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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17
Gathering at Normal;
Stores Will Close;
Autos Will Run Free

to 1900 pounds of melons for the
occasion.
Polk Nininger, the well-known and
genial groceryman, will ask all own
ers Of autos to donate their cars. 1t
is figured that it will take at least
thirty cars to haul the people.
Everybody is going to turn out, for
this is the first real get-together time
that Ashland has had for long time
Henry Enders. Jr., with his ap-
pointees, will figure out the ways and
means of the thing-that is, where
will the money come from? He is a
genius along this line, and is sure
to think up some plan to gather in
the necessary sheckles without cost
ing the public anything; at least they
will get so much more for their mon
ey that the cost will seem infinitesi'
NAL. Anyway, everyone will be glad
to let a quarter be carried away with
their JOY on this glorious day.
With Ed Staples and Homer Bill,
lings at the head of the thing be-
sides all of the chairmen there will
be something doing. Mr.. Staples will
try to secure Attorney Mulkey, for
mer professor in the school, to de
liver a short speech.
All who remember the ROMAN
RIDE of Ray Murphy several years
ago will not want to miss seeing the
performance repeated. He will b'
asked to do this, and all are lookint
forward confidently for his answer
Every man and woman in the city
besides every ladies' club, shoult
make it a point to talk and boost fo
the event. TALK 1T! THINK 1T
SLEEP ON 1T! DIGEST 1T! Unit
the thought becomes part of you
being, and you automatically direc
your steps to the plaza a week from
Friday. WE ARE ALL GOING TT
HAVE SOME FUN!
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Paris Sept 17.-Another retire
ment by the German crown princes
force, constituting the kaiser's center
east of here, is announced. 1t is
believed the Germans have been com
PEELED to raise the siege of Verdun.
The Teutonic center is said to have
been driven north and east to Va
rennes. Gallien stated that the
princes battle line is rapidly ap-
preaching his headquarters at Mont
aucon. The belief is expressed that
he will be compelled to transfer
them, probably to Meuse, in a direct
line with Stenay Gap, through which
he will have to retreat if beaten.
Elsewhere it is said the allies are
holding, though it is admitted the
Germans, heavily reinforced, are
making a determined stand.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17
Take Advantage
OF Opportunities

War Is on! Prices are going up!
Millinery values are soaring! What
can the ladies of Ashland do?
There is scheme by which the
tremendous rise in prices can ho
avoided Take notice of the follow
ing:
Miss Hargrove bought before the
prices advanced. She offers her
goods at no higher a rate. YOU can
reap the advantage from her early
buying. Each lady should take it
upon herself to be tho first one to
buy her fall and winner headgear.
as when the stock has 10 be replen-
ished prices will be out of sight. See
the new and stylish lines at Har-
groves millinery parlors Don't wait
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Highway Graded

Work on the Pacific Highway be-
tween the poor farm and Ashland is
progressing much faster than most
people have dreamed. The grading
and forms for the asphalt have been
completed up to Talent, while the
grading has all been completed to
Frederick. The asphalt mixer is now
at work and some of the paving is
now being laid. The contractors hope
to have the work done in November
or December. The grading makes a
beautiful roadway, and after the top
coat is laid will certainly be appreci-
ated by autoists. Jackson county will
long be remembered by the tourist Of
1916 as being the county of perfect
roads.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17
Veghte VindicateS
Motorcycles Merits

Earl veghte, architect, of klamath
Falls, who has been visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Veghtc,
of this city, recently made a trip on
his motorcycle from the Falls to
Etna Mills, CAL, and return in thi--
teen and half hours. The distance
is 254 miles. Over three hours OF
this time was passed in Yreka, ard
nearly an hour at Etna Mills. He left
Klamath Falls at $3.50 a. m. an'l
arrived on the return journey at
p. m. the same day. When 1t is tax
en- into consideration that the roads
in that section are most any old thing
in the way of improved or unim
proved conditions, Veghte's SPEEDY
trip was remarkable one. settins
the pace. for the Shasta Limited. ,e'
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17
Streets to be
! Opened Up Soon

