Oregon Historical Society. HLAND r TIDINGS SUNNY SOUTHERN OREGON ASHLAND THE BEAUTIFUL VOL. XXXVII ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1912 NUMBER 33 As CONFERENCE IS INSESSION METHODIST EPISCOPAL CLERGY MEX 1XVADK ASHLAND. WECOMED ON TUESDAY EVENING The First Business Session of South ern Oregon Conference Held Wed nesday Morning With Bishop Cooke Presiding. The Methodist Episcopal clergy men of Oregon were formally wel comed to the city of Ashland Tuesday evening. The reception, if such it may be termed, was held at the Methodist Episcopal church, and was presided over by Rev. Robert E. Dun lap, district superintendent of this distrfct. After singing "I Love to Tell the Story," prayer was offered by Rev. C. C. Rarick of Portland. The choir rendered a beautiful an them which held the people in rapt attention: The presiding officer then called upon Mayor R. P. Neil, who in well chosen words, with many happy allu sions, welcomed the guests on behalf of the city. He was followed by Rev. W.. A. Schwimley, pastor of the Ashland Congregational church, who extend ed a hearty welcome in behalf of the Ministerial Association and the churches of Ashland. R. P. Camp bell was then called upon to extend a welcome in behalf of the layty, who did so in his usual happy and effect ive manner. The next number on the program was a solo by Miss Gilbert, which was much enjoyed by the audience. It had not been expected that Bishop Cooke would be able to be present so early in the sessions of the conference and Rev. Benjamin Young had been assigned the task of replying to the addresses of welcome, which he did in a felicitous manner. Fortunately, however, the bishop was able to reach Ashland on Tuesday afternoon, and he followed Rev. Mr. Young. His address was an earnest plea for the work in hand, a eulogy of the past work of the conference and a prophecy for its future suc cess. The meeting closed wtih the bene diction by Rev. John Flynn of Port land, aged 95, and introduced as the youngest clergyfnan in Oregon. Af ter the formal session some time was spent in getting acquainted and in renewing old acquaintances, after which the assemblage dispersed. Wednesday Morning Session. On Wednesday morning the real business of the conference was taken up after the sacrament ot tne L,ora s Supper had been observed, Bishop Cooke making a brief but earnest talk preceding the ceremony. After filling various vacancies in committees and making some changes to prevent conflicting duties on the part of committee members, the conference got down to business. One of the first matters before the meeting was a resolution introduced by Rev. Delmar H. Trimble of Cen tenary church, Portland, endorsing Governor West's anti-vice campaign. It was unanimously passed. The rest of the ' forenoon session was devoted to hearing the reports of the various district superintend ents, all of which were ftery encour aging and showed good, substantial growth during the past yar. Wednesday Afternoon. The main event in the afternoon was a statistical session which was heta in the Methodist church, com mencing at 1:30, with Dr. Young of Portland in the -chair. The board of stewards and the conference board held meetings at the Presbyterian church and Bishop Cooke met with!ai"n ai me loot or uauey nin, o the district, sunerintendents at the ; two telephone linemen, suffering home of A. W. Silsby on North Main street. At the meeting of the board of stewards Rev. T. H. Jones, who has been for nearly if not quite 20 years at the head of the board, and in charge of the distribution of the con ference funds, retired, and is suc ceeded by Rev. D. H. Leach of Al bany. At 4 p. m. an evangelistic service was held under the direction of Rev. C. M. Van Marter, the conference evangelist. The sermon was preached by C. C. Rarick of Portland. Wednesday Evening. At the Wednesday evening session the first work taken up was the Sun day school question. Rev. J. K. Haw kins .presiding. The principal ad dress was by M. J. Trenary of Chi cago, of the Sunday school board. Next came the matter of the board conference claimants, D. A. Waters presiding. The address on this sub ject was by Rev. G. F. Hopkins. A pleasant feature of this Bession was a duet rendered by Mrs. Poor and Mrs. Wolf. Thursday Forenoon. The report of Rev. James Moore of the Salem district, which was crowded over Wednesday- morning, was taken up immediately after de votional services. Like the' other districts, this Bhowed . a substantial gain for the year. The