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THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1908.
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The Coos Bay Times Publishing Co.
Entered at the postofflce at Marsh
field, Oregon, for transmission
through the malls as second class
mall matter.
M. C. MALONEV. . .Editor and Pub.
DAX E. MALOXEV News Editor
Department Seems to View
Askance Homesteads In
the Tall Woods.
LAKE VIEW, Ore., May 20. Re
cent decisions rendered by the as
sistant commissioner of the General
Land Office establish the precedent
that In all contests on homesteads In
the timber belt the homesteader Is
certain to lose If there is any ground
whatsoever for rendering a decision
adverse to him. Decisions in two
cases have just been received, and
The policy of the Coos Hay Tluios'ono of these, the Withers vs. Dusen
wlll be Republican In politics, with berry case, Involves a valuable quar-
(hc Independence of which President ter section of timber land on which
SUHSCIUPTIOX HATES.
In Advance.
DAILY.
to Year H nn
x months $2 50
L.eBs than G months per month n0
WEEKLY.
One Year '$1.50
TIMBER HOIS
HARD TO KEEP
Roosevelt is the leading exponent.
, Address All Communications to
COOS DAY DAILY TIMES
Marshfleld Oregon
HELP THE UNIVERSITY.
Certain countries of Europe pos
sess a double headed school system.
There Is a crowded and insufficient
course up to twelve years of ago for
the children of the farmer and the
worklngman; who then leave and go
the defendant placed a homestead fil
ing some four years ago. Tho evi
dence showed that ho was lax in
maintaining residence on the land
and In Improving and cultivating the
I same. The register or tne land or-
flce at Lakevlew decided against the
dofendant and tho receiver decided
in his favor. The General Land Of
fice sustained the register, and the
decision Is in line with a number of
others that have been rendered just
recently. Thus the precedent la es
tablished and maintained that the
homesteader who does not comply
sense
his
to work; for the children of the so-
called upper-class, there Is a longiwlth the law In Its strictest
and complete course of study made stands a good chance to lose
so expensive that none but the chll- .claim.
dren of the rich may avail themselves The other Important decision is in
of it. Is it surprising that in these .the Hornlng-Clopton case; which has
countries the working men and farm- ueen in litigation for nearly two
ers do not get their rights? The years. The case was In every in
classes who have the training and stance decided in favor of the home
knowledge inevitably control the na-jsteader, but the last decision on the
tlon. Do we want such a condition land was in favor of a new party
following in Oregon? Jefferson and In the litigation, who had stepped
the fathers of 1787 foresaw this dan-'in and filed a contest against the
ger and laid the foundations of the homestead entry as soon as It was
present system which provides freeinl!ltle a matter of record. Again the
common-school education up to four- decision is in line with the others
teen years of age, free high school establishing the precedent to force
education until eighteen years of ago,tho homesteaders out of tho timber
and nfter that free University educa-belt- Jt seems that the department
tlon for those who are prepared for wants to dispose of the timber lands
it. In this way, thorough training is!"nder the timber .and stone act, and
the monopoly of no one class as in !that bomesteading in the tall uncut
Europe. As a matter of fact a large is n very shaky proposition.
percentage of the students In state
institutions are children of poor men,
many of whom earn their way
BABY CONTEST
At the Orpheum Theater
Contest closes Saturday, May 23d.
Following is the Standing of tho
Contestants:
Baby Dabell 4
Ruth Bowran 3
Margaret Camcno 2
Caroline Campbell 93
Baby Dean 2
Emory Dwlre 123
Jack Gabbert 132
Baby Healmlng S
Alice Kolan 4
Hazel Masalcs 4
SIble McGann 22
Baby Mllner 19
R. R. Montgomery, Jr 27
Curtis Nagle 2
Walter Sneddon 10
Katherlne Toye 25
Taylor Wright 23
Katherine Yoakum 25
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Did you ever awake
In the early morn
With bumps on your face
As big as toe corns.
And mosquitoes a singin'
Around your head
And whole flocks of flies hummin'
Around your bed?
Business D rectory
Doctors.
