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Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-18
(From Saturdays Daily
Rally Day Sunday

Rally Day Sunday
Tomorrow will be Rally Day at
the Phoenix church A special pro-
gram has been arranged for Sunday
school at IL o'clock, with music,
flag exercises, and brief talks by
John Galley, of this city. and Cash
Wood. of Medford. Promotion ex-
ercises will occupy the regular hour
devoted to Sunday school, Sunday,
October 29, will be observed as
communion Sunday.
Rogue River Hi Entcrtains-
For the purpose of raising money
to install shower baths and gymnas-
ium equipment in the community
hall, the Rogue River high school
entertained at a basket lunch last
night. r. II. S. took a fast soccer
game away from Gold Hell recently
by a score of IL to 0.
Ashland Men Chosen
Milton l.. Myers and George W..
Dunn, of this city. were chosen as
eminent grand commander and
grand sword bearer, respectively at
the final session of the grand com
mandery, Knights Templar of Ore
gon, which met recently in Rose
burg for the annual conclave. Pen
dleton, backed by a strong delega-
tion, managed to swing the Round
Up city for the 1928 conclave.
Attention Christian Workers
All the members of the Christian
Workers band who wish to go to
Gold Hill Sunday morning and hold
a Bible meeting in the afternoon, are
asked to be at the public library at
$50 Sunday morning. All who can,
bring cars. All should bring lunch.
Sheriff Visits Friday
Sheriff C. E. Terrill was a business
visitor in the city yesterday, having
a number of summonses with him,
which he was serving while here.
The persons summoned must appear
during the term of court which con-
venes in Jacksonville Monday.
Pledged TO Fraternity
Word of the pledging of Killing
Schuerman to Delta Tau Delta fra
ternity, on the University of Oregon
campus. has been received. Killing
had been attending the Leland Stan
ford university transferring to the
Oregon institution this fall. His
brother, Fred, is member of the
same organization, of which Harold
Simpson is president.
VIII Reside Here
Mrs. Julia r. McQlilken has re-
turned from Portland after an alb
sence OF some time, and expects to
take up a permanent residence in
Ashland.
Visiting with Friends
Mrs. Jo Green and two daughters,
Of near Montague. are in the city
visiting for few days. The Greens
have been living on the c. B. Lam
KIN place near Montague. but expect
TO move in a short time TO a ranch
near Etna Mills.
Returns 20 Ashland
Guy Wolcott has returned to the
city after having spent the summer
working for the Southern Pacific in
northern California.
Home from Portland
A. c. Willhite has returned from
Portland with two new sport model
Bucks.
On the Sick List
II. p. Holmes has been on the sick
list for the past few days, but is still
able to be at the store for a short
tine each day.
Writing IN Corvallis
Mrs. c. ]. Brady is spending a few
days AZ Corvallis as the guest OF her
son Jack who is attending o. A. G.
Move 10 Apartments
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Putnam have
rented their home on Hargadine
street TO Mrs. John Freeman, and
have moved to their apartments at
257 Vista street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02

Washington, June 2.-The COM
mereial. aviator who Joined unbidden
in the dedication ceremo monies Tuesday
at Lincoln memorial has awakened a
strain of official reflection which may
end in comprehensive national legis-
lation for policing the air.
Indignant at the action of the
Memorial DAY pilot. who drowned out
a large portion of President Harding s
address by circling low about the me-
mortal. Secretary Weeks of the war
department has written the presid ent
suggesting that congress by asked to
enact a code of fair rules of the road.
Army aviators are under orders to
keep their planes away from crowds.
Last fall the navy got similar instruc
tions on complaint by Secretary Weeks
after a navy plane had lowered over
the crowd President Harding was ad
dressing at Yorktown. Va.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
OF CARS
Kansas Railroads Ready to
Handle 1922 Wheat Crop.
Surplus of $4,000 Cars Now on
Hand Says Report.

