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Newspaper Page TextHistorical Society. Oregon ashland . Tidings SUNNY SOUTHERN OREGON ASHLAND THE BEAUTIFUL VOL. XXXVII ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1913 XTTTHf TXVT nr. . 11 uuiuun it WILL VOTE FRANCHISE IN ASHLAND ALL INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE MINNEY FRANCHISE WILL BE GRANTED BY A BIG VOTE NEXT WEEK All indications are that the fran- to become a live city or to die of dry hise will be voted Friday of next! rot. We cannot turn down street week. There has been uo open op-1 railways every day, and certainly position to the franchise. No one! should not without a better reason has pointed to a single section or j than has been advanced in this case, provision that is not all right, yet! In fact, no reasons have been ad there has been seme considerable j vanced. Some have voiced an indef insinuation that there is something j inlte fear, but have giyen no reasons wrong with It; that there is some why anyone should not vote for the indefinite, intangible joker in it; that because the company has asked it Bhould be defeated. All this is dangerous to the future of Ashland. The Minney people have large hold ings on the other Fide of Hear creek and are negotiating for more. The interurban is a part of the plan for the development of that portion of the valley, if it is nothing more. It is rumored to be a forerunner of the Hill entrance into the valley and there are things in evidence that point to its being such. There is reported as much better, this morn ery reason to hope that this is so, j ing. Mr. Wagner's many friend are but whether or not it is, the road j much gratified to hear this and trust will be of benefit to the valley and lie soon will recover his health, of benefit to Ashland if it enters this i Air. Wagner was recently reap city, and it will enter it if given the pointed deputy assessor for Ashland franchise. Should enough of the voters of Ashland be influenced 'by insinua tions, or lulled into a sense of secur ity that the franchise will pass with out their vote, and thus stay away from the polls and permit the ene mies of the project to defeat the franchise, it would have but one ulti mate effect. . The voting or not vot ing of the franchise will have abso lutely nothing to i'o with the build ing of the road. If it is the inten tion and within the ability of the Minney people to build the road (and there has been no evidence advanced that it is not) they will do so wheth- er Ashland votes to admit them or j not. If turned down in the city it ' will mean a town on the other side of Bear creek which will draw from Ashland very materially instead of making the other fcide of the valley help build this city. Again the Tidings wishes to urge the people to consider that Athland must this spring determine whether A NEW REALTY FIRM W. D. Hodgson to Open Insurance and Keal Estate Office, Assisted by Attorney G. W. Seager. W. D. Hodgson of this city, who conducted one of the leading real estate offices In Fargo, N. D., "for a number of years, and who is now interested in the Hodgson Realty Co. of this city, has decided to open an office in Ashland. He will occupy the office now held by C. B. Uumkm. Mr. Hodgson will handle insurance and will represent a number of strong companies. Associated with im will be Geo. W. Seager, the at torney, formerly of the firm ot Burns & Seager, who will take -charge of the insurance department .and also make a specialty of probate and title business. The gentlemen are both well known in Ashland and the Tidings can commend them to ttie people of this city. LINCOLN'S MRTHDAY. Tftttftiw Closed and Schools Have Partial Holiday. Wednesday was Lincoln's birthday, id while not so generally observed jtn might have been fitting, did not jjo altogether without notice In Ash land. The postoffice was closed a flood part of the day and the schools teok a partial holiday. There were patriotic programs in many of the Moms, In the afternoon, followed by ju early adjournment for play or ther enjoyment. The Daily News of Denver ays: "It is rarely, indeed, that Denver is favored with such vocal execution and instrumental as well. When it is said that the work of the quartette is beyond criticism and the other performances the work of pro fessionals, the truth is told. You can enjoy the same treat that Den ver did at the Baptist ehurch Febru ary 21. For Ladles Only. My new line of woolens for