The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957, January 10, 1908, Image 2

Historic Oregon Newspapers

The Coos Bay times., January 10, 1908, Page 2, Image 2

Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR

About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 10, 1908)

Prev Page of 6 Next Prev Issue Next Text PDF JP2 (3.7 MB) Clip/Print Image

Return to Top

Prev Page of 6 Next Prev Issue Next

Newspaper Page TextXr; THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD. OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1908. m k " Coos Bay Times Entered at the potofflce at Harshfleld, Oregon, for transmission SJiroiigh the malls as second class isail matter. 04-4 Audhkss All Communications to CC03 EAY DAILY TIMES MtreMitld - Oregon SUBSCRIPTION RATES. In Advance. DAILY. One' year ?5 00 Six. months $2.50 kotss than C months, per month .50 WEKKIA'. One year ?1.60 Local readers. 10c per line. PJtlMAKV EMCCTIONS At least one of the greatest Ore gon publications, the Oregonlan, evi dently does not believe In the Ore gon primary election law. That It was born of a condition of hysterical dismay at the corruption of Indlvidua' politicians and offlclals, Is some just ification for Its existence, but it does CTot- require a very large power of -analysis to forsce that It will be the productive cause of yet many future troubles. It Is a question of wheth er the cure Is not worse than the -evil. The Oregon PrimaryElectlon Jaw does, without doubt, destroy all partisan politics In the state and Srlngs men to closo popular Inspec tion before they can hold ofllce. But at pledges them to nothing. They --ire not even Informed by any plebis cite or party platform as to what Is expected of them or what the people want. Political contests becoino simply and solely contests of popu larity and personal attraction like the prize contest of a newspaper. It Is thought in Eome states where tho Oregon Idea has been partially adopted notably In Minnesota that this Primary Election Idea Is a marked advance In the direction of toettor and moro democratic govern ment. The American politician, gen erally speaking, is singularly con ceited .concerning hi3 own and his nation's superiority in the law mak ing business. Ho Is equally as Ignorant of what other countries liavo done In the sumo lino and usu ally refuse to study the experience of a foreign country much less to accept It. For this reason the Aus tralian ballot law, now accepted terywhero as n model, was bitterly opposed, and even now, In many states, exists only in a 'niutillated and impotent form. 9 For the same reason the laws of many countries which huvo been tried and found nilrnlrably efficient have been waived aside as "misitlted to the genius of tho American people." The Germans liavo a primary elec tion law which recognizes that meas ures are moro Impurtant than men, tout which brings men into the lime .light lor closo Inspection when they -ro candidates. It recognizes parties JB3 having tho right to exist as ox pononts of principles ami as having fho right to select candidates who represent their principles. Tho prl Tjuiry election Is tho first election which Is In all respects as completely n election as tho second election which fotlows. Lot 111 Illustrate: Sup pose the Btato of Oregon had a pri mary election law llko that of Germ any. Tho Democrat; Hepublican, loiwlKt, Prohibition nnd Socialist t!eB would each hold a conven tion and announce its platform of vrtacIplPBtiml nominato Its candidates to ft ir 1 on such platlmm. At the first flection each voter would de clare his preference, presumably, be ing -actuated by his principles, to vote Ills party ticket. If tho Demo cratic and Republican parlies