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Hi il Mmt TALK ABOUT TALKING. KEEP UP TO DATE BY READING TDK COOS DAY TIMES. THE DAY'S NEWS TOLD ACCURATELY! AND CONCISELY. YOU CAN TALK TO THOU SANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY DV PUTTING YOUR "WANT ADS" IN THE TIMES. MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS. Vol. HI. THE DAILY GOOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1908. No. 129. QlflflB wfflfi NORTH BEND CITY ELECTION PROVES RATHER ONE-SIDED Messrs. Loggie, Hoelling and Frye Elected Councilmen Yesterday. DERBYSHIRE RECORDER; GARDINER TREASURER Victors Had Big Majority In Every Instance Tribute to L. J. Simpson. . Nortli Bend Vote For mayor: X. J. Simpson 324 Chas. Klser 12G For councilmen: Peter Loggie 30C August' Hoelling - 303 L. A. Frye 232 F. W. Boae 103 A. H. Imhoff 1,. E. Metzler . 105 A. H. McKay 107 C. A. Strickland 72 A. Van Zile 120 For recorder: A. H. Derbyshire 234 E. P. Brennan 192 John A. Provorse . ... 51 For treasurer: J. W. Gardiner 274 C. S. Winsor . 171 G. A. Imhoff 36 The above summary -of the -vote in North Bend's annual -city election yesterday shows that tho contests for the various offices were not as close :as many expectea during me cam- company couW not gra-t the five per paign. L. J. Simpson was re-elected cent off .for .pj.ompt -paronent, causing mayor by a handsome majority, Pe- ft ogg tQ the contractora. ter Loggie, August HoeHIng and L. Someone suggested that the C. A. A. Frye were elected councilmen "by SmUh Company talce tne special 1m blg majorities and A. H. Derbyshire proveruent bonas in payment of their recorder, and J. W. Gardiner, treafi-. bulS( (.laimlng they were a good in urer by large margins. vestment at six per cent. Mr. Booth Aside from the contest ior coun- ga,d thut he dm not tnlnk tbe com. cilman which was made interesting pany coul(1 afCord to ao this as It by tho large number of candidates , needg all the ready mom,y t cal, in the field, the contest for the treas- )Securei urership wan watch&'J with much in- i ciaU(je Nasburg and Mayor Straw terest. It was generally claimed that jea,d that the pruaicament was dut it was a contest between tne uanic of Oregon anil the new Commercial National Bank for the position with C. S. Winsor and J. AV. Gardiner, respectively, as .the candidates o the institutions. Mr. Gardiner Is at present city recorder and the way he ran yesterday was a sui prise ;all .around and a mwt gratifying sur prise to himself. The contest between A. H. Derbj shlre and E. P. Brennan for the re ordership aroused considerable in terest as the friends of the tvo pop ular young men got Into the .game. Mr. Derbyshire's victory was a deci sive one, a tribute appreciated or him and his many friends. Just 488 votes were cast, only ono ballot being thrown out as spoiled. The count wa9 a long ono, it. being about 11 o'clock before the judges and clerks completed their Job. The polls closed at 7 o'clock. The result was known before that hour and the victorious factions pro ceeded to celebrate, making things decidedly lively until after midnight. SETTLE STRIFE Venezuela's President Reaches Europe to Adjust His Coun try's Troubles. (Bv Associated Press.' SANTANDER, Spain, Dec. 9. President Castro of Venezuela, has arrived here. He will continue on the steamer to Bordeaux and go to Berlin. His health i3 good. He comes to Europe with the intention of settling all Venezuela's interna tional quarrels. "Uncle Josh" FRIDAY, December 11 at MASONIC Opera House. See "UNCLE JOSH" and enjoy a eood laugh Friday. CASTRO WOULD NO DEMAND FOR ID ISSU Hard to Dispose of Speciallm- provement Securities City Bonds Talked. The Marshfield city council 'Is "hav ing more grief in & financial "way, the body being una"ble to dispose of the special issue of about $1C,000 ; worth of street lmprovemerit bonds to pay for various work, throughout the city. The council has twice adver tised for bids but lias not received a single bid, the nearest to it "being a few Inquiries. One of these just I rame In from a Denver broker and he is now "being corresponded 'with 'to ascertain if he will take the Issue. Robert Booth, manager of the re tail branch of the C. A. Smith "Lum ber and Manufacturing Company, ap peared before the council and urged It to do something ifbout the matter. He said that the company had sold plank to the contractors at a low fig ure and haQ promised them a reduc tion of five per cent If the bills were paid promptly on the completion of the work. The contractors, expect- ing the city would have the money when the jobs were -joshed agreed tQ fl0 thlg Ag ovef ?8i000 ,0l -the amount ,B tor lumber. Ir. Booth Bald that th(J delay m,gM TOean that the t th npani0 votiiic dowafhe muni- cipal bond issue at the last city elec tion. Mayor Straw said that one oil the local banks had made sirrange- ments to take the bonds but when It fonxid that the people were (opposed to municipal bonding, it changed its mind. Councilman Sacchl said that some thing must he done to make a market for the special improvement 'bonds or the street development and pro gress would stoi. He aald that he had always been afraid ttmt the spe cial improvement bonds -would not sell well because they are for a short term of years and bond Investors like long term bonds. He suggested that the city float a municipal bond Issue of $50,000 or so and use the money in buying up the speeial street im provement bonds. He said the city bonds could be placed at five per cent or less and that as the street improvement bonds bear six per cent, the city would make a little something on the deal in addition to helping property owners who are not able to pay cash for street improve-; ments. The suggestion caused Mayor Straw, Councilman Nasburg and Councilman Lockhart to laugh. They said that the people here had reject ed a bonding proposition and brought on the trouble and they didn't see how the c!y council could do any thing for them. Councilman Sacchl said that tlu people would always vote for a mat ter that they understand and know is for the public good. He said If It was put before them in tho proper light, they would vote it as nearly all of them are in favor of a con tinuance of the public Improvement and progress. . Councilman Nasburg said that was up to the new city council to fix. Mayor Straw and Councilman Lockhart said that the way to have It fixed up would be to let the people know that they were opposed to tlu plan that was desired and then people would vote for It. The matter was finally left In abev ance until word is received from the Denver broker who is Inquiring about the issue, BOOST FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS Most Notable Gathering to Urge Their Development As sembles In Washington To day, (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec 9. One of tho most notablo gatherings ever assembled In tho history of the country in the interest of waterways development was called to order to day when the National Rivers and Harbors congress met in fourth an nual convention. Senators, repre sentatives, diplomats, captains of fi nance, governors of many states and others hlgli in official life "were pres ent. Representative Joseph A. Ran- WANTS BIG THINGS FOR OREGO SENATOR FULTON INTRODUCES! BILXK FOR $a,ooa,ooo FOR PUB-! LIO BUILDINGS AND CREATION; OF NATIONAL PATUC. (By Associated Press.) PORTLAND, Dec 9. Senator Fulton, according to -a Washington dispatch to the Evening Telegram, to day introduced bills appropriating $250,01)0 for a public building in Captain Olson Leaves Today On Last Trip In .Command of Steamship. The Alliance sailed this morning for Portland with a large number of passengers and a good freight cargo, the latter consisting largely of can ned salmon, condensed milk and sashes and doors. A good trip up is expected. Captain Olson will be accompanied back by Mrs. Olson who will make the first rtrjp with 'him on th9 Nann 'Smith next week, Captain Parsons assuming command of the Alliance. V. H. Nofval of the RIverton Lum- "Jier Company was a passenger on the Alliance for Portland. His mission Is to arran&e for the sale of a large amount of -w'.hite cedar. The Alliance's passeijser list was as follows: C. B. Harrtison, L. Rockleff, A. X Rteh, W. M. Ttobinson. Mrs. Robin son. T. J. Carjion, Mrs. T J. Carson, Ethel Carson, F. A. Kawala, J. H. Barnes, H. E. TSobart, O. W. Thomp son. It. M. Fowler, H. "Emerson, S. Melesho, E. Crosthwalt, J. 13, Cooper,, H. Heinz, C. H. Hussey, F. H. Clarke, FOR PORTLAND V. H. Norval, AV. Demese, Jno. Vjwo Roblcs. r Riggs. I (By Associated tresa. ) Miss Boch, Helen Davis, A- C. Mc- PASO ROBLES, Cal., Dec. 9. The Keen, W. A. Wood, J. E. Smitix, John strength of Governor-elect Cosgrovo Hill A. TS. Daly and Mr. Donahue, of Washington, has materially lm alHo' cot aboard at North Bend. proved in the last twenty-four hours. TAFT STRONG MflSi President-Elect and Speaker Cannon Hold Long Confer ence Over Tariff. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON. D. C Dec. 9. President-elect W. II. Taft and Secretary Wilson of tho United Sta Speaker Cannon held a conference tes Department of Agriculture, has for an hour and a half at the Board- tabooed flour bleached with nitrogen man residence where Mr. Taft Is a peroxide as an adulterated product guest. Each announced that arran- that cannot he legally sold in tho gemonts had been made at the con- District of Columbia or tho Terri ferenco between Taft and tho Re- tories. Owing to tho immense ouan publican members of tho House Com- tity of bleached flour on hand, there mitteo on Ways and Means. will bo no prosecution for six Tho subject under discussion was ; tho tariff regarding which Mr. Taft declared himself most positively in favor of a thorough revision. It is believed that today's conference was to his Jiklng. " - "Uncle Josh" will bo in town FRIDAY. i sdell of Louisiana, president of tho congress, delivered an address on the need of immediate legislation looking 'to tho improvement of tho water ways of tho country and ndvocated to the committee of congress a broad, liberal policy of waterway Improve ments and an annual river and har bor bill -carrying not less than fifty million dollars. OtheT notables speakers followed. The National Conservation Com mission today also begraii a conference with the governors of the different states. Tho probable result is that some concrote plan will bo mapped out for the conservation of the na tion's natural resource. More than thirty states were represented by their chief executives. Portland. V500.000 for one at As toria and H'00,000 for one at Ore gon city, anil also a bill to create tho Saddle Mountain National Park in tho western division of tho Blue Mountains'' iforest reserve and provid ing for the repayment of the fees and purchase money to the land entrymen whose entries have been declared void. Nann Smith Carries Largest . Cargo Yet Direct From Smith Mil For Bay Point. The beneficial work "being iSone by the drease Oregon In tthe npyer bay was demonstrated yesterday -when the Nairn "Smith, the Mg cancer of the C. A. Smith mill took xin the largest load she has yet carried from here and -sailed from "her slip, 'down the bayaaid out over tic har without encountering t single hoaL Here tofore, the Nann Smith hns "been able to take on only part of her load at the mill, 'nnishing from lighters which carried the lumber from the mill wharf to the lower hay near Em pire. Even then she did not take cargoes df the size that she carried direct from the mill yesterday. Tho dredge is cutting about 2,000 yards per day from the shoal in the upper bay -near the coal bunkers and will soon smove down a little and begin pumping sllckings over to fill 'U road way. COSGROVE IS STRONGER. TTttshlngton Governor Improves nt FLOUR BLEACH IS Sec. Wilson Tabooes Sale Breadstuff, That Has Been "Doped." 'By Associated Preps.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 9. Of montns SeatB now on sale at W. J. But- lora ror u.u'ik jumi." uowor floor. 50c; gallery, 35c. Seats now on sale at W. J. But- ler's for "UNCLE JOSH." Lower floor, 50c; gallery, 35c. INKER CHANNEL MUCH BETTER TWO KILLED AND MANY BURT IN BATTLE WITH FANATICS FIRE LIMIT ! QUEST! UPj. Effort to Have Water Front In cluded Defeated To Li cense Vehicles. The old, old question of including the east side of Front street In tho fire limits was brought up again at the council last evening, when tho new building ordinance camo up for passage. Councilman Sacchl Insisted that the water front be Included In the .fire limits while others objected. Mayor Straw said it wasn't necessary as the proximity to water afforded better protection than other sections have. Mayor Straw cited the fact that in San Francisco, tho wooden buildings on tho water front had been saved at tho time of tho fire JuBt becausq water from the, bay could be pumped on them. Mr.. Sac .chl maintained that is not fair to the property owners on tho west side df Front street to permit wooden buildings to bo erected just across tho street from them. He said that brick or concrete buildings could be built just as cheap on the watorfront as any place else In the city. 