THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHF1ELD, 0RE50N, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1 908.
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-tsunaay, and Weekly by
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Jicld, Oregon, for tr nsmlsslon
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Marsftflcld ..... Oregon
The policy of the Coos Bay TIjijs
will he Republican In politics, with
tha independence of which President
coevelt is the leading exponent
INEFFICIENCY OP SCHOOLS.
Some hlghlj interesting statistics
relative to the inefllclenry of the pub
lic schools of the United States are
lurnished In an article contributedto
the North American Review by
Charles W. Larned of the West Point
.jnllitary academy. Candidates for
ihe academy are drawn from every
congressional district In the country
and largely from the class of citizens
"who send their children to the prim-
r ary and high schools supported by
vtbe states.
"Ab tiow established the standard
for entrance requires of all candi
dates, besides the physical examina
tion, A written examination In the
following subjects: Elementary al
gebra, plane geometry, English
Tjrammar, English literature and
composition of elementary character,
United States history, general history
..and geography. Xone of the require--nients
are 'beyond those of the com
- mon and 'high schools.
Reforrlng to the first application of
. thU standard, which took place in
March of the present year, Mr. Larn
ijil says the result"? show a "pathetie
'commentary on the public school
methods." There were 314 candi
dates examined. The examinations
are written, and it is asserted abun
dant time is given for their comple
tion. Yet out of the 314 who took
the examination 2G5 failed In one
xr more subjects that Is, made a
mark below the normal minimum of
'CC. Fifty-six failed in one subject
'only, 01 In two, 50 in three, 42 in
.lour, 27 in IHe and 20 failed In all
".subjects.
" Examining the failures by subjects,
dt appears from Mr. Larned's figures
(that 151 failed in algebra, 237 in
geometry, 129 in grammar, 144 In
composition and literature, 73 in
-geography and o 1 in history. It is
'further shown that the weakness of
-the eCicoI system, bo far as demon-
tri "(1 by these results, is not a
iiinttnr Of localitj. Deficiencies are
shovu !.i candidates from all parts
jj the country. Twenty-two were
vramlncd from Massachusetts and 10
..failed; 12 from Illinois and 10 failed;
.' 9 from Alabama and C failed. So
nn, all through the list of states.
TJio si owing Is a sorry one from
-viiatevcr standpoint viewed. Of the
-.1 4. examined 295 had been educated
in pub!!" schools, the average num
. hor r-r jonra of attendance being
uerry 10 yean: Tor crch. The avor
Tji&e jittondnm in high schooli was
three yc-.d three months, and la
h'rum'.ar -cheols six year's eight
-rpjuts Yet, with all th's schooling,
-tlie examinations at West Point show
ed 81 icr cent of t'.io candidates
"failed in at least one subject, a fetato
of affairs Justifying tho remark that:
our educators "should sit up and take
motlco."
TUf friends of oignul.cd labor can
mo: fnr'i't that I'.r.wui is the mm who
-tpropori'd t cut wages in two with
ethe Ilfty cent dollar.
Mr r.r.ritu snjs there H always hope
if or wmij '"" eUimBf- Ye, but not
u'or i man who chnupei troui led 1
wow.
noviunw UtiKhes uwilo fconu nune I
txurts iu the V ,.ui tveoed iu tilt Ohio
rll" U IU' leri '"' rwom "' ".
Oisf.uured than ever. II that vroru ihu
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The JN'MiK'r.iU" i' "lew U..' falK'd
to dhtt'imr r y t'v hk'h lh
.can snfrl.v . IiIkThw tho ptowlu
.-iorUfc with whliii Mh'v ou'ogEHi Sir.
Cleveland at Denver.
Tho theory of u new P.ij.hi Is dfn
jileult to HMiuilhito IL i- ." s"''"
!d 1S80 IJnuu witli koine lwa vaiu
tlons.
Mr. Bryan declares that ho does not
Stiror government ownership of rail-
rroads. Ho favoied it ns Into as May,
1007, and has not yet lecanted tho
statement ho then mndo thnt ho did
not bollovo anything could bo necoin.
iplishcil by atteuipts to regulato tho
uiallrouds and that government owner-
ali!p of them was iuovltablo.
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Would You?
- , I told you that I loved you. With a
start
You turned and looked at me
with wondering gaze.
Your eyes searched mine and read
the truth. My heart
Lay all revealed before yon. With
amaze
You turned away. Gentle you werd
to me
But gave me nothing, though I
craved so much.
Would you have yielded had I ma.de
you see
How keen, how sharp my hunger
for your touch?
AXON.
