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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 28, 1911)
'. ? i" i l Bl Rr l'i$'tW''tl"!'-'miFiii?mMMiitFMW ft- "n"" -l ... .., urMinav iiniin.T '.on, 1V?1 1 V .curiiiMc. cnmnm A PROPHET IS NOT WITHOUT HONOR SAVE WHEN SOMEONE OUTGUESSES HIM YOUR. ADS CARRYING your store-news, should nppcnr ns regularly as does this newspaper. If newspaper omitted nn Issuo now nnd then even for so wclguty u rca gon ns fearing that It might rnln It would not ho KQ1 newspaper. dons Qxmm SOMEONE HAS SAID: "A store's advertising epaco in n newspaper, compared with tho spaos used by other stores, should doflaa Its. comparatlvo Importonoo la the community! Docs your store's trik vertisiug spaco do that? MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS Established In 1878 ns The Coast Mall VOL. XXXV MARSHFIELD, OREGON. MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1911- -EVENING EDITION. A Consolidation of Times. Const Mull and Coos Bay Advertiser. No. 38 s mn SIR HAZ EL DOLLAR WRECKED ON REEF ON COAST OF JAPAN Big Lumber Carrier Driven Ashore by Gale and Is Pounding to Pieces. TOOK ON PART OF CARGO AT COOS BAY lll-Fated Steamer Met With Accident In Pucjet Sound Few Month Ago. (By Associated Proas to Coob Day TR WRECK PRESIDENT TAFT TO VISIT COAST Itinerary For Fall Trip Complet- Massachusetts, New York, Pennsyl vania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, India Cd and Pacific Coast Points jnn, Missouri, lowa, Kansas, Neb a i i.. i -i i it i rnsko, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah. u m i ii:i i ii iui i in i-i it i rinn Tour. F D 'P 0 WORK Sixty Injured as Result of Train Being Purposely Derailed In Connecticut. By Associated Press to tho Uoob Df.y Times) I MlDDLETOWN, Conn., Aug. 2S Superintendent Woodwnrd, who ' went to the scene of tho wreck of Times.) SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Aug. 2S Aiivircs have been received here by way of London that tho Btcmnur Haz- "'w York, Now Haven and Hartford (i Dollar which left Evcrey. August train at Maromas notified thu pollcu 7 for Hankow Is ashore on a reef at ' today that ho found on close Inspec Murorau, Japan. Tho vessel was ton tho trnn ,md bcon I)lir10BO,y driven in uy a gaiu una is lujiunuu to be rapidly pounding to pieces. Tho llmcl Dollar Is a new ship of 3,000 tons burden and belongs to the Dol lar line. The vessel wont ushore May 6 In Paget Sound but wns floated. Copt. J. Russell Is In command on the disastrous voyage, thla being his covered with mvd and dubrK first trip. Dy Assoclnted Press to the Coos Buv Times) BEVERLY, Mass., Aug. 2S. Twenty-four states will bo visited by President Taft on his trip which commences September lf They are B D STORM 01 PAitTiA loaded here. llnzrl Dollar (jurying Lumber From C. A. Smith Mill. The Hazel Dollar which Is report ed by the Associated Press dispatches today as being ashore on reefs on tho shores of Japan, Is well-known ou Coos Hay, having taken on about 2,. 500,000 feet of her present cargo of 6,000,000 feet of lumber at Coos Day. She londed hero In April and vnt to Puget Sound to completo her cargo. When about to put to sea, the struck on u rock during a heavy fog, had to be unloaded and put on dry-dock and was en routo a second time for Hankow whon overtaken by the present disaster. Tho contain, .1 wrecked. Woodward ald all the spikes In one of tho rails, the "lie nearest tho river, ha I been pulled out. Woodward could not sav wheth er tho spikes of more than 0:1.3 rail had been removed ns tho others were One of the sixty InJureJ t'ntd this morning All tho others nry doing well NSPECT LINE EAST COAST Savannah and Columbia Suffer Heavy Damage Actual Loss Unknown Yet. mm Contractors Foss and Arnold Leave Engineer Aston's force Here. Contractor Fobs of Spokane, Wash., who was hero to look over tho pro posed routo of tho Southern Pacific's Pnirxnn.r'noa Ilnv linn loft this morn- who wns master of tho Hazel Dollar ,,. ,wnH ncPomnaied out by t . ..... .. . . . ,-0- --- - vu ucr viBii 10 King IJU)-, wus uiumcu for the Puget Sound disaster and dis charged and Capt. Itiissoll succeeded him. ALLIANCE IN AT NOON TODAY Steamship Arrives From Port land After Good Trip Down the Coast. ' Tho Alliance arrived In today noon irora Portland after a good trip