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VOL. XXXIX
ASHLAND. OREGON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1914
NUMBER CO
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Game Warden Hubbard
Shot by Game Poacher
Arthur S. Hubbard, the well-known
and genial game warden, met death
near Trail creek Thursday afternoon,
from a rifle bullet fired by Louis
Martin, a settler and game poacher
of that region.
It was reported to District Deputy
Sandry last week that a settler by
the name of Louis Martin had shot
deer, and Sandry ordered Hubbard,
of Ashland, to go in and arrest him.
Fearing possible trouble, Sandry ad
vised Hubbard to take a constable
with him, which he did, in the person
of A. L. Irwin of this city.
Hubbard and Irwin drove to Trail
with the former's team and wagon,
bat from Trail went on horseback.
Arter a hard ride they arrived at the
Martin place, but no one was at
home. At the place, by searching,
they found two hindquarters of veni
son, one partly eaten and the other
Rtlll with the skin on. Mr. Irwin
then suggested that the wait for the
man to arrive, but Hubbard was of
the opinion that Martin was in hid
ing, and so they struck off down the
road, Hubbard leading off and keep
ing ahead. Pretty soon they met
Martin on the road, afoot, and rifle
In hand. As they approached quite
near the former stepped to the side
of the road. Hubbard immediately
slid off his saddle and hastened to
ward Martin, who immediately stuck
his gun. in front of him, aimed ft at
Hubbard and shouted, "Stand back,
or I'll shoot," and at that instant the
gun was fired. The whole thing
transpired in so short a moment that
Mr. Irwin did not have time to do
anything to help or prevent the trag
edy. Both Irwin and Hubbard had
overcoats buttoned over their revolv
ers, which were the only guns that
they carried.
As a natural trait of the moun
taineer, before Hubbard's body had
fallen to the ground Martin had
thrown another shell into his repeat
er rifle and had the gun on Irwin.
Accounts of Martin since given tell
that he was a man who "shoots with
both eyes open, never puts a gun to
his' shoulder, and never misses his
mark."
Constable Irwin then tried to per
suade Martin to give himself up, for
persuading was about all he could do
with a gun barrel staring him in the
face. The man refused. Then Irwin
slid off from his horse and went over
to Hubbard, to see if he was still
alive. All the time Martin kept him
covered and was ready to shoot at
any instant. Mr. Irwin said to the
gunman that he must have help,
whereupon he was told where to go
to find it, but the former Btated that
he was going to stay where he was.
Irwin then jumped into the saddle
and, leading Hubbard's horBe, started
for the nearest place, three and one
half miles distant, where he found
that the telephone line was out of
order. The nearest place to a phone
wag three miles above Trail, which
was about three miles farther down.
A lady then volunteered to go and
phone to the sheriff, and Irwin, with
two young men whom he had picked
up, went back to the place of the
shooting. It was then getting dusk.
Mr. Irwin again asked Martin to give
up, but Martin, upon asking and as
certaining that he was a constable,
said that be would surrender to no
one but a sheriff or his deputy. Mar
tin still kept his defensive attitude.
Irwin at this time realized that the
team had not had anything to eat
and asked Martin where he could put
them, and was told that they could
he fed in a nearby barn, to which he
led them.
After the team had been grained
Constable Irwin took them and rode
them down to within three miles of
Trail, to make sure that the lady
had been successful in notifying the
sheriff. There he found that the
sheriff had passed Trail and would
he by there shortly, and he waited
his arrival. Mr. Irwin, who had not
ridden horsseback for years, was just
about exhausted after his hard day's
ride without any food and with the
excitement and strain of the day's
happenings.
The sheriff arrived shortly and
was met by Irwin and told of the
man's refusal to surrender peaceably
to anyone but him. He asked Sheriff
Slngler to wait while he took a bite
to eat, as he was In no condition for
travel. As the latter was wholly un
able to guide the party to the scene
of the tragedy (as It had now grown
dark), Sheriff Singler did not deem
it necessary to take Constable Irwin
along with him, and told him so.
