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THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES. MARSHF1ELD, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1908. PHUT B LOOK INTO COAL ITe Myers Store North Besad, Oregon The Myers Store North Bend, Oregon of Saturday's Sales Go To Beautify N. Bend of Saturday's Sales Go To Beautify N. Bend For Saturday, QfK f epraary 0 J? o m iO General Superintendent of the Copper Queen Mine Visits Coos Bay. Amoug tho recent visitors to Coos Bay, drawn here by the reports of tho great natural resources of this sec tion, were two men of raoro than passing importance In the commer cial world of tho United States. They were F. N. Cameron, general superintendent of tho great copper mines of tho Copper Queen corpora tion In Arizona, and T. C. Hill, gen eral manager of tho mercantilo In terests of the samo concern. The Copper Queen is one of the subsidiary corporations of the great Phelps Dodge company, which has very ex tensive railway and mining Interests in the Southwest, being owners of tho El Paso and Southeastern Rail way, as well as a great many exten sive mines. Tho particular feature which attracted theso gentlemen to Coos Bay was the coal deposits. They made a brief inspection and investi gating trip to a few of tho undevel oped coal fields, and while not ex pressing themselves definitely as to tho results of their investigation, they manifested an Interest in the matter which may develop later, tfl Thnv remained onlv between boats '.R9 and did not disclose their official identity except to one or two persons, ' M and expressed a deslio that their presence bo given no publicity. PLEASANT EVENING IS SPENT BY CALEDONIANS Musical Program, Dancing and Luncheon are Enjoyed by Guests Of the Julb Kroin tho Land o' Burns. Wednesday night tho Marshfleld Caledonian Club No. 1, composed of tho descendants of the Scots, met In Itedmen's hall and entertained a number of guests in a pleasant and delightful manner. A musical pro gram of unusually high standard was enjoyed. Dancing was also indulged in and toward the close of the even ing luncheon was served. Tho evening exercibes were opened hy tho Chairman Hugh Sneddon in- troducing E. D. McArthur, who spoks on tho principles and objects of tho Club. Following is the musical program: Comic Song "Tober Jlorey," Bagpipe Selection . . . .John Mclsaacs Scotch Song "Lochlomond," Miss Lillian Hall Comic Song "Hlsing Early In Tho Morning Robert Ballantyne Piccolo Solo Audiow Landles Piano Selection Prof. E. A. Todd Comic Song "Jericho," Robert Ballantyne "Violin Solo Prof. Uonebrake Comic Song "Tober Money," Robert Ballantyne Bag Pipo Selection. .John Mclsaacs Tho exercises wero concluded by tho club singing "Auld Lang Syne." MAIL SERVICE IS GETTING LAX AGAIN Ir Past Throe Days Sacks I lino Boon Coming in Hot ween 5 and i (I O'clock at Ktculiij;. j Duo at 10 a. in. Arrived C p. m. Duo at 10 a. m. Arrived G p. m. Duo at 10 a. in. Arrived G p. in. Rather poor mail sorvlco, isn't It? Poor or rotten, which? For tho last threo days tho mall has been coming t In hours later than at any tlmo dur-, lng stormy weather. And tho strange part of it is that during tho past . threo days almost ideal weather has prevailed. Tho fault and blnmo are, placed on tho carriers butweon Sum ner and Rosoburg. Theso mon, it is said, aro again resorting to tho per niciously lnzy methods in voguo be foro Superintendent Vallo's reproof, of splitting tho mail and leaving tho Backs nt Dora, n station about eighteen miles from Sumner; in this way tho carriers got a day off at the cost of tho much abused public of tho Coos Bay country. It is not pleasant I to realize, on days v hen ono gets about threo pieces of second class mall, that the bhortngo occurs be caubo bonio mall can lor has folt in disposed to trouble hlmsolf with too much of a bunion. Five Percent of All Sales Saturday Will Go to This Organization For the Beautifying of North Bend. There Will be a Gorgeous Display of New Spring Merchandise, and Special Reductions, Generally, All Over the SLore. Advance Showing of Women's New Spring Suits Handsome Styles, Exquisitc Shadts, Well Tailored and Popular Pi iced from $16,50 Lo $55.00. In no previous season have the styles