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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 30, 1907)
VVflP ' W TT"TC n GET YOUR. NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS READY PROFITABLE INVESTMENT Advertisers get good returns from announcements iilnced in The Dnlly Times. Trt . KEEP WELL POSTED On tlio current events of tho world's progress by rending The Daily Times. A M IjJ PI ol In U jP ni xi MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS VOL. II. THE COOS BAY TIMES, MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1907. No. 150 TRIAL MY NOT BE FINED Pettibone and Darrovv Are Both Reported Seriously CONDITION IS CRITICAL l'ettibonc's Mulndy Said to be Incur able Attorney Darrow Reaches Los Angeles. (Dy Associated Press) BOISE, Ida., Dec. 30. Tho Illness of Pettibone caused a de- lay of tho trial today and an ad- Journment was taken until to- morrow morning. Pettibone, was taken violently ill last night and taken to the hospital. He P wa.j extremely critical for a time but today is much Improved. It is thought bis malady is incura- ble and it is regarded as a ques- tlon if the trial will be conclud- ed. Darrow in Los Angeles. (By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30. Clar ence Darrow arrived here today and was taken to tho California Hospital where an examination of his con dition preliminary to an operation for mastoiditis will take place. Later. Physicians announced that an operation for Darrow may be un necessary. Will Ho Acquitted. Darrow in an interview said, "The case of the state in the Pettibone trial has none of the strength shown by It in the Haywood trial. I ex pect a prompt acquittal." . BAKER CITY MAY GET NEW LIBRARY Carnegie Makes n Proposition, on Easy Tonus Which Will Doubt less be Accepted. BAKER CITY Dec. 2S. .Mayor Johns of this city has received a let tor from Andrew Carnegie stating that if the city would provide a site and give $1750 a year for the main tenance of a public library he would donate $17,500 for the erection of a building. It now looks v,ery much as though Baker City will have a public library, for tho city now appropri ates $2000 a year for library pur poses, and the council Is willing to donate certain city property which is suitable for a site. The matter will be taken up at the next meeting of the city council, and It Is probable that some action will be taken to se cure tho amount offered by Mr. Car negio. HKNEV DESERTS BRISTOL Authoritative Announcement Made From the White House A recent Washington dispatch says: ' Certain subjects have been pub lished which Incorrectly' state the facts. It is authoritatively an nounced that Mr. Heney has not, as alleged, recommended to the presi dent the renomination of W. C. Brist ol as United States attorney for Ore gon. "The, fact is," it was stated, "that Mr. Heney's errand here was on no such mission. Mr. Heney acquiesced In the removal of Mr. Bristol, and said that Mr. Bristol's conduct loft no other alternative tor the gov ernment. Renew your hunting licenses at the GUNNERY. All hunters' licenses expire Tuesday, Dec. 31. The best stores-bargain of the year will bo secured by the woman who, of all women In the city, is the closest reader of storo-ads. There will be many new people visit your store today if your adver tising is adequate. So much of your income Is spent at stqres why don't you take an In terest In stores and store-ads. Bli IN IS LOCATED Minister Who Fled From Long Island With Ybiing Girl Is Found in San Francisco. (By Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30. Tho Call today publishes an Interview with Rev. Jere Knodo Cooke, form erly pastor of St. George's church at Hemstead, L. I., who Is claimed to have deserted his wife eight months ago eloping with a seventeen year old heiress Floretta Wahlley. The pair are located, It io said, in a flat at 1199 Green street, this city. A child was born to them during the Interval, the rector Is working as a painter and decorator and nothing offering in that line, is doing hard manual labor to support himself and his companion and child. Inquiry at the flat occupied by Rev. J. Knode Cooke and Floretta Wahlley revealed the fact that the couple had fled with the child. Cooke and his companion lived in this city under the name of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Balcom. They left the flat last night in a pelting rain. The police in tho absence of a request to detain them are making no effort to locate the pair. MINEOLA, L. I., Dec. 30. District Attorney Coles said today that he had received no official notice