A suit for *5000 attorneys fees
fo r examiuiDg into and insuring
the title to 100,000 seres o f land in
Coos aud Douglas counties was
placed on trial yesterday before
Judge Sears. The plaintiffs are
Cecil Barnes and Thomas G.
Greene, and the defendants M ar
shal J. Kinney, o f Astoria, and
W illiam M. Bray, of Oshkosh. Wis.
The lacd was to be purchased from
the Southern Oregon Improvement
Company for *600.000, and Bray
and Kinney, it is said, expected to
dispose of it to parties in Boston
fer *1,000,000 thus realizing *400,-
000 profit.
According to evidence given by
Mr. Greene, Bray aud Kinney ob
tained an option on the laud. They
paid *5000 down, and afterwards, at
a certain date, were required to de
posit $60,000 of which Bray paid
*20,000 and Kinney *40,000 and
the attorney said Bray told him
he had $10,000 in the bank.
Whether the complete purchase of
the land was ever effected and the
sale afterwards made for $1,000,
000 has not yet been developed at
the trial.— Oregonian.
Canal Treaty Signed.
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E d it o r H e r a l d : Perhaps it may
be interesting to some of your many
readers to learn at this l»te date,
the names of those who volunteered
almost half a century ago to defend
their homes from the then hostile
Indians. It is needless to say that
but few of the veterans of those
days remain to tell of the times
that tried the mttol of the hardy
pioneers. Please find enclosed the
muster roll of Capt. Wm. H. Pack-
wood’s company, Coquille Guards,
who served in 1855:
W. H. Paekwood, Captain,
John J. Hill, 1st Lieutenant,
Jas. G. Malcom, 1st Sgt,
Evan Cunningham, 2nd Sgt,
Chas. W. Wood, 1st Corpl,
Allen W. Devis, 2nd Corpl.
PRIVATES.
Ephriam Catchive, Wm. Bazley,
Gabriel J Cooper, Jos. J. Cooper,
Preston Caldwell,
I. Brady,
Felix McCue,
Wm. Cooley,
Wm. Duke,
John B. Dully,
John R. Davis,
8. Darlington,
Abram Huffman,
John A. Harry,
Alex Jones,
David Hall,
Benj. Jarnigau.
W. H. Jackson,
L. Oliver,
Henry Miller,
B. Z. Philips,
A. J. Pence,
Jas. M. Book,
Wm. Rowland,
Henry G. Saunders, Chas. Letter,
Wm. L . White,
John S. Soncoi
The writer was personally ac
quainted with Cnpt. Paekwood, al
so with Sergeant Evan Cunning
ham, in fact we were comrades
when “ crossing the plaiDs" with ox
teams in 1853, at a time when six
months or more was required to
make the trip.
Mr. Cunningham
located his donation claim on the
present site of Coquille City, and
the creek that wapders through
your village on its way to the “ old
ocean,” was named for him.
He
died many years ago. He was a
mam in every sense of the word.
I f the inclosed is accepted, and
you desire it. I will at some future
time send you the muster roll of
Capt. Wm. H. Harris’ company C,
Coos Bay Volunteers.
S amuel H andsakeb , I. W. V.
Washington, Nov. 19—Secretary
Hay and M. Philippe Buena Varilla,
Ministea or Panama, at 6 o’clock
yesterday evening, signed the Hay-
Buena Varilla treaty providing for
providing for construction of the
Panama canal by the United States.
The ceremony occurred secretly in
Hay’s study. The Panama Minis
ter arrived at Mr. Hay’s house
promptly at 0 o'clock, having made
an appointment with the Secretary
for a conference at that hour. He
was surprised to find the Secretary
had before him the treaty, engross
ed in duplicate. The Secretory in
formed M. Buna Varilla that he was
ready to sign the treaty. The min
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ister read the document carefully,
31 Killed in an Awful Calamity.
and then he and Secretary Hay at
tached their signatures.
Peoria, III., N ov. 20.— Au awful
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accident occurred late yesterday be
Crew of Three Engines Killed In a Collision-
tween Mackinaw and Tremont, 111,
on the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chi
Louisvill, Nov. 12.— Two heavy
cago & St. Louis railroad. A work
freight trains, one of them a double-
train running 40 miles an hoar
header, collided in a fog near New
crashed into a freight coming at
Hope, Ky., on the Knoxville division
nearley the same speed. Thirty-one
of the Louioville Railroad early to
men were killed and 15 injured.
day. Engineers Graves, Connor
T h e engines were completely de
and Sturgis and Firemen Reynolds,
molished and car wreckage was
Leyden and Leach were killed,
piled 30 feet high npon them, when
Head Breakman R. -E. Hume fatally
the two engines came together the
injured nnd Brakeman Abner W ink
sound o f the collision could be
ler badly hurt.
heard for a mile around.
