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"T"" t";K "SP! ". -j ,- e l THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1907. Mr V. IN POLAR SEA . SNOWSTORM Wellman Tells the Stony of His Late Voyarje in the Airship. BEATEN BY STRONG WIND Unlloon Is Housed, but Another Start "Will lie Made Next Year. Berlin, Sept. 18. Walter Well- f! man. head of the Wellman nlrshln expedition, has sent tho following telegram to the local papers from Tromsoo: , "After tho steamer Express cast off the cablo tho balloon America did excellently, but an Increasing wind soon gave us a hard struggle and drove us toward .Jagged moun tains near tho coast, whore tho air ship would have been destroyed If Bho struck. There then ensued some liard fighting between tho storm and tho motor. Tho latter triumphed. Our confidence In the America had so increased In tho meantime that I gave the order to start for tho north pole. The wind, however, Increased to twelve miles an hour and tho snow Jell so thickly that we could not see quartor of a mile. Just then the compass failed to work, owing to de fective construction. Wo were lost Jn a snowstorm above tho Polar sea and threatened with destruction. After a brief deliberation wo de cided to try to get back to the Ex press to rectify our compass and start again. It was Impossible, how ever, to keep in ono direction and wo were again carried Into danger ous proximity to the mountains. Vaiman, tho engineer, then put tho motor to top speed, and tho America moved against the wind, which probably was blowing fifteen roUcs an hour. She circled three times in tho teeth of the wind. Wo saw the Express for a moment, but lmmdclatcly lost her again. Wo could have returned to tho Express if wo could havo seen where to steer, but under tho circumstances thn onlv thlnfr lingalhln wn tn trv j I f to land. -- -With this Idea we stopped the motor and lot tho America drift over tho glacier. .At tho end of Doul bay wo used a trailer filled with pro visions and a brake rope. Both acted well, and dragged over the ice ; wall 100 feet high without damago. "After crossing tho glacier wo opened tho valve and landed on tho I upper glacier, naif a mllo in shore. j Tho landing was effected so success fully that material weighing nine tons descended 300 feet and touched ' tho ico with no shock or damago "whatever except several bent tubes and broken wires. Numorous deli cato Instruments wero not injured. Tho self-registering barographs, i Dictographs and manometers con tinued running after tho landing. , Tho mantle of tho balloon can bo t easily repaired. j, "Tho Amorlca was In tho air three ' hours and covered about flfteon i mijes with her own power. She - mado three loops against tho wind, , proving nor power and capability of being steered. Tho ascont was suc cessful iir every respect. "Tho America is from ovory standpoint tho strongest airship and tho most durable for a long journoy that over has boon built. Sho hold tho gas splendidly. Later In tho samo day tho Express brought men Tind sledges from camp. Tho entires airship, including oven a part of tho gasoline, was returned to enmp In three days. "Tho balloon and tho ontlro outfit havo been made ready for tho win ter. After this successful attempt wo all are convinced that wo can make our way to tho polo In normal summer weather. Wo all regard this plan as rational, practicable and fenslble. Tho thing can bo done, and what can bo done shall bo dono." CRANBERRIES DO WELL IN OREGON Commercial Bodies AVII1 Advocate Culture to Greater Kxtcnt. Alliance List. Tho following passongors took Iia8sago on tho Alllanco for Port land: J. L. Flanagan, B. J. Robin son, W. E. Lowell, Martin Lundine, Dr. A. S. Bower, E. A. May, C. E. Howe, J. B. Groto, C. F. Groto. Geo. P. Btoroy, Vm. Fronzorbnch, J. A. Toogood, G. S. Juvlnnll, W. It. Trou ton, wlfo and two daughters, G. II. Ismore, A. W. Heed, G. II. Johnson, It. Palmer and wife, N. Onrush, Fred Leo, O. P. Krauss, W. W. Carson, Otis Moore, C. It. Cleveland, S. C. Clovoland. The following from tho Oregon ournal shows the possibilities of cranberry culture In tho marshes along the coast. The Tillamook country produces well, but Coos Hay has as valuable 'lands, and cranberry culture is a paying industry wherever followed: "Cranberries raised in Oregon" is ' the new slogan for the commercial bodies to cry out to tho world at i largo now that the fields In Tilla mook county are producing largo quantities of the berries that round out the Thnnksgiving dinner. B. O. ' Snuffer of Tillamook arrived at the Imperial hotel last night with the first box of the delicious berries ' picked from tho marsh in Tillamook county. Mr. Snuffer brought the berries to Portland to place on display and to allow Portlanders an opportunity to gauge the quality of the Oregon product with that of the eastern berries. Mr. Snuffer last night, In telling about the new Industry