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LIES OF GERMANS
 ISLANDER BELGIUM
 SAYS VAN SCHAICk

Behind British Lines in France and Belgium. Jan. 6. (Cc:Tespo spondence)- "I think that definite effort should be made by Americans to counteract the reports which are being circu- lated about the inactivity Of the Bel eian army and the disloyalty of the civilian population of Free Belgium" said Captain Nan Schaick, Jr., acting director to the Department for Bel gium of the American Red Cross, Tn a statement to the correspondent of The Associated Press.
 II knew the Belgians before the war" said Captain van Schaick. Il worked among them the first year ot the war and I have been in class association with their army the government and ths refugees for the last few months These reports may be a part of Ger man propaganda to stir Up trouble among the Allies. 1t is undoubtedly true that such a propaganda has been used. They may be simply the re suits of fatigue and irritation to oV CT three years of desperats war ! When I was in Holland saw one process taking place which may ex plain part of it.
 "I saw the best of the refugees quickly taking care of themselves They either went back to Belgium ol they joined the army. or they foun( jobs, or in other ways took the re sponsibility of their own lives. Gradu ally the residuum left became worse and worse, composed of the feeble the shiftless, the criminal or similar classes. In England, such refugees have out stayed their welcome thell money. and giving bad name t( their country.
 With the army it is undoubt al! true that for many months It has been held back from any advance D! 1 the nature of the ground immediate .lv in front, and by the necessity O waiting for the development of th' plans of the British Allies immediate ly to the right. in all that time, how ever. it has held it's ground and don' what has been asked of it. l nave met many of the commanding orfl cers, from the Minister of War an' the Chief of Staff down, have seer them repeatedly become intlmatel. acouainted with many of their SUD ordinates and l have nothing but Tn tense admiration for these clean, up standing, honorable and efficient men
 eve were all carried away by il tense admiration for the little arm!
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STATE GUARDSMEN
 TO BEGIN DRILLING

Cage Cross, recruiting a company fo rthe Fourth Arkansas regiment, an nounces that the men enrolled will be- gin drilling Wednesday night. They will assemble at the Y.M. 'C. A., where Mir Cross has hi headquarters.
 More than 40 men had been enrolled in Pine Bluff up to last night by MT. Cross. It was pointed out that this is an excellent response to the call for a new regiment. when it is considered that hundreds of young men had gone from Pine Bluff and Jefferson county 10 other branches of the army service.
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He knew nothing of military tactics and knew few of the commands. In later years he recalled his blunders of these, which he was particularly fond of relating, was how he got his company through a gateway They were marching four abreast and on approaching a gateway Lincoln did not remember the proper command for single file. II knew they had to go
 through" he said, "so when they neared the gate l shouted, the company is dismissed for two minutes when it will fall in again on the other side of the gate" Several times he was pun
 shed for the infringement of military rules, and was once made to wear a wooden sword for two days, but this did not lessen the respect the men
 held for their captain. They were proud of his wit, his learning and his strength, for he was the best wrestler in the army and they remained his friends in after life. His campaign lasted three months with the ordinary hardships, but his men never had an opportunity to show their prowess on
 the battlefield. In speaking of the campaign Lincoln said, "I never had a
 chance to fight an Indian. but had
 great many struggles with mosquitoes and lost much blood. I was often very hungry These were my great est hardships in the Black Hawk War" At the end of their term of service his company were mustered out after which Lincoln re-enlisted as private and served several months in tie ranks. Black Hawk and his l warriors were captured and the war
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G~/I IzSE1

