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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
American Was Killed

Queenstown September S.-(2:42 D. m.) It has been established that an American named Wolff was lost on the Hesperian. Wolff signed as an able seaman of tho Hesperian's crew. He came from Newark, N J., and was of Dutch percentage.
 There Is absolutely no doubt that a gun was mounted on the Hesperian. It is understood the gun was visible to all who cared to look at 1t, no secret being made of its presecnc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
Grand Dukes Last Order

London September S-Q1.5O a. n.j An army order issued by Grand Duke Nicho- las. who has been commander in chief of the Russian forces some time, shows that Emperor Nicholas In assuming su- preme command of his armedforces, las suplanted the Grand Duke Nicholas Nichaloevitch.
 The order is addressed to the valiant army and feet
 The announcement as forwarded from Petrograd to Reuters Telegram c,m- pany says that the Emperor has placed himself at the head of the military md naval forces.
 The grand duke thanks them for their heroism in the past. He predicts that with the Emperor leading them they ill perform fresh exploits
 The text of the order is quoted as iol- lows:
 Today I have taken supreme command of all my forces of the sea and of the land armies operating in the theatre of war.
 With firm faith in the clemency of God and with unshaken assurance of fi- nal victory, We shall fulfill our sacred duty to defend our country to the last We shall not dshonor the Russian land"
 What military general or whether the general staff, will assume the leadership of Russia's hard pressed forces. is not announced in the Emperor's order reliev- ing the grand duke.
 Look to Alexiev
 On Thursday, last, General Alexiev was appointed chief of the grand dukes staff. Some military commentators haz- ard the guess that upon his shoulders will devolve the chief responsibility The removal of Grand Duke Nicholas came as a great surprise to England, where, during the last few weeks, he had re- ceived constant praise for extricating his armies from the Teutonic wise.
 Now that winter is approaching and the Austro- German forces are moving more slowly, it was believed that what with shortage O. ammunition and other diff ficulties presented, he had accomplished all that was humanly possible in the cir cumstances.
 In times of peace Emperor Nicholas is invested by law with the honorary com mand of the army and navy, and the that he had assumed this post in person did not at first bring with 1t any intimation of impending im- portant changes. It was then thought of as noteworthy principally for it's moral significance.
 It Is the general impression here that Emperor Nicholas Will not determine per sonally upon the strategic formula to be followed, but will entrust the destinies of his armies to the chief of the general staff
 As the religious head of the Russian nation, the Emperor's move it is pointed out, should prove to be- ex cathedra. great moral stimulus to his troops It Is also regarded here as disposing ef- rectually of rumors that Russia contem- plates conclusion of a separate peace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
Mrs. NJ. l. Riley

Greenville. September 7.-tSpecial. Mrs. T. J. Riley died at the home Of her daughter Mrs. w. J. Beeland Monday afternoon. Mrs. Riley was stricken with paralysis early Monday morning. and never was conscious after then. At the time of her death she was about 76 years of age.
 She is survived by two daughters Mrs D. H. Rouse and Mrs. w. J. Beeland of Greenville. one son, Mir. Robert Riley of Iowa, and two sisters. Mrs. Stephen Malone of Andalusia, and Mrs. Barber of Oklahoma
 Funeral services were held Tuesday aft ernoon at the residence, and interment was made at Magnolia cemetery. The fservices were conducted by her former pastor. the Rev. o. " Calhoun of An dalusia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
J. P. Walker

Funeral services over the remains of ]. P. Walker, who was stricken with acute indigestion while on his way home, 7222 Second avenue, and died be- fore reaching there. will be conducted from the family residence this after = noon at o'clock. Interment will fol- low in Elmwood. The deceased was proprietor of the Birmingham Shoe Fixery and was well known in this city. He is survived by his widow. tw O daughters Mrs. Tida Hulsty and Mrs D. F. Frye, and one son, Russell Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
Letter Carriers Close Session

Omaha, Neb., September S-Dallas was selected for the next biennial meeting of the National Association of Letter Car Tiers at the closing session of the con Vention today. Edward J. Gainor Mun- cie, Ind, was elected president. Wilmot Dunn, Nashville, Tenn, was chosen col lector Of the Mutual Benefit association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
William N. Ricketts,

