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r II RosmiMQ Hews- HEATHER VIEW DAILY TEMPERATURE Highest ye.lerdy SO Lowest but night M Which ia Included The Evening Newt and The Roseburg Review mi. so. v Pn'P.l- OP IIOHKUUIMJ BVTEW RUtUCBUBO, OREGON, FHIOAY, XOVKMUElt ID, 1U30 ,IU, 'a: VOL. IX. NO. 377 OK THE EVENING NEWS MS ft TELLS SftkS nr n nui'iLv r LU UMJlLO WW All Night Parties Confessed By Witnesses Before the Juvenile Officers. MANY ARE INVOLVED RrtultUMf Tale ' U ' Shiuiio 1 by Many Voiiimj Girl ' Thl fity Infolded Before Pollen Authorities. A braien slip of a girl, only a few swaths more than 15 year, of age Mtrrday f ""' before the cliy and Lunty police officers and told of con dition! In Ilos.burg that are almost nlwlhrralile: of wild orgies, carous ,1s and lewdness beyond the bounds ol liuaKinailon of the ordinary per nt Told of young girls, some of tbera not yet of ace, who are parties lo these affairs, whic hhave been of long duration, and of auto rides, re toliing and disgusting In character. Information was given of a gang of prls, boys and married men, who have been carrying on under cover of darkness gatherings that savor of the bawdy house and dance hall. The itciry involves many young girls, hi?h school hoys, railroad men, traveling salesmen and others in in sordid details a story that one would deny vehemently as being false h.-u not its truth been firmly ogtablished. For months there have been girls In Roseburg, girls of good parentage and from good homes, who have been accompanying married men on auto mobile rides into unfrequented dis tricts, the officers were Informed. A boarding house keeper has com plained to the officers of these girls frequenting the rooms occupied by men employed by the railroad. His statement was confirmed by this girl, who young in years Is old in exper . fence and who knows the true state of affairs in the underworld which has been discovered. The complaint as that girls accompanied these mfn to their rooms and remained with them. Not only has this been true in the various boarding houseB, hat according to the story given the officers these girls have become tem porary cotnpaniuns of traveling men ut local hotels and have for months been leading lives of shame. These facts came to liRht yester day when the officers obtained Infor mation on a recent orgy In which this clique or gang of girls participated with an equal number of male com panions. .Meeting up town the party vent to an unoccupied home on Mill street to which they had access and there took part in a revolting car ousal which lasted until daylight be gan to show over the eastern hori zon. In some manner the facta con enrnine this affair became known to the officers and In the Investigation it was learned that this was only one of many similar occurrences and in companion with some that had gone before was a very tame affair. Although tt has been common knowledge that a very serious con dition of immorality exists In Rose burg, the extent to which it has reached was not even dreamed of. Althouch it is possible that this gang represent- the worst, yet there are known to bo many others, bordering SERGT. MORRIS FISHER 1 ,Waaim K,pp.r InKwi". S'-at Morris Fisher of the United stattt minnt corps Is the champion A'' , lv iF.n m -4 it. ."" 1 : 1 - on the verge of the aamo life. This condition Is not confined to older -la, older boys and men. Girls ) ive, thirteen, fourteen years of j.e havs been brought before the uvenile officers and have confessed their delinquency. Young boys, some of them not yet out of short trousers, have shown themselves to be wiser in many things than their fathers. Married men men of high standing, men of respectable families have been shown to be concerned In these revolting affairs. The citizens of Roseburg are face to face with a very serious situation. There Is a tendency among some of its younger folks toward Immorality. The officers dally receive Information of facts which are not even sus plcloned by respectable residents of the city. With a purpose of aiding these younger folks to reform, the word of their wrong-doing has been auppressed In order to give them an other chance a chance to make good. . Some of them do others do not. In spite of all that can be done the authorities