The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957, March 07, 1908, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Textl. -HI A 51 T mm TImm mOu. X"&iU Tky ar dally denoi Tktr 1 t - single fl tine tho fact. No baslntsi so krlot a Times ad. will not make It brkkr. No business so dull a Time ad. will not snllven It. Times ndi. art great aids. olumm la Tk Tlaas. even on earrits Matters of Interest. Not the least Interesting part of the paper Is Its advertising columns. Plan your purchases from Times ads. It will pay. 1 MEMBER OP ASSOCIATKD PRESS VOL II. THE COOS BAY TIMES, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1908. No. 207. i OT GUILTY (Urnis (Mitti coos.eoeLiislil ask apology east Toledo MEET IM COqillLLE Ml 24 1BHET FLOOD VICTIM ME 1 fit nn ic Or bn It K w K Chairman Phelan Issues Call for County Convention for Party Conference. DELEGATES FROM EVERY PRECINCT List of Voting Precincts and Number of Delegates From Each. P. L. Phelan, chairman of tho Re publican county central committee, has Issued a call for a county conven tion to bo held in the court houso in Coquille, at 10 o'clock a. m., Tues- day, March 24, 1908. Tho purposo of this convention, as stated In tho official call, is to perpetuate party or ganlzation and confer as to candi dates by which tho party might in dicate its choice and recommend can didates to the electors. The following is a copy of the offi cial call: REPUHLICAN COUNTY . CONVEN TION. Tho Republican electors of Coos county, state of Oregon, are advised that a Republican county convention will bo held in tho court house, Co quille City, at 10 o'clock a. m. Tues day, March 24, 1908, for the follow ing purposes: To perpetuate party organization; to discus sand recom mend Republican candidates for county and state offices. The representation by precincts will bo ono delegate for each ten votes or fraction thereof cast at the general election of Juno i, 190G. Tho following Is a list of the dele gates to which each precinct is en titled: Bandon 1C Burton 2 Coalcdo Coos City 2 North Coos River 3 Coos River 3 East Coquille i 10 West Coquille 9 Deer Park 1 Dora 3 Empire 4 Enchanted 3 Four Mile 2 T.nko 2 I Leo 2 United States soldiers, but these aro North Marshfield 9 i to be withdrawn in a short time and South Marshfleld 18a state constabular-y substituted. It Missouri 3 j is feared that tho change may cause Myrtle Point 15 I further trouble. Mr. Larson states Newport 3 ! that tho necessity of having every North Bend 18 mine guarded prevents the small Norway G ! mines from running and tends to Parkersburg 4 make tho country very quiet. Mr. Prosper . 3 , Larson expects to return, but says he Riverton 4 Is pleased to bo homo again in good Rowland 1 South Slough 1 Sumner 3 Ten Mile 2 It is recommended that precinct caucuses be held not later than Sat urday, March 21. P. L. PHELAN. Chairman Rep. Co. Central Comm. - E. L. C. PARRIN, Secretary. GOOSE DINNER. Make arrangements for your Sun day dinner at Smith's Cafe. NIco young goose. SATURDAY EVENING'S GUARAN TEE SNAPS. 2 Nice lots in Eastside $75 each. 2 Lots In East Marshfleld, $G0 each. Special price on full block in Boise addition. Lots in Schetter addition, 50x100 $175. 4 Lots in Bay View addition, fac ing County, 50x138 each $825. Don't overlook this. 2 Good farms on tide water, $7500 and $15,750. 3 Ten aero lots, $500 each. Terms one-half cash, bal. 5 iears. 5 Acre lots near Marshfleld, 100 each. Business lot on Front street GOx 150, $8500. Seo Title Guarantee & Abstract Co. Henry Sengstacken, Manager. Ladles' short waists and muslin underwear at the Coos Bay Cash SILL POX IT SUNSET MY A CASK REPORTED TO HEALTH OFFICE R M ING US EXPOSED MAX ESCAPES. Dr. Galo of North Bend, reported a c.he of small pox at Sunset Bay to j I'M In Officer Mlugus today. All t. posed persons, except ono man named Dean were placed under quar tlne. This man got away and Is sup posed to bo on his way to Marsh field or Beaver Hill. Officers have been notified and will bo On the look- out for him. The case is not virulent j and the prompt action of the physi cian Is hoped to stamp it out prompt ly. P. E. Larson Returns From Nevada to His Coos River Ranch. P. E. Larson, wlfo and child re turned this week from Goldfield, Ne vada, and left at once for Allegan, where they expect to spend tho sum mer. Mr. Larson ownb a fine ranch on the Coos river, In addition to some mining property In Nevada, but at present finds the Coos Bay country the most inviting. He reports busi- 3iuess very quiet m Uoldlielci because of tho prolonged strike In the mines there. Ho says that contrary to the