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APHTjATJT) ttmvos Monday, May 21, 1017 PAGE FOUR In the Social Realm Merley Circle. The Merley Circle meets Wednes day afternoon at 2:30 at Mrs. Butter fitlds liorae, 153 Second Btreet. All the ladies are invited to be present. A Red Cross representative will talk of the Red Cross work. Christ ian Hiiilcnvorcrfl. A numher of Enriearorers from the Tresliyteiian, Congregational and Christian churches went to Talent Sunday evening to boost the young people of Talent in Christian Endeav or work. Among those who went were the following: Mary Spencer, May Glover, Gladys, Friscllla and Dorothy Carnahan, Win Hayes, Edith Uerriit, Alda Heer, Harvey Wood, Chester Wood, George Caldwell, Har vey Watt, llarley Holmes, Clarence Morris, Oscar Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. James Yokum, Marie Holmes and Amelia Esparza. Convention. Dr. Joreph Goldman, the Russian Jew missionary who spoke at the Christian church Sunday in such a ( forceful way, is en route to a Jewish ' missionary convention at Los An- J geles. He says that twenty-eight Christian Jews who are missionaries to their own people will be at this convention to consider the question of what must lie done with immigrant Jews that are coming in large num bers to this country. He also spoke of their love for America and said there was no other country like it, and every person living under the protection of the flag ought to be willing to fight for It, whether be be German or Jew. He said that one hundred thousand Jews had enlisted As soldiers. Dr. Goldman speaks at Medford one night this week before going on to the Los Angeles convention. Graham to Grand T odge. The Masonic grand lodge meets this year In Portland. June 13, 14 and 15, the gathering being the slxty neventh annual communication. J. A. Graham, as' worshipful master, will represent Ashland Lodge No. 23. The grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons meets In the same city on June 11'. Rev. P. K. Hammond, high priest, will represent Siskiyou chap ter No. 21 of this city. To Rojiup Klk Resort. A party consisting of Misses Lor aine Johnson, Alice Flynn, Margaret Towers, Irene Ringhelm, Bessie Dun ham, Rose Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Mc Cavern and a friend of Miss Towers' from San Diego. Kenneth McWll Hams1, Sandy and Max McGavern motored up to the Rogue Elk "resort Sunday and spent the day fishing and rambling around theidincent coun try, almlrlng the wonderful scenery. They report fine, roads, .1 hospitable reception at the resort and a jolly good time. Civic Club. The Civic Club will pull off a real live debate at their meeting next Tuesday, the subjct belli? the most vital one before the people of Ore gon j'ipt now. As each one enters She will 1)9 asked if she is for or agatmt the $G, 000, 000 bond issue and will be seated accordingly. There will be ample seating capacity for neutrals. At the end of the debate the nutrals will be asked to move over to the side that convinced them. A counting of the converts will de, clde the debate. Only members In good standing will be allowed to talk. Call up the secretary if in doubt. If not a member, join before next Tues day. Everybody invited to attend. Light refreshments as usual. Senior-Junior Poinm. It sure was some day. From the time that fifty-two seniors and some sixty odd juniors met at the library In the morning until the strains of "Home, Sweet Home" bade the stu dents to discontinue their festivities at the dance at the Natatorium at midr'it, Friday was a real day for the upperclassmen of the local high school. In order to do away with the work and trouble of the senior Junior re ception which has been tendered to the seniors by the junior class In past years this year's class of enterpris ing juniors arranged for an all-day picnic which was to be held on Wag ner creek, but the inclemency of the weather made it inadvisable, so that ' the day's festivities were arranged so that they could be held In the city. ' H'lmnn'8 was the first scene of ac tivity, and for a few hours of the morning , the students enjoyed the water of Helman's swimming pools Immensely. The water was fine and water sports reigned supreme until a fire was built and roasting wienies and marshmallows became the actlv tty of the group. Friday afternoon was taken up by attending the mati ness at the Vinlng theatre, and ten nis in the park until 6 o'clock, when the hungry pleasure seekers sought Memorial ball, where a bountiful spread of sandwiches, olives, salad, coffee, ice cream and cake was en joyed by teachers and students alike. "The biggest day the juinor class has pulled" ended with a big junior prom at the Natatorium in the evening, w hich was well attended by lovers of the "light fantastic" and others who were initiated into the sport. President Signs War Army Bill The president