'-. . r . . - -' ' EVfrf H ONLY A BOUND proposition, ft1 I meritorious articlo or a deeorrlne U venture -will bo benefitted by advor 1 tlalncr and these will nlwava bo "mndc," promoted and eutablished by publicity. A thing that does not I "need" publicity, or that would not thrive under It, Is open to suspicion. Vol. III. THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, MONDAY, JULY 27, 1908. MM 4 A W A iii dusjl' pnois aro osnere, J a H J vl II I l" rrlI I I IT I I I I I tHI in advertising" are those who haTO M I iVM jfcj0T E- J"rmr''l B W'WV'' fa never advertised at all or else advor- ijPj ,gg 4T tlsed without any system and In a JhrJK in 59P J haphazard way. Nowspaper adver- Jk. I i.'j -fM a Ltlslng properly done is never wasted. . wf'l Hb ' Wkx MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. m ' H iljB fH No. 1 I' IH Til RODS BAY WITH NEW DREDGE -- ---:. - VFNF7MFI A HAUF 5FRIAIIS IS ARH M 1 Accepts Invitation to Be Pres ent When It Arrives In August. BOOSTERS WILL ATTEND CONFERENCE Delegation From Northern Ore gon Will Come Here During Fair. According to tho inspector in charge, the dredge will be completed by August 5. Ten days aro allowod for equipping with provisions, men, etc., and for trial test. It should be ready to be taken In tow about the 15th of tho month. An additional amount of piping has been ordered, and it will have enough to carry the dredgings 4,000 feet. The new dredge Is a fine piece of machinery with wonderful power. It can hand le 6,000 cubic yards of ordinary earth in a day. In soft mud it will handle 7,000 to 9,000 yards. A sys tem of fencing to hold the silt and mud Is used whereby anyone who does not deslro his low land filled can have It left a kind of hole In the ground. Sec. Walter Lyon of the Chamber of Commerce brought the above In formation with him on his return from Portland today. Ho is greatly pleased with the outlook of affairs in general and whilo in Portland and other northern cities found great in terest in Coos Bay, many expressing their intention of coming hero soon to look the country over with a view of locating or Investing: Senator Fulton to Be Here. Slaking all allowances, tho govern ment dredge should be In the bay by tho opening of tho Fair. Senator Fulton has been Invited to be present upon the arrival of tho dredge and to attend the Fair, and has accepted tho Invitation. Foreign Ships. T. S. McGrath of tho McGrath shipping firm, would have been hero by the last steamer but for his be ing called away to the Sound. He will bo here within a few days to make arrangements for wharfage and warehouse facilities. His vessels have an average draught of 23 feet. The District Fair. The coming Fair and commercial congress is attracting considerable attention on tho outside. The pres ent indications are that there will be an aggregation of horses and other live stock that will mark an era in tho stock business of southwestern Oregon. Independence, Polk county, will send down four racers. Reams of Seattle, will have a string here. Fred Merrill of Portland, will ship some from his stables. A. C. Ruby, the importer, will have stock at the Marshfleld Fair. Roseburg will bo over In full force with horses and cattle. Tho time is at hand for overy citizen of Coos county to put his shoulder to the wheel In making an unparalleled success of the Fair. It means much for this section. A Novel Plan, Of no less Importance Is tho com mercial congress to bo held In con junction with the Fair. A week be fore the congress opens, a delegation will start from Salem and hold a se ries of booster meetings, having the final one here. Representative B. F. Jones, Col. Hofer, Oswald WeBt of the Railroad Commission, and Attor ney General Crawford will be among tho delegation. Tho second meeting will be at Albany, next at Eugene, then Cottage Grovo and Roseburg coming from tho latter place to Coos Bay. At each point, tho party will be Joined by other boosters and the prospects are that tho commercial congress will be one of tho memor able development meetings of the state. MISS JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS has taken a position as chief operator in the Marshfleld exchange of tho Pacific States Telephone Company, succeeding Mtes Delia Chapman who leaves for a vacation. On her return, Miss Chapman will bo Iden tified with tho accounting depart ment of the exchange. E L BE School Board Will Place $50,- 000 In Securities Tomorrow Morning. The Marshfleld school board will meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning to close the sale of the $50,000 is sue of bonds, recently voted for the erection of a new high School here. Part of tho bids were opened Satur day but owing to