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About Coquille City herald. (Coquille City, Or.) 188?-1904 | View Entire Issue (July 15, 1884)
JL- f ?.. 1 I • % * GtojjuilU (titg R e ta il TU E SD A Y, JULY 15, 1S&L 4 ,F ln f P ir tu r r » fit (o Frunic» m F in e« ('•n al»tan ry 1» it Jewel.** While editing ft non-political paper, we still claim the right to criticise the methods by which a number of political papers are seeking to advauce their interests. Chief among these is the oft recur ring assertion that this or that measure will fail on account of the political complexion ot the mem bers of the national legislature. This is the sheerest folly; it has no weight or should not have with the intelligent and advancing thought of the nineteenth century. On the other hand, if it be true and incon trovertible that good measures fail, and that the enactment of just laws becomes impossible from no other cause tlmu that they will not advance the selfish aims of party, the sooner tln?°great bod\ of the people rise to a sense of the situa tion, the better it will be for the country. As we claim the ¡^ s e s sion of the l>e6t government the world ever saw, we ought to have the benefit of it—the substance and not the shadow. The argu ment is unworthy of the space devoted to it, and it is totally irre concilable with the idea which prevails—chiefly among newspaper men—that the mission of the newspaper is to educate the people. There can be neither education nor improvement in ex parte asser tions pomulgated for no more worthy purpose than the success of party—for men, regardless of principle, and which engender no higher attributes than those of passion and prejudice. Such pa pers are but the jackals of paity. The lion is about to sit down to a sumptuous repast, and the follow ers are howliDg for their insignifi cant dole. We entertain the most supreme contempt for anything or anybody, whether it is a news paper man, “or any other man” whose chief aim and highest earth ly ambition, is to cry himself hoarse, to whoop, rip and Inn rah for a mere politician. The tail of the comet may add dignity to the nucleus by the sheer force of con trast, but, the elements which go towards making the tail of party— — uJt; uowiers, ana the newspaper full of lying eulogy for its friends, and venomons vituperation for its foes, but detract from the dignity of the greater body by the odious comparison. ■■ ■ * »♦» • ■ ■— Quoting from an article in the News, on the celebration of the “ Fourth,” at this place, we glean the following, which will be news of a surprising character to some who participated in that ceremony: “ Mr. Gray was disi>osed to give the fathers all due credit for their work in the foundation of the re public, but contended that while we have reason to be proud of our ancestors, our ancestors have equal reason to be proud of us.” I f Mr. Gray made use of the closing re mark in that sentence, we failed in hearing it There can be no doubt that the writer made a mistake in placing Mr. Gray in such an anom alous position. Having no desire to enter upon any lengthened crit icism, we will conclude with a quo tation, which in our opinion, will be satisfactory to all concerned, as well as a complete refutation of the illogical statement: “For to him that is joined to the living there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion. For the living know that they shall die; but the dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward.” ---------- « 1 » «---------- Will some of our good natured contributors please to remember one essential point in newspaper ethics. The columns of a news paper cannot be devoted to one article or one subject, and thus ex clude other interesting matter. Be concise. In other words, cut it as short as possible. Others wish to be heard as well as to hear. We appreciate and will gladly insert articles that are interesting ami instructive; but, the matter must be diversified, otherwise it becomes monotonous, and the periodical fails to please. T flE 1IO G . We made an attempt lately to write an essay that would not only interest the farming population* but take them by surprise, also. We got well under-way, but caught a snag, and fortunately, too. If we lmd succeeded in wading through the intricacy of the subject in volved, we would have not only surprised the farmers, but utterly astonished them. The idea to which we clung