PAGE TWO ASHLAND DAILY TIDINGS M onday, Decem ber i f , 1923 ( E stab lish ed in 1 8 7 6 ) P ublished E very E v en in g E xcept Sunday by THE ASHLAND PRINTING CO B ert R. Greer Editor IC IA L CITY P A P E R . ................................................... Telephone 39 red a t t h e e .Ashland O regon, P ost of flee as Second Class Mail M atter One Month __ Three Months Six M o n th s__ One Year ....... One ±Yoith ..... Three Months Six 'lo n th a __ On Year ....... Applying this figure to the whole nation, the esti­ mators believe that for the country as a whole 1923 deaths from liquor poisoning have been 10,000 so far, and they call that a conservative reckoning. Think that over. Think of it when you lift the illicit glass to toast the yuletide season. Ten thousand dead so far in 1923, and the holiday harvest still to be gathered. —Klamath Falls Herald. Subscription P rice, D elivered in City By Mail and R ural R outes D isri single insertion, per in One insertion a w L. Two insertions a week Daily insertion ............ lîV E R T IS IX G R A T E S trly Contracts R ates F or L egal and M iscellaneous A d vertisin g F irst insertion, pc? 8 point l i n e ............................ 0 ’ subsequent insertion, 8 point line .............’__ ‘ • u Thanks .................................................... Obiluai* s, per line ................................ W HAT COA.->riTUTES ADVERTISING “ All future events, where an admission charge is made or a .¿lection taken is Advertising. o discount will be allowed Religious or Benevolent orders. DONATIONS- No d e la tio n s to charities or otherw ise will be made in advertis­ ing. or job printing— our contributions will be in cash. DECEMBER 16 THE OMNISCENT GUIDE— The steps of a good man are order­ ed by the Lord.— Psalm 37:23. “ all haste” and investigate a new motor fuel he has beard exists within his kingdom. Out of the waste products of paper mills it is possible to recover sulphite alcohol. When tried in automobiles, this material had the disadvantage of requiring a special engine and a new carburetor, and even with these conveniences it seems to have clogged the engine. By redistillation, however, the possibility of use appears to have been developed. At this point, however, the Board for Control of Al­ coholic Liquors stepped in and threatened to destroy the prospects of a country without petroleum rendering its motor cars free from dependence upon foreign supplies of fuel. Being highly suspicious by nature, the Board held to the view that the liquid must be inebriating. It has now concluded that there is no danger on this score to the pub­ lic, as the stuff cannot beused as a beverage. Thereupon, the King expressed his official interest.—The Nation’s Business. ford splendid opportunity for W ILL TEST VALIDITY' skiing and snowshoeing, and sk at­ -O F STATE TAX LAW ing contests are planned on the PORTLAND, Dec. 16.— Consti­ innum erable lakes th a t dot the valleys in the environs of the tutionality of the Oregon income tax law will be tested by the Rocky Mountain National Park. Genessee M ountain, 20 miles west of Denver, reached over paved roads th a t are always open, has one of the largest ski courses in the world, and annual tourna- m ente have ben conducted op this slide for several years. The Rocky Mountain Ski Club which operates the course on Genessee Mountain, claims a rec­ ord for skiing activities In con­ ducting three successful ski to u r­ nam ents in one year— the first in January, on Genessee; the second in February over the same course, and the th ird in m idsum m er at St. Mary’s Glacier, west of Idaho Springs, Col. Jesse L. Nusbaum, superintend­ ent of the Mesa Verde National Park, in southw estern Colorado, has announced th a t W inter sports will be one of the attractio n s in th a t region, em bracing an area of nearly 50,000 acres. "An archaeological wonderland of enchanting beauty” is the way Mesa Verde has been described in Summ er time, and Suprintend- ent Nusbaum declares th a t the m ountain slopes and cliffs will afford opportunity for all out­ door W inter sprts. Colorado Springs, in the shadow of Pike’s Peak, is also arranging for a program m e of W inter sports th a t will rival the activities of the Alps. Southern Pacific railroad com­ pany. Ben C. Dey, counsel for the company, returned yesterday from San Francisco, where he was in conference with executives and other attorneys of the system on procedure to test the bill. Mr. Dey predicts th a t various com­ panies will test the constiution- ality of the new tax law. The Southern Pacific objects to the section whereby a tax is imposed on the business done by the com- m e Dusiness or the entire system, whereas railroads incorporated under Oregon laws and deriving th eir earnings here are not af­ fected by this discrim ination. URNS Cover with wet baking 8< afterwards apply gently V v a r o Overland Coasters T. L. Moore — ton tested wagons th a t will please any boy and some girls. Canteras WNCH£Smî?'