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Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06
"Baby Croesus Is
Now a Man Crown

weeks OF his fathers demise Baby
Browns uncle, Harold Brown, also
died, leaving to the infant millionaire
a fortune said to have been $4,000
900. other bequests from wealthy
relatives added to his estate until at
the present time he is rated at more
than $40, 100000.
Virtually all of, ibis life has been
spent at Newport, where he grew up
under the watchful eye of his mother.
Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, whose
life bugaboo has been the fear that
her wealthy son would be kidnapped
and held for ransom. The boy was
never permitted to go out alone, and
as he grew NJ, he was never without o
companion" Of particular build who
accompanied him no matter where
he went.
During the war young Brown had
his only taste OF real life as other
boys live 1t. He enlisted in the Har-
ward naval unit. and as common
"gob" came into contact with scrub
buckets and such things and learned
how to 'holystone" deck. He even
did Kitchen police" and found the
sensation so novel after 4 lifetime as
the richest boy in the world that he
preferred to remain behind, peeling
potatoes, to going skylarking with
the other "gobs." But the war came
to an end. and he had to return TO
his job OF being the richest boy in the
world He is studying to fit himself
10 become a banker.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06
Birthday Party.

Last Thursday number OF Mrs.
Geo. Brookmiller's friends and neigh
bors appeared at her house to help
her celebrate her birthday and to
wish her many happy returns of the
day. The afternoon was delightfully."-
spent in visiting. fancy work. and in
enjoying some real "iazzy" music by
Miss Helen Walker. after which ap-
petizing refreshments Of sandwiches,
pickles. coffee, ice cream and cake
were served. Those present were;
Mesdames Watkins. Rudd. Hurst.
Wilson, Walker. Burns. +. NJ. Brook
miller. Greenwood. Raudles. Jensen.
Calef and Jones'. and Misses Helen
Walker. Rachel Hurst. vinita Burns.
Olive Calef. jamie Walker. Janet
Wilson. Lorraine. Edith and little
Bette Brookmlller and Ada Hurst.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06
GERMANY DUMPING
GOODS IN BELGIUM
(By X. H. Sheffield, United Press
Staff Correspondent

BRUSSELS (By MALL In a for
nal note addressed to the Belgian
government, the Belgian Federation
of Contractors charges Germany
with perfecting q gigantic system Of
dumping. This Is declared to be so
formidable that no industry outside
of Germany can fight against 1t un-
less determined and rapid action 10
taken at once.
1t is further charged that the
whole financial power of the German
state has been placed at the disposal
of German industry, enabling Ger
man firms to grant the most liberal
kind of terms in the way OF long
time credits. This is protection the
Belgian contractors declare.
This incident arose between the
Belgian government and the Belgian
Federation of Contractors, when the
government recently accepted Ger
man proposal to supply rolling stock
for the Belgian State Railways.
Incorporated in the protest is a de-
.nunciation Of governmental policy In
ordering German goods at an appar-
ent saving OF 5000. 900 franc when,
1t is declared, Belgium will in the
long run stand to lose 21,000, 900
francs by reason of unemployment
and so forth.
The protest declares It is false
policy to consider solely and wholly
the mere question Of lowness of price
and quickness Of delivery and makes
plea for governmental assistance
for strictly national industries, now
suffering from scarcity of foreign
orders, thereby making local busi-
ness an the more valuable
BY awarding governmental orders
to foreign country, the protest
points out, Belgium is deprived of a
valuable source OF revenue at time
when it is badly needed.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06
Freight On
Wool Reduced

The Southern Pacific Company
announces reduction in the freight
rates on imported wool from Cali
fOrnia coast ports to New York Pier
via Southern Pacific, Galveston and
Morgan Lines, to become effective
April 4. The rate is as follows:
Wool in grease, in bales, machine
compressed to not less than 20
pounds per cubic foot, minimum car
load weight 10000 lbs. SIPS. Old
rate $1.661k.
Wool, secured. in bales, machine
compressed to not less than II lbs.
per cubic foot, minimum carload
weight 1000 pounds, $3.50. The old
rate was S2.16h.
A large amount of wool has been
coming into San Francisco recently
from Australia, with New York and
Boston as its final destination:
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

