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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Hoag Oil Engine
Is New Invention

j. D. Hoag of this city recently re-
ceived information of the manufac-
trre of an oil engine which has been
created and patented by his brother,
Henry P. Hoag of Brantford, Ontario,
and which promises to be the greatest
step forward since the invention of
the internal combustion engine. This
machine starts with kerosene oil, and
has no carDuretors, no pre-heating,
not batteries, no spark plug, no mag
neto and no wires. Weather condi-
tions do not affect the Hoag oil en-
gine, as combustion is by heat gener-
ated within the cylinder. These en-
gines are now being manufactured in
Brantford, Ontario, under the firm
name of Henry P. Hoag & Co.
Mr.. Hoag, the inventor of this en-
gine, has been purchasing agent for
the British government for about two
years, and is machinist of much
prominence in Canada.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Clerk Appointed
Recorder Pro Tenn

At the regular meeting of the city
council last Tuesday evening Miss
Gertrude Biede was appointed and
confirmed recorder pro tenn, pending
the resis-. on of Recorder John B.
Winner, who has gone to Vancouver,
where he has entered the quarter
masters corps. Miss Biede has been
a clerk in the recorders office for
the past ten or t years, and is
capable of filling the position with
efficiency.
Among other important transac-
tions at this session final action was
taken on the bonding ordinance that
has been b, ore the council for some
time. The ordinance makes. formal
award of the bends to the Lumber
mans Trust Company of Portland at
8 u per cent and a premium of $120.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Gives Credit to
Ashland Schools

Prof. G. A. Briscoe, superintendent
OF the Ashland public schools, is in
receipt of letter from Claude War
ren, a former pupil of the local
schools, in which he tells of receiving
the appointment to an excellent posi-
tion in Oakland, Cal, which he Sc
cured through competitive examina-
tion, and in which he gives credit to
the work done in the Ashland high
school that enabled him to secure it.
The letter is in part as follows:
"The other day | was notified that
the Hall Scott Gas Engine Company
was going to give competitive ex-
animation for electrical inspector
This company is making aeroplanes
for the government and is practically
under government control, so thought
would try it. went down and
took the examination along with four
ctLer young men. | passed with a
grade of perfect and got the place.
This goes to show that the work done
by the Ashland high school is su-
perior to the work done in most other
high schools, ! consider that 1t was
the help that received in the high
scnool at Ashland that helped me to
make a showing for Ashland high.
II certainly surprised me that they
would give me such grade.
81 think that any young man that
has any intention of quitting school
before finishing high school at least
had better think again before doing
it. | have not seen school since !
left Ashland that is anything to COM
pare with your high school. "
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Police Report Less
Than Last Year

A report of the police department
for 1917 was read at the regular
meeting of the city council Tuesday
evening, which showed a material
saving in that department over the
previous year. In 1916 the city paid
$3,1 for the services of policemen,
$67,11 for supplies, $500 for meals
for prisoners and $3S1.53 for police
and jail expenses, total of $3,6O6.-
81. In 1917 the police were paid w.
369.31, the police auto and license
cost $S05, supplies and labor for po-
lice auto cost $126.45, police depart
ment supplies $89.23, board of pris-
oners $22.30, police matron $92.45,
or a total of $3,504.74. AS COM
pared with 1916, the police depart
ment cost the city $102.1O less the
past year, despite the purchase and
upkeep Of the auto and the employ
ment of o matron during a part OF
the summer. which Is a very credit
able sho Wing. Fines for 1916 were
5000, and for 1917 $499.S0. Most
OF the fines during the past year were
paid by violators of the bone-dry law
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Pledges Help to
Secure Irrigation

