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URQ HEW; A Hint tu Advertisers ,nd Than j 20,000 people read the News-Review dally. I la Which it Included The Evening Newt and The Roteburg Review ROSEBCRQ, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14, 1921. VOU X, No. 213, OF THE EVENING NEWS. vol MOSEB S-MEVIEW Vr pany to Y itnaraw uDjecuuns w vi'k m vuci to Get City to Proceed With Bridge. . has b declared In the Par" brl(,ge fl8ht fr f " r'l'( the month, during "STS. - effort will be made desirous of seeing a n ,n,tractea to pre.. r - - to withdraw Its ob- i no n V wuons to the crossing and also to from the public service coui ftoioa s decision in regard to the At the recent meeting of council the city attorney was au l rUcd to request the public eer wre commtoion for an immediate decision on the crossing. The coro .tadon has marked time for several mmthland has given no answer to He city's application during which time a fieri' ar08ft as to ,he "roper location of a bridge. The war be tween opposing factions has finally resulted in a petition for a road from the Oak street bridge to the asl along the base of Xebo. a pro wl which is favored by the county .mi t the nrcsont time by a number of the councilmen. Some of the petition niere'v to defeat the h'oi-l the construction of a bridge. lerton Street bridge sue, aeciarea in faror of th old bridge site and thei mtfer is still in the air. The county) court has agreed to postpone build ing the road until the public service commission hearing is given. The court stands hound to meet the city o t 50-50 basis for the construction of the bridge 1 an old order, but tic city refuses to antagonize the railroad company. In the event the decision of the commission allows the crossing there will still be an atber firht unless the railroad com aiiT withdraws its objections. Mavor Hamilton has repeatedly Kited that he will not sanction the rmutruetlon of a bridge at the old site u Ion? a the railroad company imposes the crossing. Ho states that tiere is little danger that the rail road company would withdraw Its terminal here, but that as mayor of ihi city he does not feel like taking the responsibility of throwing the city liable to such a loss. That the threat to move the terminal would nerer be carried out Is the conten tion of the residents of Umpqua park and the malorlty of citizens of Rose trg, but the mayor declines to move ii the face of the threat. If the decision of the commission punts a crossing, It will take the withdrawal of the railroad com- Business Men Meet to Dis cuss Needs of Chamber of A special meeting of business men, farmers and fruit growers was called J. I. Cobb last night In the cumber of commerce rooms for the Wrpose of discussing the needs of the chamber and working out some iL'or ""ePlying these needs. A food crowd was in attendance and It very successful meeting. work of the chamber of com Wc body was justified by its value "the community. The financial ""anion of the chamber was gone !. and It was found that some no, would have to be done toward .M!?"rin "" rovne- The supply Illustrated literature Is practlcallv k..r."d' lnd " I'hllelty fund will to be rais.-l wherewith to print un?,- A" the needs were -uj Dj.ru.,,,,, ., vari0. WoScred hy those present. plans 0 very feasible Idea was to have mi representative bustrsesa men "'0 HWet nn t u i, mm.. . ..' "' ""inner com north and south of inrV rn.... . . . ise ni . .-... Vain, t v ' how ,h"m It u kin . ,.,my as a wnofe. U believed tit very hearty co- uS ,T",d h" rwlv'd Cmmee J ,Wn"- To th"' nd of A t i " appointed composed 'tlfer BW-strong nd a. !, p",,1I,,'tr eampalgn and h I. . . ,or rnemherfjhin rtrlv It la in n M.. - t ' ret ' " commute kf o, iTI b"""," mar. In Rose- the roll of the chamber of l ?1M' M ,h" ""road men r,llrnrr" b"entted. Many w the pond,,, of the na- TRUGE ilCXm IN BKIUUt FIGHT UNtlNOMMISSION DECIDES ON GRADE GROSSING Midenu of Umpqua.Park Endeavoring to Induce Railroad Com- pany's objections undoubtedly be fore Mayor Hamilton will consent to the city's participation In the bridge construction. Just how the council stands Is uncertain. In case of a show down it la possible that the council would override the mayor's objections and order the construc tion of the bridge and It Is in this hope that the residents of the Park addition are proceeding. While waiting for the decision the county court is going ahead laying out