The dance given by the "Swastika
Club" In the I. O. O. F. Hall, Wed
nesday, October 21, was one of the
most enjoyable social events given
by the members of the younger so
ciety set, this week. About sixty
couples were present. Eighteen
numbers were danced, fourteen reg
ular and four extras. The programs
were very unique being printed In
the form of a swastika cross. Among
those present were: Geo. X. Far
rin and wife, B. F. Wiliey, Wm.
Schroeder, A. S. Taylor, D. A. Jones,
F. M. Rummell, Misses Delia and
Ada Chapman, Selma and Ellen
Johnson, Minnie Harkensee, Hilda
Stenholm, Mildred Coke, Xellfe and
Martha Bernett, Eunice Xichols, Jen
nie Eickworth, May Magee, Nellie
Mcintosh, Edna Welder, Pearl RIggs,
Ida Carlton, Hilda and Hannah Lar
sen, Emma Ericksen, Hattfe Ferrey,
Bessie Flye, Helen Simpson, Beatrice
Smith, Messrs. E. L. Archer; C. Bay
ies, S. W. Bernitt, Wm. Cary, J. E.
Cowan, Ed. W. Culver, G. D. Clarey,
Wm. Conrad, G. F. Dillon, S. C.
Doyle, Oscar Gulovson, T. W. Lynch,
.las. M. Merchant, J. Millet, W. J.
Morrow, E. L. Murnahan, M. 3. Os
traw, F. M. Painter, J. D. Rohs, Alb
ert Seelig and George Seellg. The
next dance wilt be given by the club
November 1.
0'The Maids of Alaska" presented
at the Masonic Opera House last
evening before a large audience,
under the auspices of Doric Chapter
O. E. S., Xo. 33, proved to be one
of the most unique and novel enter
tainments of the season. Originally
a satirical comedy based on the
Sprinster's ambitions in the mascu
line direction It developed Into an
amateur vaudeville skit in which
each of the characters contributed a
turn. From the opening srene, a
Marshfleld street on a busy day, In
which the part of Marshal Carter was
successfully portrajed by himself,
until tile closing hypnotic act, the
audience gave abundant evidence of
appreciation by generous ap
plause. The varied characters of the
features scarcely permits Individual
analysis of the entertainment which
pleased the audience and added to
the laurels of the ladies of Doric
Chapter.
Tlie following is the cast of char
acters: Josephine Jane Green Solforno, pres-
ident Mrs. Kate Lando
Priscilla Abigal Dodge, secretary.
Calamity Jane Higgins Wire-worker,
treasurer . . . ,t Mrs. Flom
Rebecca Rachel Sharp Highflyer
Mrs. Slinmeral.
Mary Ann Fraddler Malaprop
Francis Franse.
Violet Ann Ruggles Mrs. Colgan.
Patianco Desire Mann Ketehum
Mrs. Phillip.
Charity Longfaco Puddyfoot Ruby
Lenore Oshler.
Sophia Stuckup Bennett Mrs. Pet
tyjotan.
Jcrusha Matilda Spriggins Harry
Mcintosh.
Juliet Long I.audestadt Mrs. Kelly.
Betsy Bobbett Nettlo Savage.
Cloopatta Bello Brown Ilopkinaon
Miss Tiffany.
Tiny Short Van Tassoll and tho Pres-
idont'3 nine- children Mrs. Hel
sner. Polly Jane Pratt Doolittlo Mrs,
Phillip.
Belinda Bluegraes Afraid of his face
Krros Torvey,
Lena Sister to Brother Olie Myr
tla KJlBworlh.
Florence Luoretin Goodhopa Despair
- Sam Mnrsdon.
Francos Touchnionot Mrt. Jenkins.
Hannah Blggeiatatt Slocum FIor
once Graham.
Prof. Dinkenspeil Vlnea Prntt.
1 His osclotunt Charley Rehfleld.
I Indian (ouuk nmn nfrald-of-hls-faco)
Mi. Bargolt.
Count Ketehum, n dude Edw. A.
Sliultz.
Tho entertainment was under tho
personal direction of Mrs. E. L. Bon
ham who sharod In the honors of tho
evening by Its successful production.
Tho A. N. W. Club contributed its
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snare iu me ntcm cunu.uu.vU. j .
an elocutionary and musical even-
Ing at I. O. O. F. Hall on Tuesday
evening. Miss Lylith Moore deliver
ed several interesting readings drfd
Mis Mable Clare Mlllis, who has -be-i
come an established CooaJBay favor
ite delighted her frienda 'Ith two
vocal aumbers and an encore.
