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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
Famous Golfer Married.

Alice B. Scudder and H. Chandler
Egan of Medford were married We'd
fesday, April II, at the First Presby-
terian church in San Francisco. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev,
w. X Guthrie. The only ones pres
ent were Mrs. S, E. Barrett and Miss
Barrett of Chicago, relatives Of the
bride
Both bride and groom are owners
of fine orchards in the Rogue River
valley. Both have been residents OF
Medford for some years and members
of the Country Club. They came
here from Chicago. Mr.. Egan has a
national reputation as golfer, hav-
ing been national amateur champion
several times, and at the present time
is northwest champion.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
Many Recruits Try
Out Army Rifles

The peculiar bucking sensation of
a regulation army rifle was expert
enced by q number of the new re-
cruits to tie first company at the
rifle range near Phoenix Saturday
and Sunday, large contingents going
down each day to take instruction
in handling the guns. The scores of
the new men averaged up well for
first attempts, and all report enjoy
ing the target practice greatly.
The first company will drill to-
night at the armory with the largest
turnout that has lined up tor many
years, Forty five new recruits will
he sent through parliamentary in
struction. Equipment for the com
pany is far short.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
Lincoln "Wide
Awakes" of 1860

~ NE Of the peculiar introductions
into the first Lincoln political
campaign was the Wide Awake
marching clubs, which, 1t has
been claimed, went very far toward
winning for him the election. These
political marching bodies met with so
much success that the custom was con-
tinued for more than score Of years
thereafter, says the Philadelphia Press.
The uniform of the Wide Awakes
consisted of Il cap and large cape of
enameed cloth, and each one carried a
torch. The capes were Of variety OF
coIors, and naturally procession of
Wide Awakes was picturesque and
striking. Many Of the clubs had Wide
Awakes" stamped upon the capes as
well as other insignia. The torch was
q small tin fount with a burner and
wick for kerosene fastened to stick
about the size and length of a broom
stick. Toward the end Of this cam
paign few companies came out with
a swing torch.
The Wide Awakes were carefully
drilled by their captains, and many of
them on parades would 20 through In
tricate evolutlons. These clubs were
organized all over the country, and If
an outlying town or village had a pro-
cesson or flag raising the clubs Of the
vicinity were supposed to turn out and
frequently marched several miles In
doing sO 1t has been estimated that
there were more than 100000 voters
In duly organized Wide Awake clubs.
Some historians have made the as
sertion that 1t was the Wide Awakes
that elected Lincoln, and this Is prob
ably not very far from the truth. The
movement seemed to he a spontaneous
outburst Of the people from one end OF
the north to the othet Every town,
village and city had its company Of
Wide Awakes, marching, drilling and
mapeuvermg.
The Wide Awakes organization grew
out of the first campaign meet
Ing In Hartford, Conn, on Feb. %,
1S60-the state election campaign.
Hon. Cassius NJ. Clay was the speak
er, and after the meeting was escorted
to the Allyn House by torchlight
parade. Two Of the young men who
were to carry torches-D. G. Francis
and II. P. Blair = being dry goods
clerks, in order to protect their cloth
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
In the Social Realm

little the ordinary candy bean. How
ever, Mrs. Roy Hale secured the
prize of a handsome member of the
poultry family as reward for find
ing the most eggs
Those who enjoyed the afternoon
together were: Mcsdames Frank
Crowson, Della Hale, Mary Hale, o,
w. Long, Frank Porter, C. o. Porter,
Monroe, George Monroe, A. II.
Peachey ]. w. Haskins, Hattie
Smith, Stephens, Espcy, j. N Dennis,
F D. Swingle, Alva Rowley, M. E.
Rowley, Dyrude and Nastead, and
Misses May Benedict, Lorane Smith,
Mildred Rowley and Ina Crowson,
and Masters Dennis Espey and Dwain
Rowley
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16

Monmouth, Ore; Mrs. Seleigh Hud-
dleston of Sheridan, Orc; Mrs. Pima
Titus of Coon Rapids, Iowa; Mr.. e.
r. Smith of Valparaiso, Ind; Mr.. ].
A. Smith of Elkton, Ore; Mr.. c. S.
Smith Of Sawtell, Cal, and Mr.. Ell
Smith of Amarillo, Texas, besides a
host of friends
Sister Benedict became a Christian
early in life, confessing her faith in
her Saviour when she was about 13
years Of age. The following words
are from her husband
AS a mother so dear,
AS wife SO kind,
Her spirit with God
Leaves us mourning behind.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16

