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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
Grant and Lee,

In "reminiscences of President Grant
by Robert NJ. Douglass, his private sec
retary, in the Youths Companion he
says:
"One afternoon tall, handsome man
of splendid presence and with a grave,
courteous face entered my office and
modestly announced himself as Robert
e. Lee. When | told the president he
directed me to bring the distinguished
visitor in at once. Their meeting was
cordial, but apparently their recollec-
tiOns brought feelings of sadness to
both men. The president, with his
usual consideration, presented me to
General Lee, who knew my family and
who greeted me kindly. | expressed
my pleasure at meeting him and then
retired from the room. felt that at
such a time no one should intrude. The
visit was merely one of courtesy and
did not last long. believe that 1t was
the only time after the war that the
two great generals met"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
Much Still to Gain in Crops.

Eugene Guard: Last year, when
the average yield of crops in the
United States was better than usual,
winter wheat fell little below Is
yield was 33 bushels to the acre. In
this country the spring wheat aver
age was about II bushels. In the
German empire it was above "a bush
els.
Rye is a great crop in Germany
and is little grown in the United
States, but the average German yield
contrasts with the American much as
it does in wheat. This country pro-
duced II bushels to the acre on
Ally, 900 acres. Germany harvested
29 bushels to the acre from 15,223,-
900 acres.
America did better with oats, but
the German average of AZ bushels to
the acre for that grain makes the
37-bushel record for the United
States look unsatisfactory. In bar
ley, again, the figures are decidedly
against this country. The German
average was 40 bushels to the acre.
the American not quite 80, which
was high for the. United States.
Potatoes make the worst showing
of all for American agriculture. The
vast German crop, which is bigger
than any other food crop raised in
any country, with the single eXcep-
ton of corn in the United States,
averaged about 223 bushels to the
acre on S,257,O0O acres, or a total of
about 100000, 900 bushels, grown
on an acreage only little more than
double the 3,711,000 acres the
United States used in producing 520,-
100000 bushels, or less than one
quarter of the German crop.
No authority worthy of notice will
contend that Germany is better fitted
by nature for good crops than the
United States, comments an eX-
change. The great differences exist
ing mean work and care. They stand
for cheaper labor than that of Amer
lea and more science Applied to the
use of the soil. We don't want the
low wages in this country, but for
the rest the German empire may we'll
be studied with care and taken to
heart.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
Making Br'iar Pipes.

Washington Times: Briar root
pipes have been in continuous use in
this country for many years, but the
general public, even the pipe smok-
ers, have little idea of how they are
made or of the time and attention
necessary in their manufacture.
The briar which furnishes the root
from which the pipes are made is
the shrub called the white heath, or
heather, and is found chiefly in the
south of Italy, on the island OF Cor
sica, and in Algeria. The shrub
often grows to large size, although
only the roots are used, in the pipe
making industry.
After the roots have been cleaned
of the earth which clings, to them,
they are sawed into blocks of vari-
GUS dimensions, placed in vats and
allowed to simmer for IL hours,
which brings out the rich brown
color for which the finest pipes are
priced
Following this boiling process the
blocks are steam dried for two
weeks, and then are sent to the fac
tory, where they are converted into
pipes. The blocks are assorted ac-
cording to size by experts, are placed
on shelves and kent atsan even tenn
perature for ten days, when they are
dried, and then are sent to the ma
chimes, where the actual manufacture
begins. After the blocks have been
trimmed to the prope rsize, the up
per part of the bowl is turned, then
| the lower part and stem, and then
they are sandpapered. The finishing
of the bowls then takes place.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
Distance of Planets.

The distance of the sun and planets
from the earth may best be perceived
by the following fact: A train of cars
going ut mile a minute would
reach the moon in $50 days, Venus in
fifty years, Mars in seventy-alA yea rs,
Mercury in 40 years, the sun in l75
years. Jupiter in 740 years, Saturn in
l,41O years. Uranus in $3.50 years,
Neptune in 5,055 years. To reach the
nearest fixed star our train, steadily
maintaining it's mile a minute speed,
would require about 40,000,000 years.
You may rely upon the general accu-
racy of the above schedule.-New York
American.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
INSPECTING ORCHARDS.
County Inspectors Looking Over Ash
land Trees for Disease.

