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Oregon Historical Society Tomo 207 Second St THE TIDINGS PREDICTION: Before December 31, 1918, Ashland will have a population exceeding TWELVE THOUS JD. It will be brought about by proper and complete utilization of her best resource Mineral Waters "Ashland Grows While Lithla Flows' City of Sunshine and flowers IDINGS Ashland, Oregon, Lilhia Sprl "Oregon's famo VOL. XLI ASHLAND. OREGON THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1917 NT.WB1 Ashland Government Wins 0. & C. Land Grant In deciding the Orcgon-Culifornia land case Monday the supreme court offirmed the Oregon federal court's decree enjoining the Southern Pacific railroad from disposing of timber and minerals on Its lands received liy congressional grant. By the same decision the govern ment won In ffs suit against the Southern Pacific railroad to regain nearly 2,300,000 acres of Oregon and Washington land, worth $30,000,000. The Chamberlain-Ferris law of 1916 forfeiting and divesting the railroad's title to the lands granted liy congress in 1866 and providing for federal saie of the lands timber and minerals was upheld as consti tutional. The decision of the su preme court sustaining the govern ment's claims entails: "Forfeiting the railroad's title to land, timber and minerals, with fut ure payment to the railroad of $2.50 an acre for the land only. "Denial to the railroad of any pro ceeds from timber and minerals. "Disposition of timber, mineral, power and agricultural rights under direction of the Interior and agricul tural departments." This decision comes after a con troversy which has been before the supreme court for two years. After reading the press dispatches from Washington, D. C, Clarence L. Reames, United States district attor ney gave his opinion that the un sold agricultural lands in the unsold railroad grants ought to be open for entry by actual settlers within six months. However, according to coun sel for William D. Fenton (or the Southern Pacific company In a pub lished interview several weeks ago, there will be several points raised in the supreme court by the. Southern Pacific before the time-worn litiga tion between the government and the railroad company wiU come to a close. Assuming that the press dispatches are correct In tbeir interpretation of the supreme court's decision, the dis trict attorney gave. his opinion that lands will be opened for entry and Vie forest tracts will be ready for sale within the next bIx months. However, nothing can be done until the supreme court's mandate arrives at Portland, which will be from 30 to 60 days hence. Several local men arc rejoicing be cause it Is the decision that all those who have lived ac actual settlers upon any of these lands since July 1, 1913. the date of the Oregon dis trict court's decree, and have Improv ed their holdings will be entitled to preference rights as entrymen There are but few of such persons In this state. Jackson county has about $270, 000 due as interest and delinquent taxes on that part of the land grant which is situated In this county. Gives Ashland Prominent Mention The Ashland Hyiu Hehe received a big boost when a short art'ele on the celebration found its way on the front page of "The Bulletin," a semi monthly magazine which 's published by the Southern Pacific and which I has a large circulation among rail- j road employes and executives. The article reads as follows: N "Agent George N. Kramerof Ash land, Ore., reports that plans for the annual Hyiu Heho (big time) call for a spectacular celebration th's year on a greater scale than ever. The carnl al will run July 3, 4 and 5 and will feature the Rogue River Roundup and many spectacular attractions The Southern Oregon Chautauqua session is scheduled for July 10 to 20, and will convene In the new $20, 000 Chautauqua building. The Southern Pacific Company handled over 30,000 people at last year's cele bration, and, according to Committee Chairman H. O. Frohbach, more visit ors are expected this year." ' i .' Tuesday was the warmest day of the year so far. During the heat of the afternoon several thermometers on the Plaza showed the temperature "to be 78 degrees ' ' The A. W. Atterbuty property on Sherman street baa' been sold to Dr. W. E. Buchanan,' .local' dentist,' who j will soon occupy It' ' .' . Unique Train Through City A huge caterpillar tractor with four mammoth wagons which were loaded with logging machinery stopped in the city Tuesday night. The outfit belongs to Smith Brothers Logging Company and Is on Its way from Selma, Ore., near Grants Pass, to Gazelle, Cal. Four days have been taken up in the trip from Grants Pass and much mud and narrow roadbeds encountered, which on account of the enormous size and weight of the en gine and wagons caused considerable trouble in progressing until the pave ment was reached at Medford. To gain passage over the Siskiyou moun tains will doubtless bo a difficult mat ter at this time of the year, for such a heavy equipment, but the four men who are in charge of the outfit ex press great confidence In the climb ing power of the b'g caterpillar tractor. Honor Guards To Study Automobiles A class in automobile work is to be organized among the members of the Honor Guard girls at the armory Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. This class will be under the supervision of Delmar Harmon, and the various de partments which will be studied will be care of a machine, how to drive, how to repair different parts of the machinery, etc., and various other requirements of the machine will be studied. A large number of girls have signified their Intention of tak ing up this department, as It Is dis tinctively different from the other work. The regular classes in drill work, shooting and first aid will meet as usual on Monday night at the armory. During the absence of Miss Hawley the classes in first aid work will be In charge- Mrs. W.