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yfc''jyfiunn i' To business nr Time ds. They tiro daily demonstra R $agp There Is not a single column m Tho Times, everj ting tho fact. No business so brisk a Times ad. will not mnko It brisker. No business so dull a Times ad. will not enliven it. Times ads. are great aids. one carrioi matters of interest. Kafc the least intoresting part of tho paper is its advertising columns. PTm your purchases from Times ads. El will pay. JII?""rit OP ASSOCIATED PRESS VOL II. THE COOS BAY TIMES, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1908. No. 192.. rT soGuusis mm TICKET ON THE FIELD I UH Gil DOGS OF WAR ARE GROWLING IN ASIA MIR I . Hold Largely Attended Nomin ating Convention and Name Full Ticket DECLARES PLATFORM OF ITS PRINCIPLES Will Wage an Aggressive Cam paign for Delegates Times Is Commended. THE SOCIALIST TICKET. Joint Senator S. L. CURRY, Of Coquille. Joint Hcnrcsciitnth e, , W. C. WEAVER, Of Marshileld. Coos County Repiesentative, M. BREWER, Of Bandon. County Commissioner, S. DAXIELSON, Of Parkersburug. Sheriff JOHN HAYDEN, ''Of Mui-bhliclfl. County Cleik J. E. QUIRK, Of Coquille. Assessor A. W. SLEEPER, Of Coquillu. School Superintendent, v F. P. WOOD, Of liandon. Surveyor G. A. IMIIOFP, Of North Rend. Treasurer E. T. COFPELT, Of Marshllcld. Delegates and representatives of tho Socialist party from all parties of Coos County met in Coquillo, Fri day, February 14, for the purpose of making their choice of candidates in i-iho coming election, and their delib eration resulted in nominating tho above ticket. Tho nominations for joint senator and school superintendent were by acclamation; joint representative, Coos county representative, county commissioner, assessor, surveyor and treasurer were nominated on first ballot and tho county clerk on tho second ballot. When the balloting was finished the following resolutions were offered by tho committee on resolutions after a conference of not more than thirty minutes: Resolutions on Principles. The Socialist Party of Coos Coun ty, Oregon, in convention assembled, does hereby reiterate its belief in and pledge its support to the plat form and principles of the National Socialist Party. In public affairs we recommend: 1 Equal taxation. 2-C-A permanent road system. 3 A better system of public In struction with free text books. 4 a closer observance of county laws. Wo demand: 1 Equal suffrage irrespective of eex. 2 That steps be taken to redeem outstanding county warrants and pre vent tho further issuance of same 3 That contract labor on public works cease, "Tho Red Flag." Whereas, Through Ignorance or ill gotten information, an unjust and unwarranted criticism of the color of red as applied to our party banner is sometimes made, be it and the same is hereby resolved by the Socialist party in convention assembled: That tho color "red" is selected as a sym bol of the color of the blood of all working men of all nations, and that It denotes a community of interest between all men whose blood is red and in contradistinction to that ele ment of aristocratic society which claims to havo Who blood in its veins. Commendation. Whereas, The Coos Bay Times has refused to allow its sentiments to be influenced, or its silence bought with money paid into its advertising col umns and ha 'l..i 1 to attack a powerful body rate wealth single handed jiuunity inter est, and where ts, the editor, Mr. M, C. Malonoy Is a stranger In our midst, except for his excellent recom mendations, and has demonstrated his ability and honesty of purpose In I !. Internal- nt ihn Common people, fce it and the same is hereby resolved FIRE BOYS ARE REWARDED Merchant Family, Through John Merchant Present Them With $250. The Marshfield Fire Depart- ment extends its thanks to John Merchant tor his liberal donation extended to the com- O pany. T. NICOLS, Chief. As part ovidence of tho deep appre ciation of tho efficient and expediti ous work performed by the Marsh Hold fire department last night in saving the Merchant residence, on the corner of H and Fourth streets. from what appeared certain destruc tion, John Merchant this morning, on behalf of the Merchant family, pre sented the Marshfield fire depart ment, through tho person of Chief Tom NJcols, with a check for $250. The members of the fire department are deeply grateful for the magnifi cent gift, not alone for its intrinsic value and the resultant material good it will accomplish