are unable to control the situation. When girls of high school age become so Involved and so brazenly confess the parts they have played In disgusting and revolting orgies, the condition that Is facing the community Impresses Itself upon the thinking person. There are men In this city who are known to be prepared to leave the city the mo ment they find these tacts are In the hands of the officers and that crim inal action can be brought against them. The Juvenile court records are full of stories of this kind and it Is time that the people of the city awoke to a true realisation of the state of affairs now existing. It is time for some action to be taken to protect those of the younger gen eration and stop such things as have Just been brought to light. Searchers Back From Strader Cabin Burleigh Wright, who haa been. spending the past three weeks In the vicinity of the Strader Cabin hunt ing tor toe body or josepn Konrer. who was lost d ruing? the early part of September, arrived In Roseburg today, the party having been forced out by snow. Just before being driv en out, a clue was found which will probably add, in the search next spring when the snow leaves. About two miles north of the cabin, a large fir tree, was round to have been burned down and. was still burning when found. It Is surmised that Mr. Rohrer built a fire there the first nighty starting the fire a few feet away from the tree. This fire 1t Is thought spread to tne tree itseit, and caused It to burn. From all In dications, the fire has been burning for over a month and has practically consumed the greater part or tne tne entire tree, which was a large one. The searchers had expected to cover this territory thoroughly, but were unable to continue on account of the snow. The search .will start at that point In the spring. Mail Car Robbery Being Cleared Up COUNCIL BLUFFS. Ia. Nov 19 More arrests and one confession, and the recovery of a large amount of the stolen money In 10 bills, coupl ed with the discovery of an automo bile last nieht resulted In tne clear ing up of the mystery of the $3,600.- 000 mall car roDoery. iwo oi iuc men arrested, were T. A. Daly and H. A. Reed. Five negroes who were later arrested were released as it was found that they had no part-in the robbery. Money, the amount or which was not announced, wasvalso found In the chicken house near the llalv home. Fred A. liorienDerger, ihu father of F. A. Hof fenberger, was arrested today. He is not suspected of having any part In the robbery. hut was brought In to explain some things reported to have taken place in the Hoffenberger house. The others under arrest are ur- ville Phillips, 17 years of age; Men Phillips, aged 20, and Fred B. ot fenberger, aged 19. Confessions In dicate that the automobile was driven alongside of the train as It began to slow down for the crossing. The glass In the side door was smashed, tne caicn reicsnpn of the men leaped inside, tnrew oui ten sacks of registered mall and re entered the automobile. Famous Singer at Liberty Tonight r Phi n in. well known tenor .ino.r .ho was for many years with the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York City, will sing tonight at the Liberty Theatre according to an announcement made this morning by Manager Donnellan. Mr. Phillips and Mr. Donnellan have been ac quainted for a number of years, and from Seattle -to San Francisco, the stnger stooped for a visit in this city, and has consented to appear In a short program tonight in connection with the regular pic- ..nm Arrangements have r . "V - v. J M.t k... malt for a Tomorrow" Uh by - the -Do.. County Brtd.lm " hl ACTIVE BUSINESS Passing of A. G. Young Will Be Keenly Felt Through out Entire State. WAS INFLUENTIAL MAN Founded One Of The First General Merchandise Store In Douglas County In Company with His Father, E..U. Young. The passing away of A. G. Young. of Oakland, whose death was brief ly chronicled in yesterday s Newa- Keview, removes one of the most ac tive business men of Douglas coun from the fields of activity, and his loss will be keenly felt not only in the Immediate evicinitv of his home. but throughout the entire state. - With his father. E. G. Young, he founded one of the first general merchandise stores In Douglas coun ty at Old Oakland. Later, when