THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1907. Quality a Certainty $ WAN 1 All A DIAMOND jo other gift yiclilH so much pleaaur ns n Christinas dJnmoiul ct there Is nothing In the purchase of which thnt needs the con- Idcnco of the denier more. A technical knowledge of diamond 'a not necessary In Bclectiug these precious stones at this store. y0 fully realize our responsibility in Herring you. Every article s perfectly new not an old piece to confuse your selection. MENS RINGS In excellent assortment. A ring Is one piece of jewelry thnt nany men allow themselves and then are most particular thnt ts design and character slmild ho dlgniiled and free from any icmblanco of ostentatious display.. Men's rings are a special fen urc in our store, presenting a splendid assortment of styles, pilto In keeping with the most sensitive appreciation of good laste. Our engraving is of the highest standard and all nrticles of Jewelry purchased hero will he engraved free. COMPLETE STOCK Our stock is larger this year In every department than ever be fore. Come see the lino line of Howard, AValtliam and other standard grades of watches carried In stock at HOWARD'S? Manufacturing Jeweler )pen Evenings - ... front St. vwvw vAvvlAA'wAvvAAfVV JHSBSHSZSZSHSHSHSESESZ5HSHSHSESHEHESSc!SE5olSZ5ESHSZSHSHSHS2SS5ZS LOST A black leather pocketbook I and diary. - Finder please notify I A Demnngeon, care of C. A. Smith Lumber & Manufacturing Co. ,-riir- iir-iii nnr-nni- D'lntNtwuntubt1 FOR COOS BAY Tattle of the Town Little grains of fact sifted from tho chaff of gossip flying up und down thu town. FOR SALE A parlor set and a din ing room table, all in fine condi tion. Will bo sold at a bargain. Call at Times office no later than Friday, as owner is going away. PIANO Will exchange fine piano fpr lots In Coos Bay. Address "K," Coos Bay Times. ' WANTED One or two unfurnished rooms sultablo for housekeeping. "J. L. H," care Times. WANTED Position as clerk in store. Housekeeper for respecta ble widower or small family. Ad dress Mrs. A. F. B. Box 23G, North Bend, Ore. FOR RENT Furnished room, 4th St. near B, $8. Sign in window. WANTED Carpets to clean by Elec tric and Pneumatic process. Coos Bay Carpet Cleaning Works, ra Broadway near depot. Phone 1093 ARE WE GOING TO SELL KrrSQSHTiECISSZSSESS rw';wwHiif'.L'5nwEiswEra, We are, and the very best makes at the lowest prices. And for hot water fir the bath and all other purposes there is nothing as cheap and conven ient as the Humphrey Gas water heater, Always ready. We sell them. We furnish both the gas meter and regulator. The Coos Bay Gas & Electric Co. Marshfield and North Bend. SE5ESE5HaSE52EH5L5HSHSB55SS5E5iiaS2SHSH5HSH5H5S5H5aEE5H5HSH52S2SESo NICE Furnished rooms over Tay I lor's Piano House. ,- WANTED Young lady for office work. "One with some knowledge of bookkeeping and typewriting prefered, but not essential? Ad dress "M," care Times. I FOR SALE Janus Hot Blast Heater, Gulovson Bros. Political Jockeying May Rob Section of Valuable Acquisition. IMMEDIATE IMPORTANCE Subject is One That Should Receive Prompt Attention of Public Spir ited Citizens of Coos Hay. NO PAPER TOMORROW. That all the employes of The Times may have a better opportunity to en joy a Merry Christmas by spending tho day at home, no paper will bo Issued from this office tomorrow. The entire Times family from car rier boys to Editor unite in wishing each and all the readers and patrons of the paper a very Merry Christmas and the choicest blessings of this hap py and holy holiday season. Personal Notes. December 2Sth bids for tho con struction of a dredge for service at various coast ports will be opened In the office of Colonel S. W. Roessler, at the Custom House in Portland. This is the dredger which was and is designed for Coos Bay and is a matter of universal and almost Wires Are Down The telephone lines between this point and North Bend wore put out of commission yes terday by the violence of the wind. Several men have been put to work to discover the breaks and remedy them as soon as possible. Storm Coining Advisory indica- ephocal importance to this locality, "ons receiveu uy r. a. uow point 10 It will be remembered that this nc approach of a storm which will dredge was provided for at the last ! l0Ve rapidly Inland and cause in ECin f mmrrpsH nn.i nt tho in- this vicinity n moderately high WANTED A girl for general