signed the army bill Friday evening after it had been : passed by both houses of congress, j With the passage of the bill the ma- ; chinery of building and equipping an immense army goes into effect. The , president lias designated June 5 as registration day for draft eligibles. j As finally approved, the bill pro- ' vides for raising by selective conscrip tion a war army in increments of 500,000 men from 21 to 30 years old. It also authorizes, without directing, the president to raise volunteer forces which Colonel Roosevelt de sires to take to France, and it greatly , Increases the pay of all enlisted men. Rnpi'l Registration. Machinery to register and draft the first BOO',000 men already has been set up. by the war department. Im mediately after the president signs . the bill he will by proclamation des-1 ignate day for registering of the 10,000,000 or more men of the pre scribed age. Registration books will be In the hands of the state and local authorities who are to co-operate in the work, and Drlgadier-General t Crowder, the provost marshal-general, expects to have his complete lists in Washington within five days after ' registration begins. . j Call to Colors in September, i Then will come the task of select ing the first half million, exempting the physically unfit, those with de pendents and men who are needed on thd farms and in industries. The process of selection probably will be completed long before the men are wanted. Secretary Baker is quoted as saying that, because of lack of sup plies, the new army would not lie called to the colors for training be fore September. Month in Congress. The bill, backed by the administra tion, was introduced in the senate April 19, was passed April 28 in the senate by a vote of 81 to 7 and in the house 397 to 24 and since has been tied up in conference, re turned there twice by the house to in clude the Roosevelt volunteer pro vision and further pay Increases for enlisted men. Its chief provisions are: Raising of armed forces by the selective draft system, imposed upon all males between the ages of 21 and 30 years, inclusive, subject to regis tration and certain exemptions from service. Increasing the regular army to maximum war stregth. .100,000 First Unit. Drafting into the federal service of national guard units. Raising of an Initial force by con scription of 500,000 men, with addi tion of 500,000 if deemed necessary. Raising, If the prelsdent sees fit, of four divisions of volunteer Infan- try (the Roosevelt amendment). Increasing the pay of all enlisted j men as follows: Fifteen dollars addi tional monthly for those now receiv ing less than $21, comprising the, hulk of the army, graduated down ward to $6 additional monthly for those receiving $45 or more. Prohibition of liquor sales at or near army training camps and other wise protecting morals of the soldier, j U Red Cross y activities Supplies. j Members of the Red Cross that can give the time meet at the Red Cross headquarters In the Elks Temple j every Wednesday and Friday after- ( noon. The local Red Cross is helping j supply the bast hospital In San Fran- Cisco and Is now working on complete ! outfits for our patients. Each outfit costs from $15 to $20. Much work j has already been accomplished and a great deal of credit Is due to the committee and asisstants In charge of the hospital supply department. Work is not compulsory, but Is volun tary with the members. Girls' Glee Club Captivates Ashland "We love you, Lithia," and we are coming back to Ashland next year," 'said the members of the University of 1 Oregon Girls' Glee Club as they de parted for Eugene Sunday morning alter a very successful concert tour 'of southern Oregon. I Right off the reel the Girls' Glee Club started in being a success last Saturday night at the armory. From the time the curtain went up on a i stage full of Grecian-clad figures un til "The Star. Spangled Banner" 'brought the audience to its feet at I the last curtain, there was spirit and I "pep," harmony and then more har I mony. i The "S. R. O." sign wasn't hung out at the front entrance, but if re peated encores are any indication of the enthusiasm of a fair-sized audir euce, then the Oregon girls sure did "get by" with a perfect percentage column. To choose favorite numbers is risky, but certainly the one, waltz song from Faust, with Melba Wil-j liams as solo dancer, "Barcarolle" from the Tales of Hoffman, and the delightful group of Caedman's Indian songs with the picturesque and un usual setting stand out boldly. "Tent ing Tonight," sung as an encore num ber to the latter group, Is undoubted ly one of the loveliest and the most effective songs ever heard in any concert. The absolute stillness of the house during its rendition was an in dex to the Impression it created. And speaking of encores, there wasn't a poor one in the lot; the lit tle German band ditty and the clock song were particularly catchy, and even these showed the exact precision and careful training which character ized the whole program and left you with a feeling of "wishing for more." During their stay in the city the girls were guests of the Ashland Choral Society, and to them much credit must be given for bringing such a high class organization to Ashland, "When the Boys Come Marching Home," sung by Dean Ralph Lyman, director of the Glee Club, was en thusiastically received. As a director of choruses he undoubtedly is in a class by himself on the Pacific coast, and through his efforts has the Eu gene Philharmonic Society, a chorus of 200 voices, been recognized as a "success," spelled in capital letters. Of the individual numbers, Marian Nell, formerly a local girl, piano solo Etude by Max Dowell de serves special mention, and seldom has such ai accomplished and fin ished artist been heard in Ashland. Decidedly professional, Charlotte Donfield had the audience with her In her several readings, and we won der how she can remember so many bird calls. Irene Strawbrldge and Gladys Van Nuys, both freshmen in the university, lent a variety and bal ance to the program which was desir able. Up to the minute in plot was "Maid and SuperrMald." There were "scads" of maids, and most certainly their little act was "super" in every respect. The lines were clever, and a line of humor "not Ashland made" kept the audience in an uproar till the closing ensemble number hit the spot with Its patriotism. "Come again, girls, we like you." Klamath District Epworth League (Continued from Page One.) dier-Epworthian was expected to be an honor to his league and church. At the Saturday evening session the Medford delegation, comprising two-score live wires, gave a couple of yells ful lof pep and enthusiasm. Then they all stood up and sang a lively song, to the accompaniment of several ukuleles. ' As further proof that Medford Is on the map a male quartet from the Jackson county me tropolis favored the congregation .with a couple of songs, the rendition of which showed careful training of four melodious voices. A selection was also given by Misses Engle and McCormick and Messrs. Tilton and McGee. Lunches were served to the visit ing delegates Friday and Saturday at the church by the local league, the visitors being entertained in Ashland homes the rest of the time. The first delegates arrived Thursday evening and the last ones left Monday morning. Everybody pronounced it the best convention held in this dis trict. Mr.(Brummltt says it was a splendid series of meetings and com pared favorably with the hundreds of similar gatherings which he has at tended In other parts of the country. He was given a chance to see some of the beauties of the Ashland coun try and Joined the anvil chorus In singing its praises. He says nothing would please him better than to have the editorial office pf the Herald, through which he speaks to 90,000 leaguers who pay for the paper and more than as many more who borrow it, moved to sunny southern Oregon. In Mr. Brummitt's speech Satur day forenoon he emphasized the im portance of recreation and entertain ment for leaguers and urged that more homes lie thrown open for so cial gatherings. Also that picnics, hikes and outdoor athletics be sup plemented with pay entertainments put on by local talent, thus develop ing the histrionic and forensis ability of the members and providing funds for worthy purposes. In the absence of President Smith, who was forced to devote at least part of his tme to chickens, and Chautauqua buildings, the Saturday morning meeting was presided over by the first vice, Miss Vivian Isham, of Grants Pass.. Interesting reports were made from the various chapters represented, well illustrating the va riety and scope of the league's activi ties. The Ashland chapter reported 48 devotional meetings held during the past year, with an average at tendance of 77, and 14 outside meet ings held. For missions $76.50 was contributed and $83.45' for other sources. The mercy and help depart ment expended $65.75, made 245 calls on the sick, 134 on strangers and gave away 107 bouquets of flow ers and 243 garments. From this it appears that Ashland leaguers are doing a good deal of practical Chris tian work. H. S. Palmerlee conducted a round table, consisting of three-minute talks on league methods. Friday af ternoon five-minute talks were made by Catherine Miller, Lawrence Her clier, May Wells and J. Wlthrow. Longer talks were made by C. A. Meeker, Jessie Hathaway, Jennie Tooker and Mrs. if., T. Wise. Grants Pass will be host to the league next year. The principal feature of the Satur day afternoon session was a debate led by Nolo Lindley of Medford and Vivian Isham of Grants Pass, as to the relative merits of the spiritual and social departments of the league. The chief combatants fought such a fierce