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THE DAILY C00 BAY TIMES. MARSHFIELD. OREGON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1907. iitMMCTygi - fos Bay Times' S'nri'ENOENT RKPt vvsrAPKB MltED EVERY DAY BXCBITINQ MON- rANU ALSO WEEKLY HY '3 Hay Timus Pttnusiiixa Co. The policy of The Coos Bay Times 'will bo Republican in politics, with the IndepQiidence of which President Kooso velt isHhe leading exponent. Kntcred at the poftodlco at Marshflcld, Ore eon, for transmission through the malls a aetfond elns mull matter. SL'IISCIUPTIOX KATES. In Aflvnnee. DAIIiV. One year $5 00 Six months $2.50 . Less than 0 months, per month .'50 WEEKLY'. One year . , ?1.50 Local readers 10c l.lno first Inser tion; Sc lino each succeeding Insertion. Addi ess all communications to COOS BAY TIMES WarshficlJ. ... Oregon. CONSOLIDATE TO DKEWJE BAY The written views of the attorney for the joint committee of the Port of Coos Bay, considered .from a legal standpoint have been submitted to that committee and appeared in the Sunday issue of Tho Times. They should be read by all who liave tho good of the bay and the importance of the har bor at . heart Tho principal thought , of the written opinion Is that in order to safeguard the bay and harbor and render it suitable and efllclcnt for ocean going vessels to' And anchorage at Its wharve3, some general system of taxation jnust be derived which will be with in the laws of tho stato. Mr. Clarke ilnds that tho Initiative and referen dum amendments to the stnto con situntlon remove every obstacle Vo the employment of any and all m&ans to accomplish the purpose de irted. It will not bo necessary to Tesort to the legislature or to In voke the powers of the stato, for the people of Coos Bay have reserved in themselves full power to enact all municipal legislation which af fects their own district. Tho plan of organizing a Greater City of Coos Bay on tho borough systoin which has bean eminently successful In New York will do away with many local objections to con solidation. Each locality will have tho power to adjust Its purely local affairs while tho greater govern ment, whether It be In tho form of mayor and aldermen or on the com mission system of Galveston or of Bes Moines, will take care of all matters which are of general nnu common concern. The matter of harbor Improvement and the organization of a consoli dated port Is ot superior Importance to any other matter at this time. The chamber of commerce of Marsh Held evidently recognized this for at the conclusion of Mr. Clarke's nd flrees, It proceeded to attend to tho work of securing united action. This committee Is not Intended to be in nny sense a substitute for the port committee, but merely to take up 2n conjunction with that committee Site Important work of organiza tion. The port committee will con tinue Its own work and the new com mittee will examine tho situation in conjunction with' a simlllar com TOl,teo, which may bo appointed by the North Bond chamber, and will report oh tho advisability of consoli dating the. cities of Coos Bay so that they can givo tho port commit tee tho aid which Is so much needed. The people should keep In mind tho fact, that wo have now reached an acute stage In tho development of tho harbor, its trado Is growing. 1 During tho last year tho shipments 1n and out of the harbor show over $5, 000, 000 in value as against" u Mttlo over three million the pro ceed i g joar. I.tirgo sh. )3 ara lo l.o tiso.l in this bay If tho p-opi-r rhaii neU can bo dri'dn-d and in order tlint tho necessary w i"t ni.tv b do.'o some plan must lu formal'ited uv vhlch ir.cnoy can ln raUo.l b taxa tion for this purpose. Tho Wal opinion of Mr. Cl.irUo shows con vlttil'i'Iy that ro'ihiilni.ilini1 on some tiasls is tho (inly f.'asib'j plan The "i'ii'.os ',1'llovos lion'-iii In this pcliey. -jr- , DO IT .VOW. Tho first groat move toward con tiloldation should bo tho union of North Bend mid Marshllold under a charter creating two borounhs and a linrbor commission. The creation of other outlying boroughs will be very simple and easy when the first move ment is accomplished. Of course it would bo flno If Umpire would come 1n sit tho samo time, but lis talluro to io so should not prevent tho organi sation of tho