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11 Weather Ten Pages Techy W i rln ni" , and Friday, fair. CIRCULATION 4000 Consolidation ef '-nJng Nm ano) Tha Roaeburg Ravltw, DOUGLAS COUNTY An Independent newspaper published for the beat Interest of tha people. ROSEBURG -V W, ROSEBURO, OREGON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1922. VOL, XI, No. 10, OF THE EVENING NEWS. BAND 0F8iii.;i AKES ISSUE WITH MRS. HULL'S PUBLIC STATEMENTS Be Is Not Vindictive But Wants to See Murderess Punished Believes Deed Was Committed by a Woman Who Was Jealous of Mrs. Mills (Br Associated Press.) BRUNSWItr., n. J., nov. In UD from nia wv, - the Dem - where he ia janitor, Jamea Lhose wife, Eleanor, waa mur U.h Rev. Edward Hall, today SSue with aome of tha state made yesterday to the Associat s, by the clergyman'a widow, ibmitted to an hour's Interview, menting on her statement that ii not vindictive and did not iee anyone pun, .,.c. ,r .... murder, the husband of the Led woman said: "I am not vin- either, but I want to see me r nun shea, i oeneve u i ter another volleyed questions at her, taking her over the story'of her ac tions before and after the murder: quizzing her sharply for any possible Knowledge shq might have had of the rector's affair with Mrs. Mill's; seek ing some point at which an entcrlni wedge could be driven into her story. Local Resident Passes Away Edith Florenda Counts passed IT" L AiiofttwriM .b.rt'.r''.1 br.,ho ln th!s clty. 4,1,8 ... . ... iniiriiiiiir. ic I nwmv n Hennna innea ii and robbery are rot. it was Lv and I think her throat waa soite, because oi ncr Mrs. Hall Not Nervous Lr interview yesterday Mrs. El not break down and was able the aasemDiea repuneia uei of the slaying. hv it was staiea mat ur. nan krted out to his doom, saying he bins on an errana oi mercy toss with Mrs. Mills a nospiiai bich he was paying witn cnurcn that he was slain oy a person motive of which she has not ;Met conjectures; and that her of him Is unsullied by the landal in which bis name has reived.' a blf Ps two o clock when H. Ffieffer, Mrs. Halm law- itnrlriler Into the quaint lihr- mornlng, following a serious illness Mrs. Counts had been suffering with Intestinal flu. She was 23 years of age at the time of her death, and has made her home In this city dur ing the past three years. The deceased leaves to mourn lier death, a bereaved husband, Roy T). Counts, and a little three year oid son, Lloyd, also a father and mother, who reside at Cottage Grove. The body was shipped to the latter city this afternoon, where the funeral ser vices will be held. The many friends of the family wish to extend their heartfelt sym pathy during this hour of fcereave-ment. At the ITntpqua- Among the guests registering at .the, Urcjqua hotel today were R. W. Lone. Yoncalla: w. js. tjnooseiy, isn . I Mpb A Tt TCnnerann. V 1 n m - IW ins nan nume, wiipiu , fila. T V Mnh a Portland: J). In im waiting in serried ! PulIer Eugene;' M. B. Root, Medford I , , . . ' ' ' ... , IE. M. Pugh, Portland; ,F. M. Drown, folroducel her and withdrew,! ... . n,ow. Corvallls: ilnos Ih nnn Mrlanl e f " t .r - ' J, i i frnm I H. B. Davidson, Corvallls; A. E. Han ,PSlLLTUon. Portland; P. Schu.tz. Portland: Mrs. W. W. mi uau sniu pue iihu Bum,. ; - nujin . .. i n yi. iienui. nmuic '"inn. ". , i,- r..,Hnr In s (town of black canton 1 . ' aVu. i p itb slight scarf of black silk ?alem' 7!! ri, m, Lane, oaiemi vru.cuu, Salem; David W. tTazen, Portland; Wayne A. Pettit, Portland. Ih?r shoulders, she seated her- lao old foahmned rocker and let St eyes rove over the strange her familiar library present- 4 FIRE AT OREGON CITY. Transcript Is Taken backeround of greenish gold .DfT. hunp with fa mefllpv of! al prints and portraits of an-, OREGON CITY, Nov. 2. (A. the mantel with Its bric-a-1 a p Fire, believed to be or in- cendinry origin, was discovered early today aealnst the side of the Nash building with apart- ments on the second floor and three stores downstairs. The fire caused a scramble by 35 per- sons to escape. Fireman checked the blaze before great damage was done. uses, the antique bookcases, one with a child's tinker toy all Iwere familiar to her. But the Ithe chairs cluttered about the land in each chair sat a report