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page THl COQUILLE V á LLÍY BÈNTîkÂL, COQUILLE. OMGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 87, 1M4. roui The Sentinel a woe mms is a sees rewa H. A. YOUNG and M. D. GRIMES Publishers H. A. YOUNG, Editer Subscription Rates One Year.......................................... »2.00 Six Months ...................................... L00 Three Months........... • ■............... -80 No subscription taken unless paid for in advance. This rule is irnpora- Advertising Rates Display advertising, 25 centa pet inch: less than 5 inches, 80 tente pe, inch. No advertisement inserted foi leas than 50 cants. Readings notice« 10 cents per line. No reading notice or advertisement of any kind, insert ed for loss than 25 cents. < Entered at the Coquilío fostofiSco á» Second Class Mail Matter. INDIANA AND ARIZONA BEN- EFITTED BY SALES TAX Indiana’s farmers, home owners anc general property owners will pay 14 per cont leas taxes next year than they have been paying as a direct re- rnflt of the adoption of Its saleé tax by the legislature, according to an of ficial letter from Indiana’s Treasury Department, authorised by Governoi McNutt and released for publication today by the School Relief and Prop erty Tax Reduction League of Oregon Approximately 812,000,000 a yeai is being raised by the new tax which io being paid by hundreds of thou sands of formerly tax-free eitisens Indiana’s school are being kept open and teachers paid, as a result, de clares the letter. A big .<torm of disapproval which first greeted Arisona’s Sales Tax law has changed almost entirely in favot of it, since the Sales Tax is proving itself as highly successful in reducing debt as the same tax has done in New York, according to an official letter authorized by Governor Moeur of Arizona. Although Arizona’s Sales Tax has been operating only eight months, It is producing an average of $1,200,000 a year, and Governor Moeur believes that the tax will make it possible "before long to eliminate property taxes for state purposes.” TABLOIDS By W. S. 8ick*la At the special election to be held May 18 the men and women of Ore gon will be given an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment involving a slight reform in court proceedure. It is proposed by the amendent that in criminal trials any accused person, in other than capital cases, and with the consent of the trial judge, may elect to waive trial by jury and consent to having his case heard by the judge alone. It is also provided that ten members of a jury may render a verdict, in other than capital cases. This would do away with those situations, which oc cur occasionally, wherein “eleven stubborn jurors” are the cause of a mistrial, resulting in increased court cotte, delays and sometimes acquittal of a guilty person. One objection urged against the proposed amendment is the fact that anyone charged with murder in the first degree is allowed the special privilege -of no conviction until twelve jurors unanimously agree. As usual there are two sides to every question—same as a plank. “Arms and the Men,” a startling expose of how makers of war muni tions throughout the world are also the makers of wkr, appeared in the March issue of Fortune. It was re printed in full in the magazine sec tion of Portland Oregonian last Sun day with this comment: “The arti cle, shedding new light on the makings of wars, stands as a terriffic indiot- ment against the almost unbelievable greed of a few men, who supply ev erything needed for a war, from cause to cannons.” „ Bethlehem Steel and the Du Fonts are the chief representatives of Uncle Sam in this business. Materials fur nished by them to European countries before we entered the World war, were probably used to kill some of the American boys. “If a man must be shot to death, what difference does it make whether his enemy or his brother forges the gun that kills' him?” What gets under a fellow’s hide is to road twaddle like this: “The aristocracy of today is not one of birth or wealth, but of those who do things for the welfare of their fellow men.” That which makes twaddle of the foregoing is its recent utterance by Charles M. Sebaub, the piston rod of Bethlehem Steel. What would the shade of Abou Ben Adhem say to this! Coquille hat about forgotten ths controversy that raged for a year or two between a certain big lumber company and a few ranchers over the renewal of the former’s railway right- of-way serves the lands of the latter. Well, it’s all been settled. From a reliable source Tabloids has learned what happened. As