Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-07

Oregon is certainly a great state
with vast and varied resources, and
let me parenthetically remark right
here that Woodburn as city and
the Willamette valley as section
is not in secondary column.
A smooth sea and easy bars were
encountered on our trip on the City
of Panama from Portland to Coos
Bay, but the heavy swells made the
boat, with little freight cargo. rock
and roll, yet the writer enjoyed II
and was not seasick.
North Bend was the first harbor
reached, and shortly after. three
miles distant, came Marshfield, the
metropolis and principal trading
point OF the region. Both towns
have look of prosperity and give
evidence OF progress and energetic
spirit. and in time there will be a
grand jubilation over nnion of the
two municipalities. They, combined,
will retain the name of the metropo-
lis OF this section, provided the
building OF new railroads does not
conflict with plans and mar what
looks like a very bright future.
From present indications Marsh
field, 5000 population. IL and will
continue to be the metropolis OF the
Coos Bay country. With the ex-
ception OF some old timers who do
not wish to see anybody come In.
the citizens are progressive and lib
eral IN promoting the towns inter
ests. Much work Ia being done ON
the streets. The Smith sawmill II
one OF the best equipped In the
world and a sight worth seeing
North Bend has better harbor and
Is n better location for town. 4
bids fair TO be formidable riva
OF Marshfleld but the two towns will
eventually be together
Coquille, the county seat OF Coos
Is rs miles from Marshfleld, In thu
Interior, resting on the Coqullle rly
or. II is connected with Marshhelt
by rail and Bandon and Myrtle Poln
by the Coquille stream. Coauill'
has abosH 14OO population. is grow
ing, inhabited by seemingly content
ed and sociable people. II has n fin
court house for this part OF th'
country, aud on account OF the geo
graphical location will probably b.
the permanent capital n0twithstand
Ing the aspirations OF other eommun
tiles, although there is no apparen
activity in this respect. but non
knows what tho future has In store
Bandon. the seaside resort. Is
go-ahead town OF $500 souls. II
reached by Setamer from C0qulll
and IL &c miles from the latter. Tn
ride down the river is beautlfu
one. passing dense growths OF tim
Der. dairy ranehes. sawmllls, Goa
mines. eartle and sheep ranches, rle
In vegetation and everywhere IN
beautiful myrtle tree.
IL Is an isolated country. but on
where the oregonian makes an cas-
living. the passing of a small steam
er. stopping at every landing 70
passengers. freight and cream
breaking the monotony. There ar
lots OF fish In the coqaille river. In
Guiding salmon and salmon trout
In the halls that shadow the stream
are some deer and elk. bear. cougal
and other big game.
One can enthuse over Bandon. 4
would be an ideal seaside resort
we're u not for the prevailing wind
but this should be no drawback q
those seeking diversion and health
and II certainly Is not retarding the
progress OF the town. which is goine
ahead by leaps and bounds. The
people there are standing unit
and there IL look OF solidity and
permsneney that enhances It's value
in the eyes Of the prospective In
weston II has several industries.
and one OF the finest as well as the
most interesting beaches on the
coast. far surprising Newport or
Seaside in points OF interest. The
rocks depict faces OF a monk. the
praying nun. erouehing lion. mon
key. ben and chicks. sphinx. differ
ent profiles OF faces. while there are
caves. agates. starfish and other at
tractive features. There are spIen-