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WEEKLY TIDINGS 0L XIV ASHLAND, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1922 NO. 29 ELKHORN SHOP LOSES A VA LU ALB E The Elkhorn gun store, owned and operated by Robert Mlddleton, oh Oak street, Just east of Main street, was burglarized Sunday night. . The burglars entered by the rear door, after having pried an outside wooden door from its hinges, and breaking the glass, so as to reach In and unlock the door from the Inside. Thirteen guns of the pistol type were taken, some of small value, but others of the best make. The value of the articles taken Is estimated to be about $350. Once inside the store, 'the work was apparently carried on with the Idea of taking things of value with out any excess weight, for several pistols that were In hostlers, were removed, and the hostlers thrown on the floor. As far as now known, no finger prints could be obtained, and no de finite clue has been uncovered. The following is the description and numbers of the stolen firearms: Special officers target model Colts, 38 cal., No. 457653; Colts single ac tion army, wood handle, 45 cal., No. 115388; "lion army, wooden hauuie, 45 cal., No. 113636; Colts police positive, special 32-20 cal., No. 218620; Colts automatic, 32 cal., No. 389979; Colts army special. 18 D. A., No. 161352; Colts army special. 88 D. A., wood handle, No 117383: two Brownie seml-automat- tea, no numbers; Mauser automatic, fBiii Nn 8K4988: Colts automatic. , 45 cal.; Colts automatic, 22 cal.; Colts automatic, 38 cal., military mo del, no aafety on side; Hope auto matic, 25 cal. Small Child Dies Sunday Morning Pearl Eleanor Walker died at the home of her father, J. J. Walker, at Talent, Sunday morning at 8 o'clock S REVOLVERS Sh ,'. two vps,s. 11 months and!lou an1 PP"P"t s,";cp53- bplnK - - - 14 days of age. The child had suf- . ....... , . . I fered an attack of influenza and had, ,. j,., - h. been n a critical condition for the . V . n.t tu ,,,, 1HSI ICIl UilJB. I11D UIUIIICI una uui- led last Thursday, having died from the same disease. " 1 7," . " ' The funeral will be held Tuesday e"1- iwond)"8 1 U,e Jk b robns afternoon at 2 o'clock at the H. cJ.Phlqne If he ha. enjoyPd ...eh good Stock undertaking parlors. Burial will be In Mountain View cemetery. HOME EGG! H. B. Carter, of Mountain avenue, who keeps a nice flock of White Leg horn bens, found an- egg of some size among his hen fruit the other day. The egg was 6 '4 inches in circum ference and 8Vi Inches In length by actual measurement. Perhaps Mrs. Hen was aware that the Easter sea son Is approaching. Spring Arrive JO 18 oemg me Iirst uay OI spring, ' ... . u.. . j... ...Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Moore. Mr. and might be well to mention that spring flowers are In evidence on several of the lawns about town. Among the flowers that have put In their appear ance are the daffodils, crocus and a number of beds of the little blue violets. COUNTY NURSE TO BE HERB SATURDAY j while the contract for ihe canal was. Dr. Malmgren, of Phoenix, read the The county nurse will hold a awarded William Von der Hellen, of ! paper of the evening, the subject he weighing and measuring meeting In 'rcn!n Point, thp nrice heiner $67. 440.' Ing "Anaphylaxsls." A discussion the parlors of the First Methodist church, corner of North Main and Laurel streets, on Saturday, March 25. She win be glad to meet any of the mothers who have had children weighed at the previous clinics and anyone wishing to consult with her. Hours are from 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. j ' Report Good Meting !coma. Wash.; Albert Anderson, .h7 . p,k.!p.,, t.. P r rh,hB, SnnB ferial nve; Vt G ;Mr. Co.!' turned last evening and reported al.tructlon company. McMlnnville. Or.; splendld convention In spirit, able. M. Stevenson, Portland. I speakers and great Interest. They were also appreciative of the Grants Pass hospitality which was generous and hearty. Leave for Eastern Oregon Mrs. C. B. Haney, from east of the city left last week for eastern Ore gon, where .he was calley by the Illness of her daughter, Mrs. Besaie Buchanan. Mrs. Haney will remain there Indefinitely. 1 MAJ. DANIEL SULLIVAN i muMor-'X ant Maj. Daniel Sullivan, new supe.