the route for the road. A change will probably be made In the location of tb9 road so that it will go along the hill back of the Lindsay and Bryant place as the first location through the two farms would cost the county a large sum for right of way. As the matter now stands It is up to the public service commission to make the next more which will de termine whether or not the county shall proceed to build the road, or the residents start a campaign to in ib. residents, however, who signed , fluence the city council to agree to J. E. McBride Re ceives Injuries J. E. McBride, a Southern Pacific Engineer, who was severely Injured last Saturday in Medford, is said to be much improved in condition to day. Mr. McBride had left his en gine for a few moments to cross the street to a drinking fountain, on hta return, an automobile swerved around the corner knocking him to the pavement. Numerous bruises were receved over the entire body, and a large gash was found at the base of the skull. He Is now In the Mercy hospital at Medford and will be confined there for many weeks. Mrs. McBride left this city imme diately to be with her husband. o A very successful demonstration was held at Olalla yesterday by Miss Esther B. Cooley, home demonstra tion snecialist of O. A. C. Much in terest was shown by the ladles of the Olalla district. Another demonstra tion is being held at Oreen school house this afternoon. Commerce; New Committees Hr.n.1 rth.mhee nf commerce, and hiva held the same feeling toward the local chamber, thinking it was affiliated with the national ooay. mr. Heinline states decidedly that the lo ni nrrnnizstinn is In no wise affil iated, nor does It pay duea to the United States Chamber of Com nirr. The committee to work with h. rilrnnrir is composed of Oscar w brought out and everyone F. H. Churchill ana A. J. wu i rii inn pnnmnor n r nm ' " " ' . ... - -- in - eiisicnce or aucn a ". n ,Annr l aese (Muiiiuit ijd ..... - - back to the general committee next Friday night at the chamber of com merce rooms ana aennue acuuu win be taken on their reports. o Many Calls For Old Clothing - i Since the opening of the schools mi. a pitch ford, county Juven ile nrrixer has received many calls for clothing from those families who are not able to provide clothing for the children of school age. These things must be provided for those who are financially unable to An mn and ir anyone has any gar ments they would like to give, Miss Pltcbford will be glad to iae meiu. The mothers of these children are winin. io mkt the clothes over, but at the present time have nothing with which to do tbl. If they are anxious that tholr children should have an education, there are surely number In this city who Will will ingly give something toward their support. - . ' o U B Hsalett. eounty agent. i, ,...!,.., nmnrrow for Orants Pass where he will attend th county fair there. He Is to assist In Judging tn farm exhibits. Three Boys are Charged Murder (By United Pres..) CHICAGO. Sept. 14. Three youths were expected to be Indicted today for the murder of Carl Ausraus and Bernard Daugherty. autoniobllu salesmen, whose bodies were found badly mutillated. Harvey Church and Lee Parka have confessed. Their confessions Involved Clarence Wil der, who was arrested early today. The youths expected to sell a high priced automobile which they took from the dead men. World Court of Justice a Reality (By United Press.) GENEVA. Sept. 14. The world's fifty-year dream of an International court of Justice became a reality to day when the league of nations elect ed eleven Judges and four deputies to the world court. John Bassett Moore, of the United States, was elected a member of the court. The announcement of ha election was re ceived In Washington, according to reports, with the deepest official In terest. This will not affect the Unit ed tSates' "hands off" policy, how ever, Hughes and Harding having failed to answer the league's Invita tion for the United States to "sit in" on the world court. Big Patriotic Program Planned Plans are now laid for one of the biggest patriotic programs ever held In Roseburg, to be held on the court house lawn tomorrow night in con junction with the regular weekly band concert. It is in celebration ol the adoption of the federal consti tution. Judge J. V. Hamilton Is the speak er of the evening and will talk for twenty minutes on tho subject ot "The Federal Constitution. in place of the