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L x'flfcJM wJiaaflwaaSS ZTSZF ?. A REAL NEWSPAPER, INDEPENDENT, ALERT, CONCISE NEWSY AND FEAR LESS. ALL THE NEWS. WELL INFORMED PHO PLE READ TUB COOS 1JAV TIMES THAT'S WHY THEY ARE WELL INFORMED. m MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. Vol. HI. THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1908. No. 47. (KLaoB mtmm K COOS BAY COMMITTEE WILL MEET E. H. Conference Concerning Rail way to Be Held At Roseburg,, HE WILL REACH THERE AT NOON Local Men Will Leave For Point Tomorrow Morning, Probably. Dr. E. Mingus, chairman of the Coos Bay movement to hasten E. H. Harriinan with his plans for "build ing a railroad hero, has received a telegram from Vice-president E. E. Calvin, announcing that Mr. Harrl man will reach Roseburg Saturday noon and will be pleased to meet tha committee from here then. In accordance with the telegram, L. J. Simpson of North Bend, Mayor E. E. Straw of Marshfleld, and J. E. Oren or A. H. Powers will leave Fri day morning for Roseburg where they will be joined by C. J. Millis and W. P. Evans who are now in Portland and will go direct from Portland to Roseburg by rail. It is presumed that the conference between the Coos Bay committee and Mr. Harrlman will be rather brief owing to the magnates itinerary providing for visiting other towns Saturday aftornoon and also devoting sometime to Roseburg. An effort will bo made to have Mr. Harrlman make a definite statement as to when the Drain-Coos Bay line will bo built and If Impossible to prevail upon him to hasten it. While the committee will probably ask and urge that Mr. Harrlman make the trip to Coo's Bay via auto mobile, it is scarcely probable that lie will do so at this time. BUILD RIG RESORT. KLAMATH FALLS, Ore., Sept. 3 It is the belief of many of those who are In pretty close touch with Harrlman that the time is not far distant when there will be a city where now stands the unassuming Oregon home of the wizard of Wall treet. Pelican Bay, witli its sur roundings, is one of the most beauti- fnllv located snots on the Pacific coaBt, and is ideal in every respect for a resort of large dimensions. Mr. Harrlman now owns about G40 acres, but it is understood that his agents tire securing options on several thou sand acres in the immediate vicinity of his resort, and that he is plan ning the erection of large buildings at the bay. In addition1 to looking over many of the properties, ho has Inquired into the cost of the large amount of sand, which is plentiful in Wood River, only a short dis tance from there. It is not believed that Mr. Harrlman will look after the development of the resort him self, but that a corporation will be formed in which he will be the gov erning figure. There is nothing lack ing at Pelican Bay to make a sum mer home for several thousand peo ple, and if the adjoining properties are acquired there will still be enough land for a private reserve for Mr. Harrlman. PROUTY IS ELECTED. Republican Chopcn Governor of Ver mont by Big Vote. (By Associated Press.) WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt, Sept. 3. Complete returns from Monday's election show the follow ing vote: For governor Prouty, (Rep.), 45281; Burke (Dem), 15,953; Bac kus (Independent League), 1,252; Campbell (Prohl.), 826; Dunbar (Socialist), 479. It is estimated that the falling oft In the Republican vote was some what in excess of the reduction in the democratic vote. The Independ ence League electod members of the house. The Democrats elected a member of the state senato for the first time in several years. The BREAKWATER sails for Portland Saturday, September 5, at HABHN SATURDAY BUY UP LOCAL Eureka Fruit House Contracts For Practically Entire Crop of This Section. Representatives of Luttenger and Lane, a big fruit commission house of Eureka, Cal., have contracted for practically the entire cranberry crop of the Cooa Bay country for the present season. The price is said to have been slightly higher than a year ago. The largest single producer in this section is the C. D. McFarlin ranch on North Slough. Mr. McFarlin died suddenly a few weeks ago. He in troduced cranberry culture in this section and demonstrated that they could bo raised at a good profit here. Also that cranberries of a superior quality could be grown here. Messrs. Luttenger and Lane have handled the Coos Bay country crop in previous