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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Draws Trade From
a Long Distance

The Warner Mercantile Company
of this city has just completed the
installation of furnace and range
in the handsome new home which
Judge Calkins is erecting for himself
at Medford. Since entering the
hardware business at Ashland Mr.
Warner has made a reputation far
and wide as a close seller and has
shipped three ranges and several
heaters to Dunsmuir. He has also
sold several heaters and ranges to go
to Gold Hill, Eagle Point and other
distant towns. Only this week a
man from Roseburg bought a lawn
mower at this store and took it to
Roseburg on the train with him be-
cause of the saving he could make.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Continued on Page Eiglt.)
Permission Wins
First on DahliaS

w. B. Permission OF TINS city won
first prize on dahlias at the Medford
fair last week and second prize on
asters, these being a very close sec
ond. Mr.. Penniston's garden Of
dahlias is one of the show places Of
Ashland and a display put on exhibit
tion in the window of Buffers con-
fectionery in the Masonic block is
certainly one of the finest ever
shown in the city. 1t contains many
of the latest creations, the expensive
kind that cost dollar and more per
bulb. and shows a very great variety
of colors from pale straw to a Grim
son so deep as to be almost black. Ii
will pay anyone to visit Mr.. Pennis-
tons garden on Helman street and
see his dahlias, asters and other
flowers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Many Improvements
in Hotel Oregon

Mrs. Louise Conner, the popular
manager Of the Hotel Oregon, who
recently took new six-year lease
on the building, has been making a
wonderful Improvement in its inter-
ior appearance.
The office and dining room, in fact
the whole first floor, have been
treated to coat of wall finish and
varnish and are spick and span and
glistening.
1t is on the second floor, however,
that the improvement is most
marked. The old carpet which has
graced (she says disgraced) the par
lor for almost a generation, has CIV
en- place to a handsome Brussels car
pet, the parlor and all the halls on
that floor having the same pattern.
With new paint, wall finish and var
nish the hall and rooms are as clean
and inviting as is possible for any
room to be and are certainly a great
improvement over previous condi-
tions, as it was several years since
the hotel had thorough renovating.
The third floor has also been re-
carpeted, and retinted and repainted.
The hostelry is as perfect as it is
possible to make it with the present
facilities. Mrs. Conner's hope and
ambition is to have baths and lava
tories installed in the rooms on the
second floor and lavatories in those
on the third floor. Many of the
rooms on both floors have large al
coves, in which there could be baths
and lavatories very easily installed.
She is also in hopes to secure an
entrance from Oak street to the din
ing room and believes that this would
bring considerable Ashland trade.
Mrs. Conner states that she has Of
| fered the owners of the building Z
per cent interest on the expenditure
needed, in the form of additional
rent, and is in hopes that they will
make the necessary improvements,
which will enable her to hold the
very best class of trade.
The work of renovation of the ho-
tel was done under the supervision
of Mrs. Conner, the expense being
borne by the owners of the building,
while Mrs. Conner put in the new
carpetc, etc. The tinting, etc., was
done by Will Stennett and NJ. S. En-
cry and reflects credit on their abil-
ity in that line. The carpets were
furnished by j. p. Dodge & Sons and
| put in place by them.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
S. P. May Lose
the c. & 0. Line

Eugene, Sept. 15.-Railroad men
are talking OF an interesting possi-
bility in the abandonment of the
present Southern Pacific route in
Oregon by the Southern Pacific.
This company's lease on the o. & c..
line between Portland and the Cali
fornia line expires in 13 years, and
expires without an option to buy. A
rumor is current that a rival rail-
road has so gained control of the
stock of the o. & G. that a new
lease will be impossible.
This is the explanation given for
the hurried construction on the Will
lamette-Pacific from Eugene south
via the coast route, and for the
preparation for rushing construction
on the Natron-Klamath cutoff.
Fourteen years is not too much in
which to prepare for the loss of a
main line into California. Many be-
lieve this to be the explanation to
the construction of the P, E. & E., a
Southern Pacific line, almost parallel
to the present o. & c. road from
Salem to Portland. The P, e. & E.
has been constructed on straighter
and heavier line than the present
Southern Pacific, and is more adapt
ed for a main line. In case the
Southern Pacific should abandon the
present line trains would operate
over the P, e. & E. from Portland
to Eugene and thence to California
or the east by Natron or the Coast
line.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Negro Is Injured,
Says by Trainman

A negro giving his name as George
Mills was brought to the Granite
City hospital Sunday morning about
o'clock by farmer who found him
near the railroad track near where
it crosses the Boulevard. The negro
had two cuts on his head and had
lost a great deal of blood. He
claims to have been beaten over the
head by a brakeman on a south
bound freight. The farmer left the
hospital before his identity could be
learned The negro will recover.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Congratulates
Jackson County
Salem, Ore, Sept. 10, 1918.

Salem, Ore, Sept. 10, 1918.
Hon. F. L. Tou Velle, County Judge,
Jacksonville, Ore:
The state highway commission
wish me to congratulate the people
of Jackson county on the splendid
result of the bond election. We all
feel that it will have a great effect
for good on the other counties of
the state, urging them to bond for
the improvement of their trunk
roads.
have been busy the last few
days, getting together specifications
and forms of contracts and bonds for
this work, SO that no time would be
lost when the survey is complete. |
want to have the contract let by the
county court for the Siskiyou noun
tain section at the earliest possible
date.
With kindest regards, l am,
Very sincerely,
H. l.. BOWLBY,
State Highway Engineer.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
THE INDUSTRIAL FAIR AT ASHLAND
ITEMS OF INTEREST CONCERNING SCHOOL FAIR TO Be HELD BY The
ASHLAND PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

What are you doing towards max
ing this fair success?
Remember, all garden products
should still receive especial attention
to make them a success. Mrs. Hunt
is chairman.
Fresh Fruit-The children must
pick and select the fruit they bring
for exhibit. We expect to have
fine display. Mrs. Seager will help
you.
Canned Fruit-Mrs. Frohbach eX-
poets every girl and some boys to
bring at least one can of fruit.
The jelly department, under the
direction of Mesdames Barber and
Weir, should be very fine one, as
we have an unlimited amount of all
kinds of fruit.
The girls and boys should be now
planning what they will furnish IN
der the domestic science head. We
should have at least a hundred en-
tries. Mrs. Bergstrom in charge.
The needlework, under the super
vision of Mesdames Euhanks and
Saunders, will have large display,
as our girls are now receiving espec-
ial attention and every girl should
take an active personal interest to
see this department a success.
Mrs. Sylvan Provost and Mrs. Wolf
will see that all flowers brought are
displayed in an attractive manner.
Remember, boys, to bring your
chickens and rabbits. Mrs. Brady
has charge of your department.
The manual training department
promises to be a full one and will
demonstrate the value of this work
to all who attend this fair.
Mesdames Bagley and Schuerman
will be glad to give suggestions to
all exhibitors.
Photography-Mrs. Hunter is max
ing an especial effort in making this
the most complete ever shown in
Ashland. All having kodaks must as
sist by bringing what views your
young people have taken.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15

HOLD RALLY
MISS ALICE CARPENTER, OF BOs-
TON, SPEAKS
ON PARTY'S PURPOSES AND AIMS
About One Hundred Ashland People
Listen With Interest to the Able
Discussion of Live Progressive Is
sues.

"The Platform and Future of the
Progressive Party" was ably dis
cussed in forceful speech by Miss
Alice Carpenter on the Plaza Satur-
day afternoon. Miss Carpenter rep
resents the national progressive COM
mittee. Her mission is education
and organization. She is one of the
foremost women orators of the ma
tion, and had Ashland been aware
of the distinction and ability of the
speaker the Plaza would have been
filled with eager listeners. She
spoke in part as follows:
During Colonel Roosevelt's last
two administrations the progressive
element of the republican party be-
came dominant and secured the nom
ination and election of Mr.. Taft. Mr..
Taft from the beginning proved
false to the pledges definitely laid
down by him during the campaign,
and after the Ballinger scandal it
was evident that the administration
was going to prove of the most reac-
tionary type. A group of the pro-
gressive republicans, therefore, met
in a small town in Ohio early in
April, 1910. and outlined a plan of
campaign whereby they might hope
to win the nomination i'm 1912 In
the fall of 1911 their plans had ma
tured and in December Robert La
Toilette entered the field as can
didate for the nomination of presi-
dent on the republican ticket against
Mr.. Taft. The progressive repub-
licans supported him and hoped and
expected he would prove strong
enough to win.
Much to their disappointment.
however, as his campaign pro-
gressed while his crowds were enor-
nous and the immediate response
great, the actual results showed lit
7 tie strength. Colonel Roosevelt was
approached and asked if he would
run. With characteristic fairness
and generosity he replied Give La
Toilette his chance
In February came the disastrous
press dinner in Philadelphia, when
lContinupd nm Dooa EiU-t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15

will do things IN the true Medford
way.
On Friday Burnside Post and w.
R. c. will have charge, it being Ash
land day. Rev. Schwimley and it is
hoped Professor Vning will be the
afternoon speakers, and at II O'Clock
there will be the presentation Of a
nag TO the Talent schools by the
women Of the w. r. c. In the even
ing Professor George A. Briscoe of
the Ashland city schools will speak.
Everything possible has been done
to make it pleasant for the old SOL
dlers' and with the lovely weather
that today forecasts the encampment
is bound to be a success.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
The Forest Rangers
Kill Three PantherS

The forest rangers in the. Crater
Lake national forest recently killed
three panthers. Roy Gamblers of this
city, one of the forest rangers force,
was out one evening and saw one,
but not having an adequate weapon
went to camp and notified the Fry
brothers, also of the forest service,
who took dog and started after
the "varmint," which they soon found
and killed. When they went back
next morning after the carcass the
dogs jumped two more, which were
also killed. George Hargadine de-
clares that Bud Van Dyke of this
city brought some of the flesh to
Ashland and his sisters ate it for
vension, which he declared it was.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Mayor Gaynor
Died at Sea

New York, Sept. 15.-Succumbing
to the effects of an assassin's bullet,
which two years ago lodged in his
neck, Mayor William j. Gaynor of
New York died Thursday aboard the
steamer Baltic, which will reach
Queenstown, Ireland, tonight on it's
voyage from this city.
Mayor Gaynor's son, Rufus, who
was with him, Immediately sent the
news by wireless to Queenstown
whence it was cabled here. The i'm
mediate cause of death was constant
coughing caused by the bullet which
wounded him and which since has
been lodged at the base of his tongue.
Immediately upon the lineGs land
ing at Queenstown the body of the
dead mayor will be shipped back to
New York.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Scrap in Restaurant.

There was a lively time in the Chi
nese restaurant on A street Saturday
night. A white man known locally
as Jack" was called into the restau-
rant by woman to ask about some
thing she had heard he said about
her. While there a dispute arose
between the Chinaman in charge and
Jack and the former used the meat
chopper on the latter. Both were up
before Recorder Gillette this morn
ing and he fined Jack" by which
name only he was arraigned, $5 for
going into the place and the China
man a like amount for using the
cleaver. Jack was not seriously
hurt.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
BOWLBY WILL
BUILD ROADS
STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER Is
TO BE IN CHARGE.
co. COURT ASKS COOPERATION
State Official Talks at Length on
Pacific Highway and Action of
jackson County in Voting the
Bonds.

Oregonian: At the request of the
Jackson county court, the state high
way commission will take complete
charge of the road construction work
for which 100000 in bonds were
voted in Jackson county on Tuesday.
The work will be supervised in per-
son by Major H. L. Bowlby, state
highway engineer.
Major Bowlby, who was in Port
land yesterday, was pleased with the
action of the Jackson county voters.
He explained the purpose of the
bonds and outlined his plans in the
road work, which will be taken up
at once.
''The 100000 is to be spent for a
modern, first-class highway, "a feet
wide, with hard surface 16 feet
wide" said Major Bowlby. THE en-
tire bond issue is for the construc-
ton of one main trunk road, an ex-
tension of the Pacific Highway north
through Jackson county from the
California line to the Josephine
county line. The distance is about
SO miles.
"The state highway commission al
ready has a party in the field sur
veying the new road from the Cali
fornia line, where it joints the new
California state highway, thence
north over the Siskiyou mountains
to Ashland. This stretch of 1917
miles will be of new construction.
The grading alone for this piece of
road will cost S135, 1000 ad the hard
surfacing as much more.
Much of Grading is Easy.
"Theie is little grading to do over
the rest of the route. We shall let
the contract for the grading as soon
as possible on this section-some-
time in October, probably-so that
it can be completed and have time to
settle through the winter. Then we
can start hard-surfacing in the
spring.
"The voting of these bonds is a
big thing for Oregon. Jackson coun-
ty is the first county in the state to
take advantage of the county bond
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Fishermen Had Good Luck.

Stuart Saunders, Harry Hosler.
H. V. Richardson and j. G. Hurt re-
turned Sunday evening from a three
days fishing trip to the Rogue river.
Fhey went to the Flounce Rock coun-
try on the upper river and report
excellent luck, catching over 100
pounds, mostly steelhead and cut
throat trout.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
AGES AT ALTAR TOTAL 22O.
Bride 20, Bridegroom 78 and Judge
Who Ties Knot az.

Spokane, Wash, Sept. 15.-Com-
bined ages of the principals in a
wedding Wednesday morning in JUG
tice S. C. Hyde's court was just 220
years.
The groom, George e. Butler, is
in his 18th year; the bride, nee Mrs.
Jane Elkins, is nearly 70, while JUS
tice Hyde, who united the newly
weds, is 70. The Buffers are we'll
to-do people of Reardan. Both have
grown families.
That love and sentiment blossom
even late in life is apparent from the
fact that the pretty little romance
started in Spokane just three months
ago, when the chivalric George as
sisted Jane to find the proper street
car to carry her to her destination.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
FOots Creek School District Votes
$4,000 School Building.

Gold Hill News: BY a majority
of "a to 2 the voters of Foots Creek
school district at special election
held on Saturday, September 6, de-
cided to construct a commodious new
school building, to cost $2,500. The
new structure will be located near
the creek bridge, and will be con-
structed as soon as possible. At
present two schools of ten pupils
each are maintained. Pro-
fessor Howell Isaac of Ashland spent
Tuesday in this city, launching his
class at the local schools in music
and elocution. Professor Isaac had
charge of this department last year,
and was re-engaged by the school in
compliance with a general demand
for the continuance of the course.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Revival Meetings at Baptist Cbur,

Revival Meetings at Baptist Church.
A series of revival meetings COM
mence tomorrow evening at the Bap-
tist church. Rev. DR.. r. w. MacCul-
Tough, pastor of the Baptist church
of Medford, will be in charge, assist
ed by Mrs. R. w. Mccullough, pas
tor OF the Baptist church of Talent,
and Rev, w. N. d. MacCullough, pas
tor of the local church. There will
be special muics every evening.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Death of Mrs. r. Rnrtnn.

Mrs. Ellen Borton, wife of R. Bor-
ton, a veteran Of the Civil War, died
yesterday at her home near Pilot
Rock. The funeral will be held at
Dodge's undertaking parlors in this
city Wednesday forenoon at 10
O'Clock. The deceased was born July
10, 1S4S, and was nearly rs years
OF age at the time of her death,
which was caused by dropsy.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Boy Wanted.

The Tidings wants bright, indus
trious, fairly educated boy to learn
the printers trade. Under the law
in Oregon he must be 16 years of
age, so none younger need apply.
This is a first-class chance for a boy
to acquire a good trade. 32-4t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
BARGAIN TIMES.
Oregonian and Tidings From Now
Until January I, 1918,
for $3.50.

We have made special arrange
ments whereby we can give the Ore
gonian and Tidings from this date
till January /, 1915, for $3.50 This
offer holds good only until Novem-
Der l. After that the price will be
$2.75 for the two for twelve months.
This will be applied to either old or
new subscribers. Payments strictly
in advance.
Those taking advantage of this
offer during September will receive
both papers for 15 months at the
price of one year.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
A Slight Correction.

The Tidings reporter was mistak-
en- about there being no rooms with
bath in the Columbia and Oregon
hotels. There are such rooms in
both hostelries, but so few that they
are seldom adequate to the demands
made upon them.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Willow Springs Strong for County
Road Bonds.

Through a mistake over the phone,
the result of the bond election at
Willow Springs district appeared
wrongly in the papers. The total
vote was so for the bonds to IA
against, Willow Springs thus going
on record as one of the most pro-
gressive precincts in the county.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15

The precise difference between the
longitude of Washington and Paris
is to be determined by representa-
tiyes of both nations,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15

w. G. Gordon, on the Wells
ranch, will hold public sale Sep
tember 25 to dispose of his horses.
cattle and farm machinery. 31-4t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15

One of the bells in new Paris
cathedral weighs 20 tons, while it's
accessories weigh another To- TONS.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15
Berry and Potato Experts Coming
Here

w. A. Orton, potato expert for the
department of agriculture, and G. L.
Shearer, pathologist, who specializes
on berry diseases, are expected in
the valley within the next few days
to study conditions and diseases of
potatoes and berries in the valley
Much good is expected to result as
the result of their visit.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15

France has more than a million
and half wine growers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-15

Continued on Page Four.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS
Aborn Opera Company

The Aborn English Grand Opera
company opened an engagement at the
jefferson theatre last night with a
performance of .1sohengrin." The prin-
cipals acquitted themselves in high
ly creditable manner and the vocal
strength of the company was noticeable
in the ehoruses. The opera was cor
rectlv costumed and it's picturesque,
though somewhat somber. atmosphere,
was truthfully simulated
George Shields appeared as King
Henry l. Mr.. Shields has a bass voice
of excellent quality. The stellar hon
ors were easily sustained by Leonid
Samoloff as LohenSrin and Ivy Scott
as Elsa of Brabanr, while Jayne Her
bert as Ortrud and Morton Adkins as
Telramund proved themselves to be
capable artists. Both Miss Scott and
Miss Herbert are we'll equipped for
grand opera roles. They sing we'll act
with discrimination and have a stril<-
ing stage appearance.
This afternoon Lucia df Iammer-
moor will be sung at matinee and
tonight the Offering will be "rhe Tales
OF Hoffman, Offenbach's famous opera
comique The Aborn companies have al
ham theatre patrons and on their pre-
vious visits here created a very favor
able impression. The present engage
ment promises to be characterized by
the usual high standard of excellence
maintained by the Aborn companies in
the past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
PERKINS, TRIAL
WILL BEGIN TODAY
Yesterday Afternoon Consumed in
Preliminaries of Case-Charged
With Killing Greek

The trial of Henry D. Perkins, charged
with murder, will be commenced this
morning in the first division of the crimi-
nal court at si5. The case was called at
2 o'clock yesterday. but the entire aft
|ernoon was consumed in the preiminaries
to the trial. Several attachments for abb
sent witnesses were issued and a motion
10 quash on account Of alleged insult
ficient time OF service on the defendant
with copy of the venire was argued at
length. The motion was overruled by
Judge Fort and the further hearing set
1or this morning. The jury has not yet
been selected. Assistant Solicitor Joseph
r Tate and Hugh Locke. Capt. Frank $.
White and X. L. Daniels are represent
ing the state; Robert n. Bell, Judge ]. r.
Lowery and c. ID. Comstock are counsel
Tor the defense. The defendant Is charged
with the killing of Greek merchant at
Pratt City some time ago, while serving
as sanitary inspector for the city. 1t is
understood that he will plead self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-08
SEEKS To RECOVER
FROM MORRIS BROS.
Briggs Claims He Helped to
Market Securities for
Tidewater Co.

Philadelphia, Pa, February 7.-(Speeial) }
The suit of Phillip S. Briggs to recover
$2o,150 for services to James II, Morris
and Fred S. Morris. trading as Morris
Brothers, stocks and bond dealers and
promoters, was placed ON trial today be-
fore Judge Ferguson and a jury in court
of common pleas No. ..
In explaining the claim the attorney
for Briggs said that in October, 1908, the
plaintiff accepted an offer from Morris
Brothers to aid them in marketing bonds
OF the Birmingham and Gulf Railway
and Navigation company. This corpora
ton was created to build and operate
certain railways and steamships in Ala
bama.
The sum sued for was the balance due
on S+3,150 representing 3Is per cent COM
mission on sl,7ee,oco. Briggs attorney re-
cited in detail various transactions con-
Quoted by Briggs and Morris Brothers,
ultimately resulting in the formation Of
the Birmingham, Ensley and Bessemer
Railroad company to take over the fran
chises of the Tidewater Construction COM
pany and the issuance of s3,5oo0eo bonds
to pay for the construction of the elec-
trio railway, power houses, etc.
1t was contended that Briggs was the
principal agent, and that Morris Brothers
agreed to pay him the commission named
and $1,000 salary. After paying part of
the amount the employers discharged
Briggs January ,, 1872