a final move an agent of the lumber company laid down a check for *4000.00 in front of one of the ranchers with the request that he . sign on the dotted line. The rancher refused. The agent tore up the check and told the rancher to go to hell, and make the trip on his own money. The lumber company is going to remove its steel rails and there will be no more logging up Cun ningham creek. Probably there are two sides to this matter, too—same as a plank—but the many lumber jacks who have been deprived, of em- »loyment and the Coquille interests that have suffered from the unfortun- <te dispute don’t think so/ ' According to John W. Kelley, Orq- ;on’s,long list of applications for oans under PWA are in the doghouse, nd those who follow the writings of he Oregonian’s resourceful Washing ton correspondent believe he knows jvhat he’s talking about. Administra tor Ickes told our senators and repre- tentatives that Oregon need expect lothing further from him. He aid Oregon had had more than ite share if government funds already. There- 'ore Oregon towns that have been Ireaming about new schools, city tails, waterworks, sewage systems, indaoforth, et cetera, the like, divers ind sundry and similar, may ae well 'orget it There will be a nice, full noon next Sunday, to which Mr. Ickes ias called the attention of all Oregon rity officials, and he suggests that ‘hey all assemble in their various tailiwicks for the purpose of viewing .he same and they can reach for it if they want to. And that’s that. No, Gwyndowlyn, John Barleycorn s not the crop administrator Once upon a time (about 360 years before Mussolini) there lived in Rome 1 big shot named Julius II. This bird »ok himself so seriously that he wss regarded as being conceited by some of his fellow eitisens, but they didn’t dare to express themselves out loud. Anticipating the way of all flesh, lulius reached into the funds that vere in his keeping and superintended in person the erection of a gorgeous tomb for his last resting place. Jblius 1 didn’t have anything on him and he luccessfully headed off Julius III, who :s only a matter of record. The tomb referred to was adorned with many «eulptured figures symbolical of his attainments in science, art, literature and invention, the idea . being that these things could not further ad- zance after his passing and it was so proclaimed by bim, perhaps as a :un*e upon the world that he was to leave to the fate of a complete stand still. May his troubled npirit find rest by being given an opportunity to observe today’s world. He will note that men are still unchanged and that greed, selfishness and conceit have only a wider field. Candidate for Circuit Judge “The Cat and the Fiddle" Coming to Liberty Sunday The comical mi.-adventures — ro mantic, economic and matrimonial— for five average, every-day, blunder ing human beings, are responsible for hilarious entertainment in “The Meanest Gal in Town,” Liberty The atre showing for tonight and Satur day. These people might be your next door neighbors, but if they were you'd probably pack up and move. Five of the funniest people on the screen—ZaSu Pitts, Pelt Kelton, El Brendel, James Gleason and Bkeets Gallagher—appear in the principal roles,—and their cavortings keep the Story on a high plane of rollicking comedy. Miss Pitts and Brendel, aS a pair of unall-town loVe birds who have been cooping company for ten years, por tray character» with whom everyone s familiar in real life. Cast as a wise and knowing taani- -urist who has a way with men, isn’t help it, and wouldn’t if ahe ■ould, Pelt Kelton has a characteri- :ation readily understandable to ev erybody. Another human and down-to-earth .•haracter is that of the pool-room loafer, who triea to borrow money by hinting at big deals in the offing, and who considers himself something of a 'ady killer. This role is portrayed by lames Gleason. That breezy and rather effusive in dividual whom everybody knovps and tah’t help but like—the traveling talesman-—is played by Sheets Galla- rher, glib, witty and faat-talking. The “Orient Express” is coming! This Fox picture, telling the story it seven lives that are completely changed as the crack European train hurtles across the Continent from Ostend to Constantinople, will be ihown as the preview both tonight ■nd Saturday night. It has thrills with its speed, romance with ite lux ury, comedy with its efficiency, and drama with every click of th* wheels >n the tracks. Heather Angel and Norman Foster has the leading romantic roles, with a supporting cast that speaks volumes in entertainment After also