NEW YORK, April 5.-No longer
is he Baby Brown, the infant Croe-
sus," although he is still a croesus,
for $40, 900, 900 is a golden nest egg
to last lifetime. and John Nicholas
Brown, who celebrated his twenty
first birthday in Boston recently, has
grown up to be a man. For two dec
AIDES he has been known as the rich
est boy in the world. As child he
had town house in Fifth avenue,
New York city, and villa in New
hport. He had a bodyguard of detec-
I tives and swarm of tutors, nurse
maids and goyernesses smothered
him with attentions until his life be-
came the classic of the poor little
rich boy"
Now sophomore at Harvard, he
walked out of the classroom the other
day at the close of his class In eco
Monies and went to his mothers
home to celebrate formally the event
of his birthday. lie did not even
pause at his luxurious apartment on
the Gold Coast" for he was too in
tent on Officially leaving behind him
the odlous name of Baby" Brown
that has clung TO him for so many
years.
1t was in 1909, when he was only a
few weeks old, that he came into the
first of the many inheritances that
were ito swell his present-day for
tune. His father, a multi-millionaire
died. leaving his infant son $4,000
600 in his own right Within few
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06
U. OF o. STUDENTS
UPSET IN RIVER

A news item in last nights Port
land Telegram states that John An
derson and two other University Of
Oregon students clung to log two
hours Monday afternoon in the mid
die OF the Willamette river after
their canoe had upset The three
boys were riding in canoe when it
struck snag and capsized. The
log, floating in the river. probably
saved their lives, as the water was
swift near the rapids where the -ac-
cident occurred. Friends on shore
threw them ropes and were success
full In rescuing them Mr.. Anderson
is a. well known Ashland young man
and his many friends here will be
glad to learn Of his escape from
drowning. He is expected To- be in
Ashland this week as member of
the university orchestra. which will
give a concert in the Armory. Fri
day night.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

The death of J. Huston Jones .oc-
Cured early this afternoon at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Walter Hash.
This young man had been III for sew
eral days, suffering from ptomaine
poisoning. and his condition had been
critical from the time he was first
stricken.
Henry Enders. Jr., who had been
quite i'll with an attack Of influenza,
was reported improved today.
Mrs. A. Schuerman has gone down
10 Gold Hill to visit for few days.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

There is many a slip between the
cup and the lip, and it slipped this
time, but Just temporarily. The ad-
iutant neglected to collect the re
quired four bits from each member
signing the application for the Aux
iliary, so it came back for the coin,
Fortunately it wits not greatly de
layed, for one of the ladies most
kindly put up the necessary where
with and il has gone in again. so you
can count up your eligible neighbOrs
again and get ready to brang 'em all
down to the Armory when the Oall
comes for the election of your OF
ficers and the completion of your or
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

Do you know the present where
abouts OF Lee Moore. formerly OF the
18TH Company, 9Th Marines? Moore
was last seen In Dallas. Oregon. In
formation is desired by the state
headquarters and the American Red
Cross Chapter in Portland The Red
Cross Chapter also wants to know
where the following men are: They
hold their discharges and cannot de
liver them: Emmet Weston, Guy NJ.
Russie, James A. Brown, James
Kingston and Ralph Jackson Morris,
Ashland Post wants to know where
Charles Burdette is. He was last
heard of at Hit, Calf, Any infor-
nation that can be obtained regard
ing the above named ex-seryice men
will be greatly appreciated by the
American Legion.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

VIENNA, April 5.--Serbian forces
have invaded Hungary, without wait
ing for the expiration OF the little
entente's ultimatum. It was unoffl-
cially reported today. The Serbs are
said to have occupied Hungary's
most important coal district in the
vicinity Of Cinque Chiese and the city
Of Rzegidin.
The little entente ultimatum on
the expulsion OF Emperor Carl ex-
pires Thursday.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

PHILOMATH, Or. April South
ern Pacific clerks and Philomath sta
tion seem to be incompatible. In
the last year it is said that IS df-
ferent clerks have filled the posi-
tion. Edward Missen, the last as
signed to the job, plans to stay.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

