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BI "l REAL NEWSPAPER. Wmm 'max A PAPER OF THE PEOPLE. IJV THE PEOPLE, AND FOR THE PEOPLE. t 00B ALL'itT, CONCISE, INDEPENDENT, SINCERE. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PHESSs VOL. II. THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, MONDAY, MAY 4, 1908. No. 256. OURTEEN LOSE T, Steam Schooner Minnie E. Kel- ton, Hard Hit by Wind And Waves. TEN OF CREW OF TWENTY-FIVE SAVED. Nine Perish While Trying to Launch Boat and Others Swept From Raft. (By Associated Press.) NEWPORT, Or., May 4. The steam schooner Minnie E. Kelton, running from Aberdeen to San Francisco, Captain McKenna, met with disaster during the severe storm Friday night. The deck load shifted and strained the vessel so that she sprung a bad leak. On Saturday, a big wave struck the vessel, washed the deck load and cabin overboard, leaving the vessel waterlogged and unmanage able, and tho deck awash. Eleven of the crew were drowned while attempting to launch a boat. Four succeeded in getting out on a raft and endeavored to reach tho shore near Otter Rock, fifteen miles from here. Three of the men washed overboard and tho survivor sustained a broken leg. The life-saving crew of this port took nine men off the vessel and landed them near Otter Rock. The Minnie E. Kelton was loaded with lumber and when last seen had been picked up by another schooner going north. Work of Life-Savers. As soon as tho news of the dis aster reached here, the life-saving crew of tho Yaquina Day Station left for the scene. After a trip, traught with danger, the crew reach ed the vessel and succeeded rescuing the nine men who remained on tho vessel. The life-boats put ashore twenty miles north of New Port. The known lost are: Chief engineer Carl Lund, Oiler Walter Peterson, Fireman Barney McVey, Stewart A. Peterson, Cabinboy Robert R. Little, Cabinboy Geprge Johnson. Injured A. J. Neilson, leg broken, rescued. The list Is not complete nor are the names of the saved Indicated. LADIES' Muslin underwear at the Coos Bay Cash Store. FERRY UPSETS Terrific Loss of Life Reported From Disaster Near St. Pe tersburg Victims Were Peasants Returning Home From Church. (By Associated Pres3.) ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, May 4. A ferryboat on the river Dnieper capsized yesterday near Bykoff and 120 persons were drowned. The boat was filled with peasants, their wives and children, returning from church. Owing to being over-crowded, it became unmanageable in midstream and a panic followed. SAVE MANY LIVES. Big Steamships Collide On Bremen Port in Fog. (By Associated Press.) BREMEN, May 2. Tho North Qerman Llyod "Koeln" which left here yesterday fpr. Baltimore and Galveston, collided In a fog with the tank steamer Emperor Nicholas II, ulne miles off Norderney. The Nlch- olab Btruck Koeln amidships. Tho iteamer Foldmarshall In response to signals took off 820 passengers. We will store your goods for lc cubic feet. Bay Side Paint Co., North Bend. NW LIFE OFF IN OPT Idaho Board of Pardons Likely to Commute Sentence to Life Imprisonment. (Special to Tho Times.) BOISE, Ida., May 4. Tho Idaho Board of Pardons will tomorrow take up the appeal for the commutation of tho death sentence of Harry Or chard, the self-confessed slayer of ex-Governor Steunenberg. The feel ing is that the sentence will be com mutted to life Imprisonment. Judge Woods' recommendation to this ef fect will be a strong factor In the plea of Orchard's friends who think that he should bo rewarded for his sensational revelations concerning the alleged plots against law and life, bo far as known, no one will oppose the commutation, even the widow of ex-Governor Steunenberg being in favor of It. WILL ARRANGE TO DIS PLAY WEATHER SIGNAL. United States Weather Bureau De partment Plans to Give Coos IJay New Service. The United States Weather Bureau is arranging to Instal a weather signal system in Marshfleld. This will be done by erecting a large flag pole in some prominent part of the city and displaying the signal penants from that. There has been some talk of plac ing the flag staff on top of tho city nail building or Odd Fellows block but this has not been determined. It has also been suggested that a light tower, whereby colored lights would give the storm warning during dark ness would be advantageous. The weather signal system will be under the supervision of Mrs. E. Mingus, the local government weath er observer. T. J. SULLIVAN DEAD. Was Director of Government Bureau Of Printing ami Engraving. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 4. Thomas J. Sullivan, director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, died here today. 1 MM AND 120 DROWN BLOODY RIOT OF WORKMEN Fracas Between Poles and Ita lian? Results in FataUnjur-y to Many at Hudson, Pa, (By Associated Press.) WILKESBARRE, Pa., May 4. Poles and Italians got Into a riot at Hudson, ten miles from here today. Two Poles were fatally wounded, two badly hurt ana many injurea. ine bad blood arose because the Poles took the places of striking Italians in tho coal mines. PLAN A REVOLUTION. East Indian Police. Discover Plot at Calcutta. (By Associated Press.) CALCUTTA, May 4. Tho police are investigating what appears to be a widespread plot to murder Euro peans with a possible attempt to force a revolution. A number of pro minent Bengajese are Implicated, Sensational arrests are expected. The plotters planned to use bombs. HARRIMAN ANNOUNCES BOND ISSUE Union Pacific Directors Tomorr row Will Determine Whether or Not to Issue $100,000, 000 In New Securities to Build and Buy Lines. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, May 4. E. H. Har riman announced today that the stockholders of the Union Pacific Railroad Company would bo asked at a meeting in Salt Lake tomorrow to authorize the issue of $100,000,000 bonds. Ho said that fifty millions of S WIFE TO ALTHOUGH SHE IS SEEKING DI VORCE, SHE IS WILLING TO HELP HIM GAIN HIS FREEDOM FROM STATE HOSPITAL FOR INSANE HEARING IS DE LAYED. (By Associated Press.) POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., May 4. Harry Thaw's fight for liberty and re lease from Matteawan State Hospital for the criminal insane was taken up in the Supreme Court today based upon the writ of habeas corpus Is sued by Justice Morscbauer at White Palms, April 22d, and made return able before him today. Young Mrs. Thaw has offered to appear in behalf of her husband, from whom she is now seeking a divorce, If her testi mony is necessary in the proceedings. Thaw will undoubtedly go on the stand in his own behalf. His coun sel says that he will submit to any examination the court or tho district attorney may desire for proof of his sanity. District Attorney Mack of Duchess county, moved that the trial be tran-J sferred to New York because of the expense which It would inflict on the county of Duchess, about $30,000. Assistant District Attorney Carvan said the trial Involves the sending of commissioners to Paris, Monte Carlo and other places in Europe to obtain evidence of Thaw's sanity and argued that the case should be con cluded under the jurisdiction where it originated. Attorney Graham for Thaw argued that the case should be tried In the judicial district where the habeas corpus writ was made, re turnable and that tho statement of the cost of the proceedings had b'een exaggerated, that the function of the New York district attorney ended with the murder trial, that the New York district attorney could appear only by courtesy of the court and not the Duchess county district attorney. Judge Morschauer denied the motion to transfer hearing, but offered to sit in New York to hear people's testi mony If both sides consent. After the relator's side was heard, Judge Morschnuer decided to sit In New York to accommodate District Attor ney Jerome. An adjournment to May 11th, was announced and Thaw taken to the County jail In charge of the sheriff whore he will bo able to have his meals brought in from out side and receive any visitors he wishes to see. IS HELD BY GIRL Nellie Wesson Victprlous in Congest' Instated by Earl Shrimpser. Word was received here today that tho United States Land Ofllco officials have decided the homestead contest case of Earl Shrimpser of North Bend vs. Nellie Wasson of Marshfleld in favor of tho young woman. It will be remembered that the contest, which was heard by L. A. Lllle'qvlst. United States land com missioner in Marshfleld, recently was hard fought, many witnesses being called by both sides. Miss Wasson, filed, on a homestead, between. Bg Creek and Norti Inlet several years ago under tho Indian allotment, this right being accorded