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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
PROPOSED AMENDMENT PRoHl6-
ITING IMPORTATION OF HERON
AIeRETTEs MADE BASIS OF A
HOT DEBATE
MORE SYMPATHY FORCALVES
SENATOR REED DECLARES He
COULD WIRING MORE TEARS
FROM EYES OF AUDITORS BY
PLEA TO PROTECT VEAL

Washington, Aug. 16.-rariff debate
in the senate today ragged about Sen
ator McLean's amendment offered at
the request of the Audubon society to
prohibit importations of aigrettes Of
the heron and developed divergency
Of views on protection Of that bird.
1T seems to me unwise, declared
Senator Reed, "that with business
tied up because Of the fact that it
is waiting for this bill to pass, we
should stop to discuss humming birds.
wonder why we don't stop some
times to talk about the tens Of thou
sands Of persons who live along the
edge of want. l wonder why we don't
stop to protect the pauper child. /
wonder why we cannot take a little
time to from the songsters Of the
field for the songsters Of the cradle
and give some thought to the babe
reared in poverty and crime We
would be performing better task for
humanity.
"I have more sympathy for the peo-
pie who have to pay millions foi
taxes on their necessities than for
the long-legged, ungainly, altogether
useless and ugly bird from which we
get aigrettes."
Senator Reed said ne cuNld make q
sympathetic appeal for the calf that
would sound like a classic beside the
appeal for the birds, "but we stil1 slay
the calf and put him into our stom-
achs."
California wine producers, backed
by the congressional delegation from
that state, protested today to the sen.
ate finance committee against the
proposed tax on brandy used in forti.
flying sweet wines, and the methods
by which Ohio wine producers are
permitted to manufacture their pro.
duct
Theodore A. Bell and M. A. Turpey
representing the California producers
declared that to levy an international
revenue tax on brandy used in forti
flying sweet wines would ruin the
California wine industry. The hear
| ing was continued until Monday.
"A change was made in the proyis
ions as to citrus fruits, at the request
of the finance committee, so that the
bin now provides a straight duty o.
half of one cent per pound on lemons
lines, oranges. grape fruit and the
like. All reference to the size o.
fruit boxes was struck out Of the bill
Senator williams said the finance
committee had found that the only
fair basis for tan was that of the
actual weight Of the fruit.
Senator Jones failed to increase the
duty on apples. peaches, ounces, cher
ries, plums and pears to equal the
Canadian rate. The proposed duty 0.
1-1O of a cent per pound on bananas
was adopted An amendment by Sen
ator Works to increase the duty OF
cranberries was defeated.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
PACING RECORD BROKEN

Peoria, ILL.,, Aug. 16.--Pacing mile
in 2:O5A at the Great Western circuit
meet here this afternoon William, a
three-year-old bay colt, owned by w,
W. Marvin Of Lafayette, Ind, broke
the worlds record for three-year-olds
and under. He won from Little Ber
nice in driving finish. The Direct
Entry third. Marvin drove the colt
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
WESTERN CHESS TOURNEY

Chicago, Aug. 16.-Many Of the fore
most chess experts Of the central
states are taking part in the annual
tournament of the Western Chess
association, which had its opening
day at the Kenwood Chess club in
this city. The tournament will last
a week or ten days.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
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TO-DAY IN CONGRESS
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Washington, Aug. 1s. Senate: Re
sumed consideration Of tariff bill
Foreign relations committee discuss
ed minor phases Of Mexican situation.
Authorized president to appoint
delegates to International statistical
institute.
Finance committee heard protests
Of California wine producers against
tariff bill provisions.
House: Not in session. Meets
Tuesday.
Lobby investigating committee con
tinued the examination OF ]. H. Mi
cilael, dismissed house employe,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
5000 MINERS STRIKE

Fall River, Mo-, Aug. 16.-All the
mines in the st. Francois county lead
belt were closed today on account OF
the strike Of 5000 members OF the
Western Federation Of Miners, The
pumps, however, were running,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
ILLIMols sWIMMERs MIN

Chicago. Aug. 49, Illinois athletic
club swimmers finished one, twC
three in the clubs annual lake and
river race today. Perry McGillivral
was first; NJ. McDermott was second
and A. c. Raithel third McGilli
vray's time was AZ minutes 49 ser
Ionds
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
Tupper Has a peace plan

Eagle Pass, Tex. Aug. 16.-Henry
Allen Upper, president of the Ameri-
can peace forum, who bears a pro
posal for peace, the nature Of which
he has not disclosed, wfll seek per
mission from constitutionalists to
make a trip to the interior of Mexico
and submit his proposal to Governor
venustiano Carranza, he announced
today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
oNE ENrRY mn AERo nc

Southampton, Eng, Aug. ia
hydro-aeroplane race round the coasts
OF England and Scotland for prize
Of $4,000 was started this afternoon
from southampton with only one parti
cipant, Harry G. HawKer, the winner
Of the Micheiin prize in 1912. He was
accompanied by a passenger.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
RECEIVERS SUED FOR MILLION

RECEIVERS SSEL IN
New York, Aug. 16.-Edwin Gould
and William Nelson Cromwell started
separate suits in the supreme court
today against F. Augustus Heinze'
the copper magnate, for sums aggre-
eating more than $1,OOO,OOO. Each
suit is based on prNmisscry notes al
legged by the plaintiffs to- have been
given by Heinze. Edwin Gould's com
plant states that in 1907 Heinze gave
him promissory nose for $f,b9l,Sf0
on which $9OO,2S4 pIus interest IS
still due. Mr.. Cromwell says that III
the same year Heinze made out 9
promissory note due him for SITE, ,OOO
on which $154,4OO. plus interest is
due.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
90 NILES IN 80 MINUTES.

Yarmouth, England. Aug 1e.-tIave
ker completed the second stage OF his
flight from Ramsgate to Yarmouth at
half past four this afternoon He flew
the se miles in 50 minutes.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16
RattIe on at RodrIauez

Desperate fighting is in progress to-
day between constitutionalists and
federals at Rodriguez, according to
reports brought here which stated
neither side had gained an apparent
advantage. The fighting began late
yesterday with skirmishing.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-16

Llnd's Message in eampoa's Hands
Mexico City, Aug. 16.-President
Wilson's message to President Huerta
now is in the possession or the Mexi-
can government which may be ex-
pected to reject it or return some
answer shortly Foreign Minister
Gamboa in the two conferences he
has had with John Lind, President
Wilson'S special representative in
Mexico, came to the conclusion, with
the consent Of President Huerta, that
the simplest way to an end was to
accept the document, for President
Huerta and his cabinet, and study it,
Washington, Aug 6--Administra-
tion officials here expect the new
next move in the Mexican situation to
come from the Huerta government.
Official advices that the views Of the
United States as set forth in formal
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24
THERE WILL Be NO WAR
Japan Has Not Threatened United
States, Says Their Ambassa-
dor at Washington.

Washington, D. c., April %
Even though California passes an
anti-alien land law aimed directly
at the Japanese, Japan will not at
tempt any warlike retaliation.
This declaration was voiced here
today by Baron Chinda, the Japan
ese ambassador TO the United States.
Baron Chinda declared the better
classes in Japan were trying to quiet
jingo talk by the lower classes, and
that war between the two nations
was out of the question. The am
bassador asserted he had not seen
President Wilson for a week, but ex-
pected to pay tomorrow his custom
airy courtesy call on Secretary of
State Bryan. -7''''''''
II also was emphatically denied at
the White House today that Japan
had voiced any war threat. Secre-
tary Tumulty characterized as base
less" reports that Baron Chinda had
informed the president that Japan
was unable to control the people,
who would force the nation into war
if the California land bill were
passed. 1t was denied that the
Japanese ambassador had seen the
president yesterday.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24

conflict late last night, to Medford,
where an inquest will be held today.
The pistol duel took place at the
cabin home of the dead outlaw, who
has been fugitive from justice
since last April, and there were no
eye witnesses to the tragedy. John
Launspach, living a half mile away,
heard the shooting and rushed to
the aid of Singler. He found him ly-
ing beneath tree, made him COM
Portable and telephoned to Jackson
vile for aid.
Jones, regarded as desperate
character, paid with his life for a
cowardly attack, According to the
sheriff, he was reading a warrant for
his arrest, when the young thug
whipped out his revolver and shot
as he stood on the steps of the cabin.
Singler sank to the ground. Jones
fled to his cabin. The wounded Of
ficer, lying on his side, fired four
times, two bullets taking effect in
the head, and Jones crawled behind
cook stove in his quarters and died.
Ten or twelve shots were exchanged,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24
BIRD LORE.
Massachusetts Educator Delivers In
tenesting Address.

William r. Lord of Massachusetts
delivered an illustrated lecture on
birds, at the Commercial Club rooms
last night. Aside from the humane
and sentimental aspects of the ques-
ton, the speaker called especial at
tention to the economic view of the
matter, whereby the destruction OF
myriads of the feathered tribe left
us each year more and more at the
mercy of the ravages of insect pests.
His interesting talk was v!vidly illus
trated by many fine views, which
were skillfully manipulated on the
stereopticon by H. d. Gumaer of the
local high school.
Mr.. Lord is a resident of Dover
the most exclusive residential suburb
of Boston. He was in Ashland about
eleven years ago, speaking to stu
dents on the same theme as yester-
day, subject concerning which he
is very familiar and much in love
with. His address last evening con-
cluded three of series for the day
He is also very favorably impressed
with Oregon, and his tour of the
state this season is under the aus
pices of the department of public in
struction.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24
EvANGELIsTIC MEETINGS.
Meetings at Christian Church Show
ing Great Power.

Evangelist Grim is preaching some
great sermons at the Christian
He breaches the truth elo-
Quently and without fear or favor.
The Indifferent church member is
stirred by his message. The one who
is not Christian receives a chal-
lenge that he cannot answer without
coming to Christ. The people OF
Ashland have never heard better SER
mons. The lectures on Hebrews
which are delivered at the church at
4 O'Clock are pronounced by many
to be wonderful. One business man
said he gladly closed his office every
day from to 5 in order to sit at
the feet of this great teacher-evan-
gelist.
Professor Isaac, the musical di-
rector, is leading the singing. He
will conduct the monthly song SER
vice Sunday evening before the short
sermon. This means we will all have
to go early.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24
BUREAU IS ORGANIZED
Bureau of Mines and Geology is
Now Ready for Busi-
ness.

Portland, April 23.-Members OF
the state bureau of mines and geol-
ogy, created by the recent legisla-
ture, have effected permanent organ
izatiOn. The commission is composed
of seven members, whose appoint
ment was recently announced by
Governor West as follows: H. N.
Lawrie, w. C. Fellows, j. F. Reddy,
T. S. Mann, c. T. Prall, w. j. Kerr
and P. L. Campbell.
H. N. Lawrie was elected chair
man of the board. The chairman
Immediately announced the following
standing committees:
Metals and Hydraulic Mining-W.
c. Fellows, j. f. Reddy and II. N
Lawrie.
Ceramic Materials-T. 8. Mann, J.
F. Reddy and H. N. Lawrie.
Road Materials-C. T. Prall, j. F.
Re ldy and T. S. Mann.
Fules, Saline sand Fertilizers-J.
F. Reddy, T. S. Mann and w. c. Fell
lows.
ransportation-Dr. w. ]. Kerr,
w. c. Fellows and ]. F. Reddy.
Conservation-P. l.. Campbell c.
T. Prall and w. c. Fellows.
Forestry Relations-C. T. Prall,
j. F. Reddy and T. S. Mann.
Finance-H. N. Lawrie and c. T.
Prall.
The entire commission left for Eu-
gene and Corvallis for the purpose
of inspecting the equipment of the
university and agricultural college
to ascertain the qualifications of
each for work connected with that
of the state bureau of mines and ge-
ology.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24

the California legislature was sent
to Governor Johnson and the presid
ing officers in both houses of the
state legislature today in the follow
ing telegram:
81 speak on the assumption, which
| am sure is we'll founded, that the
people of California do not desire
their Representatives that the
representatives neither wish nor in
tend-in any circumstance to en-
barrass the government of the United
States in its dealings with a nation
with which it has most earnestly and
cordially sought to maintain rela
tions of genuine friendship and good
will, and that least of al, do they
desire to do anything which might
impair treaty obligations or cast
doubt on the honor and good faith
of the nation and government.
Therefore l appeal in the utmost
confidence to the people, the COVER
nor and the Legislature of California
to act in the matter now under con-
sideration in a manner that cannot,
from any point of view, be fairly
challenged or called in question. If
they deem it necessary to exclude all
aliens who have not declared their
intention tc become citizens from the
privileges OF land ownership, they
can do so along lines already fol-
lowed in the laws of many other
states and foreign countries, includ-
ing Japan herself. Invidious dis
elimination will inevitably draw in
question the treaty obligations of the
government of the United States.
II register my very earnest and
respectful protest against any dis
elimination in this case, not only be-
cause I deem it my duty as chief ex-
ecutive of the nation, bur also, and
more readily. because / believe the
people and the legislative authorities
of California will generously respond
in moment to a matter frankly pre-
sented to them as question of ma
tional policy and question of ma
tional honor. If they have ignored
this point of view it is, [ am sure,
because they did not realize what
and how much was involved"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24

Jones, the dead outlaw, has been
sought by Jackson county officials
for over year. He was half Mex
lean, with all the mongrel traits of
a halfbreed, vicious, lawbreaking,
and defiant of all restraint, though
an understood boy.
About a year ago he was wanted
for the theft of articles in Jackson
vile, and when Marshal Jones went
to arrest him that Official was held
up, his gun taken away, and forced
to watch his man walk away. The
desperate fled to the hills of north!
ern California and remained in hid
ing for over a year. This escapasie
with the Jacksonville marshal added
new vim to the criminal activity of
Jones, and he sent back law-defying
taunts.
Last week he was seen on the
streets of Medford by local police,
and Sheriff Singler notified. 1t was
learned that Jones was staying in
the cabin where he met his death,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24
SCHOOL RALLY TOMORROW.
Number of Schools to Hold Picnic at
Willow Springs.

There will be a rally at the Will
low Springs school tomorrow. There
will be a program at 1890 a. m
by the various schools participating.
Prof. G.. A. Briscoe of this city and
Hon. B. f. Mulkey of Medford will
deliver addresses. A basket dinner
will follow and the Central Point
band will furnish music throughout
participate: Table Rock, Tolo, Dar-
danelles, Agate, North Jacksonville
and Willow Springs. Everybody is
invited to attend and bring heaped
baskets of provisions and bushels Of
pleasant smiles"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24
|BELCIANS WIN
IN BIG STRIKE
SUFFRAGE LAWS TO BE MODI-
FLED.
DUPLICATE VOTING ABOLISHED
First Political Strike Ever Won Suc-
ceeded Because Of Excellent Con-
troll Over Strikers by Leaders,
Half Million LabOrers Involved.

Brussels, April 22.-The political
strike in Belgian, after keeping in
dustry and commerce at a standstilI
ten days, was brought today to a
conclusion favorable to the workmen,
nearly half a million of whom laid
down their tools to senforce their
demand for equal suffrage.
The chamber OF deputies this af-
ternoon adopted resolution offered
by Mr.. Mason, the liberal leader,
with an amendment moved by Pre-
mier Charles de Broqueville, con-
demning the principle of the general
strike.
Masson's resolution provides that
the equalization of the parliamentary
franchise shall be Immediately taken
up for consideration in the event
that a parliamentary committee now
dealing with the provincial and COM
munal franchise shall evolve plan
improving on the present method.
King Albert conferred for a long
time with Premier Broquevile today
and 1T was agreed to settle the strike
by making concessions to the work
ers, who complain of the system by
which persons enjoying higher in
comes or having a superior educa-
tion are given supplementary votes.
The workers assert that these extra
votes have swamped them at the par
liamentary ballots and have permit
ted the clerical party to 1emain in
power without interruption for over
20 years.
At the last returns 993,07O men
possessed one vote, 395,S66 two
votes, and S0S,6S3 three votes, so
that the single votes were always
overwhelmed. This Is the first occa-
sion on record in which . political
strike has resulted in victory for the
strikers, and the whole movement
has been notable for the energy and
determination displayed and for the
excellent control shown by the men.
They have not yet obtained their
full demand, but the socialist leaders
express confidence that the consider
alton of their claims will result in
the franchise being made equal to
ALL
Figures issued by the government
show that the number of strikers is
about $4,000. Leaders of the So
cialist trade unions which organized
the strike declare 100000 is nearer
the correct figure In Brussels the
number of strikers was increased by
1000 today.
Among the strike contributions to-
day there were subscriptions from
the Young Turks of Constantinople
and from the Austrian socialists.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24
NJ. Il. Missionary Meeting.

