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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
Washington Enlivened by
Arrival Of Members and
Visitors Attracted to the
Initial Session Of Sixty
fourth Congress.
WILL REFLECT
CHAMP CLARK
He Will Recognize Mondel
of Wyoming, Who VIII
Introduce Susan B. An
thony Amendment for
Equal Suffrage

Republican A. p. Leased Wire1
WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-On the
eve Of the sixty-fourth congress.
Washington was enlivened tonight by
the arrival Of belated members and
hundreds Of visitors attracted by the
opening of congress. the convention Of
the Congressional Union for Woman
Suffrage. which begins tomorrow. and
the meeting of the National demo
cratic committee Tuesday.
Democrats of the house and the
senate completed their organization
plans yesterday The senate demo-
Gratis agreed not 20 fight for cIoture
rule a party issue and the house ma
jority found a way TO take care of
the greatly increased republican mi
nority OF committees without internal
dissension.
The national defense and extension
of American merchant marine We're
generally recognized as the paramount
issues.
Foth houses will convene At noon
In the lower branch the first order
of business will be the election Of a
speaker. When Clerk TrimbIe calls
the session to order, Speaker champ
clark viii be nominated by the ma
jority (229) for reelection and Rep
resentatiye Mann OF Illinois will be
proposed by the republicans 1SO.
Speaker Clark, whose reelection
with the other majority nominees for
house officers is assured, upon taking
the chair. win recognize Representa-
tive Frank Mondell Of wyoming This
will signalize a demonstration tor
woman suffrage. the Wyoming mem
? II
the Susan b Anthony constitutional
amendment for equal suffrage as the
first resolution OF the new congress
The senate will convene WITH Vice
+ President Marshall absent owing to
the illness of Mrs. Marshall. II will
be called to order by Secretary Baker
and the first business viii be the in
auguration of newly elected members.
! to be followed Immediately by the
election of a president pro- o-tempore.
! Senator James p Clarke of arkansas.
will be elected to succeed himself.
having been nominated by the demo-
cratic caucus last week. Republican
senators plan to nominate Senator
GallinEer of New Hampshire who
will continue as minority leader.
In both houses there will be the
usual flood of new bills. Among them
viii be the various measures on the
subject of national defense and the
lattendant problems for raising in
creased revenue. There also will be
the government merchant marine bill.
In these will center chief interest of
the session, and they will be dis
cussed by the president when he sd
dresses the joint session on Tuesday
:
/ fCouriuued ON Page TNVO)
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06

The foregoing as a night letter was
wired to Congressman Carl Hayden
Friday evening, as the initial step of
the Young Mems Business Association
of Phoenix, in Q movement looking to
the installation of a municipal electric
light and power plant, or at least to
secure relief from workings of the
present contract of the Pacific Gas
and Electric company with the rec
lamation and in turn from the pres
ent contract between the Pacific Gas
and Electric company with the city Of
Phoenix The sending of the tele-
gram to Congressman Hayden was
followed with the drafting of a peti-
ton to the city commission asking the
appointment of a committee to deter
mine the cost of such a proposed
plant This petition VIII be placed in
general circulation beginning this
morning and the promoters of the
plan believe that it will be signed by
an overwhelming majority of the cit
izens and taxpayers of Phoenix.
In classing the present contract be-
tween the Pacific Gas and Electric
company with the reclamation service
as exclusive" the signers of the ap-
II of the contract which reads:
"The party of the first part further
agrees. while serving power to second
party under the terms of this contract,
to refrain from entering into a gen
eraI retailing of power to customers
in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, or
from furnishing power to any one IN
said CITY to be again sold or retailed
1t is agreed however, that the party
of the first part shall have the right
TO sell or lease power in the city OF
Phoenix. Arizona, at any time in
blocks of one hundred to five hundred
kiIawatts and over. to any one to be
used for manufacturing Industries
water works or pumping plants.
The contract is for a term Of ter
wears from and after the date Of be
ginning to serve power in accordance
with the provisions hereinafter men
toned" Power was first served OF
September 25, 1909. and the contract
therefore will continue in force unit
September 25, 1919.
Il is said by the members Of the
committee of the Young Mems Busi-
ness Association handling the present
movement. that the Pacific Gas anC
Electric company at this time is en-
deavoring to negotiate a new contrac
with the reclamation service, eithe
to replace the present contract or t
become effective at the expiration o
that now in effect. When the peti
tions have been signed they will b.
presented to the city commission witt
a request that speedy action be taken
A meeting of the association win b
Continued on Page Three
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
SEND DESTROYER
TO INVESTIGATE
rRepubIican A. P. Leased wlrel