the railroad was built, and Old Oakland left off the main line, the store was moved to the present townsite of Oakland and Mr. George J. Stearns entered the firm; the well known firm of E. G. Young and company was thus established and grew into one of the largest and strongest fi nancial Institutions In Southern Ore gon. The general merchandise busi ness was later disposed of and the rirm turned Its activities to the bank ing business, which had been estab lished by E. O. Young. A. G. Young and George J. Stearns, still continu ing under th,i name of E. G. Young and Company, Bankers. Under their careful management the business of E. G. Young and Company became known and recognized as the strong est Institution of . its kind In the state. Mr. Young would never Incor porate his bank, holding that every dollar he and his associates possess ed should be behind their depositors a guarantee, and the confidence of the people In the Institution Is due to the fact, that. In addition to their confidence of the personnel of the bank officers, they knew that the entire fortunes of all members of the firm, without limit, was pledged as a guarantee to the safety of every depositor. Notwithstanding the death of Mr. Young, the bank will continue as in the past, as Mr. Young made provis ion in his will for Its continuance, and Its depositors will continue to enjoy the same safe guarantee as In the past. Mr. Geo. J. Stearns, the surviving partner, who has at all times been active in the bank man agement, will no" doubt become the executive head. The people or Oak land have been fortunate In having such an institution founded In their midst and fortunate that its found ers have made provision tor Its con tinuance. In addition to his merchandise and banking business, Mr. Young owned large holdings of real estate and with his father and brother J. C. Young, was extensively engaged in the live stock business, and they had built up for Oakland the repu tation of being one of the largest and best live stock markets in Ore gon. Yet with all his business cares. Mr. Young always had time for a friendly chat with his patrons and friends, and the success -of many Is due to his kindly advice and assist ance. He will be missed but his good name and clean record will live on forever.. Slides Occur on Pacific Highway Slides are causing considerable trouble on the paved highway be tween Winston and Myrtle Creek, and considerable danger is exper ienced In traveling over this road. Yesterday while making a profession al call to Tiller, Dr. Hoover was halted by a tree which had fallen across the road. Several tourists ar rived while he was endeavoring to get the tree out, and by combining their efforts they cleared the road but in doing so dislodged a rock welching between four and five hundred nounds. The rock rolled down against one of the cars but did no serious damage. Several slides were found at various places, and on the wav back Dr. Hoover states that he found numerous slides blocking the way. Workmen are removing the slides as fast as possible, but con siderable dirt Is on the pavement and the road Is being frequently blocked by falling trees. ENTERTAINS WITH DINNER. Mrs. Tom Wharton entertained with a dinner Wednesday evening in honor of Fanny Noland. who Is vlsit- inr here from Colorado. The dinner was served at C o'clock to the fol lowing guests: Mrs. Noland, Mrs. m.n Wimberly. Mrs. John Throne, Mrs. Gen. Wharton, Miss Emma Ue land. Miss Grace L'eland. Miss Grace Lloyd. Miss Clara McCoy and Miss Bessie Wharton. Following the dln- WZSl Mrs! jShV Throne EST ' JJ, prl , . -old saying." the evening was spent wim Urges Admission Of Hun to League Dr AmmmtiMtw4 Pf GENEVA. Nor. 19 The Immedi ate admission to the League -of Na tlous of Germany and other former enemy states was urged before the league assembly by George Mcholl Barnes of the British delegation, and representing the British laboring classes. He said be knew a great majority demanded that all enemy stales he admitted without delay. "If the countries are kept out they will form au association or their own, he said. He also urged the necessity of helping the Armenians. Former Empress Has Heart Attack Rr AMoctats-4 rra. DOORNE. Holland, Nov. 19 For mer Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany surrered another severe heart attack and her sons and dau ghters have been summoned. o Present Selling Price to Continue (By Associated Press. NEW YORK, Nov. 19. The United States Steel Corporation announced their decision to recommend to the presidents of all subsidiary com panies that ' the present base of the selling price of all commodities must continue until It becomes necessary and proper to make a change to meet all local conditions." Alleged Murderer Is Captured Today (By Associated Press). BROKEN BOW, Nob., Nov. 19. Dennis Chester, alleged murderer of Florence Barton, Kansas City society girl, who escaped from custody by leaping through a train window Monday night, was captured today six miles from Oconto, Nebraska, while walking along a country road. Grain Prices Smash Downward Dr Anaoelated Prm CHICAGO, Nov. 19. Grain prices smashed heavily downward all along the line, with hogs and provisions following. Corn led, notwithstand ing that it was already lower than at any time since 1915. It was cut from $1.83 per bushel to less than 70 cents in five months. Hog Prices Are Shattered Today By Aaaoclated Prcaa. PORTLAND. Nov. 19. Cattle prices are weak today and the price of hogs is demoralized, being quoted at J12.25 and 112.75. Sheep prices are steady, eggs are weak, and .but ter remains firm. LIBERTY ADIW VIOLIN The management of the Liberty theatre has secured the services of Donald C. Parker, a well known loc al violinist and hereafter will have piano and violin music at all even ing performances. Steps will prob ably be taken later to have a full or chestra every evening. LADY ESSEX jsmssscsssa Lsdy Essex, the former Adele Grant, daughter of Beach Grant of New York, will wed the duke of Cennaught, uncle ef King George, according to a report from London. Lady Essex Is a widow. Earl Essex having died In 191$. tj V" I SEALS BE SOLD Quota of Douglas County Set At $1,066.66 Sale Starts Wednesday Dec. 1. IS FOR A GOOD' CAUSE Even the Most Iteniote Districts In The Male Will lie Thoroughly Canvassed and lug Fuuui clul Ueturrw Expected. Hundreds of thousands of Tuber culosis Christmas Seals were mailed out from the Portland office of the Oregon Tuberculosis Association last week to practically every county in in the state, in order that the mach inery may be set up promptly and every agent, even In the most re mote districts may nave every tning in readiness for the seal sale which will begin Wednesday, December 1. Evervone of the thirty counties that have been canvassed for sgents for the Seal Sale by the director ot the sale. Robert V. Osborn. have re sponded with enthusiasm. The coun ty public health associations wntcn now exist In a number of counties, with committees in every community promises to be a vital factor in mak ing the Seal sale more comprehensive than ever before, thus not only In creasing the financial returns, but aiding In the educational work. which Is one or the prime objects or the campaign. County quotas have been worked out as follows on a basis of five seals per capita, which sale will be nec essary to carry on the present work: of the Association:' Baker, $896.45; mienton 87. 20; Clackmas, 1 1.184. 90; Clatsop, tl. 157.50; Columbia, $698: Coos, J W 12.85; Crook $171.20; Curry, $151.25; Deschutes, $481.10; Douglas, $1,066.60; Grant, $247.80: Gillian, $198; Harney, $199.60; Hood Klver. $415.75: Jer lerson, $160.55; Jackson, $1,020.25; Josephine, $382.75; Klamath, $570.- 65; Lake, $199.55; Lane, $1.1180.30; Lincoln, $304,20; Linn $1,227.60; Malheur, $545.35: Marlon, $2,356.- 85; Morrow, $280.85; Multnomah. $13,791.90; Polk. $709.05: Sher miiu. $191.30: Tillamook, $438.80; I'matilla. $1,297.30; Union, . $831.- 80; Wallowa. $488.90; Wasco, $682.