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THE COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1910 EVENING EDITION. COOS BAY TIMES Entered at t&e postofflce nt Ma?Bh 4Id, Oregon, for transmission tar o ugh the malls as second class mall matter. M. O. MALONEV Editor nnU Pull. BAN E. MA LONE Y Ncwb Editor Address all communications to COOS BAY DAILY TIMES, tfashflcld :: :: :: :: Oregon Dedicated to tho service o the people, that no good cause shall lack a champion, and that evil shall not thrive unopposed. An Independent Republican news paper published every evening except Sunday, and Weokly by Tho Coos Uny Times Publishing Co. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. In Advanco. DAILY. One year , . . $5.00 BU months $2.60 Less than 6 months, per month .50 WEEKLY. One year $1.50 Tho Coos Bay Times represents a consolidation of the Dally Coast Mall jind Tho Coos Bay Advertiser. The Coast Mall was tho first dally estab lished on Coos Bay and The Coos Bay Times is its immediate successor. OFFICLVL PAPER OF THE CITY OF MARSHFIELD. Official Paper of Coos County. 3SS GROCERIES AND THE COST OF LIVING ANEW YORK grocer, Interview ed on tho subject of the high er cost of living, attacks the popular notion that it Is due to an .advance on goods In their line. Some kinds of canned goods are lower than they were a year ago, salmon' being tho only notable exception, and the general run of supplies handled by grocers Is selling at the prices of a year ago, One dealer quoted by the New York Journal of Commerce remarked: "Take out butter, eggs, cheese, poultry and meats and tho cost of what goes on the table Is really less than a year ago. When you come to analyze all this talk of high prices of living you cannot fail to find that people now aro calling for a higher era do of goods, and aro using more of tho luxuries than they did five or ten yenrs ago." One of tho grocers expressed tho opinion that careless buying has a good deal of answer for in the as signment of reasons for the high cost of living. Tho cost could be materially reduced, ho thinks, if purchasers of household supplies would look over the prico lists and select tho articles which are to be had on the most attractive terms. Instead of that, they get Into ruts, and insist on having certain things, no matter what their cost. When nn advance In ono article of food is more than offset by a decline In an other thnt would bo a good substi tute for It, the nctmil cost of living might bo reduced if buyers as a class, following the example of sea men who set their sails according to tho wind, would alter their menus to take advantage of the market. In stead, tho average buyer orders without referenco to fluctuations of tho high cost of living. There Is a lesson in this for those -who caro to learn. CONCI3RT OF PARTY ACTION "C ONCHRT of party action" 's u pluubo much used In the demand lor an assembly. Hut, is it "concoit of party action" that lb desired? 1b it not rather the "concert of action by a clique, or n part of the party" that is the object aimed at? "Concert of party action" is only to be obtained when tho whole parly participates In selecting candidates. If a few mako tho selection and thousands arc not permitted to take part in the proceeding, It is uot party action at all, but action by a few of tho party, Tho convention, or as they stylo It now, tho nssombly, will, If held, prosont the same old faces and the same old names. ThossO who huo held olllco, thoso who are In oillee, and thoso who want office, or tholr frlouds, together with a small Bprlukllug of those who get Into the acred circle by accident will bo there. They aro tho men who aro loudest now In clamoring for tho cou'.cntlon l:n. Seme of them have l n b'.itui for oilce unil-r the di rect primus plan, aud for :hrt mr. : ult'.cont roastm want tho di-oct prl i icry dojtroynl. Theio are fie men who for tho most part talk about "concort of party action." They think they are tho whole party. They think they ought to bo permitted to do the whole business for the party. They think that unless they do the wholo business, it Is not proper'y done. They think that when they do the wholo business, it is "concert of party action." In short, their mis take Is In assuming that they aio tho whole