usual community sing, the audience will atrg "Star Span gled Banner" and "America" lead by the Douglas County oCncert Band. The concert part of the program will consist only of patriotic numbers. All the patriotic organizations in the city have been Invited to be present, and good responses nave been received from many of them Among thoBo whose attendance Is urged are the veterans from the Soldiers Home, the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary. O. A. R., Daugh ters of the American Revolution, Bov Scouts. Chamber of Commerce, and the public schools. It all of these organization are well repres ented In addition to the usual large crowd in attendance at the concerts. it will be one of tbe biggest throngs that ever gathered on the courtyard DROPPED DEAD TODAY. John H. Michael, 68-year-old rest- dent of Drain, dropped dead this morning on the banks of the river a short distance west of Drain, ueatn was evidently due to hemorrnage. Mr. Michael was standing on the bank of the river watching some workmen who were constructing a dam. when he was suddenly over come, and died In a few minutes. The funeral will be held at Drain to morrow. He has been in this part or the country somewhat more than a year. He is survived Dy a sister, Mrs. Clemantlne Webster of Drain, and two brothers .somewhere In the east. ' -v. . A R.KM KM I1KII III UK ON DEW ITT CJJSTOX THAI LANSING. Mich. Sept. 14. (By United Press.) The tour of the De wltt Clinton (N'.Y.C.) train through MIMilean brought to light that this state can claim first honors In the: matters of havlnav among its resi dents first passengers of the old pioneer of the twenuem cemuir limited. Mrs. Marvanne Mann, 90, Grand Rapids, claims to be the only living woman who rode on the train during Its period of operation. She was en thusiastic in describing her exper iences when the train visited her lo cality, claiming It was "unsafe" for children. Deanlte her assertion, John T. Ber- , or Marshal, claimed to he the only living person who made the In- iini trir. witn ino iraiu. nnj. fnnn.i ridlns comfortable at the age of six. when his father, the conduc tor of tho train, took ntm on mr first Journey. Rerner was wheeled to the station at Marshal to view the old Dewltt Clinton on her exhibition trip through the state CITY NEWS. Mrs. D. Woody of Winchester spent the morning here sttenning to wai ters of shopping. TM,-. Ttlsvlock. a Roseburg youth was arrested laat night on a charge of speeding and entered a plea of not guilty. He has been notified to appear before city recorder Whipple for trial tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. TAUT ARBUCKLE EXPECTS Awaits Verdict of Coroner's Jury Faces Two Seri ous Charges. IS IN CHEERFUL MOOD Fat Comedian and His Attorney Apear Cheerful Today and Ex pect to Win Freedom for tho Big Actor. ' JURY RETIRES. SAN fKAftUiSUU, Sept. 14. (U. P.) The coroner's Jury, sitting for two ("ays on the Ar- buckle case, retired shortly 4 after noon today to render a 4 verdict. Shortly thereafter they t asked for a verdict blank in- dlratlng that they had reached 4 a decision. The medical testl- mony before the Jury strongly supported the state s conclusion that Miss Rappe's death was caused through violence, cans- lng a bladder rupture. SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 14 (A. P.) Roscoe "Fatty" ArbucRle Is facing two charges In connection with the -death of Miss Virginia Rappe, following tbe return of an indictment charging manslaughter by the grand Jury last night. The other charge was murder, preferred Monday by Mrs. Bamblna Maude Belmont. District Attorney Brady thought the murder charge should stand. If Arbuckle Is cleared of that, in the event he is tried on it, he would still face the manslaughter charge. "Fatty" Arbuckle appeared more dejected today and his face is more pallid. Awn.lt Innuofrt Results. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14. (TT. P.) Whether Roscoe Arbuckle will face trial for murder or for man slaughter will be determined when the outcome of the Inquest la an nounced todny, according to the dis trict attorney's office. Should the coroner's Jury find that Miss Rappe's life was taken In wil ful commission of felony, and that she was murdered, the state will prosecute Arbuckle on the murder charge which Mrs. Bamblna Belmont swore to two days ago. If the grand Jury returns an "ope.i verdict," leaving doubt as to the ex act cause of the death, If it finds death from natural causes, or In cludes any action tending to exoner ate the fat comedian, then the dis trict attorney will prosecute on the manslaughter Indictment which the grand Jurv voted early today. Fattv Is Confident. SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 14. fU. p.) Roscoe Arbuckle and his attor neys appeared confident of winning tree fight for the big actor's freedom when they appeared for the final ses sion of the coroner's Jury. Arbuckle was In a more cheerful mood than at any time since his ar rest. The Inquest room was crowded. Many women were pnesent, despite the rumors that unprintable medical evidence was forthcoming. Arbuckle told the prohibition offi cers, attemntlnr to wring from him Information as to where he got the Jqunr for the St. Francis bote party, that they "had no liquor." Brumfield Gets Solitary Cell nr. Brumfield Is occupying a soli tary cell at night as the result of the attemnted lall nreaK on jionnay nlarhL l-ast night Ieputy Sheriff Honklns assigned "Chief" Balllet and Brumfield each to small Intliv iiiual cells Into which they were chained and padlocked to prevent an. future activities at cell wrecic lng. They will be kept so locked until the trial the oflcer stales, as ihera la tn be no opportunity given thorn tn free themselves from the county bastlle. o Ml Ruth Williams, who fell sev eral dan aco and severely sprained her ankle, is able to he about her home on crutches, and Is Improving In condition dally. X PLEADS NOT GUILTY. 1 TWtV FALLS. Idaho, Sept, 14. Mrs. I.ydla Southard, an- cused of murdering her fourth husband, and suspected of he- lng a female blueheard. pleaded a not nlltv when arraigned to- de. The trial was set for September Boat Filled With Provisions Found (By I'niU'J Press.) TACOMA, Sept. 14. Following Warden Maloney's discovery of a boat near the Island fully provi sioned apparently for an escape from the Island, the warden la contldunt that a confederate placed the craft there for Gardner's escape. The boat contained a tent, food, blankets and all camping equipment. A boy re ported that he saw a man wearing a prison shirt stealing through some brush. o De Valera's Reply Is Approved Today (By t'nltcil Press.) DUBLIN, Sept. 14. TIk) Irish par liament unanimously approved Do Valeia's reply to Lloya George's In vitation to the peace conference at Inverness on September 20th. They selected as delegates, Arthur Grif fiths, chairman; .Michael Collins, Barton, Dugan, and Duffy. Advices from london say, contrary to earlier reports, that the Irish reply to Great III Haiti will not be published tonight. This gives a mysterious aspect to tho situation. Couriers Return. DUBLIN, Sept. 14. Tho two couriers who took the Irish note to Lloyd George returned to Ireland to day and went into immediate session with De Valera and the republican Inner circle. It Is believed they are making a report on the reception ac- ! corded them at Inverness. The re sult of the conference Is awaited with anxiety. Soldiers Prefer Loans to Cash SALEM, Sept. 14. Applications for loans are still leading those for the cash bonus under the Oregon bonus act, according to Captain Harry C. Brumbaugh, secretary to the bonus commission. Figures compiled by Captain Brumbaugh show that up to closing time Monday night a total of 1613 applications had been received, of which numher 859 were seeking tne loan and 754 want tho cash bonus. 'In spite of the fact that these figures would Indicate that the loan applications are not maintaining the lead Indicated In the early returns, the showing Is highly encouraging to the commission, Captain Brum baugh declares. "Wo naturally vx- pect those who are seeking the cash bonus to file their applications early and this. In a measure, accounts for the seemingly large proportion of cash applications at this time." Roseburg Has Small fire Loss The year between September, 1920 and September. 