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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21
PROBE TELEPHONE COMPAI vi
Massachusetts Public Service COmn,|
sion Asked Whether Local Rated
Cannot BE Reduced.

An Investigation Of the New Engle
Telephone & Telegraph company, It's
lations with the New England compa
and with the Western Union Telegra
company is asked by Representa-
Prime of Winchester.
He has introduced an order IN
House calling for a report by the put
service commission by March Is. 6
asks If charges for local service sho
not be reduced. He inquiries:
What relation now exists between
telephone companies and the West
Union with regard to the receipt and
livery Of kilograms?
If the American is still charging Z,
and one-half per cent of the gross
ceipts of the New England company
the use Of instruments, etc
Whether the rate for exchange ser,|
in any given territory. especially
territory Of Massachusetts. is based
on the amount of business done. !.
gross receipts IN that territory.
Whether the rate is fixed by the n
England company In the first install
or directly or indirectly by the AMI
can?
He also asks concerning the to'l sd
ice and its cost in relation to the id
service and the charges for the latteI
The commission is requested to RED
recommendations. and also whether.
its opinion, the charge Of the Ameri{
company for use of instruments and oil
property Is fair and easonable: whet
the entire revenue of the company IN
all sources ought not to be taken
basis of figuring rates; and whet
If the total receipts and expenses In !
particular territory, especially the te
tory Of Massa chusetts, were taken as
basis for fixing rates that would
duce a fair return on the capital Inv
ed in that territory, the present rs
in Massachusetts would not be ma
tally reduced.
1t is understood that the order is 4
at the reque"t of former Senator Thor
NJ. Ninson of Dorchester
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21
VERMONT FARMERS l|V|VG
Average Cost OF Maintenance Per
Person-Farm Not Given
Credit Therefor.

a survey of ~ farms in the dairying
districts Of Vermont has recently been
completed by the u. S Department Of
agriculture, in order to ascertain how
much the average farm contributed to
'he ramily's living In the form OF prod
uc's grown and consumed directly on the
iarm Ihere are two ways Of obtaining
'he necessities Of life: raising them ones
seit and raising something else to sell
Tor money to buy them with. Successful
, farming, say the experts, depends upon
inc proper combination of the two meth
DDS
Inc investigators found that In the
area studied in Vermont the cost of
BOARD and lodging on the farm for each
Individual was on an average of sl47 a
year THIS sum included food. fuel. oil
mouse rent, and house labor the items
being fOlloyra.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21
PRESIDENT WILSON
IS A GRANDFATHER
Son Is Born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre
at Executive Mansion-Is Eleventh White
House Baby-May Be Named Woodrow

Washington, JAM TIA son was born at the White
House to-day to Mrs Francis Bowes Sayre President Will
sons second daughter Mrs Sayre and the child
ported to be doing well.
The child born at 43o o'clock this afternoon but the
fact not formally announced until six o'clock when Sec
rotary Tumuty gave out the following statement:
Or Grayson the White House physician states that at
4:30 o'clock Mrs Sayre gave birth to fine boy Every
thing went perfectly and both doing WE'LL"
The boy weighed seven and a half pounds. He an
nounced his arrival by of cries which gave
that his lungs in excellent condition.
President Wilson made effort to conceal his joy when
informed that the child boy and that Mrs Sayre
we'll It his first grandchid and the President had
boys of his own.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21
DIRECT PRIMARY
BILL Is CONCISE