that Jere K. Cooke and Floretta Whalley had been found In San Francisco. As soon as he is notified he will ask the authorities in San Francisco to ar rest Cooke on a warrant issued short ly after his disappearance. Cooke is charged with abduction. Mrs. Wahl ley, grandmother of Floretta said she would welcome the girl home and send money for her return if neces sary. PROSPERITY SIGN THAT IS UNFAILING Pacific Phono Kinployos to Oct Flu1 Dollars More Per Month. OREGON CITY. Dec. 2S. The op erators in the Pacific States tele phone exchange In this city have been made happy by the announcement of a raise of their wage3 of $5 per month. The telephone service of this exchange In Oregon City is un excelled. Breakwater Arrives Friday Local Agent McCullom, of the Breakwater, stated today that the steamer would leave Portland next Wednesday night for this port and will arrive hero Friday morning leoving for the re turn trip Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Train Makes Hound Trip The noon train came in from Coqulllo without any trouble today, and the first train to Myrtle Point will be run tomorrow. Floods have delayed trains to and from tho latter point for over a week, but the railroad peo ple believe there will be no further delay for some time. Only One Lino Out. All tho tele phone lines to points outside Marsh field are in operation today except that to Gardiner. Tho latter was repaired yesterday and for a short tlmo last night it was in use. Some thing struck tho wires shortly after ward and tho lino was out of com mission today and men have been sent out to make repairs. Hoars of Xun Smith Manager Oren of the C. A. Smith Lumber com pany, has received a copy of a Balti more paper, dated December 20, giv ing a description of the Nan Smith, and making mention of tho fact that she would leave on the evening of the 20th, or tho next morning for her trip to the Pacific coast. Ho re-, ceived a telegram from Captain Nel son at the time saying that he would start, so that the boat must be well along the coast of South America in advanco of the Pacific squadron. Mr. Oren says that the boat's first trip will be a remarkable one for a Bteam er because she will not touch port until reaching 'Frisco. HEAVY EARTHQUAKE SHOCK REPORTED Government Instruments Hecord Dis turbance, Hut Location is Unknown. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. A heavy earthquake was recorded on tho in struments of the Coast and Geodetic Survey Observatory at Cheltenham, Md. It lasted two hours, but the lo cation of the disturbance is unknown. MURDER AND ROBBERY. Rallwny Agent is Killed nnd Targe Booty Secured. (By Associated Press) CLAIRINGTON, Ohio, Dec. 30. Edward Hutchinson, agent of the Baltimore & Ohio here, was mur dered and the station burned robbers got a large sum of money. The railroad officials decline to dis cuss the matter. Colorado Federal Judge Quashes all Indictments Sets Prisoners Free. (By Associated Press) DENVER, Dec. 30. Judge R. E. Lewis, of the Federal Court today quashed all the indictments and sus tained all demurrers In the coal land fraud cases thus releasing about fifty prominent defendants from prosecu tion. GERMAN LIBEL CASE Prominent Plisician Testifies to Hearing Degeneracy in High Citcles Discussed. (By. Associated Press.) BERLIN, Dae. 30. In the llard- en-Von Moltke libel suit today the testimony of Professor Schweninger, physician of the late Prince Von Blsmark was read to the court. Harden, the professor set forth, bad met the hereditary prince of Saxe- Meinlngen twice in hl3 presence In the course of visits of Schweninger. On one of the occasions the prince talked about General Count Wll- helm Van Hosenau and expressed sorrow that "such degeneracy should occur in high circles." WITH THE SICK. Coquillu People Who Aro HI As Re ported by Tho Herald. Frank Flam, of Parkersburg, wvas taken to the bay on Saturday a very sick man. Jess D. Wilson, who has been at tho General Hospital for the past eight weeks, was discharged the last of the week and came down town on Monday to see his friends. He is looking first-rate. Chas. Whetstone, who has had a very severe sick spell, is gaining his former health again, being able to sit up a part of the time. v Bartlett Stevens was brought down from Myrtle Point to the City Hospi tal, suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia. He is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Manley Barklow, of Myrtle Point, came down Sunday, bringing their little girl Ethel, who is very sick. The little patient Is in caro of Dr. Richmond, who thinks thero is little chance