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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
THE PHILOSOPHY OF WEDDINGS.

The social philosopher who, inter-
ested in the ways of men and women,
sets out to analyze the human traits
seen in modern weddings, of course
finds the most abundant materials in
June, the month of high tide of ma
lures beauty.
Perhaps the first impression is the
amount of horse play which the hui
mor-loving American people tolerate.
Probably in no other country do
women in delicate silk gowns crawl
down dirty coal holes in order to get
admission to churches where notables
are being married.
In no other country are bride
grooms kidnapped. Nowhere else is
it considered good form to pursue a
retreating couple to the hotel where
they encounter the embarrassing
mysteries of the wedding night. 1t
is partly for this reason, partly on
account of the fuss and feathers, that
father and the bridegroom are grow
ing more and more favorable to elop-
ments.
In the circles supposed to belong
to society" all the paraphernalia
of bridesmaids and flowers and
spreads and favors are but little out
side the regular machinery of life.
They are comfortably handled, if the
price can be raised or borrowed. But
among many simple-hearted people
splurge is made that is remote and
foreign to the ordinary habits of life.
Houses are thrown into turmoil,
until father can scarcely find a
closet free from encumbrance of fluff
fly bridal material. After it is over,
it is found that the best damask sofa
is ruined by mayonnaise sandwich.
1t takes about year for the furni-
ture and decorations to recover.
Young men from the country make
furtive trips to the old clio man to
hire dress suits. There is anxious
searching for the etiquette books by
the feminine element. Probably more
and more people are now realizing
the bad form of an elaboration out
of line with the ones ordinary habits.
But great many people spend molc
on weddings than they can afford.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
Look to Your Wives.

The following contribution is hand
ed us by one of our lady subscribers
and we gladly give it space in this
Departmental.
Il am sometimes tempted to think
that men-some men, at least-are
so infatuated and Joined to their idol
of pursuit after the worlds emolu-
ments or its gilded pleasures they en-
tirely lose sight of the duty they owe
to that inmate of the home, without
which earth would be dreary place
indeed and home could never be
home. They gush a little over us
when they want a wife, or an hour
in our society, but genuine kindness
for their companion, generally speak
ing, is not in their composition, or
else the iniquities that bear down so
hard on women would not exist. The
Righteousness that exalts a nation
would not be among the lost arts, as
1t appears to be today, if the lords
of creation showed forth more fidel-
ity for her who was destined from
the beginning to be queen of the
home. Trample the wife into the
dust; steep her in poverty; make of
her mere newer of wood and draw
er of water break her spirit and
humble her pride until she no longer
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
The Home Circle
Thoughts from the Editorial Pen

How Some Men Treat Their Wives.
If there is any person we despise It
Is the man who doles out money t.
his wife as if she was a pauper and
not partner in his earnings. And
yet there are many such men every
where. They want to be economical
and they become brutes. There is no
more pitiful sight than 10 see such a
man drive in from the country with
his wife. II it is winter he wears
fur overcoat. She wears a thin shawl.
The horses are fat and we'll cared
for. The children are thin and half
clothed He refuses the pitiful sum
necessary for a new dress, but goes
into the grocery store and lays in a
supply of tobacco. When we see such
a couple in town we say to ourselves,
God have mercy on that woman
The man who refuses the money his
wife needs and who spends it upon
things of less Importance is a more
despicable thief than he who simply
extracts some fat pocketbook from
the pocket of some well-to-do man
We know of no more exasperatinE
spectacle than to see the wife of
man in comfortable circumstances
asking for. ten cents with which to
buy necessities. You cannot excuse
such meanness by the plea that wom-
an does not take care of money. We
say it is her husbands fault if she
does not know how. How can she
learn to take care of what she never
has? Such meanness in business cir
cles would be noted everywhere. In
a partnership between men such a
state of affairs would not be tolerat-
ed. Just because the member of
firm is elected business manager and
treasurer, that does not give him the
right to appropriate all the money,
not by any means. But just because
one of the partners in the marriage
contract is always a woman, the othe-
member of the firm seems to think
that all the profits of the concern
belong to him alone. Give the wom-
an a chance to show how economical
she is and you will not only be just
as well off in the end, but you both
will be infinitely happier.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
LENGTHENING THE EVENING.