for the de partment, but for tho spirit which prompted its sending. Through tho instrumentality of The Times they wish to extend to John Merchant and the Merchant family their thanks. It is such acts as this that have mustered and advanced the spirit of patriotic zeal and unfailing devotion in the discharge of duty which is dominant in- the Marshfield -fire department today. by the -Socialist party in convention assembled at Coquille City, February 14, 1908: That Mr. Malonoy and the Times should be commended and sup ported In every possible way as a power for good under the present management of "public service." (The Times comment on tho above endorsement will bo found on the editorial page of this paper. EDI TOR.) After this tho convention ad journed to meet at tho court house at 7:30 p. m. where the candidates and speakers could express their views and sentiments. S. L. Curry spoke from a Christian and conservative standpoint. John Hayden spoke from the standpoint of "the working man with his sleeves rolled up." W. C. Weaver presented a treatise from a theoretical and practical view. J. C. Quirk spoke on local and state conditions. J. H. James presented exploitation. A. W. Sleeper gave a general and local view of Socialism. BANDOX BRIEFS. Times Correspondent Tells of News Happenings in Busy City. (Special to Times.) BANDON, Feb. 14. J-. H. Price, the shipbuilder left recently for Port land on a business trip. Recent sales of timber lands aro reported near Bandon, to parties pre sumed to be buying for the C. A. Smith Company. Kenneth Perkins, Carl Hollenbeck and Robert Young havo recently filed homestead entries in this vicin ity before Commissioner G. T. Tread gold. The Independence Mining Com pany has been formed to patent and operate valuable placer grounds that have been profitably worked for sev eral years past, A. G. Hoyt, of Lorenz & Hoyt, who has been in San Francisco for some time, arrived via tho last trip of the Elizabeth. Tho steamers Elizabeth and Ban don and tho Schooners Ruby and Oregon aro in tho harbor at present loading lumber. ALL MEMBERS of Myrtle lodge No. 3, K.. of P., Marshfield, aro noti fied to be present Monday evening. February 17. S SHOE Treasurer of Edison Manufac turing Co. Shoots Himself At His Home. WIFE ALSO SEEKS DEATH Tho Great Inventor Catches Woman And Restrains Her From End ing Her Existence. (By Associated Press.) WEST ORANGE, N. J., Feb. 17. John F. Randolph, treasurer of tho . Edison Manufacturing Company of iwhich Thomas Alva Edison Is presi dent, committed suicide in tho cellar ' of his residence today by shooting himself In the head. That it was de I liberate Is evidenced by letters left by Randolph. It is believed he was temporarily insane Thomas Edison was one of tho first to arrive at the house and he prevented Mrs. Ran ' dolph from killing herself. She at tempted to jump out of an upstairs 'window. After a hard struggle Edi i son succeeded' in pulling her back to safety. FIVE INJURED IN A NEW YORK COLLISION Michigan Central Passenger Crashes Into a Yard Engine Near Buffalo. (By Associated Press.) BUFFALO, Feb. 17. Five were injured, one probably fatally, when tlio Mfnhliriin Central nassencer crashed into a yard engine of the New York Central at Black Rock ist night. WILLIE SELLS, GREAT BAREBACK RIDER. DEAD- . i The Adopted Son of the Great Circus Man Passes Away in New York. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Feb. 17. William Sells, adopted son of Olaf Sells, one of the three brothers who organized Sells Bros. Circus died yesterday, aged 42. Tho deceased was known as the premier bareback rider of tho world and was himself a circus pro prietor. Twenty Five Are Caught Like Rats in Trap in Pennsyl vania Mine. (By Associated Press.) POTTSVILLE, Pa., Feb. 17. A cave in a Midvalley colliery a half mile north of Mount Carmel this af ternoon imprisoned 25 miners. The details aro meagre. Gangs aro work ing in relays to rescue the men. ANDY CARNEGIE'S MONEY DOESN'T LOOK GOOD Offer of $30,000 Prom Philanthropist Meets With Storm of Protest Prom Citizens. (By Associated Press.) EAST ORANGE, N. J., Feb. 17. There is loud protest against tho city council accepting the $39,000 from Carnegie for three branch li braries. Tho city council has al ready one Carnegie library costing fl,C00 a year to run. Many object to the additional libraries on account of tho expense of operating. NO HARD TIMES FOR THE STANDARD OIL Tho Big OH Monopoly Declares Its Regular Big Quarterly Dividend Samo As Usual. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Feb. 17. Tho direc tors of tho Standard Oil Co., declared the regular quarterly dividend of fifteen dollars per share. Tho Bamo amount waB paid the corresponding quarter of last year. IF EGGSHELLS Two Brick Dwelling Houses Go Down With a Great Roar. RESULT OF THE FLOOD Great Suffering of Flood Victims In The East Tho Worst Is Now Thought to Be Over. (By Associated Press.) PITTSBURG, Feb. 17. With a great roar two brick dwelling houses on Pennsylvania avenuo collapsed early today as a result of the flood waters weakening their foundations. A score of occupants were warned by crackling walls barely In time to es cape before the buildings fell. One man was Injured. Other buildings are being examined by tho authori ties to determine their safety. The rivers are receding slowly but it is expected will be below the danger mark this afternoon. The suffering of the flood victims is intense owing to the cold weather. The damage is widespread and heavy. Hundreds Homeless. (By Associated Press.) WHEELING, Va., Feb. 17. Con ditions in the flooded districts were made worse today by a sudden drop in tho temperature. The board of trade is caring for a hundred home less families. Many trolly lines and steam railroads are out of commis sion. Floods In Indiana. (By Associated Press.) INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 17. Floods continue in southern Indiana today. The cold weather is checking the rise of tho streams. TWO MILLIONS DAMAGE. -. (By Associated Press. PITTSBURG, Feb. 17. Over twenty thousand men are tern- porarily out of employment ow- ing to the floods in addition to the army out of employment ow- Ing to the depression in busi- ness. There Is great suffering. Thousands of persons are living in second stories. A conserva- tlve estimate of tho damage is two millions. Portland Bank Opens With Over One Million in Cash Deposits. (By Associated Press.? PORTLAND, Feb. 17. Tho Mer chants National Bank reopened today with over one million dollars in cash on hand. Deposits today were very heavy, and withdrawals comparative ly light. COLORED MURDERER CONFESSES CRIME Negro Arrested In Tacoina for Crime Committed in Missouri Breaks Down. (By Associated Press.) TACOMA, Feb. 17. Hayden Peoples, (colored), arrested several days ago for tho murder of Henry Seyfried, a saloonkeeper in St. Jo seph, Mo., May 3, 1907, has broken down and confessed last night when ho was confronted by tho St. Jo seph officers. Robbery was the cause. MAKES APPOINTMENT President Sends in Name of New Assistant Postmnster General. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 17. Presi dent Roosevelt sent to tho senate the nomination of Charles P. Granfield to be first assistant pastroaster gen eral. The "time" to use a want ad. is when tho first faint knock of a need or -want Is hwri oi your door. THREE SAILORS ARE SAVED Boat Reaches Tatoosh Con taining Three of Crew of III Fated Emily Reed. (By Associated Press.) TACOMA, Feb. 17. A dispatch to tho News from Tatoosh light reports that a boat reached thero this morn ing containing tho first mate and two sailors of tho Emily Reed, that was wrecked at Tillamook Friday morning. Tho boat brought tho body of the cook who died yesterday morn ing. (By Associated Press.) TACOMA, Feb. 17. The names of the rescued who are at Neah Bay are First Mate Fred Zueb, seaman, Ar thur Jantuko and Eauld Abolstedt. The name of the cook is not known. The Emily Reed was wrecked off the Tillamook coast almost two hundred miles south of where they landed to day. They rowed along tho coast in an open life boat and at one place off Washington were nearly blown ashore. Tho survivors were without water or provisions. The cook died of exposure. Tho revenue cutter will leave for Neah Bay this afternoon and return with the survivors and the body of tho cook. San Francisco Peace Officer Is Fatally Wounded by a Hold Up Man. (By Associated Press.) SAN FRANCISCO, Fob. 17. Po liceman Edward Mills who was shot by James Johnson last night is ex pected to die. Johnson and another thug a few minutes before had beat en and robbed a bartender. John son's companion escaped. NEW STEAMSHIP LINE IS BEING PROJECTED Portland, Coquillo and Way Ports to Be Connected by New Steamship Lino Shortly. A steamship lino between Portland and Coquillo is tho latest proposi tion to come from tho Roso City. It is reported that