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lag Wxmm SUNDAY MKMIJKi; OP A&SOOIAtED PUESS. (Emia EDITION VOL, II. charges of discrimination Coos Bay Contingent Com plains of Unfair Treat ment at Astoria. I KOOS LOST RACE TO PILOT Captain Lowo Says Judgsc Did Not Give Him Instructions On Itucu. Accusations of unfairness and charges of discrimination were free ly mado at regatta headquarters yes terday afternoon, following the de claring the local gasolene launch Pilot winner over tho speedy llttlo visiting gasolene motor Koos from Coos Bay, after the closest finish made In any of tho events of the three days' races. Tho Koos, Captain Frank L. Lowo in command was sent up to Astoria as the official representative of Coos Day's fleet of 200 specially built motor craft, designed and construct ed to meet tho peculiar sandbars and its many currents. The Koos admittedly the fastest boat In her class and capablo of cutting circles around any of her competitors, lost tho race by a baro margin of sec onds, after conceding a 20 seconds handicap and covering half a dozen unnecessary laps in the course through her captain's failure to secure instructions for the same. At tho finish the Koos actually came In a nose ahead and tho cheers of Coos Bay sympathizers rent the air, un mindful of the 20 seconds' handi cap which gave tho race to the Pilot. Captain Lowe and a coterie of Koos backers arrived at headquart ers shortly after tho decision in no amiable frame of mind, and Captain Lowo angrily declared that the Koos had been discriminated against; that the Coos Bay contingent had been treated with marked discourtesy ever since its arrival, and that but for tho rankest kind of unfairness tho trim llttlo craft from Coos Bay would have carried off all honors In her class. He complained that when the delegation from Coos Bay ar rived no courtesies of greeting had been extended; that no docking space had been arranged for the boat; that she had been compelled to make fast to a rotten and loosened pile; that even from this place she was ousted the following morning, that thereafter her presence and en try had been merely tolerated, that when Captain Lowo sought Instruc tions as to the course ho wa3 unable to secure them, and that he was oven misled as to the course, so that the Koos was compelled to cover suffici ent unnecessary distance to have won her the race hands down. This and more tho Irnte skipper from Coos Bay Indignantly voiced In his heated complaint at headquarters and the Ire of Dick Barry, in charge of aquatic sports, was In turn aroused. Warm words followed, and Captain Lowe demanded that tho race be run over again under neutral management. This was de nied and the explanations of the committee were spurned by the Coos Bay contingent, who declared that they were plainly tho victims of dis crimination. Oil was poured on the troubled waters by Frank Foulser, magazine writer, yachting expert and all-round diplomat, who is at tho regatta In tho interests of several nautical pub lications. Foulsor button-holed the outraged skipper and taking him confidentially into a corner, ex plained tho regular method of proce dure In such cases, pointing out that Lowe himself had been at fault in not demanding and Insisting upon instructions previous to the race, direct from tho Judges, and showing him that he could compel a hearing by making written protest. Foulser, whoso opinion as a writer carries weight, pronounced tho Koos by far the swiftest and trimmest boat In her class In tho stream, and headed a subscription list with ?10 for a new race, provided tho committee found Lowe's complaint justified. Captain Lowe promised to consider arrange ments for a new deal, but Insists It is up to the regatta management to show it Is trying to glvo everybody a square deal. Telegram. Buy your groceries at Sacchl's. m TAKES PROTAS ISLAND Seizure of Protas Island Has Attracted Attention in Washington. VALUABLE AS NAVAL BASE Good Anchorage Ijittlc Over u Hun dred Miles From the Philippines. New York, Sept. 7. A cable to the Herald from Yokohama says that tho action of the Japanese "ex plorers" in occupying the island of Pratas, near the Philippines', Is at tracting much attention here, be cause of this act there has been add ed to Japanese territory in island within 120 miles of the Philippines which would furnish an admirable naval base. Japanese possesions are thus brought almost within the archipel ago, becauso tho Pratas island is less than sixty miles north of the twentieth parallel, which was tho northern boundary of the former Spanish dominions so defined in the treaty of Paris. Pratas island is connected with an excellent anchorage afforded by Pratas reef, and would be very ser viceable to Japan should their navy operate in the waters adjacent to the Philippines. The reef is a wind barrier of circular form enclosing a lagoon with water of from five to ten fathoms. Vancouver, B. C, Sept. 7. Rear Admlral Thomas H. Stevens