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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
General Banquet
Killed in Mexico

MEXICO CITY, April 17.-Gener-
al Aurelliano Banquet, who was re-
Gently reported TO have landed in the
Vera Cruz region to start a reyolu-
tion against President Carranza, was
killed in a fight near the village OF
Chayazela, according to press re-
ports. He was II years of age and
was war minister under President
Huerta.
According to kilograms given out
by General Urquize, the commander
in the region Of Chavaxtla, General
Guadalupe Sanchez. met a party OF
rebels under Banquet late yesterday
afternoon, defeating them. The dead
body of General Banquet was found
later. General Sanchez telegraphed
that he was bringing General Blan-
quets head to Vera Cruz to estab-
lish the Identification.
General Francisco Alvarez was
taken prisoner together with the fam
lily Of Pedro Gavay, one OF the most
active lieutenants of Felix Diaz.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
Red Cross to Garry
On Till All Are Home

The second annual conference of
chapters of the Northwestern divl-
sion Of the American Red Cross, hell
in Seattle last week, was attended
by over $50 delegates, representing
practically every chapter in the dlvi-
sion which includes Idaho, Wash
ington, Alaska and Oregon. The
spirit of the conference was ideally
Red Cross-each delegate was there
for work and information. The espec-
ial features were home service, nurs-
ing activities and junior memebr-
ship-the work of the Red Cross to
be most actively developed.
1t is expected that the rushed
work Of the chapters will practically
cease about July 1st and that there
will be no more large allotments in
the fall, but chapters are asked to
keep intact to be ready for any
emergency calls. The foreign re-
lief must continue, and while 1t is
hoped that there will be no further
calls on the people as a whole for
money the need has been so much
greater than anticipated that the
time may come when more will be
needed to complete the work begun.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
MedfOrd is After
P. & E. Railroad

At mass-meeting Monday in Med
ford It was decided to launch cam
paign to raise $4,000 to finance the
Pacific G. Eastern railroad, recently
placed in a receivers hands, and its
operation discontinued. Dewing
Brothers Lumber company at Butte
Falls has pledged 100000 provided
this sum is duplicated by popular
subscription.
Thru Receiver w. F. Turner of
Portland. a purchase program has
been outlined. This necessitates an
initial payment of $4,000, the re-
mainder of the purchase price of
1870, 900 to be taken in long-term
bonds bearing 8 per cent interest. 1t
is the intention of the citizens COM
mittee to raise $4,000 this week and
then start the victory loan the first
OF next week, putting both over the
top within two weeks.
According to figures assembled by
local accountants, the road will pay
profit above operation and fixed
charges.
Industries in Medford have pledged
themselves to subscribe the major
part of the $4,000. 1t is believed
the road will be operating again by
June /.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
Canning Factory to
be Ready For Pack

NJ. c. Lininger and son Bruce are
busily engaged in repairing the can
ming factory on Helman street and
getting 1t ready for the coming sea-
son. Much OF the factory is being
virtually rebuilt. The process room
is having a solid concrete floor to
take the place of the wooden one,
which makes conditions strictly sani-
tary, and a new roof covers the struc-
ture. The factory is equipped with
improved modern machinery and ev-
erything will be in readiness for the
summers work.
Indications point to an unusually
good season in the canning business
this year. Some fears have been en-
tertained that the frosts of the past
week have done much damage to
the fruit in the valley, but accord
ing to other seasons these fears may
be allayed by the time fruit forms.
and it is expected that there will be
quantities when the ripening season
arrives. The local cannery expects
to have the usual pack Of fruit and
vegetables, and the supply that can
be obtained from local growers will
regulate the business of the season.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
Highway Commission Opened
Bids and Awarded Contracts

Bids for 10 highway construction
contracts were opened Tuesday by
the state highway commission. OF
these IL were for paving. five for
grading, two for construction OF
bridges and one for removing land.
slides on the Pacific highway. Al
together the projects for which bids
were opened embrace 1888 miles OF
hard surface paving and 41,65 miles
of grading, in addition to the con,
struction Of the bridges. The total
estimated cost is more than $3,000.-
600.
This road construction work will
be started Immediately and win fur.
nish employment to thousands of
men during the coming year.
There was keen competition for
certain of the contracts, while for
others there were but two or three
bidders. After the bids were opened
they were referred to the engineer
for tabulation and reports. Paving
contracts for which bids were open
ed follow
Columbia County-Deer Island to
Rainier, 20 miles.
Coos County-Marshfield to Co.
guile, IA miles.
Douglas County-Oakland to Yon-
calla, 1914 miles.
Douglas County-Myrtle Creek to
billiard, 13 miles.
Jackson County-Central Point to
Gold Hill, SO miles.
Josephine County-Wolf Creek to
Grave Creek, 49, miles.
Marion county-Jefferson, north,
Z miles.
Polk County-Rickerall to Mon
mouth. to Independence, S.3 miles.
Tillamook County-Hemlock to
Beaver, miles.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
Educational Tests
Given at Junior Hi

