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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 24, 1908)
U &xm?B YOU CAN TALK TO THOU SANDS OP PEOPLE EVERY DAY BY PUTTING YOUR "WANT ADS" IN TUB TIMES. KEEP UP TO DATE IJY HEADING TIM COOS HAY TIMES. THE DAY'8 NEWS TOLD ACCURATELY AND CONCISELY. J MKM11FR OP ASSOCIATED PRESS. TALK ABOUT TALKING. (002 Mm m Vol. III. COOS BAY PEOPLE WILL ALL OBSERVE CHRISTMAS Business Houses to Close and There Will be General Holiday. SUNDAY SCHOOLS WILL HAVE-TREES Entertainments In Most, All of the Churches Tonight or Tomorrow. Christmas will be observed on Coos Bay in the usual manner. The banks eran churches tomorrow. There are and practically all of the business no sl'ecial services at, the other houses will be closed" and everyone chlIrches excepting the exercises ar wlll have a general holiday. I ranSed for the children of the Sun- There are a number of events ar - ranged In the way of holiday festi vities. The churches have all ar- ranged for entertainments for the monlca s catnoiic church tomorrow, children und there will be dinner par- , The flrst win be at 5 a- ra- the sec ties and other social events. ond at e a- m- and solemn mass at The shopping rush which usually 10:30 a m- The crib ,n the church comes the day before Christmas, Is has been constructed, and today the on today and a busy night is ex- lad,es are busy decorating for Chrlst pected. I maa- Flrnmnii'B null Tne music of the solemn mass at The Volnuteer Firemen will give their annual ball tomorrow night, and that will be the chief social event. The firemen have always made these annual affairs quite elaborate and on this occasion they will attempt to surpass all previous efforts. Masonic Observation. The members of Pacific Commas rlorv Nn 10 Knfp-htc Tomnlnr will hold services tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock. All sir Knights are invited to attend. Rush at Postofllcc. The postofllce clerks have been very busy with the Christmas mail A lot of packages have "gone out and many have come in for Marshfleld people, making the malls exception ally heavy. CHRISTMAS TREES. At all of the churches either to nleht or tomorrow nlclit there will he a Christmas celebration for the aIso be held morning and evening on children. The nature of the affair Sunday and .the children's entertain In each church varies but most of ment will be held at the church to them will have trees and programs night. of some sort in which the children will take part. The programs as arranged given below: Kniseonal. are There will be no regular program at'the Episcopal church In Marshfleld hut the children will gather at the church tonight and there will be a tree and presents. Presbyterian. I At the Presbyterian church, there I toIII lllronrlan lip Tin pntprtillnment or set program but a treat has been arranged for Christmas eve, tonight, a i. ,iat o-o lnvlrp.1 to onmo I and see the tree and fun In store for them. Baptist. The Baptist Sunday school wjH ' have quite an elaborate entertain ment tonight. The church Is hand somely decorated and a big time Is mjuiuiy utiuutu u ., "- -. assured the pupils. The following is the program which has been ar hpon OI..LUUI1VUU11 .. o ranged: Opening song "Joy to the World". Congregation Invocation Pastor Selection Temple choir Address of welcome . Eugene Kelley Duett Florence and Hattle Rehfeld Mandolin duett Isaacson Bros. Recitation Ethel Davis Song "Beautiful Angels Class No. 1, Mrs. C. H. Marsh, teacher. Recitation "The Stolen Stocking" Anna Downs Solo Samuel Marsden Solo ". Helen Gulovsen Song "Hall the King of Glory" . . Class No. 2, Mrs. Harrington, teacher, Exercise Four Boys Song of the Star Class No. 4, Geo. Doll, teacher. Solo . Mable Clare MIllls Recitation . Francis Franse Music Isaacson Bros, Christmas tableaux, Guardian An gel tableaux, the Arrival of Santa. North Bend Methodist. The Sunday school of the North (Continued on page 4.) CHRISTMAS AT CHURCHES Services Tomorrow at Cath olic, Episcopal and Lutheran Churches Will Be Held. Christmas services will be held at the Catholic, Episcopal and Luth- , y scnools St. Monica. Three masses will be held at St. 10:30 a- m- wU1 be as follows: Kyrie and Benedlctus Leonard's Mass in B. Gloria, Credo, Sanctus and Agnus Dei Bordese in G. The members of the choir will be as follows Sopranos Misses Annie Flanagan and Mamie Mahoney. Altos Mrs. Mabel Oren and Miss I Sieua U lyOnneil. Bass Dr. William F. Toye and A. Lofgren, I Tenor James H. Flanagan. I Musical director Miss Stella O'Con nell. Rev. Father Curley will conduct services