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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
First Steps Taken Towards
Fourth Of July Celebration

The executive committee in charge
Of the coming Fourth of July cele-
bration has started an active cam
paign in regard TO the movement,
and are more than pleased with the
response with which people are
meeting their call for funds to float
a celebration. Everyone Is willing
to assist and anxious that a celebra-
tiOn be staged this year that is
worthy of the city and community at
large.
Compared with two years ago
when the young men of Ashland
were on the eve Of being called into
camp TO later be sent overseas TO
fight the Hun, and year ago, when
virtually all the youth in this valley
were on the battlefields OF France
or in the training camps in this
country getting ready to go across,
the prospects for a jubilant Fourth
OF July celebration were never SO
glorious. Today the most OF the
boys are home and have returned
with scarcely a scratch from the hor-
rors of the great conflict. The war
is over and peace will undoubtedly
be reigning by the time the big cele-
bration is to take place, and the
time and occasion has never been so
propitious as at present to have the
greatest jollification in Ashland that
the Rogue River valley has ever wit
messed.
y AT present the executive committee
is negotiating with the Hits Fire
Works Company OF Seattle, and ex-
pect TO secure the greatest Tro-
technic display ever seen here, and
among these will be some special vic
tory pieces which will be unique and
OF particular interest at this time.
Already people are writing for
concession permits, some Of which
are coming from Sacramento and
other far off points. These are all
indications that the country is gener-
ally aware that Ashland has 1t in
her power to put on the greatest
Fourth of July celebration that can
be staged in a city OF this size, and
that the committee in charge will
see that she does it.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
Allies Determined Peace
Treaty Shall Be Enforced

PARIS. May A. - Immediate
measures tending to the further sub
jugation Of Germany IL its delegates
refuse to sign tho peace treaty wero
indicated today by the announcement
that Marshal Foch had been sent to
the Rhine by the council of four to
take such action as may become nec-
essary in the event that the treaty Is
not signed
The council Of four today consid-
cred the immediate reimposlng of the
blockade against Germany in case
that country declines to sign the
peace treaty. The subject was un-
der discussion at two separate meet
ings of the council.
On the other hand, II is anticipat-
ed that the blockade will be entire
ly lifted Immediately If the German
delegates affix their signatures to
the treaty.
The council of four OF the peace
conference appointed this afternoon
subcommittee comprising one
member from each OF the five great
powers Great Britain. France, Italy,
the United States and Japan to
deal with objections and proposals
from the German peace plenlpoten-
tiariea
Three new notes have been sub
mitted to the allies by Count Won
Observation-Disclosures. These have
been referred by the council OF four
to special committees.
The report Of the committee on
the German note regarding changes
in the labor convention has been ap-
proved and sent 10 the Germans.
Close scrutiny Of the treaty revealed
several omissions The council cor
rected one OF these by deciding to
insert a clause providing for the
withdrawal OF representation on the
reparations commission on a twelve
months notice.
The answers of the council OF
four to the German notes on pris-
oners of war and labor subjects were
delivered this afternoon.
One OF the later German notes,
dealing with economic clauses of the
- g,.. o.
CONTINUED on page eight
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
LEITH ABBOTT Is
EDITOR OF EMERALD

At the recent election of officers
for the student body of the Univer-
sity of Oregon Leith Abbott Of Ash
land was elected editor of the Emer-
aid, the university publication. Leith
was former city editor of the Ashland
Tldlngs and is talented and versa
tile writer, and has many friends in
this vicinity to offer congratulations
both to the young man in obtaining
this position and to the student body
for their good judgment in electing
the future edition. Other officers
elected at this time are Stanford
Anderson, president; Lindsay Nc
Arthur, vice president; Era Godfrey,
secretary.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
Road Bond Measure
Can Go On Ballot

County road bond measures which
are before the voters Of several Ore
gon counties may be placed on the
same ballots in the respective coun-
ties as the measures referred by the
legislature for the special election
Of June 3. This information is
given by I. H. Van Wrinkle, assistant
attorney general, to District Attor-
neys Max Gehlhar of Marion county.
Gale S. Hill OF Linn county, and 9TH
er district attorneys of the state. In
replying to the question Mr. Van
Wrinkle merely sent the attorneys
copy If an opinion that was written
prior to the special election of 1917.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
June 8 to IA Set
Aside For Scouts

