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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14
Ashland Corporal in.
Far-off Siberia

Corporal Ellis Potter, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Potter of 327 Morton
street, who is with Company NJ, 31st
Infantry. American. Expeditionary
Forces in Siberia, writes interesting
descriptions of that country, which.
according to his statements, is not
such a bad country as we have al
ways been led to believe. According
to Corporal Potter Siberia is a great
country for hunters. In a letter
written December 7, he tells Of kill
ing wild hog and two deer the day
before Thanksgiving. The country
is pretty wild there, he says, and ho
expects to get big bear If they stay
there all winter.
Mr.. Potter enclosed some Russian
money in his letter which he said
was one kopeck and five kopecks. 1t
takes ten kopecks TO make a penny,
100 kopecks to make rouble, and
that ten roubles equal a dollar. His
salary in the army Is 422 roubles a
month, and that is more money than
a Russian general gets.
The regiment in which Corporal
Potter is a member Is at the largest
coal mines in the world. and is about
100 miles from, o city. He states
that they would not know there was
any war II they did not read about
i in the papers. The snow is about
two feet deep and II has been as
cold as 33 degrees below zero. His
clothing is all f,r--lined and they
have much amusement playing hock-
sy on the ice and ski jumping. Os-
car Thornburg, the champion ski
Jumper OF the world. is in his COM
,any.
Corporal Potter stated that he
hought they would remain in Rus
'ia for a long time yet. according
9 present indications
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14
Klamath Neglected
and Would Secede

Al a recent meeting of the Port
land Chamber of Commerce Judge
7. Baldwin OF klamath Falls made
the statement that If vote were
taken today In Klamath county, 80
per cent Of the voters would be
found to favor annexation OF that
county to California. This senti-
ment has been caused largely, he
claimed, by the fact that this county
has been neglected by the state. and
particularly Portland. The business
men and residents in that section
want to transact business with Port
land, but they have no good connect
ing highways, or no railroads in the
direction.
What they want is the construc-
tion Of what is known as the Natron
cutoff connecting 0akihdge with
Kirk, a distance Of approximately
so miles. and more good highways
to the north and west.
This is great opportunity for
you" he continued. Build this lit
tic gap of railroad, known as the Ma.
tron cutoff, and you will be able to
control the situation. Business
should come this way, but II will not
come until the transportation facili-
ties are provided"
As result OF Judge Baldwin s
statements a committee of three was
appointed by the board of directors
OF the Portland Chamber OF Com
merce to go to klamath county and
make Investigation to determine
what shall be done to meet the
wishes of residents Of that section.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14
NOVEMBER ELECTION LEGAL
SAYS CITY ATTORNEY

Owing to some discussion as to the
legality of the election Of the Mayor
and Councilmen at the election held
November 9Th, 1918, | haze, at the
request of the Council, rendered a
written opinion and filed same with
the City Recorder where IT may be
read by any person desiring to see it.
Said opinion is rather, too lengthy
for publication, and l just wish to
say to the public that it Is, my opinion
that the Mayor and Council were
legally elected to the several offices
in which they are now serving, and
numerous authorities are cited in
said written opinion in support Of
such opinion. j, s,.m.,, !,
L. A. ROBERTS,
u r. City Attorney
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14
Ashland Company Of National
Guard Mustered In Last Night