Kansas railroads have 1000 freight
cars in reserve for handling of the
1922 wheat crop. according to an
nouncement today by the public util-
tiles commission. The statement was
made following a survey of rollin =
stock of the five principal roads en-
tering the wheat belt.
No acute shortage OF cars is antici-
pated by the state commission. Clyde
NJ. Reed. chairman of the commits
sion, estimates a crop yield of 121,-
100000 bushels. He says the crop
will be larger rather than smaller
owing to favorable growing condi-
tions.
Practically all of the railroads are
now storing cars in anticipation of
heavy grain movement during late
June, July and August. There will be
surplus of something like 5000
cars, the report shows, which will be
made imm ediately available in the
wheat belt. Reserve supplies of the
various roads are given as follows:
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe., 4.500
cars; Union Pacific. 4,00U cars; Mis-
souri, Pacific, 5000 cars; Rock Island
and NJ. K. & T. railroads, each 1900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
new. POLICE PLAN
Mayor COrwine Would Have
Chief Serve Four Years.
Details Reorganization Scheme
Not Worked Out.

Altho no definite plans for the re-
organization of the city police force
have yet been adopted, Mayor Cor
wine stated today that he is. consid-
ering, tentatively. a plan which calls
for the appointment of a head of the
police department for a four year
term. so long as behavior was good.
The plan which the mayor is con-
sidering also calls for the appearance
of the chief before the entire city
commission or before a commission
appointed by the city commission. to
answer any charges which may be
made against him. and for consider
alton for reappointment.
Details Not Worked Out.
Details of the plan have not yet
been worked out Mayor Corwine stat
ed today. and the entire scheme may
be altered or abandoned in favor of
one which may be chosen later.
As to personnel, Mayor Corwine
says that he has no candidates as yet
in mind.
This thing of reorganization isn't
something that can be worked out in
a hurry. 1t will require time and
thought and I mean to solve it to the
very best of my ability before I am
thru with it, the mayor declared
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
WE'RE AFTER WARDS FATHER?
Race Track Hanger On Arrested In
White Plains Mystery Shaving.

White Plains. N. Y June flames
J. Cunningham. race track hanger-on
and former private detective, who was
arrested as a material witness after
telling story in which he claimed to
know the details of the killing of
Clarence Peters, ex-sailor, by Walter
S. Ward, millionaire vice president of
the Ward Baking company, was ques-
toned at length by West Chester
county officials today.
According to Cunningham, it was
Wards father who was being black
mailed by Peters and two men known
as Rogers and Joe" Jackson. Cum
ningham said he thought it was over
an affair the older Ward was alleged
to have had with a woman. Walter S.
Ward, was acting as go between.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
READY TO PAY U. S. INTEREST
25, ,OOO, 900 Pounds Due on British Debt
Is To Be Met.
(By the Associated PressJ

London, June 2--The government
has completed arrangements to pay.
during the coming fall, interest
amounting to $4,000, 600 pounds on the
British debt to the United States.
= It has not yet been decided whether
a special mission will be sent to
Washington to discuss the debt with
the American government.
1t is stated in British quarters that
the feeling in the United States is be-
lieved to favor negotiations for the
funding of the allied debts to be un-
dertaken first with Great Britain,
which is the principal debtor. A
model would thus be supplied for sub
sequent negotiations with other coun-
tries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
STRIPPED DIPLOMA OFF TOO?'
Strip Poker Party by High School
Rors md C,irIs-ScnuhaI

Council Bluffs Iowa, June "A
strip poker" party. alleged to have
been INDUCED in by about twenty boy
and girl members of the graduating
class of the Abraham Lincoln high
school. will be the subject of a thoro
investig ga ton by the board of educa-
ton.
IF the reports we have are proved, -
declared Stymest Stephenson, a mem
Der of the board. the entire class viii
be barred from graduation"
The boys and girls who now face the
spectre of going thru life without
high school diploma are reported to
have held the party recently at a sum-
mer cottage at Lake Manwa After
the players had gambled TO the last
stitch. it is alleged they went for
swim in the lake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
LIQUOR CLOSED RoADHOUsEs.
It's Sale I'm Violation of Law Cause of
Action by Judge.

