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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Portland Officials
Coming TO Ashland

Two Portland officials, Chief Of
Pclice N. F. Johnson and o. C. Bortz-
meyer, secretary of the Portland
Civil Service board, will be in Ash
land tomorrow, July 16, for the pur-
pose of recruiting men for the Port
land police and fire departments
The two Portland men will spend
one day IN Ashland and then will
proceed to Medford where they will
spend another day, seeking for suit
able material for the two depart
ments. They will then proceed to
other southern Oregon points. Last
week they went through eastern Ore
goI and received a large number Of
applicants.
No effort will be made to secure
men for Portland service who are
now members of the Ashland police
or fire departments. Men who are
physlca!ly III ana nOmally compe-
tent, or without previous experience
are wanted.
For months Portland has faced a
serious problem in keeping the police
and fire departments fully recruited.
War industries such as shipbuilding
has attracted many of the men, and
with the necessity Of keeping both
departments fully maintained with
men, in orde. that the war industries
may be given constant protection,
the city council authorized the tour
of the two officials.
The council recently granted lib
eral increase of pay to the men in
10th departments, making the posi-
tions attractive and lucrative. Per-
sons interested may see the two men
OIL Tuesday by inquiry of the Ash
land chief of police, chief of the fire
department or the mayor.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Died On Duty In
Front Trenches

The Long Beach Daily Telegram,
Of Thursday, confined the following;
Died from wounds received while
doing his duty. in the front line
trenches" is the sad news that was
received yesterday by Mrs. Irving
Finley, 1880 East Fifth street, from
her brother, Gunner W. f. Cornell,
Of the marine corps.
Gunner Cornell was 40 years of
age and had served II years in the
marine corps. He was one of the
first marines to reach France and
nee his arrival had seen almost
continuous service in the front line
trenches. He was decorated for dis
tineuished service before his death.
Ills death came as the results Of
wounds received while on duty.
One sister in Long Beach and an
ether in the east survive him.
slr. and Mrs. Irving Finley are
veil known residents of Ashland.
who have been spending the past
winter and spring at Long Beach.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Local Man Makes
Hit AS Lecturer

The Algoma, Wis. Chautauqua
Special, issued during the. session of
Cnautauqua, contains the following
tribute to w. L. Melllnger, pastor of
the Ashland Christian church, who
ic on the Chautauqua circuit deliver
ing lectures daily;
Mrs. Flechtls Alpine singers and
ycdlers completely carried away the
great crowd that packed the tent both
yesterday afternoon and evening. The
audience was aroused to such a pitch
of enthusiasm that the company, con-
t9ary to their custom, were forced
tc appear for an additional number
Every number delighted. The hu-
man violin, the ensemble numbers
and the concert either brought espc-
cially enthusiastic applause. Otto
kuester. the bass, was a source of
much fun for the audience.
Mr.. w. L. Mellinger in his after
room lecture gave a most instructive
and interesting discourse on Mexico
which was listened to by a most ap-
preciative audience, but in the even
ins he held the great crowd spell
hound with his masterful, logical and
indisputable argument on the cause
OF this great world conflict. His
lecture, The Background of the
War;" is the talk of the town to-
day"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Reception Will Be
Given Drafted Men

A reception and supper will be
held in Medford Friday evening,
July 19, in honor of the drafted men
who leave July %, and the county
registrants of 1918, numbering about
eco in ALL
The men will report at the park
at $50 and tables will be laid on
tho lawn in front of the band stand.
Mrs. E. N. Warner, county chair
man of the woman's division of the
state council of defense, and Mrs.
L. w Clancy, have generously
agreed to take charge of this part
of the program, and will see that the
hoys who are soon to fight for their
country are generously provided for.
Following the supper there will
be short meeting under the direc-
tion of Mayor C. e. Gates. John *,
Kollock. executive secretary of the
state council of defense, will deliver
an address, particularly for the war
workers of Medford and vicinity, and
there will probably be short talks by
other speakers.
Following the open meeting the
drafted men will gather in the public
library where a meeting will he held
for them exclusively. This will he
addressed by a national officer Of
the United States army and legal
instructions VIII be given by az at
torney.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Railroad Employees
Unfurl New Flag

