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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
PRESIDENT NAMES
TAAOECOM MISSION
AFTER FIVE MONTH.

Washington, Feb. 22.-President VII.
son to-day, five months after the enact
ment OF the federal trade commission
law, sent to the Senate the names OF thu
five men nominated to constitute that
commission Whether the nominations
will be confirmed by March 4 was re-
garded as problematical.
The three democrats named by the
President are Joseph e. Davies of
Madison, Wis, now corporation commits
sioner, to serve seven years, Edward n.
Hurley Of Chicago, H.. for six years
and William j. Harris of Cedartown, Ga,
for I'VE years. The other nominees are:
VIII II. Parry of Seattle, Wash. a pro-
gressirc republican, named for four
years. and George Rublee of Cornish.
n. H.. regarded as n progressive, for
three years.
Senator Newlands. chairman OF the
interstate committee. to which
the nominations were referred. said to-
night he would call the
together tomorrow and he thought the
confirmation of all the nominees would ,
Recommended within "A few days. That
the list Will be given careful considera-
ton. however. both in committee and
before the Senate, seems assured. Demo-
cratic and republican senators both de-
clarcd tonight hat there would be no
hasty consideration of qualifications of
the men named. particularly on account
OF the great powers to be conferred
through provisions OF the new law and
also In view of the length of time which
the President took before making up his
mind as to the personnel of the COM
mission.
The broad purpose of the commission
as provided in the act is to prevent per-
sons, partnerships or corporations ex-
cept banks and common carriers from
using unfair methods Of competition in
commerce. Whenever the commission
has reason to believe that any unfair
method of competition is being used It
is authorized to issue a complaint against
the suspected offender and fix n time
for "A hearing. individuals or corpora
lions so cited are given the right to show
cause why an order should not be is
sued requiring cessation of alleged vio-
lations. If such orders eventually are
Issued and violations complained of are
not stopped. the commission may applS
to tho circuit court Of appeals of tn,
United States for enforcement of its or
der. judgments OF the court would b'
subject to review by the supreme court
The trade commission is given powe
also to compile information and max
l Investigation concerning the organi(a
ton, business. conduct. practices an,
management OF corporations and of thei
relation to other corporations and asso
Citations and to require filing of inform
alton by such firms and corporations con
corning their affairs, 1t is enpowere
also to investigate trade conditions wit
foreign countries and report to Congrcs
= with such recommendations as 1t ma
deem advisable. In connection with thi
feature of the work. President Wilso
7 in a recent speech indicated that III
s commission could do the work Of
- tariff commission.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

rates, or materially reduce government
expenditures. Representative Moore OF
PENNSYLVANIA referring to the sinking
Of the steamer Evelyn. said she went
into forbidden waters at the risk of the
United states government because she
was insured by the war risk board.
Representative johnson of South Caro-
lima. democrat. deprecated war scare
talk in the newspapers. Representative
AIondel lof Wyoming. expressed a re-
greet hat some people INDUCED IN
Unreasonable batting of foreign peoples
by continually proclaiming the proba-
bility or certainty Of an armed struggle,
near or remote with Japan
Representatives Miller of Minnesota and
Gardner of Massachusetts, republicans,
urged more adequate military prepare
ton.
Items of the army bill were passed
over quickly with little debate and when
the Senate recessed the only section re-
naming for consideration was that pro-
viding for the establishment OF a scien
tiiic management in government navy
yards and shops
, The Indian appropriation bill was re-
ported by the Senate committee tonight
carrying 81. So, an increase of $685.
/ al over the House bill.
At the light sessions the Senate nava
committee submitted its report on tn,
appropriation bill carrying a total %
sl52, 9l .9Sl So, an increase over the HOUSE
bill of $s,3lS,0S0 Provision is made alst
J for the re-appropriation of s4o, NO for TN
marine barracks at Norfolk ana Mar
island.
The naval building program OF tn
Senate bill would provide for 1--WE sea
going submarines, l6 smaller submarines
six or more destroyers, one oil fuel snip
one gunboat. one hospital ship at SSS'
600 and two first class battleships, Amon'
the increases recommended are S"p"
for a projectile plant, $4,000 for naVa
reserves, 100000 for a high power radi
station n $1,000 o to be applied on con
struction of an armor plate factory no
to exceed In cost 100000 If the secre
tary of the navy cannot purchase armo
in the market at a reasonable price.
Debate on the army bill was resume
after the naval bill was reported.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
HOUSE-AFTERNOON
SENATE BILL REFERRED.