President Wilson. IN a proclama-
tion this week, recommended that
the period June s to Flag Day, June
IA, be observed over the country as
boy scout week" for the purpose of
strengthening the work of the Boy
Scouts of America. The president
urged that in every community a
citizens committee be organized to
cooperate in carrying out program
for extending the Boy Scout pro-
gram to larger proportion of Amer
lean boyhood.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
California Banks
Looted BY Bandits

California has been subjected to
an epidemic Of bank robberies re-
Gently. Wednesday two unarmed,
unmasked bandits walked into the
Emeryville National bank, at EN-
eryville, a suburb of Oakland, cut
the telephone wires pulled down the
window shades, backed six employees,
five of them women, into vault and
then escaped in an automobile with
$500 in coin and currency,
According to the police the mer
left a large amount of gold in the
bank owing to its weight. The!
were described as being apparently
rs and 20 years old.
The Oak Park branch OF the Sac.
ramento bank was robbed of 81 1000
late Wednesday by two bandits who
entered the banking rooms in broad
daylight. Bank offitials said thu
bandits wore military uniforms. One
of the bandits thrust a revolver into
the cashiers face and demanded
money The robbery occurred Sc
quickly that another employe sitting
in the rear of the banking room dit
not know the robbery had been com
mitted.
The bandits forced Raleigh to ac'
company them to the street and en-
ter an automobile with them. After
carrying him about five blocks, the
bandits forced Raleigh to leave the
automobile and then continued trav-
cling in the direction of the Sacra-
mento business district
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
Bids On Road Bonds
Received June 10th

The highway commission at Port
land on June 10 will receive bids for
the sale of s1,000,000 Of 4 per cent
Oregon highway bonds. Bids will be
received for road construction in
cluding the following:
Douglas county, Pacific highway,
macadamizing from Leona to Drain,
Yoncalla section, Z miles; Oakland
to Wilbur, Roseburg to Wilbur
Roseburg to billiard, jacques place
to Johns place; Polk county west
side highway, paving to Benton
county line; Umatilla county, Old
Oregon Trail, grading Cabbage Hill
to Kamela.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
Tip To Hide State
Funds Was Given

SALEM, Ore, May l4.-Actfng on
information furnished by Portland
police detectives, State Treasurer
Hoff has removed all currency and
negotiable securities from the vaults
of the state treasury department, and
placed them in a secret hiding place
somewhere In Salem. This hiding
place is known only to Joseph O.
Richardson, chief deputy, who per-
sonally supervised the transfer OF
the money and bonds from the capi-
tol safe and vaults
The state treasurer was warned by
the Portland detectives that a holdup
of the treasureTs office might be
expected some day this week. The
source of the information was not
revealed but rather than take a
chance with safecrackers during the
present crime wave which is sweep
ing the country he decided to re-
move all negotiable securities to
some secret place.
During the past two days more
than $2,OOO,0OO In negotiable se-
curities, including bonds, gold and
currency, has been removed from the
treasurer's vaults, and bank robbers,
should they attempt holding up the
state office, would make a disap-
pointing haul, according to Mr.. Rich
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
Notice TO The Public:

| have sold my grocery stock to j.
C. Kaegi, late of Wilbur, Oregon, and
wish to thank the good people OF
Ashland and vicinity for their loyal
patronage and hope the new proprie-
tor will receive the same good Will
and patronage that has been eS-
tendeed to me. ..
All persons knowing themselves
indebted to me on account are re-
Quested to call at the old stand and
pay up.
If any persons have any claims
against me please call for settlement
at the same place, 1863 East Main
street, at least inside of thirty days.
1t L. s. BROWN.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16