D
OCl'OH H. P. HAUMIIAUGIl
Physician and Surgeon
riseascs of Women and Cht:-Jrn
Office Rooms 209-10 Coos Bulld'nu'
Phono -----. 2i4
D1
K. GEORGE W. LESLIE
Osteopathic Physician
Ornilimto of AiiierlcfUi S liool of Ostunnnihv.
Klrksvllle, Mil. "-"rainy
Ottlce Hours: U h. w. to 4 p. in. Oilier Hours bv
Appointment. Ofliru in Nnsburg Ulutk
Phone 1611. Marshfleld, Ore.
through. In the University of Ore
gon more than half the men belong
L. A. LILJEQVIST was called to
Bandon on official business today.
Conrteney Case Up Tomorrow.
Evidence in the action of the C. A.
is being made to cripple tho Instltu- Company, P. S. Dow, et al. vs. the
tlon in Oregon which stands for the i Conrteney Lumber Company will be
thorough equipment of every boy and .taken before Charles McKnlght as
girl of ability, regardless of wealth referee tomorrow. The action was
or social rank.
not reached at this term of court and
some of the parties to the suit are
anxious to have testimony in the
case taken. Tho suit is on liens said
CURRY COUXTV TROUBLES.
A IHArltnpInna nntlf Inn tci l.nlnrf
. iiiviiiuiiwun lunuuu i a UUJil, i
circulated here says tho Port Orfordito have been filed against tho Cotir
Trlbune asking that certain portions .tenoy Lumber Company before it
went into the hands of an assignee.
of the Forest Reserve in this county
bo thrown open to location under ex
isting land laws, but many would not
sign because the party who had It In
charge is a comparative stranger and l-Vdoial Court Investigates Alleged
PROBE COTTOX DEAL.
Rev Clarence
True Wilson
Of Portland
Will address the people of
Coos county In the Interest of
Local Option as follows:
Murshfield, Tuesday, May
20th.
Coquille, Wednesday, May
27th.
North Bend, Thursday, May
28th.
Mr. Wilson Is one of the
ablest advocates of Temperance
in the State, and his wprk will
do much toward placing Coos
County in the list of "Dry"
counties.
Closing Rally at I. 0. 0. F.
Hall. Marshfield, Saturday
Evening, May 30
4, Why not guard against them? We have the screen doors and
jr the window screens.
I Pioneer Hardware Co. (Inc.)
Dealers in Builders' Hardware and Agricultural Implements
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FOR TABLE USE TRY
Weinhard's Bottled Beer
MARSDEN'S LIQUOR HOUSE
Phono -181
Orders Delivered Free.
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I Dry Wood
Can be had at a
moments notice at
19
Campb
ells
'Handsome 'Hats
Being Sacrificed
Having Just returned after several weeks absence I find
thnt the-Backwnrd Spring has made millinery trade Backward
also. I now propose to
Close Out My Millinery Stock
Ah Cost
This includes the entire stock. Nothing reserved. Coos Ray
women can read between the lines and know that this means
n great deal. This is not old stock, but fresh up to tho min
ute styles, including nil this season's latest novelties. AH new
si unit's and colorings.
REMEMBER This is a genuine closing out stock sale.
"When you see the millinery you will pronounce them values
even better than you expected.
NORTH BEND
OREGON
GEO. E. DIX
Physician nnd SurgcoK
Now Flanagan & Bennett Bank Bide
'Phono 1C81.
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D"-
J. W. INGRAM
Physician nnd Surgeon.
Office over Sengstacken'a D.-ug Store,
Phones Office 1G21; Residence 783.
D'
R. A. L. IIOUSEWORTH
Physician and Surgeon.
Office second floor of Flanagan and
Bennett New Bank Building.
Residence, two blocks north ot
Crystal Theater. Office Phone
1431. Residence Phone 656.
Lawyers.
Francis II. Clarke Jacob M. Blake
Lawrence A. Llljequist
CLARKE, BLAKE &
LILJEQVIST,
ATTOKNEYB-AT.LAW
TtniAS Building, MarBhfleld, Ore.
