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Proton Historical Roclr-f. Ashland Tidings SUNNY SOUTHERN OREGON ASHLAND THE BEAUTIFUL VOL. XXXVII ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1913 NUMBER G3 HAS MADE NO APPOINTMENTS MAYOK-ELECT JOHXSOX IS MAK ING HASTE SLOWLY IX THIS. FIRST MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT The Incoming Council Will Hold Its First Session oh That Date Ap pointment May Be Later Hurt Succeeded by Gillette. Mayor-elect O. H. Johnson informs the Tidings that he has as yet de cided upon no appointments for the coming administration and will not announce any before the regular meeting of the city council next Tuesday evening." It is probable, Mr. Johnson states, that he will not an nounce them all al that time as he is going to take time to investigate thoroughly in every instance and se cure men who will make good in every respect. The Incoming council will hold a conference meeting among themselves tonight, but no formal election will be taken in any matter until , the meeting Tuesday evening. City Recorder Hurt was checked out the afternoon of December 31 and Mr. Gillette is - now in full charge of the office. SELLS TALENT STOKE. K. L. IJurdic Company Disposes of Its Business. The R. L. Burdic Company of Tal ent has sold its store to Van der Sluis & Borgan of that place. Mr. Van der Sluis until a few months ago was interested in the Talent Mercan tile Company. They will take pos session as soon as the invoice, which will commence tomorrow, i's com pleted. M. J. Minney of Oakland, Cal., and T. B. Waite of Sutheiiin were in the city yesterday on business connected with the transfer cf the Waite tract east of Bear creek to an Oakland syndicate of which Mr. Minney is one of the members. THE SNOWDEN COAL Siskiyou County Coal Will Soon be on Sale in Ashland Local Parties Interested. The fuel problem bids fair to be at least partially solved for Ashland with the advent of coal from the Black Mountain mine near Snowden, in, Siskiyou county. The coal is now being mined at the rate of about eight tons per day and it Is expected that the first car will be received in this county in a couple of weeks. The only obstacle to this is that the Siskiyou county people are gobbling up the coal about as fast as it can be mined under present conditions, the output finding ready sale at the mouth of the mine for $5 per ton. Several local men were over and in vestigated the mine the latter part of the week and they were so much impressed that several took stock in the mine. Mr. Ralston, the sales agent, brought a sample of the coal to the Tidings office and it seems to be a rood quality of bituminous coal. Those who have tried it claim that it will equal the Rock Springs coal and it can be put on the market here for about $8.50 per ton. The Ash land Transfer & Storage Company will have a car in soon and if the quality proves satisfactory they will have the handling of the product in this vicinity. A test of the quality is being awaited anxiously by many citizens. Pioneer Dies. Mrs. Sarah A. Anderson, a resi dent of the Rogue River Valley since 1857, died at Rogue River, formerly Woodville, December 22. She came to San Francisco via the Isthmus of Panama in 1856, and came to the Rogue River Valley the next year, coming via Crescent City by pack train. She resided in the valley from that time to her death. Winter Strawberries. J. D. Simons brought in some strawberries today picked on his lots on Ashland street. There were also fresh buds and blossoms on the same plants. Shirts tailored to your measure at Orres' Tailoring Shop. Bask From Frisco Hospital Fred Dodge returned Monday from six weeks in the hospital at San Francisco taking treatment for an ailment due to his being smashed up in a railroad wreck ten miles be low Ashland several years ago. While in San Francisco he reports seeing Emil Brophy and Bob Good year, former Ashland citizens who are holding responsible positions down there. Mr. Brophy is with So rensen's, the well-known jeweler. Goodyear is running a branch cigar store for the Gunst people." Brophy was, until recently, at Whited's jew elry store in Ashland and Goodyear was formerly employed at Hosier's cigar store. Mr. Dodge also reports meeting Guy Jacobs on the street several times, he tnd his wife being down there this winter on account of her health. Cider Delivery. Powell Bros.' pure apple cider de livered to any part of the city. Phone 130. 50-tf Phone news items to the Tidings. BASKET BAIL GAMES Ashland Hoys I'p Against Hard Teams on Trip to North Country. Dallas repeated Saturday night's feat by taking the Ashland high school into camp by the score of 26 to 15. The game was hard fought from the first whistle to the last. Dallas started with a rush and scored 14 points while the visitors made only three. Ashland braced and, fighting like demons, brought the score, up to 17 to 13 at the end of the first half. After the inter mission Dallas came bach strong and for several minutes neither team scored. Time was taken out for Matheny, and after the brief rest Dallas again scored. Ashland's star center, Poor, who had been playing a wonderful game despite the fact that one hand was so badly sprained that it was useless, was replaced at center by Mills, who held his oppon ent scoreless throughout the rest of the game. Plymate went in at guard in Mills' place. From this time on the team seemed demoralized, and although they passed beautifully, could not work the ball down to the basket. Dallas played a steady game to the finish and rolled up several points. The basket shooting of the Dallas