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ADS. NEWS i,EV hcsixkss IS SLOW, Al SlSC TIIAT IT PAYS IS EVI- rvrEl) V SUCCESSFUL HUSI- JS I HOUSES EVERYWHERE :: 6eT IT WHILE IT IS NEW BT HEADING THE COOS ""JAY TIMES. ALL THE NEWS ALi THE TIME TERSELY lOLI) i: :: :: :: :: MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS Established in 1878 as Tlio Coast Mail. MARSHFIELD, OREGON, TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1910 EVENING EDITION "onsolidntlou of Times, Const Mull nnd Coos Bay Advertiser. No. 272. tt, ls Jw .JJL Ifl H U- : vot. ss " m JANITOR SUSPECTED II HURT II OAKLAND WRECK OF KILLING LOUISVILLE CHILD ... . OUnlK. nt Pin Police weaving wwm ui uU- cumstantial Evidence Around Him. WFE ARRESTED BUT MAINTAINS INNOCENCE. Suspect Mysteriously Disap peared Soon After Kell ner Crime. (By Associated Press.) LOUISVILLE, May 31. The police !irtueaIng a chain of circumstantial evidence around Joseph Wendling, janitor at St. John's Parochial School, who Is suspected of the murder of little Alma Kellner, whose body was found In the basement of that insti tution yesterdaj . Already the police lave In custody as an accessory the fe of the janhor, but the detectives are unable to shake her first declara tion that she knew nothing of the trlme. Wendling disappeared a few weks after the little- girl was re ported missing. A reward of $1,000 is ottered for his apprehension. LARGE GRID HI EXERCISES Forty-Five Picnickers Injured in Collision on Electric Line Near Oakland. .MANY AVRECK VICTIMS. MUST PAY TAX. lulled States Supremo Court Dodrits Question. Rv Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 31. That t'.i - estate of a testator who d.ed wi.nln I oae jear Immediately prior to the i taking effect of the act which re- ! pealed the Spanish-American war rev enue tax was subject to that tax was i decided to-day by tlio Supremo Court ot the United States. Memorial Day Program Most Largely Attended of Any Ever Held on Coos Bay. The Memorial Day program was carried out yesterday without a sin gle change, in the presence of a larger audience than ever attended) Decoration ceremonies on Coos Cay before. The Masonic Opera House, was crowded for the program and later most of them followed the pa-j rade to the Odd Fellows' Cemetery, j whero appropriate cermonles ' brought a close to the 1910 observ ances. ' I Dr. C. W. Tower presided at the Masonic Opera House, and Robert O. Graves was the orator of the day, delivering a brilliant tribute to the soldier-dead. All of the numbers were warmly applauded. The music was furnished by the Coos Bay Con cert Band. The graves at the cemetery were handsomely decorated, h (By Associated Press. OAKLAND, Calif., May 31. Three dead, four fatally hurt, 12 seriously injured and 39 suffer ing from painful cuts and bruises, is the total casualties in yesterday's head-on collision of two cars on the Leona Heights line. I By Associated Press) OAKLAND, Calif., May 31. About forty-five persons were injured Mon day in a head-on collision between two cars on the California Electric Railway, which met at Belleview avenue at a curve on Leina Heights. One of the cars with Motorman Peter sen nearly ran away after the acci dent down the track for three-quar ters of a mile carrying the fatally in jured and dying with it. Victims of tho wreck were strewn along the tracks nearly a half mile. Some of the passengers are terribly injured and will die. Ambulances were rushed from Oakland to the scene of the collision. Four men had legs cut off. The cause of the accident was the desire of one of the cars which was lato to make up time and reach the curve before the other car got to that point. Most of the injured were picnickers. 0 I SE SAIN EVELT CAUSE! BY HIS ADVICE TO ENGLAND DM MP Ml W NIHIL S REDUCED i Now Offer to Put in Hard Sur- face Paving at $1.90 Per Square Yard. j The Coos Bay Construction Com- , pany to-day announced a big cut in the price of bituminous paving, offer- take the Elrod avenue con- never lnoro the cemetery being a bank of flowers, tract and some other jobs at ?1.90 A large number from the surround-s per square yard. The reduction ' - 'owns aud Inlets weio in Marsh-! came unexpectedly and may result in field for tho ceremonies. the property owners changing the NT.GKO PAYS PENALTY. Memorial Day Service. project from plank to the hard sur- ,1'nlnown Black Handed