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Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11

er to the city council by the park
board, asking that the council pay
the same. The matter was held over
until the next meeting.
A motion was made to have Su-
perintendent of Streets Fraley scrape
all the streets that needed working
at this time.
Some of the larger dairymen were
present and asked that the one and
two COW dairymen be made to put
their dairies in sanitary condition
and keep them that way, as It is
claimed some of them are not doing
this at the present time.
East Main street citizens have
asked that street light be placed
at the railroad crossing on that
street, as many hoboes congregate
at the crossing. and the residents
consider it unsafe to cross there af-
ter dark. Councilman Joy asked that
two street lights be placed on the
Boulevard beyond Ashland street.
Both cases were referred to the light
committee.
AS the last order of business, the
new two-speed axle was ordered pur-
chased for the new Ford truck, and
haste was made to adjourn as the
hour was close to 1880.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Fair Pavilion to be Heated

Workmen began the installation
of a modern heating plant in the
new amusement pavilion at the
county fair grounds yesterday, which
will be one of the latest models and
most up-to-date gas heating plants
in this section of the state. The
new plant will do away with all
smoke and SCOT, being very conven-
lent to operate. 1t is expected that
the work will be completed by next
Wednesday in order not to interfere
with the Harvest ball, which will be
given that evening by the Medford
American Legion post.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
X. P.'s Holding Meeting

OF interest to local members oi
the Knights of Pythias is the annual
session of the order which convened
for two-day session in Portland to-
day. 1t is expected nearly $50 peo-
pie will be in attendance. The prin-
cipal legislation to be brought be-
fore the Pythian sessions this year
will be that of perfecting arrange
ments for the erection of the first
Pythian home to be built west of the
Rocky mountains, and will be joint
ly owned and operated by the Pyth-
ian domains of Oregon and Washing
ton. A site having already been
purchased for the home at Vancou-
yer, Wash, work Of erecting the first
units of buildings will be started at
once.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
WOMEN ORGANIZE TO
FIGHT LONGER SKIRTS

FLINT, Mich, Oct. 1O.-A fight
by women for the right to veal
skirts at the length they see fit is or
in Flint. Ten young women, hold
ing that they do not have to abide
by the edicts of Dame Fashion, en-
ployers and others in debating what
girls should or should not wear
have formed the "No Longer Skirt
club"
The chief purpose of the club is
for the survival of the short skirt.
The club plans launching a vigorous
campaign in which members hope
to enlist the aid of every woman in
Flint.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Leave for Home

Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Bourne, who
have been visiting with Mrs. Borne's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Winters,
for the past few weeks, have left for
their home in Oakland, Calf. Mr..
Bourne drove through in the car and
was accompanied by Francis Win
ters, who expects to spend several
weeks in the Bay city and possibly
all winter. Mrs. Bourne returned
home by train, being accompanied by
her friend, Mrs. Mcdonald, who has
also been visiting with the Winters
family.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WEDDING
is SURPRISE TO FRIENDS

/, Announcements of the marriage
of Miss Mabel Smith and Mr.. Edward
Hughes of this city has been re-
ceived by their friends here. The
marriage took place on October 4
at Spokane, Wash. Mrs. Hughes is
the daughter of Mrs. Minnie Marcy
and is we'll known in the city, having
lived here for several years. Mr..
Hughes has been in Ashland for the
last few years, and has wide circle
of acquaintances in the city.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Armory Work to Begin soon

Construction work on Medford's
new $4,000 armory will begin with
in another week, according to ad-
vices from the neighboring city. H.
A. Canady, captain of the Medford
unit, has been advised by long dis
tance phone that the Portland con-
tractor, who has charge of the work,
will start the machinery in motion
Immediately. 1t will take nearly
three months to complete the build
ing.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
HOUSE PARTY AT GUILEY
HOME MONDAY EVENING

Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Guiley enter
tanned a number of their friends at
a house party Monday evening, at
their home on Eighth street Music
and dancing wore enjoyed by the
company until late hour, and the
hostess served delicious refresh
ments.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
]. S. Jordan, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Coov-
ling and daughter Adeline, Olin Con-
well, Mrs. Allie Conwell, Clara Kof-
ran and Alfred Beck.
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Grants Pass Man Honored--

Wilford Allen, of Grants Pass, was
elected first viceipresident of the
Oregon Reclamation congress, which
finished its 18th session at Bend
Saturday. Vale was chosen as the
next convention city, after three
cornered fight in which Grants Pass
and klamath Falls contested the
honor. Vale obtained AZ votes
against "a for Grants Pass and 10
for klamath Falls.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11

Word of the promotion of H. b.
Stone and j. L. Porter in the r. o.
T. c., at Oregon Agricultural col
lege, has been received. Stone is
now captain of company 2, and
Porter a first lieutenant in the third
company, which is a unit of the mo-
tor transport corps.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11