Miss Helen Conner entertained ten
young lady friends Wednesday even
ing in honor of her friend, Miss
Daphne Bottorsf of Sacramento. The
evening was most delightfully."- spent
with cards and dancing. At 1O:SO
dainty refreshments were served, af-
ter which music and cards were re-
sumed until midnight, when all left
for their homes, 1t being the opinion
Of all present that Miss Daphne is
one of the most charming girls they
had ever had the pleasure of meeting.
Mrs. Charles Cusick and Miss Con-
ner were the h0stesses.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
Many Music Lovers
To Hear Orchestra

II. T. Elmore reports that 1876
tickets have been sold in Ashland for
the New York Symphony Orchestra
concert which will be held at the
Medford Natatorium tomorrow night
Many besides those who bought tick
cts here will attend. The orchestra,
which numbers Sc musicians, will ar
rive in Medford in a special train to-
morrow. The Rogue valley is the
only stop between Portland and San
Francisco.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
Notice to Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.

Grand Master Henry S. Westbrook
will visit Ashland Lodge No. 45, |. o.
o. F., on Thursday, April 10, 1917.
There will be a short session of the
lodge at 1880 p m sharp, and at
$50 an open meeting for Odd Fell
lows, Rebekahs and their families.
al members of the odrer are cordial
ly invited
ED T HADFIELD, N. G.
B r. STEVENS, Sec 1t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
One-Third Of U. 0.
Men Will Enlist

University of Oregon, Eugene, April
AT least 200 students, practically
one-third of the men of the univer-
sity, will answer the call to arms in
ease their country needs them, is the
estimate of Karl w. Onthank, secre-
tary to President P. l.. Campbell,
who has kept in close touch with
student opinion.
Already so students have enlisted
in the Eugene company of the coast
ARTILLERY, their APPLICATIONS to Wash
ington, D. c., s!gnifying their willing
ness to join the volunteer officers
training camp in case of war. This
officers camp was authorized by 4
recent act of congress, and permits
college men after thorough training,
and passing tho examinations, to en-
ter the volunteer force as second lieu
tenants.
A university drill squad of 80 men
has been org2nizcd, and has begun
active drill. Instruction in bandag-
b ing wounds and first aid Is being
givcn the men by Trainer William
Hayward.
War will hold up indefinity the
new athletic field, which was to have
been built next year according to A
r. Tiffany, rcgistra. of the univer'
slty. All intercollegiate games will
be cancelled
Mobilization of the second com
pany coast artillery will be takcr
from college activity both Nicholas
Jauraguy. of Tacoma, Wash, presi
dent of the associated student body
and Ernest Watkins, Bandon, Ore
gon, vice-prcsident of the student
body, and will place Miss Jennie Hug
gins, Portland, the present secretary
at the head of the organization. In
this event it will be the first timC
that a woman has held this office il
the history of the university.
!
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
Died.

Mrs. Mabel Hanson died at the
home of relatives in West Ashland
on Tuesday, aged 23 years. She was
the wife of Arthur W. Hansen, and
the family home was in Oakland,
Cal. Funeral was held at Stock S
undertaking parlors on Saturday at
II a. m, intermcnt in Mountain
View cemetery
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
Social Circle.

The Social Circle of the Christian
church met Thursday afternoon at
Mrs. C. o. Porter's on Eighth street.
Mrs Porter and Mrs. o W. Long
were hostesses for the afternoon and
served delicious refreshments to
n'ce crowd of ladies. The color
scheme was carried out nicely IN the
different rooms, with white and vel
low daffodils,
There seems to be quite fasc'na-
tion In the cgg-hunting game, ana
the ladies' used up some valuable time
hunting eggs that resemblod quite
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
w. G. II. L.

Mrs. S. H. Upton of the Pacific
Coast Rescue and Protective Society,
also the Louise Home of Portland,
will address the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union in the rest room
of the library Tuesday, the nth at
2:3O y. m All who are interested
in this work are invited to attend
the meeting.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
Epworth Convention Here May
1920.

The various chapters of the Ep'
worth League included in the Klam-
ath district will meet here in ninth
annual convention, May 1920. There
will be an extended program with
numerous informal social gatherings,
including a banquet on Friday, and
2 hike up the canyon with egg fry
and bonfire on Saturday. Special
music by the Ashland, Roseburg'
Gold Hill, Medford and Talent chap
tiers. Sermons on Sunday will be
delivered by Rev. 7. W. Lane OF
Portland.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
west Side Parent Teachers.