ers were a score of men and omen. round mahogany table at her at two court stenographers to a transcript of the interview. reporters, matching her roving nn intent stares, saw a rather Woman of 47. rmle. nwinnqlv and sliehtlv nervous. Her gray GRAND JURY TQ met I w urusnea Dack In a high pom- - . . val of her face i The meeting of the grand jury HIT IftCO. - Inrlnv WAS DOSt- Presence la Denied. I " ", .n .mnrmw morning braced one hand on each arm I a .,. ri(H-t Attorney Neuner was iirr ana tne interview De- called away to assist Governor Olcott. The grand jury win w have only a slight amount of business as It will dispose of only the old cases. Three of the men to be Investigated es- caned Jail last Saturday night and no trace of them1 has been found since that time. Indict- ments will be returned, however, in these cases, in the event the grand Jurv finds such action ad- was not so, and that ls'w viable. The new grand. Jury will be empaneled when circuit court convenes on Nov. 13. vp yOU SnV tWmmant in moka 'll." the spokesman began, "on f Mrs. Gibson's story (Mrs. "iu.-un, uie so-called eye-wlt-' 'he slaying) in which she aavs f'-re present on the rhilllps farm f nieht of September 4?" -tening her lips, Mrs. Hall re- t comment could I make? Of mar -il were not there?" 'nainly was not." a hour then one reporter af ws-Review Stratv Vote on Candidate Jor Governor Shows Pierce to be Leading i KJ lead In the News-Review " - I.n tVIl rWia-n t I mi r.t. . , -"'"" oi.t annouxn . ZM f h""r ,han ""y dr rft. reeved Si vote,. Olcott 6 In r,,Um. T, ma of thp Z?Z.r?'rHi ,rom the outly- In a great num mm '1 n,m h -ra . m!i jt A tflt T0"'r no having r:,fW'ld in their votes on post "raw vote the rontmt h. .uuiu on Saturday afternoon at I o'clock at which tlmo the final results win oe determined. All persons desiring to: express their preference Jn the News- j Review st-RW ballot are asked to dO so at once. Printed ballots are on hand at the News-Review office and were printed In the paper for several 1 days. i The result up to the present time stand a folows: 1 Olcott Werco MO PREMIER LAW WANTS U.S. TO RECOGNIZE THE LEAGUE t Br TtnltMl smu LONDON, Nov. 2. In a speech here I'remler Law expressed hope that the United States would gradually take an Interest in the league of nationa and "recognize Its duty to help the world recover from the war chaos." He referred to Lloyd George as the "war drummer boy" and said, "Just because he waa good ln war ia not saytnic he is equally as good In peace." REPORT OF A CLASH AT ADRIANOPLE NOT VERIFIED fBv TTnltad Pmtl . PARIS. Nov. 2. The reports re ceived through London that French soldiers were killed in a clash with the Turks at Adralnople ln eastern Thrace have not Been verified ,the trench foreign office declared today. MICKEY WALKER WINS WELTER CHAMPIONSHIP . (By United Press ! NEW YORK, Nov. 2. Mickey Walker won the welterweight cham pionship when he outpointed old Jack Britton In 15 rounds. FORMER GREEK KING IS CALLED BACK TO TESTIFY fRc- TTnltMf PrMa I ATHENS, Nov. 2. Former King Constantino has been called from ex ile 'by the Greek revolutionary conv mlttee to testify with the others re sponsible for the Asia Minor disaster to the Greek armies. If he refuses to return to testify he will be tried for default, the committee announc ed. The trial is scheduled for next week. REVOLUTION IS RAGING IN COUNTRY OF ALBANIA 4- - ... nr United Press) ATHENS, Nov. 2. A revolution Is ravaging Albania. The 'govern ment has fled from Dirana and taken refuge at Valon, according to reports from Fiorina. The Albanian federal troops are reported retiring before the Insurgents. The Fascistl coup in Italy is believed to ce to blame for the Albanian rupture. POJSON IN CAKE MAY BE QUSE OF ILLNESS (Bv TTnllad Prru l NEW YORK. Nov. 2. The police are probing the illnses of the four side bakery. The city chemist Is testing for poison. FORMER AMBASSADOR TO ITALY IS BURIED TODAY 'Rv United Press.) RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 2. The funeral services 'Of Thomas Nelson Page, former ambassador to Italy and famous Virginia author, will be held at Washington at 4 o'clock this afternoon. o Mrs. Fuller ton Host' ess at Bridge Party Mrs. Nathan Fullerton was a