The Standard Educational Tests
are being held in the Junior high
school, this week, In the grades run
ming from the third thru the ninth
These tests are conducted by the
University of Oregon, which is maxi
ing survey Of Jackson and one 9TH
er county in the state, and every
school in the county has to have this
standard examination.
These tests are given to each pu-
pill in the grades mentioned. The
research test in arithmetic is given
with examples in addition, subtrac-
tion, multiplication and division. in
which pupils are given an allotted
time to answer. The grammar test
is that devised by O. A. Gregory OF
the University of Oregon, for which
pupils are allowed exactly five min
utes; Stones reasoning test, in
which pupils solve as many Of list
of problems as they have time for In
Is minutes allowed them; the Kan
sas silent reading test, in which pu-
pills see how quickly and accurately
they can read sentences In five min
utes. Tests in writing consists in
a quotation correctly in two
while that OF spelling con-
sists of writing sentence in thirty
seconds, containing two words on
which the pupil is graded.
The objects Of these tests is to
measure the ability of the pupils in
the various grades and afford their
actual standing in the classes. Simple
.ests are given to the pupils of the
over grades, and become more diff.
'icult for the advanced ones. a.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
Explains Object Of
Visit to Portland

I'VE expect to be coming back as
long as the highway commission has
any money left, or until we get what
We want explained e. " Carter,
Ashland banker, as to his presence
in Portland. Between war drives,
liberty loans and roads, 1t is won
der Mr.. Carter has had time to run
a bank in the past year or two. Par
enthetically it may be observed that
the bankers of the state have been
right in the forefront of all patriot
ic and civic moves, which may sur
prise the person bolshevikily in
clined and who imagines banker
as taking things easy.-Portland
oregonian.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18

Yamhill County-McMinnville to
Sheridan, s miles.
Yamhill and Polk Counties-Am-
ity to Holmes Gap crossing, S.S
miles.
Grading contracts for which bids
were opened follow:
Baker County-Baker to Middle
Bridge. 1915 miles.
Columbia County-Scappoose to
Deer Island. 14.2 miles.
josephine County-Stage Road to
Wolf Creek. As miles.
Lane County-Walker to Cottage
Grove, 3 miles.
Lane County-Divide to Douglas
county line, 12 miles.
The contract which will be let for
removal of slide is in Douglas coun-
ty between Myrtle Creek and Dill
lard.
Wednesday the state highway
commission awarded contracts total.
ing $1,9O5,576 and authorized
enough more construction to bring
its expenditures for the day to ST.
316,662. The highway contracts
awarded include ia miles of bithu-
lithic pavement. IA miles of concrete
pavement and 1856 miles of grad
ing. Thirteen miles OF concrete
pavement are to be built under force
account.
A unit of 40 miles In Josephine
county, between Wolf Creek and
Grave creek, to cost $1O5,52S was
among the awards. Other work will
be in Tillamook, Marion, Columbia,
Polk, Coos, Jackson, Yamhill, Baker
and Douglas counties. In Jackson
county SO miles will be built, In
bithulithis from Central Point to
Gold Hill, by Clark and Henry Con-
struction company for $231,S69.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
Lake and Klamath
to be Recognized

The state highway commission has
decided to cooperate to the limit with
Lake and Klamath counties to bring
them back commercially into Oregon,
and will also urge the additional CO.
operation from the government In a
plan that will involve 400 miles OF
road to be built in these counties.
This will cover 14S miles in Lake.
lao in klamath and 105 miles con
Meeting Lakeview and klamath Falls,
the mileage being about equal be-
tween the two counties,
For Lake county the state will put
up 5000, 900, the county will bond IT.
self for 100000 and the govern
ment will be asked to contribute
100000. The contemplated road
improvements In klamath will cost
$S61, $50, II Is estimated. The county
will turn over $1,000 now on hand
and bond itself for 100000, aud
the Indian department will give at
least $4,000 as the road will go
thru the reservation. The rest of
the money necessary will be raised
by the state and the government.
Not great deal can be accom-
plished ON this Lake-Klamath pro-
gram this year, for the projects for
cooperation must be taken up with
the government The government, Ii
is understood, is willing to help,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18

that the others didn't do, He was
taken to the Letterman hospital to
recuperate from shell shock.
This notice was the first that Mrs
Young was apprised Of the honor
bestowed upon her son, as his ex-
treme modesty forbade his mention
ing II even to his mother. Glenn had
sent a card to Mrs. Young the first
of this week stating that he was in
San Francisco, but told nothing
further. She is anxIously hoping
that he will receive his discharge
and return home soon. ,sa.s
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
Ashland Boy Wears Croix de Gue1e

