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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 1907)
1 i M ffvK i w iHmif j? fTI I BA 1 1 rt-f trwrrfrt wrT . nr-'i -WW. "wT; ' -w u urn. KIH" T- tfE& ft vDS8ff P 1 ii FLEET WILL 1 ! SURELY CBI THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD. OREGON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1907. Eastern Financiers Cannot Prevail on President to Change Naval Plans. PRESSURE OF NO AVAIL Action Is Aimed Against Japan Given Out as Practice Cruise. Washington, Sept. 30. Some of the president's visitors this after noon heard the expression of an em phatic declaration Betting absolutely at rest rumors that some change might be made In the program of sending the battleship and cruiser fleet to the Pacific. Powerful influ ences have been at work In the east to have the president countermand the order for the cruise, and It hj.3 been reported that certain Influ ences would be exerted In congress as soon as the session opened to m Tjarrass the scheme. These efforts -will avail nothing. The cruise to the Puolfli wa de vised as a strategic move by the gen eral board of the navy and ap proved by the president. Kecently, certain commercial interests thought they detected consideration of a crisis in Chinese affairs in the dis patch of the fleet, but now it is ap parent that the strategy is In refer enco to Japan. Of courso the gov ernment could not nnnounce that it was impelled to send a fleet to the Pacific on account of a possibility of trouble with Japan, granting such to bo the case. It is pointed out by high naval authorities, however, that with a great fleet In Puget sound n movement on Us part in the event . of war would foice Japan to send Its whole navy, not equal to our Ileet in strength, to meet it. Indications that the strategy of a "practlco cruise" has served its seeming purpose well were contained in the remarks of a high authority today that not a cross word has been heard from Japan since tho orders for tho crulre wore promulgated. Prior to that tho Japanese govern ment had shown some disposition to hector. Ambassador Aoki was busy hero mr.klne tho school question In California embarrassing to thl3 gov ernment, and tho general question of Immigration was equally dlsagrco nble and foreboding. There Is now mnrked serenity all around, nnd the strategists are congratulating themselves. While Hugh was somewhat averse to telling of the equine's wonderful achievements, Captain James Fendall was not, nnd to the latter we are Indebted for the following facts: "Perhaps tho most wonderful horse that ever lived was John, Hugh niakoley's assltant on tho Columbia river ferry," said Mr. Fendall. "John took tho place of three deck hands. When the boat was ready to start, a signal would cause the intelligent steed to grasp the tow line In his teeth, jump Into the stream and pull the craft from shore. Then as the boat would pass him, he would place his forefeet on the apron, give a spring and land on the boat. When tho opposite shore was neared, John would again take the tow line In his teeth, spring overboard and beach the craft to a nicety. "One time the boat turned turtle and Imprisoned 28 horses, including John, underneath. Eight hours later, when the craft was righted, It was found that all the animals ex cept John was drowned. That wise old guy had worked his head Into tho hatchway and secured air. Bj constantly treading he had kept afloat all the time, and was rescued. "While John was a good seaman and a willing worker on the water, he was no landlubber, and when sold and taken up on the Juniper hills lie refused absolutely to pull a pound. At the first opportunity he made his escape and returned to the boat. Finding his master gone and new owners In charge, the heart broken steed deliberately walked Into deep water and drowned a clear case of suicide." At the end of the story Captain Blakeley brushed away a tear and strode away, for it was the first news ho had of the untimely end of poor old John. MRfflES nnii Hearty Welcome Extended to Secretary by the Various Committees and Others. AUDIENCE WITH EMPEROR Accepts Entire Program ns Arranged for His Entertainment. HARRIMAN SAID TO BE INDICTED Federal Grand Jury Ileported JIae Ke turned Six True Hills, in 'Frisco. to LORIMER MAY GET BURTON'S CHAIRMANSHIP Chicago Boss Supported by Middle West for the Coveted Place of Burton. s Washington, Sept. 30. Represen tative William II. Lorimer of Chica go is regarded by his opponents in tho field as having the best chance to succeed Representative Theodore Burton of Ohio as chairman of tho impoitant commlttco on rlvcra and harbors. Letters havo been received In Washington from members of vcongress interested in this appoint