-in tendent of police for the District ol Columbia. Major Sullivan has been promoted through every rank In the pvlice department on merit alone. ENJOYABLE TIME AT ANNIVERSARY Last Monday evening, March 13. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hoag celebra; ed their 20th wedding anniversary at their home, 595 Roca street. This was a gala occasion for their many friends In the opportunity to enjoy their splendid hospitality. The home was beautifully decorated by Mr- Hoae and ber two daughters. (Dorothy and Catherine. The color scneme was yenow ana wnue. A splendid musical program had been arranged for the phonograph, the guests being privileged to hear the very best selections from all the phonograph companies. In addition - r 1 v i to this, a male quartet, composed of,rf j jicN'alr, president; F. C. Messrs H. R. Jacoby, P. C. Rtratton, Homes, vice president; F. S. Engle, Louis A. Elmore and J. D. Hoag. treasurer; .1. H. Fuller, managing sang mobf narmoniousiy scveru. song selections. Rev. W. Junsoi) lOldfield very ably assisted this pram hv hla nop nf BPTPr.il lllalPCt lyrics. The enalre program was a harmon-i i tttnvittio'Vi Kr an invaA Vtv nil nrPQPflt 1.1. nH ...J .. nil nrnnnilt w, ' A bounteous two course luncheon ,.'.. . was served during the later par: of , the even ng, cons st ng of snndw ehes and coffee, tea, pickles nnd ice cream "" " - l"c " '" i nis ueiug iiih cimiu uinineisiiij the Hoags were ithe recipients of many beautiful pieces of china. The guests who enjoyed the Hong hospitality were, Mr. and Mrs. A. fl. Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Gyger and two daughters, Wilms and Mil dred, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Jacoby, Rev. and Mrs. W. Judson Oldfleld, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Spencer and two daughters, Altadena and Alice, Mr. and Mrs. p, I C. Slratton, Mr. and Mrs.' G. W.,Tno snowfall by months is as roi Shaw. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Klrkpat-i lnws: Member, 13.25 Inches; Jan rlck, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. McAllister.! ""'V- 7 75 i,,c,leH; February, 16.25 nirs. u. Elmore. Mrs. C. H. Nlckerson. and Louis A. BIDS AWARDED I 'OK CONSTRUCTION WORK; mouths amounted to only The Talent Irrigation district .jlncl.i. Klamath Falls Herald. ened 12 bids yesterday for the con- structlon of the Hyatt Prairie dam.M.Nlicnl Society Meets and the east side canal. The contract! The Jackson County Medical so for the dam was awarded 1). M. Stev- engon .of portinU(i fol. $78,505, j Following are the bidders: C. R. Adams, Los Angeles; John- j Contract company, Portland; ! Grant Smith company, Portland; j Solel.n & Gustavason. Astoria, Or.; John Hampshire, Grants Pass; Wll- Ham Von der Hellen Eagle Point; Wolke & Schroeder, Grants rass; Pacific Coast Paving company, Work on the canal will probably begin about April 1, and construe- Saturday by entertaining 15 of her service will spend $1000 and the tion of the reservoir dam will start, school mates of the Nell Creekjcounty $2500. This road touches about May 1. school at her home on Neil creek. Cascade Falls, and will be a benefit - The liUle miss was born on St. Pat- alike to tourists and residents of Hou Now Complete 'rick's day, but put off the celebra- that section. The J. N. Dennis house on Ihe tion until Saturday this year, the bet-j The forest service will spend $3000 Boulevard is now completed and will ler to have the entire day for It. A, on the road with the forest from tin nrcnnlerl hv thn owner an mnn an hiithdav cake with the proper num- Union creek to Diamond lake. the weather warms up and the house can be thoroughly heated o that no daniDness remains. COACH BOHLER NAMES ASHLAND BOYS FOR ALL-STAR STATE TEAM Coach Roy Bohler, of Willamette university, hits the following to say about an all-star basketball team: "Out of all the teams at the tour nnnipnt could be chosen one or two Rpecial stars. W. Kramer, of Pendle ton, would probably be a choice of most good cvltlc9, for one forward. He was not quite as good a scorer as Ilerr, of Ashland, but he probably j y6Htpnlay morning. The ulleged of- business was carried through, has more action In