OAKLAND, April o.-Mrs. Ella NJ.
Douglas became the owner of a mil
lion and half acres of Brazil jungle
land when Superior Judge st. Sure
granted her a divorce from B. V.
Douglas today, and with it a title to
the land.
Il intend to go to Brazil to live, -
she said. Douglas is said to be serv-
ing time in Sing Sing.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

Portland begging its 81 tax-leyy-
ing bodies to not raise tax rates.
Canyon City getting a 3O-ton cold
storage plant.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

Mrs. VIII Myer has gone to Port
land as delegate to the Degree Of
Honor lodge. which meets in conven-
tion there this week.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

ate the dead of ALL our WARS
from the first up to and including the
World War. While the American
Legion is taking the active part of
the preparations, it is Ionly upon
the advice and cooperation OF all
the other organizations that this ar
tion is taken. The privilege and
honor of taking part in this great
undertaking belongs to all alike, no
soliciting is contemplated; it will be
left to your own desires.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

Ashland Post No. IA has received
a communication from Weed Post
No II, OF Weed, Calf, inviting our
attention TO the fact that they are
going to stage real celebration for
July Fourth this year. They state
that their celebration will be differ.
ent from the old drift Of such cele.
brations. 1t Is to be sane, attrac-
tive and instructive in every detail,
with special attractions OF interest
to members of the American Legion.
More detailed information will be
given out at later date. They are
very much in earnest In their en-
'deavor for an extra good one this
year and have an extra good cause
for which the hope to raise some
funds with which to develop it. All
monies gained from the celebration
will be spent in the erection of a
children's recreation park, in at
tendance at this celebration, which
is most worthy indeed. A healthy
change from our time ridden cele-
brations would be greatly appreciat-
ed by all. Weed Post has our very
best wishes.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

There is to be special election
held on the seventh of next June
June 7, 1921), at which time it
will be decided by the people of Ore
gon whether the wish to have the ex-
service persons of this state paid
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-04-06

The ex-service men and the Civil
Service positions are pretty thorough.
ly dove-tailed together. There is a
law in effect at this time that pro-
tects the ex-service man where his
work is good We quote as follows.
THAT in the event of reductions
being made in the force in any of
the executive departments, no hon
orably discharged soldier or sailor
whose record in said department
is rated good, shall be discharged
or dropped, or reduced in rank OF
salary"
There is pretty stiff little PEN
atty attached to the law for violators
of its provisions, which make it
scarcely worth while to attempt it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-27
CALLS HARDING REPRESENTATIVE
 OF CAPITALISTS
Released Socialist Leader Wishes To Spread His Gospel To The Nations Of The World - As sured Of Support Of Ex-Servcemen By Old Pal

Washington. Dec. 2T-11he Socialist leader sentenced to ten years in pris- on Tor opposing and denounciug the last war announced today that he will aeEote ms Future activities to fight Ing war In other countries of the world.
 Tt is my plan later to tour the world" he said. 'I have Invitations visit every country, fighting war and getting women, men and children to vote that they will never support murder in the name of war
 The Socialist leader added that one of his great desires" was to visit Russia.
 'T understand an official invitation from the Soviet Government awaits me-" he said. "I should like greatly to accept 1t and hope to. I should love to see those men over there. The Russian revolution was the greatest event in the history of the world.'
 'I don't yet know why was re- quired to come to Washington the Socialist leader, who was released on at Atlanta, said today. Nothing was asked of me either by the Pres ident or the Attorney General
 Debs at first refused to accept re- General requested him to proceed to Washington to see President Harding it became known today. He was not notified that his sentence had been
 
 had been held incommunicado for several days up to the time of his release.
 He angrf1y rejected his release, 1t is learned from reliable sources in forming the warden to send word back 10 Washington that he did not care to talk either to the Attorney General or the President of the United States One of his visitors today was Mar win Gales Sperry. an official of the Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion. l Sperry and Debs were locomotive en- 1 gineers working on the same railroad years ago.
 i Gene, old pal. the ex-service boys are for you" said Sperry as the Socialist leader embraced him. l "Then American Legion was not talking for all the ex-service men i when il protested against Debs re- lease-not by long shot" said 1 Sperry later. Tt was not talking for the men in the ranks" Asked about his political plans he said he would be candidate for president Of the United States if the I workers demanded it'' l (Continued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-27
Alchemist' s Dream Under
 Investigation

