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THE DAILY COOS BAYTIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1908.
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COOS BAY TIMES
M. C. MALONEY Editor and Publisher.
DAN E. MALONEY News Editor.
AN INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED EVERY
EVENING EXCEPT SUNDAY, AND WEEKLY BY THE COOS BAY
TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Entered at the postoffice at Marsh field, Oregon,
through the malls as second class mail matter.
for transmission
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DAI LY.
One year $5.00
Sit months $2.50
Is there place for the man who wi.l stand up and fight
For the home; for his friend; for the truth; for the right,
Who is clean, who is manly, and helpful and kind,
Who -will hold out his hand to the halt and the blind?
Yes; there's place for a man with a soul and a heart
Irf pulpit; in forum; in the fidld; on the mdrt
No; the spoilsman shall not be in first at the goal
In a race with the man, with a heart and a soul.
Oft times devious ways seem to win over straight
And the man with a soul, has a long time to wait
Yet, nothing more certain; after dark, comes the day
Truth vanquishes error; wrong yields up the way.
Then, gird on your armor and look toward the light
Be truthful; be honest; be flm for the right;
Ever true to yourself; to your ideal, be true,
If you don't find the place, th3 place will find you.
And cling closer to honor a I be not mislead
Don't take glitter for gold, nr the feet for the head,
Nor the form for the thlnp, nor the part for the whole,
For what profits a man, if h lose his own soul?
nr.HE MUNICIPAL caucus has placed two tickets jn the field for the
U consideration and suffrages of the Marshfield electorate. One of
these tickets is sponsored and Vjuched, for by the recently organ
ized Citizens' League; the other was supposed to be supported by the
present administration. This, however, is a matter of minor conse
quence in comparison with the mora vital fact of the men themselves
jnd what they stand for. The Times is gratified that the personnel of
both tickets is beyond cavil or criticism. Every name is that of a
tiean, capable, honest and honorable citizen. It is equally a matter for
'congratulation that the voters have several names from which to select
the men who will represent them on the city governing board.
AH the candidates being equally acceptable as private citizens the
matter of their selection as public servants must devolve upon a de
tlaration of their principles and policies in the broader field of public
Jetton which their election would Involve. Even in national campaigns
the personality of the candidates and their views are becoming more
important than the platforms of the parties which nominate them.
The people, have come to place more faith in the man and less In high
-sounding and ear tinkling phrases of the platform which Is too often
regarded as being like the platform of a railway car, made to get in
on. hut not. for service afterward.
What do these Individual candidates stand for If elected?
Jlre they in favor of a progressiva policy for the city of Marshfield?
Are they in favor of guarding the people's Interests in the matter of
franchises by thorough publicity and discussion before granting cor
porate favors?
Are they in favor of open meetings of the city council at all times
ot which the humblest citizen may be heard as well as the representative
uf the wealthiest corporation?
Are they in favor of an econom leal administration of city affairs
without being niggardly to the extent of blocking the. wheels of pro
gress? Are they In favor of the "square denl" for every man all the time
regardless of personal pull or financial Influence?
Are they In favor of proper fire restrictions without hampering the
tlty's growth or recklessly endangering and damaging business invest
ments by permitting shacks to be erected anywhere In the city?
These are a few ot the questions that the voters of Marshfield would
like to be informed upon before election day. It is only fair that the
men who are seeking their suffrages should make a statement over
their signature. This may bo done without acrimony or dispute.
Marshfield Is too small and too vitally interested In a continuation of
bar prosperity and progress to lndulgo In factional fights or bitterness.
The effort of every man Is too greatly needed to boom and boost the city
ta future greatness to waste an ounco of energy In vain dispute. Na
ture has- made us neighbors, let our own good sense and judgment make
as frtendsr.
The- Times Is not denying the good things that have become to
Marshucld' from the good men who havo figured In her
ttlintittsir.it Ion for tho past year, but wo' aro not forgetting the evil and
bss time has coino to her either. This papor has been severely and un
justly criticized as being opposed to tho presont administration. The
Times is neither for or against tho administration. It Is at all times
lor tho peopre tho peoplo of Marshllold, of Coos Bay, and of Coos
county. Tho Times has published tho news as It devoloped at all times,
without fear or favor. It has criticised actions that seemingly did not
conform with tho nubile weal, but at no tlmo has its position been
shaped or dictated by other than n deslro for tho public good. All It
requires of tho men who ndmlnlstor tho city nffnlrs Is a candid and
ronsclentlous dlschargo of their duties. Lot us havo tho "square deal"
in performance ns well as profession. Let ovory candldato say what
Sro stands for and then the peoplo can hold htm to his promise , More
jcannot bo exacted; less should not be expected.
