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ADVKRTISE. Systematic adver tising In The Times always brings re sults. It Is the remedy for dull or sick business and the tonic for grow ing business. Try It and see for yourself. ' (Earn NEWS Keep up with the timea by reading the Coos Bay Times. Loc al, foreign and domestic news tersely told while it Is news. Then patron ize Times advertisers and get the most for your money. MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED I'll Hft, VOL II. THE COOS BAY TIMES, MONDAY, MAR0&2 No. 220. KING'S SONS LOSE GAD 1 M fw fa 1 M 1 m & -&& 3f190& mm?' Jf S-Ujp ' .WUiLJK JAPANESE OFFICIAL SHOT REAL BAD MAN Blf KOREAN III 'FRISCO UNDER ARREST m AND ORDER I CDS BY FLUKE w h D. W. Stevens, Member of Mikado's Council in Korea, Badly Wounded. TWO ASSAULTS BY THE ANGRY KOREANS- Claimed That He Was Respon sible For Indignities Heaped Upon Their Country. (By Associated Pres3.) SAN FRANCISCO, March 23. Following a physical attack by four Koreans at the Fairmont Hotel last night, D. W. Stevens, a member of the Japanese council at Seoul, was shot this morning at the Ferry De pot as he was about to leave for Washington. The shooting was done by N. W. Chun, a Korean. Stevens was shot twice, one bullet penetrating the right lung and the other tho groin. A third bullet struck a com panion of the shooter, I. W. Chong. A mob of five hundred pursued the shooter who ran from the scene. Finally ho was captured by H. Sex ton, a deputy in the assessor's ofllco. Stevens accompanied by tho Jap anese consul, had Just stepped out of the hotel bus when several Koreans approached them. One of them said a few words to Stevens, then struck him in the face, and pulled a revolver wrapped in a hand kerchief, and began shooting Ste vens. Attack Lnst Night. The attack on Stevens at the Fair mont last night was the outcome of a visit of a committee of four Koreans who called upon Stevens to verify an interview in the news papers in which Stevens applauded the attitude of Japan in Korea. Stevens did not retract his state ments and he was knocked down, his head striking the marble floor. Ho arose, quickly seized a chair and held assailants at bay until assist ance arrived. Attitude of Koreans. Speaking for the committee, one Earl Lee, who speaks English, said that whilo Stevens is paid by tho Korean Government, he is doing what the Korean people do not want him to do and that in' reality Ste vens is in the service of Japan and that "since Japan began to protect Korea thousands of my countrymen have been killed, their property con fiscated and hundreds of villages burned by Japanese troops." The Japanese want open schools In Ko rea to teach their own language but no school unless It bo Japanese. They disbanded the Korean troops because they were loyal and because so long as Korea had soldiers, Japan could not do much in this country. Japan planned to send six million emigrants to Korea in the next eight years. If Japan controls my coun try for two or three years, Korea will be Japan or a part of it." Tho Koreans also charged Stevens with being in this country as a spy for Japan. Stevens' View of It. Stevens has been advisor to the Korean counsel since November, 1904. From 1883 to that time he was a legal advisor to tho Japaneso legation at Washington. In an interview with a representa tive of the Associated Press at the hospital, Stevens attributed the as saults to students agitators who be lieve that Stevens is responsible for Japan's protectorate over Korea. The physicians express tho belief that Stevens will recover unless un expected complications develop. Ho has a strong physique and is in ex cellent health. CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET THIS EVENING. South Mitrshfleld Sewer Question Postponed Again Only Routine Business Up. The Marshfleld City Council will meet this evening to consider some routine affairs. It was originally intended to definitely decide tho South Marshfleld' sewer question but owing to the absence of City Attorney Farrin this will not be possible. DYNAMITE A NEWSPAPER Office of Illinois Daily Which Had Been Opposing Open Town is Badly Wrecked. (By Associated Press.) BOCK ISLAND, 111., March 23. The Dally News office was dynamited early today and badly damaged. The paper had been attacking tho gam blers and advocating a local license, No one was Injured. IT UPSETS: Only Four of Pleasure Party of Fourteen Escape in Acci dent in Germany. (By Associated Press.) LUBECK, Germany, March 23. Ten members of a pleasure party were drowned by the upsetting of a motor ferry boat on Lake Ratzebur ger last evening, Four others were saved. Southern Pacific