ladies' spring tailored suits are in. You are invited to call and look them over. It costs you nothing. Prices very reasonable. Fit and workmanship guaranteed. Orres' Tailoring Shop. franchise. V. I. WAGXEK IMPIfcOVING. Former Editor of Tidings Now on the I'pgrade. F. D. Wagner, the former editor and proprietor oT the Tidings, and one of the best Known citizens of the city, who has been ill at his fcome for some time, suffering from la grippe followed by erysipelas, is i by County Assessor Grieve. I'nion Meeting. The Free Methodists and Naza renes are to hold a union meeting during the month of March, com mencing Sunday evening, March 2, in the Nazarene church, corner Fourth and C (streets, where the meeting will be held for one week, then to the Free Methodist church, corner Main and Seventh streets. The Free Methodist quarterly con ference will be held during this week, but every evening will be given over to evangelistic services, hence we will hae the privilege of hearing the pastors of the district; otherwise the preaching will be done bv the local pastors. Revs. Childs and Little. This is to be a battle against sin and unrighteousness. We are pray ing for a hand to hand fight. Let everybody pray. Wives, bring your unsaved husbands. Parents, bring ... ... , , us. We will do you good. GAVE A GOOD SHOW. Gypsy luo at Dreamland Captivated the Crowd. The Gypsy Duo, which is appear ing at the Dreamland Theatre this week, aie good performers, anil the scenic and electrical effects were highly pleasing. Not often do you see a vaudeville act so splendidly staged in a city like Ashland as was this one, or having seen the stage fittings it is a less frequent occur rence to see actors as good as Rogers and Walker at the low price of ad mission or double that. The singer had a splendid, deep toned voice. .and his selections were pleasing, in that they were not of the popular variety, but of the olden ballads which have lived through the years and will continue to do so in the years to come. The violinist was a delightful little soloist, and pleaded with her charm of manner quite as much as with her playing. She ren dered several difficult compositions, those from the Italian operas being as much appreciated as the popular selections. Revival Meetings. The iservices commenced at ihe First Erethren church Sunday even ing, February 9, to continue for two weeks, iire very well attended, the .crowds beginning to arrive at 7 and .are hard taxing the seating capacity. One notable feature is the presence of many who as a rule are not church-goers. The Holy Spirit is present with power and people are being saved. The singing by Mr. T. Isaac is a riciily blessed message in itself. The sermon topics give food for thought Jr thinking people. Some of the coming topics are: "What Mean These Signs of the Times?" "What is the Lnodecean Church?" "The Deadliest Poison Known." For Rent. Good 8-room house on Oak street, across street from new armory. Modern conveniences. Terms reas onable. Inquire of Stuart Saunders at Nims & Saunders'. i5-2t Just received, a carload of Ford cars at the Gord Garage," Shook building, Main street. Come and pick your car before they are all cone. 74-2t Sl'I'T. METCALF HERE. S. Official Visit City and Eujoys Pishing. Superintendent E. B. Metcalf of Dunsmnir was in Ashland Tuesday in his private car "Shasta." He was accompanied by Mrs. Metcalf, and through the courtesy of Station Agent Kramer an-i Mr. C. B. Lamkin were given an automobile ride' about the city and visited the new high school and the site of the armory building, and also the Ashland greenhouses. Both Superintendent and Mrs. Metcalf expressed them selves as much pleased with what they saw. After the trip around the c'ty Superintendent and Mrs. Met calf entertained Messrs. Lamkin and Kramer at dinner in their private car. Later Superintendent Metcalf in vested $5 in an Oregon fishing license and enjoyed fishing in Bear creek until time Tor No. 15 to leave for the south. FIGHTING 0VER RATES i CaltforniaOrcgon rimer Company Clashes With Grants' Pass in I'nitfd Slates Court. Grants Pass Courier: The California-Oregon Power Company iias in stituted proceedings in the United States district court at Po.