The West SIDE Parcnt-Teachers
and Circle will meet at the West
school Tuesday afternoon at 3:4o'
Mrs. McCrackon and Mrs. Elmore
have charge of the program. Miss
Anderson, musical director at the
high school. will have charge Of the
musical progrem and will explain the
musical work in the schools. Mrs,
linton Will give a short talk on the
Louise Home for Girls at Portland
Refreshments will be served All
mothers who have children in the
pageant are requested to attend.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
Wednesday Club.

The Wednesday Afternoon Clun
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
Wilmer Policy last Wednesday, Mrs.
Policy being assisted by Mrs. An
drews, Mrs. Van SAINT and Mrs. Bal
linger. A very pleasant afternoon
was enjoyed. Miss Doris Bagley
sang, accompanied at the piano by
Mrs. Henry Enders. providing an en-
joyable feature.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16
Political Science.

The Political Science Study class
VIII meet next Wednesday in the
Auxiliary Club room. The subject
VII he the pure food laws o. Ore
gon. Everyone is invited to be pres
ent.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16

Eugene-St1te university armory
plans completed and bids being taken.
Lakeside will vote on $4,000 school
bond issue
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16

The Coos Bay mill at Marshfield
will be made oil base for fuel sup
plies by S. P. Co.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-16

Portland building code suspended to
allow carshops to be erected by Two
by brothers.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-20
Pink Tea Workers Barred.

The head of the canteen depart
ment of the National League for Wom-
ems Service has requested all pink
tea" members to resign from her di-
vision. II would rather have one de-
pendable woman than one thousand
who can't work because they have an
engagement to play golf or because it
Is their afternoon ut home," she re-
marked, according TO the Worcester
Post.
Red Cross workers and war work
ers of all types are Up against the
oid-age problems of organizers-how
to weed out the Indifferent and inefi-
cient worker, the person who enthusi-
astically enrolls under every new
banner, attends q few meetings, throws
a monkey-wrench or two into the or
ganization machinery-and disappears
until a new "cause" or n brighter
banner flaunts into view.
Such women are obstacles IN the
progress OF any cause with which they
e ft to play.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-20

Similarly, the house stands upon the
site of a manor house which was old
when the manor was granted by Ed
mund, Earl of Lancaster, a son of Hen
ry III. to Sir Nicholas de Villiers, in
1870. But 1t would be difficult to point
to stonework even Of that date, though
probably 1t exists in the foundations
and the core of some of the walls.
The Hungerford family came into
possession In about 1861, and remained
lords of the manor till 1868. The archi-
tectural features of the present house
date from a rebuilding in 1887, when
the house belonged to the Hungerfords.
Sir Anthony Hungerford, who succeed
ed his father, Sir John, In 1926, was
the builder of the charming gate-house,
OF the great hall, and certain other
works, many of which have vanished
in later rebuildings, or have been meta
morphosed into more modern forms.
The estates were purchased by an an
cestor of the earl of st. Germans, the
present owner, early in the eighteenth
century.
Down Ampney church, as might be
expected, has many links with the
lords of the hall, which it so closely
adjoins. 1t is, in fact, abreast of the
gate-house. It's chief feature is the
beautiful thirteenth century tower and
stone spire. The upper stage of the
tower has its windows designed in a
sort of arcade, with moulded arches
and shafts, and over this n parapet
with block corbels. The stonework,
though weather-stained and lichen-
coated, Is extraordinarily sharp, and
has preserved the peculiar orange-pink
color natural to it. A clerestoried
nave and aisles, south porch, transepts
and chancel, with modern vestry and
organ-chamber, complete the plan.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-20
Gas May Help Win War.

Our Illuminating gas plants may win
tho war for us. according to the Amer
lean Chemical society. These experts
say that the only way of quickly in
creaslng the available supply of toluol
is to extract 1t from the nations gas.
Toluol is the basis of trinitrotoluol. the
famous British high explosive T. N. T..
The production in this country is con-
fined largely to by-product coke ovens
and the entire present output is con-
tracted for. However. by quick and
energetic action we can secure an Inn
mense supplementary supply Of this
vitality necessary substance by treating
illuminating gas without affecting the
quality Of the gas appreoiabiy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-20
Saving Tea for Soldiers.