en-, Paul A. Mars. John R. Miller.
Louis j. 0rres.
Henry S. Palmerlee, William B
Permission, Winfred C. Payne, Irwin.
w. Porter, George E. Plalsted. Les
ter M. Phillips, Chester f. Phillips
Domino S. Provost. John r. Pitten
ger, John NJ. Pierce, James L. Por
ter, Arthur Peterson, Benjamin l.
Powell.
George w. Ross, Jr., Charles C
Robertson, Theodore V. Russill.
Peter L. Spencer, James NJ. Saw
yer, Theodore H. Smith, Ross NJ
Small, John G. Swan. Frank B. San.
key, Charles B. Seaman, George e
Stannard, Harry w. Silver, Percy C
Stratton, Steven r. Schuerman
Horace G. Sergent, Earl P. Smith
Howard W. Shut, Charles C. Snyder
Willard .Veale.
Eric H. Weren, Donald d. Walker
Lawrence NJ. WILSON, Horatio G
,Wolcott.
Harry D. Young, Clyde G. Young,
The new National Guard is feder-
allied and the members are enlisted
as United States soldiers, subject to
call on military duty anywhere in
the United States. They are also
subject to call by the governor any
where in the state. The men draw
one dollar for every drill attended,
but to draw this there must be 0
certain percentage of the organiza
tion in attendance at drill. All their
equipment Is furnished and expens.
es paid by the government. At the
organization last evening Captain II
w. Frame was elected captain of the
new company. The other commits
stoned officers will either be ap
pointed by the captain or elected by
the company. The Ashland company
Twill be part of the new Third Ore.
gon regiment which is being organ
ized.
After the company was mustered
In social period followed to whicr
the public participated tiDancing wa.
kept dp until a late hour with musi,
furnished by the Potter orchestra
and refreshments were served.
large company was present and en-
joyed the hospitality of the Nationa
Guard members, whose good chez
and happy fellowship brought bacl
theiold-time sociability for which tn,
Ashland armory has been famous
The success Of this venture was 81
great that the guard promise man,
repetitions of the social feature II
the future.
First Lieutenant ]. b. Webste
has been selected medical examiner
of the new company. and all the
members are requested to report Il
the armory next Monday night fol
the medical examination, as well as
to participate in other important
business.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14

Effective March 1st there was q
reduction from s to 3 in the mum,
ber of railroad tickets required for
occupancy of drawing room fol-
seat service ON day rides, and re.
duction of from 4 to in the num-
Der Of railroad tickets required for
the occupancy of a compartment for
service on day rides The number
of sleeping or. parlor car tickets re-
quiped remain unchanged.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14
CHICKENS STOLEN
AT MIDNIGHT RAID

hI MiDNiUll hhiij
Ole Lindstrom, who lives on Ober-
lin street and who owns a fine flock
of chickens, was visited by chicken
thieves Saturday night and as a re-
suit of the depredations he is short
is fowls. Neighbors living next door
heard commotion in the poultry
house, but supposing 1t was visited
by Mr.. Lindstrom, paid no further
attention. The lock on the coop had
been broken and the chickens carried
off presumably in sacks, as a num-
ber Of the latter we're left at the
coop. Eight Of the chickens had
been killed on the spot and their
heads were left lying on the ground.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14

The new United States Standard
locomotives and equipment are be-
ing distributed over the country and
are working their way into the west.
The Western Pacific Railroad has
received four light. Mikado type that
are attracting much attention among
railroad men.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14

A fine, rental contract for party
who knows how and will run an or
chard. See Billings agensy soon.
"a t'. i2-3t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14

Umatilla county carries $1,050,-
900 highway bond issue.
bangell valley will lrrigate 10000
acres from Clear Lake, California,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14

Hood River farmers urged to keep
bees. Honey now $500 per gallon
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14

Lacomb residents excited over the
prospects of oil in vicinity.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-14

Darling's for Cameras and Sup
plies. TIT
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-01
NEW ATTORNEY FOR C. v.
States Attorney McFeeters of Franklin
County Gets Appointment.

ST. ALBANS, March IA circular
vas issued yesterday by John W. Red
mond, general solicitor of the Central
Vermont railway. United States Rail-
road Administration, appointing W. r.
McFeeters of this city, attorney for the
road in place of Charles F. Black, who
has resigned to re-enter the practice of
the law in Burlington.
Mr.. McFeeters is one of the best
known of the younger generation of
lawyers in this state. He is native
of Enosburg Falls, and was educated
at Dartmouth college, being graduated
in the class of 1905, and ut the Har.
ward Law School, where he was gradu,
ated in 1908.
After praetieing law with his father
IN Enosburg Falls, Mr.. McFeeters cam,
70 this city, becoming associated wifi
c. D. Watson. He was elected state :.
attorney for Franklin county in 1917
and again in 1918, his new term having
! started only short time ago. Mr.. Me
/ Feeters has submitted his resignation q
states attorney to Governor Clement
but no action has yet been taken on i
so far as he knows.
/ The resignation of Mr.. McFeeters vii
create vacancy in the Office of state
attorney for practically the full tern
and it is supposed that there viii b
several applicants for the appointment
which will be made by the governor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-01
NATIONAL NO BEER STRIKE.
Organized Labor to Hold Convention
on the Matter.

