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Oreenn m . -v' second St Ashland Grows While Llthia Flows' City of Sunshine and Flowers Ashland, Oregon, Lithia Springs "Oregon's Famous Spa" VOL. XL ASHLAND. OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 191 G NUMBER 95 Getting Ready To Build Addition Chlorine Gas Civic Ciub Hay Build Club Reuse Overcomes Student ASHLAND Grant Permission For Parking Space The Chautauqua people have grant ed tho city council permission to level oft the land between Park avenue and the creek next to Chautauqua Park for tho purpose of constructing parking places for automobiles. The city attorney will draw up a contract as soon 03 possible and tho work of leveling the land and preparing for the scores of autos which will be here this summer will begin. Last year during Chautauqua time the streets near the Chautauqua buildings were almost blockaded with cars at times, and with tho prospect of far greater crowds this summer on every big day, all available space will be needed to park machineo. Mr. Billings and the council com mittee which conferred with him rela tive to making a trade for the land on which I1I3 barn on Park' avenue stands did not arrive at any definite conclusion. Mr. Billings asked for time to consider the proposition. If the city secures the Billings property it will own all the land between Piel's plaza and the creamery property. The Hotel Oregon property Is the scene of renewed activity following upon the determination to proceed Immediately with tho construction of a big annex to tho present building. The big trees on tho easit of the pres ent bu'ldlng have been cut down and the land is being graded. Bids have been asked for the con struction of the annex, which will cover approximately 147 by 40 feet and be two stories in height. A roof garden Is planned as part of the New Oregon's attraction's. f ","? ' r r 4 Ordinance Forces Skaters from Walks Ashland Mohair Pool Sets Record What it is claimed are the highest prices ever paid in the history of the mohair industry in Oregon, were se cured Saturady at the sales held at Ashland, Brownsville and Corvallls. All told some 18,500 pounds were dis posed of, and the prices ranged from 42 cents a pound to 43 cents, the latter smashing every known record. The bidding was keen, several firms submitted bids which they were sure would carry off the pool. Everywhere there seemed to be a concerted ef fort to beat out one Portland firm which has been boosting prices for some time. At Ashland the pool consisted of 12,000 pounds. The buyer was J. N. Dennis, representing Theodore Bern helm & Co., of Portland, he paying 42.55 cents a pound. The hair was of fine quality. Earlier in the day, the pool of 60 fleeces, or some 3000 pounds, at Cor Tallis had been disposed of to Will iam Brown & Co., of Salem, at a rec ord price of 43 14 cents a pound. Like the Ashland pool, this hair was also of fine quality and was 'much sought after. The Brownsville pool of 3500 pounds approximately, was also bought by William Brown & Co., of Salem, at 42 cents a pound. This sale was made about the same time the Ashland pool was sold. Considering freight rates the Ash land pool really brought the highest price. Freights from Ashland to Port land amount to 90 cents, while from Corvallls they are only 25 cents a hundred. This was taken into con eideration in the bidding. It is said had the freights been on a parity, or nearly so, the Ashland pool would have brought in the vicinity of 44 cents. There is a report In circulation that at Eugene a sale of a small lot of fancy mohair has been made at 46 cents a pound. While there is no con firmation of the rumor, it Is not gen erally credited. It is known that one local company was called by long dis lance phone and told an offer of 46 cents had been made and they could have it for a half cent more. Natur ally they turned it down. Mayor Johnson cast his vote In fa vor of the ordinance prohibiting roll er skating and coasting on the side walks in Ashland at Tuesday's coun cil meeting. Ho stated that while personally he was in favor of giving the children all the fun they could have, he had found that the law gave residents a very legall right to the smewaiKs adjoining, and no saw no way but to put aside his personal feelings and vote for the ordinance, This ordinance does not apply to the streets, however, and children may skate in the streets. The coun cilmen discovered this fact toward the latter part of the meeting and will probably take action to prohibit skating in the streets also, as the danger to the children's 'lives Is great er than any harm which might result from skating on the sidewalks. A communication was read from the Civic Improvement Club which asked the council to ltt the children skate on the sidewalks. The mayor stated that he hoped that the passage of the ordinance would provide a stimulus for the building of skating floors for the chil dren on the school grounds or else where, and stating that he had been told such floors could be constructed at comparatively small cost. Several of tho councllmen spoke favoring the construction of skating floors. 