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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-06
Play a Riaaer Part.

So many people drift into disap
pointment and dreariness because
they are dissatisfied with the mate.
rails OF life. and would like to play
a bigger part than they are entitled
to play. 1t Is all deep mistake. the
worst mistake man can make. It
is not tho impression a man makes on
life that matters; it IS the impression
which he makes upon hiuself.-North
American Review.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-06
A World Of Love.

Do you ever stop to think how full
this world is Of things to love. II your
heart is just big enough to let them
in? We love to live for the beauty
Of the things surrounding US and the
Joy we take in being among them.
And it is my belief that the way to
make folks love US is for US to be able
to appreciate what they can do
Gene Stratton Porter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-06
Power Of Multiplication.

It is their astonishing power OF null
DUPLICATION that makes destructive In
sects formidable A single pair Of po-
tato bugs. If all their offspring sur
vived. would IN one season produce
so 900 900 OF their kind
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
CHARACTERISTIC
CELEBR.\TION OF NEW
YEAR IN GOTHAM

New York, Jan. l.--Now YORK city well
coined thc New Year in traditional man
nor, IN" celebration continuing well into
the carly morning hours ana proving to
be one of the most largely participated
in ana dcmonstratiVo ever known.
All the uptown streets whore the cele-
orators usually hold forth were damned
with laughing singing crowds, unusually
large throngs even for Now Years eve.
The cafes and hotels We're crowded and
a. moro OF these resorts than usual We're
permitted to remain open throug hout the
small hours this form Of merry making
was perhaps more freely INDUCED in
than ever before
Electrical Examinations throughout the
city worked over time, many of the great
buildings being especially lighted for the
occasion Electrically lighted municipal
Christmas trees had been left standing
Tho crow Is also were entertained with
moving pictures and band concerts
Hundreds OF steam whistles on craft
at tho water front We're opened wide at
midnight to swell the sound from the
whistles on land. Tho notes of the many
chimes that rang from church towers
were virtually drowned by the din from
this demonstration and that made nv
the crowds on ,ho streets.
In churches throughout tho city serv-
tees were held
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07

was saved although 1t caught fire several
times and was badly scorched.
The manager of the Globe Granite COM
pany, Michael Ryle of this city. said to-
day that he could not estimate the loss
with any degree of accuracy, but It was
Il total ruin. and he thought the insur-
ance nca rly covered 1t. The shed was one
of the largest ana best equipped IN TIE
ctty ard % mon We're thrown Out
Of employment. Mry Ryle could not say
whether the concern would rebuild or not
The other directors are James Ryle and
f. Lemay. Manager Ryle stated further
that the fire could not have originated
from electric wires, the current is
shut off at five o'clock each night, and
there was but little fire in the stoves
Although he did not say so. he intimat-
ed that the fire might have been set. and
such Is the belief of those who viewed
the destroyed plant.
The destruction of this plant makes five
that have been destroyed in a like man
ner within the past four years and en-
phasizes the need of Waterman. Harry
Bianchi, of the ]. r. Banchi Granite Co.
said to-day that the Waterman al mis-
shed week ago, spotted a man entering
the shed late at night and promptly drew
his revolver and fred, the man vanish
ing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
BURLINGTON GIVES
1915 NOISY SALUTE;
1900 PERSONS SING

The year 1915 WAS officially ushered in
at Burlington with the blowing of whistles
at midnight In all the steam plants of
the city. Tho noise was kept up for five
minutes and produced n novel effect
This is the first time Burlington has re-
sponded to the demands of the occasion
and the custom will undoubtedly be con-
tinued hereafter. II was the liveliest
New Years eve witnessed in the city
in many years. Several dances were
held, there was open house at the differ
ent clubs and many parties wore given
In private residences
1850 SINGERS IN PARK.
Burlingtons official Observance or the
closing days Of 1914 at the municipal! tree
in City Hall lark Thursday night wa7
n most enthusiastic occasion and fully
up to, If not, more than success than
the affair Christmas night. II Is esti-
mated that fully 1850 persons gathered at
thu tree to sing national airs. Previous
to the time set for the singing to begin
which was AT S:l5. the crowd began to
gather and when the trumpeters from
Fort Ethan Allen sounded the first call
one of the largest crowds the park has
seen for some time was in evidence.
feature OF the program was tho va
Iious bugle calls of the army played IN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07

