for ?
M
this office, as we do that it is no
Coquille Sentinel: "Commissioner time to swap horses while crossing
G. J. Armstrong of Bandon, has de ! a stream.”
cided to stand as a candidate for the
Republican nomination for the office
The big steel tramp freighter,
he now holds at the May primaries. ( Queen Christina, which foundered on
He is thoroughly conversant with the | the rocks at Point Saint George, just
business of the county and better above Crescent City about twelve
qualified than any new man could be years ago, says the Gold Beach Re
to perform its duties.
With so porter, has become the property of
much unfinished road work as Coos the Whitelaw Wrecking company of
county has on hand now and will San Francisco. The vessel got lost in
probably have until after the war a heavy fog and met her doom in the
ends, it will be well to keep experi uncharted waters of Point St. George
enced man, thoroughly familiar with and an attempt will be made to float
the details of this work at the helm. the hulk provided it has not com
The people will no doubt think about pletely disintegrated.
the Coach Timber oompany which January 1. 1918. Mr. Shuster states
Hollister and Shores hold belongs to that he will make good any shortage
FROM
the estate of her late husband, aud upon demand from the county with
Appointment of a Receiver for the that it was unlawfully obtained by out his bondsmen being called upon
the plaintiffs in this suit, is sueing
Coach Timber Co. Is Asked by
» » « »'»I
them to regain possession of that
Hollister and Shores.
More Property in tlie Valley
By J. J. MORRIS
stock."
‘ The assessor's summary of taxa
Fred Hollister of North Bend and
tion values in Coos county shows a
F G. Shores are plaintiffs in a suit NEW KRAFT I.AW
I total of $20.003,336 on the rolls in
Mrs W. H. Morris and L. L. Mor
against Leo. J. Cary and Mary E.
IS VERY STRINGENT the county, to which our railroads ris of llandon are eating war bread.
Cary of Coquille and the Coach Tim-
j and other public utilities contribute Ind L. I., lias decided that as a chain
ber company, filed in Circuit court President to Call Skilled Factory Ex $868,236. It is worth while to note is no stronger than its weakest link,
perts or Agricultural Workers
Thursday by Mr. Hollister. The Co
that there is in the port of Coos Bay neither is bread ever any better than
in Case of Need.
quille Sentinel gives the following
district $8.24 1,512 worth of property Its poorest Ingredient.
which gives angles and insights into
Mrs. Bert Peterson made some
and in the two Coquille river port
Washington. D. C. Feb. 12—A fav
the trouble which occupied the
districts $10,311.203.
This shows war bread, und I believe from the
attention of residents of this section orable report, adopted unanimously. that the Coquille end of the county report of her loaves of this black,
for several years, culminating in the \ has been niade by the Senate military has $2,069,691 more property values baked amalgam when it fell on the
death of the late Attorney G. T affairs committee on the war de- as assessed than the Coos Bay end. floor, that Clara had the Idea tiiat
Treadgold of Bandon as a result of a' Payment's bill amending the selec- and that the Coquille watershed out they were to be fired from tho
bullet from a gun in the hands of ,ive draft law requiring the registra- weighs the Coos Bay watershed fully
inn n
And it follows that If the
J. W. Coach, and the suicide of the. 1 tion of men reaching 21 years of ago, 25 per cent in values and in county
dy < f Morris Heights should make
and basing quotas pn the number of
latter:
and state taxes paid.—Coquille Sen il *e war missies and hurl them at
"The petition sets out that on May men in class one instead of on state tinel.
the head of the house, 1 will take
10. 1915, J. W. Coach made a deed populations.
my corn and taek it willingly, but It
The proposal to exempt men as
of trust to Hollister for 95,986 share«
has got to bo in an attackable form.
War Movies for Ixiggers
of the stock of the Coach Timber [they reach thirty-one if they are un
Lieut. Jensen arrived in the coun-
which
Provost-Marshal
Co., the property of that company drafted,
opposed, was not included ty this week and is making a tour of
consisting of 4,000 acres of timber ¡Crowder
j
the lumber canups with a special
in the Latnpa creek section. This' in the bill. Senator New’s amend- moving picture outfit and govern
deed of trust is alleged to have been intent, requiring the registration of ment film showing seen»« In muni
given to secure bonds for $15,000 ’youths nineteen yeart old was also tions factories, airplane works, bat
against J. W. Coach then outstand rejected.
