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fSVu vTT WEDNESDAY MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS VOL II. THE COOS BAY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1907. No. 118 EDITION n a mm wg LIVELY HI 5 Introduction of Resolutions Kept Objectors Busy Thru , out the Session. WERE FINALLY PASSED Dr. S'muv Receives RcfNominntion for Mayor Recoracr and Council- men Nominated. For Mayor. E. E. Straw Tom Hall For Recorder. J. M. Upton For Councllincn. , George II. Blood Peter Clausen J. N. Nelson F. A. Sncclii Win. Deubncr Thos. Nichols The general municipal caucus held last evening in the Odd Fellows hall was attended by about 400 voters of the city, all of whom were interested in the proceedings. The caucus was called to order by Jay Mahoney who stated the object of the gathering to be the nomination of candidates for mayor, recorder and three council cllmon. W. P. Murphy was elected chair man of the caucus by acclamation and Jay Mahoney received the entire vote for secretary. After thanking tho voters R)r the honors thruts upon him and saying ho would preside as well as he know how, the chair opened tho nomina tions for mayor. P. A. Devers ob tained tho floor and In a short speech, complimented tho work of the pres ent mayor and council and said tho streets had been free of rowdy ele ment and -women could pass safely up and down any of tho blocks with out tho danger of encountering of fense. He gave tho administration a very glowing eulogy, and ended bj nominating Mayor Straw for re-election. The nomination wa3 seconded and tho nomination was affirmed. Rev. D. W. Thurston was recogniz ed by the chair. Ho denied the state ment that the streets were safe in all sections and said that women often met insult at the Blanco hotel bar and Central corner. He ended by offering tho name of I. S, Smith for mayor. Mr. Smith de clined fho honor of nomination be fore the vote could bo taken. At this juncture, Mr. I. S. Smith arose and asked permission of the; chair to introduce some resolutions, but tho chair was unablo to see him, and he was not given an audience, Ho was turned down cold, but was not squelched. Somebody saw an opening here, and nominated B. A. Anderson for tho mayoralty, but Mr. Anderson declined before tho chair man could put the question. J. M. Blake caught tho chairman's eye and moved that tho rules under which the caucus had proceeded bo suspended and opportunity be given for presentation of a platform or declaration of principles upon which to base selection of candidates, and to provide for government of subsequent nominations. The motion was sec onded, but was ruled out of order by tho chair. I. S. Smith appealed from tho chair's decision, but the ap peal was not allowed. The nomina tions for mayor was declared closed after Tom Hall had been nominated. Next in order came nominations for councllmen: tho following were placed before tho caucus and will stand for election: George H. Blood, Peter Clausen, J. N. Nelson, F. A. Sacchl, Win, Duebner, Thos. Nichols. Albert Matson, James HIbbard, John Dolan, and W. P. Murphy were nomi nated, but declined 'to stand for election. J. M. Upton, tho present recorder, was then nominated, and the nomi nations declared closed, on motion. The resolutions came back liko the cat, and Mr. P. A. Devers spoke in favor of their being introduced and giving them a fair chance to .be brought before the meeting and eith-',the er rejected on their merits, or ac - cepted. This called out an explana - JOHN 1). DENIES HAVING BONDS. Now York, Nov. 19. Those who say they are authorized to speak for John D. Rockefeller, issued a statement today in which Rockefeller is made to deny recent newspaper reports that ho has $100,000,000 in United States government bonds which ho refuses to sell or loan. Rockefeller says ho has no gov ernment bonds and has not had any during the recent crisis. tion from the chair who informed the gathering that ho was running the caucus as it had been conducted for tho past twenty years, and supposed there was no other manner of pro cedure. Somebody thought it would bo a good time to adjourn before the reso lutions caused too much excitement, and moved to that effect. Tho mo tion was lost. Dr. Straw saw an op portunity of pouring oil on tho troubled waters and moved that the resolutions be introduced. His mo tion was seconded and the sense of the meeting was that they were worth hearing, since they had been fought bo strenuously. Tho patient and long suffering Mr. Smith at last got his chance and was allowed to read the resolutions which were as follows: The citizens of Marshfleld in mass meeting assembled this 19th day of November, 1907, hereby declare themselves to bo in favor of a pro gressive policy in all municipal mat ters and make the following demands upon the municipal government of tho City of Marshfleld: 1. That the city government pro vldo an ordinance for the publication df a full record of all meetings of tho city council and a full statement quarterly of the financial condition of the city, Including an itemized statement of all receipts and dis bursements; that tho time and place of holding special meetings of the council be given by publication at least ono day in advance. 