tomorrow at North Bend, Thero wUl be mass at c a- nl" 8 a- m., and 10 a. m. Episcopal Church. Services will be held at the Epis copal church tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Horsfall, the rector, officiating. Services will sweuisii Liiitiiernn. An early service will be held at C a. m. tomorrow at the Swedish Luth- ieran church for the grown people land the children's exercises will be held in the evening, GUNBOAT ARRIVES. ,,.., American Vessels Are Reported "caching Wil enwtad. (By Associated Press ) WlliUuMBlAU, uet. ft. iuo United States gunboat Dolphin ir- rived here today and the cruiser Des iiuiue ia cai'chcu itCi ... v.., ....,, CASE CONTINUED. Ruef's Sentence Is Put Off Until Next Tuesday. (By Associated Press.) SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24. Thp j f Bentence upon Abe Ruef P"ff . . ... ' . rmAr . visor John J. Furey, was continued until next Tuesday. LIFE LOST IN A FIRE Big Department House In New York City Is Burned Today. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Dec. 24. One man was killed, three other men and a woman were seriously burned and the lives of many others wero saved only by the prompt and heroic work by the firemen and tenants themsal vos In a fire which wrecked tho flve atory apartment house at 122 West 127th street, early today. Daniel Frlzzell, a young Englishman was the man burned to death. The dam ago to property was $15,000. THE DAILY COOS BAY TIM ES, MARSHFIELD, R. D. HUME'S WILL IS PROBATED WidOW Gets a Large Part Of the Estate and NepheWS ,i m:- n r- and Nieces Came In For a Share. The will of the late R. p. was admitted to probate In county. Attorney J. S. Coke went to Wedderl) 'rn as attorney for the administrators returned today. According to the provisions of the will, the widow, Mrs. Mary A. Hume, receiver outright houses and lots located on Chestnut street In San Francisco, and also all the house goods In the houses, the household furniture in the Piedemont residence which is owned by Mrs. Hume her self, all stocks and bonds and $20, 00u In cash. To each four or five nieces and nephews, the sum of $5,000 is be queathed and the residue of the state Is divided into 100 shares. Of these, Mrs. Hume receives sixteen CASTRO MAKE A STATEMENT Practically Relinquishes His Claim to the Presidency of Venezuela. BERLIN, Dec. 24. Pres. Castro gave a statement to the Associated Press which amounts to virtually an abandonment of his claims to the presidency of Venezuela. The state ment follows: "After taking cognizance of every thing printed In the newspapers con cerning the development In Vene zuela, I doubt the attitude therein attributed to the present government at Caracas. But I will have more to say on this subject when I am in better health and when I have full knowledge of what has occurred. "In any event I shall place no dif ficulties in the way of the present administration in Venezuela In seek ing to adjust the pending controver sies with foreign governments, even If they Involve my own withdrawal from activity In the affairs of the na: tion." SENDS A GREETING. Governor-Elect Cosgrovo Wires Christmas Greeting. ( Uv VssociiitPd Press. PASO itoBLES, Cal., Dec. 24. Governor-elect Cosgrovp of Washing- ton sent the following to the people " of Washington today: "Christmas BieewuBa u w.o jieup.c ul lue Blulc oeing circulated today that a raid ernor elect James H. Brady, Wllard ,, " ! iVi i nf Waqhlntrtnn I nm in bodv In m j . . -" ""'l uu..cQ . .j.UUj, ...u.u jiajns rCcltal will bo clear and' Con or wasnington. i am in uoay in wu soon be made agalnst the coun. Wh to of Bolse. Jf H Lowell, of ,, nrw1 w. tonr .,, ofnr . California but In mnd with tho neo- . n , ,.... ,. ... . ... .vlnclng and will tear the state's to . pie I expect to serve. Cosgrove." FIGHT CHIEF TOPIC. Big Advance Snlo For Ring Event nt Sidney. (By Associated Pross.1 SYDNEY, N. S. W Dec. 24. Tho fight Saturday between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnbon is. the chief topic of conversation In Sydney. Tho advance of sale of seats is $40,000, Burns Is the favorite at better than five to four. NO PAPER FRIDAY. Tomorrow, Friday, is Christ- mas Day and in order that the members of Tho Times' force may join In tho general obser- vanco of the event, no paper will bo issued. It will be tho only day in the year with the oxcop- tion of Sundays, that The Time3 has not Issued a paper. Wishing everyone of Its sub- scrlbers and patrons, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, wo remain ever. Faithfully yours, THE TIMES. HOLIDAY SNAPS. We will