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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17

natural phenomena. Friday he start
ed out on one of these walks, which
led him to the vicinity Of the Alex
ander bridge. He was walking close
to the track and probably was not
conscious. OF the coming Of the train,
as his back was turned to 1t and
there is a sharp curve in the track
as 1t rounds the bluff approaching
the bridge.
The train, which was special
troop train, was north bound. The
engineer, ]. V. Hale, said that he
blew the whistle several times as
the train neared the bluff, first the
road crossing whistle and then the
station whistle. AS the train round
ed the curve Engineer Hale said he
saw a man walking close to the end
of the ties five or six rails ahead.
The train was then going about
twelve miles an hour. He blew the
whistle again when the train was
three or four rail lengths from the
man. DR.. Herndon then turned his
head slightly and that was the last
seen of him. The end bumper OF
the pilot had struck him. causing
concussion of the brain. The train
was stopped at once and the unfor-
tunate man was picked up and
brought to Roseburg, and was at
once taken to the Soldiers Home
hospital, where he passed away about
ten minutes after his arrival.
DR.. Herndon was born in Virginia
70 years ago and served in the Civil
war. At the Soldiers Home where
he had lived for the past four years,
he was a great favorite, being u
man of quiet manner and genial kind
ness.-Roseburg Evening News.
The body of the late DR.. Herndo1
was brought to Ashland Sunday and
funeral services were held from the
Stock undertaking parlor Monday
The deceased is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Agnes Herndon of Ashland, and
six children, Goldwin, of Washing
ton, d. c.. John, of Eugene; Wal
ter, of Ashland; Mrs. Josephine Ty-
SON, OF klamath Falls; Atherton, of
Chehalls, Wash; and Mrs, Verona
EReynolds, Tacoma.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
Hit, CALIFORNIA. ITEMS

Mrs. Helen Grover of Hornbrook
spent seceral days here last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Grover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Pierson left
Friday on 54 for Seattle, which will
be their future home. They will
spend a day in Portland with rela-
tives in route. Many small affairs
have been given for them before their
leave taking, the last Of which was
Saturday evening, when Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Stanley entertained with a
noodle dinner to the following guests
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Whittle, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. j. Sands, Mr.. Fred Jass-
man and the Misses Irene and Paul
inc Jassman, DR.. G. ]. Hall, Mr.. Les
ter Rich, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Furlong, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. H. Grover, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Warren, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H..
Vaughan, Mr.. Wagner. Mr.. Ray Hol-
land. Mr.. Vernon Evans and Mr..
Mora Bailey.
Mrs. G. ]. Hall and young son left
Sunday for San Francisco where they
will spend the holidays.
Charles Hammirck has been con-
fined to his home with the grippe
the last week.
Mrs. A. E. Robinson has been suf-
fering from severe cold the past
few days.
School closes next Friday for the
holidays. Miss Edna Doherty, prin-
cipal, will leave Saturday for San
Jose where she will visit home folks.
A pleasant event occurred Satur-
day evening when Miss Edna DOH
erty and Mrs. G. j. Hall entertained
at the latter's home with a dancing
party. Those present were Mrs. Eva
Perkins, the Misses Irene and Paul
inc Jassman, Mrs, Vena Trefren, Miss
Elna Bailey, Messrs. Lester Rich,
Ernest Jassman, Mora Bailey, Vern-
on Evans, Frank Miller, Field Rice
and Ray Holland.
H, H. Bolton, representing Peters
Shoe Co. Of st. Louis, was in Hit on
Tuesday.
Sunday a severe accident occurred
at the lumber yards here when d.
Domenic0 Cunial had his jaw bone
broken while assisting in the loading
of lumber. He is now under the care
of Dr. Hall.
Wednesday afternoon there was a
business meeting of the Red Cross
when reports from the secretary and
treasurer we're read. Arrangements
are being made to close the affairs
Of this local branch. The only order
for work now on hand is As knitted
garments which win be finished on
schedule. All gauze work has been
discontinued, .--Li.-lt.l .la a1ia
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
YOUNG ASHLAND wOMAN
sUCCUNIBED TO INFLUENZA