WASHINGTON, Dec. Greece Of
ficially informed the United States
government today that a destroyer
had been sent to investigate a call
picked up at Athens saying an Am
erican ship was being attacked by u
submarine south of Crate. The
cablegram from Athens said The
name of the ship had not been made
out.
The American naval collier Caesar.
mentioned in press dispatches as
having been in the vicinity from
which the call for help came, re-
ported her safe arrival at Alexandra
to the navy department tonight. The
cruiser Des Moines. on her way 10
Cyprus. probably was near the scene.
but navy officials attach no i'm
portance to the suggestion that she
might have sent out the wireless call.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
[Republican A. P. Leased wireI

WASHINGTON. Dec. Hundreds
of women suffrage workers from all
parts of the country reached Washing
ton tonight ready to welcome tomor-
row Mrs Sarah Bard Field Of Portland,
oregon. and Miss Francis Jolliffe, Of
san Francisco. California, the two en-
VOWS of western women voters who
have motored across the continent with
mammoth suffrage petition to the
incoming congress asking for federal
suffrage amendment.
After the presentation of the petition
to . hundred congressman on the steps
of the capitol. the envoys. escorted by
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
LOVES RELICS
GO TO FRISCO
[RepubIIaan A. p. Leased wIrel

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 5-The
collection of Indian relics of the late
Professor r. s. c. Lowe. which took
moro than 30 years to gather. and is
valued at 100000. has been given
to san Francisco, it was announced
today. The gift was made by Will
liam NJ. Fnzhugh, wealthy oil man
and former surveyor Of this city,
who secured it after Professor Loves
death.
The collection contains 10000 OBJ
jects. all dealing with aboriginal life
in America, and contains 1,4OO speci-
mems Of California Indian baskets,
pottery, carved beads, stone pipes,
musical instruments and shell money
from the Santa Barbara islands
The collection viii be housed in
Golden Gate Park
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
TALKED OF EXPO:
FATHER STABS HIM
IRepublican A. p. Leased wire1

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 5.-Thomas
Chambers stabbed and probably fatally
wounded his 24-year-old son. Francis.
here today because the young man, the
father is said TO have told the police,
kept him awake with his chatter about
the close of the Panama Pacific expo
sition. from which Francis and his
brother, Tom, returned at an carly
hour.
The father was asleep when the boys
returned from the exposition. Their
conversation awoke him He told them
TO keep quiet. The talk continued The
father called to them again. Francis
is said to have gone to his fathers
room to explain and the quarrel which
ensued the hoy was stabbed repeatedly.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06

SHOW. RETURN
OF BUSINESS
[RepubIIean A. P. Leased VIC

WASHINGTON. Dec. Marked i'm
provement in business conditions is
reflected in the November revenues OF
fifty largest postoffices Ct the country,
producing approximately half of all the
postal receipts. Postmaster General
BurIeson announced this today in
statement showing an increase Of
$2,O33, 1SS, or 1886 per cent for those
offices over November a year ago.
The normal rate of increase is about
seven per cent. but November last year
showed a decrease of 5.71 per cent as q
result of the business depression which
began Immediately after the outbreak
of the European war. Total receipts
of the fifty cities was $13,349,45 in
No vember this year.
New York, with S2.S36.761, led the
list, showing $525,691 more reve:ue
than November, 1914.
Chicago was second with $2,40761S,
an increase of S443,812. All other cities
showed receipts of less than $1,o0O,0oO.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
The Phoenix Situation

Not behind, but rather in front of
TIE rest of the United States, is Phoe-
nix, Arizona, where postal receipts,
despite war and calamity have kept
pace with the advancing city. No rec
ord of 1914 but has been beaten by that
of this current year. In November,
when a year agO, the receipts We're
swelled by immense quantities of cam
paiSn literature, the Phoenix months
record was slightly better for 1915
than for 1914, showing a natural
growth that beat even the artificial
Improvement of the same month a year
previous.
Business in general shares the pros
perity of the pOstoffice now. A re-
turned traveler-and his name is legion
reports that the tide Of business has
steadily increased in the east, not only
where munitions of war are being built
, for the European armies. but in every
/ manufacturing and commercial center.
1 This growing wave of better business
, is moving westward. it is said. Phoe'-
nix is like an advance guard of this
army of business, recruiting some from
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
Men Of Chinese Fighting
Craft Start Battle on Own
Account and Orders Are
Issued to Sink Vessel in
Order to End It