by Mlssuuil Mob for Slight Offense. (By Associated Pres3.) XEW MADRID, Mo., May 31. Bo- cause an unknown negro struck a 'hite man vesterrlnv lnnrntner. lio was ! taken from the jail aud lynched by;rlat0 anthem, the scripture a mob. No arrests were made. Sunday morning lu 11 o'clock Ba-'face paving, ker Post, No. S, G. A. R., the Span-1 To reason for the reduction was Ish War Veterans and tho Sons of 'given other than as M. E. Whltmore Veterans marched in a body to the of the company laughingly remarked First M. E. Church of North Bend, that the "trust had been broken." which was appropriately decorated The last contract the company got In military style for the occasion, was for Fifth street 'south and was Tho Sumner orchestra rendered secured at almost ?2.50 per square "Smiles and Caresses," by Bendix, in yard. I an artistic manner. After singing' 'Hymn No. 701. the invocation w i offered by tho paste Plerson. The choir san SOUTU AFRICA IS ONE UNION KTIESnilE uunui LLnuuL 1 SCORES was read and the orchestra gave tho beautiful paraphrase, "Silver Threads Among the Gold" by H. P. Danks. ,' The congregation then sang "The , fol- r, Rev. R. H. jjl I Q sang an appio- lj pi crlnture lesson liBLr-iU AND HE HIMSELF Battle Hymn of tho Republic," I lowing which Rev. R. H. Pierson de- . Silvered an inspiring patriotic addiv, JollH H. Tfipple Of Seattle PUNS Off Double Tragedy on Me- Rouble-Headers Played morial Day in Three Cities. (Py Associated Press.) L PORTLAND, Ore., May 31. The tenoning are the scores of yesterday's tnes in the Pacific Coast League: Morning Games. AT SAN FRANCISCO R. s Francisco 5 tos Angeles 4 I AT VERNON R. ijfraoa 5 Oakland ... N'o 'morning game at Portland. Afternoon Games. FIRST GAME. AT PORTLAVn tj (Portland '. 1 cramento n SECOND GAME. . "ftland .. o Jramento '.'.' ''.'."!! 0 I 'AT SAN FRANCISCO R. p Francisco . . . , . 2 i?s Angeles ... l ATVERnv. Iinon ... figland .. " H. 10 9 H. 10 4 In which he spoke not only of our present problems and dangers. He said Memorial Day was not to cele-j brate so much as to venera o the memory of our soldiers. War Is con-, sidered differently to-day than it was before arbitration assumed its pres ent importance in the adjustment of ' international questions. TJhe power of public sentiment now requires the arbi. ration of many things and by this means the time may come when war will entirely cease throughout tho world and be succeeded by an ( era of universal peace. But to se- Memorial Day. (By Associated Press.) SEATTLE, May 31. John H. Trip pie, who shot and killed his wife yes terday after calling her to his father's home to confer about their domestic troubles which culminated six weeks ago In their separation and who then shot himself in the head, died to-day. Bodi were well known socially. TAFT IN NEW YORK. Ad- I'LAY CLOSE C.AMES. H. 4 7 12 G H. 9 C H. 4 13 lac oina lipats Vancouver in Ten In- ; 'dug Contest Yesterday. Pn 'By As80cIated Press.) feat AXD' Mn' 31. Tacoma de- ,, 4 Vancouver 1 to 0 in a ten-inns contest in the Northwest League L erda" sP0kane beat Seattle by i ""olBtol. euro this great result we must havo t,nn, n, nowor as a nation, else President Delivers Memorial Day we will have little Influence among , diess in Gotham. the world's powers. It is some lines , (By Associated Press.) true that "Might makes right," but J NEW YORK, May 31.-New ork it is always true that "right makes yesterday observed Memorial Day not might " To be truly great we must merely with the traditional ceremony be a righteous people whose God is but with unusual honor of the pres the Lord or we can never reach our , ence in the city of President Taf t to highest national destiny. He eulo--review the pat ado of veterans. Ideal glzed Lincoln Grant and Lee, three ' weather conditions aud immense f .rin' m-Pntest men. who were ciowds witnessed tho parade of the great because of their determination Colonies Merged Into One Do minion With One Set of Officers. (By Associated Press.) PRETORIA, Union of South Africa, May 31. The union of South Africa was born to-day. The royal proclama tion of a single dominion constituted by the legislative union, of the British colonies of Cape Colony, Orange River Colony, Natal and Transvaal, was read at the Assembly House here, where eight years ago to-day the leaders of tho Boers signed the Brit ish terms of peace which brought an end to the