floor work. Guth- comlM F(l,;,,lal.v 25tlJ The members were much Interest rio, of Ashland, would bo the unanl-i ' ed In the reports of the two dele- mous choice fr one forward. It Is or,ll.lg t' srand Jury Indict- j (o Twmi conventon doubtful whether even tho redoubt-' menta, and the principal witnesses In!,,, Portland, a9 tbe national officers able Pox of Idaho, or "Slats" Gill ih case are little girls one being! of the D. A. R. were present at the uf O. A. ma tolled C could have more than , him. Westergren, Astoria. was an exceptional player. Ramsey, gent from Mount ABhland chapter to of Ashland, nnd Holloway, of Red-i I-I"das, ami the sta'e by Rawles;Ul6 recelUly formed Klamath Falls niond, wore perhaps the class of the!M"' H- In opening statement to j chaptor Mrgi Blake read a poem, centers. For aggressive fighting ev-jthe jury, the defense said it would ! "Mothers of the West" a tribute to ery second of the lime, "Pickles" j p,.ove tliut Juines is a victim of clr-i Our pioneer women. Lennon, of Snlem, would earn "rst! (a I After the business meeting the before almost any jury for all-round t -ii in v:ilue, though he ' could not quite equal other taller, sure-scoring centers immed. Anderson, of As - torla, ranks well at the top of the ; guard list, though his team-mate, Luolo, was a wizard In divining plays coining Ms way. Calilll, of Pendle ton, Is a slashing player, who ranks with the best." T The first meeting of ihe directors of the Chamber of Commerce, since the election of the six directors, was held last evening at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in the city building on the I'lnza. The election of officers for the en suing year was held, resulting In the seiectlon of the following officers: n0cretary. A general meeting of the entire Pi'o-!memt)el.snll) of lue chamber of Com moree has been called for Thursday 'evening, March 23, at the city hall. At thfg ,nee;ins, a detailed report of the past year will be given. An op- ... ..... . m .. . I. - portumty win also De given ior ine: presentation of any plans or Ideas that might be useful during the com ing year, and . it is urged that all ; members, both old and new, be pres- meinnera. noiu om a., new u 1' an" plVe any 1Uea9 lnal, " y L,ance for tll, progres9 of the city Pl.ofe8aor PorByth and Coach jnugnes, or xne n.gn sci.uo. have been Invited to De present ana express themselves on the athletic 'question KLAMATH HAS 42 INCHES OF SNOW DI RIXG WINTER A record of 42 Inches of snow fell In Klamath Falls during the winter just past, according to the official record:) of the reclamation service. ,.... M...-I. a -jr. inchea- tn'nl 42 ""lies, March, 4.7j Inches, to.ai, !""'" lms r,',u,u 18 If I. . . n i I 1 I - U T ! n . .1 heat any year as far bnck as the old timers can remember. The precipi tation during the three and one-half 5.25 clety met last evening at the home of Dr. E. A. Woods on Wlmer street. ! !on professional lines was entered !n - to by all present. Will Enleiliiln IWdptbiill Team The Elks will entertain the local high school basketball team who won the state championship at Salem last week at an athletic smoker and ban- Ta-'quet Saturday evening. Brothers of northern California will also be non- ored guests of the evening. 1 Celebrates Birth,.:,,. - Francis O'Neal, daugh'er of (Mrs. OFFICERS FIRST MEETING J. Cadamo, celebrated her blrthdayjthe Crater Luke highway, the forest ber or candles thereon was cut end served with the other refreshments of the occasion. STATUTORY AE T The trial of L. P.. James, a middle- aged laborer, charged with a statu-1 AT COUNTY C tory offense against Dora Bellows, a he f.on. porcn a(ter wn,ch 15-yeiu-old school girl, was begunjthe n,eelng was called to order by In the circuit court at Jacksonville: the regent, and the regular order of uut ,,l;,nl years of age. The defend-: ant Is represented by Attorney B. F. Under the new women Jury law, In I " -- - - (hour with the hostesses and enjoyed cases of this nature, one-half of the, ,oothBome refreshments provld- Jury must be women, but the attor-jea neys for both sides waived this right. owing to the inability lo procure wo men to serve, all taking advantage of the exemption clause In the law. The only