charming hostess yesterday after noon at her lovely home on Cosb street, to a number of ladles. The afternoon was enjoyed In playing bridge. Mrs. F. W. Hayes won fllrst prize, and Mrs. Fred Schwartz, consolation. The rooms were artistically ar ranged with huge baskets filled with yellow Chrysanthemums and French marigolds. At a late nour in ine afternoon the hostess served a most delicious luncheon. She waa assisted In the serving Ty Mrs. II. W. Ilat.'s. Mrs. Irvin Brunn and Mrs. Fred SchwarU. This Is the first of a series of par ties to be given by Mrs. Fullerton. and the Invitational guest list of yesterday Included Mesdames W. 8. Hamilton. Fred Haynea, H. n. mapie- ton. John M. Throne, A. A. Wilder, A. F. Sether. I. O. Broadway, George Johnson, George Bradburn, M. B. Green, J. C. Hume, B. W. Bates. Hen Zleler. Arthur naura, jamea Sawyers, Stanley Kidder, Harry Htldehurn, Hoy Bellows. W. F. Cup man. I.oula Melvln. Claire K. Allen, Irvin Brunn. Fred Schwarts, William Bell, Charles Wharton. Mrs. O. C. Brown, county school snpervlsor, l"ft for Reedsport thl afternoon, and will conduct a zone meeting there tomonow. This will finish the first nrhdJle of S'.n r. rctlngs to be heM. and a fine program has been prepared. Mr. Brown will conduct a similar meet lnf at Drain tomorrow. Governor Olcott to Speak Tonight Governor Ben.W. Olcott, gov- ernor of Oregon, spent the day ln Douglas county meeting with the voters of Roseburg. Oakland and Sutherlin in the Interests of v his own campaign and of the republican party. Governor Ol- cott arrived on the morning train from Oregon City where he spoke last night and went directly to the Soldiers home where he Bpent a couple of hours meeting the veterans. At O 11 o'clock a large party went to Oakland where a community luncheon was held at noon and e immediately following a mass meeting was held at which the governor spoke to a large num- ber of people. At 2:30 anoth- er meeting waa held at Sutherlin following which the party mo- tored back to Rosehurg. At 6 o clock the governor will he the guest of the republican central committee of Douglas county at a banquet at the I'mpuua hotel and following this he will speak at a public mass meeting at the armory. Representative Thomas n. Kay of Marion county will arrive this evening and will appear with the gover- nor. Wayne A. Petltt formerly of this city, now the Salem rep- resentative of the Portland Ore- gonlan and David W. Hazen of the Portland Telegram are mem- hers of the governor's party. Prior to the mass meeting to- night the ITmpqua Five dance or- chestra will lve a concert of popular musics numbers. The concert will start at 7:30 p. m. and will continue until g o'clock. 1 TO INSPECT BUDGET Complete Investigation to be Made of Etti,;t2ted Ex penditures of Year COUNTY COURT RAPPED Committee Reports That Court In Spite of Numerous Promises Has Failed to Paint Signs on County Owned Cars. An enthusiastic mcet'ng of the committees of the Don Bias rounty taxiayers league was holt yraK'r- day afternoon at the Moose Hall. hvery committee was represented and took an active part In the busi ness part f the meeting. It was understood that the court contemplates publishing only the proposed expenditures ln announc ing this year's budget and does not intend to give detailed expenditures, deficits, etc., as has been previous ly published for comparison pur poses. The budget as previously pub lished gives every person an oppor tunity to compare the proposed ex penditures with those of previous years and to obtain a cdmprehin slve idea of the county's flnancci. Without such comparison, however, it is held that the publication of the budget would be useless and that the person interested would not be able to obtain the data without a long Inveslgatlon which would necesMtate a groat deal of time and expense. The budget should be pub lished ln full detail the taxpayers decided, a resolution to that effect being adopted. As soon as the budget is punMsn- ed tho chairman of eacJt commltiee will call his committee together nnil w..! prepare reports to be submitted at the annual meeting whleii will be held simultaneously with th l;ud- tet meeting, the date for which will be set by the couniv court. Tho committee winch has on fv- ohi! occasions ,nkd the countv court to have the words "property of Douglas County" painted on the sli!