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Vol. HI.
THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHF1ELD, OREGON, SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1908.
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No. 2
RUHR FOUL PLAY EN DEATH
OF KENIUCK INLET RAHGHER
Coroner's Jury Suddenly
Changes From Suicide
Belief.
PEHR PETERSON FOUND
DEAD IN FARM HOUSE
Bullet Wound Caused Death
Several Days Ago, It Is
Believed.
Hayes Temple, a member of
the jury, on their return late
this afternoon, said a verdict of
suicide would be returned in
the Pehr Peterson case, no evi-
donee being found to substan-
tiate the rumors of foul play.
After they had visited the Ken
tuck Inlet ranch home, where Pehr
Peterson was yesterday found dead
with a bullet wound In his body and
had practically decided that it was
plainly a case of suicide, , certain
members of the coroner's jury sud
denly changed their minds after they
had heard rumors of foul play In tho
case at North Bend, and returned to
the scene today to investigate it fur
ther. Just what tho information was
that caused the members of the coro
ner's jury to change their minds, is
not given out, but it will be thor
oughly Investigated.
Judge C. A. Pennock had charge
of the inquest but he did not accom
pany the jurors back to Kentuck In
let today. The coroner's jury con
sists of N. C. McLeod, John Marsden,
M. J. Mangan, Hayes Temple, Ed.
Lindberg and Robert Graham. It
is also understood that the jury will
have a slip of paper on which some
thing was written in Swede translat
ed, hoping that it may be note by ,
l'eterson mat win remuu uuj jura
tion of doubt.
First Story of Case.
Pehr Peterson, an old resident of
North Bend and Kentuck Slough, was
found dead at his ranch home, a mile
and a half abovo the Gamble ranch,
'yesterday, every Indication pointing
to suicide. He had been dead for
several days and the body was badly
decomposed.
A rifle lying at his left side with
an empty shell in the barrel and
ramrod lying near his right hand in
dicated that he had deliberately
placed the muzzle of the gun to his
breast and set off tho trigger with
the ram rod. The bullet passed clear
through the body and must have
caused almost instant death.
Mrs. Peterson and their adopted
son have been making their home in
North Bend for some time, but Mr.
Peterson has spent the greater por
tion of his time on the ranch. Prior
to buying the ranch twelve years ago,
ho had' been employed around tho
Simpson mills. Ho was about fifty
years old.
"Clam .Tacit" Found Body.
For sompftime, he has been acting
despondent."' jilJ&,' ho- v'isltq.'uthis
homp in North BonoTa'nd returned to
tho ranch July 2. John Nagitou,
.known as "Clam J,ack," saw him and
talked with him. As tho days pass
ed by and" Neglton didn't encounter
Peterson again, he becamp worried
about him. Tho day beforo yester
day while in North Bend, he went
around to the Potqrson home and In
quired about him. Thoy hadn't seen
him but thought everything was all
right. Neglton was still worried and
finally wont to the ranch homo and
found tho door 'locked. There was
no sign of life but ho didn't want to
forco the door. Finally, ho found
Andrew Messerschmldt and tho two
went back and broke in the door.
They found Peterson lying on tho
floor dead.
Tho case was Immediately reported
and Judge C. L. Pennock arranged
for the inquest, Coroner T. J. Lowls
being away on business.
Potorson was burled this morning
from Hayes Temple's undertaking
parlors at North Bend, tho badly
decomposed condition of tho body
preventing any services being held.
Tho ALLIANCE will eail from
Mnr?h field for Portlnnd, TUESDAY,
July 14, at 1:00 p. m.
SSV
RAISE HEY
TO GET DREDGE
I. S. Kaufman Injects New Life
Into Canvass That Will Make
It Succeed.
At the close one of the most Inter
esting sessions that has been held in
months, I. S. Kaufman Injected a
spirit into the Chamber of Commerce
last night which is expected to result
with in a day or so in obtaining the
necessary funds to secure the dredge
for Coos Bay. After a number of
interesting addresses had been deliv
ered in a "heart to heart manner,"
Mr. Kaufman arose and said that he
would as an official of the East
Marshfleld Land Company subscribe
$500 towards the fund providing Dr.
J. T. McCormac, another official of
tho company, would concur Mr. Mc
Cormac did so. In addition to this,
he said that he would give 100 per
cent more than his proportion of the
East Marshfleld Land Company's sub
scription. Ho then asked that the
other property owners on the Bay
do likewise. He said that the mat
ter of improving the Bay was the big
factor in the development of a city
here and the unbuilding of a city he
considered more material to the busi
ness and professional men of the city
and the small property owners than
to the larger interests which are en
gaged in the transportation business.