~ HIS MAY NOT be an inappro- prate time to look back upon
 some of the great men of our - country who have been in au- thority when we were at war. Lincoln was President of the United States at a crucial period in our history and whilst essentially a man of peace, he believed in war when necessary to vindicate the right or to defend some principle vital to the welfare of the people. This is. perhaps, with few exceptions, true of the big men of modern times.
 Lincoln had been scnocled in the bitter experiences of frontier life. where courage and sacrifice were nec- essary to success, and where there was no compromise with the forces that ten1 to wrong and injustice He was an advocate of peaceful methods but leaped into thc fray when duty; called, no matter what the conse- quences were or where the struggle might lead. He buckled on his arnlor when his conviction told him that fight was the only way tC success. s
 Black Hawk War.
 This was true in his early life as well as ie his more mature years, for when young man of twenty-three years he was chosen captain of vol unteers in the Black H"e.'K War. when
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do not like to quarrel with a woman,' he said. "but Mrs. Fremont attacked me so violently that it required all the strength and tact l possessed to pre- vent my quarreling with her. In the end the President was forced to re- ]ieve Fremont of his command ana that general retired with dignity.
 Military Knowledge.
 Lincoln, in the meantime, spent many sleepless nights going over re- ports and studying maps and the po- sitions of the various regiments. Many times," one historian writes, "He had toy soldiers and moved them about as though they were real men. ' His talent in military affairs was re- mark able and his correspondence with his generals reveals his ability as a military strategist. Although his ad- vice was spurned by both General Buell. and General Halleck they were compelled to acknowledge that in the time of crisis they found him re- sourceful and in emergencies prompt and clear-sighted. Military men of today are of the opinion that had his advice been followed some of the dis asters which befell the Federal forces might have been averted. Men did not respond to the call to arEas as they should have done and had to be drafted in order to raise the number of soldiers required. Slackers existed i then as they do today and politica! influence was used to exempt men. Then, too, the substitute system was in vogue by which men who had money might pay some other man to take their places. Lincoln greatly de plored this lack of patriotism, but was powerless to prevent it. Parents were continually coming to him with sad stories in reference to their sons and as he was of deeply sympathetic na ture these stories affected him greatly
 A. Absolutely Fearless.
 He did not know the meaning o1 fear and insisted on riding to his sum mer cottage at the soldiers home alone, although Washington was al that time filled with spies and enemies of the Union forces His favoritf hours for visiting the War Department were between eleven and twelve o'clocl at night. An escort of four soldier. was appointed to see him back an( forth. He used to talk with these r1e7
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garded his address as practical dec- laration of war. Less than six weeks afterward the storm broke, when Gen eral Beauregard, on behalf of the Con- federate Government, fired on Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor ana forced the surrender of the garrison at that point.
 The crucial period of our nation was at hand and no one knew this better than the President. Lack Of men and political bickerings caused the President great anxiety. Both General Scott and General Sherman declared that the war would be long and tedious and they urged the open ing of training camps at once for the volunteers. The generals laid plans for the campaign, but when the peo- pie learned of their plans they were howled down with derision. The comic papers cartooned General Scott and his plans and in the same breath de- manded that the Federal forces get into the fight. President Lincoln yielded to the cry of the people and the battle of Bull Run was fought and lost for the Union forces.
 Troubles With Cabinet.
 His Cabinet was divided and there were many discussions. General Scott was old, feeble in body and irritable. He did not want to retire and while the President had the greatest respect for the old mans military ability he felt that the veteran warrior was in no condition to cope with the situa- ton which was confronting the na- tion. General Scott, however refused to retire until he was fairly driven from his post by Mcclellan. The bat tie of Bull Run weighed heavily on the Presidents mind, because he knew that it had been fought to please the politicians against the judgment o1 General Scott, who declared that the Union army was unprepared. Hun. dreds of men had been killed and wounded and all through blunder.
 The President had, other troubles many with. office seekers. There were petty jealousies. and .rivalries which interfered with the proper running of the government. Popular heroes and idols of the public were found wanting when it came to real ability His difficulties With General Fremont and Mrs. Fremont's attack on him caused the President great sorrow. C.
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THOs A.. EDIsON's BIRTHDAY.