New York. Dec 27~(By The A P.)-Wall Street seemed undisturbed today over persistent reports that German scientist has succeeded in making synthetic gold. Some elements also were skeptics. Quite a number of other people recalled their copy i book maxim. 'tall is not gold that glitters," and intimatsd disbelief in dispatches which hinted that the age old quest of alchemists had reached its ..gs gpal; tla c.,.,,,.,, they will probably need a longer mo- ratorium than they now seek" said Dr. Horace G. Byers, head of the chemistry department of Cooper Union. Professor Irving Fisher of Yale was quoted as saving in London that if the synthetic gold process was true, Germany might make farce of the reparation payments by using syn thetic gold.
 "Of course" Dr. Byers added, 'It would be a brave or an ignorant scientist who would pronounce the synthesis of gold impossible. There is, however, no credible evidence that chemists are today any nearer the realization of the dream of the all chemists than they were in the days when the German kings were duped by the knights of the Black Art"
 "Even were the speedy solution of the transmutatton of metals promised, it is probable the practical problem would be as distant from solution as is that of diamond manufacture, which everyone knows Is possible
 Both DT Byers and Dr. Harrison D. Howe, editor of the Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, differed from Professor Fisher, who Eas gone to Germany to investigate tke reported synthetic gold achieve m ent, in staten ents attributed to him that synthetic gold might be worth less.
 'If one should succeed in what seems now to be a very improbable performance, the product would be far from worthless, as Professor Fish CT is reported as fearing said pr. Howe. For all that we know 1t might be more valuable. Moisant of Paris. dem onstrated it was possible to make diamonds, but the small ones which he did make were more costly than the genuine ger1s.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-27
TOO POOR TO MARRY
 BOTH TAKE POISON

Passaic, N. J., Dec. 27-A seven teen year old girl and her eighteen year old sweetheart were dead today as the result of @ suicide pact. ae- cording to the police.
 The girl. Matilda Rsst, died in R hospital a few hours after taking stryc1n3ne while sitting in the parfor of her home, Thomas Brands, the sweetheart, who took dose of the poison few minutes later. died shortly after the girl passed away.
 The girl scientifically refused to d4s- ouss her reasons for the suicide pact. The youth told CaIptaan Turner, of the Paasaic Police Department, that the sSrl hid eonfitsd to him few days ago that her condition was suck that she did not want to live any longer. Brands then told her, t,s said. that life held nothing dear for him and they decided to end their lives together, Brands bought the poison. telling 0 drug store clerk he wanted to kin dog, The couple planned to end their 1ipea at once, but postponed the act until last night so they would not spoil Christmas for their families
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-27
Condition Critical, But No Insanity Sigra ShoaOr,

Layos Nagy. NorwaIk, held for murder in connection with the shoot ing of his wife. December A. Is at St. vincent's hospital. in g critical con- dts&on. Reports enaanating from Nor walk that the prisoner Is showing signs of insanity ara unknown to Sheriff Simeon Peaxe, who is in charge of the man, The NorwaIk authorities are blamed for his present condition. and it will not be surprising if com- pncatious are noted.
 After shooting and killing his wife. Nagy turned the revolver on himself and inflicted near fatal wounds. He was rushed to Norwalk hospital. Fol- lowing the hearing held by Coroner finding. which caused the man be held for murder, the Norwalk authorities removed him from Norwalk hospital, with the bullet still inabedded in his head.
 Placing the man in an open auto mobile, with a high fever raging. he was brought to the North avenue jail, and turned over to Sheriff Pease; There ta an emergeaoy hospital weFo at the institution, but nothing in the nature oS an K-Ray or operating room, and Nagy was rushed to St Vim cspt'a hospital tnnm edrately. whcrt he has sinca bsea undar the eanstan, care of Dr. John n, F1nnegan, x-Ray pictures were taken. and ths bullet extracted. The accused man Il still in a bad condition aa a result o' watch for developments ezsd eefnph' 1 fs.tions. but not the Inost remote atgr l of insanity has been reported te 1 sheriff Pease by Dr, FinnagdR,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-27
Engine Company Notes Increase
 In Business

