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'opyrlcht. 1003. by James A. Edcerton.
Shla matter muBt not bo reprinted with
out special permission.
Back to Nature and Sanity,
oro is n truthful account of the
v-tky I became editor of n farm.
had been a newspaper man for
enty years. For practically all that
lo-I had lived lu cities, the last five
irs having been spent lu that most
wded and maddest of all cities,
York.
thought I liked It. I was as mad
tho rest We wore all obsessed
tho lights, the motion and tho
brlsh chase of sensation. Wo were
tont to live on the suifaco until wo
;ot thero Is anything but suiface
lo who are quite Inbiuio think
ono mad but themselves, and I
-Jilly found victims of Broadway-
s. . ivno imacinca an wno uo not live
-Tanhattan Island a little nuecr.
ff"'fei8Uw what a hold tho disease had
on mo, I was deluded ciiougu to marry
In tho city and to rear my children
there I do not know what brought
m to sanity at last, whether some hid
den hypnotist behind the scenes sud
denly said "Right" or whether my soul
asserted Itself and caused me to look
at things In a normal manner.
At any rate, I mado up my mind one
spring morning that wo had been pur
suing the glitter and leaving tho real
light Even city walls, sinoko and
nolso cannot stlflo all of nature's magic
on a May morning. I suddenly saw
things clearly. I had not been doing
my duty to tho beings dependent on
mo, I owed It to them to let them
grow and bo as nature and God ln-
ded to take them out of the ab-
vijjiai ana overcuargeu air or ino
town Into tho sweet breath of tho open
country.
I have often observed that when one
really makes up his mind to do a
"thing, and it is tlio right thing for him
to do, the way appears. I get more
actual satisfaction out of believing in
God than from nnythlng elso I do.
Tho way appeared In this case. A
friend living fifty miles from tho city,
Tar enough to bo frco from the zone
In which nature W tamed and tamo
Invited mo out for a day. We climbed
totho top of a mountain, and thero I
discovered a new world. It was not
an outer revelation, but an Inner. I
was a Columbus who had discovered
myself. I found I had a soul. I had
been told that before, but never moio
than half believed It. That view on
tho mountain top revealed more than
tLlandscapo. I b.iw vlstus leading off
Into undiscovered countries. I walked
on tho delectable mountains. I drank
at tho springs of beauty. For ono
wild, sweet moment I even dreamed
tnnt I saw the smllo of God.
At" tho foot of that mountain, nes
tling" botween It and tho ilvcr, I found
a quaint, half abandoned, little, old
farm. I thereupon hugged it to my
bosom and have never let It go.
It was not till tho next day I real
ized the problem was but half solved.
d seen my promised laud, but
not enter in. I was still under
'session of cities, still a slave of
eel. My work would not let mo
Mor so tho remnant of my mad-
Id to mo. The best 1 coma
was that I might dlo on tho
rm, but could not llvo thero.
I reckoned, as wo all do, wlth-
loving kindness that shapes
ways far better than wo had
1 or deserved. In a few months
y became plain and easy to go
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farm In tho valley and to walk
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delectable mountains each day.
M
o really began to live.
.liapplnosB of tho little folks has
.T810 8Un- Tnls alone has repaid
j( 'looming four times over and
ur times that.
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t&.itly the mosquitoes held a na-
1 Jj-onvention on my farm. Great
S4asm prevailed.
-lii?l18 n auut this time the colo
'""sEJy.mo to seo me. no was en-
J jpd with the scenery. This was
! ho hnd mndo tho acnualntanco
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cf.e musijuiLuea.
lore is not a more entrancing spot
this in America," said tho colonel.
river Is Hko a gem In a setting
fountains. Thero is uot a thing
its beauty (slap). It is a har-
,.?(! without a discord (slap), a pano-
of nature on which tho eyo (slap)
ka- nnil nAVAI 1rrt lllfP nlfinV
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green slopes or the mountains
r reflected in the waters below
swish, slap). Notice how cool
and delightful is the air (drat
mosquitoes D. This (slap) is a
"taclo (biff, bang, slap) of gran-
Sr" But tho sentence was never
shed, for Just now thero came on
tfi.Ach hrtmiilrt nf mnsniiltoos. and
!2b Immediately went to work on the
iel's neck and nose. Tho result
hat his language suddenly be-
Woo warm to reproduce, while ins
illations were oven mora sensa-
fthan his words.