said: "Tho vines from which these berries were picked have not been i touched for olcht years excent to I pick the berries. Because the berries ! require so little care and attention, the profits are very large. Not an acre from the pa,tch these berrle3 came from has ever produced less than 325 bushels and with care would yield 800 bushels. Tho ber ries sell for $2 a bushel. W. C. King picked 1,000 bushels an acre from a tract he owned. Well Adapted to Climate. "I commenced the culture of cran berries In the spring of 1803, and find that tho vines are well adapted to this climate. They grow vigorously and where the bogs are properly pre pared, they are enormously produc tive. While picking my crop one year I measured off some ground and picked them carefully, and found that they produced at the rate of 1,000 bushels to the acre. Allowing $1 per bushel as a net profit, I do not know of an agricultural product that will compare with It, and plac ing figures at a minimum. "It costs about $200 to prepare the ground and plant tho vines, includ ing the cost of the plants. Tho bog must be so situated that It can be drained off by means of ditches to the depth of at least 15 inches, and one must also have control of plenty of water for irrigation and flooding purposes. Although I have seen somo marshes that were a success without any water supply, I do not consider It safe, In view of a large outlay. "A bog once set In tho proper shape will last indefinitely. The first cost, although quite large, cuts littlo figure In tho long run. Oregon Berries Superior. "I find that the cranberries grown 'hero aro of a darker color than those grown in tho east; those hero aro much superior in flavor, and also woigh more to tho bushel. Tho size of tho berry Is about the same. "According to my experience, the McFarland cranberry Is tho best va riety for tho Pacific coast. It is the largest and most prolific, a splendid keeper, and by all odds tho best sel ler. In the east this sort is consid ered a poor keeper, but it appears to bo better adapted to this climate, and grows to perfection hero. "I havo had good success with the Cherry and Bell variety. They yield well and sell well nnd aro of good color. Their flavor is excelled by nono, and they aro of good size, though not as largo as tho McFar land berry. Pleasure to Pick Berries. "Tho picking season Is usually ono of pleasure, for several reasons, to both picker and proprietor. The weather is generally fine Septem ber and October when men, women and children come for an outing in tho cranberry fields. They come with a camping outfit, prepared to Lonjoy tho health-giving ocean breezes, and a rest from the city and home toils. "In picking, lines aro stretched across a plot of ground throe feet apart, 'and each picker works be- twoon tho lines, tho vines making a carpet upon which to work. They hang on uprights about six Inches high, and nio truly beautiful to look upon. Tho berries, a bright red color, and, In many cases three and four deep nnd touching ench other, completely hido the vines and ground beneath. "Tho pickers aro given a six-quart moasuro, and aro required to pick tho berries clean, as they go. When tho measure Is full It Is emptied Into a bushel box, and whon tho box Is full ihoy are given a check which is good for 75 cents. Yard men nro In nttendanco to oversee they pickers and carry away tho boxes. My best pickers picked about three bushels per day. With a scoop a picker can gathor 20 bushels a day. Pests Cannot Live Here. "In tho east tho vines ai;o often In fested with Insect pests, nnd If tho growers hnvo not control of tho water tho wholo crop Is In danger. I understand that tho pests have been Imported hero at different times In shipping plants, but they soon disappear, as they cannot llvo In this climate. "Thero Is money In tho cranberry business and tho many bogs of Til lamook county nro waiting for men of means and onorgy to develop thorn." Where Onsono Soap Is usod it becomes entlroly unnecessary to add washing ammonia or sal soda to tho Vator. Gasoho docs it all in hot or cold wator. Notice. To our patrons, commencing tho first of October, 1907, all laun dry work will bo placed on a cash basis. Thnuklng you for past busi ness and soliciting contlnunnco of tho snuio. Signed. Coos Uny Steam Lauudry. If you want ho know what en will wear martly Dressed M A Agents for the Famous Hart Schaffiier Clothing 'the best house in the business. Marx We are showing this year a line of Clothing that far sur passes all previous efforts, a line larger than we ever carried and an' assortment to please the young man as wejl as the conservative gentleman. We guarantee the styles to be right up-to-the-minute. Any suit purchased here not giving satis faction or prove just as we represent it can be returned and we will gladly refund money. Our constantly increasing business proves that we are producing