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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
Helpful Hints
To Fair Visitors

Oregon Building, San Francisco
With a little care, Oregonians COM
ing to the exposition will find it pos
sible to make stay here at no ex-
cessive cost. Down in the city good
rooms at average hotels can be had
at 81 to $3.50 per night, and rooms
in boarding houses and homes at $5
to $40 per week. Restaurant prices
are not beyond the usual, and at cafe
terias good food can be had at very
reasonable prices At the latter
places, for everything except meat,
and 10 cents is the price for the
average dish There is an excess of
rooms and eating places, the crowds
not yet having overflowed the city
For those who feel the need of apart
ments, one and two rooms with kitch-
enette and private bath range from
$22.50 to $50, at thoroughly respect
able and up-to-date apartment houses
within short street car ride Of the
exposition or city. On the exposition
grounds prices are little more stren-
uous in spots, but visitors meet this
situation pretty largely by bringing
their lunches with them, and the very
best of people do not scorn to do this.
The Y. w. C. A. cafeteria occupies
building all its own and is the pop
ular eating place within the gates.
Here one can pick out a reasonably
good meal for so cents or less, and
for light lunches is ideal However,
at the NJ. j. B. Coffee Parlor, ham,
eggs, bread, butter and coffee are OBJ
tainable at 40 cents. Waffles and
coffee cost 25 cents. The Zone is
filled with eating places, cabarets and
restaurants offering food at all
prices. "IIot dog" sandwich and cof-
fee joints are everywhere, and the
combination can be had for 20 cents,
In the Food Products building it is
possible to get light lunches and tea
for about 25 cents, and tea houses
serving tea and rice cakes at % cents
are everywhere. There is but one
hotel on the grounds, Inside Inn.
Rooms here without bath range from
SO per night upward, according to
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
Lady MCDuff.

The Oregon Agricultural College
has the honor of having the record
breaking hen of the world, so far as
authoritative records go. She laid
303 eggs last year. Naturally there
is much interest in the madam and no
little pride in her achievement.
When her record was made known to
the board of regents thew were asked
officially to name her. Senator H.
Won der HELEN of the board spoke
promptly, saying, Shakespeare pro-
vided her name long ago, Lady Nc
Duff-Lay on, McDuff." She carries
the name to the Panama-Pacific ex-
position, and will carry it on the rolls
of fame for many a day.-Journal Of
Education, Boston.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
The lonu Bamboo,

An Englishman was once rallying q
native of India upon his faculty In ly
ing. The native at once replied
why. sahib. we are all more or less
liars In my country. and If one tells
story another Immediately caps it.
There we're two young men of my
country who had boasting match
and one said, My father is so rich and
has so many horses that his stable Is
of such extent as to take horse
eleven months to go from one end stall
to the other 'Shabash, brother. re-
piled the second boaster. that is very
good. My father has bamboo SO
long that he can sweep the clouds
away with it when they obscure the
sun in harvest time. Hi, hiP ex
claimed the first That is very won
derful, but. pray. brother, where does
your father keep such long BAN
booT why. you stupid, was the an
swer, in your fathers stable. to be
surer"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
TREE A GIGANTIC PUMP.
One Elm Found to Raise 26o Barrels
of Water a Day.