Raising Cap ital for Extending Line From Drain West. NEW YORK, March 23. The Southern Pacific needs new capital. On June 30, last, the Southern Paci fic company showed a floating debt of $33,710,846. Its only source of new capital since then has been a balance of $19,153,207 on subscrip tions to $35,295,123 new preferred stock. Its need of new caplttal is occasioned by its improvements and extensions in the West. On the Cananea, Yaqui River & Pacific line 111 miles are buiding and on the Inter-California, 33 miles. On the Oregon Western Railway some 82 miles of expensive construc tion is contemplated and for this is a great deal of material had already been provided and tunneling and grading were progressing at the close, of the last fiscal year and will be rushed this year. It will be perhaps conservative to say that the Southern Pacific in tho, current fiscal year could easily use between $20,000,000 and $25,000, 000 new capital. The Oregon Western Railway is the proposed Drain-Coos Bay lino and the above simply confirms the con fidence of the people here that the railroad will be in operation within a comparatively short time. "UNCLE SAM" BURNS THE WATER'S EDGE. Big Dredger nt San Francisco Frnc tically Destroyed by Firo From Bursting Oil Pipe. (By Associated Press. OAKLAND, March 23. Tho American Dredging Company's $100,000 dredger, "The Uncle Sara" v.as burned to the water's edgo to day. It is supposed that a bursting oil pipe caused the fire. It was t1 e ingest vessel of its kind on the Pa cific coast. " Messiah Chorus Portponed. Awaiting the arrival of tho books, it has been decided to postpone the re hearsals of the chorus until Tues day evening, March 3 1st. . t '' TEN DROWNED build Road this season D. D. Edwards, Kentucky Des perado, is Captured at Trenton, Ga. HE HAS MURDERED FIFTEEN This Does Not Include Sccrnl Neg roes That he Killed in Chicago Iloit. (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, March 23. A dispatch from Chattanooga, Tenn., says that D. D. Edwards, the Kentucky des perado who killed J. W. Davis Fri day night has been captured at Tren ton, Ga. Edwards recently confessed while he was testifying at a murder trial that he had killed fifteen. These did not Include several neg rces that he killed in a riot at Chica go several years ago. Unexpected Delays Prevented Vessel From Leaving San Francisco Until Today. Sun Francisco, March 23. J. E. Orcn, Marshfleld, Ore. $ Hope to get nwny this after- noon. Duo at Empire AVednes- day morning between. 8 and O o'clock. C. A. Smith. Owing -to an uhexp'ected 'delay ifo. completing the installation of the oil burners and in fumigating the vessel, the Nann Smith was not able to sail from San Francisco Saturday night as was tho schedule Saturday morn ing. The telegram at the head of this story was received this afternoon so that it is practically certain that the vessel will reach Coos Bay early Wednesday. All of the arrangements made for welcoming the big vessel will be car ried out as scheduled, the delay en abling the Chamber of Commerce and T. J. Lewis, the master of cere monies to better execute their plans. A large number, especially women, were busy today decorating the small crafts for tho great water parade. Details of Event. Sec. Walter Lyon of the Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement today. "Practically all the largest boats have been chartered and tickets are now selling. "At the Chamber of Commerce meeting, the public spirit nature of the event and its importance to Coos Bay, and the shipping interests of the Pacific coast, were made promin ent. In order to insure the success ot the celebration the Chamber of Commerce is shouldering the risk of chartering every licensed boat that offices at Marshfleld. At North Bend, the citizens taking hold of the matter patrlptlqally, and w,lth their usual vim, and a flotilla from that point probably as large as the Marshfleld fleet will bo there to Join in. "No craft is barred from the pro cession and all are expected to re pect the directions given by Officer Lewis in charge. "Three prizes are offered by tho Chamber ot Commerce for the best decorated boats. For the best de corated chartered boat a prize of $7 13 offered. For the best decorated boat coming from any of the many inlets of tho bay, $2.50; for tho best decorated fish boat $2.50. Dr. Tower desires a correction in the announcement that himself and F. P. Norton are to look after the school children In the launch parade. They are merely a committee on Bafe ty and will not havo charge of tho children. The doctor thinks child ren should In all cases be in charge of parents or guardian to Insure their, safety. NAKN