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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
OLD METHOD OF TRANSPORT
Raft as Used in America Today Has
Its Counterpart in Every coun-
try in the World.

'The raft has been used for centu-
ries for carrying various cargoes, +"
writes Day Allen Wiley In st. NichO-
las. "lt carried Egyptian cotton on
the Nile; It is in service on the KOngo
river In Africa and the Ganges In In
dla; but the raft which Is rs own
cargo Is that composed Of lOgs-a
method Of water transportation that
originated In Nova Scotia a half CEN
tury ago.
"Tree trunks cut from Nova Scotia
forests we're moved on wooden rollers
to one Of the harbors, where the logs
were piled In layers and bound to-
gether with twisted wire rope. The
raft was to be taken TO a lumber mill
on New York harbOr, where the logs
were to be cut into timber for building
purposes. To haul the raft while on
the sea, one end Of heavy wire rope
was fastened to Its bow, the other was
secured TO the rear deck Of a steam
tugboat. II started on Its ocean jour
ney, but never reached It's destination,
for gale Of wind sprang up, the tow
Ing rope parted, and the raft drifted
out to sea. Later, some Of the logs
were found washed ashore on the Nor
weglan coast.
"In the Northwest the transportation
Of lumber In RATS Is very extensive.
They are Of enormous dimensions, In
shape closely resembling a cigar, hav-
Ing Its greatest number at the middle
and tapering to point at both ends.
While these RATS are Of varying sizes,
the smallest usually contains at least
five thousand pieces Of timber ranging
from 80 to 40 feet In length and from
two to nearly five feet In diameter at
the butt.
consequently, some Of the RATS
made In this peculiar fashion are near
ly as long as the largest Transatlantic
liners, measuring no less than $50 feet
from end to end"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

for that purpose. 1t is their news
paper. It's policy is their policy. II
is the policy Of fearless invocation oil
Law and justice.
The atmosphere Of Jackson county
has been heated with rankly sedi-
tious talk in this time OF war. Cases
Of vicious violation of federal laws
and regulations have been reported
to proper authorities. Not one of
these traitorous enemies of our gov
ernment has been brought to bay.
A Magnificent Record.
Oregon is the banner patriot
among the states Of the union. Jack
son is one of its proudest counties
for having sent so many of its noble
youths to the front to fight to fin
ish the most barbarous enemy of civ
ilization. Shall those who remain
here be slackers in the matter Of
maintaining proper respect for the
dignity of the constitution and laws
Of the greatest free republic on
earth? The people are saying, God
forbid it," And they are getting
ready to investigate that situation,
also.
How much greater would be the
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
Wedding ANNOUNCED.

The announcement OF the marriage
OF Miss Alice Schroeder and Leon B.
Hawkins, both OF Corvallis. has re-
Gently been made public. The we'd
ding occurred January 20. The bride
has been located In Ashland for sew
eral months, where she has been fill
Ing the position Of stenographer at
the chronological headquarters on
Third street, and Mr. Hawkins has
been student in the Agricultural
College at Corvallis. They left this
morning for auburn, Ala, where SIR.
Hawkins will be employed
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
Pleasant Hour Club.

The Pleasant Hour Club met at
the home Of Mrs B. c. Tabor on
Morton street Thursday. February
IL II had been planned to have a
surprise party for two Of the men,
tefs. the l4th being Mrs. ]. X. Nc
Clsren's birthday and the 18th Mrs.
T. ". Lynch's. But as Mrs. McClaren
was III and unable to attend. that
part Of the program was omitted and
the afternoon was spent in doing Red
Cross work and In listening TO a
sketch Of Llncoln's life read by Mrs.
- z. Tabor. The next meeting will
be- at the home OF Mrs. Cora Burns,
on Harrison street. and will be
Thursday afternoon. February 2S.
All members are urged to attend and
help With the Red Cross work.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
Wedne..lar nub wnI Entertaln.

Az Is customary. the Wednesday
Afternoon Club will observe Fe5ru-
arr y in IN appropriate manner.
This year the club will entertain its
friends with the members Of the
Presbyterian church in the pzrlOrs Of
the church. ThOGe having the pro-
gram In charge promise something
out Of the ordinary, and those On the
eat committee promise a substantial
lunch. The festivities will begin at
1870 .. m. The custom Of observing
Washingtons Birthday Ia an old one
IN the Presbyterian church This
year II takes the nature Of a get
together time On the eyenlng Of Feb
ruary %, when the Wednesday After
noon Club will bel hostess 10 their
friends and their husbands az well
az TO the members Of the congregs-
tion.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
Civic improvement Club.