\ PEIL’S CORNER SIMPSON HARDWARE It takes two to start a fight and too many ter long to A fourflusher is a man who is always shown up at a showdown. G E T IN OR G ET OUT have quit asking “ Am I the first you ever The I nited States has been asked to send representa­ They ask “ Am I the last you will lie to?” tives to participate in the proceedings of the economic commission, appointed to make an investigation of Ger­ There is no misogynist like the one who has loved and many’s ability to pay reparations assessed against that lost at seventeen. nation. At first the announcement was made that this country would have nothing to do with the economic com­ Too many cooks may spoil the broth but the tree looks mission and would not authorize representation therein. Now comes the announcement that the Government better if all the family helps in the decorating. will permit three Americans to sit in the conference, but Does the army of employes who watch the clock know they will not have official powers to participate. it can’t mark time and get anywhere ? The personnel of the trio has not been announced but it will make little difference who they are as they will be Why doesn’t an auto maker put out a 1924 model with nothing more or less than figure heads and dummies. The representation from the United States will resemble close­ ready bent fenders so it will always look new? ly the spectators at a poker game. They will make no lieved a general movement to en­ ante, draw no cards, make no hets, and take no money. courage W inter sports will be The world is interested in knowing whether or not lounched in a dozen communities Germany is able to pay the reparations imposed at Ver­ throughout the State. sailles. J he people of the United States are as much in­ DENVER, Dec. 17.— W ith the Estes P ark is easily accessible officials of the N ational P ark Ser­ terested in the matter as the citizens of England or of vice co-operating, Denver and Col­ during the en tire W inter, with France. Germany claims she is not physically able to orado are planning an extensive fine automobile roads through the Big Thompson Canon, the North pay the amounts demanded by the reparations. Some “ W inter sports” season in the and South St. Vrain canons, or nations doubt her ability to pay. Oother countries hold Colorado Rockies beginning Ja n ­ over th e -B o u ld e r and Glacier that Germany’s economic resources are equal to the oc­ uary 15 and continuing through Auto lines. Each of these routes casion. Opinion differs. But a fact recognized by all to the middle of April. is over a course along stream s Tentative plans for using and leads tow ard the ’foothills is that several o' the most able financiers of the United States have recommended that inquiry be made into Ger­ Rocky Mountain N ational P ark in through a rugged country until vicinity of Estes P ark have many’s capacity to pay. The idea was scorned by treaty the been outlined by Stephen D. the spectacular scene of high busters and others. Until quite recently an agreement was M ather, of W ashington, D. C., peaks is reached at Estes Park not obtained between the interallied nations for the forma­ director of the National Park Village. The snow crowned m oun­ tion of a commission to determine the answer to the much Service, to officials, and it is be- tains surrounding Estes P ark af- mooted question. Now that other nations have agreed to the plan the United States crawls a step higher on the perch and refuses to participate officially, but we will be “ represented by inofficial delegates.” If the work of the economic commission is ndt of suf­ ficient moment to the United States and the world for the United States government to authorize official rep­ resentation it is not worth the attendance of a trio of men, who, because of the gag imposed, will be merely dummies, and looked upon as such. It is either time to get in or get out. Phone For C hristm as— grapefruit, nuts, dates, oranges, cranber­ ries, figs, bananas, pumpkins, pimientoes, - W right’s supreme mayonnaise, green and ripe ol­ ives, Swandown Cake Flour. 