were the highest In the total ballot, the Vopiillot, Prohibitionist and Social its would drop out nnd at tho second lection cast tholr voto to decide whether they preferred tho Repub lican or tho Domocratle candidate. IT Hip Socialist should bo ono of the fclgheBt and the Democratic third, thcu the latter would drop out at the last election and tho decision would bo between tho Republican and the Socialist, and so on. Thus the minority party always has a jliico to show the growth of Its elalTtn lu popular sentlmont and MMMBures tako rank boforo candi dal f 1 ! tho O10K011 law nothing is oOt,.il .ad but men und It Is ex treme', expensive for oach man to fu&ktf a campaign for nomination. Mm haa not begun to fight when he iaa mod his nomimitlon and nuothor axpu,- te campaign Is begun. Only wealthy men cau afford to be lu w politics, and oach man must mk his own plHtform. It may not fee. a, I'latform which the people are especially Interested In, but If two tMn make an Iseno, no mattor how nportant, 110 doubt, It thoy fight ti 1 Mi larly they can yet tho peo- tako sides. But to whnt pur- I'ho story Is told of tho great WITH THE TOAST AND TEA $ GOOD KVEXING. Excry man is worth just so much as the things are worth about which he busies himself. MARCUS AURELIUS. h 1 taut la b tali -set Tli OLD LETTERS. Faded letters! How I love them! Why, they seem to touch a string On the harpschord of mem'ry 'Till the hosts of angels sing Sing to me of loved ones, and tho Hands that penned each loving line Seem to reach across tho chasm And clasp them closo to mine. Faded letters! From a sweetheart From a mother dear to me From a brother, and another Far across tho briny sea From a wife she sent to cheer mo In a strange and foreign laud, And the best of all, the letters Where she traced the baby's hand. Chubby fingers How I loved them! How the fleeting years efface! Or, Is It my tear3, I wonder, That bedim the loving trace? Though the cheerless years be many Since we worshipped at the shrine, Still I feel those little fingers Close around this heart of mine! Faded letters! How I love them! Letters from my loved ones and Thin, tho best of all, the letter Where she traced the baby's hand; Little imprint on the paper, And upon my heart I fear, Sets tho harpblchord of mem'ry Playing music sweet to hear! Buffalo News. $. There was ah awful gulf of gloom in tho poets corner last night. It was occasioned by the assertion of a member that he knew that there were some verses that were worse than thoso printed recently. Everyone thought th ellmit In doggerel had been reached and It grieved them to think that there might bo something soniewhoro that was worse. When the meeting adjourned to the Gold-le room the following was found: Tho editor sat in his usual state, Bomoanlng tho fact that the mall was Into And tho Portland papers had failed to como So he could not steal his items there from But ho had resort to tho old, old plan, Used by papers since tlmo began, And equipped with scissors and old magazines And Country Exchanges where dog gerel teems, Boldly clipping therefrom tho silliest verso Added some of his own, consid'rably worse; How ho smiled ns ho thought of the spaco It would fill And tho money he'd save from his telegraph bill, Rut on reading It over, tho man was afraid And most promptly tho blamo on the Innocent laid; Selecting some friends for tholr good naturo noted Ho claimed that tho sad stuff from them had been quoted, Then he gaily went forth to his pretzels nnd beer With a snillo on his face and his conscience qulto clear. ONE OF THE VICTIMS lawer, Rufus Choate, that no was once engaged In trj.lng a patent case where the question was wheth er his cllont had wrongfully Infring ed tho othor