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Newspaper Page Text"Ashland Grows While Uthla Flows'1 City of Sunshine and Flowers Ashland, Oregon, tilhla Springs' ': "Oregon's Famous Spa" VOL. XLII ASHLAND. OREGON, THURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1918 NUMBER 79 Junior Red Cross Started In Schools Beginning Monday, the Junior Red Cross movement in the public schools will be an actuality. This will be an auxiliary to the Red Cross chap ter, and each school in the city will be under the charge of a committee consisting of three teachers, with the principal as chairman, and two pa trons of the school, which are as fol lows: High school, F. E. Moore, chairman; Misses Irene Rlngheim, Ruth Lane, Victoria Taverner and Mrs. G. A. Briscoe. Junior high school, Miss Gertrude Engle, chair man; Misses Alma Ross, Irene Bran dts, Mrs. H, T. Elmore and Mrs. F. D. Wagner. Hawthorne school, S. A. McGavern, chairman; Misses Bes sie Dunham, Rose Thomas, Mrs. Louis Dodge and Mrs. Silver. In order to Inaugurate a school unit every child in the schools must be represented by a 2 5 -cent admis sion fee or its equivalent In work. Instead of asking each individual child to pay this amount, various means will be taken up by the schools to help raise the required amount. The Hawthorne school has already secured the most of the necessary sum to pay for the admission of each child, and the rest will be raised by collecting waste paper which will be sold. The Junior high school is planning two entertainments one to be given by the children In the first six grades, March 1, and the other by the pupils of the seventh, eighth and ninth grades March 8. Interest ing programs will be presented, and at both a parcel post sale will be given. The second entertainment will also have a cooked food sale. The sigh school ' will also devise some means to raise the desired amount. On account of the excellent record made by the pupils In the purchase of thrift stamps It Is thought that the adults should be given an oppor tunity to assist in providing this fee to institute the Red Cross unit. Honor Guard Wants Soldiers' Names The Honor Guard would like to have the churches, lodges and busi ness houses of Ashland prepare a list of all their enlisted men in order that they may be represented by stars on the service flag the guard is constructing. These lists should be prepared this week and left at Rose Bros.' not later than next Monday night. The Honor Guard would like to have the names of natives of Ash land who ' have enlisted elsewhere, those who have lived here five years or more, but are not now residents, or any who consider Ashland their home. Parents of enlisted men who have recently moved here are Includ ed in this request and should make a report, even though the enlisted men have not lived here. These names should be left with Dr. Haw ley, phone 48. Enemy Planes Come and Go Over American Lines Almost at Will Work Outlined for Junior Red Cross Boy Scouts Will Drive for Funds With more than 55 per cent of the Boy Scout leaders of America an swering the call to active military service, a nation-wide campaign to swell the ranks of scoutmasters, as well as to raise fund3 for special war work, will be launched Monday, Feb ruary 23. The country has been di vided into 13 districts. The one which includes Oregon will also cover Washington, Idaho and Montana, with a tentative promise that head quarters for the section will be at Portland. Daring the second Liberty Loan drive the scouts brought in over $102,000,000, or a ratio of one bond out of every 18 bonds subscribed in the United States was solicited by them. . ' Their work In the Red Cross drive, the Y. M. C. A. campaign, the Oregon boys' emergency fund, the Armenian relief, the food conservation, allied ' bazaar1, public welfare bureau, war savings stamps and various other timely Interests of the day, was indis pensable, according to those In charge of the work. At a recent meeting of the Junior Red Cross auxiliary plans were ar ranged for the work to be taken up by the school pupils. It was decided that an appeal will be made for old dresses and skirts, flannelette gar ments, coats and trousers, men's flannel shirts, scraps of outing flan nel and old table linen. These dona tions must be clean In order to be acceptable. The work for the Junior Red Cross wag outlined as follows, to begin February 25: Senior High School-r-( Besides reg ular time In school, two evenings a week to be given.) Work to be hos pital supplies, such as undershirts, bed socks, etc. Also work on refugee garments, for children from 1 to 16 years. (Some of this may be done in Junior high school.) Junior High School Seventh, eighth and ninth grades. Bandage foot socks, khaki handkerchiefs, tow els, hot-water bag covers. Infants' layettes. Sixth grade Tray covers, knitted washcloths, bags for comfort pillows. Fourth and Fifth Grades Gun wipes, gun-cleaning rags (not hemmed). First, Second and Third Grades Snipping for comfort pillows. Work ing on layettes, such as fastening in safety pins, etc. With the American Army in France, Feb. 20. Control of the air in the American sector belongs to the enemy. Any officer at the front will make this declaration all have made it. The control is obvious. Germani airplanes come and go over the American lines almost at will. Shots at Iln hps Futile. Every time the Germans Come over their path the sky Is specked by fleecy shrapnel puffs, but the chance of hitting an airplane with anti-aircraft shells is so remote that the en emy aviators calmly fly along as If on a pleasure