The Coos Bay times., January 30, 1908, Image 4

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THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD. OREGON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1908.
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1 The MYERS STOllE North Bend, Oregon The MYERS STORE NorLh Bend. Oregon I
Extra Specials j
For 1
Refuses Bid for Building Hull
of New Dredge at Less
Than Cost Unless it Is Ac
companied With a Bonus of
. $20,000 Splendid 'Efforts!
of L J. Simpson and C. A.
Smith to Secure Construc-
' tion 'Work for Coos Bay
. Prove Fruitless.
Tho porcino proclivities of Port
land have never been quite so braz
enly displayed as In the matter of
the construction of tho government
dredge for use on Coos Bay and other
Oregon and Washington ports. Tho
people of the bay are familiar with
tho developments of this enterprise
oven to tho point where either pur
posely or inadvertently the adver
tisement for bids was delayed so that
it was impossible for Coos Bay firms
to make-an offer on the contract. L.
J. Simpson and C. A. Smith, the
two large shippers of this section,
gave evidence of their enterprise by
offering to furnish free lumber to a
local ship building concern that a
low bid might be made and the
dredge built here. When tho tardi
ness of the notice for bids prevented
tho exercise of this advantage to the
government, L. J. Simpson with com
mendable public spirit promptly took
up tho matter of sub-contracting the
frame work of the dredgo with the
Portland Iron Works and requested
that opportunity bo given Coos Bay
to bid on this.
Secretary Lyon on his recent trip
to Portland acted as special emissary
of Coos Bay interests in this matter
and succeeded in persuading tho
Portland Iron Works to hold open
tho bids for the construction of the
Tiull until Kruso & Banks, the local
SIrm of ship builders, would have an
opportunity to make a bid on the
work.
This was done and on tho arrival
of Mr. C. A. Smith tho matter was
promptly taken up in a conference
of L. J. Simpson, C. A. Smith and
Mr. Oren. As a result of this con
ference Messrs. Smith and Simpson
entered Into a joint agreement to
furnish all tho lumber for tho dredgo
to Kruso & Banks at much less than
the cost of production. Tho ship
building firm was then urged to
make their bid very low, which they
did, making It so small that they
asked for a guaranteo to insure them
against loss on tho work. Messrs.
Simpson and Smith again stepped
into tho breech and gave tho required
guarantee. This meant an extremely
low price but tho local firms were
deslrious of demonstrating that Coos
Bay could do tho work and that as
this plnco took tho Initiative in se
curing tho dredgo tho construction
bo dono at this point. After making
all these concessions, Messrs. Smith
and Simpson went farther and of
fered free transportation of all the
dredgo machinery from Portland to
tho ship builder's dock on Coos Bay.
Tho bid and concessions were then
transmitted ;to ho Portland firm
through Messrs. Brigham and Log
gle who are In Portland. They took
tho matter up directly with the
Portland Iron Works. Hopes ran
high, for, despite oarly discourage
ments, it was thought that tho ad
vantages offered wero so substantial
that it must result In landing the
contract.
All hopes wero wrecked on Port
land, s rocky coast of grab-all-ln-slght-and-ask-for-more.
Yesterday
afternoon tho following most aston
ishing telegram was received from
the Coos Bay representatives In Port
land. "Bid of $16,000 will be ac-
cepted in accordance with terms
named in telegram but In ad-
dition must have $20,000
bonus. Clark says this is final."
Tho Times pieces that in a frame
because it thinks that is the place
for it. Snch a business proposition
deserves to bo preserved and hand
ed down to future generations as the
climax of an era in which greed has
become dominant. "Clark says this
Is final." That sounds a bit sar
castic. Final. Well we should think
so. Or was It a generous assur
ance that If it were accepted he
would not boost tho anto and come
back with a demand for all the water
front on Coos Bay, a deed to both
tho lumber companies' properties,
and a mortgage on all the real estate
In Coos county. "Pinal." Well, yes.
That is final. TJio limit, the end,
tho ultimate conclusion of a busi
ness proposition that is so preposter
ous that It departs from tho realm
of reason into that of the ridiculous.
Generous Mr. Clark. If Coos Bay
will build tho dredge and present it
to him and in addition accompany
tho gift with $4,000 more he will
condescend to accept It and then col
lect from the government tho origin
al cost.
And so tho dredgo will bo built
in Portland.
Coos Bay business men aro enter
prising, progressive, generous, but
when it comes to giving all they have,
a mortgage on tho future and a Hen
on tho gold In tho crown they hope
to wear In tho hereafter they draw
tho lino.
It is to be regretted that the ef
forts of Messrs. Smith and Simp
son havo not borno better fruit in
stead of bitter fruit but every resi
dent of tho bay cannot but bo con
vinced of tho convulsive ridiculous
ness of tho Portland firm's demands.