woman on the jury Is MIbs Issle McCulTy, of Jacksonville. The first witness called wif Dora Belloic the complaining witness. She li( to mother, and she was do ing the Saturday housework when the defendant Is alleged to have made the assault. Verlta Roseberry, a little girl of eight years, was the third witness, and was frankly childish In her tes timony. Judge Calkins, from the bench, questioned the little miss, re lative to telling the truth. Verlta gave a dramatic recital of what she heard on the porch, when Bhe went to br ng Dora to her home, when , , , . ,. . . . , . . j, turned beyond thoe published here sent by her mother, who had noticed , , . , . J 1 . . . . . ,. n ,Jtorore, and the grand Jury took no the defendant going to the Bellows, i.i. . h. hii I action on matters relating to the rail home. ,. Ure of the Bank of Jacksonville. Jerry Bel ows, aged 11, was the . . .. ,. , , l The manslaughter Indictment ol next w tnoss, and told of James i ., ' . , . ! roc ted against Elwood arose from bring ng over a 'box of apples and. .. .. , ,.,.., leaving 45 cents on a stand in t lie front room. ! - Sheriff Terrill testified that the defendant at the preliminary hear ing, said he "had placed his hands jon the girl In a joking manner, amr I meant no wrong." I rue jury aeieciea is: j. u. neaiB, , I Butte Falls; Issie McCully, Jackson ville; A. C. Briggs, Ashland; Henry C. Mackey, Medford; Benjamin Hay-1 & GoId ,. 0wen Reddy, Med- McKInney, Ashland; C. W. Fraloy. y l. Kenneth Beebe, Central Point; Ear - nest Applegate, Ashland. ma n J1Z,JUU 10 U6 ipCfiristates the more sturdy and Indus - Lake O'Woods Road According to the plans of the coun ty court there will be $12,000 spent on tbe Dead Indian road to Lake of the Woods this summer, $5000 by the county and $7000 by the forest department. The county will grade the road to the summit, while the forest department will expend their appropriation from the summit to the lake. Most of the road work In Jackson county this summer will be lit the scenic sections, and will he done Jn connection with the forest depart ment. On the Thompson Cicel. road In the Applegate section, $100 will he expended by the county, and $500 by tho forest service On the south fork of Little Butte creek, the county will expend a suf ficient sum to build a road from the Tonn ranch to the forest reserve line and the forest service will expend I $2500 on the road from the line to Ithe Dead Indian soda springs. The forestry service will expend $i 500 on the Huckleberry Mountain road, all within the forest reserve. This section Is famous for It. wild berries, and Is visited annually by scores of Jackson county people, who snend a vacation In olcklna this delicious fruit. On the road from the Earl Ulrlch gtock ranch to Persist, a branch of Surveys have been made on some j 'of this work and will begin on all, ithe others at an early date. D. A. R. HOLD REGI ME MEETING AT JOHNSON HOME Last Friday the members of Mount Ashland chap'.er, Daughters of the American Revolution, were enter tained by the Mesdames Ida Van Natta and Jennie Gilbert, at the Al bert Johnson home on Walnut street. The guests spent some time admiring thn view of the town and vallev from convention. A message of congratulations was )y (hem: Mesdames Mitchell, Carter, Icenhower. Blake, Walker, Stearns, Aduins, Andrews, Podge, MacCracken, Conover, Hogue nnd Anderson, and the MIsbbs Chamber lain, Palmer and Mitchell. The grand jury, after indicting Lloyd Elwood of Medford on the icharge of manslaughter, Saturday and cleaning up all other important' matters for the term of court which opens today, adjourned until May IK ntliai tnrliftnipntu wpra re- his car having run over and killed Fred Ha.tzell of Eugene, Ore., a tra veling salesman lute one night last December while returning home from a dance at Kingsbury Springs His bail was placed at $2500, the same, bond that was required when he wns bound over to the grand Jury from the justice court In Medford. Ball was promptly furnished. JTKKACY TEST CALLED FAII.l RE By W. II. ATKINS I. N. S. Staff Correspondent ! WASHINGTON, D. C, March IB : The literacy test In American lm- migration laws Is a failure, and op Jerates to keep out of the United irloUB