Mrs. v. V. Hedgepeth died at her
home on Seventh street Wednesda,
night, after short illness due to In
fluenza. The deceased was 2S years
of age and was the daughter of MT
and Mrs. Grant Davis, well known
citizens Of this city. Her girlhooc
was spent in Ashland and she was q
student of the Ashland Normal school
during its last year. She was strick'
en- about two weeks previous bu'
was not considered serious until on
Wednesday afternoon when her con
dition became alarming.
Funeral services were held from
the Methodist church Saturday fore
noon at 10 o'clock, conducted by the
pastor, Rev. c. A. Edwards, and in
terment made in Mountain View Gem
etery. Her husband, V. V. Hedge
peth, cashier at the Southern Pacific
freight office, and one son, nearl!
two years old, survive, also the par
ents, three brothers and one sister
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17

w. j. Abbott had the misfortune
to crush his left hand quite seriously
last Monday evening, while cranking
the engine Of his car.
To Charles w. Minis OF Ashland
was conferred the office of grand
captain general at the, adjourned
meeting Of the grand commandery,
Knights Templar, held recently in
Salem. .
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
MANAGER OF GAS COMPANY
DIED FROM PNEUMONIA

James T. White, manager of the
Oregon Gas & Electric company's Of
flee at Medford, died Sunday eve
ming, December s, after brief. i'll
ness due to pneumonia. Mr.. White
was a former resident Of Ashland for
four years prior to entering the EN-.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17

Mrs. N. B. Reynolds will give in
struction in Piano or Organ, Musical
History Theory and Harmony In
strumental lessons will be private
but the History and Harmony will be
class work. She has passed the Min
nesota State Music Teachers exani-
nation, and is prepared to instruct
pupils from the beginning thru the
eighth grade. Address, 81 Scenic
Drive. Phone 317-J. 45-tf.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
AGED VETERAN KILLED
BY TRAIN AT ROSEBURG

DR.. ]. s. Herndon, the civil war
veteran who was struck by train
near the Alexander bridge Friday af-
ternoon about 4 o'clock, died ten
minutes after his arrival at the Sol
diers' Home. DR.. Herndon had been
living at the Home for the past four
years. He was a man who devoted
much Of his time 70 studytahd was
in the habit Of, taking long walks
alone into the country observing
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
Umbrellas Make Useful Gifts

Make some one happy this year
with an umbrella. Lots of new ones
here at a variety of prices. Women,
this season, dangle theirs from the
wrist, so they, naturally, proudly
display white ivory or amber rings.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
TABLE LINENS

A precious gift now. 'e
have four matched sets left
and three patterns by the
yard with napkins to match.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17

ploy of the gas company, and had
many friends in this vicinity. Funer-
al services over the deceased were
held Thursday molhing conducted
by Rev. Father Powers, and burial
was made at Jacksonville.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
FurS Are Ideal Gifts

The wearing of furs brings not
only satisfaction of being comfortable
on cold days, but also the satisfac-
tion of adding an air of distinction
to your appearance.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
Gloves For Women

Gloves are so essential and so CIV
able. And since kid has become so
scarce, good gloves are more well
come than ever before. We are
ready to help you select colors and
styles for your women friends. Give
them all gloves for Christmas.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
SILKS
WOOLENS

Broadcloth, Serges, Empress
cloth, Gaberdine, heavy
coatings and fancy skirt
materials. A wide range
for gift giving.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
HandkerchiefS in Gift Boxes

Give Handkerchief are al
ways practical. Here you will find
them in their most attractive form
-exquisitely embroidered on Swiss
and Batiste-and daintily boxed.
Then there are pretty ones and fun
ny ones for the kiddies-for they
love "hankies," too.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17

Japanese Art Store Of Medford has
filled up its complete lines and ready
for Christmas trade. 4f-S
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
RIBBONS

Fancy Ribbons for gift max
ing, ribbons for hair bows
and ribbon for tying up youi
Christmas parcels.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-17
HUCK TOWELING

A very good assortment OF
various widths for making
your gift towels.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05
A.
BY DIR. A CRANE
BY Webster.
. teopysiosr. .sis. y, 40. sssss esAss

