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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Movie Censorship
To Be in Ashland

In an ordinance presented by the
ordinance committee at the meeting
Tuesday night, and acted favorably
upon by the council, censorship
board was created in the city OF Ash
land. This board is to censor all pic
lures, vaudeville acts, etc, not previ-
ously censored by an accepted reputa-
BILE board. The body will be COM
posed of the mayor, the chief of po-
lice and the superintendent of schools.
This new ordinance is framed
along much the same lines as the
state law on this subject, and merely
enforces it locally. Pictures of crime,
houses of i'll fame, burglary and other
degrading scenes will be rigidly cen
sored. The theatre manager when a
film is received that has not been
passed upon by other boards, is to
notify the city board and the film
must be shown before them, and II
il is accepted written permit for Its
use will be given.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Bounty
Is Discontinued

At its regular monthly meeting on
August 13, 1914, the State Board of
Fish and Game Commissioners passed
an order removing the additional
bounty of 81 each on wildcats, lynx
or bobcats, which has been previously
paid under section so, chapter 2S2,
laws of 1918, and that no additional
bounties shall be paid on these ami
mails presented to county clerks on or
after August IA, 1914.
Payment of the additional bounty
of SIS each for cougar and $40 each
for timber wolves will be continued
as heretofore.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
MidmOnth Meeting
OF City Council

Tuesday evening the city council
met for their regular midmonth meet
ing. Only one member was absent,
Councilman Ashcraft, who is off in
the mountains on a vacation.
The early part of the meeting was
occupied with the usual reading of
petitions. c. NJ. Waite presented one
applying for permission to build a
barn. This was referred to the sani-
tary committee.
j. Sam Wilson was granted leave
of absence for a period of three
weeks, upon action of the council.
A petition from the residents OF
East Main street was next brought
before the council, which asked that
permission be given for shade trees
to be removed which interfered with
the sewer pipes. Upon a short discus
sion it was thought best to clear the
sewer pipes of the roots, rather than
to clear the street of the trees.
Concerning the placing of cement
sidewalks in the vicinity of Factory
and Laurel streets, the council decid-
ed to meet at their intersection 'at
some appointed time this week and
look over the grades, etc.
Mr.. Enders followed by asking that
the council order watering trough
placed at the hitching grounds on
First and c streets. This was re-
ferred to the water committee.
]. A. Orchard next applied to the
council by a petition that the city
look into the matter of the draw
which runs down through his place
He stated that in the winter this wa
very disagreeable and damaging, "a
it made a big stream of water, fol
lowing heavy rains. This matter wa
referred to the proper committee.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

Rome, Aug. 20.-Rome has thought
of little but the death of the Pope and
for a time war was forgotten. The
general public was not informed of
his death until 1920 this morning,
but in clerical and government cir
cles it was known early last evening
For no particular reason, but custom,
it has long been usual to withhold the
formal announcement of the Pope's
death for some time after it has oc-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

London, Aug. 20.-An American
military expert, reviewing the situa-
tion in Belgium, said yesterday:
Il left Brussels today There was
a good deal of agitation there as the
people thought the Germans very
near, and there had been fighting at
Tirlemont. A good many refugees
are coming from Tirlemont and Lou
vain.
THE people kept very quiet,
though they were filled with suspense
owing to the numerous rumors. The
impression was that the Germans, af-
ter making reconnaiances in force
and scouting the country to the north
of Brussels with cavalry, were about
to advance in force on Brussels. The
population had been told by the burg
omaster that if the Germans came
they should remain indoors and go on
as far as possible with their usual
vocations.
Brussels is an undefended city,
but within the last three or four days
every important street leading out of
the town has been barricaded.
Trenches have been dug in the out
skirts and barbed wire entanglements
have been placed in front of them.
These defenses, however, are intend
ed only for protection against a cav
airy raid. They would be futile
against any attack in force.
"a battle for the actual possession
of Brussels will be fought outside in
the direction of Wavre and Louvain
II the Germans take Brussels it does
not mean in any sense a military set
back for the allies, beyond its senti'
mental effect, and the opinion IL
Brussels was that owing TO Frencf
successes in Alsace and the check o.
the German right wing has suffered
in Belgium something must be done
which would have at least form o
success"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Fair Situation
Not Critical