list of special appointments was called and the character of the ministers passed. The report of Rev. Van Marter, conference evangelist, was read. Mr. Hughes, editor of the Pacific Advocate, addressed the conference. CRIMIXAL DOCKET CLEANED. Moe Gets One to Seven Years Dun lap Three Months. The criminal docket of the present term of the circuit court closed Mon day with the sentencing of six con victed prisoners to terms in the coun ty iail and state prison. Sixteen in dictments were returned by the ! grand jury. In twelve of these ver- j diets of guilty were returned, one was acquitted and a bung Jury re sulted in the other, because of the complexity of the testimony of Chi nese. Two indictments were dis missed. All of the cases were con ducted by Prosecuting Attorney Mul key, and the record is the most com plete in the criminal annals of Jack son county. Five were sentenced Monday as follows: M. W. Duniap and Peter Loubtiz, charged with petty larceny. three months in the county jail, and Richard Moe, D. Monk and E. Van Sycle, one to seven years in the state prison at Salem. No trace has ben found of E. C. Montgomery,- charged with the non support of his wife, and who Jumped $500 bonds. The two bondsmen and the authorities are now making- an effort to find Montgomery, who was last heard of in Conrad, Idaho. If he is apprehended he will be brought back for trial at the next term of court. CHOW PEA X ITS IX VALLEY. Gold Hill Man Demonstrates Possi bilities in That Line. An experiment in peanut growing attempted the present season by Charles Erlwein, of Gold Hill has resulted so successfully that he will piant an extensive patch next year to demonstrate yet another possibil ity of the Rogue River valley. Mr, Erlwein cultivated a single row of the goobers this season and the plants have done remarkably well, bearing heavily and producing pea nuts of large size and excellent qual ity. The peanut is a legume,- the foliage closely resembling clover or alfalfa, and bearing a small orange colored bloom. Each blossom, as it matures and falls, sends earthward a single sprout which enters the soil and forms a bulb that in due course of time becomes a peanut holiday food for elephants or folks. Mr. Erl wein and his neighbor, George Hol comb, who has also grown a small patch, believe that they have proven the adaptability of the crop to this locality, and propose to at least sup ply Gold Hill with its holiday quota of "fresh roasted" next seasqji. ' JOLLY TARS. Big Bunch of Sailors Passed Through City Monday. Over 200 sailor lads passed through ' Ashland Monday afternoon (n n kiipp- j jal train en route from the naval draining station at Goat Island to the ! navy yard at Bremerton. Wash.. where they go to join what is known as the reserve fleet of cruisers. These cruisers have been held in reserve and are being put in full commission. Of , the 218 men composing the de tachment there were 37 who were coal passers, their line of promotion being in the engineering force. The rest were apprentice seamen, and will belong to the deck force of the ves sels to which they may be attached. They were'in charge of Chief Master of Arms J. A. Malone, one of the instructors in the training school. The party left Ookland Mole at 7:15 p. m. Sunday and 'were due in Seat tle at 3 p. m. Tuesday, where a naval tug would meet them and take them to the navy yard. FOUND NEAR DEATH. Siskiyou Farmer Injured in Runaway Accident. Yreka, Cal. Arthur O'Neil, a wealthy rancher near Hornbrook, was found Saturday in a dying con trom injuries secured in a runaway, the details of which no one knows. The linemen immediately sum moned aid by wire and doctors were rushed to the scene. His mother col lapsed on hearing of the accident and was given a doctor's attention. Bailey hill is a bad place for acci dents. There is a railroad crossing at its foot and it. is impossible to-see the crossing "until almost on it. A year ago two men were killed by an engine at nearly the same place. It is supposed O'Nil's team became frightened by a train coming quickly around the curve. Save Time and Money by calling or phoning to East Side Inn your magazine subscriptions or renewals. All orders promptly at tended to. Call and see the new club offers. 33-4t Rev. C. H. Bryant was transferred from the South Dakota conference and Rev. T. B. Ford from the Colum bia River conference to this confer- j ence. v Rev. Trenary of the Sunday school board addressed the conference re garding work along those lines.' The board of examiners reported. Rev. Mr. Bishop, Rev. Mr. Luther and Rev. Mr. Yearns passed and ad vanced in the work of the first year. In the class of the third year Rev. E. M. Smith was advanced. In the fourth year Rev. 