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ROSEBURG, OREGON, SATVKHAY KVEX1XO, DKClCMtlKK 10, 1U10.
No. 248.
IN JITNEY
E
OFFICERS CLAIM TO HAVE
LEARNED NAME OF LADY OC-
k CUPANT DURING THURSDAY
NIGHT'S ASSAULT BY DRIVER
INFORMATION WITHHELD.
GAGE FURNISHES $1,000 6AIE
Mrs. L. J. Barnes, Who Was At
tacked and Injured by Drunken
Driver Is Suffering Today
From a Reaction.
The woman in the car, who was
the third party present and the im
portant witness to Thursday night's
outrage near the southern city lim
its, in which Gordon Gage, a local
jitney driver, is accusesd of an at
tack upon Mrs. L. J. Barnes, was
learned by the officers last night.
This disclosure was revealed after
an all day's investigation and is be
lieved b ythe officers to assure the
lieved by the officers to assume the
effect that he is innocent of the
charge. Gage, who was arrested late
yesterday afternoon, was able to post
bail before evening and was later re
leased from custody peneding the
preliminary hearing, which will be
held before Justice of the Peace I.
B. Riddle at 2 o'clock Monday af
ternoon. Gage s bail is in tne sum
or $1000.
According to Gage, he will fur
nish an alibi to prove that he could
not have been at the scene ot the
assault at the time it is alleged to
have occurred. The officers, how
ever, who yesterday traced every
clew to the end, declare they have a
mass of evidence that he cannot es
cape. What the nature of this evi
dence may be the officers refuse to
state.-
District Attorney George Neuner
stated today that the search for the
unknown woman who had occupied
the jitney car with Gage at the time
of the assault, was ended late yes
terday afternoon. While the .name
is withheld, it is admitted that the
disclosure was a surprise and that
the girl had probably never been in
trouble of thlB nature before. . It is
believed she 1b a resident of the
southern part of the city, is of slight
figure, and comes from a prominent
local family. She Is said to answer
the description in almost every par
ticular as was furniBhed by Mrs.
Barnes immediately after her experi
ence. Mrs. Barnes was today suffering
from a nervous reaction as the effect
of the brutal attack, and was con
fined to her home. Although yester
day she appeared on the street and
identified Gage as tho man who in
an intoxicated condition attacked
her after she had gone to offer as
sistance to the girl whom she
thought was in distress, she became
suddenly worse yesterday afternoon.
Last night Dr. Sether was called and
gave attention to her injured arm,
as well as her nervous trouble. She
was hysterical for a greater part of
the day.
The story to be told by the girl
was not learned today, -but it will
nrohablv be eiven to the officers
vsome time before the hearing Mon
day. It Is not yet decided as to
whether it will be necessary for her
to appear at this hearing. It may
also be possible that Gage will waive
a hearing, in which case he will
await the Investigation of the grand
Jury.
AGED SOLDIER DEAD.
Thomas O'Neal, formerly a mem
ber of the United States Navy, and
one of the best known inmates of the
Oregon Soldiers' Home, died at that
Institution early this morning. The
funeral will be held at the home to
morrow afternoon, with Interment of
the remains following in the home
cemetery. Mr. O'Neal was 73 years
of age and was committed to the
Soldiers' Home from Wasco County
In the year 1909. He was born in
Iowa and was never married, as far
as the officers of the home have
been able to determine. He bas no
known relatives on the coast.
GEORGE NEVNER APPOINTED
At the recent meeting of the coun
ty ludfies and commissioners held
In Portland, District Attorney Gen.
Ntuner. of Roseburg. was appointed
a member of a committee to draft
some road legislation In accordance
with a resolution rdopted by the
convention. District Attorney Neu
ner had received no Information re
garding his appointment today,
other than what he read in the Port
land newspapers.
The local Southern Pacific tin-
at ployes will receive their pay checks
'il, tomorrow for the month of Novem-
, , ber. The checks will arrive here
tonight. As a result of the Southern
" Pacific pay day the merchants are
expecting a big business next week.