Cleveland and several other Ohio
cities have recently changed or
planned to change their clocks from
Central to Eastern time. AS every
clock will be set one hour ahead, that
means that there will be one hour
more daylight after supper or dinner,
whichever Ohioans call their evening
meal.
The little objection anticipated in
Cleveland to this change is a very
funny illustration of human nature.
Precisely the same thing could have
been done without interfering with
the railroad schedules by a public
ordinance and general consent. II
was simply necessary to agree that all
places OF business should open and
close an hour earlier in each case.
Also the meal times in the homes
would have to be changed to corre-
spond.
Popular habits becomes so set that
1t would be almost impossible to get
such a change made. The man who
Is used to getting up at a. m. would
never get the idea that 1t is a hard
ship to rise with the clock saying 6
O'Clock! But IL his clock can be set
ahead, so that he will get up an hour
earlier without realizing it, he feels
no hardship. and enjoys all the bene-
fit of the longer evening.
The change that these cities are
making produces some approach to
English conditions, where long even
ings permit outdoor sports to be en-
joyed after the evening meal. Al
Edinburg 1t is broad daylight until
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

has ambition to dress and look we'll;
make the home as dull and tiresome
as the days grow long and dreary,
and then what? Not the present
form of government, for only men of
character are fit to govern them
selves. Brave, good men are not
born of crushed and cringing woman
hood. Look to your wives, good
brothers, if you desire long-continued
prosperity for this country as we'll as
for yourselves"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
CHURCH CONSOLIDATION.

For more than a year there has
been some agitation among local
churchmen for a consolidation of a
number of the congregations. Ash
land is now supporting from fourteen
to sixteen organizations-pro
more than any other city of its size
in the country-resulting in small
congregations and an enormous bur-
den on members. The newspapers of
the city have felt it sorely, so much,
indeed, that they have been COM
PEELED to put all church organizations
upon the same basis as secular insti-
tutions so far as subscriptions and
advertising are concerned. AS a rule
the newspapers of the community are
more than willing to forward and
help every religious movement, but in
Ashland the demand has been more
than the finances of the newspapers
could stand. A newspaper, being ex-
pected, as it is, to contribute to every
religious movement, finds it impossi-
BILE to do free work for sixteen church
organizations and furnish free sub
scriptions to sixteen ministers, while
the member of each congregation is
expected to contribute to the support
of but one. The local merchants of
the city are in the same predicament.
For this reason it has appeared to
the Tidings that the good business
thing would be to consolidate a num-
ber of the congregations and get
where those left will be we'll sup
ported.
Many of the present day church or
ganizations hold to about the same
fundamental doctrines of salvation
and are divided only on nonessen-
tials. We have thought that the
Congregationalists and Presbyterians
could be brought together without
doing great violence to either creed.
The Methodists, Free Methodists and
Brethren could unite, it appears to
us. without great doctrinal strain.
The Christian and Baptist churches
might be brought under one head
with degree of satisfaction.
Pastor Browning, it is understood,
has just resigned his pastorate of the
Christian church for lack of financial
support. The Baptist congregation
has been struggling for a long time
under heavy church debt with a
sparse congregation to carry it, Why
would it not be. a good idea to con-
solidate these congregations at this
time?
The Tidings realizes it is treading
on dangerous ground in these sug-
gestions. But it is here to work in
the interest of Ashland and every in
stitution in it. There is need for
stronger church organization work
and some sect must sacrifice to bring
IL about.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
A WORD PERSONAL.

In the charter amendment to be
voted on next Tuesday the Tidings
editor is named as chairman of the
commissioners to carry out the
springs project, and for that reason
this little paragraph of explanation.
Mr.. Greer has already given all his
time for the past eight months in
forwarding the springs enterprise.
He did so, not because he could af-
ford to do it, but because he thought
he saw in the springs an asset which,
if properly applied, would prove
worth much to this community and
worth the effort in stimulating his
own business. Mr.. Greer has carried
out successfully several community
enterprises, and contrary to the trite
saying that communities do not ap-
preciate public spirit shown by citi-
zens, his experience has been that
communities have always more than
his feeble efforts and he
is willing to absolutely rely upon the
good will Of the community.
In the springs matter Mr. Greer
stands precisely in this attitude: II
the people desire that he should stick
to the springs project until it is fin
ished he will accept the responsible
ity and do the best he can. But no
man can accomplish great public good
alone. He must have the hearty
backing of citizens. We humbly bow
our head before the magnificent vote
of confidence expressed in the bond
election just past. When the bond
election was complete the official con-
nection of the Commercial Club COM
mittee, Of (which he was chairman,
with the springs ceased. Now we
approach a new and greater RESPONSE
bility, that of official procedure, with
its necessary power. And Mr.. Greer
is loath to accept this added and
greater responsibility unless he can
feel assured of the hearty support of
the community in future undertake
ings regarding the springs. He will
offer no complaint if the people
through ballot expression next Tues
day decide to have the enterprise
completed by the council. But he is
anxious that large vote be cast. The
people have part in this enterprise
and there should be no signs of ennui
even at an election where the issue
is not great.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
O6e
PeOp|e'SFOTu|ll
The Watchman on the Right, The
Sentinel on the Left.