years and the demand for the local berries was such that they were determined to get them again this season and consequently had their buyer cover the territory before the competing houses did. Widow of Late Son of Chica go's Merchant Prince, Mar ries Prominent Englishman (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Sept. 3. Mrs. Marshal Field, Jr., was married today to Baldwin Drummond whose mother was the daughter of Lord Muncaster. Marshal Field, Jr., was the son of Chicago's most prominent merchant whose death followed closely that of his son in 1905. Marshal Field, Jr., died suddenly and mysteriously. Whether it was suicide or accidental shooting has never been definitely established. His two young sons, whose mother was wedded today, Inherited their grand father's hundred million estate. Light House Keeper Heard Cries of Distress But No Other Evidence Is Found. UKIAH, Cal., Sept. 3. No trace of a vessel In distress nor anything to confirm a repprt of a marine dis aster near hero can be found. Quan tities of lumber were washed ashore and the lighthouse keeper at Point Arena heard what he believed to bo cries of distress through the fog last evening. The Cutter Manning is cruising in the vicinity. ROBERTS WILL RECOVER. Baltimore Club Mnn Will Survive Assailant Not Found. (By Associated Press.) ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 3. It was announced today that Charles B. Roberts, who was shot on the board walk, last Wednesday night, will re cover. There are no new develop ments in the search for his assailant CRANBERRIES IS. FIELD WEDS ACAIN DISASTER AT POINT ARENA? TIMBER BATE BASE IS DECIDED Interstate Commerce Commis sion Announces Findings In Noted Controversy In the Northwest. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Sept. 3. In the case of the Pacific Coast Lum ber Manufacturers, the St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company and nu merous other concerns against the Northern Pacific, and nineteen other railroads, also In the case of the southwest Washington Lumber Manufacturers Association against the Northwestern, Burlington and other roads, and the Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers Association, the Eastern and Western Lumber Cornnanv and nine other ENGLAND WILL SIDE WITH FRANCE AND BOTH ARE IRRI TATED OVER GERMANY'S AT TITUDE. (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Sept. 3. It was learned today that the British government is holding aloof from Mulal Hand, the new Sultan of Morocco for the pres ent. British officialdom is irritated over the course of Germany and It regards its attempt again to get the good will of Mulai Hafld by stealing a march on the other powers. There is no doubt but that Britain and France will act together and prob ably insist that Mulai Hafid give promises to carry out the obligations of Morocco to the powers before they will recognize him. HOPE FOR PEACE. Paris Does Not Expect Grave Trouble Over Morocco Affair. (By Associated Press.) parts Sfnt. 3. Althouch the American Woman Deserted By Husband and Child Tries to End Her Life. (By Associated Press.) PARIS, Sept. 3. An American woman, known as Marie Colfett, made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide by shooting herself today. The reason is a mystery. She arrived in June with her hus band and young son. The husband and boy left within a few days and have not since returned. It is be lieved that she will recover. Later Information is that Mr. and Mrs. Colfejt had a quarrel after their arrival in Paris, and that she made the attempt on her life In a fit of depression. (By Associated Press,) PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3. The woman who attempted to commit suicide In Paris today is the daugh ter of Judge William Wlltbank 'of the common pleas court of this city, and the wife of James W. Colfolt, a son of the Rev. Dr. Colfelt, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Philadelphia. WILL NOT BRING DREDGE. Government Hns Not Ordered It Sent To Coos Bay Yet. Capt. Magenn of the steamship Breakwater, telegraphod to the Chamber of Commerce this morning that the government dredge would not be brought down by the Break water this trip. The tolegram was brief but to the effect that tho gov ernment had not issued an order for tho towing of the dredge to Coos Bay. He asked that the citizens of Coos Bay take tho matter up at