The traiii..
‘Von a reverse curve
The cause o f the frightful cal
at the top of an embankment thirty
amity is alleged to be due to diso
feet high. The three engines were
bedience o f orders on the part o f
completely demolished and nearly
Conductor J. W. Jude o f tbs freight
every car of both trains landed at
train. I t fs said he received or
the foot of the hill.
ders at Urbana to lay over at Mack
inaw until tbe work train passed.
Piea For Statehood-
H e did not stop, but passed Mack
Washington, Nov. 16.— Governor inaw at a high rate o f speed. G eorge
Brodie, of Arizona, in his annual re Becker o f the work train had or
port to the Secrotary of the Interior ders to meet the freight at Mack
urges that the Interor Department inaw and being late was running
aid in securing the passage of aD at great speed to make up time.
Iu a deep cut both engineers saw
enabling act for the admission of
Arizonia to statehood. Ho states, tbe approachiug disaster. Their
howoever, that the people of the engines were rounding a curve in
territory would rather forego state the cut aud when 50 yards apart
each observed the other engine.
hood than accomplish it by uni
with any other state or port of any T b e engine crews jumped and sc
saved thier lives.
other state or territory.
The total population of Arizona is
T errible D istrcction
estimated at 155,000. The total tax.
The dead are mostly those of tbe
able wealth aggregates *43,041, and woraing crew aud so terrible the
the total torritoial indebtedness is destruction that many of the recov
placed at $1,064,594.
ered bodies are so mangled that
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they are unrecognizable.
Colombia file s Protest.
T b s collision was witnessed by
Russell Noonan, who stood on a
London, Nov. 16.— Tho Colom ledge over-looking the cut. He at
bian authorities have cabled to Lon once ran to a nearby bouse and
don a long protest against the summoned help by telephone from
United States’ action toward Pana Tremont.
ma, on which they allege the “ main
An hour afterward a special re
responsibility for the secession of lief train arrived at the scene. The
Panama lies with the United States cabooses of both trains were utiliz
Government, firstly, by tormenting ed as hospitals, and the dead were
tho separatist spirit, of which there laid on an embankment beside tbe
seems tobe clenr evidence; second track. Out o f 25 men comprising
ly, by hastily acknowledging of the work crew only four remain
the revolted province: and, finally, alive.
by preventing tho Colombian go v
Thanksgiving Services
ernment from using proper means
to repress the rebellion.”
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Union Thanksgiving services will
Thirty Dead Bodies Consnmed by Fire be held on Thursday at 10:30 a. m
Rev. J. J. Handsaker will preach.
Chicago, Nov. 20.— A disaster- The choral union has prepared
The
o u b fire oc?urred oo the fifth and special music for the ocoasiou.
sixth floors of the medical and den following committee on charity And
tal department of the North benevolence has been appointed
west University
this
morning M. E , Mrs. C. H. Butler; Disciples
ing. The bnilding was formerly of Christ, Mrs. W. R. Hungate;
the Trem ont hotel. A gruesome Presbyterian, Mrs. A . Nicols; M. E.
sight was preaented, as 30 bodies South, Mias Edith Hayter.
This
were in the dissecting room. The committee will receive contributions
loss will reach $50,000.
from all charitably disposed, and
will look after tho needy and dis
The Federal grand jury has true tressed in our community during
bills against United States Senator the coming winter.
The ministers
Charles H. Dietrich and Postmaster of the various churches ask for
Jacob Fisher, of Hastings, Neb., contributions of money and sup
ebarging them with conspiracy and plies. Store keepers can notify any
bribery in connection with the ap member of the committee.
L et Ul
pointment ol Fisher to the position all come to the Thanksgiving ser
o f l ’ostmaster.
vice, and let us all show our grati
Cut this out and take it to It. S. tude to God for his goodness, by
Know Item's drug store and get a helping our less fortunate fellow-
A oolpii H aherly ,
free sample of Chamberlain’s Stom men.
