p, (&00S TALK ABOUT TALKING. YOU CAN TALK TO THOU SANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY BY PUTTING YOUR "WANT ADS" IN TUE TIMES. KEEP UP TO DATE BY READING THE COOJV BAY TIMES. TILE DAY'tfr. NEWS TOLD ACClIRATEIiUh AND CONCISELY. K jm MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS. Vol. III. THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHF1ELD, OREGON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 19C8. SIX PAGES. Hag Qtitttm FOUND Convicted of Bribing Former Supervisor Furey Few Years Ago. COUNSEL INTIMATES THEY WILL APPEAL Prosecution Announces Grafter Will Be Tried On Other Charges. SAN FRANCISCO, Deo. 11. It is certain from the expression of Henry Ach, Ruef's chief counsel, that an appeal will be taken in the case of Ruef who was convicted of the bri bery of former Supervisor Furey. Ruef will be arraigned tomorrow but whether sentence is pronounced de pends largely upon the action of Ruef's counsel. The prosecution has intimated that Ruef will be tried again in a short time on one of the scores of indictments against him. KERR SELLS OUT. Disposes of His Interest In Coquillo Business. COQUILLE, Ore., Dec. 11. The Coquille Herald says: "W. T. Kerr has disposed of his Interest in the mercantile firm of W. T. Kerr & Co. to his partner, George C. Hansen, who will In the future conduct the business alone. In extending best wishes to Mr. Hansen we at the same time regret to lose W. T. ,Kerr from the business commuinty, and will hope he is successful in whatever he may decide to engage in." "System" May Not Submit Any More Evidence In Its Defense. (By Associated Pre"?.) NEW YORK, Dec. 11. It develop ed today that Standard Oil may not submit any further evidence in its defense to the government's suit to have the so-called trust dissolved. Court adjourned abruptly at noon to permit the counsel for the defense to determine its course of action be fore Monday. Twenty-Three More Names Added to Marshfield's Juve nile Population. Twenty-three more names have been added to Marshfield's public school population as a result of an additional search by John F. Hall, who has had charge of the census. Instead of 758 Inhabitants eligible to enter the public schools, Marshfleld now has 781. It is believed that these figures are final. After making his original com pilation of the census, Judge Hall decided that there must be some more pupils and so had the teache'-s and others report on the number of school childrne. As a result of the second Investigation, twenty-three more names were secured. The compiling of the school cen ' sns 1b a difficult task. Some of the parents gave in tho nick names of their children instead of the proper names. Others changed tho given names from the ones given in a year ago, that is the child's name was Mary Jane and where ttfey gave merely Mary In last year, they gave in Jane this year or vice versa. abe RUEF JURY IN OIL CASE IS HEAR CLOSE SCHOOL CENSUS GUILTY 6Y SAN FRANCISCO TODAY s Y BAR J MEET Lawyers to Work For Estab lishment of New Judicial District. At a meeting of the attorneys of Coos county to be held in the court house at Coquille next Monday even ing steps will be taken to organize the Coos County Bar Association. As practically every practising attorney in the county has signed the call for the meeting which was circulated by L. A. Liljeqvist and others, the suc cess of the project is a'ssured. It is understood that one of the first moves of the proposed organiza tion will be to secure formation of a new judicial district to comprise Coos and Curry counties. At pres ent, pouglas, Coos and Curry coun ties form one judicial district and the large amount of territory to be covered by the one circuit judge, Judge Hamilton, causes much incon venience. The business of the dis trict is large, much larger than the other judicial districts and the at torneys see no reason why it should not bo divided. Court Today. The adjourned term of the circuit court will open in Coquille Monday but a preliminary session of the at torneys and Judge Hamilton will be held today and tomorrow to dispose of the minor court matters. In the criminal calendar, the most impor tant case to come up is the Myrtle Point assault case. The grand jury will be in session and Indictments are expected in several instances. A number of cases involving Plat B and Major