GREEK RESPONSE TO
ALLIES' DEMANDS IS
COMPLETED, IS REPORT
ATHENS, Dec. 16. The Greek
government's reply to the allies de
mands has been completed. It com
plies with the ultimatum's terms and
asks a resumption of "traditoinal re
lations with the entente powers,
based on reciprocal confidence." It
says Greece will give manifest proof
of its sincere friendship to the en
tente powers, it promised satisfac
tion for the Greek attacks on the al
lies on December 1, and suggested
arbitration for the adjustment of the
details. It hopes the entente allies
will reconsider the blockade deci
sion. EDUCATOR DROPS DEAD.
CAMBRIDGE, Dec. 16. Profes
sor Hugo Munsterberg, noted Har
vard physiologist, dropped dead dur
ing a class at Radcliff College.
IRON WORKS WRECKED.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16. An ex
plosion today wrecked the Llewellen
Irion Works. There were no casual
ties. The damage was $1,000,000.
A bomb is suspected of being respon
sible for the explosion.
TELEPHONED EAST.
The longest distance in telephone
communication yet had from Rose
burg was had Friday when a con
versation was had from the Ump
qua hotel to Wlnlield, Kansas. The
speaking was heard as clearly as
though the distance was but 20
miles, instead of 2000. Hoseburg is
becoming quite cosmopolitan.
ItAZAAU DRAWS CROWD.
The annual bazaar held under the
auspices of the Christian church at
tracted a big crowd today, me uis
nlav of fancy articles, home cooking
and candles was very attractive and
manv sales were made during tue
day. The bazaar was- held in th
room formerly occupied by a bak
erv and situated In the Marsters
building on Jackson street.
COAL CARS RECEIVED.
Roseburg received the first cars
of coal this morning that has been
delivered here in over' four nionthB.
The shipment Included two cai-B
and is being handled by R. L. Stages
and Son, and the Page Investment
Cb.,' of North Hoseburg. Although
Roseburg usually uses a large sup
ply of coal, there has been practi
cally none this winter because of the
car shortage and the cornering
of all available shipments to the
railroad and manufacturing con
cerns. The coal received here today
will be delivered to consumers with
long standing orders and will be
distributed direct from Hie cars.
NEW HELL AT DEPOT.
As was the practise here 10 or
more years ago, the conductor's "All
aboard." announcing the departure
of passenger trains, will again be
a thing of the past. A bell sur
mounting a post which was Installed
at a corner of the depot building
near the center of the platform to
day, will be the signal for departure
hereafter. The new system recalls
the trial of a bell here formerly,
which was In use for a short time.
This was previous to the building
ot the present depot. Another such
bell was recently Installed at Ash
lar, d.
11EXSON TEAM WON.
In one of the most interesting bas
ketball games witnessed here in a
long time the Benson school team
defeated the North Side team by a
score of 31 to 14. The game was
played in the armory and was wit
nessed by quite a few admirers of
the opposing teams. The members
ot the Benson team Included Harry
Campbell, Ted Burr, Sam Campbell,
Colon Campbell and Adelbert Camp
bell. The North Side teapi was coin-
posed of Virgil Jackson, Allan linen
Irvin Grimm, lieraia ueaues
Herbert Wilcox.
and
Mrs. S. E. Waldron ,of Drain, re
turned home today after several days
visit here
Miss Helena Riddle arrived this
afternoon to visit relatives and
friends over Sunday.
Mrs. G. Vv. ninme, of Sutherlln
returned this afternocn tfter visit
ing here for the day.
Miss Susie Peterson, of Portland
arrived here last evening to spend a
few days with friends.
Miss Hemle Andrews, of Portland
arrived here last evening to spend
a few days here with friends.
.Mrs. F. L. Iranian, of Woodburn,
passed through this afternoon on her
return after visiting at Ashland.
