C opulile € ity Starala.
T U E SD A Y , DECEMBER 2:i, 190*2
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY
D. F. Dean. Editor and Proprietor
County Official Paper.
Devoted to the material anil social n
omldina o f the Goqaille Valley particularly
and of Coos Comity generally.
Subscription, per year,in advanoe, $1.50
Oregon and Washington Flrai-
The Bareuu of Forestry 1ms re
ceived r report from one of its
agents which shows that the dam
age caused by forest fires in North
western Oregon and Southwestern
Washington during September was
much greater tbau has been gener-
ally supposed.
After a caroful
trip through the regions devasted
by the tire, William T. Cox, who
was detailed by tbe bureau for this
work, in a conservative estimate,
places the damage in Oregon and
Washington at $12,768,100.
Of
this, $3,010,000 is in Oregon, and
$8,857,100 in Washington. This
includes all loans caused by tbe
fires to farm property, sawmills,
manufactured lumber, standing
timber, etc. This estimate is based
on personal observation in tbe
burned districts, both in Oregon
and Washington, conference with
lumbermen, farmers and settlers,
and otliBr trustworthy sources of
information, Owing to its near
ness to mniket, however, much of
the damaged
timber in tbe
burned region* of Oregon will
be saved, and the net loss will be
smaller than the'ioregoiug figures.
In Washington a portion will also
bo saved, though a smaller percent
age, owing to its being less assess-
ible to means of tiansportation.
Much o f the area burned over
was oorered with virgin forest,
mainly the Douglas spruce, cedar
and homlock. Besides the great
lose of property, 18 persons were
killed, and many more injured, and
86 families rendered homeless.
Mnoh o f the large and Bmall game
in these regions was destroyed.
OREGON FIRES.
In tiis report the agent of the
Bureau of Forestry included not
only the loss of life and property
but also the causes of fires, the
methods used in fighting them, the
damage to the soil, and the outlook
for reprodnetiou of the forests.
Tlie burned districts were also
mapped.
Farm property destroyed:
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Panama, Dec. 20.— Nows re
ceived here from tbe Venezuelan
frontier is to the effect that the
revolutionary movement against
President Castro is now more
powerful thau evpr.
General
Matos is said to bo at tbe head of
a strong army and to be on good
terras with the representatives of
the foreign powers. It is beleived
among the Venezuelan revolution-
moY
iste that tl: xe
against Castr ro
SUI
Roosevelt To
Dec. 20.— A semi-official
statement made tonight says
The invitatiou to President
Roosevelt to act as arbitrator was
made after a through consultation
between Germany and
Great
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Britain.
An understanding has
T o ta l.
....... $2,955,000 been reached by tbe two powers on
tho reservations attached to the
Eastern country editors nre net offer and tbe Germau note will
refusing payment of dues in coal agree with the English uote on all
essential points."
this winter.
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If Hon. Tom Heed could rend
The record of Priuce Esterhazy’s
some of his fulsome obituaries he
last hunt is soven Imres killed and
would nnnihialnte the writers with
forty benters wounded. This beats
his sarcastic epigrams.
the Adirondack hunters.
Irrigation of tho arid lands of
Ht. Louis is having a fine munic
tho west is to be supplemented by
ipal housecleaning, and it looks as
draining the salt marshes of the
though New York may attempt to
eastern seaboard.
The reclaiming
disinfect some of her Vwealthy po
of fens and salt marshes is a success
lice captains. The utter vileness of
in Europe, and is now to be tried
New York City politics is such that
between New York and Portland,
even Hercules might well hesitate
whore an expenditure of $8, 000,000
to attempt their purification. The
is expected to result in an increase)
Augean stables were places of sweet
m land values of $4,000,000.
ness and light in comparison.
Mrs. Dullee has had her $26,000
pearl necklace confiscated for not
declaring it to the custom officers.
Wo do not know anything about
the merits of this case, but wo do
know that there is too much polite
smuggling going on nil the time,
and the law should bo changed to
do away with the nocossity of sworn
declarations which often put a
premium on perjury.
T uttle
T emperance
House.
Two young millionaires
have
opened a florist's shop in Fifth Av
enue, New York.
Their prices are
said to be quite lofty, "dont you
know?" and it is not likely that they
will compete with the men and
women who nre net in the business
for their health.
