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INVESTMENT BANKING
STUDIED IN PORTLAND

University of Oregon, Eugene, Feb.
1.-On account of the intense inter-
est in bonds and investments aroused
through the recent Liberty loan
drives, the school of commerce Of
the University has arranged to con-
duct class in investment banking
In Portland.
The class will be organized on
Thursday evening, February IA, and
continue each Thursday evening for
fifteen weeks. A large number of
prominent business men have already
applied for admission.
1t is no secret that the Liberty
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14
Baptist Church.

Rev. w. N. Ferris, minister. Bible
school at 9:45 a. m; o. F. Carson,
superintendent, Divine worship at
IL a. M. sermon by pastor; theme,
Gods Call to Immediate Action.
1t is hoped that every member will
fear this message. Young peoples
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14
NazaIene Church,

Have you heard about the revival
meeting? If not. it is our fault. Do
you know about it and haven't at
tended? Then it is your fault. If
you haven't attended, which one of
us is to blame? Every day brings
eternity that much nearer. We may
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14
AT THE CHURCHES
First Church Of Christ, Scientist.

Pioneer avenue south. Sunday
services at II o'clock. Subject of
lesson sermon. Soul" Sunday
school at 10 o'clock. Wednesday
evening meeting at 5 o'clock. Read
ing room open from to 4 daily ex-
Cept Sundays and holidays.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14

The year 1917 established new
high production records for corn,
oats, rye, white and sweet potatoes,
tobacco, beans and onions.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14

meeting at $50 p. m. Special ser
mon at 1880 p. m. Music by chorus
choiE. We most cordially invite you
to be present, Strangers always
welcome.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14

"Gets-lt." the Only Genuine. Thorough Corn
Peeler Ever Discovered. Demand "Cets-lt."
touches corn or callus the growth
is doomed. II takes but two sec
onds to apply "Gets-It." The corn
pain is eased at once. You can sit
at your desk or walk about, dance.
think. love and work with absolute
ease. You can apply "Gets-It" con-
veniently almost anywhere where
you can take your shoe and stock
ing off for moment or two. Gets
II" dries at once; then put your. shoe
and stocking on again. There's no
further excuse for suffering from
corns and corn-pains.
"Gets-It" is sold at all druggists
(you need pay no more than rs cents
a bottle), or sent on receipt OF price
by e. Lawrence & Co.. Chicago, ILL.,
Sold in Ashland and recommended
Is the worlds best corn remedy b,
!. J. McNair, McNair Bros.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14

Gas in the Stomach, Belching, Swell.
ing and Full Feeling, so frequently
complained OF after meals, in
TWO MINUTES
SAMPLE PACKAGE mailed FREE by
The Bellingham Chemical Co.,
Bellingiiam, Wash.
II your druggist is unable to supply
you.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14
"COrn-Less Day"
for Feet, Every Day
Use "Gets-It," the Great Corn Dis
ooveryl Makes COrns Peel Right OF!

Look at the illustration below
See the two fingers peeling off a
corn as though II were a banana
peel! And the man is smiling while
he's doing it! All done painlessly,
joyfully. The moment "Gets-It"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14
Federal Aid For Road Construction

am in favor Of federal aid for the states in the
construction of permanent highways. 1t is my
opinion that as a measure of relief for conditions
following the war, a plan Of highway construction
should be evolved by congress- to give employment
at fair wages to soldiers returned from the battle
front as well as the first development of nation
wide system OF hard-surface roads.
Paid advertisement Huston for Senator Commi
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14
Shipbuilding Industry 10 be Permanent

In the cutting of billions of feet of timber in Ore
gon the shipbuding industry and the numbering
industry must go together, bringing prosperity to
tne citlzens OF the state and permanent develop
ment of world commerce. 1t will be nv nurnose
If elected, to aid in every legitimate way the deyel
opment OF the shipbuilding industry and to do what
can toward establishing on the Columbia and
Willamette rivers great shipbuilding center. This
work will have only begun by the time peace comes
and plans for the future must be wisely laid and
perseverngly carried out
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-14
Stands
For
Richer
Country
Lite
Make Available Federal Rural Credit Law

MAKE Available fedefal kural Credit Law
Cheap and longtime money for the farmer is one
of the essentials of land development and prosper
ity In rural Oregon. | am in favor of broadening
the federal rural credit law until its provisions will
cover the needs of purposeful men who would
establish themselves and their families on the lands
of the state, making possible the borrowing of
longtime funds with which to make start with
the best chances of success.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
First American
Balloon Goes Up
On Toul Sector
Ascends to Higher Altitude
Than French or German
Observers
rnv The Associated rressl