city and proceeding to iho main purposo, namely: tho dredg ing of tho channol. Lot It be remem bered that this locality lias tho great est Interest In making a great liar lior of Coos Bay. When tho people realize that they can do the work themselves, up to a certain stage. then tho government of tho United i States will also net. I It will bo soon, by the report of the condition of the bay that fourteen foet in tho channel at moan low tide I bd twenty feet on tho bar Is what j can ho deponded on nt present. The "Nan Smith, C. A. Smith & Co.'s big' lumber carrier, draws olghtccn feet That dredging Is Immediately re quired Is thus very ovldont. It will lie noticed also by tho samo roport that tho government dredgo which "la to bo built," will bo used In Coos Hay If tho dopartmont can he in duced to uso tho balanco on hand, nearly $2,000,000. to pay for dredg ing tho bay lusldo tho bar. Now Coos Bay people should know what that means. They have no assurance that they will get tho dredge and If they ilo down and wait ten or fifteen yaers longer they never will get any of these things they have waited for so long. It Is well to keep pounding at government authorities and insisting on being treated right. But if Coos Bay consolidate for the purpose of Improving tho harbor, she may be sure that she will get what Improve ments she makes herself and also Impress the congress and the depart ment with her importance and her earnestness. Then sho will get what she wants. Movers AVaiited in Place of Moss backs. (Orezon Journal.) The publishers of a weekly paper In a small town less than 50 miles trout Portland, In the cours0 of a private conversation, said the other day, In substance: "I can't make a living there. The local merchants are half dead; say It won't pay to advertise. It Is impossible to work up much of a circulation because of the scarcity of people in the sur rounding country. The land is rich, a great garden spot; it can be made to produce enough to give a value of $200 an aero or more; but 'al most nothing is done to develop It. The owners, most of whom hav from 100 up to over 300 acres each, will neither put the land to mucn use or sell It at prices attractive to people wanting small farms. They are today just about what they or their fathers wero 40 years ago. Where there are hundreds of people around the town there should be thousands and they would be richer and in every way more prosperous .than those "who live there now. But It isino use; I'll give it up; no power on earth can infuse the' spirit of de velopment into that community." Allowing for tho rather bitter spirit in which this man spoke, what he said Is substantially true of scores of communities all the way from Milwaukee to Eugene. There are some new, iclean orchards; many old, pest-rldden ones. There are many fine dairies; more suberb dairy farms on which tho old, happy-go-lucky methods are yet In vogue. There are thousands of men in the Willamette valley owning from 100 acres of land up, who would be richer in five years, without lifting a finger, by selling all of their farms but 20 acres in small tracts to peo ple who would do something, and do it right. Even up in the Rogue river valley a man said the other day that tho most profitable thing that could be done there would be to spend $200, 000 in funerals. What is neeflsa in western Oregon more than anything else today is people who will either move or get out of the way. PRIVATE CAPITAL TO DEEPEN HARBOR Portland Building Large Dredge for Digging Out AVillantetto River. Portland, Or., Oct. 14. Portland will soon have the deepest and saf est linrbor in its history. A suf ficient number of contracts have been closed by the owners of water front property with the Pacific Bridge company to keep the new dredgo nearlng completion by the latter concern busily employed for tho next two years. Owners of practically every dock on both sides of the river have made arrange ments with the company for deep ening the water in front of their structures. Tho dredge, regarded as the most modern ever turned out on tho Pacific coast, will be ready for sev vlco within CO days. It is on pre cisely tho same type as tho dredgo tho government Is operating In Pana mn. The dredge is capable of dig ging to a