1921 sets the record for the smallest fire loss In the late history of Roseburg, Fire Chief Flotchor states. Although tho rec ords on hand do not go back many years, there Is nothing to dispute the claim that the past twelve months contain the lowest loss from fire ever recorded In thl" city. Dur ing the entire time Hi-, roinl damage hv fire amounted to only siiOP or which amount tlSOO wn In one Ire. It should be home In mind that dur ing the twelve month" ending Sep. tember 1. the fire department nns- were 4 5 calls, showing thnt there were enough potential fires to bring up tho average had not the prompt work on the part of the fire depart ment been sufficient' to extinguish the fires before any material damage was done. The. largest fire for the venr was at the old Rast home. This fire started early In the morning, the house wn" old and dry and the flames were under tood headway be fore the department was called. Tho flames were quickly checked, how- ewr, and the building was saved with a los of only $1."00. The de struction of a woodshed belonging to Miss Emma Smith, last Armistice day, resulted In damage amounting to IISO. while two other fires, one an attle fire and the other a roof fire each did damage amounting In round figure" to 12", each. This record is due largely to lb" efficiency of tho department, which I" In fine condition. A great deal of credit Is also due the rliy council and Mayor Hamilton for the fine co operation given the department In nurchaslng necessary apparatus. Equipment given the firemen at their request has been largely responsible for the speed shown hv tho depart ment and his enabled them to make showing which without doubt Is unequalled In anr city the site of Roeburg on the coast. Ihmsos Througli Miss Kathryn DIHtel of Riddle passed through this city this after noon enroute from her home to rarl tnn. Ore., where she will teach Home Economics in the high school this coming year. Miss Dldtel will visit for several days at O. A. C, where she was graduated last year. DILLARD GROWERS AREA . CONTENTED LOT AND THEY HAVE A PERFECT RICHT Cardens and Orchards Prosper Regular Gold Mine Prunes Form Purple Blanket in the Many Orchards Season Busy One. The Dlllnrd district Is the land of sunshine, watermelons, tomatoes, prunes and contented people. The green-eyed monster of Jeal ousy and envy bas us in his power as we ride through this district and see the gardens, orchards, pretty home's anil the peacefulnesa of the whole scene. Anyone in possession of a Dillnrd garden or an orchard could not help but be contented. The French petite prune thrives in the South Umpqua country, while its comrade, the Italian, grows equally well on the North Umpqua ulopo. The Utile French prune will net the Dillard growers a neat sum of money this season. The orchards this week are covered with a beauti ful purple carpet of the prunes and the hundreds of pickers aro busily engaged In filling the boxes which are carted away to the driers. The Oregon Agricultural College kept records of prune crops In Doug las county for fht years. During that time it was found that the pe tite prune was best adapted to the South Umpqua country and the growers are now convlncod that the report was correct. There are from thirty to thirty-five more sunny days per year south of Robert's hill than in any other section of the county. For thnt reason the Dillard district is Ideal for gardening and orchard lands. Booth Orchards Wonderful The j. II. Booth prune orchard In the Dillard section is undoubtedly one of the best orchards In Douglas county. Mr. Booth has 300 acres of cholcje land, midway between the Dil lard center and Myrtle Creek. Mr. Hooth bas 50 acres In prunes, but fifteen of the acres are' not yet bear ing. The remainder of the hugo ranch is devoted to farming and stock-raising. The booth orchard has produced tho following crop" of prunes since the year 1911 : 1911, 130,000 pounds; 1912. 13, 243 pound"; 19)3, 93.316 pounds: 1914. 31.84', pounds; 1915. 192.17 2 pounds: 1916, 1 98,148 pounds: 1917 140,260 pounds; 1918, 140.300 pounds: 1919. 113.927 pounds; 1920. 160.743 pounds. The total price received for these I -ea -s cro,.. M nooth received 2l" "'J.'" K1Io .rinano'oS D,,vr,rtirpLh,hway times. Mr. Booth bas refused I60.