a delay In the mails all of the bids didn't reach here In time to make the award then and adjournment was taken until tomor row. The contract for grading the site for the building has been awarded to E. G. Perham for twenty-nine cents per cubic yard. There was only one other bidder, D. W. Small who want ed thirty-one cents per cubic yard and a fee for removing the stumps. The contract for the heating and ventilating was awarded to the W. G. McPhcrsou Company of Portland for $7,215. Marshfleld Takes Pretty Game Sunday After Hard Battle. Standing of the Clubs. Per Won Lost centage Marshfleld G 2 750 Coqulllo 5 3 C25 Bandon 4 4 500 North Bend 1 7 125 In one of the best games ever seen In Marshfleld, Bandon lost to Marsh field yesterday by a score of 3 to 2. Bandon scored one run in the first of the second and one in the first of the eighth while Marshfleld scored one In tho last of the second and two In the last of the eighth. Bandon played an errorless game and all but two or three of Marshfleld's errors were excusable ones, although one of Bandon's scores was due to them partly. In the pitcher's battle, Thiele had considerable the best of it even though his support was not quite as gilt-edged as Bandon gave Jordan. A three-bagger between center and left by Causley In the eighth that came might near being good for a home run on account of bad throws from the field by McKeown to Owen and in turn by Owen to McCutcheon was the long hit of the day. The hit that did the business for Marshfleld, though, was a pretty drive by Kelly In the eighth when the bases were full, bring In the two winning scores. Eighth Fenturo Uniting. The eighth was tho feature Unlng of the game, a little vaudeville stunt being introduced that added ginger to the game. Causley started things early In It for Bandon by landing a pretty three-bagger. He reached third about the tlmo that the ball did but it was a bad throw and McCutcheon seeing that he couldn't get It before It reached the ground attempted to fall on It, fear ing a bad bounce. As he fell, he landed on Causley who was sliding. The ball rolled on past but Thiele was there. McCutcheon didn't get up as quickly as some of the Ban don fans thought that he should and thoy rushed to third, accusing him of holding Causley. For a moment It looked as though there would be trouble but It passed over. Schofleld who followed Causley at tho bat struck out. R. Meyers was up and, hit a slow one to third. McCutcheon SA'VNSWN'WW (Continued on page 4.) W BEAT RANBON THREE TD TWO NEGRO'S PLANS Black Man Who Expected to Live Easy on Hidden Theft After Prison Term to Get Life Sentence. (By Associated Press.) KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 27. The postofllco officials have obtalhed positive proof that Charles Stevens, the negro arrested at Los Angeles I Saturday, charged with stealing a Steamship Arrives From Port land With Large Number After Good Trip. The Alliance arrived from Port land at 10 o'clock last night after one of the best trips she has had down this year. She had a large passen ger list and a fair cargo of freight. In the freight cargo was a large log ging engine to bo used by E. M. Ward of North Bend in clearing the timber he recently purchased from Major L. D. Kinney. The Alliance will sail for Portland at 12:30 Tues day. Among those who came down on the Alliance were: Sister M. Aquinas, Sister M. Agnes, J. H. Mallan, T. W. Ward, Mrs. T. W. Ward, Mis. Escott, C. B. Pad dock, J. II. Chapman, W. B. Curtis, E. A. Anderson, A. W. Myers, Mrs. A. W. Myers, Mrs. A. A. Baird, Mrs, A. M. Fox, R. E. Golden, Mrs. R. E. Golden and child, Mrs. J. T. McCor mac, Mrs. S. H. Hazard, Fred. Mc Cormac, Helen Chandler, Helen Doble, Daisy G. Dake, J. W. Leiman, Mrs. A. D. Pardue, A. D. Pardue, El mer Vlers, M. E. Trousback, Vernon Trousback, D. Preston, McEllck, M. E. Grosbek, Mrs. D. Miller, Jesse L. Miller, F. M. Watts, N. E. Blood, Mrs. N. E. Blood, W. M. Haskins, Jno. J. Brower, Mrs. Louer, Mrs. Rogers, Ruby Rogers, J. A. Clark, P. Strain, J. T. Raymond, Mrs. J. T. Raymond, Mrs. J. F. Bode, G. A. Brown, Mrs. A. G. Brown, C. L. Fox, B. P. Boland, Th. Gospirtz, F. Kul hara, Leo. Schultes, Elmer Shaefelt, G. Linn, Jos. Johnson, Mrs. J. C. Chapman, W. E. Mudge and twelve steerage. Mnny to Portland. The City of Panama sailed late yesterday, for Portland with a fair cargo of freight and a large number of passengers. A delay In loading caused her to remain over Saturday night, although she was scheduled to sail late Saturday afternoon, and yesterday she struck a shoal going down the Bay, causing more delay. Among those who sailed from here on her were the following: A. J. Tolniie, Wm. Candlln, Alon zo Miller, Jas. O'Toole, Emily