United States Commissioner's Offlca.
r. W. IJENNETT,
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Office OTor Flanagan & Bennett
Bank
Marshfleld, - - Oregon
" OKE & COKE,
Attorneys at Law.
Marshfield, Oregon.
Miscellaneous
MARSHFIELD DANCING ACADEMY
Odd Fellows Hull.
Monday and Thursday. Afternoon
and Evening.
Private Instruction. Prof. O. P. SmitH
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- HIBHS & MASON
Photographers.
Coos Bay Monthly Bldg.
Marshfleld, Oregon.
THE RS
Skating Every Evening Excepting
Tuesday 7 to 9:30 p. m.
DANCING every Tuesday night from 7:30 to 12:00 p. m.
Music by BAY CITY ORCHESTRA
Excellent Floor
D.L AVERY Prop.
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R. ALBERT ABEL,
WOOD YARD
fG Link Smith lessee 'Phone 921
K North Front St.
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SUNSET BAY STAGE
Leaves North Bend stables Monday, Wed
nesday and Fridays at 8 a. m. Returning at 4
p. m. Fare $1.50 round trip For Seats Apply
NORTH BEND STABLES - Phone 1
induced some young boys, several
years under ago to sign it. Petitions
of importance should always bo in
responsible hands. We look upon
Manipulation of Traders.
(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, May 30. Tho mem
bers of the Board of Managers of tho
tho Koservo in Curry county as not, Now York Cotton Exchange who
only an outrage, but wholly unncces- jwore in office about a year ago were
sary. It should not extend west of summoned into federal court pre-
tho summit of tho Coast Range
mountains, anywhere nnd we have
no doubt It will be set back thoro
when our statesmen realizo tho true
condition, and givo way to common
sonso. Curry county needs all her
possible assessable wealth, and tho
cry of "Conservation of Water"
whero it rains over six feot yearly,
and now forests grow spontaneously,
Is too ridiculous to be patiently considered.
sumably in connection with charges
that a revision of tho cotton grading
last year resulted In large profits to
members of the New York Exchange.
XKW MAX IN CHARfiE.
HOW TO TREAT YOUR TOWN.
Praiso it.
Improve it.
Talk about it.
Wrlto about it.
Trade at homo.
Bo public spirited.
Take a homo pride in It.
Tell of its business men.
Support your homo papers.
Toll of its natural advantages.
Trndo and induce othors to trado
here.
Whon strangers come to town use
them well.
Sopport our local Institutions that
benefit your town.
Look ahead of self when all tho
town Is to bo considered.
Help your public officers do tho
most good for tho most people.
Don't forget you arc Indebted to
tho people here, and you should holp
othors as they holp you.
Anion E. Column Superintendent of
I'nipiiuu Forest Reserve.
EUGENE, Ore., May 20. Aaron
E. Cohoon, of Portland, has been ap
pointed to take chargo of tho Tilla
mook and Umpqua forest reserves as
supervisor, relieving C. R. Seltz, of
that duty, Mr. Seltz hereafter to
dovoto his ontlro attention to tho
Cascade reservo. Mr. Cohoon has
arrived hero from Portland, whero
ho had charge of the North Cascade
reservo.
Tho beautiful now launch is 3
5J now ready for charter by par-
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y' ties aesiring a uoat mat com-
;J bines speed, comfort and safety. ;.
Will accommodate 30 people. ?'
;$ For rates and further informa- X
V tlon apply to $
SHARP DECLINE IN STOCKS.
Tho fruit man wUo enough to
pray can rnteo good fruit ami make
It imy.
Now York Stock Exchange Scene of
Sensation.
(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, May 20. After a
number of tho leading stock had
reached tho highest price ot tho
year, a sharp break was precipitated
just before the closo yesterday.
American Smelting fell four points
below Monday night's closo, nnd n
number of tho leading stocks had
and three points. Tho decllno wns
attributed to offorts to realizo profits.
Do not forgot tho Southern Ore
KOn District Fair. It will bo tho big
gest nnd host ovor hold in Southwest
Oregon,
H DAY clock to be givon away at
tho Coos Bay Cash Store Inquire
tho cause.