The Civic Improvement Club will
present the following program al
their next regular meeting Tuesday,
February 20, in Auxiliary hall at
2;50 O'Clock:
Paper on War and Medical Sci
once" Mrs. Frank Dickey; patriotic
speech. "a Life Sketch Of Harry Lau-
der" by Mise Rita Gard; ylctrola Sc
lectlons, songs sung by Harry Lauder,
kindness OF Rose Brothers
The Civic Club has planned to do
Red Cross work during the Afternoon.
Bring your scissors. Everybody cor
daily invited.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

y,sasz;s6 ~ yTs Felix Eoors Tzs
u EsEeh Interest 10 the sase-b.zZs-
HIS Allan. the Jackson county DEa-
ac Egrze. zzde her initial zppezEzres
Il fkfs a.eetils- zzf viii b rse@lTsG
s16 Ezes fzTcrzble l-pEssalO1 Il
re eE5lz-sElgz sic gave o. her Or
5ses iz tEi4 oozEtY. Mr. Eoekett
az-z sererzl bezgiifEl selections. a.
~ rktez ooznittee eo1s.ztizg ot
Mrz. ". L. NsilfngeF. Nrs. Louis
sez rsi.. NrA 2. 2. Balls. Yrs. II. II.
Nlllcar. lrsz. D. Fl Johnson and
lfrs 2. r. Hilthorle served tez and
ezks.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
AurlIiar1 Dub.

TIE Auxiliary Club held sa snioY-
ale session last Monday evening
when they met f. Auxiliary hall.
After the routine business wzs trans
acted the msmbsrs isrrisd untn
late hour playing 800, after which
pumpkin pie with whipped cream and
cOiise were seryed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

degree Of harmony and good-fellov-
ship II existing conditions did no.
make it patriotically necessary to dis
cuss such matters as these! But ex-
isting conditions demand it. And the
Medford American is not a Stacker,
no matter how unpleasant the duty
to which 1t Is called.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
Lax Methods Used
TO Enforce Dry Law
(Medford American }

Persons who favor lax admlnistra-
tlon OF law have, In few instances,
suggested that the American mani
tests a tendency to attack" certain
public officials. II to publish the
record of public official Is to "at-
tack" him. then they are right. II,
on the other hand, a public official
Is alone responsible for the record he
makes as a servant OF the people,
then his record ought to be OF a char
acter and quality that will give him
commendatlon. But his official rec
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
In the Social Realm
CLUB CALEsDAR.

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g NozlzT eVszlEg.
9 gEzior Higa ScEocl Pz-s-.-
. TszeEgr-Thir1 TEsstzy.
g EzEtk0rrs GeEosi Pz-s-.-
e TezeEsr-TLir1 TEsafzy.
. EzEaAEs-Seesz1 az tczrE1 I
q TagrEtzYs.
9 Ts1zssIzY Af-e-zo1.-5ses-1
o x.1 iozr1h We1zss1zyE
g Trinity Gsli1 - GsgD-1 AID
9 .0zr1E TEsFz6zyz-
g ". z. Clint z-1 thlri Sat- 4
8 EF1zTk 4
8 No-lsT AtterEooz 5:E6y-Al- 4
e ts-Ezts KoztzTz
& CEzEtzE9E Ez-Mcztzy eTsnEng. 4
& CzzrtzEes Moz1zT afternoon.
& ". e. 7. Us-Seeozd and fourth 4
q TEes1zyA
9 Ec=s G7zrd-NOnisy sTsning. I
e EzEeTL S.zr EzbroiderY-5se- 4
o oEl zEI fogr1h TEssszys.
q Tszez1-FEst Tuesday.
e TrzTs.sgs-lSefold Tuesday.
q Es5ekzk gnb-oidsry-Eseond 4
q zEt f0zrth TkErzizys.
Q Czrissiza Al1 - Eseond and 4
g toErts Thursdays.
& C@orzi 51esety-ETe-y Tuesday
e eTsEI1g 4
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
Christian Church Social.