The Yreka News of the last issue
contained a news item to the ef-
feet that Glenn M. Young, son of
Mrs. Dora Young of Ashland, was
one of thirty soldiers, the majority
of whom were wounded or gassed
who arrived last week In San Fran
cisco. He wears a croix de guerre
for distinguished service in the Ar
gonne forest battle. where he was
twice wounded, but he refused to
talk about how he won the decora-
tion, insisting that he did nothing
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
DAUGHTER LOCATES
MOTHER IN DOUGLAS

Mrs. Eva Mason Bell of Aberdeen,
WASH, who was separated from her
mother many years ago, wrote to
Sheriff George Quine of Douglas
county, asking II he could locate her
mother, who she said might be liv-
ing In that county. The letter was
printed in a Roseburg newspaper,
and Mrs. Thomas Alexander, living
a few miles south of Roseburg, was
located.
Mother and daughter were separat-
ed l6 years ago when the latter was
a little girl.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
co. QUOTAS ASSIGNED
FOR VICTORY LOAN

Oregon's share to be raised for
the fifth or Victory loan has been
announced at the state campaign
headquarters to be $26,747,550. OF
this Jackson county's quota will be
$526,950. Other nearby counties in
southern Oregon will be: Josephine,
s146,7OO; Douglas. $4,000; Klam-
ath, sSSS, 400; Coos, s471,S25; Cur
ry, $26,55O.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
Germany Must Give Decision
AS to Peace Terms by May Is

Germany will be forced either to
accept or reject the allied peace
terms by May is, according to re-
ports printed in Paris and 1t is In
dicated that no reply is expected beS'
fore May 6.
The refusal OF Stephen Pichon, the
French foreign minister, to divulge
the details of the provisions Of the
proposed treaty while speaking In
the chamber of deputies Wednes-
day, and the failure OF Premier
Lloyd George to speak in more than
general terms before the house Of
commons indicates that no intima-
ton of the terms will be made public
at present
II was announced at a meeting OF
the council OF ten in Paris Wednes-
day afternoon that various articles
Of the pact are now in the hands OF
the drafting committee and that the
remaining articles would he disposed
Of Thursday.
Norway and Switzerland will act
as agents Of the allied and associat-
ed governments In feeding Russia,
Il has been agreed at Paris. Repre-
sentatives of France have made res
evations on the subject and these
will he considered. The plan is op-
posed by Russian elements opposed
to the Bolsheviki, and 1t is said to
be probable they will ultimately ac-
quiesce in the allied decision.
The question Of the United States
becoming mandatory for Armenia
and the ancient province of CECILIA.
TO the southwest, Is again being con-
sidered at the peace conference.
There seems to be disposition on
the part OF several of the entente
powers also to ask this country to
take over control Of Constantinople.
a suggestion which is said to appeal
to some members Of the American
commission.
ALBANIA has appealed to Premier
Clemenceau as president Of the peace
conference, asking for confirmation
Of the complete independence of that
country, Here, too, there is a VIII
ingness that the United States should
assume control OF governmental af'
fairs at least until the little country
has organized its political system
The communists are still in con-
troll in Munich, but heavy forces OF
Bavarian troops have begun an ad-
vance on the Bavarian capital, ac-
cording to Berlin advices. II is NOT
known however, whether decisive
battle has as yet been fought.
PARIS, April 17.-Germany In
tends TO claim an indemnity from
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
COL. ROOSEVELT MAY
VISIT OREGON SOON

Lieutenant Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr., may be a participant
in the program of a state convention
Of the Spanish war veterans in Sal
EN- next June. Harvey Wells, state
commander, is now negotiating with
Roosevelt and since the latter is
contemplating trip to the Pacific
coast during the summer, 1t is be-
lieved the convention date can be
adjusted to his itinerary. If Roose-
velt comes 1t is believed his visit may
be made the occasion for state
gathering of men who saw overseas
service in the world war.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
Huge Demonstration Will
Start Victory Loan Campaign