L. D. Kinney's holdings are also expected to come up. Considerable interest centers in the suit of James Baines who, through Attorney W. U. Douglas, is attacking the franchise of the C. A. Smith Lumber and Manufacturing Company to operate their railway a'ong Sheridan street. The city of Marshfleld and the C. A. Smith Com pany are joint defendants in the case, Mr. Baines claiming damages to his property on Sheridan street as a result of the railway being opei' ated on that thoroughfaie. DIES IN WASHINGTON. Mrs. C. A. ilnnscom Formerly of Coos County, Dead. COQUILLE, Ore., Dec. 11. Mrs. C. A. Hanscom died at her home in Monroe, Wash., Dec. 5th, at the age of G4 years, 7 months and 17 days. Decedent with her husband lived for 30 years or more in Coos county, moving from here to Washington" some Ave or six years ago. Mr. Hanscom was one of tho first sheriffs of Coos county. The departed lady leaves several children, they being, besides two or three In Washington, as follows: Mrs. J. B, Pointer, Mrs. T. R. Pointer and Ed. Cunningham of the Coquille vicinity, and Mrs. A. O. Wheeler of California. Interment took place at Monroe. ENDS HIS LIFE. Brother of S. M. Goff of Coquille, Commits Suicide In Eureka. COQUILLE, Ore., Dec. 11. James H. Goff, brother of S. M. Golf of Co quille, and a deputy assessor and prominent Republican politician of Humboldt county, California, com mitted suicide at the Grand Hotel in Eureka. Particulars of the sad af fair are not known In this place, but It Is known that the deceased and his brothers were In litigation over the estate of their aged mother who died about two months ago, leaving the bulk of her property to James H, Goff. S. M. Goff, who Is a mem ber of the Arm of Goff & Goodman In Coquille, left for Eureka about two weeks since to press his claim for a share of the estate. See "UNCLE JOSH" and laugh. Best Barley $1.40 at HAINES. SAYS LORD WAS Leader of Religious .Fanatics In Bloody Kansas City Battle Has Novel Excuse For Their Defeat. (By Associated Press.! KANSAS CITY, Dec. 11. "The Lord was either not with us or Ho was on a. vacation. Now I know my Willie White, Formerly of Coos County, Has Fearful Ex perience In California. COQUILT.E, Ore., Dec. Tl. w All the older residents of Coquille will remember Chas. W. White and fam ily who lived .in this place for a number of years up to eleven years ago, during which time Mr. White was superintendent of the Coquillo sawmill. The family moved from here to Trinity county, California, and some time ago Mr. White suf fered Injuries while at work in a mine. But the most serious and appalling experience of any of th family was that had by Willie, one of the sons, whose age Is now 20 or 21 years. His experience has seldom been equaled and will cause a shudder to read, as also a wonder that he lives to tell of the terrible ordeal. While groping his way in the darkness between Douglas City and Weaverville In Trinity county, a number of nights ago, traversing a lonely and dangerous trail, Willie fell over a precipice 75 feet in height and rolled 25 feet further Into the bed of a creek after striking tho rocky ledge. His leg was broken in the fall, the bones protruding through the flesh in a horrible man ner, and he was otherwise bruised and lacerated. Yet in this condition he managed to draw himself out of the water and dragged his maimed bo'dy in the direction of a known I wagon road, crawling laboriously through all tho weary hours of the rainy night. I Morning iouno. me sunerer in view of the road, and here he lay , more dead than alive until a man happened by whom he hailed, and he was hurried to Weaverville for medical attendance. At last reports his cnodition was gradually mending, and he will ultimately be himself once more, though it is doubtful if he forgets the experience to the last day of his existence. The pain which the young man ' suffered during all those nocturnal and rainy hours can scarcely be de scribed, and Jt is hard to understand ordeal with his life. Appeal of Men Convicted of Pennsylvania Capitol Con spiracy, Refused. (By Associated Press.) HARRISBURG, Pa Dec. 11. A new trial was refused John H. San derson, the contractor in the state capitol graft who was convicted of conspiracy, and James S. Shoemaker, superintendent of the board of pub lic grounds and buildings; William P. Snyder, former auditor general of state, and