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WANT ADS. IX "THE TIMES" ARE THE tJKST MEANS OK GETTING WHAT y(ii WANT WHEN YOU AVAXT IT. THV THEM AX1) HE CONVINCED. Oitmra SUCCESS FOR, THE DEALER AXD SIIOI' rEK IS A LITTLE SECRUT THAT OXLY THE ADVERTISIXQ COL UMXS AVI Mi UNFOLD. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS VOL XXXII. Established in 1878 as The Const Mnll. MARSHFIELD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1909 EVENING EDITION. A C0"s"dctol07 JJ11" Wo- 126' Qwum WWtt m Sim m mm polar TWENTY1DUR B SI Re-elected to Third Consecu tive Term In Marshfield Yesterday. OLD COUNCILMEN ARE ALSO REELECTED Vote Polled Reached Unexpect ed Total of 704 Late Voting Brisk. For Major. I. S. Smith 334 E. E. Straw 35S For Cotiucilincn. Jens Hansen 305 A. II. Powers 5S1 A. J. Savage 3SC Powers and Savage wero ejected for the three-year-term, Hansen be ing defeated . For Councilman. Patrick Hennessey 499 F. S. Relbe ' ...133 For Recorder. John W. Butler 45G Sani Marsden 84 F. W. Reeder .'l J. M. Upton 1 ' Charter Amendment. For amendment. . . .'. 443 Against 14S Street-Cur Franchise For franchise 4 US Against franchise 148 Voto Two Years Ago. The vote two years ago when I. S. Smith and E. E. Straw wero pitted against each other for mayor the first time was as follows: E. E. Straw '..404 I. S. Smith 339 The above summarizes the result of Marshfleld's annual municipal election. It was a victory for the administration, Mayor Straw and the old council, A. J. Savage, A. H. Powers and Patrick Hennessey being re-elected. The total voto polled was 704, about fifty more than was generally expected. The count of the ballots was close ly watched and the various announce ments received with intense interest. The hallway in the city hall was crowded from 7 o'clock until shortly aftermidnight when the final result was announced. Soon after the .count started, Mayor Straw took the lead and it wavered from thirty odd to Blxty-nlne, the latter being the high est and was about 11 o'clock. From 11 o'clock, Smith gained a little as the count progressed and when Straw dropped from a lead of sixty-nine to thirty odd, there was some misgiving among many of his most ardent sup porters. The crowd gathered around the keyhole of the door to the room where the judges were counting the ballots. It was with abated breath that the crowd behind the listeners baited to hear whether the ballots were read "thirteen" or "twelve," thirteen being Dr. Straw's number. Finally Arthur McKeown, who had been one of Mayor Straw's represen tatives at the count came out and announced that Dr. Straw had a Majority and Immediately there was a scattering of the crowd and three cheers for Straw. The crowd' which was largely supporters of Dr. Straw, adjourned to the rooms of the Ad ministration Club, on Invitation of J- W. Bennett and spent an hour or tw rejoicing. Lato Voto Heavy. The late voto yesterday was much heavier than anyone had anticipated. At 3 o'clock, It was about 500 and h was generally believed that 150 ald be all that would bo polled, but Instead the voting continued even mre rapid than It had ueen arller in the day and 204 votes were unea. The votjng Jn the afternoon passed y smoothly .only a comparatively ,mU Dumber being refused. A few xo swear their votes in. U1r(njr tho minfln nf tlio hallnta there were several tilts between the ami talks ABOUT RESULTS Says That "Wet" and "Dry" Issue Unfairly Brought Up" Caused Defeat. The large vote polled at yesterday's election was a general source of sat isfaction. Naturally tho victors are elated and the losers depressed. The feeling of the victors Is expressed In the story of tho jollification meeting last night. I. S. Smith, the defeated candidate, this afternoon authorized the follow ing statement: "The 'wet' and 'dry' issue was un fairly and wrongfully injected into the campaign and resulted In my de feat. Stories to the effect that If I was elected evory saloon in town would be closed within thirty days were circulated among- the saloon ! sympathizers and although absolute- ly untrue and claiming something that I could not possibly accomplish if I was so disposed, the story was be- lleved by many. -'This coupled with the fact that the contractors, cor porations and other special interests 'rr opposing me made it an uphill "However, I want to thank each and everyone