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Newspaper Page TextI 111 ! II III I I l News-keview &o Weather Highest temperature yesterday 70 Lowest temperature last night 55 Forecast for southwest Oregon: Fair tonight mid Thursday; noimul temperature. DOUGLAS COUNTV 0SEBUR43 "The End ot the Homeseekef$ Trail" Consolidation of Th Evening Newt and The Roseburg Review X DOUGLA COUNTS a An Independent Newspaper, Publlehed fo( the Beet Interest, of the Peopic Ote6n VOL. XXIX NO. 47 OF ROSEBURQ REVIEW ROSEBURG, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1928. VOL. XIX NO. 1 OF THE EVENING NEWS rMi JNJ-.U farmers trv ti siim ji 1 PLATFORM PLANKS FAVORABLE TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST MEET APPROVAL OF SUB COMMITTEE Reclamation, Development of .Harbors And Rivers, Federal Aid For Highways In Forests, Tariff Protection For Wood Products Advocated Fess Pays Belated Tribute to Roosevelt and Ovation of Half Minute Results Farm Champion Denied Speech Privilege Hoover Delegation From - Texas Seated in Contest With Rivals. KANSAS CITY, June 13. At the conclusion of this fore noon s session, the republican national convention declared a recess until 7:30 tonight. BY M. E. BARKER. Associated Press Staff Writer KANSAS CITY, June 13. The Pacific northwest, repre sented on the platform sub-committee of the republican national convention by John L. Sullivan, of Seattle, has been-granted its desires in several respects in the sub-committe's preliminary de liberations. . i- It became known today that planks on reclamation, tariff revision, veterans' relief, increased federal aid for forest roads and trails, and development of Paciic coast harbors and rivers had passed the scrutiny of the sub-committee for reporting to the full resolutions committee later today: Aids Basin Project The reclamation planK In gen eral terms: follows inoa requested by backers o the Columbia Ba3ln Irrigation project, though contain ing no specific mention of the Col umbia project or any other. It pledges the party to reclama tion development as rapidly as practicable. While no specific mention is madu of cedar lumber or shingles in the tariff plank, it declares in general terms for tariff revision whenever necessary to protecHHo denied, withal, that the latter American Industry -against foreign invasion. Speaks for Forests Planks lor Increased federal aid for construction of trails and roads through federal forests were presented by Edgar J. Adams, of Kugene, Ore., who also advocated a proposal for federal develop ment of Pacific coast rtvera and harbors as rapidly as shipping needs of the section demanded. With a "favorite son" vice-presidential candidate of their own to present to (he republican national convention, members of Urn Ore gon delegation were today eon- sideriug other possible candidates tor tht nomination. Dawes Find Favor Some consideration was being given Vice-President Dawes for re nominntion by the Oregon delega tion, with some of the members declaring he would be acceptable if he meets with the approval of the Hoover leaders. William . F. Woodward, Oregon 30 Indians Await Signal To Start Marathon From 'Frisco to Grants Pass (.WirlaltHl Pre. trwU Wire) SAN FRANCISCO, June 18. Pet theories mid some funny Uk'ns will got healthy workouts during Hie running or the Redwood high way Indian marathon which starts In San Francisco tomorrow and will have Its ending In drums Pass. ' ... Most of the thirty Indians en tered intend to wear shoes or moc- caslns some will alternate with fourth, $750; fifth, $500, and slx.h barefoot running. In last year's j 1250. race some of the contestants on- 10 Day Is Limit cased their pedal extremeties in This Is Intended to be a straight layers ot wet, green leaves. Olh- 'foot race with such things as ers wrapped rolls of cloth around j elapsed time and control stations, their feet. creRtlons of the late and unlamenl- Xn old trick used by fighters In I c'' rsns-coMlnontal contest, ellntl the early days nround here, that j ,mi1d; ... of toughening the skin by Immer- , Tllc "orllng Pistol will crack at :Vons in salt water, has been adopt- w. m- June 14 aml ,he runners, ed by six Zuni tribesmen from I of whom ma1 have at least New Mexico. For several days i parl ,ndlan ancestry, will have to their training on a beach near here ' rover ,ne 48 mile route in ten has mostly consisted of dipping i da!''" ,0 1ua"fy tor prfte money, their feet for long periods In the ' Another factor automatically I'acmc ocean. Thoy expect to run the 482 miles without a blis ter. Mad Bull Says "Huh" Mad Hull, winner of last rear's trek. Isn't particularly concerned with the elaborate preparations of his rivals. With a disdainful "huh" he says he thinks he will member of the convention commit leu on rules and order of business, met only amused grins'when he