One Of the handsomest American
flags that have been unfurled to the
bree2es in Ashland recently is one
placed in the railroad yards by the
station and car departments. This
flag Is MA and floats from a pole
60 feet above the building near
which II stands, and is one of the
first sights to greet the travelling
public Ientering the city limits, to
proclaim the patriotism of the en-
ployes in that department.
This flag with the one unfurled
by the roundhouse employees about
the same time, are two of the hand
soonest pieces Of bunting flying in
the city.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Charles M. SchWab
Eats Real Cherries

Section one of train No. "a from
tho south Friday night consisted of
two specials containing Charles NJ
Sclwab, director-general of the emer-
gency fleet corporation. and party,
who are touring the coast country.
Mr. Schwab and party were on their
way from San Francisco to Port
land, and during the 20 minutes
stop in Ashland the director-general
and several men of the party left
the train and strolled about the plat
form, where they were treated to
real Oregon cherries by j. P. Wolf,
proprietor of the Depot hotel, and
which they particularly enjoyed. Mr..
Schwab will inspect all the various
shipyards and steel works during
his stay in Portland.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
All Signs Point To
Merchants Big Day

All the business men Of Jackson
county are going to close for one
half day this week and have a great
get together picnic in Lithia park
Ample notice is being given so that
reople can do their necessary shop
ring in the forenoon of the 18th.
Merchants will eat their dinners
at home and then congregate in the
park. The speaking will be held
,ust below the picnic tables where
cneakers' stand and benches were
placed for meetings of this kind.
The following is the program for
the afternoon.
1903: 00-Band concert by Med
ford band.
9:OO-3:SO - Speeches by VIII
Gates and j. w. Mccoy.
!30-4:00-Trades conferences.
4:OO-6: :OO-Athetic events, which
will include fat mans race, 50-yard
cash, three-legged race. Nail-driv-
ing contest for the ladies Baseball
game played with indoor ball on the
park lawn. Tennis games.
6:00-7:00-Big basket lunch.
7:O0-7:3O-Band concert by Ash
land band.
Everyone is asked to bring plenty
of lunch so that the band boys may
he provided with free lunch. Coffee
to be furnished by committee.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Medf0rd Man Lost
Life In Rogue River

Lord Roy Boussum of Medford
lost his life by drowning in the
Rogue river Saturday morning when
the canvas boat in which he in COM
pany with e. o. Waldron was trawl-
ine capsized. After two-hours'
sAarch the body was recovered sew
eral yards below the scene of the ac-
cident by G. Fisher and r. Haskins
Of Trail, who conveyed the BODY
ashore by the aid OF fish hooks at
tached to the end Of pole.
The overturn of the boat was due
10 Boussum attempting to seat him
self in the small craft. The water
at the place of the accident was nine
feet deep.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Oregon Quota For
Fourth Loan Decided

Cregon's quota in the fourth Lib
erty loan, the campaign for which
will start October /, will be between
s45,O00,OO and $5O,000,OO0 on es-
Inmates brought back to Portland by
Il. E. Smith, state manager OF LID
orty loan campaigns. who has re-
turned from San Francisco, where he
attended conference of officials OF
the Twelfth Federal Reserve district.
Oregon's quota last time was $17,
100000, although the total subscrib-
Cd was S27,50O, 900 The vast pros
pective increase in the Oregon quota
has already stirred bankers to con-
templative action, and Mr.. Smith
gave out word that it would go hard
with Liberty loan slackers in Octo-
her.
A feature of the conference at San
Francisco was the attention given
w lHe OIcSOu SplllJ anu OIcSOh
method" at the start, and Smith
was called upon at the opening ses-
sion to explain how Oregon did it.
The news of this states quick work
in going over the top in the loan
and all other patriotic drives was
fresh in the minds Of the men at the
conference.
"The big feature of the next cam
Iaign will be the comprehensive and
unfaltering way that so-called slack
crs will be handled" said Smith.
We haven't any great loan Stacker
evil here yet. but the point is that
the campaign is to be organized so
thoroughly that when a man refuses
Dr fails to buy his quota, not only
will he be asked to give reasons, but
his reasons will 20 on record"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Salvage Bureau To
Open In Camp Block