down the coast. She hud about 400 tons ' freight for Marshtlold, Including number of shipments of househo'd goods. The Alliance will sail at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon for Eureka. Among those arriving on her to day were tho following: L. Leknes, A. E. Solton, II. D. Hall. Mrs. M. G. Goldbaum, Mrs. L. A. Heyshaw, L. A. Heyshaw, Beatrice "robman, H. Wagner, H. A. Jones, A. Harris. !o unMHn r n-CA M- W. Bernhart, J. B. Eaklns, Hon- " "lend, John Shlpmnn, G. S. Ked norli- ;. .urs. Kedderly, Evan Hote, "un Kelly. ENDS HIS LIFE TOHAV. UnL,rd oa Comiwujy Ofllclal 6h"ots Himself. ' y AEEo:iated Press to Coos Bay w. 1U"K. Aug. 28. Arthur wi. employed in tho shipping de triment of the Standard Oil com- hlm,COmmltte(1 8ulc,do b' shooting through tho heart. Ho was graduate of Columbia university. lchard c. Velt. his father, is man- thVo. th0 Mar'no Department of tandard Oil Company. fWCB at HAINES. , Contractor Arnold, of North Yakima, Wash. They nro planning to go into togethor on bidding on, this project. Thoy stated that they would go by stage to Florence via Gardiner, got tlug as good an Idea of tho topogra phy of the country tho lino will pen? trato as possible and from Florence will traversed tho routo surveyed. They stated that they expected that bids would bo called for In about three weeks. They also stated to lo cal parties that while It was not likely that much actual construction could be dono before next spring, every thing would probably be In readiness then to push It and that work would probably bo prosecuted at several points on the routo simultaneously. A rumor afloat hero today wus to tho effect that Messrs. Foss and Ar nold wont out via Coqulllo and Myr tle Point Instead of the northern routo but this could not bo verified GET RIGHT OF WAY Peter Logglo and E. G. Flanagan, who have been out for several days optioning right of way for tho Coos Bay and Bolso line, wero nt Bandon Saturday and Sunday conferring with parties there who own property on tho route. They report they are meeting with good success. In aome of the places where Engineer Aston and associates wero reported to have filed options on land covering tho Coos Bay and Bolso routo, Messrs. Loggle and Flanagan have taken lat er options, Messrs. Flanagan and Loggle will remain out for several days yet. BEGIN SURVEY Engineer Aston of the Coos Bay and Eastern Electric company is now ready to prosecute tho survoy of that Toute. Several men with engineer ing equipment and supplies reached Bandon on the Flfleld Saturday from San Francisco and went up to Co qullle Saturday. Mr. Aston will pro secute the survey as rapidly as possi ble and states that while his route will be near that of tho Coos Bay and Boise, he does not Intend to havo It conflict at any point with it. ItKPOKTS 20 DEAD. (By Associated Press.) SUMMEUVILLE, Ga., Aug. 28. An Associated Press oper ator from Charleston, who has reached hero, estimates the loss of llfo around Charleston nt 20 with n largo number Injured. Ncvnda, California, Oregon, Washing ton, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Mluuosota, Wisconsin nnd Mnrylnrd. Among the towns to bo visited will bo Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Tacomn, Seattle, Olympla, Belllnghnm, Everett. Walla Wnlla, Lewlstou, Moscow and Spokane. STRIKE HINGES ONCOHREflCE TWENTY-SIX LIVE ARE LOST IN MOVING PICTURE SHOW FIRE iBy Associated Press to Coos Bay Tlmos.j SAVANNAH, Gn Aug. 28. A storm which begnn early last night along tho southern coast of tho Atlnn tlc spent Its fury soon after daybreak and passed about U o'clock this morn lug. Great daiuugo wns dono In this city hut apparently llttlo harm was dono In Savannah harbor. Tho streets nro filled with debris consisting prin cipally of uprooted trees. Street car service Is tied up. So far as known there has been no loss of llfo in this vicinity due to tho storm. Reports nro lacking from tho lowland Islands adjacent which aro Inhabltated prin cipally by negroes. Illinois Central Shopmen Send Representatives to Meet 1 Railway Officials. (By Associated Press to the Coos Bay Times) CHICAGO, III., Aug. 28. Presi dent McClcary and n committco rep resenting tho omployo organizations, havo arrived hero and nro preparing to hold a conforenco with Vice-President Park and General ' Manager Follry of the Illinois Central, nnd whether thousands of shopment on that road will strlku Is said to hinge on tho outcome. SEVEN KILLED IN R I IB MOVING NORTHWARD. South Carolina Now Feels Effects of Storm. By Associated Press to tho Coos Bay Times) COLUMBIA, Ga., Aug. 28. A se vere storm, which struck Charleston and Savannah last night, seems to be centering In tho samo locality today. Indications aro that it Is moving northward. Both cities aro cut off from tho outside world today and It Is thoreforo Impossible to ascertain tho extent of tho damage. A mes sage from Branchvlllo, seventy miles from Charleston, says there was three feet of water In the Charleston Union Station, partly continuing the earlier report that Charleston was menaced by a flood. HIGH WIND TODAY. Gale Blowing (10 to 70 Miles Hour Duos Damage. (By Asbot'lnted Press la Coos Times.) AUGUSTA, Ga., Aug. 28. - Per Bay Many Deaths Reported In Out break In Georgia Today. (By Associated Press to Coos Bay Times. BRANCHVILLE, Gn., Aug.' 28. It Is roportcd that several wore kill ed in a riot on a Charleston and Western Caroline train near Yomas sea today. TOGO VISITS IN SEATTLE Japan's Naval Hero Will Sail From Puget Sound For Home Tomorrow. (By Associated Press to tho Cons Buy Times) SEATTLE, WmjIi Aug. 2S. d- mlral Togo arrived hero today fioni the enst by way of Vancouver, B. C, to find another busy day nhead of him. Ho was met by u comnilltoo representing tho Chamber of Com merce nnd tho Commercial Club, and hurried to a hotel. Immcdlutelv aft er breakfast, Admiral Sutherland made nn ofllclnl call. Admiral Togo then visited Mayor Dllllng, making tho trip In nuto nnd giving tho public only n chnnco to sco hero. Tho mayor returned the visit this afternoon. To night's program will bo completed by a banquet. The ndmlrnl wtl sail to morrow for Japan Large Number of Victims Fire In Pennsylvania Theatre. of PEOPLE CLAIM IT WAS DUE TO DEFECTS LEFT SUNDAY ON BREAKWATER 60V. WEST SEES E HI S ) arty of Marshfield Business Men Accompany Governor to Simpson Home. Governor Oswald West and rt party of Marshfield business men were guests of L. J. Simpson yesterday at hns beautiful home, "Shore Acres" at Sunset Bay. The trip was mado In automobiles nnd wns under tho direction of W. S. Chandler who provided machines for such as wero not generously donated Hare -yeufi Job prTatlsg stoit t telephone message from Ridgefleld, 31 miles from Charleston, says the business men or members of tho wind in Charleston at IL o'clock thls'party. It required five autos to car- morning was blowing between sixty ry tho party. and seventy miles an hour and con-1 The Journey was made by way of slderable damago was dono along the f,ie beautiful cammnn rond and waterfront. No loss of life is report-, proved a most delightful drive. Tho Steamer Sailed Early Yester day Morning For Portland With Good List. The Brenkwator sailed at 7;1C Sunday morning for Portland with n lnrgo passenger list. Owing to tho delny in reaching hero, she did not get away until 11:30 Saturday eve ning nnd remained la tho lower bay until early Sunday morning. Among those sailing on her were tho following: W. M. Grant, O. Lund, T. Stepe nack, M. Tillman, Mablo Falrchllds, Anna Cliff Smith, Geo Mcintosh, G. A. Gillette, F, H. Storey, Charlton Leo, II. G. Butler, Blanche Mills, Jas McGraw, Frank Rouleau, Gencvlovo Warrington, Elizabeth Gamble, Mrs. E. B. Gherke, Evelyn Mock, Mrs. 8. E. Painter, Miss M. Fox, Mrs. Coke, Clias Hoben, A. Llndberg, Carl An derson, Rose Border, Mrs a. I., Brad ley, Mrs. E. O. Howe, Gladys Mowo, Mrs. Walter Slnclnlr, R. IT. Edwards, Wm. A. Hill, II. J. Lnshway, l)r. Cal vin White. P. A. FlnRoth, J. C. Hey tor, E. T. Brndley, E. C. Chrlstonpou, Efllo Collier, P. G. Elows'm, A. Mil ler, Mrs. B. S. Swengol, II. F. Mc Lnln, Sam Johnson. Mrs. M. Wr'ght, Mrs. Abernnthy, Mrs. J. L, Howard, II. Anderson, Miss Buelow, J. J. Rlchlld, L. E. Hnrrlss, John F. Har hls8, R. F. Hnrrlss, Andrew Stomln gor, Wm. Hlnkman, Peter Thompson, J. J. McMnhon, Arthur Baker, Roy C. Lamb, W. R. Van Slckler. ed. roadway was in excellent shape and LOSS REACHES MILLIONS . the great avenue lined with trees, J the branches of which formed an ; emerald canopy of interlaced leaves Estimate Damage From Storm nt through which filtered tho soft semi Over $7,000,000. 