Crion Historical Society,
Auditorium
"Ashland Grows While Uthla flows'
City of Sunshine and flowers
Ashland, Oregon, Ulhla Springs
"Oregon's Famous Spa'
VOL. XLIII
ASHLAND. OREGON, TUESDAY OCTOBER 15, 1918
NUMBER 41
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Oilers to Meet Wilson's
Demands Completely.
However, Reply Goes to Public
Before Wilson Gels II
Which Smacks Strongly of German Treachery
Further Assurances May be Asked
Before Armistice is Agreed on.
A wireless dispatch sent out from
Nauen, the great German wireless
station, picked up and forwarded to
official diplomatic sources in Wash
ington Saturday night, purports to
give the text of Germany's answer to
President Wilson's Inquiry to Chan
cellor Maximilian on Germany's
peace proposal. On Us face it seems
a complete acceptance of President
Wilson's terms.
The, text of the note as received
there says Germany accepts Presi
dent Wilson's terms as laid down;
accepts evacuation of Invaded terri
tory as a necessary preliminary to
an armistice and asks for a mixed
commission to make , the arrange
ments; declares that the chancellor
speaks "In the name of the German
government and of the German peo
ple," and that Its only object In en
tering' Into discussion Is to agree on
the practical details for carrying out
the terms President Wilson has laid
down. Following Is the text of the
German note:
"In reply to the questions of the
president of the United States of
America, the German government
'"The German government has ac
cepted the terms laid down ly Pres
ident Wilson In his address of Janu
ary Sth and In his subsequent ad
dresses on the foundation of a per
manent peace of Justice. Consequent
ly, its object in entering into dis
cusslons would be only to agree up
on practical details of the applica
tion of these terms. The German
government believes that the govern
merits of the powers associated with
the government of the United States
also takes the position taken by Pres
ldent Wilson In his address. The
German government, In accordance
with the Austro-Hungarlan govern
ment, for the purpose of bringing
about an armistice, declares Itself
Teady to comply with the proposl
tions of the president In regard to
evacuation.
"The German government sug'
gests that the president may occas
ion the meeting of a mixed commis'
sion for making necessary arrange
ments concerning the evacuation.
The present German government,
which has undertaken the responsi
bility for this step toward peace, has
been formed by conferences and In
agreement with the great majority
of tWe relchstag. The chancellor,
supported In all of his actions by the
will of his majority, speaks In the
name of the German government and
of the German people.,
Berlin, October 12, 1918.
(Signed) "SOLF, State Secretary of
Foreign Office."
Should President Wilson finally
decide that there Is enough sincerity
In Germany's proposition to transmit
it to the allies, as the German chan
cellor requested, It should be borne
In mind that Great Britain, France
and the other entente nations must
be taken into consideration for de
cision as... to whether an armistice
should be. granted or whether dis
cussion should be undertaken to car
ry out the details of the application
of President Wilson's peace terms.
The greatest danger faclnjg the
people of the United States, Washing
ton officials stated, was that they
might .hastily consider Germany's
proposition as the unconditional sur
render wjiich the co-belligerents de
mand, and relax their efforts to con
tinue the victories of arms and car
ry over the Fourth Liberty loan. On
every side In official quarters It
was stated that this view of the situa
tion could not be placed before the
public too strongly.
Reading thru the phrases of the
unofficial text every one In Wash
ington Immediately was struck with
the question of what must have hap
pened In Germany recently to make
such an answer possible.
One of the closing phrases which
declares that the present German
government has been formed by con
ferences in agreement with the great
majority of the relchstag and that
the chancellor "speaks In the name
of the German government and of
the German people," was regarded as
being susceptible to almost unlimited
speculation. What has become of
the kaiser, was the question asked
on every hand as that phrase was
read. The world knows very little
of what has been going on In Ger
many during the last few months
when with armies steadily beaten at
the front things at home have been
going from bad to worse. It was re
garded as not without the realm of
possibilities that the great power of
the kaiser which brought on the war
has been taken from him.
Conceding that possibly the pro
posal for an armistice might be ac
cepted and that the German accept
ance or resident Wilsons peace
terms might be satisfactory, the
question In the opinion of officials
and diplomats here would center in
"who is the present government?"
If the present German government is
the government of Hohenzollern,
there seems no doubt that the Ger
man reply will be unacceptable.
Below Is presented the text of
the 14 conditions of peace enun
elated by President Wilson:
i. upen covenants or peace
without private International under
standings.
2. Absolute freedom of the seas
In peace or war except as they may
be closed by International action
3. Removal of all economic bar
riers and establishment of equality
of trade conditions among nations
consenting to peace and associating
themselves for Its maintenance.