Mrs. Duntap was lormeriy a reiue..iib ,d b the count, cU.rk(,
of Roseburg. 0f the state, and numerous matters
John Ilusenbark, the well known , 0f Importance ilrere considered. In
Melrose road supervisor, spent the j addition to attending the business
day in Roseburg. Mr. Ilusenbark i sessions the county clerks were en
expects to make a number of Im- tertained quite extensively by the
portant road Improvements In his people of Portland. A banquet was
district as soon as the weather will j one of the delightful features of the
permit. occasion.
UNITED STATES SECRET SER
VICE MEN l'LAN TO ARREST
MANY AMERICANS. AND MEXI
CANS AT EL PASO AND OTHER
POINTS.
MAY HAVE INCITED REVOLUTION
El Paso Messages Indicated That
Villa Is Preparing to Make An
other Attack Chihuahua
Communications Cut.
EL PASO, Nov. 16 United States
secret service men plan the whole
sale arrest of Americans and Mexi
cans at El Paso-and other border
points. It is alleged they violated
neutrality laws and aided in the
revolution. The Mexican junta is
under surveillance. Action has been
delayed pending ratification of the
American-Mexican protocol. The
secretaries are hunting the source of
Villa's ammunition supply. It was
positively learned that Villa ob
tained 28,000 cartridges the night
before capturing Chihuahua. He
ports Indicated that Villa is prepar
ing for another campaign. Two of
his bands have consolidated. The
damaged field guns and machine
guns, captured on Santa Rosa hill,
are being repaired in the Mexican
Northwestern Railway machine
shops. A large body of Villistas cut
the Chihuahua and Santa Hosulla
communications. Mexican consulate
officials have not learned - whether
Villa has started a new attack.
CORPSE FOUND HANGING.
PORTLAND, Dec. 16. A corpse
believed to be Fred Renicker, of
Vancouver, was found hanging to
tree in Rlvervlew cemetery. He had
been hanging for 21 hours.
APPROPRIATION IS ASKED.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16. Repre
sentative Edmonds, of Pennsylvania,
has introduced a resolution asking
for an appropriation of $3,000,000 to
support the border militiamen s njm
Hies.
POPULAR MAN DEAD.
Dr. M. O. Stemmler, of Myrtle
Point, one of the best known and
most popular physicians in Coob
County, died there yesterday after
an Illness of ten days. Dr. Stemmler
visited in Roseburg a few weeks ago
and is quite well known among the
physicians of this vicinity. He had
lived in Coos County practically all
of his life and was very popular
there.
CASIO WAS CONCLUDED.
Hearing of the action brought by
Mrs. Vlnnie Emery to compel her
husband, Loyal Emery, to provide
her with support money at the rate
of $25 a month, attorney fees In the
sum of $100, and an additional ; too
with which to defray the hospital
and medical fees contracted by her
at the time she gave birth to a child
was concluded before Judge J. w.
Hamilton in the Circuit Court late
Friday afternoon. The evidence was
taken under advisement by the court
and a decision will probably not be
forthcoming for several days. Mrs.
Emery was represented by Attorney
Dexter Rice, while Mr. Emery was
represented by Attorney B. L. Eddy,
Mr. and Mrs. Emery have been sep
arated for some time and the latter
is at present making her home with
her mother.
WATCHING AUTOMOBILES.
The Medford Mail Tribune, in
recent issue, published the following
Item regarding the booze automo
biles which are Bald to be making
regular trips between Hornbrook
Cal., and Portland and other Oregon
cities:
"The distribution of the cargoes o:
the cars is under careful surveillance
at the present time by Governmcn
agents, it being thought there are
several distributing stations along
the route. Much of the running of
the cars is done at night, and so la
no arrests have been made In this
connection. However , within a week
a raid is expected in towns north of
Medford."
RETURNS FROM PORTLAND.
County Clerk E. II. Lenox re
turned early this morning from Port
land, where he spent a few dayr, at
tending the annual convention of the
Oregon county clerks. Mr. Lenox
says the convention was one of the
CHRISTMAS BIRDS TO
BRING LOWER PRICES
THAN IN PAST YEARS
J. As a result of tho turkey
J. bpycott in the larger and more .j.
J. Important cities of the Pacific
J. Northwest prior to Thanksgiv-
j. ing, tne uemana ior oiros ior f
tne Cliristmns trade win not
be as large as in previous
years. At least this was the
prediction made here today by 4
several poultry dealers who 4
handled many birds prior to 4
the last National holiday. Add
ing to the uncertainty of the .J.