'Finally on tho vote, Councilman Sacchl voted to have the watorfront taken into the fire limits and Coun cilman Savage, Lockhart, Nasburg and Flanagan to leave it out. The new building ordinance is a long one, covering every detail of construction. It provides that per mits must be secured from a building Inspector before structures can he erected. It will become effective soon and a building inspector will he ap pointed. Wooden buildings of a cer tain class of construction can "be creeled within tho fire limits. Many drastic changes are made'in tho class of construction. Vehicle Ordlnnncc. An ordinance wns adopted last evening imposing a license on vehi cles, automobiles, etc. It will become effective April 1. The fees are $15 per annam for a one-horse rig, $25 per annum for a two-horse rig, $25 per annum for automobiles, etc. Numbers will bo issued and these will be placed on tho vehicles. No license will be Issued for less than ono year. QucHtlons Auto Bill. A bill for $4.00 for automobile hire, O. K.'d by Mayor Straw, caused some debate last night. Councilman Sacchl wanted to know what tho city was hiring automobiles for. Mayor Straw explained that it had been hired to take City Engineer Sandberg, Chairman Nasburg of tho Street Committee and himself out to Inspect three streets, Mr. Sacchi wanted to know If Ivy Condron didn't also enjoy tho ride. Mayor Straw said that Mr. Condron happened to bo along. In explaining tho matter. Mayor Straw said that whenever ho made a trip of more than a few blocks for himself, ho hired a conveyance as his tlmo is too valuable to wasto It In walking. When ho did this for himself, ho thought that the city should do likewise when he gives his time to its business. Councilman Sacchl said that ho thought that if autos are provided for ono official, tho others should enjoy a llko privilege. However, tho bill was allowed. Later, Mayor Straw said that he would not go out to Inspect another street. Furthermore, ho declared that ho would not discuss city affairs with anyono except during ono hour in tho day henceforth. "Undo Josh" FItlDAY, December 11 at MASONIC Opora House. Steamer lUtEAKWATKIt snlls from Coos I)ay for Portland HAT L'KDAY, DKUKMIIKR 12, nt 12, NOON. Two hours of solid fun. See "Uncle Josh" Fill DAY at MASONIC Opora House. Xmas TresontB Try the GUNNEIIY. Bloody Duel Between Religious Enthusiasts and Kansas City Police. fOUNDED LEADER WISHES TO KILL Hopes That He May Recovee to Slay More "Blue . Coats." fBy Associated Press.) KANSAS CITY, Dec. 9. ''I am not going to die; I am going to get well and live to kill a few mora policemen," is the assertion of Louis Pratt, tho self?styled "Adam God," a religious fanatic who Is lying: in the hospital here. He was wounded In a battle between his followers and the police late yesterday. As a result of the fight, Pratt's 13-year-old daughter, Lulu' and policeman Albert Dalbow are dead, and "two other policemen are In a critical condition: Lender Is Missing. James Sharp, knpwn aa "Elijah IT' and tho real head of the little band oC religious enthusiasts, is still at large His wifo who fired tho two shots. that struck policeman Michael Gut lane. Is confined In tho city jail and Mrs. Pratt with ,hor two young daugh ters, spent the night In tho matron's room at police heudquurtcrs. Sharp organized his religious band In North Dakota two years ago, and has been traveling about tho country slnca then. Strongo Story Told, Mrs. Pratt and daughter, Mary, aged eloven, tell a pathetie story oC their trust in Sharp and Ms wife, whom they refer to as "Adam and "Eve," and express belief in all tbeir teachings. Tho death of Lulu Pratt seems to affect them little. They say, she died for tho Lord. Mrs. Pratt Btates that they bad" no religion until six years ago when her husband announced they wcro not living right nnd that ho had had a revelation of tho Faith of God. They began reading tho Bible and later met Mrs. Sharp, got tho revelation, and "That tho spirit o God came to' us same way It camo to Adnm and David, and to Christ." They sold their farm and gave tho money away to people who needed -It, started out preaching, traveling,' through Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas; Missouri, Illinois and Minnesota, liv ing on gifts from converts and others. Last summer, they started' from White Earth, Mont, down tho Missouri in a house boat, preaching; In the cities nnd towns. They have been armed for many months owing to "persecutors." Yestorday's riot wan tho result ot police Interference with a street meeting of the fanatics .MOKE TItOUIJLE IN IIAYTt fBy Associated Press.) CAPE HAYTIEN, Haytl, Dec 9. Revolutionary outbreaks aro report ed from several northern towns on tho island of Haytl. THROW BO! nt new fum Score of Italians Injured fn Tenement By Missle Hurled Into Air Shaft. (By Associated Presp. NEW YORK, Dec. 0. More than a score were Injured, five seriously, and a hundred or more panic-stricken onrly today when a bomb was hurled Into the uirshaft of a tenement houso at 330 West C3rd street. Tho houso was badly wrecked. It was occupied exclusively by Itallnns, many of whom had received threatening Iet-r tors during the last ftiw months. See "UNCLE JOSH" and laugh. I