- 40; Washington, $1,318.80; Wheeler $139.95 and Yamhill $1,026.45. . o Years Projects AtOlalla Outlined A community meeting was held at Olalla last night lor the purpose of mapping out the work to be under taken by the farm bureau during the coming season. An excellent pro gram was arranged and heads of committees appointed. The farm bureau organization will be headed by J. M. Ware; the efforts for pest control will be In charge of Fred By ron; livestock improvement, includ ing improvement of stock, feeding methods, etc., will be led by E. H. Ollivant, while. Mrs. Ollivaut will have charge of the poultry project, which includes at least one culling demonstration. A committee oh co operative exchange of wool and mo hair will be presided over by A. S. h-eland. Experiments in various farm crops will be supervised by Mrs. P. W. Wilson, and home demonstra tion work by Mrs. Ware. Support will also be given the boys' and girls' club work. A meeting and big feed are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 27. The "eats" are to be provided by the men of the community, who will en tertain the ladies. GRANGE WILL HAVE OPEN MEETING SATURDAY The Melrose Grange will have an open meeting Saturday evening, Nov. 20th. County agent Haslett will be present and speak concerning the workings of the Farm Bureau proj ects of Interest to the Melrose com munity. The ladles of the grange will serve relreshments following the business meeting which will start at 8 o'clock sharp. FATHER In INJURED Henry Harth of this city, left last night tor Portland, having received a telegram to the effect that his father. P. H. Harth, had been hit by nr. automobile and was quite ser iously Injured, ine telegram staiea that Mr. Harth was unconscious and the extent of the Injuries was not definitely known. Mr. Harth will re main until his father is out of dan ger. RECEIVES FINE GIFT. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wright, who are leaving Sunday for Long Beach. California, to make their home for a year or more, were the guests of honor at the regular pot-luck supper at Ihe Presbyterian church Wednes day evening. Resolutions were pre sented by the board of trustees ap preciative of the services rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Wright, who have been associated with the local church for a number of years. They were also made recipients of a very valuable gift from the members of the congregation. JURY CASES COMPLETED. The Jury cases were completed In the local circuit court yesterday when the Jury in the case of H. Murks vs. Phillip Gillam returned a verdict In favor of the defendant. The suit was one brought to collect rent money, while the defense al leged that Mr. Marks owed more than the amount of the rental. The Jury found this to be the case and ordered Mr. Marks to pay $25 to Mr. Gillam and stand the costs of the case. The case ot L. M. Dennis vs. the M. J. Lumber company was heard today. IIODY IS SHIPPED. The body of John Thorn, a former resident of Cleveland, who passed away recently at Marshlfeld, will ar rive In Roseburg tonight on train No. 17. Funeral arrangements will be made tomorrow. ELECTED COUNTY TREASURER Word has been received here to the effect that Dr. W. S. Chapman a former resident of this city, has been elected as county treasurer of Huer- afuno county, Calorado. Dr. Chap man resides at Walsenberg. He Is a bro'her of Dr. J. R. Chapman of this city and of Mrs. G. W. Grubbe. He had also served two or three terms as coroner of Huerafano county. Sixteen Woodsmen Drowned In Lake Rr Aswrlaled Prcu. BANGOR. Maine. Nov. 19 Six teen woodsmen were drowned In the Chesuncook Lake Wednesday, when the motor boat in which they were being taken across the lake took lire. Heavy Rainfall Causes High Water The high water which Is resulting from the heavy rainfall of the past f'w days is threatening the new saw mill recently constructed at Kiddle, according to word brought down from that place. The water is up around the foundation of the mill and In the event the stream goes much higher the mill will probably go out. The -water in both the North and South Umpqua rivers is much higher than tor many years und con siderable damage will possibly be done. Describes Raid On Irish Town Br AtworlafiMl PreM. WASHINGTON, Nov. 19. Charg ing that the "Muck and tan" militia in Ireland made raids without provo cation, John Derham, town commis sioner of Balbrfggan, testifying be fore the Irish investigating com mi t lee, described a raid in which six per sons were killed. Starting War On Home Brew (By .Associated Presnl. PORTLAND, Nov. 19. Federal officers arrested six charged with selling home brew materials, follow ing the fine of two yesterday of tibi) each in the federal court. District Attorney Keame said he has started a campaign to stop