7 W4 1 Miss Allen Vandcrslu's of Talent a student at Ashland high school, was overcome by the fumes from chlorine gas while making a chemistry experi ment at the high school Tuesday nf- teinoon. Miss Vandersluls bent too (Jlose over the mixture and Inhaled an overdose of the gas. Near strangula tion resulted and tno young lady was taken to tho Wagner residence and a doctor summoned. She was taken to her Talent home Tuesday even'n and Is recovering without ill effects from the unusual experience. Great Physician Sanctions Waters Summer Will See Famham Hill Paved The findings of the board of ap praisers which estimated the damage which would accrue to the Arnold property from the proposed new rout ing of the paved highway up Billings of Farnham hill have been approved by the county court. The Southern Pacific has submitted plans of the undergrade crossing and a contract to the court for approval. The con tract will not be accepted until Attor ney Reames has had an opportunity to go over it. The railroad expects to have the steel for the span over Wrights creek here by May 1, and it begins to appear that the paved road up the hill will be finished before many months have passed. -, f ' r ; 1 The Monmouth, Ore.,? Herald has been sold by D. E. Stilt to B. Swen sen, former owner of . the , Baadon Recorder. . ji , ;y? s.-u- An Ashland lady who had been undergoing a course of treatment for some months at St. Francis hospital in San Francisco under Dr. John Galoway, returned recently to Ash land and upon the advise of the doctor 1b taking hot sulphur baths and drinking Llthia water freely. Dr. Galoway told her that he had looked into the efficacy of the mineral wat ers and had made a study of the ef fects which might result from proper treatment using the waters and paid a high compliment to the therapeutic value of the Ashland waters. The lady was greatly pleased with the advice since she had not men tioned the subject to Dr. Galoway or the hospital management. Dr. Gal oway is one of the biggest physicians and surgeons on the Coast, has an enormous practise and has had the advantage of European training and experience as well. He is widely known throughout the Coast states and is president of the St. Francis Hospital coporation. Endorsement of the curative prop erties of the Ashland waters, coming in such a direct and unsolicited manner from a physician of Dr. Galo- way's standing, means a great deal to the health resort ambitions of Ash land. This sanction of the Ashland min eral waters and the direct results which are bound to follow, that is, the sending of other patients to Ash- and for treatment, comes as a direct result of the activities of the public ity department of the Springs Water commission, which has sent a person al letter calling the doctor's atten tion to the enclosed booklet of water analyses and the properties of the Ashland waters and asking hiB study of the same, to every doctor on the Pacific Coast. Uillie llinl.c, appearing in "Peggy" tonight and tomorrow night at tho Viniiig Theatre. Southern Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Meets Here The club women of Ashland are busy with preparations for the en tertainment of the big delegations from all of the women's clubs in southern Oregon who will attend the third annual convention of the South- dation, Mrs. C. L. Cleavlnger, chair man of legislative department; 10:15 discussion, "Shall Women Serve on Juries," led by Mrs. C. W. Courtney; 10:45, address, "Juvenile Court Work," Mis. V. H. Clements; 11:35, ern Oregon Federation of Women's t discussion, "New Ideas for Civic Im- Ashlanders Get Government Jobs Stella G. Owens, of this city, has been appointed teacher in the Indian service 'and detailed to New Mexico by the interior department.', t ' 'Arthur N, Stanley, of this city,' has been appointed assistant forest rank er at HUeiCltr.Tjroh'tanaf - " "T clubs in Ashland on April 26, 27 and 28. The convention will be held in Chautauqua hall. Visiting delegates from a distance will be entertained in the homes of the city. The South ern Oregon Federation was organized by the Ashland club women and has grown Into one of the most influen tial organizations of its kind in the coast states. Committees have been appointed as follows in addition to others here tofore announced: Refreshments Mesdames Gillette, McDermont, Tracey, McAllister and Miss Lucile Barber. Flowers Mesdames Frank Jordan, Patterson, C. Loomis, Misses Lillian Patterson and Floy Cambers. Auto Lillian Patterson, Mrs. Hal McNair, Mrs. Emil Pell. Entertainment Mesdames Lam kln, Chattin, Ussher, Patterson, S. McNair, and Gard. The Sunshine club has announced their delegation to be composed of the following: Mesdames Carlton, Randall, Wilshire, Butterfield and Roland. The business sessions will be held mainly in the mornings and the af ternoon and evening given over to entertainment of various kinds, in cluding talks by several men of more than state-wide reputation. The af ternoon and evening session are open and the club women cordially urge every citizen of Ashland, man or woman, to attend. The sessions will be held in what was formerly called the G. A. R. hall, near the Chautau qua building. The