spirited manner by the post trunpetcrs
ut the opening and closing of the exer-
cises and between songs. The music
was led by cornet and was directed
by L. J. Beaupre The airs as arranged
by the committee were sung beginning
with Onward Christian Soldiers and
closing with AUD Lang Syne.' Amer
lea" seemed to be the most popular
with the crowd and the first Verse was
repeated as n Wind-up to the occasion.
Three cheers were also given FOR the
country and the approaching New Year.
CELEBRATION NEW FEATURE.
The boy scouts did patrol duty and won
much commcndetior by their excellent
work. After tho exercises they spread out
through the park and picked UP all the
paper and other litter that had accumu-
lated
The municipal Christmas ana Me-"
Ycars celebration have marked new
future in the history Of the city and those
who have been interested to see that the
details OF the program arranged we're
carried out are more than pleased at the
exhibition of community spirit shown. II
viii probably mean more occasions when
the townspcuple are called together TO
take part in the celebration OF eorne event
OF local or national interest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
CANDIDATES. FOR
MAYOR OF MARBLE
CITY APPEARING

Rutland, Jan 1.-The political activity
of the past few weeks in city matters
has come to a head two months before
election In the announcement of the can
didacies of three men for the office of
mayor. The fourth. j. G. Temple, whose
name has been mentioned along with the
rest, declined to commit himself last
night, ana remarked that he had not
giTen the matter much thought, TIL
present mayor. Henry G. Brisln, q. Z.
tnderhill, one Of his opponents in the
three-cornered fight nf two wears ago,
and Dennis !. Anthony FOR seven years
an alderman. have declared themselves
In the field warm campaign is OK
pected, and each voter picks a winner
according to his own desires. 1t Is con-
sidercd possible that a fourth candidate
will be unearthed before election day In
March. MIR. Brislin was graduated from
and alderman to chief executive and his
record g considered good. Mr. Under
hill has been a candidat foc the Office
of mayor several times NJ Anthony
has had seven years experience Oh the
board of aldermen. He was an ally OF
the present Mayo when the were botn
on the board
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
HIGHLANDERS ARE
SOLD AT LAST TO
RUPERT & HUSTON

New yor;1. Dec. 31.---t,, actly three
weeks ago came ,he first mixing of the
proposed sale of the New Ya,k Ameri-
can | eaa que baseball club ami to-day the
sale of the club was concluded and rati-
fed.
The new owners are Gel. Jacob Ruppert
.Jr.. and Capt. Tillnhhst L. Huston both
of this city. Neither of them would state
the price paid for the FRANCHISE and
players, President Ban Il. johnson of
the American league stated that the deal
had been closed to the entire satisfaction
of the former club owners. the purcha sers
and the officials of the American league.
Farrell said
81 am very much pleased with the
price got for my holdings in the club
While | do not care to say the total
amount paid for the franchise and play
ers. everyone knows the price | asked
was &H,"". YOU now ~ am good
'sticker' and generally get what want
event If I have to wait tor it,.
Colonel Rupert, who Is to BE- president
OF the club turned all inquirers over 10
Captain Huston, who Is to he secretary
treasurer in the new management of the
clubs affka The captain said
Il am kt prepared to say how much
We paid f6r the Yanks but Colonel Rup-
pert Is "a well satisfied as am myself
that we viii De able to bring a pennant
winnie team of players together in this
city. BIZ Donovan Is to be our man
| ager, and We nave the greatest confidence
, in his ability.
"The deal just put through he con-
/ :inucd, does rot include any players
other than are now the Club's property.
We are going TO purchase players and
| among those We have already secured are
! Pip and High of Detroit; Rehg, Boston
! Miller. ST. Louis, and Joe Berger Chi
cage. Several other clubs in the league
have promised TO help us out.
! Next year We Wll play throu@hcut tie
season on the POLO grounds" added Cap
tain Huston. but we hope that In 1916
we will have a new and commodious park
| our own"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
PROFESSION AND
RECEPTION AT
RUTLAND CONVENT

Rutland, Jan. l-Bishop Joseph j. Rice
Of Burlington presided at profession
and reception held at St Joseph's con-
vent In this city to-day when two young
women adopted the garb OF nuns. and six.
who had previously received the ha bit
took their first vows Those taking the
habit were Miss Catherine Mullin who
becomes Sister Mary Aloysius. and Miss
fvonne Roy OF bennington, whose re-
ligious name becomes Sister Mary An
drew The first vows We're from Sisters
Mary Pegs. Mary Basil. Mary Claude
and Mary Louise. formerly of Pennsyl-
vania, ard Mary Evangelist and Mary
Chrysostum formerly IF Brooklyn, y. V.
Bishop Rice was assisted by the Row
Johr NJ Brown. Rev p. w Mcmahon
and Rev. w. u. -Lonergan of this city,
Rev. j. j. shannon Of Bellows Falls and
Rev. NJ. ]. O'Brien # Casteton who
preached the sermon The chapel of the
convent was crowded with friends and
relatives on The novit:Ates
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
THREE NE N bER9
NAMED FOR BOARD
Of { D ] c A TITO n