-E. Moore, a graduate nurse from a private hos pital In Cheyenne. Wyo. .. This class will meet Immediately after drill work, and as an added feature of the evening the class will take up the art of bread making. This class will be held in the new room which Swansori & McRae have fitted up especially for this purpose. The class will go from the armory building to this room af ter drill work. Those who are enrolled In the shooting classes are requested to bring a gun and their own ammuni tion, if possible, as the new equip ment has not yet arrived. Special shooting practice will be held In the evening. The first class in Bwlmming will be held Tuesday evening at Helman's swimming pools, which are opening especially for the Honor Guards' ben efit Miss Moffat has charge of this class, and all the girls are requested to be at Helmau's for instruction. Helman's Swimming Pools Open Tuesday Helman's popular swimming natar torium, which Is located at the foot of Laurel street, will open Tuesday evening. The primary reason for the rather early opening is for the pur pose of giVing the Honor Guard girls a place where their swimming classes' can receive instruction. However, Manager Helman intends to keep the pools open to the general public if the weather remains as warm as it hag during the past few days. Darcy Enlists Aviation Corps Les Darcy, tho Australian boxer,, has anl'sted in the aviation corps at Mem phis. Darcy has met with many refusals and suggestion after suggestion, be- j for the champion bronco buster at the ginning with Governor Whitman of j Sheepshead, N. Y., contest. The eel New York, to fight, and to join the j lulold buttons which the roundup as armies fighting in Europe. It was said when be camo to this country he came because he could not fight In Australia, and. It was of ten pointed out that he should Bet an example by enlisting., He was recent; ly refused permission to fight in the south. Pendleton 3 60 acres near Athena recently sold for $54,000. Latest War News From State, Americas and Europe May Have Kunk Gorman l'-lloat. The navy department received a re port through official channels Wed nesday afternoon saying in effect that officers of the American liner Mon golia thought that in an encounter with a submarine they had Bunk the U-boat. The supposed sinking oc curred while the Mongolia was bound from the United States for England. Captain P.ice of the Mongolia said that the submarine was about to at tack tha great liner in British waters on April 19. lie declares there was absolutely no doubt that the U boat was hit and that there was every reason to believe it was destroyed. The periscope was sighted dead ahead, was fired upon by the ship's gunners and was hit squarely and Ira- ; mediately sank. A few minutes later oil counld be seen on the water where the submarine disappeared. May CaiiM'l Festival. The board of governors of the Rose Festival Association has under con s'deration pet'tons asking that the annual municipal show be abandoned this year on account of the war. The petition contends that the festival spirt such as Is necessary to the suc cess of an enterprise of Mill k'nd Is lacking, and If It Is aroused might suddenly disappear under the influ ence of some tragic Incident in the war which the nation has now entered. Contract Is Signed To Bring Renowned Riders for Roundup Twenty-five of the best-known wild west performers In the United States, together with several strings of the fastest horses, the wickedest bucking broncos and the rangiest of Texas streers will take patr In this Summer's roundup, according to ns gotiat'ons which were closed Monday through Secretary Briggs of the Rogue River Roundup Association and which will undoubtedly prove to make this year's celebration one of ttiA l-ttrreraal a fa ftrta uriilth tha 'Pa citic coast can boast of for this year. The contracts were made through Dell Blanche who la one of the owners and principal men connected with the Pendleton and other round ups, and who Fred Herrln and Secre tary Brigcs made arrangements with on their recent trip to Pendleton. By Joining In contracts with Philomath, sufficient funds could be offered to get this wonderful galaxy of stars and their equipment at both shows and therefore pay them to leave their work and make the long trip with their several cars of stock from Pen dleton and the various other places where the different men are located. The Philomath roundup will be held ,'n the latter part of June, and from there the participants can come direct to Ashland for the big show on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of July. Among the various wonder people whose services were signed up in the contract are: Miss Ella Merryfield, celebrated trick, Roman and bucking horse rid er. Miss Kathor'nc Wilkes the Chey enne pirl who holds the record of be ing the lady clmmp'onship bucking horse rider of the world. Miss Josephino Sherry, the best known lady tr'ck rider in the coun try. Does the "drunken cowboy," rides v without a saddle fin savage horses, also a relay and pony express rider of note. Sid Seals, the Condon. Ore., cowboy who Is the champion trick rider of the world and a pony express rider of renown. Lee Caldwell, champion bucking horse rider of the world. Has won 35 pr'ze saddles and won the Police Gazette gold belt which was offered sociat'on will distribute In the future will bear a picture of Lee Caldwell riding one of the worst Hicklng horses known. He also won the bucking contest two years ago at Pendleton. ' ' . Jackson Sundown, Nez Perce In dian wh6 won the sweepstakes and the first pr'ze saddle In bucking con test at Pendletoh last year. ' j.