-tltnd to stop the city of Grants Pass, through its mayor and council, from putting into effect certain reductions in rates charged within the city by the power company for electricity for light and power. Nearly a year ago The council passed an ordinance making maxi mum charges that public service cor porations could cnarge for electric service and for water within the t'ity. The California-Oregon company con tinued to collect at its old rate, and rendered bills to the municipality at the old rates. The council audited Jthe bills at -the rzve established by i the new ordinance, and the company accepted these warrants only as par I tial payment, and now brings suit to recover the difference, the amount named being $3,266.10.. Injunction la nlvn scVm! in niiVliliit tliu ,lv from interfering with the company ..... . I agents ienaing the Hearing of the enacted to put into eTfeet the reduc tion of the rates. ! ' The power company maintains j that the law of 1905, under which the city attempted to reduce the rates, is illegal arcl that tbe ordi nances enacted under it are void. Should the federal court support this contention it will mean that municipalities have no right to fix rates for leetricrry for heat, light and power. Copies of the complaint in the suit were served upon the various mem bers of tbe city council Tuesday fore noon. ARTIIjLERY will EXTKRTAIN. 1st Co, C A. C, Will he HosW to Vrterans on Washington's IVirthday The members of the first com pany, C.'A. C., have decided to fore gt their annual ball on Washing ton's Birthday because of the fact that there is no good dancing floor availaWle, and -will instead entertain the G. A. II. and the -Spanish War Veterans at a banquet to bo giveu at their armory in the McCarthy build ing on that date. The boys are mak ing great preparations and the event will be one of the pleusairtost gath erings of soldiers past and present evtr held in Ashland. TAKING ARMY HORSES THROUGH Farrier of ti Troop, First tlavulry, Stops in City for Two Days. H. A. Forrester, farrier of G troop, first U. S. cavalry, was In Ashland from Monday to Wednes day. He was taking three horses belonging to an officer of the regi ment fronl Fort Yellowstone to the Presidio. The stock was held up here that the Malin test for glau dors might be applied by Dr. Myers, who came down from Rosebnrp for that purpose. Kong Service. There will be a general song fcer vice at tbe Christian church Sunday evening at 7:30. Professor A. Isaac will have charge of the chorus. The people of Ashland know that this means a great service. Mr. Brown ing's subject for the morning ser vice will be "Christ's Idea of the Christian Life." FREE HIIOW DREW CROWDS. Lecture and Views on Planada Filled Star Theatre. The free show put on by Messrs. Townsend and Truss at the Star Theatre to advertise the town or Planada, Cal., and the surrounding country drew crowded houses Mon day and Tuesday evenings. The lec tures were intere&ting and the pic tures well taken and' beautiful. The Tidings regrets to be obliged to state that some of Ashland's boys and girls acted in a way that was a diBgrace to the city. People young and old, who accept the courtesies of a free entertainment should re member that they are supposed to be extended only to ladies and gentle men, both little and big, and if they are not willing to fill that role at least for the time being should stay away. If it's new, we'll have G.' Enders & Son. GILIIUN V COMING Well-Known Humorist to Appear at Elks Hull Friday Evening Next in Ijecture Course. Few literary men in American na tional life have received more hon ors than has Strickland W. Gillilan, the humorist. Not only have these honors come to him as a gre.it liter ary man, but as a public speaker. Twice within the year 1912 he was a speaker on the same banquet pro gram with President Taft. The Ohio University during the same year con ferred on his an honorary degree. Not only is Mr. Gillilan a maga zine, newspaper and platform humor ist, but he is a poet and philoso pher. The Ladies' Home Journal a year ago contained five original poems of Mr. Oilman's with an intro ductory paragraph by the editor, STRICKLAND W. GILLILAN. who commented upon the versatility of a writer who, being author of five tender and serious poems there giv en, had also written the famous "Off .