Oregon Historical Society. hlanb ; Tiding SUNNY ' SOUTHERN OREGON ASHLAND THE BEAUTIFUL VOL. -XXXVII ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1913 NUMBER 95 - As CALIFORNIA STANDS FIRM BOUXD TO PASS AXTI-J APAXESE LAW. i JOHNSON REPLIES TO PRESIDENT Ieclares States Has Right to Pass Legislation and Asserts That It Does Xot Violate Any Treaty Rights Held by Japan. Sacramento, Cal., April 23. Through exchanges of telegrams this morning between President Wilson and Governor Johnson the settled policy of the California administra tion on the question of the alien ownership of land was officially made known. Governor Johnson and his party leaders of the senate favor the land bill excluding from ownership all aliens ineligible to citizenship under the laws of the United States and such a law probably will be passed in spite of objections from Washing ton. The assertion Is made by the gov ernor that the state has full author ity to make such a law and it would r.ot be contravention of any existing treaty. He is upheld in this view by a majority of the leaders in the sen ate. . Opposition to the administra tion program will come from the democrats aided by a few republicans who are opposed to anti-alien legis lation of any kind. The president' s message today called forth little comment and that of an indifferent nature. The demo crats had already formulated their plpns in accordance to Bryan's re- quest of Saturday and the progres sive majority declined to consider Wilson's telegram as a demand upon the legislature to enact any particu lar kind of law. Washington, April 22. An .ex change of telegrams between Presi dent Wilson and Governor Johnson of California, "expressing-Ton one hand the hope that no anti-alien leg islation discriminatory against the .Japanese will be passed, and on the other the assurance that no violation of treaty obligations was contemplat ed, lett the White House and official circles tonight uncertain as to the future developments. Governor Johnson In response to the president's message of appeal was taken at the White House to be friendly and of a reassuring nature, when it was pointed out to the offi cials that notwithstanding the assur ances the treaty obligations will not be violated, Governor Johnson had used in his telegram language relat ing to "aliens ineligible to citizen . ship." In forecasting the kind of bill that will be passed, there is no disposi tion to regard the utterance as fore casting the passage of the assembly bill- containing the phraseology against which Bryan, protested "Later, the news from Sacramento in dicated that Governor Johnson and the legislature ( were bent on passing a out excluding from land ownership all aliens ineligible to citizenship, s resulted in a general air of uncer tainty with respect to developments in Sacramento. As a last resort, however, a test ease in the courts is confidently ex pected by legal advisors of the gov ernment here to clear up satisfac torily the entire situation. Washington, April 22. President JiVilson's final word concerning the anti-alien land laws now pending in WILL GETA PENSION Mrs. August D. Singler and Children Will Benefit by Recent State Law. The widow and children of the late Sheriff Singler will not be left en tirely destitute, as was feared by many when news of his death first reached Ashland. They will draw a pension from the state, or rather from the county, under the widow's pension act passed by the last legis lature, of $62.50 per month. In ad dition to this Mr. Singler has $1,000 insurance in the Woodmen of ' the World and also a home valued at $2,500, which is clear. There are said to be practically no debts. This with the aid promised by the brother, William Singler, will relieve the fam ily of danger of, destitution. '' BIRD LORE. Massachusetts Educator Delivers In teresting Address. William R. Lord of Massachusetts delivered an "illustrated lecture on birds, at the Commercial Club rooms last night. Aside from the humane and sentimental aspects of the ques tion, the speaker called epecial at tention to the economic view of the matter, whereby the destruction of myriads of the feathered tribe left us each year more and more at the mercy of the ravages of insect pests. His interesting talk was vividly illus trated by many fine vievs, which were skillfully manipulated, on the stereopticon by H. D. Gumaer of the local high school. Mr. Lord is a resident of Dover, the most exclusive residential suburb of Boston. He was in Ash!and about eleven years ago, speaking to stu dents on the same theme as yester day, a subject concerning which he is very familiar and much in love with. His address last evening con cluded three of a series for the day. He is also very favorably impressed with Oregon, and his tour of the state this season is under the aus pices of the department of public in struction. THERE WILLBE NO WAR Japan Has Xot Threatened United States, Says Their Ambassa dor at Washington. Washington, D. C, April 23. Even