Solicit More Money.
At the conclusion of his talk, he
was added to the committee to solicit
funds with the understanding that
Dr. 13. Mingus and Wm. Grimes
would arrange to get tho remainder
of the requisite sum from tho small
property owners. So far, tho only
largo property Interests that have
subscribed to the fund are the C. A.
Smith Lumber and Manufacturing
Company $7,500, and L. J. Simpson
$2,500. A number of small property
owners have agreed to pay about
$5,000, in the aggregate, for filling
low lands with tho dirt removed by
the dredge. The Gray & Holt Com
pany, owner of the steamship Al
liance, has promised to give towards
the fund. The Southern Pacific Com
pany, the Oregon Coal and Naviga
tion Company, the Southern Oregon
Company and the others are holding
back.
Peter Loggio of North Bend, who
represented Coos Bay at the last ses
sion of congress, was present and
made an earnest plea for securing
dredge. Ho said that if the dredgo
wasn't secured now, it would be prac
tically Impossible to get further aid
from the government.
Piers Is Caustic,
Henry Diers of North Bend, chair
man of the Port of Coos Bay Com
mittee, was present and spoke of tho
necessity of the port commission be
ing organized in order to look after
the harbor. In his talk, he severely
arraigned some of the older residents
who have large property " Interests
and whom, ho declared, stand as a
stumbling block in tho wny of every
effort to promote Coos Bay. He said
that Marshfleld had to wake up pret
ty soon, declaring that It had allowed
its water fnmfTto slip entirely into
private; "hands. In connection with
this, ho said that the reason tho
United States torpedo flotilla did not
stop at Marshfleld was because there
was no public dock. He urged
eveiyono, to display a broader and
moro liberal spirit for the upbuilding
of Coos Bay,
Francis Clark, tho attorney for tho
proposed port of Coos Bay commis
sion, dellvorod a short talk on tho
steps that will bo necessary to prop
erly organize it. He said it was im
possible to do this at once and that
it could not bo made available for
meeting tho emergency of securing
tho dredge now.
McClelland Is Optimistic.
One of tho most intorostlng and
enthusiastic addresses of tho evon
ing was delivered by Andrew McClel
land of Pueblo, Colo., who has long
""n Interested financially on Coos
(Continued on page 4.)
CAUGHT IN BAD
Alice Roosevelt-Longworth and
Party Given Bad Scare On
Pike's Peak Today.
(By Associated Press.)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July
11. Mrs
Alice Roosevelt-Longworth
Miss Bonnie Watson Suddenly
Expires at Home of Parents
On Isthmus Inlet.
While laughing and jollying with
th3 other members of the family at
the horiie of her parents, Judge and
Mrs. D. L. Watson, on Isthmus Inlet
yesterday, Miss Bonnie Watson was
suddenly stricken by heart . failure.
She fell unconscious to the floor be
fore the others realized anything was
wrong and a- few minutes later
passed away.
Miss Watson had been in Ill-health
for years but had recently been im
proving and was thought to be rapid
ly recovering, so that her death came
as,,n great shock to the numerous
friends..
Miss Watson was born at Empire
about thirty years ago and her en
tire life hnd been spent on Coos Bay.
In addition to her father and mother,
three brothers, County Clerk James
Watson and Ray of Coquille, and
Neil Watson of Marshfleld, and three
sisters, Misses Jottle, Dorothy and
Laura Watson survive.
The funeral was held this after
noon. The Rev. Dr. Horsfall of the
Episcopal church, conducting the
ceremonies at tho grave. A large
number of immediate friends and
relatives were present.
President Norton Rushes Pre
parations For Big Coos Bay
Event In August.
President F. P. Norton of the Coos
and Curry County Fair Association,
announces that arrangements for the
Second Southern Oregon District
Fair which will be held on Coos Bay,
August 2G to 29, inclusive, will be
rushed from now on. Mr. Norton
has just, concluded arrangements to
Interest the farmers and ranchers
and has enlisted Mrs. Yoakam, Coos
county dairy inspector, and J. A.
Guyton in the work.
G. W. Carleton has been elected
secretary of the Fair Association In
plnce of Walter Lyons who was com
pelled to resign on account of his
time being taken up by other mat
ters. Tho prospects for tho races during
the fair could not bo better. The
directors and President Norton have
decided to close all entries on August
25th,-in order that tho people may be
apprised in advanco of the entries
in the various ovent3 so that thoy
can attend tho days' on which their
favorite animals will participate.
Tho pavilion 13 nearing completion
and it Is hoped to have the grounds,
)uildlnseannd barns In readiness
within a 'short time. Tho last fair
was a great success but tho Indica
tions are that tho coming one will
bo oven a groater success.