Kansas City June 1.-Two Chicken
dinners" roadhouses in rural jackson
county, near Kansas City, were or
dered padlocked for one year TODAY
by Judge A. S. Van VaIkenburgh OF
the United States district court here.
following pleas of guilty by the owners
and tenants, who were charged with
sale and possession of liquor. G. C.
Madison, United States district attor-
ney here, said today that today's ac-
ton was the first instance of road
houses anywhere in the country being
closed under the federal statute, which
provides property may be entoined
from occupancy and use where eyi-
dence Of sale and possession of Iiquor
is obtained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
TENNIS At COUNTRY CLUB
Memorial Day Tournament To Be
Played Saturday and Sunday.

The Country club tourney that was
to hive been played Memorial day
and was postponed on account of
the rain, will be played on the courts
Saturday and Sunday.
The pairingS announced today in
clude some of the best net talent of
the club. Tennis enthusiasts who are
not listed may report Saturday after
noon at 1:30 o'clock to Herbert Guild
or Hugh MacFarland and become
matched for the two-day singles.
The pairings for Saturday after
noon follow:
S. CopeIand-C W. Kouns.
K. Macferran-E. Adams.
John Mohler-A. McFadden.
A X. Owen-C. Kline.
Clay Hamilton-Roy Thompson.
H S McFadden-Tom Lee.
H. MacFarland-H. Guild.
n. F'lening-S. Lyman.
n. Fink-H Anton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
Announcement Made by Indus
trial Court and Operators.
Detailed Information Regard
ing Program Being Withheld.
LABOR TROUBLE NOT SETTLED
Present Supply of Mines Equal
to Current Orders.
All Coal Demands Will Be Sup
piled, Says McDermott.

Kansas coal mines are to be re-
opened.
Positive announcement of the
course was made shortly after noon
toGav following a conference which
Industrial court members held with
operators and representatives of the
operators association. The confer
ence was behind locked doors at the
state house.
detailed information regarding the
program to resume normal coal pro-
ductior was withheld. 1t was de-
clared that wage scales and working
agreements were not discussed.
Labor Question Not Settled.
Neither was there information as to
whether the mines would be reopened
with union labor or on the open shop
plan. There is a rumor IN the state
house that the industrial court may
Sc elk to work out a program with the
operators to run the big pit and shovel
mines on the cooperative basis.
Such program would permit union
mon to return to work. 1t Wou!1 re
store normal production. The plan IS
now used in a number of dinky anu
wagon mines in the Pittsburg field
AS a result of the cooperative
policy in the small mines the field
now has a production of 65 cars OF
coal a
be equal to current orders.
Demands VIII Be Met.
"I will merely state for the court
that the people of Kansas may rest
assured that whenever the demand for
production in Kansas mines is suff-
cient those demands will be salts
fled" said Judge James A. McDer-
mott in speaking for the industrial
court
Both court members and represen-
tatives of the operators declined to
discuss detailsxof the conference.
please don't ask me-" pleaded Ira
CIemans, president of the Southwest
Coal Operators association, I'VE sim
ply can't talk now
They Refuse To Talk.
w. L. A. johnson, general commits
sioner for the operators association;
Harry J. Taylor of the Central Coal
and Coke company, and A. NJ. Wolf
manager of the Western Coal Mining
company, also refused to talk. They
came to Topeka from Kansas City this
morning and returned home shortly
after the mine discussion was COM
pleted.
Three courses are apparently open
in restoring production in the Kansas
coal fields. First is making of a sep
arate contract with the mine workers
union. Second is declaring open shop
conditions and employing non union
men. Third is placing OF the mines on
cooperative basis which permits
the miners to participate in profits
from production There is practical
ly no chance for an independent con-
tract with the miners union, accord
Ing to information here.
1t was denied that the Van Bitner
threat to take union cards away from
men who work in the mines was dis
cussed or considered in any manner.
It was asserted that the conference
had only to do with the reopening of
mines in the Kansas fields when Con
ditions demand
All of the three court tudges-Hug-
gins, McDermott and Crawford-at-
tended the conference. All expressed
satisfaction regarding results of the
discussion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
COBURN TO QUIT KLAN.
Los Angeles County Grand Jury Today
Takes Up h. h. h. Probe.