-s of all the county cars, repite. that the court In spite of Its num trr4 promises has stfll failed to romply with this request. T' e county's cars ie being usc.l fit pleasure purpurea and prla'e business the committee reported and the cars bear no signs It is very rsiy for officers to devote the i to their own pleasure at any time The cars should le these sign Painted rn them iTnvdlatelj, and the county court has on many oc Of 'leu riomlsd to have this work ton, the commltt-e reportel, o- t l 'ill m ejecting to keep the pro n I'.e w! )cr were mJa. The committee alio reported that the court is also falling to have the bills properly Itemized. Although there Is some Improvement there Is still a greet need for proper Item izing. The county court received a bill for $5 worth of potatoes the bill falling to state the number of pounds delivered and whether or not the county received one pound or UNITED STATES TO STAY OUT0FLEAGUE0F NATIONS ... - my ''""ted Press.) WASHINGTON. Nov. 2. -Desnlte Its expressed desire to have official membership ln the league of nations world court of internutionl justice. the It. 3. intends to remain Indepen dent of the league of nations. Hurd Ing and Hughes will secure a writ ten agreement with the other powers as will guarantee this independence berore they will become signatory to the world court it was leaned to day. CALIFORNIA COURT SAYS BIBLE A SECTARIAN BOOK (Bv United Press) SACRAMENTO. Nov. 2. The state court of appeals today held the Bible a secUu-ian book, thus barring King James version from use In the public schorls or the state. Under the state law sectarian publications are barred from the public schools. PRESIDENT HARDING IS 57 YfARS OLD TODAY (By United Press) ' WASHINGTON, Nov. 2. President Warren G. Harding was todav flooded with messages of congratulation from the nation on his 67th birthday. Ho spent a quiet day. TERRIFIC STORMS RAKE THE COASTS OF EUROPE (H United Pressi PARIS, Nov. 2. A heavy loss of life Is expected as the result of a terrific storm rnklng Europe's Atlan tic caaBt. Two hundred fishing boats were driven ashore and many lost Coastal and trans-Atlantic liners were reported safe and engaging In the rescue work of the tiny craft. (SUNDERS WANT TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE tfty Associated Press.) MANILA, Nov. 2. Tho Phllllplne senate today adopted unanimously a resolution asking the U. S. congress to authorize a constitutional conven tion to creato a Phllllplne republic and determine Its relation to tne American government. The resolu tion was sent to the house or representatives. SUPT. CHURCHILL RETURNS $13,423 TO GENERAL FUND SALEM. Nov. 2. Of the 116,000 appropriated by the legislature ot 1920 for the us of J. A. Churchill, slate superintendent of public In struction, in connection with his work In administering the Soldiers' Educational Aid fund! $13,423.97 will be returned to the general fund of the state. Only $1,678. 0.1 or the $16,000 appropriation has been used according to Chu-chlll's report to the state budget commission. Un der the provisions of the Education al Aid art. Churchill, as stute su perintendent of public Instruction, was required to Investigate and ap prove the work of schools before the fund could be drawn upon by ex-service men completing their ed ucation under the provisions of the act. ono thousand pounds, the committee says. When bills of this kind are presented lit Is Impossible to check UD the expenditure and ascertain wether or not the county received its full weight. Tho members of the price list committee reported that, an Investi gation will he made Intp tne expend itures of other counties and a com parison will be made of the amounts Douglas county expends- for stand ard materials and the so I of sim ilar materials ln other counties. The committee which are organi zing to Investigate tho budget are as follows: Roads and bridges committee; John Busenbark, Melrose, Ore., Hen Nichols. Riddle. Ore., R. A. Her- cher. Dlllard. Ore., C. O. Garrett. Olendale. Ore., Ed. Morgan, Looking Glass, Ore., A. A. Thlel. Sutherlin, Ore.; legislative