Classes Ol cuiupeuu mwumia, ! according to Dr. John J. Constas, a Washington surgeon, who returned here recently from a four months' tour of Europe In a survey of immi gration problems for the govern ment. Dr. Constas made a special study Million, affecting Immigration ,tl.e.n European countries, of com! In sou though his observations covered ID INDITED FOR MANSLAUGHTER many other countries in central and lake rim. western Europe. Some 1500 campers vlsltpd Dlam- A vigorous stand by the United 0nd lake In 1921, and with the pro States to force the adoption by other, posed road Improvement forest offl countrles of higher medical stand-cers predict this scenic attraction ards to govern those who seek pa.-jwlll be more popular from now on. .ae on ships bound for the United The forest service announces that Slates Is recommended by Dr. Con-J forest guards will be stationed at st is. in a report which he will sub- mil to Secretary of Labor Davis. Suggest ions Are Made Secretary Davis Invited Dr. " stas. for many years a close student, ! of immigration and Americanization: questions, to suggest modifications: In nresent Immigration rules and regulations on the basis of his Inves-j ligations abroad.. ! Dr. Constas asserted today that the J health of America's future Imml-i grant population can only be as-' sured, and In turn the health of Amerlcun communities safeguarded oy imposing se abroad. He believes the United States, by Joint action with foreign jorately prepared by John Hughe. powers, can so tighten the Inspec.snd hi. helpers. , n n r .Ion rules at foreign ports that tran- Inc -Id ly Mr. Huf - prep nnrtution oi menial aim iiiirmi'iii uo-mik fectives out of those countries to the United States can be stopped. t,. inn. nf Tir Con.ta. may later be laid before President Harding. Before his departure ror Europe, Dr. Constas discussed with ihe president the objert of his mis sion abroad, and the latter expressed a desire to learn the results of the survey both of labor and Immlgra- tion conuuions as mey now - COL JOHN V. CLINNIN r exper m.?: 1A 11 ES Col. John V, Clinnln, assistant United States district attorney In Chi. eago, was temporarily relieved from duty oy Attorney uenerai oaugnsrty because of official criticism of his ac tion In certain cases, and petitioned Judge Landis for an Investigation of th affairs of the district attorney's office as conducted by Charles P. Clyne. DIAMOND IiAKE CAMP TO BE IMPROVED THIS YEAR The Diamond Lake recreation area will be improved and opened to campers and tourists this year, is the announceinent just made by C. J. Buck, In charge of recreational de velopment work In the forest serv ice offices In Portland. According to Mr. Buck a complete development plan has been prepared which calls for the completion of various road projects making the area fully accessible to motorists, as well as a new road along the shores of the lake, also the construction of a hotel building, small cottages, gas station, store and boats. Flans pre pared by the forest service cull for improvements requiring au Invest ment of some $12,000 to 1 14,000 and private parlies will be encour- aged to construct such Improvements this year. Under a comparatively new federal law the forest service Is allowed to lease lands for .itch pur poses for. a period of years. Sani tary conveniences will be added by the forest Borvlco this year, snys Mr. Buck. The entire east side of tho lake, says Mr. Buck, has been set aside as a public forest camp, with plenty of wood and water available, In ad dition to the ever present scenic at tractions of the region. Diamond lake Is now reached by au:o by tho Crater Lake highway, over a branch road which leaves this 1 highway at the Union Creek forest camp aim wiiiuh up mu iiiuiu uiuuuu of Rogue river to the high plateau on which Diamond lake Is situated. This road was built In 1921, but the forest service will widen It and bet ter the grades In places this year, says Mr. Buck. Another road Is be ing built from Diamond lake directly south to the Crater Lake national: park boundary, connecting with the park road which leads to the Crater the lake lo look out for fire protec Hon and sanitation. EI, KM CELEBRATE f011Bd between three and four feet vvn-i-uiv;f . ,hr. Th nn.l lot I. i B. P. O. E. No. 944 celebrated Its seventeenth anniversary last night hy u ball and banquet given at the ( AMn Guests club rooms. 