Passage by congress of the Cham
berlain bill, proposing government
guaranty of interest on bonds issued
by irrigation districts, would, in the
opinion of Senator McNary, enable
the farmers of Rogue River valley
to put through their bond issue, re-
Gently voted, as means Of financ-
ing a project for the irrigation of
some 10000 acres of land at cost
ot about 100000. Senator McNary
is a member of the committee on ir-
rigation, before which the Chamber
lain bill is pending, and he has writ
ten c. M. Thomas of Medford prom
ising to use his influence to get the
hill reported in the senate at an
early day.
In response to letter from Mr..
Thomas Senator McNary stated that
as he is a member of the committee
on irrigation and reclamation of arid
lands to which this bill has been re-
ferred, he will make determined
effort to have it favorably reported
by the committee at an early date.
While the effort may not be charac-
terized at once by achievement, as
precedence is allowed strictly to war
measures, the senator will labor to
bring this bill to the attention OF
congress at as early date as posi-
bic
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Insignia Denotes
Rank Of Wearer

A visit to the local railroad station
any day is quite an education to those
who are not familiar with the vari-
Gus ranks and branches OF service Of
the soldiers uniformed for the war.
Every train sees a number of Sam
mics en- route to some encampment,
and as all trains stop in Ashland any
where from twenty minutes to an
hour, the chance civilian has an op-
portunity to observe the many de-
partments of the army to which the
soldiers belong.
At present many enlisted and
drafted privates are going through
over the railroad to the different can
tonments along the coast, and scarce
ly day passes but one sees num-
Der on the trains. While all are uni
formed alike, the only distinguishing
touch is in the hat cord, which de-
notes the branch of service each pri-
vate has entered. OF these, light blue
signifies infantry; scarlet, artillery;
yellow, cavalry; scarlet and white,
engineers corps; orange and white,
signal corps; scarlet and black, ord
rance; black and white, field clerk; !;
maroon, medical corps; black and
gold, officers; silver and black, ad-
jutant generals clerk; green, instruc-
tor home guards; green and white,
home guards. These cords are worn
Only on service hats.
Cadet aviators wear as hat bands
inch and half white ribbons and on
coat collars Insignia representing the
aviation branch of the signal corps,
propeller blades.
The rank of commissioned officers
of the United States army is shown
b. insignia on the shoulder loops.
The shoulder loops of general
bear the coat of arms of the United
States and two silver stars; lieuten-
ant general, one large and two small
silver stars; major general, two sill
yer stars; brigadier general, one sill
yer star; colonel, silver leaf; major,
gold leaf captain, two silver bars;
first lieutenant, one silver bar; sec
ond lieutenant, no loop insignia.
The shoulder loop Of chaplain
bears a Latin cross.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Little American
Coming to vining

"The Little American" Mary Pick
ford's patriotic photoplay which has
proved so popular all over the coun-
try, will be shown at the Vining Fri
day and Saturday. This is undoubt-
eGly the. most gripping and thrilling
photodrama in which the nation S
sweetheart" has ever appeared.
A vital story by Cecil B. DeMille
and Jeanie Macpherson and produced
under the personal direction of Mr..
NeMille, whose many creations have
E,ade him one of the foremost mas
ters of photoplay technique, this film
offers particularly timely subject
of patriotic theme.
The story deals with the present
great war and offers various sur
prises that, when seen on the stage,
will disclose remarkable effects. As
the little American girl marooned in
d French chateau while the battle
surges around her, Little Mary" is
given an opportunity to display the
wonderful dramatic ability with
which she is gifted. Although the
story deals with the war, it is not of
the same type as the ordinary war
drama, as 1t deals more with the in
innate than with the general.
In addition to "The Little Ameri-
can" real funny Sidney Drew COM
edy has been added to the program.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Normal School Bill Beginning
To Attract Attention of Voters