New York, Feb. 11.-Today was Thomas A. Edison's seventy-first birthday anniversary and the occasion was celebrated here with a luncheon by the three score of his old asso. ciates who have organized the Asso- citation of Edison Pioneers. Mr. Ed ison was cheered by their congratu- lations and good wishes, although he was unable to be present because of his Government work. The famous inventor is reported to be in excellent health and able toSwork hi susual IS hours day.
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RED CROSS APPOINTS
 FLOOD RELIEF BODY
Local Organization Appoints Commit tee to Relieve Expected Sui
 fering.

In response to communication from the national body, the local Red Cross organization has appointed a committee on Flood Disasters" This action is being taken in numerous sections of the country in anticipa- tion of much suffering from the floods expected to follow thaw and the breaking up ice gorges turnout the north
 The local committee is as follows:
 Thomas J. Collier, chairman; Stan ley J. Dreyfus, vice chairman; Frank M. Roane, treasurer; Miss Helen Rid dick, secretary; John Speers.
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HITNS GEV OLDEST "t NCLE.

Amsterdam Netherlands, Dec. 3o.- CBMy Mail. .)-Fleltre. a picturesque Italian town which has fallen into German hands, claims to have the oldest pawnbroking business in Italy. if not all in Europe. According to the Cologne Volkszeituns, 1T was hers that the blessed Bernardin in ot Eel Ire, a disciple of St.. Bernardin of Stena. established i'll the tifteenthl century the first loan office in aid of the porr of the town. Feltre was destroyed in 1510. during the war be- tween Emperor MaXimilian l and the VenetianS.
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SURGEONS agree that ip case of Cuts. Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TR!CATNl ENFT is most impor- tant. When an EFFICIENT antisep- tic is applied promptly, there IS no danger of infection and the wound be- gins to heal at once. For use on man or beast, BOROZONE is the IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an em- ergency. Price 25c, soc, $1.0o> and $1.5O. Sold by w. L. Dawoody X Co. -AdVt
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GROUND GLASS IN FEED.
Seventeen Horses of Infantry Com
 pany are Killed. ."

Waco, Tex, Feb. 11.-Ground glass, mixed with feed. caused the death of 17 horses of, United States infantry supply company. which arriver here today from Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.. ac- cordipe to military authorities. The animals were found dead ir the cars
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TO DETERMINE TEA STANDARDS

New York. Feb. 11.-To determine tea standards for the coming year a board Of seven experts appointed by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo met in this city today to examine samples submitted by importers. Upon the de cisions of the board of experts will depend the official valuations of the tea imports for the coming year.
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slowly if neglected. The family that keeps bottle of BILLIARDS SNOW LINlNiENT on hand is always pre- pared for such accidents. Price 25c. 5Cc and $1.00 per bottle, Sold by w. l.. Dewoody & Co.-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-12

There are approximately 1,266,OSl women in the United States engaged in industrial work which is either di- rectly /or indirectly necessary to car- " on the war.
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and careful examination of their feed disclosed the pulverized glass. Government agents are Investigating.
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Ten million wome nof the United States will be priviledged to vote for President at the next general cleo
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Piles Cured in 6 to IA Dav Your druggist will refund money 4 PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure sF case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding q Protruding Piles in 6 to IA days TN 6rst application gives Ease & Rest @
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When the bowels become irregular you are uncomfortable and the long CT. this condition exists the worse you feel. You con get rid of this misery quickly by using HERBlNE. Take a dose on going to bed and see how fine 'ou feel next day. Price 50c, Sold by w. l.. Dewoody X Co. -Adyt
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BRITISH CASUALTIES
 SHOW AN INCREASE

London, Feb. 11.--British casualties reported in the last week are divided as follows:
 Killed or died of wounds: Officers, 73; men 1860.
 Killed or died of wounds: Officers, 155; men, 5,4S9.
 This total is only slightly in excess of last weeks figures which amounted to 6.354, the low mark for several months.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-19

One of the most useful and ac-
ceptable gifts known for Christmas.
A nice box of Handkerchiefs never
goes amiss. Our line is complete for
the Holiday trade at all prices.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-19