of the United States Navy has passed through Vancouver arid is now on his way to Washington, D. C, as fast as a Canadian Pacific flyer can carry him. The Admiral arrived hero on the Aorangl frpm the Hawaiian lslanda, where, It is said, he has been inspecting tho .defenses of the islands preliminary to a report to the United States government in view of the possibility of a conflict between Japan and the United States. Of course the Admiral would not admit that such had been his mission but he discussed the question that has achieved such prominence quite freely. Said he: "It is exaggeration to say that I went to Hawaii to In spect the coast defenses. However, I have no news to communicate re garding my visit there. I do not think there will bo war between the United States and Japan. All that talk has originated with the yellow journals, which are he greatest ene mies of the American people. Rest assured tho friendly relations be tween tho two governments will not bo disturbed. "Those sensational reports, how ever, have their effect abroad. That they are credited Is evidenced by tho fact that France offered to act as Intermediary. The services of that country, in my opinion, will not bo required. "There is no especial significance attached to tho proposed concentra tion of the Atlantic battle-ship squadron in Pacific waters. The Navy Department is simply carrying out a program mapped out long ago. The evolutions will prove an Interest ing experiment. In time of peace, of course, It wore wise to prepare for any emergency." "Take my word for it," added the Admiral, after a long pause, "there will be no war." SALMON RUN STILL BELOW USUAL VOLUME Mr. Nicholson, of tho cold storago plant says tho fish are not coming into the Bay in very large numbers as yet. Tho nightly catch Is now numbering about 150. Tho fish average ' larger than last year and the fishermen aro receiving 90 cents for them, where they received 50 cents last year. Mr. Nicholson says he believes tho situation will im prove If tho country had a rain. Ho says ho understands there are plenty of fish outsldo, but they como in slow- until tho rains begin. Lowney's American Beauty chocolates Lockhart-Parsons Drug Co. Victor Monthly Records Received the 27th of each month. W. R. Haines Music Co. MARSHFIELD, OREGON, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1907. immffftfrH t44&&&iiⅈU tt THE ROLL tt W. S. Chandler, it John S. Coke, tt M. C. Horton, it William Grimes, tt S. C. Rogers, it Henry Sengstacken, tt W. S. McFarland, U W. R. Haines, Zt S. R. Beloate, tt J. A. Johnson, it Matthew Voney, tt Wm. Noble, tt Edward Donnelly, H J. T. McCormac, tt McPherson-Ginser Co., H A. J. Savage, tt Carl F. Johnson, 10 Shares, UNSOLICITED 10 Shares, 5 Shares, 5 Shares, Gow Why, G. W. Carleton, F. W. Rehfield, Total mmtftmtmmmm Will Hull Mistakes Alexander Mathers For Deer With ' Fatal Result. CORONER GONE TO SCENE Both Victim ' and His Companion' From Rivcrto'n. Accident at ' Whiskey Run. Coos County yesterday had a case of tho sort which Is becoming so common in the hunting season, and Dr. Mingus was called to the Whis key Run neighborhood to hold an in quest over a young man killed by nls hunting companion who mistook him for a deer. The dead man is Alexander Math ers, of Rlverton, and the boy who was instrumental in bringing about his death, is Will Hull, of the same place. They went to the Whiskey Run country in company to spend a few days hunting, and take a vaca tion in the wilds of that vicinity. The reports of tho shooting are rather meagre, and were secured by the Times by telephone from a farm residence near the place where the shooting occurred. The account is substantially as folows: Tho two boys went out early In the morning to hunt for deer. They became separated and young Hull approached a small creek about six o'clock. As he came near the stream he saw what he supposed to be a deer in the brush near the banks of tho stream. According to his story, ho had in mind the possi bility of making the mistake he did, and so to avoid any, accident, he whistled several times. Getting no reply, he fired, with the result al ready stated. Mathers, who was killed, was wearing a reddish brown hat, and Hull was easily misled by the close rescmblanco of the color of the hat to that of a deer. When he went to look for his game he found his companion struggling on the ground and about to breathe his last. Young Hull went to a neigh boring farm house for help to remove the body from the vicinity and told his story to the neighbors. Dr. Mingus started for tho scene yesterday forenoon, and at this writ ing, had not returned. It would necessarily take considerable time toi gather a jury In such a sparsely set tled country and ho may be delayed until today. Tho accident happened on the- Rose farm near the Beattio ranch on tho road from Empire to Bandon, and about ten miles frpm Bandon. Mathers was 21 or 22, years old and Hull 16 or 17. I Baysido Paints and Imperial Varnishes. No bettor made. None made betler. Pounds or tons, Pints or barrols. Bnyslde Paint Co., North Bend. ,wwiWWWWWWwwwTm COOS COUNTY HAS KILLING Vlrf" ttnnttmttmt ir 9 tt OF HONOR tt tt tt tt tt tt tt 1 tt tt tt tt tt tt 156 Shares, 156 Sf$res, 50 Shares, 50 Shares, 50 Shares, 50 Shares, 38, Shares, lOtSnares, 10 Shares, lO-'Shfares, 15 Shares, 10 Shares, 10 Shares, 10 Shares, 10, Shares, 10 Shares, -$15,600.00 $15,600.