The council decided at the last
meeting to have the opening of Otis,
Orange and Ohio streets referred to
City Attorney Moore so that he might
bring the matter before the civil SER
vice commission. All these roads
cross the S. P. tracks and the cross
ings will have to be inspected by the
railroad officials before the railroad
company will construct crossings.
The opening of these streets is
much needed as there is no outlet
from the Helman baths district to the
northern end of town, except by a
/ roundabout way.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Berlin, by wireless via Sayville,
Sept. Shocking brutalities by
the Russian invaders of east Prussia
are charged by the war office. Lieu
tenant Tiedemann of the Fifth Prus-
sian Curassiers is declared to have
counted twenty-one German recruits
who we're mutilated by the Cossacks,
It is said some had their hands, some
their feet and some their ears and
noses cut off. Reference was made
to a Russian officer who, on being
taken prisoner and searched, was
found with a woman's severed finger
bearing valuable rings in his pocket.
The commander of the eleventh
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Paris, Sept. 17.-"Fighting con-
tinues," announced Gallieni at 3:15
p. m, "along the entire front from
Oise to the Meuse, with the Germans
fiercely resisting the French attack
from their fortified positions on lines
already indicated" The Germans
pressure on the allies left wing is
terrific, the war office admitted. The
pressure is exerted by the kaiser's
right along the Aisne, consisting OF
General Won Kluck's and General Won
Beulow's commands. These had been
heavily reinforced and were making
desperate attempts to resume the Of
fensive. Nf.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17
Will Celebrate
Birthday Soon

AT the meeting of the council Tues
day night Percy Grisez applied for
leave Of absence on the 29th. Upon
being questioned, as to the cause OF
his application, he replied that it was
his birthday. Much sympathy was ex-
pressed for him because he said II
have only one birthday in the year,
and would like to celebrate in peace
and quiet on that day. The council
after little discussion granted him the
request. ,.t Dait;' 93j t5 "'''
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