Members of the Ashland band may
be glad to learn that Secretary Yes
is becoming tired of carrying the
checks due the players for servicea
rendered at the county fair, and will
have them on hand for distribution
this evening at the regular practice
night of the organization.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Road Contract Awarded

John Hampshire has been award
ed the contract for the construction
of 1912 miles of the Ashland Klam-
ath Falls highway says the Grants
Pass Courier. This section lies be-
tween Hayden creek and Keno. 1t
is understood that the bid was
around $15O,O0O Mr.. Hampshire
has started the assembling of his
crew already and will start work
Immediately.
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Elks to Hold Smoker

Preparations are being made on a
large scale for the largest gathering
of Elks since last spring, who are
expected will attend the big smoker
and initiation Of the lodge. The
smoker will be held in Medford,
Thursday evening.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
School Children Happy :

Students in the public schools will
be happy this week, as there are on
ly two days of work in the school
rooms. Every teacher in Jackson
county is required to attend the an.
nual county institute which will
convene for a three days session in
Medford, Wednesday. While many
of the visitors plan on stopping al
hotels, plans are being made by Med.
ford to entertain a great many in
private homes.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Elks Spend Huge sum charitabIy-

Twenty Oregon lodges OF the Ant
Tered Herd spent more than $40. 900
for charity alone during the past
year. The Elk lodges that spent
over $1,000 in this manner include
Ashland. Medford, Roseburg. Port
land, Eugene. Astoria. Salem, Marsh
field and Oregon City.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Banquet Well Attended,

Nearly 200 people we're present at
the banquet givn by members of the
Modern Woodmen and the Royal
Neighbors at the Moose hall satur-
day evening. Mrs. Ida Hamlen, the
state supervisor Of the ladies' auxil-
larry. was guest Of honor.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Motor to Grants Pass

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Hodkinson
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Beck mo-
tored to Grants Pass Sunday, where
they spent the day. The trip was
made in order to try out the new
Cleveland that Mr.. Hodkinson re-
Gently purchased.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11

The Baptist Missionary society,
with the Ladies' Aid and White
Cross organizations of the church,
will hold joint meeting at the
church Wednesday afternoon, at 2:3O
o'clock. A special invitation Is ex-
tended to the ladies who recently
joined the church.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Fair Exhibits Utilized

Sections Of the various trees that
were on display at the Jackson coun-
ty fair, have been placed around the
chamber of commerce building on
the S. p. station property at Med
ford. They are splendid samples of
local timber.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Wednesday Club to Meet

The Wednesday club will hold its
fall opening meeting tomorrow af-
ternoOn in the parlor of the Presby-
terian church. Among the features
Of entertainment will be whistling
solo by Mrs. Wing and reading by
DR.. Matte Shaw. A hearty invita-
tion Is extended to women of Ash
land, to bring fancy work and spend
the afternoon. The hostesses are:
Mesdames Policy, Adams, Andrews
and Brown.
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Speed Officer Returns

OPcSu Oiiicer Ncturhs-
J. ]. Mcmahon, special traffic Of
ficer for this district, was caller
in the city yesterday, having some
official business in Justice Gowdy's
court. Mcmahon has been in the
Willamette valley district for the
past three weeks, and only returned
to southern Oregon Saturday night.
He reports that a war will be waged
on all traffic law violators, as his
department is determined to put 4
stop to the excessive number of ac-
cidents on the highways of late.
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American Legion to Meet

Members of the Ashland post OF
the American Legion are requested
10 attend the regular meeting of the
organization Tuesday evening, 1880
o'clock, at the Armory. Final plans
and preparations for the coming "
ceum course will be laid.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Embroidery Club Meeting

The o. E. s. Embroidery club will
meet tomorrow afternoon In Masonic
hall. Mesdames Kinney and Trask
will act as hostesses. All Eastern
Star members and visiting members
are cordially invited.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Make Some Catch

A string of 2s fine steelheads
were on display in front Of the Min
niger & Warner pool room Monday
afternoon, which were caught dur
ing the morning by William Amsley
and Walter Robertson, who left
Ashland at O'Clock in the morning,
drove to Hornbrook where the catch
was made and were back here by
noon.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Local and Personal
(From saturdays Daily
Embroidery Club Meets

The Friday Afternoon Ebroidery
club convened yesterday afternoon
for the first time after two months
vacation, with Mrs. o. W Long, on
East Main street. The afternoon
was spent with various kinds of nee
dlework after which dainty refresh
ments were served. Those present
were: Mesdames Frank Nelson. Guy
Jacobs. Frank Guisinger. NJ. D. Love,
NJ. Dyrud, Roy Hale, Earl Hosler,
]. c. Poor, Mark Smith, c. A. Cot
ter and Miss Nellie Dowdy.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Visitors from Montague

