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I.2all 'imMM yum . i'lmifc'wjWiflpy' -,-- (Umis lag mmm "DO NOT poatpona enterprise to a time to como s though that tlm should bo of another make from this, which Is already como and Is ours." . Fuller. The author was not writ ing to advertisers, especially but ho gavo them correct advlco In strik ing phraseology. YOU DON'T buy goods to ph l tho man who sells them or becauia you think It a patriotic duty to sup port him. You buy goods to sell. Buy advertising that will sell tho goods. MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PItESS. VOL II. THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1908 No. 309 - REAR ADMIRAL GHAS. N. THOMAS DIES SUDDENLY IN CALIFORNIA Succumbs to Heart Failure While Sitting On Porch of His Hotel. RECENTLY RETIRED FROM FLEET'S COMMAND Had Charge of Atlantic Battle ships After Admiral Evans Quit. (Special to Tho Times.) DEL MONTE, Cal., July 4 Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas, retired, died hero last night at 8:30 o'clock of heart failure. Admiral Thomas had Just returned from dinner with Mrs. Thomas and Hear Admiral Swinburne and Mrs. Sklnburne. Ho was seated on tho porch of tho hotel fcK -n.fenn Tirt rvna ailrMnnlv Rtrlp.knn and Ave minutes later he passed away. rmr ln command of tho Battleship Atlan tic Cruise Fleet from Hampton roaas to San Francisco. On tho arrival of tho fleet at San Francisco, Admiral if Thomas succeeded to mo command on the retirement of Admiral Evans. He was ln command of the fleet for five days at San Francisco when he retired, and was succeeded by Rear Admiral Sperry. After his retire ment, Admiral Thomas resided ln California. KNOCKOUT IN SE Peterson Easy Victor Over Evans In Bout at Skating Rink Last Night. Peterson, tho Coos Bay champion, knocked out Evans, the Imported wonder In the second round before a fair sized crowd at the skating rink last night. Tho bout was expected to be a fifteen or twenty-round go but a straight arm blow over the heart put Evans down and out short ly after the gong sounded for the second round. The first round was devoted large ly to trying each other out. They mixed quite freely but each was guarded. In tho second, Evans got two side swings to Peterson's head but Peterson came back with a left to the face and followed It up quick ly with a straight arm punch to the breast. Evans went down like a log and It was several seconds before ho could be resuscitated. While tho crowd, was rather disap pointed at tho brevity of the match, still Peterson's friends were elated as they claim It is simply a demonstra- Jontion that their belief ln the young fellow's ability as a "pug" Is well founded. Prior to the main bout, Silent Rowan and Tommy Castle gave a foui'-round exhibition. While it was rather one-sided in Rowan's favor, it was a good exhibition of scientific boxing. Charles A. Howard was referee of the main bout and Bert Dimmlck timekeeper. Peterson's seconds were Silent Rowan and Wm. Hunter while Wm. Schrock and Art Burk were in Evans' corner. CLOSING OUT at cost! Entire lino of Dry Goods, Shoes and Gents Furnishings. Take advantago of a good chance. FINNISH COOPERA TIVE COMPANY. FORBIDS SHOOTING FIRE-CRACKERS IN CITY Any one found firing fire-crackers or fireworks in tho city without a permit from the city officials will bo arrested and fined. This is a neces piry precaution to prevont flres and will be strictly enforced. J. W. CARTER, Marshal. UNCLE REMUS S Joel Chandler Harris Succumbs at Atlanta, Ga., After Short Illness. (Special to Tho Times.) ATLANTA, Ga., July 4. Joel Chandler Harris, editor of Uncle Re mus' Magazine, died here last night after a short Illness, aged sixty. Mr. Harris has been for years noted for his poetry and southern dialect stories, his first hit having been scored on tho Atlanta Constitu tion. For many years, ho has been a frequent contributor to all maga zines and recently started "Uncle Re mus' Magazine," named after hi3 nom de plume. His "Bre'er Rabbit" stories made a great hit. LARGE CROWD SEES RACES Fair Weather and Good Events Make July Meet Success Be yond Anticipations. The opening day of the Coos Bay July race meet on the Marshfleld track yesterday proved even a great er success than tho local enthusiasts and horsemen had hoped for. The weather was almost ideal, the at tendance far above anticipations and most of the events more than pleas ing. Tho second and last program will be pulled off this afternoon and the indications are for even a more suc cessful day than yesterday, the gen eral holiday promising to greatly augment the attendance. Tho events were all good and in a few instances tho finishes would have been even closer had it not been for rather bad starts. While Headlight was quite heavily backed in the three-eighths mile dash, It looked on the start as though Gold Beach would win easily. However, Gold Beach quit after having taken a good lead, and Headlight proved an easy victor. There was considerable betting on tho various events. A "Paris Mutual" booking was conducted at the grounds but it did not do a very flourishing business. The summary: Free For AH Trotting and Pacing F. P. Nortons Zomoak Starr 1 1 J. 0. Slagle's Wahke Slagle.. 