Members OF the county corps of
inspectors ere now going over the
orchards in Ashland and vicinity
searching for blight and scale. The
inspection is under the charge of In
spector T. F. Smith of Talent. w.
l.. Shovel, of the Bitter Root valley
in Montana, is here making the in
spection with them, He was sent by
the Bitter Root Valley Irrigation Co.
to get practical knowledge of the
blight and pest situation as handled
under the Oregon laws and the able
supervision OF Professor O'Gara and
his corps of inspectors. He is spend
ing about two months in the valley.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

Monrad Nyby, who has been living
in Portland the past three years, has
returned to Ashland to engage in
contracting brick and cement work.
of his former residence here, but was
married last July to Miss Amunda
Christensen, who came all the way
from Norway to assist in the culmin-
alton of a romance that began years
ago in the Fatherland. They are liv-
ing at 296 Maple street.
Depot hotel wants chickens of
every kind. Will pay 13 cents a
pound. 61-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Care With Which Ensland's Standards
Are Preserved.

Are Preserved.
Every twenty years government off,
cials compare the current weights and
measures with the standards, which
are sealed up in the staircase of the
house of commons. There are only
two standards. the pound weight and
the yard measure. The standard pound
is of platinum, which despite its weight
Is no larger than cubic inch, and,
small as 1t is. the metal of which it is
composed is worth e4O. The standard
yard is bar Of bronze thirty
inches long, on which yard has been
marked off in thirty-six divisions of an
inch. The greatest possible care is
taken of these two important articles.
When a comparison is being made
they are handled with tongs. The
pound weight is weighed in the most
delicate of chemical balances, and the
yard is measured with a micrometer.
When they are done with the pound it
is wrapped in special soft paper and
laid in silver gilt case, which is plac-
ed in bronze case, this being put in a
wooden box, afterward screwed down
and sealed. The yard measure is plac-
ed on eight rollers in a mahogany case,
which is carefully sealed. Both cases
are then put into leaden casket, which
is sealed by soldering. The packing is
not yet finished, however. for the lead
case is placed In a strong oak box.
When this is screwed down 1t is placed
in the hole in the wall. The wall Is
built up by mason. and the standards
can only be obtained by demolishing 1t
once more.-London Globe.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
A HANDICAP IN GOLF.
It Was a Rather Mean Advantage, but
IL Won the Game.

II Was Rather Mean Advantage, but
It Won the Game.
An unusual golf handicap was played
on one of the local links recently, the
proponent Of the same winning hands
down. One Of the rules of golf is that
one must not talk to player when he
is about to make drive, nor must 9TH
ers discuss any subject in his hearing.
1t might take his mind off the game for
just an instant, and that might prove
fatal.
In Kansas City lives a crack but ex-
tremely nervous golf enthusiast, He
had been in the habit of beating a fat
and phlegmatic friend until the latter
tired Of it.
''I'll tell you what I'll do" the friend
said not long ago. ~ will play you
eighteen holes if you will give me
handicap"
Done" said the nervous player.
Name the handicap"
"Three times during the game. and
not more than three, l am to be per-
mitted to stand behind you and say
'Boor while you are preparing to
drive"
Every time 1t was the nervous mans
play his fat friend walked up and just
stood behind him. Never once during
the game did the fat man say "Boo!'
or anything else. But the anticipation
at the expected Boo" was fairly
nerve shattering. and the fat man won
hands down.-Kansas City Journal.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
CORPS INSPECTED.
State and Government Officials In
spected Local Troops.

The first company, C. A. c., under
went their annual inspection at the
armory in the Mccarthy building
Monday evening. Captain Collins,
the U. S. artillery officer detailed to
instruct that branch of the militia in
Oregon, was present, as was Major
Knapp of the state military organiza-
ton. The boys passed first-class
inspection and are manifesting much
interest in the work.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
Overcome by the Heat.

81 hev come to tell yez. Mrs. Malone,
that yer husband met with an acci-
dent"
AN what is it now?" walled Mrs.
Malone.
"He was overcome by the heat,
num-"
Overcome by the heat, was he? An
how did it happen?'
"He fell into the furnace at the foun-
dry, mum."-I.ondon Telegraph.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
What He Sought,