SIN IE BIbb ZEE f.ltKf.D.
:. 81. an act to provide for the read
ing Of the holy Bible In the public
schools Of the State for historical,
literary and moral purposes and to
regulate the reading of the same. TO
the committee on State schools.
REPORT ON MILEAGE.
The clerk read the report of the COM
mittce on mileage and debentures stating
the number Of miles on which members
were entitled to draw mileage which was
accepted,
MESSAGE FROM TIL GOVERNOR.
\ message was received from the Gov
ernor transmitting a report Of the
trustees OF the Vermont state school for
feeble minded children.
BILL INTRODUCED.
n. 800. by Mr.. NIelendy of Londonderry.
An act to expedite causes in the SUI
prcmc court. Causes brought to the SUI
preme court by exceptions. Appeal or
writ of error shall have been submitted
for decision either by briefs or oral argu-
ments and no decision is rendered by
said court within one year after such
submission. the judgment or decree OF
The court below shall stand as affirmed
and the clerk of the general term shall
! make entry thereof. This act shall not
apply to any cause on the docket of the
supreme court when this act takes effect
To judiciary committee,
Mr.. Proctor Of Proctor. chairman OF
the committee on appropriations, asked
that a report he made to him of nj
bills carrying appropriations.
IN motion of MIR. Caswell of Derby
tine House adjourned at three O'Clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
EARLY ATTENTION
FOR BILL
IN LOWER HOUSE
Legislature Is Left with Little to Do on Resuming
Sessions. but Committees Have Busy Day.

TIL matter OF regulating the reEistra-
ton of guides was opposed 10y Mr.. Hap
good as being foolish and expensive, but
the bill was ordered ahead after an
amendment had been adopted, favoring
a reduction in the proposed fines, from
$50 to S15.
The proposal to appoint license com
missioncrs by a state license commission
appointed by the Governor instead of by
the side judges was turned down by the
Senate this afternoon. Tho Senate passed
the bill prohibiting the granting of Liquor
licenses in locations where the liquor la"
has previously been violated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
RUTLAND FISH
AND GAME MEN
TO MEET MARCH 4

Rutland. Feb. 22.-The annua meeting
of the Rutland County Fish and Game
League will he held at tn" Bardwell
March l. The speakers will Ire George II.
Graham, Massachusetts state fish and
game commissioner, John w. Titcomb Of
I.NudonVille. commissioner for Vermont,
Warwick Carpenter of bennington. presi-
dent Of the Bennington County Fish and
Game League, Il. W. MCCucn of Ner-
e,nues, president of the Addison County
Fish and Game League, judge Frank L.
Fish of V~ergenncs and Cover
nor Frank T.. Howe of Bennington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
UNIQUE Baptismal Service.

Rutland. Feb. eat the Adventist
Christian Church Sunday evening was
witnessed an unusual service when
candidates representing three differ
ent churches were baptized by i'm
mersion. The pastor, the Rev. George
A.. Osman, baptized those from his W
flock and also "A candidate from the
Salvation Army. Then the Rev. A, II.
Edie, pastor Of the Methodist Church
At Msndon, performed the rite for sew
sral Of his converts. This baptismal
service was due to the fact that the
Msthodists have nc facilities for i'm
mersing people in the winter season.
In all 10 candidates were baptized and
"A anlayahle union service was held
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

Stone sum named. Senator Smith en-
planned the correspondence. Senator
Noonan opposed the bill. Senator Locklin
cyplained the residence of X. w. Meullier
which oCcasioned the bill.
SPECIAL ORDER, PASSED IN CON-
CURRENCE WITH PROPOSALS. OF
AMENDMENTS.
II. Isl, relating to licensing sale of in
toxicating liquor. Senator Simonds pro-
posed three amendments First, by
amending by use Of words in brackets
in lines II to %; second, by striking out
words in italics in lines 81 to 20; third
10y words in italics in lines q and 70
and first word of line 2S. Senate agreed
to proposals of amendment and passed
the bill.
[ Nlinnrnn1 at nAn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
BARN BURNED.
overturned Lantern Caused Fire at
Lee Farm.