Rutland. Dec. Ex-Governor Allen
to Frank r. Brooks of St Johnsbury.
Percival w. Clement Of Rutland and
Mrs. c. NJ. Winslow of Brandon as
members of the board of educat on to
fill the vacancies caused by the rcsig 70
nation of DR.. John NJ Thomas presi-
dent of Middlebury College. the resig =
nation Of Herbert D, Ryder of Below
Falls, and the expiration of the term
of President Guy Potter Renton of tho
University of Vermont The other
members % the board, whose terms
have not expired, are Wallace II. Gil
pin Of Barton, and James HARNESS of
Springfield
Mr., Clement accepts the appointment
on the condition that if the Legisla-
ture does not adopt the bill embody
ing the provisions recommended b:
the educational commission or if Gov
ernor- elect Charles w. Gates, for any
reason desires to put his own sppoint
ees on the board. then Mr.. Clement s
resignation will he placed IL the ex-
ecutive's hands at any time.
Mrs. Winslow. :he frst woman to he
appointed TO the Stufc board OF edu
cation, is the wife c" c. NJ. Wnslow
ISOLATION She is a member OF the
state library commission and q mem
Der of the library board Of Brandon
She has for many years been interested
in educational affairs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
CUSTOMS HEADQU ARTERS
ESTABLISHED AT
ST. ALBANS FRIDAY

81; Adams, Dec al c, Comngs. the
collector In charge Of the consolidated
customs district Of Vermont and Mem
premagoE. will come here tomorrow to
take charge of the headquarters in this
city.
The customs house Offices in the federal
building here have been thoroughly reno
waited and REPAIRED, during the past two
weeks and are now ready for occupancy,
The second and third foors will be given
up TO the Offices
A carload of furniture has arrived from
Burlington, the former headquarters Of
the Vermont district and has been placed
in the different rooms, replacing some of
the old furniture which has been In use
since the federal building was first occu.
MED in 1895 4 large quantity Of records,
books and blanks also was shipped TO this
cItN To be- stored
In charge OF GoIieotor ColluilXs at this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
Efforts in Senate to Strike Out
Much Debated Provision Are
Defeated by Decisive Vote of
AZ to II.
POlyGAMy TO BE BARRED
Amendment Also Adopted Elk.
cludes Persons of the Black
Race-Reed SmOOt Says the
Bible Sanctions Plurality of
Wives, and Dispute Follows.

Washington, Dec. 81 Efforts 90 strike
out the much debated literacy test from
the pending immigration bill failed IN
the Senate to-day, Senator Martins mo-
tlon to eliminate the PROV ision being de-
feated 47 to l.. This was considered n
test vote on the bill ITSELF which Senate
leaders expected to pass Saturday
Amendments I" the bill were voted up-
on in quick succession. Two were adopt-
ed one to exclude from American shores
in future all Immigrants Of Africon
blood, on til" black race. and another to
strengthen ,ho prohibition agalnst be-
levers IT. polYgamy
All amendment sto the litoracy test
were voted down. including those which
would have added to the exemption Of
persons fleeing from religious persccu-
ton; those who might seek asylum from
political or radical persecution on the
motion to eliminate the literacy iest
Senator O'Gormar voted for It.
WOULD EAR NEGROES.
senator Reed offered tho african exclu-
sion amendment which was adopted % to
q. Senator Williams of Mississippi de-
dated this proposal. deCarinG that thero
I We're enough negroes In this country now
Statistics We're given to show that only
$500 people of African blood came to this
| co"ntry asst year.
Aaothcr amendment by Senator Reed to
exclude all but persons Of III. Caucasian
race was defeated
"Of course. the amendment will include
Reed, nut il there is any difficulty about
vii Ia,
amendment TO postpone the opera ion Of
this clause until treaties ,nay he changed
This hill Low drawn viutat"s the spiri.
! Il rot the letter of oar .rcaties Ne p."-
fer to do by .ndircc;tc' tnat Nhich we
nave not the courage to 10 by direct n
Ne propose 20 pass an exclusion hill III,
to do It. not as an exclusion bill! 3ut ~
means of an educational t"st" The vote
aganat .he amendment WAS Al .
SAYS BIBLE TEACHES pOI.YGANy.
Spirited debate arose when Senator
Reed moved to substitute in tine exclusion
section for the words. "'Aose WHO Cd
r,it their beilef in the practice Of poly
gamN,' 1ts words, 'those who be-
lieve in, advocat" or nractkro por-
that the Mormon church had abolished
the practice Of PolyEamy since ls9o aul
mat President smith of tine Mormon
church had publicly rcafflrmed this at
a meeting nf The church I'm 'aoi
This amendment j. objected &c." aid
Senator Smoot 'occausc if Mormons
coming to this country snoull be asked
if they believed in the Bible they might
technically he excluded because the Old
res tament teaches polygamy"
senator Works Of california and Sena
tor Borah Of w. - challenged the as
g"rtion that tn" $40, taught polygamy
10th emphaticallY declaring that 1t
nught no such thing. Tho vote on the
amendment was A to 3
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07

