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About Ashland tidings. (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 6, 1913)
ntne two ASITLAND TIDINGS Thursday, Sorember 6. liar Ashland Tidings S EKI-WEEKLY. ESTABLISHED 1878. Issued Mondays and Thursdays Bert R. Greer, Editor and Owner B. W. Talcott, ... City Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Tear ...I J. 00 Blx Months 1.00 Three Months 60 Payable in Advance. TELEPHONE 39 Advertising rates on application. First-class job printing facilities. Equipments second to none in the Interior. Entered at the Ashland, Oregon, Postoffice as second-class mall mat ter ' AhIanL Ore., Thursday, Nov. 0, '13 The fact that Huerta has a congress which will do his bidding will not cause a single rebel to lay down bis arms, nor will it in the slightest af fect tbe intentions' of the nations of the world. Just what action the pow ers of the world at large will take is unknown. While the administration at Washington is reported to have told the powers to keep hands off, it seems very unlikely that they will do so unless satisfied that President Wilson has some definite policy be yond one of drifting. Whatever one may say of the wisdom of going into Mexico to protect the lives and prop- ' erty of citizens who have willingly OXESOUTHEnXPLAXTEn-SPRAC-;accepted the riskf) of tue country be History in the Making The Mexican Election. more than seated in power than an- The farce of an election in Mexico oer strives for his place. How long has not in the slightest changed the I will take the people to learn not situation, either at home or abroad TICAL SOLUTION FOR THE RACE PROBLEM. On a Mississippi plantation once lived a white man who didn't share in a belief held by some folks that the negro is good only for curses and cuffs. He thought the black man a hu man being, much like himself, but not having had an equal chance. So he set out to see how be could help to provide the missing chance. Being a wise as well as a kind 1 man, he knew that he couldn't ex pect to perform miracles or lift the world by his bootstraps or make much headway by merely giving bounty away. So he did this: He looked around and discovered what kind of food the negroes in his neighborhood were used to eating. They were eating the greasiest kind of "sowbelly" with, corn bread containing little nourishment a ra tion not varied enough to feed a sick cat He opened a model dairy, hiring negroes to tend it, but first patiently teaching them why he wanted them to- be clean. He paid them fairly for the work they did and let them buy good dairy food at prices within their reach. It was some time before he could get them to see the superiority of cheese and butter and clean sweet milk to the more familiar "cawn pone an' hog fat;" but he was pa tient; he persevered. In time the re sults of better feeding began to show up in better and steadier work and a greater capacity for improvement. By and by he taught a few ele mentary lessons in better farming, explaining the reasons for each step and offering to pay the colored I brother a better wage for better work i jdone in this better way. ! Here, again, he found that the brain of the negro didn't move swift ly toward new ideas, but it was naturally imitative and responsive to kindly and just treatment. In time he had worked quite a revolution in field methods. In a similar fashion he took up other problems of a backward race. For example, he taught the colored women why they ought to air and sun their bedding daily and shun closed windows; why it would pay them to try to make their little cab ins as cozy and neat looking as possi ble; and how they could, by improved processes of domestic science and field work, earn enough more pay to permit them to buy prettier cloth ing. He encouraged the black fath ers and mothers to send the picka ninnies to school and did what he could to make such that there were schools to which they could go and get an education fitted to their needs. It's a long story and we shan't prolong it. It's enough to say that this particular planter has a bright and appreciative lot of useful negroes around him, very little -trouble with bad behavior among them, and as an investment his policy pays. He isn't conscious of a race prob lem until be picks up a newspaper and reads of tragedy somewhere else tragedy founded on cruelty or neglect. He doesn't see any reason for believing it would be a desirable thing if the colored race were re moved from his section; for If it were he couldn't find labor to till his fields. We suspect that there are a lot more men of this type in the south cause of the promise of big profits it is difficult to see how this n tion can stand on the Monroe doctrine as to foreign interference unless it stands to maintain order in Mexico. Diaz as a Factor. The center of interest, outside Huerta, is at present resting on Gen eral Felix Diaz. His return to Mexi co and his enmity to Huerta are phases of a situation which is becom ing tense. Diaz has resigned his po sition as a brigadier in Huerta's army and refuses to go to Mexico City. That he will be disposed of as Madero was seems the belief of his friends, who urge him to leave the country, but he refuses. Rumors that the elder Diaz will return to Mexico are frequent. Many who thought him a merciless dictator are beginning to realize that thus only could a shadow of peace and. pros perity come to the country. Mexico has a constitution similar to that of the United States, but it has never been put fully in force, and many deny that it could be. The inordi nate ambition of hundreds of men, together with the lawless life of a to be the tools of unscrupulous lead ers on both sides is a problem. Whether they will learn statecraft faster under a man like the elder Diaz, strong enough to command re spect and obedience, or through the experiences of civil war, is a prob lem. Meanwhile, will Europe sit by and permit it to go on indefinitely? This is the grave question facing the administration today. Similarity of Problems. The same trait of human nature which is prominent in the Mexican situation is also in evidence to a less er degree in the strike situations in the United States. Within the past few weeks it has been necessary to call out troops in Michigan and in Colorado to handle strike situations. The