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, March 5.-This has been a
quiet day in the American sector north
west of Tou. The artillery on both
sides seemed content to fire a few de-
structve shots. The shells were infre-
quent until late in the afternoon, when
the American artillery livencd things
up bit, firing on a town. in the enemy
lines where troops had been seen.
Although the weather was bright and
clear for the first time in several days,
a mis-. arose from the snow, and OBJ
servation was obscured by the ground
haze. Aerial forces took advantage Of
the improved weather and operated
freely. Groups Of enemy planes came
over fer Photographic work, but they
were kept high in the air by the Amer
lean anti-aircraft guns. Planes from
the American lines also were out in
force In the trenches the men divided
their time between watching the aerial
operations and drying themselves in
the dugouts-
Observation balloons were up for the
first time in several days, being sta
toned at intervals along the front as
far as the eye could see in both dircc-
tons. For the first time in the war, an
American observation balloon, fully
manned and protected by Americans,
went up. THIS is the first complete unit
of the American air service to appear
in the field. For two days it had been
ready to ascend, the observers having
been up in a French balloon several
days previously. To-day an American
balloon company was working where
the French hitherto nave been.
The balloon was hauled out from its
hidden nest, and 4 slight delay was
experienced in getting it off the ground
because the telephone wires from the
basket, in which were an American
captain and lieutenant, were foulcd
Tbs was quickly rcmedicd and tho
balloon was sent up, remaining in the
air for several hours. 1t rose higher
than either the French or the Ger
man, in an attempt TO reach an alti-
tudc specially favorable for observa-
ton.
While it was at the highest point the
watchers saw two ajrplancs with the
black cross Of the enemy on their
wings headed in their direction. The
balloon was hauled down, 30 that it
might be grounded quickly il neces-
sary. American gunnerA were on duty
at many places near by, for the bal
loon was protected heavily.
They stood by their guns, but the
enemy planes. sailing across the sky
with shrapncl pufs streaming out be-
hind them liks the tail Of IA comet.
suddenly changed their course and
headed for home. The appearance Of a
squadron Of 'planfs from behind the
American lines. bearing the insignia
Of the French on their wings, probably
was the cause.
During last night the normal artil-
lery firing continued and patrol parties
we're active on tho American sector.
bu there were no engagements.
At daylight an enemy airplhne
swoopcd down on tie Amer rican lines
but was driven off by ant. t.~aircraft and
machine gun fire before 1t could bring
ftg gun into use.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
Capt. Victor Blue Reduced
Ten Numbers in Grade

WASHINGTON, March 6.-Captain
Victor Blue. who commanded the bat
tleship Texas when that vessel went
ashore off Block Island several months
ago, has been reduced ten numbers in
grade. In announcing the action to-
day, Secretary Daniels disclosed that he
had modified the courtmartials sem
tence of the loss of twenty numbers
upon recommendations for clemency
by the court itself and Admiral Mayo.
commanding the Atlantic fleet
The Secretary said Captain Blues
offence consisted principally in plac-
ing too great reliance upon his navi-
eating officer and commented upon his
excellent record
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07

Austrians Preparing
New Attack on Italy
Tactical Group Like That Used
in November Offensive Is
Discovered

WASHINGTON, March 6.-Renewed
possibilities of new Austro-Hun-
garlan stroke on the Italian front are
indicated in Italian official dispatches
received here to-day. Important move
ments Of enemy troops we're effected
during February. Formation by the
enemy of new tactical group, similar
to that adopted for the offensive of
November last, has been detected by
the Italians
Long columns Of troops are still NOV
ing forward toward Naldastico, Lara
gina and Giudicaria and there is ar IN
creasing concentration back Of the
enemy lines Of artillery from the Rus
sian fronts
The best Austrian army leaders have
been sent to the Italian front, and 1t
appears that General Koevess, who dis
tinguished himself in the Balkans and
enjoys the confidence of General Won
hlndenburg, is at present in the VAL
sugana sector. General Conrad is act
ing as adviser to the high command.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
Germans Drilling
On West Front for
Fighting in Open
[ STAFF Correspond

