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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (April 24, 1907)
' nmfupwjvi1 . wwjww'' -ft -r - iftVNPtpp ' -"jns,Til JWaif WIif 14B l'.'' - ' THE DAIIjY COOsS HAY TIMES, MAltSHFIELO, OREGON, WEDNESDAY', APRIL 24, 1007. COMPLAINT MADE TO RAILROAD COMM ION rDavis-SchuItz Company Piles Petition Regarding Freight Rates on Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eastern Complaint against tho Coos Bay Roseburg anl Eastern Railroad and Navigation company, the road run ning from this place to Myrtle Point, has been lodged with the Oregon state rallraod commission. The complaint in regarding the freight ) charges and is made by thoDavls Schlutz company that the matter will be investigated and if necessary set for a hearing in which event the parties interested will be given ten days notice. The Complaint. The details of the complaint are "best told in the letter written to the governor, which was referrod to the commission, and which was the first presentation of the case to tho state authorities. The letter follows: April 9th. 1907. His Excellency, George E. Chamberlain, Salem, Oregon. Sir: Wo submit herowlth for your care ful consideration the following cor respondence between the vice presi dent and general manager's office of tho Coos Bay, Roseburg and East ern Railroad and Navigation com pany and ourselves, regarding rates on merchandise between points shown. Having established a wholesale grocery business at this point, we desired to make shipments of mer chandise to points on the Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eastern Railroad and Navigation company's lino, and for the purpose of ascertaining officially their freight charges, we wrote as follows: North Bend, Ore., March 30th. 1907 Mr. W. S. Chandler, , Marshfield, Oregon. Dear Sir: At your earliest convenience, please give 113 rates from Portland, Oregon, to all points on Coos Bay, Rosfburg and Eastern R. R. and also from North Bend, Oregon, to all points on Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eastern R. R., and oblige, Yours truly, (Signed) DAVIS-SCHLUTZ CO. By Frank G. Davis, Manager. Not receiving a prompt reply, we "wrote again as follows: North Bend, Oro., April 6,1907. Mr. W. S. Chandler, Marshfield, Oregon. Dear Sir: On March 30th we wrote you as follows: At your earliest convenience, please give us :ates from Portland, Oregon, to all points on Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eastern R. R. and also from North Bend, Oregon, to all points on Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eastern R. R. and oblige, ToUrs truly, (Signed) DAVIS-SCHLUTZ CO. By Frank G. Davis, Manager. On April 7 we received their re ply, dated Marshfield, April G 1907, signed by F. A. Lalse, Agent, which we attach hereto. In this connection, please note the inequalities of rates for respective distances covered, as shown by quo tations of freight rates In attached letter, which is our object in ad dressing this letter to you. They quote on general merchan dise from ' Portland to Coquille, $4 per ton measurement, for a distance approx imately of 315 miles, of which about 300 miles is by water and IB miles by rail. From Portland to Myrtle Point, $4.50 per ton measurement, for a distance approximately of 330 miles, of which about 300 miles is by water and 30 miles is by rail. From Marshfield to Coquille, 25 cents per cwt. (or ?5 per ton weight) for a distance approximately of 15 miles all rail. From Marshfield to Myrtle Point, 30 cents per cwt. (or $6 per ton weight) for a distance approximately 30 miles all rail. From tho foregoing you will note that It costs the shipper $1 per ton moro 10 transport merchandise a distance of 15 miles in the one case than for a dlstanco of 315 miles iir the other instance, and ?1.50 per ton more for a dlstanco of 30 miles as against a distance of 330 miles In the second Instance. The above is glaring enough, but when It is further stated that of the long distance rate of $4 per ton from Portland to Coquille, the steamer receives 2 per ton and the Coos Bay, Roseburg & Eastern R. R. and Navigation company receives $2 per ton; and from Portland to Myrtle Point, the steamer receives $2.25 per ton and the railroad company $2.25 per ton. Thus, when tho steamer Alliance from Portland delivers the Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eastern R. R. at Marshfield a ton of merchandise billed Portland to Coquille, the rail road company hauls that ton of mer chandise 15 miles for $2, whereas when Davis-Schlutz co. delivers them a ton of merchandise at Marshfield from North Bend, they charge a rate of $5 per ton, and to Myrtle Point, their charge is $2.25 and $6 per ton respectively, for a haul of 30 miles. From such unfair and discrimi nating traffic conditions we appeal, and respectfully ask your considera tion and good offices for such rem edial aactlon and determination as in your good judgment would seem proper and effective. Will you kindly advise, what in your opinion, may be done In tho premises to bring speedy and effect ive results, toward adjusting these rates to confirm to lawful and equit able regulations. Thanking you for such informa tion and advice as you may furnish us, we remain, Very respectfully, DAVIS-SCHLUTZ CO. BY Manager. There Is attached the letter from Agent F. A. Lalse, of the railroad, which was sent in answer to the in quires of the grocery company. It gives the rates as follows: "Replying to your favor of March 30th. regarding rates, we wish to state that the rate from Portland on general merchandise via. steamer "Alliance" to Coquille Is $4 a ton measurement; to Myrtle Point, $4.50 per ton measurement. The rate on similar shipments from Marshfield to Coquille is 25 cents per cwt., to Myrtle Point, 30 cents per cwt." All of this correspondence was turned over to the commission with the result that the commission has promised to investigate. The final results of the complaint now rests with the commission. WANT ADS FOR RENT. Office rooms. Apply to I. S. Kaufman. 