Mortified, Feb. 22.-The barns of
charles Lee, who lives ON the Sanders
place beyond the Harlow bridge, wcra
destroyed by fire at an early noun this
morning together with the hay, tools,
several head Of young stock We're lost.
ON going to the barn for the morning
chores MI. Lee found one of his horses
loose and in attempting To secure 1t tho
lantern was kicked over and the fire
started. There was a small insurance,
but the loss viii he considerable
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
cTATE CHIrRCH CHANGES.

The Rev. NJ. w. Hale Of Coventry has
accepted a call to the Congregational
Church At Cabot and will begin his work
there March /.
The Rev, Howard Gilpatriek. home mis-
eionary for seven churches In and near
Stratton. Me. will be called by the Con-
gregational Church at IIardwick TO sue
coed the Rey. Harlan Page.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
Called to Brandon Church.

Brandon, Feb, 2.-At a meeting of the
Society OF the Congregational Church
Sunday a unanimous call was extended
to the Rev. Walter Thorpe of Walling-
ford. Mr.. Thorpe preached here two
weeks ago and made a favorable I'M
preston. The Brandon salary Will be
81, 400 and the use of the parsonage. Mr.
Thorpe has had a very successful pas
torate at W~allingford extending over a
number of years 1t is understood tha'
he Is considering other calls tina that
Of the Brandon church. The last pastor
Of the local church. the Rev. Charles
e. Beals, o resides At Worcester
Mass. where he 10 engaged In business
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Convened at 100 p. m, Lieutenant
Governor Darling presiding.
IMAM T1ttpD TIME AND PASS NGE
rrrU-SrD
+m.n of wa
D w. 'e'a''"9 ,. ~ TINS,
tlohe' oa"N' ~ 'a'S ,t. min he-
anaI c.d.ra, interest would
- erst consideration in case OF
receivership.
r1,rpD prADt%f ORDERED.
iusnec,ion Of
,t. and mo,eur,s
~ D., rolo,i,r ia W-indham county
iai1.
II 2@3. relating to town officers.
II 266. relating to village of North
field.
II. 53-. relating to minilE.
II. 3i4. relating to slunE sl"ts n
similar weapons.
Joint resolution. relating to pay OF
chaplains.
Joint resolution r"iatlhs 10 P"NInS
the members ana chapia'ns Fi0" y"
recount
II. $50, relating to sale OIL real es-
tate for taxes.
II. $40. relating to real estate mort
1 cages and transfers.
n 312. relating to transmission OF
abstracts of grand lists from town
clerks ia secretary of State.
II eso relating to exemption OF
ro,, eet.t. uf charitable organiza-
,,ors
,rcc1o&
To receive message OF 'oNei"''
Gates when uhuer 'u'o "'S
to lie "a hours
PEIllloNS F' N "
ftftiifb'
Relating to temperance measure
asking fur referendum were pres"h'e'
y! SeH"'"i" 'i"''h :" -
SeaVer from towns hc"i ""o'
ana referred 10 J"'ht "
temperance
SPECIAL ORDER PROPOSALS Oh
AMENDMENT REFUSED AM
PASSED IN CONCURRENCE.
:. II Oh relating TO nav of clerks an,
2 aes,s,ort clo,ks of House senator Powell
movsd to ,roud cIerlls to receive SEa
a assistant clcrk A. ana To include mak
n ing of House journal Index. He support
ed his motions by eNplaininE ne pe.'ese
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
NO NEED TO CHANCE

Cholly-Before ] me You ] thou,
nothing but making money.
Ethcl-Well. keep right on, Poy
as rich as folks think!-Dallas Ne
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

i Canadian manufacturer says that up
t. GO days ago allies had placed war or
dcrs in United States and Canada for
f625, 0co,or) and Of this sum Canada got
only 2j.O0.1ro
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

Meat prices I'm Boston markets are low
or than they have been for five years
Reason for drop is restriction of exports
due to fear of activities of German sub
marines.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

United States navy has more than 20
submarines in commission and ready for
instant use, according 10 Secretary Dah
leila
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

Twelve big guns made by Bethlehem
steel co. and valued Al more than $780,
coo each We're shipped to Russia during
November and December last.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