out of this war we have got at least one large and pointed sood
hint.
II is the value of vegetables.
We always knew they were good, bat did not realize how i'm
portant they are
Now we are told that The more vegetables we eat tho more meat
and wheat we will save, and meat aud wheat are those forms of food
Gttc,t toScud abroad to our army and our allies.
They also contain v1amiucs, whatever they may be, and other
things that are necessary for the human machine. ia keep it going
while its inhabitng ego is engaged in the pursuit of happiness, liberty,
and the elusive dollar.
There is spinach. which seems 10 be the bedrock and palladium
Of our constitution. never knew u doctor that did moi recommend
ldnach, aud never knew one 10 eat it. Some of them wear It.
And cabbage. and onions, and bcets, and carrots and celery, and
lettuce, and trnipS, and radHhcs, aud peas, and beans, and squash,
and pumpkin. and tomatoes, and asparagus, and corn, and p"Sn'ps,
and eggplant, and, last and greatest of all, our old standby and loyal
Irish friend, the potato.
If have omitted any from the list ask it's pardon.
But the gst of the matter is. the more vegetables you eat tho
more yu are preserving your health, helping your pocket book. I'M
proving your complexion, saving your country, aiding the allies. aud
contributing TO the Red Gross.
Aud what | had in mind when began this article, the great aud
valuable idea that was IN me struggling to forthput, is this: that in
order To eat more vegetables than YOU new eat, and less meat and
pie and cake
EAT VEGETABLES FIRST
When you SIT down to the table what YOU eat first you eat most
of Take of the wire edge of Your appetite with vegetables. And use
the remaining stonaciic space for other things.
Elizabeth TOwne has tried il, and Elizabeth is hale and hearty,
and full of new thought and vibrations and all sorts of dyuamicS.
+. S-Dont resolve now 10 make the children do this. Do it
yourself
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05
POSTURE AND SUCCESS
BY n. ADDINGToN BRUCE
Author Of The Riddle of Personality, - Psychology ana
Parenthood, Etc.
Copyright. 1918, by the Associated Sowsphpors)

Nothing. la fine. couId have been
OF more value 10 mat Door nan than
a course IN physical training, with
special reference 10 correct posture.
Trained 10 hold himself habitually
erect, TO hold his head up, to walk
briskly. he would have made q far
more favorable impression on AN with
whom he chue into contact Equally
important. he would have mHd q tar
more favorable Impression on him
self.
For II It ls "a truislu that "a man
tends to look az he feels. II is Just as
much "a tIulsm that a man tenCs to
feel as he looks \ bad posture al
ways creates an unpleasant feeling
tone. e good posture always creates
a pleasant me-.
And u mans fcoling-tone, every
body instinctiyoly knows. has much "a
do with the amount and quality Of
the work he accomplish"s. The plens-
anter tho ~feeliuE-touo the better the
work dou~
liut test t'ts out FOR yourself
tf you have amy reason to suspect
that your posture is not what IT ought
10 bc. go 90 some physical culture exc
pert and ask hln "a look you over.
Note carefully u improvements IN
posture he may recommend. Then
practice Co make them huhltual
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05

A LITTLE incident the other day
"A reminded me that there still
q Aarc many men who remain an
fortunately ignorant OF the effect
their walk and hearing may have on
their chances for success.
was luuching with "a friend, the
head of "a large manufacturing estab-
lishmeut. Jrlen "a man whom Knew
walked past our table. Rather h"
shuffIcd past, his body sagglng Gu
Fiou-il. his gaze downward My
friend gave him "A quick appraisinE
glance. then remarked.
Il wonder who that fellow ~. DO
you happen TO know nm
"Yc-. said. II know MIN
"JIl guarantee you don't know
much ~ his ADVANTAGE l never laid
eyes ON HIM before. but ] wnuldn
hire him boa any capacity. Hes got
inconvenience written all over him.
As 70 matter OF fact the man IN
question had only the previous day
given u. u long hard luck story.
He was ~ odds with the world, when
ho hud lound most inhospitable.
huunf'rss his posture was iarR'N
q product OF his deplorable mental at
titudr. aut also 1t helped to Keep him
In thut tttltude. And certainly a.
ms friends comment had shown. II
ADVERTISED 10 the keen-eyed lis posses
sur 3 shurtromniEs,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05
PRESIDENT WILSON smiled for Europe