shown in our Suit Salon been commented upon so much as the ones we are now showing for spring and summer. The new Butterfly styles, tho Pa plllion designs and the Etonnettes lead, in the strictly fashionablo cre ations. The colors most favorably thought of aro Copenhagen, leather, navy and black, closely followed with browns, wines and old rose. A feature particularly noticeable in our spring garments is the excel lent tailoring. Our women's suits are made by ono of New York's most exclusive women's tailoring houses. Every garment Is rigidly designed to conform with the very newest crea tions of fashion. A featuro we closely adhere to, is that not more than ono garment of a certain design and color Is al lowed to enter our suit department. Thl3 means much to you in buying your spring suit of us, for it assures you that no other woman in tho vi cinity will have a suit exactly like yours, thereby retaining an individu ality every woman glories In. bumrday of this week offers some special advantages In selecting your spring and summer suit, and inci dentally you will substantially help the Beautiful America Club In their undertakings. As by magic, the Beautiful America Club has come into public notice, The re suits of their efforts have already been seen, and, it is -a foregone conclusion that before they cease their labors, North Bend will have been transformed into a beau tiful city of roses and shrubbery. Every citizen should be in hearty accord with the work of this club, and we believe they are, The enthusiasm with which these ladies are entering upon their tasks, cannot fail to imbue in the hearts of all a civic pride, To carry on a cleaning-up campaign, such as has been planned, it will require large sums of money, No good and effective work can be done without money, and the more money, the more effective and thorough the campaign, That we may contribute to the financial support of this good work, the Myers Store has set aside Saturday, February 29th,, On this day five per cent of all sales will be given to the Beautiful America Club. The club will have its various com mittees here to meet you and assist in the selection of merchandise, as well as en tertain you and serve dainty luncheon. Many reductions have been indulged in specially for the day, to make buying interesting. There will also be a grand showing of our new spring merchandise. Come, everyone, and assist in beautifying our little city. Saturday's Waist Specials "Wool shirtwaists in fancy and plain colors. Nicely made up. Latest designs. Best grade of ma terials. All sizes. Former prices range as high as $5.00. Special, Saturday only $2.75 "Wool batiste waists in plain colois and handsome plaids. Some aio handsomely embroidered. Now sleeves. All sizes. Regularly priced from $5.00 to $7.50 Choice, Saturday only $3.75 Handsome silk waists In pretty checks, plaids and plain colors. Best grade of silk. All sizes. Carefully mado. Regular prlco was $S.25 and $S.50. Saturday special, only $6.50 Sateen Petticoat Special Another special for Saturday will bo a big lot of specially priced black sateen petticoats. Theso wero picked up by our Now York buyer at a wonderfully low prlco, and represent values considerably abovo what they aro bolng offered at, Saturday, Special each, only 98c Q esis apnng Hats Our spring styles and shades of men's hats are here, and the most nobby and comprehen sive Hue, wo believe, that was ever shown In this vicinity. Among the popular shapes shown this season will be tho Harrow, the Helot, the Onatus, the Goodwin and tho Pan Tourist. The colors are, principally black, with brown, ivory grey, deep olive and tan well thought of. Prices, $2.50 to $3.50. There is also hero a portion of our spring shipment of stiff hat3. A largo number of dis tinct blocks aro shown, and practically everyone can be suited. Prices aro $3.50 to $5.00. Tanama Hats It may be somewhat early to call attention to Panama "hats. However, wo would remind you that our spring shipment is here, and every shape is excellent. Wo guarantee every one of our Panamas to be mado of genuine Panama. You get no substituto when buying of us The prlco Is $6.00 Men's Dresa Trousers Saturday will bo a good day to buy dress trousers. Our complete spring shipment will bo on display by that time, and among the assortment are some of tho best values wo ever got hold of. If you want a good pair of trousers, let us flguro with you. Wo have a lino that is extremely popular, and very reasonably priced from $3.00 to ff (L er Men's Underwear Wo believe it is an undisputed fact that wo sell moro men's underwear than all tho other shops on Coos Bay combined. The vast amount of men's underwear that moves out of this storo In a season is Incomprehensible to tho majority of persons. 