half of year of produc tion, “The Cat and the Fiddle” cornea to the screen of the Liberty Theatre starting Sunday as one of the most pretentious' offerings of the Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer studio for the current show season. Ramon Novarro and Jeanette Meo^ Donald are the co-stars. Each is not only a romantic favorite, but an ac complished singer. They are teamed for the first time in this production, but their success has been so instan taneous and outstanding the M-G-M is now reported to be seeking a new vehicle in which they may appear te- gether. “The Cat and the Fiddle” was adapted to the screen from the suc cessful stage play by that name. It had a long run in New York and has been presented in other large eities throughout the country. It is a ro mantic musical drama and includes such hit song numbers as “The Night Was Made for Love,” ‘flhe Didn’t Say Yes,” “Try to Forget,” “One Mo ment Alone,” “A New Love Is Old” and “The Love Parade.” Lavish production went into the snaking of the picture, as is evidenced by the fact that it was almost six months in the making. Flag Etiquette B L. Eddy, one of th- candidates for circuit judge In the second Judi cial district, la new a.rvlng in tha office to which he seeks election by £ people. There are three circuit res eervlnr In the district, nme- Judgee Skipworth. Brand and y. All arc before the people th a year for nomination and election. Their names will appear upon the ballot. Since his appointment to the bench In August. IMS. Judge llddy has been busy with hla rif.elal duties in various porta of tha district. The second Judicial distract. In witch the three Judaea no mod are now serving, includes Doudas. Lane. Benton. Lin coln. Coos and Curry Count'» Judge Eddy came to the bench after an active and successful ctreer an a lawyer, and after having served the state and Ma community In dif ferent capacities. He wan for four terms a member of the state senate, where bo took an active and loading part"- He haa been for some years an active member of the Roar burg Chamber of commerce, end a sup porter of progressive community, county and state efforts. He also served for two years as chairman of the State Hydroelectric Commission, an office carrying no salary. He brought to the bench an extensive knowledge of the law and an ae- uualatanee with business and public affairs as well as a vigorous capacity for hard work. His work as a Judge haa received the commendation of bench ang bar. Hie home is at Rooe- Vote la the primaries May Uth on for three Icial dla- Calling cards 50 for 51.00. As it will not be many weeks until Memorial Day it ia thought that an "Etiquette of the ‘Flag” would not be remiss at this time. There io a strict and severe etiquette of the flag. The flag must be raised before sunrise and should be lowered at sunset It should never be left out over night On Memorial Day G. A. R. rules and Army and Navy regulations prescribe that the flag should be flown at half- mast until noon and then be raised to the top of the staff until sunset When a flag ie half masted it is first raised to the top and then lowered to half mast. The flag in the service is never allowed to touch the ground and should never be allowed to do so by civilians. When passing a flag on its staff lift the hat or salute with the hand. When a flag is carried in pro cession or parade anyone along the line of march should rise if sitting and either raise the headgear and place it over the left breast or give the right hand salute. Never fashion the flag into any sort of ornament. Either fly it free or hang it straight down with the starry field at the top and the observers’ left If rosettes or the like are required, use bunting, not the flag. Suspended across a street the flag should be hung vertical with the starry field to the north in an east and west street and to the eswt in a north and south street At the Mem orial Day exereises here last year many oommento were heard about people who did not stop their work nor show any sign of respect what ever to the flag when it pasesd in pa rade and it ia to be hoped that will not happen again this year. Calling cards 50 for 81.00. Surf Agitates Seismograph More Districts to Benefit The gentleman referred to in the following, taken from the San Fran eisco Examiner, ts the president of the Chamber of Commerce at Fero dale, Calif. He la also the husband of Mrs. Marcella Bognuda, of Arago, Who is spending most of her time in Coos county where her 17- and 18- yesr old eons are operating the 210- acre ranch at the edge of Arago, which was formerly the Gensolli ranch. There is a possibility of more dis tricts receiving FERA money. This information has been received from C. A. Howard by the office of the county auperintenednt. The new rul- ing which has just been received •P- plies to those districts which are not already receiving F1DRA payments and is as follows: 4. Districts must have unpaid en dorsed warrants dated pribr to May 15, 1938, (or even prior to June 1, 1933, if warrants are being substan tially discounted.) 