WASHINGTON, March 6.-There il
increased training activity behind the
German lines on the Franco -Belgian Il
'font, the German soldiers being drilled
IN open warfare methods, according to
oHlcial reports received here. An au-
thority at the War Department asserted
p-day that II appeared Germany had
reached the conclusion that trench
Mgnting vas stalemate warfare and
nat she was preparing for field fight
ing.
The army General Staff, it is unde~-
stood, - uncertain what the training
Deing gwen the enemy troops portends
whether il is in preparation for the
iohg expected offensive or prccedes n
Hltndrawal on a wide front TO force Il
psttle n the open. 1t is admitted thst
ne - training might mean only that the
herman high command is keeping ita
men In condition for any style Of
A2hting.
Some experts at the department
oonbt that Germany intends to launch
q fresh drive in the West. and are
Inclined 70 believe sho expects TO dc
Vote her major attention, as regards
21,henaives, ., during the prcsent year 10
Knssia, Asia Minor, the Balkans and
possibly Italy.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
Now Have Sixteen Divis'
ions More Than Allies
in France
Plans for Drive
Near Completion
General Maurice Declares
Stage That Dehes Proph-
ecy Has Been Reached

LONDON, March 6.-The Germans
are still adding to the number of their
divisions on the Western front, Gen
eral f. B. Maurice, CHIEF director of
military operations at the War Office
declared in his weekly talk with The
Associated Press to-day. The Ger
mans now have sixteen divisions more
than the Allies in the West, he said
but this did not mean that they were in
superior strength. as the Allied divl-
sions we're numerically larger.
General Maurice said the Entente
forces still held the superiority in
rifles. guns and aircraft, but that this
superiority was diminishing.
II have said heretofore that Ger
man offensive was not Immediately y
likely. because the Germans required
time to prepare new troops said Gen
eral Maurice, but these MAJ OF prepara-
lions are now more or less complete
aad the enemy can attack whenever he
completes his local preparations.
II is now 80 these local prepara
tlons that we must look FOR indications
OF an approaching attack. These indi-
cations are not always easy to gauge.
We have now reached a stage when
you cannot prophesy. Ii the enemy
wishes TO attack there IS nothing to
nrpyent
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
New Valor Decorations Ordered
ForU.S. Soldiers; WomenEHqible
Nross' Medal and Chevrons Will Be Bestowed-Nearcs
Relative to Get Insignia If Winner Is Killed
Before Award

WASHINGTON. March e.-New dec
ofa.ions and insignia for American
soio'eFs' announced to-day by the War
department., are, in the order of their
value, distinguished service cross.
distinguished service medal war ser
vice chevrons and wound chevrons
Women are eligible to receive. both the
cross and the medals.
The ID. S. c." of the American army
~ 20 DO "a bronze cross of appropriate
design and ribbon to be worn in lien
thereof to be awarded by the presi-
dent or by the commander in chief of
'hc American eXpeditionary forces for
extraordinary heroism in connection
with military operations against an
armed enemy of the United States
under circumstances which do not ius
tlfy the award Of the medal of honor"
Awarding of the cross is made retro
active to April 6, 1917, and any soldier
who has appropriately distinguished d
himself since that date becomes eli
gible
The distinguished service medal, also
of bronze, will be awarded "for excep-
tlonally meritorous service to the
government in duty of great respon-
sibility in time Of war
War service chevrons will be given
for each six months of active service
'in the zone of the advance in the
war" They are to be of gold and will
be worn on the lower half of the left
sleeve of the uniform coat. Wound
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07

chevrons will be of the same pattern
and will be worn on the lower half Of
the right sleeve The latter will be
given to any officer or enlisted man
who in action with the enemy. receives
q wound that necessitates the attention
Of medical officer.
"Disablement by gas" the order
states. "wll be considered wound"
No individual will be entitled to
more than one distinguished service
cross or medal, bu. each additional
citation which would warrant the
award of the decoration viii cntltlc
the soldier to add bronze leaf to his
ribbon.
Other citations for gallantry will be
indicated in each case by a silver star
worn upon the ribbon of the distln-
guisheu service cross.
The commanding general Of the e%-
peditionary forces is authorized to
cable to the War Department his rec
concentrations in each case when the
award of the medal of honor has been
recommended in reports made to him
If the soldier so recommended is ap-
parently fatally wounded, or so i'll as
to endanger his life, General Pershing
is authorized to act himself upon the
recommendation "as representative Of
the President" and to report his action
by cable
Where men who have received the
medal or cross are killed or die before
the award can be made the decoration
will be sent to the nearest relative.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
Y. NJ. C.. A. Hos 42 Cm1teens
Within Eregny's RANGE