through her W' HOMESTEAD this amount would be received for Issue under strictly guaranteed pro visions for the construction and ac quisition of new lines and additions. The above is a confirmation of a story printed sometime ago in The Times that Mr. Harrlman was ar ranging to float securities to Improve and extend his lines, one of which is the Drain-Coos Bay extension In which Coos Bay is vitally Interested. It is believed that the delay in re suming the construction work has been due to tho delay In arranging for the big bond issue to raise funds I for the work. TESTIFY FOR Large Number of Coos Bay People to Welcome War ships at San Franpisco. The M. F. Plant sailed from Coos Bay Sunday with a large passengar list, the ordinary travel being aug mented by those going to see the fleet at San 'Francisco. The rush for the fleet, coupled with a large num ber of Finnish people who are plan ning a trip home, has resulted in practically all of the reservations be ing y'taken on the M. F. Plant for Nthe next trip, a week from today. The M. F. Plant has been charte.i by a San Francisco club to take the I members out to meet the fleet on lt3 approach to the Golden Gate and so may be a day or so late on tho next trip or the one following. Among those who left on the Plant yesterday were the following" S. Bernltt, R. Dlllard, H. O. Gu- lovson, H. Selvog, J. W. Davis, R. Nosier, Mrs. Silva, Mrs. Silva and children, C. A. Westberg, Fronk Lowe, Mrs. S. Samuel, Mr. S Sam uel, J. F. Quirk, B. Leslie, J. Van!. J. H. Flanagan, Mrs. B. Leslie, Mrs. Bauredell and child, Mrs. R. Nosier, Mrs. H. H. Brown, Mrs. J. D.' Colman, Mrs. Spltzer, D. W. Thursfpn, Wm. Kronholm, A. Wlck- man, C. M. Sain, U. H. schermer, ju. Schermer, J. C. Greene, J. Reynolds, J. D. Coleman, P. Harrison, S. G. Scars, E. H. Joehnk, J. R. Newland, W. Durkee, F. Hensley, J. Ferguson, H. Krugel, J. W.' Jacobs, Geo. Ja cobs, Mr. Riley. Others to See Fleet. Among those who have already taken reservations on the M. F. Plant for the next trip to San Fran cisco, most of whom are going to see the fleet, are: C. M, Parker, Mrs. Kammerer and two children, Alsa Doll, J. J. Kern and wife, Alex Lund and wife, J. li. Billings, Thos. Wllky, Joe Le Blanc, J. L. French and wife. Eureka From Portland. The Eureka arrived Sunday from Portland and will sail late today for Eureka. Among those who came down from Portland on her were the following: A. J. Marcus, E. M. Dart, L. A. Russell. Paul Martlndale, Mrs. V. E. Smith, J.' L. Stuart, Mrs. FrancU, Schroeder and A. L. Anderson. mother's tribal membership. Later she decided to change, on the advice of tho Indian agent," to( the regular homestead. Owing to being com pelled to earn her own livelihood, she could not spend all of her time nn tho innil nnil the contest resulted. For many years, she was Identified with tho Central hotel In Marshfleld;. She was represented In the case by Attorney George Watkins while Fnrrlu and Farrln represented Mr. Shrimpser. Miss Wasson's many frjends are congratulating her oji the vjctpry. Store your Goods with tho Bay Side Paint Co., North .Bend. We are now prepared, to store your goods. Bay Sidq Paint Co., North Bend. II MANY LEAVE TO SEE FLEET ELEVEN KNOWN FIRE AT FORT WAYNE CITY SCHOOLS CLOSE A WEEK i r School Authorities and Health Officer Decide Upon It as Precautionary Step. In order to guard against the pos slble spread of scarlet fever among the school children of Marshfleld, the school board, Superintendent Golden and Dr, E. Mingus, health officer, de cided this morning to close the pub lic schools for a week. The action Is purely precautionary, and it is be lieved that it will enable the stamp ing out quickly of tho few cases of the disease now in the city, School was dismissed soon after the children had congregated this morning. The attendance was less tfyan usual, some of the parents having kept thejr children out en their own volition. Most of the children are planning to go to the summer homes or cot- i ...... tages for the week which will make a delightful vacation for them. The teachers' salaries will be paid dur ing the week the same as if school was in session. One reason why It was decided this morning to close all of the rooms was that Hazel Josephson, a pupil in one of the grades other than the Fourth room, which was closed Fri day on account of