"My daughter, what does this
young man who calls on you nearly
every evening do for a living?"
"He hasn't determined yet, faith
er, but he is thinking of getting
position as life companion to young
lady. New York World.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
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F. F. Whittle is suffering from
severely sprained ankle, caused from
a jump from a falling ladder at
Mitchell & Whittle's store yesterday.
A. L. Prayter has removed from
Granite street to 412 Iowa street.
Try Rose Bros homemade can
dies. 72-4t
DR.. Reader was at Medford We'd
nesday afternoon in attendance at a
meeting of the pension examining
board, of which he is a member.
George Anderson was at Medford
on business Wednesday.
Homemade candies at Rose
Bros 72-4t
j. B. Casey has made an assign
nent of the Plaza Grocery to w. c.
Sanderson, who is keeping the store
open in the interests of the creditors
and is invoicing the stock.
f. c. Hogsett of the Rogue River
Valley Abstract Co. was up from
Medford Tuesday.
La Follette's Weekly Magazine
and the Tidings one yea for $3.50.
Mrs. A. B. Schaffer and daughter
Isabelle left Tuesday for Sacra-
rnento, where Mrs. Schaffer will take
up evangelistic work at Penial Mis-
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Barneberg
we're Medford visitors on Tuesday.
We make our own chicken ta-
males. Rose Bros. 72-4t
B. F. Favell reports sending
dressed Belgian hare to Roseburg by
parcel post a few days ago. 1t
weighed four pounds and went
through in good shape.
Benton Bowers visited his farm at
Tolo Wednesday on business.
We lead, others follow, in up
to-date clothing shoes and furnish
ings. Enders.
The Ministerial Association will
meet Monday, February 10, 10 a. m,
at the home of the Rev. NJ. F. Childs
TT East Main street. All ministers
IN the city are invited.
E. p. Hughes returned Tuesday
evening from business visit to Med
ford and Central Point.
Everybody wears them-those
new English shoes. Buy them at
Enders'.
Get your homemade chicken ta-
males at Rose Bros 72-4t
Mrs. Edward Van De Mark of
Clinton, Mich, arrived Sunday to re-
main for several months with her
daughter, Mrs. John A. May, at
Royal Oak ranch.
Monte Briggs has removed from
The Butler residence on Fork street
20 the Whitmore place on Pine street.
Take no chances, but buy at
Enders', where you do better.
Mrs. Hattie Gorham of Fillmore,
Ind, is here visiting her son Walter
Gorham, who is brakeman on the
S. P. railway. He runs from Ash
land to Red Bluff Cal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Bartlett of
Soda Springs spent yesterday in Ash
land, shopping.
w. D. Hodgson was at Medford on
business Tuesday.
Mayor Johnson advocates the ap-
pointment of a city attorney instead
Of securing one Tor each case upon
which the city needs legal advice,
holding that it is more economical
10 hire him by the year.
See those new notch collars
for young men at Enders'. Quarter
sizes
The Tidings is for sale at w. NJ
Poleys Drug Store. IT East Main st.
Professor Beach was at Medford
Wednesday, returning on the after
noon motor.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

rs Mrs. Binks considerate Of her
husbands feelings:'
YES She always airs his overcoat
so early In the season that his friends
cannot detect the odor Of moth balls
when the first cold snap comes. Buff
falo Express.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
Fortunate.

Kitty-Isn't it most fortunate thingf
Ethel-What? Kitty-That people can't
read the kisses that have been printed
upon a girls lips.-St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
An InSinuation.

Henry has spoken at last"
And was his answer yes -
New York World.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
OH OH

why do you keep singing?"
asked the warden.
Because I'm jailbird," replied
No. 999.-New York World.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX

Every one has documents OF
value, such as policies, deeds,
wills, contracts, etc, the loss
of which would be seriously
felt.
The bank depositor has, in
his Cancelled checks, receipts
for money paid which if de-
stroyed by fire or otherwise
might cause great inconven-
ience.
Every household has its jew
elry, heirlooms and other pre-
cious articles which can be
kept about the house only at
great risk.
A safety deposit box in the
fire and burglar proof vault OF
this bank will insure perfect
safety for things of value.
Rental nominal, and renter
only has access to his box.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