'Mr. McCain was also passed. Rev. Fred M. Welty was elected an elder and Rev. James, Rev. Moore and Rev. Hites were con tinued in the studies in the third year. . ASHLAND ARMORY NOW SURE COUNCIL APPROPRIATES $3,000 MUCH ROUTINE BUSINESS ATTENDED TO IN ADDITION TO VOTING ARMORY APPROPRIATION WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SEWER BONDS SOLD TO TOLEDO, OHIO, PARTIES The city council met in regular ses-i sion Tuesday evening and on account of the mayor being one of the speak ers at the reception to the Methodist Episcopal conference an adjournment was taken until 1:30 Wednesday af ternoon. On Wednesday afternoon the coun cil met pursuant to adjournment, all members being present except Coun cilman Sanderson. The report of the city recorder for the month of July, as approved by the finance committee, was read and accepted and ordered placed on file. A report of the superintendent of waterworks, showing the cost of the destruction of the bodies of 13 cat tle belonging to Mr. Kleinhammer to have been $83.13, was read and the recorder was instructed to try to recover that amount from Mr. Klein hammer. This matter grew out of the death of the cattle from eating poison larkspur where their bodies would cause the pollution of the wa ters of Ashland creek source of water supply. the city's A request was made by the super intendent of construction of the elec tric light department for the pay ment of the rental of a telephone at his residence. After deliberation the council decided that the "trouble shooter" was the man who would be most needed in an emergency and the phone was ordered installed at the home of A. L. Strickland. The Tidings was requested to call special attention to the fact that he was the person to be called upon in case of any wire trouble. The council awarded the sale of improvement bonds Nos. 738 to 74 4, inclusive, to Terry, Brlggs & Slay ton of Toledo, Ohio, at par and accrued interest t'o date of delivery. A petition for a water main on Mountain avenue, between East Main street and the railroad crossing, was referred to the fire and water com mittee. Petitions for permission to erect barns were presented from A. C. Ed wards on Oak street and Mrs. E. J. Roberts on Liberty street were pre sented and referred to the sanitary committee with power to authorize permits. A remonstrance from property owners on Palm avenue against the construction of curbs and gutters on that street was presented, and as it was signed by a large majority of OREGON STATE BOARD HEARS WATER CONTESTS The Oregon Stale Wafer Commission in Ashland Bearing Contests Over Water Rights in This Section of the County The Oregon state water commis sion has been in Ashland this week and will be here a portion of next, hearing contests over the right to the use of the water of the various streams in this part of the country for irrigation purposes. The follow ing is the scheduled dates of the various hearings, with the names of the attorneys representing the con testants: Ashland Creek, Monday, Sept. 16. L. W. Rogers et al. against G. F. Billings et al. C. E. English, W. J. Moore. O. O. Helman against G. F. Bil lings et al. G. C. McAllister, W. J. Moore. . City of Ashland against G. F. Bil lings et al. W. J. Moore. Cove Creek, Wednesday, Sept. 18. A. W. Silsby against J. J. Murphy. jW. J. Moore, A. E. Reames. Wrilght and Wildcat Creeks, Friday, Sept. 20. G. F. Billings against Eric Weren Wright creek. W. J. Moore. G. F. Billings against Eugenia F. Jackson Wildcat creek. W. J. Moore, E. D. Briggs. Bear Creek, 'Monday, Sept. 2;t. City of Ashland against Maximil lian and Mary Jacker, Robert Casey, Martha Carter, J. R. G. Haynes, George Irwin, W. A. Cordell, Chester Tuttle, William Northridge, O. O. Helman, Emma E. Thornton, Henry Haynes, R. D. Sanford, W. O. Hake, Julia McQuilken. Attorneys, W. J. Moore, G. C. McAllister. City of Ashland against Louie Cul ver, Carolita Furry, J. M. Rader. Attorneys, W. J. Moore, A. E. Reames. City of Ashland against F. E. Furry, A. J. Weeks. Attorneys, W. J. Moore, Gus Newberry. C. E. Owen against F. E. Furry et al. A. E. Reames, Gus Newberry. C. E. Owen et al. against John Arnold. A. E. Reames, E. D. Briggs. J. J. Murphy against John Arnold. A. E. Reames, E. D. Briggs. W. R. Kincaid against F. E. Furry et al. A. E. Reames, Gua Newberry. W, R. Kincaid