Mesdames r. G. Isaacs, ]. A. Mar
tin and w. R. Parshall, of Monta-
que, were weekend visitors with the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Smith at their home, 166 East Main
street.
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Wnman Editor Here

The Misses Mary and Marguerite
Ezell, of Minneapolis, are visiting
their mother, Mrs. Brady, So Fac
tory street. Miss Mary Ezell is edi-
tor of the Northwest Holiness Advo-
cate, of Minneapolis.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Visitors from Eugene

Mrs. Foster and daughter Edith,
of Eugene, are visiting Mrs. w. G..
Baldwin and Miss Martha Foster, at
63 California street. Miss Martha
Foster will join them in spending
the winter n California. She ex-
poets to study at Berkeley.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
High School Paper Late

Owing to the fact that there will
be no school held the remainder of
the week, the Rogue News, high
school publication that is printed ev-
cry other Friday, will not be avail
able until Monday, according to Les
lie Wentner, editor-in-chlef of the
newspaper.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Christian Workers Place Bibles

The Christian Workers band
placed SO Bibles in four of the hotels
of Ashland yesterday afternoon. A
few of the workers who went to
Butte Falls and Derby report good
services at both places.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Visits with Relatives -

James Hughes, son of John
Hughes of this city, was In Ashland
recently, visiting relatives and inter-
viewing former acquaintances. Mr..
Hughes lived in this city some years
ago with his grandmother, Mrs.
Mamie Hughes
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
County Nurse Here Saturday

Miss Faldine, the county nurse,
will be at the Methodist Episcopal
church Saturday afternoon, from 2
until s o'clock. Miss Faldine is very
anxious that mothers avail them
selves of this opportunity to have
children examined, and to consult
her in regard to the child health.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
In City with Daughter-

Mrs. D. N. Davis, of Green Springs
mountain, was In town Sunday, in
attendance at church. Mrs, Davis
was accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs. Swartout, of Oakland. Calf,
who Is visiting at the home of her
parents on the Green Springs ranch.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Leaves for San Diego

Miss Marjorie Coleman Is leaving
this evening for San Diego. where
she will join her father. She has
been making her home in the city
for the past year. and leaves great
many friends who will miss her.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Return from Hunt

Robert Warner and Hubert Bent
ley returned Saturday evening from
a trip to the woods, empty-handed.
The ducks seemed to have had ad-
vance warning of the hunting ex-
pedition and had fled TO other parts.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Located in Frisco

Charles Christian and family, of
Second street, left here for San
Francisco recently. Mr.. Christian
had been deliveryman for the Square
Deal grocery for some time past, and
Mrs. Christian was an efficient clerk
In the Golden Rule store.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
In from Hyatt Dam -

III ffUf1 I1ydtU DUH
Carl Kircham was in the city Mon
day afternoon, from Hyatt Prairie
dam, attending to some business.
Mr.. Kircham and his brother own
the trucks which are hauling earth
to the dam, and as the work is being
carried on both day and night, the
trucks must be kept in first class
condition in order to cause no delay.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Leave for Roseburg-

MIR. and Mrs. William Patterson
left yesterday morning for Roseburg
where they have purchased property
and will make their future home.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
To Hold Reception

The Medford Chapter DeMolay
will hold Their dance and reception
on Thursday evening of this week at
5 O'Clock at the Masonic hall in Med
ford. All interested in the work
and the Masonic order are cordially
invited to attend.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Highway to Get surfacing-

Additional road contracts have
been made as follows: Keene creek
Hayden creek section Ashland Klam-
ath Falls highway; unit 1 Jackson
county,, surfacing 1894 miles s. s.
Schell, $79,210; unit 2 (Klamath
county,, surfacing 9.S3 miles, w. G..
Stone, $65,11O.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11

The Lady Elks will entertain on
Thursday afternoon at their club
rooms In the Elks temple. Mesdames
Carter and Kinney will be the host
esses for the occasion.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Car Reported stolen

Mrs. Ruth NJ. Newell, of Baker,
Or, who is stopping at the Manx
hotel for a few days, reported that
her Overland car was stolen this
The car was found later
this morning on a side street, with
everything apparently in shape, but
with the key gone.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Congratulations In Order

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Harvey, who live
on Fifth street, are receiving cort-
gratulations on the arrival of a ten-
pound boy which made his appear
ance at their home on October /.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Here for Week End

Miss Mabel Trott, who is teaching
school at Drain, Or. this year, is
here to spend the weekend with rel
atives and friends.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Wnl Leave for Klamath