The Victory Loan campaign will
fire its opening gun next Monday af-
ternoon with big public demonstra-
tion which will be staged on the
streets at 2:30 O'Clock. Ashland has
always responded to calls for patri-
otic demonstrations Of all sorts, but
the coming one promises to sink all
others into significance.
The place of this demonstration
will be at the park entrance, wealth
er permitting. II not, the Chautau-
qua building will be used BY proc
lamation OF Mayor Lamkin all stores
and business places will be closed
from $3.50 to $3.50 O'Clock in order
that all may participate in this mass
meeting.
A huge parade will be formed and
traverse the principal streets. This
will be in charge of Messrs. l.. F.
Ferguson. II. H. Elhart and G. II.
Billings, and will meet at the East
Side school house promptly at 200
o'clock and win start at 1880. The
formation will be as follows:
School children.
High school band.
Returned soldiers.
Oregon National Guard.
Decorated automobiles.
City band.
Red Cross and Canteen ladies.
G. A. r.
Automobiles will be provided for
the Red Cross, Canteen workers ana
members OF the G. A. r. Post.
The students of the public schools
will take an important part in this
parade and are staging a great sur
prise for the benefit of the Ashland
population This lively bunch OF
American youth has heretofore given
what was considered pretty good pa
rades in the past. but these were
only samples OF what they can do.
Mondays exhibition, however, is
going to he the real thing. and this
feature alone will be brilliant enough
to draw out the citizens to witness
Il. .. ..n M
After the parade all will congre-
gate at the Plaza where a program
will be given in charge OF Rev. c. F.
Koehler. This will include a COM
munity sing by 500 school children,
speeches by prominent men and re-
turned soldiers and music by the
city band.
Among the speakers of the after
noon win be Heston Jones, a high
school boy, who has lately returned
from France, and will tell the people
of some OF his experiences in getting
ready to help his countrymen lick
the kaiser. Mr.. Jones was a member
Of the 69th regiment, C. A, c.. and
had spent twenty months in the U.
$. army, five of which was spent in
France preparing to enter the trench
es, and just on the eve of joining the
conflict THE armistice was signed,
which spoiled their chances of giving
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18
CARLOAD OF BABY
CHICKS ON TRAIN

One OF the express cars attached
to train No. "a passing thru Ashland
one day this week was piled to the
ceiling with pasteboard cartons la
beled Baby Chicks" These were un-
doubtedly sent from some poultry
farm to various consignments along
the way. and the aggregate was con
siderable.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18

Mrs Mark Hamaker, who has been
making an extended visit in ASH
land on account of the illness of
her mother, Mrs. w. ]. Moore, has
returned to her home in Bonanza,
klamath county
When you think of Good Paint,
think of the Carson-Fowler Lumber
Co. - 2O-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18

Sperries Apple Blossom flour is
the best flour iD the market today
at reduced prices. Ashland Trading
Company,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18

o o o o 90 9 O. q, g @ o. o Q o s Z
. Tenshun! National Guard .
. All members Of the National :
. Guard have. orders to report to .
. the armory Monday afternoon .
. at, 1:45 promptly to prepare to .
. participate in the Victory Loan !:
y campaign parade !:
8 ~r~ 9, o o o ~@%~ Q Q Q . o 9
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18

Better merchandise-the worth
while kind Mitchells.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18

The best cider vinegar at 35c per
gal at Ashland Trading Co.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-04-18

PARIS, April 17.-Germany In
tends TO claim an indemnity from
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Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-03-20

We have many misgivings about
this new car that Henry Ford says he
is going to make and sell for $3.50,
The present Ford car, many critics
maintain, is not an automobile. The
new car, according to Mr.. Ford's des-
cription, is not even going to be a
flivver. Everybody is to have one.
And how they will clutter up the
roads, And what sarcasm will be
poured out on them by the flivver
aristocrats driving real Fords!
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-03-20
MUD UP TO YOUR EARS?

It is something over thirty miles
from this city to Medford, yet the
Medford Tribune cannot resist a
chance to give Grants Pass little
rap, as has always been the case. The
Tribune says that between Grants
Pass and Central Point the roads
are almost impossible and that the
mud is several feet deep" The
road certainly is not in the best of
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-03-20

and attend important conferences,
in the interest OF the college. Before
leaving he approved plan for es-
tablishing a signal corps unit at
the college under terms 1t is thought
the war department will accept.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-03-20

condition, but autos are passing over
it every day and the mud is not yet
quite up to a mans ears. The worst
part of the road is in Jackson
county.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-03-20
KERR TO ESTABLISH SIGNAL
CORPS UNIT AT o. A,

Corvallis, Mar. 20.-President w.
]. Kerr. of the Oregon Agricultural
college has gone on an extended trip,
to visit many educational institutions
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-03-20
FIRST OF DIST DIVISION
HAS ARRIVED At TACOMA

Tacoma, Wash, Mar. 20,-The
S16th trench mortar battery has ar
rived here. This is the first unit OF
the 91st division to get home.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-03-20

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