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t ! Oron Historical Society Auditorium ,T7 ' "i ' ASHLAND ROGUE RIVER ROUND-UP AND PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION JULY 4-5-6 -Asblani Crows Utile Ulhla Hows" ' City of Sunshine and flowers . Ashland, Oregon, Uihla Springs .', ; . , "Oregoo's. famous Spa'i VOL. XLIII ASHLAND. OREGON, MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1918 NUMBER 8 War Savings Day To Be Made Big Success The national war saving commit tee, which is carrying on, through its state and local committees, a nation wide campaign to get all the people cn or before June 28 to pledge them selves to save to the utmost of their ability and to buy war savings stamps with their savings, has given out the following statement: Those of us who remain at home Thlle others do the fighting have an tver-lncreasing number of opportuni ties to do definite and highly import ant work for our country. We wish to do this work as an expression of the gratitude we feel In being privil eged to continue at our usual tasks, to enjoy the loving companionship of ur families, to meet freely with our friends and neighbors, to enjoy all the security of life and most of the pleasures and the economic privil eges of peace times while other men, who have had to put aside all these things are fighting our battles for Us on the sacred soil of France and on the high seas. Our new opportunity to servo comes as a result of designating June 28 as national war savings day, a day on which all men and women and ell children of sufficient years to ap preciate the day's significance are called upon to pledge themselves to save to the utmost of their ability and to conserve all possible labor and ma terials for the government and to buy war savings stamps with their sav ings. Our part Is to do everything possible to make this day stand out among the great days of this period of the war. What the government asks us to do is to pledge ourselves to buy at definite periods with our savings a specific amount of war savings stamps. The thing to be accomplish ed is to get subscriptions which will take care during the balance of the present year of the unsold portion of the $2,000,000,000 of war savings stamps authorized by the congress to be sold during 1918. When one stops to think of the matter, it is really a small thing to raise $2,000,000,000 in a country of more than 100,000,000 people. If everyone would do his share it would be necessary for each person to sub scribe to only $20 worth of stamps The duty of us at home is to see to it that the entire amount is sub scribed. We must work to that end We must add to our already great army of war savers. We must makj more sacrifices ourselves and urgp sacrifices upon others. National war savings day must be made the great success all of us hope for. City Pays Tribute To Soldier Dead After and unexplalnable delay of several days the body of Private Wal tcr Ray Davis, who died at Camp Lewis last Tuesday morning, arrived in Ashland Saturday morning. Im mediately on the arrival of the body arrangements were made to hold a military funeral in honor of the young man who had lost his life while in the service of his country, end these services took place from the armory at 2:30 o'clock Sunday efternoon. Rev. C. E. Edwards, pastor of the Methodist church, delivered the fun eral address, which was patriotic and Impressive and calculated to instill into the minds of the hearers the -wonderful lesson to be derived from the life that was given in defense of tho country. Mayor Lamkin also made a fitting address. ' A large concourse of peo ple gathered at the armory to pay a last tribute of respect to the third Ashland boy whose life has been sac rificed on the altar of duty, and to offer tears of sympathy with those of the family who gave their boy to de fend their home. Beautiful floral offerings were placed on the bier of the dead sold ier, among which were a shield of red, white and blue, and an anchor from the brigad of which the de ceased was a member. The casket bearers were members of the Ashland state militia, and In terment was made in Mountain View cemetery. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community go out to this grlef-strcken family and .particu larly to the young wife, whose sorrow caused an illness which has detained lier in a hospital when called to the bedside of her dying husband. Phone Job orders to the Tidings. President Grateful To P.T.C. Company Clarence McKay, president of the Postal Telegraph Cable company, Sat urday received the following letter from President Wilson: "The White House, Washington, D. C, June 13: My Dear Mr. Mackey: May I not express my warm and sincere appre ciation of your kind telegram of this morning, and may I not say I was sure of the response which my re quest would meet. Sincerely yours, "WOODROW WILSON." The telegram mentioned in the above letter reads as follows: "June 12. To Hon. Woodrow Wil son, president, White House, Wash ington, D. C. "In reply to your letter of yester Cay, allow me to say that this com pany has done its very utmost since the beginning of the war to assumn its full share of responsibility to the government and to the public and that in order to still further show Its: sincerity and earnest desire to be of service at this time of national trial, we cannot but respond to pour request that we waive during the war oi r right to discharge employes who join a union, and you may rely upon our doing so. Very respectfully, "CLARENCE H. McKAY, "President Postal Telegraph Co." Navy Is Picking Up Number Of Recruits A number of recruits have been added to the list of