Funeral services over the remains of William N. Ricketts, aged 72 years, who died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. G. N. Fortenberry, 7332 First avenue. will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock. The de- ceased Is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. B. T. Cawhard and Mrs. Fortenberry. The remains of the deceased will be sent to Lebanon, Ky, tonight by Woodin Undertaking company for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
Crop Report

Washington, September S-Prospects of a 1,0000 900, 0O0- bushel wheat crop this year were increased by today's government re- port, which forecasted 9s1o00,O00 bushels, fased on its September 1 canvass. Spring wheat indicates crop of 322, 100000 bush- els an increase of 15OO0, GOO bushels siuce the August prediction was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
PetrOgrad Is Surprised

Petrograd, September S.-tvia Lon don, 4:21 D. m.)--The change in com mand of the army, which was made known today, came as a surprise to the general public.
 The Novoe Vremya says:
 Our insolent foe has now received a worthy answer to his projects The Russian Emperor has placed himself at the head of the military forces ard hopes of the Germans for peace are turned to dust and ashes. For more tha n year the chief command of our army has been vested in Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholoevith, whose name will forever remain graven in the heart of every Russian soldier"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
Order Transferring Commands

Paris September S-(2:35 D .m.) )-The tex. or the order of the day issued py prand Duke Nicholas transferring command of the Russian armies to tle 'zar is forwarded by the Petrograd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09

marine; at least under the conditions thus far described
 The assumption that the Hesperian Was sunk by a German submarine is met with ever-increasing doubt in official circles Although authoritative quoted comment is withheld, the positiyeness of the opinions expressed informally by individuals who may be assumed to
 have authoritative information, is note worthy. In these quarters it is believed l the Hesperian must have struck a mine, | or possibly was destroyed by some agency from within; that it may be re- garded as certain she was not torpedoed by q German submarine under the con ditions set forth in press dispatches ard
 In accounts given by passengers No Indication of Submarine These persons point out that such de- tails given as the shock of the im- pact, the column of water thrown up. and the flying fragments of metal, may be adapted quite as well to the theory that the Hesperian struck mine, as the assumption that she was torpedoed. Moreover. 1t Is said, there is not a single positive indication that a sub marine was concerned
 The degree of assurance with which this theory is advanced seems to be based on knowledge of additional in- structions issued to submarine com manders since the Arabic was sunk Neither diplomatic nor naval officials however, will give any information on this subject.
 Montreal, September S.-A list of dead and missing passengers from the Hes perian was made public today at tEe Allan line office. The list contains 10 names. as follows:
 Dead: Miss Carberry. Missing Miss Alice Bannister. Joseph Fowler Ms. Fowler, Emily Morrey dnfant), Maria Jenkins Mary A. Barr Ellen Taylor C years old). W. Cownley and a Ca nadian soldier. name unknown,
 The list also gives the names of 1e members of the crew and includes tho name of F. J. Wolfe, who dispatches from Queenstown said. was an American citizen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
Contract for Three Million Rifles

Cleveland, O., September S.-Cleveland and Canton, O., capitalists closed a con- tract today for ss0,o00,0 600 to supply Russia with 3,00000O rifles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
Think Hesperian Struck Mine

Berlin, September S.-(Via London, 1 P. m.)-Persons in a position to speak with authority assert positively the conviction that the steamship Hesperian was not torpedoed by a German sub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09

he had 10 listen to complaints and re- breaches the Sultan taxing Germany With indifference as to the fate of the Ottoman empire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
Victor Hughes

Victor Hughes the 13-year-od son of Mir. and Mrs. J. S. Hughes of Kennedy, died yesterday morning at local in. firmary. The remains were sent yesterday afternoon to Kennedy for interment by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
KRUPP MEN GO TO
 CONSTANTINOPLE

London, September 9.-4:17 a. m. J Mytilene dispatch to the Times re- ports that as result of the Sultan approximations to Prince Ernst Hohen- iohe -Langenburg, acting German ann oassador to Turkey, 400 men from the krupp works have arrived at Constan- tinople.
 ., recent dispatch said when the Ger man ambassador called on the Sultan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09