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 3,800.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,000.00 tt $ 1.000.00 tt $ 1:000.00 tt $ 1,000.00 tt $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 tt tt zt tt $ 1,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 tt tt tt tt -E- $67,500.00 tt 44 famous San Francisco Resort Licked Up By Flames. Built By Sutro. WAS BEING REMODELED Resort's Fame Wns Widcspread j Tourists, by Thousands, Had Visited There. BULLETIN. San Francisco, Sept. 7. The famous Cliff House, at Ocean Beach, built by Adolph Sutro, is burning and will be a total loss. San Francisco, Sept. 7. The cele brated Cliff House is no more. Fire this evening completely wiped out the building which is known to tour ists the world over. From 'Its spa cious porches hundreds of thousands of people got their first glimpse of the Pacific and of the seals which disported in the waters and on the rocks a few hundred yards off the Rita on which the famous resort stood. Whatv caused tho fire is not known. Tho place was in the hands of workmen who were remodeling it. They ceased work at noon and nt 4.30 the flames were seen to break ant. Nothing could save tho im mense wooden structure and in less than two hours tho building, valued at fifty thousand dollars, was no more, The original house was built by A. Sutro, of Sutro tunnel fame, about thirty years ago. The mag nificent Sutro baths, almost adjoin ing, the finest bathing resort in tho world, are not damaged. ATTORNEYS PREPARE FOR COURT OPENING Most of tho Marshfield attorneys were at Coqullle on Friday and Sat- urday to get their lines arranged for the opening of court which takes place tomorrow at the county seat. This journey to the other side takes place every term of court, when de murera aro argued and other pre liminary court work is dono to pro pare things for quick work when tho judge opens court. Judge Hamilton jvlll preside at this term and the bases so far listed and sat for early hearing are: State vs. Kelly; Stanley Oland vs. Oregon Coal and Navigation Ca.; Seabrooko vs. Coos Bay Ice and Cold Storago Co. Tho returning attorneys state thero will be no grand Jury this term, as the criminal cases have been taken to court by filing of Information. Gos sip has it that there will bo a num ber of liquor dealers In court this term charged with selling liquor to minors. - . . . fr IMffflffS . CLIFF HOUSE ? WERE HIGHLY Order of the Eastern Star En joys Hospitality of Myrtle Point Chapter. TWENTY FROM MARSHFIELD Annual Social Meeting Held on Fri day Svxt Year's Occasion In MUirsliilcld. It Is the custom of the Order of tho Eabtern Star of Coos County, to meet annualy In one of the cities having chapters, and at these meetings a general social time is held and de gree work Is exemplified during the evening. The annual meeting of 1907 took place on Friday at Myrtle Point, and there were many members present from the several chapters of the county. The following chapters were represented: Elgin, of Myrtle Point; Beulah, of Coqullle; Occi dental, of Bandon; Doric, of Marsh- .field. The Doric chapter sent about 20 members, who went over on the Friday morning train, and returned yesterday, after the festivities were over. There was an afternoon session which gave the visiting members op portunity to become acquainted and renew former acquaintance. The sessions were held in the Mason ic hall, which was especially arranged for the occasion. In the evening at eight o'clock, the usual business meeting of the chapter was held, and immediately afterwardB the working staff of the Elgin chapter initiated five members. Tho work was said, by the returning MarBhfleld members to have been of high order. After this, the staff from Marshfield gavo Its famous drill, which was well re ceived by the assemblage and hearti ly applauded. The chapter was then closed and tho throng repaired to the, banquet hall, which was, decorated in excellent taste. The tables wore arranged In the form of a star, em blematic of the order. Hero the ctyef proceedings of the occasion took place, according to many of tho Marshfield members who know a good banquet when they see it and help take care of It. James Mast, of Myrtle Point, was toastmaster and carried tho honors to the delight and pleasure of the ban queters. Mrs. Jessie Marsh, Worthy Matron of Doric Chapter, responded to the toast, "Why I Love My Chap ter;" she was followed by Louis Roberts, of Myrtle Point, whose topic was "Sacredness of the Institu tion." A recitation came next, given