for her recovery. Renew your hunting licenses at the GUNNERY. All hunters' licenses expire Tuesday, Dec. 31. High grade sewing machines and needles at MUner's. Your "business education" is de fective If you aro not an ad. answer er; and if you are "not a classified ad vertiser 'yourself, you haven't got a "business education" at all. "Situations Wanted" ads. are tho greatest workflnders in tho city. When you want reliable Hard ware go to Mllner's. THE COIL LW FRAUD GASES PASSENGER TRAIN ROLLS INTO RIVER Had Wreck Reported From Califor nia Hut Details Aro Meagre. (By Associated Press.) SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30. Shortly aftor noon today the west bound passenger No. 3 left the track at Florlston and rolled Into the Truckee river. Several were killed, number not known. A call was sent to Sac- ramento for doctors. SACRAMENTO, Dec. 30. A special to the Bee says a tramp was killed In the wreck at Florlston and tho baggage man injured. The wrecking train has been sent from Sacramento to the scene. Aged and Poor She Wants Her Boy, William Roberts, to Come Home to Her. I When young men get into tho Coos B,ay region from omer points, they become so identified with the place that they are lost to all outsldo points, according to the numerous en quiries sent to this section for sons who havo not written to their par ents. The latest missing son is Will iam Roberts, who was last heard of by his mother, Mrs. William Roberts, of Blue Canyon, Washington, two years ago, when he was employed in the coal mlneo of this section. The young man's mother is poor, blind and old, and being unable to write, sho asked a neighbor to send a letter to the Times to soe if there was any trace of her son In this vicin ity. The letter follows: "Centralia, Wash., Dec. 23, 1907. "Dear Sir There Is an old blind lady, that has asked me to write to you and ask you if you ever heard or seen her son. His name Is William Roberts, his eyes are blue and he has dark brown hair, and ho is a coal miner. It is a little over two years since she heard from him and he worked in the mines there when last heard from. She would like to have you write to her and let her know If you know anything about him or not. She is very poor and being blind she Is very helpless and needs her son's help if he Is living. Her son is 3C years old. Will you please write to this old lady and let her know, If you know anything, of her son. Her address is Mrs. William Roberts, Blue Canyon, Washington. p. S. If you don't know anything about him will you plcaso hand this letter to a saloon keeper, for tills William Roberts drink3 and perhaps they would know something about him." The letter was unsigned by the person who wrote It for tho ngod woman, and a stamp was enclosed for a return message. Thero is a pitiablo tone to it which should make any son hurry to his helplo33 par ent's assistance. COOS JEWELS. Dairyvlllo Man Preparing to Polish Agates. Wm. Elliott, tho Dairyvlllo watch maker, passed through this city on his way homo Thursday, having been to tho bay for some casting required in fixing up a machino for grinding agates. He expects in a short tlmo to bo well prepared to grind agates In fine shape. Ho should do well as there aro thousands of agates picked up along the beach hero whicli should be ground and mounted. Coqulllo Herald. Find tho most Important classified ad. In the paper today to you and, ANSWER it! Heating stoves at Mllner's. SEEKS i i E H SOn CONTAINED A SKELETON Coffin in Druce Grave in High Gate Cemetery Is Exhumed. BONES, NOT LEAD FOUND Just Forty Three Years From the Date of Burial Cotfln Is Re mot ed. (By Associated Press) LONDON, Dec. 30. The body of Thomas Druce, In Highgato ceme tery was exhumed today, Juct 43 years to a day after tho burial. The coffin contained tho rpmatns of a human body thus exploding tho ro mantic tale told by Robert C. Cald well and others who sworo in a re cent hearing of tho Druce perjury case that the coffin contained a roll of lead. The official statement not only definitely disposes of tho lead myth but seems effectively to prove that the body burled In 1864 actually was that of T. C. Druce. Tho Druce vault has thus given up its secret after ten years of legal proceedings which havo cost a considerable fort une. A large part of this money was obtained of servant girls who were Induced to buy shares In a company formed to prosecute tho claims of George Hollamby Druco against tho estate of the Duke of Portland. The charge of perjury against Her bert Druce is effectively disposed of. American in