recruits for the navy during the past week. Of these John Wlnterhalder of Medford en listed with the recruiting officers v. hen they were stationed in Medford 1 uesday and Wednesday of last week. He came to Ashland and left Thurs day night for Portland for final ex aminations, after which he will be transferred to Bremerton. Saturday night Newson H. Hard sen, Ray H. Offenbader and, Otis Buck left for Portland for the final examinations. The first will enter the quartermaster department of avi ation and will be transferred to tlan Tiego, Cal., while the latter two will be firemen, 3rd class, and will be transferred to Bremerton. Homer E. Stephenson has enlisted as seaman, 2nd class, to be transfer red to Bremerton. Saturday after noon Claud Clay Charley of Browns boro came to Ashland and enlisted at the local recruiting office, as re serve seaman, 2nd class, and left Sun day for Portland.for the final examin ation. . A new ruling has been made in which all in. the reserve force, when accepted at Portland, will be sent to their homes to await their call. All men among the new registrants may be exepted to enlist with the naval service. Yesterday morning Chief Yeoman Durkheimer and Yeoman Burger left for Klamath Falls where they will open a recruiting office for one week in order to accommodate any men from that section who are not able to come to Ashland for that purpose At th end of the week they will return to Ashland and again open the office here. Man Hunts Copper And Finds Gold Vein In looking for a copper ledge which he carefully covered up 30 years ago, a Mr. Downey of Grave creek, has found a vien of gold bearing ore that promises to be the equal of the Greenback mine in its best days, says the Grants Pass Cour ier. Copper was not worth much when Powny found a rich ledge many years ago, so he covered it up and left the country for a while. Last year he came back, and as copper was bringing a better price, started in search for the hidden ore. He has put fti a year's labor on the work but the copper was well hidden and the brush has grown up in such a way that the surrounding country presents an entirely different aspect than the mental picture that Downy bad of the hiding place. His labor was rewarded last week, however, not by finding the copper, but by finding trace of two large veins of gold. The two veins run together after a short distance, mak ing one large vein of extreme rich ness. The ledge is Just across the creek form the Columbia mine. , Austrians Begin One Hundred The long-awaited Austrian offen- sive against the Italians has begun. On the Italian front, for a distance of from 57 to 100 miles, the Aus trian troops and heavy artillery are endeavoring to break down the re sistance of the Italians, who are aid ed by French and British troops. The Italian premier, Vittorio Or lando, announced in the chamber of deputies that the Italian troops every where were "resisting magnificent ly." The last great Austdo-German of fensive began in October, 1917, rolled back General Cadorna's forces from the Izonso front and along the Vene tian plain. More than a million en emy troops participated In this opera tion and it was not for many -weeks that the Italians were able to stay the advance. 1bout the middle of November the Piave battle began Mong a 90-njIle front in northern Italy and French and British troops were hurried to reinforce the shaken Italian army. The crisis was passed about the first of December and since that time there has been heavy fighting in which the Italians carried out many successful counter attacks. There have been insistent cries from Germany for Austrian action along the Italian front to co-ordinate with the German offensive in the v.estern zone and for months past the Italians have been preparing for just such a blow as apparently is noy I elng struck. The Italian army ha been re-equipped and General Diaz lias succeeded General Cadrona as the commander-in-chief. The present battle line extends from Aslago to the sea. Hun Drive Xot Resumed Checked in their plunge against tho French positions from Montdldler to the Oise river, the Germans have not resumed their offensive on the west ern front. There have been patrol encounters at various points, with the allies improving their positions, not tibly in the Villers-Catterets region, fouthwest of Solssons. The Inactivity of the Infantry, how ever, gave way to heavy artillery duels along the front. Angered by n gar attack against the enemy, the Americans launched thousands of gas shells against the enemy. The Amer First Liberty Bonds May Bear Interest In consequence of the Issue of the Third Liberty loan, commonly term ed "U. S. 4 Gold Bonds of 1918," 1. older of the above mentioned bonds will, under certain conditions, be en titled to convert all or any part of their bonds into bonds bearing In terest at the rate of 4 4 per cent per annum. The terms of the 4 bonds Issued ( n such conversions will be Identical with the terms of the bonds of the Third Liberty loan, except that they will have the same dates for the pay ment of interest, the same dates of naturlty of principal and the same terms of redemption as the bonds upon the conversion from which they have been respectively Issued. The treasury department has an nounced that It will not be practical to make deliveries prior to July 1, next, of 4 4 converted l)onds, as under the amended act approved April 4, 1918, holders of the First and Second Liberty loan fours pre senting their bonds for conversion after July let, but not after Novem ber 9. 