once either with Major Mclndoo of Port land or tho War Department at Washington. It Is presumed that the test of the dredge has been completed. MOROCCO AFFAIR STIRS EUROPE MYSTERY IN PARIS 'CRIME lumber concerns against the Union Pacific nnd Oregon Short Line, and eight other lines, the Interstate Com merce Commission authorized the railroads to establish differentials not to exceed ten cents per hundred above the rates on fir lumber between the same points. The au thority is given with the provision that no such differentials or any dif ferential of less than ten cents exist ed prior to November 1, last, and the differentials prescribed in the case of the Dotlach Lumber Com pany and others against the North ern Pacific and other carriers must be observed. The permission does not sanction an endorsement of the establishment of higher rates for the shorter haul than the longer haul in the same direction when the shorter is included within the longer. comments of the French press on the Morocco situation are still excited, the belief prevails that Germany's action unless followed up will not be likely to lead to a grave Interna tional incident. 'SOUR GRAPES" SAYS KAISER. German Olllcinls Give This View of Attitude of England nnd France. (By Associated Press.) BERLIN, Sept. 3. The action of Germany concerning Morocco was ex plained today by a limited sugges tion to the signatories of the Alge- ciras act that the time has arrived to recognize Mulai Hafid as Sultan. Of ficial wonderment is expressed over the agitation of the French and Eng lish newspapers. It appears that the French government desires to make certain private arrangements with Mulai Hafld before coming out in his behalT. Another probable cause of the dissatisfaction of France is said to be from certain Interests that made loans to Abdul Aziz Large Audience Showers Praise On North Bend Bene fit Entertainment. "The Maids From Alaska," a pop ular comedy, was presented at Eck hoff hall in North Bend last evening by a home talent cast, to one of the largest audiences that has ever pa tronized a Blmilar event In that city. It was the Verdict of the entire au dience that the entertainment was one of the best that has ever been presented on Coos Bay. In addition to the regular features of the play, there were jfeveral spe cial features that were more than pleasing. While the work of the entire cast was good, Pasquin Brad- field, Katherine Imhoff, Laura She pard, Amy Reynolds and Joseph Win sor scored the big hits of the even ing. Following the play, the entire aud ience Joined in a dance in the hall and brpu,ght a very pleasant evening to an enjoyable close, me entertainment was a benefit for the fund to build an Episcopal church in North Bend and while it is not known yet exactly how much was realized, it will bo a good sum. FIFTY ARE ARRESTED. Idaho Workman Charged WU1 Dy namiting Fisji. WALLACE, Ida., Sept. 3. Fifty men of various nationalities, employ ed in the construction camps of the Idaho Northern Railroad, were ar rested today for dynamiting fish and are being brought to Wallace by two officers for trial. The BREAKWATER sails Portland Saturday, September 5 6 p. m. for , at Help your friend, lodge or school to win one of The Times yotlng con test prizes. HOME TALENT MAKES A RIT PLAYS "CALAMITY EIS LEAVE FRIDAY North Bend Man's Friends Say Is Preparing to Make Hard Fight In Court. Jay C. Wilcox, the former prop rietor of the North Bend dance hall and saloons, who is now out on bail pending a rehearing of the criminal charges against him at the coming term of circuit court at Coqullle, ex pects to leave tomorrow for San Francisco and other southern points on a business trip. Friends of Mr. Wilcox declare that he will enlist some of the best legal talent obtainable in his case and that he is confident of securing an ac quittal on the charges which resulted in his conviction in May and which brought him a sentence of twelve months in the county jail. Only a few months of this sentence was served, the Oregon Supreme Court ordering a rehearing of the case on technical points and also ordering Mr. Wilcox to be released on $2,000 bail. Whether some other charges that have been pending against Mr. Wil cox will be brought up for trial at the coming term of court In addition to the rehearing of the old case has not been announced by the prosecu tion. TIES HANDS OF SI St. Paul Federal Judge