party, and that tho many thousands of ordinary Republicans who do not go to tho convention, never saw a convention, and never hope to bo permitted to sit In one as a delegate, are mere voting automa tons, whose participation in tho busi ness of selecting candidates destroys "concert of party." Tho fact is the direct primary law was enacted by the Republican masses and others in order to secure "concert of party action" that would be a concert by the whole party, and not a concert by a few office holders and office seekers. It was framed and adopted for tho express purposo of getting rid of "concert" by the few and installing "concert" by all. It has served that exact purpose and the Republicans of the state have "concert of action by tho whole party" and aro rid of the convention squabbles, the convention riots and the convention disgraces that the few got into when all the power of run ning the party was entrusted to them. Unless tho whole party takes a hand In tho selection of party can didates, there is no "concert of party." When a few insist that the masses of the party haven't sense enough ot select fit candidates, and that only a special few shall do It, that is not' "c6ncert of party"; it is concert by a clique, a ring, a ma chino or a class, and is the old story that the few are superior and should rulo the many tho many whom the few claim are inferior and Incompetent. X WITH THE X t TOAST AND TEA J GOOD EVENING. To do your work because you must, to do your work as sla- very, and then, having got It done as speedily and as easily as possible, 'to look somewhere else for enjoyment, that makes a very dreary life. Phillips Brooks. MUNICIPAL BONDS. MUNICIPAL bonds are always a favorite form of Investment with thoso who wish to mako tholr dollars work for them. Though they rarely pay more than 4 per cent there aro some that pay be tween G and C per cent. Whenever a city, town, or village desires to mako any improvements, such as paving streets, laying sev ers, building bridges, erecting school houses, establishing public parks or playgrounds and tho like, those of ficials in charge of tho finances of tho community issue bonds for the amount required. These bonds are commonly called municipal bonds. As they are, in reality the promis sory notes of tho communities, given for a definite period of years, vary ing from five to twenty called ma turity. Often they are so issued that part of tho principal is to be paid In flvo or ten years and the rest In twenty, and such issues are known as 5-2 0s and 10-2 0s. The money with which to take up municipal bonds when they mature is obtained from taxes on real and personal property In the community Issuing them. Thus tho munici pality putting out bonds is able to anticipate tho taxes for a given number of years and to begin tho desired improvements at once, with out waiting till the necessary funds have accrued from tho taxes. The amount of bonds which may bo issued by a municipality is limited by law, usually 10 per cent of the assessed valuation of tho real and personal property of its inhabitants. It is tho difference between tho debt limit of tho community and its assessed valuation that determines the safely and desirability of the bonds. This assessed valuation, however, varies In different parts of tho United States, For instance, iu Massachusetts, property is assessed at almost Its marketable value, whereas in tho west, tho assessment is seldom more than one-third, often less. In order to provldo tho money to pay for tho bonds upon maturity, all municipalities hnvo what Is call ed a sinking fund In which is plac ed, each year, a certain percentage of the money collected from taxos. Tho municipal bonds Issued by largo cities aro often considered tnoie safe than those issued by small towns and villages, yet this by no means follows. For, just as the poor man is careful not to burden himself with dobts that he cannot pay whon they fall due, so aro tho otlleials of small towns or vlllagos careful not to undertako any impro vements that cannot bo paid from the taxes. Usually tho bonds Issued by small municipalities aro in amounts of $100 and aro, therefore, particularly deslrnblo for those who have only small sums to Invest. While tho soundness of any mu nicipal bonds should bo