Go to the Trees.
en n man tires of life ho should
naturo and renew his vitality.
Iwre Is an odor from tho trees, the
nnd tho crass that Intoxicate!
M!l&lne, except that It leaves n
jsi'ifcche. Thero Is a subtle nroms
'Ireta Into n man's heart, brain nnd
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"& Bunsblne and open air are bcttei
-jllnes than come from tho druj
&aro better stimulants than com
from tlio rum Bhop. I have no quarrel,
understand, with people who wish to
drink nostrums or booze. I am only
stating my own preference.
Give me a wheel, a hore or n iod
and reel, then out to the fields, the
streams and the mountains. That Is
life. Human beings were never Intend
ed to be shut up forever in the swel
tering, festering town. There Is more
beauty In the granite piled up by the
earthquake than In the hideous collec
tion of bricks and mortar piled up by
men. Thero Is more sweetness lu the
grass and blossoms than in the clinking
pavements. There Is mote health lu
ono good outing than in all tho doctors
prescriptions.
Naturo Is wholesome, genuine. She
docs not flatter us or Ho to us. She
docs not nag at us or restrain us. She
simply gives us our liberty nnd lets us
do as wo plcaso. She says: "Hero I
am. Take me or let mo alone. I am
free to all and am never jealous. I
havo no favors to offer, yet man can
gain from mo whatever he desires. To
tho weary I give rest; to the poet and
artist beauty; to the avaricious wealth;
to tho bruised heart balm and healing;
to all health, vigor and wholesome en
joyment I sustain in life and fold
back to my bosom In death."
To one tired of tho artificial, the hol
low and the Insincere a day with na
turo Is like n draft of cold water to one
a thirst
A Path to Truth.
The greatest crop I hae raised on
my rock farm has been a crop of
dreams, and here Is ono of them:
Nothing is real that is not perma
nent Nothing Is permanent that la not
perfect All elso passes away. It
strives toward perfection as tho wave
on the shore strives up tho sand, only
to fall of reaching tho top and falling
back.
What then, of man is real, perma
nent and perfect? God's thought of
man, is it not? God's thoughts are
things. They actually create in the one
substance, which is spirit We seo but
tho apparent man, tho symbol in tho
manifested world, tho imperfect re
flection like tho distorted reflection of
the moon in tho uneven surface of tho
water.
God's man, tho ono produced by the
divine thought is perfect There is
tho eternal of each of us. There is our
real self, tho only real self that exists.
Oh, to keep this thought of our
selves ever, to function In this Im
mortal naturo that God makes by
thinking of us! That would mean per
feet health, perfect joy, perfect broth
erhood and service.
This is one of the visions that havo
grown for mo on my llttlo rocky farm.
Joe Biggs and the Grasshopper.
The wheat stack was very high and
was Just being topped out. The
stacker asked for a Jug of water, and
Joo Biggs volunteered to carry it up.
Tho ladder was long, but still did not
reach within six or seven feet of tho
top. Jlmmlo, tho llttlo boy, was on
the stack, whero ho had been handing
sheaves to tho stacker.
Joo stood on tho very top rung of tho
ladder, holding the jug as high as ho
could, so that Jlmmlo might reach It
While In this position a very largo and
hungry grasshopper lit on Joe's wrist
and began operations.
Jlmmlo did not want to Interfere
with tho grasshopper's pursuit of hap
piness, so was maddeningly deliberate
in his movements. Joo tried to shake tho
insect loose, but tho other was so busy
with his excavations ho did not seem
to mind. Finally Joe could stand It
no longer and, letting go his hold on
tho stack with his other hand, mado
a vicious grab at tho hopper.