tenaciously—as a sucker clings to a shark—we in tended naming “ the practical use of the plow,” but, as we never plowed anything but the sea, we went to sea, on the subject, and got lost in a labyrinth of conject ure. We thought of all kinds ot farm products, aud, finally, settled on hogs. The hog is a good sub ject—when fat, pickled and packed in a barrel. Alive, he is a busy animal; there is nothing lazy about him. The great trouble with the ,hog is, that, Laving no aristocratic notions being always meek and lowly in his disposition, lie is still inclined to enter the point of his proboscis where he has received no invitation. This is a lamentable fact. Thus far, we have but touched on the amiable disposition of the porcine quadruped who gazes up when we encounter him, with an innocent, let-me-alone-I-won’t- do-any-harm, kiudofalook. The worst of it is that he belies his looks; as, we have no sooner turned our backs, than lie is diligently at work raising the foundation of the farm or garden. As a labor-saving machine, the hog is a success. He is always energetic in his desire to lighten the duties of his owner, and, if permitted, will re main faithful at his post There are different kinds of hog. There is the hog, spoken of above; the Chinee hog; the Guinea-pig— hog; the “root hog or die” — hog; but, worst of all is the biped hog. He is the forerunner and herald of all other hogs. ’Tis he that opens the gate and leaves it so that the beasts of the field may run riot in the garden of the husbandman. Bewaie of this liog as you would beware of fire. Malice is imbed ded in his heart, and destruction is his highest attribute. Watch him—give him no opportunity to insert his diabolical nose in your fcSeTYS, “ilieu, he may be unable to revel in the satanic delight which he takes in the misfortune of others. Give the biped hog u portion of your attention, then, the quadruped will be of infinitely less trouble, and you will have no cause to regret it ------- - — ► »♦«• - — O il on th e T r o u liln l W itter». We have struck it at last, and cannot afford to waste the opportu nity. Another missive has beeu received with reference to our course in the future, and the dire consequences which will be the effect of ignoring the writer’s advice. We are, if unmindful, to be visited with “ undying hatred,” “ perpetual enmity,” “ withering contempt,” and a bunch of suiier- fluous expletives more numerous than polite. This thing is becom ing monotonous; but, it may have the effect of stirring our anatomy, and enable us to take a correct view of the situation. We don’t wither worth a cent, and, as for “ undying hatred,” we would like to entertain a specimen of that commodity, to mix with the peace able condition of the element by which we are surrounded Cast ing our eyes over the subscription list, we fail in finding the name of this virulent receptacle of “ undy ing hatred:” this spasmodic con tortionist in the labyrinth of tau tological infinitesimals; this leaky bag of windy, “ withering con tempt.” No doubt, he borrows the paper, and while he is too mean to buy a copy, his aim is to domi nate its columns. What would the world be without variety? Let him send along his vindictive specimens, aud not spare us. In truth, we are but a rough sample of the genus biped, consequently, we need polishing; and as he re veals a propensity for the business, we will give him the job. Finally, we remark that, his “ undying hatred” aud all its concomitants will have the same effect on us, as a drop of water on the back of a duck. T h e A rrogn u re of P o v e rty an d Iguurancc. How frequently we come in con tact with captious people, whose chief delight is to be continually finding fault, and for whom, could we but deceive ourselves with the idea that they were sincere, it might be said that, there is noth ing in the heavens above, or the earth btlow, that will afford the slightest gratification. When poverty, ignorance and wealth be come obtrusive, when they have no regard for propriety or the feel ings of those who consider the amenities of life worth practicing, they should be taught a lesson, and the continuity of the reproof will have the effect of opening their eyes and expanding their minds until they become convinced of the folly of their abominable course. Wealthy people and those who are educated, whether wealthy or not, are seldom guilty of rude behavior. We generally