PARIS, March 5. The American
army Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion announced to-day that it now has
fortytwo recreation centres and can
teens within range Of enemy shells be-
hind sectors occupied by the American
troops.
There are also $50 in the French war
zone. The Young Mems Christian AS
sociation workers supply hot drinks
free of charge to soldiers in the front
line. Cans of soup, coffee and choco-
late are distributed each night.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
100000 Soldiers
Needed This Year
To Fill the Army
Estimate of Replacement
Troops Required Is
100000 Men
Many Special Units
Creation of No New Divisions
Planned by the War
Department

WASHINGTON, March While a
large number Of men will be called
during the present wear to complete
the army organization, it was learned
tonight that War Department plans do
not provide for the creation of any ad-
ditional divisions in 1918 Probably
not a great many more than 100000
men are to be summoned during the
year.
Delay in the announcement as 20 the
next draft is understood to be due TO
uncertainty as to the method of allot-
ting quotas to the states. The Senate
already has passed and the House Mill.
cary Committee has favorabiy reported
an amendment to base tpe quota on the
number of men in Class /, instead of
Upon the total registration OF state.
To avoid further delay, schedules Of
aliotments under both systems have
been prepared at the provost marshal
generals Office.
AS to the date, members Of Congress
from agricultural sections have been
practically assured that no wlthdrawa!
Of men was contemplated which would
cmbalrass harvesting. However, rela
lively small number of men must be
called to the colors prior to June
when equipment, clothing and quarters
will be available.
The men are needed to fill up to full
strength divisions slated for early de
parture to Europe and also for tielc
army and corps troops not attached tt
divisions. The replacement detach
ments also must go forward at an ac-
celebrating rate, since American troops
are now actually holding sector OF
the French front and men are being
killed or wounded in action every day.
The completion of the full programme
of the War Department probably vii
absorb in the neighborhood OF 600, ,00(
men. The extent to which it has beer
necessary to increase artillery quotas
and to add special units accounts fol
the existing shortages to large eX
tent.
The number Of replacement troops
necessary is worked out in a scientific
way, based on experience at the from.
A fixed percentage fol- each ,rm Of the
service is established. 1t is estimated
that something more than 100000 vii
be necessary for the 1918 programme.
The last increments of the first draft
now in process Of mobilization, about
10000 men in all, are being used to fill
regular and National Guard divisions
whose efficiency makes them available
for early duty abroad An additiona
source OF supply for highly specialized
technical units is being used continu-
ously. Orders were issued to-day tc
local boards calling for 52S artisans OF
Various sorts for non-combatant units.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
Upton Theatre Opens Soon
Turn to the Right To Be First
Attraction at New House
Stat Correspondence

CAMP UPTON. March s.-The Lib.
erty Theatre will open here on March
10 with a performance of Turn to the
Right it was announced to-day by
George Fl. Miller. who will manage the
cantonment playhouse. The show win
run until the following Sunday even-
ing, with matinces on Saturday and
Sunday. "Smileage' coupons or cash
will be accepted for admission. The
5000 seats will be sold for 25, 35 and
so cents FOR large attractions and for
10 cents On moving picture evenings.
There will also be vaudeville per.
formances. the prices for which have
rot been determined.
Marc Klaw will book the dramatic,
comedy and musical attractions. and
f. F. Albee the vaudeville.
Maggie Tcyte. the English soprano,
and Viola Robertson. contralto. sang
here tonight for the new draft men
at several Y. NJ. c. A. huts. They
were assisted by David Hochstcin. tho
violinist, who is sergeant in the
306th Infantry.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
British Reid Foe's
Trenches, Capturing
Prisoners and Guns

