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Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
COACH BOILER NAMES
ASHLAND BOYS FOR
ALL-STAR STATE TEAM

Coach Roy Boiler, of Willamette
university, has the following to say
about an all-star basketball team:
"Out of all the teams at the tour
nament could be chosen one or two
special stars w. Kramer. of Pendle-
ton, would probably be a choice Of
most good critics, for one forward
He was not quite as good a scorer as
Herr, of Ashland, but he probably
has more action in floor work. Guth-
rie, of Ashland, would be the unani-
nous choice for one forward. 1t Is
doubtful whether even the redoubt-
able Fox of Idaho, or "Slats" Gill
of O. A. c., could have more than
matched him. Westergren, Astoria,
was an exceptional player Ramsey,
of Ashland, and Holloway, Of Red
mond, were perhaps the class Of the
.centers. For aggressive fighting ey-
cry second Of the Tine, "Pickles"
Lennon, of Salem, would earn first
before almost any jury for all-round
team value. though he could not
quite equal other taller, sure-scorlng
centers named. Anderson, of AS
toria, ranks well at the top of the
guard list, though his team-mate,
Luoto. was a wizard In divining plays
coming his way. Cahill, of Pendle-
ton is a slashing player, who ranks
with the best"
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
LITERACY TEST
CALLED FAILURE
BY w. II. ATKINS
|. N. s. Staff Correspondent

|. N. s. Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. d. c., March ID
The li.eracy test in American Inn
migration laws is failure, and op'
crates to keep out of the United
States the more sturdy and indus
arious classes of European laborers
according to DR.. John J, Constas, q
Washington surgeon, who returned
here recently from a four months
tour of Europe In survey OF imml'
grafton problems for the govern
ment.
Dr.. Constas made special study
Of conditions affecting immigration
in southern European countries,
though his observations covered
many other countries In central and
western Europe.
A vigorous stand by the United
States to force the adoption by other
countries of higher medical stand
ards to govern those who seek pas
sage on ships bound for the United
States Is recommended by DR.. Con-
stas, in report which he VIII sub
init to Secretary Of Labor Davis.
Suggestions Are Made
Secretary Davis invited DR.. Con-
stas, for many years a close student
of immigration and Americanization
questions, to suggest notifications
in present immigration rules and
regulations on the basis OF his inyes-
legations abroad.
DR.. Constas asserted today that the
health of Americas future immi-
grant population can only be as
sured, and In turn the health OF
American communities safeguarded
by imposing severe medical tests
abroad. He believes the United
States, by joint action with foreign
powers, can so tighten the inspec-
tion rules at foreign ports that trans
portation of mental and physical de-
fectives out of those countries to the
United States can be stopped
The suggestions OF DR.. Constas
may later be laid before President
Harding. Before his departure for
DR.. Constas discussed with
the president the object of his mis-
sion abroad, and the latter expressed
\ desire to learn the results OF the
survey both Of labor and immigra-
lion conditions as they now exist.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
ELKHORN GUN SHOP
LOSES A VALUABLE
STOCK Of REVOLvERS

The Elkhorn gun store, owned and
operated by Robert Middleton, on
Oak street, just east of Main street,
was burglarized Sunday night.
The burglars entered by the rear
door, after having pried an outside
wooden door from Its hinges, and
breaking the glass, so as to reach In
and unlock the door from the inside.
Thirteen guns of the pistol type
were taken, some OF small value, but
others of the best make. The value
OF the articles taken is estimated to
be about $3.50.
Once inside the store, the work
was apparently carried on with the
idea of taking things Of value with
out any excess weight, for several
pistols that were In hostlers, were
removed, and the hostlers thrown on
the floor.
As far as now known. no finger
prints could be obtained, and no de-
finite clue has been uncovered.
The following is the description
and numbers of the stolen firearms:
Special officers target model Colts,
3S CAL, No. 457653; Colts single ac-
tion army, wood handle, As CAL, No.
1888: { 'tion army,
wooden hanuie, as cai., No. 1885;
Colts police positive. special 1920
CAL, No. 21S620; Colts automatic, 80
CAL, No. 389979; Colts army special,
3s D. A., No. 161S52; Colts army
special, 3S d. A., wood handle, No.
1888; two Brownie semi-automat-
les, no numbers; Mauser automatic,
25 cal, No. 25498S; Colts automatic,
IS CAL; Colts automatic, % cal;
Colts automatic, 3S CAL, military mo-
del, no safety on side; Hope auto
matte, rs cal.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
KLAMATH HAS AZ INCHES
OF SNOW DURING WINTER