Tho movement Jostled tho ladder,
and in a moment more thero was a
catastrophe. Joo, ladder, grasshopper,
Jug and all began a wild slide down
tho side of tho stack. First went tho
ladder, on top of this was Joe, and in
tho middle of Joe's stomach lit tho
Jug, out of which tho water went with
a spasmodic "kelug," "kelug," "kelug."
To cap all was n largo bunch of
sheaves which tho wild descent had
torn joff tho wagon. This frightened
tho librses, which began prancing and
lunging.
Out of all tho chaos, however, arose
Joe Biggs, scratched and stunned, bul
triumphant holding aloft with a grlni
smile tho body of a dead grasshopper.
As over cloud and gloom,
As over shroud and tomb,
Still therci is light.
So, tempest tossed today.
Truth may seem lost today,
Yet In her might,
Radiant, glorious.
O'er all victorious,
lUsca tho right.
"To him that overcometh" In that
phrase is packed tho whole meaning
of life. It is not easy to overcome,
but nothing that is worth whilo is
easy. Rise abovo self. Triumph over
environment It is all a question of
rising, struggling, conquering, over
coming. Anger and pride cannot llvo with
love and happiness, for anger starts
a quarrel, and pride keeps it going. Be
fore it is composed two hearts avo bro
ken and love and happiness have gone
to llvo in more congeuial company.
One of tho happiest men I over knew
lived in a cabin and ono of tho most
unhappy dwelt in a palace. From thl
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his body does nof matter so much as
where he keeps his soul.
Most evils grow out of tho fact that
wo are too artificial, too abnormal, too
affected. Wo are too far from Naturo
that she would not know somo of ua
without an introduction.
JAMBS A. nilOBRTON,
Cold Sprlng-on-the Flddfeon, N. T.
Sliirfcs Are In Our Line
for It Is in them we can best display
our perfect Laundry work. Tho most
delicate fabric never suffers tho least
Injury at our hands, but your cost
liest Shirts will recelvo a pure white
gloss that will make your bosom
proud to bo covered by such neat
work; and wo are not only thorough
in our work, but reliably prompt In
delivering same, while our prices are
eminently satisfactory.
Coos Bay Steam Laundry
Look Them Over
all tho styles of Bread we bake
they are differently shaped and sized
but the quality is uniformly high.
Wo use only the very best and purest
Flour and other materials, and our
bakery is scrupulously clean
throughout. Fresh Bread, Rolls,
Biscuits and Cake daily, delicious,
appetizing and nutritious. And we
offer the best quality of breadstuffs
at lowest prices.
COOS BAY BAKERY
HOTELS
The LATTIN Hotel
Guy O. Lattin.
New and modern throughout. Bates
$1 per day, 90 per week. Frco baths,
newly furnished. Phone 2005.
Next to cor Sheridan and Queen Ave.
Marshfleld, Oro.
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m Hunting, fishing, camping,
Gj bathing tho year around,
bj Beautiful Ten Milo Lakes,
Cj tho sportsmen's paradiso.
Dj When you come to Ten Mile
Cj visit the Ten Mile cafe, cot-
H tages, tents, boats, complete
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camp outfits for rent at rear
sonable rates. In connection
with the cafe. Any size party
taken care of. Call and see us
or phone yam engagement.
Phone local or long distance.
R. H. RKED, Prop,
LAKESIDE, ORE.
LAKESIDE INN
Tee Mile Lake
Now open for guests. European plan.
Special accommodations for families.
Good table board. Special rates to
parties. Postofllco and telephone ac
commodations. Everythin new and
first class. Arrangements may be
made in advanco or call at house
when you arrive.
MARSHFIELD HOTEL
Corner 'A and Third street.
Board mid Lodging.
Per day.. $1.00 Per Week.. ?6. 00.
Meals 25c.
R. MILLER, Proprietor.
O PARKSIDE POULTRY RANCH
Empire, Oregon.
JOHN W ICING, Prop.
Eggs from thoroughbred Buff
Orpington chickens for salo
$1.50 to $5.00 for setting of 15.
Phono 481 or Mail Your Order !