Mr. Fry, th owner , of the ranch
where they were then at, found a
man who would direct them to the
place, and they proceeded there, find
ing Martin standing guard over the
body. The latter surrendered to
Sheriff Singler without any trouble
and was later brought to the county
jail, where he is in custody at the
present time.
The homicide occurred at an iso
lated point three miles from any
places for help. ThiB wholly discred
its the report that a woman saw the
affair.
Martin is a single man and leaves no
family of his own.
The resolutions as adopted by the
state fish and game commission are
as follows:
"Whereas, the commission has
heard, with deepest regret, of the
killing of Deputy Game Warden
Arthur S. Hubbard in Jackson coun
ty, Oregon; and .
"Whereas, the deceased has, since
his employment in the Bervice, been
regarded as a careful, honest, pains
taking and conscientious deputy;
therefore be It
"Resolved, That we sincerely de
plore the untimely death of Deputy
Game Warden Arthur S. Hubbard,
and hereby extend the sympathy of
the members of this board to his be
reaved family in their affliction; and
further,
"That State Game Warden William
L. Finley and Sain L. Sandry, district
warden, of Rogue River, be instruct
ed to lend to the proper authority of
Jackson county every available help
in bringing the slayer to justice."
"Hubbard was one of the most effi
cient deputies in the game protective
service," said A. L. Finley, state
game warden. "He had been most
active in getting law violators, but
he was so quiet in his performance
of duty, and so likeable a man, that
be had never even had any trouble
with those he arrested.
"He was formerly in the govern
ment service as a forest ranger.
"Knowing Hubbard as I did, I am
positive that he was not the aggres
sor in the trouble that cost his life,
He would not have drawn his own
weapon unless it had beeu absolutely
necessary.
"This is the first serious trouble
the department has had since I be
came game warden."
Game Warden Arthur S. Hubbard
was 38 years old and a resident of
Ashland, his home being at 343
Granite street. He was the son of
Bela C. Hubbard, a builder and con
tractor, also living here. He leaves
a wife and two children, the wife be
ing the daughter of N. M. Long, well
known resident of Ashland. Hub
bard had been in the service over
two years, having succeeded George
Hargadine, also, of this city.
Mr. . Hubbard was insured for
$1,000 in the .Oregon Life. His
death is greatly regretted by all the
sportsmen of southern Oregon, as he
was a most efficient warden.
The" funeral of Mr. Hubbard will
take place from the Elks Temple
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, un
der the auspices of the Elks lodge.
Rev. Carnahnn will act as chaplain
at the ritualistic service.
Dr. R. L. Burdic
Returns Home
R. L. Burdic, of 1914 fame, and
who lias for the pant semester been
attending the Affiliated Dental Col
lege of the University of California,
returned home Sunday evening,, after
a luxurious ride In the deep-cushioned,
highly-varnished and be-wait-ered
Pullman. He stepped off the
train into the presence of many of his
former friends, who hardly knew him
for the college duds. A blue raglan
overcoat was hung on his shoulders,
a pair of suede-topped patent leather
English shoes kept his feet off the
frosty ground, and a reincarnation of
the hat like the Pilgrims used to
wear was on his heud. As a result
of dental trainign, his teeth showed
two white, gleaming rows.
"Bud" will have three weeks' va
cation to get over the worries of col
lege life and the joys of evenings in
the fraternity home. He is a member
of the Golly Glp Goo (the writer has
never taken Greek), an international
fraternity of dental fame.
Hercules stump puller, a bargain;
work and driving harness,' bargains.
116 Granite street. tf
W. H. Day On
City Election
The city election left a few sore
spots, which, however, will not be
hard to heal. On the ticket not a i
single candidate sailed under the col-1
or8 of either the old standpat on
mossback designations. The mayor j
re-elect is really a non-partisan-inde-1
pendent-prohl., whereas his opponent!
is a new-thought socialist. The re
corder Is a blue Presbyterian of the
stern Covenanter school. Two of the
innumerable and unsuccessful candi
dates for tre recordership are shout
ing Methodists. The old line politi
cal parties gave way to clubs, lodges
and churches In furthering the for-
tunes of their respective candidates,
Only the W. C. T. U. and its allied
organization, the Commercial Club,
remained positively neutral. One
disgruntled elector was overheard to
make the remark that a banker, an
Elk or a Shrfher couldn't be elected
to any sort of an office within the! felt slippers 75c to $1 a pair. Ash
gift of the municipality. land Trading Company.