depth of 35 feet, 10 feet deepor than tho majority of craft built for similar work can reach. The capacity of tho dipper Is four cubic yards. Machinery for the dredge arrived at St. John from Chicago yesterday, nnd will be put In place as quickly as possible. George W. Simons, general manager of the Pacific Bridge company says the vessel will be ready In time to begin active servlco by the middle of December. "The rate at which contracts for tho use of the dredge are being signed," says Mr. Simons, "shows that tho owners of water front prop erty intend to make this ono of the finest harbors on the Pacific coast, they have undoubttdly arrived nt the conclusion that to retain the big volume of shipping now enjoyed It Is necessary for them to make substantial Improvements. At many of tho Important docks there Is not sufficient water for loaded ships to get alongside. Consequently, some of tho cargo has to be lightered on barges, which means an additional expense. I do not suppose that It Is the Intention of all the owners td have the channel alongside their wharves deepened to the 35-foot mark. But one thing Is certain, they are determined to get a sufficient depth of water to accommodate all ships coming to the Willamette River." The tug Stlnson, which will he used for towing tho new dredge around to various points, was low ered from tho ways of the Supple shipyard this morning, after having been practically rebuilt. Until the dredgo has been completed tho tug will engage in the general towing trade. She will be in command of Captain C. M. Alden, Harry Rand alls will be chief engineer and Carl Short mate. SOME DISPUTE AS TO MANNER OF SELECTION National Delegates May Not Nnmed Till After the Primaries. Be No move has yet been made by the Republican state committee toward selecting delegates to the national convention, but .committeemen agree the delegates will have to be selected by convention and will not be ap pointed by the committee, as one rumor has It. Ono plan Is to wait until after the direct primaries next spring before calling a convention for the selection of delegates. This delay Is lavored for the purpose of preventing the convention being saddled with an ambitious candidate. After the pri maries tho convention would be less handicapped by political wire pullers than If the convention Is called for an earlier date. Committeemen are in no hurry to net In the convention matter at pres ent, contending that the 4estt policy Is to wait until after the national Re publican committee has made Its ap portionment of delegates for Oregon. While Senator Jonathan Bourne has intimated that he wishes ' to round up a Roosevelt delegation and head such a delegation at the na tional convention, there Is some .op position to this plan. One of the principal objections Is that Bourne Is a senator and Is obtaining glory and that such small glory as goes to be ing a delegate or a presidential elec tor should be given to party follow ers who aro not officeholders. Sena tor Charles W. Fulton, when asked if ho wanted to bo a delegate to the convention or an elector, replied that ho did not, saying ho was desirous of giving others a chance. irvimpi ymna The Steamer M F. PLANT Plant sails Saturday from Mm-shflcld. No rcscrvatlo n will he held after the -arrival of ship unless ticket Is bought. F.S DOWAent MARSHFIELD, : : : : f it (J cal OREGON Portland & Coos Bay S S Line Sails for Portland and Astoria every Thursday C. F. McCoHum, Agt. Phone Main 34 A. St. Dock CURREN BROTHERS' CONTRACTORS All Kinds of Work Done PHONES 543, 146 and 271 North Bend, Oregon Announcement Wo wish to announce that our Marshfleld plant with all now Improved machinery is now ready for business, and that wo aro in a position to give you prompt, as well as tho very best possible service. There's no economy in try ing to do work by hahd that can bo better dono by machin ery. "Bluo Monday" with its steam, soap suds and hot stove nuisances can bo avoided, and you can save money by sending tho family washing to us. Phone 571 today. Our wagon will call. COOS BAY STEAM LAUNDRY Marshfleld and North Bend. 1 Flanagan & Bennett Bank MARSHFIELD. OREdON. Capital Subscribed (50,000 CHpltnl I'alil Up 40,000 Undivided Prollts 133,000 Poo! a Roncrnl bunking business