Sec. Ministerial Union.
ach and Liver Tablets, the l>eat
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physic. They cleanse nnd invigor
A l.llM - r a l O flV r .
ate the stomach improve the appe
The undersigned will give a free
tite and regulate the bowels. R eg
ular size, 25o. per box. Sold by R S. sample of Chamberlain's Stomach
and L iv r Tablets to any one wanting
Knowlton.
reliable remedy for disorders o f
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Ladies remember that Mrs. Nos the stomach, biliousness or constip
ier keeps The McCall Patterns price ation. This is a new remedy and a
good m e. Sold by R. 8 Knowlton
JO. and 15,cts.
THE BIRD
T in t in the twilight of morning he finds more o f the delicacies than
at anyothcr time of the day.
T'is just so with the (Oiiistn.as Shoppers.
The earlier you come the better assortment of go o d s to choose from
I f you are one of tho prospective buyers, better begin shopping now.
The little birdie knows
Why not YOU?
IS
6o different games—all new
—one in each package of
Lion Coffee
Shnviug Mugs, Snlt and Pepper
Fancy China Cups
and Saucers, decorated Shnkes, Hose Jars, Cracker Jars,
in flowers and gold, Berry Sets a id many useful wares.
from the tiniest to the 5c, 10c, 20c, 30c to *1.
largest, some thin and some thick. G LA S S VASES.
10c to $1.
Bohemian Silver Flower Vases,
one of the most popular wares that
C H IN A VASES.
Plain and fancy, .n all imaginable we have handled for years, comes in
shapes, colors and decorations.
5c small designs and sizes. 10c, 20c,
40c, 50c. 75c, *1, and *2 per pair.
to *1.
W A T E R SETS.
PITC H E R S A N D CREAM ERS.
Imported China pitchers, all | Bohemian and Opalscent Glass
Lemonade sets, pitchor and G tum
shapes and decorations,
many
blers, decorated in gold and flowors.
unique patterns
10c to *1.
Comes in many delicate colors such
as Ruby, Emerald, opal, Nile, White,
Blue, etc. Per set, *1.75 to *3.75.
LA R G E G LASS T A B L E W ARE.
A Complete assortment of Glass
ware from 5o up.
C H IN A MUSH BOWLS.
Fine Decorated China Table Sets,
at your Qrocer’s.
Donald McIntosh is no More.
Couty Commissioner Donald Mc
Intosh, who has been seriously ill
for some weeks, passed away at
bis home across tbe bay at a quart
er after three yesterday afternoon,
and will be buried tomorrow, funer
al services being held at the M. E.
Church in this city under the au
spices of the Masonic order, of
which he was a member. His death
had been expected for some time,
but it comes as a heavy loss to this
community, o f which he was one of
the most honered members. Tbe
Mail hopes to give an adequate
sketch o f his life in the next issue.
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Christian Church Notes.
consisting of butter dish, creamer,
spoon holder, sugar bowl, new shape
this year.
Some with cups and
5 inch.
some without. *1.50 to *4.
S. B. Hollenbeak, a former pas
tor of the church, now of Fnirview
was a Sunday vinitor.
The pastor will preach at Bridge
the 29th.
H e expects to preach in
Coquille again Dec. 6.
Anti-Cigarette petitions to the
national legislature were circulated
and largely signed at the morning
and evening services Sunday.
Tbe Wednesday evening prayer-
meeting will be devoted to reminis
cences of the early history of the
church and to plans for its future.
Nile Green, decorated
in flowers and gold, about
5c each.
J . S . K anem atz.
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Marshfield San.
George Farrin moved his restur-
ant last week into the Hotel Gar
field building.
THE ECLIPSE,
Mrs. W. S. Chandler has return
ed from a visit with relatives in
Portland.
Jos. G ribler, o f Astoria, organi
zer for the order o f Eagles, is in
this city where ho will establish a
branch, haying already J>cured
sixty pledges for membership.
H. Lockhart is now sole proprie
tor of the Sengstacken store, hav
ing purchased the property yester
day from Receiver It. J. Coke and
Mr. Lockhart will continue the
business as before, and contem
plate many new and important im
provements.
Chas. Grissen
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Flour and Feed,
R ubber
Goods
and
U m b r e lla s .
R. B. RAY. Prop.
Music Co.
Agents for loading makes of
Pianos and O rgans
W e buy for Ca3h from Manufactures a id therefore can
sell you at bottom prices. Wo also carry a full lino of
North Bend Citizen.