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THAT STREET KA1MVAV FRANCHISE, Wm. Lynch, J. Leyton, Wni. Klom,
NE OF THE MOST important problems that confronts a growing George Dlndinger, Geo. Dunning and
city Is the safeguarding of Its public utilities. Foremost, In these I Hal Mcintosh, G. E, Clary.
public utilities in a progres3l ve city Is the matter of transporta- i The next regular dance of the club
tlon. One of the early problems that will be offered Marshfield for
solution Is the question of a franchise for a street railway. In an In
terview published In this paper ear y In the week Seymour H. Bell an
nounced that the corporation which he represents was willing to expend
between $500,000 and $600,000 if the people would grant a franchise
to build and operate an electrfe line. He stated further that the people
seemed to be opposed to the granting of this franchise. The Times Is
not advised as to the extent of this opposition or whether in his census
oi opinion Mr. iseu nas enumeraiea mis pnper as opposed 10 granting. Refreshments
a franchise, we desire to state here and now that The Times is not
opposed to granting a franchise to Mr. Bell nor to anyone else who Is
....uS lu .Ulu .. v.ululuuU. a.,u .u.c. ...uuc, ... uc,u'u",enson, Miss Myrtle Collins, Miss Mae
mem oi us laiuni resources. we are ai mi times einpnaucaiiy ami en
thusiastically in favor of such action. All we ask Is that the franchise
will be on the 2d of December.
A surprise party was given last
evening In honor of Miss Evelyn
Flanagan. Games and dancing were
the diversions. Evergreens were
used effectively in tho decorations.
were served" at mid
night. Among those present were:
Miss Myrtle Lund, Miss Syneva Sor-
Less than 6 months per month 50
WEEKLY.
One year $1.50
LET US TALK IT OVER
"Corruption wins not more than honesty." Henry VIII.
George Johnson, Sydney Clark, Allen
Nlcols, Forsten Fllesburg, George
Myren, Miss Evelyn Flanagan, Miss
Janeslna Hlbbard. Frieda Holms.
be fair and square. Fair for the men who are Investing their money Eve,yn Lflngworthv PoarI Lnd and
ana iair ior me peopie wno are granting concessions mat win inane CIIfrord Downes, Thomas Patterson,
such investment possible and prontaDie.
The Times does not want and will not stand for any dark lantern
methods In the granting of franchises to public utility corporations.
It believes that the men who Invest their money are entitled to a fair
deal but the people are equally entitled to consideration. If Mr. Bell
wants a franchise let him prepare and present to the people of Coos
Bay a copy of the franchise he desires. Let him tell the peop'e what
he wants and what he will give In return. Let us dea' fairly with I p
nnnn ntlinc "Ti teli flaTr? ori1 Pnnc T3" ifnaa wnf Tt-rtt r call fi'o 1itfli I
right for a mess of pottage. While the Investment of a few hundred
thousand dollars wouid be a very desirable thing It would not be worth
a mortgage on the ntlre future of this section. A couple of rai's laid
down and around the water front of thfs bay that would encircle and
shut It off from any future connection with land transportation- except
at the behest of the men who had the franchise are not wor h while.
Such a street railway is not desirable. If Mr. Bell w'll build a railway
that will not only run along the water front but also into the oiit'ying
sections that are being built up by the people who are developing the
country, and will be willing to permit the entrance of other corporations
whose cooperative work may hasten the transformation of this town
Into a metropolitan city he will have thxr 'helpful and hearty coopera
tion of this paper. Mr. Bell and his confreres are not posing as
philanthropists . It is a business proposition with them and as such
should be so considered from both sides. The city of Marshfield" should
be willing to deal fairly with the men who are ready to give their mon
ey and their energy for the upbuilding of the city and -. men should
also be willing to deal fairly with Marshfield. Let e -e done
In the open. Let us know what we are to get nr frank i
understanding of what we are to give. !
Thnt's fair for MnrsiTfTeirl. i Ay y WwVfW
That's fair for Mr. Bell or any o ther man or corporation who seeks
a franchise.