against John Ar nold. A. E. Reames, E. D. Briggs. City of Ashland against Eugenia F. .Jackson, C. B. Lamkin, Helman estate. W. J. Moore, E. D. Briggs. City of Ashland against Joseph T. Million and Kizzie Million. W. J. Moore, C. B. Watson. F. E. Furry et al. against J. M. Rader. Gus Newberry. the property owners on the street, it was allowed. The matter of appropriating $3,000 additional toward the cost of the proposed state armory was taken up. a petition signed by about 400 1 voters of the city being presented. L. L. Mulit presented the peti tion to the council, speaking briefly of the situation and stating that if the additional amount were not ap propriated, the state being willing also to appropriate $3,000 out of the additional $6,000 needed to erect the building according to the plans of the state architect, that it would be necessary to cut out the stage and other features which would vitally Impair the value of the building to the people of Ashland. He stated that the party who took out the first copy of the petition, in visiting 100 business men, numbering many of the heaviest taxpayers of the city, met with only one refusal, and that thft nthpr rnnvnsKPrs fnnnrl nn pnunl. hy unanimous response. Mr. Mulit also presented to the council a tele gram just received from Adjutant General Finzer, in reply to one sent by Mr. Mulit to the state architect. It had been rumored upon tne street that the work on the armory would not be commenced this year, even if the city made the appropriation. The telegram stated that the contract would be let as 6oon as the council acted, and construction commenced at once. Upon a motion to appropriate the above amount. Councilman Cunning ham stated that he did not feel like throwing cold water on the scheme, but that the question came up in such a way that he could not ignore it. That a local contractor, who was the lowest bidder, had told him that he did not expect, when he sub mitted the bid, to get the contract, thus giving Mr. Cunningham to un derstand that he expected there would be lower bids. Councilman Butler stated that the three lowest bids were within a range of only $200, and that the high bid was $4 8,000. As to the legality of the action of the city council, he had taken the matter up carefully and was informed that it was strictly le gal. ! . Mayor Neil stated that he had tak en the question of legality up and (Continued on Page Eight.) F. E. Furry et al. against John Arnold et al. A. E. Reanies, Gus Newberry. R. C. Avent against John Arant. A. E. Reames. v- R. C. Avent against F. E. Furry et al. A. E. Reames. Gus Newberry. Xeil Creek, Monday, Sept. 2.'$. C. E. Owen against G. W. Dunn et al. A. E. Reames, Gus Newberry. W. R. Kincaid against G. W. Dunn et al. A. E. Reanies, Gus Newberry. A. D. Helms against James Barrett et al. G. W. Trefren, Gus Newberry. Ella Fenton et al. against G. W. Dunn et al. G. W. Trefren, A. E. Reames. G. W. Dunn et al. against A. D. Helms. Gus Newberry, G. W. Tre fren. G. W. Dunn against. John Arnold. A. E. Reanies, E. D. Briggs. R. C, Avent againts G. VV. Dunn. A. E. Reanies, Gus Newberry. Superintendents Assigned. In the ladies' department of fair exhibits Mrs. C. H. Vaupel Is to have charge of Division E, scheduled on pages 19-21 inclusive of the premium list. Mrs. O. J. Stone will have su pervision of Division F, pages 22 and 23 or the list. Intending exhibitors will please notice these assignments and plan accordingly regarding ail arrangements for displays under these several classifications. Free Lecture on (Christian Science. You are especially invited to attend the free lecture on Christian Science at the Elks Temple Friday evening, September 20, and learn something of the beliefs of this growing sect. Frank J. Leonard, the lecturer, Is an eloquent and convincing speaker. Young Man Wanted to learn the mercantile business. Must lie reliable and willing to learn. Call at store. Ferguson. It Fisher's Blend Delicious. Product of America's finest flour ing mills, "Fisher's Blend" now sells at all stores for $1.70. . Hats! Hats! Hats! Saturday, 21st. Madame Dilhan. Great display. Last but not least. SUNSET MAGAZINE and Ashland Tidings one year $2.75 to old or new subscribers. Regular price of Sunset Magazine is $1.50 per year. ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED. Josephine and Jackson Teachers to Be Here Xext Week. The following letter has been Bent out jointly by the county superin tendents of schools of Jackson and Josephine counties regarding the an nual institute to be held in Ashland September 25, 26 and 27: September 12, 1912. To Teachers of Jackson and Jose phine Counties: The annual Teachers' Institute for Jackson and Josephine counties will be held at the high school building in Ashland commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., Wednesday, September 25, 1912, and continuing for three days. It is illegal for any public school in either of the two counties to be in session during the progress of the Institute, and all teachers In the pub lic schools and those intending to teach are required by law to attend. Any teacher who dosses school for not more than three days for the pur pose of attending this institute shall not forfeit his or her salary as teach er for such time. For each teacher whose attendance aggregates at least 16 hours, the district in which such teacher is employed, or shall be em ployed during the current school year, shall be reimbursed in the sum of $5 at the time of the next annual apportionment of county school funds. Railroad rates of one and one third fare for the round trip have been secured. You will pay full fare to Ashland, taking a receipt therefor from the agent who sells you your ticket. TIiIb receipt will be counter signed by the secretary of the insti tute and you will be allowed to pur chase your return ticket for one third the usual rate. A reception committee of Ashland teachers has been appointed, the members of which will advise you relative to securing board and rooms. This committee will have headquar ters at the high school building and members will meet all Incoming trains. If you wish to arrange for rooms and board in advance, write to Mr. G. W. Milam, chairman recep tion committee, Ashland, Ore. Some of the best institute instruct ors and lecturers i nthe country have been secured, including Dr. A. N. Winship of Boston, superintendent of public instruction; L. R. Alderman of Salem; J. H. Ackerman, president of the Oregon Normal School at Mon mouth, and other noted Instructors of the state. We believe thiH will be the best institute ever held in south ern Oregon. Yours verv truly, J. PERCY WELLS, Supt. Jackson County. LINCOLN SAVAGE, Supt. Josephine County! Notice to Teachers. Headquarters for teachers during the institute to be held at Ashland September 25 to 27 will be at the Hotel Oregon. Other hotels expect ing to accommodate teachers are the Columbia and East Side Inn. Prices at these hotels will be $1 per room two teachers in a room. Meals will be served at from 25 cents to 50 cents. It will be well for teachers to make arrangements for hotel accom modations before arriving in Ash land, because the hotels will doubt less be crowded on account of the District Fair. Arrangements are being made to place teachers in homes at 50 cents per bed and $1 per day for board. A committee of Ashland teachers will meet incoming trains on Tues day evening, conducting those com ing to boarding places. Those arriv ing Wednesday morning, not having accommodations, will go to the high school building on Iowa street, and there report to the entertainment committee, who will provide them with accommodations. COMMITTEE. WANT CHANGE OF SCHEDULE Petition for Change in Time of Motor Beiiig fii-cuatcd. For a alight, change in running time of the motor service, petitions are being circulated asking the Southern Pacific to have the morning car arrive a trifle earlier, in order that there may be a longer Interval between arrival and departure, an item which means considerable to those who wish to make hurried trips to this city from the surrounding ter ritory accessible by the motor ser vice. The petition is as follows, and is being numerously signed: "To the Southern Pacific Com pany: We, the undersigned, resi dents of and near Ashland, respect fully ask that the time of arrival at Ashland of the motor car between Grants Pass and this city be change') from 9:40 a. ni. to 9:20 a. ni., in order that the Interval between ar rival and departure may be extended to at least half an hour Instead of the brief stop of ten minutes as at present, ' thus accommodating many patrons. Other schedules of the mo tor service to remain as heretofore." Young People Under 18. We wish you would bring all your hand Bewlng, embroidery, etc., also fruit and jelly, if only one jar each. Also bring vegetables and flowers not mentioned in the premium list. We wish to make the finest display in the building. This department will be In the gallery by itself. The committee has a little extra money