.H'S'P RECEIVED, a crnto of white
ami gold crockery. Coos Bay Cash
Store,
IVY CONDRON,
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Pioneer Grocery Phone 841 J
NEW YORK
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THEATRICAL SHOW PAPER
IN THE WORLD.
$4.00 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 CIs.
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Sample Copy Free.
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For Reliable Abstracts of Title Investments and Sale of
Real Estate
SEE-
TITLE GUARANTEE and ABSTRACT Co.
Henry Sengstacken, Manager
Marshfield and Coquille City, Oregon
Phones: Marshfield Office 141 - Cpquille City 19 J
General Agents
Eastsidc and Sengstacken's Addition
Contractot for Teaming of all Itlnde.
Phone 1884.
CLEARING GRADING CITY
Lots, Blowing Out Stumps.
Contracts taken. Estimates
Furnished.
I PETER SCOTT, JR.,
'Phono 538 Marshfield, Ore.
i MUSICAL
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MRS. GERALDINE MORRIS,
Voico Cult are,
Pint; Italian Method, Artistic Singing
i Studio in Nusbiu-K Block.
1
ELMER A. TODD, Director
Coos Bay Academy of Music.
Voire, IMniin I'lpo Ortiiii. Hnrmony etc , from
beginning to KimHiiUlnn. nincers rmiched in
i st j le rtlLtloii mid Interpretations, lor opera
1 oratorio or concert uork
i New O'CounulI Bulldins, Marshfleld.
NOTICE
OF DISSOLUTION
PARTNERSHIP.
OF
Notice is hereby given that tho
partnership heretofore existing be
tween P. N. Reberg and W. J. Smith,
doing business under the firm name
of North Bond Hardware Company,
at North Bend, Coos county, Ore
gon, is hereby dissolved. Tho said
W. J. Smith retiring from tho busi
ness and all accounts duo tho said
firm are to bo paid to P. N. Reberg
and all debts due by the said firm as
shown by its books are to bo paid
by tho said P. N. Reberg.
Dated at North Bend, Coos County,
Oregon, this ISth day of May, A. D.
1P0S.
P. N. REBKRG,
W. J. SMITH.
Wo will storo your goods for 3c
cubic feot. Bay Sido Paint Co.,
North Bend.
Storo your goods with tho Bay
Sido Paint Co,, North Beud,
WILL buy your good
Soo F. S. Dow.
patntoes.
WITH
GAS
Our new plant is thoroughly modern and up-to-date,
No better gas can be made than we are producing.
We are connecting up new customers every day,
Is your application in? If not call us up and we will
send a man to see you, If gas was not the thing for
cooking with, it would not be used by upwards of
9,000,000 people in the United States, We are sell
ing gas stoVes at a very low price and making a
nominal charge for the service pipes to our mains,
The Coos Bay Gas
Electric Co.
THO.MASON & HANSON j
--DEALERS IN--
4 'Hav Grain and FppH' 7
Free Delivery Phone 1751 I
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Flanagan & Bennett Bank
MARSHl'IJaU OREGON.
Capital Subscribed 60,000
Capital Paid Up $40,000
Undivided Profits J.J5.000
Does a cenural banking tmMjieks and drawl
ou trie Bank ol California. San Kraneisc
Calif., KirstNatlcnal Bank Portland Or, fixiX
National Hank. Koseburg, Or., Hanover Na
tional Bank, New York, N. Al. tfothchO
Son, London, England.
Also sell change ou nearly all the prim..,,
cities of Europe.
AcrountH kept subject to check, safe deposl
look boxes or rent at CO cunts a month o
J5. a year.
INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS
PR IKK
WEINHARD'S
BEER
BEST MADE
MARSDEN'S LIQUOR HOUSE
EMPIRE
Fish Market
A Street Wharf
Fresh, Suit, moked nnd
conned flsh; in fact all kinds of
fish in season.
q Wharf back of . i- '
S PIONEER JROCERY.
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HERE'S YOUP GOOD
IIEALTK
Velnhnrd's Deer
.WARDEN'S LIQUOR VOUSE.
Phono 181
Orders Delivered Free
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