of my friends who stood so loyally by me. That I gain- ed over my showing two years ago while my opponent lost ground is suf ficient evidence of their loyalty. "If the vote had stopped at 050, I am positive I would have been elect ed. I have been informed that many of the last fifty were illegal votes." BY BRAND JU ON announce his future policy and that Deposed President Of Phenixlwould be to go ahead. He said that Insurance Co. Indicted For $1,000,000 Defalcation NEW YORK, Dec. S. George P. (By Associated Press.) Sheldon, recently deposed as presi- dent of the Phoenix Insurance Com-'that pany of Brooklyn, who Is critically t0 them an? loner- He sa,d that ho , . was going ahead regardless of them ill at his home in Greenwich, Conn.." wouW semj frIend8 and cUy was indicted by the grand jury for,tne best he knew how He crificised grand larceny In connection with the Mr. Smith and said that he knew alleged looting of the Are insurance well that he would fill the office of company's treasury to the extent of one million or more, today. representatives of the two factions, Mayor Straw's representatives and F. M. Friedberg clashing most of the time. The latter and Mr. Friedberg had been at sword points most pf the day as the result of challenges of votes and other questions. C. F. Mc Knight, Tom Bennett, J. H. Somers and Arthur McKeown represented Mayor Straw during the count while Carl Albrecht, Fred Gettins and George Balnes represented the Citi zens' League. Ten or eleven ballots were thrown out on account of defective markings. 'Thirteen" Is Winner. Mayor Straw's victory disproves the claim that thirteen is a hoodoo. He had number "13" on the ballot but won and It will be noticed that if thirteen of tho voters who voted for him had votecl$$ Smith instead he would have lost by a majority of two. Thus the double "thirteen" proved a lucky , mascot. The entrance of Sam Marsden Into the race for recorder was sprung to- wards tho closo of the campaign, a nuiet canvass being made by a few of his friends, His name did not ap- pear on the ballot but had to be writ- ten jnt tm, Dr. Cook's Records Reach Uni versity of Copenhagen To dayClaim Peary Plotting Against Him. I By Associated Prss.) COPENHAGEN, Dec. 8. The North Polar observations of Dr. Cook reached Jiere today and were turned over to officials cf the University of Copenhagen. Great care was taken to guard tho Iron box In which the Administration Club Holds Jol lification After Result Is Announced. Following the announcement of success shortly after midnight, the "Administration Club" held its final rally and jollification over the vic tory it had scored at the pol.a yester day. Over a hundred of the ardent supporters participated and ta.Kd wero made by J. W. Bennett, E. E. straw, C. F. McKnight, C. U. Selby, xom Bennett, Arthur McKeo.n, Win. Noble, J. H. Soniers, R. O. Graves, Hugh McLain, Al Smith, Geo. N. Farrln and others. Dr. Straw in his remarks stated that he appreciated the 'honor that had been conferred upon him more deeply than he could express. He said that he had not intended to be a candidate for a third term and would not have been had other than a nar- row man ueen the only candidate for the place. He said that he had per sonally done everything ho ' could to make a clean campaign and per sonally he had not uttered one word against his opponent. He said that at the 6pening of the campaign, he had promised Mr. Smith that he would not and he had kept his word. However, ho said he had been vil Hfled by the opposition. He declared that the fact that he had been elected in a square and clean election was the source of more pride to him than if he had been elected president of the United States in other circum stances. He said that he wanted to there bad been some honest men op- posed to him, but he declared there were many ignorant ones and others whom he roundly. denounced. He said that for the past two years, he had been harassed by kickers but that he wanted his friends to know he would not pay any attention mayor better than Mr. Smith. During his remarks, ho was frequently ap plauded. J. W. Bennett's talk was largely a humorous one in which ho took a rap or two at tho Citizens' League He acted as chairman of tho meeting and introduced the various speakers. C. F. McKnight and J. H. Somers particularly denounced tho opposition and especially