That the Bu1lard plant, the Brass shop, and the American Fabric com pany are not the onEy local concerns about to t'see daylight" again is evil dent, for 1t has been reported today that the Automatic Engine company East Washington avenue, has recently noted a distinct increase in orders Busy times are ahead, and, like the Bullard plant, the Automatic Machine company has g. large proposition all but closed, which, if eliminated suc- cessfuliy, will mean real prosperity at these two plants within the next few weeks.
 The Automatic company's product has always been popular. Especially in boats built for the shoal waters of Florida rivers and bays have the Auto natics been popular. More than half of tine larger motor boats, especially boats for passenger or tourist trade, operated today in Florida, are equip ped with what Is known among river
 men, as Bridgeport automatics." !" Many of the larger gasoline propeller passenger boats in the south are twin screw boats, each propeller driven by a three-cylinder Automatic When the gradual return of con- fidenoe, the Automatic Machine com pany is certain to get their share of the business, and the "corne back" ap- pears about to break with vense- ance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-27
Bremen Hurt When Thrown
 From Ladder

Bremen Clifford Bright and James Donne1ly, of Engine No. ], were pain fully injured early Sunday morning when they were thrown from a ladder while fighting 8 blaze at the home of Mrs. M. Bennett, 27 Fremont street. Donnelly has returned to duty, but it is expected that Bright will be con- fined to his home for about two weeks.
 The fire started from some un- known cause in the cellar of the Ben nett residence, about four o'clock Sunday morning. ThA flames worked their way up through the walls. and when f7remen arrived, the blaze was breaking through the roof. A ladder was placed against the side of the house, and a line of hose was carried up to the roof from where water was poured down between the walls.
 After the blaze had been extinguish- ed, the water was shut off. Firemen Bright and Donnel1y, working the ladder about 20 feet above the ground. attempted to pull the hose out of the hole in the roof. In some manner the key was jerked open, and the sudden rush of water caused the hose to twist and throw both men off the ladder. They were treated at the Emergency hospital, and later removed to their homes. Both sustained bruises and wrenched muscles, but no broken bones.
 The blaze caused about 5000 dam
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-27
MISS KELLY MAY
 SUCCEED CHEW

Miss Josephine Ktely, who was the defeated Democratic candidate for town clerk and who was the first woman in Bridgeport to run for a major political office. is expected to succeed William Chew as assistant to City Treasurer John H. Williams The appointment, which carries & salary of s1,soo B year, will be made by Mayor Atwater before the end of the week.
 Miss Kie1y made 8 splendid fight against Town Clerk Clarence E. Win ton at the last election. but was de- feated. She is one of the strongest leaders of the feminine element of the Democratic party. As g reward for her work for the party and for making such a close fight for the off, fee she had been mentioned for sev- eraI positions. It is now believed cer- tain, however, that she will receive the assistant city treaSurership.
 MT. Williams is said to be favora- bIy inclined towards her appoint nlent and Mayor Atwater has re- peated1y announced that he will be influenced largely by the wishes of the department heads in making the subordinate appointments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-27
Forgot To Light Opened Burner
 =Cobbler Dies

A report of aeeidental death due to gas poaRoniag will probably be rendered by Medical Examiner D4' Samuel M. GaSaiclS. tH esae ease ef bed in g. roenatng house at e7a Berls- shtre avenue about 10 o'clock last ragmA TiFstlSa was dast seen alive about six o'clock last night when he ate his supper and then went to bed.
 Investigation Of the case this Inarr,ina brought out the fac4 that Timko probably turned the gas on tn his room and then forgot to light 1t His land1ady. accompanied by her two children, spent the evening at ne home of a fI$sGd. ana when they returned about 10 o'eaaek last naghs .ssey de4seted a strong oder of aes in the house. The woman investigated and found fiTr!iao dead in bed,
 The deceased. who was Ss years Of age, is survived by g wife and two children who aS now living in Czeeke-SIevakia. and twe brothers and a sister who reside in Bridgeport. He had been iR thts country for about 9 year. and waa part owner of a chain of cobhher Sfaof3s in this city,