proposed as his contribution to the committee's report, a resolu tion providing that delegates and guests of the convention, park their chewing gum outside the Convention Hall, and that usher ettes patrol the aisles while the convention is in session, bearing tinkling pitchers of ice water for the refreshment of the delegates. lit u jjuoai u an any uuiuiculiuii vtii.ii the prohibition plank he has been advocating for the national plat form. . . . Priest Voices Prayer CONVENTION HALT KANSAS CITY", Juno 13. The second ses blou of the republican national convention was called to order by Temporary Chairman Fess at 10:37 a. in. central standard time. Without waiting for any real quiet in the hall, Senator Fess, with one last despairing whack ot his big wooden hummer Intro duced Itighl Uev. Thomas F. Llllis of the Konian Catholic diocese of Kansas City, who offered the open ing prayer, while the delegates stood and became silent and a sputtering Kielg light threw the bishop and the chairman's plat form into blinding relief. Farmers Ignored While the prayer was being of fered, the farm demonstrators after a morning "pep" meeting, showed (Continued on page 6.) run the rest of Hie contestants "out of teir shoes." Flying Cloud, like Mad Hull, a Karook and spon sored by Grunts Pass, finished second last year. He is certRin that cither he or Mad Bull will gallop off with the J5.000 flMt prize. Both hail been trained by Hill Hayward, track coach at fie University of Oregon. Second money is 2,rfln; third, $1,000; t "" ' peuo mara- thoners who toed the starting mark last year Is the 100 entrance fee. Only the better class of Tn dlan athletes will compete, making the contest more of a eiwrtl.ie event. Because of his game showing a year ago Mad Bull is favored to repeat. Probable G. O. P.lStandard HERBERT E. E QUIZ DOWN TD DRIVER OP AUTO Coroner's Jury Withholds Verdict Till Burnett Can Be Examined. CONDITION IMPROVED Lengthy Inquest Yesterday ' But No New Facts Are Developed Burnett on Wrong Side. The Inquest held yesterday af ternoon In connection with the death ot Mrs. Edna Parka Gardner, who waa killed Sunday morning In an nulo accident on the Coos Bay highway, was adjourned at about 5:. Ill o'clock after all of the testi mony had been taken except that of Gordon Burnett, who is not yet in condition to be questioned. An adjournment was taken until his testimony can he secured, after which the jury wilt be called upon for Its verdict. T he Inquest brought out no now tacts in connection with the acci- GARDNER dent, the statements of all parties! June 14, when the Elks lodge will concerned In the affair being the! Join with the Itoseburg Municipal same as previously given, while . Band In the annual observance of additional witnesses hart no new Flag 0By, The lodge each year information to give. , presents a public ritualistic service The jury Is composed of W. F. upon the dnte of June 14, and this Harris, B. W. Htrawn, Arthur year ia uniting with the Itoseburg Cloake, Herman Atthaua, Henry Municipal Band In the prespma Londcrs and Oeorge Winston. Hon of the program. The chief points about which There wm a COHCert or hand the Inquest centered w ere whether r mUBlc, mterpersed with rltualls or not any of the persons enn-,C work of tla otApr addresses cerned In the wreck had been n(1 olhor entertaining features, drinking, whether or not the brad ; T)m chtef ,, wm bo mnrtn hf lights were In proper condition, I lt(!v. Krank Matthews, pastor of and the speed and position of tho the local Baptist church. The pro two machines at the time of the Krftm ls ,. to the j,Pnerlli ),. acctrtent. j c an(I ., be hm ou, of m),! Testimony taken at the Inquest at the bandstand on the court Indicated that Burnett had been ho,, yar(1- . weMhPt permits, drinking although U was not Rd fn the event of Inclement shown whether or not he was un- weather ;-e program will he held der the Influence of liquor. It was at the armory. aiso contended tnat he waa driving. !n the eenferof the road and par tially on the left half of the hljth way at the time of the wreck. There was also considerable testl- Sr Vi?h weeithih n the JUKKle 1,' ..hJ h the n,,rnptt roa' chine collided, causing Mrs. Oard - ttW dt-Bih. had only one head- (Continued on page 4.) ;. tfOOVER ! EX-GAS MANAGER WHO FAKED DEATH IS UNDER ARREST (AssnclaUil Press. Leased Wire) TILLAMOOK. Ore., June 13. Sought since last July, when He disappeared In Josephine county under circumstances indicating drowning, Roy 15. ,, Johnson, for mer manager of the Southern Ore gon Cius compnny ut Grunts Puna, has boon arrested here and Is held at the Jail to face charges of forgery and embezzlement. Johnson was recognized here recently by Ted Law, of Garibaldi who had known him at tJ rants Puss. He denied his identity wheu accosted by Law saying his name was Rooert Leonard, Investiga