The Womens Foreign Missionary
Society and the Young Women's For
eign Missionary Society will take
their annual thank offering next
Sunday morning at the M. q. church.
DR.. w. N. Brewster, missionary from
China, who was one OF the fine
speakers at the M. E. parliament
held few weeks ago at Grants Pass,
will give the address. DR.. Brewster
will interest you. Come and hear
him and remember our offering.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24
WIN. SINCLER, SHERIFF
Brother of Deceased Officer Slated
by County Court to be His 4
Successor.

At a special session of the county
court held Wednesday afternoon
William Singler, brother of the late
sheriff, August d. Singler, was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy caused by
his death. 1t was agreed by Mr..
Singler that he should also assume
responsibility for the care of Mrs.
Singler and the children of the late
sheriff. Col. George P. Minis of
Seven Oaks offered to serve the ball
ance of the term as sheriff and turn
over the salary to Mrs. Singler, but
this was not found to be necessary
because of the widows pension and
of the agreement of William Singler
to assume charge of the widow and
fatherless.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24

one bullet splitting the third
knuckle on the left hand of the sher-
iff.
As soon as Launspach reached his
telephone and notified the sheriff's
office at Jacksonville a posse was
organized, and DR.. r. E. Golden
rushed in an automobile to the
scene. After placing Singler in the
machine, with William Barnum at
the wheel, the race began for the
Sacred Heart hospital. Drs. Pickel,
Stearns and Golden operated upon
the sheriff, and last night was given
an even chance for his life.
In the meantime the posse took
up the trail of Jones and found him
cuddled behind his stove, lifeless,
with gun lying by his side.
After the news of the shooting
became general the police of every
city and town in southern Oregon
were notified to keep an eye out for
Jones, it not being known that he
was killed. The first care was for
/ the wounded man, difficulty being
experienced in carrying him across
a plowed field to the road.
Mrs. Singler and the children of
the wounded man were brought to
the hospital at 10 o'clock last night,
and sight of his loved ones acted
as tonic on the spirit sof the cour-
ageons Officer He was conscious
.th-sSighout, and though in great pain
exchanged greetings with acquaint-
'ances who came to the hospital to
see him. He was at once put upon
the operating table, the bullet re-
moved, and given other treatment
The attending physicians report.
that he passed the operation sue
cessfully.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24
CALIFORNIA
STANDS FIRM
BOUND TO PASS ANTI-JAPANEsE
LAW. r
JOHNSON REPLIES TO PRESIDENT
Declares States Has Right to Pass
Legislation and Asserts That 1t
Does Not Violate Any Treaty
Rights Held by Japan.

Sacramento, Cal, April 23.-
Through exchanges of kilograms this
morning between President Wilson
and Governor Johnson the settled
policy of the California administra-
tion on the question of the alien
ownership of land was officially
made known.
Governor johnson and his party
leaders of the senate favor the land
bill excluding from ownership all
aliens ineligible to citizenship under
the laws of the United States and
such a law probably will be passed
in spite of objections from Washing
ton.
The assertion is made by the gov
eTnor that the state has full author
ity to make such law and it would
rot be contravention of any existing
treaty. He is upheld in this view by
a majority of the leaders in the SEN
ate. Opposition to the administra-
tion program will come from the
democrats aided by few republicans
who are opposed to anti-alien legis-
lation of any kind
The president message today
called forth little comment and that
of an Indifferent nature. The demo-
Gratis had already formulated their
plans in accordance to Bryan's re-
quest of Saturday and the progress
sive majority declined to consider
Wilson's telegram as a demand upon
the legislature to enact any particu-
lar kind of law.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-04-24
WILL GET A PENSION
Mrs. August ID. Singler and Children
Will Benefit by Recent
State Law.

The widow and children of the late
Sheriff Singler will not be left en-
tirely destitute, as was feared by
many when news of his death first
reached Ashland. They will draw a
pension from the state, or rather
from the county, under the widows
pension act passed by the last legis-
lature, of $62.50 per month. In ad-
dition to this Mr.. Singler has $1,000
insurance in the Woodmen Of the
World and also a home valued at
$4,000, which is clear. There are
said to be practically no debts. This
with the aid promised by the brother,
William Singler, will relieve the fam
lily of danger of. destitution.