tour,. Every now ad then airplanes on this side attack the enemy. They always do this when they get a chance. But the boche is clever while flying, and manages to come over and take pictures, make observations and do virtually what ever else he desires, and then calmly sails home without interruption. -Vearly always he is at an altitude of about 3,000 meters, where he Is com paratively safe from anti-aircraft fire, and know it. ( all for Flyers. It Is not permitted to name any officers of the American force. It is not permitted to quote them. If both were allowed It would be possible to carry quotations from vrtually every officer at the front, urging a speedy appearance of a large number of American airplanes with American pilots. For there Is only one way to wrest control of the air from the enemy that is to fight him for it In the sky, and relieve him of it by force of overwhelming numbers. Right now If the Germans knew American airplanes were waiting for them every time they came over the line, their trips would be less fre quent. Neither fould they dare to attempt such a bold piece of work as when they recently flew over the line in an airplane disguised with the allied red, white and blue bulls eye marking. Cenuuns Storm Americans. Tor several days the Germans have been concentrating artillery of vari ous calibres opposite the American nnDttlnno Tlmw nmu Itni.A ....tin .Via ' y t.w.ioi A nvj itun unrc inito bile number of guns as when the Ameri cans first took tho sector and be tween sun and 1,000 shells are being fired at the American positions, when at first there were hardly 150. American shells have been dropped on enemy works and have cut the enemy wire pieces in many places. School Children Earn Thrift Stamps The children of the Junior high school are much Interested In the thrift stamp movement, and many amusing remarks have been heard and much self-denial has been no ticed. One little girl told her moth er that she must "thrift every day." Another little girl said she couldn't take part in a coming entertainment to which the mothers were asked to donate, but she wanted to give some thing "even If she wasn't a mother." A little girl in the fourth grade has earned several thrift stamps by deny-, Ing herself Jelly using It only two days in the week. A young lad of seven said he earned the money for stamps by carrying in wood. Miss Engle is very proud of the record this school has made, and of the spirit they show. Organized County Health Association Gold Bar Mine on Rogue River Sold v . The Gold Bar mine on the Rogue river, one and one-half miles beolw Galice, was recently sold to Hayes . Temple, Gua Fisher and Alfred Eu :l ' banks, all of Seattle', who have been operating the property for the past two weeks. The equipment consists of three giants and a steam shovel. Lower Intake May Not Be Enlarged Little beside routine business was transacted at the regular meeting of the city council last Tuesday even ing. City Engineer Walker submit ted an adverse report on the propo sition to increase the capacity of the lower intake, stating that It would not increase the water supply during a dry season. The matter of amend ing the city charter so as to relieve the recorder of duties as police judge and justice of the peace was dis cussed, and the amendment will be submitted to the voters for their ap proval. Several other unimportant jeports were submitted, during the jmeet.ing. . ... j '. Billie Burke Star At Vining This Week "Arms and the Girl," which is ap pearing on Friday and Saturday of this week at the Vining Theatre, fol lows closely the stage version which met. with such Buccess a few years ago. Billie Burke is the star. Brief ly, the plot Is as follows: An Ameri can girl', stranded in Belgium at the opening of the present war, innocent ly exchanges her passport with a Russian girl a spy. Another Amer ican a young man also helps the Russian girl by the loan of his auto mobile. When the Germans seize the ! town the two Americans who have not been able to escape are held for complicity, especially the man, who ia ordered to be shot. "The Girl" saves him by declaring him to be the fiance she has been waiting for, and as if to prove her statement the Ger man general orders the two to be married at once. This Is done and the two young people find themselves In a most' embarrassing position. The husband escapes, however, while in the meantime the real fiance appears The latter proves himself to be rather a cad, so the newly married couple, who are becoming very fond of each other, resolve to do nothing about annulling the ceremony as they had planned. Altogether "Arms and the Girl" is one of the most charmingly humorous and vivid photoplays of the season. Red Cross Benefit Held Friday Night "Boffin's Bower" with Its "halls of dazzling light" had nothing on Elks temple as it will look tomorrow evening, when it will be handed over to the Red Cross as the handsome setting for the brilliant benefit ball and card party with which the local Red Cross order proposes this year to celebrate Washington's Birthday. For the occasion, the attractive club rooms on the lower floor will be thrown open for card players, while the Elks hall above, with its perfect floor, will be used as the ballroom. There will be patriotic decorations throughout the building, good music for the dance, appropriate favors In the form of badges for dancers, card players and spectators, and temper ance punch "on tap" for those who want it. Gracious hostesses will re ceive the guests, and the floor com mittee will see that every appoint ment is