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VOL II.
THE COOS BAY TIMES, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1908.
No. 207.
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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North Marshfield 9 i to be withdrawn in a short time and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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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