In England tea has advanced In
price to such an extent and 1t is at the
same time SO necessary an accessory
of diet In the army that it is consid-
cred an act of patriotic economy to
drink cafe au lait for breakfast in
stead Of the usual cup Of tea, notes a
London correspondent. OF course, any
coffee that Is diluted with milk is
cafe au lait, but the tenn Is usually
applied TO the beverage us the French
take 1t for breakfast. That Is a mix
ture Of clear coffee infusion to which
Is added q liberal amount of hot milk.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-20
SALIF TAKEN FROM TURKS
Small Port On Arabian Red Sea Coast
Has Important Salt
Works.

Salif, which has lately been taken
from the Turks by ships of the British
East Indies squadron, is a small port
on the Arabian Red Sea coast situated
about 200 miles north of Perrin. It's
export trade was salt obtained from
mines in the interior. 1t was taken
with the loss of one man on the British
side. Ninety-four prisoners, two noun
tain battery guns and three machine
guns, with stores, harbor plant and
baggage cameis, fell into the hands of
the British. Salif was protected for
merly by the Turkish fort and garrison
of the island Of Kameran, which lies
opposite and within a couple of miles
OF the promontory ON which Salif
stands. This island was annexed by
the British resident and general officer
commanding at Alden in June, 1915, I'M
der the following circumstances:
From the outbreak of war, two naval
patrols watched the Red Sea coast of
Arabia, maintaining a blockade, one,
the northern patrol based on Suez,
working from that port to Jidda, the
other, the southern patrol based on
Alden and working from that port to
Jidda. 1t was found that Arab dhows
flying a neutral flag were carrying
supplies Of food for the use of the
Turkish garrisons to Loheia and
Hodeida as well as to Salif; the Ger
man Loheia and Hodeida are situated
respectively about so miles north and
south of Salif. In order to put a stop
to this traffic and maintain a more
effective blockade the British resident
at Alden, uffler whose ordersthe south
ern patrol acted, strongly advocated
the seizing Of the Kameran island ms
n much more central and effective base
to work from than Alden, which is on
the south coast of Arabia about $50
miles due east Of Perrin, or $50 miles
by sea from Kameran. The British
government sanctioned the undertake
ing, and on June z, 1917, a small force
of artillery and infantry, under the
command of the general officer COM
handing, sailed from Alden for
Kameran, occupying en- route and gar.
r~isoning the Turkish island of Great
-
Hanish and Zukur.
The expedition reached Kameran in
the early morning Of June 0, taking.
the Turkish garrison completely by
surprise. so much so that the island
was occupied without nay ~bloodshet.
The salt works at Salif. owned by
Sir John Jackson. were seized by the
Turks on the outbreak of war and the
European employees were made pris-
oncrs. Several efforts were made to
obtnin the release Of these prisoners.
A summons TO surrender flfcna haging
been refused the port OF .Snlif was
bor1bardcd By the naval squadron and
the fort dcotnaycd, but the Earkin1s
nRrrison boiled with their prisoners
mia ~ ln18e16<
n%n @Xx3
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-20
WEATHER CHANGED HIS VIEWS
New Highlander Allowed Blowing Over
Of Church steepie by Hurricane to
Influence His Wedding Plans.