3-20-tf FOR SALE. A cottage on, good lot J. D. Johnson & Co. 4-24-3t WANTED. A dishwasher and two waiters for Hotel Oregon. 4-11-tf WANTED -At North Bend hotol im mediately, a dining room girl. 4-lC-tf FOR SALE. Acreage front near MIlHngton. son & Co. and .water J. D. John- 4-24-3t WANTED Men to work in sawmill, wages $2 a day and upward. Simpson Lumber Co. 8-24-tf. ANOTHER BOAT COMING. St cam Hcliooncr Newport Will Make Coos Bay Soon. The fact comes from good author ity that thp steam schooner New port, one of C. P. Doe's vessels, will start coming here in the near future. Mr. S. L. Bowen, of Wayne, W. Va., writes: "I was a sufferer from kidney disease, so that at times I could not get out of bed, and when I did I could not stand straight. I took Foley's Kidney Cure. One dol lar bottle and part of the second cured me entirely." Foley's Kidney cure works wonders where others are total failures. Red Cross Phar macy. " ! gagwiTBrUTWTi f imm'.nmmm.jjaijmiijujuaml rm:jri4rjir!-a:jr:'i'Ki'Lliivj'?7:,li.tiiJiiJHUMllBW WILSON & THOMAS Contractors and Builders Office fixtures n specialty. Store Fronts, Counters, Shelving. Let us work out your plans. See us le foie building. Shop opposite Bear's Livery Stable, North Front Street NOTICE Bids will be received for papering and painting my houso. Mrs. Agnes Huthinson, Marsh field. 3-21tf FOR SALE. Good paying restaur ant, good location, two year lease, easy terms. Apply North Bond News Co. 4-9-lt WANTED TO BUY. A second hand roller top desk. Anyone having a desk to soil address L. W., care Times office. 3-9-tf FOR SALE. Open launch without engine; is 18 feet long, has 4-foot beam and is in perfect condition. Price $150. Address Box 32. 4-20-Gt STOLEN. A book from steamer Alert; fellow who took It return to steamer and save trouble. Captain Edwards can recognize the man. 4-24-4t MUSIC Secure the Irish Orchestra for high grade music on any occa sion. McDerby, conductor and violin Instructor, Marshfield, Ore 1-2 9- tf FURNITURE FOR SALE. Houso of seven rooms and bathroom for rent. Apply between 10 and 12 a. m. George Molr, South Marshfield. 4-13-tf a! Dr. Bancroft Eye and nerve specialist will bo in his Marshfield Office, room E Rogers' Building, on and after April 28, 1907. April 10, 20 and 21 at Coquille. April 22, 23 and 24 at Bandon. April 20, 27 and 28 at Myrtle Mnt m -1 iyUM ',IIVIJ:-1AJ.J'AX KT09LRV vr,:",,:-i.wnjc;!a DO AWAY WITH DIRTY FINGERS Why should j'ou ho bothered with the old fashioned pen when you can buy one of the Dr. Faber self filling pons hero? We have the largest stock of fountain pons ever seen on the Bay. NORTON & HANSEN WANTED. Clerical position by young man who has had four years' experience in timekeeping - -and office work. Address C. Ht L., Bax 140. 4-23-4t I-OR SALE 40 acres commanding quarter mile of water front on ship channel on Coos Bay at a bar gain. See, Title Guarantee & Ab stract Co. 2-B-tf FOR RENT. One large front room with stove, well furnished, $10 per month; two smaller rooms up stairs, $7 per month; electric lights. Mrs. C. A. Metlln, I St., South Marshfield. 4-13-tf PLANS ENTERTAINMENT. Empire School Will Celebrate tho Closing of Term. The pupils of the Empire school, under the direction of the teacher, Miss Thomas, are arranging for an entertainment, the date of which will be announced soon. The school will be closed'Tor the summer vacation early in June. aw Your Money ' And Btsy m The Right Place an Estate Flanag will offer to the public about May 1st that choice piece of land lying between Bunker Hill Addition to Marshfield and Coal Bank Inlet This is without doubt the very bestfpiece of un platted land left on Coos Bay It will be platted and put on sale on or about the above date at prices that are right and easy terms Front Street SEE US FOR Front. Street Business Property We Have Something: That Will Interest You Title Guarantee & Abstract Co., Henry Sengstacken, Manager Commencing May 1st the subscription price of The Coos Bay Monthly will be advancee to $1.50 A YEAR 15c. A COPY This is made necessary bj' the increas ing cost of nearly everything used in the production of tho magazine : : : : Subscriptions received before tho end of this month will be accepted at tho old rate of $1.00 a year, but none will bo taken at that rate after April 3 : : : : Coos Bay Publishing Co. Front Streot Marshfield FOR SALE 1 . Campbell's Wood and Coal Yard. Four of the finest water front lots in Marshfield. I Paying business. Good reason for selling. D. D. Campbell 1 I ftfOSUtt