Editor Tidings: In a recent issue
of your paper Mrs. Russell suggested
that the name of the hill now known
as Roper's Bunion be changed to The
Watchman-a far more appropriate
name, inasmuch as it would not only
be more pleasing to the ear but would
give to this beautiful and very promi-
nent point a name that would perpet-
uate its memory as. the scene of many
stirring events in the early history of
Ashland. Undoubtedly the name
Roper's Bunion was given it in jest in
the early days when no one enter
tanned the thought that the village
would in time aspire to become one
OF the greatest resorts in the west, If
not in the United States. Should
Ashland become such, this odd and
rather crude name would not appeal
to the newcomers as it may to the old
residents, hence it would seem advis-
able. if a change is to be made, that
we make it before inviting the world
to enjoy what we have to offer.
The Watchman stands guard at the
left entrance to the canyon. On the
opposite side, to the right, is one of
the most beautiful large hills, or
small mountains, whichever the read
er is pleased to consider it, that the
writer has ever seen-and he has seen
several that have inspired wizards of
the pen to put in verse and song their
thoughts on seeing them. This noun
tain, believe, has never been chris
tened-at least it is usually referred
to as "the hill west of town" AS
most new arrivals here, and many of
the older ones, are somewhat hazy
as to the compass points in Ashland, ,
the above description does not give
them a very accurate notion as to the
location Of the mountain in question.
Therefore, as Mrs. Russell has given
the name The Watchman to the left
hand guard of the canyons portal, l
would be pleased to suggest that the
right-hand one be known as The SEN
tinel. The names are substantial,
dignified and masculine, as befit the
noble guardians of the entrance to
Ashland's most attractive feature, her
beautiful canyon.
The matter of names may seem to
many to be of little Importance, but
believe the tourist will carry away
with him a better impression Of our
city IL its streets, objects of interest
and beauty spots bear names that are
in most cases descriptive of their his
torical or physical qualities. II not
descriptive, the names should at least
not crate on the ear. Would Los
Angeles have become as populous or
Pasadena possess its charm had they
been burdened with such names as
Little Skowhegan and Lautenslager's
Corners, respectively? Probably not.
II. l.. N.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
THE PUBLIC ATTITUDE TOWARD
ITS OWN SAFETY.

When disasters happen in English
jurisdiction, there is no question of
prompt action or intelligent investiga-
tion. Three days had not passed af-
ter the Empress of Ireland catastro-
phe when an English royal commits
sion was already named, hearings to
begin week later.
In our own country great disasters
are followed by fairly prompt action
of some sort. There is a clamor for
publicity and punishment of the
guilty. After delays incident to judi
cial sloth or political inefficiency,
some kind of an investigating body
gets to work. That its efforts are
not always intelligent is suggested by
the historic question asked in the
Titanic investigation, did she go
down by the bow or head?"
After a week or two the newspa-
pers find some other subject makes
more taking headlines. They quit
for fresher tales of sorrow, love or
intrigue. The investigation proceeds
it's dull way, and usually finds some
underling responsible. Or it is de-
clared to be case of no one to blame,
or an "act of God" For a short
time more stringent regulations are
imposed and enforced. Then things
drift back about where they were be-
fore.
A great disaster like the sinking OF
the Empress is not in vain. Some
changes favorable to public safety
are always made. But every day
there is a harvest of little accidents,
most of which are needless and the
fruit of carelessness.
The passengers on railroad train
or street car complain bitterly IL
porter or brakeman answers q
question with incivility. Persons OF
determined conviction get the offend
er's name or number and write
wrathy letters to the management.
But do they never complain where
dangerous chances are taken? In
deed, they rather seem to enjoy brag-
gring about risks taken and escaped
So long as this spirit prevails, rail-
road trains will try to pass each
other on the same track, and steam
ships will collide.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

10 p. NJ, during the long days. I'm
agine what baseball business would
be done in this country, where it is
possible to play even to p. m.
1t is a misfortune that the Ameri-
can people have established living
habits that make the evening dark.
There is little physical development
in theatre going and automobile and
trolley riding and carriage driving,
which are the principal amusements
after the lamps go on.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION OF M
PROVEMENT BONDS.

Notice is hereby given that i'm
provement bonds Nos. 34S and 35l,
both inclusive, of the city of Ashland,
Oregon, will be taken up and can
celled by said city on the first day OF
July, 1914, by payment of the face
value thereof and accrued interest to
that date. Interest will cease on
same on and after said date. Holders
of bonds will present same at this
office for payment.
c. H. GILLETTE,
5-2t-Thurs. Recorder.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

Too little attention is paid to the
small courtesies of the home. Faith
ers, mothers, grandparents and chill
dren should remember that happi-
ness is derived from the little kindly
acts and words of each member of q
family. One alone cannot make a
cheerful home if the rest make no
effort.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

among good people we should open
our ears; when among bad people.
shut them. 1t is not worth while to
hear what our neighbors say about
our children, what our rivals say
about our business, our dress or our
kin.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