Detail business
on a small scale is a poor affair for
young meu who could make a more
strenuous attempt at solving eco
Dr Lorenz, the famous surgeon nomic problems.
who was enabled to come to this j
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country and do a great deal of char-1
W I i h I ’ m In tt m m " ' ?
ity work by reason of a large fee j
from the Armour family, is a mod- j Everything is in the name when it
eat man, and like alt really great conics to Witch Hazel Salve.
surgeons takes pleasure in the C DeWitt A Co. of Chicago, dis.
practico of his art If you lmve the cc verod some years ago, how to
money you pay him wliat his ser nmki a salve from Witch Hazel that
For blind,
vices are worth, if not he is glad is a specific for piles.
bleeding, itching and protruding
to serve you
piles, exzema, cuts, burns, bruises
A French critic of our industrial ind ,dl - kin disoases DeWitt's Halve
situation thinks that tin outcome of has no iqual
This has given rise
tho struggle between the trusts of to numerous worthless counterfeits.
In bur and capital is "destined to b« Aak for DeWitt’s
the genuine.—
a terrific explo-ion.” Naturally, he ii. N, Know!ton.
sees thiug:. from a French Revo
lutionary point of view, and it is
quite possible he does not give
sufficient weight to these safety
valves, the savings bank and the
ballot box.
The Amoriean work-,' Thlt alfa alar. I. on n s , box of tbe rosata*
man has an abundance of broad and Laxative Brumo-Quiñi ne imm .
tb . rmwdv that r a m • n H la awe dar
cake, and, alas! pie.
Ooq.uille Oity, Ore on.
LYONS’ MILLINERY
Ladles/Misses & Ch;. rens'Hats.
Lyons’ Millinery Store.
M IL L IN E R Y
IVIrs. C. IVEooii
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$5will by an Organ
$10 a Hon til
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Washington, Dec. 20.— President
Roosevelt has proposed to the
allied powers that the Venezuelan
dispute be submitted to tbe arbi S t o p * t h e C o u c h a n d w e r k e e W I k e
tration of tbe Hague Tribunal.
C o ld .
Lavativa Uromo-Qalnine Tablota Gara a
The powers have replied with
in one day. No oare no pay, Prioe
counter-
that President cold
25 cents.
Rooseveft himself arbitrate tbe
issues.
Card Of Thanks.
T o ta l........................... $857,000
Sawmills and m nnnfactured forest pro-
ducts destroyed:—
S aw m ills.......................................................70,000
Hawed lnm bei and sh in gles,..................16,000
L o g s (an skid and at m llli................... 18,000
Hailroad ties (o n skid and in roa d
bed o f O . R . & N , ) , .............................8,000
Telegraph aud telephone poles (on
skid i ........................................................ 4.000
C ordw ood (ready fo r m a rk et)......................... 33,000 Berlin,
T o t a l.
$149,000
R ecapitulation o f losses: —
Farm property,evalasiye o f tim ber. .315,000
School bouses and church es..................35,000
Bridges........................................................... 7,000
Sawmills and m anufactured forest
roducts.............................................. 149,000
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Recorder.
k a n b S e td
Leo Cox had the misfortune to
Married —On Catching Slough,
Dec. 10, 1902, by Rev. J. B. Crooks, get an arm thrown out of joint at
Ed. Coffelt and Miaa Annie Moore. the elbow, last Saturday while play
ing football.
Drs. Hayden and
Charles Hilbourn's health con Kime fixed it up for him.
tinues to mend and there are good
James Lamont returned home
hopes that he will soon be himself last Friday from Philomath where
again.
be attended school during the last
Frank Blackerby who went
At a meeting of the city council term.
Sunday evening the vote of recent with James to Philomath remained
oity election waa canvassed and J. and will attend school during the
N . Nelson and Cbaa. Stauff declared next term.
The hull of the steamer Aurelia
duly elected as aldermen for a term
of three years each. Judge Hyde was towed to sea last Saturday
was also recognized as the duly morning by tbe tug Triumph. The
elected recorder of the city for an steamer Dispatoh was awaiting out
side and made fast to the Aurelia First Class in every respect Courteos treatment, Transient
other term.
and started for San Francisoo.