The situation that the worlds fair
in Europe is pronounced to be far
from critical. Experts on the subject
say it will materially benefit rather
than detract from the attendance. In
an interview with II. o. Frohbach,
who is closely in touch with the fair
work, the real reason of the benefits
to the fair were brought out.
The tourists of the United States,
says Mr.. Frohbach, spend annually IN
European countries from $600,000,-
600 to $675, 100000 for travelling eX-
penses. This travel will no doubt be
diverted next year in seeing America
and the Pacific coast countries and
the big exposition attraction of 1915.
Exposition managers and the Pacific
coast people have no cause on the
| travel question to worry. Now the
other point: "Will the exhibits be
/ affected by the trouble in Europe?"
| No, is Mr.. Frohbach's opinion. None
of the warning nations had made any
appropriations for exhibits anyway,
and it is now thought they had pre-
monition of the coming war. The eX
hibits that are to be made will be
made by merchants and manufacture
ers in the different neutral nations
the same as had been planned before
People of the west should not
waste a minute in worry over the sit.
uation, but should bend their efforts
to getting ready for the enormous
amount of travel there will be mex
year. Ashland should improve hel
opportunity and prepare to receive
visitors" is Mr.. Frohbachs advice
"Clean up the parkways and lawns
Beautify the gardens. Keep the road
in front of your place in good shape
so visitors won't have to avoid you
streets in looking over the town. b
tidy. The little extra expense AM
work entailed by this care will b
more than repaid to you by the build
ing up of a strong and progressiv
= town"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Pope Plus x Dead at
Vatican Because of War

The report which was wired to Ash
land Wednesday forenoon announcing
the death of Pope Plus X proved to
be. premature, as death did not take
place until 1880 Thursday morning in
Rome, equivalent to Wednesday af-
ternoon. His death is thought to
have been hastened is not caused by
worry over the European war, which
he strove earnestly to prevent. He
is reported to have tainted when he
learned that hostilities had actually
commenced.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Water Low In
Ashland Creek

Upon the motion Of Mr.. Cunning
ham, at the last meeting of the coun-
Gil, it was acted upon to prohibit D.
b. Hunter from using any more water
out of the east fork of Ashland creek
until he received notification to that
effect.
The dry season has brought down
the water OF Ashland creek to quite
low level. Mr.. Hunter takes water
out, by a special permit, Of the east
fork to irrigate his property, the Sun
set orchard. He has, however, con
structed a large dam, known as the
Lamb reservoir, which will conserve
the water required to tide his crops
over the dry season.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Sale TO Minors
Strictly Prohibited

The city council passed the new
cigarette and tobacco ordinance at its
regular meeting Tuesday night. This
will stop the harmful smoking of ci-
garettes and tobacco by those under
age The police will rigidly see that
no minors smoke or use tobacco on
the streets, and severe penalty will
be imposed The merchants handling
the product cannot sell to minors
without incurring heavy fine. This
ordinance will be printed in subse-
quent issue.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Holdup Men
Are Very Active