explained to tho prospective purchaser by his banker, there are certain general points iu addition to tho assessed Electric Signs ANY SIZE We are prepared to furnish on short notice Marshfield Electric Fixture and Supply House Shadows. "Coming events cast their shadows before." Old Proverb. Somewhere in tho misty, distance Spring is lurking by tho way; Somewhere birds are getting ready To fly north and make their stay. Spring is coming coming com ing Gentle Ann my spirit leads. Can't be far off; It's the season Of the "ads" for garden seeds. Wintry winds may blow and bite us; i Snowbirds roost beneath the eaves; Trees may quiver, sway and crackle, I All devoid of buds and leaves. But there's something sort of grips ' me; Romance sweet my soul-flre feeds; j And I'm glad know spring is near-' Ing ! HUGH NcLAIN GENERAL CONTRACTOR Wholesale and Retail Dealer BEAVER HILL COAL Imported Cement, Crushed Rock Sand, Brick Lime, Wood and Hair Fiber Plaster, Stone and Concrete Pedsstal Blocks. Fllnt kote Roofing Paper. Estimates furnished on nil clncses ot contract work. Phone 2011 210 SOUTH BROADWAY, MARSIIFIKLD, ORE. FINANCIAL Reading "ads" for garden seeds. Hicks may say, "Here comes a bliz zard, . With an earthqulke on the side Freezing weather on the tapis On the tempest's wings 'twill ride." Cuts no Ice with Uncle Dudley Hicks' words he little heeds. He is happy, happy, happy, Reading "ads" for garden seeds. UNCLE BILL SAYS: "Matermony an' cards parties iz a good dealtalike in this re- speck somebody's alius draw- in' the booby prize." First Trust and Savings Bank OF COOS BAY MARSHFIELD, OREGON CAPITAL FULLY PAID SIOO.OOO.OO ' Oflicci's mid Directors: JOHN S. COKE, President. DORSEY KREITZER, Cashier. HENRY SENGSTACKEN WILLIAM GRIMES JOHN F. HALL W. S. CHANDLER STEPHEN C. ROGERS DR. C. W. TOWER M. C. Horton, Vice President and Manager. DOES A GENERAL BANKING AND TRUST BUSINESS. A AAAAAAA.. T PROFESSIONAL UARI)8. -----,,M D It. J. XV. INGRAM Physician nnd Surgeon. Office 208-201 Coos Ilijlldln, Pbones Offlco 1 621; Residence in, T-U. A. L. nOUSEWORTu' - Physician and Surgeon Offlceo second floor of Flans., ,. Bennett Basfc Buildup Office hours J to 4 p m.: 7 t . Phone: Offlco. 1431; Residence rJ, TK. C. II. BENNETT, Dentist, Phono 205-J. 217-218 Coos Builaing, MarwfleiJ LAWYERS T. W. BENNETT, J Office over Flanagan & Bennitt Bank. Marshfield, Orutoi, JOHN D. GOSS Attorney at Law. i Marshfield, Oregin. MISCELLANEOUS w S. TURPEN Architect Over Chamber of Commerce MARSHFIELD, ORE. Turkish Baths 2 1 0-2-1 3;Ccos Building PHONE 2 14 J , a ! I t t: 8 I a t a .i a a i Draws Drafts on THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK r OF COOS BAY . STRICTLY A COMMERCIAL BANK Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank, San Francisco, Cut. The United States National Bank, Portland, Ore. ) The Nationnl Park Bank, New York, N. Y. The Corn Exchange National Bank, Chicago, 111. ' The Bank of Scotland, London, England The Credit Lyonnnls, Paris, France. In addition we draw drafts on all principal banking centers In Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, China, Japan, North, Central and South America. Personal and commercial accounts kept subject to check. Certificates of Deposit Isf led. Safe Deposit Boxes for rent. G. W. DUNGAN Undertaker FREE HEARSE Telephone: Day 105-J Night lMl Undertaking Rooms Front St. North,! ' Mnrshflcld, Oregon. Cash For Hides! C. F. McGEORGE 178 Broadway South, Marshfield Wonder If the cannibals are in on this meat boycott? i ,Coos Bay's gate is always open. Come in and see our town. , In Greek mythology Janus, for whom January was named, was two faced. There's a reason. ' I The artistic temperament does not , make a good family pet. Howard Chandler Christy, the artist. and Richard Harding Davis, the novelist, aro both having marital troubles. i Some families we know of having taken to eating gruel through straws and topping off the meal with a couple of prunes apiece. This is known as the "Hetty Green menu." , FLANAGAN & BENNETT BANK MARSHFIELD, OREGON. Oldest Bank in Coos Coutty, Established in 1880. Paid up Capital and Surplus, .