There will be a young Peoples
Christian Endeavoe Society organ
ized at the church next Sunday
night.
PIERCE’S
A cargo of wool is expected on
the steamer Empire for the woolen
mills. They will be ready to start
up as soon as wool, dyes, etc., arrive
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;
Exclusive
Dry «nd Eancyyoods
Capt. A. M. Simpson, who has
been on the Bay for th j past ten
days looking after the interests of
the Simpson Lumber Co., of which
he is president, left Sunday morn
ing for Portland and other north
ern points on tho Alliance,
And everything else in the music line.
CHAS. GRISSEN MUSIC CO.
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$1200 will buy a 160-acre stock
rauch with lots of outlying raoge.
E ight miles from Coquille.
J. J. S t a n l e y .
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Death’s Harvest
Deprives You of Your
Dear Ones.
New and Seasonable Goods
\mm\
Arriving.
Show your love for the one who
is gone by providing a monument
worthy tbe memory of that one.
A large monument or a small
marker, whichever you choose at
his place, will show the best judg
ment o f first-class designers and
workmen.
NEW
IM T .
Phone Mniu 55.
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P IE R C E ,
Sanderson Building, Near W harf.™
COOS CO. MARBLE AND GRANITE .WORKS
M A R S H F IE L D, OR.
Twenty Y ears o f
H e art D is e a s e .
Dr. M iles’ H eart
C ured Me.
C ure
Dr. Miles' Heart Cure cures heart disease.
It has positively no equal in that regard.
The fluttering, palpitation and heart pains
readily disappear before its magic influence;
the shortness of breath, the frightful smother
ing spells vanish after a short course of treat
ment, the pulse beats become strong and
regular, the circulation is improved so that
the veins are charged with nealthy, pure,
life giving blood carrying strength and
health to every nerve and muscle and re
placing the dead tissue with solid flesh.
“ For eighteen years I suffered from heart
trouble. The least excitement caused se
vere fluttering and palpitation and at night
smothering spells would frequently cause me
to sit up in bed for breath. Beside the fre
quent physical pain? I wr.. constantly in an
ag-'iiy of apprehension le t it might bring
«bout mv sudden end. I began l iking I ’r.
Miles’ Heart Cure and experienced a!
st
immediate relief from my former '¡sr.gree-
able svmpt. ms. 1 believe that my cure is
permanent because l have not had occasion
to use the Urart Cure for six or sev^n t ears,
which time has elapsed since I a.iit taking
tbr Heart Cure. As a household rem edy!
keep Dr. Miles' Anti-Tain Pills In the house
all the time. I consider the IH. Miles Rem
edies fully as good as they are recommended
to be and I trust that you may live many
ars for the sake of numanitv.” — R. T.
tw iTT. Chehalis, Wash.
All druggists s«-il and guarantee first bottle
Dr. Miles' Remedies. Send f r free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart Ind,
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E L E G A N T STO CK OF S W E ATE R S,
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We Make a Specialty of D RESS GOODS, anil carry all the* '
i Best Weave* and are constantly ".dding new stylish patterns.
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F or S a l e —A first-class No.5 by-
drollic ram with 250 feet of pipe
Inquire o f W .8 . Holcomb Coquille
city.
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Stewart & Westgate Props
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK
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CTcq-uille, Oregon.
H :.UU> O F DIBJSOTOU8
R. C. D ement
L. H arlotkeb
I saiah H acker
A. J S herwood
L. H. H azard
R E. S hine
T o Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. ^ ( V t / f
Seven Million boxes sold In post
13 months.
This signature,
Cores Crip
In Two Days.
on every
box. 35c.
CORRESPONDENTS
National Bank of Commerce,
N Y. City
Croeke-Wool worth National Bank,
San Francisco
1st National Bank of Portland,
Portland, Ore
Transact ■ a Gen ral Banking bus
iness.
i ’he steamer, J. Warren, will
make regular trips between Grav
el Ford aud M yrtle Point on Wed-
o f each week.
I will not be re
sponsible for bv-freigbt after it to
put off the boat.
C a p t . J. M . B r ig h t .
O r«"»'
* Ksnenjatz’*.
S tra n g ’s Emporium.
Glassware and Dishes, Wood and Wilow-
ware.
Umbrellas, Leggings and hightop Loggers
shoes.
Outing Flanels,Mackintoshes,Rubber goods
Blankets, Ladies' and Gents’ Underwear.
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Coquille, Oregon