Christmas market are the pub- .j.
llshed statements to the effect
that thousands of turkeys pur- 4
chased for Thanksgiving re- 4
malned in the hands of the re
tailers unsold. These birds,
it is claimed, were placed In
cold storage, and will soon be
offered in the markets. Al
though local dealers have thus
far been unable to ascertain
the prevailing prices for the
Christmas birds, they are a
unit in agreeing that they will 4
be somewhat lower than paid 4
J. for the same quality of fowl .J.
J. prior to Thanksgiving. 4
RIDDLE MAN GRANTED
DECREE OF DIVORCE BY
JUDGE HAMILTON TODAY
. A. lloan. n prominent resident
of Riddle, wus this afternoon
granted a decree of divorce from his
wife, Mrs. Rosa liean, by Judge J.
W. Hamilton, In the Circuit court.
Mr. anil Mir. Dean were married
in Jackson County and later moved
to Riddle, whore they made tlteir
home for several years. Mr. Dean
alleged that IiIb wife possessed a
nafiginlg -uid fnult-lflndiiig disposi
tion, and she often accused nun or
being intimate with other women.
his accusation, Mr. Dean donlou
most emphatically. Lost October,
tho plaintiff says, his wife packed
her belongings and left Kiddle and
since refused to return to him. in
addition to an absolute dc"ree ot di
vorce, Mr. Dean asked for the cus
tody ot tho minor child, together
with an order declaring him to he
the sole owner of valuable properly
situated In the vicinity of Kiddle.
The latter requests were granted by
tho court.
RECESS TAKEN TODAY.
Lute this afternoon Judge Hamil
ton adjourned court until early next
week when he will consider a num
ber of equity matters brought to
his attention. Several cases liavo
been disposed of during the past few-
days, and the docket will be practi
cally clear of ancient litigation when
final adjournment Is taken.
LICENSE IS IN DANGER.
Following closely on the arrest of
Gordon Gage Friday afternoon on a
charge of making a vicious assault
on Mrs. L. J. Barnes, who resides
Just outsido of the southern bound
ary of the city, two members of the
council late this afternoon volun
teered the information that action
would probably be taken by that
body Monday night in the direction
of cancelling his licenses to opeerato
an automobile in this city. Cancella
tion of licenses granted drivers of
jitneys and other cars which are
operated for hire can be brought
about under a city law, accord
ing to the members ot tho council.
One member of the council said there
was no doubt that the license
held by Mr. Gage would bo annulled
for the reason that ho was consid
ered a careless driver, and had not
compiled with the trrafic ordinances
of the city.
MINOR BUSINESS DEAL
RECALLED EARLY DAYS
IN SOUTHERN OREGON
J. C. D. Morgan, who arrived
J. in Roicburg recently to reside, 4
j. went into ine store commcieu
J. by Simon Caro a few days ago
U and asked to be shown some ,
4 merchandise. Although Mr.
$Caro did not recognize bis new ,
customer, he was much sur-
4. prised when the latter said he
4. purchased his first pair of
4 boots after coining to Oregon
4- from Mr. Caro. Subsequent
4. conversation brought out the
JL. fact that the transaction oc
f. curred at Jacksonville, where
4. both men lived during the ear
4. ly days. The boots pnrrhaBed
$ by Mr. Morgan at that time
4, had "red tops," and were all
j. the rage In the mining dts-4-
trlcts of the Pacific Coast. He
in a close friend of Jack Pclton
4 and Is known to many other
4 persons in this locality.
4.
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10 TALK PEACE
TERMS OF THE ORIGINAL PRO
POSALS WILL HE MADE PUB
LIC AT PEACE CONFERENCE
GERMANY FAR FROM BEING
DISCOURAGED.