and draws on tho Hank ol California. San Krancisc Calif., First Natlcnal.llank l'ortlund Or., First National Hank Rosobhrg, Or., Honovor Na tional Hank, Now York, N. M. Rutuohlld A Bun, London, England. Also tell change on nearly all tho principal cities of Europe. Accounts kept subject to check, sale deposit lock boxes far rent at 5 cents a month or (5. a year. INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS California and Oregon Coast Steamship Company. Steamer Alliance B. W. OLSON, Master. Sails from Portland Saturays, 8 p. m. Sails from Coos Bay Tuesdays, at service of tide. P. P. llaurogartnor, Agt. L. W. Shaw, At. Couch St. Dock, Portland, Ore, Marshfleld, Ore., Phone 441, Men for Courtcnny Mill. Tho Courtenay 'Mill Co. had s oral men como in on the Alliance. Carry the Largest Stock and Greatest Vanety of Mattresses. At our factor.on Broadtvayy MnrMilleld, of any place in tho con try and to enable the public to get tlu be.st goods at tho low est prices VK WILL CAIIHV A IIHTAIL DEPARTMENT, cowrlng our entire line. Spec.nl prices inndo to hotels and rooming houses. CAM, AND SEE I'S! IT WILL PAY YOU5 0, Coos Bay Bedding & Upholstery Co. J WHY DO PEOPLE BUY IN SENGSTACKEN ADDITION BECAUSE It is choice inside residence property, lots 50x100 with alleys, is well sheltered with a good bay view and prices of lots are reasonable. For particulars see TITLE GUARANTEE & ABSTRACT CO. Henry Sengsiacken, Manager. COOS BAY ACADEA1Y OF MUSIC Students may graduato In Voico, Piano or Pipo Organ. Itapid and thorough method for beginners. Classes In Harmony, Countorpolnt, otc, vocal sight reading and piano ensemble, Slngors coached In oratorio opera, or concert work by tho director. ELMER A. TODD, O'Connell Bldg., Marshfield EEEIfimffl NEW T0NSOIUAL PALOR.S Andrew Wood, Prop. ' ltnrlH'i-liiK Is lilku Any Other Husl- ness YOU MUST KXOW HOW. Wo mako a specialty of treating tho scnlp to prevent tho hair from falling out, guaranteeing to stop It with a very fow applications. Ladles specially Invited to givo us a trinl. Mondays and Fridays aro ladles' days, VACK MASSAGU AND SHAMPOO- INCJ Is ono of our specialties. Grand Uuildlng. North Uend. Wood Electric Fixtures It has becomo necessary to have wood electric light fixtures in order to have your apartment in harmony. v ' When your Interior furnish- O ings nil nro made to match the effect is immense. Wo make them with any l'in- O ish, color, and can give you any stylo or fittings you wish. , Tiie best homes aro now being planned with tho wood electric light fixtures as they aro as cheap and safe and results aro ' its desired, besides no polibhings to do as on the metal. s You will do well to so us or make' inquiry of your electric supply houso for plans and prices. We d.o all classes of special order work and repairing. Coos Bay Furniture Co. GOW WHY Always has on hand a good stock of General Merchandise AT PRICES THE CHEAPEST All Kinds of Groceries and Clothing COOS BAY THAXSFKIi & STOKAGB COMPANY. II. C. Ilreckcnrldgc, C. II. AVnlters. All kinds of Transforlng and Job bing. Prices reasonable and Goods handled with care. Phono 661. CAB CALL SERVICE AT ANY HOUR GOOD HEARSE and VEHICLES. HEISNEK, MIIjLEU & CO. IlTery, Feed and Salo Stable Third and A Sts. Phone, 1201 Marshfleld. muaatttt88tmmmn8w'm: 1 All Parts of the World We use the necessary facilities for sending money to all parts of the world, and without danger or loss. .. . FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF f COOS BAY, Marshfield, Ore. i ;mm;:n::::n::jntnt:m McPhersnn fo'ircer Cn. H M Wholesale liquor dealers Cigars , and saloon supplies. jg California Winex a Specialty H Front St., Marshfield xfagTamriwi)! im.-vi rmea umisrm nS irnrwiinnimi fii nititn?KTn BLACKSMITH 4th and E St. G. C. North Bend, Oregon. The PARKER FOUNTAIN PEN IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST PEN MADE T. HOWARD, Sole Agent, North Front Sf Marshfield G. E. Xoah has just opened a first class blacksmith shop at corner of Fourth and E streets, South Marsh Held. Patronage of public respect fully solicited. Horseshoeing a specialty. 31. It. SMITH, Agent For Chnrles A. Stevens CLOAK AND SCOT HOUSE . CHICAGO Cor. First & H St. aiarsluleld HJtwiltl'll u T L "RTftJiajMUEn ., .& ' ..'.Ar..t..... wftA-i -