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"vn, ifflRICE JSJE ARMED REAL PACTS IN THE CASE ITadT carrying v nimnlil nnncitr na SOMEONE HAS SAID: "A store's advertising space In a newspaper, compared with tho space used by other stores, should doflM Hi comparative Importance In tbo community! Does your store's m& vertlslng spneo do Unit? mmm Vnur Slorc-m-"". - - - llnrly "8 oc t,,ls 0BI)at,cn lf rCil' omitted n issue now ferl" "t t n.ht r.n u . . i. fffimi univflttiincr. ,t woolil not "" " ' MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS Established In 1878 as Tho Coast Mall MARSHFIELD, OREGON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1911 EVENING EDITION. A Consolidation of Times. Const Mail and Coos Bay Advertiser. VOL XXXV No. 17 WHO GOES FIXED WITH THE Ukros mn WORLD-WIDE PEACE IS AIDED BY TREATIES SIGNED TODAY United States Central Figure In Movement Towards i Great Goal. FRANCE AND ENGLAND JOIN IN MOVEMENT AH Disputes to Be Peacebly Settled by Arbitration In . Future. (By Associated Press to Cons Day Tlmca.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 3. Three of the world's Krcntcst nn tlom with tho United Stntcs na tho central llguro and moving spirit joined hands to.lny In opcnlnB tho vay to the coveted gonl of statesmen mn.tnrn times universal penco. Amerlcn and Grent Britain, nml Am erica nnd Franco today formally signed general nrhltrntlon trcnllcs for tlio peaceful settlement of nil disputes that may bo locked In tho mystery of tho future, oven though they concern national honor or vital Interests of the signatories, subjects Invariably excepted In existing arbi tration treaties. Tho AtiKlo-Amorlcnn nnd I-rnnco- Amerlran arbitration treaties wero signed at 3:10 nnd 3:11 p. m. re spectively. Jean Jules Jnsscrnnd had tlio Hon or of signing the irenty between tho United States and Frnnco ono mln- uto ahead of tho signing of trcnty between the United States nnd Grent Britain. (Dy Associated Press to Coos Bay Times.) PAIUS, Frnnco, Aug. 3. Tho Frnnco-Amerlcnn arbitration trenty was signed this nftemoon. The sign ing of tho trcnty Ib hnllcd In Frnnco as meaning an extension of tho move ment In nil countries for n reduction of tho armaments nnd tho nbsoluto prevention of wnrs. Tho gonornl view Is thnt n tremendous Impetus has been t?lven to tho world wldo peace campaign by It. Secretary of Rtnto Knox signed tho treaties In behalf of tho United Sta tes and Jnmes nryco, British Ambas sador, affixed his slgnnturo in behnlf of Great Britain. The French trenty as signed In duplicate, in Paris earlier today by J. J. Jussorand, nm la8ador to the United States. An exchange of this trcnty will bo ne cessary beforo It can bo sent to tho Senate. The trentles wero signed In the presenco of President Tnft nnd a notable company of government of ficials In tho President's library In the White House. 1 QUITS Tips from.Medford and Eugene PAIXTi: It IS DEAD. (By Associated Press to Coos Bay Times.) LONDON, Englnnd, Aug. 2. -Ed-ln A. Abbey, tho American prilntor, died here Tuesday. U GATES . IIAYTI TODAY President of West Indian Rep ublic Overthrown by Revolutionists. (By Associated Press to Coos Bny Times.) POUT AU PRINCE, Aug. 2 Pres ident Simon embarked this afternoon without the protection of foreign lings. Ho wns accompanied by n detachment of tho army still faith ful to him tinder Gonornl Morplnls ier, minister of war. Mndnmo Simon, their children nnd mnny of tho president's followers I havo nlrendy embarked on tho "17 Dccombro" and will transship to tho Atlas lino steamer Allemnnln as soon na sho arrives. Tho revolutionists havo cut mnlns nnd shut off city's wntor supply. Fol lowers of Genernl Flrmln, onu of tho rovolutlonnry loaders, occupy nil tho Important positions in tho cnpltnl. A commlttco of snfoty waa organ ized to maintain ordor. Tho popula tion Is greatly oxcltod. Chlof of Pollco Snlnt Lo, with nn escort of polleo nttemptod to board n stoamor at tho wharf when attacked by a mob. Flvo Boldlcrs woro killed and six woro wounded In tho fighting on tho wntcrfront. 