find that rudeness and incivility are practiced more by the upstart — the fungus growth of a vagrant hour—the loud, obtrusive disciple of incipient bravado. We encoun ter this element in all the walks of life—the theatre—the ball-room— the dining table—the church—in fact, it penetrates and obstructs all the avenues of our social structure. Poverty and pride are uncongenial bed-fellows. They are as trans parent as glass, and reflect noth ing but that which rebounds with the rapidity of lightning, and re veals the debasing nature of a too conspicuous vulgarity. —— - — —— — 1'nlNO D elieary. “Honisoit que mal y p oise” We have been trying to piy into this mock sentiment, in the light of some reflections that were cast upon the merits and demerits of a foot-race in which a lady took part, on the Fourth. The maxim at the head of this article says: “ Evil to him who evil thinks.” So say we. Why should a female not enjoy the blessings of healthy exercise,*and skip, jump, run, if so inclined, as well os a male? While we do not object to dancing, let us ask this question: Is there any v more harm— is there as much —in a vigorous, respectable run, than there is in tho lascivious proximity of the sexes while ca vorting through the mazes of the round dance? Away with this false delicacy. The Goddess of Liberty is represented by the fig ure of a w man. Let woman, then, be allowed to enjoy the sub stance ns well as the symbol. ¡She has a perfect right to expand her muscle and increase her vigor as well as man. ------- ■ » «§>>♦---- -------- Over the R i p h U , Cascade Locks, Or., July 5th ’84. The government launch went over the falls at 11 :30 this morn ing. Those who saw tho little craft go over the rapids will long remember it, and especially those who were aboard. She was taken overby Capt E. B. Allcott, superin tendent of the locks, and Maclmn, the pilot of the government tow boat, Vred. J. Caroll, assistant engineer, and Chas. A. Ross were all who were on board. It was a dangerous undertaking. Precau tion was taken before she went over, to put canvass over her front part and board up her windows, so that she would go over safely. She shot the rapids in fine style, but went out of sight in the water, once. Messrs. Browny and Smith were below the falls with a small boat, ready to help those on board in case anything should happen to the little steamer. She will soon be taken to Portland to be used by Capt Powell on the lower river. Everything is very quiet at the locks. It is to be hoped that work will soon commence agaia. If con gress passes a good liberal sum of money, it will not be many years until the locks will be finished and boats running up the river to the Dalles. It is a pity that this great work is left idle so long every year, when so much work could be done to advantage in low water. Tlios. Hope. ------------- » « ------------- What is the difference between a Jew and a lawyer? The one gets his profits from the law, and the other gets his law from the prophets. We notice the familiar faces of some gentlemen from Marshfield, on our streets. They arrive in gloom and depart in sunshine. The cause is easily explained and must be credited to the “ way up” style of living of tho Coquiller. Our hotels can take the palm for diversity. The tables are supplied with the best that the market and garden produce, and with fruit in abundance. Charley Olive savs that he has the finest dining-room in the county—the best cooks, and the prettiest—whoa! there. Whith er are we drifting? We have not seen all the dining-rooms in the county, but we must bear witness to the fact that, the Olive hotel contains a commodious one. We advise our friends on Coos bay, to come over ami get a square meal. ------------- --------------------- No balm can soothe thin ptinging pain— The spark ignitos—"t has burned me. I asked her if she would explain— “ I wont,” she said, and spurned me. M a rk e t R e p o r t . 18c Eggs, per doz...................... 00 Apples, per bushel,............ 1. Flour, per barrel,.............. (i. 25 50 Butter, per roll,................. 20 Cheese,___ per pound,. . . . 12 Beefsteak........... “ ............... 8 Beef, per fore qr. ............... 10 do, per liindqr., “ .............. Mutton,............. “ ............... 8 (£f 124 Salt Pork............ “ ............... 1‘4 8 Corned Beef,. . . . “ .............. 