OUTrespOHueht or the HaVas NeWt agency as follows:
 valiant Army and Fleet: Today you1 august supreme chief, his majesty. the Emperor, places himself at your head. bow before your herosm of more than year, and express to you my cordial, warm and sincere appreciation
 T believe steadfastly that because the Emperor himself, to whom you have taken your oath. conducts you, you will display achievements hitherto unknown l believe that God, from this day, will accord to His elect His au-powerful aid and will bring to him victory.
 GEN. AIDE DE CAMP NICHOLAS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-09
STATE COAL RATES
 ID BE ADVANCED

New Orleans, September s.-Freigh. traffic representatives of railroads enter ing New Orleans from the Alabama coal neids, after meeting held here tonight. announced that rates on btuminous coal from Alabama points to this city soon would be increased from $1 .25 to s1. 40 per ton as allowed under a recent ruling of the interstate commerce commission. It was announced, however, that while tb i, commission also had granted a similar in crease on bunker coal, the railroads would absorb in switching charges the 15 cents pr ton advance on such shipments main : taining the old rate of $125
 It was understood that the absorption or the b cents per ton on coal deliy- cred to bunkers will be presented before the interstate commission in a petition from the New Orleans traffic bureau which will charge that the railroads are granting rebate on bunker shipments.
 At the recent hearing before the con- mission it developed, it was said. that the railroads did not desire the advanc. on bunker coal as they would lose that business to competitors transporting coal from the Pennsylvania fields in bargcs operating on the Mississippi river.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
TIMBER SALES IN
NATIONAL FORESTS

The district forester at Portland
announces that during the fiscal year
1914 there we're 521 timber sales
made from the national forests in
Oregon, and 142 from the forests in
Washington. This represents "a
$4,000 feet, board measure, and
199,146, 900 feet, board measure, for
Washington.
A superficial consideration OF
these figures is apt to be misleading,
but the district forester points out
that a study of the Forest Service
records and of the conditions in the
two states will show that the figures
are normal. In Washington the for
ests are mainly in the Douglas fir re-
gion west of the Cascades, and are
not as accessible as the east side,
more open yellow pine forests. Cen
orally speaking. logging in this type
of forests requires large investment,
hChNN iHC Sd4cS arc lcHSI III uuhDcl
but larger in volume of board feet.
Then, too, most of the settlers on
the west side have their own wood
lots and buy little government tim
Der. In Oregon a large proportion
of the national forests are east of the
Cascades in the yellow pine region.
Here, in the dry region, most of the
timber is on the national forests, and
both settlers and lumbermen are de-
pendent upon the national forests for
their needs. When these facts are
understood the excess of timber sales
in one section over another is easily
explained.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18

One man, two men, three men,
cannot carry the whole load, nor
should they be expected to do it.
Every citizen has a part to do. Talk
ing is all right as far as it goes, but
1t takes money and work to bring
about quick results from the springs
enterprise. Let every citizen carry
small share and the thing will be
accomplished with ease. Join the
Commercial Club and put in your dol
lar month to the advertising fund
Mineral springs do not make cities.
They are only the foundation for a
big building. 1t takes men, energy
and resource to do the work. Let's
bend to oars for three or four months
and Ashland will be started with a
rush. Do your duty and see that
your neighbor does his. A strong,
concerted pull will do wonders in a
few months.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18

i911, has been issued by the Agri-
cultural College Experiment Station.
This report shows how the station
was established. how it is maintained.
and how it's work is managed and
carried on.
One Of the principal activities of
the branch station has been its ex-
tensiye experiments with commercial
fertilizers. These experiments were
conducted on numerous forms rep
resenting various soil types, and re-
lated to the use of fertilizers for al
falfa, for fruit trees. orchard cover
crops, and other farm and garden
crops. Among the conclusions
reached are that sulfur is a valuable
reached are that sulphur is a valua-
BILE fertilizer for alfalfa and that it is
probably the sulphur of the super
phosphate fertilizer which is respons-
ible for the large increase in yield
II further experiments confirm this
probability the expense of applying
the fertilizer may be reduced 75 per
cent
Experiments conducted with fruit
fertilizers during the last three years
show that fertilizers containing lime,
potash, sulphur and phosphorus are
probably not needed by fruit trees on
soils Of that section. 1t has further
been determined that no commercial
fertilizer is of value on young fruit
trees not in bearing. Valuable results
have been secured from the use of nj
trogen in old bearing apple orchards.
The bulletin reports other results
OF equal interest and value to grow
ers in that part of the state, which
ought to be of considerable practical
value to producers there. Free
copies may be had upon request.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
GROUNDLESs FEAR