Special Springs
The special springs resort edition of the Tidings will be issued
on Monday, December 28. It is splendidly illustrated with mostly
new cuts, and the copies for sale will be printed on heavy book
paper. The edition contains no business advertisements except
that of the Southern Pacific railroad. It carries no matter except
that setting forth the springs project and the scenic and pleasure
attractions of this section. It is issued with the sole view of ex
ploiting the tourist attractions of southern Oregon. Each contribu
tion for the issue is signed by the, writer conveying facts by some
of the best brains and ready pens In the valley.
The edition will be a credit to the valley as well as the produc
ers. The publication is not made for profit. It will contain sixteen
or more pages, fully Illustrated and elegantly printed. Those wish
ing to send them away will please leave their order for papers now
so the size of the edition can be determined.
Price 50 cents per dozen, mailed from this office. One dozen
free with each $2 cash subscription paid before January 15.
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Christmas Services
Of Presbyterians
The Christmas services at the Pres
byterian church yesterday, both
morning and evening, were of a high
order. The singers were at their
best, and the music chosen waB very
appropriate to the Christmas theme.
The solos by Mr. Rasor, Mrs. Perry
Ashcraft and Mi3s Doris Bagley, and
the duets by Mr. and Mrs. Norrls,
Miss Creekpaum and Mr. Rasor, and
by Messrs. MacMurray and Strickland,
were exceptionally fine. The chorus
work by the choir in anthems and
hymns was splendid, while Mrs. Par
son at the organ was all that could
be desired.
All southern Oregon was shrouded
in gloom Saturday night, bujt Sunday
morning the gold of God was on the
hills and in the vales, an auspicious
augery of Christmas cheer and the
day of hope.
The pastor of the Presbyterian
church wishes a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year to every one.
H. A. CARNAHAN, D. D.
You ladies are absolutely sure to
get a nice Xmns present if you are
one of the first 100 who call begin
ning Tuesday, December 22, at
Poley'B Drue Store. No purchases
necessary in order to get this.
SPFX1AL CHRISTMAS DINNER
From 11:30 to 8 p. m.
Cafeteria. Party dinner
Leave your orders.
at the
special.
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The Spoilers
At The Vining
The Spoilers, that fascinating film
of the northland, the story of which
was written by Rex Beach, will be at
the Vining Theatre Friday and Sat
urday. The film was shown here
some months ago, and two crowded
houses can testify to the excellence
of t,his picture. Professor Vining has
secured this film again at the request
of many who were not able to attend
before and of many, that, did go and
were so delighted , with the picture
that they wish o go again. Remem
ber, at the VininG Theatre the 25th
and 26th. Matinee the afternoon of
the 25tn. ,, -
Good Record Of
Circuit Court
A comparison of the cost of con-
j ducting the business of the circuit
court of Jackson countv with that of
Lane county shows that the budget
for the circuit court of Lane, based
on the average cost of conducting the
same, is 117,800, as against 7,000
for Jackson county
Last year, with the November term
of court included, the same being one
of the largest criminal calendars in
the history of the county, the cost in
Jackson county was only J7.343.28.
With only a difference of $ 2,000,
000 in the assessed valuation and a
similar volume of business transact-
led by the courts, the showing is most
! remarkable for economv and reflects
great credit on Circuit Judge Calk
ins and District Attorney Kelly.
Eiderdown slippers 50c. Comfy
and felt slippers $1.35. Children's
f--S, .. J, Aifc ill I f t 1 1
Resort Edition
Masons Hold
Annual Election
W. H. McNair is the new high
priest of Siskiyou Chapter, No. 21
Royal Arch Masons. Other officers
are: Stuart Saunders, king; C. A.