war In South Africa. Fol lowing the reading of the proclama tion, Viscount Gladstone was sworn in as Governor-General of the union and General Louis Botha as premier and members of the ministry took oath of office. LARGE CROWD ON BREAKWATER By your groceries at SACCHI'S. to bring success for what they con sidered right. But the civil war left a bitterness between tho North and South which was never forgotten till tho Spanish-American war called for volunteers to defend a common flag. And not only did this war re-unite the North nnd South but It also gave education and freedom to Cuba and the Philippines in place of Ignorance and bondage. Although slavery is gone, there nre other curses which are devastating our country and which reouire soldiers to fight, not with the bayonet, but with the ballot. . Injustice, political corruption ann me liquor traffic are a blight on our na tional mo. He spoke earnestly In regard to prohibition and stated that the G. A. R. were on record as en- rapldly thinning ranks of the Blue and a great crowd massed about the stand at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument where the President ad dressed the Grand Army men and kindred organizations that passed in review. --- dorsing temperance and sobriety. He closed with an appeal for all present to fight for the right, and by so doing prove themselves true patriots. Fol lowing this addross the congregation sang "America" and were dismissed with the benediction. The orchestra played a patriotic selection by George Rosey, during which the patriotic so cio. ies marched out, followed by tho congregation. BUY SOUTH MARSHFIELD COAL. More Try to Get Tickets for Next Trip Than She Can Carry. The Breakwater sailed this af.er noon for Portland. She had a full capacity of passengers going out. Al ready, twelve more applications have been made for berths than the Break water can take care of when she sails from here next Sunday. The rush is due to the crowds going to the Rose Carnival. Among those sailing to-day were the following: Chas. O. Erlckson, C. Blankenburg, Eunice Nichols, R. L. Edwards, A. R. McCorab, Mrs. A. It. McComb, Mrs, A. J. Ness, Mrs. C. A. McGill, J. F. Armstrong, A. T. Davis, W. T. Hum mert, T. G. Bunch, Mrs. T. G. Bunch, E. J. Harris, Oscar Johnson, Dan Roberts, L. A. Gray, Joe Maurer, N. L. Finch, F. F. FIske, F. J. Qulnlan, O. F. Dlllman, M. C. Winter, C. Kel ley, C. E. Clyde, C. W. Estes, G. A. DeGraff, Mrs. C. A. Woodruff,. F. E. Allen, F. A. Parce, M. D. Poyntz and wife, Mrs E. Kelley, Howard Kelloy, John Yanhern, 3, C. Mann, H. George, N. E. Lundqulst, Wm. McMlller, Bruce Brier, Mrs. B, Holland, Aug. Carlson, Mrs. W, C. Clement, Wlnfred Spires, J. F. Schroeder, T. W. John son, Mrs, T. W. Johnson, O. F. Cool Idge, L. Reeder, Mrs. T. M. HermaH, Myrtle Herman, Alice Doll, Alva Doll, E. O'Connoll, Mrs. O'Connell, E. Dick, C .Karon, J. W, Ferguson, Thos. Hun ter, J. S. Ledgera nd H. W. Wells. Among those who sailed on the Breakwater from North Bend wore the following: A. C. Ellery, E. Miller, Miss A. Wyatt, Mrs. Hage, H. If. Larkln, Fred Anderson, Don Miller, D. J, McPhall, P. Derlch, J, Turcevelet and John Meechln. WILL FIGHT IA Government to Enjoin Proposed Increases by Western Railways. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 31. Follow ing a conference to-day between Pres ident Taft and Attorney-General Wickersham, it was learned that a decision was reached to file an in junction suit against the proposed in crease in freight rates to-morrow by the Western Traffic Association. It is generally believed the suit against- the railroads will be insti tuted in Chicago as the most central point. The details of the legal pro ceedings were left by the President entirely in the hands of Attorney General Wickersham and the Depart ment of Justice officials. Former President Tells English They Should Either Rule or Leave Egypt. SAYS EGYPT DOES NOT ASSIST HERSELF. LOWER HATE UPHELD. Supreme Court Sustains Interstate Commerce Commission Order. fBv Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 31. The long contested order of the Interstate Commerce Commission reducing the freight rate between the Mississippi River and the Missouri River as a part of the through rate on through shipments originating iu the seaboard territory, was to-day declared to bo valid by the United States Supreme Court. LA FOLLETTE GETS