housework one that can take en tire charge of house prelerred. Mrs. P. S. Dow. i FOR SALE One lot in Caples Addl ! tlon to Marshfield. For particu j lars apply to Mrs. Luclnda Chris- man, 507 MUwaukeo street, rorv land, Oregon. WHY DO PEOPLE BUY IN SENGSTACKEN ADDITION? BECAUSE, It is choice msidc residence property, lots 50x100 vith alleys, is well sheltered with a good bay view and rices of lots are reasonable. For particulars see TITLE GUARANTEE & A3STRACT CO. Henry Sengstacken, Manager. WANTED Team work wanted by H E. Chance. Phono 1SS5. stance of the friends of Coos Bay for use at this port. For political rea sons the bill which authorized it stated that it was for the Oregon coast and the Washington representa tives objected that it should be made to Include the coast of Washington. The purpose Is not ignored, however, und the government's Engineers have no expectation that It will be sent southeast shitting to southwest winds this afternoon and tonight. Round to Grand Jury W. M. Stevens, Frank Gardiner, John Nas berg, W. H. Short and J. C. Wilcox, recently arrested by Sheriff Gage in connection with a raid on the gambling dens In North Bend, ap peared before Judge Pennock today anywhere other than Coos Bay until l-incl waived examination being its uses here have been exhausted. bound over to tho grand jury In the f ie t nnt in tho ,,ni"iihnriinn(i nflsum of $250 each. With the excep- n. m iw wvun hi. t.w . w.0. w. .. . "5,000. A prominent business man speak ing of this dredge said today in con- er&atiou with a Times representa-1 tlve tlon of Short, all tho others appear ed by attorney. FOR RENT Couple furnished rooms modern convenience! Call at n. o. corner Second and B Sts. or in quire at Times. FOR RENT Housp'n-eiilns a"'' bedrooms. Coos !3n Auction Co FOR SALE--IS-fooi gaeolinn boat Apply to Mix Tlinmernian. FOR SALE Bc3t business In town Applv Coos 3ny Auction Co. FOR SALE Beautiful 5-acre tracts at $G0 and $G5 per acre. Owner, C. H. Chandler, Bandon. With Another Finn G. W. Shelly, representative for this district of tho The people of Coos Bay have a' William Clough Company, wholesale splendid chance to satisfy their long grocers of San Francisco, has re felt wish to have the bay dredged and j turned to Marshfield as the repre improved at small expense to them, sentative of Wellman, Peck & Com Exactly why nothing Is done about it pany of San Francisco. This is said I do not know, but the government , to be the oldest wholesale- grocery dredee to be built was intended for ' house on the Pacific coast, and Mr. Shelly was a salesman wun mo nrm a number of years ago. Ho made s. trip to the Gate City on the last trip J. T. COWART, of Coqullle, was a visitor in the city yesterday. MISS MAMIE KING, of Coqullle, is visiting frionds in Marshfield. J. N." HUTCHINS, of Hodge Creek, is spending the day In the city R. H. MASTERS, of Ten Mile, is a pleasant visitor to friends in this city today. T. P. WRIGHT AND BERT MART IN, of Co.qullle, are visiting in tho city today. ' M. A. ERNEST, of Portland, arrived on the Alliance this morning and will locate on the bay. A. J. GANTNER, tho Portland in surance man, has returned from the Beaver Hill, where he con ducted business. MISS VIOLET HENDERSON has ac cepted the position of stenograph er at the Marshfield chamber of commerce. SUPERINTENDENT T. C. RUSSELL, of the Beaver Hill Coal company, is a pleasant visitor In tho city today on business. MISS ROSE B. PARROTT, of Rose burg, is visiting Mrs. F. K. Get tlng3. She is principal at tho Gardiner school from which point ' sho has just nrrivod during th first of the Christmas holidays. . dred and sixty pounds, and expect to cart away a large end of tho gato re ceipts. The North Bend team hns been reorganized and Is In much bet tor form than when It played against Marshfield on Thanksgiving day. Consequently a hard fought game is expected to put tho finishing touches to Christmas day. The game will bo at North Bend and special boat ser vice will be provided to accommo date visitors from this city. Ccos Bay and yet the Chambers of Joinmerco are not seemingly even interested. The dredee should bo built here. Whether Messrs. Simp- I of the Plant, and his old firm made overtures to him which he accepted. He makes his headquarters In thin city, representing tho firm in the country tributary to Coos Bay. re MAKE GAS ENGINES AND