though California passes an anti-alien land law aimed directly at the Japanese, Japan will not at tempt any warlike retaliation. This declaration was voiced here today by Baron Chinda, the Japan ese ambassador to the United States. Baron Chinda declared the better classes in Japan were trying to quiet jingo talk by the lower classes, and that war between the two nations was out of the question. The am bassador asserted he had not seen President Wilson for a week, but ex pected to pay tomorrow his custom ary courtesy call on Secretary of State Bryan. ' It also was emphatically denied at the White House today that Japan had voiced any war threat. Secre tary Tumulty characterized as "base less" reports that Baron Chinda had informed the president that Japan was unable to control- the people, who would force the nation into war if the California land bill were passed. It was denied that the Japanese ambassador had seen the president yesterday. the California legislature was sent to Governor Johnson and the presid ing officers in both houses of the state legislature today in the follow ing telegram: v . "I speak on the assumption, which I am sure is well founded, that the people of California do not desire their representatives and that the representatives neither wish nor in tend in any circumstance to em barrass the government of the United States in its dealings with a nation with which it has most earnestly and cordially sought to maintain rela tions of genuine friendship and good will, and that least of al! do they desire to do anything which might impair treaty obligations or cast doubt on the honor and good faith ol the nation and government. "Therefore I appeal in the utmost confidence to the people, the gover nor and the legislature of California to act in the matter now under con sideration in a manner that cannot, from any point of view, be fairly challenged or called in question. If they deem it necessary to exclude all aliens who have not declared their Intention tc become citizens from the privileges o land ownership, they can do so along lines already fol lowed in the laws of many other states and foreign countries, includ ing Japan herself. Invidious dis crimination will inevitably draw in' question the treaty obligations of the government of the United States. "I register my very earnest and respectful protest against any dis crimination in this case, not only be cause I deem it my duty as chief ex ecutive of the nation, but; also, and more readily, because I believe the people and the legislative authorities of California will generously respond in a moment to a matter frankly pre sented to them as a question of na tional policy and a question of na tional honor. If they have ignored this point of view it is, I am sure, because they did not realize what and how much was involved." SHERIFF SINGLER SHOT AND KILLED LESTER JONES KILLED BY SINGLER'S GUN WAS READING WARRANT TO JONES SINGLER WAS TAKEN TO MEDFORD HOSPITAL WHERE HE DIED WED NESDAY MORNING WITH HISVAMILY AT HIS SIDE JONES FOUND DEAD IN CABIN Sheriff A. D. Singler Is dead, shot while in the performance of duty, by a youthful desperado whom he sought to arrest. On Tuesday after noon Sheriff Singler went out to a cabin west of Jacksonville to arrest j Lester Jones, a youthful desperado who last year ambushed the marshal of Jacksonville when he sought to arrest him and took away his gun. The exact details of the shooting will never be known as Sheriff Singler could only give a disconnected re port and Jones was found dead with two of Singler's bullets in his head. Singler was taken to Medford, where he died at 8:30 Wednesday morning. The Medford Sun of Wednesday has the following report of the shooting: Sheriff August D. Singler lies at Sacred Heart hospital, Me.lford, in a critical condition, and Lester Jones, aged 17 years, a youthful desperado, is dead, as a result of a shooting af fray Tuesday evening about dusk on ! the John Launspach place, one mile I west of Jacksonville on the upper! road. Singler at midnight was rest ing easy with an even chance for life. Sheriff Singler was shot on the right side, the bullet taking a course across the chest, penetrating one lung and lodging against the ribs on the left side. Jones wbs Flint twin in the heaa, alter ne uad wounded the officer, death occurring almost instantaneously. Two bullets .also entered his body. One leaden mis sile tore the scalp from his head, the other struck his arm. The remains of the dead bandit were brought from the scene of the THK LATE SHERIFF, conflict late last night, to Medford, where an inquest will be held today. The pistol duel took place at the cabin home of the dead outlaw, who has been a fugitive from justice since last April, and there were no eye witnesses to the tragedy. John Launspach,' living a half mile away, heard the shooting and rushed to the aid of Singler. He found him ly ing beneath a tree, made him com fortable and telephoned to Jackson ville for aid. Jones, regarded as ' a