home brewing. TAKKS I'ltlSONKIW TO SALEM Charles Terrlll. sheriff of Jack son county, passed through here early this morning- enroute to Salem with seven prisoners under sentence to terms in the stute poltenntlary. D. H. McGlown, sentenced to lu years, Clarence MeDaile, sentenced to 11 years and David Ilearks, sen tenced to 12 years for robbery, were 11 handcuffed and manacled. The other four prisoners were to serve two year terms. o 1 Flood Delays All S. P. Trains Ity Associated lrcs SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19. A flood washed out the trestle over the Sacramento river at Kennett and is holding up trains. It is reported that the water Is receding. Decline In Hogs i Lowest In Years Br AMOtlatrS Pfew. PORTLAND. Nov. 19. Following a decline aggregating $2 75 in the past week, the hog market was de moralized today, and is reported to he the lowest since February, 1917. There la no demand and the decrease in meats is the lowest In years. Chi cago quotations state - that wheat dropped two cents and corn four cents. SIILL UNSETTLED Opening Price Is 45 Cents With Raiser Guarantee Higher Prices Expected. POOL EFFECT IS FELT Atfrvement Between ; rower to Hold Buck Turks CueM I'nsotUed Mitrket and May ltvtult in Keen CouiieUtiuu. Opening at 46 cent yesterday af ternoon, the turkey market took on a very unusual aspect today, with receipts very light. Many growers are holding back In an eflort 10 force up the price, which it is expected ; will go as high as 60 cents. The price of 46 cents included a guaran tee that in event of a raise in p. ice the grower would be protected and would be given the benefit of the in- crease la a later payment. A few ' over anxious growers sold out at 4ir cents, flat rate, without a raiser, bui the majority are holding off awaitiiip , better prices. The situation Is very unique ;' Early indications were that the mar ket would open at a price between 41 ; and 45 cents. The turkey deal en ; were endeavoring to keep the prlc. ; as low as possible and it was plan n en ' that the market would not go ovei ' 45 cents. This price was unsatls factory, however, and several of thi leading turkey raisers appealed ti ; the county agricultural agent, witl the result that a pool was formed fo tne purpose of controlling the mar ket if possible. The growers com posing this pool killed their turkey either late yesterday or this morn ing and theae birds did not appea until late this afternoon. This plan had as its purpose th -forcing of competition among th buyefrs, and If it has the desired el ' feet the price will undoubtedly go t 48 or 50 cents. The pool has hel ' several thousand birds off today . market and buying will contlnu over tomorrow. Evidences are at hand already thn the quantity Is going to be ver . liimtcd this year. Although the nu Jority of birds being offered for sal are of prime quality, yet the numbt is far below the normal mark. Thi will have Its effect in stlmulatiii the prlee and will keep up the sal price to the benefit of the growe Y The heavy receipts will be late th ; afternoon and tomorrow mornliii when the members of the pool begi dumping their fowls on the marke' However, it is very doubtful if ti number of turkeys sold this" yet reaches anywhere near the norm mark, as the turkeys are scarce ar ' are not in good condition. Just what the top price will 1 depends entirely upon whether notlhe buyers decide to enter in competition. In the event they d ; ' cline to compete, it is very probab - .' that the pool will be offered In -lump and the highest bid will be a ceptert. This will Insure the growe of at leant the top price. It Is t per led though that the dealers w ' bring the price up to at least - , cents and possibly 60 cents, and y this event the growers will douhtlc be satisfied and will sell at that prit Louis Van Israel of Passaic, N was the most decorated war vct attending the convention of the A lean Legion in Cleveland. Hs wo medals of valor 'during the W war, one of them being the Cent slonal Medal of Honor, the hig award of Uncle 8am to his he Van lersel is hers showing som his medsls to Mayer FlUgersli New York. LOUIS VAN IERSEL I I ! ' ' Ml in i- s i. ; i H ! t ;t I I ! ' ' i m :' 5 . : i I ( t riltman of the world. picture, Bessie Barrlscals. contest.