allpw a discount of 10 per cent on all purchases of East side property betwoen now and Jan uary 1, 1909. Don't overlook this. TITLE GUARANTEE AND AB STRACT COMPANY. OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24,1908. sharea ald of the nieces and nephews isomo receive seven and some Ave shares each. The part of the estate I which la included In the one hundred shares takes in all of the Curry county property which is very valu able. Mr. Coke says that the prop Hume jkprty being thus undivided excepting Curry as to snares It will bo necessary to Incorporate or to form a co-partner- ship. Mrs. Hume and Charles H. Warner are named to execute the will, but Mr. Warner being a non-resident, ho is disqualified and Mrs. Hume Is sole executrix of the will. In California It was necessary to file the will and Mrs. Hume and Mr. Warner were named as administrator and admin istratrix with the will annexed. As to any contest of the will which has been reported, Mr. Coke states that he has not been Informed of any such plans and that he went to Wedderburn to have the will prob- ated and not with a view of starting a contest. The estate is valued at less than a million dollars. Question of Sentencing Gom pers and Other Will be Thor oughly Discussed. l Bv AssoclatPd Hrppn.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 24. Tho whole question of the sentenc ing for contempt of court of Presi dent Gompers, Vice-president Mit chell and Secretary Morrison of tho American Federation of Labor, by .TllRflnn Wriirht n thn ffnnromn Pnurt j, m i n i it i i of the Dltsrlct of Columbia, will be threshed over at a meeting of the j ., ,, , ., , ,. I executive council of the Federation in this city, January 11. Resolutions sustaining attitude of the leaders of the big organization with its thirty thousand and more councils and two million members, will bo submitted for action and a scathing arraign ment of the decision will be outlin ed. MORE IS TO COME. WILL MAKE HARD EIGHT A committee was named to gath- Further Prosecution at Pittsburg Is er railroad data for tho purposo of Expected. i assisting the railroad legislative fBy Associated Press.) committee. Among those named on PITTSBURG, Pa., Dec. 24. While the committee was Walter Lyon who the graft scandal at Pittsburg has represented- Marshfleld nt tho con been halted In so far as making ventlon. additional arrests Is concerned It Is iiiuiuuiuu uiiu ueiiBvea u is oniy temporary, Apparently, both the prosecution and defense aro Kettlnc thelr second wInd, followlng the 8en. Batlonal 'davfllonrnGnt.. n n sational 'developments. Rumors are w,,lllcu uuu uuHiuuaa men who are charged with corruption of the coun- ell. The voter's league of Pitts-'were uit.fa .a saiu lu IKIYO IIICIIUIUU HVeuiy- two warrants for tho arrest of tho persons. Following In some ways tho gener al lines of tho car dumpers in use on tho Great Lakes, an apparatus Is to bo built in ? nlladelphla for the Le high Navigation company which will take hold of a canal boat, elevate It CO feet In the air, and empty its contonts either on the wharf for con veyance to a storage pile, or Into the hold of another vessel. Nevada passed a law several years i ago allowing hunters to shoot wild horses and sell their hides. Th'n opened tho way to a new and profit able Industry, and within a fow years 15,000 wild horses were killed. But the hunters got to shooting horses that wore branded and shod, and up on the plea of tho ranchmen tho leg islature repealed tho law. HAVE YOU seen the Steinwny Piano now scale at Sherman, Clay & Co., Coos Building, Marshfleld, Oro SHERMAN & CLAY have COME TO STAY. Warranted silverware and Jowelrj at the RED CROSS. Start a bank account by buying a lot in Sangstacken'B addition. EASTSiDE IS A WINNER. DISABLED SCHOONER IS EAVOR COOS RAY ROAD t I Oregon-Idaho Development League Takes Action at the Vale Session. VALE, Ore., Dec. 24. Develop ment of Coos Bay harbor was ono of the projects which the Oregon-Idaho Development congress in session in ' this city went on record as favoring. In resolutions passed the congress de clared in favor also of the Malheur project and of state aided railroads. Delegates to tho next congresses tn Iip hold in nniRR rtnrini? .Tnnnnrv and Salem during February, aro urg- ed to do everything in their power tn fnrthnr fhn Mn.lrnrMnn nf n -nil. road from Boise through Central Oregon to Coos Bay; recommending that tho bay be used by tho federal government as a great naval and coallng station and commercial har- bor for tho shipping of the Pacific coast. It is urged in the resolutions