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KPH BbChES cran v X (Horn WxmtB "DO NOT postpone enterprise to a time to come as though that tlm should bo of another mako from this, which is already cotno and Is ours." Fuller. Tho author was not writ ing to advertisers, especially but ho gavo them correct adTlco In strik ing phraseology. YOU DON'T buy goods to plww i tho man who sells thorn or bcoausa you think It a patriotic duty to sup port him. You buy goods to sell. Buy advertising that will sell tho goods. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. VOL II. THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1908. No. 311 mm . mammm m. T DEMOCRATIC OVER PRAISE Two-Thirds of Two-Hour Ses sion Devoted to Cheering Nebraskan. JOHN MITCHELL IN LEAD FOR 2nd PLACE Credentials Committee Seat More Bryan Delegates In the Contests. (By Associated Press.) DENVER, Colo., July 8. After about two hours session, two-thirds of which was occupied by a demon stration over W. J. Bryan by the crowd, tho Democratic National Con ventlon adjourned until 8 o'clock to night when It Is hoped the platform and other committees will bo able to report. This adjournment means that no attempt will bo made before tomorrow to nominate. W. J. Bryan's friends claim that he will be nominat ed on tho first ballot. Friends of John Mitchell, formerly president of the United MIno Workers of Ameri ca, claim that ho Is practically cer tain of tho nomination for vice-president. Tho final decision of tho delegate contents this morning by the Creden tials Committee favored tho Bryan men, four more Bryan delegates be ing accorded Oklahoma and tho anti Bryan delegation from Pennsylvania being reduced by ton. Tho Routine Proceedings. With the assurance of another per fect day and tho promise of an inter esting fight over the report of tho Committee on Credentials which Colonel Guffey and his Pennsylvania friends generally were expected to contest In convention, tho crowd com menced early to move toward the Na tional Democratic Convention Hall. All progress toward tho Auditorium, however, was Impeded by the great parade of Tammany men from New York who were headed by a band and a number of gaudily attired In dians who wound their way around the business section of tho city. The Bryan men came tramping into tho hall with cheerful faces and much laughter. The events of tho night and the early morning wore much to their ilklng and they were more confident than ever of the ulti mate success of their candidate. Georgia Still Anxious. Tho Georgia men are anxious still to face apparently overwhelming odds and held another caucus for tho purpose of establishing a rallying point foi the fight against Bryan,, but when they arrived in the hall, it became known that they were un able to reach a conclusion regarding a candidate they could support. An other caucus will bo held tonight for the further ..consideration of the question. Tho delegation stands 23 against Bryan to two for him. Tho Pennsylvania" section was sparsely filled, Guffey and his fol lowers meeting at the Adams hotel to consider the best line of action. Dell Is Apnlnuded. Temporary Chairman Bell reached the rostrum just before noon while the band was playing ''Tho Red, White and Blue" amid cheers, and "Dixie" came next with another en thusiastic outburst. Guffoy arrived at 12:10 o'clock and got cheered as he walked to his place. At 12:20 o'clock, the convention had not been called to order and It was announced that tho marching clubs would bo permitted to march through the hall as soon as the opening prayer was delivered. It was 12:26 o'clock before Chairman Bell began to rap for order. After ten minutes, Boll made an address demanding that order prevail. Chairman Bell then Introduced tho Rev. Christian F. Reisner of Denver, chaplain of the day, who delivered tho invocation. Tho parade of tho marching clubs followed. It was not long and tho convention soon returned to business. Old Rules Govern. As tho parado passed out, Chair man Bell said "Tho chair recognizes Senator Thomas F. Grady of New York, as chairman of tho Committee on Rules," Mr. Grady came to the platform and announced that ho had presented a report, tho adoption of CONVENTION W OE W. J. Democrats Work For Hours Drafting Plank On Publicity Of Contributions. (By Associated Press.) DENVER, Colo., July 8. At 1:00 p. m. today, the subcommittee of the Committee on Resolutions of the Democratic Convention which, since early last night was wrestling the platform, had passed finally upon only one plank that relating to pub licity of campaign contributions. It was believed at that hour that tho subcommittee would probably not be able to report to a full com mittee before 10 o'clock tonight. Tho full committee Is under ad journment taken early this morning, to meet at 5 o'clock this evening to hear the reports of the subcommit tees. When tho hour of 1 o'clock was reached, It was decided to refer to a sub-committee of tho subcommittee various subjects for separate con sideration. The injunction question togother with kindred labor subjects was placed in the hands of George Fred Williams of