forensic battle that the judges feared to render a decision. There was also a question box conducted by Mr. Brummltt and a discussion of the question, "Why Attend League In stitutes?" by Bernlce Jurgens of Roseburg and Curtis Dariy of Med ford. A hike up the canyon, followed by an egg fry, had been planned, but was abandoned on account of the wet ness of the weather. The eggs were fried in the church kitchen, however, and a good social time enjoyed after wards. Various stunts were pulled off by the visiting delegations, inter spersed with much music and merry making. The next day after Sunday school, at which 75 visitors were reported, Dr. T. V.. Lane, a prominent Portland pastor, preached the convention ser mon, his text being, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all things shall be added unto you." Dr. Lane preached again in the evening, and the Tidings regrets that lack of time and space make it impossible to give even a brief review of these two ex cellent sermons. Sunday afternoon there was a dis cussion on the relations between the league and the pastor, by Vera Roundtree and Rev. Douglass. This was followed by a communion serv ice administered by Rev. Van Fossen and visiting pastors. The song serv ice at this, session was led by Mrs. Elmore. At the other meetings this Important - service was rendered by C. A. Meeker of Medford, who is sim ply a wonder when it comes to get tltng folks to sing with spirit and melody. The league devotional meeting was ably led by Jesse Chauncy of Central Point, the theme being the relation of riches and poverty to Christian liv ing. Some interesting truths were brought out. The total number of delegates at tending the convention from outside points was 12S The convention an nual was a neat, 16-page booklet, con taining eight portraits and much in teresting matter relating to the con vention and league work in the Klam ath district. O. H. B. Change Mountain Name To Ireland The U. S. geographic board has ap proved the changing of the name of Bald mountain, near Sumpter, Ore gon, to Ireland mountain in com memoration of the late Henry Ire land, who, for ten years, was super visor of the Whitman national forest on which the mountain is located. The change was recommended by the Oregoil geographic board in rec ognition of the valuable work done by Supervisor Ireland in the admin istration and development of the Whitman national forest. Here and There Among Our Neighbors j Owing to the large demand for lumber, the McCloud River Lumber Company has started to operate an other shift at night, and is now working the sawmills day and night. Pendleton, Ore.: A fortune esti mated at between $75,000 and $100, 000 was left; by Johnson W. Willard, 86 years of age, who lived alone in a ruined shack southeast of Milton, and who was found dead early Sunday morning. Coroner Brown, who was called from Pendleton to investigate, discovered more than $16,000 In gold and goldt certificates scattered about in different parts of the bouse. Gold pieces were found in old clothing and tucked away In purses secreted In the rooms. Over $150 was found in the clothes the man was wearing. His farm, which has been rented, is esti mated to be worth over $50,000. Other money Is deposited in Walla Walla banks. Willard came to this section after the civil war, and after the death of his wife lived alone. He lost six children from typhoid during the epidemic of 1887. Only one daughter survives, Mrs. Hill, living in Montana. Pendleton Tribune: Any wool grower in the section who is willing to let go of his crop at 45 cents will have little difficulty in finding a buy er. However, there appears little likelihood that there will be any Bales at that figure, at least for the time being. Some of the sheepmen have indicated that they will sell at 50 cents hut are not binding themselves even at that price. They, figure that the price here now is better than 45 cents. Tillamook, Ore.: Interest in the great halibut banks off the Oregon coast, said to be the greatest in the world, Is being awakened here. To day the Delia, the largest craft which has yet been sent from this port to engage in deep sea fishing, is at work somewhere off the coast. One or two craft have been working out from As toria for some time, but more exten sive fishing is planned and more boats will be put to work. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Churchill has asked all the superintendents and principals of city schools to co-operate with the Oregon Agricultural College In the enlistment of school boys in the labor reserve corps. Although the plan is to enlist boys immediately, they will not be released from schcol work un til there is definite need for their services. Salem Journal: Secretary of State Olcott today Btated that referendum petitions referring any laws enacted by the last legislature would neces sarily have to be filed In his office not later than 5 p. m.' Saturday, May 19, 1917, as May 20, the day preced ing the day (May 21) on which all laws which do not contain emergency clauses go into effect, falls on Sun day. Consequently any petition which is presented for filing on Mon day, May 21, 1917, will be too late for the referring of such measures to the people. The exact time when the laws go into effect is midnight of Sunday night, May 20, 1917. The "Oregon Memorial Annual for 1917," a booklet issued by J. A. Churchill, state superintendent of public instruction, is now ready for distribution to the teachers of the state. The booklet contains a fore word on Memorial day, "America," the story of "The Star Spangled Ban ner," rules for flag etiquet, the tradi tion of Betsy Ross, President Wilson's address on April 2, 1917, Lincoln's Gettysburg address", and Washing ton's farewell address, and other short selections from other great Americans. Telegram: Every man of military age in Port Orford is on the way to enlist. Port Orford, 'way off on the Oregon coast, Is the moBt western town in the United States. The Port Orfard eligibles will arrive in Port land tomorrow night on the Coos Bay limited and will he met by a fife and t'lumsiai Wear F or the Entire Family ' Carried Exclusively by Ferguson's THE BARGAIN STORE drum corps and escorted to the Im perial hotel, where they will be guests 'of the Metschans for the night and Saturday morning they will line up jfor enlistment. Port Orford has a j population of about 200 people and more than 10 per cent of the total will sign in the service of Uncle Sam. Klamath Falls, Ore.: Jesse L. iKlrk and Eldon S. Miller, two Indian jboys from the Klamath reservation, mve gone to Vancouver, Wash., to enlist in the regular army. These two are the first Indians to enlist from Klamath county. Kirk Is the son of Jesse L. Kirk, now deceased, who for many years guided the desti nies of his people, who "isited Wash ington, D. C, many times, meeting every president from Grover Cleve land to Roosevelt and. being received by each as the representative of his people. Marshfield, Ore.: All lumber mill companies on Coos Bay have followed the increased schedule of wages adopted by the C. A. Smith Company when the millraen strike was settled, and also have Introduced the bonus plan. Four companies are now pay ing equal wages, including the C. A. Smith Lumber & Manufacturing Com pany, the Buehner Lumber Company, North Bend Mill & Lumber Company, and the Bay Park Lumber Company. The rise at the latter three mills fol lowed the Smith company within two days and there is now no inducement for men to leave one mill to work in another. Portland, Ore.: With scores of beautiful children entered as candi dates, the contest for fairy queen and king of Portland's annual Rose Festi val, June 13, 14 and 15, started yes terday. Every indication points to a red-hot contest, and between today and midnight of June 6, the closing hour, hundreds of thousands of bal lots will be cast. Roseburg Review: T. A. Carpen ter of the Jackson county mining' dis tricts spent today in this city, when he exhibited a number of fine speci mens of antimony and other minerals now said to be very valuable on ac count of their use in the manufacture of munitions. Mr. Carpenter is Inter ested with two other parties and re-, cently they slhpped their first car. consisting of 30 tons, to the Tacoma smelters. They believe that the re turns will be nearly $100 a ton. Obituary. J. Horace Corliss was born in the state of New York April 29, 1832. and when yet a small boy moved with his parents to Ohio, where he made his home the greater part of his life, moving from there to Da kota and later to Ashland, Ore., where he died May 4, 1917, the fun eral being held at the heme May 6, 1917,, conducted by the 1. O. O. P. lodge, of which he had been a mem ber for over fifty years and had also been a member of the M. E. church since about thirty years of age. He was married July 2, 1854, to Caroline Wright, who, together with two sons, E. W. Curtlss of Thompson, N. D. and F. L. Curtiss of Conneaut, Ohio, and a daughter, Mrs. G. E. Yates, of Ashland, survive him, one daughter dying in infancy. The Roseburg Water Company will reduce rates for irrigation in that city. Mills at Port Orford will cut spruce for a new aeropalne factory in San Francisco. IXTEUURBAN AUTOCAR CO. Leave .Ashland for Medford, Talent and Phoenix dally except Sunday at 9:00 a. m. and 1:00, 4:00 and 5:15p.m. Also on Saturday night at 6:30, Sundays leave at 9 00 and 10:30 a. m., 1:00, 4:30, 6:30 and 10:30 p. m. Leave Medford for Ashland dally ex cept Sunday at 8:00 a. m. and 1:00, 4:00 and 5:15 p. m. Also on Sat urday night at 10:15. On Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 a. m., 1:00, 2:00, 5:30 and 9:30 p. m. Fare between Medford and Ash land, 20 cents. Round trip, 35 cents.