1 religious light of a gray day that (By Associated Press to tho Coos Bay awakened memories of cathedral Times) aisles. ThiB effect was heightened BRANCHVILLE, Ga., Aug. 28. by the profuslon of ferns with their Passengers arriving from Charleston denote lace like leaves that lined said hundreds of people are maroon- tn0 r0adway. Here and there the ed at Sullivan's Island, but so far as denser foliage made darker aooks known there was no loss of Hf. The jktf fajry grottos, lightened with a property damage In and about Char- touch of color In tho tree moss that leston is estimated at seven million made it almost dreamlike, dollars. One schooner was thrown up prom tjjls sylvan lane to tio wild, on the battery at Charleston. romantic beauty of the craggy coast of, "8hor Acres" was but a twlnk- ff van have asrutlnr to Mil. trade. rwt wnwtUlJ, try want at. ' Fire Inspector Reports After Investigation That It Was Not. (By Assoclnted Press to tho Coos Bay Times.; CANONSBURG, Pa., Aug. 28. De puty Inspector Patterson today began an Investigation of the picture show house lire which occurred Saturday night and which cost twenty-six llvos. Persons ncqunlnted with tho situation declare It hnd been known for wooks that tho Opera House wiib unfit for such exhibitions. After carefully examining tho Opo ra House, Deputy Flro Inspector Pat terson announced this afternoon tho owner of the building and mnnugor of tho theatre havo not violated tho law In any way. Tho flro escapee were found to bo In perfect condi tion and the stnlrway whoro tho vic tims met their fata was wldo enough to meet with nil the domnnda of tho law he said. STEAMER ALERT'S ANNUAL EXCURSION IS TOMORROW FI110 Trip to Life Saving Station and Beach Arranged For Tuesday Big Crowd EH'cted. The annual excursion of tho steam er Alert to the Life Saving Station nnd beach will be held tomorrow. The Indications are that the crowd will bo one of the largest that has ever Joined these outings. Tho Alert will leave Allegany at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning, Marsh field at 9 o'clock and North Bend at 9:20, Captain Edwards has arrang ed for many special attractions fo. the day besides those afforded by the beach, prills by the life savers will probably be arranged for tho visit- Highway commission had been forra- ors. ed to remedy this. Each countv GOV. WEST ON STATE ISSUES Says He May Call Special Ses sion of Legislature. For 1 Good Roads. Declaring that If tho Oregon Stato Highway commission at Its meeting September G frames a good roads bill that will, afford a solution of road' building in Oregon, ho will call a special session of the Oregon Legisla ture to enact tho legislation recom mended, Gov. Oswald West Jn address at tho Masonlo Opera House horo' Sat urday night showed that ho was de termined to solve tho problom at an early date. Furthermore, he declar ed that tho legislators would bo ex pected to pay their own oxpenses go ing to Salem and returning homo and that the regular state clerical force could do the clerical work so thac the special session would be without oxponso to tho state. Saturday night's meeting was well attended and Governor West mado nn excellent impression. Although not an orntor In tho genoral under standing of tho word and not raising storms of applause from his audience every few moments, his talk had a ring of sincerity that held tho atten tion of his audtonce throughout and ct the conclusion won much applauso. Mayor E. E. Straw presided at tho meeting nnd Introduced Governor West In a brief talk in which ho com mended tho Chief Exocutlve highly. On the platform wero Hugh McLaln, J. H. Flnnagan, C. R. Peck, R. M. Jennings, M. C. Horton, Dr. Calvin White of Portland, J. D. McNoil, Geo N. Bolt nnd C. F. McKnlght. Governor West confined himself to "Good Roads" nnd "Prison Reforms" In hla Impromptu address, Ho re viewed tho necessity of good roads generally nnd declnred that while ho did not wish to bo understood as condemning the county commission ers' hundreds of thousands of dollars wore annually wasted on the roads and that there is little or nothing to show for this lnrgo expenditure. Ho said it was tho system that was lar gely to blame and said that the State (Continued on pgo 6.) iUti the Tin' fVut Ad (Continued on pag 4.) XU