'But there is a reason why our trndo is so large in this line, and it is principally because of tho excellont values to bo found hero at all times, and tho largo assortm ents to select from. No matter what you re quire, wo usually have it, and, If not, wo will not be slow in getting it for you. A largo portion of our spring underwear for men is now here. Wash Goods Savings A great special Saturday will bo a number of pieces of colored lawns, 25 inches wide. Comes in an array of dots floral and geometrical de signs. Very specially priced for tho day, yard, only OC Figured organdies. Beautiful floral, geometrical and ring designs. 2S inches wide. Worth 12 M: cents. Special Saturday 1 Oc Another wash goods Item for Sat urday will bo a largo assortment of white and colored fabrics, worth up to 35 cents a yard. These como in tho season's newest designs. Yard, only 20c Galatea Special Several pieces of Galatea cloth will bo disposed of Saturday. Tho quan tity Is limited, so you want to hurrj Thlp material is just the thing for boys' and girls' waists, children's drosses, etc. .Wears and washes well. Sells every wheio at 20c yard. Special Saturday 15c Table Linen All linen damask. 72 Inches wide. Semi and full bleached. Dainty pat terns. Regularly priced at $1.10. Special for Saturday. . &7c Full and half bleached union damask. A wonderful value at the regular price of 75 cents. GS inches wide. Special Saturday, per yard 45c Ladies' Neckwear Special A large and beautiful assortment to select from. Handsome designs and styles. Regular prices rango from G5c to $1.00. A great neck wear opportunity. Saturday, choice, only 50C Long Siik Gloves Ladies' long silk gloves in black and white. Double tips. Best grade of silk. Medium heavy and ex cellent wearers. Regularly sold at $1.85 pair. Special Saturday only & .50 Framed Pictures Half Priced Saturday Only A great special for Satuulay will bo our entire stock of Framed Pic tures at HALF PRICE. This af fords an unusual opportunity to purchase wall decorations at an extremely low price, and at a flg uro seldom afforded the public. Regular prices rango from 35 cents each to $12.50. Among the display there aro many hand painted scenes of fascinating beauty. Special Sat urday, each, only . . Half Price Corset Special Saturday American Lady Corset No. 358. Regularly priced at $2.50. One of tho latest models. White only. A wonderful wearer. Through an error on the part of tho makers, wo aro overloaded on this particu lar number. Hence wo want to reduco our stock, otharwiso this number could not bo bought for a cent less than tho regular price. Special, Satur- day $1.47 t nv."T' IUT AM TUP . --UIL1 tvt Jiri 1IAL-- I Tomorrow is flbh day at Smith's Cafe, Seo tho window display. A COHDIATj ixvitatio.v. Is extended to nil to attend tho Grand Leap Year Bull to bo given by tho Fraternal Union of America ; t I. O. O. F, hall Saturday r.ight Fob ruary 29. Music by tho Acms baud Today's ads. contain no "dull read In r." for an alert mind. For tie ni CI .., r Mnnlov Mow' 1 Ulvcii away xviunua;, ""v 2 1908 vvvvw. FIXU o 1 WE Ea? MOTOEfc'S DELICATESSEN iyVWWSVVVSAASWVAWW. HPT-IT? TDTTVTT" Now open 7 to 9:30 p. m. 1 tlili rCLLNJV- 'Saturday Afternoon 2 to 4:30 Special Rates to private parties 9:30 . M:30 p. m. Wednesday Afternoon, Ladies E:iusively C. . Schlffler. Floor Mgr. i- Avcry. Prop. ...l a OTwa r4 iai Sicam Dye Wor,s C Street, Ladles' anil Gents' Gnrm.-u Cleaned or Dyed Phj!iolV(er, Prow fetor. 4- Let's go over on Broadway to X T Mother's for Supper, Thel? Steaks and Chops aro all cooked in tho pan, X on Broadway opposite Times X building. M"H"M"M"M I M'M'H-H-I- GET YOUR Coal Wood 1 .. FROM .. 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