Massachusetts, ex Judge Parker of New York and Jerry B. Sullivan of Iowa. The tariff was referred to Petti grow of North Dakota, Brown of Neb raska, and Alschuler of Illinois. Newlands of Nevada was placed at tho head of a subcommitteo to for mulate a plank on the conservation of the natural resources of the coun try. which he moved. It provided that tho convention be governed by the rules of the Democratic convention of 1904. It was adopted unanimous ly by a viva voce vote. "Now, gentlemen," said Bell, "it appears that tho committees are not ready to report at this time so tho convention will dispose of some mi nor business. The chair recognizes Mr. W. H. Martin of Arkansas, Mr. Martin presented, In behalf of the National committee, a resolution of regret and tribute to tho late James K. Jones, former chairman of the committee. Mr. Martin spoko In be half of Mr. Jones' capabilities and service to the Democratic party. Adopt Jones Resolution. Tho resolutions on Jones were ac cepted by a rising vote. Chairman Bell created some amusement by a number of sallies at the expense of Individuals and delegations. Ollle James of Kentucky, was recognized and moved that recess be taken until 8 o'clock tonight. Cries of "No" came .from all over the hall and tho galleries joined in the protest. The delegates voted "Ayo" but tho galle ries voted "No" and the chairman ordered tho band Into action to re storo order. Goro Praises Bryan. Senator Gore of Oklahoma, was called to the platform for a speech. Tho blind senator was escorted to tho platform amid cheers. He de clared that Oklahoma was the most Democratic state In the Union. Gore declared "The President of the Unit ed States has said that his opinion of our constitution is unfit for publica tion, but that Is true of many of the opinions of the President of the United States." "Fellow Democrats, tho great Secretary of War camo to Oklahoma and waged war against our constitution," continued the blind senator. "Ho asked us to give up our right of liberty and self-government, but by tho vote of thousands upon thousands, we rejected the ad vice of Taft and accepted the advlco of Bryan." Applause For Bryan. Tho first great demonstration oc curred when Mr. Goro mentioned "Bryan." Instantly there was an up roar and cheering for tho Nobraskan. Tho Bryan banner was carried to the platform and gavo fresh Impetus, to tho cheering. One by one the state banners wero passed about Gore on tho rostrum. Georgia, Minnesota, Now Yorlc, Delaware, Connecticut and Now Jersey took no part in tho .iMitf N PLATFORM IS HARD TO GET SLIGHT BELIEF Cool Breeze and Prospective Shower May End Hot Wave This Evening More Deaths. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, July 8. Cooling breezes today swept the city and S Will Have Charge of W. H. Taft's Campaign For Presi dent on Republican Ticket (By Associated Press.) HOT SPRINGS, Ark., July 8. Frank H. Hitchcock was chosen chairman of the National Republican Campaign Committee at a meeting of the executive committee of tho Republican National Committee here today. W. H. Taft Is also here. The committee also chose George Rumsey Sheldon of New York, as treasurer of the National Committee and designated Arthur I. Vorys of Ohio, as member of the Republican National Committee to have charge of the campaign in Ohio, and select ed Cincinnati as the headquarters of the Republican National Committee for Ohio. THREE HURT IN EXPLOSION Bursting of Steam Pipe On the Monitor Nevada May Be Fatal to One of the Crew. (By Associated Press.) NEW LONDON, Conn., July 8. It has just become known that In the explosion, Monday afternoon, of steam pipe on the Monitor Nevada, three members of the crew were scalded, one perhaps fatally. The Injury to the vessel Is slight. HflG HGOGK W M demonstration and their banners restrict delegates were allowed to malned In their places. The chair called for order repeatedly but there was no quieting of the delegates. The galleries took but little part In the demonstration. Demonstration Long. After pandemonium had reigned for thirty-three minutes with no signs of ending, every one joined in "America" but there was no quiet ing the crowd. The Bryan men resort ed every expedient to keep up tho ex every expedient to keep up the ex citement which they did successfully. After fifty-five minutes, the Cowboy band left their place in the gallery and joined the procession on tho floor. 