William L. Muthucs, for mer state treasurer. Xmas presents Try the GUNNERY. See "UNCLE JOSH!' and enjoy a good laugh Friday. "Uncle Josh" will be in town FRIDAY. , j MAN SURVIVES OUTER IN Af ULTOiME FPOI PORTLAND NO NEW TRIAL FOR GRAFTERS ON A VACATION faith was wrong that I was mis taken," was the statement of James Sharp, better known as tho "Adam God" who was captured late yester day. It was Sharp who last Tuesday led his followers in the battle with the police that has already re sulted in five deaths. A. J. Selzer, aged 72, an Innocent bystander, who was wounded by a stray bullet, died at midnight. Steamship Arrived Early This Morning With Large Num ber of Passengers. The Breakwater arrived In from Portland early this morning with a large number of passengers and a fair cargo of freight. Captain Ma genu reports a favorable trip down, reaching Coos Bay about one o'clock this morning. The vessel is now using the AInsworth dock In Port land, having changed on her last trip up. Going out tomorrow at noon, the Breakwater will have about 5,000 cases of salmon from the Kyle can nery on the Siuslaw. The Breakwater's passenger list was as follows: C. J. MIllls, 'r. E. Shine, Mrs. Woods, H. G. Bauer, W. J. Leonard, B. C. Bracken, B. McCarger, E. Mar tin, S. Wringee, Jno. Lay, Jno. Har din, J. D. Roberts, W. Wlnenger, Miss Mauzey, G. Andreanakes, Gene Mikes, Goust Mikes, Peter Mikes, E. Kitzman, E." Harrington, Fred Tu las, A. B. Jewett, Alex Beere, W. El liott, Wm. Langley, H. Rus Rowski, T. "Makas, G. Cole, C. Rye, E. Roup- dale, Louis Krent, A. E. Martin, A. Wltnekel, C. H. Eaton, R. C. Her mance, Sol Keith, S. F. Way, G. L. Anderson, R. Johnson, G. A. Greu mett, F. C. Ford, C. Erie, O. Matsch man, Geo. Butterworth, Mrs. Whep ley, Wm. Whepley, S. Northgrow, Miss Coane, B. F. Hemingway, R. W. Squires, A. L. Peter, Mrs. McLenon, Hy Johnson, Ward Blake, Mrs. Blake, J. Slater, H. Temple, E. W. Hendrick, T. Delaney, F. Maloney, C. Roberts. Other Vessels Sail. The Winnebago and Bandon ar rived In yesterday from the South and wi)l load with lumber at the C. A. Smith mill. The Esther Buhue and Lakme sail ed from here yesterday with lumber. PROFIT IN SHEEP. "Wool Growers Testify at Tariff Hearing. ( By Associate resj. ) WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 11. Three wool growers were the only witnesses at the tariff hearing today. R. G. Johnson of Blackfoot, Ida., tes tified that the profit on his flock of sheep in Idaho was ten per cent. Congressmen Refer President's Criticism to Special Committee. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 11. Representative Perkins of New York, Introduced a resolution that here tofpre had been agreed upon provld lng for a special committee of flvo members to consider the proper means of dealing wltlfthat portion of President Roosevelt's messago which l criticised congress for prohibiting the detail of secret service men to dutv outside of their own bureaus. I Tho Perkins resolution was adopt ed and Messrs. Perkins, Denby, Weeks, Williams of Mississippi, and Lloyd, appointed as tho committee. Use The Coos Bay Times Waut Adi NAME MEN TO DRAFT REPLY FRANCE THREATENS TO OUST PRES. CASTRO WVVVV KEEP AFTER MR. ROOSEVELT Congressman Orcler Investiga tion of His Various, Trans gressions. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 11. Tho subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations has instituted an inquiry into the matter of razing tho old Pennsylvania depot last summer when President Roosevelt ordered it torn down. Charles S. Bronwell, military aid to the President, when asked about it said he had torn tho building down on instructions from the President. He stated that ho had called the attention of "tho higher authorities" to the fact that no law provides for the sale of property of the United States properties, but that he was ordered to tear town the building. Bromwell stated that there was no reason for Its removal except to Improve the perspective. The committee also went into the appointment of the commission on country life, "as being created with out authority of law." JOB FOR YOUNG. Bourne's Secretary Is Portland's New Postmaster. WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 11. President Roosevelt has nppolnted John C. Young postmaster at Port land, Oregon. Young is at present secretary to Senator Jonathan