8nlnt Lo nnd his escort mnnngod to ombnrlc. BILL PASSES SENATE TODAY MEDFORD IS VERY' PItOUD of their water system, nnd hnvc muni cipal wuter a plenty for all. In speaking of tho system, the Med ford Mali Tribune has tho following to say: "Besides Increasing tho health of tho residents, beautifying the city, lessening tbo fire clanger, tho wntor system is a great success financial ly. It has increased tho number of consumers, quadrupled tho revenue, 1b pitying tho Interest on tho cntlro bonded Indebtedness of tho city nnd will In n few years, pay all tho cost of city government. A half million dollnr water system was a big thing for a small town to stag ger under, but It la proving tho wisest nnd most profitable movement the city over mndo." Eugono Is bo well pleased with Its munlclpnl waterworks and Its munlcipnl light system and their successful operntlonthntltrecently voted for an additional $57,000 bonds In tho fnco of strong opposition by tho locnl corporations. Tho Eugono Gunrd printed tho following tho Jay after tho election: "AFTER THE BATTLE." Twcnty-flvo yours ngo It wns tho oxcoptlon for n city to own Its own wntor system. Now It Is the rulo nmong progressive municipalities. Twonty-.tlvo years from now It will bo tho rulo for cities to own their light nnd power plnnts or elso to exorcise complete control over thorn as to rates and service. This mny bo socialism or anything else you may chooso to call it thoro Is llttlo in a nnmc. What Is more Important It Is right nnd Just nnd In lino with tho brondcnlng Intelligence of tho people. Tho public utilities havo comoto provide what In our modern civiliz ation nro among tho necessities of life There la no good reason why these things should bo turned over to n prlvato corporation which be comes a monopoly bocnuso It has no competition, and every reason why tho municipality should furnish water, light nnd power to Its citizens nt the cost of production. Eugeno la fortumito In having cheap electric power, becauso of a neu tral water slto, selected and located upon beforo any prlvnto corpora tion recognized Its vnluo nnd secured It. It Is now tho property of the peoplo and tho dlvldonds derived from It will go to help thorn In tho shnpo of reduced cost of IlghtB nnd power Instend of Into tho coffers of a corporation organized to mako money from tho necessities of tho pub lic. When Eugono becomes a great city In tho next deendo, tho wisdom nnd foresight of tho residents of UiIb tlmo will bo realized moro than at tho present tlmo. Tho wntor and electric plants will hnvo become very vnluablo, making n multi-mllllonnlro of tho municipality Instead of enriching a group of individuals. Tho bond election of yesterday was a victory for tho people. IT DEMONSTRATED THAT THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE STOOD FOR A PROGRESSIVE POLICY THROUGH SIX YEARS OF CONFLICT ARE MORE DETERMINED THAN EVER AND STRONGER THAN EVER. Thoy havo accomplished much which It waB prophesied could not bo dono. Tho wntor systom hns boon acquired, equipped with n filtration plnnt, grontly Improved In other ways and 1b being mannged In n business llko way. A power plant has boon built whero tho oppo sition said that It wasfojly to attempt lt" GLAVIS GETS CALIF N NEAD DEATH Noted American Financier Is Being Kept Alive by Use Use of Oxygen. ,Br A"oclated Press to Coos Bay Tlmc3.) PARIS, France, Aug. 3. Tho of John W. Gates Issued a wtement nt t. or -,.... u....- ., e Amer'can financier Is In a rfmi . """. uxygen is Doing ministered to keep him allvo. loffJSiJ WOTMAN & CO., VNJuiiIlliUS, $1,50 TON Congressional Reapportion ment Measure Adopted Without Roll Call. (By Associated Press to Coos Bny Times.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 3. Tim Rnnntn iinRRPd tho niiiended Houso congressional reapportion-. mont bill without ron can. Tho bill now goes to conforonco botweon tho two Houses for agree mnnt nn do tho Senate amendments before going to tho President for hla approval. An amendment by Sonator uurion of Ohio, to provont gorry-mnndor-Ing in re-dlstrlctlne congressional territory waB agreed to 39 to 2S, wimn Mm bill was taken up shortly before noon. An nmondmont offered by noot to leave trio houso mem bership nt 391 was defeated 46 to 23. An amendment by Road of Mis souri providing thnt any additional mnmanntntlvo or representatives shall bo elected by tho stato nt largo until tho redisricting of tho stato by ' legislatures or tho people of the state lost 38 to 29. I An amendment by Burton