I'RKSIIYTKHIAX CIU'RCII
Mornfug. worship at 11 o'clock.
Subject ot sermon: "No ju
Careth for My Soul." Evening ser
vices 7:30 p. m. The evening ser
mon will he appropriate to Thanks
giving. The Bible School meets at
10:30 a. m. Junior C. E. at 4 p. m
Young Peoples meeting at G.30 p. ffl
UNION TKAXKSGIVIXG STHIVICIS
At the North Bend Presbyterau
church on Thursday evening at 7 3o
thf Methodist Episcopal, tuttd
Brethren! anil Presbyterian chiii-he
w"l unite In a Thanksgiving service.
The Rev. Walter Ross of the Jleth
odfst Episcopal church, wilt poach
the sermon. Everybody is Intfvj,
Flanagan, Dewey Stutsman, WaRer ' fg. i - -.
r.ocno :. .. ...r::...' :.. ' : 'r ' ' '
Jensen, Chester Isaacson,
Isaacson and Vivian' CaTlsonv.
AT THE CHURCHES
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Christian Science services will be
held in the Masonic Temple Sunday
at 1 1 a. m. Subject, "Soul and
Body." A cord al invitation is ex
tend o all.
it CATHOLIO CHUKCir.
Rev Father DONNELLY. ,'
Mass will be celebrated In the
Marshfield Catholic church at 10:30
Sunday morning and in North Bend
at S o'clock, the Rev. Father Donnel
ly celebrant. The Rev. Father Cur
ley will celebrate mass at Gardiner
Sunday.
i KIJ55T J5APTIST CHURCH. i1
i'. Rev. G. S. Clevlnger, Pastor..
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(Continued from page 3.)
Mr. Painter is the assistant agent of
the Alliance at North Bend, where
the young couple will reside. They
were the recipients of congratula
tions from a host of friends.
Mrs. E Mingus was hostess to the
Biographic club and a few Invited
guests Thursday afternoon at a
Thanksgiving social. College pen
nants and colors were a feature of
the decorations. The afternoon's di
version was whist, Miss Alice But
ler and Miss Agnes Hutchinson car
rying off the honors. Refreshments
were served. Among those present
were Mrs. Perham, Mrs. A. E.
Kruse, Miss Agnes Hunchinson, Miss
Alice Butler, Mrs. W. F. Miller, Miss
Dickinson, Mrs. H. W. Skinner, Mrs.
Otto Schetter, Mrs. J. W. Flana
gan, Miss O'Connell, Mrs. Wm. Law
lor, Mrs. E. K. Jones, Mrs. I. S.
Kauffman, Mrs. Arthur McKeown,
Mrs. ,T. T. McCormac and Miss Alice
McCormac.
Miss Laura Kruse, of North Bend,
hos ben the guest of Misses May and
Kathleen Bennett for the past week.
Miss Letty Larson, of Larson's
Inlet, has been spending a few days
with Marshfield friends.
John W. Proctor, of San Fran
cisco, Is the guest at the home of his
sister, Mrs. J. H. Flanagan.
L. D. Poyntz and wife who have
been spending a few weeks In Port
land returned Saturday.
The Presbyterian young folks en
a social In the hall at the church
Tuesday evening.
Miss Kathleen Bonnett entertained
at tea from 4 to 5 o'clock last Sat
urday afternoon In honor of Mrs.
Rold of Alaska, who is visiting her
parents, Judge and Mrs. C. A. Sehl
brede, Misses Lucy Horton and May
Bennett served.
One of the enjoyable social events
of tho week In North Bend was the
celebration of tho eighteen wed
ding nnnlvorsity of Capt. and Mrs.
Schmehl at their home last Tuesday
evening. Among those who partici
pated In tho festivities and congratu
lations to the worthy couplo were Mr.
and Mrs. Evorltt, (Rev. and Mrs.
Summorlln, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hoeck,
Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Larson, Mr. and
Mrs, Murr, Mr. and Mrs. Stephens,
Mr. Mnybee, Mr. and Mrs. Hodson,
Mrs. S. Bolstor, Mrs. Cooly. Mrs. Mil
ler, Prof. A. S. Raab, Mr. M. M.
Strawn, Rev. Wnltor Ross, Mr. and
Miss Davenport.