2. That all disorderly houses be removed from the public avenues of the city. 3. That as Marshfleld has largely increased its population during tho last two years and as larger revenues aro needed, that the saloon licenses bo raised to six hundred dollars per annum at least. 4. That all Improvements in the naturo of sewers, street grading and side walks bo made at the expense of tho owners of abutting property and not "as a charge upon the general fund of the city. 5. That tho fire ordinance now In force bo amended so as' to include tho east side of Front Street, oppo site tho present flre iimits and that said ordinance be modified so as to permit the construction of buildings not higher than 1G feet to the eaves within such extended limits, pro vided such buildings have flre proof roofs and aro enclosed with corru gated iron sheeting. G. That no building more than 10 feet In height to tho eaves be per mitted to be built within tho city limits without a permit from the city engineer. 7. In view of tho fact that many of our property owners are carrying tholr own insurance on account of tho exorbitant rato of lnsuranco in this city wo believo in offering every encouragement to our young men to becomo members of tho volunteer flre department and wo demand that tho city approprlato a sufficient sum to purchase all needed apparatus for such flro department. 8. Wo believe that all specifica tions of all city work amounting to $50.00 or more should bo published in two issues of some newspaper of goneral circulation in tho city and that such work bo let by contract to tho lowest responsible bidder. By a rising vote tho resolutions were adopted and tho meting ad journed. . Busy Vtli School Census. Judge Hall and Tom I Jail aro busy taking tho school census of Marsh fleld. Tho Judge says ho has found 51 additional children in two days' work, Tho returns cannot bo com pleted before the 25th instant, as that is tho time set by law for tho report. Will Finish Concrete Work Today. Mr. B. Perbam, contractor on tho Flanagan-Bennett bank building, savs his men will havo completed conprete work tonight. i j Heating stoves t Milncr's. Vte To Name &ty The vote of yesterday on the name of tho greater city on Coos Bay was twenty-eight. It was only tho first day's vote and tho returns will come in faster each succeeding' day until tho 30th of November. Every man woman and child on Coos Bay who Is old enough to go to school or to bo interested in a subject of such vital importanco should vote. Every reader of tho Times is interested in this future great seaport and is asked to send in his or her vote. The schools should bo interested. Each day until tho 30th the ballot will appear in the paper. Cut it out and send It in. Every man who runs a store, every proprietor of a mill or factory, who hires help, every teacher should see that enough in terest is felt In this important question to show that there is some public spirit on Coos Bay. Tho vote to date is as follows: Empire - - .- .' ' ....7 Coos Bay G Coosbay 8 City of Coos 1 Marshfleld 1 Imperial 2 Grand Harbor 1 Coos City i 2 Ballot Put a cross opposite the name you prefer for the consolidated city on Coos Bay. Sign your name a,nd mail to the Times or hand it in at the business office. One blank for other names not given. Name ' Mark Here EMPIRE COOS BAY COOSBAY CITY OF COOS Voter Sign Here. GIVEN FORTUNE FOR BEING HURT, Football Rooteiy Give. Polish Woman Threo Thousand Dollars For Injuries. New Haven, Nov. 19. Madie Chis- ma, a polish .woman living at Port Chester, today received severo in juries and more money than she ever possessed before in her life as tho result of being struck by a train. She was crossing tho tracks of tho New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad at Main street, Chester, this morning, as a special train from New York was due. It was crowded to suffocation with football enthusiasts on their way to tho Princeton-Yale match at New Haven. The woman seemed to bo confused by the train when she saw it coming and could not get out of its way. Engineer Madden, who was driving the special, vainly did all ho could to stop in time. His englno hit tho woman and threw her fifty feet onto tho side of the track. The passengers were nlarmed by tho sudden pull-up and jumped from tlfo cars. One of them. Dr. Richard Little, of Manhattan, did what ho could for hor, and others determined to assist her financially. Several of tho men appointed themselves col lectors and rapidly passed through tho crowded cars. Into their hats were dropped piles of silver and bills, so that by tho time the woman could bo removed $3,000 was handed over to her friends to help her through tho trouble. Tho accident delayed all trains 15 minutes. New Advertising. Going & Harvey havo adopted a new scheme of advertising and will watch results