NEW YORK. March 1.-The central
federated union decided last night 20
call a . National No Beer, No Work
Strike Convention" at Atlantic City on
the second Monday in June simultane-
Gus with the convention there OF the
American federation of labor. Central
labor bodies Throughout the country
will be asked To send delegates to the
convention to take action on the pro-
posed No Beer. No Work strike on
July l, if the sale is prohibited
Edward Hannah, President of the
central federated union, who sponsored
the resolution calling for a convention,
at the regular meeting of the organize.
ton in Labor Temple in East Eighty
fourth street, declared that in no better
way than by a eonvocation of delegates
could labor make itself heard ON the
subject of prohibition.
= Any one familiar with the labor
movement and present conditions of IN
employment, he said. knows that We
are on The brink of a volcano. The
enforcement of the prohibition leeisla.
ton will set Off that volcano. and we
viii all see the fireworks. Organized
labor will fight to the limit. If we
could 90 to Europe and fight for de-
mrcracy, we can fight for il over here
do not think that half the Legislators
realize what unrest the prohibition
amendment TO the constitution has
caused. and the sooner we inform them
the better \
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-01
Hard Shedding for League.
randolph Herald and News

1t is apparent that the league of ma
lions project has hard shedding ahead,
so far as acceptance by the United
States is concerned. IF it comes in the
form of a treaty, as expected, since it is
convention with other nations. it will
require the approval of the United
States senate, by two-thirds vote.
That body, according to its present in
dicated lineup, win scarcely give a ma
jority vote for the league. The new
senate after March 4th will probably he
less favorable than the present one. To
the Republicans, who stand in almost
sclld opposition, are added number. of
Democratic senators, who leave their
party and their presidential leader on
this issue. If the league proposal comes
before the senate as part of the gen
eral peace treaty, otherwise, acceptable.
1t may throw q heavy burden of respon-
sibllity on that hody, if by--Fejeeting
the league il also refuses to make peace.
Doubtless an effort will be made to
jockey the senate into this situation If
the league comes in as q separate prop
osition, IT viii almost certainly be de-
feated. SO keenly do many of the SEN
atorial leaders feel that a considerable
number would probably stand against
peace itself if it meant the acceptance
OF the league of nations plan. The at
titude of President Wilson toward the
senate, which under the constitution has
joint authority with the executive in
the making of treaties, has not tended
to pave the way to an easy agreement
! He has ignored that body completely
when by little tact it might have beer
easy TO win support. But it is on prin
ciplc, rather than pique, that most OF
the senators will base their opposition
to the league.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-01
JACKSONVILLE.

The United States civil service COM
mission has announced an examination
to be held at Brattleboro March %, as
result Of which it is expected to make
eertifeation to fill a contemplated va
cancy in the position of fourthclass
postmaster al Jacksonville and other
vacancies as they may occur at that of
fee, unless it shall be decided in the
interests of the service to fill any va
eaney by reinstatement. The compensa-
sion of the postmaster at this Office was
1925 for the last fiscal year Applica-
tion blanks, form 1853, and full infor,
nation concerning the requirements of
the examination can be secured from
the postmaster at the place of vacancy
or from the United States Civil Serv'
ice Commission, Washington, d. G.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-01
vrANrs WAR COSTS POOLED.
French Budget Committee Desires Al
InteraIlied Loan Board.