SMITH IN WEDNESDAY n Ruler of Spain Sued by Chil dren of Father and Actress For Annuity Bequest. QUEEN MOTHER TESTIFIES. Old Scandal That $15,000 Was Paid to Conceal Suddenly Breaks Out in Royal Family. (By Associated Press.) MADRID, Spain, March 23. Tho Judges In the Elena Sanz affair called at the palace yesterday to take the evidence to the Queen mother. Elena Sanz is a Spanish actress by whom King Alphonso XII is alleged to have had two natural sons. And the children are now mlng heirs, through Alphousa Xlil, for annuity which, they ciaitn was left to their mother by the King to revert after the death to them. The Queen was deposed a few days after tho death of Alphonso XII, and Senor Salmeron came to the master of tho household and told him that Elena possessed certain letters and demanded fifteen thousand dollars for their return. This amount was paid and the letters thought to have been burned but the suit of the Sanz heirs is based entirely upon letters identical with those which the queen paid to have burned. SENATOR BRYAN DIED SUDDENLY ON SUNDAY. Fifth Member of Upper IIouso of Congress to Pass Away During Present Session. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, March 23. The senate adjourned out of respect to Senator William James Bryan of Florida whose death occured sudden ly yeaerday. Bryan was the fifth senator to die during tho present session. Senator Penrose's condition is not satisfactory to the attending physici ans at Philadelphia. A dispatch from Senator Tillman who is in the hands of physicians says that perhaps he will be unable to return to Washington during the present session. ITALIAN WHO KILLED SWEETHEART HANGED. Murderer is Executed in Washing ton for Dastardly Crime Com mitted Eighteen Months Ago. (By Associated Pres..) WASHINGTON, March 23. Joseph Pacluccl, an Italian, was hanged here today for the murder of his sweetheart In September, 1906. W3BE3SS BRIGADIER GEN. KLINE' DIED THIS MORNING. Well Known U. S. Army Man Sue- combs at Hospital in Balti more. (By Associated Press.) BALTIMORE, March 23. Briga dier General Jacob Kline, United States Army, retired, died today at Johns Hopkins hospital, of Kidney disease. THE SANITARY MARKET. Number of Improvements Being Made in Model Shop. Tho Sanitary Market Is under going a scries of remodeling and re pairing improvements that is trans forming it into a handsome and model shop. New counters havo been installed with glass fronts keeping out dust and air but dis playing tho meat, a new electric fan, new railing and new fixtures throughout. Tho remodeling ex tends to tho accounting department where a new McCaskey register has been added that shows an itemized statement of your account with every purchase. No more mistakes. Step into tho Sanitary Market and seo what a really fine place it is be coming. "Bargaln-flnders" are people who get tho most SERVICE out, of their ! dollars. -1 NORTH BEND DBYJONDAY Saloons Closed There Yester day for First Time in Years. J. C. Wilcox arrested. For probably the first time in the history of North Bend, or at least In many years, the saloons there were closed on Sunday yesterday. Tho saloon men complied strictly with tho recently enacted "lid" ordinance there, no liquor being sold after mid night Saturday. Tho shades were drawn and "nothing doing this side of Marshfleld" was tho word passed down the lino of those who sought thirst quenchers. J. C. Wilcox, 'the dance hall pro prietor, was arrested about 12:20 Saturday night for violating the or dinance which provided that he was to close up at midnight. Today, he explained that city officials sometime ago explained to him that It would be all ..right to remain open until 1 o'clock. AOn account of this explana tion and the understanding that ho lp willing to promise to comply here after, It was understood that tho charge would be dismissed this time. Af a new North Bend ordinance pro vides that dance halls, cannot be operated within the city limits of North Bend, It Is xepected at North Bend that- Mr. Wilcox will arrange to movo his place outside of the city. Many Candidates Participate in "Workout" Game at North Bend Sunday. The baseball season for Marshfleld and North Bend was Initiated yester day with a practice game, more in tho nature of a "workout" of tho possibilities than a regular match, on tho North Bend grounds. There was a large turnout of candidates and onlookers, Indicating that there will bo even more general interest in tho game this year than in pre vious seasons. During the game between tho two nines, frequent changes were made In the line-ups to prevent working anyone too hard and also to glvo everyone possible a