Asa Fay Robley, aged 32 years,
died at Tacoma. Wash, November 6
OF Influenza. Mr.. Robley was for
mer Ashland young man, the son OF
A. b. Robley and brother of Roy and
Fred G. Robley of Portland, Carl J..
Robley Of klamath Falls and ]. Paul
Robley OF Springfield. Beside these
he is survived by his wife, formerly
Miss Eliza Edith Ferns of Phoenix.
The remains were brought to Phoenix
where burial was made last Tuesday
Mrs. G. II. Ketchum has returned
from Sacramento, Cal, where she was
called by serious sickness in the
home OF her sister. Betty Ann Vet
tel, a little niece OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ketchum, died in Sacramento last
Saturday at the home OF her grand
mother, Mrs. ]. II. Thomas She was
three years OF age and was the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Vet
tel of Redding. Other members of
the family were also very Ill at the
time of the chlld's death.
Poley's Drug Store takes maya
zine subscriptions. 44-3t.
Mrs. Gordon MacCracken and three
sons, Charles, Gordon and Elliott,
left Saturday to join their husband
and father, Captain Gordon Mac
Cracker, who is located at the Pre-
sldo. Captain MacCracken is at
tached to the medical corps of the
army, and the government has placed
a furnished house at his disposal.
Mrs. MacCracken and sons expect 10
remain at the Preside during the
winter.
Want good Job OF finishing? Try
the Camera Exchange. II
The committee who had the war
saving stamp drive under their charge
are anxious to have those who pledg-
ed to purchase certain amounts of
stamps to fulfill their promises. A
number Of subscribers have not pur-
chased the amounts pledged and this
is making a falling off of Ashlands
quota.
The Tidings has received from
State Secretary olcott a number OF
Application blanks for automobile
and chauffers' licenses, also a few
copies of the motor laws. The blanks
and laws will be supplied free to
those calling at this office for them
as long as they last
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-19

Allen o. MCGEE has returned from
the S. p general hospital where he
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis. His sister, Mrs. Myrtle Haines
of Sisson, has come to look after the
McGee household during the conval-
escence of Mr.. and Mrs. McGee, the
latter of whom is recovering from an
attack of pneumonia which she con-
tracted while in the city with her
husband.
DR.. L. Z. Briscoe came home from
Seattle last Friday night to spend a
few days with his parents, Supt. and
Mrs. G.. A. Briscoe. DR.. Briscoe Is
in the medical department of the ma
rine service with the rank of first
lieutenant, and has been having a
strenuous time with the influenza
patients in that city. He himself had
been victim for the past week but
was able to be about and was grant
ed short furlough in which to rest.
A sugar beet weighing seventeen
pounds when taken from the ground
is on exhibition in the window of the
Citizens Bank. This beet was raised
by ]. w. Mills on his ranch along the
highway between here and Talent,
and the one tuber is claimed to con-
tain sweetenlng to the extent of
three pounds.
o. H. Johnson is back in the jew
elry business right. Lately his store
room has been remodeled and filled
with large stock of fine silverware
and jewelry of the latest patterns. 1t
is comfortable and pleasing store
now and foreshadows the Christmas
spirit.
Mrs. Effie Beagle, who accom-
panied the remains of her husband,
the late John Beagle, from Portland,
is spending few days with relatives
and friends before going back to
Portland where she expects to locate
permanently.
Mrs. John Miller and daughter of
the Belleview district left Tuesday
evening for Eugene where they will
remain for some time for the benefit
of the formers health.
A. A. Derby, an employe of the
Southern Pacific. has rented home
on the corner of Mechanic and Skid
more streets and is making that
residence his home.
Mrs. Charles A. King has accepted
a position in the Talent schools made
vacant by the resignation Of Miss
Andrews, who with her
sister, Miss Marie Andrews, has vol
unteered for army hospital service.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-19
LOCAL and PERSONAL