general understanding the struggle In tho Nevada mines is not between the mine owners and the union men, but a certain radical element of tho union that insist on running matters with a high hand. Only ono of tho ! large mines are in operation, and many union men aro at work there. All tho mines are under guard of old Coos PLACE CHILDREN ON A PERIOD OF PROBATION The Hollonbcck Children of Randon Aro Placed In Coos County Ilonies Ono in Marshfleld. Judge Hall came over Monday on court business. In the juvenile court ho heard tho complaint against tho Hollenbeck children and discharged tho oldest boy from custody. Ho made an order placing the other three children in probation for six months. Tho youngest girl was taken by Mrs. R. O. Hoberg of this city and the eldest by L. R. Robert son, tho telephone man of Marsh fleld; the boy was Bent to Allen Mc Leod until a homo can be found for him. All of the children are bright and intelligent, and all they need are proper homes in which to be brought up. Tho Judge also heard the caso of the Coquille Mill and Mercantile Company vs. J. N. Jacob son, deciding it in favor of tho for mer. County Commissioner Lloyd Spires and E. A. Anderson arrived Wednesday and are holding the usual session of tho county court. There is considerable work to be done at this session of court in regard to roads and bridges. Coquille Sentinel, FINE YOUNG GOOSE For Sunday dinner at Smith's Cafe. Don't miss It. MIONH 111 for messenger oy to carry pareels r rum errands. GOLDEIELD Japan Insists on Immediate Apology From Chinese . Government. OR ELSE WILL TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION In Addition to Indemnity Japan Asks Apology for Hauling Down of the Jiipnneso Flag. (By Associated Press.) PEKIN, March 7. Japan's ulti matum In tho caso of the Japanese steamship Tatsu Maru was presented to tho head of the Chinese foreign board yesterday. Tho Irreducible minimum of Japaneso claims is the restoration of the steamer and cargo and payment of full Indemnity. This action is demanded within reason able time. In the caso of default or postponement, Japan, according to the terms of tho ultimatum, will take immediate action. Japan expects a reply tomorrow, and an apology for hauling down the Japaneso flag. AT THE CHURCHES CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. Services will be held in the Masonic Temple Sunday at 11 a. m. Subject, "Man." A cordial Invitation is ex tended to all. ST. MONICA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Services will be hold In North Bend at 8 o'clock a. m., and In Marshfleld at 10:30 a. m. Rev. Fathbr Donnelly, Rector. ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH. ' Services in Red Men's Hall Wm. F. Holl, pastor. Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Morning service, 11 a. m. Luther League devotidnal ser vice, 6:45 p. m. Note After this Sunday the time for Sunday school will change from 9:45 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. This is done by united request. FIRST HAPTIST CHURCH 10 a. m., Bible school, Claude Stutsman, superintendent. 11 a. m., sermon, "As and So." 3 p. m Junior Union. C:30 p. m., Young Peo ple's prayer service. At 7:30 the B. Y. P. U. will have charge of the evening service, when the follow ing program will bo rendered: Special music by tho choir, C. J. Mlllis, director, and scripture les son by Claude Stutsman; talk on the need of an Increased interest in missions, Mrs. F. E. Wheeler; paper, Claude Stutsman; "Claims of India," Charles Rehfeldt; ad dress by Mrs. Black; "Missions in Japan," Anna Wheeler; Baptist Work In Japan," Alpha Mauzey; address, C. J. Millls; "Our Mis sionary Box," Hattio Wheeler; short talk by tho pastor. All who are Interested In missions aro cor dially invited to attend the even ing service. Come, and we will do thee good. D. W. Thurston, pas tor. FIRST PRESIJYTERIAN CHURCH- Announcement for Sunday March 8. 10 a. m. Sunday School ses sion: J. D. McNeil, Supt. The Young Mens' Bible Class conducted by M. C Horton, and tho Adult Bible Class conducted by tho pas tor, extend a special Invitation to strangers to spend this hour with them. 11 a. m. Morning Worship, with sermon by tho pastor on the theme: "At It. All At It, Always At It." Mrs. J. W. Ingram will sing at this service: "Jesus Lover of My Soul." by McDougall. 3 p. m. Special meeting for young men in the interest of tho Y. M. C. A. Dr. Leslie presiding. C p. m. Christian Endeavor service. Top ic: "Tho Wise Uso of Time." Eph. 5:15-21. Hugh Smith, leader. 