Reyerber2tiOns from the NedfOrd
republican banquet are voiced in the
JzcksOnTilIe Post By the expression
81 deep-sezted fear that progress
ives will desire TO dominate the re
publican party and that the tail will
wzg the dog" II the progTessiyez do
dominate # will not be the tail wsg-
ginZ the dog" either in Oregon or the
nation. The last election fairly dem
Ongtratei that the majority of the
republican party was progressive, for
the pTogTessIyes. following Roose-
yelt. cagt q larger vote than the old
liners T. lloEing Taft Under the
American system majOrities are sup
DoEed TO rule. II prOgressiyez are in
the majority why should not they
have the larger part in the pro-
nouncements and conduct Of the
party Is Il possible that the Post
editor represents the true sentiment
Of the old line partisan? The ring
Of his complaint seems 70 indicate
that there will be nothing doing IN
less "standpatterg" are permitted to
take IN the proGegsiyes and run
away with them. Powerful combina-
tiong are made b. give and take, not
b. arbitrary control Better come off
the perch, Brother Post. The pro-
gTesGlyeg will stand FOR nothing Of
the kind. They may follow the
wholesome example get By 80 many
standpatterg in 1912 in voting for
Wilson 70 beat Teddy. American citi-
zeng are less partisan today than at
any period of our national history.
They cannot be easily whipped into
line. Especially under the Oregon
system you would have a deuce OF a
time reading anybody out Of the
party" The people, not hide-bound
politicians, will dictate the party poll
cies Of the future. Praise the Lord.
Drop the tail wagging the dog"
argument. That will never get any
body anywhere, brother. The only
method by which the republican par
ty can be rejuyenated into a power
full, effective, dominant entity is to
let bygoncs be bygones and get to-
gether on fair basis without any
reference to the late Unpleasant
ness" There is good argument on
both sides Of that question, and the
least vitality consumed with that, the
more there will be with which to
overcome the enemy to prosperity
and re-e8tablish sound American poll
cles.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
THE WORTH OF ACTION.

II is n well-worn axiom that war
settles nothing. 1t unsettles every
thing. Just so with community an
tagonlsms and chickering's. Instead
OF feeling jealous OF those who do
things, each should do come worthy
thing himself. Instead of criticising
what others are trying to accom-
plish, make a record Of accomplish
ment OF your own. After all, public
sentiment Is q fair chronometer OF
worth. The big man will stand above
the crowd without self-conscious de-
sign. His performances place him
there more surely than any direct ef-
fort he may make for recognition. II
does not pay to be all for self. The
good one radiates is worth vastly
more to himself than he seeks. The
world knows benefactor and sooner
or later renders its reward. The
trouble Is with most of us, we are too
much afraid we will perform some
worthy act that will go unheralded
and unheeded. Better do the thing
for what 1t is worth rather than the
glory in 1t. Fear not, brother, try
as you will. the world will take your
proper measure. No artificial means
can be successfully employed to take
the place OF action.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATIVE AND TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS.

In the County Court, Jackson Coun-
ty, Oregon.
In the matter of the estate of Louisa
M. Parslow, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
above court has appointed Minnie M.
Parslow as administrative Of the
above estate. Any person having
claim against said estate is hereby
notified to present the same to the
said Administrative or to her attor-
ney, e. D. Briggs, at Ashland, Ore
gon, within six months from the date
of the first publication OF this notice.
Date OF first publication, January
|21, 1915.
MINNIE M. PARSLoW,
69-4t-Thur. Administrative.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
HELP PUSH THB WAGON OF
PROSPERITY.