Ursula Farringer being taken ill, was taken sick with the disease. FINED FOR VIOLATION. J. II. Holmes Arrested for Violating Quarantine for Scarlet Fever. J. H. Holmes, whoso home near the bridge leading to West Marsh fleld was quarantined several days ago on account of one of the children being 111 of scarlet fever, was ar rested this morning for violating the quarantine. He was taken before City Recorder Upton and fined ?2G. It Is the intention of the city of ficials, to rigidly enforce the quaran tine regulations and other prosecu tions will follow unless the afflicted families 40 the right thing. EVERYBODY TO HELP CLEANUP DAY Preparations for Beautifying City and Improving Sanitary Conditions Progressing Ni cejy W,edne$ciay is the Da7 Fpr; All to Get Busy, Tho Day After Tomorrow Is Clean Up Duy. Official notice to this effect will be served on tho property-owners and tenants tomorrow by tho members of the committees In charge of tho vari ous districts which havo been or ganized by tho A. N. W. Club, which, has charge of tho campaign, for a better and more beautiful Marsh field. War on waste paper, garbage heaps, dirt and all unsightly things will be waged. Some won't oven wait for Wednesday, but expect to start work tomorrow and beat their neighbors in tho race. Tho idea is not only to make a more sanitary city but also a more sightly and at tractive one. It Is possible that tho school chil dren, now that a week's vacation has been declared, will bo organized Into clean-up day brigades to aid In the movement. Many of tho children will gladly corporate, but In order to add zest to tho younger assistants, It has been suggested that some sort of a contest with a suitable prize to the brigade doing tho best work bo devised. This may bo dono if, after consideration, It is deemed advisable. DEAD IN HOTEL ID. ) Several Others Missing And Are Thought to Have Perish ed In Conflagration. TWO SCORE HURT IN MAKING ESCAPE. Blaze of Unknown Origin Fatal to Many at the New Avalon Hostelry Sunday. (By Associated Press.) FORT WAYNE, Ind., May 4. The new Avellna hotel was destroyed by flre of mysterious origin yester day and already eleven bodies have been taken from the ruins and sev eral of the guests are still unaccount ed for. Two scores or more were seriously Injured by hurts resulting from jumping from the building or by burns from the flames. All of these aro doing well except E. M. Mat- thews of Columbus, Ohio, whose death is hourly expected. Tho flre department, police and two companies of militia are remov ing the debris today. Until this Is completed, the number of victims will not be known. CENTENARIAN DEAD. Dnnicl Whipple, Aged 100, Djes nt Traverse City, Mteh. (By Associated Press.) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 4. Daniel Whipple, aged 109, died last night of hemorrhage of he brain. He took a long walk yester day. He was a member of General Fremont's exploring party In the historic trip across the Rocky Moun tains, a longtime companion of Kit Carson, and served during the Civil War in an Iowa regiment. FOR TARIFF REVISION. Representative Payne. Wants Com mittee to Investigate Matter. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 4. Repre sentative Payne of New York, chair man of the Ways and Means Com mittee, has introduced a resolution authorizing the committee to sit dur ing tho recess of congress to gather such Information through govern ment agents or otherwise as it may see fit, looking toward the prepara tion of a bill for the rovlsion tariff. TO HIS FLEET Rear Admiral Leaves P.asot Robjes Tprjay Much Improve In Health. (By Associated Press.) SANTA CRJJZ, Cal., May 4. Rear Admiral Eyans Is expected hero today from Paso Robles to re'sumo com mand of tho fleet. Ho is reported to have been remarkably wol this morning and ready to board the spe cial car there to come to Santa Cruz. A reunion of the ships of tho fleet was a feature of today's program. Another was a visit to tho Fremont grove of Redwoods where a barbecue was onjoyed. Admiral Thomas has returned to tho Minnesota but will not lower hla flag on tho Connecticut until Rear Admiral Evans arrives. CLEVELAND IS HETTEI. Former President Continues to Tin- provo nt Lnkewood, LAKEWOOD, N. J May 4. Gro ver Cleveland continues to recover from tho attack of digestive trouble. IS c m u 5 i . !-j