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- - -.1 'v. '"I IwM8 1 krt(iAS.'tii,w-. Oregon Historical Society I'oiuu 207 Second II I Annual Hyiu Hehc: Rogue River Round-up Ashland, July 3. 4. 5. Ashland, July 3, 4, 5. ; ' ASHLAND VOL. XLII ' ASHLAND. OREGON THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1917 NUMBER 9 HAVE YOU DONE YOUR DUTY TO THE RED CROSS FUND IF NOTTDO IT AT ONCE Patriotic Parade Committee Busy ' Chauncey Stoddard and Irving Flndley are devoting most all of their time to parade matters and report that the people In general are show ing a willingness to participate In this year's event, due to the (act that the patriotic feature appeals to them. , There has been a demand all over the country that special ..effort be made in each community to celebrate In some manner this Fourth of July, and there Is every reason to believe that Ashland will have a parade that has never before been equaled. There will be only one or two com munities where fireworks will be more elaborate than the display on the 4th arid 5th of next month, and these will be In cities of over a hun dred thousand population. Residents of Ashland or any other locality of southern Oregon who Inr ' tend to participate In this the great est of all patriotic parades will kindly notify either Mr. Flndley or Mr. Stoddard, so that a position In true line of march may be assigned to ' them. Pendleton Bunch Due Next Tuesday Tho Pendleton "rarln' to go" hunch will arrive in Ashland next Tuesday and will be quartered at the Park hotel, which has been turned Into a "Let 'Im Buck" hotel, where free board and lodging will be fur nished to the roundup participants this year. The Pendleton bunch are a great gang of fellows, according to Mr. Brlggs, who met them while in Philomath, atid are every one gentle men. Del Blanchett. who heads the delegation, brings thirty head of re lay, racing and roping horses, . and Spain Brothers bring twenty-five head of the meanest buckers In the country. A number of riding horses belonging to the performers are also brought along! The stock will be quartered at the roundup grounds, where they will be stabled In a tent 70 feet by 40 feet. The mangers are being built at present. The Murphy relay string. Includ ing Messenger Boy, Bessie Mills, Baby Doll and Wade Hampton, all "some travellers," are already quar tered In a stable built on the grounds and the Helms string will be brought up within a week and also stabled In the same building. Two strings of refay horses are to come from Klam ath. When the Helms stock, about fifty head, the herd of steers recently purchased by the roundup associa tion, the herd of buekers from north ern California and Klamath and this valley are all here, which will be within ten days, there will be two' hundred head of stock at the grounds. Clif Payne makes wash benches. Arouses Realization Of Realities of War The Red Cross campaign in Ash land was opened Monday with a rous ing meeting in Llthia park. The business houses closed for three hours and hundreds joined in the commun ity dinned at the picnic grounds fol lowing which they attended the ex ercises held at the bandstand. The stand was beautifully decor ated with greens, red cross flags, allies flags and the American flag. Three squads 6f the 1st company were stationed on guard duty around the grounds and lent a military air to the day. The Ashland band play ed several selections and accompa nied the chorus led by Mrs. Elmore In singing "America," "It's a Long Way to Tlpperary" and "The Star v Spangled Banner." . E. V. Carter acted as master of i ceremonies and after a brief introj- , ductory talk introduced Prof. Irving E. Vinlng who delivered a forceful, clear outline of the aims and needs of the Red Cross, work, explaining the Inception of the Red Cross work, the wonderful part which the Red Cross Is playing In the alleviation of Buffering and the' saving of lives In the great Eureopean conflict, the sys tematic organization which t rea son of the patriotic unselfishness of all the workers, admits of every cent Bubscrlbel being put to practical use, (Continued on Page Six.) Iron Police Posts To Stand at Corners "Look out for the Iron policeman, autoists.," For Ashland Is to have Iron traffic polfcemen stationed at the principal corners to direct the auto driver In the way he shall turn. The purchase of probably a half doz en of the traffic regulators was or dered Tuesday night by tho city coun cil, and it is hoped to have them be fore the celebration. They will be placed at the worst corners. These Iron posts, placed In the center of the street, are in use In many cities and have proved quite successful In mak ing the autoists keep to their own side of the road in making the turn. Monster Red Cross Parade Saturday It is being arranged that a monster parade will be formed at the East side school on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock and will march through the streets of Ashland, in commemoration of tho close of this wonder-week's work in raking Red Cross funds. Everybody who has a sentiment of patriotism In his or her makeup is not only expected, but commanded to Join the parade. Auto's will be deco rated to suit the owners' taste; flags, of course, will be in evidence, for Uncle Sam will be in command; mu sic and flowers are expected in pro fusion. Everybody is expected to wear