Nj. s. Ballamy, a young man with
a deft pair of scissors, is an Ashland
visitor and will spend some time in
the city. He is making a tour of
the west introducing line Of text
books on silhouette work in the pub
lie schools and will have an exhibit
of his work in McGee's store tomor-
row, when he win give away a num-
ber of his artistic pictures illustrat-
ing his skill in this line, Monday
Mr.. Bellamy expects to call at the as
sembly in the schools to introduce
his work.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
Coast May Again
Get Ship Contracts

SEATTLE, Wash, May 14.-(Spe
cial.)-That the Foundation com
pany will be able to bring back tC
Portland and Tacoma the gigantic
5000, 100000 order for 174 steel
ships which II holds from the French
government, loomed up today as one
of the immediate probabilities In
the coast shipbuilding industry as a
result of the lifting Of the ban on
foreign contracts by President Will
son.
All work has been stopped on the
large steel shipyard which the Foun-
dation company began building two
months ago in Cettem, France. Con
struction of this plant was decided
on when the United States Shipping
board refused to allow the Founda-
tion company to build ia ships in
its Tacoma and Portland yards.
From eastern sources il is learned
that the Foundation company un-
doubtedly will reopen negotiations
with the shipping board II 1t has not
already taken that step. In this case,
it is pointed out there are no in
difficulties in the way, the
French high commission and the
company having their
headquarters in New York,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
Attorney General
Resigned Office

Clarence l.. Reames, special assist.
ant to the United States attorney
general, has announced that he in
tends to sever his connection with
the government and retire to the
private practice of law.
While serving as special assistant
Mr.. Reames handled about 1900
sedition and alien enemy cases, he
announced today.
Before going to Seattle Mr.. Reames
was United States district attorney
at Portland, and for many years prac-
ticed law at Medford.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16

The high school annual, "The
Rogue is on the press at the It'd
ings office, and will be issued the
first Of the week. This annual is an
attractive 74-page production filled
with interesting news of the move
ments of the school during the past
year, and is artistically illustrated
by portraits and scenic views of the
city schools. An efficient staff in
charge of the production is composed
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
1.-THE Rogue" Issued Next Week

Of Marion Kincaid, editor in chief;
Charles Cooley, assistant editor;
Ray Oarey and Arvin Burnett, busi-
ness managers; Lily Policy, associate
editor; Violet Maclean, faculty ad-
visor. A large staff of reporters
covering all the athletic, musical,
dramatic and departmental branches
of the high school assisted in offer
Ing one of the most artistic produc-
tions ever issued by the local high
school.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
Road Making Will
Be Started At Once

Preparations for highway con-
struction south Of Ashland to the
California line is beginning to as
sumo definite shape, and indications
point toward the assuming Of actual
construction in very short time. c.
A. Dunn of Salem is in Ashland this
week looking over the field and max
ing necessary arrangements prepara-
tory to begin work., He will serve
as superintendent of the Highway
building, and is stationed here look
ing after equipment, employees and
other necessary adiuncts to the busi-
ness of road making lu.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
HUGE LOT OF TROUT
EGGS ARE PROMISED

A million rainbow and a half mil
lion each the black-spotted and the
Eastern brook eggs have been prom
ised the commission by the United
States bureau OF fish. The entire
take for state and government will
total ten million. They will lie hatch
ed and fed until sufficiently large to
be liberated in the streams OF Ore
gon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16

The jazz orchestra Of the Ashland
high school has been augmented by
a new member, Jack Brady, who will
help furnish the music for the Junior
minstrel show next week. The musi-
cal aggregation is practicing ener-
getically and promise some classy
music for the event.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16
Main Features Of
Home Study Tour