Brad ley, Wm. Bradley, F. W Weldon, Mrs. F. S. McArthur, Miss Ruth Co peland, J. W. Fowler, C. E. Wagner, G. W. Holllster, Dr. A. S. Bower, Le land Kelly, Jno. Kelly, H. J. Schafer, J. H. Ballen, Mrs. Walter Young, Mrs. Bulger, Lloyd Bulger, W. A. Powell, Mrs. Powel, Mrs. W. A. White, J. B. Campbell, Mrs. Camp bell, R. W. Covll, J. H. Smith, W. G. McPherson, H. G. Davies, D. M. Kern, P. G. Conley, H. Cohen, R. B. West, Mrs. Anna Cahlll, Mrs. M. Lu clndin, Mrs. A. J. Jackson, Reynolds Jackson, A. McCormlck, L. M. No ble, F. O. Helming, L. Helming, D. J. Beakey, Mrs. Beakey, Jno. Beakey, Jennie Hager, S. C. Dozler, Mr. Ba les, Mrs. Bales, Jno. GUlen, Geo. Young, Frank Llngren, Geo. Haynal, C. M. Holcomif, M. Soloman, C. Ec konburg, Joe. Bowen, Jno. Smith, Mrs. Doblns, Miss Doblns, Mrs. A. Raines, E. E. Williams, Mrs. Byler, Miss Byler, Henry Hyatt, Louis Sto ger, F, C. Billlps and J. W. Carl son. News of Shipping. The Wilhelmlna will make her first trip from Coos Bay to Bandon tomorrow. Chas. Thorn, the owner, will make tho trip on her. The Czarina arriyed in today from "Frisco with a fair cargo of freight and will leave tomorrow or next day. "" ALLIANCE IN PORT TODAY TD RE THWARTED mall pouch containing $50,000 from the Union Station here three weeks ago, is the right man. After a se vere sweating, the inspectors have ob tained evidence which it Is believed will lead to the recovery of the great er part of the stolen money. Stevens will possibly receive a life sentence. Stevens, It is said, hid the money so that he could get It after his prison term would probably expire, he only anticipating Ave or ten years im prisonment. ww IS TOTAL WRECK lll-Fated Minnie Kelton Breaks Away at Astoria And Is Ruined. (By Associated Press.) ASTORIA, Ore-., July 27. The schooner Minnie Kelton is now a to tal wreck at the outer end of the Jetty. She broke away from the bar ges last night and started over the bar with the tide. After reaching I rough water, she broke away and went on the sands in a position which renders salvage Impossible. She was wrecked off Newport several weeks ago. Committee Will Formally Ap prise Him Tomorrow of His Nomination. (By Associated Press.) CINCINNATI, July 27. W. H. Taft began a busy day early today with political conferences and com mittee meetings in preparation for the notification tomorrow. He will confer with the state committee later in the day. Early trains brought in many members of thewnotiflcation committee. Tho city is busy putting on a gala appearance. INDEPENDENCE LEAGUE MEETS W. R. Hearst to Sound Key Note of New Party. ssajj pajupossv XfT) CHICAGO, July 27. Delegates continue to arrive today for the Na tional Conventlon'of the Independ ence League party which will be call ed to order at 8 o'clock tonight. Thomas Hlsgen of Massachusetts, and Milton Howard of Alabama, seem to be the leading candidates for the presidential nomination. Charles Walsh of Iowa will be per manent chairman, W. R. Hearst of New York, will act as temporary chairman and in his speech will sound the key note of the party's po licy. BRYAN IN IOWA. Newton Crowd Calls For Speech While Ho AVas Dressing. (By Associated Press.) DES MOINES, la., July 27. When W. J. Bryan awoke today he found General John B. Weaver, who in 1892 was the Populist Candidate for president, on board the train and the two were soon engaged in a poli tical conference. At Newton, Iowa, a large crowd gathered about the car and called for Bryan. He was only partly dressed but putting his head out of the window, said "Good morning, nsntlemen." Ho expressed regret that he did not know a speech was expected or he would have been up to say a few words. TEACHER'S EXAMINATION. Notice Is hereby given that tho reg ular semi-annual examination of ap plicants for Stato and County papers will bo held in tho Court House at Coquille, Oregon, beginning August 12, 1908, and continuing three days. Dated this 24th day of July, 1908. W, H. BUNCH, Co. Superintendent. SCHOONER NOTIFY TAFT ON TUESDAY DUTCH AND PRESIDENT GASTRD OF Hi GIRL DROWNS WHILE ROWING Miss Thetta Stevens Loses Life While Boating Near Port land Sunday. (By 4 woclated Press.) PORTLAND, July 27. The body of Miss Thetta Stevens of this city, who was drowned while boating yes terday was recovered today. Miss Stevens was a student at Whitman college and was spending her vaca tion in Portland with her parents. E PEACE DREAM International Peace Conference of Society of Friends Meets In London. (By .Associated Press.) LONDON, July 27. The Seven teenth Universal Peace Conference, organized by the Society of Friends, assembled hero today. Over one hun dred societies in sixteen different countries are represented. King Ed