Another bill favorably reported., tlefront scenes, etc. These picture's
ing. Mr. Hollister surrendered the
are being shown for the purpose of
stock mentioned to the Coach Tim authorizes the president, in an etn- demonstrating more forcibly to mem
call
into
immediate
nilll-
ergency
to
ber company and received new stock
tarv service, skilled experts in indus bers of Loyal Legion of Loggers and
for it issued in his own name.
Lumbermen the important part they
"The petition then goes on to re tries and agriculture, regardloss of are playing in helping to win the
classification,
residence
or
quota.
cite that Mary E. Cary owns and
war. Lieut. Jensen will be in tills
Coos l . kiii » I ilr Given shoo
holds 96,086 shares of the stock of
vicinity soon.
An
Intelligent
Horse
County court, according to Com
the Coach Timber company, the es
About eight years ago J no. Clinton
missioner Geo. J Armstrong, has de
tate of Arthur T. Coach owns and
War Saving» Stamp Prize»
cided to appropriate $800 from thè
holds 95.888 sares, Leo. J. Cary 4,- of Norway, on three successive eve
L. J. Simpeon, of North Bend,
al fund tu assist Coos
488 shares, and only a nominal nings rodo his horse. Skipper, down county manager of the War Savings county g
1
to
the
pasture
and
rounded
up
the
* Curry air which holds annusi ex-
amount of shares is held by other
stamp
campaign,
has
made
an
offer
[cows and drove them up to the barn
A largo
hibitionr o' Myrtle Point.
stockholders.
of at least $200 worth of war sav
"It is further alleged that Mrs [for milking. The fourth evening as ings stamps to be divided between delegation from Myrtle Point at-
¿the started for the pasture to bring
tended court and showed that if not
Cary lias been made guardian of tho[
the scholars of Coos and Curry coun-
estate of Arthur T. Coach and as ! up tlie cows ho noticed Skipper at ties, who make the best showing in given financial aid the fair could not
such controls his stock. Also that work getting the cattle bunched. Mr. the sale of stamps, under the plans bo held.
and Mrs. Clinton waited and watch
Mr. and Mrs. Cary have conspired
ed to seo what would happen and being formulated by County Super
Rive Spruce at Riverton
together to wreck the company, and
I soon the intelligent horse had the intendent R. E. Baker and other c ti
J P. Dunseth of Riverton went to
that they absolutely dominate it.
___. And
----- not ucators of the county, to boost the Portland Monday to confer with Col.
' entire herd at tho barn
"It is further alleged that Mr.
[one evening since that time has this stamp campaign.
B. I’. Bisque concerning riving of
Cary is drawing a salary of $100 a
' faithful anlmtl failed to round up
ipruce. He lias a tract of high grade
month as manager of the company
tlie herd at tha proper time and
Like Hand Knitted Socks
spruce available and will put on sev
to which he is not entitled and that
bring them to the barn. He is quite
A young officer at Camp Lewis eral qreww Immediately if he ob
lie is causing the company to run
a pet of the family and at times has made the following statement re tains a government contract,
He
behind at the rate of 42,000 a year.
exhibits almost human intelligence. garding the hand knitted sox: "Do states that there are a number of PI
Also that he sold $7,224 worth of
you know, nothing in the world is GO and 80 acre holdings In that vi-
—Coquillo Sentinel.
timber to the Moore Co, in 1917 and
such a comfort to us as these knitted cinity which have spruce timber on
ought to have $10,000 on hand,
Justice's Rooks Show Shortage
things, especially the socks.
Why, them suitable for ulrplune stock, and
while instead of that the company is
An audit of the books of Justico when a fellow gets a present of a that u nuniLer of others are intend-
unable to meet its expenses and is
of the Peace A. E. Shuster of North pair of these real wool, hand-knit ng to engage in the riving business.
$1250 In the hole. Further, tiiat he
Bend, made by Accountant W. H. socks there is as much excitement as
refused to sell the timber of the II Wann discloses a shortage of ap- over cutting the wedding cake. Ev
Candidates for Sheriff Appear
company to the Moore people und ' proximately $7 75.
Miscellaneous erybody gathers around and admires
Candidates for sheriff of Coos coun
.that in consequence they took up and • items to the amount of approximately and envies.
You see, we have to
■ removed a logging road they had I $110 are still under investigation by wear our shoes until they are pret ty are appearing In the field. Three
run in to It, thus greatly diminish- I tlie accountant, and upon these no ty far gone, and for tramping around have announced their intentions so
[ ing the value of the property, Other , report has as yet been made to the in this tnud all day in thin shoes far: W. W. Gage, present incum-
allegations are that Manager Cary i county court. The audit covers the there is no comfort like hand-knit !>ent: J M. Thomas, of North Bend,
present game warden in this section;
I lias used the assets of the Coacli period between January 1. 1914, and socks."