that will be given on things not men tioned In the premium list. MRS. G. C. GARD. Please phono your news Items to the Tidings, No. 39. MOOSE TICKET JSNAMED PROGRESS PARTY NAMES STATE CANDIDATES. CLARK FOR U. S. SENATOR I'a-rty in Assembly at Salem Mailt? Nomination of Full State Ticket to Be Voted for in Oregon at the Coming Election. Salem, Sept. 17. The progressiye party of Oregon today made nomi nations for presidential electors. United States senator and congress men, and adopted a resolution to place a complete ticket in the field and adopted a platform. A. E. Clark, a young Portland law yer, was given the nomination for United States senator, defeating for mer Senator Mulkey, who was an avowed candidate, and Senator Bourne, who was not a candidate. The feature of the senatorial nomina tion was a bitter attack on Bourne by old political enemies who ques tioned his progresslveness. At the time he was nominated Clark was presiding over the convention. The convention passed a resolu tion that no one be nominated who did not declare his allegiance to the progressive party. This was forced over tne objections or tnose wno wished no other ticket than one for the presidential electors and who be- lived that the regular republican nominee should not generally be em barrassed. A majority of the dele gates supported the contention of several speakers, who declared that to permit republican nominees to be unopposed by progressive candidates was equivalent to fusion with the re publicans and voted lor the allegi ance, resolution. The regular republican candidates for congressmen in the second and third districts were considered pro gressive, and no nominations were therefore made against them. Presidential electors D. J. Kella- her of Portland, W. K. Newell of Gaston, A. K. Ware of Med ford, Levi W. Myers- of Portland and L. H. Mc- Mahon of Salem. United States senator A. E. Clark of Portland. The vote on senator stood: Clark 51, Bourne 39, Mul key 30. Congressmen First district, John W. Campbell of Douglas county; sec ond district, none; third district, none. Secretary of state B.. E. Kennedy. Supreme judge Geo. W. Joseph of Portland. Railroad Commissioner Robert Service of Baker county. John Nickle, republican candidate for state dairy and food commission er, received the progressive nomina tion. The platform . adopted was the "confession of faith" in its entirety and was not read before adoption. M KS. IXHNSKEIUIY HACK. Effects of Recent Trial Tell On the Mate of Train Robber. Speculations as to the continued absence of Mrs. Wells Lounsberry ceased Monday wherf she returned to her home at Central Point. The wife of the Rogue River valley train rob ber had been over a week on the way here from Topeka, and neighbors had driven to town to meet every" train for several days, thinking each day that she was to arrive. The de lay is explained by the fact that she stopped over in Montana to visit rel atives. Mrs. Lounsberry plainly showed the effects of her recent trials and has not been bothered by newspaper interviews. Her two children are ig norant of the crimes laid at the door of the father and believe that he is merely ill and will soon return. As to future plans, Mrs. Lounsberry Is not decided, but she has told neigh bors that she will remain at the farm for some time. Neighbors have been caring for the chickens and stock. MetroHilitau Concert Entertainers. The concert given at Elks Temple last evening by the Metropolitan Concert Entertainers was one ot the best entertainments given in Ashland for some time. From the rendition of the aria from "Spring Maid," with which the program opened, to the encore following the rendition of "Ave Maria," the closing number., the closest attention of the audience was held. Ingvald Wicks is certain ly one of the rising violinists of the day and received encores for every number. Miss Grace Rossaen Is a dramatic reader of unusual range of talent, rendering comio, dialect and tragic selections with equally good effect. Miss Hazel Folsoni, the lyric soprano, fully demonstrated her abil ity to render classic and operatic mu sic In an artistic manner, yet had the good judgment to intersperse theni with the old-time ballads and child songs which won the hearts of her hearers. Miss Anna MaeLafferty proved a most excellent accompanist as well as a pianist of merit in solo work. Hats! Hats! Hats! Saturday, 21st. Madame Dilhan. Great display. Last but not least. Madame Dilhan has doubled her embroidery Btock this week. New things. New prices.