Old papers for sale at the Tidings
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1913-09-26

| Gen. {. I. Cate, u. of Knoxville vas
in the city the 6rsl Of the week.
M and Mrs. lobe cox, Of Louisville,
We're IN the city on Tuesday Of this week
/ Mr.. and Mrs. q. w Ross, Of The Ist dis
trier, were shopping in town on Tuesday Of
thps week
w Z. Lasater proprietor of the Sam
Houston Inn, was in Knoxville on business
.rn Monday Of this week.
} NJ Frow of Mt. Tabor, Was
here Tuesday.
r A, McClannahan of Chandler
was seen on our streets Tuesday.
Al lane, one ii Walards ner
chants spent Tuesday in our city.
Henry Kidd is having his Barber
Shop repaired and fixed up nicely.
H A. Mann, of the Mann Con.
struction Co., was in the city this
week.
Geo, W King of Louisville was a
visitor here on Wednesday of this
week
.. II. Dunn, an attorney of Town
send transacted business at this place
Tuesday.
Chairman r. P. Mcf,eynolds of
Friendsville was visitor in our
city Monday.
Walter Rhea died Tuesday night
at his nome at Binfeld. Friends
are sorry to learn of his death.
Dexter Brown who recently pur-
chased farm in Monroe county,
has sold same, and judging from
his looks and conversation while
here on Wednesday. we predict his
return to old Blount at an early
date
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1913-09-26
Local Mention

Esq, Jones Of the 5tb dist. val
in town Monday.
J b French Of Bank as recent
visitor ia our city.
Jesse. r James Of Louisville spent
Monday oar citv.
AIS R r. Kramer was in Louis
vide oo ie.;ai business.
MIS-. "A O. Montgomery is visiting
relatives al Chattanooga.
A. J. Meier Of Ell joy was seen
on our streets Saturday.
E,by CaFer and wife were rp
from Louisville Monday
Hugh Grifftts of Louisville was
here go business Saturday,
Harve Cunningham of Nails Greek
was a recent visitor in the city.
J A. Simmons of Big Springs
was here on Tuesday of this week.
Mrs. Lowry Yearout of Louisville
was visiting relatives here Monday
P A Davis and daughters Of
Ellejpt were recent visitors here.
John Hail prominent citizen of
Jena was here the first of the week
G., G. Norton of Ellejoy paid
NaryvilI = business visit at recent
date.
Collector Will A. Dunlap of Nash.
vile was visitor in our city this
week.
Porter Kidd is on the sick list.
HIS friends hope for his speedy re-
'ovary
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1913-09-26
MaryUiNe Real Estate Co.,
MaryUiNe, Tennessee

r. l.. Belt, a progressive merch
ant of WeIIsville, was recent visito
in the city.
Jas. F. Beals, Esq. a prominen
citizen Of Friendsville was in thu
city Monday.
}. l.. Lambert, prominent
lumberman of Alcoa, was h, re tht
first of the week.
W. B. Ammons and wife of Route
8, spent Sunday in our city tie
guests Of relatives.
John H. NcTeer, who resides
above Bank was a business caller in
our city Saturday.
c, O. Montgomery prominent
citizen and stock dealer of Green
back was here Saturday.
VIM Wells progressive farmer
of Hubbard, transacted business on
Saturday of last week.
For Sale Cheap-A nice house
and lot on Indiana Avenue.
McNutt Broy les.
Miss Myrtle La&eter has returned
from an extended stay with friends
in Knoxville and Greenback.
Mrs. Lula Payne after a pleasant
visit with relative in our city has
returned to her home in Georgia.
Mr., and Mrs. Bruce Henry oil Ipe !
were here the first of the week the |
guests of their father w. l.. Graston. |
Leonard Wells an enterprising
merchant of Hubbard was bus
mess visitor here OF Saturday of
'dSG week.
Sam McMurrav, progressive
farmer of Chilhowee, was here on
Tuesday night a guest of the Sam
Houston Inn.
Andrew Bryan, of near SevierviIIe
attended the funeral OF his broth, r
in-Iaw Houston Whets Il at this
p ace last Saturday.
G. w. J. Hayes who has ben
sick for some time is now able to
be out again which his many friends
are delighted 10 know.
Ed Culbertson, vif- mi sister
Miss Minnie Culbertsou, OF Coeburn.
Va, are Wis ting al the m of r
T. Morton ana FANNY.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1913-09-26
A. A. Coventry
ALI KINDS X-N.SURA nee