'j The following are late arrivals at There were about 12.'. couples In the Hotel Ashland: Mr. and Mrs. F. attendance to enloy the evening.! C. Schrane, L. J. Hulln, Eugene: D'nicing was Indulged In until a late H. D. Fearey, I. D. BoDlne. W. F. hour, when the crowd assembled InlRlpke. George H. Kaiser. Frank C. . . . . i . : .. -.. na.,h. C.in.l Q Wllann Pnrl. - - , chicken supper which had been elab- 1 . . . . . .... ..... iuo .v....... - - get of considerate size in one ot me chickens. He says It will make him a verv good tin for the evening. ; Every one present seemed to en-, lov themselves, and all went away, exprosslng the hope that the new Hlnhard,- Seattle; J. L. Landers, committee which will have charge of Monmouth; W. P. Gibson. Chicago: the dances for the coming year, will, M. E. King, Yreka. Calif.; Agnes Ed have as good success as the commit- ' mond, Kltchlken. Alaska; Mrs. Guy tee which closed such a good year nell Mills. Oakland. Calif, and Oeorg lait n8ht. Kohlegue, Rosebarf. K.K.K. FINGER PRINT 1 H. E. Griffith, kleagle of tho In visible Empire, commonly called the !u KIux Klan, called a: the Tidings office today and made a statement regarding policies of the Klan and the misrepresentations made In the county papers. Mr. Griffith said the Medford Klan absolutely had no connection with the "neck tie" party which was pulled off at Table Rock last Friday night, and as for the notes received by several parties in Ashland, Mr. Griffith disclaimed any knowledge of who sent them. He said no letters were sent out unless they had ihe Klan letter head. He Bald a num- ' Der of the threatennS notes had been turned over to the Klan, and their finger print expert la now working on them with the Intentlun of run ning down the culprits. In speaking of the Klan as an or ganization, the kleagle said it was a regular fraternal, patriotic, benev olent order, standing unqualifiedly for the following principles: Pure Americanism, protection of pure wo manhood, free speech and press, free public schools, restricted immigra tion, white supremacy, and law and order, and believes In and Is con stantly assisting all officers of the law in the performance of their duties. Upholds Capital Punishment Art SALEM, Or., March 21. The su preme court rendered a decision to- .1 .. .. I. 1 .1 1 .. . V. n unlMItu UilV I1UI1U1U1I1K IHO Ta;iU'U V. Via- j gon's capital punlshmeut act. Exit Old Man Winter Spring Here Today Miss Spring, juvenile of the sea sons and a favorite with the poets, stepped Into the picture this morn ing at 1:49 o'clock, while old man Winter, crusty and hard-boiled, did a fude-out. Generally fair weather greeted spring in the territory bordering the Pacific ocean, while east of the Rock ies, winter Is gradually giving away. Never have the people of Oregon been so anxious to Bee the advent of spring, for In addition to being the coldest winter, the season Just passed has been the dryest and, altogether, wiib reminiscent of winters farther east. ASHLAND HIKERS FIND MUCH SNOW IN CANYON A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Johnstone and daughter Luclle, and Mr. and Mrs. Krugel and two sons, started on a hike to Long's f". more recently named "Sap '" Salt In the Woods, Sunday, but found too much snow and turned back about three-quarters nf a mile this side of the cabin. Rudolph Jacobs and Wilson Tor rance also made a trip up the can yon to about the same place during the day, and likewise turned back on account of the excessive snow. C. H. Holmes, L. P. Croson, Gen eva Moore and Molly Clary were hik ers up the canyon and .on the hill sides Sunday afternoon. They went ao to am T Ininn'i wnfw. (nt anil A,atanrm nt ho,.t fivmilp. from Woodman land, Mr and Mrs. F Woodmansee. Mrs. j Chamberla n Norr . rar- TaJa P Hoaan A R Dum- ." " u- fin riHiA Ural!...... ef . iirpuu, ...i..u., ramento, Calif.; E. R. Wile, Seattle; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tanner, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Turner. Wenatchee, Wash. A. C. Wayne, Tabor, Alberta; H. H. 1