2 2 Zomoak won easily. Time First heat, 1:30; second heat, 1:29. Three-Eighths Milo Running F. P. Nortons Headlight Wilson 1 L. M. Noble's Gold Beach Mauzey 2 L. J. Simpson's Flavora Magee. 3 Bad start. Gold Beach got away flying but quit after running well for a quarter where Headlight as sumed the lead and won easily. Fla vora had no chance with tho start. Time :37&. Five-Eighths Milo Running J. R. Herron's Dr. Rowell Wilson 1 M. Nay's Greenlaw Mauzey. . 2 Good start. Dr. Rowell went to the front at the fall of the flag and won easily. Time 1:05. Onc-IInU Milo Running. J. R, Herrons Creaserton Wilson 1 F. P. Norton Headlight Mauzey 2 L. J. Simpsons Venora Mageo 3 Poor start. Creaserton and Head light raced on even terms for three eighths then tho former drew away and won easily. Venora closed strong. Time :52. LOUIS II. BOLL, TEACHER OF PIANO. First Trust and Savings Bank building. N (tos Ifog'js THE BUNGALOW. There's one word I hear Wherever T go; 'Tls a queor Importation, The word bungalow. All over the land, Tho North and tho South The bungalow theme Is In everyone's mouth. Tho master and' mistress, ' The groom and the maid Are studying plans To see how they're made. One kind's built of plaster, Another of logs, But all are constructed With queer little jogs. There is one room in front Half a dozen combined; The others are' fastened Somewhere on behind. But then, after all, Tho room is outside, Where porches are broad And June bugs abide. It's the funniest thing Whatever I do, I've just got to have A bungalow, too! Selected. IT CANNOT be denied that the women of today do much of the courting; still their lovemaking is, at least, supposed to be done sub rosa. The rose bush may be scant of foliage and small of stature, but, all the same, it is there; the form of oblation to the proprieties Is reli giously observed. For example, it is patent to every one who chooses to see that Mary Smith Is "running after" Johnny Joiies. Folks laugh, more or less good-naturedly, at her transparent attempts to catch him, and regard as a good Joke his sheep ish acceptance of or evident efforts, clumsy or adroit, to avoid her. But some men, John himself most of all, and all women would be, by far more shocked than amused if it came to their knowledge that Mary had ac tually asked John to marry her, in stead of merely plainly giving him to understand that he had only to ask In order to receive. Every one can instance marriages of which people say more or less openly. "She mar ried him," with a marked emphasis upon the pronouns. It Is worthy of remark that such marriages rarely are happy ones. The old paths may be dull and prosaic, yet all the same, being worn smooth by long usage, they who walk therein are less likely to stumble than they who seek out new ways by which to attain their ends. Yet, if every woman must perforce sit at home until a voluntary suitor comes to sue, if neither she nor any of her friends may take any steps with the purpose of securing a hus band for her, It is beyond doubt that the number of marriage licenses yearly issued will be fewer than they are now, writes Helen Oldfleld. Besides, none can deny to a wom an the right to encourage a man. nor claim that tho men who absolutely need no encouragement are tho rule. Few men have the nerve, so to speak, to swoop down upon a woman and annex her without so much as a bec koning finger or an Inviting look upon her part. What encourage ment Includes and tho precise point at which it degenerates into "run ning after" a man is the momentous question. There is no gainsaying tho fact that many men would never marry tho women whom they do were they not tactfully, skillfully beguiled into matrimony. But tho snaro is not spread in the sight of the bird; the man gently and sweetly is led Into the tolls; gradually drawn on so that he fancies himself tho hunter, not the hunted. "I said ln my heart, "I am sick of four walls and a celling. I have need of the sky. I have business with tho grass. I will up and get mo away where tho hawk is wheeling Lono and high, And tho slow clouds go by. I will got mo away to the waters that glass Tho clouds as they pass, I will got mo away to the woods." RICHARD HOVEY. That Is tho