\ Canadian manufacturer says that w
t. GO days ago allies had placed war or
dcrs in United States and Canada for
fd25. 900, o00 and Of this sum Canada got
only s25,0o."o.
Meat prices I'm Boston markets are low
er than they have been for five years,
reason for drop is restriction of exports
due to fear of activities of German sub
marines.
Twelve big guns made by Bethlehem
steel co. and valued al more than $780,
CpJ each were shipped to Russia during
November and December last.
Brand Whitlock, American minister to
Belgium, has been notified that In order
to aid cattle raising In Belgium German
military authorities will exempt breeding
animals from renuisition.
Americans who arrived in Holland last
week from Germany on their way home
report a growing il-fccling against the
United States. one OF them said: The
Germans are all in. So desperate are
they getting that they are becoming reck-
less as to consequences Of their actions
Shortage of bread and potatoes is be-
coming alarming and the bread that Is
provided would give an ostrich indiges-
ton"
Geneva cable says German aristocracy
are placing securities and scrip of all
kinds in Swiss banks. They are also buy
ing American stocks heavily, losing large
sums in transaction. owing to the depre-
citation In value Of marks.
Portland, Me, lumber firms are con-
sidering an order from French govern
ment for 800, 10000 feet of lumber.
Rome special says that Italian State
railway has formally demanded ~restitu'
uon of 5000 covered freight cars now ir
Austria and Germany which are likely e
be needed soon and is receiving them bach
ut the rate of 400 daily,
Or. Thomas ]. Headlee. entomologis
at New Jersey experiment station. statet
that determination of mosquito from Jer
scy City to Rumson had increased shor'
property values by more than s. OO.
\ new process of making saltpetre
said to have increased production OF tn
p, soil tonfold in Germany.
United States government Will agaI
warn Germany not to sink an America
shin by torpedo or mine and that II wi
be held strictly accountable for destruo
ton OF any American vessels In war zon
until an actual blockade is established
Plea that submarines as now employee
G alter present internationa law Is con
. pletcly rejected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

Brand Whitlock, American minister to
Belgium, has been notified that In order
to aid cattle raising IN Belgium German
military authorities will exempt breeding
animals from renuisition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

II. 46, relating to paying Georso W..
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07
Five-Thousand People Attend the Ceremon-
ies---Crowd Sings America at the Close of
Program.
This Dam Highest Structure of the Kind in the World
.-Cost $12OOOOOO and First Crop in this Productive
Country will Nearly Equal this Amount.

Boise,-Five thousand people
were present to witnes the dedica-
ton ceremonies which marked the
completion of one of the government
greatest achievements In reclamation
work-the building of the Arrow
Rock dam, the highest structure of
It's kind in the world. Excursion
trains carrying old settlers from all
neighboring towns were run Mon
day and the trains reached the
scene of the dedication at 1880 p.
M. at which time the exercise began.
DR.. w. ]. Boone. president OF the
College OF Idaho. at Caldwell. pro-
nounced the invocation. J. II. Low
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07
500 Reward, 500

The readers OF this paper VIII DO
pleased TO learn that there Is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able 20 cure In all ita stages. and that IN
Catarrh, Halls Catnrrh Cure IL the only
positive cure now known TO the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure In taken In.
ternaily, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system, there
by destroying the foundation OF tho dis
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing It's work. The proprletors
have so much faith In its curative pow
crs that they offcr One Hundred Dollars
for any case thnt II falls TO cure. Scnd
for list OF testimonials,
address, b. J. CHENEY a co. Toledo. o.
Sold by all DrugGistn. Ihc.
Take iIairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

After living for the past 10 years
Is a hermit, his home In a cave, sew
IN miles from Durkee, his only com
,anion an ancient, battered violin,
Cyrus Tedrow, so years old, an Ore
an prospector Of the early days, has
'eturned to civilization.
Accompanied by his brother-in-
aw,.w. J. Harrison of Wichita, Kan
las, and d. +. Franklin OF Baker,
who had gone out In search of him,
the old miner arrived in Baker to
take the train with Mr.. Harrison for
wichita, where he will spend the
remainder OF his days.
The old man submitted to going
over at the hands OF a barber and
was fitted out in clothes more typi-
cally eastern than those he had worn
But he would not part with his beard
nearly n foot and a half long. nor
would he allow the violin to be taken
from his sight fofr a minute. "It's
the only frfiend I've had for years. -
he said, "and I couldn't bear TO lose
II now"
S,ace so years ago. when he first
came to Oregon from the east. Mr..
Tedrow has been isolated from all
relatives. While prospecting he To-
Gated the Kidd and Tedrow mining
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07
Arrow Rock Dam Formally Dedicated Last Monday
Payette Man Captures
State Record on Corn