The next move il TO convince Pres
ident Sprouie. beyond caviI, that Ash
land not only is behind the springs
enterprise with q large voting major
ity. but is behind it to stay until
the crowds are unloaded and success
is assured. Hotels prosper in towns
where thousands of tourists are COM
ing and going. II takes a lot Of
money to build and properly equip
modern hotel, and those investing
must feel assured of returns COM
mengurste with the investment de-
mand. The best and only sure way
TO insure that is to put publicity pow
er behind the enterprise. People will
come IL they know Of the value Of
the waters. of the splendid climate
and picturesque scenery. Let's not
expect too much of the s. P. Com
pany. They have marvellous conf
dence in the undertaking. That was
demonstrated when the company set
their main hotel man to work on
plan for hotel. Let's show our
good faith to finish and not leave
the company TO do It all. The more
power we put Cehind 1.-THE more
confidence We ourselves show in the
enterDrise-the surer is that conf
dence to become contagious.
Put 1900 members behind the
Commercial Club for the rest of this
year and the Tidings stands ready TO
guarantee, not only that a fine new
tourist hotel and water cure sana-
tOrium will be constructed before
January /, 1910 but that property
values in Ashland will double before
that time.
Hitch twelve hundred husky citi-
zens to the load-citizens with conf
dence and enthusiasm-and she will
go over the hill in a hurry.
Laggard, and it will take twenty
years to do what can and should be
accomplished in two.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
WRITE FOR THE FORUM COLUMN

Many of our citizens are familiar
with what has been done in the way
Of town building in other communi-
ties. Many have visited noted wa
tering resorts and are familiar with
what has been the extent and rapid
ity Of material development brought
about by tourist visitation. The It'd
ings Is anxious to have letters from
citizens along that line. Many cop
les OF the Tidings are now being sent
to inquirers in the east. Let's fill
the paper well on subjects bearing
directly on the thing we are attempt
ing. 1t will all help. Let every citi-
zen who will set down his observa-
tions and experiences with watering
resorts and send the story to the
Tidings for publication in the Forum
column. They will prove both inter
esting and edifying. If people from
afar are made to know what we are
uO'h6 IL VIII vi d" many VI thehi
here; indeed, enough of them during
the year to demonstrate the success
of the undertaking. Let us use every
agency at hand-and seek for other
agencies-to herald our possibilities
abroad. We have the big resource.
We are now properly utilizing it.
Let's let the people know.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CLUB.

The ladies Of the Civic Improve
ment Club have the right spirit.
They have the courage as well. In
purchasing the remnant OF nursery
stock OF the Wagner Creek Nursery,
consisting Of ornamental shade trees
and shrubbery, at cost Of 1925,
with a view OF selling them to chill
dren and home owners Of Ashland at
cost, they not only demonstrated
their courage to take a chance, but
the deep interest in the aesthetic de-
velopment of the city-to do their
part in making Ashland truly a city
beautiful Their work and the spirit
demonstrated through it will trans
form Ashland quickly into place at
tractive enough to please the most
exacting and will do more to aid in
building resort city than any other
agency. The day the ladies did that
marks an epoch in the history of
Ashland.
Ashland Is waking up. The. ladies'.
always alive, are giving new encour-
agement, and the work they are do
ing has value far beyond the sordid
dollar 1t contributes in advanced val
ues. In this work they are creators
and the evidence of their creative
power will grow brighter, more beau
tiful and better appreciated as the
years 20 by. All hail to the women
Of Ashland.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
GUARANTEED FOR COUGHS
A Good, Cheap, Homemade Remedy

Money spent for the old-style, ready
made cough syrups in bottles holding
only2to 2H ouncesis very largelywasted,
because most of them are composed
principally of sugar and water. Yet you
have to pay the same price as if it was all
medicine. Stop wasting this money. You
can make n better cough medicine at
home at one-ffth the cost. Merely go to
the drug store named below and ask for
2 ounces (50c WORTHY of Schiffmann's s
Concentrated Expectorant. Mix this with
one pint of granulated sugar and one-
half pint of boiling water, which makes
a full pint (l6 ounces). This new, sim
pie, pleasant remedy is guaranteed tore
iieve the worst cough or cold. Also ex-
cellent for Bronchial Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group, Hoarseuess and Whooping
Cough. One bottle will make enough