closely. This paper wants you to read their advertise ments close'ly and look for them every day. If it proves a success it helps tho paper. That is the reason wo are giving them this notice free ono word for them and two for us. Their scheme is "ono day bargains." Put Up Bnll. G. T. Stewart was arraigned yes terday morning in Justice Pennock's court and charged with attempt to extort money. Tho complainant was Judgo Turpen, of Empire. Stewart waived examination, and gavo cash ball for his appearance at tho Decem ber term of court. Tho Alliance left Astoria yesterday at eleven o'clock, and will be Jn port today. ACCUSED PAT CROWE OF MURDER Notorious Kidnapper Proves Alibi and is Freed After Being Held Short Time on Suspicion. Chicago, Nov. 19. The murder of Policeman R. J. MacKaneny by an unknown assassin who shot him be fore daylight this morning brought to, light the whereabouts of Pat Crowe, whoso hiding place has not been heard of since his trial for kid napping of Millionaire Cudahy's son In Omaha. Crowe was suspected of knowing of tho crime, but established an alibi. MacKaneny was an old police man. In 188G he arrested and sent to the penitentiary for murder and burglary Freeman Caniff, who loot ed a Michigan avenue residence of $1,180, and killed Alexander Bucher, when tho latter detected him. Can iff is said to havo sworn to avenge himself on MacKaneny. Recently he was paroled. The police are looking for Caniff. While on his beat at 4:30 a. m. tho policeman was shot through the heart. The murderer escaped. Jean etto Howley, cashier In a restaurant, saw a man running from the scene of tho shooting. His description at first caused the police to believe that Pat Crowe was tho murderer. They been residing in a reputable neigh borhood with a young woman ho claims is his wlfo, spent tho night away from home. When Crowo learned tho pollco wanted to see him ho straightway gavo himself up. His appearance created a sensation. Tho pollco were soon convinced that he had nothing to do with the crime. Ho was re leased but will bo required to re port at headquarters at brief inter vals. Crowo says ho is leading tho life of a workman. Ho hopes to own a Chicago saloon some day. A brewery mannger has been talking about coin ing Crowe's reputation in dollars by putting him as an attraction for a downtown bar. Father Donnelly, who was standing near the Flanagan-Bennett bank building tho other morning, had a narrow escape from serious injury, perhaps death. A shovel dropped from the top of the building, grazed his shoulder and struck his clothing hnrd enough to tear out his collar button. He was not hurt. , See the Presbyterian church ad on tho last page. SHIP DAMAGED BY TIDAL WAVE. Honolulu, Nov. 19. The Norwegian steamer Admiral Borreson has arrived in distress. She was struck by a terrific tidal wave, probably following submarine earthquake Nov. 2, 2500 miles north of here. She was from Seattle to Taku. Her steel masts, stacks, stanchions and upper works were carried away. Her escape from de struction was regarded miracu lous. BRYAN IS SCORED BY WATTERS0N Kcntuckinn Claims Ncbraskan No Longer Stir Up En thusiasm. Can Boone (Iowa), Nov.' 19. Henry Watterson, when asked today for his opinion of William J. Bryan's tentative acceptance of tho Presi dential nomination, declared that he had labored with Bryato to decline the nomination and quit the "dog-in-the-manger" attitude. Col. Watter son realized that Bryan had it In his power to demand tho leadership of the Democratic party In 1908 or "de feat any other candidate by knifing him as he did Parker." Bryan's ac ceptance was no more than he ex pected, however, greatly as ho re gretted the action, because he thought Bryan could no longer cre ate enthusiasm, as he had been before the people too many times. Asked as to the assertion often made that the next President would be Roosevelt or Bryan, Col. Watter son said that the' nomination of Roosevelt was all the Bryan support ers wanted, because they could then 'go to the people on the third term slogan. Bryan could carry New Eng land In such a campaign, he thought. 'Roosevelt would Mexlcanize this government, .holding hlmse,lf as greater than Washington. As for himself, much as he disliked to do so, he would vote for Bryan against Roosevelt in a such a dilemma. Ho believed, however, that Roose velt would decllno another nomina tion, as ho had nothing to gain and tho Republican party had many men of presidential caliber. He men tioned especially Taft, Hughes and Crano of Massachusetts. Ho said the latter would make a strong man, as New England had not had a presi dent for a long time. Football Team Practicing. Pert Dlmmick 1ms his lootball men out nearly every -afterno'in lately. Ho says he has a full eleven and they aro promising players. There aro a number of university men In tho bunch and later an historical sketch will bo given of these, together with all the noted plays they made during their early football career. New suits have been ordered from San Francisco, and tho Thanksgiving