BUSY. Wisconsin Senator Introduces Resolu tion. (By Associated PreBS.) WASHINGTON, May 31. Senator La FolJette to-day Introduced a reso lution declaring that the Attorney General should institute proceedings Immediately to enloin the advance ment of railroad rates and sought to introduce a joint resolution declaring it to be unlawful to advance rales without the consent of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Denounces National Party and Stirs 1,000 Noted Men in His Audience. (By Associated Press.) LONDON, May 31. Theodoro Roosevelt was to-day presented with the freedom of the city of London, and accepted the honor in .a speech which has created a sensation. The American statesman gave tho mother land some bold advice on her duty toward her most troublesome depend ency In Africa. "It was," Roosevelt said, "either right or not right for Great Britain to be In Egypt and es tablish order there. If It wu not right she should get out but he hoped she would remain in. Roosevelt eulo gized British rule in Unganda and the Soudan. He also declared Great Britain had given Egypt tho best gov ernment the country had in 2,000 years, but in certain vital points had erred. Timidity and sentimentality might cause more harm than violence and Injustice." "Sentimentality," he added, "is the most broken reed on which righteous ness can lean." Roosevelt denounced the Nationalist party. Egypt was UPltlinr ilpcitrrma nnv pnnnliln nf mmf. anteeing primary justice. It was try ing to bring murderous chaos on tho land. "Some nations," he said, "would govern Egypt. He hoped and believed the English would de cide that duty was theirs." As tho whole speech constituted the most forcible expression on foreign topics that distinguished man has made dur ing his European tour and tho out spoken views sent a thrill through the 1,000 auditors who occupied Guild Hall, famous In history, where the exercises occurred. mayor .McCarthy hurt. Sustains Broken Ankle in Auto Stieet Car Crash. (By Associated Press.) SAN FRANCISCO, May 31. Mayor P. H. McCarthy of San Francisco sus tained a broken ankle In an auto ac cident. He was riding in a machine with J. O. Carson, National Secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters, when the auto collided with a street car. SEE PLOT TO DESTROY DOCK Evidence of Scheme to Ruin the Dewey Is Found Will Raise It Later. (By Associated Press ) MANILA, May 31. A further ex amination of the United States dry dock Dewey, wheh was partly sub merged nt Olongapo In Sublg Bay, strengthened the belief of thoso of tho navy who have held that its dam ago was done deliberately by a band of conspirators against tho govern ment. It la probable that the causes of tho dock sinking wHl not bo defl nltoly ascertained until it is raised, but the preliminary examination In dicates a deliberate plot to render the dock at least temporarily useless. Japanese workmen are blamed. 1 Phone 1. S, Kaufman & Co. Coal Order, $1.50 PER TON. your ED AGAINST WISH C. A. Johnson Made Delegate to Assembly After He Had Refused to Serve. "You can say that my namo was not only put on the list of delegates to tho Coos County Republican As sembly without my knowledgo and consent but was put on after I had expressly told tho parties arrangulg it that I would not go and that I did not want my namo used to further tho assembly because I was opposed to it," said C. A. Johnson, the well known Marsh field furniture dealer this morning. "R. O, Graves camo around to me a few days before their Republican primary or caucus and asked me to serve as a delegate and I told him that I did not want it. wouldn't have It and didn't want my namo used. I notice that they wont ahead and used it anyway. "I am for the direct primary first, last and all the time and am unal'tu ably opposed to any plan to thwart It, put it aside or Interfero with Its workings. I was for tho pilmary from tho start and think It should ha retained under all circumstances without any 'guiding hand.' I am opposed to tho assembly and want ev erybody to know I am against It, oven If they did 'honor' me by putting my namo on the Hat of delegates " Just how many othors of tho dele gates chosen In the old machine way hold the isamo view Tho Times has not been ablo to ascertain. Don't forget to attend the Eagle3 dance, July 4. f 1 ttnMmmdmm u ,&&&. .jW.iati, i. I'iiWiL. -. Ji, "riiMfii r ata