Payette,-W. d. Gilmore of this
place has been awarded the title and
n medal for the champion corngrow-
er of Idaho, through the Top Notch
Farmers Club, which conducted a
corn competition at the San Francis
co Exposition, and made an award
to each state In the Union. Mr.. Gil
more who had recently been award
ed the honor of the champion potato
raiser In this section. raised 140
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07
AGED Man Lives in Gave
While Fortune Awaits Him

property on Cave creek, but after
thousands of dollars had been sunk
in Development 1t was given up. pass
ing into the hands of McCord & Rea-
gan, and is now a good paying free
gold proposition. a 10 stamp mill be-
ing used in connection with II.
Practically destitute and unaware
that he was the possessor> Of an es-
tate left him in the East which would
have kept him from want fofr the
rest of his days. the cave hermit was
unwilling to ask for aid. and letters
from friends to his relatives In the
East, we're responsible for Mr.. Har-
rison's visit to Baker.
Baker Herald.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

crest of the dam to bear messages
of cheer and prosperity to tho set
tiers.
This dam which cost the U. s. the
sum of $4,000. 900. stands 34s.5
feet high from the low point in the
foun dation to the crest. It's thick
ness at the base is 240 feet tapering
to a width OF 16 feet .. the top. The
length is 1860 feet curving graceful
ly up stream with u radius of 662
dam $40, 900 cubic feet of cement
was used. II this we're placed In
n column ten feet square Il would
make a Washington monument 20
miles high.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

bushels of corn to the acre. This
was the greatest yield of corn to the
acre shown by any Idaho exhibitor.
The governor has been informed
that the medal for Mr.. Gilmore will
be sent to his office, and suggests
that 1t be presented with some sort
of ceremony at one of the county,
fairs held In the state. II is likely
this suggestion will be carried out.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

ell gave brief history Of fthe pro-
ject. d. II. Hubbard, president Of
the Boise-Payette Water Users
Association spoke of the turning of
the irrigation works over to the set
tiers.
Governor Alexander spoke of the
great work of the reclamation SER
vice. and following his address the
crowd Joined in the singing OF Amer
lea.
An interesting feature OF the dedi-
cation of the dam was the liberia
tion OF carrier pigeons taken to Ar
row Rock from various parts of the
project. The birds flew from the
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

Three thousand tons OF hay has
been sold In this vicinity In the last
ten days. 5000 per ton has been
the purchase price.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

The Ed. Dougherty place consist
ing OF nine acres east of the city has
been sold to Mr.. Flynn. II is said
the consideration was In the neigh
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

We have Just received a new ship
ment OF dainty asparagus ferns for
the table. Only 55 cents each. At
the Ontario Floral Co. this week.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07
SIMMONS

The place to buy gloves is at this store and
right now the stock is most complete in all the
new colOrs and makes.
The next time down town visit our glove
department.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07
OUR MILLINERY

will be yours soon. Efficient designers, a court
eous sales force, the best style reflections in
word-AIillinery Art, and at prices that will
please you.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

Mrs. Fisher OF Spokane who has
been the guest OF her daughter. Mrs.
Erhiick. has returned homo. Mrs.
Erhiick entertained at delightful
party for her mother before her de-
parture.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

Place your order for bulbs at tho
Ontario Floral Co.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

borhood of s2750. Mr.. Dougherty
expects to move his family to his
farm near Falk. Idaho, and Mr..
Flynn will take possession OF the
farm he purchased here, at that time.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

FOR SALE-One work mare, weight
1900, age s. ]. J. Dillard, Ontario.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Harris are the proud
parents OF a baby girl born Sept. II.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. G. u. May have as
their guest their daughter. Miss
Gladys OF Seattle.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-10-07
.
FRUITLAND NOTES.
q

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Coon are the
proud parents of n baby boy born
Sept. 25th.