Miss Evelyn Anderson entertained
Prlrtav tfftprnnnn In frdnor Of her
sister, Mr;. Eric Wold, The-sncs
were nracticaliv all mcmberaiSTUie
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oevy oi gins woo were io&ej-;cj3o-.
ciated a few years ago. Folldwfng:
bridge in wftfch Mrrf. DVingan car
ried off first honors and 5fisg" Agnes"
Hutchison setrond honors tfioee"
present united' In singing taie songss
th'at had been favorites at th3 gather
ings of the girfe a few years ago.
Refreshments were served. A"monB
those present were Misses Hutchi
son. Reed. Mahouer. Butler bVadley I i
and Susie Eickworth and Mesdames
Straw, Nicholson, Dungan, McKeown,
MIngus, Schetter, Thayer, Piauss,
Gettins, Short, La-tTor and J. W.
Flanagan.
Harland Peyton wfll be the lrost
to a number of schoolmates at the
home of Kis sister, Mrs, J. 31. BiaT.e,
next Friday evening; Hallowe'en
diversions will be tenures of tlie
gathering.
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Mrs. Eugene O'ConriErlT I enter
taining the Evergreen Whfst Club 'aCj
the home at her daughter, Mrs. E.',
K. Jones, this afternoon:
Mrs. F. P Norton enrertafned the
A. X. W. Clrrb at her beantfful new
home Thursday afternoon". Laurel'
and huckleberries were used effecti
vely in the decorations. Luncheon
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was served. JLt the business session, it'
a number of routine matters were1?'
taken up and the committee to pur-'
chase the fountain were urged to
secure it as early as possible. Twen-ti,
ts'-two ladles were in attendance and
the afternoon made one of the most
delightful of the week. Tlie club
will meet next Thursday
with Mrs.
Capt. Reed.
Hallowe'en comes next SdtnrdayJ
October 31, and it is expected that
it will be the occasion for a number
of parties in which the festivities!
that usually mark the c"vent will
predominate. The principal Hall
owe'en event in North Band will i
a ball to be given by the-North Bend
firemen at Ecfthoff hajl. No general
event has been announceiFfOr Marstf--
field, but invitations wllf probably be
issued early In the weei for several
small affairs.
The laying of the cornerstone
Monday afternoon, for the new N-rrth
Bend High School, will be made
much socially, if the 'reather is; fa
vorable. North Bend will of ccmrse
contiibute the greatest numbe. but
many from MarshfielJ. will alflj be
present.
Mrs. J. E; Oren and baby will
leave shortly for a visit in California.
They will make tho trip from here
to 'Fiisco on the Nsinn Smith,
Mr. and Mis. Tom Jamtfs and"
baby, returned this week to their
home in North Bend after a pleasant
visit at their old homes iu Newport
and Portland.
The Beautiful? America Club of
North Bond, met Tupsday afternoon
at Taylor's halt. Only routine busi
ness came up. The card party hich
the club had' planned" to give Hal
lowe'en was postponed until some
time In No ember, on account of tho
North Bend Firemen having arrang
ed for a grand ball at Eckhoff hall
for Hallow e'en. The next meeting
of the club, a week from next Tues
day, will be held at Taylor's hall.
After tho routine bustne&s is com
moted, the members will enjoj a
social session and cards.
Mr. and Mrs,
Astoria, huvo
P. Gallonder
beon guests
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Bend, and other Coos Bay fpl. nd
for the past week.
Miss Alice Butler ontei tallied the I
Biographic Club at her homo Thurs
day afternoon. A paper by Misal
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... uu ,u.a....v, B tuuuneu uyrivor young folks unlted Jn
u uiscubbiuu. i ue ciuu win not
moot next Thursday, but the Thurs
day following will bo entertained by
Mis. E. MIngus vho will" road a pa
per on Sara SIddons.
Tho Ladies Art Club met at tho
homo of Mrs. G. W. Sholley on Fri
day. The afternoon was delightfully
spent in Needle work and conversa
tion and at its close a delicious
luncheon was served by the hostess,
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Mrs. H. M. Tuttle will entertain) the
club on next Friday afternoon.
Tho Minnie-Wfs Club met at the
liome of Mrs, A. Z". Downs. Owing
to the Inclement weather, all the
members -were not present, $ut a.
very enjoyable afternoon was spent.
Mrs. Frank: Ray assisted tile hostess
in serving, refreshments at 4:30.
Mrs. G. A Bonet'rake wis the guest
of the lienor. Mrs. F. F. Ray will
entertain the clrft on Thursduy, Oc
ttier 29.