The Tidings is on sale at Poleys
drug store, II East Main street.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

Paint your house. Help make it
Ashland the Beautiful"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-06-18

Plant more flowers. Make It ASH
land the City Beautiful"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-11-11

crete and absolutely fireproof. will be
ready before this story is published.
No better criterion of the progress
Of the Exposition may be had than
the record Of the paid admissions. The
average is now more than $1,000 per-
sons month at 25 cents. The total
admission receipts from Sept. 8, 1913,
to Aug. 80, 1914, was $1o1 600.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-11-11

the entire Exposition area of 635 acres,
but it shows that the Exposition was
80 per cent completed the day the Eu-
ropean conflict started. The war will
not even harm the Exposition.
Any loss in exhibits is made up in
the requests for additional space from
Japan, the orient, South America and
nonwarring nations Of Europe. There
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-11-11

Zealand and the noncombatants in Eu-
rope who want to escape wars horror
In the accompanying photograph,
taken from hilltop GOO yards away,
an impression Of the size Of the ex-
hibit palaces of the Walled City, il
given. OF the eleven exhibit palaces
ten are completed, and the Palace Of
Fine Arts, which is of steel and cen
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-11-11

The largest single day when there
has been no special event on the
grounds was recent Sunday. when
$3.50 persons paid at the gates. The
largest attendance for a special event
on the grounds was 1900 paid adj
missions at the Ball Of All Nations on
May 2. The Exposition will open on
Feb. 20 and close Dec. 4, 1915.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-11-11

has been not a single withdrawal by
any nation because of the war. and as
surances have been received from two
of the belligerent countries that Expo
sition participation will proceed. Loss
in attendance from Europe will be off
set by increased attendance from the
United States, South America. Central
America, the orient, Australia, New
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-11-11

THE above panorama of the
grounds of the Panama Pacific
International Exposition. taken
xix months before the opening days, is
At answer to the question, Twill the
war cause a postponement of the Pan
ana Pacific International Exposition ~
1t will not.
The photograph shows only part of
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-11-11

ACCOMPANYING taken
before
has This facade Of the Palace of Agriculture
Marina
The outside
opening left opens
The central niche occupied by scupured
The wall present pnkish
while the base OF the dome bears blending
Of thrilling
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-11-11

photograph family Of the that
the Western Venetian
While truly the attacvene of the architecture cannot
~ hint at the
Background of imitation
onam
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shows typical
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something system
The Exposition will on
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-11-11

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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-11-11

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

daughter Jennie are at Sweet Brier cottage 54 Wesley circle, remaining until September. Mrs. Sarah Mulk1n of Chaplin is their guest for the week. After 31 years of faithful service in the dining room MT. Yeomans last year resigned. Mrs. Yeomans also re- signed after 20 years in the culinary department. Miss Jennie is again serving as waitress, a position she has occupied for two decades.
 Rev. and Mrs. Charles H. Van Nat ter of Warehouse Point arrived on the grounds yesterday and are quartered at the Bethel on lanes avenue for the camp meeting, season.
 The Playground.
 One of the most interesting places on the grounds is the playground at the upper end of Prospect avenue, where a pleasant view of Willimantic is had at the north. Various forms of exercise are provided and all through the day children of various ages and sizes and youth of both sexes are to be seen there enjoying the swings and tilts, playing croquet or engaging in tennis. Families with children feel grateful to the associa- tion for such opportunities afforded the young for healthful pleasure.
 At the Society Houses.
 At the South Manchester house are hTS. J. f1uIlpHTleS, MISS MdTy fhlCCnl0, Miss Edith Humphries, Miss Annie Orr. Mrs. E. Abbey, who has been here every year since 1860, Miss Gertrude Jackson
 Those at the Danielson cottage: Mrs. L. c. Turner New London, Mrs. G. A Morse Danielson.
 At the Colchester house are Mrs. F. B. Worthington, Miss Lucille Miner Norwich Town, Charles A. Rathbone Norwich, Miss Julia Adams, Colches- ! ter.
 TEose at the Norwich Town house are Rev. and Mrs. M. R. French and daughter Mrs. Harbeck and family.
 From Moosup are Miss Ella J. Mill lett. Miss Lila E. Millett, Mrs E. N St. John, Mrs. Ada Hill. Miss Gladys Hill. Mrs. Matthew Barr, Miss Mar garet. Barr. Miss Leila Howe. Miss Winifred Briggs.
 The following are at the East Hamp- ton house: Miss Fannie Markham Miss Bertha Markham, Mrs. Tracy Dutton, Mrs. c. J. Rogers. Mrs. Addie Rich of Bristol, Conn.
 Rev. E. W. Belcher is the pastor on the grounds.