1918, will be entitled to the benefit of the Increased rate of in terest from June 15th and May 15th, respectfully, without an adjustment of Interest , It is hoped that they will not present their bonds for conversl ion until after the first of next month. Food Administrator Wants Wheat Flour The food administration asks that all patriotic citizens return voluntar ily any unbroken packages of white wheat flour In first-class condition for shipment to France. This flour can be returned to the grocers from whom it was purchased at the orig inal purchase price. It Is hoped that all will be returned by Wednesday Eight, June 19. Clif Payne makes wash benches, Offensive Of Miles In Length icans on the Marne and on the Plc ardy fronts have also given the Ger mans no rest from patrol Incursions. It Is believed in Paris and London that not many days will elapse before the Germans begin a new assault. Opinion Is divided as to the point against which the blow will be struck. Paris believing that the Germans will continue their thrust toward Paris, either by a continuation of the fight ing west of the Oise, or a new as sault farther south toward the Marne. London, however, believes that the German drives along the Alsne and cast of Montdldler were for the pur pose of drawing the allied reserves to those theatres of the war and the.t hurling the decisive blow either at Amiens or against the Flanders sal ient, In the hope of reaching the channel ports. French troops have re-occupied C'oeuvres-et-Valsery (southwest of Solssons, an Important strategic point from which the Germans have been endeavoring to debouch their troops.) The war office announce ment of this adds that ground also has been taken around Mont Gobert. The text of the statement reads: "South of the Alsne a local opera tion enabled us to drive the enemy out of Coeuvres-et-Valsery, which we occupied. . We likewise enlarged iur ground east of Montgobo. One hundred and thirty prisoners and about ten machine guns remained in our hands. On the rest of the front there is nothing of Importance to re port." Yankees Hold Alsace Line It is now permissible to announce that American soldiers are occupying sectors of the battle front In Alsace. They entered those positions on May 21. The Germans have made a raid on the American front in Alsace. Tho attack was preceded by a brief ar tillery and machine gun barrage. The American causaltles were llgfit. Owe- American is missing as a re rult of' the raid. There has been little tnfantry rtbtivflty sSncf; the Americans entered this sector, but the usual artillery fire has occurred The trenches wind up and down high ridges and between the valleys in this region. Mrs. Jennie Kemp To Give Address Mrs. Jennie M. Kemp, field repre centative of the United States food administration, who has been tour ing the state in the interests of that organization, will be in Ashland Tuesday, when she will make a pub lic address in the Baptist church at S o'clock. Her subject will be "Lick ing the kaiser till he knows he's licked.' Mrs. Kemp is a talented woman of exceptional ability and Uncle Sara wants everyone to hear her timely message for young and old alike. Be ing vice-chairman of the Women's State Council of Defense, Mrs. Kemp is well Informed and will be able to give her audience some first hand in formation. Three days will be occupied by Mrs. Kemp In Jackson county in en listing the services of the people In the interests of "licking the kaiser," and Ashland Is fortunate to secure her for an address. A good musical program will also be rendered at this meeting Tuesday night. Everyone is Invited to come out and hear this talk. Mine Machinery Is Being Shipped Away The machinery ot the Ashland irine has been purchased by parties representing the "Mother Lode" In terests In California, and Is being shipped away. The equipment of tho Ashland mine was never used, and has been left on the ground near the sight of the proposed stamp mill. Other buildings, such as bunkhouses, offices and shops were erected when It was thought the mine would be an important business factor in this sec tion, and other Improvements were Flarted. The pebble mill and six generators ire included In the equipment being moved. The mill Is a huge affair, weighing eight tons, and the Job of removal is a stupendous one. Elks Pay Tribute To Nations Flag In compliance with their usual cus tom Ashland Lodge N. 944, B. P. O. E., observed Flag day, June 14, in their temple Friday evening before a large concourse of citizens of Ash land. The services were beautiful and Impressive and the members of the lodge were assisted by fine musi cal talent. Among the addresses given was the history of the American flag by Past Exhalted Ruler J. K. Choate, Jr., who outlined briefly the forma tion of the nation's flag and the final nuoptlon of the present emblem. O. Winter read a splendid tribute to the flag which every year the Elks, as the only lodge in American, pre edits to the Stars and Stripes. The leading address of the service wa? Clven by Rev. C. A. Edwards, who i-nder the title of "The Flag", gave a stirring patriotic address In which lie paid tribute to the wonderful em blem that has never gone down to de feat. The Ashland orchestra, under Leader F. H. Apelhoff, played several fine selections, while the vocal solos of Mrs. Henry Provost, Mrs. Julia Hockctt and Prof. J. S. MacMurray, and a violin solo of F. II. Apelhoff were enthusiastically received by thfc audience. The services were among the finest and most Impressive ever presented In the Anhland lodge, as this year the order Is represented In the world conflict by a large number of mem bers serving their country. Hoover Asks People To Eat Less Meat To meet the needs of the Ameri can and allied armies and tho civilian