15 H am s,............... “ ............... Bacon (sides) . . . “ .............. 15 12 do (shoulder). . “ .............. 20 L a rd ,................. “ ............... Potatoes,............ “ .............. 14 2 Cabbage,............“ .............. Sugar...................“ ...............12 (fi 104 25’ Coffee, in tins, .. “ .............. do, green,..........“ . * ........... m Tea, green.......... “ ............... 30 @ 75 75 do,English bkfst“ .............. 10 R ic e ,................. “ ............... 0 Beans,................“ ............... Apples, dried,.. “ ...............10 (d 25 Rnsins, do . . “ .............. Currents, do .. “ .............. 124 15' W ool................... “ ............... Dry Hides,........“ .............. 124 Green, d o ..........“ ............... O' Hay, per ton,....................... $10. 00 m FOR SALE. 8 2 0 acres of lund, 1 M miles above Ran dolph, 13 acres in meadow, a good orchard, house, barn, woodbouse, wash house, smoko house etc., eto. Prioe $3200. For particu lars, apply to J. L. Offield on the premises. F E E D A N D L IV E K Y STA B LE 15. E . E lic lc , 3?r© p. Coquille City, Ogn. Hauling Done at Reasonable Rates, v ln ltf " dressmaking IN The latest styles; also children’s clothing and ladies’ underwear, by Mrs. True at Moulton’s old stand. D r . S . I m . L E I R E Y E v2n33tf C oquille C ity O g n . P r o p r ie t o r , “ STILL AHEAD! AM BOAT YOU Dealer in drugs, medicines, chem icals etc., of the best quality, and all the time receiving fresh, every thing usually found in a first-class medical dispensary. Prescriptions carefully compounded. v2n!5. FORGET IT- The people of the Coqnille river should bear in mind, that as good P h o t o g r a p h * as cun be obtained on the Pacific coast, are made by G. II. K amsdull . of Myrtle Point. Will soon have completed a floating A R T P A L A C E With which he wiM visit every point on the river between Myrtle Point and M Y R T LE PO IN T ¿EXCHANGE B.indon. and be prepared to do San Fran cisco work nt less than San Francisco prices. U N C y r t le Z P o i n t , O g r n . Will be fully prepared to make Pictures in Has always a complete assortment all styles known to the art, from the ismnll- est Gem to a Photograph 17 x 27 inches. o f Genera! Merchandise, Boots and Shoes All he asks is for jieople to compare his Groceries and Tobnooes, Hardware, Glass W’ood and Willowware, and ovorthing work with that of others. usually found in a first-class Mr. Jt. has become a permanent citizen Store. Highest price paid for coun of Coos County, and it is to the interest try produoe, hides, furs,Ac. of tbe jieople to patronize home industry Cigars, Cash is our motto, and thereby keep the money in the country. v2n43tf v ln ltf Burke A Hicky. A Gulin OLIVE HOTEL, OPPORTUHITY Front St. Coquille City, —FOR— Qur Subscribers. M rs . C. TV. O l i v e , P r o p r ie t o r . Appreciating the necessity of all Business Men, Farmer» and Miners having a news This house is well supplied with every paper published in the metropolies, in ad thing necessary to make it a dition to their own local paper—or.e that FIRST CLASS HOTEL. contains nil Financial, Commercial and T ables always supplied with the best tho General News: which matter not being in market affords. vlnltf. the scope of a local paper—the proprietor of tbe C o .p illi cC iiy David Young. jT im iW . Henry Hudra. Elarshileld lias made advantageous arrangements to C . . . . L U B wrrn run. . . . SAN FRANCISCO NOTICE FOlt PUBLICATION. Land Office at Koseburg, Oregon, ) July 7, 1884. f Notice is hereby given that the following- The regnlar subscription price of our paper is SODA. SARSAPARILLA. GINGER ALE named settler bas tiled notice o f bis inten $2*00 PER Y E A R tion to make filial proof in support of bis etc., o f superior quality. claim, and that suid proof will be made be And the yearly subscription of the CHRON Constantly on hai.d L»r salo. fore the judge or clerk of C ih > h county, Ore ICLE is $2. Now we will furnish J-vjTOodtTs from the .country pnr.ptI t gon, at Umpire Citv on Sn-unlay, Aug. filled. Address all orders to MrrabGeld 10, 1884. viz: James Lamb, Homestead No. 3003 for the lots 1 aud 2 and N. E. of S**da Works. »2nl4 S. E. ’i and S. E. of N. E. ** Sec. 20, T, 28, S. R. 12 West. He names tbe following witnesses to prove bis continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Both papers sent to one or two adresses, op Isaac (’handler tional