$80,000.00. Assets Over Half Million Dollars. Does a general banking business and draws drafts. on the Bank of California, San Francisco, Cal: Hanover National Bank, N. Y.; First National Bank, Portland, Ore.; First National Bank, Rose burg, Ore.; The London Joint Stock Bank, Ltd., London, England. Also sells exchange on all of the principal cities of Europe. Individual and corporation accounts kept subject to check. Safe deposit lock boxes for rent. OFFICERS: J. W. BENNETT, President. R. F. WILLIAMS. Cashier. J. H. FLANAGAN, V.-Pres. GEO- E. WINCHESTER, Awt. Cash. INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS. The Walla Walla chicken fanciers urge tho substitution of eggs (40) cents a dozen on the nest) for beef ' (10 cents a. pound on the block). Let ', us pray. In the excitement over the new comet, the meat boycott and our prospects for a new railway every body hereabouts seems to have for gotten that there is such a thing somewhere as tho llthla cart, and that either on board or lying by tho roadside in its wake perhaps per ishing of thirst aro many of our loved ones. i valuation and the sinking fund, that should bo given consideration: ' Whether or not tho municipality has ever defaulted in its lutreest pay ments; tho character of Its popula tion; tho personnel of the officials in power and if its administration Is in tho hands of a ring of politicians; if its industrial or agricultural prosperity Is frequently upset by strike and, Anally, the probability , of tho city or town decreasing in population." I 44M0 CALIFORNIA AND OREGON COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY. $ . Steamer Alliance I E. D. PARSONS, Master. EQUIPPED WITH WIRELESS COOS BAY AND PORTLAND SAILS FROM PORTLAND SATURDAYS, 8 P. M. SAILS FROM COOS BAY TUESDAY S, AT SERVICE OF TIDE. C. G. Stimson, Agent. T.- B. JAMES. Agent. Couch St. Dock, Portland. Oto. Marshfield, Ore., Phone 441 j ,e COMMON SENSE TALK This Is the time of tho year whei you should be ca'reful of your healtt A good way to contract sickness Is t stand over a steaming wash tub all day. Avoid this by sending us yon laundry. It won't cost much. Then Is not a family on Coos Bay but en afford to have at least a part of tbelf washing done. Our prices Are RlgM, Phone In your order. Our wajoi goes everywhere. MARSHFIELD HAND AND BTEAHl LAUNDRY. The Ground Work STEAMERS aS2SHSESSaSHSHSHSH5HSHSa5HS2SHS215aSE5SS2Sa52S25a5S2SH5HirZ.57J?5HS? Portland & Coos Bay S. S. Line S. S. BREAKWATER I Sails from AinsworthDockPortland, Wednesdays at 8 p.m Sails from Coos Bay Saturdays at Service of Tide. S W. F. Miller, Agt.. Phono Main 3 5-L ?J5Z5Z5BS?raSBSE5ES3H52SESSH52SSSJa5HSZ52SHSHS2S2SHSHSE5aSE52SBSB5HSHi: Promothous wns the llrst Friend of Man and he paid the penaty. He brought the gift of tiro to humankind according to fable, and thereby in curred tho wrath of Zeus who had him bound and loft in torment upon a barron shore. Tho coal barons and tho timber barons and allied Intere3is would like to see such a fate handed ESH5HSHS25HS?5E?25SSHSHS2SHS2SHSHS2!SHSa5S5HSESHSHFHSSi5&SHS2SHSHSHSaS?? 3 a a a a a a a 8 B CTtTAftIVD llI C DT A MT kJ JL JLjxa.1t A jXv It J, JL X JLXjLI 1 X. Sails for San Francisco Fridays FREIGHT RECEIVED UP TO THURSDAY NIGHT AT OCEAN DOCK. Sails every Tuesday for here F. S. DOW, Agt. S JTJ In l out to Gifford Plnchot. Some think ES?JHSaSZSHS2SESHS3aSE5HSESESESHSHSaE5aSE5HSSBSZSHSBSHii'HSHSHSclSSSHKiSl they already have him down. But ,,.,.-: wait and see. Prussian STOCK FOOD koeps your CATTLE in good CONDITION, RED CROSS Drug Store. KASTSIDE IS A WINNER. 4----------- ---I- - -..-. . 1 .-. Steamer Wilhelmma 7 N. WAGNER, Muster. Bailing for Bandon every Monday. For full information, npply Cba& Thorn owner, or Tom James, agent, ' ---- --l ---4-4.-----r----- I TO ACTUAL IIOMESEEKKRS. If you want a home In the I1 residence section in the city amongst the best bunch 01 people in fie worll and at reasonable prices, don't over look the fact that SENGSTACKEV ADDITION TO MARSHFIELD pres ents you this opportunity. Parties intending to build a shatW need not apply for this property ' we only want a class of settlers tin' will put up good respectable horn" and to those we will give term" suit their pocket-book. See TITLE GUARANTY & ABSTRACT CO, General Agents. HENRY SENGSTACKEN, Manager Marshfield Oregon. General Aeeots. Eastslde. ; LIPS THAT CARESS A STO GIE, SHALL NEVER TOUCH MI'E SMOKE A DERBY i(gftgai--,nrtriiit!,tj:;