Malone, scribe; E. B. Shaw, captain
of the host; C. H. Vaupel, treasurer;
W. H. Daysecretary; T. K. Bolton,
principal sojourner; W. E. Blake,
royal arch captain; R. P. Cornelius,
F. H. Johnson and J. J; McNair, mas
ters of the veils; C. C. Welsenhurger,
sentinel. The election occurred
Thursday evening and C. W. Root,
past high priest,' installed ' the officers-elect.
The annual meeting con
cluded with the customary banquet.
Get your Christmas ice cream at
Rose Bros.' Bricks to order.
Better candy for less money at the
5, 10 and 15 Cent Store. 4t
Buy him a bathrobe at Enders'.
Some real beauties.
Crowds Watch x
Novel Window
Briggs & Shiun, dealers in high
grade shoes, are displaying an attrac
tive and novel holiday window this
week. Mr, Briggs has arranged a
miniature train, operated by electric
ity, to run its course around the edge
of the window, passing through tun
nels and winding about the shoe ped
estals. Greenery, simply and tastefully
arranged, makes a pretty sotting for
the fine stock that is displayed on a
white background. Little children
and the majority of grownups stop
and look interestedly at the little
train as it winds Its way among the
wintry looking surroundings.
Notice of Annuul Stockholder' Meet
ing, Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the Ashland Fruit and Produce Asso
ciation will be held in the city hall,
Ashland, Ore., on Saturday, January
2, 1915, at 2 p. ra. Matters of great
importance will be considered and a
good attendance Is desired;
By order of the board of direct
ors. ' J,- B. 'HUNTER,'
3t ' . Secretary.
Elks Will Play Santa Claus
For
A big Elks' Christmas tree will be
set up in the Viniug Theatre next
Thursday evening, the night before
Christmas. This tree will be loaded
with candy and presents for little
ones under tvelve years of age who
reside in the city.
For benificiary things In regard to
young folks the local Elks are noted.
Last winter Professor Vining con
ducted the Hoys' Club and was fur
nished funds and club rooms by that
order. The Elks have also done
much toward helping the Sunshine
Society aud other charity organiza
tions.
Cards will be filled out'for the lit
tle folkH before the evening, and par
ents who wish to have presents on
the tree for their children- should
take them to the Elks Temple. The
Elks themselves will provide for chil
dren whose parents are not able to
buy presents. Every child under
twelve years of ago will be admitted
free
The regular run of pictures
will be given, but the program will
last the whole evening.
The tree will be adorned with tin
sel, Christmas decorations, etc., and
It will present a beautiful sight.
Santa Claus will give out the pres
ents to the little ones In person.
Parents win), wish their children to
see Santa should bring them along,
for Thursday night they can see him
Dr. Brower Is
Testing Kaolin
Dr. D. M. Brower, who has been
interested in developing the kaolin
deposits near the Dead Indian road
a few miles from Ashlund, has re
ceived the following reply from
Smith, Emery & Co., who made the
analysis of the mineral:
"An analysis of this kaolin places
it among the good grades of raw kao
lin. In order to determine its value
It will be necessary to make a wash
ing test . and an analysis of the
washed material. This will require
several days. We will forward tho
results of this test" as soon us com
pleted." There are big beds of kaolin in
Florida, and Dr. Brower believes that
if the mineral from here could be
shipped to San Francisco aa cheap
as they ship from Florida by bout,
the deposit here would be a money
maker. Try Enders' line firrt.
Notice to MemlXM-N Fruit Association.
The annual meeting of the associa
tion will be held Saturday, January
2, next.
According to Its constitution,
amendments thereto may be made at
any annual meeting by a majority
vote of the stock represented, and
"such proposed change must be pub
lished for two successive weeks in
tho papers published in the city of
Ashland."
It is suggested to amend the con
stitution so that In stockholders'
meetings half or more of the stock
voted will be by actual owners pres
ent. In order to legally have u change
considered as to proxies, and ufter
the mutter has been favorably ai
proved by the Indlvlduul directors of
the association, notice Is hereby giv
en of a proposed amendment, as fol
lows: "Article 11. At any stockholders'
meeting each stockholder present
shall be entitled to cast one vote Tor
each share of stock owned; also, for
which a written proxy Is hold; pro
vided, that a stockholder can hold
but one proxy.