committee; A. C. Matsters, chairman, Koseuurg. ore., Men Nichols. Riddle, Ore., 8. C. Mil ler, Dlllard, Ore.; County office committee; 8. D. Evans, Chairman; Roeburg, Ore., C. L. Chenoweih. Oakland. Ore., J. F. Barker, Rose burg. Ore.; Sundry Items committee C. H. Bailey, chairman. Roseburg, Ore., E. E. Lellrle, Wilbur Ore . H. C. Miller. Dlllard, Ore.; S'hool oj-lrlrt committee; T. E. Grae, hil'nisn. ItoseHnrg, "re., P. L. Ch MMiwi Mi, Oikland. Ore., C t). Garrelt, Glendale, Ore., Rem Fle, VSytlle Creek, Cie.; price list rom n.ttie; C. L. Betkley, rlM'rtnan, rivm.Pc, Or., C. E. Ha minr, Dl "i nv'l'e, Or., Mark N. Tisdalc, i'qtlKil D, Ore. CENTRA AND SOUTHERN L PACIFIC UNMERGER FAVORED BY UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM Representatives in Roseburg Declare that Unmerger of Western Railroads Will Result in Competition Which Will Develop Western Oregon Resources That railroad competition and sub sequent development of Western Oregon, will result If the Central I'acKlo and Southern Pacific rail roads are unmerged. Is tho state ment made by J. H. O'Nell, travel ing passenger agent for the Union Pacific railroad and C. F. Van de Yvater, district freight and passen ger agent, who are meeting with Roseburg citizens In the Interest cf the Union Pacific railroad and endeavoring to secure signers for a petition which will be placed before the Interstate Commerce coiri mUsion, stating that the residents of Western Oregon desire railroad competition. Recently the supreme court or dered the Central and Southern Pa cific lines unmerged. Prior to the supreme court's order the two roads were grouped together ln the group ing movement authorized by the government but the supreme court's decision takes precedent and the dissolution la now ordered. The mat ter Is now tietoro the Interstate Commerce Clmmlsslon for a re grouping decision and tho Southern Pacific Is endeavonlng to retain control of the Central Paciflo while the Central Paciflo la endeavoring to separate Itself. The Union Palcflo 13 endeavoring to aid the Central Pacific ln this un merger as this will allow the Union Pacific to enter Into Western Ore gon ln competition with the South- ern Pacific, the Union Pacific repre sentatives state. .. As.. Ions as the Southern Paciflo controls the Cell tral Paolflc it has a complete mon opoly on all railroad business In Western Oregon. If on the other hand tho Central Paciflo la releas ed from Southern Paciflo control It becomes a competing road and by alliance with other big systems, can compete with the Southern Pacific. The Central Pacific, if unmerged from the Southern Pacific will com plete the Natron cut-off. It Is stat ed. If this cut-off is completed It will only mean that the Southern Pacific traffic will be divided and that there will be no Improvement or development, the railroad rep resentatives say. On the other hand if the Central Pacific builds this road and connects up with the Union Paciflo system, it will be able to enter Into direct competition and will thus bring about better condi tions, Is the claim made. Wherever competition comes, de velopment follows, Mr. Van de Wa ter told tho committees of the Tax payers league, yesterday' evening. "When two roads ore forced to divide the. profits from a territory, they Immediately begin to expand and seek new business to take the place of that lost through the divis ion. Wcstorn Oregon has a wonder ful but undeveloped resource In lis timber. I was astonished to find the vast body of timber ln Douglas county, but as yet -there has been practically no development and there will not be until there is some competition to force railroad com panies to seek expansion of trade. "We are out in the open In this fight for the numerger of these rail roads. We are willing to pay for everything thnt we receive and are ready to proceed with development work as soon as permission la grant ed. There are several ways open for development. It Is not always necessary to construct new rail roads. Instead of new construction the railroad companies trade Joint usaie on their lines and both use the same trackage. This results ln Immediate improvements usually In the form of double trscklng and Better rail transportation. Each lallroad recelvi-s credit fur the bus