other political contests, such as the
governorship aud U. S. senatorship,
the feeling is decidedly favorable to
the plan, and the political wiseacres
are predicting that, under the Shell
don plan, the measure will be adopt
ed. Several factors are working to
that end: the fact that large num-
Der of communities are feeling di-
rect interest, due to the fact that
several eastern Oregon cities are
hopeful that one of the schools will
be located in their communities the
fact that several parts of the state,
notably Portland and eastern Oregon,
are experiencing prosperity not
known before in many years; the fact
that, through war drives and the like,
the people throughout the state are
becoming accustomed to think in
terms of large figures, and an ex-
VI OO oludll q ouul lllCoO
schools will require, once thought
formidable, seems small item now.
The determination displayed by these
two sections of the state to provide
themselves with these needed institu-
tions has impressed the rest of the
state with the actual need that ex-
lists, showing aside the feeling, here
tofore quite prevalent, that the nor
nal school campaigns were evidences
of local booster moves.
Members of the local committees,
with Mr. Sheldon, are working con-
stantly on plans for the coming nor
nal campaign, starting with the slo-
gan, Now is the accepted time"
With a reasonable support from the
people of this section, as good, in
fact, as will apparently be given the
measure by the people of eastern Ore
gon, its success is assured.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
National Thrift
Day February 3

February has been set aside as
National Thrift Day, the object of
which is to look back over what we
have accomplished in the way of self
betterment, thus far, and to resolve
to continue and to improve upon the
good work. If a whole year has.
slipped by and nothing has been ac-
complished in the way of self-better-
ment. it is time to read ourselves a
lecture and to heed it. This year,
when the whole United States is con-
cerned with thrift-when food, wool,
Steel time, money, everything really
that we have as nation-must be
saved for the sake of the boys in the
field, it is every ones business to do
his part. As Fe y 3 comes on
Sunday this year, the Observance will
take place on Monday, February 4.
Ii is not probable that the day will
he specially observed in Ashland, as
all days are thrift days at ''o pres
ent time.
Following are some of the ques-
tons to be considered concerning the
observance of National Thrift Day:
What have you done during the
past year that makes YOU better off
than you were last thrl.t day?
Are your habits better?
Are you stronger in health?
Have you found profitable employ
ment for your spare time?
Have you been Systematically read
ing good books?
Have you been learning something
which will help you to live better,
work better accomplish more?
Have you saved any money?
Have you learned where you were
wasting money, time or the countrys
resources, and have you stopped the
leaks?
If you have done these things, OF
any of them, you have something to
celebrate on February ..
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Roseburg Boy Held
On Vagrancy Charge

A l4-year-old boy who gave his
name as Donald Pearce of Roseburg
was detained in Ashland by the local
police one day last week on the
charge Of vagrancy. The boy claimed
he had been living with his uncle in
Roseburg and was en- route to Cali
forna points, where his father was
expecting him. Chief of Police
Hatcher held the boy until he COM
municated with the Roseburg author
tiles in an effort to find out whether
or not the lad had run away from
his home, as he was within the
school age. AS no trace of the boys
relatives could be found he was al
lowed to go on the promise to return
to his home.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31

With the revival of political gossip
and activities, movement to remind
the people of the state of the meas
ure to be voted upon at the general
election in November, which is Of
prime Importance to the people of
southern and eastern Oregon, and in
only slightly lesser degree to the peo-
pie Of the rest of the state-the nor
nal school bill-has been started.
Several meetings have been held in
Ashland of late, large and thor
oughly representative committee ap-
pointed to further the measure, and
means have been taken to sound the
sentiment of other sections. Results
have been all that the most enthusi-
astic friends of the proposal could
have asked
The forthcoming normal school
vote will be upon single measure
put on the ballot through the efforts
of Ben Sheldon of this county at the
last legislature, which provides for
school at Ashland and one in east
ern Oregon at city to be selected
By the normal school board of re-
gents after the adoption of the bill
by the people in November. This
Sheldon plan unites in one effort the
ambitions of the two sections of the
state, both of which are conceded by
all who have ever cursory under
standing of the states educational
problems, as badly needed.
Mr.. Sheldon, Superintendent Bris-
coe and other southern Oregonians
during recent trips to the northern
part of the state have taken occasion
to inquire as to the feeling on this
measure, and while the interest
among the general populace is not
as keen or widespread as that upon
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Mrs. TibbettS
Buried Tuesday