Montpelier, Jan. 1.-THE direct prlma,
bill. which will soon be introduced h
Senator Simonds Of St Johnsbury.
probably the most concise bill that cs
he introduced to provide for a prirnar
IT does not repeal any OF the existir
statutes in regard to elections, but
grated on to the present election pla
by amending the old statutes. It is
combination of several direct prima,
laws.
The bill provides for an open prlmar
and popular referendum provision
attached 1t contains 43 sections
An abstract OF the bill Is as follows
Check list published 30 days befot
primary or general election; provision
made for revision of check list chez
list must he used; nominations
public office shall be made by cortiic.
tion Of nomination signed by reside,
voters 10 the number Of at least on
half of one per cent. Of the entire vol
cast for the same Office at preccdir
election; such certificate SHAH dcsgna
political affiliation: no certificate sha
contain the names of more candidates I'd
any office than there are persons to \
elected 10 such office. and no pers1
| shall sign moro than one certificate
nomination for such office
person presented as candidate md
withdraw at least twelve days befo
III" primary or election: in which ca
! vacancy may be filled in manner provide
Tor making such nominatlos. or sad
| vacancy may be filed by the gener
committee Of the party Five copies
lists Of nominees shall be posted in eveI
town; county to paw for exnenso
ballots. except ballots for represen Il
tives and for justices, at expense
towns. County ballots must be print
eiFht days before primary: those p1
Vlded by town clerks five days befd
election
FOR SEPARATE BALLOTS.
Nominations for United States sem
tors state and district officers shall
placed on the same ballot. county officJ
except justices on another ballot e,ac,o
representatives. and Justices all
sPparato ballots, all town nomlnatio|
Tor local election on same ballot
Persons nominated for same office
moro than one political party by cer|
"N"te W nomination may elect to Will
party ticket his name shall be print
as candidate and his name then shl
be printed on only one party ticket
Party columns on ballot provided I'd
and sufficient polling places: time six
three o'clock in towns of 1900, ten to thu
O'Clock In smaller towns: separate bail
BOXES for congressman. senator. tod
representative, justices, electors. and
cal officers; presiding officer of primal
named disposition of defective ballot \
Plurality vote in the primary nomina \
presidential primary provided for. on Il
last Tuesday of May of each president
year; the secretary Of state to publish n
result of presidential primary.
Act to take effect on first Tuesday
May 1916, except that under adverse RI
erendum vote, 1t takes effect on al
Monday in March, 1917.
Referendum provisions: election wa
ing in March. 1916. shall contain notI
cation state to print copies Of the act
all State newspapers three times befd
February |, 1916; form of ballot prescrI
ed; secretary of state to canvass the
turns and publish result in April 1916.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21
OFFICIAL RECORD.
SENATE-EVENING.
Convened at seven o'clock Lieut. Gov
Darling presiding.

Convened at seven O'Clock, Lieut.. GOV.
Darling presiding,
SPECIAL ORDER.
s r. relating to compensation of secre-
tary and appointees of the State board
Of health, Senator Cady OF Washington
desired to have the bill amended so there
would he limited appropria ton.
Senator Shaw OF Chittenden moved that
it be made a special order for 1890 a m.
Wednesday.
READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED.
Joint resolution relating to committee
visiting State prison,
Joint resolution relating to report OF
commission on revision.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
5. H. by Senator Simonds Of Caledonia
relating to causes for divorce, adding
drunkenness to present causes Referred
to committee on judiciary.
S. Is. by Senator Cawer Of Washing.
ton. relating to listers meetings. giving
tax commissioner more authority in call
Ing such meeting. Referred to committee
on grand lists
;. IL, by Senator Simonds OF Caledonia
repeating section l3il l.. S, relating to
opiniois' of supreme court to Governor
Adjourned at 75A
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21

Mr.. Sayre, who is assistant to Pres
ident Garfield of Williams College. was
no. al the White House when his son
was born. DIR. Grayson reached him
on the telephone at Williamstown.
Mass, Mt five o'clock this morning
and he arrived here late tonight.
The Presiden. did not go to church
this morning and Mrs. Sayre's sisters,
Mrs. William G. McAdoo and Miss
Margaret Wilson. with their cousin.
Miss Helen Woodrow Bones, remained
at the White House throughout the
day. a corps of special nurses were
in attendance.
name had not been selected to-
night but it was expected that the
child would be named for his grand
father. The christening is expected
to be held in the White House before
the return OF Mrs. Sayre to her home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21