ment, which indlcato that Mr. Lori mer is conceded tho insldo track in tho race nt the present tlmo. Directly in lino for promotion by Toason of seniority is Representative Acheson of Pennsylvania, who will havo tho backing in his candidacy of tho Pennsylvania dolegntlon and some suppoit from Ohio at the out set. Pennsylvania Is extremely anx ious to get tho appointment, be cause of Improvements wanted on tho Dolawaro rlvor at Philadelphia. Another promluont cnndldato Is Itopresontativo DIvidson of Wiscon sin, who is understood to bo tho cholco of Mr. Burton for tho plaro. To Mr. Lorimer is conceded tho backing of tho states interested In tho doop waterway project from Chi cago to the Gulf, and this Is tho larg- eat JUlUIUUb in luusimauuui jui fcuui- orcd about any cnndldato for tho chairmanship. San Francisco, Sept. 30 A report has gained circulation that indict ments have recently been brought by the federal grand jury sitting in this city against the Southern Pa cific and Taclfic Mall companies and placed on tho secret files of tho court. It Is said that there are over 100 counts in the bills, and that the names of several of the higher offi cials of the two companies are men tioned In the indictments. Tho presence of Franklin IC. Lane in tho city is said to havo been con nected with the bringing of these In dictments, in which It is understood tho two corporations aro charged with violations of the interstate com merco law. Lane admitted that his visit wns In connection with the work of the Interstate Commerco Commis sion, but he refused to state the na ture of tho procedlngs nt this particu lar time. Several months ago Lane con ducted a hearing of the commission In this city, at which R. P. Schwerin nnd J. C. Stubbs were called as wit nesses, and put through a severe ex amination by Attorney Severance on tho methods of tho two transporta tion companies In handling frleght from tho orient, billed to interior points. Strong ovidonco was gained relat ing to tho manner in which j rates had been mndo nnd competition stifled. Harrlman was later ex amined on tho same subject in Now York, and It Is said that this evi dence, coupled with the result of fur ther Investigations by the federal sec ret corps, has resulted In tho Indict ments, but tho greatest secrecy has been maintained in tho matter. Peter F. Dunno denied last night any knowledge of tho matter, and said that ho know of no Indictments against Schwerin, Stubbs or Harrl man. Dunne represented the South ern Pacific, and made the argument beforo Franklin K. Lane, Bitting for the commission. If It Is n fact that theso indict ments were found and placed on tho secret filo, they will probably bo re ported In open court when the fed eral grand jury meets this morning. Yokohama, Sept. 30. Secretary Taft arrived here early this morning on board the steamer Minnesota, from Seattle, September 13, passing all the signal stations without being slgutca. The various reception committees and the members of the American embassy, who had come here from Toklo io welcome Mr. Taft, were aroused by runners, and the town was soon enlivened and the bay was crowded with launches dis playing American flags and other colors. Mr. and Mrs. Taft and Thomas J. O'Brien, the new Ameri can ambassador to Japan, and Mrs. O'Brien, who are early risers, met tho visitors from the shore in the main saloon of the Minnesota at 7:30 a. m. while the United States cruiser Chattanooga, anchored In tho bay, saluted Secretary Taft's flag as sec retary of war, which was hoisted at tho fore. Secretary Taft, after a brief con- TlTn.ir.l.f lrtl.1 n..1 ...111 nn l.n.. 44- sulfation with the reception commll- """""".,"" '" """ ". " io. n,i h,-d n,.t,i ,, n.. ready fr a tenant. with any other industrial effort. "Remember this. Oregon owns the prize dairy cow of the world, and the first prize herd of Shorthorns, aa shown at St. Louis. Oregon hor3es, sheep and swine are also winners, because conditions of soil, climate, water, and grasses aro winning fac- tor3 In tho production of the best of the four footed beast. "Oregon offers the livestock breeder economy in feed, continuous growth, early maturity, quality nnd soundness, with the world for a mar ket. Double your money In live stock while your fruit trees are growing." Over IG.000 leafelets Inviting peo ple to Oregon will be distributed to the public schools of Portland today and tomorrow to go out in letters written by the pupils. This plan should be followed by every com munity In the state of Oregon. A party of seven Hawaiian young ladles will bo entertained at Port land Saturday. They are chaperoned by Mrs. Edyth Tozler Weathered, well known to tho people and es pecially to the newspaper fraternity of Oregon. The second