tion, however, convinced officers that the man was Johnson, lie was arrested hero Monday night and yesterday admitted his ideal ity. Johnson went on a fishing trip with Raiph Payne on the Rogue river and Payne missed him, find ing his fishing pole on the river bank. Later Johnson's hat was found In the stream. Officers sus pected that he was not drowned and a search was instituted. ELKS LQOGE AND BAND UNITE FOR RQG A fine patriotic program has been arranaed for Tlimndiiv nteltf The program, which start at 8 o clock, will be as follows. Mo'itpv Hdfptlon "Mnmorlo of Stephen Foster," Holmei. IlOBe burs 'Municipal Band. i tntrlctory Bxerci.M - Exalted Kuler and Officers, 1 Prayer CbapHn J aonrRo Solo-:Rrd. White and J Blue," M r . Elsie Carleton j CHARLES OFFICER ON WAY TO REMOVE FISH . CREEK SQUATTERS fAnoclxtas Vtcm WKKt Wire) ' $ PORTLAND. Ore., Juno 13. Carrying orders to arrest E. H. Best and Emery Davis and move their fumllles from the ground they occupy in the forest reserve in the Fish Creek desert, near Roseburg, I,oren Cochran, United Slates marshal, left bore last night for Douglas county. Recently the government was Informed that Best and Davis were still occupying the land from which they ' were ordered Inst year be- cause It was not open t6 set- tlemont. - ' Best and Davis wore cited for contempt of court last year for falluro to ohsorvo a court order directing; their to- movnl from the laud. I.utor r each servet: a twenty-day jail sentence. On their re- lease they promised to move their families out In the spring. Both are disabled ex-serviea men. Best Is a World War veteran and Davis served In 4 the Spanish-American . war. Cochran carried a wad of posso slips to swear In jielp If needed. . PROCLAMATION FOR FLAG DAY ISSUED (-AMnctolcd Prtm lwl Wire) SALKM, June 13. A pro- . clamution was Issued from Iho office of Gov Patterson today 8ft ting aside Thursday, June 11, Natloinil Flag day, as a day of special obset v- 4 unco In Oregon, lit is requested "that on 4 that day the flag be dlHplay- ed from public buildings, places of basi n n a a ami 4 homes; that children be In- 4 st rue ted In the respect due our national emblem; that fraternal, civic and patriot Ic 4 organizations fittingly com 4 memorato (o the adoption of our flag; and that all eitt- zens reded Icatc themselves to 4 the traditions, principles and 4 institutions which are sym- bolfzed by the flag of the United .Slates." Strang, band nccompanlenient. Address "History of the Flag " MorrpHi! f'hnrnrfprlntlr nnvn of Ixnre," Bendlx, ItoRolrjiR Municipal Band. Altar Service Require and Of fleers. Community Singing Hev. W. TI. Bftird. Address Her. Frank B. Mat thews. Two-Stf-p "Kentucky Surprise," King, Itoseburg Munrfpal Band. "Star Spangled Banner." Bearers ii DAWES- SEMISES HURLS DEFI AT TAMANYBING Republicans Challenge Its Strongest Champion, He Tells Convention. GRAFT AND BOOZE HIT Numerical Superiority of United Party Insures Victory in Fall, Is Assertion. (AMoelatffl Vrcu UfttwA WlrO KANSAS CITY, June IV-Ue daring the republican party would not shirk Its responsibility town id ngrlctillure, Senator Mom's of New Hampshire, an permanent chair man of the national convention, told the assembly today that hv party would enter Urn campaign "in no postura of defense. "We come up ou the field ag gressively mllltimf," he siiid. "We Senator George Moses who at permanent chairman will try to keep the convention In order jind see that someone It finally noml- Intend to rnrry thla flnht to the enmy. And wn challenge them to bring forth their strongest cham pion. "Half s century ago the republi can party stood firm against in flation through an Intimated issue of paper money and the. pnoplp stood with ua then. "A generation ago the repuhll (Coatluued bo page 3.?, WE DON CRY OF PROTESTERS AS THEY MARCH UPON G.O.P. ASSEMBLY Host of Nearly 1,500, Candidate For Lieutenant-Governor, Repulsed at Doors and Ejected by Squads of Policemen Subsequent Request for Permission to Enter the Halt Peacefully Refused by 5ergeani-at-Arn Mowy Demonstration Outside Follows, Drowning Out ' Strains of "America" Inside Building. ANSAS CITY, June 13. A throng of farmers, protesting the nomination of Herbert Hoover nnd gathering numbers as it proceeded, at tempted to storm the republican convention hail today and were prevented from carrying their cries into the convention only by the threaten ing clubs of policemen.' . i r 1 Frustrated in their initial endeavor to storm . the interior of the eorfcentiort hall, the farmers, shouting "we don't want Hoover," at the top of their voices, surged outside the hall in a dis orderly and noisy fashion. The throng, which numbered per- J haps between 1500 and 2000 was led to the very doors of the auditorium by Edgar D. Bush, formerly lieutenant governor of l mdiRnn and now the republican candidate