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and Regular Boarding and Lodging.
Oscar Ohioan and Miss Augusta telegram arrived later announcing
Peterson were ioine<l in tbe holy the safe arrival of the Dispatch and
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NO CHINESE LABOR.
bonds o f wedlock at North Bend on her tow in San Francisco on Mon NO BAR IN CONNECTION.
the 8th inst They are two of Cooa day evening.
First Street— East End of Bridge.
county’s most popular young peo
William Button came up from
ple and enter upon ‘their wedded his ranch near Langlois, lost Sat
career with the best wishes and con urday and remained several days
gratulations of a host of friends.
awaiting some express matter. We
It wss reported on our streets learned that the force operating tho
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Tuesday that the final payment and diamond drill bad pierced the
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transfer oL tbp 8. O. Company s earth 466 feet, and that prospects
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propirbAiift t$hpt> place—but this were of an encouraging nature. At
is evidently a ' mistake. However, times the gas is sufficiently strong
Manager Shine says that he knows to send the water spouting out at
nothing about the deal being con the top of the hole. Some distance
down the drill passed through about
summated.
I f we can not suit you with what we •ni i. Ht.icu vie can in a k e a D y
four feet of very promising quartz,
Robert Jones launched his dredg
but whether it is float or genuine kind to your order.
er scow Monday at North Bend and
ledge remains to be found out.
has brought her to this place where
she is to receive her machinery, etc.,
Notice-
and it is expected will be ready for
service by the 25tb of January.
The County Court of Coos Coun
Capt. Bob was master builder of the ty, Oregon, will receive sealed pro T h o la t e s t in
craft and he can well be proud of posals for the superintending and
hie product She is staunch and an management of the Coos county
ideal soow for all purposes intended. Poor Farm .-.nd Infirmary, for the
Speaking of the amount of work year commencing March 1st, 1903
Captain Jones said, “ I have two and ending February, 28, 1904.
years’ work in sight for my dredger All bids must state definitely what
at M r s . G. M o o n ’s
and am not looking foi anything tho applicant propose« to do, and
more at present.
be filed with the County Clerk on
W. A. Luse received a telegram or before the 7nd day of January
You will find the latest in Fall and Winter Millinery at
The Court reserves the
yesterday from hie son-in-law, Geo. 1903.
my store.
Stump, iu San Francisco, stating right to reject any and all bids.
Done by order of the County
that be and his wife b id been in a
Dress Trimming and Fancy Goods in General,
Stamp•
fire, and to escape with their lives Judge, this 19th dav of December,
ing done to order.
were compelled to jump from the 1902.
L. H. Hazard.
third story of the building. Mrs.
County Clerk.
Stump had her arm broken. A later
telegram from Judge T. S. Minot
NOTICE OK FINAL HE TELEM EN T .
says Mrs. Stump's left arm was
Sanderson Building near the Wharf.
broken below the elow and she was
o t i c e ib h e r e u y g i v e n t h a t
It organized labor wore awake to severely bruised oxtemally. Mr.
tho undersigned has filed his final ao-
connt a« the exeentor of the estate of Rob
its opportunities it would throw its Stump was also badly bruised.
ert M . Strang, deceased, and the oonnty
influence in favor of Senator Lodge’s
has set Wednesday, December 3,1902,
A pretty home wedding oecured oourt
amendment to the Immigration bill.
that being the third day of tne 1902 Decem
Saturday at the residence of Mr. ber term of said conrt, as the day for hear
American girls who sell them and Mrs Anton Wirth at Melicoma, ing objection* to said final aoconnt and the
selves for n foreign title aro worth when their daughte, Elfie, was join settlement of said estate.
O n l y sR B a . m o n t h
Dated this 4th day of November, 1902.
small consideration.