'Huge decoration eagles were snatched from the posts and borne about the hall. Tho demonstration lasted one hour and twenty-seven minutes when order was restored. Adjournment until 8 p. m. was had. Result of Contests. The Committee on Credentials of the National Democratic Convention concluded Its labors shortly after 10 o'clock today after having been In continuous session since 5 o'clock yesterday nfternoon. No attempt was made to restrict tho time for the presentation of evidence in tho vari ous contests, and the proceedings wero conducted with open doors. Tho Idaho delegations opposed open doors. In tho Idaho, Ohio and Penn sylvania cases there was much bit terness between the opposing sides. Colonel James M. Guffey of Pennsyl vania, went down in defeat before the committee In all of his contested cases, tho contestants being seated by a vote of 27 to 15, In tho Idaho case, tho Mormon faction was defeat ed by a vote of 2C to 20. Tho Ninth Ohio district again was given to Tom Johnson of Cleveland, who appeared In the committee-room early this morning and made a strong plea that the action of tho National commltteo ho sustained, but tho Ninth, or anti-Johnson dls- iili,BJTnf .aTiPBgt FOR NEW YORK TELEPHONE FRANCHISE IS brought relief to the sweltering peo ple. During the early morning, one death and ten prostrations were add ed to the already appalling list of twenty-four deaths and ninety pros trations In the previous twenty-four hours. The Weather Bureau prom ises cool breezes and rain for tonight. HOME OF H. S. Bold House Breaker Deliber ately Pillages House and Es capes With About $10. I A bold house breaker pillaged the home of H. S. Tower, the Jeweler, last night and made a clean getaway with about $10 In currency, most of which he secured from Mr. Tower's trouser's pocket. He evidently was only after money as Mr. Tower's watch, Mrs. Tower's diamond ring and other articles were left although they must have been in plain sight of the pilferer. The robbery Is one of the first In many months hero and probably was the most daring that has ever been perpetrated on Coos Bay. The thief gained entrance through an open window off the porch. He went to the kitchen and secured a dipper and candle which he converted Into a dark lantern and then proceeded to go through the house. He evidently didn't miss a room. He worked quietly, not awakening a single member of the household, although he had passed within a foot or so of Mr. Tower's pillow In order to get into the clothes' closet where Mr. Tower's pantaloons were hanging. A Canadian 10-cent piece was left in the pockets of the trouser but the other change amounting to $8 or $10 was taken. The trousers were left downstairs where they were found this morning. Another dollar was taken from the pocket-book of Miss Tower. There Is absolutely no clue to the identity of the thief. It is generally believed that he must be an experi enced house robber. re- taln their seats Tho committee made short work of New York, Illinois and the dis trict of Columbia contests, unani mously sustaining the action of the National committee in each case. The fight of Oklahoma for eighteen delegates instead of fourteen result ed in a victory for the state, the claim of Oklahoma being based on the allegation that there had been an Incorrect apportionment of the districts, and the committee accepted that view. CLEVELAND TO BE Movement Started in Chicago to Provide Fitting Memorial For Late Ex-President. (Bv Associated Press.) CHICAGO, July 8. A popular movement to provide a suitable memorial for Grover Cleveland In recognition of his services to tho nation and to Chicago was started last night at tho Union League Club where a4 dinner was given to tho representatives of tho principal Chi cago clubs and associations. The form of the memorial will bo deter mined later. PORT ORFORD NEWS. Curry County Events us Recorded by Tho Tribune. George Forty made another raid on tho sea lions at Capo Blanco reef and killed 39 males which surpasses any days killing of yoro tho largest TOWER ROBRED HONORED UHAN I tU hUK AUTOMATIC SYSTEM ORDER STREET Caustic Exchange of Person alities Over Fourth and Bur nett Improvement. After a rather animated discussion and the exchange of personalities by George Balnes, Mayor Straw and Councilman Nasburg last evening, the city council finally voted to change the proposed Improvement of Fourth and Burnett streets between 'D' and Pennsylvania streets to the plan agreed upon at a conference be tween Councllmen Sacchi and Nelson and City Engineer Sandberg and the affected property owners. In order to do this, It was necessary to stop uie present improvement and to order specifications for the new plan which will delay the work sixty or ninety days. Had It not been for Councilman Sacchi, the Improvement would have gone over until next year. The change as agreed upon is to eliminate planking and the construc tion of sidewalks by the city, leaving this work for the property owners to do. The city Is to merely grade the street. The entire work by the city would have cost $15,660.80, amounting to an assessment of about $3.25 per front foot for some of the abutting property. It was declared mat tnis was too much, that It would work a hardship on some of the property owners. Favoritism Charged. Mr. Balnes said that the property owners would stand for the cost of grading the street but they wished to put In their own planking and sidewalks as they could do it cheaper than the city can. Mayor Straw was in favor of going ahead with the Im provement as outlined, claiming that it was necessary to fix up the streets, that the cost of engineering on the jou naa ueen too much to drop It now and that the property owners would find that the benefit from the Improvement -would bo greater than tho cost. Mr. Balnes claimed that. the city council as well as the street committee