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t. PAGE ETflTIT HEDFOllD MAIL TOTBTTNT. TlTODT'O'.rn. ("mEflON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1917 PERSHING S ARMY A6AIN PuSTPOfi HEARS ADDRESS PEACE MEETING BY CLEMENuEAU El Americans In France Hold First Field Day and Are Welcomed to France ., by Former Premier Returning to Europe to Fight for the Liberty of France and of the WorU. . AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN FRANCE, Sunday, Sept. 10. Amer ican infantrymen of Hie expedition ary urniy held their find field ilny tuduy since their londiiij; in France with Georges Cteiiieneeau, ' former French premier, an the ucst ' honor. A biittnlioii of an infantry regiment nave demonstrations of me. cliino (run, rifle and bayonet as Haults, concluding with ft genuine American athlelio program, including hundred-yard dashes, tugs of war and hoximr bouts. The entire battalion that partici pated in the program lunched in the open nir, M. t'lciucnccnu heinjj the guest of General Siliert (mil the French officers dining with the American brigadier generals.' In an address to the American officers, M. t.Icmcncenu sum: . "I feel highly honored nt the privi lege of addressing you. I know America well, Having lived in your country, which 1 have always admir ed, and I am deeply impressed nt the presence of an Americiiu army on French soil in defense of liberty, right and civilization against barbar ians. My mind compares this event to the I'ilgrim Fathers, who landed on Plymouth Rock seeking liberty anil finding it. Now (heir children's chil dren are returning to fight for the liborty of France and tho world." Later M. Clemonecnu addressed tho entire battalion, saying: "You men have come' to France'" with disinterested motives. You came not heeuuso you wore compelled to come, but becauso you wished to come. Your country always possess ed love ami friendship for France. Now you are at home here and ev ery French house is open to you. You htivo heard of the hardship before you, hut tho record of your country- meu proves that yon will ncniiit your selves nobly, earning the gratitude of France and the world." IE HE WAS BOILED IN TEUTON LIQUID FIRE AT STOCKHOLM Socialist Conference Not Abandoned, But to Be Held as Soon as Pass port Difficulties Have Been Ar rangedHope German Socialists Will Protest Tactics. OBITUARY CHAPMAN The late Daniel Chapman who died at his ranch homo south of Ashland, September J.i, - was a iialivo of England. At the early age of two years be ci-m to America with his parents, 'In family first settling jM Kei.tmkv This was in 18,'i:i. In 181 1 Ibcy re moved to Iowa, and in I Soil crossed the plains to Oregon, being six months on the way. For a lime Mr. Chap man worked in the mines near Yreka. but the greater portion of his life van passe!! in Jackson county. Em twenty yeurs he was in business in Ashland, but returned to the rural life in 1811-1, purchasing th- farm seven miles south of Ashland. Ho was married in 18(l."i to Surah A. Neil, daughter or tho late Clai borne Neil, To this union were horn seven children who survive. They are Alvin H Minnie F.dith, Thomas )., Cora A., the wife of Horace V. Mitchell, ENie It., wife ' Oscar l,ow, Homer R and Virgil II. Mrs, Neil died in 11)11, She was a woman of many estimable ipmlilies, and the children, now donlilv bereaved, rise lip to call the memory of their par ents biassed. For til years Mr. Chapman was a resident of Jackson county, and in common with the early pioneers he endured the hardships ami parliei patcd in the dangers incident to that period. The family is one of long evity. Piiuid Chapman, grandfalb er of the subject of this sketch, and after whom he was named, lived to the age of 101, his father died at the age of 07, and mother nt 0:1. Funeral services were held on Sun day afternoon al the faniilv residence and were conducted by Rev. lir. Carnuhnn of the Presbyterian church. Interment was in Ashland ictcry. The deceased was allied by the close ties of relationship to the Neil, Murphy, Toner, A I ford ami Dean families of this and adjacent vicinities, and a large gathering of relatives and friends were present to render the last token of ropect to bis memory. Mr. Chapman lived the nuiet. un obtrusive life, and reached the se rene old iigc of 8l, having been bum ill 18111. He bad been faithful in his relationship w ith bis fellow men and tliis faithfulness brought its reward in tho loving appreciation which rhoraeteriites