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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Provost Brothers
HARDWARE

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs,
Guy Carey of this city last Saturday.
R. P. Campbell is serving as asses
sor for Ashland's realty this year.
The task will occupy about two
months.
Four persons from Talent were in
Ashland Saturday taking the civil
service examination for postmaster.
These were Mrs. ]. E. Weaver Miss
Helen King, c. q Wolters and
Louis Brown. A candidate for the
Siskiyou postoffice, U. S. Ragland,
also was hero taking the examination
for the postoffice at that point.
GARDEN TOOLS of every descrlp-
tion, both hand and horse power.
Emil Peil S3-3t
Mrs. w. G. Sander underwent. an
operation in local hospital Satur-
day.
Grant Selsby, a high school stu
dent, is ill with an attack of pneu-
monia. He was taken to local hos
pital for treatment Tuesday.
Word has been received from John
Loughlin, foreman of the Record Of
flee, who was called to Creston, Iowa,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

like the famous Sibley stove that is
generally used for heating tents in
temporary camps throughout the
west, but is made in three parts in
stead of one. Two large parts fit to-
gether, forming the main body of the
stove, while the third piece fits over
the small end, fastening the whole in
position and providing the place for
attaching the stovepipe. The stove
is made for use on the ground and
has no bottom. A strip of strapiron
gives strength to the lower edge of
the stove and provides means of
boiling the two main parts together
at the bottom, but this is not neces-
sary in most cases
The stove is two feet in diameter
al the bottom and tapers to six inches
at the top where the pipe is attached.
1t may be made and convenient size.
A hinged door provides for the inser-
tion of fuel. Draft is obtained by the
simple process of digging under the
edge of the stove at some point. The
draft is regulated by making this
opening larger or smaller as necessity
requires.
The old Sbley stove makes a very
satisfactory tent heater, but is al
ways an awkward article to transport
or horseback. In the new take-down
form much of the difficulty in pack
ing is removed.
A half dozen of the take-down
stoves will be made up by a Portland
firm and used by Forest Service
planting crews this spring. If found
satisfactory, it is expected they will
be made part Of the regular equip
ment of Forest Service crews
throughout the district.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

ish were planning to deliver gas at
tack on a German division equipped
with masks, but poorly trained in
their use, In spite of the fact that
they had several days to drill before
conditions were suitable for the Brit
ish attack, when it was finally made
hundreds of German casualties re-
suited.
Many kinds of gases are used in
modern warfare. Some merely affect
the eyes temporarily and are more
inconvenient than serious. Other
gases are terrible in their effect un-
less proper protection is available.
They are employed in clouds, or in
shells, bombs end hand grenades
1t is the work of the field training
section of the Gas Defense Service to
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
LOCAL and PERSONAL
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Traffic was blocked on. the Pacific
Highway near Talent Monday for sew
eral hours, by broken pole on the
California Oregon Power Company s
lhgh power line All cars passing
along that point had to make a wide
detour to avoid the dangerous wires.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Nisbet enter
tanned Mn and Mrs. James Slauer Of
Medford to dinner Monday even
ing.
Last week the Valley View Red
Cross turned in the following COM
pleted articles: Twelve convalescent
suits, 60 towels and 13 diapers.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Luke Walker at Klamath Falls Sun
day, March 10.
Stevenson Studio for portraits.
Grover Neil, a well-known stock
man of Oakland, Cal, has purchased
1S1 head of steers in the Applegate
district at an average price of $116
each The stock was shipped out
early this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Johnson of
Chico, CAL, have come to Ashland to
reside, where Mr.. Johnson has ac-
cepted a position in Louis Schwein's
meat market. They were former res
idents of this city.
Wanted-Number Of young wom-
en- and men to prepare for telegraph
service to help fill vacancies caused
ty unusual drafting men for war.
Positions guaranteed. Call or write
Telegraph Department. room sos,
Panama Building, Portland, Ore, or
Railway Telegraph Institute, Spo-
kane, Wash. 75-2mo.
X. H. Miner of Portland has ac-
cepted a position as salesman in the
Overland-Millner agency here. His
wife was formerly Miss Angeline Pro-
vost of Ashland.
j. E. Weaver of Talent has been
appointed Jackson county's assessor
of mercantile and manufacturing es-
Establishments for the coming year.
]. S. MacMurray, teacher OF sing
ing. Address Hotel Austin. 45-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