London, Sept. 17.-Though fight
ing with desperate courage, Ger
many's forces in France are retiring
at the center and left, the war office
announced this afternoon. Their
right is said to be trying to resume
the offensive but has failed thus far,
and the war office added that the
slight advantage that had been
gained was in the allies favor. Ad-
vices from Holland were that the
kaiser is strengthening mis- Rhine de-
fenses. This is taken as suggesting
that he anticipates retirement to that
line.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Everyone in the city is looking for
ward to Friday, September 25, for
on that day all tired and worn busi-
ness men will be allowed one day off
to gather at the Normal grounds and
have one glad, rip-roaring, soul
stirring, jubilant and festive time.
Then their business cares can be for
gotten, for they will spend most of
their time in either laughing or
grinning.
Monday evening at the Commercial
Club rooms chairmen of the different
committees we're appointed by Chair
man E. T. Staples. The following
men were put in charge of the differ
ent committees, each to appoint his
fellow workers:
Music-Frank Jordan.
Entertainment-Pro Briscoe.
Store Closing-George Seager, M.
E. Briggs and w. Y. Crowson.
Refreshment-Hum Pracht.
TRANSFORMATION Nininger.
Ways and Means-Henry Bnders,
Jr.
Publicity-Billie Briggs.
Frank Jordan, who is in charge OF
the music of the day, will see that
all band boys are out and the Joyous,
musical spirit does not lag mo,
ment. AS every one is enthusiastic
over the prospects of the coming
event, very large band is promised
Professor Briscoe, chairman OF the
entertainment committee, will attend
to the matter of having all sorts o
ball games, tugs of war, battle be
tween the Dutch and French, poll
vaulting, tennis, calithumpian speech
es, fat and lean mems races, ant
EVERYTHING conducive to tn
amusement of MAN.
The store-closing committee vii
ask all business men to close thei
doors for that afternoon. This vii
be mere formality, as most of then
have expressed themselves as favor
able. Most of them are so teetotall
exuberant at the prospect they fairl
fidget on one foot and the othe
waiting for the time to come.
Hum Pracht, the man who, wit
his helpers, will bring food and sus
tenance to the starving public, wi
be a drawing card in himself. II
has thought to procure about LOO
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Ashland seems to me to have the
most singular opportunity OF any
city on the Pacific coast" said Rufus
Steele, the California magazine writ
er, yesterday after he had spent sew
eral days in making a study of the
springs water project. II mean that
| know of no other coast city which
has a commodity that promises so
certainly to lure the world during the
next few years.
IF water is the cop1monest thing
in the world, water of certain kind
is the most sought thing. There are
countless thousands of Americans of
means who journey annually across
the Atlantic ocean because in some
corner of some European country
there bubbles out of the ground a
spring that appeals to their palate or
their paresis. Carlsbad, Bad ,Nau-
heim--a dozen famous watering
places-has each its devotees who
visit it once a year. Next summer
those springs will not be visited by
Americans. That is sure. Even II
the war is at an end the ravages OF
terrible war will still be in evidence
Americans will not flock to Europe
in the spring of 1915.
Where will the migratory Ameri'
can go for his summer drink ant
bath? The Cooks Tours people are
already answering the question. Fol
many years they have made the ad
vance reservations for the throngs o.
Americans. These travellers have ap
pealed to them to provite the itin
erary for next year, and Cook Il
ticketing them for a grand tour Of
the Pacific coast! A primary attrac
ton was, of course, the great Pan
ama-Pacific international Exposition
at San Francisco; yet the exposition
alone would not have sufficed. Th'
tourists are to be sent to the sceni
attractions of the whole Pacific coas
and to seek here, from counties
springs, the mineral waters that mos
nearly supply their needs.
ITO come directly to the point: l
Ashland is ready by next summe
comfortably to house visitors used t
comforts and willing to pay for them
while it offers them the waters O
the wonderful new springs, then be
yond any doubt Ashland will imme
diately leap into place of esteer
in the minds of these refined peopl
that will bring them back here agai
and again. Ashland has only to pre-
l pare for the visitors who will com
. westward next year to attain at
=, bound first place as a great America
a springs resort.
D lowing to the peculiar situatio
= brought about by the war, Ashlan
e may accomplish in a single seaso
{ what ordinarily would have take
4 years. The railroads know that tt
I big tide is setting this way. Ashlan
/ can do no better than follow the raj
roads example in making the fulleI
: possible preparations. aIti
s ashland has the waters. Thel
g is no doubt of that. It has been n
privilege to visit all the springs II
y volved in the project, and familiari'
g with the springs of watering plac'
:, in many parts of the United State
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Rome, Sept. 17.-Strong military
forces are held in all Italian cities
to quell anti-neutrality demonstra-
tions. A concerted movement is de-
veloping among a certain element to
force the government to join the
allies against Germany and Austria.
Rumors are current that cabinet
changes are impending which will
mean acquiescence.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

A Big Event is to BE Pulled Off
Something That Everybody in the
City Can EnjOy-Friday, Septem-
ber 25, is to BE Notable Gala
Day in the History of Ashland
Autos Will Garry People Back and
Forth Free-Thirty Cars Will BE
i'm Service-Bands Will Play
Bucking Exhibitions, Roman Rides
Etc, Will Take Place.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Berlin. via The Hague, Sept IT,
The Germans are still maintaining
their positions in France, the war Of
flee announced The allies, 1t is de-
clared. are exhausted by vain attacks
on the kaiser's lines. The allies are
declared everywhere TO be on the de-
fensive.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Portland, Sept. 17.-The clergy
and lay delegates of the Episcopal
diocese of Oregon at the session this
morning elected Rev Walter T. Sum-
ner of Chicago bishop of Oregon. to
succeed the late Rev. Charles Scad-
ding, after deliberating over the bal
loting all yesterday and last night.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17
Demonstration Saturday.

There will be a demonstration of
"Tiny Tot Sardines" at our store Sat
urday afternoon, September 10. Gold
en- Gate coffee will be served Come.
HOLMES BROS.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Petrograd, Sept. 1.-THE Austrian
German force is concentrating at Cra-
COW, according to news from the
southwest. Fighting is expected
500. The Russians are crossing the
river San with a view to Thanking the
retreating Austrians.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

Paris, Sept. 17.-Russian occupa-
ton of Puzemyal, great Austrian
stronghold in Galcia at the southern
extremity of the line of Notifications
along the San river, has been an
nounced by lie Matn.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17
British War Lord
Predicts Long Struggle
ALLIES Appear UppermOSt