-Uin, On Agin, (lone Agin Flnui gin." His literary work has also appeared in the Woman's Home Companion, Success, Life, Saturday Evening Post and many other publi cations. Mr. Gillilan is one of the positive and distinct personalities prctented to the world through the lyceuin and the public prints. He Is not a copy ist, either in manner or mutter, bis originality being his distinctive characteristic besides his merit. One of Mr. Gillilnn's humorous lectures is entitled "Sunshine and Awkwardness." Another "A Sam ple Case of Humor." The entertainment given by Mr. Gillilan is one of the best of the course and the management urges all to turn out and hear him. Seats on sale at Rose Rrothers'. Skating1 at the Xatatorjiim every Tuesday and Saturday. Tues day afternoons and evenings and Saturday afternoons skating will be 2f' cents. Saturday evenings the ORCHES TRA WILL PLAY and skating will be 35 cents. Hours: 2 to 5 and 7:30 to 11 p. ni. Fifteen minute of fancy skating each evening, beginning at 10 o'clock. Admission free. W. A. Gibson, manager. Get your spring garments out and have them French dry cleaned at Orres shop. Phone HI. He calls aud delivers. ft - f : :t -. :4.v ( ft. . ..tfrfSMWftwf ... vJ ENTIRE TEXT OF MINNEY FRANCHISE TEXT OF DOCUMENT UPON WHICH PEOPLE MUST PASS JUDGMENT FRIDAY OF NEXT WEEK GIVEN IN FULL In response to requests from a number of citizens that the Minney franchise be placed before all of the people of Ashland as quickly as pos sible, the Tidings herewith presents the document In fall: ORDINANCE XO Imposed by Initiative. An ordinance granting to M. T. Minney, his heirs and assigns, tho right to lay down, construct, ac piii and own, and to maintain, operate and use railways, poles and wiies and underground conduits and con ductors in the city of Ashlanu, Ore . and to operato cars and locomotives, other than steam to generate and H.i transmit power, and to send and re I reive messages by telegraph and tel ephone, over certain streets, alleys and public places in the city of Ash land, Ore., and to authorize the con struction, installation and main tenance of equipment and power houses, stations and all other things necessary or convenient for the op eration and maintenance thereof. And to prescribe, and fix the extent, terms and conditions under which the particular streets and alleys of the city of Ashland may be appropri ated and used for railway purposes, and for power, telegraph and tele- ll01le Uneg by tne ViiUl M T Min. ney, his heirs and assigns, and re pealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. The People of the City of Ashland Do Ordain as Follows: Section 1. That there be and hereby is granted unto M. T. Minney, his heirs and assigns, subject to reg ulation by the city council, and in case of disagreement then subject to the decision of the utility commis sion of the stute o? Oregon, the fran chise, right and privilege to erect, lay down, construct, reconstruct, pur chase, acquire, lease, repair, main tain, equip, operate, have, hold and use and enjoy, lines of railway and system of railways, either single track or double track, with power to change from one to the other with convenient switches, turn-outs, turn tables, cross-overs, connections and I wyes, and to run and operate there l on passenger cars and to carry pas sengers; to run and operate thereon j freight, mail, baggage, express and I funeral cars, to carry freight, par Icels, express packages and United : States main thereon, all subject to I the regulations of the council of said city, and to do aU acts and things j necessary to the successful operation i of said railways and systems of rail ways, operated within said city of Ashland, either as a separate system of railways within said cit y of Ash land, or as a part of a system of railways operated within said city of Ashland, and elsewhere without the city of Ashland, along and upon any and all of the streets of the said city of Ashland, and within the corporate limits of said city as now established land as said corporate limits may hereafter bo extended; provided that this ordinance shall become void and of no effect at the expiration of eight months from the date of its passage, unless the said M. T. Minney, his heirs and assigns, within said time, shall have commenced the actual construction of said system of rail ways within the said city of Asli- land; aud providing further, that the said M. T. Minney, his heirs aud as signs, shall within six months from the date of passage of this ordinance file, or cause to be filed, in the city with tin? city recorder of said city of Ashland, a map or plat of said icity upon which shall be accurately ludicntcd all streets and portions of streets and alleys which the said M. T. Minney, his heirs and assigns, de sire and intend to utilize in the con struction of said railways, and at the expiration of twelve months, this franchise