forwards was a revelation and was the main factor in contributing to the defeat of the southern Ore gon boys. The game was played be fore a large crowd. From the first the game was mai ted by rough tac tics and toward the end resembled a football match rather than basket ball but the officials kept it free from dirty work and the crowd was well satisfied. The Ashland boys did not play quite tho finished game of the Dallas team, but individually were better. The Dallas team has played together, while the Ashland team has three new men. A month's practice and a few hard games will weld the team into a unit which will outclass any of the northern teams. The. Ashland men are anxioii3 to get another chance at the Dallas crowd and may bring them to Ashland in February. The Ashland team plays in Inde pendence Tuesday night with a weakened lineup. The lineup: Ashland. Dallas. Poor, Mills C Hiestland Philips L. F Boydston Moody R. F Woods Mills,- Plymate. . L. G Herzog Ashcraft R. G Matheny Referee, Manion; umpire, Boyds ton; timekeeper, Spencer; seorekeep er, Hawkins. Scores Decemtur 31, Independ ence 25, A. H. S. 20. January 1, McMinnville 11, A. H. S. 13. Gold Hill News; Two old cronies of stage coach times got together on Wednesday, when Ellis Beggs of Baker City ran up from Grants Pass, where he was visiting, to spend a tew hours with his old friend, Nort Eddings. Away back in the '70s Ellis Beggs drove stage from Rock Point west to Levens, while Nort Ed dings had the east route across the Siskiyous to Coles. Mr. Beggs is now a prominent stockman of Baker county. Thos. H. Thompson wishes to announce that arrangements have been made by which Kellogg's fam ous pedigreed strawberry plants can be secured through the Ashland Sunnyside Nursery at regular rates. T. H. Thompson, manager. 62-2t ELECTRIC UNES WANT FRANCHISES BARNUM AND OAKLAND PARTIES MEDFORD-WOULD An application was made to the Medford city council the first of the week for a franchise for an electric line in that city. The promoters are the parties who recently secured con trol of the Waite tract, across Bear creek from Ashland, and it is said to be their intention to connect this city with Medford by a trolley line along the east side of Bear creek. This would seem the logical place for such a line, as the west side of the valley is already pretty well served with the S. P. motor. That such a road would ultimately prove profitable, especially if continued up to the Tolman springs, and them and the intervening springs developed, seems certain. The fight in Medford was over the city franchise, the Bar nura interests, which own the Jack sonville line, having also put in an application for an electric line. If as has been declared the Hill lines are back of Barnum a pretty fight has started for possession of the val ley. The Medford Sun says of the meeting of the city council Tuesday afternoon: Application of the M. F. Minney Realty Company of Oakland for a franchise to operate an interurban electric system will be considered at an executive session of the city coun cil to be held Thursday night, and a definite answer given the applicants at the regular meeting of the coun cil next Tuesday. The executive ses sion will be public. This was the de cision of the council reached at a special session held Tuesday after noon. Granting of the franchise to the Minney company was forestalled temporarily by the application of J. C. Barnum, owner of the Jackson ville "Cannonball," and represented by Attorney O. C. Boggs, for a fran chise. In the consideration of this request Mr. Barnum received a flay ing at the hands of Attorneys Vaw ter and Kelley. Upon motion of Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Emerick, a motion was introduced and passed postponing definite ac tion until the later date. Considerable feeling manifested itself during the discussion of the merits of the Barnum application, for which Attorney Boggs contended with all his legal skill. He declared that Mr. Barnum had been in the Rogue River Valley for 22 years and was entitled to the first considera tion, and that he was willing to meet any proposition offered by the Min ney people. This brought somewhat sarcastic comment from Attorneys Vawter and Kelly. "I do not believe," said Attorney Vawter, "that there are six men in this town who will solemnly swear that they believe Mr. Barnum will build a street car railroad. He bought the road to Jacksonville for less than the rails cost, and it is his method to be penny wise and pound foolish, even if it would make him money in the long run. I say this without any disrespect to Mr. Barnum, but it is the nature, the construction and the habit of the man, and he cannot help it. The Minney people want to build a rail road and the people of Medford want a railroad, and they should get to gether without any unnecessary de lay." To these remarks Attorney Boggs BARACAS ARE PRAISED Local Basketball Team (Jets Hijth Praise. From Central Point Y. M. C. A. Manager. The manager of the Central Point Y. M. C. A. basketball team, which will play the Baracas here tomorrow night, is loud In his praise of the Ashland team. In a letter to V. O. N. Smith, the manager of the local team, he says: "You will probably be glad to know that of all the teams that have played here, your men have played the cleanest and most gentlemanly game. A number of people have compared the conduct of other teams with that of the Baracas, the latter not suffering by the comparison, 1 assure you." Better get a pair of those $1 shoes at Endcrs' sale. Mr. Blake, the ladies' tailor, is at Fuller's, 81 Oak. CONTENDING FOR FRANCHISES