Holdups two nights running, the
first on the Pacific above Ashland
and the two others the following
night in Medford, are thought to be
the work of the same parties. The
Medford holdups occurred Tuesday
night, the heaviest loser being F.
Hansen, assistant superintendent OF
the Portland division of the Southern
Pacific. He was held up near the
Medford Grocery Company warehouse
in the S. P. yards and at the point OF
two revolvers was relieved of 81 and
a valuable watch. Shortly afterward
Jess Hamilton and c. w. Howard
were held up near the same place and
one relieved of so cents and the other
of watch.
Monday evening another daring
robbery occurred, when James o. Sar-
geant, B. j. Wadley and other friends
we're held up near the head of Cot
tonwood creek, close to Colestin, and
stripped of their money and valuables
at the point of gun. Five men were
the holdups and no description oi
them could be given except one had
a dark suit with a slouch hat. The
victims were driving along with q
team, when the men stepped out in
front and told them to halt. The
men told the party they were looking
for some stolen property and would
have to search them. They then i'm
mediately put guns in their faces and
proceeded to rob them. Fifty dollars
was taken from Sergeant and the 9th
ers averaged about $3.50 apiece
Wadley, who lives down the valley
managed to stick his paper none!
down his trousers, and SO 1t wa'
saved. All the robbers got away ant
have not been heard of since.
Saturday evening an audacious case
of horse stealing took place, wheI
Arnold Krumpel made away with
horse belonging to Charlie Rose, whit
resides near the Barron place at thu
foot of the Siskiyous. According t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Germans Probably
Captured Brussels

London, Aug. 2O.-It is reported
that the allies in northern Belgium
were forced to retreat before an over
whelming onslaught OF German intan-
try. The report was confirmed by
the official war information bureaus
this afternoon. Communication with
Brussels is most difficult since morn
ing. Indications are that the Ger
mans are about TO occupy the city, il
they have not already done so. A
news agency dispatch from Amster-
dam said the Belgians were forced to
evacuate Malines, about midway be-
tween Brussels and Antwerp.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Sights Deer
On Greenspring

H. D. Badger and wife, while on
their way towards Ashland Tuesday
morning, had the good fortune to
sight doe, two yearlings and fawn
near the summit of Greenspring
mountain. The animals were quite
tame and waited by the road until
the car went by and stopped, when
they walked across and into the
brush, seeming very little frightened.
Mr.. Badger states that short while
ago big five-point buck was found
dead in Jenny creek, having been shot
by some hunter and not found.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
War Prisoners
Worry Nations

London-A troublesome problem
of the war is likely to be the housing
and guarding of prisoners. Already
more than 5000 Germans have been
captured before the battles have real
ly begun. The Belgians are sending
a large proportion of these prisoners
into France When the big fighting,
with at least 100000 men engaged,
begins, the number of prisoners prob
ably will run into vast and embarrass-
ing totals on both sides.
There will be exchanges of prison
ers, but these are not always easy to
arrange.
Another difficulty is expected in
the matter of the commissarat for
unprecedentedly large armies. The
Germans are even now confronted
with this gigantic task.
A story is going the rounds here
of a soldier who has taken several
German prisoners. He is quoted in
the War office statement as saying:
81 don't take a rifle with me now
| go out with a slice of bread and
butter and they follow me into
camp"
One of the prisoners told a Belgian
officer that the German soldiers
were told that they must go on or bt
shot. He addde:
"They forgot that we needed sleeI
occasionally"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

Cured 1t was done in this case.
Cardinal Merry Del Val hurriedlY
summoned siXty-siX members of the
Sacred College, who, in conclave, will
choose his successor. Rome is in
mourning. Bells were tolled, build
ings draped with crepe and newspa-
pers appeared with black borders.
Cardinals Maffi and Ferrata are re-
garded as the likeliest candidates for
the high position. Both are Italians.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

London, Aug. 20.-Belgian troops
and their allies are strongly attack
ing the Germans entrenched positions
near Brussels. For two days the
Germans have been advancing slowly
but steadily, throwing up temporary
breastworks as they came. 1t is evil
dent that the allies are making a des-
perate effort to stop them before
Brussels is reached. Losses on both
sides are enormous. The scene of the
battle is covered with dead and dy-
ing.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Would Surrender
To Chinese

