The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957, June 23, 1908, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Textvr m-HUP1 1 iwltwM ! 4NJNV WH ty-" . -nr! r THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREG ON, TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1908 2 J A m i r1 -4 "If COOS BAY TIMES AN INDEPENDENT KEPUDLICAN NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING EXCEPT SUNDAY, AN D WEEKLY BY THE COOS BAY TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY. Entered at the postofflco at Marsh field, Oregon, through the malls as second class m all matter. for transmission M. C. MALONEY Editor and Publisher. 1JAIN i. AlALiUKU X News Editor. WHAT IS LAW? V ALL WE HEAR In these latter das of the majesty and supremacy I of law, Is ,not too much taken for granted as to the all-sufllclency of law, as a regulator of human affairs, the basis of Individual liberty, and of good government, of, by and for the people? "What Is law?" may seem a simple, almost foolish question, yet It Is a question the answer to which Is higher, broader and deeper than the law Itself. Law Is a manufactured article, ground out and shaped In legislative mills, to fit the needs and meet the demands of the present day or year. These laws aro but correctives of wrong doing that may be taken cognizance of by the agents of the law. The law has no power to prevent wrong doing or to reform the wrong doer. Respect for the law we might better say the fear of the law, is of no virtue in Itself and no mark of manhood or good citizenship. The law has no application to, is not thought of or recognized as of personal ap plication by the great bodr of-the people. The old expression, "a law abiding people," Is a misnomer, void of meaning. Whoever considers the bearing of law on his acts, is already guilty before the act is committed, and guilty still, if the intention is not carried into execution, because of the law. There is a higher law than all acts of congress or of legislatures, the law, the rule of right and justice between man and man, where this higher law is observed In thought, word and act.the laws of all the law books are as worthless as waste paper. When a boy, I read in an old time almanac as follows: "A man well along In years was elected a justice of the peace, his education was very limited, and of law, he knew nothing.He did not think he should take the ofTlce. He was acquainted with a judge of one of the higher courts, and told him his troubles. The judge advised him, "you take the ofllce, when a case comes before you, get all the evidence you can on both sides and decide the case just as you think is right, never mind the law at all." This man held the office for many years, and he seldom had a case appealed to a higher court, and never a decision reversed. This might truly be called a court of justice governed and controlled by the higher law- of right. All that law is, is the definition of what constitutes a 'crime, and affixes to the crime a penalty. It Is perhaps a deterrent to crime but it can only take positive cognizance of crime, after the act, and even then there must be officers to enforce it, witnesses to prove and a judge to pass sentence, or the law is dead and useless. If then, the law is without virtue as an agent of reform, where are wo to look for the dawning of that better day. for which we are all looking and hoping. It has been said with truth, that a child to bo well born, should have the selection of its parents for several generations. Wo shall never raise the level of humanity by press ing down with laws and prisons. The power to rise and grow must work outward In the life from a living principle within. When right and jus tice toward all of human kind shall have become so much a part of life in all fathers and mothers that It shall become an inherited Instinct In their children, then will those words of Christ stand as the rule of life, "Whatsoever ye would that man should do to you, do ye even so to them." Wo speak today In scorn of the gambling table and the stock ex change, yet they are only full grown developments of universal business life and practices. Look at Pittsburg, where workers