y hEANli'ENl NILNVN Ndll'u lOf Europe Hnl
The Pence Conference yesterday, the selfap-
pointed member of what is nominally n ma
.ionnl delegation of five members with equal an.
thority AZ the Peace Table; but actually as the sole
spokesman of this nation at a conference upon
whose transactions will turn the fn,are of our own
and all other nations.
The president has begun his historic journey in
the teeth of a biting criticism by representative
men who are not found alone ia the party of his
political opponents. but among whom are many
who are his party associates and who have been
his steadfaSt political supporters. In 50 far as they
have affected his course the criticisms might as well
have been left unuttered. The president has pro-
rrcdcd calmly on his way without breaking IN the
slightest degree his rcticence as 10 his policies and
plans at the Peace Conference. For all practical pur.
poses he goes to the Peace Table, rs he plainly de
sired to go, as this nations sole representative,
with authority 10 follow whatever course he pleascs.
We are about 10 witness the developments of
one of the most absorbing events IN world history
a peace conference ia which practically all the ma
lions will participate. Al the same time we will
witness the development of one of the most interest
ing political occurrences in all the history Of our
country.
Next to the actual conclusions of the Peace
Conference itself. chief interest IN America now
ccnterS in the president : personal course at the con
Ference. None of his statements of peace conditions
have been sufficiently definite to be fully under.
stood, What his enemies term autocratic secrctivc-
ness and what his friends call reticcnce. has
surrounded all Of the president = plans for this ma
tons policy aud part in the conference. They rest
absolutely in his hands.
Does the president understand the desires of
his people and will he express those desires al the
Peace tonicrcnccq Has he been close enough to the
people Ut late TO know what they want Does he
care about what the people want. or will he advo-
cate and work for what he thinks they should havc2
VIII be sit NJ the Peace Table the solitary rcprcsen.
iativc of this nation, with sole authority 10 speak
for il, in advocacy Of plans of settlement of his
own, which meet his individual theories and de-
SireS2
These are questions that are being asked
throughout his nation today.
What will Wilson do?
Upon the answer to that question will rest
mighty issues and that answer will determine
whether President Wilson win return to his country
and to his post at Washington as a popular idol. or
~ shattered Onc.
Probably no one win question the losses in
popularity suffered by the Wilson administration
through recent events. Whether those losses are
meritcd or mmcritcd they have become evident not
only among political enemies Of the adminisira.
ton, hat among lis political friends and supporters.
Mr. Wilson'S appeal 10 the nation in the recent clec-
tion campaign hurt his popularity. Ills proposal Ia
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05
THE UNDERLINE
BY JOHN BRECK

GsCNIFORNIA Is lovely. but I
miss the autumn foliage.
Trees naer turn uut here as
theS do back home" That is the last
bubble of cumpldcency from the tour
ist shall prucecd 30 prick IT, For
nowhere IN the world are there more
wonderful forests to urn under the
magic touch OF the frost only they
are so far from the beaten trail the
tourist never dreams Of them.
Elsewhere YOU climb "a mountain TO
above the underline. Here you climb
to a.
4 genial stage driver had an extra
special call from the cleveland Ma
tloual Reserve. oVer beyond the La
sage photographed across twelve miles
OF mountain peaks to the nearest tcle-
phone. And go ! got 10 go.
We travelled miles through the fa-
miliar beauty Of chaparral and cot
touwood. climbing the Niejas grade
lar above the lower trees zone To the
bare slopes uf rrcnscwoud. yucca. and
silver sage breathing the honey laden
air that seems almost to be tasted ON
the tongue, so heavy does IL lie I'm
MINDLESS hooks. Then We dropped
down into the broad basin Of Pine
Valley. it, distances tringed with the
deep h~luc-green of the low timber,
WHICH lliNH "a flA hl llhl7hhlf lfAAiANt
down the bordering mountain sleeps,
BEFORE us our road climbed winding
"'uout the cliffs. up to the very sky
line. up through "a waterlcss waste OF
Crumhling rock and stunted, strug
Cling shrubs. And yet beauty was
here. not only the beauty Of the mas
sive landscape, To~uTh-hcWn TIL a
of time shall polish II, but fine bright
clusters Of %guatatnute tossed their
ARllANg haHIs IN the MlmUN mat
whistled down the passes, the delicate
stcmmod wild cucnsias liz the bare
rock with their scarlet trumpets, n
often q handful OF Wee sparrows
hailed US. their clear voices ringing
In the mountain air
In 10 the Cr~cht--whcte we could
see the peaks that lay before US
Where We could look down into sheer
valleys. narrow as u cloNen hy some
gigantic knife, Some were mere stab
wounds la the red rock. ono gave an
intermediate vista OF steep slopes,
folding into each other IN the blue
distance. far down into Mexico.
No sign OF man, nor even Of the
cattle that follow his footsteps once
I ellmpsed "A tiny trail and looked
about ne with more assurance uut'
I learned that II was only "a riders
short cut through a rocky canyon
that led back 10 the trail below
still We wound up among the craEs
suddenly We came on a grove IT cot
tonwoOds, huddicd together near q
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05