Enjoins Arkansas Officials From En forcing State Railway Laws. (By Associated Press.) ST. PAUL, Sept. 3. Judge Van deventer in the United States court, today, granted an Injunction re straining the Arkansas State Railway Commission from enforcing the new two-cont fare law and interfering with the railroads In raising freight rates on interstate traffic. The In junction was requested by tho St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern and three other railroads. BAKER CITY Mrs. W. L. Vinson Badly Beaten by Hotel Thief .In Room at Spokane. (By Associated Press.) PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 3. A Telegram special from Spokane says that Mrs. W. L. Vinson of Baker City, was attacked in her room at a hotel laBt night by an unknown man w)ip entered the ropm via tho fire escape, The flash of a dark lantern awoko tho woman who im mediately screamed. Sho was struck on the head with tho lantern and rendered unconscious, and tho man escaped. The woman is in a dan gerous coaditlon. MEET AT TACOMA. Spanish War Veterans Select Tlmt CJty For Next Encampment. (By 'Associated Press.) BOSTON, Sept. 3, The Spanish War Veterans voted to hold tho next encampment at Tacoma, Wash. BOM WILCOX WILL coins ON WOMAN HURT JANE" WHILE BEING DESTROYED! Odd Coincidence In Burning of North Bend Residence Last Night. I MR. AND MRS. FRED OLSON LOSE GQGHJS Fire of Unknown Origin Guts J. J. Burns Cottage Near. U. B. Church. While Mrs. Fred Olson was por traying tho character, "Calamity Jane" In "The Maids From Alaska" which was presented at Eckboff halB In North Bend by a home talent casti last evening, her lioirn was being: destroyed by fire. Mr. Olson was lm the audience and was enjoying thev show with several hundred others? and he, of course, was particularly Interested in "Calamity Jane," not. thinking that the name of the char acter of his wife was delineating: had any significance. The fire which was of unknowns origin and destroyed practically overythlng Mr. and Mrs. Olson had It occurred In .the J. J. Burns cot tage, near the United Breturem church into which Mr. and Mrs. Ol son moved last Monday. No one was at home and the fire was not dis covered by the neighbors until abouU 10:30 o'clock, and the whole interior of the building was then In flames A trunk was carried out, but it wasr the only thing saved. Some one? tried to carry out an iron 'bedsteads but it was so hot that they could notr carry it. Most of the firemen were in at tendance at the show but a sufficient, number were secured In time to sav6 tho frame of the cottage although the lntdrior was entirely gutted. Mr. and Mrs. Olson were married! less than a year ago, Mrs. Olson coming here from Illinois to meet her affianced. Tho marriage follow ed her arrival almost immediately Mr. Olson Is employed at the Saslis and Door factory. Everyone expresses sympathy for the young couple In Mielr loss and a. movement is on foot today to have part of the proceeds of last night's? play turned over to them to partly re imburse them for their loss; Mrs. Olson in addition to taking a part tai the play worked hard to make It a success. SENATOR F0RAKER DENIES1, SENSATIONAL INTERVIEW? Declares Ho Did Not Gfvc Out lutein view Scoring Tuft and. Roosevelt. (Bv Associated Fress.T TOLEDO, Ohio., Sept. 3.-11X6? Toledo Times today prints a story de claring that Senator Foraker yester day declared thdre has been no peace compact between lilmsojf an. Taft, and that Roosevelt adopted; the policies of Bryan and that betwefiu tho two he preferred the genuine to the Imitation. Foraker Denies Story. (By Associated Press.) CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 3. In an explanatory and comprehensive! denial. Sonator Foraker today dis posed of the story In tho Toledo Times, giving a purporieu iniervjow with him. Ho expressed the -wlsta that a way could be found to Btop tho publication of such mischtofZ making reports. REV. TIFFANY DEAD Noted Author, Preacher and" Traveled Succumbs. (Bv Associated Press.) CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 3. - Tho Rev. Frances Tiffany, autuoiv preached and traveler, Is dead here- OHIO BANK CLOSED. First National of Nlles Shuts Doyvra. Today. (By Appelated Press.? NILES, Ohio, Sept. 3. Tho Fire' National bank was closed today, ona tho grpunds of Insolvency. Its rc sources and liabilities are" about $1'- hdUU.uuv. , m i 1: ;j 6 p. m.