Pastor j. A. Rippey, president of the
southern Oregon conference, who is
well known in Ashland, will be chair
man of the delegation which will rep
resent the churches in southern Ore
gon.
Roman meal at Ashland Trading
Co. Phone 1872.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

Among the speakers to be heard in
war conferences which are to be held
in every state in the Union during
the next few months are Secretary
McAdoo, Secretary Baker, Vice-Presi-
dent Marshall, Henry ]. Allen, Rabbi
Stephen S. Wise, Bishop Charles D.
Williams and Lieut.. Paul Perigord of
the French army.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
TAKE-DOWN STOVES
FOR FOREST SERVICE

A take-down heating stove devised
by a member of the Forest Service in
Missoula- Mont, has been received by
District Forester George H. Cecil and
will be tried out in the north Pacific
district this spring. The stove is con-
ical in shape and made of sheetiron
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE
FATAL TO SOLDIERS

The necessity for thorough and
continuous training Of troops in gas
defense is shown by q statement
proved by captured German docu-
ments.
The Germans at a certain position
or the western front knew the Brit
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

bring home to the American soldier
the Importance of his gas mask, to
thoroughly drill him in its use and to
inspire confidence in its efficiency
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
GARDEN TOOLS

Time is rere to begin that garden.
Everybody ought to have a garden
this year. Tools will be hard TO get
later, and they are getting higher
every day We have a number Of
splendid Garden Hand Cultivators,
combining the Plow, Weeder, Rake.
Cultivator. Just the thing. Let us
show you.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Subscription Bargain.

For a short time the Ashland Tid-
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New-York tribune., 1918-01-29


compromise about the war cabinet.
The net effect of the Secretary's s
statement was to make a case for the
War Department as a war department
pure and simple, but not as wal ma
terials producing department. On the
bigger and much more vital question
whether we should or should not have
a war cabinet, he threw and attempt
ed to throw no light. He volunteered no
statement on this subject, which was
taken as confirmatory Of the rumor
that the Admi nstraton was ready to
compromise. But the War Department
may be the best organized department
IN the world and still only the creation
OF war cabinet may save the coun-
try from defeat
Gave Details Chiefly
Half million men may be in France
soon, and there may be 600 miles Of
railroads built there. and still an or
ganizatlon OF war supply production
may be vital need. What Mr.. Baker
told about was mostly details. when
compared to the central issues on
which the committees attention is riv-
eted-war production and war organiza-
ton; at least. SO the committee thought
The details Mr.. Baker gave were inter-
estng details. 1t was necessary that
they should go before the country so
that a true picture Of what Mr. Bakers
department has done. as we'll as what
it has not done. should be presented
No one grudged Mr. Baker his op-
portunlty to paint in the details He
did it well. No one on the committee.
not even one OF the Republican mem
bers. is cunning for Mr. Baker. All
ar cunning for 4 situation. not for any
one man.
Other persons giving certificates ot
character to the War Department were
Lord Northcliffe, who had said thaz
this country was preparing ably and
effectively for the war; some German
newspapers. which had warned their
readers Of what to expect as a result
of what was being done here. and Mary
Roberts Rhinehart, who wrote com
mending hospital conditions as she ha..
seen them.
1t is worth while TO refer TO th;,
array OF witnesses to show how keen
was the desire to meet criticism at
all points where it could be met.
Another name naturally much con-
jured with was General Pershins,.
Pershlng hadn't asked for Lewis gun,
except for air service. Pershing haa
been among those who mad selected tho
Enheid gun for use by our soldiers.
Pershlng's shoulders are broad anl
VIII carry much. The point is tha,
TINS is perceived by the Secretary o.
Wkr
All in all, the Secretary improved
the case for Mr. Baker. But Mr.. Bake.
Is merely detail, as things stand now
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29
Socialists Block
Vote of Confidence
In German Rulers
Wilson Has Not
Received Count
Czernin s Speech