program is as follows, al though changes and additions may be announced later: Wednesday afternoon, April '26 1:15, call to order, registration pf ('e'egntes; 1:45, Bong by audience, "America"; 2:00, address, "Influ ence of School Legislation," Hon. J. A. Churchill, state s-hool superinten dent; 3:00, address, "Some Micro scopic Friends and Foes of Every Day Life," Professor Sweetser, of Univer sity of Oregon; 4:15, discussion, "Medical Inspection in Schools," led by Mrs. H. L. Noblit, chairman of department of public health; 4:3$, announcements, adjournment. Wednesday evening 8:00, ad dresses of welcome, Mayor Johnson, V. O. N. Smith, president Commer cial club; Mrs. C. B. Lamkln, presi dent City Federation; response, Mrs. W. W. Canby of Grants Pass; violin solo, Miss Alice Vandersluls; vocal solo, Miss Doris Bagley: vocal duet, Mrs. Sylvan Provost and E. L, Rasor; reception. -Thursday morning 9:15, patriotic song by audience; 9:20, business; 9:25, report of State Federation, Mrs. d. L: Schle'ffelln; d;4q. addremi, "The Text : Book Problem," Mr. E. X. W " . A."'' ' . " wore;, .report ana provements," Mrs. C. B. Lamkin, chairman civic department; an nouncements. Thursday afternoon 1:15, piano solo, Miss Edna Daugherty; 1:30, vo cal'solo, Mr. Loveland; 1:45, address, "Children's Books," Miss Marvin, state -hbrar ian; 2:45, address "School Lunches," Mrs. E. R. Seely, presi dent Medford Parent-Teachers' coun cil; 8:15, report and recommenda tions, Mrs. W. W. Tssher, chairman of department of education; 3:30, three-minute reports of Parent- Teachers' association presidents, 4:00 auto ride given by Ashland City Fed eration of Women's clubs. Thursday evening Musical pro gram given under direction of Mrs. E. E. Gore and George Andrews of Medford. Announcements to be made later. Friday morning 9:15, concert singing; 9:25, report and recommen dations, Mrs. G. S. Eaton, chairman Art department; 9:35, address, "Household Decoration," Allen H. Eaton, University of Oregon; 10:40, address, "Planning the Home Die tary," Miss Frances, Oregon Agri cultural college. Friday afternoon 1:15, reading, Miss Minnie Jackson; 1:30, vocal solo Professor McMurray; 1:45, two-min ute report of officers; 2:00, three minute report of club presidents 2:30, report of committees: creden tial, resolution, constitution and by laws; 3:00, question box; 3:30, elec tion of officers, song, adjournment, Will Vote on Irrigation'Blayl9 The Talent Irrigation district has called an election for May 19, the same day as tho state primaries are held, for the organization of tho dis trict and tho election of three direc tors and a treasurer. Tho ballots wHI read: "Irrigation District Yes" or "Irrigation District No Those who favor tho creation of the district will vote yes, those opposed no. Tho election will bo held north of Talent, on the east side of Pacific Highway at the Junction of tho coun ty road running east to Bear creek. The irrigation project is being met with an enthusiasm which surprises even Its most enthusiastic backers. The farmers of the entire district look forward to the completion of the project as a goail which must be reached, and but little opposition has been heard to the project. But one voting place will be kept open for the election and tho farm ers In the upper end of the valley who come within the district confines will have to travel quite a distance to register their vote, but the Interest taken assures a full vote. A favorable vote on the irrigation proposition will mean the beginning of plans which will result in approx imately $900,000 being turned loose In the Ashland district, most of it going to laboring men. At Tuesday evening's council meet ing a petition from the Civic Im provement Club was read asking that the council work with them In secur ing land for tho erection of a club house, Several pieces of land have been (suggested, among the most fa vorable mentioned being a site on tho land on the west side of Park avenuo opposite the park, which was recently purchased by the city. The ladies have asked the council to arrange a lease or deed for a sufficient amount of land to build a c'ub house and ten nis court. The club has not arrived at any definite conclusion regarding the financing of the building, but with their well-known propensity for netting what they go alter will no doubt have a beautiful home of their own before long. No definite action wns taken by tho council Tuesday night, tho peti tion being lost tdght of In an argu ment over execnthe seslon. It will be brought up a;:nin at the next meet ing, the council in the meanwhile In vest'gnting the various phases of tho proposition. Many Petitions Busy Council C. A. Malone Leaves For Fine Position Dog Drinks From Bubble Fountain recotsmen- Monkeys that dress like men are frequently seen in vaudovlllo and in fact New York society women re cently gave an exclusive tea party to which monkeys alono wero invited. It remained for Avery Trask, of Ash land, however, to raise a dog which displays such remarkable attributes. Young Trask has a big St. Bernard, only a puppy, in fact, but still a big dog, which is fast learning all the niceties of polite socloty. When Avery