WILLDISCUSS PERMANENT PEACE
London Foreign Office Has Not
Flatly Refused the Projaisals on
Account, of the Opinion in
Neutral Countries.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16. Ambas
sador Von Bernstorff officially an
nounced that Germany Is ready to
givo the allies a full statement of
terms in a peace conference. He
said ho did not know the terms. He
made the announcement following a
visit with Secretary Lansing. Von
BeriiRtorff said Germany is willing
to discuss disarmament, a league for
pormunent peace, and kindred sub
jects. He asked Secretary Lansing
whether America intended to supple
ment Germany's proposals. The fact
that the United States has decided
not to urge tho suggestions has not
discouraged Germany. It is believed
President Wilson may act later.
It is learned that the British Em
bassy advised the London foreign
office not to flatly refuse the propos
als on account of the neutral opin
ion. It is understood the French und
Russian Embnssles acted similarly.
The Russian Duma voted unani
mously against tho Gorman peace
proposals.
Germans Were Defeated.
PARIS, Dec. 10. It was an
nounced that four French divisions
defeated five German divisions in
yesterday's battle north of Verdun
The Germans did not counter attack.
Tho statement reported artlllerying
from the Mouro to Woovre. The
Macedonian front was uneventful.
Positions Were Taken. .
BERLIN, via Sayvllle. Dec. 16.
It was admitted that tho French cap
tured advanced positions norlheasi
of Verdun. The Germans retreated
to their second lino at Talourldge,
and along tho heights north of
Louvremont and Chambrettos and
soulh of Ilezevaux.
The Germans penetrated the sec
ond British lines southeast of Zlllo
beke. Tho ninth army's left in Hou
mania reached tho Buzeu-Kimlsoul
road, after tho heaviest fighting.
Ilallchek Wns Shelled.
PETKOGKAD, Dec. 16. It was
announced that ItURSlnn warships
successfully shelled Ballchek. The
fleet wtis not damaged, despite the
enemy shore battery, a seaplane and
a submarine. I he Bulgarian riuur
mills were destroyed.
FAULTY WIRING BLAMED.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16. Reese
Llewellyn believes crossed wires
started Iho fire which destroyed the
iron works. He said the explosions
occurred alter Iho flro had burned
20 minutes.
WOOL IS SOARING.
PORTLAND, Dec. 1 6 Dealers of
fered sheep men 34 cents a pound
for next year's clip. Tho nominal
price Is 15 cents. Unusually high
prices for woolen clothing arc fore
seen.
GEORGE SHERIDAN HERE.
George Sheridan, formerly of this
city but for the past few years of
North Bend, Coos County, urrlved
here last evening enroute to Port
land, where ho will pass a few days.
Mr. Sheridan Is a candidate for post
master at North Bend, and Is said to
have the support, of U. S. Senators
Chamberlain and Lane. During hli
stay here last evening Mr. Sheridan
was entertained by a number of his
old time friends. Since locating In
North Bend Mr. Sheridan has been
in charge of a milk condensary lo
cated there.
CASH GIFTS PLANNED.
Manager McCoy, of the local
Western Union telegraph offices, InHt
evening received notice from the
headquarters of the companv at Kc
utile to Iho effert that he would re
celve a check for approximately $80
as a ( hristmas remembrance from
his employe. Harvey fillhert, a lo
cal messenger, will receive $25. He
cause of the Increased business dur
ing the pant year the Western Pnion
Company Is presenting cash gifts to
nil Its employes.
PHOF. IIOUM It VISITS.
Prof. J, It. Horner, of Corvallls
arrived here thj morning and spent
the day with his daughter, Mlsw
Vera Horner, a local hluh school In
structor. Last nvUt Prof, Horner
delivered a lecture befmo the Ma
sons at Oakland, a n d was Ki en n
rousing reception,
well known here
lecturer.