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-1t was
officially stated to-day that President
Wilson had not received a copy of
Count Czernin's speech on Austro-
Hungarian peace terms in advance or
otherwise, and so ier had seen only
abstracts from the address.
Colonel L. NJ. House was u caller
at the White House to-day, and his
presence gave rise to speculation in
connection with the report from
Europe that copy Of the Czernin
speech had been forwarded to the
President in advance Of delivery.
After seeing the President, how
ever, Colonel House said while he
could not discuss their conference, he
could say there was no truth what
ever in rumors that he was prepar-
ing to go abroad again.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29
Raiding Germans
Bomb London Twice; {;
Lose One Aeroplane

LONDON, Jan. 2S.-Enemy airplanes
dropped bombs on London between
and 10 o'clock this evening, according
to an official communication issued to-
night. One of the invading aircraft
was brought down in Essex.
The text of the communication says:
Hostile airplanes crossed the Kent
and Essex coasts shortly before s
o'clock this evening and proceeded to-
ward London. Sine of the machine
penetrated to the capital, where bombs
were dropped between 9and 10 o'clock
1.-THE latest reports show that one
enemy machine was brought down By
our airmen in Essex"
1t is officially announced that sec
ond attack by air raiders was delivered
on London after midnight, bombs being
dropped about 1880 a. m.
The communication just issued says
the raid is sti:! in progress.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29
Allies Ready
ToMeetCreat
U-Boat Attack
War Conference Plans to
Hem In Submarines
Closer Than Ever
StaF Correspondence1

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-The efforts
Allied War Conference at Versailles
are being concentrated on the expected
increase Of submarine activity, and
plans are being made to hem in the
German U-boats even more closely than
hitherto, in the belief of officials here.
The submarine offensive which Sec
retaly Baker had predicted will begin
soon by the enemy to prevent Amcri
can aid from reaching Europe, has
been foreseen by the Navy Department
and the British Admiralty, it was
learned to day. and together they have
taken measures to meet it.
Secretary Bakers declaration is be-
lieved to have been based upon reports
TO the Navy Department from Admira.
Sims, who is representing the naval
interests of this country at the Su-
preme War Council at Versailles.
Reasons for Expecting Attack
was stated in military circles that
it would be natural to expect Germany
to make her maximum effort with her
submarines now for two reasons:
Invariably, after a period of
comparative lull. there follows a
period of increased activity by the
submarines.
2-Germany is credited with prac
tising the "old ordinary aNioms of
fighting, one of which is. if it is
decided to hit. to hit with all the
power possible
Experts stated that Germany could
not expect to accomplish decisive re-
suits by any action on the Western
front, and that a sustained offensive
launched by her in the West. while car
ried through with her greatest force
would have as its largest possible
achievement, considering the plans Of
the Allies to meet it, the preventing OF
an offensive movement by the Allies.
The Germans, therefore, these au-
thorities declare. "are coming against
America and the Allies with every
thing they have got submarines to
support the land offensive and their
armies They are coming in this man
ner because it is the only proper way
to fight
Naval circles manifested keen in
terest in Secretary Bakers prediction
that Germany would aim her naval at
tack at the transport of troops and
munitions from America first, and. sec
pndarily, against the transport Of food
stuffs to the Allies.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29
Bolsheviki
Aid Revolt
In Finland
Red Guard Battles New
Republics Forces; Seizes
Helsingfors