one Elm round to Raise 2bO Barrels
Of Water a Day.
Professor Pierce tells of Washing.
ton elm which possesses 70O0,000
leaves exposed, foliage surface or
ave acres, which gives of to the air
2GO barrels of water every summers
day, and that this tree is located near
paved streets and cement sidewalks.
The question arises. Where does this
vast amount of water come from? 1t
Is assumed that many city trees perish
from lack Of water owing to water
tight pavement and water tight side
walks.
In answering this question 1t must
not be forgotten that the roots Of any
tree especially the elm tree, extend
long distance, thus encroaching upon
the lawn soils adjacent, the sidewalks
and the streets
1t must also be remembered that
there are many subterranean springs
lSllilS III Nlllto anu "" 40 80 "NAl 40
On farms.
Notwithstanding these explanations
we wonder ut the capacity OF this big
tree to gather moisture to its roots.
partly rooted over by city pavements
1t Illustrates the fact that there is
much yet to be learned about root
growth and tree growth generally.
After being told that one tree throws
into the air 2G0 barrels of water every
summers day we may get some idea
Of the reason for the coOlness Of the
air in the forest or beneath shade trees
growing in the field or upon our lawns.
Shade trees are indeed more productive
of coolness on summers day than
would be gigantic fan. Fruit
Grower.
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A FAMOUS DETECTIVE.
Vidocq Was Notorious Thief Before
He Joined the Police.

Vidocq Was a Notorious Thief Before
He Joined the Police.
! Modern detectives. as a rule, are fit
ted for their work by long course OF
police training. But not so Vid0cq. the
great French detective, who was born
in Aras In l7I5. He began life as a
baker and early became the terror OF
his companions by his athletic frame
and violent disposition. At the same
time he was notorious thief. and aft
er many dlsgraceful adventures he en-.
listed in the army.
In 1906 he returned to Paris with
some money. which. however, he soon
sQuandered. Next he was sentenced
at Lille to eight years hard labor for
forgery. but repeatedly escaped. and In
1903 he became connected with the
Paris police as detective.
His previous career enabled him to
render important services. and he was
appointed chief Of the safety brigade.
chiefly composed of reprieved con.
victs. which purged Paris Of the many
dangerous classes. In 1918 he receiv.
ed a full pardon. and his connection
with this service lasted until about
1923. when he settled at ST. Mande as
a paper manufacturer.
Soon after the revolution Of 1890 he
became a political detective. bur with
little success. In 1913 he was again
employed under the republican gov.
ernment, but he died penniless in 1857.
London Standard.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08

Tive railroads announce new work
to be started at once, that will mean
an expenditure of several millions of
dollars. The Oregon Washington
Railroad & Navigation Company will
build a SO-mile extension to its line
recently completed from Riverside,
westward to Crane Creek Gap The
Southern Pacific announces it will
etectrify its line between Whiteson
and Corvallis, a distance of 43 miles,
as an extension of the existing cleo
trio unit between Portland and
Whiteson.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
Queer Pronunciations.

There are many names of places in
England that puzzle the stranger.
Happisburgh, In Norfolk. for instance.
is pronounced "HaZeboro," Abergaven.
ny simply drops syllable and becomes
"Abergenny," and 1t is alleged that st
Neots sounds more like "Snoots' than
anything else Cirencester seems to
vary from Sister" to "Sizeter." In Suf
folk Waldringfed is "Wunnerful' and
Chelmondiston "Chimston," while in
the adjoining county of Norfolk Hun
stanton is "HunstOn," and In the west
country Badgeworthy is "Badgery"
and Cornwood "Kernood." Hunting
donshire claims the purest English.
but they call PapwOrth "Parpor" And
not far from there a mOtOrist turned
upon rough road and asked the in
telligent laborers where 1t would take
him. THAT road" said the honest
cOuntryman. wiping his brow. will
take you to Ell, sir" The courageous
motorist went on and found Ellsworth
which Is pronounced "Elser."-
chester Guardian.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
Fruitful Combination.

In New York new teacher found
that a little negro girl was named Fer
tilizer Johnson.
Are you sure Fertilizer is your right
name?" she asked.
"Yes, ma'am," replied the little girl.
"Well, tell your mother to come
here" said the teacher.
The mother came the next day.
"Yes, Fertilizer is right" she said
"You see, named her after her father
and mother both. Her fathers name
is Ferdinand, and my name is Liza. so
we called her Fertilizer New York
Globe.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
ANCIENT "WlRELESS."
An Old Roman Carrier Pigeon Statior
Still Stands In France.