168 E . M ain Phone 59 SED A N Steamer, Wardrobe and Tonneau Trunks—Bags, Suitcases. ASHLAND FU R N IT U R E COMPANY 9 4 N. M ain F. O. B. D etroit Fully Equipped Priced Sedan ■ i n m e ± uuor otudn a wnoily new * F o rd body ty p e is offered American motorists. It is distinguished by a compact, roomy body, two wide doors open­ ing forward, and folding right front seat. It is a car you can get into easily, drive h an d ily , and park quickly. L o n g -p an el w in- dows affording an open view in every direction, m ake for safer driving and greater motoring enjoyment. Upholstery is both attractive and serviceable. A t $590, this is the lowest priced Sedan ever placed on the American market. Combining all the familiar Ford qualities w ith the utility of its d is tin c tiv e body -------- — — ___________ ta ile d throu¿!i tl.r type, it is a car of broad appeal and ------------------- com nelline value. Harrison Brothel’s G Ashland, Oregon CHRISTMAS TRADE C hristm as had its spiritual side, which deserves and receives attention annually not only in the pulpit and press the world over, hut also in the hearts and minds of mil­ lions of believers in the mission of the Child who was horn amid such depressing surroundings more than 1900 years ago in Bethlehem of Judea. It has its material side too, for around the celebration of the great Christian festival there has grown up a cus­ tom of sending greetings and gifts which give an extra­ ordinary impetus to trade and to the circulation of money. Manufacturers, retailers, transportation agencies, tele­ graph companies, the postoffice department—all benefit by these outward manifestations of the Christmas spirit, which thus discharges a most useful function in the body politic. The cheapest Christinat card or the most ordinary toy gives employment to various persons all the way from the factory to tlie recipient. According to statistics which have been somewhat hastily compiled and may in consequence need later re­ vus, on the f est, vai approaching will be responsible for something ike a $5,000,000,000 outlay on the part of the public of the I nited States. Postal receipts are higher ban ever before, arising from the greatest movement of letter and parcel mail on record. Bank clearings have been ! phenominal, and the federal reserve board reports re- tlect the quickest turnover of merchandise stocks in the history of the country. These are all signs of national well being which there is no gainsaying. You will find “Pendleton” Blankets, Indian Robes, Beaver State Robes, Go Cart Indian Robes, Crib Blankets, Elks and Shriner Blankets, Pillow Tops and Pillows. Here— YOUR HOME PAPER Christmas Gift For your Boy or Girl away at School or at work. For your Brother, Sister, Cousin, Uncle, Aunt, or any friend or relative who knows us folks Back Home Unless you’ve been in their position, you have no idea how they crave the news from back home—how eagerly they scan every line of the home paper. Really, they’re far more interested in the paper from back home than the folks here at home are PO ISO N ED BY THOUSANDS Coroners and ambulance drivers all over the land ar< getting ready tor the certain rush of business that wil follow the holiday indulgence in deadly beverages tume< out 1>\ tlie anfateur home brewer and conscienceless moon shiner. It is a sad commentary on the times we live in tha Christmas, the proverbial season of good cheer, will b< toi hundieds a season of death, disgrace and mourning. Y et, unless a miracle of common sense averts it, s< it will be. The figures on alcoholic mortality up to De cemher 1 have no room for doubt of that. For the report of coroners, police and health depart­ ments of 22 cities set the 1923 death toll of synthetic gin, etherized beer and fusel oil in so-called “ whiskev ” and other poisonous beverages, at 2165. Your Home Paper $7.50 a Year i S O IL T O N I f5 ft X y 4 x -. Contains more News in one issue than M O T Y Y ft wlU w rite in a dozen letters. It costs J 1 U 1 1 2 ^ r ^ C i U ^ F l e s s than your postage and stationery for a letter. t w 25 I 2 You will find this',store filled with Christmas Gifts for every member of the family, Toys On The Balcony fj1 “The Quality Store” Shop Early; Early In The Morning i • T A I * Your friend will be reminded of your thoughtfulness. Each week, as he or she v C l P reads the interesting things about the home folks, they will silently thank you. Ashland Daily Tidings . R u b Ot-er 1 7 M illion Ja ra U aaJ Y a a r ^ B. R. Greer, Editor Ashland, Oregon