desperate character, paid with his life for a cowardly attackv According to the sheriff, he was reading a warrant for his arrest, when the ' young thug whipped out his revolver and shot as he stood on the steps of the cabin. Singler sank to the ground. Jones fled to his cabin. The wounded of ficer, lying on his lde, fired four times, two bullets taking effect in the head, and Jones crawled behind a cook stove In his quarters and died. Ten or twelve shots "were exchanged, lie J . (.; '- W BULLETS FROM AUGUST one bullet splitting the third knuckle on the left hand of the sher iff. I As soon as Launspach reached his telephone and notified the sheriff's office at Jacksonville a posse was organized, and Dr. R. E. Golden rushed in an automobile to the scene. After placing Singler in the machine, with William Barnum at the wheel, the race began for the Sacred Heart hospital. Drs. Pickel, Stearns and Golden operated upon the sheriff, and last night was given an even chance for his life. In the meantime the posse took up the trail of Jones and found him cuddled behind his stovo, lifeless, with a gun lying by his side. - After the news of tho shooting became general the police of every city , and town in southern Oregon were notified to keep an eye out for Jones, it not being known that he was killed. The first care was for the wounded man, difficulty being experienced in carrying him across a plowed field to the road. Mrs. Singler and the children of the wounded man were brought to the hospital at 10 o'clock last night, and k sight of his loved ones acted as a tonic on the spirit sof the cour ageous .office He.was conscious h-;'Shi)ut, and though in'great pain exchanged greetings' with acquaint ances who came to the hospital to see him. He was at once put upon the operating table, the bullet re moved, and given other treatment. The attending physicians reporu that he passed the operation suc cessfully. AI GUST I. SIXGLER. Jones, the dead outlaw, has been sought by Jackson county officials for over a year. He was a half Mex ican, with all the, mongrel traits of a halfbreed, vicious, lawbreaklng, and defiant of all restraint, though an undersized boy. About a year ago he was wanted for the theft of articles in Jackson ville, and when Marshal Jones went to arrest him that officai was held up, his gun taken away, and forced to watch his man walk awav. The desperado fled to the hills of north- ern California and remained in hid ing for over a year. This escapade with the Jacksonville marshal added new vim to the criminal activity of Jones, and he sent back law-defying taunts. Last week he was seen on the streets of- Medford by local police, and Sheriff Singler notified. It was learned that Jones was staying In the cabin where he met his death, (Continued on paee Eight.) EVAXGKLISTIC MEETIXGS. Meetings at Christian Church Show, ing Great Power. Evangelist Crlm is preaching some great sermons at the Christian church. He preaches the truth elor qnently and without fear or favor. The indifferent church member is stirred by his message. The one who is not a Christian recelve3 a chal lenge that he cannot answer without coming to Christ. The people of Ashland have never heard better ser mons. The lectures on Hebrews which are delivered at the church at 4 o'clock are pronounced by many to be wonderful. One business man said he gladly closed his office every day from 4 to 5 In order to sit at the feet of this great teacher-evangelist. Professor Isaac, the musical di rector, is leading the sinking. He will conduct the monthly song ser vice Sunday evening before the short sermon. This means we will all have to go early. For Sale. At a bargain and on easy terms if sold soon, a 5-room cottage with bath. Address J. E. G., care the Tid ings office. 94-tf BUREAU ORGANIZED Bureau of Mines and Geology is Xow Ready for Bust, ness. Portland, April 23. Members of the state bureau of mines and geol ogy, created by the recent legisla ture, have effected permanent organ ization. The commission Is composed of seven members, whose appoint ment was recently announced by Governor West as follows: H. N. Lawrie, W. C. Fellows, J. F. Reddy, T. S. Mann, C. T. Prall, W. J. Kerr and P. L. Campbell. H. N. Lawrie was elected chair man of the board. The chairman Immediately announced the following standing committees: Metals and Hydraulic Mining W. C. Fellows, J. Fi Reddy and 11. N. Lawrie. Ceramic Materials T. 3. Mann, J. F. Reddy and H. N. Lawrie. Road Materials C. T. Prall, J. F. Reldy and T. S. Mann. Fules, Saline sand Fertilizers J. F. Reddy, T. S. Mann and W. C. Fel lows. Transportation Dr. W. J. Kerr, W. C. Fellows and J. F. Reddy. Conservation P. L. Campbell C. T. Prall and W. C. Fellows. Forestry Relations C. T. Prall, J. F. Reddy and T. S. Mann. Finance II. N. Lawrie und C. T. Prall. The entire commission loft for Eu gene and Corvallis for tho purpose of inspecting the equipment of the university and agricultural college to ascertain the qualifications of each for work connected with that of the state bureau of mines and ge ology. SCHOOL RALLY TOMORROW. Number of Schools to Hold Picnic at Willow Springs. There will be a rally at the Wil low Springs school tomorrow. There will be a program at 10:30 a. m. by the various schools participating. Prof. G. A. Briscoe of this city and Hon. B. F. Mulkey of Medford will deliver addresses. A basket dinner will follow and the Central Point band will furnish music throughout the day. The following schools will participate: Table Rock, Tolo, Dar danelles, Agate, North Jacksonville and Willow Springs. Everybody is Invited to attend and "bring heaped baskets of provisions and bushels of pleasant smiles." M. E. Missionary Meeting. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society and the Young Women's For eign Missionary Society will take their annual thank offering next Sunday morning at the M. E. church. Dr. W. N. Brewster, missionary from China, who was one of the fine speakers at the M, E. parliament held a few weeks ago at Grants' Pass, will give the address. Dr. Brewster will interest you. Come and hear him and remember our offering. ' Big Cut In Prices! Lace curtains at less than you can buy the goods and make them. Late and pretty designs, every pair cut in price. See our windows. J. P. Dodge & Sons. 95-2t Buggies at Piel's for $39.90. BELGIANS WIN IN m STRIKE SIFFRAGH LAWS TO BE MODI. FIEI). DUPLICATE VOTING ABOLISHED First Political Strike Ever Won Stic, iccded Because r Excellent Con. trol Over Strikers by Leaders Half Million Ialx.rei-N Involved. Brussels, April 22. Tho political strike in Belgium, after keeping In dustry and commerce at a standstill ten days, was brought today to a conclusion favorable to the workmen, nearly half a million of whom laid dowji their tools to senforce their denmnd for equal suffrage, t- 'Tlie chamber or deputies this af ternoon adopted a resolution offered by Mr. Masson, the liberal leader, with an amendment moved by Pre mier Charles de Broqueville, con demning the principle of the general strike. Masson's resolution provides that the equalization of the parliamentary franchise shall be immediately taken up for consideration in the event that a parliamentary committee now dealing with the provincial and com munal franchise shall evolve a plan improving on the present method. King Albert conferred for a long time with Premier Broqueville today and It was agreed to settle the strike by making concessions to the work ers, who complain of the pystem by which persons enjoying higher in comes or having a superior educa tion are given supplementary votes. The workers assert that these extra votes have swamped them at the par liamentary ballots and have permit ted the clerical party to lemain in power without Interruption for over 20 years. At the last returns 993,070 men possessed one vote, 393,866 two votes, and 308,683 three votes, so that the single votes were always overwhelmed. This is the first occa sion on record In which a political strike has resulted In victory for the strikers, and the whole movement has been notable for the energy and determination displayed and for the excellent control shown by the men. They have not yet obtained their full demand, but the socialist leaders express confidence that tho consider ation of their claims will result in the franchise being mado equal to all. Figures Issued by the government show that the number of strikers In about 375,000. Leaders of the so cialist trade unions which organized the strike declare 500,000 Is nearer the correct figure. In Brussels the number of strikers was increased by 2,000 today. Among the strike contributions to day there were subscriptions from the Young Turks of Constantinople and from the-Austrian socialists. Popular Jap Returns From Honey moon. Medford Sun: Charlie Mori, a well-known Medford Japanese, who left for Japan the first of the year to he married to a Japanese girl of his father's choice, returned Tuesday, and Wednesday was around distrib uting presents and greetings with hia Medford countrymen. Charlie's wife will not reach Medford until July; she being detained in the old country by the illness of her mother. Charlie had a fine visit with his folks and looks as fat and sassy as ever, but says he Is glad to be back In the valley. WM. SINGLER, SHERIFF Brother, of Deceased Officer Slated! by Comity Court to be His ,( - Successor. At a special session of the count v court held Wednesday afternoon William Singler, a brother of the late sheriff, August D. Singler, was ap pointed to fill the vacancy caused by his death. It was agreed by Mr. Singler that he should also assume responsibility for the care of Mrs. Singler and the children of the late sheriff. Col. George P. Mims of Seven Oaks offered to Berve the. bal ance of the term as Bherlff and turn over the salary to Mrs. Singler, but this was not found to be necessary, because of the widow's pension and of the agreement of William Singler to assume charge of the widow and fatherless.