LOUIS H. BOLL, TEACHER OF
PIANO, First Trust and Savings
Bank building.
CHICKEN and ICE CREAM soi'vod
with regular Sunday dinner. Palace
Restaurant,
Tho ALLIANCE will sail from
Marshfleld for Portland, TUESDAY,
July 14; at 1:00 p. m.
STEADY MOVER.
During recent slack in real estate
movements, Sengstacken addition has
not Joine-l in the lay off but is mov
ing steady. How do you account for
DROPS DEAR LOSES LIFE
DURING MIRTH IN GARBAGE
PREPARE FOR
BIG FAIR RERE
ELECTRICAL STORNI
and a party Including her husband,
Mr. and Mrs. Medlll, Norman Hap
good and AV. B. Conner were caught
in a frightful electrical storm on
Pike's Peak this morning. No one
was Injured. Tho storm was unpar
alielled in its fury and caused much
anxiety among the friends of
thn
party.
Fourteen-Year-Old 'Frisco Lad
Falls Into Dump and Is Acci
dentally Smoothered.
(By Associated Press.)
SAN FRANCISCO, July 11. That
fourteen-year-old John Bucheneff,
whose body was found last night In
n mass of garbage at the Sanitary
Deduction Works was accidentally
smothered was determined today
when an autopsy was held. At first
it was thought that he had been
murdered and the body cast In the
garbage to bo burned. It was dis
covered today that he had been play
ing with other boys and it is sup
posed that he slipped into the bins,
was stunned and then covered by the
garbage wagons which are constant
ly unloading there.
FIRE IN" WASHINGTON.
Business Section of SurlilRdule AViped
Out With $125,000 Loss.
(By Associated Press.)
SPRINGDALE, Wash., July 11.
The business section of the town
was burned with a loss of $125,000.
The insurance is about one-flfth.
The ALLIANCE will sail from
Marshfleld for Portland, TUESDAY,
July 14, at 1:00 p. m.
Annual Sessions of M. E. Min
isters and Epworth League to
be Held Next Week.
The Preacher's Association of the
south western portion of the Eugene
District of the Oregon Methodist
Episcopal conference will hold Its an
nual meeting In North Bend this
year ct the Methodist church, Thurs
day afternoon, July 10, at 2 o'clock,
and continuing in the evening and
closing Friday noon.
Also at the same place commenc
ing Friday ovening with a soclnl, the
annual convention of the Epworth
League of the District will bo held.
There will be interesting program
mes given in connection with each
of these associations. Every ono is
Invited to attend all of the services.
Mr. Francis Clark of Marshfleld,
will deliver a lecture on Saturday
ovening.
NORTH BEND NEWS.
A largo number of North Band
people are planning to go to Maysh
field tomorrow to root for the North
Bend team.
Mr. and Mrs, W. Vaughan and son
left this morning for McMnnvllle to
visit relatives. Mr, Vaughan's moth
er rosides thoro.
Joe Russell came down from Port
lnnd yesterday and will spend a fow
weeks visiting frionds in North Bend
and .hunting and fishing noar hero.
Henry Diers and Peter Loggio of
North Bend, wont to Marshfiold last
ovening to attend tho mooting of tho
Chamber of Comnierco thoro In the
interests of securing tho dredge for
Coos Bay,
PROTECTION
In tho preparation of your Doctor's
prescription nnd your homo remedies
Is what every well regulated family
must havoj you take no chances
when you deal at McArthur's for
thero is always a competent man in
charre at McArthur's Tho Prescrip
tion Drug Storo,
EARST TO
Carry Off First Honors In Great
International Contest
Today.
(Bv Associated Press.)
BISLEY, Eng., July 11. The
great International team match
shoot, the most important event in
Olympic rifle contest, was won by
America with a score of 2553. Brit
ain second with 2486, Canada third
with 2439.
The revolver team competition was
won by America, Belgium being sec
ond and England third. The aggre
gate scores were: America, 1914;
Belgium, 1804; England, 1S1G.
HELD FOR BETTING.
Tiv 'iity-Two Indicted In Brooklyn
For Violating New Law.
(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, July 11. Indict
ments to the number of twenty-two
were returned In Brooklyn against
persons charged with betting at the
race tracks.
SHERMAN TO RETIRE.
Vice-Presidential Candidate AVill He
tire from Congressional Committee
fBy Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. C, July 11. J.
S. Sherman, candidate for vice
jpr.esident on the Republican ticket in
a short time will retire from the con
gressional committee of which he is
chairman.