Al q recent meeting OF the CIVIC
improvement club the matter of TAX
ing up salvage work for the benefit
OF the Red Cross was adopted, and
plans for establishing a bureau of
this branch of revenue have accord
ingly been under consideration for
some time, and have finally been
formulated. Through the generosity
of Mrs. Hattie Camps, who has do
nated the use OF her store rooms,
formerly occupied by Terguson'a
store, the Ashland Red Cross sal
wage bureau will shortly be opened
and become one Of the leading fac
tors in the city.
The plans of this branch of Rel
Cross work had been outlined pre-
viously by Mrs. j. NJ. Wagner. who
became familiar with the movement
during her recent visit to San Fran
CISCO Later Mrs. c. B. Lamkin, presi-
dent of the Civic club, while in Port
land visited the salvage bureaus anG
inspected the stock Of articles col
lected for this purpose and placed
on sale.
1t was like visiting a huge depart
nent store, Mrs. Lamkin said. While
some departments were devoted to
old and comparatively useless arti-
cles that were gathered up and
brought there which otherwise would
have been thrown away or burned,
yet in many instances people had do.
mated some very beautiful and serv-
:ceable articles which we're sacrificed
for the good of the cause.
However, the plan Of the salvage
|ureau is to collect the leftover ar
ticles which have habit of accum-
ulating in every household and plac-
inc them on sale, as almost invari-
ably some one will find use for
them. This will include almost every
thing that heretofore has been rele-
gated to the scrap heap. Not only
Nature allows no waste, but the Red
Cross has also adopted the same
plans of The kindly old mother, and
is going TO utilize everything under
the sun hereafter
Saturday attractive little sacks
were posted in conspicuous positions
throughout the city as receptacles
for tin foil. This includes the little
folders around chewing gum, tobacco
and many other articles that are usu-
ally discarded Tin foil brings a hign
price now, and every bit will he care
fully boarded by the Civic club to be
sold for the Red Cross
The management of the salvage
bureau will arrange their room to
open at once, and will be ready to
accept donations in the way of prac-
tically everything. A list of articles
especially desired will he placed be-
fore the public, and in a short time
this branch Of Red Cross work will
re one of the leading business places
in the city.
The Civic club desires to state that
anything of the slightest value will
help the cause. There are in every
house many little things that have
by themselves but slight intrinsic
value, but If a hundred housewives
each send in what she has, the ag-
aregate will be wonderful. In this
way each one will be helping the
cause of our country, making the
hoys at the front more comfortable,
more fit to assist in annihlatlng the
Fun.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Chautauqua Helps
TO Keep Home Ties

trcnching caused by the fact that
our country is in war, the question
of the advisability of keeping up the
annual Southern Oregon Chautauqua
has been raised by many who feel
that at this time all amusements
and entertainments should be aban.
6oned, and the money thus spent
should be devoted to Red Cross work
end other war charities.
The fact that southern Oregon is
nearly 600O miles away from the bat
tie scenes is a reason why it is hard
to realize our part in terms of home
service. In certain parts Of the
country apathy thus caused actually
has stood in the way of active CO.
operation. That is why the govern
ment itself and all who sensed the
significance of this conflict have
sought in every way to educate the
public and replace the Indifference
Of ignorance with the determined
spirit born of enlightenment. The
task is so large, however, that no
single agency can cope with it. And
because of this Chautauqua this year
mas the rarest of opportunities for
proving itself a war winning factor
of large Importance.
Since the institution Of Chautau-
qua as a perennial feature its bene-
ficial influence has everywhere been
noted. Long before the outbreak
OF the war it served as q public for
um for the discussion of vital sub
iects too seldom or toe lightly con.
sidered by the average person.
You can't turn loose able, patri-
otto speakers, framed in good music
and enjoyable entertainment, with
oJt making a deep impression on the
common mind. This fact was un-
Coubtedly the prompting influence
back of the presidents recent mes
sage to the International Lyceum and
Chautauqua organization, in which
he said:
The work that Chautauqua is do
ing has not lost Importance because
OF the war, but rather has gained
new opportunities for service. Let
nc express the hone that you will
let no discou-agement weaken your
activities and that the people will not
fail in support of a patriotic institu
tion that may be said to be an in
teeral part of the national defense"
Some people, perhaps, may not yet
appreciate in right measure the place
and power of this institution peculiar
to America. Such people forget that
battles are won as much by the spirit
OF those at home as by the daring
deeds of those on the firing lines.
And this spirit is based chiefly
on accurate information and intelli-
gent outlining of aims and purposes
Without such a spirit it would he
comparatively easy task for the Huns
TO honeycomb with their pernicious
doctrines and falsehoods. So in 4
very real sense Chautauqua this year
becomes a training camp for national
defense.
This year Chautauqua Is serving
IN the ranks, not only reinforcing
the home lines, but, through its jun
ior activities, actually stimulating
the fighting lines of the future, how
ever far spread they may be. 1t is
mothering place of the right sort
for Americanism, and nothing should
he permitted to stand in the way of
its full and free development,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
Soldier Is Lonely
In Training Camp