called and left th"ir cards with greet
inrs for Pre,idcn- Wilson
Ambassadors and ministers mingled
with cabinet members, Justices of the
Supreme Court, bureau heads and high
officers of the aymy and navy. as they
walked or rode in automobiles and
carriages to the White House during
the late afternoon to wish Mr. Wilson
"a happy new year"
me President receive no callers
ana made no visits. He .layed his
usual game of golf in ire NOR: ing and
took long autom bile ride in the af-
ternOon. The only members of his
FAMILY with him We're Mrs Francis r.
SaTre and Miss Margaret Wilson. two
OF his daughters, and Mss Helen
Woodrow Bones. his cousin
With both houses of Congress in re-
cess and all government departments
closed the day was generally observed
as holiday in the capital
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
POSTOFFICE BILL
FOR 1921. 100000
PASSES THE HOUSE

Washington, Dec Sl.--The annual post
office appropriation bill carrying 1921.
10000 for the conduct Of the post office
department during the next fiscal year
vas passed by the House to-day.
For the first time in many years four
appropriation bills have been disposed of
in the House before the beginning Of the
new year IN a short session. Immeli-
atelv upon passage % the postoffice meas
ure work was begun upon the Indian APP
preparation bill.
Under n special rule large number
Of executive propositions We're incorpor-
ated In the postoffice bill on the recon-
mendation of the postmaster-g general,
One Of these would eliminate the places
Of assistant postmastcrs In many post
offices throughout the country; another
would inaugurate n revised system OF
railway mail pay, including payment foi
increased mail weight due to the parcel
post.
Efforts to institute an experimental
contract service to replace salariHd rur1Ll
free delivery carrier. was defeated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
FAV0RS RETAINING
PHILIPPINES FO R
STRATEGIC REASON

Washington. Dec. 31.--Retention Of the
Philippine Islands by the United States
for purposes of naval strategy in event
of war with a foreign nation such as
Japan, was advocated to-day by Dean c.
Worcester testifying before the Senate
Philippine committee on the bill to en-
large the Philippine self government Idr.
Worcester formerly was secretary of the
interior in the Philippines and was identi-
fed for many years with the Philippine
government.
in addition to his discussion OF the mill
tary independence of the Islands Mr..
Worcester told the committee he had
private dispatches that the present dis
turbance in the Islands was insignificant
in accomplishments, but dangerous on ac-
count of agitation of the lower classes
He said peonage was the greatest practi-
cal evil on Tho Islands and that slavery
still existed He urged the committee not
to attempt by force to eradicate polygary
from among the Moros, but to allow 1t to
die out as the result Of friendly teaching
Finally Mr.. Worcester pleaded with the
committee to save the non-Christian TRIES
from determination by the Filipnos
which. he said. would be threatened Il
local self-government was granted and
urged that the bill be amended by pro-
viding for lieutenant governor for the
on-Christian tribes to be appointed by
the President and to nave the power to
annul legislation touching these tribes,
The statements regarding the STRATEGY
cal Importance u the Philippines follow
ed the remark by Chairman Hitchcock
that some pc, sons advocated American
withdrawal from the Islands. without re-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07

tive chamber where he received many
friends Informally. Later the Governor
and Mrs. Whitman held reception at the
executive mansion Those assisting her
In receiving, in addition to the wives Of
elective State officers and the Judges of
the court of appeals included Mrs Seth
Low. Mrs. o. H. +. Belmont and Mrs.
William Barnes. The reception had added
significance this year az It marked Mrs.
Whitman's birthday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
$4,000 FIRE IN
CAPITAL CITY