iness which It brings ln to the malm lln't and any railroad exl.'mled to I timber or agricultural sections, carry business for the road owning! the spur and the profits In such cases are not divided. This sys tem In use In Washington has re-! soiled in fine double track railroads and has built up some of the finest communities lu that slate. "The Union Pacific is anxious. to get Into Western Oregon. If the Southern Pacific Is forced to relln-j qulsh control of the Central Pacific j the Union Pacific will be able to enter Into this t. rtllory. Ve believe that the resulting competition would be beneficial not only for the res idents of the stale and would cause Immediate development bnl would also work for the profit of the railroads. That Is why we are in Roseburg and why we are openly working In behalf of the system we represent." The unmerger proceedings aro causing a heated fight throughout tne state with railroad interests strongly aligned for both sides. To . tne average layman the matter pre sents many technicalities that aro difficult to understand. Tha railroad companies, however, are fighting vigorously on both sides and repre sentatives or many ol to, large sys tems are actively ln tha field. Governor Olcott Speaks at Oakland OAKLAND, Nov. 2. (Special to the News-Hevlew.) Governor Ben vv. Olcott spoke to a large audience at the I. O. O. F. hall here at 1.30 this afternoon. Previous to the ad dress he was entertained at a com munity luncheon also held la the I. O. O. F. building. Over fifty people from Roseburg and Oakland attended tne luncheon. At the meeting there were a large number of people pres ent from out of town districts and a great deal ot enthusiasm waa shown. Particular attention waa given tha governor's statements regarding the work of the administration In tha past and future plans. District At torney George Neuner also made short talk. As a result of an accident yester day evening in which a plckwIck stage waa crowded off the highway, Vandran Williams, la to appear be fore the Juvenile court and a com plaint has been Issued against M. B. Hughes, charging him with allowing a minor to operate his car. Accord ing to the story told by Traffic Of ficnr Perkins ln the local Justice Court. Hughes' son took out his father's car and after getting cut on the highway allowed Williams who It a Juvenile to drive. In aome ntannei Williams forced tho stage Into the ditch, the accident result- Inn in about $100 worth of damage to the stage. Williams was arrested, only a few days ago for operating a car as he Is under the age of , 16 years. The trafflo officer says llibt his case will now go Into the Juvenile court. Hughes, following bis arrest, ou- tei 3d a plea of not guilty and has retained Attorney John T. Long for his dtfonse, He claims that bis son, who Is 18 years of ag, took out tho car and that consequently I'm law could not held the father VMt onslble for allowing Williams to drive. The state on the otlitr hand claims that he Is the custodian of the car and consequently respon tlble for the person who drives It. The case will probably not be heard for several days as the district at torney will be busy with grail Jury und circuit court. THOMAS DEWITT CUYLER, R. R. EXECUTIVE, IS DEAD (Hv the Assnrlsted Press.) PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 2. Thomas Drwltt Cuyler, direct- or of the Pennsylvania railroad and chairman of the Railway Executives association, was found dead In a private car of president lira of the Pennsyl- vnnla, side-tracked at the Broad street station early today. When a porter called Cuyler at g o'clock there was no re- sponse. A physician said that 4 apoplexy caused his death. Thomas D. Cuyler figured prominently In the recent shop- men's striks. when he took a firm stand against some of the striker's demands, especially concerning seniority. He was t years of age. 4) KIDNAPPER PLEADS OUILTY , 4 Mt'flKECDN, Mich., Nov. 2. Ruymon I Wilson, kidnapper of Rosalie Shanty, pleaded guilty when arraigned in court here to- day. Life Imprisonment will be Imposed .the Judge indicated and Wilson is eipeeted to be enroute to the orison before nlaht. Ro - salle Is near death from the harsh treatment and exposure. Auto Wreck Causss Arrests'