Eastern Oregon Dis trict Agricultural Society will glvo Its seventeenth fair at The Dalles October 8 to 12. Wednesday, Octo ber 9, has been decided upon for Portland day and the attendance promises to bo large. I t&&0te&$&&C3&$&&S'Z$ tf39i!5J3. Wet We&tfeer Goods Now is the time to lay in your winter supply, Our stock is now complete and you are sure to find just what you want, Our prices can't be beat, neither can the quality of goods, UMBRELLAS KAINCOATS RUBBERS. NOTES OF PROGRESS MARSHFIELD BUILDING Francis H. Clarke -nas ordered lumber for a new residence between the city of Marshfleld and Ferndale, on a commanding site at the left of the county road. F. P. Norton Is remodelling a house he lately moved to South tees and others, accepted the entiro program for his entertainment, but declined to participate in any func tion on Sunday. On Monday the sec retary will be received in audience by tho Japanese emperor, with func tion will bo followed by luncheon at the palace. Count HayashI, the for eign minister, will give a dinner in Secretary Taft's honor on Monday evening, and on Tuesday tho secre tary will be entertained at luncheon by the minister of war, Lieutenant General Terrauchl MasakI, which will be followed by a reception of tho American residents of Yokohama. On Wednesday, Mr. Taft will attend a dinner to bo given in his honor by tho municipality of Toklo, and Thursday morning he will l6ave the Japaneso capital for Kobe, where he will embark on board tho Minnesota for Manila. While In Tokio on Wednesday, Mr. Taft will take lunch with tho Ameri can charge d'affaires, Perclval Dodge. The Minnesota hod a rough but not unpleasant voyage across the Pacific. Secretary Taft during his stay here will make his headquarters at tho Giand Hotel. He is expected to mako a short trip to Tokio this af ternoon, traveling in a special train. Tho secretary on landing here, was greeted on every side by the Jap anese, with whom ho Is exceedingly popular. Ambassador O'Brien and Poter Augustus Jay .first secretary of the American embassy at Tokio, and the staff of tho embassy, left Yokohama for Tokio at 11 o'clock this morning. William Barkes has lumber on tho ground for an eight room house on South Broadway. George Tomason is building a new six room house near his residence on Sheridan street. August Isaacson Is building a new home in South MarshiloM. E. L. Church is putting u,i a small house in South Marahfield to whiter ' in. Ho will build on more claboiate plans next spring. Warren Bachtol has material on the ground for a machine shojj near tho Bradbury residence on Broad way. The Knights of Finland, an order lately organized in Marshfleld, are driving piles for a new two story home for tho order. It will be erected on C street a short distance west of the Masonic temple. Take n look nt our fine lino of WOOLEN UNDERWEAR. SHOES AND HATS GENTS FURNISHINGS. I WM? ' I C STREET THE HOUSE OF QUALITY C STREET. 70M HARVEY GOES FOR A HELPMEET PROGRESS OF STATE IS FORGING AHEAD Eugene Has Pntcincnt and Street Cars Fair at The Dalles October 8-12. MISERY LIKES COMPANY. SNAKE STORIES MUST TAKE A BACK SEAT Mining Man Tells Wonderltil Talo of Ferry Horse on Colum bia River. I Wnllulu, Wash., Sopt. 30. Hugh Blakoloy arrived horo Sunday morn ing nnd put In tho rest of tho day greeting old frlonds. Ho came hero from Bakor City, vhoro ho has for tho past seven yearsTioon engaged In mining. Ho will spond tho wintor ut The Dalles. Mr. Blakeley, whon ho ran tho old ferry at Walluln, tjwned a wonderful horso called John. Standard Oil Official Will Give Ad dltiounl Evidence. Chicago, Sept. 30. According to counsel, President Mofflt of tho Standard Oil company, of Indlann, will tomorrow glvo ovldenco to tho federal grand jury which will justify stntomonts mndo by Mofflt to tho ef fect that other shippers in tho nclgh- boon guilty of rebating with tho rail- been guilty or rebating with tho rail roads as has tho Standard Oil com pany. It Is said tho ovidonco to bo given by Mofflt will rosult in sum moning numerous other witnesses and cause tho government to pro ceod against sovernl other corpora tions which will bo named. -Lunohes Delicatessen. Borved at Corthell'a (Special Correspondence.) Portland, Ore., Sept. 30. Eugene has mado a record for progress and has set n pattern for all the cities under 10,000 population for the en tire Pacific coast. Sho has built a first class, hard surface pavement from tho dopot entirely through the business district and has contracts for double that amount. Her now electric cars equal those to bo seen In larger cities. Sho has raised a ?12',000 advertising fund and will employ an export nt ?o,000 a year to handle her publicity. At the roquest of tho Oregon De velopment League, Mr, G. A. West