A record of AZ inches of snow fell
in klamath Falls during the winter
just past, according to the official
records of the reclamation service.
The snowfall by months is as fol-
lows: December, 1926 inches; jan
uary, ITS inches February, 1926
inches; March, 4.75 inches; total, AZ
inches. This record Is believed to
beat any year as far back as the old
timers can remember. The precipi-
tation during the three and one-half
months amounted to only 5.25
inches. Klamath Falls Herald.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
Small Child Dies
Sunday Morning

Pearl Eleanor Walker died at the
home OF her father, j. ]. Walker, al
Talent, Sunday morning at s o'clock
She was two years, II months and
IA days of age. The child had suf'
fered an attack Of influenza and had
been In a critical condition for the
last ten days. The mother was bur
led last Thursday. having died from
the same disease.
The funeral will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the H. c
Stock undertaking parlors. Burial
will be in Mountain View cemetery.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
Hotel Ashland Guests -

The following are late arrivals at
the Hotel Ashland; Mr.. and Mrs. F.
C. Schrane. L. j. Hulin. Eugene:
II. d. Fearey. |. d. BoDine. w. +.
Ripke, George H. Kaiser. Frank c.
Glover. Bertha Sund, S. Wilson. Port
land: Mr.. and Mrs. F. Woodmansee.
Mrs. A. B. Chamberlain, Norris Par
ent, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray opple. San
Francisco: J. F. Hogan. A. R. Dum-
NETT, Los Angeles: l.. A. Gray, Min
neapolis, Mimi; Dixie Walker, Sac
ramento, Calf; E. r. Vile, Seattle;
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Tanner. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. J. Turner. Wenatchee, WASH
A. C. Wayne. Tabor. Alberta; II. II.
Hinhard,. Seattle; ]. L. Landers.
Monmouth; W. p. Gibson. Chicago:
NJ. z. King. Yreka. Calf; Agnes Ed
mond. Ritchiken. Alaska; Mrs. Gay
nell Mills. Oakland. Calf. and George
Kohlegue. Roseburg.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
Celebrates Birthday =

Francis O'Neal, daughter OF Mrs
]. CadamO, celebrated her birthday
Saturday by entertaining Is of her
school mates of the Neil Creek
school at her home on Neil creek.
The little miss was born on st. Pat
rick's day. but put off the celebra-
ton until Saturday this year. the bet
ter to have the entire day for It. A
birthday cake with the proper num-
Der OF candles thereon was cut and
served with the other refreshments
OF the occasion.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
COUNTY NURSE TO
BE HERE SATURDAY

The county nurse will hold a
weighing and measuring meeting in
the parlors Of the First Methodist
church, corner Of North Main and
Laurel streets, on Saturday, March
25. She win be glad to meet any of
the mothers who have had children
weighed at the previous clinics and
anyone wishing to consult with her.
Hours are from 1880 to 4:30 p. m.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
Report Good Meeting

Those who attended the Presby-
terian convention at Grants Pass, re-
turned last evening and reported a
splendid convention in spirit, able
speakers and great interest. They
were also appreciative of the Grants
Pass hospitality which was generous
and hearty.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22

The Elks will entertain the local
high school basketball team who won
the state championship at Salem last
week at an athletic smoker and ban
quet Saturday evening. Brothers OF
northern California will also be hon.
ored guests of the evening.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
Medical Society Meets

The Jackson County Medical So
ciety met last evening at the home
of DR.. f. A. Woods on Winner street.
DR.. Malmgren, Of Phoenix, read the
paper of the evening, the subject be-
ing "Anaphylaxsis." A discussion
on professional lines was entered in
10 by all present.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
House Now Complete

The ]. N. Dennis house on The
Boulevard is now completed and will
be occupied by the owner as soon as
the weather warns up and the house
can be thoroughly heated so that no
dampness remains.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
Leaves for Eastern Oregon

Mrs. c. B. Haney, from east OF the
city left last week for eastern Ore
gon, where she was Galley by the
illness of her daughter, Mrs. Bessie
Buchanan. Mrs. Haney will remain
there indefinitely.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-03-22
UphOlds Capital Punishment Act

SALEM, Or, March 21.-The SUI
preme court rendered decision to-
day upholding the validity of Ore
CONS capital punishment act.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-11-28
JURY RETURNS VERDICT II
LESS THAN TWO HOURS
Execution Set on Dec. 29-Moe.on
fog New Trial Cverruled BY
Ju5ge Peu-ifoy