"A representation of one hundred
shares of stock owned by not less
than ten stockholders shall be neces
sary to constitute a quorum."
Any chunges desired can be made
to this amendment by the annual
meeting. J. B. HUNTER.
Visit Enders Toyland.
Ed Stannard writes that one trip
duck hunting noar Taft, where ho is
teaching school, thirty ducks were
bagged as the result of a little excur
sion. On account of Taft and his
doings there appears In another place
In this Issue.
You'll like Enders' service.
Slippers for her at Enders'.
You'll find It at Enders'.
Ashland Children
in his merry looking attire, with hU
snow-dusted shoulders and his, frosty
'beard. There, before the) eager gazn
of the waiting ones, he will talk and
read off their names and call thenj
up to get their presents.
Tuesday afternoon Holmes Broth
ers will serve Minute Tapioca Pud
ding and Golden Gate Coffee. Thu
receipt boox has a story of the Min
ute Man, which book is giveu free to
every caller.
Sunshine Society
Wants Donations
The Anhland Sunshine Society
wishes to notify all those wishing to
donate something to help make up
the Christmas boxes to please send
the things to the Temple of Truth,
Wednesday, December 211, at 10 a. m.
by the delivery wagons, as the Sun
shine ladies will make up boxes ou
that day.
We will give a Christmas present
to the first 100 ladies who call at
Foley's Drug Store, beginning Tues
day, December 22.
Give Enders' toy shop a visit.
Many Home for
Christmas Vacation
Christmas vacation brings home ti
lot of college goers this year. Froui
the O. A. C. fourteen enine in Satur
day morning, namely: Kenneth Mc
Williums ("Mac"), the warbler of
1914; Miss Marlon Hodgson ("Hodg
son"), Duna Frame ("Lengthy") of
Talent, Walter Canxmter ("Carp"),
Miss Angle Neil, Walter Phillips
("Philly"), Archie Anderson, Edwin
Dunn ("Ebo"). Earl Fraley, Bob
Tweed. Willis Bailey, Robert ThrouC,
Gene Carpenter and Mark Wright.
Miss Margaret Patterson ("Slg")
went to Portlund to visit with her
mother for the holidays.
From Eugene will come .Miss Amy
Stannard this week, while DonaM
Walker arrived from Portland Dental
College Saturday. Neil Shlnn, who
is attending the University of South
ernn California, will remain there
during the holidays, Instead of com
ing home.
There is a big difference between
good und bad cot'fen. Try Cafeteria
coffee and be pleased.
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Electrical toys at. Enders. .
More Marriages
Than Divorces
According to official records at th
county seat IS4 marriugH licenses
have been Issued In Jackson county
so far this year and but 31 dlvorcett
granted. The records show thut li
comparatively small number of per
sons who have been married over
five years applied for divorce, by far
the majority being grunted to
couples who had been married but
three or four years. The month of
June leads the list for marriages, 28
being issued during this mouth.
Young couples cuntcmpluting mar
riage should he encouraged over this
report.
Ilirthday Snrrle.
It. J. Edwards was the recipient of
a birthday surprise party Friday
evening, December 11. Twenty-four
of his Methodist Sunday school clu.su
were the surprise. The event cele
brated his fifty-sixth birthday. Tho
unirvited guests presented him wltli
a gift book In token of their esteem.
Uev. J, F. Smith nuule a little pre
sentation speech, which was earnest
ly answered by Mr. Edwards. After
this all Joined In singing "Blessed Ho
the Tie that Binds Our Hearts." fol
lowed by prayer. Mrs. Edwards hal
been let Into the secret before, how
ever, and consequently she had read
some artfully prepared good things,
one of the most notlceuble of all a
big birthday cake with 56 candles.
Mrs. Edwards was assisted In Herr
ing by Mrs. Mary E. Wood and Mrs.
D. L. Glenn. The evening spent was
one of the most enjoyable in th
church social history.