BOATS 1 Speed Launches and Engines a Sreciahv All Clauti of Boat and Enilne Repairing Promptly Attended to lopt in tie North Bend Woolen Mills iictth BenJ- 0rccn I. R. EEV1ER, Mechanical Engineer C. H. ALLGFR Boat Builder THEY'RE '"MCCETTjitay5 ttffiff' CLOTHES .PRESSED THE tm ;!i!ll!! tttmttt:::::::j:u:::::K::;t;::::j:::::::::5: Everything Electrical nt Oregon Electrical Supply Co. New O'Conncll Bile. . a;::.tKu-:::;::::t::J u:nttt:is::mK::m::n::::::::r ::::::::: jES2SHSEc2sz5E5HSHraS2SZ5SSa5a5225E5 Portland & Coos Bay S S. Line BREAKWATER Sails from Portland Wednesday at 8 p. m. Sails from Coos Bay Satu clays at Service of Tide. C. F. McCollum, Agt. Phone Main 34 - - - - A. St. Dock jresanHSHnsHSHESHSHsasasESESH igajMF!CTnmagii -TTE3f!K Gr j '41 Jt2 .IS-it f&smjsmd $1.00 Per Mont Phone 1444 MARSHFIELD --- AND - - - WORTH BEND son and Smith have nut in bids to j.uid :f here and to furnish the ma-u-ial at a price watch makes the con struction of It cheaper, I do not of ourse know. They intended to do It. There are some $25,000 available Stage Broke Down "I will show .o pay the expenses of the dredge you that a man can travel in com herc and somebody on Coos Bay fort and with speed on the stago lino .should be at work in the interest of (to Itoseburg," said George Balnes to the bay and this dredging proposi-' several friends in this city as he left tion. The trouble is that our people I Saturday evening for San Francisco have not got the habit of working to- i by way of the Itoseburg line. Sun gether. One man is interested and I day atternoon at 4 o'clock, George akes up tho proposition and pushes was ten miles beyond Sumner, where tii i nrnP nnntlipv maii's trail, the stase had a stop of some length then ho drops it and sulkily quits. because of a breakdown, according There is plenty of public spirit on , to citizens from that section. Ho Coos Bay, but It ts not united. Here may arrive at Itoseburg some time is nno of tho projects which needs . tomorrow if he is .in lclt, and those ZS attention, which requires united ac-.who advised him against tho route Z&M tion, but is left to one or two indl- i'before ho left, are In ecataclos over Vi9' viduals to attend to, if they see fit." I tho evident "speed and comfort" rvTfl with which ueorge 13 uuvemis. i Passengers Came Ashore Most of I the pasengers outbound on tho Plant yesterday from Marsnnoiu reiurneu to the city last night, while tho ship was tied to the dock nt North Bend. The boat went down to the bar yes terday but the breakers were rolling It. with such volume thnt it would J have been criminal to have tried get- ting out, and sho returned to North iflend. Many people who had beon i anticipating a happy Christmas in i San Tranclsco will liavo to celebrato , on board ship, as tho boat will bo at sea when Christmas dinner time I comes around. Sho lott out thU 1 morning. m ,?ITymMT!7MmMrKK;migmmin i, fcj,VW " H'fcy'i COOS BAY MONUMENTAL WORKS I guarantee better work at lower price s, than can be had eleewliere. Do not on er monumental work until you have SEEN Me F. M. Stewart, Prop. Corner 3d & D Sts. . - - - Main 1731 SPhone, SHOW CASES and FIXTURES I THE MODERN COMPANY JsmUow' Bttlldtoy. PUte-glasa Fleer' Caee any Bhape, any style mde to order by the Latka MaatifactBriag' Go. VtktAMtH ! QUICK DELIVERY For convenience of Call pa trons the Laundry omce will be open Saturday evenings until 8 o'clock. Phone 571 today. Our wagon will call. COOS BAY STEAM LAUNDRY Marshfield nnd North Bend. mjtj:mmn:m;::jujRm;;rmn All Parts of the World 1 We use the necessary facilities for sending money to all parts of the world, and without danger or loss. . ., FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of COOS BAY. Marshfield, Ore. g rfinlMrn h r HI FBBiite Roosts Hcie. Operator.! of BteamsMpe and other boat3 mak ing this port have been notified that vessels entering tho harbor must 'bo fumigated after their arrival and discharge of cargoes at Coos Bay. Formerly the boats between this point and Portland wero fumigated at the latter place, but tho ceremony has now to bo performed ueioro their departure from hero in order to abide by the government (restrictions. as onforced by Dr. Straw, quarantine officer of tho port. The Alliance and Breakwater will bo fumigated im mediately after the discharge ot their cargoes at this port, and this will mean a delay of about a day instead of the delay being mado at Portland as heretofore. Tho new ord er of thlng3 went into effect about a week ago. Says That Mei chants Do Not Give ttio Tillers of tin Soil a Square Ileal Asks for Justice. Editor Times: In your issue of December 20 I notice what you say in regard to Importing potatoes to Coos Bay. I wish to state that In the past four years, I have ratBed and put on the i l i- i n. ilwtiiDnml ! til ova murKei m ivu.i. . .