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J Robt. Mnrsdcn, Pres.
K W. F. Rnu, General Manager. T
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T We carry all leading brands 1
V of Whiskies, Wines, Cordials, T
T Ales, Beers and Cigars. Satis- 1
I faction guaranteed or money
J, refunded. All goods delivered 1
1 promptly within tho city limits
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Holp your friend, lodge or school
to win one of Tho Times voting con
test prizes.
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FINANCIAL
In a bank lies, first, In the ability and experience of its officers,
"Tho mon behind the gun;" second, Its hoard of directors who ad
vice with and direct tho officers; and third, the Capital.
LIBnRALlTY In a bank Is its willingness to furnish funds to
depositors to assist them in carrying on their legitimate bus)
ness. Our motto is:
"STRONG AND LIBKRAL" Look us up and If you find un de
serving, give us your business.
First Trust and Sayings Bank
OF COOS BAY
Capital Fully Paid $100,000.00
Officers nnd Directors.
John S. Coke, Pros. William Grimes,
W. S. Chandler, S. C. Rogers,
Henry Sengstacken, Dr. C. W. Tower,
Dorsey Krcitzer, cashier. Judge John F. Hall.
M. C. Horton, Vice pres.-manager.
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Flanagan 8c Bennett Bank
MARSHFIELD, OREGON.
t Paid Up Cnpitnl nnd Undivided Profits $75,000
T Assets Over Half Million Dollars.
Does a general banking business and draws on tho Bank of Cali
fornia, San Francisco, Cat, First National Bank, Portland, Ore.,
a First National Bank, Roseburg Ore., Hanover National Bank, New
j York, N. M. Rothchild & Son, London, England.
Also sell exchango on nearly all tho principal cities of Europe.
4 Accounts kept subject to chock, safe deposit lock boxes for rent
at CO cents a month or ?5 a year.
INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS
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The First National
MARSHFIELD, OREGON
STRICTLY A COMMERCIAL BANK
Tills buik solicits the checking accounts of firms nnd individuals
and extends every reasonable courtesy nnd facility.
O. B. HINSDALE, President. W. S. McFARLANP, Cashier.
JOHN PREUSS, Vice-President. R. T. KAUFMAN, Asst-Cashier.
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SjIAMERS
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Portland & Coos Bay. S S. Line
S. S. BREAKWATER
Sails from Portland Wednesday at 8 p. m.
Sails from Coos Bay Saturdays at Service of Tide.
S. S. CZARINA
SAILING BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AND COOS BAY, CAR
RYING FREIGHT AND COMBUSTIBLES ONLY.
L. W.
Phone Main 34 -
CALIFORNIA AND OREGON
II. W. OLSON, Master.
COOS BAY AND PORTLAND
SAILS FROM! PORTLAND SATURDAYS, 8 P. M.
BAILS FROM COOS BAY TUESDAYS, AT SERVICE OF TDDE.
X F. P. Baumgartner, Agt.
2 Couch St. Dock, Portland. Oro.
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Steamer M. F. Plant
SAILS FROM SAN FRANCISCO, AT 2 P. M. EVERY TUESDAY
FROM COOS BAY EVERY FRIDAY AT SERVICE OF THE TH)E.
No reservation held after tho arrival of tho hlp unless ticket Ifl
bought.
F. S. DOW, Agent,
MARSHFIELD, OREQON
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Streamer Wslhelmina
LUDVIG CHRISTENSEN, Master.
Sailing for Bandon every Monday. For full information, apply
Chas Thorn owner, or II. W. Skinner, agent.
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Captain C. E. Edwards.
Time-Tublo.
Loaves Allegany, dally at 7 a. m.
Returning Leaves Marshfleld 2
P. m.
For terms of charter, towing,
transportation or freight, apply on
board.
O. E EDWARD8. Owner
HlfiH flRAHF MFAT
I MUM VJIVAUL ITILMIkJ
the delicious biHtc and flavor tluu goon with every piuw oi ment wo uiU,
All our meats aro tlio clioiowt wo oan produce.