tor that oftice, siss on-rolling column of protesters swarmed right up to the front '; door of the auditorium and were half way through the runway which, borders the halt proper, when severai squads of police men rushed up and by strenuous methods forced them back out side the door. "KSekei Out Once More HuvhiK been repulsed In thulr first nttempt, the fanners stouil ontutile' and shontcrt "Once more tho fanners gel kicked out," and "Anybody but Hoover." - 1-ed by a brass baud, whose mu sicians were clad In overalls and straw huts, the farmers had pre viously assembled before the ug rtcultural eonveattoa headquarters after they hnd been adjured attain by farm leadom that "Wo , don't wan Hoover." The group was placed nndor the leadership or rout' lndlanupolls men. Thoy were O. C. Mays, J. S. Mttroney, Hofscoe HoSHsigswortil and Karris Jay. . Ask Permit to Enter After their attempt to aatsr U9 Convention Hall bad failed, a com mllleo representing the protestors went Into tho auditorium to ask the prosidtofr offlenr of the cemron lluu to permit tho furmoru to ciinio In. The committee was composed ot Senator Nye of North Carolina; l.uko Uufry, a Btato senator from Indiana, and Hush. W. !i. Settle, president of the Indiana State Farm Ilurcau federa tion also one of tho leaders In tho ttemottBtnttlmt, declared that If the officers of the convention declin ed to permit the farmers to enter, FARM RELIEF PUZZLE BAFFLES COMMITTEE; DRY PLANK DRAFTED BY JAMISft I,. WICST, Associated Pros Staff Writer. , KANSAS CITY, Juno 13. Hurd ling the prohibition enforcement plank problem, the republican con vention resolutions committee, tound Itnelf blocked early today on the question ( ftmn relief nnd uf ur five hoars Bdjottraed at dawn o resume Its dlscusslonK In the middle forenoon. The sHb-eommittee of fifteen ngreed in the early morning on a Inw enforcement plank aubstnn thilly In the form as presented by Hmmtor Borah, of tditbo, t'nder Its provisions, the party would plod no Itself nnd Its nominees "to Ihe ob servance and vigorous enforce ment" of the Klghteenlh amend ment, "which Is Identified by name. Farm Pfsnk Problem 1 he farm relief plank as pro posed by the administration lead sera provoked so niues iilaeusston thot members of the committee were satisfied that an agreement whs Impossible until further ton- ferflnres could be held, and It was for ihlsreaaon that an adjourn ment whs taken. Tite failure of the subcommittee to conclude Its Inbors In its over a) tlu KCHslou made It certain that 'T WANT HOOVER," IS ! Ij Headed By Indiana' there would be no forcible attempt to storm the doors. Both Settle and Frank C. Hus ton, who said be was a Heary county. Indiana farmer, declared; that no rioting would take place and that If the farmers wero not permttted Into the auditorium they would return to their homes and "vote according to ' our dictates next November." : Told to Stay Out ' ' . ' DubIi returned from the Con- ventlon Hull shortly and informed', the farmer that "Lett Nixou, aer-gennt-at-arms, for the convention, had ruled that the protesters could not eater. - - Thereupon the farmers mossed themselves at the west side ot the auditorium and some of the lead ers began to make speeches b or der to keep tho crowd aroused. ' From the Inside' came . lie strains of "America," and other ptsU'totle songH bat these -wsrs at- . most drowned out by the repeated shouts from the protesters ap plauding their speeches or aoinn Into a chant' of "We don't want Hoover." Leaders Prevent .Riot-' Although some leaders of - the crowd cautioned against rlotou methods, the column of men, most o whom appeared to be farmers, suged against the door and at. ono (Continued on page 6.) tho platform would not bo present ed to Uio convention until tomor row.' f : . After tho subcommittee has wound up Its work, tho entire rr-so lutions committee mast pass iKdge ment upon its action. Adoption by the sub-committee of the Borah plank regarding pro hibition enforcement Is certain to lead lo a fight in the entire com in it tee and from there It may flud its way to the fioor of th eonven lion. Lenders in the New York, New Jersey and other delegations have declared against any declara tion by the convention which would Identify the prohibition amendment over other amend ments iti the eonstHuttmi. ' r Ideas Widely Divided As the sub committee adjourned, members would Rat even venture a guess as lo the time that would be required to thresh out the farm re lief problem, U was indicated very clearly that the division in ih9 committee was wide, and It was re garded sb possible that this Btib jject miirht have to be referred to the entire committee for a. decls Ion. There also were Intimations that the controversy over the farm relief piank might not. t settff-d until the subject had been taken tQ the Boor of the convention.