An Old Roman Carrier Pigeon Statior
Still Stands In France.
A few miles north of Marseilles and
within easy walk Of the tram to AK.
en-Provence lies a typical Provencal
village that tourists usually miss. 1t
was founded by the Romans during
their occupation Of the south of
France and is built in accordance with
the customs of that time. The houses
appear to be perched on top OF each
other. but on closer inspection are
found to be built on ledges on hill.
side.
This hill is the most interesting fea.
ture of the place. What appears as
solitary crag is In reality castle,
the rooms, fortilicauons. etc., being cut
out Of the solid rock and forming u
fortress practically impregnable in
those days. At the side Of the castle
is round tower. about forty feet in
height and seven feet in diameter,
The interior of this tower acted as
the wireless station" in Roman times
The interior consisted of series of
pigeon lofts, from which the birds,
bearing messages. were sent direct to
Rome.
The whole of the interior was con.
structed of very hard cement, which.
with the wear of ages, is now slowly
decaying, and only one perfect loft"
now remains. There was accommoda
ton for about $50 pairs of birds. to
gether with an abundant water and
grain supply, the attendants being
quartered in the castle.-Wide World
Magazine.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08

Psalm 27:14. The message was pri-
marily for those who we're buried
with Christ in baptism during the day.
The preacher said, using the 27th
Psalm as a foundation, that God Is a
God of beauty. His beauty is reflect
ed in nature all about Ashland. The
beauties in literature are but frag-
ments of the beauty of His wisdom.
All that is beautiful in the characters
of men and women about us is re-
Elected from God; for men and wom-
en- are but broken lights from Him.
God is also a God of goodness. We
can not understand why the wicked
sometimes prosper while the good
may suffer; but, nevertheless, Jesus
with clear discernment Of what per-
feet goodness means, held through
His entire career, with unbroken con-
fidence and joy, that perfect goodness
dwells in God" Again, God is such
a God that when our father and moth
er cast us Off, then lie will pick us
up. Such God is worthy of our
worship and our all If the young
man has a trysting place where he
meets his sweetheart, so every young
man ought to have a trysting place
where his soul with God and meet.
The young man and woman who meet
God in prayer will have the strength
and courage of Joshua leading Israel,
or of a Catherine Booth storming the
atheism and sin of Paris.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
BAy0NET CHARGES.
Hand TO Hand Conflicts Are Rare Upon
the Field Of Battle.

tHe Flelu OF bdttlos
In talk about military methods In
warfare General Stephen M. Weld. In
discussing stories Of bayonet charges
said:
Il do not know OF single case in
our war where bayonets were actually
crossed. | heard of one or two, but |
never happened to see one.
"ln the numerous charges made by
our corps in the Wilderness campaign
the only one we ever made successful
ly was on the 18th of June. One divi
sion had already charged and been re-
pulsed. Our division was then ordered
to make a charge across a plain some
200 yards wide. Colonel Gould had
command Of the division. which placed
the brigade In my hands
Before charging the men were or.
dered to remove the caps from their
guns and when they did charge were
told to leg it like blazes, which they
did In almost no time we were over
the 200 yards, subjected to storm OF
shell and cannister and only one vol.
ley from the infantry in the enemy's
trenches. One-half of the men in our
regiment were lost In this charge.
Here was case where you would
suppose we might have crossed bayo
nets. On the contrary. the Confeder
ates fed. the same as we would have
done had we been attacked We cap
tured their knapsacks and everything
they had in the trenches just as they
were." ."-Exchange.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
High and Low Elevations for Orch

1t is well-recognized fact, though
one too often overlooked in selecting
sites for orchards, that cold air set
ties to the lower levels For this
reason it is often colder at the lower
elevations than it is at higher points
in the same locality. This is what is
meant by atmospheric drainage"
The occurrence of frost in low places
when there is none on elevated areas
is thus explained. For the same
reason peach buds are often winter
wi!led or the blossoms are injured by
frost in the spring in low places when
nearby orchards on higher eleva-
tions are injured much less or even
escape entirely.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
Not Unnatural Inquiry.