STOCKHOLM, Jan. %. - The long
threatened revolution in Finland has
begun IN the eastern provinces, accord
ing to sparse reports reaching Hapa.
randa. The Red Guard is reported to
have occupied the railway station at
Helsingfors, all the foreign consuls
have left the capital and sharp fight
ing is reported around and in Viborg.
The Red Guard is holding Rikimaki
and other important functions, Rus
sian soldiers are aiding the Reds and
relnforcements are coming from Petro-
grad
The Finnish Minister in Petrograd
has protested to the Workmen's and Sol
diers' Delegates against Russian inter
terence in Finnish affairs. He received
a reply that "Russia's government, true
to Its principles. is in duty bound to
support the proletariat in Finland in
its battle against the Finland bourge-
olsie.' The Bolshevik commissions
1urther declared that help had been
sent to the Reds and that still more
troops would be sent to them.
Government Powerlcss
t.S iOiNeo VI law ana OTQof IN Hell
slngfors are powerless, because the city
is commanded by the guns of Russian
warships, which are in the hands of
Bolshevik sailors. The commandant
of the fleet summoned the city's au-
thorities, including President Svinhuf-
vud and the Socialist leaders, to his
ship Saturday and demanded that the
government White Guard be immediate
ly disbanded. He threatened to level the
city to the ground if the order was dis
obeyed. M. Svinhufvud replied that the
demand could not be complied with.
The Helsingfors Bolshevk organ,
Izvestia," admits that the Red Guard
has got out Of the hands Of it's Gre
ators. 1t reports that troops at various
places are beyond control and that
they have been guilty of numbering
and plundering. The newspaper adds
that anarchistic conditions are prevail
ing.
The Finnish government has sent to
all the powers that have acknowledged
Finland's independence prote st
against Russian interference in Finnish
affairs.
Telegraphic communication with Pet
rograd is broken.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29
Heavy Battles Reported

Recent dispatches from Helsngfors
received in the Scandinavian capitals
have reported that battles Of considera
BILE proportions have been fought ct
several places in Finland between the
Finnish White Guard, organized by the
republican government of Finland. and
the Russian Red Guard.
Civil war was proclaimed by the Red
Guard at Vibo-g. according to infor-
nation given out by the Finnish Lega :
ton at Stockholm last Saturday, and
the authors of the proclamation were
said to have received the promise of aid
from the Bolshevik government at
Petrograd. serious conflict broke
out at Viborg. the Red Guard being
assisted by Russian soldiers with artil-
lery. Peasants from the surrounding
country went to the aid of the White
Guard. or government militia, and the
Red Guard retired after heavy fighting.
There was also fighting at Davidste . d
which ended in victory for the Fin
nish militia, but the Red Guard threat
ened to return with ~einforcements.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29

fore the Military Affairs Committee Of
the Senate to-day from the one who was
on the stand before the same committee
fortnight ago. On the first occasion
he was .jaunty and self satisfied. He
reminded those who heard him Of the
great tinancicr who walked in "the
higher realms where ordinary mortals
did not tread" Mr.. Baker walked "in
higher realms" of war knowledge. The
Senators sat about humbly. bafflcd
To-day the Secretary looked worried
and worn. AS he warmed up to his
subject-for he made practically four
or five hour speech to the committee
he gained in confidence. But through
out there was an earnest desire to con-
ciliate. Two weeks ago New York
lawyer who heard the testimony said: ::
"Thc best witness !. ever heard" To-
day it was not testimony that the Sec
retary gave, but a lawyers plea to a
jury and it was an able plea.
There was uppermost in the Secre-
tary's mind desire to remove the i'm
preston which his earlier appearance
created. He alluded to this earlier i'm
preston.
Desired To Be Frank
"Some Of the committee" he said.
got the idea that was fencing"
This nc declared unfortunate. He de-
sired to be perfectly frank. lie sue
ceeded today in changing this previous
impression. The committee liked him
better in his franker mood to- day, and
it was their impression that he had
helped his own personal cause
1t may seem strange to lay stress
upon the state of Mr.. Bakers mind
rather than upon any of the informa-
ton which he gave to the committee
and to the public in the burst of con-
iidence that has followed upon Senator
Chamberlain's speech. But the COM
mttee and all those who heard the
Secretary in the badly crowded room
room in the Senate Office building
which IS not much larger than the
committees room in the Capitol, wer.
most OF. all impressed with the change
in Baker himself.
They deduced from it all sorts of
favorable auguries about the good ef-
feet criticism has had upon the Admin
lstration. ON no other ascertainabl =
basis than theadfcrence in the Secro-
tary of War, ,he report gained belief
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29
Shows the Brighter
Side of Picture