with tho subscrilxsr. all of Gravel Ford, Wm. 8. Hall Oregon Geo. W. Clinton Front Dean Wm. F. Benjamin, Register. Jnlyl5 b u n g tv iiüùfii I rcprielurs. Boll Pawn fur O k M i For $2.75, Postage Free. S A N FRANCISCO NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office nt Rosebnrg. Oregon, 1 July 7 1884. f Notice is hereby given that the following named Kettler has filed notice of his inten tion to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made be fore the clerk of Coos county Oregon at Empire City, Oregon, on Saturday. August the lf’>, 1884, viz.: Chnrles R. Phelps, pre emption I). S. No 4<X)3, for the SE L Sec. 35. township 30, south of range 12 west. Henamps the following witnesses to prove his continous residence upon, and cultiva- of, said land, viz.: W. H. Harris 1 Iredell Bray f all of Myrtle Point, R. J Robinson E. B. Robinson J Oregon. W. F. Benjamin, Register. jly 15 NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF. Land Office at Rosebnrg. Oregon, 1 June 18, 1884. i. 'VTotice is hereby given that the following- 1 ' named settler has filed notice of his in tention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will lx* made before the judge or clerk of Coos county, at Empire City, on Friday, July 25. 1884 , viz.: Robert Ward, homestead No. 3871 for the S E quarter of N W quarter. E half of S W quarter and S W quarter of S K quarter sec tion 2fi, township 29, south of range 13 west, Willamette meridian. He nnmes the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva tion of, said Isud, viz: J. P. Elliott all of Myrtle Point, A. L. Oribbjns Coos County, H. H. Greenwood Oregon Abe W’ard W. F. Benjamin, Register. ju24 Mrs. C. W. Olive. Mrs. A. G. Aiken. OLIVE & AIKEN* Have just received at tlxeir n e w Millinery Store!! A Large Variety of T h e L a te s t S t a le s LADIES ANDOHIIDREN’S H A T S P lo T v e r s , O s tric L . IP l-u ja a e s a n d . Tips* Laces, I R i 'b 'b o n s , s in d . O r n a m e n t s , CHRONICLE ....I S T H E .... Leading Newspaper ....O F T H E .... ZE P cxcific C o a s t . POST OFFICE Store, C. ANDREWS PROPRIETOR, CONSTANTLY Keeps An assortment of Boots and shoos, Hats and caps, Stationery, Inks, Dry g o o d s and Clothing La dies, Gents and Childrens General fur nishing goods; also groceries, Canned goods, Cigars, tobacco andcandies. Ho pays the high est price for country produce. __________________ vln23 THE CHRONICLE BUILDING. C O Q U IL L E M I 1 .1 . THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Is the first paper on the coast in ability and in — AND— tho freshness and reliability of its NEWS Nothing that tho world desires to know is omitted from its columns. It aims to fifl every requirement of a first-class paper. Its telegraphic reports are the latest and — DEALERS IN— most reliable; its local news the fullest and spiciest, and its editorials from the ablest pens ir. the country. THE CHRONICLE has always been, and — AND ALL KINDS OF— always will be, the friend and champion of the people as against combinations, cliques, X j tx m b e e corporations or oppression of any kind. It will be independent in everything, neutral iu nothing; fair aud impartial to all parties, C e d a r , f i r , a s h , m a p l e , myrtle , yet exposing corruption wherever found, and Alder and spruce lumber always on working with fearless endeavor to promote hand and for sale at the lowest rates. and protect every interest of the great pub lic whom it serves and on whom it depends for its support. The SAN FRANCISCO WEEKLY CHRON ICLE, the most brilliant and complete By the Tug K A T IE COOK, on Weekly Newspaper in the World, prints the river and bar, at reasonable rates. regularly 72 columns, or eight pages, of News, Literature and General Information; Timber, match-wood and 6tave tim also a magnifioent Agricultural Department. ber purchased. Tug Company!! T 0 vi/T N G Orders for lumber filled in quanti ties to suit, and at the lowest living Including postage, to any nartof the United rates. States. Rucking Embroidery J. PA R K E R , Sample Copy Sent Free i M. L. HANSCOM, Veiling, Scarfs etc* etc* All orders must be accompanied by the IR V IN G M. COOK. Hats trimed to order a speciality. coin. Straw, Plush, Silk, Satin or Velvet, whioh Address all orders to H ebald , CoquiUe City, Parkersburg Coos county Oregon, v l n!8tf. we will sell cheap for cash . vln6. Coos Co. Oregon. $2 For One Year, j