4. Guarantee for the reduction
of national armaments to the lowest
point consistent with domestic safety
5. Impartial adjustment of all
colonial claims based upon the prln
clple that the peoples concerned have
equal weight with the Interest of
the government.
6. Evacuation of all Russian ter
ritory and opportunity for Russian
development.
7. Evacuation of Belgium with
out any attempt to limit her sover
eignty. JJ. All French territory to be
freed and restored and reparation
for the taking of Alsace-Lorraine.
9. Readjustment of Italy's fron
tiers along clearly recognizable lines
of nationality.
10. Freest opportunity for au
tonomous development of the peo
ples of Austria-Hungary.
11. Evacuation of Roumanla,
Serbia and Montenegro, with access
to the sea for Serbia and Interna
tional guarantees of economic and
political independence and territori
al Integrity of the Balkan state's.
12. Secure sovereignty for Tur
key's part of the Ottoman Empire,
but with other nationalities under
Turkish rule assured of life and op
(Contlnued on Page Eight)
Made Journey to
Mount Ashland
Mrs. E. T. Merrill and Miss Alberta
Harrison, a teacher In the Hawthorne
schools, and formerly from Iowa,
took advantage of the golden
autumn day Saturday and ascended
Mount Ashland. The Journey was
made on horseback, and the couple
started from their homes at 9:30 in
the morning. They arrived at Hum
mingbird spring at noon and partook
of a hot lunch there, and afterward
completed the ascent of the moun
tain. Mount Ashland seems to be a
hunters' paradise, as these cllmbori
found a bear track on the trail, and
a large quantity of deer tracks. At
the summit of the mountain Un
registered, and afterwards spent a
period of time firing at a mark with
a 38 special they had In their posses
sion. Before leaving Mrs. Merrill
and Miss Harrison fired a salute for
the good of the cause out door life.
So far as known, Mrs. Merrill Is
the only woman who has made the
ascent of Mount Ashland with only
a woman companion. This fearless
lady has done this several times, and
'enjoys these outings extremely. This
Is Miss Harrison's first experience in
mountain climbing, and she was en
chanted with the view afforded from
this height.
Nurse Visiting
Ashland Schools
The county health nurse Is spend
ing the first three days of this week
visiting the Ashland schools and
talking to the children In regard to
their health. Any child ill with cold
Is asked to be kept at home and put
to bed, while any one sneezing or ap
pearing to be taking cold at school
will be sent home. In this manner
the Influenza alarm prevailing over
the country will be subdued at once,
should any Indications arise of
spread of the Infection. Mothers
wishing to consult with the nurse
will find her at the Hawthorne school
Tuesday and Wednesday between the
hours of 9 si. m. and 4 p. m.
Salvage Depot Pony
Arrived in Ashland
The Shetland pony that the Good
Fairy of the Salvage Depot present
ed for the benefit of the Red Cross
has come to Ashland to make the ac
quaintance of the boys and girls of
the city, and Is at present enjoying
a residence here. The little animal
made its entrance into Ashland from
Eagle Point In the auto truck of C
E. Lane, encased In a sewing ma
chine crate, and Its advent caused
much excitement among the children
enroute.
A Drumona, an electrical musical
Instrument that was used In the Lyr
Ic Theatre when that playhouse was
open, has also been presented to the
Salvage Depot by the former owner
of the theatre.
Medford Folk Claim
To See Airoplane
The Medford Mall Tribune of Fri
day states that the mythical and
mysterious Roxy Anne aeroplane has
again been heard from. Some Med
ford folks returning from Portland
on the late night train Thursday on
reaching the city claimed to Night
Policeman Adams and others that all
the way from Central Point to Med
ford they had seen the lights of a
plane flying over Roxy Ann. Adams
then looked that way but all he
could see was a slow moving or fall
ing star.
, NOTICE TO PATRONS.
In order to Insure publica
tion In the Juesday issue of
the Tidings It will be neces
sary to have all advertise?'
ments In the Tidings' office
by 9 o'clock a. m., and all
news Itemgby noon on Mondays.
Community Sing
Was Popular Event
The spirit of patriotism that pre
vails at all public gatherings in Ash
land wag martlCeBtcd at the com
munity sing and mass meeting held
In the Chautauqua building Friday
afternoon as an advance observance
of Liberty Day which had been as
signed by the president for Satur
day. The public schools wore dis
missed early In order to allow the
pupils to attend en masse, and the
huge building was nearly filled with
the enthusiastic youth of the city, as
well as a goodly representation of
grownups. i
The singing was led by Miss Vere
Murray with Miss MacLain at the
"piano. This was carried on largely
by the school children, whose fresh
young voices filled the large audi
torium and made glad the hearts of
the older ones present to know that
the youthful spirits of the land are
not beaten down by the burdens of
the war-ridden world, but are Joyous
with the hopes of youthful optimism.