York, Nov. 25.-William,. {. ta'
ries, SO years old, will die IN ne eiee-
trio chair on December 20 or the
slavine of Newtno Taylor. &ged Il,
unless the higher courts OF the COVER
aor interfere. Date for his execution
was fixed late today by Judge Pearl
foy in court Ct general sessions, after
jury earlier had found him guilty
OF murder. A motion Tor new trial
was oyerruled by Judge Peurifoy just
before he passed sentence.
No Trace of En,oticn
FAIRIES went on trial yesterday
morning in the first of four charges
of murder against him growing oa'
of the fatal wounding on September
6 of four member Of the family Of
James NJ. Taylor at Clover, where al
of the principals in the case lived. A
jury was obtained shortly after noon
and by the time court adjourned the
prosecution had completed it's case
and the defendant and his wife had
testified.
One defense witness and one wiz
ness in rebuttal were heard today.
Attorneys argued approximately
four hours and at i:3S O'Clock t2ls
afternoon the case was given to the
iury. At sic o'clock the jury an
nounccd that it had reached a verdict
and three minutes after the verdict
was announced. FAIRIES at no time
during the trial showed any trace OF
emotion. Ee received the verdict
condemning him 20 death III the elec-
tric chair stoically, refusing to COM
ment at any time Immediately at
ter the verdict was read, former Gov
ernor Cole L. Blesse, and Thomas
Mellow, counsel for FAIRIES, gave no.
tice that they would file a motion fol
a new trial. This motion was made
an hour later and over-ruled BY
Judge Pearifoy.
Judge Recommends Religion
Immediately aftec ovec-rubng tax
molten the judge called FAIRIES before
the bench and pronounced sentence
stadning erect and holding his ela@s
sloueh hat IN his hand. FAIRIES 10:
eleven. minutes stood oefore tn
Judge while sentence was pro@ounc
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-11-28

ed. Asked waelae.. he had anytain&
10 Say as to why sentence should H..
be passed, FAIRIES replied that he had
uo,hing to add to what hi; a.y,rne.",
had said. Judge T>&:ifor -? =
gan his talk. Al,>r :,".a -. -
ease ana the v,:>.:>. :;.r jig =
conclusion sa.a - -:
u recommend to y>2 tie Chrsss:@a
religion. Il sustained the martyrs
and will sustain you. Ministers wAo
will come to see you in Columbia
(where condemned prisoners aFe eH-
ecuted) VIII comfort Yea. Ioar BODY
will be sacrificed bdt your so1l vi.
be freed through the precious mercy
Of Jesus Christ
Tears stood in Tie eyes of many of
tie scores IF spectators waeH JG@gc
peurifoy concluded. FAIRIES, how
ever. s.cod dvy-eyed. Severa! 70 ms
children, who have been b. his side
throughout the trial, were ranged
around him when he was sentenced
and accompanied MIN 10 the door OF
the County jail when ne was returned
there pending removal to the penl-
tentiary.
History OF the Case
I Sentencing Of FAIRIES concludes one
| of the most notable cases Of recent
! wears in South Carolina. Il al grew
out CT a children's quarrel ii she 1T
tile cotton mill village Of Clover. The
children Of James n. Taylcr and
.aose OF FAIRIES ccarroled. There we're
several Qu2rreis and finally the ada!t
members Of the families became m
ivolved although never reaching the
lpoiat Of violence. Finally On Septen1-
Der S. little John FAIRIES, son OF VII
liam. told his father. that a member
of the Taylor family lad struck h'n'
with a stone. This, according to t2:-
les own story on the witness stand
Iso provoked the elderly nan that ne
Evening star., 1922-02-23
NAVY REFUSES TO TAKE
ZEPPELIN BEING BUILT
IN GERMANY FOR U. S.