provid ing timt rnnrpsnntatlvea at large bo Inomlnnted In tho same manner ns .i..a.i mithn nr rn governor was uuujhcu ,... . call. Tho Houso reapportionment bill is so drawn that no stato will lose In representation, hut in some cases there will bo decided increase. New York heads tho list with an IncfeaBO of Blx. Pennsylvania four, Califor nia and Oklahoma three each, Illi nois, Massachusetts, New Jorsey, Texas and Washington two each, Alabama. Colorado, Florida, Geor gia, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, mnnoontn. Montana. North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota. Utah and WeBt Virginia 'one each. Tho measure takes effect 'on and after March 3, 1913. With tho admission of Arizona j1"" Ng Central Figure In Alaska Con troversy Secretary of State Conservation Commission. (By Associated Press to Cooa Bay Tlmos.) SACRAMENTO, Cnl., Aug. 3. That Louis Glavls, who waB ousted by President Tnft, and former Sec retary of tho Interior Balllngor for Insubordination in his work in bring ing nbout an investigation of tho Cunningham coal land deals In Alas- KILLS TUSEE I IN MISSOURI) ka, nnd who supported tho Plnchot policies rotating to tho United States Forestry Department will bo named as Secretary of tho California con servation commission nnd tho Cali fornia conservation bonrd of control is in charge of tho water powor waa tho nnnouncomont mndo today In this city. Glavls was offered tho po sition somo tlmo ngo nnd has nccopt cd. Ills formal appointment will bo made at tho next meeting of tho com mission and board In this city In about ten days. LOCAL ELKS Mexican Arrested at Sedalia For Slaying His Countrymen at Chillicothe. (By Associated Press to Coos Bay Times.) SEDALIA, Aug. 3. Charged with murdering and robbing three of hla countrymen at Chllllcotho, Mo., Monday night, a Moxlcan laborer was nrrosted here today. Tho bodies of two Mexicans wero found near a bunk car terribly mutilated. Tho third was found nearby in a dying condition. Their money, watches and part of their clothing had been taken from them. Tho man arrest ed hero had several checks roado out to tho Blaln Mexicans and also a bloody package of money. Mexico to statehood with ono repre sentative each, the membership un der tho present bill would advance to 435. YES, sir, I GET my FLOUR from HAINES' DERBY Thru Its flavor won Its favor. BUT Purchase Geo. Ayre Corner For Home Arrange Port land Trip. The George Ayro property at tho northeast corner of Third and Com- i morclal was purchased by Marshflold , Lodge of Elks, No. 1160, this morn Mng for 19,000. Tho property Is j purchased as a site for an Elks' building which tho lodge hopes to orect within a few years. Tho location Is a most deelrablo ono, being within a block of the presont business district. It has 100 feet frontage on Commercial and 60 feet frontage on Third street. There is a fourteen-room residence on tho property now which the lodge will lease until It 1b prepared to erect a business block on the prop erty. Mr. Ayro who resides on tho prop erty will move to some of his other proporty. It Is expected that the transfer will be made Saturday. The proposition was approved at a meeting of tho lodge Inst evening (Continued on page 4.) W.J. w s OF DEMOCR S ATTACK ELE IS IN 10NG Iron and Steel Magnate Who Leads Democrats Refutes Charges of Bad Faith. (By Associated Press to Coos Bay Times.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 3. Denouncing ns absolutely falso tho charge of William Jennings Bryan thnt he had blocked tho efforts of Speaker Clark and others to revise the iron nnd steel tariff schedules, Democratic Lender Underwood amid uproarious democratic applause, spoke In tho House today In dofenso of his position nnd thnt of the demo cratic Houso. Underwood said tho tariff on iron nnd steel needed another revision nnd would get It, that when tho Ways and Means Commlttco organized ho told tho committee thnt as every thing ho hnd wns Invested in tho iron Industry, It would reliove him of embarrassment lf it undertook Iron nnd steel revision first. "That Inter view," continued Underwood, "ac cording to Bryan chnrges that there is a .difference between the speaker of this Houso and myself as to legis lation in this Houso. That 1b abso lutely falso. Wo