Of course ed in wedlock to William Eick-
o n . t h .© i n s t a l l m e n t
D AVID P. HTKANO,
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estate
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there me decent men who happen to worth, of this oity. The ceremonies
p la n
ceased.
be afflicted with titles and an un- were performed in the presence of
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American birth, but these seldom relatives and a fow invited friends,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
have to search for wives outside Rev. W o . Horsfall offio>o.ting. 11*. Uflpanmsnt of the Interior, T.mvd Ufllco at
their rtwil nAunttnf
Thorn aro nuu airs. Eilskwortn are deservedly
Rosebnrg, Oregon, November, 14 1902.
some splendid men of domestic popular young people and we wish
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growth now coming on the market them a long and prosperous journey _ O TICE
the following-named settler line filed
and we advise tho girls to encourage o ’er the sea of life. They left on tbe notios of his intention to make final proof
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home manufactures in preference to Areata for California on a wedding in support of his olaim, and that said proof
will be made before L . H . Hazard, County
the imported article.
tour and will return and take up Clerk, at Coquille, Oregon, on January
8, 1902, viz: Isiah 8 . Flinn on H. E. No.
their residence in this oity.
9079, for the 8 K N W * . N>* 8 W * Soo. 32,
You can save this amount if you will aud make your dear ones
Yesterday was tbe shortest day
T .2 7 8 ., R . 10 W.
happy. No homo complete without a piano or an organ.
I f yon are
in the year.
He names the following witnesses to
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prove his oontinnons residence npon and looking for best values
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For the man and women wbo{ Tbe time of year has comb to
truly and sincerely love each other, growl about bad roads. Aa ye Bcribe
and who are willing kJabide by was paasiug over tbe now road in
the law of justice aud unselfish tbe vicinity of the Fred BohrocJer
ness, marriage is not a bondage- place we took special notice of the
They can be openly devoted to eaoh work done and must say waa great
other's interests aud avowedly ly surprise J in such a great change.
chosen comrades and intimate The road has been graded up and a
friends They can together plan layer o f rock about 6 inches deep.
their life work and walk bravely in This piece of road waa in good con
the path oflprogresa. Strengthen dition a few days ago while one year
ed by each other, they can face the ago it was a wallow and mud hole.
world’s frown and go cheerily on It is now in condition for a team to
in their efforts for reform, sustain trot along with eaae with n hack
ed through all adverse critisme by load of people. That show* good
the knowledge that they do not roads ean be had in Cooa county.
walk nlone— that in one loyal heart
A few words about the road from
each may find faith and encourage Myrtle Point east to the Cooper
ment, however dark the path they bridge. One of Myrtle Point’s at
pursue because of croaking out torneys tells me are monstrance is in
siders. Home, 'with them, is a circulation to kill the laat survey.
cherished retreat— a
sanctuary This was done once before on the
wherein shall blossom the virtues same road, and said party while
that make of wedded life a temple talking stated that one of die view
lit > unto that "not made by human ers told him that the report sent in
liandB.”
to the county court was 17} inches
When marri ige is thug founded to tho rod in places, and he also
upon mutual respect and esteem, stated the report made and survey
and the contracting parties are gov ed by the same party where the
erned by tt^e supreme law of love, present travel goes was 16 inches.
there will do no problem o f pre It said road was made on survey
cedence, no question of obedience, there must have been a mistake
no thought of superiority. Each for some o f the grade is nearer if
will be the complement o f the feet to the rod than 16 inches, and
other, and all interests will be so now if the new survey is 17} inches
intimatelyiblended between them and the old survey was 16, and after
tbal there will be no room for being graded turned out to be
struggles for tbe mastery, and the about 3 feet to the rod, where will a
thousand ills now driving married 17} inch report run to when made
couples to the divorce coarts, or not to exceed 4 feet W e'should
worse, will have become unknown say the bridge and viewing and sur
veying three times has been quit«
— The Commoner.
an expense on the taxpayers and
Sir Thomas Lipton’s now challen now auother remonstrance is on
ger, Shamrock III had a narrow fo o t If we can have a better grade
escape from destruction by fire and road from Myrtle Point to said
recently. The boat was not injured bridge, let us have i t If not, say
however, but tho damage to the so and stop this expense on the peo
shipyard will delay work on her ple, as petitions and remonstranoes
for some time. Lipton is game and are getting to be back numbers on
many patriotic Americans would be this pioces of road.
willing to see the plucky little
Christmas tree at Gravel Ford
Irishman take the cup home with Wednesday, the 24th, at 1 o'clock.
this time.
We could get it again Also at at North Fork and Brewster
and the monotony of victory would valley.
be broken.
Eleotion o f officers at Gravel Ford
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Grango the 4th Saturday.
G. 8 . G.
Maios Marching Against Caracas.