shlboleth of Coos Bay Batmi ht society. "Away to the woods." The races and tho Fourth of July have kept many from transforming a quiet week into a heglra for summer homes on Coos River, Ten Mile Lake, Sunset Bay, any of the thousand and one beauty spots about Coos Bay where the lure of tho primitive sounds the plaintive call that no veneer of civilization has been found thick or strong enough to withstand. To paraphrase an old Spanish ballad: "Heart may beat and eye may gliBten Faith is strong, and Hope Is free, But mortal ear SHALL EVER listen To the song that rules the sea." The song of the woods Is the same. The call of the primitive. The sough ing of the winds in the pines, the cedars and firs like tho rhythmic beating of the surf on the shore that lures us where again our hearts are attuned to Nature's eternal sympho ny, the music of the spheres, old as tho universe, yet ever new and as fresh tomorrow as when the stars sang their first morning song to gether along ago. It Is well, too! There is so much that is artificial, not to say, super ficial ln modern civilization that un less we retire now and then to a dis tance we lose the real perspective of life. The fresh glory of a sunrise untainted by the noxious odors of civilization but sweet, and pure with the breath of wild flowers and the pines. How It invigorates and re freshens. The blood courses again with the Joy of youth and life thrills with gladness. The Mlllicoma club has Issued in vitations for a "LadieB Night" at the club rooms Monday evening, July 6. The reception will be followed by a musicale, the hours being from 9 to 11. The invitation list Includes only lady friends of the association mem bers and those holding visiting cards. This will be the first "Ladies' Night" at the club In many weeks, but it Is the intention of President Tower and the house committee to make them a regular feature after the summei vacation. The previous "LadiPs' Nights" proved very enjoyable events and the wives and lady friends of the club members will welcome the announcement that they will come more frequently In the fu ture. Mrs. C. M. Byler and daughter, Dorothy, returned to their home In North Bend this week after a pleas ant tour of California. They were absent several weeks and visited at several points. Dr. Burmester of North Bend, went to Ten Mile yesterday to Join Mrs. Burmester who went out several weeks ago. Dr. and Mrs. J. T. McCormac, Miss Alice McCormac and her guest, Miss Miriam Van Waters of Port land and Fred McCormac came down from their summer home yesterday to attend the races and spend Sun day at the beach with a party of friends who will go out ln the "Dixie." Miss Gertrude Mandlgo pleasantly entertained a number of North Bend and Marshfleld young ladles at her home InNprth Bend Wednesday after noon. Bridge was the diversion and at. the conclusion of the afternoon's play, Miss Clark of North Bend prov ed to be the winner of tho first honors and was presented with a very pretty cup and saucer. Among those who enjoyed MIss Mandigo's hospitality were Mlsses'clark, Mlnto and Senley, Mao Bennett, Kathleen Bennett, Mary Mlnot, Maude Painter, Lena, Phea and Laura-1 Kruse, Gene vieve Sengstacken, Nellie Tower and Mrs. A. B. Dutch. Mrs. I. Lando pleasantly enter tained about thirty ladles at her home Wednesday afternoon ln honor of Mrs. F. X. Hofer, a former Coos Bay resident, who is hero from Sa lem, Oregon, for a short visit. Tho afternoon took on the nature of a reunion of old time neighbors. Some of tho guestB brought their sowing and tho afternoon was spent with needlework, conversation and cards. During tho afternoon, tho hostess served delicious refreshments. The presence of tho United States gunboats at North Bend tho past week was made considerable of in a (Continued on page 4.) NEW YORK DELEGATION PLANS TO MAKE FIGHT ON W. J. BRYAN T GIVE UP ALL Says That If Platform Doesn't Suit Him, He Won't Run For President. (Special to The Times.) LINCOLN, Neb., July 4. W. J. Bryan in a banquet speech here last night said that if the National Dem ocratic Convention at Denver next week, did not incorporate in tho platform in specific and plain terms the campaign publicity resolution, they must look elsewhere than to Nebraska for a candidate for presi dent. HASKELL FOR REFORMS. (Special to Tho Times.) DENVER, Colo., July 4. Gover nor Haskell of Oklahoma, who has been mentioned for chairman of the committee on resolutions, said that he would strive to have Incorporated In the Democratic platform two feat ures of the principles of the Oklaho ma State Constitution, one declar ing for a radical modification of the practice of the federal courts ln in junction proceedings and the other calling for a guarantee