havo been together, wo nro together now nnd I predict wo will bo togother to tho ond." Says Part of Charges Were Based on Dispatch to Omaha Newspaper. WILL HAND HIM SOME NEW ONES FARMERS TO INSULT TAFT Connecticut Grange Refuses to Participate In Recep tion to Him. (By Associated Press to Coos Ba Times.) HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 2. The Times this afternoon says tho Connecticut State Grange has noti fied the Connecticut Fair Associa tion that It cannot participate in tho recoptlon to bo tendered Presi dent Tnft when lie comes to tho fair In Charter Onk Park early In Sep tember .as n guest of tho Connecti cut Fair association. The nttitudo of tho Grange is at tributed to tho President's advocacy of reciprocity with Canada. F. E. Duffy, whoso protest in Washington at the time of the reciprocity hear ings created widespread comment, has charge of the livestock depart ment nt the Connecticut fair, in an Interview In The Times ho says, "Somo tlmo ago tho manager of tho fair Invited tho Grange to partici pate as the usual Grange day was to be observed. When It was learned that Presldont Tnft had accepted an Invitation to attend tho fair, tho sit uatlpn changed. The fair authori ties have been notified that the Grange will not take part In tho fair this year." "Why?" he was asked. "For the reason that tho Grange is opposed to the reciprocity idea in all its aspects and as President Taft has been the leader In that move ment the Grance does not enro to take part In any event in which he Is a guest. NOTICE. Property owners interested in the bulkheadtng nnd filling of tho lots on the oast side of North Front street will meet nt the ifflce of I. S. Kauf man & Co., at 3 v Saturday. Full attendance is rTeslr-d Hot Controversy Between Fac tions In Democracy In Sight as Result. (By Associated Press to tho Coos Bay Times. CHICAGO, 111., Aug. 3. William Jennings Bryan replied to tho criti cism of Representative Underwood mndo In the Houso by declaring that the statements which Undorwood criticized wero bnsed on a Washing ton dispatch which appeared In na Omnhn pnpor. "If that report is Incorrect," said Brynn, "I tnko It for grnnted thnt Underwood will rend tho truth be fore tho Houso anil deny It. If tho report Is correct, I hnvo nothing to withdraw. If erroneous, I shall withdraw by criticism of Undorwood so fnr as It Is bnsed on his notion In thnt pnrtlculnr. Whatovor tho out come In It Ib particular Instance I do not withdraw my criticism of Undorwood on other occnslous, nnd I intend to tnko early opportunity to giro him somo other things to discuss." KM) WAR IN HAYTL Provident Simon to Turn Country Over to Revolutionists. (By Associated Press to Coos Bajf) Times.) WASHINGTON. D. C, Aug. 3. -A three days nrmlstlco luia boon ngreed to In Hnytl by Prosldont Sim on nnd tho locnl lendors of tho re volutionists. Tho temporary Huspon slon of hostilities wns nrrnngod by tho dlplomntlc corps In tho Hnytlon capital at tho request of Prosldont Simon who, It Is snld, will resign nnd leavo tho country. VETO COTTON HILL. (By Associated Press to Coos Bay Times.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug 2, Branding tho Undorwood cotton tar iff revision bill as "pop gun" legis lation," Representative Austl ot Tennessee, a republican, doclnrod In tho Houso today that tho moasuro, which ho said would reduce tho Southern mills cotton salos many millions of dollars through forolgn competition, certainly would bo ve toed by Taft If tho Senate passed IL WOOL TARIFF Ul (By Associated Press to Coos Buy Times.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 3. Tho conferees of tho two houses on tho wool bill will hold their first meeting Friday morning. Members of the conference expressed confi dence of agreement without prolong ed meetings. gagfTsells -W- After the show, try a Turkish Bath Phone 214-J. Menasha Woodenware om pany Purchases 1 ,200 Acres Near Riverton. rooiliLLE. Ore.. Auk. 3. It Is j reported here 'that Geo. Oago has sold a tract of 1,200 acres of ttmoor opposite Riverton to the Menasha Woodenware company. The price la not known but It la understood that It waa a protty high flguro ns th tract is one of tho host on tho Co- qulllo. MOST Of THE BRIGHT AND SHINING FIZZLES ARE DUE TO pASJIATCHMAKING