The recent destruction by fire of a
certain ancient New England meeting
house has set the villagers to retelling
an amusing anecdote connected with
its partial demolition nearly a CEN
fury ago, when 1T lost its steeple in a
hurricane, says the Youths Compan-
ion.
Deliberate and cautious lovemaking
figures in amany tales of rural New
England; but surely In none OF them
does the hero show less i~mpetuosity
than the Amos Of this story showed.
For ten years he had courted his pa
tent Eliza at last he had proposed,
had been accepted, and the wedding
day vas set. 1t dawned unpropitious-
ly, with a bowling gale blowing, which
Increased hourly in violence. At the
appointed hour, nevertheless, the
guests gathered at the home OF the
bride and waited for the bridegroom,
but he did not appear.
The storm was truly terrific; indeed,
the meeting house, just across the
common, had already surrendered its
steeple with q tremendous crash. The
bride became hysterical and her BROTH
ers began to look worried. Ominous
whispers ran about that II the great
elm in front of Amos door had blown
down it must surely have crushed in
the whole front of the house perhaps
Amos was killed Or pinned under the
wreck.
At last n party of anxious yolun-
teers started forth. in the teeth Of the
tempest, to investigate. When they
reached the farm the elm was still
standing, and on the threshold, very
much surprised, stood Amos. He had
supposed that of course the wedding
would be postponed.
"Well, now, when I woke up twas
pouring guns and pitchforks, SO, to
speak, and L says to myself, says i,
Il don't know bout this |! l don't known
AFTER breakfast twas wuss; and says
| to myself: Il most know they'll put
1t off / most know they Wilt l had
my eye on the meetin' house steeple,
and ! could see twas swaying consid-
cradle. Il know they'd orter put it
off, says l to myself, but then, wom-
en- is so unreasonable maybe they
WON'T 1 KEEP my eye on the mcetin'
house steeple, and says L: If she goes,
1 don't; and if she don't, ! do
"She swung and she swayed andsshe
kind Of hung in the wind, and then,
jest as I>was gettin' my boots on to
start, over she went! And, says I to
myself: That's a clear showing, il
ever there was one; and here / stay!
Even q woman couldn't say a man
oughter stand up agin a gale when q
meetin' house steeple can't. No, SIR
says / to myself, there amt n mite of
doubt about 1t this weather is onsuit-
cole for ~weddingsr"
Nevertheless, he was imperatively
persuaded to come and be married.
without waiting for 1t to clear up.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-20

Naval Lieutenant Donald Paget, just given command OF a sub
marine, meets at Washington an old friend and distinguished though
somewhat eccentric scientist. Captain Mastennan. Masterman has just
returned from an exploring expedition, bringing with him O member Of
the strange race, the existence Of whose species, he asserts, menaces
the human family. At the club, the March Hares," Masterman e-
plains his theory to Paget. The recital Is interrupted by the arrival
of a lifelong enemy of Masterman, Ira MacBeard. and the former Is
seized with u fatal paralyic stroke. From Mastermans body Paget
secures documents bearing upon the discovery and proceeds to the
home OF the scientist. Paget proceeds to sea on his submarine, the
F5, and encounters a German cruiser. He sinks the enemy, which had
destroyed the Beotia, on which Ida Kennedy, his hancee, wal a pas
scnger. The girl escapes In Q small boat He rescues her, but Ands
himself unable to take the skin TO the submarine because Of invisible
forces. Paget, Ida, Midsiipman Davies and Seaman Sam Clouts barely
escape death. C1outs plays the mouthorgan.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-20

II wonder why this goldfish never
grows any"
The intelligent little creature
knows there would be nj 0 for
him Ia that small globe-n
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-20

Soy beans. introduced into the Unit
ed States more than one hundred years
ago primarily for use u q forage crop.
r In reality q Of the most nutri-
tious Of the bean family when used as
human food. according to specialists q
the department. ~ a&E1cnlznra
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-20

Donald heard him leap into the tor
pedo room below. A moment later his
voice came mp the funnel "I'm ready
for the lady. sir r. he called.
Donald raised Ida In his arms and
lowered her through the tube.
"After you, SIR" said Davies.
II have assumed command. Davies"
Donald replied.
"very well, SIR" said the MILDLY quiz
city. and descended. Donald followed
him. AS he jumped for the floor Of
the torpedo room. he heard the scrap
ing sound Of fippers ON the floo- above.
But the ereaking Of the coming tower
door had ceased.
Were savedi" cried Donald. "Da-
vies. they can't force the coming
tower. or course not. That sound Ii
one or two OF the beasts who have
come down the matches. You closed
them7"
mo, sir. There wasn't time"
Then they tried to get through the
coming tower, and hadn't reason
enough to know that they could get
through the matches" cried Donald
josfuily.
''Their reason won't get them down
the tube. sir. unless they've got bodies
as slim as ours" said Clouts. "And
they feel liks-like barrels, SIR" he
added.
Overhead, the scraping continued,
sometimes approaching the tube and
then receding. Presently there came
the sound of a commotion. Donald
inferred that the sea devils had found
the one that he had injured. and that
they were satiating their horrible can
nibalistic instincts. He heard a body
dragged this way and that, and a
dreadful rending.
After q while the swlshing began
again, and a faint tapping Of fiippers
AGAINST the walls. as e h creatures
were endeavoring TO explore the IN
terror Of the ship. Occasionally a
faint. phosphorescent luminosity was
visible at the top Of the tube. But the
monsters made no attempt to descend
into the torpedo room. An idea came