The Tidings is in receipt of a let
ter from soldier at Camp Lewis,
signing himself Corporal Wallie j.
Johnston, of Co. 25, 1876 depot bri-
gade, in which he says he is very
lonely. During his spare moments
he has composed the following little
poem;
The Flag
There Is no flag like the Stars and
Stripes,
Oh, ever may II wave!
It is the flag my dear old dad
Gave up his life TO save.
And If any man from any clan
Should say, Where is your land?"
Hold up your right hand
And shout, "the U. S. A."
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15

In one year on the British western
front, the royal air force has ac'
counted for 1888 enemy airplanes. In
the same period the naval men shot
down 623, a total of 1856.
An Official statement dealing with
these operations, says:
THE royal air force during the
year beginning July /, 1918, on the
British western front, destroyed 215)
hostile machines and drove down out
of control 1888. In the same period
the air force units working in con-
junction with the navy, shot down
.G23 hostile machines.
During this period, 1894 of our
machines were missing; 92 of these
were working with the navy.
"On the Italian front from April
to June. 1918, the British destroyed
165 hostile machines and drove down
six out of control. Thirteen Of ours
were missing.
"On the Saloniki front between
January and June, 81 hostile ma
chimes were destroyed and 13 were
Criven down out Of control. Four of
ours were lost.
From March to June in Egypt and
Palestine, 26 hostile airplanes We're
destroyed and 10 were driven down
out of control. Ten of our machines
were missing.
I'm all the war theatres the Brit
ish air superiority and strength pro-
crossed rapidly and continuously.
from this it is safe to assume that
when the new factor of America s
output, both aircraft and personnel,
enters the situation in the fighting
zones, lhe aerial ascendency of the
entente allies should give them very
great advantage.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15

Henry Hickman left Sunday night
for San Francisco, whore he entered
the railroad hospital. He. was ac-
ccmpanied by Mrs. Hickman.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15

on the western front, has continu-
ed to be the most active in any
theatre of war, so far as extensive
gains of ground are involved.
The advance, made mainly by the
Italians with the French on the right
flank, has already reached maxi
mum depth of 22 miles on a front of
some so miles, Strengthened the al
led line as it runs from the Adri-
attic and links up with the Macedo-
rian front.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15
U. s. DEPARTMENT OF
WEATHER BUREAU

Forecast for the period July Is to
July, 20, inclusive. Pacific coast
states: Fair with normal tempera-
lures.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-07-15

Phone Job orders to the Tidings.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04
HIS SON-IN-LAW
TOLD HIM OF IT
Cartwright Suffered for Tween.
JSy Yesrs-Tsnlae Brought
~ Relief.