The main features to be studied
during the Home Study Tour which
is to be a feature among the Jackson
county farmers May 81 and 22 are
the general arrangement of the
home for convenience, labor saving
devices, remodelled farm homes,
sanitary improvements and attractive
yards.
Here are a few Of the interesting
things TO be seen at the homes to
be visited, a list Of which appeared
in the last issue of the Tidings:
Mrs. Gore has a very simple, in
expensive water system. By means
of force pump and a barrel on the
roof Of the kitchen, the house has
been satisfactorily supplied with hot
and cold water for the last six or
seven years. At Cores we find also
sanitary outside toilet.
Mrs. Schuchard's home has a
large and especially convenient
kitchen. There is a septic tank
which has been in operation without
n cent of expense for eight years.
All the good farm homes in Jack
son county do not represent eastern
capital. The Barnums have a splen-
did new home built entirely with
Jackson county money derived from
their pear orchard.
At McCracken's we find a remod-
elled kitchen, an electric stove. sta
Itionary wash tubs, and a very good
milk room.
With a one-horse power electric
motor, c. E. Gray pumps sufficient
water for the house, the wash room,
and the yard Mrs. Gray has an
electric washing machine.
Mrs. Crews has made out OF an
old inconvenient house very con-
Ivenient home Men as we'll as wom-
en- will be interested in the water
system as it supplies the barn yard
and garden as w9l as the house.
Many homes costing far more do
not have the convenient arrange
ments which we find at M. l. Min
ears home. This home with a COM
plete water system cost only $3.50.
Mrs. Minear has gasoline washer
which will be in operation at the
time of inspection.
AT Carpenters we find another
remodelled house The interior deco
ration is especially good. The grounds
are lovely.
Strattons have one of the finest
farm homes in the county. The built
lin conveniences, the fruit closet, the
cooler, and breakfast room are espec-
tally good. The whole house is very
interesting.
Mrs Pomeroy has beautiful
little home. The view from the home
itself is worth while. An electric
dish washer, electric stove, and an
electric heating system are of in
terest. An ice machine may be in ope-
ration. 1t is not often one would
have an opportunity to see such a
home as Pomeroys.
If time permits, the home of Her
bert Clark on Scenic Drive near Cen
tral Point will be visited in order to
CONTINUED on page eight
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Deal Of Sac
ramento came to Ashland this week
on account of the death OF the lat
ters sister, Mrs.,A. l., Lamb.
when you think. of Good Paint
think of the Carson-Fowler Lumber
IN 2O-ti
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16

Have a laugh and then laugh
again at the Junior minstrels. High
school gym. May 30. 29-2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-05-16

CONTINUED on page eight
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-13
ALMOST CERTAIN THIRTIETH
DIVISION TO SAIL FEB. 20

A special from Washington, D. c.,
to the Memphis Commercial Appeal,
under date of February 10, says:
AS close as human inquiry can
get to the secret affairs of the war
department, the Thirtieth division
will sail for the United States on
February 20.
Congressman Hubert Fisher and
Senator Kenneth Mcclellan called on
Secretary Baker this morning and
urged that the West Tennessee troops
be allowed to parade in Memphis
before rehabilitation at Ft. 0gle-
thorpe.
1t will be remembered that several
days ago Secretary Baker was good
enough to agree that the Hath and
|115th Field Artillery and the 18th
machine gun battalion would be per-
mitted to parade in Nashville before
disqualification.
The secretary assured Congress
man Fisher and Senator Mcclellan
that he was very sympathetic with
the idea Of having the troops parade
ia the large cities Of each state, and
that he would try to work out a
plan BIZ which the same troops that
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-13
.Sl4,0O0.000 no BE SPENT
on TENNESSEE HIGHWAY,

A special from Washington, D. C.
20 the Memphis Seimitar, dated Feb
ruary 10, says:
A statement has been issued today
iby Senator Mcclellan, calling the at
tentioR of Gov. Roberts and the Ten,
Inessee legislature to the importance
of Legislation for cooper ration with
the general government in the i'm
provement Of roads in Tennessee.
The Senate already has passed Inc
postoTiee bill with a rider of $780,
100000 for good roads during the
next three years, and Tennessee's
pro rata will amount fully to $1,000
0O0. To make this sum available,
no, N'er, the state must spend like
sum.
This means" SAID Senator Nc
Kellar "that if the state avails itself
of the opportunity there will be S14,-
100000 spent on Tennessee high
ways during the next three years, or
an equivalent of more than Sc for
every man, woman and child in that
state 1t is a program for which
have always stood, and / don't want
TO see my home state lose out.
certainly hope the legislature, soon
to adjourn, will realize the impor-
lance of this and take the necessary
stems"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-13
AN APPRECIATION
FROM REV. w. c. KERR