two young men of means, residents of that city and practical steamship men and navigat ors, aro promoting tho project. A steamer is now being negotiated for which will bo specially adapted for the ports in which it will call. It will have a draft of eight and one half feet. Astoria, Tillamook, Bay City, Bandon and Coquillo, and pos sibly Coos Bay are named ns the ports of tho steamer's schedule. It is stated that later on another boat will be added should tho traffic de mand. NEW CHARTER FOR BANDON-BY-THE-SEA Electors Will Vote on Increasing tho Limits mid Adding Municipal Judge. (Special to Times.) BANDON, Fob. 14. Tho electors of Bandon and outlying districts, will vote upon a now charter at tho coming election in Juno. It is pro posed to give the municipality a city government, and to ho now additions that have ' Ided to the community durlc - r since 1891, when the char' 1 now in force waB granted by tho legislature. Among tho distinct ivo features is a provision for the election of a mu nicipal judge, whose office shall be separate from the office of recorder. TRDG SHOOTS The Turkish Army Resenasss Have Been Hurridly CafCsIl to Colors. THE REVOLUTIONARY PARTY AGGRESSIVE Russian Military Authorities Have Ordered all Horses. Fit for War Registered (By Associated Press. TIFLIS, Feb. 17. Reprnts ans ceived hero from Armenia say trust the Turkish army reserves in. Tins Mush, and other villages of Lsbb Minor have been called to Qriftrrr,. and aro departing rapidly far- tfijt frontier. At the same thno tisc leaguo of tho Turkish revoIutfaiMiz party is Increasing tho revolutfauarr ' agitation. Appeals, and proclama tions aro issued exorting1 tho rtaWStr to protest against tho warlike p2ns of the Sultan. Tho league holdis ifiattr: war will bo disastrous owing; ta x&r famine in Asia Minor. Tha Kussf.-gr-milltary authorities base ordered aiE" " tho horses in Caucausus that arcf'filz for military services to bo registerw2. . FIRE THREATENS THE MERCHANT RESIDEMGEE Originates in Trellis Work of Arfcas and Serious Conflagration Is Averted by Fire Department Fire, supposed to liave origfna&sfi from smouldering ashes, broKe? otrt: in the rear of the house- owntxi fty the Merchant estate, and oecnpfaff by John 'Merchant, family and meata er, Mrs. William Merchant,, snartia; before 2 o'clock this morning, auS si costly fire was only averted hs t&ar prompt arrival and efficient. -wrarZr.. of tho Marshfield firo department. The family has been irt the habit esl J depositing the stovo ashes iir tfce vicinity of tho outhouse,, wufclfc ir connected with tho house by art arfeser -about 100 feet long, of trellis: irarfi Tho first warning of dangei thCsn--Ily had, was when one of the .nxcao--hers saw the flames shooting ttxsx; tho arbor at the opposite eiu Cross- i tho house. Tho flimsy slats oCTrtcfefc tho arbor Is constructed nradc Sas fuel for tho flames which Ifcfcss5 ' their ,way with growing motrtexecans j and Intensity toward the resfdensso; Immediately after tho flames -vxxz: -discovered an alarm of fire wax tel ephoned to the Coos Bay Gas C -Electric Light company's plant era. C . street where tho firo whistles- -wat. -blown. In a remarkably shore Brjsacs: ' of time tho hose cart arrived" an. tEcc: scene, followed by the chemlcaL, anel 4 tho fire was speedily exhausted. With the exception of tho arbor little -damage was done tho outbuilding t or residence. Tho weather boarding 7 on tho latter was smoked up. 02a sldcrably but not scorched. SovpntK" five dollars will cover tho loss-- CHILI) BURNED TO DEAXEEL Sad Fate of the Baby Daughter oTT. Mr. and Mrs. Harry of B run Af ter Valley- The sad nows reached this cifts?. r Wednesday that whilo tho 2-year-a.TtE child of E. N. Harry of Brewster nil ley was playing around the. urerjlsiss Monday its clothes caught ath.11 arrff was fatally burned. Div Stemmlaar- of Myrtyo Point, who was In tho. u cinity, was summoned but it. was: Im possible to do anything for hinu asseS he passed away Wednesday mornlnc The parents havo the sympathy q&o largo clrclo of friends. The raina-unr . were interred in tho Dora ceinctey Coquille Sentinel. Discontinuing tho ageucj- ttc -r Columbia talking machines, will ss , thoso on hand at reduced prices. 1ST R. Haines Music Co. The "not-needed-"now" tMrcejr should be taken to tho want a&. people it will "pull" it will Imprest- . it will create trado, accordingly Today's ads. aro full of things lc-s quicken and enthuse "bargain, bixraa- era." '