man's Invention. After bovernl days had boon spent in tho contest n friend asked Choato at a noon recess, how thoy wero getting on, to which tho lawyer replied: "Finely. Wo nro now trying tho question, who's got tho best machine, and wo shall boat them." Tho bright est candldato under Orogon's primary election law may do tho same. Tho people liavo nothing to do with the Issue only tho 111011. But tho Ore gon law doos not, nnd cannot, with out tnfilnglng the constitution of tho state and nation, prevent parties from holding convontlo'ns, noinlnnt Ing candidates and submitting their candidate so nonilnnted to the pri mary olectlon for endorsement. This might, If It wero undertaken, supply onie of the dofects of the law. It would provide n platform. It would glvo a candidate somo backing so that a poor man might dare to run for ofileo. At the samo time It would pruvent a bad nomination from being ouflnuod and placod on the ballot, m the voters would not oadorse It. It U absurd for tho parties not to hold conventions. LUUlllll ! III ll If you are seeking something In a line of garments a little more nobby, a little more Individual than the average clothing, get the ABLER COLLEGIAN CLOTHES. All suits pressed and all necessary alterations made before leaving the store. In sending for a suit made to your measure you will do well to place your order with me as I will be responsible for the fit as I am a tailor and understand how to tako your measure and to give the proper description. Business Directory Doctors. It. GEORGE W. LESLIE Osteopathic Physician ' Graduato ot American School of Osteopathy KlrksWlle, Mo. Ofllce Hours--!) a. 111. to I p. 111. Other Hours bj Appointment. Ollice In .NhMinit; Illoi'W Phone 1G11. Marshfield, Ore. D L W. Tailor and Clothier. SacchI Building. 11. J. W. INGRAM Physician and Surgeon. Office over Sengstacken's Drug Store. Phones Ofllce 1621; Resldenco 783. DR. A. L. Pliys L. HOUSE WORTH siclan and Surgeon. Olflce over First National Bank. Residence, two blocks north of Crystal Theater. Offlco Phone 1431. Residence Phono 1G5G. Lawyers. Francis H. Clarke .Tncob M. Blake La rence A. Llljeiiulst CLARICE, BLAKE & LILJEQVIST, ATTORXEYS-AT-LAW Times Building, Marshfield, Ore. United States Commissioner's Oillce. !J . W. BENNETT, Office over Flanagan & Bennett Bank. Marshfield, .... Oregoi C. p. Mcknight, Attorney at Law. Upstairs, Bennett & Walter Bloci Marshfield, - - Oregoi The C. C, R. & L R. R. and Navigation Co. THE C. B., It. & E. It. It. & A'. CO. TIME TABLE. Subject to change without notice. tOKE & COKE, Attorneys at Law. Marshfield. Oregoi Miscellaneous No. 1. Daily, ex, Sunday No. 2. y : 00a.m. Marsh'd jAr.l 2 : 30p.m Junction CARPENTER Call R. A. Corthell For all kinds of carpenter and Lv. 9:45a.m. Coqullle Lv.ll:30a.m. . , " , , "" "1 , "" Ar.l0:20a.m. Myrtle PtLv.l0:4Da.m cabinet work. Show cases and offlco " t f 11 ! if iii'A o onnnlnHi' ISlimtn r.T1 Trains to and from Reaver Hill dally. ' " W. F. Miller. Agent. i-uruieii t, jjcjii-.uebix.-u. V A H. EDDY' ARCHITECT Cab Call Servlco AT ANY HOUR Goci Hearse and Vehicles. HEISN'ER, MILLER At CO. Livery, Feed anil Sale Stable. Wood for Sale. J Third and A Sts. Phone 1201 Marshfield. Modern cottages a specialty. Office opposite Blanco Hotel, Over Tele phone Building. M It. ALBERT ABEL, Contractor tor Teaming of all kind Phone 1SS4. PIAXO TUNING, By. J. F. O'ltielly, P. J. HAYES Resident Optometrist. Eyes tested free. Broken lens replaced. WORK GUARANTEED. Marshfield, Oregon. Resident Tuner. Address Boy 210, Marshfield. ELMER A. TORI), Director Coos Bay Academy of Music. Voice, 1'lano 1'lpe Organ. Harmon) etc., from 1 beginning to graduation. Singers coached In st)le dlotlon nnd interpretations, for