and the rights hereby granted shall be deemed to have lapned as to all portions of the said streets and alleys of said city, which are not so indicated on the map or plat so filed, but such lapsing or the forfeiture of said franchise as to the street or portion of streets not so Indicated thereon shall in nowise af fact or impair the franchise and rights hereby granted as to the streets and portion of streets which are so indicated upon said map or plat. And provided further, that un less the said M. T. Minney, his heirs and assigns, shall have actually con structed and have in operation a rail way within one year from the date of the acceptance of this franchise upon tbe streets of the said city of Ashland, together with an interurban electric railway connecting the city of Ashland and the city of Medford, then all rights granted by this fran chise shall be forfeited and lost by the said M. T. Vinney, his heirs and assigns (within one year from tha dato of this franchise), and all lines of railway in said city, constructed on any of the streets thoreof, by vir tue of this ordinance, nhall be for feited to said city. And provided further, that all rights In and to all streets hereby granted shall lapse and become void at the expiration of three years from the date hereof, except as to such street or streets, or portion of street or streets, on and over which the said M. T. Min ney, his heirs and assigns, shall have constructed and have in operation such street railway lino or lines at said time, rty operation is deemed and agreed that as to tho Interurban line between Ashland and Medford at least, two trains each way shall bo run and operated daily; and as to operation of street cars within the city on other than the main interur- bain line it is deemed and agreed to be not less than four round trips a day. Pec. 2. Said M. T. Minney. In heiis aud assigns, nhall have the right and franchise to connect to gether the said railways and system of railways with any other railway or system of railways, and to run cars from any line or track to any other line of track, and to construct, maintain and use convenient side tracks, switches, curves aud turn outs from the line or railway main tained under authority of this ordi nance, subject to the regulation of council, to and upon his and their property and other rights of way to and into his and their shops, barns, storehouses, repositories, depots, yards. terminals, buildings aud grounds. Sec. 3. Said M T. Mlnuey, his heirs ami assigns, may operate and (Continued on Page Eight.) GOES BUTJOR A TIME C. II. liamkiu Will IjooIi After Cali fornia Ranch, Dividing Time With Ashland ItusinetiS. Owing to the fact that the tenant to whom Messrs. C. 13. Lauikin and W. A. Turner had leased their 64 0 acre ranch near Montague decided to take another position at the last mo ment, Mr. Lnmkln has been com pelled to go over- to the ranch and take the active management of it for the summer. Mr. Lamkin retains his residence in this city, holding it furnished, and will take a camping outfit to the ranch. Mrs. Laniklu. will go with him, also hi brother. H. R. Lamkin. Mr. Lamkin will go over next week to make arrange ments for living there and Mrs. Lam kin will follow in a few weeks. Mr. Lamkin Is giving up bis office in ,this city to W. D. Hodgson, who will occupy it, but will himself con tin uo to look after hlu real estate business, dividing his time hctweeiv Ashland and the ranch cKirlng thu spring and summer. I tin proprietors are putting in stock and equipment to the value of about $r.,000 on their ranoh and Mr. Lamkin believes it wise to bo on tha ground during the first crop season Their place will he connected up with the Montague telephone ex change so that ho will bo in touch with Ashland at all times. Mr. Lamkin says that he does not wish the Idea to get abroad for an instant thnt he is in any way dissat isfied wltn Ashland, or that he con templates leaving the city except tem porarily, as he beliovoa Ashland not only the beBt resldenco city on the coast, but one of the coming educa tional and business centers. The best wishes of a host of friends go with Mr. and Mrs. Lamkin, and all hope they may have a pleasant and profitable summer and return to Ashland In a few months Xotlce. Having purchased the Depot Bil liard Parlor and made extensive re pairs, also added a fresh stock of cigars, tobacco and candies, am ready to receive customers. Try the new place. GEO. E. YATES, 75-2L Proprietor.