ward and Queen Alexandra received the delegates at Buckingham Palace at noon. GETS $20,000 BEQUEST. Mrs. Paul Sterling of Coquille, Re ceives Sum From Uncle. DRAIN, Ore., July 27. The Drain Nonpareil says: "Paul Sterling and wife of Coquille, visited their rela tives in Drain and vicinity last week. They have just returned from Baker City, where they had been on busi ness connected with the settlement of the estate of Mrs. Sterling's uncle, Mr. Way. Being the only heir, the entire estate, worth about $20,000, was left to Mrs. Sterling. About $15,000 of this is In real estate in Baker City and the balance in cash. Their many friends congratulate them upon their good fortune. Paul Is the S. P. railway agent at Co quille." NORTH BEND NEWS. Mrs. R. B. Hunnicutt of Bandon, Is a guest at the home of her mother, Mrs. Duncan. Mrs. Reames of Jacksonville, Ore., is a guest at tho home of her sister, Mrs. R. G. Gale. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Richards and Mrs. Richards' father, D. M. Gamble, have left for their homo In Brook field, Mo., after a two weeks visit at the Gamble homo in North Bend. Mr. Gamble is an uncle of tho late Wm. Gamble and is halo and hearty despite his eighty-four years. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice Is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Recorder of the city of North Bend until 10 o'clock a. m., August the 11th, 1908, for furnishing and laying a high pres sure flro mahi along the water front and on Sherman avenue, according to the plans and specifications In the office of the City Engineer. A certified check for 5 per cent of the bid must accompany each bid. Tho city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J. W. GARDINER, City Recorder of North Bond, Or. LOUIS H. BOLL, TEACHER OF PIANO, First Trust and Savif Bank building. The other fellow is still hero, where do you oat? Tho O. K. CHOP HOUSE, of course. w w Warship Ordered to South American Country to Protect Holdings. CONSUL STONED ATWILEMSTADT Diplomatic Relations Are Broken and Result In Mobbing. (Br Associated Press.) WILEMSTADT, July 27. Tho Dutch warship Gfllderland with Min ister Do Reus, who was dismissed from Venezuela by President Castro, on board arrived here today. The Gelderland was ordered to Imme diately proceed to Venezuela to pro tect Dutch interests there. Great Joy was manifested when it became known that the Venezuelan, consul, Senor Lopez, who took re fuge from the mob In the German consulate had taken passage and sail ed for Port Gabello arriving there Sunday morning. A strong guard escorted the consul on board the steamer and remained until the de parture. Every precaution was. taken to protect the consul and with the exception of a few Insignificant bruises caused by stones thrown at him ho was not harmed. Plat B Contractor Released From Custody at Gold Beach. The charge of larceny against M. H. Tuttle, Plat B contractor, who was arrested at Gold Beach, Curry coun ty, for the alleged larceny of a wagon belonging to J. D. Stewart of Plat B, has been withdrawn, Deputy i Prosecuting Attorney L. A. LHJeqvist after hearing Mr. Tuttle's version of the affair over the phone decided not to Insist on his being brought back to this county for trial, Tuttlo having agreed to surrender tho wagon. There were other extlnuatlng and pa thetic circumstances. Some credit ors of Tuttle's have gone to Gold Beach in hope of adjusting their claims. WARREN WANTS DAMAGES- Portlnnd Man Who Recently Vlsltedrt Coos Bay Sues. Charles A. Warren of the Warren' Publicity Company of Portland, wha recently visited Bandon, Coquille and Marshfleld, has Instituted suit against tho Portland Railway, Light & Power Company for $10,000 damages. On Juno 2G last, while Warren was rid ing from Portland to Fern Ridge, . where he lives, he was assaulted by Conductor Nelson in a dispute over the payment of fare. Warren waB se verely battered during the encounter and next day the belligerent con ductor paid a fine of $10 In tho Jus tice Court. TEACHER'S ANNUAL INSTITUTED Tho Annual Teachers' Institute for Coos County for the year 1908, will convene at Myrtle Point, August 18 20. Among tho Instructions from without tho county who will attend' and assist In tho sessions of this meeting, will bo Stato Superintend ent Ackerman, Superintendent R. F, Robinson, Prof. Jones and Profr Traver. An excollent tlmo is anti cipated for thoso who will attend. Every one Interested in the educa tional advancement of tho county should arrange to bo present, W. H. BUNCH, Co. Superintendent If quality counts for anything tho O. K, CHOP HOUSE certainly haa THE BEST COFFEE on Coos Bay. TDTTLE CASE IS SETTLED ' ?!m. ' iJn& i in r-t-N i1 i i i : m I