German army corps reported cases in
which Russians chopped fingers and
hands from non-combatants.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17

CONTINUED on Page Eighth
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-09-17
1914 Summary
OF Tax Rolls

Tax rolls for this year show de-
crease of about $40S,00O on account
of the general slump in property. We
print below the summary of the tax
rolls of Jackson county for 1914:
n;IobIo 1ond 90 O1o
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-13
BATTLE OF HAELEN
(By Bernard BelancOurt)

Brussels, Aug. 13.-The first engagement of the gi-
@antlc conflict that has begun Belgian soil will be
known in history the Battle Of Haeen having centered
IN and about that little town. in Limburg province Here
are the first details of the battle received
The battle began at dawn Tuesday and ragged until
darkness fell. After sunset there desultory artillery
fire and many shells fell upon the road between Haelen
and Diest which lies four miles to the north the River
Herck Haeen the center Of the conflict, with the
two angles at Diest and Zoeheim.
Under blazing August throughout the entire
day the ncessant artillery and rifle fire was kept up Once
the left wing Of the Belgian army wavered and reinforce
ments asked for.
The public firemen in Diest begged to be allowed to
accompany the troops which went out to support this
flank.
King Alberts forces and the soldiers both sides
fought with marked gallantry the firing line but
cordng to dispatches from the scene the Germans lost
heavily than the Belgians.
BY Up. the ground between Haelen, Diest and Zoe-
helm cleared Of Germans but was Uttered with dead
and wounded broken artillery of horses cast
off and knapsacks.
More than 200 dead German soldiers counted
within space of fifty yards
During the heat of the conflict three Belgian soldiers
the Demer and blew them up. Shrapnel which fell in
Haeen partly demolished the town and set fire to
taurant, church and several houses.
Germans numbering between So 900 and 10000 were
being opposed by the Belgian force made up of ancers
mounted carbneers and artillery.
When the Germans fell back they left big quantity
of booty which captured by the Bel gians and heaped
outside the precincts of Haelen. The Begans also cap
tured large number of fine cavalry horses which had
been used by the Uhans.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-13
GERMANY CLAIMS A VICTORY

Tuckerton, N j., Aug. 13-A wireless dispatch di-
rect from Germany states that the Berlin government
claims to have victories the French troops at
Mulhausen and Longwy 1t states that at Muhasen the
Germans captured 12O French officers ITO soldiers and
four cannon while at Longwy 1000 French officers and
soldiers were captured The message states further that
all French troops have been driven off German soil.
From Bremen dispatch came from Bouin, wire
essed from the powerful German station at Nauen to the
station of the Goldschmdt Wireless Company here.
These two stations among the most powerful in
the world and able to communicate without relays.
The conveyed in the dispatch indicates that the early
suspicious that reports from London and Paris COL
ored to favor the allies fully justified 1t is possible
however that Germany also is making claims to victories
to hide losses.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-13
NEW POWER LINE IS
USED FOR FIRST TIME

The final connections in the $4,000
volt power line, to be used by the
Holton Power Company in the val
ley, we're completed at o'clock this
morning. For a short time the pow
er was distributed through the val
ley lines and, with the exception of
q few minor adjustments, was found
to work perfectly. The work of con-
structing this line from the Sierra
Power Companys plant has occupied
nearly a year and its arrival will
probably eliminate all future electri-
cal trouble in the valley.
Superintendent Paris stated this
morning that unless some unforeseen
accident occurs the juice from the
Lew line will be used to light tn,
lvalley tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-13
PRESIDENT ASKS ATTORNEY GENERAL
INVESTIGATE RISE IN FOOD PRICES

Washington Aug. 13.-The following letter was sent
to the attorney general today by the president:
"The rapid and unwarranted increases IN the prices
Of foosuf in this country upon the pretext OF the con-
dton existing in Europe is serious and vital matter
that have taken the liberty of calling your attention to
it, and would be very much obliged to you If you would
advise whether there is, under existing law any ac-
ton which the Department of Justice could take either
by way of investigation legal process and what led
eral legislation if any, would in your Judgment be JUS
tiabe and warrantable in the circumstance | feel this
is matter which cannot let pass by without trying
to the country. Certainly the country ought to be
defended if possible against men who would take adVa1
age of such circumstances to increase the price OF food
and the difficulties of living WILSON,"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-13
SMELLING FRENCH TOWNS
(BV Franklin p. Merrick)