had promised the change to comply with the wishes of prop erty owners and he intimated that the city council was showing favor itism In that they did just as the property owners wished in the busi ness sections in improving the streets but In tho suburbs where the people weren't quite so Important, they disregarded their wishes. Mayor Straw said that he didn't show any favoritism and would not. Council man Nasburg also protested against Mr. Baines' remarks. Mr. Sacchi said that he would not vote for the present Improvement owing to prom ises having been made that the change asked by tho property would be granted. Finally it was agreed to start the work all. over again. Other Street Work. Some changes were ordered In the proposed Improvement of Laurol street, between 'C avenuo and tho city limits. The work will cost $3,210. Peterson and Stone wero awarded tho contract for the planking of Lau rel street for $383. Holm and Hag lund were awarded tho contract for grading and tho other part of tho Improvement for $2,054.85. Other bidders on tho work wero E. G. Per ham, Masters and McLaln and D. W. Small. Broadway was ordered planked from 'D' Btreet to Mill slough. Masters and McLaln wero ordered paid $200 on their Second street con tract and $150 on their Cedar street contract. males do not weigh over a ton, which Is about one half tho slzo of a largo ono of old. Five largo steam schooners passed up tho coast Monday inside tho roof and fully as many tho day before. This indicates that lumber trade is reviving, and business conditions aro improving, as many vessels of this class have been tied up In San Frau- cIsco for want of freight at profitable rates. W CHANGED City Council Grants Permission to R. T. Durett to Install System. SLIGHT CHANGES IN IT ARE MADE L. R. Robertson and W. U. Douglas Have Brief But Bitter-Tilt. The Marshfleld city council last evening granted a franchise for twenty-five years for the operation of an automatic telephone system here to R. T. Durett. The franchiso provides that the work on tho new plant must begin within ninety days and that the exchange must bo in I working order within twelve months. Mr. Durett has thirty days In which to accept the franchise but as It Is drafted as he desires, he will prob ably accept it unless he encounters unexpected difficulty in making a deal for his equipment. He Is to post a lorfelt of $2,500 on his ac ceptance of the franchise that he will begin the work within ninety days and have an exchange of at least fifty telephones In operation at the expiration of one year. Two Changes Made. The franchise as granted Is prac tically as has been outlined In The Times heretofore. The only changes made from the original draft is one providing that the wires In the busi ness section shall be placed under ground when tho city attains thirty thousand population and that tho company shall pay a franchise tax of two per cent on Its receipts to tho city after the population of Marsh fleld passes the thirty thousand mark. These changes were made in compliance with a telegram from General Manager Smeltzer of the Home Telephone Company of Port land, tho Home Telephone Company backing Mr. Durett in his deals to put In new phono systems In Marsh fleld, North Bend, Empire and Co quille. There was not much discussion over the franchise last night. W. U. Douglas, Mr. Durett's attorney, brought tho matter up and stated that the negotiations of Mr. Durett for tho plant of the Pacific States Telephone Company here had been futile. He called attention to tho fact that John W. Gllkyson, the divi sion superintendent of the Pacific States Telephone Company, had vis ited Marshfleld but had not appeared before the council to make any defi nite promises as to what his com pany would do In the way of im provements. Mayor Straw also made a point of this. L. R. Robertson, local manager of tho Pacific States Company, spoke against the granting of tho franchise. F. S. Dow thought that the coun cil should take steps to limit tho switching charges of tho new com pany. Have Hot Tilt. When It came to tho reading or the franchise for Its final passage, a hot tilt between L. R. Robertson and' W, U. Douglas ensued. Mr. Douglas started to read the franchise on tho invitation of Mayor Straw and Mr. Robertson objected, saying it should be read by the city recorder because a lot depended on how things were read. Mr. Douglas took tke remark, as a personal thrust at his Integrity and Intimated that he would do things to Mr. Robertson but Mayor Straw interposed and maintained quiet. City Clerk Squires then pro ceeded to read tho franchise. In tho last draft of tho franchise. tho table of maximum rates was left out, leaving it to tho company's discretion to charge whatever It de sired. However, Mayor Straw ob jected, declaring that ho would not sign any franchiso which did not contain a tablo of maximum rates to bo charged. Then the old tablo of rates from tho flrst draft was Incor porated In tho now ono. Councllmon Lockhart and Flana gan wero absont but Councllmon Savage, Sacchi, Nelson and Nasburg (Continued on page 4.) SfVA. '.y ftS Vi? T - k O -1 -" f t i r -i i 1 n