their memories ,,f bun. t ' With Mcdforil trade la Medtord niado. STOCKHOLM, Sept. 17 The or ganizmg committee o the Stockholm socialist conference in its report on tho question of holding the confer ence which it said had not been aban doned, hut that a date would be fixed as soon as passports difficulties had been settled, after declaring that Stockholm was closely connected with the run in Russia, expressed the hone that Russian comrades would close their ranks and depend upon Russian democracy to solve the present crisis I hero. "Working classes in nil countries," the reMrl added, "hail with enthusi asm the Russian emperor's condemn the counter-revolutionary efforts." Hope for 1'rotnsts, The committee report hngied that Qerinan and Austrian socialists would protest energetically against projects and tactics tending to weaken the Russian revolution nnd to make (lermany an accomplice of tho counter-revolution. ' , Declaring that the present circum stances prevented the giving of a definite reply regarding the date of the conference to various requests from France, Austria, Germany, Uo licmiu, etc., tho committee resolved to continue its activities, to publish n collection of documents from adher ents and to issue a general report. It decided also to send, if the organ izations concerned wore willing, dele gates to the new iutcr-allicd conference. The committee nsscrlcd the Stock holm conference must inaugurate a new era in the struggle of the prole tariat against imperialism by the re eslablishmeut of nil internationalc capable of common action, and con cludes: Deslrt) Win's to Hud. "The working class desires this war to be the last, to democratize the nations, to prevent new conflicts, and above all, to create, by guarantees of right and arbitration, n pacific, (lis armed world on land and sea, and n Europe of democracy and true lib crtv. The conference is now delay "d, hut for every organized prolclar ' I the watchword still is 'To Stool; hollo. ' " 4- 4S 1 tiYr-i?A TVrV ; 8? FOLKE CRONHOLM The French a base ffecls fall l,n(iWKl''flii-ss liquid nor was caught in I'k-iiuu in mis woniiiici soldier, just received from hospital, shows the horrible of the last word ill Oeinian fire. The sol the Ktreuiu of fire ishot loi'lh tfrom Jtho k-rmnn ranks ns a prelude to an attack All of his exposed flesh, fuco and hands, was turned into a huge blis ter. The photograph shows the swol len oves and lips, protruding thru the bunilages. WEDDING BELLS F. V. Donley, a member of Com pnny C was married to Miss Lois liradv of Ashland, Oregon, on Satur day evening. The services were solemnized bv Rev. Frederick V." Carstens at his home on West Fourth street, the short, but impressive, ring ceremony being usei'', Ered -Nelson, 'also a member of Company C, ucted as best man, and Jliss ( nine Croft as bridesmaid. s Mr. Dooolev was formerly n resf dent of Medford; and his parents sun rowiio here. Home mouths ago IE OF JAIL The life of an Oregon bootlegger, after he bus been captured and con victed is a bard one these times, gen tlcaieii, lor the days in the stuffy county jail are long and hot, to say nothing of the nights. (Ilndly would the confined bootleggers exchange alt of that easy money that came for a lime from illegal trafficking in hoor.ii tor trcedoui. Hut Rankin Esles, the Medford man; . O. uumcr of Albany and C. A. Smith of Portland, who are serving long sentences, are making the best ot a bad situation, and to relieve the hum-drum of juil life arc doing lunch valuable work for the county gratis. They have been work ing hard for two weeks. Eirst thev piled all Hie jail and court bouse wood in the wood sheds. Then they took up tliu work of painting Hie jail roof. winch Job will be completed lodnv. Thcn is talk of pulling the willing workers to work on the counlv road WASHINGTON, Sept. 17. More u I ami loan assoenilioiis arc tiling organized ill the t tilled Slates to borrow money under the federal farm loan net, it was announced to- day. It is possible that fanners tak ing advantage of the opportunities offered by the act, will borrow tl.'ill,. tlutl.iHMi from the twelve federal land bunks within a year. Applications from association already chartered totalled nearly $.'1,1)011,11(1(1 tluruij; August alone, B I Pipe IA Smokers la Ml Your l 4 Vc ig a rette M STOCKHOLM, Sept. 17. The present whereabouts of Folke Cron-1 holm, the former Swedish charge d'affaires at Mexico City, mentioned J in the correspondence recently given