"a friend in need is a friend in
decd" suppose person never
feels more helpless than when he dis
covers the fact that all the members
of his family are sick. Such was
CUR feeling recently. In our time of
need many Of the people of Covington
and the county showed they are
friends indeed.
We have learned bv experience
that Influenza is net the least to be
dreaded among diseases. But there
is rot better Mace to be sick than
in Coyington. Manv came and rave
us their personal attention. In fact,
they just took charge of the house
and the sick, and did what they saw
was to be done. Quite a number
sent in walters containing appetiz-
ing and delicious things to eat. A
convalescent enjoys being visited by
his friends. Our good friends have
given us this pleasure.
The manner in which you did these
things for us leads us to believe
you were actuated by love and not
by duty, for "Duty makes us do
things well, but love makes us do
them beautifully"
These faithful ministrations on
the part of our friends fill US with
a greater desire to minister.
We want those who showed us
these MANY kindnesses to accept our
thanks, You helped us financially,
and every other way that you could,
to bear cur burdens. Sincerely,
w. G. AND A. x. KERR.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-13

The saddest event that was ever
witnessed in Poplar Grove vicinity
was that Of Sunday February 2,
Just at the break of day Mack
Drummonds, eldest son Of S. X
Drummonds. fell asleep In the arms
of our Saviour. Then in the still Of
the night, just after the midnight
hour. Cleveland. the younger son,
was called to his home above.
On Monday afternoon, February B,
in the presence of a large gathering
Of friends and neighbors. the bodies
were laid to rest side by side, in
the Poplar Grove cemetery, after
services conducted by their pastor,
Rev, S. R. Hart, assisted by Rev,
III. A. Hassel, Of Munford
Mack was just past Al years Of
age, and had been married about
four years. He was at the time Of
his death employed in the mercan-
| tile business Of Mr.. o. T. Meadors,
which position he had held great
while He was a good man and q
devoted husband.
Cleveland was past "a years of
age, and had always made his home
with his father. He was a dutiful
son and lovable brother, always
Ithinking that mana and sister knew
best about everything.
They professed faith in Christ
when only small boys, and peined the
Methodist church, Of which commu-
MON they were faithful members
unto the end In the passing Of
these noble characters the families,
+ the church, the Sunday school and
the community at laTge has sustained
great and irreparable loss, and will
cause us to ask ourselves the uues-
ton: "What does 1t all mean 2" Their
living example and kind words will
strengthen our faith and lead US to
lean heavier On Christ, the burden
bearer.
To the bereaved family and sor-
rowing friends we extend sincere
sympathy, and we would remind all
that we sororw not as those who have
no hope; and though this earthly
house of our tabernacle be dissolved.
I'VE look for a building Of God
house not made with hands, eternal,
and in heaven.
ONE WHO KNEW THEM.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-13

c. P. sIMONTON, Clerk.
w. V. Brinele, ESQ.,, Solicitor for
Complaint. 3i-4w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-13
THE HEN THAT LAYS

Is the hen that pays If she does
net ley, Kill her; bat before yea Ekiiill
Iher give her B. A. Thomas Poultry
Remedy twice a day for a week, and
then you will not kill her, for she
win be paying YOU a profit, Il not
only makes hens lay, but it is a REM
ady for cholera, roup and gapes. We
guarantee it to cure or we refund
your money
For sale by f. L. Roper Drug Co.
Covington, Tenn; l.. L. Wilder, Ma.
son, Tenn; E. Jones, Keeling, Tenn:
X. E. Martin, Stanton, Tenn; M. E.
Tenant, AtOka, Tenn; J.M.Smithsou,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-13

twiil parade at Nashville viii be al
lowed to parade in Memphis.
He assures them them, however,
that in any event West Tennessee
troops would be permittei to parade
Pin Memphis. The secretary said that
when the boys left the army they
would leave with g good taste Ia
their mouths, and he thought it
would please the boys as we'll as the
parents and homefolks to parade
wherever possible before demobiliza-
finn