SHANGHAI Dec. 6.-The crew Of
the Chinese cruiser Chao- Ho mutinied
last night and opened fire on two
other warships and the arsenal. The
fire was returned, the engagement
lasting for one hour. Several shots
fell in the foreign concessions.
Apparently the outbreak has been
confined to the Chao-Ho. The Chi
nese authorities announce that she
will be shelled and sunk at day
break.
Conflicting accounts Of the nature
of the outbreak are current, and CIV
ing to strict measures taken by the
authorities. it has been impossible
thus far to obtain official information
1t appears. however, that at > O'Clock
SUNDAY afternoon twenty men set
forth from the foreign settlement in
a launch and went alongside the
Chaotic, which is lying opposite the
Kiang-Nan arsenal
on the arrival of the launch the
crew Of the ChaO-Ho mutined, appar-
entity by prearrangement. At about
six o'clock the mutneers opened fire
on the arsenal, the cruiser Hai-Chi
ana the gunbOat Tung-Ching.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
F1ve Nations Agree VIII
Be No Separate Peace

acceGed to by the japanese govern
ment on october ~, 1915, the under
signed, duly authorized there to by
their respective governments, hereby
declare as follows:
The British, French, Italian, Japa-
no.5e and Russian governments mutu
ally engage not to conclude peace sep
arately during the present war
The five governments agree that
when terms Of peace come to be dis
cussed, no one OF the allies will de-
mand conditions of peace without pre-
vious argument of each Of the other
allies"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
AFTER PRESIDENT
ON HONEYMOON

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-President
Wilson and Mrs. Norman Gait. who
Will be married December Is. began
receiving invitations today to visit
different localities on their honey
moon. Most OF them came from the
south. While the plans of the we'd
ding trip are being kept n strict Sc
cret, it became known definitely to-
night that the couple expect to be-
away from Washington Christine
Gav.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06

MONTEREY. Mex, Dec. 5.-Prepar-
atiors have commenced for the trium-
phal entry Of General Venustiano Car
rama into Mexico city. about the first
of the new year. according to word
from the capitol received here today
at the headquarters of the first chief
of the de facto government
Reports from the capitol today said
committee had been appointed to
place responsibility for the alleged
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
HOSPITAL SHIPS
USED PROPERLY

LONDON. Dec. 5.-The British gov
ernment made a statement today rela-
tive to the assertion in recent dispatch
es from Berlin that British hospital
ships are being used improperly. The
statement follows
In view of the allegations in Ger
man wireless dispatches that British
hospital ships are being put to i'm
proper use, the hospital ship Maure-
tania has been examined at Naples by
the American. Danish and Swiss con-
suls. who Jointly signed a declaration
that there were neither combatants
nor warlike stores aboard"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
ALL OFFICERS
ARE FILIPINOS

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 5-The
American steamer Rio Pasig. which
arrived here today from the orient,
was differed entirely by Fiiipinos,
all graduates Of the Insular Nautical
School, an institution established by
the Bureau OF Education of the Phil
ippines.
The Rio Pasig. formerly tho United
States navy collier Alexander, was
the first American vessel reeisteren
i'm Manila to come to this port and
the only one that ever came here
with a Filipino afterguard.
Evidence of the Filipino Officers"
quality as tsailormeB was indicated
by the fact that the Rio Pasig oa
the way over safely weathered ty-
phoon during which the wind at
tanned a velocity of 81 miles an
hour
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
STOWAWAYS ON
FORD PEACE SHIP

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Two stow
aways, Jacob Greenburg of this
city and Alop Bach, a native of
Finland, were found aboard the
Ford peace ship, the Oscar IL, sew
eral hours after she left port Sat
Urday, according to wireless mes
sages received here tonight. Green
burg. a messenger, who got aboard
by the ruse of delivering a fake
telegram to one of the passengers.
has been made ships messenger,
while Bach has been set to worl,
peeling potatoes.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
WILL THERE BE
NEW COMMANDER? ?