- Rube Fisher, pony express and, re Allies Still Progress. Tho latest reports from the Eu ropean war front say that the British are ga'nlng step by step In a bloody drive against the German line. Re ports say that the British have taken 3,029 prisoners since Monday morn ing. The French also are continuing their great drive, although in a less effective manner. A great many air battles have been fought during the past few days and a late report says that the British have brought down forty of the German air machines In one day. The Germans are send'ng their men into the trenches and various attacks with reckless abandon instead of their former prudence, for it seems they realize the full extent of the Angle French menace to their whole system of commun'cations and are desperate ly trying to counter the danger. Army Bill I'npassert. The army bill has not yet been passed because of the many speeches and the debates which have been cur rent before it has been voted upon In congress. The senate will not vote upon it before next Saturday, It is reported today, and the bill is being bitterly fought In the lower house. Villa Defeated. The Carranza forces have taken the Villa forces through several decided cleanings In battles which have been fought during the past few days. lay rider, and is recognized as the champion cowboy clown. Yakima Caunnutt. bulldogger, bucking horse- rider and trick roper. ,. TSarl Mandervllle, bucking horse and trick rider. George Weir, champion steer roper of the world. He holds the world s I record of roping and tying a steer in the almost superhuman time of 23 seconds. Sam Garrett, bulldogger, trick rop er and trick rider. Ben Corbett, one of last year's fa vor'tes who is known for his trick roping, Roman riding and bucking horse riding. Ben Oaks, an all-around buckaroo who is noted for his ability at bull dogging, fancy roping and bucking horse riding. Dave White, experienced trick and bucking horse rider, Is noted for bis bulldogglng and fancy roping feats. Fred Spain, bulldogger and buck ing horse rider. I Ben Dobbins, a fancy roping ex pert, bulldogger and bucking horRe , rider. He won the bucking horse contest at Albany last year. John Spain, Pendleton champion three years ago. He has but one arm, but shows a wonderful exhibition of bulldogg'ng with his one arm and his teeth. Roy Jones, a trick rider of renown. He does the head stand, drag and other wonderful trick riding feats. An all-around arena man. Bob Anderson Rides the worst of bucking horses with a flat English saddle. He is also a trick and Roman rider. Considerable work is to be done on the race track at the roundup grounds. It Is to b built up on the turns until It will resemble a huge saucer. , This feature will do away w'th the necessary slowing up of speed to take the turns In fast events as the Inward slope of the turns can be taken with unabated speed. Boxes to seat 1,000 people and a large num ber of bleacher seats will also be added to the seating arrangement of the grandstand. Twenty-five head of Dell Blan- chett's Individual stock of race horses will be sent down to take place In the relay, pony express, Roman races and other speed events. Twenty-five head of John Snain's collection of bucking horses will also be Included 'n the livestock which are to be sent down. Spain's herd of buck'ng horses are recognized as the wicked est, wildest bunch of bucking horses in the world, and many of the horses Included In tit lot are recognized the country over, by cowboys who know, as being the worst bucking horses In (Contlnaed on Page Four.) Committees Elected; Prepare Gardens A meeting was held in the Commer cial Club rooms Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of electing a commit- der, supplies have been recel e and tee who will look after the future all members are requested tn U on preparations which Ashland will hand Wednesday and Friday after make toward finding all the available noons of each week to aid In tho work vacant lots and the cultivation and )0f making hospital supplies. The Rim planting of them. Among those who 'plying of bandages, etc., to th- pres- were present were: Mayor C. B. Lam - kin, Superintendent Briscoe, F. D. Wagner, D. M. Lowe, Mrs. W. M. Bar ber, Civic Improvement Club presi dent, Professor Brown and Miss John son of the O. A. C. extension depart ment. Following considerable discussion on the bcBt crops which can now be planted for profit, the organization of canning clubs and other preparation which should be made in the city for this work, the following committee was elected: F. D. Wagner, chair man: Mrs. W. M. Barber, Mrs. E. C. Card, G. A. Briscoe and Mayor C. B. Lamkln. May Give Up Party For Nation'sINeed That the annual junior-senior re ception be given up and the money be donated for patriotic use Is a ques tion which is now before the Junior and senior classes of the local high school. In past years the junior-senior re ception has been one of the big af fairs of graduation week, and each junior class has made Its reception on a larger scale than the class preced ing, until now the annual event means an outlay of from $100 to $150. This naturally