Ans so Portland will build the Cooc
Bay dredgo.
It is to laugh.
This is final.
AT THE COOS BAY HOTELS
A Record of the Day's Guests and Some Facts and
Fiction Common to Hotel Offices
They sat in tho ofllco of tho Blanco
hotel llstonlng to tho patter of tho
rain upon tho windows. As if uudor
the inlluonco of tho desolato black
ness of tho night outsldo, conversa
tion, which had been brisk earlier In
tho ovonlng had gradually lagged un
til now a goneral Bilonco reigned.
"Buckshot" had departed for uu
known regions, probably to bed, and
ovon "Skookum" lay quietly coiled
up in one cornor of tho otllco. (For
bonoilt of BtrangerB, Skookum is
Buckshot's dog and wears tho cham
pionship bolt In tho dogvillo com
munity of Marshllold). Tho sllonco
was suddenly broken by ono whoso
physiognomy and broguo proclaimed
him an Emoraldlto.
"Tim," Bald ho, addressing tho
chair noxt to him, "you'vo takon a
homestead in Curry county, and, I
thought mnybo yo could toll mo tho
law consarntn' how to go about It."
"Well, Pat," says tho noxt chair,
"I don't just remonibor tho exact
wordln' uv tho law but I kin glvo yo
tho meanln' uv it. Thomoanlu' uv It
1b this: Tho government is wlllln' to
bet yo 1C0 acres uv ground aglu' $1G
that yo cau't live on it for flvo years
-without starvln' to death,"
Central C. J, Wesloy, M. A. Trom-
per, Portland; William McCahy, H.
Beckor, Myrtle Point; C. T. Perona,
O. F. Rohror, Coqulllo; W. E. Dletz.
Blanco J. W. Current, Coqulllo;
S. B. Klahn, Portland; G. II. McNalr,
Bandon; A. G. Paus, Bandon; C. I.
Noff, Beavor Hill.
CALEDONIAN CLUB
IS ORGANIZED
Scots Elect Officers and Arrange
Schedule of Meeting
Nights.
Tho Marshfleld Caldonlan club,
composed of tho descendants of
Scotchmen, met last night In Red-
nion's hall and perfected an organi
zation. Tho following officers wero
elected:
Honored chief, Hugh B. Sueddon;
worthy first chleftlan, John Greon
wood; worthy second chioftlan, John
P. Maxton; worthy third chioftlan,
Potor Scott, Jr.; Jnmes Durand, Sr.,
John Y, Arnott, Androw Laudles,
directors.
Tho club will meet hereafter on
tho socond and fourth Wednesday
ovonlngs of each month.
Friday and Saturday
To Stimulate Further Interest For Friday and Saturday of our
General Clean-Up Sale, the following Special Offerings Will be Made:
$ 1 .50 Children's Shoes 9?c
Wo have had so many requests at this sale for a "Special" on
children's shoes, sizes 3 to 8. For tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday,
you can have our $1.50 child's shoo at a very great reduction. These
shoes havo solid leather soles, heels, good vlcl uppers with patent
leather tips. Were $1.50. An extra special Friday and Saturday,
pair only "
12 l-2c Outing Flannel 7 !-2c
White and cream. Full widths. About six broken pieces to dis
pose of. Good weight. Regular price was 12c. Extra special
for Friday and Saturday, yard only 1-2C
$2.85 Fringed Bed Spreads $2.25
Another great special for Friday and Saturday. Extra large
size. Handsome patterns. Marsailles satin finish. The most hand
some bedspread ever shown at $3.50. White only. Each
only $2.25
Ladies' Coats and Suits
Last Two Days to Buy at Reduced Prices
A few good styles and patterns of our women's coats and suits
remain for the last two day's selling. But if you wish to take ad
vantage of the Clean-Up sale, you will have to hurry. These coats
and suits are being picked up rapidly at tho very great reductions
and we question if any will be held over after Saturday night. This
is a great opportunity to buy at half and less than half the regular
price.
$ 1 .75 Cluett and Monarch Shirts
95c
Extra specials for Friday and Saturday will includo a big assort
ment of Monarch and Cluett shirts In tho coat and regular styles.
These shirts como in an array of neat patterns. Bosoms are plain
and pleated. The regular prices aro $1.50 and $1.75. Special Fri
day and Saturday, each only 95c
$3.50 Merine Flannel Shirts $ 1 .66
Another great special for Friday and Saturday. These dress
shirts are made of a fine grade of wool fabric. Como in neat pat
terns of tasty colors. Well made. Very roomy. Medium light weight.