F, M. Friedberg. Mr. McKnight In clbslng stated that while Mayor Straw appreciated tho honor that had been conferred upon him could bo better assisted during tho next two years by tho cooperation and continued support of the men who had elected him. Tho other speakers confined their remarks largely to praise of Mayor Straw and his appreciation, and de clared that the result showed that Marshfield stood for continued pro gress. R. O .Graves was called upon to auction off the much talked of street roller. In a humorous way, ho played the role of the auctioneer and finally "knocked down" the street roller to I. S. Smith for $1. During the impromptu program, Tommy Smith scored a hit with his parody "Somebody Lied," touching on various phases of tho campaign and tho candidates. M PRRflT Hip! iiflRhs Mmh OF VICTORY EH OFFICERS TROVERS! iS REV1V! documents reposed. The examina tion will probably be made at Copen hagen University. None but tho duly chosen committee representing tho University of Copenhagen will be per mitted to be present. The coming of Dr. Cook's papers were accompanied by a revival of the , controversy, tho Politiken asserting that the supporters of Commander Peary are trying to enlist tho ser vices of Greenland explorers in or ganizing an anti-Cook press cam paign. Marshfield Fraternal Bodies Hold Annual Elections Last Night. Coos Bay Camp No. 8408, Modern Woodmen of America, last evening held its annual election of officers which resulted as follows: P. C Geo. N. Bolt. V. C C. S. Dodge. Advisor Chas. LaChapelle. Clerk D. A. Jones. Banker Geo. E. Cook. Escort W. H. Bohlen. Manager Aug. Frizeen. Watchman Frank Ray. Sentry Ed. Scaife. NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN. Mnrshfleld Knights of Pythias Hold Annual Election. Myrtle Lodge No. 3, Knights of Pythias, at Its annual meeting this week,-held its annual election of of ficers. The following were chosen C. C. Geo. Ross. V. C. Frank Dillon. I Prelate R. A. Allger. K. of R. & S. J. T. Hall. M. of F. F. P. Norton. M. of Ex. Geo. Winchester. M. of A. Geo. Black. M. of W. L. A. Whereat. I. G. W. B., Curtis. O. G. Alex- Hall. Trustee for three years W, Curtis. B, Chooso Officers. Mascot Lodge No. 5, Degree of Honor, last evening held its annual election officers. The officials for the ensuing year are as follows: Past Chief of Honor Mrs. George Herron. Chief of Honor Mrs. Jennie Ras mussen. Lady of Honor Mrs. Annie Hol land. Chief of Ceremonies Mrs. Lizzie whlte Recorder Mrs. Fannie Hazard. Receiver Mrs. Dora Cathcart. Usher Mrs. Blanche Avery. Financier D. L. Rood. Inside Watch J. D. Johnson. Outside Watch. Mrs. Sergeant. SLIGHT GAIN School Census Shows There Are 797 of School Age In Marshfield. Marshfield school population has increased fifteen in tho past year ac cording to the annual school consuB which has just been completed by Judge John F. Hall. The total num ber of school ago In Marshfield is 797 against 782 a year ago. Of this number, tho majority aro boys, there being 403 males and 394 females. They are pretty ovenly di vided, though, and Judgo Hall can see no reason why tho number of old maids or old bachelors In Marsh field should bo materially Increased in tho next few years if thoro Is not a heavy influx of ono sex from tho outside. Of tho total number, 550 reside In that portion of the city South of Market avenue. IN POPULATON iLLIONS OF I M ' UNDER ARREST Held On Charge of Assaulting Wife and Attempting to Kidnap Child. Prosecuting Attorney L. A. Liljeq vlst has been summoned from Co quille to prosecute John Gilardl in Justlco Pcnnock's court tomorrow afternoon on the charge of assaulting his wifo and attempting to kidnap their eight-year-old daughter. The couple have been separated for some time, the wife and three children resi ding at tho Pierce logging camp on Daniels Creek and tho husband re cently staying in Marshfield. Tho alleged assault occurred sev eral days ago, Mrs. Gilardl, who has just filed the charges In Justice Pen nock's court claiming that she had been confined to her bed as a result of the Injuries her husband inflicted. She claims he knocked out one of her front teeth. Tho little elght-ycar-old daughter accompanied her mother to Justice Pennock and corroborated tho moth er's statement although Gilardl deni ed his guilt after Constable Cox had arrested him at tho Snyder boarding house on