After singing several popular selec
tions the high school bunched to
gether in one section and gave the
audience a demonstration of how
they would go over the top on their
way to Berlin, should they he on the
fbattletield, wlth, some good lung
power yells.
Previous to the vocal music Leon
ard Petltte, a young boy from Hono
lulu, favored the audience with two
nnuBually fine violin selections. This
young lad Is a stranger In Ashland
and this was his first appearance in
public. He came from that far-off
country on account of serious ear
trouble, and Is trying to go thru
high school under great difficulties
While the audience was thrilled with
Zlh playing Friday, he himself was
unaWe to hear a sound. His Initial
appearance created much Interest in
the boy, and lie will undoubtedly
make many warm friends during his
Hsojourn in Ashland.
After the singing Rev. C. A. Ed
wards presided over the speaking
part of the meeting and introduced
the first speaker, Mayor CB. Lam
kin, who presented the situation in
regard to the local quota of the
Fourth Liberty Loan, stating the
amount already secured by the vol
untary subscriptions, and making an
earnest appeal to the people of Ash
land to continue In the good work
already Btarted and have the quota
completed In this manner at the ex
plration of the campaign.
Rev. W. L. Melllnger, who has re
cently returned from the middle
west where he had been touring ail
'summer with a Chautauqua bureau
spoke of a serious state of affairs
that exists In this country where In
some sections a strong current of
pro-Germanism prevails. Mr.. Mel
linger stated that it was a great
pleasure to him to again return to a
community that was 100 per cent
American, and told how the lectur
ers were Instructed before appear
Ing on a public platform as to what
to say and what not to say in certain
communities, on account of the Ger
man sentiment prevailing so strong
ly there. This, he feared, is a force
to be battled against In our own
country before the 'war Is finally
consummated.
Senator Walter L. Pierce, of Le
Grande, democratic candidate for
governor, happening to be touring
this section In the Interests of his
campaign, was Invited to address the
meeting, and putting aside all per
sonal Interests at this time he talked
on the topic of particular interest
to Ashland people the ' state nor
mal school measure to be voted upon
at the coming November election
Senator Pferce is Interested heart
and soul in this bill, and the mes
sage he gave to Ashland was of
great good cheer and highly encour
aging. Before closing, however, he
could not let the principal reason of
the call go by unheeded, and made
Ian Impassioned appeal to the people
of the state to stand by their colors
and not fall In meeting their quota
of Fourth Liberty loan bonds.
On account of tho bankB being
Closed for the holiday Saturday op
portunity was given the audience to
subscribe for. Liberty bonds at the
Doors of be building as they passed
out. - ' I
Decision Given On
Democratic Nominee
At a recont meeting of the demo
cratic central committee W. O. Gar
rett of Jacksonville was nominated
for the position of sheriff in the
place of Ralph G. Jennings, who had
resigned both from the office of
sheriff and tho place as democratic
candidate on the ticket for the com
ing election. Legal advice was asked
of G. N. Roberts as to printing the
name of Mr. Garrett who had been
nominated to fill the vacancy caused
by the withdrawal of Ralph G. Jen
nings as candidate for sheriff. Fol
lowing Is the decision reached by
County Clerk G. A. Gardner:
Hon. G. N. Roberts having been
requested for legal advice as to print
ing the name of a candidate who had
been nominated by your County Cen
tral Committee to fill the vacancy
caused by the withdrawal of Ralph
G. Jennings as candidate for Sher
iff, after citing various Supreme
Court decisions concludes as follows:
"In face of these conclusions
reached by the Supreme Court while
there seems to be some ambiguity
relative to the right of withdrawal
still I am of the opinion that under
Section 3343 that you should -ac
cept Mr. Jennings' resignation and
withdrawal and not print his name
on the ballot, but Inasmuch as he Is
not dead nor has moved from the
electoral district, I am of the opin
ion that you could not substitute
the name of Mr. Garrett In his place,
as the nominee of the Democratic
party.
"I would suggest that you would
advise those who are Interested of
my opinion and your decision In the
matter, and if they are dissatisfied
that they procure an alternative
writ of mandamus from the Supreme
Court and thus settle the matter fl
nally."
In view of Mr. Roberts' opinion
and the law In the matter I will have
to decide not to print the name of
W. 0. Garrett on the official ballot
as the nominee of the Democratic
party.
If you wish to see Mr. Roberts
opinion, I have It on file, but owing
to the length of the documnnt
have only quoted his conclusion on
the matter in point.