arranged to meet the con venience and to further the pleasure of those in attendanca. Admission charges are $1 for the dance, and 25 cents each for card j players, spectators and extra ladies. The proceeds of this event will go to replenish the treasury of the' local Red Cross. Combine patriotism and pleasure by being "among those present." Bishop of Oregon To Visit Ashland Bishop Sumner of the Episcopal diocese of Oregon will arrive in Ash land with Mrs. Sumner on Sunday afternoon and officiate at Trinity Episcopal church on Sunday evening. As the bishop and his wife will be here over Monday there will be a parish meeting in the parish house on Monday evening. ' Holiday Will Be Observed Friday Washington's Birthday will be ob served at the local postofflce Friday, February 22, as follows: The postoffice will be closed all day. Butler Indicted : For Second Degree "' " A The grandlury in session at Jack sonville this week returned an In dictment of second degree murder against William Butler, the Eagle Point rancher, who shot and killed J. M. Stewart last fall. The petit jury will lie called Monday and the trial of Butler will probably start the first of the week. Attorney O. G. Boggs will defend the Eagle Point rancher5, and Prosecuting Attorney j Roberts will handle the case for the state. Much Interest Is expected to tie taken in this trial owing to the prominence of the principals. It is probable that Butler will claim that he shot Stewart in self-defense. At a meeting held in Medford yes terday afternoon the Jackson County Public Health Association was formed. Mrs. Alice Holloway was elected president, Mrs. Hi L. Nobllt secretary, and E. V Carleton of Ta ble Rock treasurer. An executive committee was formed as follows: Mrs. Holloway, County Commission er Owens, D. S. A. Lockwood, Mrs. O. E. Osborne, Dr. L. A. Salade of Seven Oaks, School Superintendent Ager and E. V.. Carter of Ashland. To complete the working organiza tion vice-presidents were named from the various' districts in the county (.s follows: Ashland, Mrs. Ida Card; Central Point, Mrs. W, A. Cowley; Talent, Mrs. Burgan; Jacksonville, Mrs. Fv L. Tou Velle; Rogue River, Mrs. Horace Fowler; Gold Hill, Dr. R. C. Kelsey; Thoenix, -Rev. J. K. Baillle; Eagle Point, Dr. W. H. P. Holt; Butte Falls, Mrs. Carson; Sams Valley, Mrs. Horace Pelton; Table Rock, Mrs. Pendleton; Med- Iford, Mrs. C. L. Schieffelin. The object of this organization is to work in connection with the visit lng nurse who will be kept in Jack son county for the first three months by the state Red Cross organization, and later on, If the plan Is a success, will be maintained at the expense of Jackson county(. Ashland Merchants Plan New Features That the merchants of Ashland are wide awake to their Interests in the coming year was manifested by the enthusiasm that attended the meet ing of the Business Men's Associa tion held In the Commercial Club rooms Monday night. The activities of the soliciting committee during the past two weeks resulted in gain ing 14 new members who have been, gleaned from the business men and who will devote their interests mu tually with the rest. A proposition was taken up to co-operate on a spring opening lasting three days, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 20, 21 and 22, In which every merchant In the city will make spec ial displays of seasonable goods. A style show at, the Vining has been, suggested as one of the features, and special window displays will be given at all the business houses. The co operation of all Is particularly urged to help In this movement, and build up a community spirit with Ashland and the surrounding districts. County Agricultural Agent C. C. Cate was present at the meeting, and gave an interesting talk on the bene fits that can be derived by a closer co-operation between the city and the rural communities. He en larged upon the helpfulness obtained by building up rural communities Into co-operative groups to work to gether, and urged the merchants to foster a movement to bring closer relations between them and the Country districts. From present in dications the get-together movement agitated among the merchants will be productive of good results during the coming season. Asphaltum Found In Antelope Hills More than ordinary interest cen ters In a discovery made some time ago In the foothills at the head of Antelope valley, ten miles from this city, In which ; carbonaceous shalo was found in great quantities and as phaltum of an unusually pure quality also discovered in large amount. Mcintosh Pleads Guilty to Assault Outgoing mail will be dispatched jAbout these pecuar formatlonfl, ln iu an liai!i as usual. Incoming mall will be distributed to lock boxes. One collection will bo made from street letter boxes according to Sun day schedule. N'o delivery of mall by city or rural carriers. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Butler have re turned from a month's sojourn in Bakersfleld, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, and other Cali fornia points, where Mr. Butler was looking after business interests. The grand jury made an Inspection of the county poor farm, court house and other buildings at the close of their session Wednesday1. With the exception of the roof of the county jail, which was recommended to be repaired and made -safe, the county buildings were found to be in a sat isfactory condition. i Ashland Elks Will Observe Anniversary Ashland lodge, No. 944, B. P. O. E has prepaiations well under way for the observance of the thirteenth anniversary of its organization These observances have always been the occasion of elaborate social af fairs, and the plans already Institut ed will be of as much Interest as those of former occasions. Another large class of candidates will be In itiated Into the lodge on anniversary night, and it is expected this will swell the membership to six hundred. State Senator Gus Moser stopped off in Ashland the fore .part of the week on his way north from Klamath Falls. Mr. Moser has started his gubernatorial campaign and Is visit ing many of the southern Oregon towns ln this capacity. many places, asphaltum oozed from the ground, with numerous evidences of the existence of petroleum. Such a discovery as this ln many countries would create a sensation. In England, for Instance, they are ex tracting a fine quality of gasoline from shale, Immense industrial plants being kept busy night and day ln that line of work, during these wan times. However, the extratcion of oils from shale in that country was being done on an extensive commer cial scale long before the war. Many parties are interested ln two or three sections of land ln the Ante lope region and more territory Is be ing acquired. The principals In the enterprise proposed are busy matur ing plans for the development of the discovery at the earliest possible day. Details are withheld at this time by those concerned, but enough Is known to Buggest that the find Is regarded as a discovery of unusual Impor tance. The trial of Chester Mcintosh, who stabbed Antonio Henderson, a fellow brakeman, in a fight on the streets In Aehlund three weeks ngo, pleaded Kuilty to the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon at the trlul at Jacksonville Tuesday, and was given a sentence of one year In Jail. On suggestion of Prosecuting Attorney Roberts, however, the sentence was suspended and the young man pa roled to the prosecuting attorney during that period. Mcintosh claim ed that he had apologized to Bonder- son for making ungentlemanly re marks In the presence of the hitter's wife, and explained that he was un der the Influence of liquor at the time. Bonderson, he claimed, re fused to accept his apology and called Mcintosh out In the street, where he started to beat him up. Ohio Society to Meet In Medford Employers to Help Employes Buy Bonds The campaign for the third Lib erty Loan, has already been started in many sections of the state, and good progress Is leported. In Klam ath county one lumber company has announced that it would give oppor tunity to each of Its 176 employes to pay for each $50 bond in 20 weeks, the company making the last pay ment of $10 as a gift to the employ ing subscribers. Charles Hail of Marshfiold, com mitteeman from Coos and Curry counties, reported that arrangements are forming to have every employing Institution in the two counties pro vide facilities for employers taking bonds on installment payments, Mis- employes to receive accruing Interest on the first coupons. Assistant Executive Secretary Blaine Hullock says that It Is prob able, If the new bonds are not ready for delivery promptly, arrangements will lie made so that subscribers may obtain 1)ond3 of the former issue with their paid-up subscriptions, and change them later for bonds of the new Issue. J. . Ormandy, chief clerk in the Southern Pacific general passenger office, has been drafted to assist at state campaign heudquarters. Ills duties will pertain to organization of employes of the rnlhvays. Junior High School Goes Over the Top Lynn D. Mowat, who was recently sent from Fort Stevens to a special training school at Fort Wlnfleld Scott In California, lias successfully passed an examination ln the electri cal department and has been trans ferred to Fort Monroe, Virginia', for further training. He now holds the rank of sergeant. , The Ohio Society of Ashland and the Rogue River valley will hold its annual meeting ln Medford Satur day, March 2, at St. Mark's hall. AH who belong to this society, the re quirements of which are to have come originally from the state, are requested to attend this reunion and bring a well-filled basket, as lunch eon Is one of the leading events of the day. The Ohio Society has been In existence for several years and has upwards of 100 members enrolled, with officers consisting of Dr. G. W. Gregg as president, Mrs. Casslus Mil ler secretary and W. B. Smith treas urer. The union Is always held on the anniversary of Ohio's admittance to the Union, and Is usually held In Ashland. This year, however, it was decided to change the custom and hold the reunion In our sister city. The Junior High school Is extreme ly proud of Its record In purchasing thrift stamps among Its pupils. In the past five weeks the children lu this school have bought $003.11, which with the $4,500 the teachers and pupils have Invested In Liberty bonds reaches the sum of $5,103.11. At the beginning of the thrift stamp sales the ambition of this school had been to make good their slogan, "Over the top for $5,000." This sum lias been more than reached, and the sale of thrift stamps Is unabated. The reports from the other schools will not be presented until the end of the month. Spring woolens are now ln at Orres for ladles' ' suits, coats and skirts. i Noted Lecturer To Speak Tuesday Dr. Joshua Stansfield, pastor of the First Methodist church of Port land,) will lecture In the Ashland! Methodist church next Tuesday even ing. The topic of the lecture will be "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde," and a large attendance Is anticipated. Ail Invitation has been extended to the, high school to attend In a body.