Walter Richardson, Marshfield, a po
: Timber company to run a stock ranch
lice
officer.
; and raise cattle, sheep and goats, in
stead of paying them to the stock
Port Orford Boys in ►'rance
holders as dividends; that he permit
Clem Atkinson, son of Mrs. 8. Mon
ted the stock on the place to die of
tague. is one of the soldiers recently
starvation; that he keeps scrubs; and
tent to Erance. He and Louie Marsh
that the ranch ought to pay $1000
ire among the first Port Orford boys
a year profit but is losing money.
to reach French soil those who vol-
"The plaintiffs ask:
That Mr.
inhered from here earlier In the
Cary be directed to make an account
war having all gone Into the navy.
ing of his transactions as manager
Port Orford Tribune.
of the timber company. That Mr.
Cary and his wife be restrained from
School Hoards Have tlie Power •
using the property of the Coach Tim
According to a recent decision of
ber company as their own, or from
Attorney General Brown, "when a
pursuing any other business in behalf
school district has voted an indebt-
of said company than the business
ednesH, the district school board has
for which it was organized. Tiiat
authority to levy taxes to pay the
the corporation be dissolved and a
Interest and principal of such indebt
receiver appointed.
edness without further vote of the
“In connection with the above we
district.”
This question lias been
should note that the widow of J. W.
raised in a number of school dis
Coach, who claims that the stock of
tricts of the state.
In Keeping With the Big
Thought of the Day
The daily press reflects a sentiment
which clearly Indicates a new condition.
throughout
the
ANGLES OF 01.1» Fit.HT
REVEALE!» IN PETITION
nation
Men are wanted everywhere. The work of this war is being
carried on largely by those who n -ver before have been in public
office or in public work,
----- L. Men who have been too busy, too eti-
grossed with their own tasks, are leal ing their work to others and
giving their time and ability to the cause which Ls ours, yours, ev-
ery body's.
It is a time when politics in the ordinary sense must not he
considered. It calls for all the ability that can lie mustered.
Oregon to be a successful part in this unit plan for the defense
of Democracy, must likewise plus-» the thought of the times before
everything.
In another part of this paper appears the
announcement of
L. J. Simpson as a candidate for the nomination for Governor on the
Republican ticket.
Mr. Simpson was urged to Itereine a candidate
by his many friends hi every par; of the state. lM*cause of his busi
ness record, his understanding and knowledge of Oregon's resourc
es, industries and needs; becaus? of his public-spiritedness, which
of recent years has led him to tasks which have 1 m * ch more important
to him than his own affairs.
L. J. Simpson is clearly the man who can
give Oregon the administration necessary
to this plan of National Efficiency.
His campaign will be directed straight to you as voters,
individuals who do your own thinking.
We are firmly convinced that you will not allow politics to in
fluence your decision, and that you will vote for the man who is
bewt fit to help the people of Oregon, develop the state's vast re
sources, and to prepare for, and participate in. the great reconstruc-
Lion that Ls to follow.
We lielieve you will weigh
fore, and that I.. J. Simpson will
What You Can Do
FIRST—Talk over his candidacy
with your friends.
SECOND—If you lielieve that L. J.
Morris Heights
TAKE NT? ADVICE
Simpson is worthy of your support
write a letter to this committee.
Suggest how Ills cause may I m * ad
vances!.
We, in turn, will tell you
how you can help.
“If you like nice fresh
home made sausage and
weiners or delicious home
cured ham and bacon, be
lieve me you can get it at
Paid advertisement issued by
"Simpson for Governor” league
Pittock Block, Portland
Elgin Six Proves Its Ability to Jump Trenches
Hurdles 60 feet 5 inches through space, 4 1-2 feet clear of ground.
Speeding forty miles an hour, the
ELGIN SIX lea|>ed into space from
the incline.
Rising to a point I
feet alMiic the ground it landed near
ly (11 feet distant, undamaged and
in perfect, running rendition. as
shown by a technical examination.
Tills particular car is one of sev
eral EIXIIN SIX stock touring car»
that are making similar teats as part
of their regular demonstrations in
xarious pails of tlie countrj.