LONDON, .iarcn Successful raids
bv the English troops on the fields of
Flanders and Artois are reported to-
night in official statements from the
War Office. Prisoners and machine
guns were brought back by the Tom
mics as = result o. their venture
toward the enemy's trenches
The first raid by the English troops
was on the trenches east of Bullecourt,
where few prisoners and two ma
chine guns were seized. In this skir-
n.ish the British casualties were slight,
ne War Office says.
North Of the Scarpe and in the vicin-
.ty Of Lens ether British raiding par
ties were reported 20 rave been sue
cesSful. Southeast OF GouZeaucourt the
Germans, on their part attempted a
raid, bue we're repulscd. The Scarpe
and Lens ventures netted the British
several prisoners and machine gun
In the raid on the German trenches
at Warncton eight miles southeast of
Ipresl which was previously reported,
the Germans resisted strongly, and
more than forty were killed. The Brit
ish. despite the foes determined stand.
reached The second German line and
repulsed TWO counter attacks. The Eng
lish losses were slight, the War Office
states
Some activity by the German artil-
lerv IS reported at different points be-
tween Flesquieres and the Scarpe.
Raiding parties in this area, according
20 the British War Office, were dis
persed by the English,
The official German report says that
the German positions or the north bank
q the J-yz have been under a heavy
artillery IRE. It states that a strong
British attacl, near Warnoton was re-
pulsed IN handto-hand lighting.
Berlin aiso reports that the fighting
On both sides of the Scarpe is opening
up. l. says that successful German
raids north and southeast of st. Quen
TN have resulted in renewed activity.
Northeast cf Nerdun, Berlin reports,
ne Crown Princes men storned French
trenches near Orncs and brought back
twenty -ciGh. prisoners
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
Casualty List
OF Our Troops
Serving Abroad
New York City

WOUNDED
Private HARRY ZODY; friend, Mrs,
Sophia Moor, 14S East Third Street,
city.
Alabama
WOUNDED
JAMES j. COLLINS, Gadsden.
Arkansas
KILLED
Private ELTON GORKER White Oak.
Illinois
KILLED
Private FRANK WALCZAK; sister
Laura Dobzyk. Joliet.
WOUNDED
Private JOHN HlRTH, East st. Louis
Private AXEL OIL. Chicago.
Iowa
WOUNDED
Private CHARLES S. GORDON, Cen
treville.
Massachusetts
KILLED
Privates ELLERY A. CHlSM. Peter
sham; WAGNER CHARLES CAV
BAUGH; friend, L. {. Fitzpatrick,
MedfOrd
WOUNDED
Corporal ALPHONSUS c. MCCARTHY;
Miss Catherine Carpenter, Framing
Private JOHN ARDA, Chelsea.
Private ROLF l.. CHRISTIANSON,
Reading.
Michigan
WOUNDED
Private CHARLES SCOLARD, Detroit.
Minnesota
WOUNDED
Private EUGENE D. DEUTSCH, Frazee
New Hampshire
WOUNDED
Private RALPH G. WHEELER. Gilsum
Ohio
KILLED
Private DYER J. BIRD; uncle, f. A.
Treadmo ore, Redwood
Tennessee
WOUNDED
Private GEORGE LOGAN, Cleveland.
Texas
WOUNDED
Private LEROY PICKENS, Rochdale.
Vermont
WOUNDED
Private ALFRED J. GRAFTON, Ben
nngtOn.
Private HERMON GUSTAFSON, Proc
tor
Vancouver, 3. C..
Corporal WILLIAM CORSE; sister.
Miss Eva Corse, Vancouver.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
Y. NJ. c. A. Camp Plans
Approved by Wilson
Recreation Centres To Be Ex
tended in Allied Countries,
Including Russia

WASHINGTON, March 6.-President
Wilson to-day approved plans outlined
to him by DR.. John Il. Mott, executive
secretary Of the Y. NJ. C. A. War Coun-
Gil, for extension of recreation centre
work by the association in the United
States and the Allied countries.
DR.. Mott said that recreational CEN
tres Of the association had been tried
out in the French army camps and had
proved so successful that he had re-
ceived a cablegram recently requesting
their extension throughout the entire
French army. To fulfil this demand
ten new recreational points must be
opened each day and twenty-five work
crs from this country must go to
France each week for several months.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-07
More Men Commissioned
New Workers Among Those
Made Officers
IStaf Correspondence

WASHINGTON. March 6.-New York
men commissioned in the Reserve Corps
of the army to-day by the War Depart
ment include:
Robert II. Clapp. Camp Dix, second
lieutenant, Signal Corps; J. N. Merrill,
New York City. captain, Adjutant Gen
erals Department, National Army;
John F. Darling. Camp Dix, second lieu
tenant. National Army; Clifford l..
Beare, New York City, major, Quarter
master Corps. National Army; Law
renee Vail, New York City, second lieu
tenant, Corps of Interpreters, National
Army. and Roy Crowdy Avery and Rene
Emanuel Hoguet, New York City. first
lleutenants, Sanitary Corps, National
Army