Washington. Aug. 2O.-"The best
thing Germany could do to prevent
a slaughter of Germans in Kiao Chau
would be to cede the province back to
China"
This was the declaration here Tues
day of Charge d'Affaires Won Hahn
hansen of the German embassy, fol-
lowing a conference with Secretary of
State Bryan. Won Haimhausen was
greatly concerned over the situation.
He admitted he had received no ad-
vices from Berlin as to what Ger
many's attitude would be.
There are only 800 German SOL
diers in Kiao Chau," added Won
Haimhausen, 'and with the present
Notifications it would be impossible
to successfully resist the japanese
attack. Personally, l think the best
thing Germany can do is to give the
province back to China. At the be-
ginning of the war Germany proposed
the naturalization of all territory in
the far east, but Japan refused.
realize we cannot retain Kiao Chau
but Germany cannot surrender il
without a protest"
Won Haimhausen said he had "ab-
solutely no faith" in Japan's promise
to give Kiao Chau back to China, and
declared that, like England, Japan
was always making promises which
she never kept"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Canyon Rock Bins
To Be Removed

The old rock bins, situated little
below the power house, up Ashland
creek canyon, are at last to be re-
moved. This was decided in the meet
ing of the city council held Tuesday
night These rock bins are the re-
mains of the old rock crusher which
was at work there long time ago.
The motion grew out of City En-
gineer Walkers report that they were
unsightly and spoiled the appearance
CT the drive up the canyon. The
council ordered the street commits
sioner to remove them at once.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

Paris. Aug. 20.-The French have
reoccupied Mulhausen in southern
Alsace, the government announced
today The Germans evacuated after
their position had been heavily
shelled and some of their fortifica-
tions had been carried by the French
at the point of the bayonet. 1t is ad-
mitted that German cavalry and artil-
lery captured Tirlemont in Belgium
Terrific fighting is reported near
Namur.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Special Session
May Be Called

Salem, Aug. 20.-Governo West
Monday announced at a meeting OF
the desert land board that unless he
changed his mind he would call a
special session of the Legislature for
December / to consider the irrigated
land project situation, the Benson
Hyde school land fraud case, the
Sumner and Albert Lake lease propo-
sition and the unemployed problem.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
President Plans
Merchant Marine

Washington Wilson is
seeking a way to build up the Ameri-
can merchant marine on permanent
basis. He is not certain, he said, that
legislation on the subject now pend
ing in congress will accomplish this
end, but declared he earnestly hoped
such result would be brought about.
The president said he had favored
the ship registry bin originally intro
duced in the house, but had not fully
considered the changes introduced in
conference. He expects to investigate
the subject thoroughly in the near fu-
ture in order to act intelligently in
aiding congress to get the best bill
possible.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Dogs Killed
At MedfOrd

Twenty-three dogs caught on
the streets without mu2zles on them
were executed Tuesday morning, says
the ,Medford Sun. There We're 29 ca
mines in the pound, but the owners of
six of the unfortunate creatures ap-
peared and paid fine OF IS, thereby
getting permission to save their dogs
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Dies Near Pinehurst.

Mr.. Telliord, well-known Klam-
ath Fails man, and known by several
Ashlanders, died suddenly at Pine
hurst last week, according to a report
brought in by one of the residents of
that district. His death was caused
by a hemorrhage, due to the high
altitude. His body was taken to
Klamath Falls.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
War Bulletins.

PARIS, Aug. 19.-The foreign Of
flee admitted this afternoon that 1t
had heard that Brussels had fallen.
The report is uncontirmel. Commun-
ication with Brussels is cut, but it is
known that a general battle has been
in progress since daylight. 1t is be-
lieved the Kaiser is stalking every
thing on the Belgian campaign.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Large Crowd
Sees Creation

The Vining Theatre was filled to
overlooking Wednesday night, when
the first of the famous Creation pic
lures were shown. About two hun
dred people had to be turned away
from the doors, as every seat was oc-
cupied. The pictures themselves were
wonderful representations of the diff
ferent periods in the creation of the
world Some Of the finest picture
work ever shown was exhibited in the
opening of flowers, the growth OF
plant life, etc.
Beautiful selections on the phono-
graph filled the intermissions. A lee
ture reproduced by the talking ma
chine accompanied the pictures.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Convicted Of
Shooting Fish