2. Warrants being issued which are not being cashed at par by banks and which can be generally sold to private parties only at a discount of five per cent or more. 3. Districts must have made local maximum financial effort through district tax levy for year 1983-1934 of three mills or more, depending some what on amount of tax levied -in pre vious yean. Mrs. Mulkey will assist clerks in filling out blanks. Schools which have already been promised assistance through the FERA are listed below: Empire, May 18; Kentuck, May 18; Millington, May 18; Fairview, May 18; Gravel Ford, May 18; Powers, May 1«; Catching Creek, April 27; Coos River, May 18; Templeton, June 29; Floras Creek, April 27; Myrtle A country store keeper from a lit tle California town stepped up yester day to tell the «world’s leading seis mologists a few things they didn’t know about earthquakes! The amateur seismologist is Jo seph Bognuda, proprietor of the Red Front Store at Ferndale, a few miles south of Eureka. And a paper writ ten by Bognuda was read at the an nual meeting of the Seismological Society of America at the University of California by Prof. Perry Byerly, university seismologist and himself one of the leading scientists of the country in his field. In a series of experiments ex tending over several yean, Bognuda solved a problem which has worried scientists and defied their solution. This problem consisted of periodical vibrations which shook seismographs in California—vforationa which ap parently had no connection with earth quakes—and hampered the reception of earthquake shocks from distant places. The store keeper aolved the problem with plain horse sense where the sci entists had been working to solve it through abstruse and technical calcu lations. He found that the vibrations were caused by exceptionally heavy surf breaking on the California coast! The seventy-five seismologists gathered from all parts of the world listened thoughtfully to the words of the layman and left the meeting place with an “I - wonder - why - I - never- thought-of-that” expression on their faces. Professor Byerly told the conven tion that he became interested in Bognuda’s experiments and loaned him a seismograph from the univer sity to replace his home-made "toma to can and haywire” instrument. Bog nuda placed the instrument in the basement of the Ferndale City Hall. Although Ferndale 1s seven miles from the ocean, Bognuda kept con stant watch and observed that the vi brations varied exactly with the vio lence of the waves beating on the shore. Point, May 18; Roy, May 18; Sitkum, May 18; Lakeside, May 25; Alder Crest, May 25; Bridge, June 8; South Slough, May 18; Upper Two Mile, May 25; Jt. 2, June 20; U. H. No. 3. May 18; Remote, May 18; U. H. S. No. 2, May 25. Besides these there are the five which have asked for a correction in closing date, Prosper, Bunker Hill, Easteide, Coquille and Bandon. DAVID P. JENKINS Republican candidate for County Commission at the primary, May 18. In seeking the nomination for Com missioner, I will endeavor to cut out all needless expenditures, I am an old- fashioned farmer and believe in pay ing as I go. I came to Coos County 21 years ago and have lived at my present place ever since. I do not belong to any fraternity, have no.roads to build, and na relatives to favor. My debts are all paid and I try to deal justly with all men, so feel that I could take the oath.of office without any promises or obligations to any one. If nominated and elected I will be as careful and considerate of the pub lic business and funds as far as pos sible and use the same economy as I have in my own business. 2t Apr 27 May 11 (Paid Advertaement) COMPARE the WEIGHTS What You Get for What You Pay 1934 SEDAN WEIGHTS* Chevrolet................................................ Plymouth (De Luxe) - - . • Ford (De Luxe) ------ Terraplane (De Luxe) - - - - Hudson -------- Dodge *As Listed in N. A. D. A. Official used ear guide. 3190 2833 2684 2850 3015 2945 pounds pounds pounds pounds _ pounds pounds District No. 20 February, 1934 See and Drive the New Chevrolet at Southwestern Motor Co