7:30 p. m. Evening Service with preaching by the pastor. Subject: "The Philistine of the Nonce, or What Shall Wo Do With tho Iconoclast? Miss Lillian Hall will Blng at this service: "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," by Ambrose. A cordial Invitation is extended the public to attend any or all of these services. H. H. Brown, Pastor. Just rMelred Bne line of fishinf hteklt, Cew Strr. Cask store, 4 City of 50,000 Is Without Any Lights or Fire Protection. SPRING FRESHETS SPREAD DISASTER Northern Indiana Is Being Flooded mid Pciinsjlvania Pi enuring for Onrusdi of Swirling Waters. (By Associated Press. TOLEDO, March 9. The Maumee river flood has caused the destruction of the Cherry street bridge and de prived East Toledo, with a popula tion of 50,000 of electric lights and Are protection last night. The street car service to the East Side will not be resumed for several weeks. Pennsylvania Floods. t (By Associated Press.) PITTSBURG, March 7. Tho flood is expected to reach the lowlands to night. Floods in Indiana. (By Associated Press.) INDIANAPOLIS, March 7. There are floods today throughout northern Indiana. Tho Wabash river Is out of its banks for miles northeast of La fayette. Many districts are under water. IMPORTANT NOTICE. A series of unexpected complica tions have developed In the Times of fice the last few days, which have compelled tho editor to Impose on the readers by printing an unusual amount of advertising without an adequate amount of space devoted to reading matter and news. Wo kindly ask your indulgence for a short time, when we hope to repay your patience In full measure. The advertisements in tonight's paper will be found really Interesting, and well worth reading. Several Important articles, including the Chamber of Commerce report, are crowded out of this issue. HUGHES FOR PRESIDENT. New York State Committee Passes Resolution of Endorsement. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, March 7. A reso lution endorsing Hughes for presi dent was unanimously passed today at a meeting of the State Republican committee. PERSONAL MENTION. MISS JENNIE DENTLY is a city vis itor for a few days. W. J. ROHRER was on the straets today after a week's wrestle with the grip. MRS. BRAUGHTON has accepted a position as clerk In the A. M. Prentiss & Co. store. CHARLIE LEE is again able to bo about after his illness sand is busy enjoying the sunshine and greeting his friends. MR. GUY CHAMBERS, of Daniel's Creek, spent today in Marshfleld with friends and Incidentally at tended to business affairs. MR. DAN SMITH, of Chicago, is a city visitor for an indefinite time. During his stay In Marshfleld Mr. Smith will visit with friends and also attend to business affairs con nected with an eastern wholesale establishment. E. E. MORRIS' and wife and child left today on tho Breakwater. Mrs. Morris goes to Spokane to visit her relatives while Mr. Morris makes a business trip in tho Puget Sound country. They expect to re turn to Coos Bay about May 1. . MISS ETTA LOSSERBY, of Wiscon sin, is visiting with friends and relatives on Coos Bay for about two weeks. At tho end of that time sho will leave by way of Drain for Portland and tho Sound cities, where sho will enter a busi ness college in Seattle and take a course In stenography. SHEET MUSIC AND FOLIOS 50c, GOc, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, now going for fie, 10c, 15, and 2 for 25c. Call carjy for selections. W. It. HAINES MUSIC CO. WNWW DEATH LIST LAST LITTLE VICTIM OF THE COLLINWOOD FIRK PERISHES TODAY TOTAL FATALI TIES. (By Associated Pres3.) CLEVELAND, March 7. The last little victim of the ColHnwood school flro to perish was Glen Barber, aged eight, who died of Injuries received in jumping from the second story. In casting up tho total pupils who were whd were at tho school tho day of the Are it developed that six aro still missing. Tho number of dead or missing is 174, including two teach ers. There were over forty funerals t0llay. Jl-Hiil. The Number Filed With the County Clerk From Dif ferent Precincts. Up to last Thursday evening the following registrations from the dif ferent precincts had been filed with the county clerk: Bandon 250 Burton 15 Coaledo 1 Coos City 3 North Coos River 6 East Coquillo 8G West Coquille v 93 Deer Park 1 Dora : 21 Empire 1 Enchanted G Four Mile 10 Lako 15 Leo 12 Marshfleld, North 5G Marshfleld, South 119 Missouri 28 Myrtle Point 157 Newport 5 North Bend 81 Norway 24 Parkersburg 22 Prosper 41 Riverton 11 Rowland ' 3 South Slough 2 Sumner G Ten Mile 4 Total 1,097 Horn Another of thoao welcomo Httlo leap year girls arrived Saturday March 7, at tho homo of Noel Pomin- vlllo, at Flagstaff. On