of bank depo sits. JAP CABINET QUIT TODAY (Special to The Times.) TOKIO, Japan, July 4. The re signations of the Cabinet were ten dered. There are reasons to believe that the Emperor has already Issued Instructions to Marquis Katsura to form a new Cabinet. What changes In policy will be effected by the change Is not known. ATHER FOR JULY 4TH EXODUS FROM MARSHFIELD ON PICNICS AND TO CELEBRA TIONS THIS MORNING. There was an exodus from Marsh' field this morning as a result of tho various picnic parties on the river, on the beaches, at Charleston Bay and at Sunset Bay and tho excur sions to Coqullle and Ten Mile. Every one Is taking advantage of the holiday given by the Fourth and few business houses were open this morning. Thanks to Marshal J. W. Carter's edict, last night and this morning were less noisy than they have ever been in Marshfleld on the Fourth. Marshal J. W. Carter did not put tho ban down on tho noise so much as he did for tho purpose of eliminating the dangers of fire. Tho order is generally being complied by tho youngsters as well as the grown-ups as they understand tbjp spirit In which the order was Issued. Tho y Marshfleld and North Bend baseball teams were accompanied by large crowds from the two cities to Coqullle this morning and the fans are hoping that both teams will re trieve the honors they lost last Sun day on their homo grounds. Tho Eagles took a largo party to Ten Milo with thorn oven though they had to leavo at 5 o'clock this morn ing in order to reach tho scene of festivities at tho proper hour. Tho races on tho Marshfleld track this afternoon promise to bo an un usual drawing card, nearly overyono who has not gono to other celebra tions or on picnics aro planning to tako them In, W w Will Call Conference to Try and Prevent His Nomination On First Ballot. FAVOR WHOEVER IS THE STRONGEST MAN Will Also Contest His Proposed Anti-Injunction Plank In Platform. (Special to The limes.) DENVER, Colo., July 4. Mem ny that they Intend to make a fight bers of the New York delegation do on W. J. Bryan personally but say that if they can satisfy themselves tho chances of success are brighter with another man at the head of tho ticket, they will do all they can to nominate and elect thai man. They do not favor the anti-Injunction plank. As soon as possible, the New Yorkers will confer with Josiah Marvel, campaign manager for George Gray of Delaware, and Fred erick B. Lynch, who acts in a similar capacity for Governor Johnson for tho purpose of accurately determin ing the strength of the candidates other than Bryan and to ascertain if It Is possible to keep from the Neb raskan enough votes to prevent his nomination on the first ballot. If these caucuses develop that It will be a futile attempt against Bryan, an effort will be made to organize for an attack on the anti-injunction plank. IL1RRISON 18 WILLING. Won't Refuse Vice-Presidency But Prefers Judge Gray. (Special to Iho Times.) DENVER, Colo., July 4. Con gressman Francis Burton Harrison when asked if he was a candidate for the vice-presidency, said "Should tho delegates to this convention select mo for second place on the ticket I would accept the honor," but he said that ho favored the nomination of Judge Gray as tending to promote harmony in the platform and tho party. He spoke also In favor of having the anti-Injunction plank in the platform. EXTRA CLERK K ALLOWED Postoffice Department Makes Change Beneficial to Post- maste'r W. B. Curtis. (Special to Tho Times.) WASHINGTON, D. C, July 4. One additional clerk has been allow ed for the Marshfleld postoffice, dat ing from July 1. Tho postofllce department is now considering bids on the new leases for tho Marshfleld postoffice quar ters. Only two bids have been re ceived. One is from the Masonic lodge for tho quarters on Front' street, near 'A' street, now occupied by the postofllce, and the other Is for tho corner of Broadway and C" streets. MEANS NO CHANGE. Marshfleld Postoillco Has Had Extra' Clerk For Sometime. The above will not mean any change except that one of the clerks In tho office now being paid by Post master W. B. Curtis out of his own salary will bo paid by tho govern ment. Several months ago, tho busi ness of tho Marshfleld postofllce bo camo too heavy for tho regular forco as allowed by tho government, and In order to give the patrons tho ser vice they deserved, Mi1. Curtis hired a clerk out of his own salary. Owing to tho Increased receipts here, tho classification of tho local postofflco was raised July 1, and In addition to being allowed oxtra clerk hire, Mr. Curtis had his salary Increased from ?2,000 to 2,300 per year. ! -J, v V: Eatf uv TV ' .i W "4 -! VP n V sttii ft "jfrwT IW ViV- Tiil ti&M&fa i"1 f wum.li rrwav: