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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Ben Sheldon Will Conduct
Normal School Campaign

Ben Sheldon, the electric dynamo
booster and publicity man of Med
ford, has been secured by the normal
school committee to take charge of
the campaign. Every one who
knows Ben Sheldon feels that the
committee has made no mistake in
this selection. He is trained in or
ganization work and is thorough in
detail, possessing to an unusual de-
gree the magnetic influences which
make for success in public affairs.
Mr.. Sheldon will take up his duties
about the first of July, and is to de-
vote whatever time to the work the
circumstances demand. He is too
well known to every citizen of south
ern Oregon to need introduction.
His mark of progress and ability
have been indelibly stamped upon
the Rogue River Valley through his
public spiritedness and energy in for
warding everything calculated for
betterment. His great physical
strength, unusual energy and domi-
mating tenacity in going after things
worth while have made him famil-
lar figure in the valley.
The meeting of the Normal School
Association" at the Public Library
Monday evening consisted in review
ing the progress of the campaign for
the reopening of the Southern Oregon
State Normal School. The details
disclosed that the officers were keep
ing in touch with various matters that
had direct bearing upon the issues
and the work followed up the previ-
Gus campaign made by the Alumni
Association.
The expense account shows an eX-
penditure of about 500, mostly for
printed matter and postage. While
the expense account had been small
up to this time, the plans for the
future would entail the expenditure
of larger sums of money, and it was
impressed upon the meeting that
some plans must be carried out that
will provide the funds as it was GER
tain that the funds so far subscribed
would not properly finance the cam
paign.
The status of the organization
showed that about 240 people had
signed pledges amounting to ten dol
lars or more and became members Of
the association. With the exception
of a few, ten dollars was the amount
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Oregon Bankers Condemn N
Wilson Trust Measure

eastern Oregon, where the principal
products are wheat, wool and
stock, show an active condition,
with prospects for a bumper crop,
good prices and plenty of money
with which to move the crop. The
reports show that those sections
where lumber and dairying are the
principal pursuits there is down
ward tendency in business and the
spirit of the community
E. " Carter of Ashland reported
on the condition in southern Oregon
from the eastern boundary of Lake
county to the Pacific, and north to
Douglas county. Crops and business
were good, with development moves
under way, and while conditions had
not been up to expectations in some
quarters there had been a steady in
crease, and the people were working
on progressive ideas The district
embracing Hood River, the second
largest fruit district in the state, also
showed an optimistic tone for the
coming fall.
w. II. Gore of the Medford Ma
tional bank was named state vice
president of the American Bankers
Association.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Big Time For
Mining Congress

The mining congress to be held in
the city July and 10, in connection
with the Chautauqua, will be of un-
usual interest to every wide-awake
citizen of the Rogue River Valley,
and especially to the citizens of Ash
land
The subjects to be presented are
varied and embrace not only the min
eral resources of the country but deal
with practically all its natural re-
sources of the country.
When we stop and consider that
during the year past nearly $4,000
600 of geological products were
shipped into the state of Oregon.
There were produced in the state
some 100000 of geological prod
nets. giving balance Of trade
against the state of $9,0O0,OOO. 1t
is a well-known fact that at least
three-fourths of this $14, 100000 can
be produced Wltnln the state
In ana around Portland alone there
was expended nearly $3,500,O0O in
Portland cement shipped in from
other states, every pound of which
can be manufactured in Oregon. In
addition to the cement, over $4,000
600 were expended for clay products
which should have been supplied by
local people.
These subjects will be presented
by such men as Professor Minor
Roberts, dean of the college Of mines
of the University of Washington,
and Hon. f. Men. Hamilton, miner
alogist of the state of California.
The mere mention of these names
should insure large attendance dur
ing the congress.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Slaughter Houses
Declared UnSanitarY

Chief of Police Porter has been
authorized to notify the proprietors
of Ashland's meat markets that all
unwholesome odors emanating from
their establishments must be elimi-
mated at once or the powers of the
state board of health will be invoked.
The odors and flies about the Ash
land Meat Company's North Main
street market were topic of special
discussion.
This company's slaughter house on
Bear creek near the Oak street
bridge was also the topic of much
discussion-having been visited
since last council meeting by the
board of health and found in an un-
sanitary condition, according to the
report of Councilman Beaver-who
visited II in company with DR.. Swed.
enburg. Chief Porter is assigned tho
unpopular" duty OF calling atten-
tlon to this also
Mayor Johnson commented on the
fact that local grocers are careless
in the matter of exposing fresh fruits
to the flies and that they would be
up against the state board of health
unless they screened their display
racks at once.
This is matter in which every
loyal citizen of Ashland will stand
with the mayor and council. Food
should be wholesome. Stencil should
be eradicated. Flies should be done
away with. Profits should not be-
made by private individuals at the
expense OF public health.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
State Alumni
Endorsed Normal

Resolutions indorsing the cam
paign for the re-establishment of the
Southern Oregon State Normal
School were unanimously passed by
the Alumni Association of the Uni
versity of Oregon Tuesday afternoon.
The matter was brought up by the
Hon. Allen H. Eaton of Eugene, a
Lane county representative in the
legislature, and was warmly seconded
by w. A. Dill, proprietor of the
Springfield News, and Prof. r. w.
Prescott of the University of Ore
gon.
The measure which comes before
the people at the next general cleo
tion was recommended for passage
and the aid and support of the
alumni of the university was prom
ised.
The resolutions are as follows:
Whereas, The legislature has re-
ferred to the people of Oregon a bill
for the reopening of the Southern
Oregon State Normal School on a
permanent basis, which bill is to be
voted upon November 3, 1914; and
Whereas, Normal schools are gen.
orally recognized as the best place
for the training of public school
teachers, and the most progressive
states in educational matters have
developed a strong system of normal
schools in order to better the condi-
tions surrounding their public
schools; and
Whereas, The southern part Of
our state is without such a training
center and its public schools have
increased to such an extent that some
provision of this kind Is imperative,
being too far removed from the nor
NAL school at Monmouth to receive
much benefit therefrom; and
Whereas, The alumni of the State
University are in sympathy with
every movement for bettering the
public schools OF Oregon and realize
that teachers without good prepara-
tion for teaching may be of very ma
terial damage to the work of our
schools and the development of the
pupil;
Now, therefore, be II resolved by
the Alumni Association of the Uni
versity of Oregon that we endorse
this measure and extend our aid to
the alumni of the Southern Oregon
State Normal School in their cam
paign for the re-establishment Of this
institution" 1, e"..'ii t.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Band Concert
Tuesday Evening

A movement has been started
among the musicians of Talent and
Ashland for the permanent organiza-
tion of a strong band in the valley.
A number of Ashland musicians went
to Talent Tuesday evening and prac-
ticed with the band and afterward
the question was talked over and met
hearty response.
The Talent band is composed Of
twenty-five trained musicians, fully
uniformed with khaki military suits,
equipped with splendid instruments
under the leadership of A. S. Ames.
The Ashland band is not fully organ
lied, but can muster about twenty
trained musicians, and IT is planned
to have the two organizations prac-
tice with a view to uniting on occa-
sions of big events, making a strong
showing and harmony in action.
In the Talent band are several who
have had military experience and
training and it Is planned to drill the
band to a high degree of perfection,
30 when the Rogue River boys are
called upon to assemble in force they
will make one Of the foremost organ
izations in the entire state. Fully
fifty pieces could thus be gathered
and trained and would present such
appearance and music that everyone
in Southern Oregon could be proud.
On Tuesday evening the Talent Or
ganization will give concert in the
Chautauqua park, assisted by men,
bers of the Ashland band. 1t is
planned to start the concert at 1890
and arrangements are being made to
entertain our citizens with "a grand
open air musical treat.
This will be the first step toward
the permanent formation of the or
ganization, and If It meets with the
support 1t is hoped for II will be
made a feature of the, summer
months. .,..
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Councilman Ware on
Charter Amendment

council are not agreed upon this prop
osition, but personally am strongly
in favor of a commission to handle
the funds and not the council, and
trust the citizens of Ashland will not
neglect to vote but will ratify the
proposed amendment to the charter
by as decisive a vote as they did in
passing the bonds.
Whatever the decision by the citi-
zens of Ashland on Tuesday next,
the same will unquestionably be car
ried out in good faith by the mem
bers determined to develop this
great asset of the city and to handle
the funds in connection Herewith.
]. B. WARE.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

Condemning the Wilson adminis-
tration trust measures and urging
Oregon representatives in Washing
ton to work for the retention of the
Sherman law and the abandonment
of further agitation in Washington,
the ninth annual convention of the
Oregon State Bankers Association
came to close at Medford Tuesday
night after a motor trip to Ashland
and ride through the Rogue River
Valley.
The resolutions adopted unani-
mously declared that further legisla-
tion along antitrust lines would
needlessly disturb business, no crisis
existing demanding such action, and
the association prayed the president
to desist
The association also went on rec
ord favoring Seattle as the meeting
place of the American Bankers con-
vention in 1915; resolved to send
8. D. Sargent, state superintendent
of banks, to the Oil City convention
at the associations expense; recon-
mended penny postage for letters;
a continuation of cooperative effort
with o. A. G. looking toward intelli-
gent development of the agricultural
nf fhn fofn ond YtnifnrTr,
taxes for banking institutions. On a
motion from the floor it was re-
solved to communicate with the Ore
gon representatives in Congress to-
ward securing an amendment to the
federal reserve act allowing state
banks to receive postal deposits the
same as banks belonging to the re-
serve.
Optimism marked the report oi
the bankers on crop and financial
conditions for the year, leavened
with conservatism. One wall of pes.
sinism was sounded from the district
comprising Marion, Benton, Lincoln
Polk and Linn counties-the heart
of the mossback belt. There the
farms had maintained the business
life, lumber was in bad way, reaI
estate was poor, mercantile business
was just fair, the demand for money
was active and the banks were hold
ing down the loans. The report
makes note of the defeat of the good
roads bonds and the wall of the farm.
ers that taxes were the highest il
the history of the state.
Reports from the two sections o.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Mount Ashland
Deep in Snow

Those desirous of climbing Mount
Ashland this summer should make
the trip at once if they would be able
to appreciate the grandeur to its full.
The snow Is still lying on its slopes
and the mount is in its full beauty.
At this time of the year the air is
very clear and one can see long dis
tances, Mount Shasta looking like a
huge dish of ice cream. The heat is
not so oppressive at this time of the
year for climbing.
If the trip is not made very soon,
then the snow will largely be gone
and great deal of the enchantment
of the trip will be missed The snow
Is an especial aid to climbing at the
present time, being packed very hard
and is easy to walk upon.
Another attraction which is lots Of
fun for many is to take up a small
board and slide down the crater.
Now Is the time to do your "crater
sliding" because there are no Jagged
rocks sticking up through the snow
at present.
Try a trip to Mount Ashland 1t
will be one of the finest days out
ings that could possibly be imagined.
One can drive a team at the present
time to within about four and half
miles of the top, on the fine new gov
ernment road.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Concert.

A rare treat for lovers Of good mu-
sic, assisted by Mr.. Winnings high
class photoplays. Friday, June 20,
under the auspices of the Ladies Aid
Society of the Congregations church.
The ladies have secured the services
of Mrs. Marie Christian Watkins, who
for six years was the high soprano
in the famous Christian Sisters Quar-
tet. The program will consist of a
chorus of 80 lady voices, three male
quartets, operetta, duets, violin solo
and vocal solos. it
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Vaudeville Treat
At The Vining