a Red Cross badge, and all will take notice that It will be dangerous to appear without such badge. The members of the Red Croso Society will all wear their Red Cross uniforms. All Bultob.le and proper banners will be admitted. All questions to be asked for information should be sub mitted to Mrs. Benton Bowers, chair man of the parade committee. Engle and Simpson School Directors At the annual school election Mon day, F. S. Engle and T. H. Simpson were rechosen directors by votes of 182 and 14S respectively. Mrs. W. W. Ussher and L. S. Brown, placed in the race by friends, received 77 votes and 59 votes respectively. The total number of persons voting was 238. The vote was not large, though great er than some years On one occasion It was twice as larse. The board met Tuesday night to qualify. H. F. Poh land was reappointed secretary. Say Big Crowds Coming From North The roundup delegation which vis ited the Portland Rose Festival and also every town between here and Portland returned Tuesday and re port a highly successful trip. At Portland the five Ashland cowboy singers were one of the unique fea tures of the festival parades and ac complished a great lot of advertising for Ashland. All along the line they attracted big notice and never failed to draw a bl? crowd when they sang on the street corners from, their au tomoblle. Vast quantities of great posters, folders, handbills and round up songs were distributed and were eagerly sought, and Oregon is "billed' as It has never before been billed for such an event. ' Monte Brltjgs reports that In addi tion to the special train with prob ably 150 Portlanders, other points along the line will send big delega' tlona. Roseburg is coming particu larly strong and Mr. Brlggs was told there that a conservative estimate of fifty automobile loads from there would not cover the number who wpre coming, cottage urove will . . i send seven automobile loads, Salem about fifty people, and other places In proportion. , The Philomath show is on this week and the sixty head of stock and the thirty star roundup performers from Pendleton, who, by th,e way, Mr. Brlggs, says are as clean a bunch of gentlemen as one could hope to meet, were met there and will arrive in Ashland Tuesday. ... Salem Wlttenberg-KIng Company to build evaporating plant here, to cost nearly $200,000, V 1 Portland Special s And Hyiu Monte Briggs brings word from Portland that the Portland Chamber of Comnerce and the business men of the Portland metrop olis have got behind a special train from that city to Ashland for tho roundup and Hyiu Hehe July 3, 4 and 5. One hundred and thirty business houses have already given assurance that they will send representatives, The Portland Police Band will also come on the train, which will arrive here the morning of the 3rd and will be parked on tho uptown station track within half a block of the If park. Accommodations, both sleeping cars and diners, for the Port- ? landers will make the train their home during the stay here. Local a business men have been working hard on the proposition for several weeks., D. B. Grant, who Is in Portland, has been one of the hard- est workers for the train. jj A special train from Coos Bay will also be parked on the uptown siding. - a 8a aaga&aaa$aK'aaga$a$-K3a The following Is from the Port land Oregonlan: Portland business men are going to have a "Hyiu Hehe" with their business friends at Ash land July 3, 4 and 5. Yesterday approximately 130 firms were listed among those who desire to take a personal lesson in Chinook. According to Ashland representa tives in the cit,y "hyiu hehe" stands for "big time", and it will be held at tho second annual Rogue River Roundup. Practically every wholesale and jobbing house in Portland has signed up an agreement to send one or more representatives. A speciai train, with the police band of 50 pieces aboard, will leave Portland at 7:30 the night Red Cross Fund Committees Gaining Fine Results in City The entire city Is given over to Red Cross work this week and the results obtained aro fulfilling the hopes of those at the tead of the work. Ash land will have accomplished her share in a manner which leaves no doubt of the city's patriotism when the to tatls are summed up Saturday night at the close of the campaign Perfect organization of the cam paign In Ashland Is the predominant factor in the success of th,e week's j work, and the nine committees are j covering the city In a most thorough 1 manner. The response has been unl- i formly good and practically every cit- j of mercy, the patience and- persever izen will wear the Red Cross badge ' ar.ee. Every afternoon the regular of honor which is given to every con - trlbutor by the close of the week. Tho week has been a very busy one j for the Red Cross workers. Head quarters in the Elks Temple has been animated with the buzz and bustle of fifty workers. At noon each day the captains and their assistants gather to report and to straighten out such kinks as may have pnarled the yarn. Everything Is animation and eager in terest. Many little happenings and inter esting incidents come to the surface. Some are trivial, some ludicrous, some pathetic. One lady contributed $10 and, not having the money to pay it, pledged jewelry as security. A man and wife living In the country, having no boys of their own to go to th,e front, came in and subscribed $25, saying that they would have to borrow It, but felt that they could not do less, that to them It meant an op portunity they might never have again. To them the cause had that significance that marks the patriotic principle upon which our Institutions are founded. Two boys about 14 years old came to one of the solicitors and gave a dollar each, saying that they were not old enough to be taken as soldiers and they wanted to do something. One man possessed of more venial suspicion than patriotism or common sense refused to subscribe because, he said, he, understood that the can vassers were to get 10 per cent of what they collected. There is noth ing in such a soul as that to make either a patriot or a good citizen. Such suspicion ought to be watched. How different is such a character from the woman who offered the so licitors $5. The solicitor Knew une could not afford it and refused to take more than-$3. Others were found who were genuinely heart sick because they coulq subscribe nothing. What a splendid opportunity to check I i earched. j Later the boya were locat up on the people who- have no souls.! 'id by phone at BlIC where they had ' 1 ' i!' ; gone to visit their father, who Is em Word comes from Talent and Phoe 'ployed In the .bor factory. - To Roundup I Hehe Is Assured .8 aa of July 2. Excursionists will occupy the train during their stay at Ash land and will have meals In dining cars. , On tho return trip the train will reach Portland at 7:30 a. m July 6. While the excursion train will be operated under the direction of the bureau of publicity and cenventions of the Portland Chamber of Com merce, the larger part of the work of interesting business men was "put over" by the merchandising experts of Ashland. The latter wrote their Portland houses, promised them a handsome order and insisted on their making a visit to the Roundup, D. B. Grant of Ashland will today begin placing tickets for the trip. nix. of splendid work being done. It is a hard time for the farmers. The preceding dry seasons have left over but little from the last crop, and there is nothing to sell yot bt,Uie crop that' Is coming on. But from every quarter flashes evidences of patriotic zeal. We are In it, folks, we are In it, and by the blessing of God Amer ica will justify the faith of our fore fathers. The women God bless them! furnish the great stimulant. They furnish the sympathy, the fine touch iRed Cross workers In large numbers of sewing machines and subdued talk, all dressed In their uniform of white, I lend an air of Intense business with a touch of solemnity about It. The great tidal wave of fully aroused in terest and determination is sweeping the land. People are waking up. The various church denominations are at the front each day at noon with delectable viands for the work ers. Each denomination has one day, and It Is interesting to see the pleas ant rivalry In preparing and serving the splendid luncheons. On Tuesday the Presbyterian ladies put up a lunch that caused many a surprised epicure to smack his Hps In satisfac tion. On Wednesday the ladles of the Christian church, headed by Mrs. Melllnger, were on hand with a "Mex ican menu", that made everybody sit up and take notice. We'd like to have such a lunch every day. Oh,, you crusty old bachelor, do you know where you are at? At the request of tho executive committee, militia guards were posted at the entrance and exit of the park to stop autos and thus avoid the noise which would be annoying alike to the speakers and the hearers at Monday's Red Cross rally In the park. This arrangement should have been given publicity so that all might understand the purpose of this restriction, but through ufortunate oversight the executive committee failed to an nounce the matter through the papers and as a consequence a number of our citizens were unnecessarily incon venienced and annoyed. The execu tive committee regrets this oversight and offers its apologies therefor. Mrs. Robert Jassman of Holly treet late Friday reported the dis appearance of her two-boys, Henry, aged ten, and Robert, aged eight. they had been Men in the park and the lower 'canyon and hills were Fined $100 For Failure to Eject D. B. Shaw, owner of the Falrview rooming house on Fourth street, was fined $100 In police court Wednesday for failure to eject Mrs. Eva Pierce within ten days of receiving notice to do so. He was notified May 7, following conviction of Mrs. Plerco on a charge of running a house of 111' fame. City Attorney Moore conduct ed the prosecution, Chief of Police Atterbury supplying the details of tea- tlmony. Mr. Shaw was represented by Attorney Kelly of Medford. The jury consisted of W. II. Cowdy, J. J Murphy, A. W. Storey, II. T. Elmore, Howard Robo and J. II. McGee. Accommodations Are Needed The number of peoplo who have listed rooms for tho accommodation of visitors during the Hyiu Hehe has been a great disappointment to the accommodation committee1, .There are a great number of residents who may have visitors', but In case these do not come, their rooms could be used by this committee and thereby give these residents an opportunity to make a little money for their use and the work connected with same. People who have rooms to rent or desire to feed any of these visitors during the celebration should kindly call at the city hall and give the young ladles In the recorder's