South Broadway. Tho lit tle girl, Justice Pennock Says, declar ed her father had beaten her mother and threatened her. Tho little' one appeared to bo greatly afraid lest the father would get her. Mrs. Gilardl claims that the sole cause of the trouble was her refusal to glvo up their daughter to tho fath er when ho appeared at her home at tho Pierce camp and demanded the llttlo one. House Occupied By Non-Union Workmen at Struthers Demolished Six Hurt. (By Associated Press.) STRUTHERS, Ohio, Dec. 8. A largo house occupied by tin "workers brought hero to break tho strike at tho plant of tho American Sheet and Tinplato Company was dynamited early today. Tho houso was prac tically demolished and six: persons wero Injured, nono seriously. QUITS NATIONAL BODY. Oregon Workmen Scccdo From The Supremo Lodge. (By Associated Press.) PORTLAND, Oro., Dec. 8. Rather than submit longor to what It regarded ns an incqultablo and un just imposition of taxes for tho bone fit of other Jurisdictions by tho Su premo Lodge of tho Ancient Order of United Workmen, tho Grand Lodgo of Oregon has seceded and it self becomo a sovereign body accord ing to tho Evening Tolegram. The Grand Lodgo of Oregon has adopted a new constitution and by-laws. GOULDS ARE OUT. RepresentatlvoH Iteliro As Western Union Directors. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Dec. 8. A largo nart of tho Gould Interests In tho Western Union retired today at the meeting of tho board of directors, and they and others affiliated with tho Goulds were succeeded by men representing tho American Tolograph and Telephone Company, tho Harrl man and the Mooro Interests. DYNAMITE IN OHIO STRIKE D IGAN BANKING' HOUSES Immense Business Transacted By Them Shown By First Complete Statement. . MONETARY COMMISSION MAKES IT PUBLIC Shows Condition of Institu tions at Close of Business April 28, 1909. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 8. For the first time in the history of American banking, statements havo been obtained showing in detail the condition of practically every bank ing institution in tho United States at given hour. The National Monetary Commission has just been completed and made publlo today the tabulated results ow an investigation of tho condition of the various classes of in corporated banks in the country, re port being invariably made on d uni form blank at the close of business April 28, 1909. The institutions reporting Include ,893 national banks, 11,319 state banks, 1,703 mutual and stock sav ing banks, l',497 private banks, 1,079 loan and trust companies. The to tal resources of all reaches the stu pendous total of $21,100,000,000. An analysis of the resources and liabilities show loans tbtal $11,373,- 000,000,1 Investment of bonds, etc.; $4,014,000,000; due from banks, $2,562,000,000; cash on hand. $809.- 000,000; gold coin and certificates, $1,432,000,000;- other resqurces, $1,094,000; capital, $1,800,000,000: surplus and profits, $1,835,000,000; due to banks, $2,484,000,000; depos its including government deposits. $14,100,000,000; other liabilities. $870,000,000. Tho total bank re sources of tho ortlre country average $237.24 per capita. The state of Now York leads with $C7C07 per capita. Conflicting Statements Are Given Out By Switchmen and Railroads Today. (By Associated Press.) ST. PAUL, Dec. S. "The strike Is broken" and "tho railroads aro tied up tighter than ever," wero tho con flicting statements given out respect ively by the railroad managers and the strike leaders In referenco to tho switchmen's strike today. NEW TROUBLE IN SOUTH. Honduras Scene of Latest Central America Revolution. (By Associated Prnss.) PORTO CORETZ, Honduras, Dec. 8. Martial law in Honduras was proclaimed yesterday . A state of expectancy exists, CUR nUAvR PLAYS rOSSUM. Drops From Tree When Iliintcr Shoots nud, l'lays Dead. LEWISTON, Pa Dec. 8. W. J. Echert of Allentown, arrived hero from tho Seven Mountains with a bear. The animal was 'a black cub which dressed only forty-four pounds. Mr. Echert says there wero two cubs on tho tree and when no shot the first ono dropped as though dead and remained quiet for sovoral sec onds, hut tho moment ho turned his gun on the othor ono It Jumped up and tampered off in tho underbrush. ,f REMrMMKR tho ONE-HALF RE DUCTION KALE still on MRS, J. H. SOMERS, designer, Coos Building. BOTH CLAIM TO HAVE WON i'it