instinct to resort to brute force to settle complicated questions of so cial and political economics is appar ently almost as strong in so-called civilized America as in Mexico. In these instances, as in the "war" in West Virginia, there is doubtless blame on both sides. The ambitions of strike leaders and the avarice of the owners clash and the unwise workers permit themselves to be caught between them. It is a paral lel case in Mexico. The tyranny of the government and the ambition of the would-be rulers clash and the people af large suffer. Will educa tion lffelp? Who knows? Campaigns of "education" are frequently ap peals to prejudice. But till the United States can solve her own problems should she attempt to solve those of her neighbor? The Home Circle rhoughta from the Editorial Pen California Joins in Highway. That the Pacific Highway will be more than a name within the next year is becoming more and more ap parent. Jackson county is advertis ing for bids for the construction of thft npw mad nvpr the Rlslrivniia onri large class of the peasantry, makes r.i, ,,. x.,u. , , , . ! California s highway commission an- the government by anything but !- tua t nounces the immediate commence force very difficult. I f , . OI . , I ......... stretch of road. The road will de- In the Transition State. Mexico, like the Balkan states, Cuba and the Philippines, Is in the throes of the struggle of coming up from tyranny to liberty. It is the strife to establish the government of viate from the present main traveled highway, according to last reports, and will come by way of Yreka There has been a spirited contest be tween Yreka and Montague for the What Crankiness Costs.. The following from one of our most valued exchanges certainly con tains more truth than poetry and is deserving of a place in our Home Circle department: ' An 18-year-old girl in New York, back from an adventuresome joy ride with a lad of IS in a stolen auto, to a woman reporter who visited her in the lockup: "It was just a picnic. We never thought of it as anything else. I un derstand my father says he is going to have me sent away. I don't care, I don't want to go home. The old man is so cross and cranky he gets on my nerves. This girl was once a pretty, smil ing, promising baby, father's pet and mother's joy; a baby not foredoomed to be unloving and wayward. Some thing between the ages of 2 to 16 happened to explain her change of character. Without knowing in detail the fam ily history, couldn't you pretty safely hazard a guess on the basis of that one assertion, "The old man is so cross and cranky"? The proper influence in a home is LOVE patient, tender, long-suffer ing love. It is a child's right. The child who is denied it is defrauded. Just as it takes the warm sunshine to bring out the beauty of the flower, so the soul of a child, and especially the soul of the woman-child, must have the warmth of affection, con tinuous and never failing, to develop the graces which make it clean and sweet. We know not what cares, what sor rows, what aggravations, made this old man cross and cranky." It may be we'd forgive him if we knew him. In any event, he's profoundly to be pitied, for clearly his crossness and his crankiness, robbing the daughter of the home joys which were her due, sent her to the bad. Amidst the worries, the stress, the isappointment of life it is often hard preserve a sweetened temper at home. But it is what tbe parent must do, or at least try to the limit to do, the children are to have a fair chance. to mind over brute force. In Cuba the i road, but the county seat won out by result is approaching success. In the Philippines some progress has been made, but in Mexico practically none at all. There seems little if any more disinterested patriotism there than half a century ago. One leader is no paying the additional expense of tbe longer road. Governor Johnson promised a road to every county seat in the state out of the $18,000,0000 bond issue and this is a part of the fulfilment of that pledge. BUSINESS METHODS IN THE CHURCHES. COURAGE THAT COMMANDS SPECT. RE- One of the more. Important matters considered by the Episcopal House of Deputies in session at New York city was a . demand for better business methods in conducting churches. Auditing of books by expert account ants was one suggestion, uniform ac counting methods was another. Finance committees of church so cieties find it much easier to wait for the next wealthy parishioner to die and leave them a handsome leg acy than to hustle around and finish financial years with all debts cleaned up. As a matter of fact, a parish that does not make a habit of round ing its debts up each year is- not much in favor of successful business men. When they make their wills they provide for buying but very few dead horses. As a result of this behindhand finance, the "Ladies' Aid Society" becomes a factor in most parishes. By putting in a dollar's worth of ma terial and two dollars' worth of la bor, an article can be made that will sell at a church fair for about a dol lar and a quarter. This revenue, thanks to the loyal faith of woman, and the whimsical lack of logic n man, is dependable, even if trifling and belittling. So most churches reckon it a fixed source of income. Church finances are usually hon orably conducted. But it takes op timism to make the annual reports look good to a business man. They usually show that more money has been borrowed at the bank. It can usually be shown that some repairs Senator La Follette is getting t nice lot of praise from the indepen dent press for his stand on the tariff question. He was the only senator who claims to be a republican who had the courage to stand up and be counted. Without regard to whether we approve his support of the pres ent tariff measure, his independent attitude is assuring. Hundreds of senators in the past have cast their vote for party measures in which they did not believe, and opposed measures originating with the oppo sition party that they secretly ap proved, advocating the party meas ure against their judgment that they might not become "irregular" in their party policies, and opposing in the last instance only because of the credit the opposite party would gain by reason of its fathering a benefl cint measure. Wre are glad to note that senators are beginning to base their