PARIS. Dec. 5.-"The decree increas-
ing the powers of General Joffre and
giving him command in all theaters Of
operation. suggests again the question
whether there will be designated a new
commander-in-chief of the armies on
the French front" the Tempe says.
THE government in accord with
General Joffre. seems to have agreed
that the title of chief Of
the armies Of the north and east. pre-
viouslv given to General Joffre. will
not be established, General Joffre
retaining supreme direction Of and re-
sponsibility for military operations on
all fronts"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
Plan Festivities When
CdyYumz0 Enters Mexico City

murder Of Madero and Suarez and
Abraham Gonzales. former governor of
Chihuahua. Frequent arrests charg-
ing conspiracy have resulted. There
have been no executions. however
Torreon advices to the Carranza
headquarters here reported continued
progress against Chihuahua II was
claimed that large numbers of Villa
soldiers We're surrendering daily. while
unconfirmed reports showed that a to-
tai of G.000 had accepted amnesty.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06

WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-OfficiaIs
at the Chinese legation tonight said
the outbreak at Shanghai undoubtedly
would be suppressed promptly, as the
shore batteries and other warships
would have little difficulty in dealing
with the Chao-Ho and her mutinous
crew. No explanation could be Of
fered for the affair and both the le-
cation and the state department were
without official reports on the sub
ject
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
STILL TRYING TO FIND
OUT THE WHEREABOUTS
OF FRANCISCO VILLA
STOLE DINNER PAIL;
LIFE; THEN PARDON

WHEELING. Dec. 5.-Frank
Johnson, formerly Of Wheeling
convicted o. stealing a dinner
bucket and coat and sentenced
10 life Imprisonment under the
habitual criminal act, has been
pardcned by Governor II. d. Hat
field, according to an announce
ment here today. Johnson served
eight years of his sentence.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
RECRUITING SCHEME
NOT SUCCESSFUL

LONDON, Dec. 6.-The recruiting
scheme of the Earl Of Derby. director
of recruiting, has not been. as success
full as had been hoped for, according to
James Henry Thomas, labor member
of parliament, addressing a meeting of
railway workers at Long Eaton last
night. Mr. Thomas said he had dis
cussed the matter with the Earl Of
Derby Saturday and that the Earl had
expressed the opinion that his plan
had not been as successful as he had
anticipated or had right TO expect
Therefore, the Earl declared that a
supreme effort must be made in the
next few days by those who valued
their freedom and We're opposed to
conscriptiOn.
the main body, but growing of and by
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
[RepublIcnn a. ?. Leassd wIrel

LONDON, Dec. 5.-The text Of the
declaration signed last week by the
British foreign secretary, Sir Edward
Grey, and the French italian and
Russian ambassadors at London, Eng
land, engaging each of the five M :
tions not to conclude a, separate peace,
is as follows:
THE Italians having decided to ac-
cede to the declaration between the
British. French and Russian govern
ments, signed in London on Septom-
Der 5, 1914, which declaration was
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
ARE WORKING FOR
MUNICIPAL PLANT
Want Committee Of City
Commission Named to
Determine Cost of install
Iation of Proposed Plant;
May Vote ON 1t in Spring
Phoenix. Ariz, Dec. 3, 1915.
Hon. Carl Hayden,
Washington. d. c

Pacific Gas and Electric Com
pany Of New York and Phoenix,
trying to negotiate a new contract
with the Reclamation Commission
of Washington. D. c. The City OF
Phoenix and its citizens urge you
to stop any attempts of said com
pany closing any exclusive con-
tract with commission. Phoenix
wants an opportunity to draw UP
a contract with commission with
possibility of forming a municipal
electric plant Wire Mayor Young
your success in matter.
(SignedD Mayor George I.
Young, City Attorney George d.
Christy, DR.. w. c. Gillespie Dr.
F. H. RedewiIl, NJ. T. Phelps, J. J.
Cox, H. E. Shrum. Frank Baptist.
All members of the Young Mems
Business Association of Phoenix.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
GERMANS IN FRIGHT HAVE ALL
PAPERS PACKED READY TO FLEE

Republican A. P. Leased Wirel
LONDON, Dec. 6.-The Lausan-
na correspondent OF the TIMES
claims to F,7ve accurate informa-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06
To BLOCK
NEW CONTRACT
OF THE P. c. 8E.

