
affairs during the absence of Mr.
Bloomer. Ho and Mrs. Westbrook will
go to that city Thursday. (Liko Mr.
Sam Dugger, who will also be in the
employ of Mr. Bloomer, at Boseburg,
Mr. Westbrook is a good musician.
Both gontlemen will no doubt be added
to the Roseburg Orchestra).
The Love of Eating,
IS inR AM..KICAN Mil
ING A GOURMAND
1
In our largest cen
ter of piiiM'intion,
tirh as New Y'.rk and
Chicago, we u.iily ace
mme attention given
to the Inner man.
Cafe nnr) lunch-rimm are filled with men
and w.Miirn who seem to give all tlicir tiiutr
and attention to thought of properly or
Imjiroprrly feeding their ttomnchn. "It I
of course best to ent Nlowly, but not too
much." aayn Dr. Pierce, chief consulting
phyniclan to the Invalids' Hotel and Stir
girnl Institute, of Ituffnln, N. Y. In thin
301 It century people devote no much time
to hi-acl work tlut their brain is fagged and
there isn't sufficient blood left to properly
lake care of the other orgnns of the body.
The stomach must he assisted hi its hard
work the liver started into action by the
use of a good stomach tonic, which should
be entirely of vegetable ingredients ant!
without alcohol. After rem of experience
in an active prnctice. Dr. Pierce discovered
a remedy that suited these condition in a
blrKid nnkcr and tissue-builder. He called
it Ir. fierce ' (".olden Medical Discovery
an alterative extract that agists in the
digestion and assimilation of (he food in
the stomach o that the blood gets what
it ned for food and oxidation, the liver is
at the same time started into activity and
the re is jMTfret elimination of waste mat
ter. Yt'hrtt the blood is pure and rich, alt
the org.uis work without effort, and the
body is like a perfect machine.
Vhv.kI Ir. I'lcrce' Common Scne?
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