IN BUILD UP VALLEY responded spiritedly and then Judge Kelly took the floor. "I have been authorized by the Minney people to offer a subsidy of $25,000 if Mr. Barnum will agree to build an electric line along the plans they have agreed upon," he said. "I think they are safe in offering $50, 000 without any danger of being ac cepted by Mr. Barnum. He is the owner of the only railroad in the state that charged half a dollar for a five-mile trip. If he is entitled to anything, for God'n sake let's give it to him." Attorney Boggs replied to this comment, at the conclusion of which Judge Kelly replied: "If there is a man in the room who believes that Mr. Barnum will build a road as he says, let him stand up. I want to see him." A call lor volunteers brought none. The council chamber was packed with interested spectators and the concensus of opinion was with the Minney applicants. Judge Kelly de clared that "Barnum had been sleep ing on his rights for years." An effort was made by Mayor Canon to speed the application, re fusing to consider the proposal of Attorney Boggs to wait until next Monday to introduce a franchise for the Barnum interests. This gain, however, was offset by the plea of Mitchell that he needed a little time to think and study the' proposition. Campbell introduced a motion that the final answer be given Thursday, which, was amended and carried. The Minney company are the heav iest holders of agricultural land in Jackson county, owning the Davis tract, near this city, and land near Ashland and, Jacksonville. By their proposal they will begin work on the electric line within 90 days, and have 10 miles completed within eight months. As good faith in this city they will post $2,500, which reverts to tbr?ity if they fail to make good on their offer. The tentative plans call for about 30 miles' of line, the start to be a line through the Davis tract and around the foothill country to the south, opening up a territory be tween this city and Ashland. They would then branch out to the west, taking in the territory adjacent to Jacksonville and Central Point, with an invasion of the Applegate valley. The franchise is similar in many respects to the Allen franchise, with modifications favorable to the city. It provides that the company take care of the tracks and for 20 feet on either side within the city limits, and agrees -to an upkeep tax for the right of way across the Bear creek bridge, which they will cross. The news that the Minney com pany would apply for a franchise was received with joy by citizens, as ihey are one of the largest and wealthiest realty concerns in the west, with the cash to complete any thing they start. Attorney Vawter announced dur ing the council meeting that S. S. Bullis would not ask for a franchise as intended. It is likely that with the acti on of the council Thursday night the Com mercial Club and Merchants' Asso ciation will lend their support to the new plan, which means the revolu tionizution of conditions in the Rogue River Valley. A CREDITABLE PAPER The Medfonl .Mail-Tribune Issues New Year's SK-cial Paper Which Reflects Credit. The Medford Mail-Tribuno issued .1 special New Year's edition which certainly did credit not only to the paper but to the city and valley. It contains a pago devoted to Ashland and the upper valley which sets forth the advantages of this portion of the valley in good shape. Civic Improvement Club Meeting. The Women's Civic Improvement Club will hold its next regular meet ing Tuesday, January 14, 1913, at the Commercial Club rooms. Of ficers will be elected at this meeting. A full attendance is desired. By order of president. MRS. C. II. VAUPEL. Dave Whittle tenders thanks to every one who voted for him In the watch contest at Beebe & Kinney's. Postoffice at Talent Itohbetl. The postoffice at Talent was robbed Sunday night and a small amount of money and stamps taken. Entrance was effected through a rear door. No clues were left as to the identity of the burglars. The local police were Informed early to day. It is believed that the same party robbed th office at Talent who robbed the Medford office Fri day night. It was reported today that the of fice at Eagle Point was entered last week but that nothing was taken. Farmer' Institute. On Friday and Saturday after noons of this week there will be a meeting at tha Commercial Club rooms to talk over agricultural and horticultural, matters, and there will be some expert testimony submitted by professors froi.i the Oregon Agri cultural College. The meeting on Friday will begin at 2 o'clock, and on Saturday at 1 o'clock. All inter ested should be in attendance and take advantage of practical sugges tions offered. P. &E.R.RJ0 EXTEND Report Current in Medford That the Hill Railroad Will Soon He Built to Bend. The Pacific & Eastern railroad will be extended east to a junction with the Hill line, which was built down the Deschutes river, early in 1913, if a report which reached Med ford Tuesday night Is true. The of ficers and engineers of the Hill lines in Oregon have been in meeting in Portland for the past three days, and it is believed that an appropriation has been made to carry on the work. Reports from the region of Bend are to the effect that a large amount of Porter Bros.' stock has been brought into that part of the state to winter. Those who are most fa miliar with the winter conditions in central Oregon point out that winter conditions there are not favorable for winter feeding, and they have begun to think that the Hill inter ests are contemplating the rapid starting of work similar to the com mencement of the building of the