Young Mems Business AS
sociation Asks Congress
man to Stop "Attempts
at Closing Exclusive Con
tract with Reclamation
Service
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-06

the main body, but growing of and by
itself
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-10
Subscription, $1.OO Year in Advance
LYRIC THEATRE
OPENS SOON

The new Theatre, which will
be known as the Lyric" will be
ready for business some time
during the next week. The
exact date has not yet been an
nounccd but Manager Cherry
states that he is doing every
thing in his power to be ready
for opening by Wednesday night,
December l5.
The Lyric is arranging a splen-
did program of feature films, the
best that can be obtained. The
new theatre has all the modern
equipment and will be run along
progressive lines. Admission
will be ten cents.
A special feature of the Lyrics
program will be the musical con-
cert given during the perform
ances by its five piece orchestra.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-10
Baptist Church
Rev. c. H. Tfueblood, Pastor

Services every Sunday at 100
A. M. and 1880 P. M.
Sunday School every Sunday
at9:45 A. M. w. S. Hancock, Supt.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
day night at 7.30 O'Clock.
Teachers meeting Wednesday
night Immediately after prayer
meeting.
Choir practice every Friday at
1880 Pm.
Senior B. Y. p. U. every Sun
day at $3.50 P. M.
Junior B, Y. p. u. every Sun
day at 2:30 P. M. and Junior
choir.
Sunbeam Band every End and
4th Saturday at 1880 P. M.
The church will hold a special
call Conference Sunday night at
which time the pastor will sub
nit some special plans for the
new years work; it is earnestly
desired that every member be
present to consider these sug-
gestionS.
The Ladies Missionary and Aid
Societies will meet Sunday at
1870 7. M. Everyone who has
been collecting a foot of dimes
will please turn in all money COL
lected at this meeting. The
public is invited to all services of
the church.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-10
MRS. ]. W. HOUSE ENTERTAINS
SEWING CLUB

Mrs. j. W. House delightfully."-
entertained the Modern Priscilla
Sewing Club on last THURSDAY
evening from 1870 to ll.00, in
honor Of her guest, Miss Hale,
Of Halifax.
Quite a number of Christmas
gifts were displayed and ideas in
regard to making them eXchang-
ed, besides the usual amount of
sewing, after which delicious
refreshments We're served.
The following members were
present: Mesdames Welsh, Smoot,
Proctor, Misses Boyces, Watkins,
Baine, lIearne, Meyer, Johnston,
Waller, Buchannon, Mrs. Hale,
Miss Hale and little Miss Virginia
Lewis House.
The heroes Of the evening were
Messrs. House and Proctor. The
Club meets next week witt
Misses Meyer and Buchannon,
at Mrs. Shells. We hope al
members will be present at this
meeting as some business mat
ters are to come Eefore the Club.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-10
SAMUEL SENIE LEAVES SOON

Roanoke Rapids is to lose one
of its enterprising merchants
shortly in the person of Mr..
Samuel Senie, who is preparing
to close out his business here.
Mr.. Senie contemplates going in
to the mercantile business in
Newport News on a large scale.
Mr.. Senie has been in the com
munity about two years and has
made many friends. He has
been enterprising, progressive
and at all times has stood ready
to do his part in anything that
was for the good of the com
munity.
We feel sure his decision to
leave will be generally regretted.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-10
BoNTIRES.

The season OF the year has arrived
when parents should warn the chill.
dren OF the danger Of bontires Every
preCaution should be taken to pre-.
vent children from being burned to
death while playing around burning
leaves During the past few months
twelve small children lost their lives
In Michigan and many others were
seriously burned when their clothing
caught fire from bonfres, The list Of
fatalities is always greater in the fall
Of the year when bonfres of burning
feaves near every home cause chill.
dren to congregate Your child may
be the next little victim to be brought
home a burned and blackened corpse
or hurried to the hospital burned and
dshgured for life Don't let this hap
pen, keep matches out Of the reach
Of children and IL you can not prevent
them playing around bontires look
after the burning of leaves yourself
and watch the children closely
SAFETY FIRST and ALWAYS
Michigan Bulletin,