-.. -..-.- c B teanls worth of notatces of which-I have , Ufeu'" . ...,.., , Football Christinas Dry football team will try its A new strength It is from Arago, on the Coquillo, and will .. t -,.!.. 1 1.l flnllbt-a soia prouuou iu ....mu u..- North nond t0!UU 0 chrBt worth on Coos Bay for cash I was .' )tte s kjJ0wn o Ul0 always tho same answer, Take it out , cnn(U(late8 for honorB oxcot that in trade." Tho answer is tho same to- nvnnl,,n ono Uun- DSlhll - " .--o day. .!... n'l.rt foimnt lino n fnnrl nnnnt- lllc Ite. and as luck will have it he can furnish plenty for that appetite tho time was to my credit on his without trading his entiro output to U00iB, i couldn't pay that, so or tho Coos Bay merchant. Thero ro'dered my g00(l8 in Portland. Tho plenty of good spuds to be bought thQ lnumger of a today, If the merchant will pay the ,l cash When a tarmer sends to largo grocery company In town, who Portland for a fow articles ot goods later got away with a thousand or In any line thero is great excitement two of tho company's money, wont among tho merchants. I purchased to all the grocors In town who hand one dozen ten-gallon milk cans of tho led feed, and tried tho boycott game Honoyman Hardware Co. saving again, but got left. There aro very I9.C0 by tho trade. The consequence ' few goods that the farmer puts onto was that tho Coos County Hardwaro tho market of tho world, but what comblno boycotted the Honeyman sells to the consumer for two or Hardwaro company and run them out j three times the amount ho receives of tho county for Belling to an out- j for them. Is thero anything radically stder, as they quote a man who la , wrong. about that? So glvo the poor not a retailer. I 'pan prove the above farmer a chance and don't begrudge statement. I also needed some shorts him what little ho can get extra by for cow feod, On going to a leading keeping his produce for a hjBhOr merchant to buy it, ho wanted the. markot small sum of $7.00 per ton. profit Just to order It, when the money at (Signed) B. L. BES8EY. A Coos Rlvor Farmer. Conuilk' Floods its Bunks The Co qullle river has become angry during the past few days and since Saturday morning has made a general nulsanco of itself, hi many places along tho river it lias overflowed its banks, and on tho river side of Coquillo it has made tho landing of passengers from tho boats n critical feat. A short dis tance beyond Coquillo tho river had risen to such a height that three foot of water is reported to bo tho depth over quite a length of tho railroad tracks, causing tho train to suspend operations temporarily between Co quillo and Myrtle Point. Considera ble astonishmont is felt by tlio poo plo along the Coqullle over the oarly ilood, as In most jars it happons In January and February, and Is caused from the snow molting In tho moun tains. Tho present ilood has boqn caused by tho steady downpour ot rain for tho past few woeks. FJi-fet jMnto Is Maligned F. S. Dow, and Captain Burtis of tho Plant, stated yesterday that First Officer Georgo Fltzmorris, of tho Plant, was going to lay off duty for a month and got married. Tho grius with which this Information was given gave rlso to doubt on tho part of tho rubberneck representing tho Times. A little lator, Mr. Dow told Local Agont Shaw, for tho Alliance, about the proposed marriage. Ho winked at Shaw when ho said it, and botli then broko into a "haw haw," of considerable dimensions. It was something like an amateur minstrel show. Mr. Shaw declared that It was not possible, but Mr. Dow insisted that it was probable. Fitz morrls was attending to freight be ing put aboard ship. "Naw," Bald he. "I ain't goln' to lay off. Stick to tho 0I4 ship," and "Hoy there," ho yelled at a truck pusher, ''wliero tbo devllqro you going, tio, I'll stick to tjlio old ship." Oo.toho" Palace for your swell Junch after the ,F(reinan'B Ball Dec. the Ln tersj e. JAY Row! a irw! u4 n pf tr. a nf.it mmmmmmmmmm A-H-a u