The ladies Of the Christian church
did well with their experience so
cial" last week A splendid program
was rendered including some anus
Ing experienced Dainty refresh
ments we're served and general
good time enjoyed by all.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

Il. V. Carter has recently been ap-
pointed chairman Of the drive for
the Armenian reIisf fund. and Will
supervise the WORK ls the Ashland
district. de requests that Medford
district be under other supervision.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
Talent Red Cross Gives Play.

The Talent Red Cross will give a
benefit entertainment Friday night
The event will be three-act play en-
titled won by Wireless" and will be
presented by a cast Of yeIl-known
young people in that community.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

Mrs c. j. Foster returned last
evening from two weeks soJourn
at Weed, Cal. where her husband Is
located,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
211 Y. Main st., Phone So

of ;3S, left from the Pageant given
by the schools last spring, was dlvld-
ed between the Junior high and Haw-
thorne Parent-Teacher circles. The
report OF the Gary system presented
by Mrs. Charles ChattIn was a most
instructive address, while the review
Of Mrs. Stoner's Natural Education
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

When opportunity knocks at your
door let her find you well dressed.
Orres can help you.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

Get your suit pressed for the Red
Cross dance tomorrow at Orres' tail
or shop.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

On Washlngton's Birthday do your
bit;
Come to the Red Cross Benefit
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

There nsTef was a time since
AezEs, a. good % buy on ezzy terms,
"a TIE 1resent. Labor IL unDrece1ent-
lY klga, zad no Indications Of It be-
ing b0TsT for long time 10 come;
sz1 yos ezn buy good house and
III sow Of the Beaver Realty Com
Ezsy for less than the cost OF the
kszse. and almost on your own terms.
TEiS IA especially attractive to X. X.
rs0Ile.
Beaver Realty Co.
z11 z. Main st., Phone GS
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
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4 large number Of patrons and
tszfEs-z gzihsrsd al the Junior high
seEool Last Tuesday at the for1nightIy
E-setiEz of the Psrent~Tezeher Circle.
whs1 seTerzi Interesting topics were
elsesaae6 ard papers read. At the
,2siEees nesting which preceded the
literary and musical program the sum
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

orres cleans clothes. Phone 81.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

FOR RENT-Three continuous
rooms, also pantry and screened-in
porch. completely furnished. Cook
stove. heating stove and gas. Light
and water furnished. At 156
North Main on Pacific Highway.
one block from business section.
See Mrs. S. ]. Irwin, 156 North
Main, prone 347-R. 1871
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

LOST-Between Winner street and
postoffice, small leather purse con-
tanning SO bill and some small
change. Finder phone 235-R and
get reward. 79-lt
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
Classified Advertisements
TOO LATE 10 CLASSIFY,

WANTED-Housework by woman.
Call 143 Mechanic. 1851
FOR SALE-Household goods and
fixtures. 245 Hargadine street,
phone 264-J. 79-lt
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21


Only an intimation Of record is
given in this controversy-and that
is given for the purpose of meeting
certain whispers of criticism to the
effect that the American ought not
to tell the people about these mat
ters, the critics appearing to believe
that the public would never other
wise find out about them. Again
they are wrong 1t is the public
complaint that the American echoes.
It Is investigation that has revealed
this Objectionable state of affairs.
It is the desire for clean government
that prompts this disclosure. Thou
sands OF the best and most worthy
people in Jackson county demand it.
They look to the American to supply
1t They are supporting this paper
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21

Paid advertisement issued by simpson for
Governor" League, Pittock Block, Portland
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
Unwanted BABY Gov.

"a woman carrying a baby boy into
court told the Tottenham magistrate
that a neighbor had asked her to- take
care Of him for a week, but left false
address and had since disappeared.
The relieving officer had told her. that
she should keep the child untiN the
guardians met, when he would mehtion
the case to them.
thought the government wanted
boys, ~ said the applicant.
The Magistrate don't suppose the
guardians will take responsfb ilitysa You
should not have taken the baby. Leavs
the witness tox, please.
y have o good mind to leave II
here, !" said the woman, attempting to
put the baby on the desk.
The Warrant Officer You must not
leave 1t hero,
Why not7 Where am to take Il?
The officer led her out of the court
as she attempted to place the baby on
the seats. London Mail,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
Finn and Russ.