Dan Conner and Harry Hosler ex-
pect to leave this evening for Klam-
ath county, where they will spend
several days looking after the wild
birds in that section of the country.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
lFrom Mondays Dailyl
Returns from BLY, -

KeturhS from Bly, =
Mrs. Hattie Boyd, of North Main
street, has returned from a months
visit with her son at BLY,, in klamath
county. She reports having had a
very enpoyable visit.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Trucks Going to klamath

Six large government trucks were
driven through Ashland Monday, en-
route to klamath county, where
they will be employed on county road
work.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
(From Tuesdays Daily
Comes Here for Health

Comes Here for Health
W. c. Perkins, of Alameda, arrived
this week to try Ashland climate for
his health, having been a sufferer
from asthma. Mr. Perkins will make
his home with Mr.. and Mrs. Whit
tie, who are old family friends.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Visiting with Sister

Miss Emma Busby, of Oakland,
Calf, arrived in Ashland yesterday,
to visit with her sister, Mrs. ]. E..
Angwin, of SO Bush street, for the
next few weeks.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Freburgs to Return

Freburgs TO Return
Word was received today from
Mr.. and Mrs. Freburg. postmgrked
Flagstaff. Ariz., by Mr.. and Mrs.
W. A. Conner. stating that they
would arrive in Ashland in a short
time. According to the letter the
party was we'll and were enjOxfng a
fine outing.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
VIII Attend Banquet =

Quite a number of local people
have made arrangements to attend
the banquet and reception to be ten
dered Bishop Stuntz of the Metho-
dist church, which will be held at
Grants Pass Wednesday evening, Oc-
tober II, at which time the bishop
will address the gathering.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
On Trip TO Portland

Ed High left Friday for Portland,
and expects to drive new car back
from the Oregon metropolis.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Return from CALIFORNIA;

Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Raine returned
home last evening from a three
weeks trip to their old home in
Salinas. Calf.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
In the City Today

Mike Hanley Jr. was in the city
from his ranch on Little Butte creek,
today.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Condition Improving

A. c. Spencer, who suffered dis
located shoulder last week at his
ranch east of the city, is reported to
be considerable improved.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Move Reported

Mr.. and Mrs. James Lowe. who
have been residing at lot Second
street. have moved to 1O2 Oak
street. Friends of Mr.. Lowe will be
glad to know that he is able to walk
again.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Visits in Grants Pass

Mrs. Gene Howard spent the week
end in Grants Pass, visiting with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Let
cher.
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Visitor from Medford-

Visitor from MedfOrd-
Mrs. Walter Frazer Brown, of
Medford, was in town Saturday to
confer with some of the Presbyterial
officers. The committee met with
Mrs. c. B. Lamkin.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11

Leaves for Roseburg
Mrs. George Jenkins left Saturday
for Roseburg, where she will make
a visit with her son, Clifford Jen-
kins and family.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Guest from Alameda

Mrs. Anna Mccarthy Is enjoying a
visit from her neice, Mrs. Penning-
ton, of Alameda, Calf.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Leaves on Train 13-

The brother of Rev. William John
son. who has been visiting with him
at his home on Almond street, left
on train 13 Monday morning.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Out After Illness.

Charles Slade, who has been con-
fined to his home for several days,
was able to be on the streets again
yesterday.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Visit Medford Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. John HessTef. of
Mountain avenue. were visiting old
friends in Medford the first OF the
yeek.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-10-11
Here on Business

Clifford Jenkins, of Roseburg,
was business visitor in Ashland
Saturday and spent Sunday with
friends here.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-16
HARB0R DEPTH MALIGNED
 SAYS COMMISSION HEAD

ANCHORAGE, Aug. 15.-As a reply to the recent statement of Brigadier General Morton that all along the Alaskan coast he had been advised that the harbor at Anchorage was too shallow for shipping vessels, Colonel Frederick Mears, of the Alaskan Engi- neering Commission has made state men in denial. Colonel Mears says that these statements are erroneous. knik Arm, which serves as a harbor for Anchorage, may be navigated, he says, by the largest vessels, and that with the addition of few feet to the present mole, it will be possible to berth and load any ship that comes into Alaskan waters. Plans have been drawn, he said, for extending the An chorage mole by the use of steel cylinders and concrete piers, to a length sufficient to accommodate any ship afloat, these plans being made WlIu lue NieW Ol uOCkllS COLLECTS III the event of transportation of the Navy's coal from the Matanuska field. Colonel Mears' statement was given out following General Morton's advice that he had been advised not to enter the harbor with the transport Buford. As matter of fact, Colonel Mears said, at the time that the Buford was being held at Seward for that reason, the collier Jason, of 15,500 tons bur, den and Effect draft, was lying in the Anchorage harbor taking on coal for the Navy tests.