Prcf. Horner Is
and Is an able
UNIONS DEMAND THAT
CLOSED SHOP POLICIES
BE RATIFIED AT ONCE
PORTLAND. Dec. 16. The Metnl
Trades Council executlvo committee
announced that thoy would givo the
Portland shipbuilders until Januury
1 to sign the union agreement pro
viding for a closed Bhop and a mini
mum wage. The officials of the
Northwestern Steel Company and
other corporations affected, declared
the eight hour day is already effec
tive here, the wages are fair, and
there la nothing to arbitrate.
GARAGE WAS BURNED.
PORTLAND, Dec. 16. Fifteen
automobiles were destroyed when
tho White Garage burned. The blaze
started from linseed oil. The dam
age totalled $35,000.
TRANSPORT IS AGROUND.
NEW YORK, Dec. 16. Captain
Weber and 61 sailors wero on board
the transport Sumner when it went
aground off New Jersey. They aban
doned the ship this afternoon. A
revenue cutter and HfeBavers res
cued the crew. Heavy soas are buf
feting the ship, which 1b expected to
break up shortly.
o
YEOMEN ELECT OFFICERS.
Tho Brotherhood of American
Veomen held their regular meeting
last Wednesday evening, when offi
cers wero elocted for tho ensuing
year, us follows: B. P. Williams,
Foreman; Mrs. J. L. Cloalce, M. C;
E. B. Perrlne, M. A.; C. W. Cloako,
Correspondent, and J. O. Drake,
chaplain. The Roseburg branch of
tho Yeomen lodge has been in exist
ence hero about three years and has
quite an extensive membership.
I. O. o.
HOMECOMING.
There wan a large aUemlunce at
the annual Hollcall and Homecoming
jf Hisfng Star lodge In this city last
night. Several absent members wrote
their regretH at being unablo to at
tend. A flue musical prbgram was
rendered by the I. O. O. F. orches
tra, interspersed by brief talks by
Juugo Hamilton, Hon. O. P. Coshow,
a. W. Dlmmick and Kov. E. W.
Warrington. Tho program was in
charge of E. S. Cockelreas.
Social features followed, and one
of the finest banquets of the season
was enjoyed. The ocaslon was a de
cided success.
A Kill ; ST 18 MOl'CJHT.
A warrant was placed In the
hands ot Marshal AVilliatns this af
ternoon for the arrest upon his next
appearance In this city of Perry
Standley, a well known rosldent of
Cum as Valley. Tho chargo contained
n tho warrant is for driving his au
tomobile while Intoxicated. Stanley
visited this city last Saturday with
a number of friends and It Is alleged
the party caused considerable dis
turbance on the streets and then left
for home. Stanley has been arrest
ed before on a similar charge and
on the last occasion paid u fine of
$50.
M KIM 'HANTS Alt I'
,i;.si;i.
Tho Hoseburg merchants report a
most satisfactory business today, al
though the bulk of the Christmas
shopping will not be done before
next week. Among the patrons of
tho local stores today wero muny
farmers and residents of the nearby
towiiH. The Blocks of the Hoseburg
merchants were" never more com
plete than this year, and a variety
of articles await those who wish to
buy.
m.w hk-opi:x CASK.
Attorney Albert Abraham stated
today that them was a possibility
that the case brought by Mrs. Mary
A. Kindley to remove her daughter,
Mrs, Jennie lirown, as her buardlon,
would be re-opened In the near fu
turo through some legal procedure.
Tho case wns heard in the Ctmtll
Court Friday and Judge Hamilton
held that the proceedings of the
'ounty court were regular and legal
and that Mrs. Hrown should be re
tained to care for her mother.
Mrs. K. C. Waldron, or Drain,
spent tho day In Hoseburg visiting
with friends.
Miss Vera Haworth, of Drain,
tpent the day In Hoseburg visiting
with friends.
Mrs. W. (I. Wade has returned to
her borne at Drain, after a couple of
days spent here.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hallowell, of
Portland, arrived here last evening
to spend a few days with friends
and relatives.
Ceorgn H. Northrup and wife, of
Hoqutam, Wash., arrived in tho city
this afternoon. Thny are registered
at the Umpqtia Hotel.