by Mrs. McCarty, of Doric Chapter. Mr. Deyoe followed with "Reminis cences;" Mr. Robinson, of Doric Chapter, responded to "Experiences of What I Know of Lodges." Re sponse by Mr. Gatchen on "Brother hood," ending with "Members' Du ties" by the toastmaster. Tho Marshfield members speak very highly of their entertainment while at Myrtle Point and say the ladles and gentlemen members of the chapter there spared no pains in making the event n success. Tho visitors were entertained at noon with a most excellent luncheon sup plied by the Elgin chapter. The meeting of next year will bo held in Marshfield, when tho homo members hope to show tho visitors as much courtesy and as good a time as they ;had at Myrtle Point. CHANGE IN TIMES' TELEPHONE NUMBERS The Times has found considerable confusion occurs In Its telephone lino through there being but one number for tho office, whore thero Is the business department and tho editorial room. When a person calls for the office ho either wants to Im part an item of mews or arrange for advertising or ask some question. These are easily classified. A new arrangement has been made whereby each department has its own tele phone ring. Parties wishing to learn about matters of a business nature should call for No. 1331, and those who wish to talk to tho edi tor or glvo an Item of news should tall for 1333. If patrons of tho pa per will remember this thoy will get better satisfaction and savo con fusion at the offices. No. 54. MWIIIWUI iiwnyfii.w Mob Shows Its Displeasure by Throwing Missiles at Free Lover. WOMAN'S IDENTITY KNOWN Free Love Artist Displeased Neigh bors by Sending Wife nnd Child Away. New York, Sept. 7. That beard ed, eccentric Ferdinand Piney Earle, Socialist apostle of the doctrino oC love freedom, escaped the clutches of disgusted longshoremen in Hobokon today only to fall Into tho clutches of an angry mob of neighbors on his return to his homo at Monroe, Orange county. A crowd of 500 people surrounded the station at Monroo to wreak ven geance on the man who had ship ped his faithful wife and baby to Europe in order to make way for hla marriage to another woman whom ho has been harboring under tho same roof with his lawful mate. Dumped in Mud by Neighbors. Earle was met at tho station by his carriage. As he sprang into it, the mob surged about him with threatening cries. Some grasped the hor&o's bridle, while other over turned the vehicle, dumping Earle and his coachman into the mud. Tho angry villagers immediately begun to shower blows and inprecations on Earle. A vlllago policeman came to his rescue and stood o'ff the crowd, while tho artist and his coachman righted the carriage. Jumping into the vehicle, thoy mado a dash for liberty, amid flying Btonea and mud and a chorus of shrieks. Scared by the menacing attltuda of the crowd at tho steamship pier, Earle did not see his wife as she sailed this afternoon for her old homo in France to get a divorce, so that ho may bo free to marry his "affinity," tho same being a robuBt young woman hailing from Penn sylvania. Mobbed by Longshoremen. Five minutes beforo the liner loft with his wife and his baby aboard, the artist- Socialist-Millionaire- poet fled from the Hobokon dock of tho Hamburg-American company, dodg ing tho blows and tho hard words that were aimed at him by a crowd of longshoremen coarse, common men who knew nothing of tho long ings of tho tompermental nature, and who knew nothing but contempt for a man who would trade wives at tho promptings of his artistic noul's need. Indeed, If he had not been a genius, one might even have said that ho ran llko a coward. Girl In Case Talks.' Now York, Sept. 7. Miss Julia Kuttner, the young woman who F. P. Earle Is to marry after divorce shall have been granted to his wife who is now on her way to Franco with. her llttlo son is quoted in a publish-" - ed Interview. "I am not an interelopor, I hav not como between this man and his wife. Mrs. Earle is not worthy. This day I would gladly glvo him up for duty's sake, although ho is tho only man I ver loved, if his wifa will consent, but she will not. It was she who urged mo to try to fill the need In his llfo which she ad mits sho was unable to meet." Miss Kuttner says sho camo over from Europe and went to Earl' 'a home to effect a reconciliation be tween Mr. and MrB. Earle. Mis. Earle, Miss Kuttner added, told hor that they wero not happily mar ried. Miss Kuttner Isnow In retire ment In Orange mountains with her brother. Earjo says primo cauao or his troubles is the French sybtem of arranging marriages under which engaged couples aro mutualy Ignor ant of each other'8 real habits and temperaments. ENORMOUS SIGN FOR THE SMITH COMPANY David Tyrer, tho sign painter, is at work on the largest sign in this part of tho state his sign is being placed on tho front fence of tho C. A. Smith Lumber Company's local yard and is 200 feet long and four feet high. It makes an Imposing appearance. ARTIST EARLE GETS JEERS I 9 4