have developed wealth, that in the hands of a few is being exploited in world-wide ex travagance. Pittsburg sends out more car loads of manufactured goods than any city In America, yet it is the center of corruption, keeping criminal, divorce and bankrupt courts in constant operation. Pittsburg had law, law books, law offices and lawyers, courts and judges In full supply, but business life and business interests ran over right and justice, and laughed at the idea of being controlled by law. Under present conditions law Is helpless and Ineffective. Here and there It catches an offender, and straightway the whole land rings with the glorification of law, while the lawyer who has caught some sinner with uncovered tracks, makes a reputation for heroic courage, and attains to office for reward. Until right can be made a part of tho inborn life of the people, there will bo no better life than now. Self-respect is lost in self-interest, the foundation of a higher life must be laid In that high order of self-respect that forbids a man to wrong his fellow man, and holds the right of every other as equal to his own. When this shall bo the universal rule, heredit ary righteousness will soon becomo a world-wide attribute. Wo have today, tho samo as in Moses' time, tho sins of tho father are visited upon the children, wo need to change this until tho law written on tho heart, of which Paul speaks shall be tho law of right and justice. But before that law can bo written on tho heart of coming generations, It must be a part of tho life of those now living. It js nn easy way to throw the responsibility of present conditions on the law nnd its officers, but until tho law of government of self shall bo tho rule of life wrong, injustico and corruption will still prevail, although laws may ba fitted to govern every act of life. In Chicago a judge of one of tho city courts adopted a method of handling criminals of certain clas ses, ho pnssed soutenco, then, if they pledged themselves to a better life, he paroled them, and gave them a chance to recover their manhood and solf respect. Moro than ninety per cent of these, both men and women hold to their pledge and were saved front the degradation of a jail, but this did not suit somo saloonmen nor tho lawyers, if this continued and became wide spread their hope of gain was gojio. This action was claimed to bo lllogal and outside tho laws, Influence was brought to bear and tho judge who believed In humanity more than In tho letter of tho law, was transferred to another court and his work abruptly closed, although ho was doing moro good than all tho reform soclotles of Chicago put together. A judge does not requlro so much pro found legal knowldogo, as ho does a good maesuro of tho saving graco of common senso. Tho congress of tho United States has ordorod tho motto "In God Wo Trufat" shall again bo placod upon tho colnago of tho nation, that was a right and proper thing to do but I soinetlmos think thoy should hnvo mndo tho motto read. "Tho Dollar Is Our God, In God Wo Trust." This would express tho fealty and devotion of our pooplo, and tho true object of worship Great itross Is laid upon the words, "the reign of law," to chnngo tho designating word, wo havo moro than a rain of law, wo have a porfoct dolugo, our courts aro drownod in law, lawyors and judgos aro mixed up in, as It wore barbod wire ontanglomonts and justice stands by, blind and holploss. Law, I qften think, is n mark of barbarism, rather than of civilization. G. A. SMITH S ON I Prominent Coos Bay Lumber man Gives His View of Marshfield Situation. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., June 16. Editor Coos Bay Times, Coos Bay, Oregon: I am Informed that a petition is being circulated for the paving with asphalt several blocks on Front street. It really seems to me that the time has as yet not come when the property In Marshfield will war rant paving of any kind. Take for Instanco our twin cities and several cities in the west, of which I know; for instance Spokane and the hustl ing city of Seattle all had between twenty-five and fifty thousand peo ple before any paving was done, we using dirt and gravel streets and Seattle planking. As you probably know, paving is an expensive pro position and asphalt paving is tho most expensive of all considering first cost and up keep and its life. I really cannot understand why as much asphalt paving is used as there is unless it is because much greater effort is made by the people in that business than In ariy other class of paving business. Now, my dear Mr. Editor, you have being manufactured every day right in Marshfield a ma terial which is not only cheaper, but in my judgment superior to any other class of paving, namely wood. It seems that every city has to ex periment. The urgency with which the different classes of paving is presented to the city council almost forces them to make these experi ments. We have passed through it here. It was not until within the last five or six years that our council finally came to the conclusion which the councils of London and Paris for instance, knew twenty years ago, that wooden blocks makes not only the cheapest but most satisfactory paving In every respect. I certainly sincerely do hope that whenever your people feel that they have be come metropolitan enough to be able to bear this heavy burden, that neither asphalt nor any other except the wooden block paving will be used. As far especially as Front street is concerned, I should think that the question of any kind of foundation for paving, except a plank foundation should be studied with the greatest of care. Now, If you will bear with me although a non-resident, I venture to suggest if your city would plank its streets for another five or six years, this in my judgment will answer very nicely. If, however, it is firmly fixed in your mind that paving must be done, then by all means use wooden blocks, either fir or cedar cut four inches thick and six inches long laid on two or three inch plank, cedar prefer ably. This I should think would make a much cheaper paving than asphalt, will last a great deal longer, will need no repairing and be moro satisfactory in every respect. By the way I noticed the few minutes I was in your city last week, that Broadway Is In a very bad condition indeed. Should think that this street should lie planked from Mill Slough north three or four blocks. Now, that lumber is cheaper than it will probably ever bo again, it seems to me, would be an ideal time for your city to put down these necessary Im provements before the rainy season sots in. Yours truly, C. A. SMITH. NOTICE. All property owners or tenants who havo not had their stove-pipes and chimneys cleaned are urged to have them cleaned at once as the "Chimney Sweep" will leave the Bay before long and the opportunity will bo gone. Somo people cleaned their stove-pipes and let their chimneys go. Tho chimney should bo cleaned as well as tho stove-pipes as they are just as dangerous. The "Chimney Sweop" will climb on top of your houses and see if tho flue is in good shnpo or needs cleaning. Ho does his work satisfactorily and his charges aro reasonable. J. W. CARTER, City Marshal and Fire Warden. I BUILD NOW ! X Special Inducements Offered I In South Harbor For particulars, seo any real T estate agent or x W. J.R.UST Special Agent. 2 ,V4VV4VMVVVWVVS'V-V KW ! I i I I I 2 The Verdict of the Ladies (And who could be better jurors in such matters?) is unani mous when it comes to u (rial of bread, pies, cakes and nil forms of pastry, In our fimir. To quote another: "There's n reason," to l: Fine Hour blended, honest mixing, conscien tious kneading, just the right Ingredients, the proper oven, nnd a watchful cje keenly nlort to general results. We'd like to Imko for jou. A little order will prove whether we should or not. Wo wnnt that sample order. COOS BAY BAKERY KKJf?fKX WE ARE: OFFERING The choicest meats nnd poultry nt those close figures possible only with n largo trade. .Constant, steady, uniform nnd regular, our pathway runs along. .Quality Heights nil tlie time. The best meat thnt Oregon affords Is tho poorest our customers ever re ceive. The lowest prices nre tho highest wd ever charge. Every older filled with nn expert's selection. The CITY MARKET K. H.Noble Phone 1941 Front and C Streets ... Marshfield, Oregon JUST RECEIVED A FIXE LINE OF