on these mountain plains. Here. too.
were w%hitefacrd cattle, sleek and tat.
Wild eyed ~ The deer which slipped
into the brush
Aud there were ranches nestled In
the hills no the head OF open ranges
where the cropped grass was short
and sweet ~ % bluegrass pasture. And
here snow falls and lies for weeks
after winter storms. For his IN the
temperate zone the climate of Ken
lucky and Tennessee.
And yet knew that u beyond
the forest. over the rim of the range
-thOusanGs of feet hclow--the miles
one might walk BOZ an afternoon stroll
were they not set ON end so steeply
that IA squirrel would hesitate to pass.
a trip possible ouly FOR birds, the des-
ert lay. a dessert OF scorching sand,
with cactua rot at dreary Intervals.
whore lizard pant In the MONDAY
heat. while fur uhoye the cattle droop
their heads beneath the pines and
turn their tails toward the flurrying
snow.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05

tiny stream-the first trickle Of mois-
ture m twenty miles. They marked
the gateway into the magic land-the
Land That Lies Beyond. Another
turn and We were IN the piucs-nut
scruhhy mountain pines. bur splendid
trees that lowered ninety feet into
IN" air. And their forest floor was
nh moro chapnrral hut fine. close
grass, matted luXurianfly uhout their
roots. Through them the ]deciduous
trees Tanned bright. golden leaves
blew past as, animals scuttlod and
birds flew, flick"rs ana w~oodpcckcrs
and an thu family Of uuthatchos and
chickadecs, sparrows. blackbirds, and
many moro in such mad prufuSiou
could not pick thcm out one from
another. The lower desert birds sail
across ior an outing here on mellow.
sunny days. Aud Wading birds
come here, Tor there h. always water
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05

find any elsewhere. hut this morn
inE Happy Jack decided hat he
would get bis breakfast az his store
house. lie felt that there was no
reason why he shouldn't He could
to because hr had that second
storchouse which ne had filled with
the stolen supplies from his cousin
t~hattcror's storehouse.
So with "a hop. skip and e jump,
Happy Jack reached the doorway
Of his s~torehouse aud popped inside
sammy JAY. who had been watch
inc. chuCklcd as he saw Chetterer's
gray tail vanish inside. Hardly had
IL disappeared when m popped
Happy Jacks head and II ever there
was "a crazy looking squirrel that
one was Happy Jack. out ne came
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05

and he acted as crazy ms he looked.
lie raced this way and that way. up
the tree ana down the tree. ana all
the time ne was s%hricking at the
top of his voice. pf course an his
ueighbors hurried over To find out
what the trouble was.
Eve been robhed'' shriekcd Han
pv Jack when sammy Jay asked
him what the matter war. i've
been robbed There isn't . single
nut or grain Of corn left in my store
house, I'm starVc this winter. that's
what will happen To me- Happy
Jack had quite forgotten that new
supply he had stolen the day before.
-
Next story: ,haticrcr Visits Ills
Storchouse.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05

Frost and rough Brother North Wind
come as soon - they please do
their worst. I've got enough 10 eat
and enough Is plenty,
Uappy Jack climbed up Co his
rouni doorway and there Fe sat
TOR d few moments blinking at
The Jolly Little sunbeam. Then he
tumned out ON tho nearest branch
ana washed his face ard hands Aftor
ma IA. brushed his coat and carefully
comhed out his tail. Happy Jack h.
nothing II not neat
when he was satisfied thoi ho was
lacking his best he decided ih"t n
was time for breakfnAt oIntn"rilF
AMI not gone near his store
honse The food In Happy Jach .
storehousc " tot times when &c can '
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05

-hN
No, mo- cx-
claimed the man
addressed e.
read all toduy's
papers
Dat all right.
mister. the news
ie answered II
you've got anN
patriotic feelin's
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05

40 radical changes may be ncCe5-
sary. But 10 p%ostural defects IN any
degree are present can assure you
that YOU viii find their correction re-
acting apprcciably to your advantage
Your general health viii bo i'm
proved, sou viii gain in power 10
think. you VIII find yourself becoming
more aclf-confidcnt. courageous.
hopeful-in a WORD moro capable Of
commanding the success which per
hans has hitherto hren Guiding sou
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-05

well. he answered. its g dachs-
hund. and my father saws II AXE
him so long to go IN ana out Of tho
door II cools OF The whole house"
William Howard TAFT said in AN al.
dress. Before the h~ideousncss OF the
Hun. language falls ~.