Dorothy has a baby brother who has
recently been Ill, cutting his first teeth
The badness Of the babys head had
caused Dorothy great anxiety. She
stood at the mothers knee one day
gently pattlng the little head. BE
careful, Dorothy" said the mother.
"You know poor little brother is Ill.
He is cutting bis teeth" Dorothy pat
ted the bald head rehectively. Nam
ma" she said. will 1t make him III
when be cuts his ?"-Exchange.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
How He Won Her.

She-Mamma is opposed to you be-
cause you never minded your mother
and were never considerate with your
sisters. He-Perhaps you would rath.
er marry some chap who would want
his mother and sisters to come live
with you? She Horrors. no! How fool
ish mamma is.-New York Weekly.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
LOCATING the Fire.

where was the fire In town last
night?"
81 think It must have been the IT,
brary"
what makes you think thatT
"Well. | heard the smoke was issu.
ing in volumes. London Telegraph
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
Different Suits.

Father-I see in this expense account
Fourteen suits, $1,000" You didn't
nav that much for fourteen suits or
clothes. Son-No; two of 'em were
damage suits.-Exchunge.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
vociferous AppareI,

Oats a purity loud suit yer got on
Weary"
ayes, It belonged ter man dat was
deef."- Boston Transcript
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08

The well trained are In demand.
The Medford Commercial College
summer school trains for business.
Tuition, July and August, SIS. loft
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
Horse and Giraffe.

It takes a good horse to run down a
giraffe. and If the least advantage u
permitted the wild creature the race IA
lost
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
Rubbing Il In.

The Wife - | recall our courtship
days. those blissful days. The Brute
When was in bliSsfu daze!-Phila'
delphia Ledger.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08
Her Reason,

The beautiful girl was writing a let.
ter.
~ am writing" she mused. mot be.
cause have something special to say,
but because have nothing special to
do"
Thus does the busy little bee EN-.
ploy each shining hour.-Philadelphla
Ledger.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08

Freewater-Contracts let for two
new school houses, $S,3O6 and S.
O93.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-07-08

Work as they work who are ambi
tious. Hindu Saying.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-01
THEATER PROPOSITION
SAID TO Be ARRANGED
Old POStOffiCe Building Said to
Have Been Purchased For
$4,000.

The new theater proposition for
Mishawaka has again bobbed up Sc
renely. This time 1t is said that every
thing in connection with the matter
has been arranged, with the eXcep-
ton Of the signing Of the necessary
papers which, il is said, will go for
ward to Chicago Tuesday for the nee
esSary signatures. Should nothing in
tervene 10 upset the arrangements so
far completed. it is expected the deal
will be contaminated the present
week. The site Of the proposed new
building will be on that of the old
post office lot at the northeast corner
building is owned by the Masonic
Temple association and the price men
toned for the property is $4,000.
A new theater building for the city
has been mentioned at different times
for the past several months, but il is
said by those "in the know" that this
time the matter will be clinched. ID.
X. Ehnes, manager Of the real estate
and insurance branch of the Misha-
waka Trust * Savings Co, agents for
the building, refused TO confirm or
deny the rumor at the present time.
but from other sources it was learned
by The NewS-TimeS that the facts
mentioned above are absolutely cor
rect.
At the present time there are two
theaters in the city, the Century and
the Princess.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-01
PRIVATE FUNDS TO PAY
FOR ORNAMENTAL SYSTEM