Hay aud « r a in ............................................ 45,000
F en ces...........................................................20,000 Allied Powers A sk President
Farm m achinery and veliioles.............. 15,000
Arbitrate-
Orchards . . . ......
90,000
Totnl............................. $3X5.000
School bouses and churches..................35,000
Wagon road bridges...................................7,000
Vlsasast Hiil Items
True Marri tge.
We desire to express our heart
felt thanks to the kind friends who
assisted us in our late sad bereave
ment.
May our Heavenly Father
reward them is our prayer.
J . O roy
an d f a m il y .
So par So Good.
We don't sell Klondike gold mines
nor Standard Oil stock but so far
as we go, every
thing we sell is
just ns desirble
in its way. Our
Gloves,Neckwear,
Hats, C o l l a r s ,
Cuffs, Umbrellas,
Canes, Etc., all
bear the imprint
of quality and the
impress of style. We never fail to
follow the fashions.
FRED SLAGLE, Tailor.
A Big Bargain.
One hundred and three and one-
bnlf acres, about 60 in the bottom.
Tbe whole place eleared except 3
acres in the bottom.
About 200
bearing fruit trees. Five miles o f
Myrtlo Foint; 2 miles from post
office and creamery. Callon W ill
iam Hall, at the premises.
W ill Gr©t
Biano-
Te Care Cold In One Oar.
Take Laxative Bromo Qaiatne Tableta
•11 ¿raggiate refund tbe money if it fallato
oare E ,W Grove’ a Signatare is on eaob
paokoge.
onltivetion of said land, viz: E. N. Harry,
of Sitknm, Oregon; John H . Flinn. of Fair-
view, Oregon; K. A. Easton, of 8itknm,
Oregon; W . A. Flina*of Fairview, Oregon
J. t 7BR ID G K 8, Register.
The One Story Merchandise Store
For Spot Cash or on Time Payments
We are prepared to interest you and make the assortion that we
can do M ORE for you than any other Piano or Organ House in the
country. I f you are interested write at once.
THE BIG SIX: KIMBALL, CHICKERING, WEBER, MILTON,
VOSEJilNZE, with the giant WHITNEY is a combination of
soundness, strength, beauty and tone unequalled anywhere.
Twenty.eight other makes we handle.
Dealers Q U A L IT Y and Q U A N T IT Y and lowest figure.
Ladies’ and Gents’ furnishing goods, dry goods, mbu's
nobby suits, latest style boots and shoes. Groceries, home
We also have in stock a (ino line o f Violins, Banjos, Gnitars and
roasted coffees, tobaccos and cigars.
We are the ones
that brought prices down.
Mandolins at prices from $5 upward.
A full assortment of strings.
Steel strings 5 cents each. New music received weekly.
J. M A C H AD O ,
M y r t lo P oint.
BEAUTY
Stands for satisfaction guaranteed or money uefunaed.
WE HAVE
Evening Shawls and Slippers.
Fine Cashmeres for the
evening dress. Beautiful trimmings, Laces, Ribbons, Tailor
Suitings , Poplins.
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STEEL PENS
IM (TAMASO FINS IVtRTWMIU. 150 Style# ''m'oaJIÍSíStíT-
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9% John St., Wow Yffc.
Show your love for the one who
is gone by providing a monument
worthy the memorv of that one.
A Urge monument or a small
inarkci, whichever you choose at
this p la c e , will show tho best judg- '
mert of first-claM designers and
workmen.
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Disappointment
Never comes to the customers buying their goods at
PERRY’S -STtlRE.
For every dollas you tender the house you get ita equiu-
lent in value.
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The business we do has been built on these principles,
and it is on these principles we stand.
Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Flour and
Feed Stock in all Departnents complete
Strang’s Emporium.
Glassware and Dishes, W ood and Willow-
ware.
Umbrellas, Leggings and high top Loggers
shoos.
Outing Flannels,Mackintoshes,Rubber goods
Blankets, Ladies' and Gents’ Underwear.
Coos County Marble and
Granite Works. Z. C. STRANG, Prop., - -
OoQriLLt, Gazoo*
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Hawkins’ Store.
Death’s Harvest
depnvn you of
your door ones.
CHAS. GRISSEN MUSIC CO.
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