cnuses consid erable stress to fall on each Individ ual, but thlB year's junior class has replen'shed its treasury from time to time by box socials, candy sales, etc., until now the largest part of the nec essary funds has been collected. However, the ' work of decorating, erecting the tables in unique shape and other preparation is annually a large amount of work,' and many of the students feel that the only pleas ure of the event Is In the fact that they have kept up the precedent of their class In enrrytng out the affair, and they feel that in the present stress of arranging pntrlot'c organiza tions it would not only bo a patriotic thing to do, but. would also reflect much credit on the present classes If the money lie used In helping out the Red Cross organization or some other patriotic society. The senior class Is also discussing the advisability of donating the pro ceeds of its senior play to a I'ke cause. In former years the receipts have been used In adding some need ed article to the high school. George Yates Meets With Bad Accident George Yates, well-known local transfer man, met with a most dis tressing accident Tuesday morning when he was kicked by a horse which he was driving and which resulted in his right leg being broken. The acci dent happened In a most peculiar way. While driving Home rroni worn Tuesday noon a small Incline in the road caused tho rack" on which Mr. Yates was riding to push forward on the horse, who was unable to hold it back on account of the absence of breeching straps on the harness. This frightened the animal, and in the following program one of the horse's feet made connection with Mr. Yate's right leg, which was brok en by the contact. First Tourists Of the Season Tho auto camp ground had its first tourist visitors last night. Two cars from Greeley, Cal., camped there. They were allowed to build campflres as the kitchenette was not yet open. It has been suggested that some pro vision should be made for fire to warm by during the early spring and late fall, when the weather is too chil ly to be comfortable. Each small ao qulsltlon of comfort will add to the reputation of the camp. Phone job orders to the Tiding R. C. Headquartf In Working dr The Red Cross headquarters in tho Elks building arc now in work'ng c-- 1 ent warring armies is an lmnnrtirr. Item, and who knows but who ynn are making supplies whlrh w't' p Ad ministered to the wants of yn-i own home boys in the future? All sup plies have been received and " 's d" sired that any members wim am spend fifteen minutes or hal' an hour In the work would do so. Mr1. Clleve, the expert w'ndnw trimmer In Vaupel's store. dnnaW his services in decorating the tv-o de tractive windows of the Red Crnsa headquarters. A member of '.he mcmborsh'n corny mittee will always be on hand to en roll new members at the headum'tP's on Wednesday and Friday affnoons. A special Red Cross booth hs been arranged at the Country Sto'e " hlh is being held, in the former business rooms of Beebe A Kinney, wh new members will be received. There are now 150 members in the Iocs' b-sn-h of the Institution, and the mmber shlp committee wants to have ono en rolled by next week. Fift""i new members were added yestprdav. Their names and those wh" wee omitted in the number published 'a Monday's Tidings will appes- 'n the next Issue. It is also requested tht those who havo signed and h"e failed to pay their $1 membersh'p fee would do so immediately. Official receipts will he mailed o the members as soon as the have been received by the local secretary. Miss Watson. Dr. Clancy held the first class of the first aid members in the head quarters last night Much interest was shown in the work by 'he 28 ladies who were present The even ing's, meeting consisted of a general outline of the work, the preparation and future plans of the class. ' The future meetings of the class will be held on Tuesday and Friday evenings of each week. AJ1 class members are requested to be on hand at 7:50, as the doors will be closed and no one admitted after 8 o'clock. Commissary Armv To Be Organized In a talk to the National Agricul tural Society, President Wilson re marked that everyone who swelled the nation's food production by plant ing and harvesting should be recog nized as a soldier of the commissary. Here In Ashland we are so advan tageously situated to raise vegetables, the t'mo Is opportune. Every man, woman and ch'ld In Ashland Is el'gi ble to enlistment in this division ot service. If one is not phys'cally able to till the soil, perchance they own a vacant lot someone else Is anxious to plant. Boys brimming with patriotism but too young to enlist in other d'vislons, come Join "Ashland's Comm'ssary De partment." Now that so much atten tion is being given to food production the world over, let'B be tho first to actually organize Into a dlv's'on of this kind and name and send In our roll to the Agricultural Department and to President Wilson. tot's plant things that can be stored, dried or canned Let's make our commun'ty Inde pendent of car shortage, str'kes o" of the outside world. Let's plant enough for ourselves and to market to those living in cities. Everyone .who is doing th's, or go ing to, no matter 'f you've been plant'ng for years. If you are re doubling your efforts this season, and you who will plant vacant p'ots, or you who have vacant plots, leave the number of lots and your name at the Commercial Club, Let's organize! Our un'forra Is blue overalls, our arms are the plo v and hoe. 0.. B. LAMKIN. ' JOHN H. DILL. BENTON POWERS Agricultural Committee. v