Deschutes line. The Medford Sun announced last week that an appropriation was available for the building of an addi tional six miles into the timber east of Butte Falls. The Portlund report is to the effect that this is pnly a part of the plan and that the whole connecting link will be built. The extension of this line will bring Medford at least 24 hours nearer to the eastern railroad cen ters and will cut out several hun dred miles in distance. Vice-President and General Man ager William Gerlg of the Pacific & Eastern railroad is in Portland and could not be reached. No local con firmation of the proposed extension could be obtained. . We Use Howe's Bookkeeping and Accountancy. Because our students accomplish better results iti (ne-half the time, and know the subject much better than when using t.ny other text. Because at the very outset we save from two to three mouths of the student's time. Because the work from the very beginning is intensely interesting to the student, arousing his ambition. demanding his closest attention, and developing his faculties of reason and analysis to the fullest. Because u standard classification of accounts, backed by the highest authority in the land, is uniformly maintained throughout the sets. Because we are enabled through It to give our students the most thorough and practical understand ing of bookkeeping to be had in any college, irrespective of equipment for it presents the various commer cial papers In connection with Its transactions in a practical, workable manner. Because our using same makes the Polytechnic College the very best plae in the world for you to receive your business training. Let us hear from you. POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE. Joint Installation. At the O. A. R. hall Saturday even ing, January 4, 1913, the Burnslde post. No. 23, and the W. R. C. will hold a Joint Installation. All come and have a good time. Don't forget your full lunch basket of cake and sandwiches. By order of the commander. Cleaning and pressing of all kinds at Orres' Tailoring Shop. POLYTECHNIC AJ5UCCESS ASHLAND'S NEW SCHOOL IS MAK ING GOOD. NEW STUDENTS ARE ENTERING Changes in the- Faculty Made and Studies in Engineering1 Mathemat ics Are Commenced Prospects Bright. The Polytechnic school is progress ing finely and an increasing interest Is shown. The number or students is steadily increasing and the inter est of the students is growing. It takes some time for a new education al Institution to work up the esprit de corps of an established institu tion, and until this is done the stu dent body is not rpt to take an ac tive interest in the things specially pertaining to the school. However, the boys have formed a basketball team which starts out with a good showing and will doubtless be heard from later in the stason to the credit of the institution. The engagement of Miss Bagley of the University of California will without doubt do Much to strengthen the stenographic department. The mathematics for the engineering courses. Including trigonometry, are now being taught and the engineer ing courses will be installed next summer or fall. The school express-. es itself as grateful for the support of the community and hopes to dou ble its attendance the coming sea son. A New Tea her for the Polytechnic College. Miss Bayly, a grnduate of the Uni versity of California ut Berkeley, and also a graduate of the Oakland Polytechnic College, is employed as teacher of stenography in the Poly technic College of Ashland, and will begin her work next Monday, Janu ary 6. Miss Bayly conies 'highly rec ommended by the school people of California. She will arrive Friday afternoon, accompanied by her moth er. HAVE YOUSEEN THEM? Somi Wluit? Why, the High-Class Pictures at Drean-.land. Every Evening Convince Yourself. That the pictures at Dreamland are the acme of perfection is the consen sus of opinion expressed by the crowds In attendance ever since the installation of the new picture ma chine. You can sit through a pro gram of four reels of latest pictures without a single hitch. Tonight you can see a Gaumont Weekly, "The Girl Back Home," an ever-popular American; a fine Than houser drama, "Vengeance is Mine," and a good comedy, "A Midnight En counter." In addition, Miss Hunter, the sweet-voiced spotlight singer, will render a popular ballad. Miss Hun ter will sing every night. Don't forget thnt we give away a beautiful and useful present every Tuesday and Friday nights. Save the coupons every time you visit Dreamland where the clearest, brightest and best pictures in south ern Oregon are shown. Evangelical Meetings. The union evangelistic meetings will begin next Monday night in the Congregational church at 7:30 p. m. and will be held there every night except Saturday until the following Monday. All of the leading churches in the city have united in these ser vice:i, and the greatest Interest has already been manifested by the hun dreds of church members who have been praying for weeks for an out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Every body is Invited, and every one is asked to bring some one else with them to the meetings. Here is the way to begin the new year. Get right with God. The music will be under the direction of Mr. Isaacs of Forest Grove, a professional gospel singer and trainer of choruses. Don't forget the first service is on next Monday night. Commercial Club Meets. The regular monthly session of the commercial organization will be held on Monday evening, January 6. , Inasmuch as various measures wilt be considered regarding the future policy of the club, a full attendances is desired.