thelCaso. (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Dec. 30. Robert C. Caldwell, whose testimony as a wit ness In the so called Druco case led to the reopening of tho grave, is now at the homo of his daughter at New Brighton, Staten Island, under bonds to answer the charge of perjury preferred by the British authorities on whose Instance ho was arrested in this city on his arrival from Eng land December 21. ARCHBISHOP BACK FROM CHICAGO TRIP Catholic Prolate Returns From the East Greatly Weakened Hut Re covering Rapidly. Marshfleld friends of the Right Roverend Archbishop Alexander Christie, of Portland will be pleased to learn that ho has returned to his home from Chicago where ho under went a serious operation for appendi citis. The Archbishop's return was the occasion for a great felicitation on tho part not only of those of the archdiocese, but of tho general public as well. Grave reports of his condi tion were sent out from Chicago and apprehension was felt by tho entire diocese. Ho was ablo Christmas, though bis customary strength and vigor have by no means returned, to say mass In his privato chapel and to assist in solemn high mass. Tho services were conducted by Monseigncur Rauw, V. G. Archbishop Cliristio left for Chi cago several weeks ago, to undergo an operation for appendicitis. Tho oneration was successfully performed at Mercy Hospital In that city by the famous surgeon, Dr. Murphy. Ho recovered from tho effects of tho operation to return homo, and arrived last week. Those attached to his resldonco declare that ho is gradually Improving, and that ho Is doing ns woil as could bo expected under tho circumstances. Ho Is com pelled, howover, to rest frequently. At tho servlco ho oxprossod gratl tudq for his rcovery und roturn to Portland, and also oxprossod hi' thanks for tho deep solicitude and concern In his behalf on tho part of llie congregation. If your offer Is a good one, your classified ad. vyill quickly find tak ers. If it's a poor ono cbango It tp a good one before repeating it. Ad. ansvyercrs Huow values; can "wejgh" propositions; and nro eaijor to And genuine bargains or opportunities. GOV. SPARKS MAKES If Nevada's Chief Executive Will Call Legislature in Special Session. TROOPS REMAIN LONGER With the Understanding That Legis lature Will bo Convened Troops Will Stiiy Three Weeks. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. O- Governor Spark", of Nevada, p wired Prosidont Roo3evelt $ that he is preparing a procla- mation calling tho legislature of Nevada In extra session. Tho ' troops will remain In Goldfledl three weeks with the under- standing that an extra session bo called. AVOMAN'S SAD HEATH. Unknown Corpse. Found In Street la Identified. (By Associated Press) NEWARK, N. J., Doc. 30. The woman's body found in a pond on Harrison street last Thursday was identified today as Mrs. Agnes or Alice Young, who formerly lived with M,rs. King, in Melroso Avenue, Brook lyn, who employed her as a domestic She was 3G years old. ALL (MR OREGON A ROSEBURG beet weighs twenty two pounds. MADRAS Methodists expect to. build a church next year. PRINCEVILLE will havo a now brick and stono Masonic tumplo. MIIrON A hog killed near Mil ton dressed over 50Q pounds. LA GRANDE Thero aro 1,50. children of school age In La Grande.. CORVALLIS Butter fat is up to 3G cents at the Corvallis creamory.. ALBANY lias 1,108 and Eugene 2,140 children of school age. TILLAMOOK Thorp aro 30S children of school ago In Tillamook, a gain of 40 In fivo months. BROWNSVILLE is considering tho municipal ownership of its wator and. light plant. KLAMATH FALLS Somo ono stolo about 140 worth of meal tlckota from a Klamath Falls restaurant and disposed of thom at bargain prices As a result tho restaurant stood to lose considerable, if tho fact had not been discovered and tho tickets ro Jected. SALEM. A 40-acro tract situated 40 miles east of Salom, In the Waldo foothills, sold recently for $3,100.. Six weokB later tho samo tract waa resold for $4,000, and before the deal was closed tho party who had made tho purchase was offered 5,000 for tho tract. Tho Statesman mentions several other Instances of Increase In tho valuo of real cstato In and around, that city. Dozens of Important ads. In today's paper are demuudlng yur attontloa dozens of thorn should havo it. Ono day last week you missed tho most Important want ad. to you . that had been printed recently. On day this week an equally Important ono, to you, will appear. Restless and non-contented In that furnished ropm -neu a wane adv will bring you offers of a dozen better ones? Stlllotto knives at Mllnor's. JLV :-J i r rr 3