! PARIS, March l,-After q long dis
cussiop. of the financial position of
France as revealed by compilation
of her war damages and otherwise, the
budget committee of the chamber of
deputies last night reached the conelu-
sion that the urgent question of meet
ing immediate payments could be solved
best, not by a new issue Of bank notes.
which would only increase the cost of
living, but through an interallied loan
committee. The budget committee ex-
pressed itself as convinced that justice
and interest alike required that the
allies pool the expenses of the war.
With regard to the proposed tax on
capital the committee expressed itself
with reserve. 1t held most strongly to
the view that the delst owed France by
the enemy should be formulated as soon
as possible and that the peace confer.
enee should exact payment on account
of the indemnity due TO France from
the central powers. At the same time
| ~ was set forth that the payment OF
that amount would not relieve the gov
eminent from the duty of carefully
tstadying the fiscal situation and pro
lpcsing such new taxation as was indis
/ pensable to balance the budget, which
Ewoald be not less than $4,000, 000,00t
francs.
| These conclusions were approved
unanimously by the committee and il
chairman was instructed TO set fortl
the financial situation to the chamber a
i the earliest possible date.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-01
PROTEST FROM PERsHING.
He Feared Trial Reviews Would Be
Prejudicial to Discipline.

s WASHINGTON, Marchl-In making
formal denial that General Pershing
had refused to obey general order rela-
tive to the revision of eourt-martial cases
in France, as asserted in the house yes
terday by Representative johnson of
South Dakota, the war department dis
closed that the commander in chief had
protested against the order involved as
tending to take from him control of dis.
ciplinary measures in his forces. The pro-
test is now being considered by Maj. Gen,
Crowder, judge advocate general, and the
order may be revoked.
The order was issued on September IL
! 1913. It provides that court-martial cases
in the A. Il. f. shall be passed on for re
view to the office in France of Brig. Gen
Edward A. kreger Of General Crowder's
office. As General Pershing and his staff
have interpreted this direction, fnal jur
isdietion over disciplinary eases would be
taken ont of the hands of Brig Gen. Wal
ter A. Bethel, Judge advocate general oil
the expeditionary forces, and turned over
to a branch office OF the Judge advocate
general of the army.
The protest of General Pershing, it wa.
stated at the war department, was in nc
sense a case of INSTRUMENTATION The
views of his staff have been presented il
opposition and are being considered in al
entirely regular way. The object OF tn,
| departure in sending General Kreger, i
was minated, was to expedite review o
military sentences for purposes of equali
cation, not to invade the powers OF tn,
| commander in chief in France
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-01
GAIT. ROOSEVELT wITHDRAws.
Does Not Favor Organization OF
ssWerld War Veterans of America"

NEW YORK, March captain Ar
chihald Roosevelt and Major Tompkins
AcIlvaine last night gave out a state
ment declaring that they were in no way
supporters of the new organization called
the World War Veterans OF America !"
They said they had given their approval
to the American Soldiers and Sailors
Protective association" but that they had
renowned all sponsorship for the society
when it adopted new aims and changed its
name.
One reason given by the two officers for
their statement was that a society open
TO all soldiers and sailors who wished to
join had been organized already overseas
by officers and men with distinguished
records They added that representa-
tives Of the organization already were or
their way to this country to make public
the aims of the new army league None
of the names of these officers was given il
the statement.
captain Roosevelt land Major McIlvains
demand that all funds collected by tn,
officers of the society shall be returned
They say they approved the original pnr
pose of the society in attempting to fine
Jobs for discharged soldiers, but they sug
gest that even this branch of the worl
should be recognized and conducte.
along proper lines
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-01
TELEPHONE WORKERS
VOTE FOR STRIKE
Some Locals In Vermont Opposed to it
CAGE Now UP to Presi-
dent Wilson.