Miss Harriett Fene? entertained
Saturday afternoon at the residence
of her parents. A large niunber of
little folks in Honor of her little
niece, Miss Gladys Ferrey, were pre
sent. A beautiful spread filled a,
table to overflowing with all the
good things that children like. The
table "eras oveihung b decorations of
red and white crepe paper, and ad
ded brilliancy to the toothsome
morsels below. Those present were:
Mary L. McArthur, Edith Ayre, Jane
McLain, Olgu. Hohny Jeanette Upton,
Bo&se Flanagan, Florence Flandgaa',
AlA.t3 Flanagan, Vera Albright, Opal
Brown, Juanita Ellerby, Zella Sweu-
ford, Dickie Jones, Maxlne Jon.'S,
Gene Trarer, Frauds SacchI, Ceorgtj
Ferrey and Morton Coke.
A number of events have bee,
given during tho week in honor
Rev. H. H. Brown, pastor of t
Presbyterian church,, and wife, Vi
, v ill leave shortly for Now Jersey
I make their home. Dr. and Mrs.
iW Ingiam rive the firft of Vv
Wednesdny evening-. Tho event i.
marked the tlfth anniverfy of
nml Atr
Ingram's marrla-
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were prettily d 'irat
' ,n autun'n eaveB nnU r" ,C?3
. tornB Various progr,fcMsv ga
JwovB enjoyed during tho cie
nf.er whlclr dainty
v. i.re served.
A uumber of M1Itoriul and
vari party last Monday night,
surprised "victims" being Chi
Garington and wife, tho bride
morly being Miss Pearl Stanib
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Stambuck. The young coupl
reside on Coos River near th
mine, Invited the noisoniake,
gavo them a royal spread
tho members of tho party
Ray, Leslie Kranick, Georg1
tosh, Otha Ray, Kathorin
The first installation on Coos Bay is In the Lockhnrt-Pnrson's drug
store. You are invited to inspect this most modern and sanitary method
of heating. It Is clean, agreeable and economical. You light the gas
and The Itndlntor does tho rest. If It gets nbovc n' certain temperature
It automatically shuts of tho gas and cools the room n trifle, If a little
too cold, the gas automatically lights ngnln and increases the temper
ature. Theie is nothing like it and eery modern residence and busi
ness house is being heated with them. The Hank of Oregon at XoVth
IJend is the next to be heated in this manner, and our North Hend cus
tomers are invited to call there and examine It. You would not think
of using a tallow candle after Inning had electric light sen Ice, nothing
could induce the housewife to go back to old coal stoie after having
cooked with gas and once a GAS STEAM KADIATOR in the house and
it's sure the junk nmn will get the old fashioned wood or coal base
fiirner or furnace.
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Marshfield and North
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George Bessey,. Lawrence Bessey and
Edna Ray with Mrs. H. E. Bessey
as charwrono.
Miss Vera Dickinson of Schuyler,
Neb., is a guest at the W. F. Miller
fhome, having accompanied' Mrs, Mil
ler bacfc this witek from her extend
ed visit In Nebraska and Iowa.
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The dancing masters In convention
assembled pronounce sentence of
abolishment against the "Merry
Widow' waltz because the positions
taken In it are Immodest; against
the "barn dance" on the ground that
it is more fitted for a barn than a
ballroom; and against the "Boston
dance- because it is not a dance ac
all. Now lot them pass judgment
on spelling, the Virginia leel and
the cotillon. The srner ws reduce
the art of dancing to watching Made
moiselle Genee tho simpler for all
this short-winded generation.
Mrs. L.. J. Simpson of North
Bertd, entertained at IuicIirTn Fri
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entertained a few friends at lunch
eon today. Among her guests are
Mrs. C. F. McCollum, Mrs. Wernich,
Mrs. Talent and Miss Anne Flanagan.
Miss Mamie Mahoney will spend
Sunday with friends at Empire.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sengstacken
entertained a small party at dinner
Monday evening In honor of Con-
Sgressman W. R. Ellis of Pendleton,
Oregon. Among those present beside
the hosts were Miss Helen Chandler,
Miss Genevieve Sengstacken, Miss
Doris Sengstacken, Miss Alice Mc
Cornrac, Walter Lyon, O. C. Lelter
and M. C. Maloney.
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Tlie vocalists of the First Baptist
church have reorganized under the
name of the "Temple Choir" and
wiU endeavor to develop one of tho
best choirs in southern Oregon. Tho
following officers have been elected:
Prosldent-
W. Leslie.
Vice-
larsh.
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