Interstate Commerce Commis
sion Approves New Form of
Freight Bill.
(By Assocated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. C, July 11.
A new uniform bill of lading to sub
stitute for the bills now in use for
the movement of miscellaneous
freight and general merchandise was
oday approved and Its adoption re
commended to tho common carriers
of the country and the shipping pub
lic by tho Interstate Commerce Com
mission. The now bill of lading pro
vides two forms printed on tho face
and side In different colors, ono for
straight nnd one for other consign
ments. Tho bill possesses a certain
degree of negotiability while tho
straight bill Is non-negotiable.
BISHOP POTTER SAME.
Ijittle Change Perceptible In Pre
late's Condition.
(By Associated Press.)
COOPERSTOWN, N. Y., July 11.
Bishop Potter sjrnt a comfortable
night and has not lost any ground
since yesterday.
JrtWX'T FORGET tho regular chic-
iken dinner at Mother's tomorrow.
l,tlIVS chnua fm SSI -ft.: fit
Mrs. A. E. Payne's closing out sale.
ICE CREAM served at the Molroio
tomorrow.
SATURDAY GUARANTEE SNAPS.
Lots In Eastsldo, $C5 up, "easy
terms. Good chlckon ranch for rent
50c per month.
100x100 cornor Songstackon's ad
dition, $350.
Broadway and Washington, $,30().
1,500 acres of coal lands, $50 per
ncro.
1 CO-Acro dairy and stock farm,
close to Marshfiold, $1,000.
I'35xl40 on 'C ave'nuo, $800.
Seo Tltlo Guarantee nnd Abstract Co.
HENRY SENGSTACKEN,
i Manager.
V.U
AMERICANS
H SRDOT
UNIFORM RILL
OF LADING OUT
BOLT
BRYAN
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Publisher Announces Loss of
Faith In Candidate and
Platform.
BRYAN PLEASED
WITH PROSPECTS
Delivers Speech at Lincoln
Praising Kern and the
Platform.
(By Associated Press.)
W. R. HEARST .
NEW YORK, July 11. That W.
.1. Bryan will not have the support
of W. R. Hearst Is Indicated today
by the attitude of Mr. Hearst's New
York newspapers, The American
and The Evening Journal. The two
papers announce a loss of confidence
in Bryan and the Democratic party.
BRYAN IS PLEASED.
Praises Kern and New Democratic
Platform.
(By Associated Press.)
LINCOLN, Neb., July 11. In a
speech before the returning mem
bers of the Lincoln-Bryan Club and
Nebraska Traveling Men's Bryan
Club today, Bryan expressed tho
highest admiration for the Demo
cratic platform and for Mr. Kern, his
running mate. He declared that pub
licity of campaign contributions
would give the people a chance to
elect their choice to office.
Bryan paid a high tribute to Mr.
Kern and he spoke admiringly of the
platform adopted by tho National
Convention of the Democratic party.
He further declared that tho pub
licity plank proclaims an honest posi
tion and Inaugurates a new era in
American politics, that the people
have the right to know what in
fluences are at work and declared
that while the Republican party in
its convention by an overwhelming
vote turned down that proposition,
the Democratic party by a vote that
was unanimous, endorsed It and
made it one of tho tenets of its faith.
South Carolina, All-Big-Gun
Vessel, Goes Into the
Water Today.
(By Associated Press.)
PHILADELPHIA, July 11. Amid
the din of steam whistles ashore and
afloat and tho cheering of tho thou
sands assembled to witness the event,
the all-big-gun battleship South
Carolina was launched today at
Cramp's ship yard, on tho Delaware
river. There was not a hitclf In the
launching.
KERN FOR HOME.
(By Associated Press.)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind July 11.
A telegram from ex-Governor Kern
announces that ho will leavo Denver
for Lincoln Monday, Ho expects to
reach Chicago Wednesday and will
roturn to Indianapolis Thursday.
Catholic Church Services.
Thoro will be mass at the Marsh
fiold Catholic church at 10:30 o'clock
and at North Bond at 8 o'clock, tho
Rev. Fathor Curley celebrant.
A GOOD SUNDAY dinner at tho
Melroso tomorrow.
LADIES SHOES, $3.00 shoes for
$2.15 at Mrs. A. E. Payne's closing
sale.
iMOTIIER has the real pring
triors for Sunday dinner.
BIIIl'.T WAISTS nt cost frou 80o
and up at tho Coos Bay Cash Storo.
RACES or no races Mothor has the
regular chlckon dinner tomorrow.
Tho Pa'aco Restaurant will servo
ClUOKEN nnd ICE CREAM with the
Su.iday dinner.
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