The Navy Department., it was
learned from officials today, has
notified the State Department that
it does not want the German Yep
pelin- now being constructed for
the United States by Germany.
under the reparations clause of
the Versailles treaty. unless it
comes to America without cost.
The question has arisen. it was
stated, as to whether the amount
of money allotted for this p1r-
pose by the allies under the repa-
rations agreement to the United
States was sufficient to complete.
the Zeppelin. And there Is a pos
sibility that the United States
may be required to make up the
difference If she cares to have the
ship. This. Secretary DENLY, 1t
was said, is not willing to do.
At the headquarters of the
Array sir serstce,~it was said that
ii the Navy refused to take the
" Zeppelin under additional cost
that would not preclude the Army
from taking her, and considera-
tion would be given to the mat
ter by the air service il it does
not turn out that more would
be required for its completion.
1t was also said that it was pos
sible or even probable that the
Army would want the Zeppelin.
Evening star., 1922-02-23
PYTHON IS FED AN1ELOPEiS BODY
AT ZOO AND RESUMES S7'UPOR

say. The snake now weighs 1856
pounds and is practically full
grown. He is expected to gain in
weight from the date of his meal
and will probably attain a weight
of between 200 and 800 pounds. DR..
Hollister said today. He has been
steadily improving in color and
condition in the last few months,
shedding his old skin and growing
a new one to replace it.
DIR. Hollister said the snake took
his meal of young antelope with
out forcing. a measure the Zoo au-
thorities had thought they would
have to resort to, and one which
they did Hot wish to-take. The an
telope was dead when put in the
snakes cage, and the big python,
after attempting to swallow the
animal tail first, turned it around
and swallowed it head first, in
what is said to be the natural way
for snake to swallow four-footed
prey. The antelope had complete
ly disappeared down the python's
throat within fifteen minutes.
The big snake is housed in spe-
cial, cage in the lion house, where
he lies in. a sturor all day long.
Evening star., 1922-02-23
Modified Form offered by Lodge
Stirs Committee Opposition.

By the Associated Press.
A modified blanket reservation to
the four power Pacific treaty. laid be-
fore the Senate foreign relations COM
mittee today by Chairman Lodge,
after a conference with President
Harding. met with immediate oppo-
sition from several republican as well
as democratic committee members.
The new reservation. intended as
substitute for that proposed several
days ago by Senator Brandegee, re-
publican, Connecticut, provides that
nothing in the treaty shall be con-
strued as committing the United
States to an exercise of armed force
without the consent of Congress.
After more than an hours debate,
which failed to win over to the new
proposal any of the senators who had
supported the Brandegee reservation,
the committee adjourned until tomor-
row without action.
Advice of President Harding as to
acceptance of reservations to the four
power Pacific treaty was sought at con-
ferenceS with the executive today by
Senator'S Lodge of Massachusetts and
New of Indiana, the former chairman
and the latter leading republican
member of the foreign relations COM
mittee.
The conferences generally were re-
garded as having an Important bearing
on the progress of the Pacific pact to-
ward Senate ratification, action of the
foreign relations committee having
been held up pending ascertainment OF
the Presidents views.
Foremost among the proposed reser-
rationS discussed by the two senators
was that of Senator Brandegee, provid-
ing that every adjustment reached un-
der the treaty shall be subject to the
review of Congress. This has been op-
posed in committee by the Indiana sem
ator. while Chairman Lodge has not
committed himself. Mr.. New reiterated
his opposition again today, after seeing
Mr. Harding. but gave no indication of
.he Presidents views.
Evening star., 1922-02-23
MAY ASK CHANGE
IN ELECTRIC RATES
Potomac Power Company
Would Raise Some and De-
crease Others.

Several changes in the present rates
for electric current may be asked
for by the Potomac Electric Power
sion takes up that company's rates
on March 1. it was learned today.
Just what adjustments the COM
pany has in mind are not known. but
it was intimated from an authori-
tative source that the company may
seek a decrease in the rates for some
Glasses of service and increases for
others.
II this is done it will be because
ofnciais of the company find that
the schedule as whole is not as
we'll balanced as 1t might be under
present conditions.
In it's rate decision last summer the
utilities commission voiced the be-
lief that the schedule then in effect
was fairly well balanced as between
different classes of users. Since that
time, however, the volume of busi-
ness under different classes of serv-
ice may have changed to sue. an ex-
tent as to justify the company in
asking for a revision, it was pointed
out today.
Await Day Of Hearing.
The power company does not expect
to file a petition until the morning of
the hearing fixed for electric rates.
The utilities commission is expect
ed to announce its decision on street
car rates before the end of the pres
ent week.
10 not
that street car fare be substantially
reduced on both systems. and the loss
thus sustained by the Washington
Railway and Electric Company made up
through an increase in electric light
rates, again is under discussion as
the street car case comes to head.
Adoption of this plan would tend to
equaliZe the earning power of the
two railway companies. because the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company owns all Of the stock of the
the benefit of better electric light earn
ings.
Plan Is Rejected.
The commission rejected this plan
last summer on the ground that each
class of utility service should be
regulated without reference to other
utilities.
If the commission should decide to
seriously consider the proposition this
time it probably would continue the
present rates for street car service
for another month until the electric
light case has been heard.
The Capital Traction Company is
earning considerably more than the
commission regards as a fair return.
Yet, to reduce the uniform rate of
fare to the point that the Capital
Traction Company could stand would
work hardship on the Washington
Railway and Electric Company, which
is now earning slightly less than 6
per cent.
The utilities commission today au-
thorized the Washington Railway and
Electric Company to establish a new
stop for cars in both directions at
Butternut and sth streets on the Ia
koma Park line.
Evening star., 1922-02-23