the goods and that our merchandise is having the desired effect. Fancy Vests that will make your Eyes Water. You never in your life saw a more beautiful selection than we are showing all the very latest novelties of the season a line that was expressed to us from New York full of ginger and styles as swell as they make them. Only a few of them and the kind you can't resist, so come early be fore they are all gone. j New Hats for Everybody The kind that have that distinctive look about them that is so hard to find. We have been trying hard for a long time to find just such a hat and now can supply you. Boys, if you want the careless kind consult us. We have everything that is in the business this season. Just as extreme as you want them. HAT BANDS TO TRIM them with, too. Try our self-conforming Derbies just as comfortable as your old hat. Have us showou the new fall block, "it's a dandy." - - We' Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing. Nettleton, Banister, Crosett and Florsheim Shoes. Cluett and Monarch Dress Shirts. Meddlecott and Cooper's Underwear. Dr. Diemmel's Linen Mesh Underwear. . Samuel Mundheim and Stetson Hats. M. C. Lilly fine Suit Cases and Traveling Bags. E. & W., also Arrow Brand Collars. 'EG 'I IMS Copyright 1907 by Hart SchafFner & Marx Everything in Ladies' Dress Goods and Furnishing Goods Line "The House of Quality." mmumsmMmmmtmmimsmmmmuaMamammmtmmicmKxmmmmtimmmaammmmmmmmmmmamaimKtammemmmsm awa 1 M","Ml AMERICAN LOSES LIFE IN MEXICO Michigan Man Murdered by Ban dits and His Wife AVounded. Laporte, Ind Sept. 19. A tele gram received today from W. W. Furness of Furnessville, Ind., United States Sonsul at Guanajuato, Mexico, tolls of tho murder there by Mexican bandits of George Rose, an Ameri can, and tho injury of his wlfo. Tho murdered man was a son of W. A. D. Rose of Denton Harbor, Mich., and was 34 years old. Ho was graduated from tho Michigan Agricultural college In 1S9G and In 1900 was married to Miss Winifred McGrnth of Salt Lako City, Utah. Mrs. Hose was also shot, but It Is be lloved that Bho will recover. Compressed yeast at CortheU's Delicatessen. Dr. J. G. Goblo. tho well known optician, of Medford, Ore., will visit nil Coos Day towns during Sopt. For dates sco this paper later. . Road tho Times, it prints all tho nows telegraph, local and personal. INJURED HORSE BROUGHT HOME Little Dob Wilson returned yester day from Roseburg with Teddy, John Horron's horse that got hurt In tho races thore. Guy Gould thinks tho colt was not so badly Injured but that ho will bo all right again next year. It Is a valuablo colt and It Is to be hoped that it will become all right again. Try a Times Want ad, and bo sure. $.$5 $$$$ j$$t$$.is$' AT THE HOTELS. 4..44,i'iI'f,i,'$i,f''fr Blanco Mrs. D. L. Steele, Dan don; Z. T. Slglln, M. J. Brown, W. H. Garrison, New York; Mrs. Wat son, R. C. Abbott, Seattle; ohn Les lie, R. L. McDanlel, Medford; R. J. Mncgenn, Medford; Mrs. D. Cowan and children, W. D. Clancey, Port land; Frank Sims. Central J. Hall, W. H. Vance, Seattle; L. Larsen, Portland; N. A. Taylor, Portland; II. Sweet, O. F. Rohrcr, Coqulllo; T. Sturdlvant, Mrs. I. N. LeLong, Coqullle; Mrs. B. A. Colvin, Coqulllo; T. F. McMnhan, John Leslie, Adamlk Valenit, Chas. A. Phlpps, Portland; Bruno Koon, Ten Mile. r John 1). Jr. Quits Job. Now' York, Sept. 19. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. will cease to bo leader of the young men's Dible Class of the 5th Avenue Baptist church ou October 13. Increasing demands of business and fear of a recurrence of ill health are the reasons given. Dead Fish on Yucatan Const. New York, Sopt. 19. Advices re ceived from Progresso says the entire Yucatan coast for ten miles eastward Is strewn with dead fish, presumably from a sub-marine eruption. -Dance at Sumner, October 5. "CRYSTAL" Flanagan & Bennett Bank MAUSIIFIELU, OREGON. Capital Subscribed 160,000 Capital I'ald Up 140,000 Undivided Profits $35,000 Does a general banking business and draws ou tho Bank ot California. Han Francisco Caitt., first National Bank Portland Or., First National Bank. RoseblfTg, Or., Hanover Na tional Hank, New York, N. M. Kothchild A Son, London, England, Also tell change on nearlr all the principal cities o( Europe. Accounts kept subject to check, cafe deposit lock boxes for rent at 5 cents a mouth or 5. a year. INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS Use Doyslde Paints and Im perial Varnishes and get the best. Flexo Ready Roofing never rusts, cracks or leaks. Launch Express Will make regular trips between South Coos river and Marahflell Leaving the Mate at 7.00 a. m. und Marshfleld at 4:30 p. m Sho will be open for charter between t a. m. and 4 p. m.' MASTER WYATT COFFELT. Dr. J. G. Goble, tho well knowa optician, ot Medford, Ore., will visit all Coos Bay towns during Sept. For dates see this paper later. W. i 1l- Jmmm-.''--'Temmm--. -raa.. ilrklMnWsMsMsWBi I."