gato, secretary of tho Portland Coun try Club nnd Livestock Association tho Pacific National show has com piled tho following on tho subject of Oregon livestock: "To follow President Newoll's hun dred words on Oregon fruit with n brief stntoment about Oregon live stock brings the realization that Mr. Nowell has produced a classic. Still, Orogon has won almost us many honors In livestock, enough to con vince tho great packers of America that tho packing plitnts for tho north west, Alaska, tho orient, nnd nil lands tquchlng tho Pacific, will be built In Orogon, There nro many more mil lions of profit Immediately within reach In this state through tho live stock Industry, than In connection Tom Harvey, of tho Going & Har vey Company, was interviewed as he was departing for Grants Pass last week and questioned with regard to his intentions toward a certain lady In that city. Ho was kind enough not to say It was none of the reporter's business, but no doubt, he thought as much. The Times tried hard to havo him married some time ago, but he mado a trip out home and came back alone. Mr. Harvey owns he may sometime think' of such a cir cumstance, but gave the Times repre sentative the impression that there was nothing at hand. However, since ho left, a friend, whoso name it Is not necessary to mention, comes .to tho Times and says it is a sure go this time, and Mr. Harvey will return with a bride. If he doesn't, then he ought to. This Informer says Mr. Harvey has been searching for a resi dence for some time, and thought he had ono secured, but It was rented to other parties. He now has de cided to make the trial and trust to luck for a place to live. Therefore, If tho Informant knows anything about It, Harvey's friends would as well be piopared with a warm recep tion for him when ho returns. murM. OWN w m&l JliiilM S'V.rtrjrJ"VttliVrt. " -""' u l.l - U4I tttfiifettoti!"s b?iVMftSEXHCTX SW BP&fcnC, ihW-ts&bJ jm.M.tr WHY DO PEOPLE BUY IN SENGSTACKEN ADDITION BECAUSE It is choice mside residence property, lots 50x100 with alleys, is well sheltered with a good bay view and prices of lots are reasonable. For particulars see TITLE GUARANTEE & ABSTRACT CO. Henry Sengstacken, Manager. CaHfornia and Oregon Coast Steamship Company, Steamer Alliance B. W. OLSON, Master. DIPHTHERIA APPEARS IN PRINEVILLE Two Women Die Before Disease Fully ldenlitud Xo Public Catherines. Is Sails from Portland Saturdays, 8 p. ra. Sails from Coos Bay Tuesdays, at service of tide. F. P. Baumgartner, Agt. l. AV. Shaw, Agt. Couch St. Dock, Portland, Ore, Marshfiokl, Ore., Phone 4-11. ''woiryiTiinfiTriVMiMriM Prlnovllle, Or., Sopt. 3 0. Two deaths within 24 hours, threo others suffering from the disease and half a dozen families quarantined to pre vent the spread of tho dread malady, Is the record of a week's epidemic of diphtheria which broke out "here a few days ago. Both tho public nnd high schools have been closed by the city authori ties, the ban placed on public meet ings or gatherings of all kinds and every stop possible is being takon to prevent further fatalities. Not until a few days hence will It bo known how many cases will havo to bo dealt with. Numerous persons wero ex posed to the disease before it was definitely learned that diphtheria was present in tho city. So far as known, all of theso people havo been quarantined and the utmost caution efc New Tonsor ial Palors a -Ir w w wut rrop. Isni-ueriiiK Is Like Any Other Husl nohs YOU MUST KNOW HOW. We mako a specialty of treating the scalp to prevent tho hair from falling out, guaranteeing to stop it with a very few applications. Ladles specially invited to glvo us a trial. Mondays and Fridays are ladies' days. TACK MASSAGE AND SHAMPOO- kYtVilVflf 1XG is ono of our specialties. Grand Huildlng. Nor, jJtMl(1. ira.TTairnigaTsra'CTg Is being taken to prevent further ex posures. The malady became present here when Mrs. Georgo Bolllns was brought to tho city from a ranch on Ochoco river. She was on her way to John Day and stopped at a ranch 17 miles above town where she was taken seriously 111. Tho family with whom sho stopped moved her into town and sho was cared for by nu merous persons at tho home of John Bostlck where sho was taken. At first her trouble was diagnosed as acute tonsllitls, and beforo It was definitely learned that sho was suf fering from diphtheria, Mrs. Bostlclc was stricken. Mrs. Bolllns died within a few hours after being brought to the city,, and Mrs. Bostlck's death occurred tho day' following, Tho 4-year-old" child of Mrs. Bostlck's was, the next one to be taken ill and Mrs. S. J. Newsom, who nursed Mrs. Bolllns, is; also suffering from the disease. Two other cases were reported this morning. SaR&SEaBL. ,4A -M- - i. "wasm$&Z' .Ltl ...1. .