-I (Continued on page 4 ) Number of New Residences Built This Year Exceed Ihose Constructed In 1920 crops was 192.73:1.07. For last I Building In Roseburg has taken a great slump this year over last year, bufldlng records show. This Is not to be taken, however, lo mean that building Is below normal, for this yenr's mark Is tip to tbe average and in fact Is bettor than tho normal years before the war. LbhI year was the big year In building In Roseburg and the figures show that a great amount of peniituunt Improvement was dono. 1920 saw tho construc tion of tho new nrager prune pack ing plant nt a cost of $12,500, the construction of the Rupert Canning company warehouse, and tho remod eling of Iho I. O. O. F. temple, Ihe latter two Improvements being listed at $25,000 each. In addition there were several other major Improve ments. This year there has been some malor construction, but It amounts to much less than Inst year. There Is one outstanding fenture this year however, and that Is tbe fact that ready this year the value of nesl- ilencea constructed greiitly exceeds nil of last year, showing that t hi housing situation In Roseburg Is be- lug rapidly taken earn nf by addi- tlonal building. One of the largest buildings for Ibis year was the South Methodist church, which l being built at a cost of $15,000. The 1921 figures will be Increased shortly by an additional $15,000 which Is to ro for the new erenmerv building on whlcTi construction will start In a few di-. There are a number of n"W buildings to go up this fall, bur me cunning - '""; end tbe amount fur tbe remainder of the year will not bo large. The firfiires also show thnt the! Roseburg people spent a great deal on the construction of gsragws Per mits showing garages worth $6000 have been Issued this year, as ( Watermelons and Canteloupes 000 for the place. The Booth ranch I a busy place this week. The drier is In full op eration and the pickers and shakers aro clearing the orchards. In addi tion to the fine prune ' ceo p, Mr. Booth raises some mighty excellent corn. The corn Is planted in a young orchard and when the corn la cul tivated It naturally helps the young trees and as a result they are ob-. mining a healthy growth. The grounds surrounding the f Ino big home on the place are to bo Im proved and Mr. Booth plans to spend his summers on tbe place In the fu ture. All Orchards Thriving;. Mr. Booth and W. II. Fisher hava 26 acres of Bartlett and Cornice Jears in this section. W. R. Bates, who recently moved to this , state from Minnesota, has fino applo. pear and prune orchards. G. W. Ryan has a dandy ranch In this district and Mr. Thompson, anothor resident, has seven acres of young prunos. R. A. Herscber has an 18-acre pruno orchard In Dillard. Hi" orchard Is a good one and produces a good ton unge of prune" each year. Sam Mll icr has six acres of prunes. Mr. filler is the original owner of tho oillaid tracts, but he i" cutting them up at present and has placed a good majority of his best land ou the mar ket. Mr. Miller has approximately 4000 acres there and devotes his time to buying and selling cattle. Rodney Knott ha" eight acre" of prunes, all in bearing. Rodney re turned from the army anu smnuu raising prunes, knowing that many of his buddies bad a torrlblo appe tite for that fruit In the service. Frank Rose baa a live-acre prune orchard In the rich portion of tho valloy. L. C. Mooro has 23 acres of pruno trees. Six acres aro not yet bearing but tho remaining acreuga produce" enough fruit to keep Mr. Moore busy during the harvu"ting "eason. Rice Brothers have four acres of prunes a" a sldo-llne to their fine ganlons. James Adams bas a small orchard there also. S. G. Coul ter Is tho owner of ten iicre" of prune" and Herman luen his 1 acrus. Grant uiayion ooin nui -i u- cialize III fruit but is exttn-ive.y tn- against $7100 last year. For comparison the amounts for tbe years following 1920 anu 1921 are given. 1920 .$93,000 . 24.2UO . 7,100 . 3,810 1921 $35,070 39,300 6,000 . 1.8U0 Business houses Residences . . .., .iainges .Sheds , Totuls $128,110 $82,170 The abovw figures are from Jan uary lo December lor the year 1920, and lor Junnary to September 14 lor my i I'nr l In, nerloil Iroin January 1 to September 14, Iho building l-r-mlis lor l'.i20 show a total of I2:i, 670, only $2140 having been expend ed ill buildings alior Sept. 14, 1920. MARIULD THIS AFTERNOON. A quiet wedding occurred this afternoon nt the Baptist parsonage, wii. n i.imes llainons of Canyonvllle, un, r;neU Snyles, of Kiddle were unl,,( n marriage. They -are well kl own residents of their respective rmm,i unities. They expect to make ,h(i(r hnmB at Caiiyouvllle. Tho '.., was nerforined by II. L. . . .. . nlv n,,CP,.ary wlt- ' nessos wero present. Sheriff Kain Starnior spent the arternoon nt Myrtle creek attending to official business. A marrlago llcenso was issued to day tu ,l:-.:ms Human of ('anyi)iivlllo, and Ellen Sayle, of Riddle i Reuben Murslers. who has been spending the past few days here at tending to business matters, return ed to his home In Salem this afternoon.