The body of Mrs. NJ j. Tibbetts,
who died at the home ~ her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Della Keeney, in Eugene,
last Sunday morning, was brought to
Ashland for burial Tuesday morning.
The remains were taken from the
train to Mountain View cemetery,
where funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. w. L. Mellinger of the
Christian church. Mrs. Tibbetts was
former resident of Ashland and had
many friends here. She is survived
by four sons and one daughter, all Of
whom, with the exception of one SON.
Who is laid up with a broken leg, at
tended the funeral. Mrs. Keeney was
accompanied by her husband, Lieu-
tenant Keeney Of Fort Stevens.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Home Guard Holds
Drill Monday Night

Monday evening at the regular
weekly meeting of the Ashland Home
Guard at the armory several matters
of Importance we're before the mem
bers. After an hours lively drill
with Bert Freeman as drillmaster
business meeting, presided over by
Second Lieutenant d. D. Edwards, in
the captains room, was held. Owing
to the fact that the band meets Mon
DAY evenings, vote was taken to
change the drill night to Tuesday,
which was voted to commence Tues
day, February 5, thereby giving the
hand boys an opportunity to attend
drill. A sergeant-at-arms was elected
in the person of Elmer Morrison, to
have charge of the building.
Owing to the absence from town of
First Lieutenant Roy Anderson. Bert
Freeman was nominated and elected
first lieutenant, upon the declination
OF Second Lieutenant Edwards to ac-
cept the nomination. Bert Freeman
then took charge of the meeting and
outlined a plan for drill An applica-
tion for leave of absence by Lieuten-
ant Edwards was granted on account
OF church duties. 1t was decided to
begin drill promptly at o'clock and
drill for one hour, as much variety
as possible being given to each drill.
A very brisk drill was INDUCED in
Monday evening, there being two
squads present. Each movement was
explained in detail and particular at
tention was given to the manner of
giving orders, as the ability of the
men to execute the commands
promptly largely depends upon them
being properly given. The two squads
present gave their undivided atten-
tion to the drill, which lasted one
hour, and a marked Improvement
was noted in their drill at the end of
that time
1t is hoped and requested that
everyone that can will join the Home
Guards, as the drill can be made
more interesting with a larger num-
ber. A lack of interest is apparent
about town in what is going on at
the armory on drill nights. A drill
lasting one hour is not tiresome if
variety and snap are given to it. Az
ter drill, basketball, indoor baseball,
boxing and other athletics may be
INDUCED in, some of which will be of
interest to everyone. A feature of
the drill in the future will be wall
scaling, no mean feat for the aver
age person until after a great deal
of practice.
Again an appeal is made to every
ore who is able to come to the arm
Ory next Tuesday evening and see
what is going on, and if you do not
care to join, spectators are welcome.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Estes Fined and
Given Jail Sentence

Rankin Estes, who was arrested
IN Medford last week on the charge
of bootlegging, was convicted of the
charge at trial before Judge Taylor
and was sentenced to pay a fine of
800 and r'ven year in Jail. In
consideration Of Estes wife and sew
en- children who depend upon him
for support, the sentence was sus-
pended for six weeks to allow Estes
time to undergo an operation which
will fit him =" leave town and Sc
cure employment.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Spies Put to Death
In United States

c. s. Thompson, chairman of the
press committee of the American De-
fense Society, declares that the So
ciety has been informed that the
United States has executed fourteen
spies since the beginning of the war
with Germany He also adds that
enemy aliens in this country Should
he apprised of these facts as evidence
of Americas determination to pro-
tect herself"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Reven...~ Officer
To Be In Ashland

Next week from February to s
inclusive, ] P Mead, representa-
tive of the internal revenue service,
will be in Ashland to instruct the
people of this city in making out the
blanks for the income taxes. Mr..
Mead will have his headquarters in
the city hall during those four days,
his office hours being form 9 to IL
a. m. and from 1 to 5 p. m. His
presence here will be of great assist
ance to those who require infor1na-
tion concerning income taxes.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31
Recorder Winner
Called to Colors

Recorder John D. Winner left SUM-
day for Portland, where he passed
the examination for clerk in the quar-
termaster's corps of the aviation
branch. He will go to Vancouver,
Wash, to get his assignment. 1t is
mot known yet in Ashland where Mr..
Winner will be located, but he does
not expect to return here before he
IS stationed at some camp.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31

A prominent editor of the country
is out with a long editorial purport-
ing to be an analysis of the female
nature. That editor is either a
fraud orr the most foolhardy man
alive. We contend that the female
nature can't be apalyzed. But II 1t
can, and this editor has succeeded,
then he will be a hunted man the
balance of his days for telling on the
women.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31

II. G. Lininger is home from
klamath Falls, where he has been
looking after business interests for
the past month.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-31

Phone news items to the TidinsA
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-21
DRAWINGS MADE IN
 NATIONAL TENNIS SINGLES.