action on their judgment rather than on the dictum of their party La Follette is to be commended be cause he had an opinion of his own and the courage to let it be known The administration of government will be more in harmony with public need when a majority of both houses vote their sentiments instead of their party dictum. still not as many as would be good for the south and all concerned in its welfare. Under the provisions of the inter state commerce law, dogs cannot be transported . in railway passenger cars, even in the privacy of a com partment In a Pullman, but those who feel that they cannot be separat ed from their pets during the Journey may ride with them in the baggage car. than the south gets credit for; but I have been made, which are called "permanent improvements,',' and sup. posed to offset the enlarged debt. Every business man knows that a certain amount of improvement work has to be done to a plant every year, and should be paid out for current income. The next Episcopal convention will hear a, report on better business methods from the committee just ap pointed. The recommendation should have wide attention. A Washington state man, aged 113, has a son 86, who has a son 67; but what of the other three younger gen ' ratlong that should be In the story? The governor of Iowa h,as set aside a fire-prevention day, urging that Ihe citizens discuss conditions and create a sentiment against foreBt fires and other conflagrations. Deiondency Due to Indigestion. It is not at all surprising that per sons who have indigestion become discouraged and despondent. Here are a few words of hope and cheer for them by Mrs. Blanche Bowers Indiana, Pa.: "For years my diges tion was so poor that I could only eat the lightest foods. I tried every thing that I heard of to get relief but not until about a year ago when I saw Chamberlain's Tablets adver tlsed and got a bottle of them, did I find the right treatment. I 60on began to improve, and since taking few bottles of them my digestion is fine." For sale by all dealers. Secretary Lane appears to be Just the kind, of man long needed at the head of the interior department. There's hope yet for the down-and out man who can sincerely smile and be sensibly sociable. 1 LISTEN I. Every Individual, firm or corporation should have a checking account here for convenience in paying bills. The cancelled check is a never-failing receipt and an accurate rec ord of your transactions. ' Your money is absolutely safe here, and you run no risk "of losing it by fire or theft We welcome new accounts, whether large or small. Open a checking account here today. Granite City Savings BanR ASHLAND, ORE. I fcC sat where, and after an evening spent out amid life and gayety the boys and girls often return to their cold and uninviting home. We believe many a boy has formed his first re solve to quit the farm when crawling into a cold bed in a cold and clammy bedroom after he has spent an even ing at a party or some scene of fes tivity in the city or village. Give the children plenty of home comforts and make the farm fireside the brghtest and most Interesting place on earth and the young people will learn to love the farm and to cling to it rath er than to seek ephemeral joys of a life in town. Every man blessed with a good wife k.nows that a large measure of his success, usefulness and elevation is to be attributed to the companion of his choice.. It is not possible for all women to be learned or to keep pace in intellectual improvement with their husbands, but they can study to gain discretion and proper control of the tongue. If they temper their speech with charity, if they cultivate loving thoughts and express them in words of kindness and sympathy, they are sure to promote a spirit of harmony and good feeling in the home and in the social circle in which they move. For Sale Or Exchange One of the best business blocks in Ashland for sale. Might consider some trade. Good income. The best business in city today for sale. Would take as part payment 10 acres of good land anywhere near a good town. Sickness cause for selling. $800 will buy the best small bus'., ness in city. A fine income. A large house and lot .suitable for, a boarding bouse. Might take a Btnall property in part payment Too large for small family, reason for selling. Have Ashland property to trade for coast property, near Gold Beach if possible. For further particulars see me ar. 63 North Main street. MRS. S. L ALIEN Res. Phone 280-J. Office Phone 1(P Nature in her silent, beautiful way teaches many lessons. She does not force a moral upon us. We may drink to her loveliness and take or leave the lesson as we please. A man must have something of the ohild in his heart to feel the splendor of the horizon, the magnificence of the stars, the mystery of the woods, the joyous dignity of fertile sunlit meadows', and having the child's heart to feel, he will have the child's faith to see, and whatever his sor row, nature shall heal it, whatever his perplexity nature shall solve it. Men have set their mark upon the woods and hills. They have divided the land and have said to the world, 'This farm is mine," "Yonder wood land is yours," " The babbling brook and the beach-covered hillside belong to your neighbor," but the forest child of nature which chances that way without a penny In his pocket may have all the beauty and peace of this lovely landscape for the look ing. Good Work Done Promptly N.&M. Home Laundry You can make home happy by bits of kindnesses and little courtesies. In this day of cheap literature the very best of reading matter is within reach of every family. The current magazines and the best of agricul tural papers may be had at a trifling cost, and these should be found in every farm home. A comfortable sitting room made warm and light should invite the children to spend their evenings by the fireside. Un less these things are furnished at borne it is only natural that the young people should seek them else- AT THE ....... Rough Dry at Reasonable Prices. New Machinery. J. N. NISBET, Mgr. Office and Laundry 31 Water St TELEPHONE 16 & I 1 1 1 I tHHI 1 1 H I 1 1 1 1 1 Great Family Combination Offer We do not know of any Family Weekly that we can more heart ily recommend to our readers than The Youth's Companion. 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