The process OF reversing i, consisted
IN calling attention to the brighter side
Of the picture, the prospect of getting
men TO France, OF their being armed
there. 4 telegram from General Bliss
was read saying that both England and
France had an overproduction OF ar.
tillely-the fine work Of American en-
gineers in France. the immense diff
"ultles overcome and 70 be overcome.
lac speaker alluded to the I'M
patience Of the American people Il.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29

The full text OF Secretary Baker. war
It ,imuay before the senatc Committee uu Military
Aifairs YESTERDAY Is printed ~ The Neu York
Times today.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29
Goal of His Critics
More Than Realized

HIS statement was made alonc with
The reading OF an editorial nrinted
some months ago in "The Metropolitan
Magazine, which said that this country
should have 100000 men in France iris
spring. The purpose was TO show that
even the programme of critics of the
Administration had been realized. Itva.
typical OF the way in which Mr.. Bakers
eloquent and able plea in defence o.
Els department was made
When Secretary Baker disclosed these
hitherto carefully guarded secrets Sen
ator Chamberlain asked him ,rha,
moved him now to make them puhl;c
Nh. Baker contented himself Wit,
the explanation that he had hesitated
FOR fear Of disclosing valuable infor-
nation 70 the Germans. who. he de-
ciared, were much mystiiied about the
number OF men we now have over IN
France.
There was genuine sympathy for the
Secretary as ne went on the stand TO-
day plainly feeling that the current of
pubic sentiment was running agains,
him and determined to do his ntro.,
to reverse it,
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29
Wilson May Compromise
On War Cabinet, Is Belief
Bakers Changed Attitude Before Senate Com
Yielding; Good Effect of Criticism Is Shown
By c. w. Gilbert

WASHINGTON Jan est that the
different Mr. Baker
New-York tribune., 1918-01-29
Secretary Tells Sen
ators of Preparations
Here and Abroad;
Denies Fall
ing Down"
Says Allies Urged
Loan of Guns
Every Man Has Rifle
Who Can Use One":
600 Miles of
Railroads
Built
lStdf Correspondence]


WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-Secre,arv
of War Newton D. Baker, defending his
department before the Senate Military
Analrs Committee, and especially an
swering Chairman Chamberlain :
charges that the governments war rro-
gramme had fallen down." today DO
clared:
That the United States would
have 100000 soldiers in Frame
early this year, presumably in time
to help repel the expected German
offensive
2. That if sufficient ships were
available the United States army
IN France would reach 100000 bv
the end Of this year. and that the on.
look for ships is not unpromisinc.
Z. That what had been done by t,,~
War Department had been done
only on the advice of military experts
sent by the Allies TO this country.
q. That every American soldier who
can use rife has one. and that
steady supply is assured as troops
become ready to use them
s. That France and Great Britain
are supplying artillery to Perish
ing's army because they asked to. a.
they had an excess and wished to
use ships for other supplies
6. That large military forces Of
American technical experts. en-
glneers, mechanics. etc. have been a,
work in France for some time.
7. That American engineers have
built 600 miles Of military rail
road in France
8. That the morale and health of
the whole American army hav.
been superior to that of any army
ever organized.
Mr.. Baker spoke steadily from early
morning until late afternoon in the
hearing room Of the Senate of;ce
building, which was crowded with
members of both houses of Congress-
He spoke extemporaneously. interrupt.
ing himself from time to time to an
swer questions and to call for snec;fic
reports on details of his Department.
work. He disclosed facts which the
American press has withheld for a lone
time, restrained by the censorship