The worst of the worries and
troubles Of attendants Of the big
animals at the National Geological
Park are over, for the present at
least. Zoo attendants. under the
direction Of DIR. Hollister, director,
and under the supervision Of w.
H. Blackburne. head keeper. sue
ceeded last Tuesday in feeding the
newly : acquired regal python.
brought from the jungles of the
Malay peninsula to Washington.
The python, which is believed by
DR.. Hollister to be the largest liv-
ing specimen in the United States,
devoured a whole young antelope
at one meal. This meal, animal
authorities say, will last him for
six or eight months.
The snake has been in the pos
session Of the National Geological
Park since September 80, 1921. His
meal early this week was the first
since he landed in this country
from the 'jungies. Zoo attendants
Evening star., 1922-02-23
OTcer YARNS Dog
With O,o,, OuercOat,
The1, Arrests AutOisI

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, February 23.-W. III.
Clnrkson took his three Russian
wolf hounds for their daily au-
tomobile tour. but suddenly
.peeded for home when. one Of
the dogs took q chill and began
to trembIe violently. Policeman
Robert McCaull halted him, and.
when Clarks0n gave his reason
Tor speeding. the policeman
quickly took or his heavy coat
and fbuttoned 1t about the dog.
Rut he arrested Clarkson.
W1sen the latter was Aned SO
today he told The Ra0istrate
that It was vxGRth 6eat ulueA to
meet suchs q pOiiocrians 80 ~
Evening star., 1922-02-23
DEATH THREATENED
TO SOCIETY WOMEN
Letters Demanding $4,000
and $4,000 Received.
One Clue Fails.

Local police and Department Of
Justice forces were investigating the
authorship today of four BLACK
ceived in the past few days by as
many prominent Washington resi-
dents
While Chief W. S. Burns of the bu-
reau of investigation of the Depart
ment of Justice declined to add to his
statement that "the Department of
Justice knows nothing about this" it
was learned from authentic but un-
official sources that an arrest is ex-
pected within a few hours.
Those reported to have received let
ters threatening their lives unless
certain sums of money were left at
designated spots are Mrs. Thomas F.
Walsh, Henry White. former ambas-
sador; Mrs. Mary Scott Townsend,
2121 Massachusetts, avenue, and Nine.
Christian Hauge. 234S Massachusetts
avenue.
In the letters. it is said. demands for
sums. ranging between $4,000 and
threatened death to the recipients.
The letters instructed the recipients
of the threats to leave the money
in lonely places around the city. One Of
them was told to put sum OF money in
a tin can and drop it out of her automo-
bile at certain place on Tunlaw road
yesterday. 49,,
Trying to Trace Writers.
Police and Department of Justice
investigators were extremely loath
+odav tn talk of the letters, or what
action has been taken by officials in
the matter to prevent annoying of
local women in such threatening
manner.
Every effort is being made. it is
understood, to trace the writer or
writer's of the communications.
In one case police officials dropped
q can ont of an automobile window at
a spot designated in one of the let,
ters. and had operatives stationed
nearby to apprehend who ever might
nick up the can, presumably filled with
money. But no one picked up the can.
Evening star., 1922-02-23
MILLS OPEN UNDER GUARD
No Disturbances Reported Today
From Pawtucket.

PAWTUCKET. R. J.. February 23.-
Under military guard, the mills here af-
fected by the strike of textile workers
opened today without disturbing Incl
dent Comparatively few pickets were
on duty. Those who did appear were
Obliged to keep moving.
AT the Jenckes Spinning Company's
cotton plant, where Mondays fatal riot
ing occurred, no attempt was made by
the strikers or their 'sympathizers to Or
ganize the usual demonstration.