tryout. Tho North Bend aggregation showed up better than Marshfleld but local fol lowers are very well satisfied with the prospects for a good team. Manager Charles Howard of tho Marshfleld team will shortly call a meeting of tho managers of tho North Bend, Bandon, Myrtle Point and Coquillo teams to arrange a league and schedule for tho season. It Is certain that Bandon, Coqullle, North Bend and Marshfleld will have teams in tho field and likely that Myrtlo Point will also organize. Manager Bedllllon of tho Bandon club was in attendance at tho prac tice yesterday and Is anxious to havo tho arrangements made and tho sea son started off with a rush, Owing to a couplo of now fast boats that will bo put In sorvico soon, Bandon will bo more accessible to tho other towns in tho circuit than horetoforo. NURSES HUSBAND AND POISONS HIM BY ERROR San Francisco Woman Worn Out by Long Vigil (Jives Patient Car bolic Acid by Mistake. (By Associated Press.) SAN FRANCISCO, March 21. Weak and exhausted from nursing her sick husband and daughter night and day for many weeks, Mrs. Mar garot Monahan early this morning administered to her husband a doso of carbolic acid by mistake, with fatal results. BASEBALL IN OPEN SEASON Almost Captured North Bend's Delegation to County Con vention Saturday. HAD MAJORITY OF VOTES IN MEETING. Opposition Tricks Them by Closing Nominations Before All Were Nominated. The North Bend republican caucus Saturday afternoon to select dele gates to tho county convention at Ci qulllo Tuesday, March 23, unex pectedly developed into ono of tho warmest ever held there as a result of tho recently organized Law and Order League entering into it and contesting for tho delegation. Had it not been for a fluke, tho Law and delegation and as it was four of their Order League would havo secured tho candidates were elected. Tho Law and Order League is said to havo had a clear majority of eight In the cau cus. The fluke that prevented tho Law and Order League under the leader ship of tho Rev. Lacey securing a sweeping victory came In a peculiar way. The other faction nominated its candidates In a bunch, just as their ticket was made out. Tho Law and Order League instead ot doing likewise started to nominate theirs ono by one. After a half a dozen had been nominated in this manner. Judge Guery moved that tho Law and Order League bo compelled to nomi nate their candidates in a body. A hot discussion followed, the Law and Order League suspecting that tho mo tion was "loaded" against them and consequently opposing it. However it carried. Hardly had the scono cleaied and before quiet had been restored when some one moved that tho nominations be declared closed. This motion also carried, al though only about a half dozen of tho Law and Order League candidates had been nominated and were eligi ble to receive votes. Some Warm Speeches. Prior to this, there wero n numbpr of warm speeches. Judge Guery and A. H. Derbyshire scoring tho Law and Order Leaguo for having held a secret caucus Friday evening to ar range to capture the regular caucus. The charge of having held a secret meeting was not refuted by tho re presentatives of tho Law and Order Leaguo who maintained that such meetings wero all right. C. E. Maybeo was elected chairman of the caucus, A. Whlsenant secre tary and Judge Guery and A. H. Derbyshire tellers. Tho two tlckots were as follows: Law and (Order "League Scott Morris, F. A. Davenport, F. E. Glaz ier, A. Van Zile, J. S. Edmunds, J. A. Ward, C. J. Van Zllo, C. E. Mickey, C. A. McKelllps, Wm. Mills, F. E. Glazier Jr. A. Whlsenant, Matt Stern, Thomas Vlgars, C. A. Boise, Geo. Horn, Rev. Lacoy and Rev. Suramer lln. Other Faction L. J. Simpson, C. E. Maybee, Henry Hoeck, J. W. Grout, W. P. Evans, J. J. Curren, F. B, Wyatt, F. H. Brlgham, A. H. Derbyshire, Geo. W1. Logglo, James Conro, Judge Rummel, H. G. Reese, Judge Guory, Wm. Smith, H. C. Diors, A. Whlsenant and Chaa. Van Zlle. The Delegates Elected. Tho delegates elected are as fol lows: L. J. Simpson, C. E. Maybee, II. Hoeck, J. W. Grout, W. P. Evans, J. J. Curren, F. B. Wyatt, F, II. Brig ham, A. H, Dorbyshlro, Geo. W. Log glo, Jame3 Conro, Wm. Mills, A. Van Zlle, Chas Van Zllo, Scott Morris, Thomas VIgara, H. C. Dlors and A. Whlsenant. Thus it will bo seen that Judgo Rummol, II. C. Reese, Judgo Guory and Wm. Smith of tho "other fac tion" ticket wero defeated. About forty-flvo participated in tho caucus. Thoro was some talk of Instructing tho delegates as to their attitude on declaring against Statement ,No. l In tho convention and as to indorsing candidates for tho primaries but It was finality decided to leavo this to tbelr own discretion. "V: 1 1 (1 ffl 1