office all tho information regarding same. W. H. Gowdy will again have charge of assigning rooms ,to the visitors. He will have an assistant who will be required to stay In the department headquarters until 12 o'clock at night. Motorcycle Hits Ford on Highway Myron McVay, a railroad fireman, was badly cut and bruised Monday night when his motorcycle crashed into a Ford below Talent. Ills face was badly cut by glass from tho wind shield. Otto Winter brought him to Ashland and Drs. Jarvis aud Itos- lough patched him up. Otto Howard, on another motorcycle, escaped the crash. Tho motorcycle was stuck In tho radiator of the Ford and apparently tho rider had been thrown Into the windshield, which was bent back onto the wheel and broken. Blood was distributed over the pavement for twenty feet. Saw Mill Will Operate Monday George B. Hart, of the company which has purchased the Nell creek sawmill and box factory, reports that logging operations Will begin next Monday. A crew of fourteen men has been at work blazing trails, run ning guy. lines and putting the ma chinery In shane. New grates for the boilers and numerous other parts had to be ordered, but the machinery Is now nearly in shape for operations. Fifty men will be employed when the plant gets undar way. All kinds of finished lumber will be turned out and box shook In huge quantities to supply the needs of the orchards of the valley. Two automobile trucks have been ordered from Los Angeles and will be used In hauling lumber from tle mill to the factory and In delivering throughout the valley. Mail Clerk Thief To Serve Four Years Elton Hocker, railway mall clerk formerly on the Southern Pacific bet- tween San Francisco and Ashland, Oregon, was sentenced Tuesday at Sacramento by Judge Van Fleet to serve four years on McNoll's Island. He was oonvlctod on eight counts charging rifling of the malls and Is said to have secured thousands of dollars. Large hot house Is to be built at Dayton. SteTenson will dovelop your fllmi. Sunshine Baby Show Celebration Feature On the three days during th Roundup, the Sunshine society will conduct a baby show at the Beeba & Kinney rooms, A small admittance) fee will be charge to each mother that enters and this ten cents will be counted for one vote for any baby indicated by the mother, the baby re celvlng the most votes will receive a prize. The Sunshine society con ducts the baby show and they will furnish different prizes for the girls and boys and there will be classifi cation also according to the ages of the children. Rest rooms for the motherB ar4 being provided and also a plant whereby the mothers may Becure a splendid mother's chart to assist her In raisins her children properly this chart comes with the Ladles' Home Journal at a reduced rate. The finances above what is used for the prizes will go to the Sunshine! society to aid in charitable work, aa occasion arises for its use. Regulate Jitneys To Roundup Grounds The city council Tuesday evenlns passed an ordinance regulating the) jitney business between the business) section and the roundup grounds during the celobratlon days,, July 3, 4 and 5, which It Is believed will give satisfaction both to the public and the majority cf tho Jitney men. Last year the matter woa not well organ ized and qb a result overcharges were) made in many Instances. This year all cars carrying passen gers for hire during the celebration will be required to pay a license fe at me rate or tu cents per passengeq capacity of the car. That Is, a five passenger, car will pay $3.50, seven passenger car $3.50 and so on up to ten-passenger cars, over which capac ity will pay $10. Tho licenses may be obtained from the city recorded and a tag with the number furnished. The license tng will also show id plain figures he trip price, which has been set at 15 conts for one way to tho grounds. Any driver caught ' without a llccnso or caught chargiug over this amount will be fined from $.1 to $20 and not allowed to con tinue In service The money from the licenses goes to the celebration! fund. Tho police will have charge) of this feature and will see to It that the provisions of the ordinance arei carried out. Only state licensed ehauffours wllf be allowed to run cars. Tho regular schedule cars running to Medford, Central Point and Klam ath Falls will not bo affected by the ordinance. Licenses will be sold at the city re- corder's offlco. Boys and Girls Can Make Money In order to pay tho expenses neces sary for the hanging of the largest flag In Oregon, which will be unfurled on the Fourth of July, the celebration committee have had some flag souve nir buttons made to sell at 10 cents Boys and girls are wanted by th committee to sell these flag buttons. There will be a liberal discount made. and this will give an opportunity foit the children to make some spending money which will come In very handy during the celebration. CELEBRATION ISSUE, 0 Next Monday's issue of the S Tidings will feature a full front page "spread" cf tho coming $ celabratlon features In which t all of the features of the Hyiu Hehe and Rogue River Round-j $ up will be given comprehensive treatment. A limited number & of extra copies will be printed. t and the Tidings would suggest 4 that those wishing copies for Q mailing to friends place their orders before Saturday evening in order that enough may be printed to fill the demand.