Los Angeles, June 2.-The Los An
geles county grand jury was sched-
uled upon reconvening today to take
up its investigation OF the activities
here of the Ku Klux KIan.
Receipt of a telegram from w. $.
Coburn, king kleagle of the Pacific
domain, now at Atlanta. Ca. stating
he would sever his eonn ection with
the khan tomorrow, was announced
here last night by w c. Price, former
king kleagle for California No ex-
PLANTATION of the contemplated action
was contained in the telegram. Price
said Coburn recently went to Atlanta
to confer with supreme officers of the
klan there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
PLEASANT WEATHER FORECAST
Rain Promised for Today Has Been
Sidetracke<1, Says Flora.
TODAY'S TEMPERATURES.

The most pleasant weather for sew
eraI weeks is scheduled in Topeka for
the next twenty-four hours, says Me-
teorologist Flora. Clear sunshiny
weather will prevail tomorrow. ami
the. roads will be in good condition.
The soil is rapidly drying out and the
farmers in the Kaw Valley will be able
to do their field work. The rain which
was promised for Topeka today was
sidetracked and went eastward via
Oklahoma and Texas. Topeka mar
lContfnueQ on PnRe TKo.I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
SMITH IS NAMED
Will Succeed Late s. T. Howe
on Tax Commission.
Appointment Made Today by
Gov. II. J.AIIen.

Governor Allen today announced
the appointment of Clarence Smith Of
Topeka as member of the state tax
commission to succeed the late Sam
uel T. Howe. Smiths endorsements
came from scores os prominent men
and women in the state who urged the
governor TO select the Topeka man
because of his unusual qualifications
and familiarity with the department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
SOVIET EXECUTES PRIESTS.
Resistance to Confiscation OF Church
Property the Cause

London. June 2.-The priests Of the
Russian orthodox church have been
executed by Bolshevist authorities at
Chuya for resisting confiscation OF
church property for famine relief. ae-
cording to a dispatch 10 the Morning
Post today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02

Chicago. June 2-Harold r. Nc
Cormick resigned as head Of the In
ternational Harvester company today.
Declining re-elect.o on. Mr.. McCor-
mick dominated Alexander Legge.
vice president and general mana ger,
who was unanim ously elected An
executive committee of five, selected
from the board of directors. was ere
ated. and Mr.. Mccormick was named
chairman of the new body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
JAPAN GOES AHEAD IN NORTH.
Siberian Occupation Being Increased
Instead of Cut, Says Soviet.

Copenhagen, June 2.-The japanese
are extending their military occupa-
ton of Siberia. according to word re-
ceived here today from Moscow
Soviet officials at Moscow declare
that japanese troops are advancing
along the Manchurian railway; that
they are parolling the city of Khar-
bin. and that they have taken up new
positions in the Siberian maritime
provinces
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
HIKE POISON GAS FUNDS
Appropriation Is Raised From $500. ..
900 to $4,000 by Senate.

Washington, June AFTER a
lengthy debate today, the senate
raised the house appropriation for de-
velopment Of poison gas warfare from
S500,0O to s75O,0O0
The vote was 46 to %. with party
lines broken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02

Smith has been with the state tax
commission as secretary since it's crea-
tion in 1907. At the same time the
late Samuel T. Howe, whom he sue
ceeds, was named as chairman of the
commission. Smith is perhaps more
familiar with taxation and assessm ent
work in Kansas than any person in
the state. He has handled the work
from the office end as well as having
actual experience in valuation work
while on trips with members of the
commission.
Many Candidates for Place.
There were a number of candidates
for the office. Smith, however, stood
out as the leading candidate at all
times and his appointment today was
announced by the governor after a
survey of endorsement of all con-
tenders for the position.
Smith is a native Kansan. a former
Washburn college student and for a
number of years a resident of Topeka
He is a son of the late James Smith
of Marshall county. who served six
years as secretary of state
The appoint1n ent of Smith to fill the
vacancy of Samuel T.. Howe is made
effective at once. The commission
will elect its own chairman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02

When AcetyIcnc Tanks Wouldn't Ala
Them, Bank Bandits Fled.