Sick List. Mrs. E. W. Kam merer and son, William Belton, aro both reported sick at tholr homo. Seo Ulg Trees. A. II. Powers of tho bay and A. E. Gagnon, of Minne apolis, Minn., wero In tho city last Friday. Mr. Gagnon is foreman of C. A. Smith's mill in Minneapolis, and came out he.ro to help install tho I machinery in the Coos Bay mill. Ho spent tho day in tho woods, and was surprised at tho largeness of tho tree sin this section. Coquille Sen tinel. Some physicians say thero aro grip germs on money. You bet, and thero aro grip marks loft on money beforo you got It away from some peoplo on Coos Bay. LOOK AT THIS. A xusir six-room bungalow, 50x 140 feet of ground, pleasantly lo cated, only $1,250. See this at one. I. S. KAUFMAN t CO. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK cock erels, Campbell strain, $1.60 each, Eggs for hatching,' 50o for 13; $3.50 for 100. Mrs. S, J, Defreese, North Coos River, 000S COUNTY KM! San Francisco Boodler Now; Attempts to Dodge His Confession. ATTORNEYS FILE WITHDRAWAL MOTION Say Plea of Guilty Was Made Under False Promises of Prosecution. (By Associated Press.) SAN FRANCISCO, March 7. At torneys for Abo Ruef have filed with Superior Judge Dunno h written mo tion for tho withdrawal of Rout's plea of guilty to tho charge of ex tortion In tho French restaurant case3, and asking permission to sub stitute a plea of "not guilty." The grounds for the motion are that the defendant Is not guilty of the offense charged, and that the defendant was Induced to plead guilty upon the promises of tho prosecution with the consent of Judgo Dunne that the plea would be withdrawn and the defendant" would not be sentenced thereon. In support of the motion: the attorneys filed an affidavit of 89 typewritten pages and charged that the prosecution used the utmost en deavors to get Reuf to testify falsoly agalnst Former Mayor Schmltz and. the other defendants, and also charges that tho prosecution endea vored to get him to testify that Gov ernor Gillette, William F. Herrln and E. H. Harrlman entered Into a cor rupt bargain with him and paid him. money in connection with the nomin ation of Gillett for governor; that ho refused so to testify before the grand jury "because there was no truth la It." SOCIAL NOTES. Bridge Whist. Mrs. Will Mer chant entertained at bridge whist on Tuesday last, tho day before Lent. Prizes were won by Mrs. C. M. Byler of North Bend and Mrs. William Tur pen of Marshfleld. Needle Workers Meet. The mem bers of the A. N. U. club were enter tained on Thursday by Miss Susie Elckworth. Delicious refreshments wero served. A pleasant- afternoon was enjoyed by.all who attended. SOCIETY R. Y. P. U. Entertained Tho B. Y. P. U. wore pleasantly entertained Friday evening by Miss Marie Gulov sen, at her homo in South Marsh fleld. A good tlmo was enjoyed by all those participating. Refreshments wero sorved at a lato hour. Progress Club Concert. The Prog ress club Is making arrangements for a concert to bo held soon after Eas ter. Tho proceeds will bo devoted to the library fund. "Tho Messiah," Handel's oratorio, will bo given un der tho direction of E. A. "Todd. The First Rut Onco moro woman has demonstrated her leadership in human affairs and shattered a time- worn tradition that women are frald of mice and rats. The first rat of fered to Marshal Carter for redemp tion under the new provision of tho city council camie from a Httlo girl, Miss Tholma Payne, who delivered his ratshlp to tho marshal and col lected her 5 cents this morning. Tenth Wedding Anniversary Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Sandberg celebrated the tenth an niversary of their wedded life with a most enjoyable little social affair. It was an informal event, only a few In timate friends being present, but this only added to tho spirit of the occa sion and taken In conjunction with tho genuine and hearty hospitality of the host and hostess mado it mem orable. Tho Swedish custom of hos pitable greeting with abundance to eat and drink, together with Swedish dishes and methods of serving proved interesting to tho American guests unfamiliar with theso picturesque and faclnatlng old country custonios. At tho conclusion of this introduc tory luncheon, a dollghtful full course dinner was served, and a most enjoyablo evening followed. Tha wishes that Mr. and Mrs. Sandberg might llvo to oelobrate tholr dia mond wedding came direct from tho hearts of ovoryono who was present to participate In their tin wedding.. Those present were: Dr, Georgo E. Dlx, Dr. E, E.' Straw, J. M. Upton, A G. Goss, Wm. Ford, J. A. Mataon. f V. ?& vg f"Jvte