game shpuld be a gveat drawing card, as the North Bend end is as well supplied with players as Marsh fleld. The North Bend boys aro not making much noise, but they will probably be heard from when tho day for the contest arrives. Thero is a possibility of a game with Eureka before the season Is over. Stayed Away From Convention. Messre. W. P. Murphy and Hugh McLaln, who wero appointed dele gates to attend tho Trans-Mlsslssippi Congress In Oklahoma, concluded not to go to tho convention, after baying mado early prepaiatlons for going. Mr. McLaln found ho could not spend tho tlmo and Mr. Murphy did not want to go alone. It is un derstood their decision wa3 influenced somewhat by tho fact that Governoi Chamberlain had been prevailed up on to appoint William Grimes, who !s oil tho ground, a delegate Ho wi!' bi) able to servo and thus tho countiy will bo represented and the absence of Murphy and McLaln will not leave the Bay without friends at tho con ui.t!on. Ladles' Night at Commercial Club. Ladies' night at,tho North Bend Commercial Club tonight, will prove a greater attraction than usual be cause of tho means of conveyance from Marshfleld-and return will bo more convenient that usual. The club has arranged to havo tho Flyer leave Marshflold at 7:45 in tho oven ing and return nt tho convenience of tho visitors. Tho Commercial Club is doing excellent service in bringing society in tho two cities in to pleasant relations. THREE HUNDRED IN FOUR DAYS Marshfleld Chamber of Com merce Finds Flood Increas ingForce Is Swamped. QUESTIONS ARE VARIED Man Should Bo a Coos Bay Enclcyo- pedia to Answer All tho Questions. The stream of letters at the cham ber of comrnorco ebbs and flows, and the range during thG past four days has been from fifty, to one hundred and five. There wero letters from, every part of tho United States; there were postal cards; there wero circular letters from ea3ten news papers with a plea for advertising to bo placed with them; thero were letters from old people and young, from men and women. Sunday was high water mark in tho vsy of quan tity, and on that day the secretary received 105. Yesterday the rush had fallen off to 50. And they all must be answered. Every inquiry sent to the chamber of commerce of Marshfleld, receives a personal re ply. It takes somo writing to dls poso of so many answers, and also somo dictation on tho part of tho secretary. Mr. Lyon does tho talk ing until he gets a cramp in his. tongue and then goes out and leaves Miss Nellson, tho stenographer, ta do tho work. After a time, Mr. Lyon: returns and resumes where he, left off. And he says it takes a great deal of information to bo able to answer tjio inquiries correctly. A man in order to dispense information about Coos Bay should bo a veritable Coos Bay dictionary, and then some. Ho should be able to tell tho hours of tho tide for several months ahead and behind; he should have the price of town lots In every nearby addition comfortably stowed away In his grey; matter; he should bo a naturalist, and able to tell tho varitles of fish, flowers, shrubs, trees, clams; ho should know where every piece of government land Is located and what nort of timber it contains and wheth it is lilily, and so on through tho category. Mr. Lyon says a walking encylopcdia would not havo a lopk Jn with a secretary of a chamber of commerce. Not that ho is of tho opinion, that ho knows nil there is to bo known about Coos Bay and the1 neighboring territory, but because of tho demands which will eventually educate him to a point where no ono can ask him a poser respecting Coos Bay A list of tho questions asked Mm would reach half way around tho globe, and mako a good bow knot around tho Philippines. It would bo impossiblo to enumer ate even a small portion of tho questions that aro asked, and only a few of those seen by a Times man will bo noted. Ono man, writing from tho east wants to know whether thero Is a railroad In tho country. Ho could not be expected to know of tho Coos Bay Roseburg & Eastern, nor of Seymour H. Bell's paper street car lino; nor of tho electric road from hero to Roseburg, also on paper; nor of E. II, Harrlman's right of way from Drain to Coos Bay, also and llkowlso largely on paper. Ono man wanted to know how many cloudy days thero aro in a year and which days they were. Ho is likely figuring on starting a greon houso, and wants to work betvQ,a showers. Many lnqulro about coal lands and if thoy can bo purchased at a low price Moro inquiries aro received about government lands than on any other subject. Somo ask simply, "What aro tho resources?" Quito a largo percentage wish to know what the prospects for buslnoss ontorprlaos aro, whllo about tho samo propor tion aro looking at tho opportunities for employment. Sovoral send their recommenda tions along with their letters, and others tell of tholr accomplishments, and speak of which lines of industry thoy aro familiar. The wages paid tradesmen and laborors is Interests Ing to many. A Massachusetts man (Continued on page 3.) I W 11 is -Aitw