STAMP-SCALES, "BATES" ADDING MA CHINES, AND WASTE BASKETg, &EE1 NORTON & HANSEN STEAMERS. THE Steamer M. F Plant SAILS FOR SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JUNK :!7. FROM MARSHFIELD. No reservation held after the arrival of tho ship unless ticket Is bought. F. S. DOW,, Agent, iUAiiorir lcuup OREGON California and Oregon Coast Steamship Company Steamer Alliance B. W. OLSON, Master. COOS BAY AND PORTLAND SAILS FROM PORTLAN D SATURDAYS, 8 P. M. SAILS FROM COOS BAY TUESDAYS, AT SERVICE OF TIDE. F. P. Baumgartner, Agt. H. W. Skinner. Agt. Couch St. Dock, Portland, Ore. Marshfield. Ore., Phone 441. Ea5ESHSHSSSZSHSHSES2SlSEa5a5HSHS3ZScBESa5Z52SHSK5HSH5HSHSa5Z5Hii?J2S? Portland & Coos Bay S S. Line BREAKWATER Sails from Portland Wednesday at 8 p. m. Sails from Coos Bay Satu days at Service of Tide. S. S. CZARINA Sails weekly for San Francisco, carrying freight and combustibles only F7' C. F. McCollumrAgt. Phone Main 34 - - - - A. St. Dock a5S5H5H5ESHSESE5H5H5H5ESHSE5ESS5HSK5H5HSZ5SSESSSH5E5HSZ5aSE5a5H5HSH5HS 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 111 The Steamer Eureka Sails from Coos Bay on the following dates: For Kui'ckn: For Portland: Juno 20 Juno 20 July 5 Juno 20 July 14 July 8 July 23 July 17 August 1 July 20 No rescrvntion of berth held nfter ship's nrrlrnl unless paid for. Tho right Is reserved to chnugo stcnuicrs or schedule without notice. CIIAS P. DOE & COMPANY, Sim Francisco Agents. F. S. DOW, Agent for Coos County. QUICK DELIVERY For convenience, of Call pa trons the Laundry office will be open Saturday evenings until 8 o'clock. Phone 671 today. Our wason will call. COOS BAY STEAM LAUNDRY Marshflcdd and North Bond. Quick results are obtained through a Times "Want Ad." The Oliver The World's Best and Most Modern Typewriter Seo it heforo buying n machine. Wo carry them hi stock nnd can nmko immediate delivery. T. HOWARD Jewelry Store Front St. Marshfield. Business Directory Doctors. nrrrnu it. tv n.tmtn.iim.. JL Physician nnd Surgeon Diseases of Women and Chtldran. Offlco Rooms 209-10 Coos Bulld'nsr Phone 2i.il D It. GEORGE W. LESLIE Osteopathic Physician Graduate of Amerlc.nj8e.jool of Osteopathy Phone 1611. Marshfield, Ore. TU. GEO. E. DIX i-' Physician and Surgeov New Flanagan & Bennett Bank Bid? 'Phone 1G81. K" "P R. J. W. INGRAM U Physician nnd Surgeon. Ofllce over Sengstacken's Dug Store. Phones Offlco 1021; Residence 783.' DR. A. L. IIOUSEWORTn Physician nnd Surgeon. Offlco second floor of Flanagan and Bennett New Bank Building. RenUenco, two blocks nortii of Crystal Theater. Ofllce Phone 1431. Residence Phono 656. Lawyers. Francis II. Clarke Jacob II. Blake Lawrcnro A. LUJequlst CLARKE, BLAKE & LILJEQVIST, ATTORNEY8-AT-LAW Tirana Building, Marshfield, Ore. United States Commissioner's Offlea. J W. BENNETT, Ofllce over Flanagan & Bennett Bank Marshfield, - Oregon OKE & COKE, - Attorneys at Law. Marshfield, Oregon. Miscellaneous o. M. BARNES. f uiiuiibiuL uiiu jjuuuur. Plans, specifications and estimates furnished. Satisfaction guaranteed. Marshfield, Oregon. CRIBBS & MASON Photographers. Cooa Bay Monthly Bldg. Mnrshflcld, Oregon. M R. ALBERT ABEL, Contractor for Teaming of all kind. Phone 1884. MUSICAL M ABLE CLARE MILL1S Vocal Instruction. Italian and German Diction. Studio, Phone 511. ELMER A. TODD, Director Coos Bay Academy of Music. Voice, Flano. Pipe Organ. Harmony etc., from beginning to graduation. Singers coached in stjlo diction and interpretations, for opera oratorio or concert work New O'ConnoU Building, Marshfield. PROF RAYMONDS STUDIO Private lessons, Violin, Mando lin and Guitar. Dancing: day hours 9 to 11; 2 to 4 Evenings 7 to 10. Itoom No. 9. Strictly Priiato Over Magma A Matton's Store :: Masters and McLain ; General Contractor's Building : : Material and Beaver Hill Coal X Office: Brof4way & Queen S t Phones 2011 -826 Cab Call Service at Any Honr Good Hearse aud Vehicles. HEISNER, MILLER & CO. Livery, Feed and Sale Stable. Wood for Sola. Third A A Sis. IMione 1201 Marhflelrt. MANGAN'S Undertaking Parlor New 0'Conncl Bldg. MARSHFIELD, OREGON Telephones: Office 2161 Residence 2171 J '" rffalrMik tijfclMfe. rrtc-ifllllrtiflfllfff 1 39pH IiJBfiilCittiritotfUliaMaaMM 1 t .innninm.ini it-. (mttju