opera, oratorio or concert work ,Xcw O'Coiinell Building, Marshfield. Subscribe for Tho Times. Reduction Sale At CIIAS. A. STEVEN'S' Clonic and Suit House Chicago. Cor. First & B St., Marsh Hold. Mrs. M. It. Smith, Agent, Flanagan & Bennett Bank MARSHK1EI.D, OREGON. Capitol Subscribed 150,000 Capital I'ald Up J10.000 Undivided Profits $.55,000 Does a general bunking business and draw. 011 the Hank ol California. San Franclsc Calif., Kirst.Naiicaal llank Portland Or., Klrbi National Hank. Koseburg, Or., Hanover Ns tlonal Hank, Now York, N. M. Uolbchlld A Son, London, Kngland. AUo sell change on nearly all the principal cities of Europe. Accounts kept Mibjcct to check, safe deposit lock boxes far rent at 6 cents a mouth or ?. a ear. INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS Bank of Oregon Capital Stock fully paid up $50,000 Transact! a General Banking Business Nottli Bend, Oregon Steam Dye Works C StreeL Ladies' nnd Gents' Garments Cleaned or Dyed Philip Be ckcr, Pronrir lot. 60Oi DRINK NATIONAL BEER ABSOLUTELY PURE BOTTLED BY Mirrasoul Bros. PHONE 1531 JO$OSS$C$'CX&V. COLUMBIA MACHINE WORKS Cavanagh, Chapman (& Co. Gen cral Repair Woik and Woodlurning. Launches a Specialty Foot of Queen Avenue, Marshfield GET IN LINE Just received the largest shipment of duett Shirts ever shown 011 the Hay, prices from S !. to .M. If so let me lit you out. Cotton work shirts ' '" Wool work shirts " Black sateen shirts COo to J1.BO Uuckskln gloves f trn Ilorsehldo gloves - . .fri.BO Cloth gloves nn 'President suspenders J0 Boss of the Itoad overalls "0o Boss of the Road junipers ' BOc to 00c Neck and coat sweaters 93.00 to ?3.B0 Underwear from 9 J0.00 All coats, any length 2.2 All Hats :lG. lubber coats S5 Rubber hats 85c Goodyear snag proof hoots $0.00 Woonsockct sporting boots $5.00 Cotton sox a l",r 'op 25c Insoles 10c Arctics 10c These nro only a few, you will regret If you do not visit jJJ3 Corner C Street and Brondwny eSZ252Sr!5H5ESB5r!5r!5r!5rl5H5E5H5rl5r!5E2 Portland & Coos Bay S. S. Line BREAKWATER Sails from Portland Wednesday at 8 p. m. Sails from Coos Bay Satu days at Service of Tide. C. F. McColIum, Agt. Phone Main 34 - - - - A. St. Dock aSH5E5I15H5SSZ525rKZ5E5rl5Z5325H5?2SE5Z5Z WHY DO PEOPLE BUY IN SENGSTACKEN ADDITION? BECAUSE , """"' It is choice inside residence property, lots 50x100 with alleys, is well sheltered with a good bay view and prices of lots arc reasonable. For particulars see TITLE GUARANTEE & ABSTRACT CO. Henry Sengstacken, Manager. California and Oregon Coast Steamship Company. Steamer Alliance B. V. OLSON, Master. SAILS FROM PORTLAND SATURDAYS, 8 P. M. SAILS FROM COOS BAY TUES DAYS, AT SERVICE OF TIDE. P. P. Baumgartner, Agt. L. W. Shaw, Agt. Couch St. Dock, Portland, Ore. Marshfield, Ore., Phono 441. w$F!f3&s&aftti&rtt&ayAstKM& yj Wi(iw.(arjpr,,jfcjf4(lw.1,(j-j jjjjj II. C. URECKENHIDGE G. L. DEAN. Now Owners of the COOS BAY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY We do a general Transfer and Storage business. Orders taken by Phono will receive- prompt attention. Water Front foot of A St. Phone 1031. ifwsgnEragirazHmng33nmswra The Steamer Steamer r ?1 "!! ini . Sails from Marshfield Tlunsd.iy Jan. 2. No reservatio u will be held after the arrival of shin unless ticket Is bought. F.S DOWAent A1ARSHFIELD, : : : : OREGON KBagmiBfflHreBlgaESgg3CTiraB5mg I WE MAKE GAS ENGINES AND BOATS Speed Launches end Enginti a Specialty All Clasies of Boat and .Engine Repairing Promptly Attended to SLopi in the North Bend Woolen Mill. North Ben(Jf 0regon II. R. BEVIER, Meclanical Engineer c. H. AUGER, Boat Builder rmrirew.v.frBgimimgm Beaver Hill Coal MASTERS , McLAIN Sole Agents The Best Coal cm Coos Bay $5.00 PER TON AT THE YARD ao.uu rtK ION DELIVERED