New York, Aug. 20.-The national championship singles tennis tourna- ment, which begins at Forest Hills, L. l., next Monday, drew an entry of over eighty players. including several leading American experts and three from Japan and Canada, according to the draw made here today. The out standing players who will compete include Robert L. Murray of Buffalo and N. W. Niles of Boston, winner and runner-up respectively, in the national patriotic tournament last season; Ichya Kumagae and Seiichro Kashio, the two Japanese racquet stars; W. J. Tilden, jr., of Philadel- phia, national clay court champion; Craig Fiddle, Philadelphia A. s. Cas- sils, Montreal; S. H. Voshell, Brook yin; Ralph Burdick and Walter T. Hayes, Chicago; w. M. Hall, New York; c. B. Doyle, Washington; F. B. Alexander, New York, and a num- Der of the younger players who have gained prominence in recent tourna- ments.
 The draw, which was made on the blind principle according to the cham pionship regula tions, presents fairly even upper and lower half and should result in well sustained contests throughout the entire week of play. Four blanks were drawn to provide for a quartette of players who have entered from the army or navy but have not yet received a service fur tough necessary before making the trip to Forest Hills. Among this number is William M. Johnston, the 1915 champion
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-21
Johnny OvertOTl, Athlete, Killed in Action

Nashville Tenn, Aug. 20. = J. M Overton of this city today received a letter, announcing that his son, Lieutenant John w. Overton famous as a Yale athlete, was killed in the battle of the Marne on July 19. The news came in a letter from a friend who said he helped bury Overton on the battlefield.
 John w. Overton was one of the best long distance runners ever. de- veloped at Yale university and was captain of the track team. While a student at the university Overtor was twice winner of the intercollegiate cross s-country championship, defeat ing big field of competitors in 1915. and again the following year. He ran second to Potter of Cornell in the two mile championship run of 1915 and fin- ished third in the one mile event a year later Overton won a place on the All-American track team at 1000 yards in 1916 when he was the rec ord holder for that distance.
 Lieutenant OveEton was known in the college athlGic world as "Johnny Overton" and established collegiate records in the mile and two mile runs. Soon after the United States entered the war, he enlisted in the marine corps and was promoted to lieutenant.
 The let1ar received by MT. Overton from one of his sons associates said:
 "On the morning of July 19, we went over the top, Johnny Overton was killed I helped bury Overton on the field"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-21

the last few days aSd the health of- ficials are endeavOring to ascertain the cause As a precautionary measure Dr. Riordan health officer, requests all persons to boil the water they use for drinking purposes, also all milk should be boiled.
 New Haven.-Inability on the part of Benjamin Bida. aged 90, of Prov idence, R. L. to pronounce the simple word eggs in the proper manner, and the additional fact that this pe- cularity was known to the New Ha- ven detective department led to his arrest Saturday in New Haven. He calls eggs, vegas" He was want ed on a charge of embedding $1 800 from Dillon & Douglas Company of Providence.
 Bridgeport. Believing that her stocking was a safer receptacle for her money than a trunk which she had been using, Mrs. Kate Whitney of Bridgeport who is in charge of a department at the plant of the Bridgeport Hardware Company is now mourning the loss of $400 The money was in a compact roll of S1O and $5 bills and was lost some where between her home and her place of employment.
 MiIford.-Plans for the entertain ment of the Fourteenth Connecticut Civil War Veterans are rapidly taking shape and the committee will be ready for the veterans when they ar rive. The regiment was made up as