R. H. Noble-TiTe CITY MARKET- Phone 1941
u ana rrono streets,
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Bank of Coos Bay
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Shaw, Agt.
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COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
lance
H. W. Skinner, Agt,
Marshfleld, Oro., Phono 441
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STEAMER FAVORITE
Two trips dully between Ilaticlon and
Cnnullle umnoctlng with ull Murshlluld
tritlnw.
Leaves Bandon . ,,0:45 a.m.
Lcuvcs Bandon . , . 1 :20 p. m.
Leaves Coqulllo. ..0:15 a. nu
Leaves Coqulllo ...4:00 p. in. rO
Travelers leaving MarehUcld In tho Kj
mornlnii reupli llnndonitt noon. IVoplo fu
on Comilllo river uui M'uml over tlireo In
-J lioumlu liarBhflld unu reach homo Hot P'
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Business Directory
Doctors.
DR, R. E. GOLDEN
Physician nnd Surgeon
202-03 Coos building.
Ofllco hours: 10 to 12 m.
2 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m.
Phones:
Ofllco 1051 Residence 2351.
DR. A. C. BURROUGHS
Homeopathic Physician
Chronic Diseases a Specialty.
Residence nnd olllce, corner 'O1 and
Second Streets, Mnrshflold.
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R. GEORGE W. LESLIE
Osteopathic Pbyslclaa
raduato of American School of Osteopath;
Klrksvlllc, Mo.
Ofllce Hours: t a. m. to 4 p. m. Other Hours bj
Appointment. Offlce in MasburR Mock
Phono 1611. Marshfleld, Ore
DR. GEO. E. DEC
Physician nnd Surgeon.
Now Flanagan & Bennett Bank Bldg.
'Phono 1681.
T R. J. W. INGRAM
- Physician and Snrgoon.
Ofllco 208-200 Coos Building
Phones Ofllce 1621; Residence 781.
DR. A. L. HO USE WORTH
Pliyslfclan nnd Surgeon.
Ofllcps second floor of Flanagan &
Bennett Bank Building.
Rcbidence, two blocks north ot
Crystal Theater. Ofllce Pbone
1431. Residence Phone G56.
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RS. NETTIE HOVEL
Midwifo
Obstetrical Nursing
With E. W. Kammerer Phone V f 4
Lawyers.
FranclB U. Clarke Jacob II. Make
Law renro A I.lljcriuist
CLARICE, BLAKE &
LILJEQVXST,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
United States Commissioner's Olllce
Trust Building. Marshfleld, Ore.
J
W. BENNETT,
Offlce over Flanagan & Bennett
Bank
Marshfleld, - Oreiion
""OKE & COKE,
- Attorneys at Law.
lvfarshfleld, Oregon.
MUSICAL
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ABLE CLARE MILLIS
Vocal Instruction..
Italian and German Diction.
Studio, Phone 611.
Miscellaneous
w.
S. TURPEN
iircmicr,
Over Red Cross Drug Store
MARSHFIELD, ORE.
MARSHFIELD TURKISHBArHS
210-213 Coos Building. " '
Hours: Ladles, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., I
except Saturday Gonts, 7, p.m. to
i a. m., except Friday. Phono 2141.
TURKISH BATH ?1.00. I
C. L. BUTTERFIELD, Ilrop.
CRIBBS & MASON
Photographers.
Coos Bay Monthly Bldg.
Marshfleld, Oregon.
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R. ALBERT ABEL,
Contractor for Teaming of all kind
Phone 1884.
Cab Cull hcrvUo at All Hours
Good Hearse mid Vohlcles
IIEIONIilt, MILLER & CO. j
Mvery, Feed and Sale 8blo.
Wood for Sale.
3d and A Sts. Phono 1201 Mrfld.
Masters and McLain
General Contractor's Buildin
Material and
Beaver Hill Coal
Office: Broadway & Queen Si
Phones 2011 -826
X Garden Cily Tailoring Compan
Cleaning, dyeing and prossln
inrllnn nnd irnntfl flno elothoa
specialty. PHONE 014.
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