BOSTON, March l.-Officers of the
Joint council of Telephone workers, after
completing last night the tabulation OF
votes east by members Of. 81 affiliated
unions. refused to give out the figures,
hut said that more than. 95 per cent OF
the 1900 members voting, favored a
strike to enforce their demands for high
cr wages and the right OF collective bar
gaining"
The vote of the big locals in the cities
and big junction points, was practically
unanimous in favor OF strike, but IN
tho smaller locals, in Vermont and the
western part Of this state. the vote was
not so solid. In Vermont a number OF
organizations voted against striking.
the leaders from this section assured
the council that their members would
abide by any decision made and join a
strike ii one is ordered.
These figures, with those sent in by
the Pacific coast unions and the Middle
West, will be presented TO Pres dent
Wilson by Acting President James P.
Noonan OF the |. b. f. w and Miss Ju-
liza S. O'Connor, president of the opera
tors department.
These two officers left Springfield to.
day for Washington. A request has al
ready been made for an interview with
President Wilson. Mr. Noonan and Miss
O'Connor expect to show that the senti
inent OF the telephone workers in this
country is against the attitude of Post
master General Burleson, and will ask
that something be done to change his at
titudc.
Leaders of the union stated that tbs
whole situation depends on Presiden
Wilson If Mr. Burleson sticks TO hi
present plan of treating with employee
individually and President Wilson back
him instead of the unions, then strike
il certain
1t was announced at the headquarter
of the operators department in rhis cit.
that arrangements are being made b.
the international body for the raising O
n strike fund of 100000 to carry on Tn
fight that looks certain This fund vii
he raised if strike is called, assassin
each male member of the affiliated union
So.
President 0'Conror notified the Bosto
headquarters last night that she is al
tempting to bring acting President Moor
an to this city to make it the headqual
tiers Of the strike, if one Isl started.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-01
|SMUGGLED DRUGS
SIEZED BY OFFICERS
Two New Workers With 1000 Worth
of Drugs Arrested at st.
.JohnsbYry

ST. JOHNSBURY, March 1.-Two St.
Johnsbury officers, acting under telephone
orders from the Newport customs Off
Gals, took two stylishly dressed New
York citizens off the train early yester-
day, carrying two dress suit cases and
large valise The men made no re-
sistance, but stoutE denied that the va
lise belonged TO them. gf
The Pullman porter told the officers
they brought 1T in, the train with them
from Montreal and the men and their
baggage were brought to the police sta
ton. The yalise contained las packages
of narcotic drugs and II tin boxes OF
smoking opium The estimated value OF
| the haul is $4,000. 49,
The men gave their names as Maxwell
Auchbach and Albert Switzer and were
| taken to the county Jail and searched
Sewed in the cap lining of one of the
men was receipt for $500 for mer
| chandise signed by j. H. Nault.
| The drugs were taken back to the
Newport custom house by Deputy Col
leetor Stanton Hitchcock and the two
men taken to Burlington handeuffed to
gether, by Mr.. Hitchcock and Charles Nj
Bailey, the collector in charge. at New
port. They will be arraigned before tn
United States commissioner there on tn,
charge OF smuggling and probably bount
over to the federal court.
| On the train which reaches Sewpor
ahead of the one these two men weT'
riding on the Newport customs official
seized two dress suit cases checked T.
New York, which contained 100 boxes o
4 smoking opium valued at aboat Sio,eN
i This was brought on the train at Nortl
i Troy by a party who only bought hi
ticket to NEWPORT. but checked his bag
i gage TO New York city.
The Newport officials could not loeat
the owner of these suitcases. but tn
/ New York customs officials have bee
: notified to watch for the owner to elan
: the baggage. The officers believe tha
} the party that eluded them is in tn
!, same gang with the two they arreste
and that all are IN league with New Yor
: and Montreal dealers in the drugs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-01
h An Essay.

Men are always taking off their hats
IN public elevators when women are pas
'iengers but do not remove them in street
ears or trains where women ara passen-
gers. Here is the real etiquette of the
elevator: Remove your hats in elava-
tors or apartment houses or in hotels
after the first. or lobby floor has been
passed, but not elsewhere The theory
'of this is that an apartment house is a
residence and so is hotel above the
first floor. BY paying careful attention
to.this. bald headed men viii have few
er colds.