Harley Hall was convicted in JUS
tice Dox's court at Jacksonville yes
terday Of shooting fish. The action
was brought by Deputy Game Warden
Hubbard OF this city. Hall was as
sessed $25 and costs.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

THE HAGUE, Aug. 19.-That Ger
many is already negotiating for the
return of Kiao Chau to China was the
information furnished by leading
German diplomat here to the United
Press. Possession, he stated, would
probably be surrendered as a check
mate to Japan.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

PARIS, Aug. 19.-Operating north
from the Swiss frontier and east
through the Vosges mountain passes
and southeast from Nancy the French
are driving the Germans back across
Alsace-L Lorraine. the war office an
nounced today. Everywhere the Kais-
ers troops are retreating.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

BRUSSELS, Aug. 19.-An engage
ment with the Germans along the en-
tire Belgian front assumed the pro-
portions of a general battle. The
Germans are attacking Belgian out
posts at Louvaine, while another
struggle is in progress south of here
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

the account of Rose, Krumpel was
employed by him. Rose came in to
the city Saturday to see to shipping
carload of wood Monday and Tues
day, Upon his return to the country
Tuesday he found his horse and
Krumpel gone
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Notice.

The regular meeting Of the w. G.
T. u. will be held next Tuesday, the
25th, in the grove. Subjects pertain
ing to the campaign will be discussed.
All ladies wishing TO vote will be
thoroughly instructed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Grand Lecture.

Rev. B. f. Austin, eX-principal OF
Alma College, will lecture at the Tenn
pie of Truth Tuesday evening, August
2S, at 8 p. m, on From Methodism
to Spiritualism." Admission 10 cents,
with copy of Reason. 25-2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
American Military Expert
Discusses European War

1t is believed the Kaiser's troops are
approaching Brussels. Cannonading is
distinctly audible. A rigid censorship
is maintained.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

Rev. Schwimley and family re-
turned Tuesday evening from Shasta
Retreat, where they have been spend
ing about three weeks in recreation.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
England Backs
Japan'S Pledge

Washington, Aug. 20.-Charge Bar
clay of the British embassy formally
presented to Secretary Bryan Tues
day England's declaration that ia
pans action would be limited to the
German possessions in eastern Asia.
Cliff Payne makes magazine stands.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

From Methodism to Spiritual
ism" Tuesday evening, August 25.
Temple of Truth. 25-2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

--On and after September 1 we
will sell our wood for cash only,
Carson-Smith Lumber Co. 25-4t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

Brides with sour dispositions are
apt to spoil honeymoonB.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

Picking onions for sale at the
Plaza Grocery.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

May we not be proud Of OregOn2
Oregon is the only state in the Union
that ever reduced the number of its
normal schools.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

Oregon spends $5,269, 900 annual
ly on common schools. Unframed
teachers mean inefficient, wasteful
spendingso of these taxpayers millions.
Vote for Southern Oregon State Nor
NAL School.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-06-11
Hold On, Boys.

Hold on to virtue-it is above
all price to you, in all times and
places.
Hold on to your character for it
is, and ever will be, your best
wealth.
Hold on to your hand when you
are about to strike, steal or do
any important act.
Hold ON to the truth, for it will
serve you well, and do you good
turnout eternity.
Hold on to your tongue, when
you are just ready to swear, lie, or
speak harshly or use an improper
word.
Hold to your temper when you
are angry. excited or imposed on,
or others are angry about you.
Hold on to your heart when evil
persons seek your company and
invite you to join in their games
mirth and revelry.
Hold on to your good name at all
times. for it is much more valuable
to you than gold, high place or
fashionable attire. - frankfort
Chronicle.