Imputation of France, Great Rrltinn and Italy, the American people were osked Wednesday to place themselves on a limited beef allowance from now until next September. Householders were requested not to "under any circumstances" buy more than 1 '4 pounds of clear beef weekly, or 1 Vt pounds, Including the bone, for each person In the house hold. Hotels and restaurants were asked not to serve boiled beef more than two meala weekly and roast beef more than one meal weekly. "The demand for beef for our army," said the food administration's Announcement, "Is beyond our pres ent supply. On the other hand, we I ave enough Increased supply of pork this summer to permit economical ex pansion in its use. It, therefore, will be a direct service to our armies and the allies If our people will In some degree substitute fresh pork, bacon, ham and sausage for beef products. "The public will realize that the changing conditions make It Impos sible to determine policies for a long period In advance. We have recently asked for economy in all meat con sumption; we wish now to emphasize further reduction of beef by the sub stitution of pork. It Is anticipated that this prugrara will hold good un til September 15, and the co-operation of the public Is most earnestly requested." German Alien Women To Register ToDay The registration of German alien females above 14 years of age open ed throughout the United States to day, Monday, June 17, and will con tinue for five days. The registering officers for Asli iand and vicinity are Chief of Police J. W. Hatcher and PostraaBter E. J. Kaiser. As there are few women to be registered In this district the en tire registration will be performed by Chief of Police Hatcher. Anyone knowing of any person coming undor the provisions of this oct. will please inform either of tli -i cbove officiate. Any person who falls to register within the time prescribed will be compelled to go to Portland at their own expense and register there and at the same time will be subject to the penalties providod. I. S. DEPARTMENT OP WEATHBi; MRKU' Forecast for the period June 17 to June 22, 1918, inclusive. Pacific coast states: Fair, cool nights first of week, warming up by mlddel of week. Men In Wrong Class Should Be Reported At a general meeting of the legal advisory board, the local board and government appeal agent, it was de cided that a request be made to the rublic requesting any and all persons who believe and have Information of any registrant within the draft age who has been placed in a deferred ciaBs when he should have been plac ed In class 1, to report that fact on June 24, at the court house In Jack sonville, Oregon, at which time a gen eral meeting of the said boards and the government appeal agent will bo hud for the purpose of Investigating cases brought to their attention rel (tlve to reclassification of registrants into class 1. Anyone deBirlng to write such Information should address all correspondence to the local board over their own signature. No com munications will be considered unless binned by the writer. W. E. Crews, C. M. Thomas, P. J. Neff, members legal advisory board; Cm, M. Roberts, government appeal agent; Ralph G. Jennings, G. A. Gard ner, Thos. Ji Malmgren, local board for Jackson county. Two Pounds Sugar Limit of Purchase During tho past week local mer chants received Instructions from tho national food administrator that the sate of sugar will be reduced to two pounds at a time. No more drastic food regulation has been Issued by tho food administration, which af fects the northwest for the first time. This will not prohibit tho purchase of sugar by the sack for canning purposes, however, as large amounts may be bought by signing a state ment that It Is purchased for this pur rose. Reference to the present big de mand for sugar for canning pur poses and an intimation that activi ties of the German submarine may have curtailed sugar receipts In thl country are contained in the order of W. B. Ayer, federal food adminis trator for Oregon. While no definite assurance is given that reduction of tho sugar purchase limit from $1 worth 11 or 12 pounds to 2 pounds will bo only temporary, this Is known to be the hope of the conservation officials. Country residents have the limit of their sugar purchases at any one time -set at five pounds. Per capita con sumption regulations remain un . changed at three pounds a person a month. Musical Benefit For Honor Guard The Troubadours, an orchestral troupe of Chicago, will give an en tertainment in the Natatorlum Thurs day evening, June 20. This musical event will be under the auspices oC tie Girls' Honor Guard who will use tho proceeds to purchase an ambu lance for war purposes. An admis sion of 25 cents will be charged. Fol lowing the musical, a dance will bo given, for which tickets will be pur chased after the concert. Prominent Speaker Secured For Fourth Tlie committee in charge of the Roge River Roundup and Fourth of July celebration July 4, 5 and 6 have succeeded In socurlng the serv ices of Clarence Reames, special dep uty of the United States arrtorney- general, to be the leading orator at tho Fourth of July celebration. This address will he a notable one. and one the peoplo of Ashland will bo glad to have tho opportunity of hearing. Good Roads Talk Given This Evening At 5 o'clock this evening M. G. Gilbert, representing the Pacific C'uast Defense League, will give a talk at the Commercial club rooma on the need of adequate military lilEhways and the way to get them. Mr. Gilbert Is loaded on his subject and his talk will be Interesting n l edifying. A large number of tha business men and citizens should hear him.