" Neytn o. Winters In the Christian Herald.
The Firms have always objected to
being classed as Russians. OF Mongo-
liam descent. they were among the erali-
est Of the Oriental races to cross the
Urals and descend upon the fertile
plains of Russia. They were gradually
driven to the inhospitable north by
successive waves Of immi grafton. They
are first cousins to the Magyars Of
Hungary and distant cousins of the
Turk. Like the Gelts OF Ireland, the
Films; were never able to establish an
independent state capable OF resisting
4 the external pressure OF Teuton,; Slav
and Turk. In the Twelfth century
they were brought under the sway OF
the rowing Vikings, who organized q
crusade to convert the heather Firms.
Since then the country has been bur
& feted about between Sweden and Rus
4 sia. Peter the Great conquered part
Sof 1T, but the entire country was not an.
nexed until 10 Years ago. Then # wa
really g union and not an uncondi tionai
surrender. The car took the title oil
Grand Duke OF Finland. and as such he
continued to rule until the abdicatior
Of Nicholas IL The Fundamental lava
/ Of the country were officially recog;
nized and confirmed by each succeed
4 Ing autocrat, although In recent years.
there had been much encroachment on
the rights of the independent Films il
the attempt at Russif ication. For this
reason there has been great unrest TOT
more than two decades.
Until 1898 Finland had not been re-
{ CURED to furnish soldiers for the Inn
/ perlal Russian army, In that year thu
car informed the diet (congress) thai
the military service must be made Ia
conform to that OF he rest Of the en-
pire. Finnish silscepti Utilities were
aroused: as this seemed but the open
ing wedge for the destruction OF al
their liberties. The people entered upor
q campaign OF passive resist lance Every
man. woman and child dressed Ii
mourning on the Sunday succeeding the
[manifesto. Bells were tolled Ia . III
were closed. Many thousands ennigrat'
Fed 10 the United States. go 1ssaass
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
FRENCH ARMIES ARE
IN BEST OF HEAL TIL.
Typhoid and Similar Diseases
Are RareMen in Field in
Prime Condition.

French Front, (by mail )-French armies
In the field are more healthy than at the
beginning Of the war say the medical
reports. This Is attributed to hygienic
precaution and the bettersnents introduced
In the housing and care of men.
Typhoid and analogous diseases have be-
come very rare During the first 10 days
of January this year, only II cases were
reported as the total in all the French
armies, whereas in December 1914, and
January, 1915, the average reached we'll
over four figures and was very disquiet-
Ing. The disappearance OF these danger
GUS nlaladies is attributed by the doctors
to the Introduction at the end Of January,
1915, of compulsory incubation of the
troops with anti-tsphoid serum.
The remarkable health Of the soldiers
In the field Is the more striking when the
conditions under which they live when
on active service In the trenches is taken
into consideration. Then for weeks on
end they are subjected to the most severe
trials They must execute all the numer-
Gus chores inseparable from being cut off
from the usual life of mankind. In every
kind Of weather they have to bring up
to the front lines supplies Of food and
ammunition They have to stand on
guard in rain and snow and mud for days
at a time.
When not on actual guard they pass
their time in crowded and damp dug -outs
where the air is always bad. At all times
In the front line sectors they are com
PEELED to take their rest while fully
dressed and equipped SO as to be ready
for call to fight Their fool is brought
to them by comrades just as dirty as
5heMssly $ a5a e thsgs sls qa ggPeT.
covered with mud and grease In fact,
all the surrounds OF the soldier in the
front line are such as to breed disease,
yet they seem rapidly to accustom them
selves to them and to maintain their
health.
Even throat and chest troubles have
diminished among the troops, thanks to
the improved conditions In the resi- camps,
where on coming down from the front
lines the soldiers are now provided each
with trestle bed raised from the ground,
which Is the acme Of comfort as compared
with the bundle ct damp straw usual In
1914 and 1915.
Measles and scarlatina, which were once
80 prevalent. break out now only here
and there. The report Of the 10 days al
ready mentioned tells of only 50 cases OF
measles and So OF scarlatina In the entire
army.
Trench feet. brought aboutsby standing
IN the freezing and mud for days atssa
time In shoes which hinder the circulation,
are being conbatted successfully. The
last report shows only 5s3 cases in 10 days
during the coolest season, whereas In five
days Of the same period last year no fewer
than 3S3l cases were treated. Formerly
amputation was resorted to very fire.
gQuently, but now the method OF treatment
employed has done away with this radt.
cal means.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
Deciarat .on OF Magnanimit,