Tho ball given by tho Assembly
Club at tho I. O. O. F. Hnll Inst
evening was one of the most success
ful of the week, There were about
twenty-five couples present, practic
ally the same people as were in at
tendance at the first ball given by
the club a few weeks ago. Punch
was served during the dance and
later all partook of a. sumptuous
spread in the banquet room. During
the spread, Mayor E. E. Straw, J.
W. Flanagan and H. W. Skinner and
others responded to Impromptu
toasts, Mr. Row acting as toast
master. One of the features of the
"extras" was the "Dixie Two-Step"
as a special favor to Mayor Straw. '
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The Koos Tribe Dramatic Club will
soon be In readiness to present the
comedy-drama "UncKs Josh," the
cast of characters being as follows: ,
Uncle Josh, just from Vermont. . I
C. S. Dodge
Count de Courvflle,. noble In name,
but Ignoble In nature I
Geo. N. Farrln
Upson Downes, dude. . .T. W. Lynch
Mulchaey, a ward politician.... j
Ed. Archer
'Jos Clarke, a sport H. Leyton
Munson, detective V. E. Boyer I
Erastus, a colored gentleman.. I
1 G. E. Clary
Miss Letty Reynolds, a beautiful
young lady of 18 i
Miss Anna Devers
Mrs. Reynolds, Letty's mother.. '
Mrs. B. D. Jones
Minerva, a typical old maid....
Mrs. L. D. Pettyjohn
The stage settings of this play
will be a revelation to Marshfield
theatregoers, It being the Intention
of the director to have the most elab
orately set stage ever seen in this
part of the coifntry.
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.The second monthly dance given
by the Swastika Club was held In
tho I. O. O. F. Hall on Wednes
day, November 18. A large part of
the membership was present, and
the Coos Bay Orchestra furnished
special music for the occasion which
was much appreciated by the mem
bers of the club.
Among those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. T. S. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs,
B. V. Wllley. Mr. and Mrs. E. W.
ICammerer, Mr. nnd Mrs. G. N. Far
rln, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Ruramell,
Mr. . and Mrs. Merriman, Mr. and
Mrs. A. S. 'Taylor, Mrs., Hattle' NI
cholls, Misses. Eunice NIcholls, Nel
lie nnd Martha Bernltt, Ada and Del
la Chapman, Mildred Coke. Jennie
EIc,kwqrth, Emma Erlckson, Laura
Escott, Harriet Ferrey, Edith and
Selma Holm, Nell Mcintosh, Selma
and Ellon Johnson, Madge Savage,
Nan Lyons, Anna Devers, Spenco
Wilson and Sadie Hogan; Messrs.
George and Albert Seellg, Jas Cow
an, Wm. Longstaff, Oscar
Tames Merchnnt
Bernltt, Billy Carey
G. F. Dillon, R. Dlllard. S. E. Doyle.
Jay Gray, Thayer Grimes, W. J.
Morrow, E. Mernaham, F. M. Paln-
Preachlng service 11a. m. Topic,
"Conscience the Voice of God In the
Soul." Preaching service 7:30 p. m.,
topic, "The Disciples Commission."
Special music morning and evening.
Baptisms at evening service, Sunday
School at 10 a. m. Young People's
meeting at C:30 p. m.
,Hi!iiiuiiisi' it-iai'uuAij
Rev. II. I. Rutledge, Pastor.
Sunday School at 10 a. m Preach
ing service at II a. m. Junior Lea
gue aC 3 pi m. Epworth, League at
C.30 p. m. Evening Service at 7 30
p. m. Prayer meeting and Bible
Class on Thursday evening at 7 30.
The Ladles Aid Society will mec at
the parsonage on Wednesdaj after
noon at 2:30 o'clock.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE.
The Thanksgiving service will bo
In the Methodist church net Thurs
day. The service will be held at
10:30 a. m. Rev. G. S. Clevenger
will preach the sermon.
Public meetings at the Salvation
Army will be held as follows: Meet
ing on Saturday evening at S p m.,
Sunday 11 a. m. Holiness meeting
at 2:30 p. m. Sunday School and
S p. m. regular Salvation meeting,
exerybody is cordially Invited. The
Army Hall is on corner Third and
Front streets. Officer In charge.
Captain Wnr. Darwent. J fil
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HER 2-1. CARRIES PASSEN
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CHICKENS on sale at the AXOXA
Caslt Grocery.
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