Miss Delia Patterson, of Lebanon,
arrived hero this afternoon from
Ashland. She will remain hero un
til next Wednesday when she will
depart, for her home.
Mrs. Claud Welch expects to leave
for her homo at Tho Dalles early
next week. Hbo has been visiting
here with her mother, Mrs. V. M.
I'Jtcbford, for tho past ten days.
LAZY HUSBANDS
BILL PROVIDING PUNISHMENT
FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF
NON-SUPPOKT HAS BEEN COM
PLETED BY THE DISTRICT AT
TORNEY. COPIES OF LAW ARE WANTED
Director of Portland Employment
Bureau Snys the Need of the
New Law is Very Apparent
In That City.
District Attorney George Neuner
stated this morning that be had re
relved a number of requests for cop
ies of the so-called "lazy husband"
law, which will be submitted to the
consideration of tho State legisla
ture, which, convenes at Salem on
January 5.
One of tho letters -asking for a
copy of the bill which Is now being
prepared by the district attorney,
was received from N. J. Johnson, di
rector of the Portland Municipal
Employment Hureau. Mr. Johnson
said the need of a law such as the
one under consideration is very ap
parent In Portland, where tho great
majority of Oregon non-support
cases originate. "If I can do any
thing to assist you In getting the bill
enacted into a Inw I will be pleaseu
to do so," was the concluding para
graph of "Mr. Johnson's- lettor.
Another lotter asking Car a copy
of the bill was cecetvad from D. C.
Lewis, a resident of Portland and a
member of tho Legislature from
Multnomah County.
District Attorney Neuner has
practically completed a draft of the
proposed law, and copies of the same
wilt be sent to a number of other
prosecuting attorneys throughout
tho state. If they are satisfied with
tho bill in Its present condition it
will be submitted to the Legislature
without future channel.
One provision -of the law Is very
drastic, according to the district at
torney, and provides a penitentiary
sentence for men who willfully de
sert their wives and children and
leave the state.
Another provision of the law pro
vides1 means whereby men who fall
to support their families through
more neglect can bo handlod. This
class of cases can be disposed of In
either the Justice or county courts
and tho Judges are given consider
able latitude in passing sentence.
Person q convicted under this pro
vision of the law may be fined, sen
tenced to a term in the county Jail
or released upon filing a bond guar
anteeing that they will provide for
the support of their dependents.
Tho present non-support law Is
considered very Inadequate, and was
pronounced a failure it the last an
nual convention of the Oregon Dis
trict Atorneys' Association hold in
Portland. It was because of the do
focts In tho preRent law, that Dis
trict Attorney Neuner wns asked to
prepare more modern legislation and
submit tho same to tho Legislature
for adoption during the coming ses
sion. NKW TKIAL WANTKI).
Attorney John T. Long appeared
before Judge J. W. 11 a mil ton In the
Circuit Court this morning and
argued a motion for a new trial In
the case brougt t by L P. McN'amer
against the First National Hunk. The
action was originally filed by tho
plaintiff to recover the sum of $2.
UU0, which ho claimed wan with
drawn from his deposit in tho do
fendant Institution without his
knowledgo or consent. At the time
tho c.".se was tried bore a few weeks
ago a verdict was returned In favor
of the defendants. Judge Hamilton
has taken t be motion under advise
ment at.d a decision will probably
not bo rendered for several days
MIMMJ DKAIi PLANNKD.
C. A. Low, a mining engineer, who
Is associated with J. W. Perkins in
handling a valuable mining property
located near the California and Ari
zona line, will probably leave hero
within the next couple of weeks for
New York, where negotiations for
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pleted. Mr. Low has been engaged
In mining for many years and is con
sidered very efficient in that line.
VA(.i:S AKK HK.IL
Iltlss Singleton, who returned hero
recently from Montana, where he
spent Beveral months, says wages are
very high there at tho present time.
No class of laborers receive less
than $3 a day, while skilled me
chanics are paid as high as $6 and
$7 a day. Copper and other Mon
tana products are In groat demand,
according to Mr. Singleton, and be
cause of this fact the state Is un
usually prosperous.