that the delegates urge upon the leg- islature of Oregon the Importance of enacting at Its 1909 session a gen- eral law enabling all districts which contain navlcable waters In Orecon to organize port commission and to levy taxes for tho purppse of raising money to Improve the harbors of Oregon. Tho river and harbor committee of Congress Is urged to make an appro- prlatlon for the improvement of Coos ' " . , The first development congress was held in Marshfleld and since then several meetings have been held. It Is believed that this last meeting did more than any ono agency along the conference line to build up and advance tho Interests of Oregon and Idaho. The congress was in session three days and about 300 persons were in attendance many being from different cities in Oregon and Idaho. Tho following Joint committee on'case nganst Thornt(m J HaIng for raiiroaa legislation was appointed: Oregon Governor Georgo E. Chnmhnrlnln. .Tuiliro Stnnhen A. Ij0we of penaIefon; Co,ono, c E. w',, nt tWh,, h.. S. Wood, of Portland. Idaho Gov- uaiciwejl. Corresponding secretaries chosen W. P. Doollttle. of Ontario, and itliey JllKlNHUn, 01 uoise, Tho six following congresses will bo held: Salem, Ore., Jan. 29 and 30. Boise, Feb. 23 and 24. Ontario, March 1C and 17. La Grande, April 27 and 28. Caldwell, May 11 and 12. Burns, July 17 and 18. GIVE UP IRE AGENCY RERE All Business of Steamer Here after Transacted at North Bend Office. Tho company owning tho steamer Euroka has given up its agency In Marshfleld and all of the business with the boat must hereafter be transacted with tho North Bend agency, T. B. James. Tho company announces that thero was not sufll- cient business In Marshflold to war rant maintaining tho two agencies on Coos Bay. Hunters' licenses explro Dec. 31. RENEW thorn. THE GUNNERY. No. 14T- BROUGHT INTO COOS BAIT San Buena Ventura Loses Her Masts And Rigging In A Storm. TUG COLUMBIA T0WES HER TO PORT She Was Found About Eight Miles Off of Cape Blanco. In a disabled condition with nrar masts and rigging gone the Saia Bucnn Ventura, a two-mast sailing; vessel, was towed Into Coos Bay- Uiis: "loruins v S uoiumwa aiucm now at tho Simpson Lumber Cbar- pany doclcs at North Dend- II was learned that the boat was ln distress and the Columbia went out aftcr her- and found hor oleMr lnlleS Off Capo BlanCO. At 3 O'cIOClC yesterday morning she had encoua- tered a storm- Tho masts wcro broken off and the rigging can-fear away and the cabln was badIv sinasli- ed ,n- The crew of slx mon "H"1 ' cook wer0 on board but had not ur- fercrt any and no 1Ives wero logt- Tho San Buena Ventura left Saia; Fra"cisco some days ago and was bound north- Sbe formerly earner lnto tllIs 1)ort a IonS time ago. Tony Ivergard is tho captain oF tho schooner. She Is very old anfif usea to ,nak0 l)ort8 aIonB tllls c0"8- as far back as tho 70's. She was probably worth $10,000, Tho schooner was light when she- left San Francisco and was boundT ior mo uoquuie river wnen sno en countered the storm yesterday morn ing and was dismantled. PERJURY IS JLBB Witness In the Hains Case? Contradicts Himself Several Times.. 'Bv Associated" freii.i liT.TTRHIlMfi rinn V.A TIio QI(,5, alleged participation In tho murtfer of Annis, Is nerrirg Its closo: Tlia .!. ... a"v r Mn , Tf "ST" Saturday or Monday. Attornor We- Intyre said today, "The Thorrrfan- I pieces." Martin Skauer, the calf- man who drove tho Hains hrutBccsH to tho YacM Chb the d of shooting, today related that 2k heard tho defendant say to Captaicr Hains, "Have got Into it now." Lawyer Mclntyro asked tfeafc Skauer, who Is eighteen years of age,, bo committed for perjury, alles&iEr that Skauer hrd signed a statement: prepared by tho counsel for the do fenso to tho effect that there was so conversation In tho cab. Skauer Be camo frightened and confused nndt declared ho had mndo the state ments, but that they wore faface Justice Crane said ho would talcer no action pending tho oxnmfnntforti of tho witness. The witness tficnr Bald he had made a statement hut: believed tho lawyers to have boon re porters and that had he told tlws truth It would have boon prfnt5f nnd ho would have gotton Into trouble with Prosecutor Danrln. In tho cross-examination, Skntwir declared tho testimony ho had gfva In tho trial was true. Nice line of FRESH FRUITS anSl VKGKTAIUiKN Just rrrPlved at then MARSIIKIKLI) GROCERY on UroadE way. Phono 123. Steamer mtimcWATKRr -it from Coo npy for Portland SnT"- lUItlMY, lKl 20, nt 12, NOON. Sieclsl prices on Xmns gift box: Plqnrs nt "THE SMOKEHOIKE" XSI GAlUiELD hotel block. ffl Rl I ! j. i' III h H