Al suffered for twenty years, but
inee taking Tanlac, | believe ! am as
vl and strong as | ever was sad
4 F, Cartwright living at Alton Park
Ihattanooga, Tennessee
"My heed would he so stopped up
every night" he continued. that | could
hardly breathe and ! had choking
feeling and shortueSS Of breath that al
most drove me wild Indigestion Wor
ried me a good deal and ! was so net-
vous and restle" that dreaded to see
night come for | couldn't sleep | was
no weak and run down that ! was un-
able TO work for long at time and no
medicine took seemed to do me any
good.
"My son in-lak told me to Try Tan.
lac. and il certainly was good advice
for | started taking il and il is wonder
fol how much il helped me My appe
Rite and digestion have improved and
an gaining right along | sleep wei
at night and don't have the choking
smothering spells like | used 20. Tn,
only thing ! regret is that | did no
have this medicine years ago
Tanlac is sold in Oklahoma City b.
the Westiall Drug Co and leadin,
druggists and dealers everywhere
(Adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Many Of the brave women who attend
our wounded heroes IN this war are
women who have used Doctor Pierce =
tAyorite Prescription, or who recon-
mend it, The hospital with It's work
and long hours imposes extreme hard
ship on womans strength. Every
woman should make herself fit for wars
oall at home or abroad She should
obtain book called the " Medical
Adviser either at ner nearest drug
store or by sending % one-ccnt stamps 10
The Publisher Gj4 Washington st., Bui-
iAlo, n. Y, for this book which tells about
Nursing BandAging, Anatomy, PhyGoL
oU, Marriage.
Thousands Of women have overcome
their suffering, and have been cured Of
Womans ils, by DR.. Plcrccs Favonte
Prescription. Sold by druggists in hQuid
or tablets. Send lnvahds Hotel Buffalo,
n. Y, ten cents for tnal package
Beaumont, Teros.-"l have used Or
Piorce's Favorite Prescription and think
1t " fine medicine ! was Hck IN bcd.
took the Prescription and have not beer
nck since. That was over year ago.
would advise any lady who is IN delicate
health 10 use FaVoritc Prescription anr
know she will always praise It 70 Others.
Mr.. Joe Bscldpor. sS6 Bgord Sireet
aHr,rfr gfugUtI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Good foresight In buying correctly and with care larger opera
tOnmske this department the logical place to make your
FAN shoe purchase
and when IN doubt as to Quality it is we'll to come tC
VALUE HEADQUARTERS"-s house Of Nearly Twent,
Years Of Reliability,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04
Bishop Oldham Will
Speak Here Sunday

COMMITTEES were appointed and ruu.
line work done At today, convention ui
the Topeka branch ot the Women
Foreign Mission society. IN session AZ
lhe First Methodist Episcopal church
Five hundred delegate, are IN attend
ance at the meeting which will "a"
pver Sunday
On Saturday night a m,uonar.
lrama will he given at the church one
-Andred Young people of the city have
been enrolled to take part lnule drama
Ou Sunday morning Bishop W T. Old
ham. who has worked as a bishop 70
Ihe Oriental countries for many wear,
and !, at present Bishop az all Sou,l
Ameriea. will deliver an address.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

and hN sroerc Of assistants moved into
new headquarters yesterday afternoon
at 527s and 2Ht West First street.
Te. 'rIeDhooe, Maple 800 and Ma
pie loI connect headquarters.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

and one working near the center oi the
vEty. mile right-o
New Britain herald., 1918-12-19
L9CEUM TIIEATER..

Today the Lyceum will offer it's
patrons a real treat, which will be
How Charlie Captured the KAISER
an offering just damned with fun and
laughs. 1t will be shown at the Ly-
ceum only for the last half of this
week. On the same bill there will also
he Just Sylvia" starring the famous
Barbara Castleton. This play is filled
with strong dramatic action and the
heart appeal is irresistible. Support
ed by an excellent cast of players,
Miss CastIeton's Characterization in
Just Sylvia will doubtless rank as
one of the best she has essayed since
The Freedom of the Wor1d.''
The new vaudeville bill will contain
three good acts-Jeanette Childs, a
clever singing coincidence; Strand
Trio, three men in a comedy singing
and talking act, and Williams and
Mitchell, a man and a woman, in a
com edy offering, entitled June Time"
The Houdini serial starts next Mon
day. In this serial, Houdini, the star,
has had more publicity than any living
man. There is not an editor in the
country who does not know him. be-
cause his life is a, whirlpool of sensa-
full of thrills, excitem emit, suspense,
swift action and story. In 1.-The Mas
ter Mystery" Houdini is given an OPP
portunity to display his feats of self
extrication in novel and unique way.
Each episode ends with a thrill such
as has never been shown on the screen
before. AS far as serial construction
goes, many novelties are introduced,
particularly the under water shots
and feats Of self-liberation, which
only Houdini can do. In the cast
are Margaret Marsh, Ruth Stone
house and the great Houdini.
When Houdini was performing his
marvellous feats in European theaters
he included Germany in his route, it
being quite some time prior to the
world war, and Cologne was one of
the cities in which he showed. Now,
the German police made the claim
that he was obtaining money under
false pretences; in other words, that
he was a "swind1er.''
A Hun official, by the name of
Schultzmann Werner Graft, was the