The Vining is putting on an un-
usual program the rest of this week.
In addition to the regular photoplays
six specially good entertainers have
been secured in the Gladstone family
Of acrobats and dancers.
This company has been given ex-
cellent mention by the press OF Port
land and since they played there two
weeks ago. II the press is to be re-
lied upon they will certainly enter
tain our citizens well and the vining
packed every evening. eT}' le"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

The strawberry season is now
drawing to a close and the berries
are becoming small. But in the place
of strawberries we now have delic-
ious red raspberries The strawberry
season was very short this year, ow-
ing to the changeable weather. A
big crop of other berries is promised
by the young fruit.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

The sightseeing valley trip as
mapped out on cards distributed
among the guests was as follows:
Leaving Page Theatre, go out Main
street to Oakdale Avenue, turn left
on Oakdale Avenue, go to city limits,
turn right at city limits to Kings
Highway, south on Kings Highway
to Drury Lane (old Jacksonville
road, turn left towards Phoenix,
turn right before reaching railroad
tracks at Voorhees,, follow main road
to crossing at Phoenix. keep on the
road to the extreme right. cross track
north of depot, follow main drive to
come out just north of Talent. Turn
right and follow main Pacific High
way to Ashland. past old placer mine,
Jackson Hot Spring, historic Eagle
Mills.
Entering Ashland on first link of
paved highway to Winner street. turn
south on Winner to Scenic Drive.
Bungalow homes and hillside orch
ards en- Sander Greenhouses
and Helman Baths in distance.) View
of snow-capped Mount Ashland. Fol-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Normal Alumni
Meeting Friday

The annual business meeting and
reunion OF the Alumni and ex-stu-
dents OF the Southern Oregon State
Normal School will be held Friday
evening, June 10, in the public
library at 8 o'clock. All members
are earnestly requested to be present.
u. FRED G. HOMES, Jr.,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Attention. Iowa People.

There will be a called meeting Of
all Iowa people for Saturday, 2:SO
p. m, at the library building, pre-
paratory for Iowa day during the
Chautauqua. gf.t,N.a
W. A. sCHwIMLEY,
1t President Iowa Association,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

It's better to uphold good thing
than to hold It up.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

Phone job orders to the Tidinss.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

Phone news items to the Tidings.
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Continued on rage Eight.)
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29

strike the flank of the Russian army moving into Germany via Cracow The advance continues with startling rapidity.
 Germans Standing Near Breslau.
 The Germans are making a stand near Breslau. where they have heen feverishly digging new trenches building entanglements, erecting barb wire fences. planting mines and pre-. pairing for the Russians, but as the spying system of the Russians s ex. cellent most of the plans are already known and little trouble is expected in forcing the German army to en. ter the Breslau forts to be cooped up while the mass of the Russians push their way into Germany. Kaiser Directing Russian Operations.
 It is consistently reported here that Kaiser Wilhelm is personally di' recting the military operations ii. East Prussia, where the fate of his empire hangs by a thread and q Russian victory means the end Of his rule.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
CITY ASSESSMENT
 FO0TS UP $76Q,000
Books Turned In To Council and Board of Equalization VIII
 Meet Next Month.

Town Assessor Grigsby turned ov- CT to the town council last night his assessment rolls, showing an assess ed valuation for the whole city of $760,135. If the tax levy is 1 1-2 per cent, the rate last year, this assess ment will produce a total tax of $11,- 4O2.
 The assessors books also show that there is due to the city from property owners on sidewalk assess ments for new walks constructed this year total of $4,77721, and $43.50 for snow shoveling Of the sidewalk assessments $2,674.61 is on board walks and $2,102.6O on cement walks.
 The council will sit as a board of equalization three evenings in Octo- Der. and the rate of the tax levy will be made October 26.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
Notice,

Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the Town of Val. dez will meet as a board of equaliz. ation to equalize and adjust the tax es of the said Town of Valdez for the year 1914, on the following dates October 12, from to 9 o'clock D. m.
 October 13, from to g o'clock D m.
 October 22, from to g o'clock D m.
 And as much longer as may be nee essary to complete the business brought before it.
 The assessment books are now op en for inspection at the office of the Town Clerk.
 By order of the Town Council.
 RANDALL E. ASHBY,
 Town Clerk. Date of first publication Sept. 29 1914.
 Date of last publication Oct. 5 1914.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
JAMES CAWLEY
 SUES BALDWIN Demands $5o,000 for Alienation of Wife's Affections-Claims Induced
 Wife To Sue for Divorce.