Bourne The only opposition, to confirmation of the appointment could come from Senator Fulton, but this is not anti cipated. REVISE IDAHO CODE. Special Session of Legislature Likely to Bo Called There. (By Associated Press.) BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 11. Tho Ida ho Supreme Court today recommend ed to Governor Gooding that the Idaho legislature be called in special session December 28, for tho pur poso of reviewing tho work of tho commission revising the Idaho code. It Is understood that Governor Good ing will act favorably upon It. CLAIMS DIVORCE RECORD. Peoria County, HI., Has One Dlvorco For E.ery Four Marriages. CHICAGO, Dec. 11. According to statistics, Peoria county, 111., holds the record for divorces. From Nov. 1, 1907, to Nov. 1, 1908, thoro was one dlvorco filed for every four and two-thirds marrlago licenses. The United States census report gives Illinois tho palm for divorces, tho state average being one divorce for every twelve marriages. SPOOIC SCARES A WOMAN TO DEATH Visitor in New Yoi Ic Dies After See- Jug a Supposed Apparition of Grandson. NEW YORK, Dec. 11. The death of Mrs. Margaret Smith while she, was visiting friends in this city has all tho uncanny surroundings of a real ghost story. Friends believe that she expired after seeing an appari tion, for, a moment before she fell to the floor, tho woman raised her eyes to tho colling and exclaimed: "Why, Frank, where did you como from?" Only a few hours previous Mrs Smith's favorite grandson, Frank Kane, had died at his resldonco In Wjest One Hundred and Sixteen street, but Mrs. Smith had not been advised of it. Physicians who examined tho bodv pronounced her death duo to heart failure, but those who witnessed tho dramatic scene think otherwise, de spite their nonballef in spirits or ghosts. Mrs. Smith was a well to do widow and lived at Seaford, N. J, "Uncle Jcsh" will bo In town FRIDAY. FROM COU II I IS Notifies Venezuela Officrallls Must Be Good Whiles There. NETHERLANDS, WILL NOT STOP CAMPASa Sends More Warships, Cresss&j For Action, to Souths America. (By Associated Press.) v BORDEAUX, France, Dec. J.IC- President Castro left for Psfcnsc&Sa day. Ho will proceed after a sass&3 stay there to Berlin. (By AssociateiT Press.! PARIS, Dec. 11. If is offfs&a&sjr announced that tho governmeat iascaas warned President Castro that fcOKsrSSg be expelled from tho country iaSaas makes any manifestations calcnxARwi to disturb public order, give- li&ac views to journalists or In ansrnsssace . ner inaugurate a press cair&i3Scsj against France or in Justiflcaijes&zcssSSr his own attitude or that of.tb.o'B&'arssi zuelan government. WON'T GIVE. UP. Netherlands Determined In Cam&aSigasz Against Castro.. (By Associated Press. WILLEMSTAD, Dec. It-r-SSHfesttts-government of tho NethorlanOSxxSantfe no intention of abandoning ItsfctCBSiS; ade of tho Venezuelan, coast wl&KSfia was inaugurated by thre& waaa&jgttifct&j last week. The battleship JSKseRifep Van Heemskerk and the cruIscE-WSj?-? derland left here today fbi XRistsENs--zuelan waters. They have BasgRsc cleared for action. ODD FELLOWS PURCHASE LfiK Secure Eighty Acres- Pfessa Eagle Point Fon Cemetesy Purposes.. The Odd Fellows CometcraHRsars poration has purchased eighty, susss&sst of land In and adjoining Lobrea-iEaersses near Eagle Point, from A. S. Imtmvs&s. Forty acres Is understood to rfcosfiteassr cemetery purposes and tho. baisKcHSftx will be for sale again.. Tho price paid was- 1G,QHCf KaS3S) tho sale was consummated by T2SEAI&S Guarantee and Abstract CompsKcsc. WOULD ac FOR ITE1AS Rivers and Harbors Congcesset Favors Expenditure off $500,000,000.. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON. D.. C, Deo. I2C The Rivers and Harbors ConKrenswsSB'1 journod finally today after than5s5K- -tlon of a series of resolutions... ni?..-sa, -. most Important providing for- tfitasv Issuance of $500,000,000 In trweS-ass,, by congress for tho financing aSfe -J? waterway Improvements. BUILD SHINGLE, MILTi..- Now Plant Being Erected Qikittmir Coquillo ItUcr. COQUILLE, Ore., Dec. U.vm., James and W. H. Dapp aro (onsijzsci! lng a shingle mill a short iii3assur( south of Ba; .on. Tftoy- hava- sm chased tho engine and bailor iXiIb8?,., were used on tho old rivor boafcjtas -telope, and taken tho sumo taettar jj site of the mill. A ehlngla maciQa ? has also been purchased. t.. H