Montpelier, Dec. Sl.-Fire o: mysterious
origin destroyed Mt three O'Clock this
Globe Granite Co, on Granite street en-
failing a los of nearly sN,0OO. there he
Ing about $4,000 carried in insurance.
The alarm was sounded shortly after two
O'Clock and when the department reached
the scene, the entire shed which is about
100 IT. long was In flames which reached
across the roadway and hampered the
firemen greatly in making connections
with the hydrants 1t was soon that the
shed was doomed and attention turnod
to the saving of the Jurras plant across
the road Tie wilma sweeping the flame.
onto the other plant. The Jurras plant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
STATE HOUSE
APPOINTMENTS

Montpelier. Dec. 3,.-Sergcant- at Arms
Frank r Parsons announces the following
appointments:
House doorNeopcr, charles p Don, Bur
,ington; assistant Edward II. Swift, Man
IN. ster.
sonate doorkeer"r. George b. Wheeler
Fellows 'alls. assistant VI A. Adams
Derby.
Governor messenger, Donald Keith
perb.
Postmaster. i.omer b. Harris, Middle.
bury
Pages, donald f. Hallock. Panton
Philip fiapgood, Peru; William J. Camp
bell, st. Johnshury; Alton II Spencer
East Haven; Wilmer w Angel. Ran.
lolph Edwin NJ. Collins Rutland Pau
Y. Tierney, Barre; Theodore C. Barrett
Sharol.
Telephone messenger. Kenneth Hodg
E.us. GaYsvile
Tcl"phor" operator. Lenore A. Cobie
ludlow, paid by Telephone company.
Messengers, Howard c. Brown. Soutl
Rurln@ron; Carroll $. George. Stow
Mer Il. Howard. Greensboro; Milo J
Ienrv, Burke.
burg; K $. Kimhan. st Adams; Ed
ward T. Wiltse Rutland
Engineers, John A. McAVoN. 'Iont
Deier, Ralph r. 1de. Narshheld
fanitors, George f. Hamhln, Ripton
George II Soule ..lbure: T. o. Lunt
MoiTiSville; George W. Houghton. Town
sh"nd Frank shore Iortpclier
Regular employees AZ STATE House
Dwight !. Dwinnoll. John Hill IRA Ed
son Pert NJ. Peck; c;tra, James Wat
kins
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
NEW YEARS THEIR
18TH ANNIVERSARY

Montpelier, Jar. 1.-Mr ana Mrs. VIII
lis r. Tracy celebrated their twenty-nfth
Tedding anniversary al their home in
East Montnclicr tonight. Friends AMI
relatives gathered to extend congratula-
ions, Mr.. and Mrs Tracy received sev-
"ral gifts. They We're married in this
'ity at the Unitarian parsonage ~ the
ate Rev ] Edward Wright. Mt Tracy,
who is 81 years old has lived IN his
present residence fer Il year,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07

was torpodocd, but the inclination here IL
to believe that submarine again has
been successful in m attack.
TORPEDOES FORE AND AFT.
London. Jan. 2, 342 a. m.--The Daily
Chronicle states that survivors of the
battleship Formidable report that the
vessel was torpedoed both fore and aft
carly Friday morning and sank almost
Immediately, giving the crew hardly
time to escape.
The Chronicles Brixham correspon-
dent who is authority for the above,
says the captain of the trawler Provi-
dcnce which rescued seventy survivors
who had escaped from the battleshp
In cutter, states that other fishing
boats were close at hand The captain
Expresses the belief that other sur
vivors have beer rescued and taken to
Dartmouth. He saw no other boats be =
longing TO the Formidable, however.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
CANCER LEADS FATAL
DISEASES IN RUTLAND

fatal disc Sc In this city in 1914. caus-
ing "a Of the 257 deaths reported to DR.
+. II, Cehhardt city health officer, dur
ing the 70 months Pneumonia was fatal
In u cases ad tuberculosis in II. There
were onlS three fatalities IN the 4S
transmisslble diseases reported, one each
from diphtheria' whoop!ng cough and
typhoid fever There were seven cases
OF typhoid fever, 81 Of diphtheria. seven
OF measles. nine Of scarlet fever three
OF infantile paralysis and three Of smrl.
pox
The city had t5 maria es during 1914