Ottawa. June Z@Offcials were ad-
vised here today that two acetylene
tanks stolen from the garage OF
Ramey & Garrison two months ago
were abandoned by bandits frightened
away in their attempt to rob a bank
at Clinton. Mo, Wednesday,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02

and A. NJ. was in charge of the
ceremony. Owen ]. Wood, of Topeka.
past grand master, acted as grand
master in the absence of John McCul-
lagh, of Galena, grand master.
The Masons of Topeka realized a
dream of many years at the LAYING of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02

Despite the unfavorable weather,
many Kansans attended the laying of
the cornerstone for Topeka's new mil
lion dollar Masonic temple Thursday
afternoon A light shower fell thru
out the entire ceremony.
The grand lodge of Kansas. A. F.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
Public Debt Is Down s51 ,302, ,749.

Washington, June "A reduction
of s51. .362.749 in the public debt of
the United States in May was an
nounced by the treasury department
today. The nations total gross debt
on May 81 was $23,13s,sS 6O7-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
Paving Cost was ESQ Yard.

Hutchinson. June Am average
price of $2.S0 a square yard for paw
ing on four streets. aggregating S79.-
7O5. is stipulated in the contract re-
Gently let by the city commission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT

MarshalFs band will give a concert
at Garfield park at O'Clock tonight.
The program follows;
Soloists for the evening concert: n. P.
McComas, NJ Guy Snyder. c. c Rogan, J.
H Cochran Vocal. r. l. Stevenson
March. --HOstrausers-' Chambers
Overture, Barber of Seville" ..... Rossini
Encore, Everybody Step .-...-... Berlin
Waltz. Spirit of the Dance Holmes
Encore. Leave Ne With a Smile. -Koehler
Selection. Chocolate Soldier ..... Strauss
Encore, MY Sunny Tennessee" Kalmar
Cornet quartet, Come Where the Lilies
bioom noInpson
Encore, Massa's in the Cold, Cold
p Ground Ripley
INTERMTSSION.
March, Battle Cry Of Peace .-..--. Berry
Vocal SOLO Don't You Remember the
Time williams
Encore Manila Memories Forbstein
Descriptive, Bull in a China Store"
- aolnles
Encore, The Sheik Ted Snyder
March, a Deed of the Pen" .Lampe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02
FIND NEED FOR AIR LAW

Commercial Aviator Who CircIed
Lincoln Monument and Drowned
Out HaFding's Speech Arouses
Legislators to Need for ReguIa-
tions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-02

Salina, Kan, June Capt. H. z.
Honeywell. civilian entry in the bal
loon race yet apparently in the air,
is a Kansas product. His first home
was at Brookville. and when a boy he
came to Salina with his family
Honeywell enlisted from Salina in the
Spanish-American war and later went
to St Louis. His mother was buried
here two months ago.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-05-25
DEATH OF MRS.
MP. RASMUSSEN

We regret to report the death CT
another of Barnes county's poineer
citizens. Mrs. N. P. Rasmussen, Wild
ow Of the late N. P. Rasmussen, pass
ed away at the home Of her son, Geo.
Rasmussen, at his home at Dazey on
Friday morning, May 10Th. Funeral
services were held at 1000 "'clock
this morning at the Catholic church Of
this city, interment being made at
Hillside cemetery. Mrs. Rasmussen
was one of the pioneer citizens Of the
countyk and live dior many years ON
the Rasmussen farm southwest Of the
city. She leaves to mourn her loss
two sons, George Rasnossen of Dazey
and Chas. w. EacmusSen Of this city.
The Times-Record extends its syn:.a-
they to her bereavel ones .-..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-05-25
0RISKA POTATO
ASSOCIATION MEETS

During June and July series of
canning schools will be conducted in
Barnes county by experienced club
members and the County Club Agent
wherever requested.
Tentative plans have been made for
canning schools by the club girls in
Rosebud, Nelson and Minnie Lake
townships. The general plan for these
meetings will be practice combined
with instructions. Every girl interest
ed may bring to the meeting prod
uct to can during the afternoon. The
work will be done in some central
place, possibly the schoolhouse, if an
oil stove is available.
This work will give the girls prac-
tical and interesting work for the
summer months. They will also have
an opportunity to help the busy moth
ers with the family canning. The
health Of the family requires an
abundance of vegetables in the diet,
especially during the winter months.