Paris, Aug. 13-Several French towns in the De-
partment of Meurth and Mosele, the German frontier
shelled by German artillery today.
The German invaders have pushed heavy artillery
the border and French guns being rushed to
resist them %%
The French government today is pouring reinforce
ments through the deles of the Vosges mountains to
join the French forces in Alsace.
The cannonade began at 10 Wednesday morning, the
Germans using cannon of heavy calibre Although the
German artillery located at considerable distance
away the gunners showed precise accuracy and shells
dropped in the streets N all parts of the town. Many
habtants were killed and wounded and buildings were
wrecked.
Troops were massed in force around Nomeny and
Chambrey the former fifteen and the latter twenty-five
miles south of Metz.
If not already shelled, the towns are in danger of
destruction by bombardment Heavy firing evidently of
artillery is reported from Baccara thirty miles south
east of Nancy, French soil
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-13
Big Warships May Use
Canal Beginning Saturday

Washington, Aug. 13.-"After Au-
gust IS, next Saturday, when the
Panama canal will open to the traf-
fic of the world, any warship Of any
nation will have the right of peace
able and uninterrupted passage
through it. This is guaranteed by
the provisions of the second Hay
Pauncefote treaty, ratified November
IS, 1901"
This statement, made today by
Lindley NJ Garrison, secretary of
war. serves to draw attention to the
fact that the first important use of
foreign powers now in conflict or
which may come into conflict. Nearly
all the belligerent powers have pos
sessions in the West Indies or along
the northern coast of South America,
and f German warships, now report
ed in Canadian waters, should by any
chance attack Canada, Japan, accord
ing TO her treaty of defense with
Great Britain, might find it immedi'
ately necessary to use the canal Ion
her warships, as Japan has officially
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-13
BELGIAN CAVALRY SUFFERS LOSS
(Bv Bernard Balancourt)

Brussels, Aug. 13-The war office admitted today
that Belgian cavalry had suffered heavy losses in fighting
at Trlmont but declared the allied Franco Belgian in
fantry had checked the advance of the German forces
1t is reported that heavy fighting is going today.
The Germans brought their artillery into play with dead
ly effect on the advancing forces of the ai1es.
The Belgian ancers the finest cavalry in the king
do bore the brunt of the opening Of the engagement
Tirmont and fought with great valor charging the Ger
mans in the face of heavy fire from machine guns.
The government restored communication with Lege
by roundabout route today, and stated that not only
the beseged forts still holding out but the Belgian
troops to the west of the city had resumed the offensive
and after sharp struggle had driven the Germans back
the ground lost
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-13
Behind the Great Screen.

Never in the world did the news
rapefs struggle so hard as now to
get at great world news and see so
little.
headers of war news have noted
that the French and Belgian govern
ments have given out official state
mpn's, while the governments of Ger
many, Austria, England and Russia
have done everything in their power
ia hide their operations and only the
maot vogue idea can b, formed of
what those governments are doing.
This war is being called r lc Wan
of Mystery" which is good ramc
to start with, but before long the im
penetrable screen will be lifted and
it will be seen that ii is the most
desperately wicked and bloody war OF
history.
There have been times when great
butchers, leading armies, have swep
through lands, killing men, womel
and children; when the slaughter wa
greater than will result from thi
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-13

stated that she will come to England's
defense if the latter is attacked
1t was always intended that war;
ships should play great part in
celebrating the opening of the canal,
although, of course, when these plans
were made, no one foresaw the pres
ent European situation. Under the
Hay -Pauncefote treaty the duty de-
wolves upon the United States to
maintain the neutrality of the canal
The provisions of one article of the
treaty apply to waters adjacent to
the canal and within three marine
miles at both ends. This provision
states:
"Vessels of war of a belligerent
shall not remain in such waters
longer than twenty-four hours at any
one time except in case of d, stress,
and in such case shall depart as soon
as possible; but a vessel of war of
one belligerent shall not depart with
IN twenty-four hours from the depar-
turc of vessel of war of this other
belligerent"