| NV 10 A|SS - N<A WGE
Rev. W, B. Rippetoe, Of Terre
Houte, Ind, is visiting relatives in
our county. He formerly was pas
tor of the Maryville Circuit,
w. A. Lane has sold the Central
House to w. E. Laseter for S425O.
We understand that Mr.. Laseter
will use the Hotel for rooms, etc.
Vacant lots in all parts of town
for sale-McNutt & Broyles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas (Pete) Nc
Gully Of Oklahoma City are here for
an extended visit with his father
B. McCulley and other relatives.
If you want to sell house and
lot or your farm see McNutt &
Broyles.
Uncle John Fouche, ST., who has
been sick 50 lorg of typhoid fever,
is now able to be up. His MANY
friends are glad to learn that he is
better.
Just received a car load CT Buggies
and Wagons-N. G. Seaton.
DR.. E E. Hunter, prominent
physician and business man of
was here the fist of
the week, : guest Of the Sam Hous-
ton Inn
Uncle Joe Hatcher of Walland
passed through our city Monday 81
route home He had been to Cloyer
Hill TO see bis brother Liga Hatcher
de renewed the subscription Of Chas.
Halcomb in California
Wanted:-A girl for general
rouse work. Mrs E. J. Lones.
Mac Lowry has purchased the ].
, Morris farm near Kizer, and
will move to same at an early date.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1913-09-26

Mrs. J. A. McReynolds and
daughter Miss Jessie have returned
from pleasant visit to relatives in
Proctor, Colorado
1t you want to sell or buy farm
see McNutt & Broyles,
We welcome DR. N. Mcconnell
and family, of Vonore, who have
returned to our tow ter AN alb
sence of veral yer
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1913-09-26
Don't Read This!

Unless you are thinking about investing in some
Real Estate. But if you thin king about buying
any kind of farm or house and lot, or suburban
property it will be to your inter est to see what we
have before you buy, for we ha for sale over Is
farms and dozen pieces of City Property
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1913-09-26

Kirschbaum Clothes-$15, $40, $25-are sold
on money-back-if-you-are-not-satisfedp plan.
The makers GD0ranty given with every
Kirschbaum suit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-07

SERMON waa preAcned In the Presby.
terrain church BY Rev. A. c. Hopkins:
Monday afternoon the field, day exer-
cises were held. That evening a
debate was held II the bpsfa house
the subject being rs It Good Govern
ment for the United States to Main
tain n Standing Army Greater Than
Is Necessary to Enforce the Laws of
the County7' The a4s-n1ativs side
was represented by Horace Dodd and
Raymond Rodgers the negative by
Misses Betsy Brown and Elizabeth
Nicol. Both side put up an excellent
argument. and the debate was won
by the negative side. The balance OF
the program consisted OF several
songs and drills. and the reading of
the class prophecy by Miss Mabel
Jeffries.
The graduating exercises were held
In the opera house Tuesday morning
at 1890. the Statutory being read by
Miss Mary Waugh and the valedictory
by Harry Russell Robey. The address
before the graduating class was de-
livered by Colonel Robert r. Carlin.
OF the Virginia Military institute, who
took as his subject 1.-THE Greatness
OF the Present Day" A. w. Robert
son delivered the diplomas, making
short address. The graduating
class In composed of Harry Russell
Robey and Misses Ada Temperance
Page, Mabel Gertrude Jeffrtes and
Mary Sue Waugh. The past session
has been a very successful one.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-07

-pahannock district. viii ~ hsld. Juns
nth, 18th and 18th. q ot FauTs
Methodist church. East Mathews, Rev.
r. r. Gayle. pastor.
The HAppahannock district meet.
ing of the missionary E0cfetfes VIII
convene In West Point Methodist
t.s.af cd. = AG1h1 tvcnang. June 10th.
at o'clock, at which time the an
nuai sermon Will be preached by Rev.
b. q. Hudson. OF Kinsale. Annual
address on wednesday evening at I
o'clock by Bishop Collins Denny. Bus
mess sessions to continu through
Thursday interpreted by talks and
addresses by speakers of ability.
Brazil" by Mrs. Collins Denny. Our
District Needs" by Rev. w. q. Boggs,
p. r. Young People," Mrs. r. M.
White. Home Responsibility" Rev.
b. e. Hudson. Home Missions,' Mrs.
H. T. Richerson. s'Our Literature"
Mrs Nora Walden and others OF no
less interest.
r. p. Brent. Jr., and brother John
of Richmond, are at Lancaster Court
house this week. having come to at
tend the. marriage of their sister,
Mildred, to Richard A. Savedge, Of
Wakefield, Va The bride is daughter
of Professor Frank p. Brent.
Ex-Judge John c. Ewell, Of Ber-
trand, 10 having debris cleared away
where his dwelling recently burned,
and in short time he expects to
erect another onthe same site.