Former price was $3.50. Friday and Saturday they go at eac$ 1 .69
Men's Suits andliaincoats
Final Opportunity to Buy at Low Prices
The last few days have been strenuous times In our men's
clothing section. The Clean-Up prices brought buyers out with such
eagerness as to demonstrate conclusively this sale Is rightly named,
and that the prices aro doing the work. Only a few suits and rain
coats aro hero for Friday and Saturday's selling. If you havo been In
doubt as to the wonderfully low prices, better como out and invest
igate. ' Japanese Bath Robes
Half Price
Made of fine quality Japanese Silk. Handsomely quilted. As
sorted sizes. Colors pink, blue and black. Very popular in East
ern cities just now. A great special for Friday and Saturday at
HALF PRICE
WHAT THEY SAY
JACK FLANAGAN, (Principal
End Man.) "I'm tho only light that
sparkles on old Broadway."
W. R. RUST "What is the dif
ference between a nature fakir and
being faked by nature?"
D.. Y. STAFFORD "Tho reason
I get results from my hens is be
cause I feed them scientifically."
J. O'KKELLEY "No I can't com
plain. The boat business was never
better. In fact If it keeps up at the
present rate I shall havo to put on
another boat in the near future."
WALTER LYON "That new
Flanagan-Bennett bank , building
looks pretty good to me. It not only
creates a good Impression on strang
ers but It stands as a sort of heraldy
to an approaching building era.
Building eras como In waves like any
other movement and I believe It will
be but a short time until Marshfleld
will havo an imposing number of
concrete and brick structures."
IVY CONDRON "Does tho rain
hurt my business? Well I should say
not. This rain makes the trees
grow and tho trees havo placed Ore
gon where she is today. Ihey make
business good. How do I connect
trees with business? Well you stand
on tho wharf and look across the bay
toward tho C. A. Smith mill. Then
turn your gazo toward North Bend
and look at tho row of lumber in
dustries." THE BIRD ON NELLIE'S HAT.
(Sotto Voice) "And sttll tho east
erners wonder why wo tako prldo
in our rainfall."
QUICK DELIVERY
For convenience of Call pa
trons the Laundry office will
be open Saturday evenings until
8 o'clock.
Phope 571 today. Our wagon
will call.
COOS BAY STEAM LAUNDRY
Marshfleld and North Bend.
GET YOUR
Ms sure that y.ur ahlf Duiasa
competitor 4ooan't beat yon In od
vertMao and ha will beat ye lm
gei t bt (r it HUU.
Telegram Boosts Our Booster.
Tho elegant pamphlet which Is
now bolng circulated by tho Marsh
fleld chamber of commerco is call
ing forth favorablo comment. Tho
latest trlbuto to Its power as a
"community booster" comes from tho
Portland "Telegrnm" in which a
quarter of a column Is devoted to ox
cerpts from different parts of tho
pamphlet. Concluding tho "Tele
gram" says:
''Portland had a chance a few
mouths ago to seo what Coos Bay can
do in tho way of npplo growing, when
tho handsomo exhibit was shown
hero.
"Tho growth and activity, tho op
tunltiea afforded In many lines of tho
three leading communities on tho
bay, Marshfleld, North Bondjand Era
plro, aro outlined In an Interesting
fashion. Tho booklet, is a crodlt to
auy community and should provo a
flno 'booster' for Coos Bay."
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.. FROM ..
JOHN ARLANDSON.
PHONE 1331
-- niMlltiim
Dancing School Every Monday
And Thursday Evening at
ODD FELLOWS' HALL.
Privato Instruction from 2 till
5 p. m.
DRAMATIC CLUB
Will bo organized from Pupils
Taking Instruction in Elocution
and Dramatic Art.
Specinl Attention to Children's
Class in Dancing and Elocution,
Seo mo at the Hall on Mondays
and Thursdays; Afternoon and
Evenlncr.
Prof. O. P. Smith.
Old papers for sale at Times
office,
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that tho un
dersigned doing business under the
firm namo and titlo of Wllley and
McCulloch, havo this day been dis
solved by mutual consent. All pers
ons having claims against said firm
aro hereby notified to present tho
same to B. F. Willoy, for payment,
and all debts duo said firm to bo paid
to said B. F. Willoy.
B. F. Wllley having assumed all
debts duo from said firm and all ac
counts duo tho same. The business
of said firm will hereafter bo con
ducted undor tho firm namo of
"Wllley & Pennock."
Dated at Marshfleld, Coos county,
Oregon, this 25th day of January,
1908.
B. F. WILLEY.
C. W. Mc'CULLOCn
Old papers for sale at Tlnr.es
Two lots on Baines street 800.00
Good building lot in West Marshfleld $ 050.00
Lot 100x200 and two houses in South Marshfleld $5200.00
Two good lots in North Bend $ 350.00
Business corner 100x140 $2500.00
19,0 acre ranch on Coos River $5000.00
We havo property listed in all of tho most desirable portions
of tho Coos liny country. AVo havo just what the careful Investor
desires. Call at our office and make your wants known and wo
will show you our bargains.
OLD PAPERS FOR SALE
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