Albums. The Camera Exchange.
Mrs. Miller of Belleview has been
quite i'll, but is now convalesclng.
Subscribe for your magazines at
Poley's Drug Store. 44-3t
John Easterllng of Beach St., Is
quite i'll with la grippe.
Have you noticed the Studio Ash
land window displays lately? If
Mrs. A. l.. Gall and son, Rowen, Of
Medford spent several days last week
visiting Ashland and Belleview rela-
tives.
Burn incense in your house to
protect against Flu. Jap Art Store,
Medford. II.
Ward Jennings. the little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. d. Jennings, fell
while at play Monday and broke his
arm.
Kay Loosely came over from Klam-
ath last Wednesday to visit his par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. w. Loosely.
The. latter expect to return with him.
Do your Xmas shopping now. a
full line of Oriental art goods,
curios, and toys in Japanese Art
Store, Medrord. II.
Word comes from Mr.. and Mrs.
James Rudd, who are spending the
winter at Redlands, Cal, that they
are well and enjoying themselves
very much.
Have your piano tuned by an ex-
pert tuner and repairer, with nine
years factory experience. All work
guaranteed; prices right.
GEO. w. CROSS,
603 w. End St., Medford
Leave orders at Rose Bros.
Miss Angie Walrod, bookkeeper for
the Ashland Transfer & Storage SOM
pany, spent several days during the
past week with friends in Weed, Cal.
Her place was occupied by Mrs. c.
E. Lane during her absence.
Our kodak finishing VIII please
the Camera Exchange. II
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-19

r George Il. Miilner OF the Overland
garage has been in Portland during
the past week on business.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-19

Walter N. Gorham, who has been
very sick with pneumonia and inf!u-
enza, is slowly recovering.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-19
Mems Shirts

We carry full stock of the well known Arrow Brand
There is nothing acceptable than nice new Shirt
to the men folks Full range of patterns on hand at
each ..,... Observation-Disclosures. S125 and $150
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-19
Silk Hosiery

Buy your wants in Hosiery the market Is depleted
in this line of merchandise and to be had unit
January 1st. We carry full line Of coors in the Hole
proof and Burlington Hosiery
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-19
Bath Robes

Full line of Bahrobes all ready to be made up for that
Christmas gift Big line of patterns to choose from at
S5 80 and $500 each These robes very useful
tce to have in the house.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-19
VAUPEL'S
THE QUALITY STORE
OF ASHLAND
NeckWear for Men

Just received by Express big new line of Mems Neckwear
the and snappest patterns to be had Buy him
a swell Neckte for Xmas Each .....,.. 5Oc and $1.Oo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
IUTED STATES WARSIHPS SHOULD BE SECOND TO NONE;
ENGIANIJS GREAT MIDDLE CLASS EXTENDS WELCOME TO
UNCLE SANS COURIER At TOWN HALL in MANCHESTER


Where the bright lights1azed upon stream lirnou
sncs and hurryng Sidewalk Father Byrd found him
self following. The tickettaker didn't notice him. be
planted himself ID Of Of the upper boxes and
watched hd loves to watch the people they entered
Watching, he muscd: I n.
Why are half the folks htes Goodness knows there s
time enough after dinner Maybe IA Because there's
much talking to be done with the Just back from the
war.
Why does that adorable girl Sit her shoulder blades
Is it that she won't have to take off her hat when the
others do. It's becoming hat.
dses the stately lady IN evening dress stand long
the box before she sits downi The lady herself turned
slowly Father Byrd decided that she very generous
lady indeed
~ wonder il the young folks on the other side know just
how happy and how fortunate they are he went still
talking to himself Those splendid lads with tile proud
bronze bars their shoulders; the fine glowing girls who
proud to be with themGod bless them ALL They'll be
doing their share of work for Richmond after awhile
just then the orchestra struck up wellknown air and
the audience Father Byrd with the rest standing until
the violin had missed the final high note both ways
why do they do itl the venerable gentleman puzzled
That the inspiring old hymn should be played under
stand and that the people should stand when the orchestra
doing its best with the anthem cearbp why the players
should attempt at all with few pieces compre
hend Il doesnt seem fair to the piece ITSELF