goes into a restaurant he or ders two steaks, one for hlniBolf and one for the dog. The dog is placed on a stool up to the lunch counter and proceeds to eat in a much more refined manner than some humans This Is but one of his accomplish ments. Long ago he deserted the drinking trough for dogs at the down town' fountain, and now stands up on his hind legs and drinks out of a bubble fountain, aa nice as you C. A. Malone, formerly manager of the California-Oregon Power com pany's Ashland system prior to the present system going Into effect, and captain of the Ashland Coast Artil lery Corps company, has accepted the responsible position of purchasing agent for the California-Oregon com pany and will leave Ashland next week to make his home in Oakland, having business headquarters In San Francisco. He returned the first of the week from a visit to the head offices at San Francisco where he received his new appointment. Those who have been associated with Mr. Malone in a business way realize that the advancement comes as a result of his sterling business qualities and are offering congratu lations. Those who have known Mr. and Mrs. Malone In a social way, and nearly all of Ashland knows them, deeply regret to lose two of tho most pleasant people they have ever known. Tho Coast Artillery Corps hoys will miss Captain Malone most of all. Always a strict dlspllnarian, but Just nnd "square" he tins won his way Into the hearts of every militiaman nnd has raised tho standard and character of the Ashland company until it ranks with the highest. The California-Oregon Power com pany is one of the biggest and most substantial electric corporations on the Coast. The company supplies electric current for all of southern Oregon and northern California and Is constantly extending Its scope. Mr. Malone's new duties will em brace the supervision of all the pur chasing for the company. After tho usual routine business at Tuesday evening's council meeting a petition from residents in the neigh borhood of that portion of C street between Second and Third streets was read. It devolved that the street com mittee had already found a way to handle a like problem on another sec tion of C street and were awaiting material to care for it. The matter was referred to the street committee. L. B. Sander petitioned for city water for his dairy barn which is a few feet outside the city limits, agree ing to pay all expenses, stating that good Bupply of pure water was needed in keeping the milk equipment clean and sanitary. The request was referred to the water committee witli power to act. Mr. Ashcraft stated that Mr. Sander was contemplating the erection of a new and up-to-date dairy barn with ideal sanitary equip ment in every respoct. President Billings of the Chautau qua Association asked that the city take some action to protect the Chau tauqua building from surface water from Pioneer avenue. In 1911, ac cording to Mr. Billings, an agreement was made with the city to care for the surface water In return for a right of way for a drain. Recently water has coursed down through the building, doing damage. The matter was referred to the streot committee with power to act. Several other mat ters were attended to as elsewhere reported. The electric light committee was given power to put In lights In the paved alley between Second and Third streets. The park ordinance was referred over until the next meeting. Some lots on A street Just beyond Sixth streot, which came Into tho city's hnnds from Mr. Ogg, will be sold by the city as a result of action taken providing tho city can get a price out of them which will put tho city In the clear. Billie Burke in "Peggy" Is Here . Hotels' will fight to abolish the welfare commlsBioh In our next legis lature, u, :. I vr ' Many Hear Burton Speak at Medford Senator Burton of Ohio, candidate for the republican nomination for president, was greeted at the S. P. station Monday evening by a good sized crowd, sprinkled with wearers of Ohio badges. A number jof Ash landers Journeyed to. Medford Mon day evening and heard the senator pea 10 a crow a oi i,tuu at tne.Mea ford Natatorium. I Tonight nnd Friday night tho poo plo of Ashland will have an oppor tunity to seo the premier motion pic ture production of the present year, "Peggy," with Billie Burke, the Idol of the stage, In tho title rolo. This picture has created a sensation wher ever shown, nnd Ashland can con sider herself indeed fortunate to havo an opportunity to witness It ahead of many Inrgor cities. Special music accompanies the picture and will ba played by the Vining orchestra of eight pieces, who will also present several concert numbers previous to the showing of the big eight-reel pro duction. No lover of the highest there Is In motion pictures or any kind of amusement should miss thia offering. If you can't get there to night, go Friday sure. This is the picture which broke all records In every city in which It haB been shown. " ' Admission will be 10, 15 and IS -cents. Box seats may be reserved. y, .if sa. ; . -A 1 ' 'r .;': H a a , Honolulu, wants : th KlU 'Jin' toW J,contlpue.tt 3rea Northern service . and will give a guarantee. .:, ft il-j '' - ;