When in the course Of martial events
It becomes necessary for the adlinis.
ration to iasue another Liberty loan,
and to solicit from Americans that
luantum Of financial aid which the
owe Of co,nttry and humanity may
prompt Their to offer, decent appre-
.iation Of tAe greater sacrifices that
Others are making requires that
verybody respond without hesitation.
stint. complaint or exaggerated iiea
.of his Of Ilar nobility "A SO doing.
Life. s
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
she in prison -

surrounded, against those who
were prosecuting him, those who
/ had murdered Hippolyte Fauville
and delivered Marie Fauville to
| the police.
/ Mazeroux and Chief Inspector
Ancenis took hold of him roughly.
He made a movement of resistance,
as though he intended to thrust
back his aggressors. But it was
only momentary; and he sank into
a chair and covered his face with
his hands:
What MYSTERY" he stam-
mered. / don't understand! /
don t understand
j Weber, who had gone out few
minutes before, returned. NJ. Des-
nations asked:
Is everything ready9n
Yes, Monsieur lie Prefet. / have
had the taxi brought up to the gate
beside your car
How many Of you are theref''
Eight. Two detectives have
Just arrived from the commits
sary s. ~
Have you searched the
house 20
Yes. It's almost empty, how
ever. There's nothing but the in
dispensable articles Of furniture
and some bundles Of papers ia the.
bedroom. Z,
Very well. Take him away and
keep a sharp lookout. /"
| CASTOR Sauverand walked off
quietly between the deputy chief
and sMazeroux. He turned round
IN the doorway.
Monsieur le Prefet, as Won are
making q search, / entreat YOU to
take care Of the papers on the
table IN my bedroom. They are
notes that have cost me d great
deal of labor III the small hours 81
the night. Also , s5;
He hesitated, obviously embar-
Irassed.
Well 1
Well, Monsieur le Prefet i
must tell you methin B,
He was looking for his words
and seemed to fear the conse-.
lquences Of them at the same time
that he uttered them But he sud-.
denly made up his mind
Monsieur le Prefet, there IS III
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
CHAPTER SIX. (continued.)

1t may sound improbable, but
1t is quite true. lead an indus
trious life, occupying myself sole
ly with scientific research, in view
of a popular work which / an
preparing, and / do not take the
least part or the least interest in
outside things. / defy any one to
prove that / have read neWspa.
per for months and months past
And that is why ] am entitled to
say that / did not know of Hippo
lyte Fauyille s murder.
Still, you knew M. Fauville. .
S used to know him, but we
quarrelled.
6 For what reason9"
s Family affairs. /"
Family affairs! We're you re-
lated, then9
s Yes. Hippolyte was my cous-
in.p
Your cousinl NJ. Fauville was
your cousin! But = but then
Come, let us have the rights
Of the matter. M. Fauville and
his wife were the children of two
sisters, Elizabeth and Armande
Roussel. Those two sisters had
been brought up with a first cous-
IN called Victor.
" Yes, Victor Sauyerand, whose
grandfather was a Roussel. Vic
tor Sauverand married abroad and
had two sons. One of them died Is
years ago; the other is myself. 8
M Desmalions gave a start. His
excitement was manifest. If that
man was telling the truth, if he
was really the son Of that Victor
whose record the police had not
yet been able to trace, then, owing
to this very fact, since NJ. Fauville
and his son were dead and Nine.
Fauyille, 50 to speak, convicted Of
murder and FORGETTING her rights,
they had arrested the final heir to
Cosmo Mornington. But why, in
alnoment Of madness, had lie vol
unfairly brought this crushing IN
dictment against himself
He continued
S My statements seem to sur
prise you, Monsieur le Project.
Perhaps they throw a light on the
mistake Of which / am victim 4
ne expressed himself calmly,
with great politeness and in q re-
arkably we'll bred voice, and he
did not for a moment seem to sus-
pect that his revelat lions, on the
contrary were justiiff yl,ing the
measures taken against him.
ithout reply ing to the ques-
lion, the project o. police asked
him
50 your real name is
CASTOR Sauverand
az hy do you cal yourself
Hubert Lalti
Tho man had II second Of indie
cision which did not escape d 20
clear sighted an observer as nj.
Desmal ions Ie sway ed from side
bus yes flick ered and lie
4 said IS s
hat hoes not concern The 30.
lies concerns no one but my.
scIf
DesmaI ions smiled
III sis III no. al plaallAnt I. ill