WORLD'S RECORD JUMPER
The world's record long distance
jump of 73 feet was made by an
ELGIN SIX atock touring car at Bel
leville. Illinois. June 1H, 1WI7.
STRENGTH AND BALANCE
No car could withstand such abuse
such metal-testing shock and «train,
amounting to more than IM tons of
striking force, unless it were made
of the I »ret possible material. perfect-
ly
balanced
and honestly
built
throughout.
Tlie EIXilN SIX so combines light
weight and strength as to secure ab
solute safely, durability and lung life
never before equaled in a car in its
City Meat Market
price class.
U. S. ARMY officials and mili
tary ex|M*rts at Fort Sheridan mar
veled at this wonderful performance
that demonstrated the usefulness of
the ELGIN SIX in inraiern warfare.
X
CD
C
The extraordinary ileniaiiil
has required an increase in produc»
tion from 724 cars the tirst M*aM>n
M*a«<m
to 777(1 cars
the second
I'ROt ES that the car-buying public
recognizes the su|H*riority of the
III.IX SIX.
HONORS
Perfect scores and highest ersui-
<>my honors have Iteen won by the
EIXIIN SI X in many gruelling endur-
ance contests it has entered.
roprletor
Phone 11*1
lilt.BEST ECONOMY
25.<1 miles per gallon aierage on
a two days' trip in the Chicago Motor
Club reliability contest is the aston
ishing economy record of three EL
GIN HIXES.
The new record-breaking perform»
amc of the ELGIN SIX was in trav
eling 1(120 car-racking, stamina-teat«
Ing miles lietueen Chicago and Mi
ami. I loriila. in 07’» hours, over the
steep,
rocky,
mountain grades of
Kentucky and Tennessee,
through
the heal y Minis of Georgia, and over
the slimy, treacherous, swamp road«
of I lorida.
Ti c I . S. War Itepartment EIXil.N
SI X scout car and offii is I road re
porter traier«e»l 02<i2 mile« of Its
I2.ooo-mile tranacontinental run. av
eraging H> 4 mile«, to (lie gallon
from Chicago to San Francisco and
I etu;n.
REXALL
Liver Salts
make the world look brighter.
Ordinarily gives relief in one hour."
25c and 50c sizes
C. Y. LOWE
This Store is Headquarters for
$12.50 F C. B. BANDON
BANDON GARAGE CO
I < »< ts uk I «liciti
KODAKS and SUPPLIES
<
i hist street
Small Pay for Ally Soldiers
The French soldier is paid $20 a
year: the German, $38 a year; the
British, |89 a year; the American
$360 a year. War is now costing the
nations of the world six and one-
half million dollars an hour, and 160
million dollars a day. The United
States' Is under an expense running
to fully one-fourth of the total
amount, at least forty million dollars
day.
Millin' Draft Boards Over-Zealous
Marshal General Crowder's report
on the draft contains the following
regarding dependency claims: "The
question of actual dependency was
left to tlie boards to determine. Il
can hardly be said tiiat local board«
composed of the neighbors of men
to be taken for military service were
not Hi«- best conceivable tribunal« to
weigh three questions of dependency,
or that they could not be relied upon
both to protect tlie government from
the insistence of »elfish and thought
less claimants on the one hand, arid
to treat each case of substaut ;1
merit with Intelligent and sympa
thetic consideration on the othorx
In by far the majority of boards thio
result « uh attuined, but in a very
few instances, such an uncompromis
ing view of the regulations and the
rulings issued in aid thereof was
taken that some married men were
»elected, leaving wives and even
children in distress."
State of Ohio. City of Toledo.
Lucas County, as.
Frank J Ch- i-y makes <>ath that hi
I» ■ rnor partner of the nrm or F. z.
Ch. to y * <‘o.. doing buslnes« In tin
City of 1 op do. C inty and Slate aforo-
aald and that said firm will pay the
Zum of ONE »U NBRED DOLLAR« for
earh and every <»-■■ ot < ’»•"’T’’
eannol be cured by the nee of HAT.I.S
CATARRH CURE FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and
Z1
I In my pre»en< e. this «th deyofD*cenl"
ber" A D. 18*« A. W CI.EASON
(g.-al*
Notary Public.
Bali a Catarrh Cure la tak
ally and acta through the Blood °" 'J*?
Mucoua Hurfact-s of the Byatem. Peni
I for teatlmonlala. free
F j CHENEY * CO Toledo, O.
Bold by all drugglata 78c.
Hall a Family Pilla tor conatlpatton.