out in Washington as having been I employed by the German minister lo Mexico to convey information to the) Merlin foreign office, is unknown to I the Swedish foreign office. He was placed on the unattached list UMn bis recall from Mexico last December and was' given no other post. The reasons for the recall are not specified, but the tone of the newspaper statements concerning it intimates that his re tirement wus not without cause, ultho the government, it is said, has no knowledge of the suggestion that a German decoration should he given some for bis services or that this should be conferred secretly, The conservative newspapers main tain that the date for the recall and the circumstances of it lire sufficient to absolve the present government from any responsibility for bis acts or attitude. For Fair Week Mr. Doolcy went to Portland where he joined Conquiny C, lie is well nnd favorably, known about Medford and will receive the well wishes, not only of Company C, hut a host of friends and acquaintances ubout Medford and Ashland, . The bride is one of Ashland's most charming young women.' After the wedding Saturday night the happy eouplcwent to the home of the groom's parents on West Eleventh street. (Made0" Corn) Post Toasties says One of the Big Drawing Cards will be the sale now going on at WILL H. WILSON'S If you will attend this sale and lay in your sup ply of clothing and shoes you can save all of your expenses at the fair. Blue Serge Suits $9.98 All wool mixtures $9.98 $18 and $20 suits $13.50 and $12.50. Others at $7.50 Boys shoes $1.69. Men's Dress Shoes $1.98. Big Heavy Work Shoes $2.98. Work Shirts 49c Khaki Pants 98c. Big Heavy Bib Overalls. Men's Dress Pants, Work Pants, Flannel Shirts, all kinds of Good Gloves, Blankets, Underwear, Hats, Caps, Over caats, Trunks and Suit cases and hundreds of other bar gains that will save you money. ' . Every penny spent above the lowest cost that merchandise can be bought for is just that much money wasted. We claim that considering quality we have the lowest prices in Medford. Hundreds of our customers have discovered that fact. We want to prove it to you. Our goods are always marked at a smaller margin of profit. Don't fail to examine the quality. The value is there, you can't buy the same quality any place else for the price. WILL H. WILSON The Cheapest Store in the West . The Cut Rate Cash Store TIIK I'lVTO-lMTB AUTOiST. carries with him an equipment of tools and appliances that enable him to make all but the most serious re pairs. Many of the wise car owners get their supplies ot this, and all other kinds here. They have learned that they can always be sure of ob taining what 'they want, when they want it at a price admittedly reas onable. a C. E. Gates Auto Co. There's a Joy Meal Coming to the kiddles who tasto our bread for the first time. Spread with butter or Jam It will fully satisfy the. most hard-to-please youngster. THY A 15c LOAF TODAY But Insist on Hatter Nut or Pan-Dandy Bread made clean. the real Burfc xigarette 'A OREGON STATE FAIR SALEM SEPTEMBER 24-29 Agricultural Exhihits, Grand Live Stock Parade, Harness ami Saddle Horse, Itiiniiiiijr and Trotting l!nccs. Hogs, Cut tle and Poultry, Kami Machinery Ex hihits, Portland Pay, Salem Hay, Scandinavian Pay, Reformation Pay and many other special events. Some thing of interest every minute. LOW ROUND TRIP FARES on sale Seiteiurer 20th to Sfltli, from nil points in Oregon. Final return limit Oetolier ,1rd. All Trains Direct to Pair Grounds. Asfc local audit for fort her particulars. John M. Scott, (,'ciicrol Vnasmxcr Alirnt, Portland. SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES Jackson County Fair Medford, September 18 to 22 AT NATATORIUM X TUESDAY is. Exhibit Day. WEDNESDAY, Medford Day;-. THURSDAY, Ashland Day; FRIDAY, School. Day;. SATURDAY, Jackson County Day. Free Barbecue Wed. Sept. 19 Splendid program each day. Doors open from 12 noon to 12 midnight. Admission to all, 25 cents. i Drills by Company C Two Days Merchants' exhibit, style show, exhibits of all kinds from farm, garden, orchard and home. Concert by Medford Choral Society Friday Evening, September 21 Rock drilling contest Friday afternoon. 'Canning eon test Wednesday, Thursday and Jriday. Talks by experts from O. A. C. and others each afternoon. Dog and pony show afternoon and evening. Music by Jazz Orchestra From Oregon lintel Drill, Portland, every evening. Dancing every night, beginning Tuesday. ' Other entertainments. (Si 1