If the residents along Edgewater
drive viii raise by private subscription
$30S. the difference between the esti-
mated cost of an ornamental street
lighting system and an arc light sys-
tenn of three lamps. the city electric
department will construct and install
the Ornamental system along the
street This was the proposition rec
commended the committee composed
Of Pres't y. McDonough of the board
of public works, and Supt. A. r.
Klein and City Atty. Jernegan at the
Monday morning session of the board.
Several weeks ago a petition was
presented by the residents of Edge
water asking for an ornamental street
lighting system. The petition was
turned over to the committee to in
vestigate. The committee in their re-
port stated that a lighting system was
needed along the street owing to the
dangerous condition along the river
side of the road, and recommended
that three arc lights be placed be-
tween the railroad tracks and Cedar
st. The cost was estimated at 1924.
The cost of the ornamental system was
placed at 1882, and the committee was
in favor of the latter if the residents
pay the difference.
The board spent some little time in
discussing the need Of greater police
station facilities and suggestions were
made that the old water works plant
be converted into a new station and
Jail. 1t was also suggested that the
city court room be included in that
building The matter will be investi-
gated and some action may be taken
later on.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-01
RIVER PARK

Miss Ruth Herrick entertained her
Sunday school class and NUMBER OF
friends with a Halloween party Sat
urday evening at her home, y. Eighth
ST The house decorations were Sug-
gestive of the season and the guests
went masked. The evening was spent
with music, games and the usual Hal
loween stunts, followed By two
course luncheon.
Mrs. w. II. RodericE, s. Eighteenth
st. entertained with a family dinner
Sunday in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Roderick who recently returned
from Los Angeles, Calf. Covers
were laid for Is. The table was cen
tered with an empire basket or red
and white chrysanthenums.
Marshall Ball entertained his Sun
da.y school class with a hay rack ride
Saturday evening. The party drove
to a grove south Of Mishawaka where
they enjoyed a camp supper.
The members Of the Needle Craft
club entertained with a Halloween
party Saturday evening at the home
of Mrs. Harry Goss. S. Twelfth ST.
The guests went masked and various
Halloween stunts were enjoyed. When
the masks were removed cards and
other games were the feature. At a
late hour luncheon was served.
Mrs William Rinard. Mishawaka
av. entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Miles Of Plymouth
and Mrs. DR.. Loving Of Valparaiso.
Mrs. Guss Fender :. Eighteenth st.
entertained at dinner in honor Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. B. Hammond.
A son was born 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Cooley. s. Eighteenth St, Mon
day morning.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams, w. Pleasant St, Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A Casper. $50 y.
Seventh St entertained with a family
dinner and reunion Sunday. Dinner
was served at noon. Covers were
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-01
MISS GENEVA JEWELL
BRIDE OF EARL SHAFER

Earl Shafer and Miss Geneva Jewell,
both of this city, were united in mar
rage Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
at the parsonage Of the First Church
of the Evangelical association by the
Rev. ID. d. Spangler. The bride was
attired in a blue travelling suit and
wore a hat TO match. She was attend
ed by her sister, Miss Anna Jewell of
South Bend, who wore a blue travelling
suit. Russell DeBard OF South Bend
was the best man.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party went to the home of the brides
sister. Mrs. Harry Bloomer, 703 Z.
Battell ST., where a fine wedding dim
ner was served 10 the immediate rel
atives. The decorations were red and
yellow chrysanthemums. Covers
were laid for % guests.
The bride is the daughter Of Will
liam Jewell Of northeast of the city.
Mr.. and Mrs Shafer have gone to
Keokuk, Ia, to spend their honey
moon. Upon their return they will
be at home at 80 w. Broadway.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-01
EAST END WILL SOON GET
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING

From all indications the east end
will soon have a school house. A CEN
sus Of the children of school age be-
tween two and IA years has just been
completed and handed over to the
school board. II shows that the num-
Der living east of Indiana av. is IFS.
The canvass was thorough, and as the
board has promised to build a school
if it could be shown that there are
sufficient children of school age living
in that territory to warrant such an
expense, they would act in the mat
ter. The census figures were accom-
panied by a petition signed by 11S
parents, taxpayers and property own
ers, urging on the members OF the
board the necessity for immediate ac-
ton. The matter will be considered
without delay by the school board.