Respectfully yours,
G. A. GARDNER,
County Clerk
Officeis Will Take
Four Days Training
The commissioned officers of the
Oregon National Guard and the Ore
gon State Militia are ordered to re
port to the Multomah county armory
in Portland Thursday, October 17,
to attend a four-day school of In
structlon. Among the officers of the
local organizzatjons planning to at
tend are Major J. Edw. Thornton, of
the O. N. G., and Captain II. W.
Frame, First Liuetenants P. I. Spen
cer and J. B. Webster, and Second
Lieutenants Charles Robertson and
D. D. Edwards of Company E, state
mllltla. The last day of this school
will be at Clackamas for field In
struction. The appointment of Dr.
Webster as medical officer of the
Sixth Separate Battalion, with the
rank of first lieutenant, was an
nounced by Major Thornton a week
ago.
Jurors to Serve
at Circuit Court
The following citizens from Ash
land and Talent hnve been drawn to
sprvA an Iiirors at tlio regular Octo
ber term of the circuit court for,
Jackson county, which convenes at
10 a. m., October 28, 1918: William
E. Jeter, Frank Crouch, William A.
Cooper, Arthur C. Brlggs, Walter
Hash, Charles Lindsay, Ashland;
Robert S. Purves, Chas. C. Hartley,
Edward D. Adamson, Talont.
T?atf. W I.. Mnllinccr Of the local
Christian church has enlisted in the
v m r. a. work for scrvlco over-
rr-rdnSdTctohati
Should the war end at an early dateiN.
or some other reason transpire to
prevent his entering this rvi- he ,
will Join the Ellison-White Lyceum i
bureau next summer.
Resident of City
Killed by Jitney
Miss Mary Kirsbbaum, a well
known resiilnnt of Ashland was
Btruck by an auto of the Valley lino
operating between hero and Medford
Tuesday afternoon, and received
such serious injuries that death re
sulted a short time after the casual
ty occurred. The driver of the car
was Bert Hawks, son of S. A. Hawk
of this city.
The accident occurred on East
Main street just above the intersec
tion of Pioneer avenue and Main,
about 3 o'clock. According to wit
nesses who sawthe accident, the car
came up the hill toward the east at
a medium rate of speed, just as Miss
Klrshbaum attempted to cross tho
street at that point. Seeing tho
woman ahead of him Hawks, accord
Ing to his statement, stopped his car
to allow the woman to cross. She,
In the meantime, also stopped, and
the driver supposed she was waiting
for him to pass. ' He started up
his car, at the same time Miss Klrsh
baum started on and stepped Imme
diately in front of the approaching
auto.
The unfortunate woman was
struck by the car and thrown vio
lently to the pavement. Witnesses
to the accident hurried to her side,
and she was carried to Foley's drug
store and physicians summoned Im
mediately. She remained in an un
conscious condition, however, until
death resulted In about a half hour
after the casualty. From a cursory
examination It Is thought her skull
was fractured, presumably by the
(all to the pavement, and Indications,
pointed toward Internal Injuries.
County Coroner Porl was notified"
and held an lnnuest Thursday fore
noon In the city hall where witnesses
to the accident testified before a jury
consisting of E. F. Smith, J. N. Den
nis, J. B. Icenhower, Howard Rose,
T. H. Sampson and Cllf Payne. The
verdict , derived from, the evidence
clearly exonerated the driver of tha
car from all blame.
Funeral services over the body of
the unfortunate woman were held
from the Methodist church Thursday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, and burial
was made In Mountain View ceme
tery. Miss Klrshbaum had lived In'
Ashland about twelve years. She
came here at that time with an In
valid brother, who died five years
ago. Since then she had occupied a
home on Almond street, but had
leased it only the day before she
met her death, and at that time was
occupying a smaller house on Iowa
street. Her only known. relative In
Oregon Is Edward Spath, of Port
land, a nephew, who came to Ash
land on receiving the news of his
aunt's death.
City Must Finish
Quota This Week
Ashland still lacks upwards of
21,000 of ber quota of I1S1.600.
according to reports Issued last
(Monday) night. Saturday being a
holiday for which all the local banks
were closed very little difference was
made in the account from that made
public late Friday night. The amount
raised up to the present by the vol
untary subscription method Is ap
proximately 1160,000.
The executive committee met In
council Friday night, and again last
night where a careful survey of the
situation was made. They will meet
again tonight (Tuesday) with several
invited workers to devise methods of
completing the quota In case the city
does not come thru by the volunteer
method. . At the meeting tonight If
the quota is not complete arrange
ments will be made to nut across a
rapid and drastlo solicitation that
will finish up the business in short
order. The committee Is still hope
ful that the citizens will rally to the
call and continue to make Ashland
preserve me iu j.d v.c.,v
reputation she has had In the past,
C. F. Bates and Station Agent G.
Kramer have been spending the
past few days hunting at Buck lake
cial lnvitation of J. J. Cambers,