SEATTLE, Sept. 29.-James Caw- ley, formerly of Valdez, today start ed suit for $50,000 against George Baldwin, the Valdez mining operator, charging him with having alienated Mrs. Cawley's affections from him and caused her to start divorce pro- ceedinss last May. The papers were served on Baldwin today
 Cawley, in his complaint, states that Baldwin began paying attention to his wife in 1912 and that it cul- minated in her starting a suit for divorce in May, 1913, so that the two might be married.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
Antwerp Garrison Aoain Active.

ANTWERP, Sept. 29-The garri- son today made sudden sortie from the forts. struck the Germans ad- vancing towards this city, inflicted a defeat and are still engaging the en. emy, who have reformed. The gar. rison will continue to make sorties retiring whenever the Germans bring superior numbers and thus force them to keep large force in north ern Belgium, which might otherwise be sent to aid the invaders of France.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
ARMIES EXHAUSTED
 BUT STILL FIGHTING
(Continued from page 1.)

Continued from page 1.) pei them to protect the line of com munications north.
 More Germans Go Into Belgium.
 The German general staff have sent several hundred thousand more troops into Belgium from Aix-la- Chapelle to protect the line of re- treat. The report that Mons was burning indicates that the Germans are being pushed back and that the allies are gaining some advantage. The prompt rushing of reinforce ments from Germany also indicates that the kaiser's officers are in fear and will take no chance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
Which Ever Side Gives Ground Is
 Doomed.

OSTEND, Sept 29.-Military men here say that which ever side gives ground now in the battle of the Aisne is doomed to terrible defeat, as the men, having been on the fir ing line for several weeks, constantly battling. sleeping in the open and in ice cold trenches and often filled with water. are unable to reform and the side that gives will be forced to make some unskillful encouragement of the battle line, which would quick ly decide the battle and possibly with it the war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
British Are Good Rifle Shots.

OSTEND, Sept. 29.-The French and German soldiers are exception ally poor rifle shots according to the military men here, while the British have demonstrated considerable abil- ity with the rifle and have taught the Germans what it means to attack any entrenchments held by the Brit iSh
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
Ladies, Attention,

The committee for the Catholic bazar and dance to be given October 3. kindly ask the Catholic ladies and all those who wish to contribute to the fancy booth, to send their dona- tions to Mrs. Burr's residence. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
stockhoIder. Meetlna.

The annual stockholders meeting of the Sealey-Davis Mining Company will be held at the office of the com pany at Valdez, Alaska, on the 9th day of October, 1914, at the hour of 900 p. m., at which meeting board of five directors will be elected for the ensuing year and such other bus mess will be transacted as may prop. erly come before said meeting.
 H. F. SUESSDORF,
 kOct. z Secretary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
No More Mass Attacks.

LONDON, Sept. 29.-Both contend. ing armies have abandoned the mass attack in the center because of the almost exhausted condition of the men, who are no longer able to as- sault the entrenchments.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
Secret Wireless Located Near Frisco.

Secret Wireless Located Near Frisco.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29.-The secret service men of the State de- partment have located a secret wire less plant of powerful sending and receiving ability near this city, ac- cordng to a report published in To- cal papers today. The location of the plant is not given but is believed to be on Mount Tamalpais.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-29
otice.

Judge F. M. Brown will conduct class in shorthand at the Valdez high school during evenings this win ter. The class will commence about November 1 and the tuition will be free. All who wish to join tho class should give their names to Miss Car nall or Professor Davis of the high school.