In W1lliamstown. Congratulations
poured into the White House to- night
MR. BRYAN WAS ON HAND.
Secretary Bryan called on the Presi.
dent on official business just before the
baby was born and Secretary McAdoc
and Mrs. McAdoo were In the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sayre were married at the
White House November %. 1913. After
honeymoon to Europe they went to
Willamstown to make their home Mrs
Sayre has been visiting at the White
House since Christmas
Ten other children-sx girls and four
boys have been born in the White
House. most of them being the grand
sons and granddaughters Of presidents.
Esther Cleveland, the daughter OF
President and Mrs Cleveland. was the
only child Of a president ever horn in
the White House.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21

s.rong secretary of war his name will
ai"ays be associated with the title Of
senator
mere was largo attendance In
saheries and on the floor Ae resolu-
',oh was passed thanking Mr.. Part
riuge Tor his address and requesting
a copy to be printed in the journal of
tne society. The Historical society
.nen adjourned until two o'clock on
Wednesday when the subject of n ft-
Ting memorial for Ira Allen will be
considered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21

Mrs. Newrich (who has advertised for
q Christmas pianist)-'so you are the
music teacher that answered my adver-
tisement?
Pianist Yes. ma am
Mrs Newrich-"Well sit down and play
IA couple of duets SO that | can see what
you can do. "-Yonkers Statesman
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21
HIS DESIRE.

Where did you work last, and
long," demanded the colonel Did
quit of your own accord or were
discharged, and"
"Looky yuh. boss sourly retul
Brother Bogus, IL isn't puhposin' II
age to yo'; is akin for q Job. PUG
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21

Can you tell me which class Of
pie lives the longest'"
why. centenarians, believe "-Da
News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21
MEMORIAL ADDRESS
ON LATE SENATOR
REDFIELD PROCTOR

The Joint assembly took recess
untii ''3o when Hon. Frank e. Part
rage delivered a memorial address on
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21

People will not lose interest In the "ads"
until they lose interest In the problem OF
Living.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21
CAPITOL BREVITIES,

The Vermont Press association
meet at Montpelier on Friday aftern
and Saturday morning at the rooms
the board of trade On Friday even
the association will banquet at
Pavilion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21

The WomAn's club of Montpelicr
hold reception from three 10 six
Thursday afternoon at the home of n
H. NJ. Cutler for all visiting ladies'
Montpelier. The wives and families
the legislators are cordially invited
this reception.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
SECOND WEEK OF
BAPTIST REVIVAL
Much Interest in Special Services al
This Church and a Goodly Num-
Der of Conversions.

The second week Of the Baptist
revival is drawing largely and a
goodly number of converts have al
ready been received.
At last nights services DR. Deere
took for his subject Guilty or Not
Guilty" Tonight he will ask the
question How stubborn are you?'
Special music is being given every
night. Last night Mrs. Carmedy sang
Saved by Grace
DR.. Deere said in part: 1T is God
that iustifies. God gives justification
to you through faith and you show
you have it by your life. therefore
there is now no condemnation to
them that are in Christ Jesus. Jesus
Christ stands by you tonight as your
only possible savior. The sinner is
neve~ saved by his faith but through
lis faith by Jesus Christ. Peace has
been declared between man and God
by the blood of Jesus Christ At the
close of the service three men came
forward to make decisions for Christ.
Go-TO- Church Sunday was well
observed at the Baptist church. The
auditorium was filled to overlooking
both morning and evening The Sun
day school rooms were thrown open
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
STRICTLY NEUTRAL
MUSICAL PROGRAM
Mrs. Vim. E. DEITY, Chairman Won
ans Club Musical Committee
Provides this Measure of Safety

The Woman's club viii maintain
its neutrality in music this afternoon
when the warning nations viii be
represented in a program arranged
by Mrs. William f. Deity. chairman
of the music department.
Besides the splendid music of Am
erica, Germany. France England
Russia. Italy. Spain and America
there will be folk dances by Mrs. J.
j. Mathers and Miss Mabel Novingor
A feature of the afternoon will be
the talk on American Music by Chas
Wakefield Cadman.
The club house will be appropri
ately decorated for the occasion. Mrs
w. c. Foster being in charge of this
detail The stage will be attractive
in the different national flags. and
there will be Ludian baskets to add
to the charm of the decorative
scheme.
The annual afternoon of music at
the Woman's club is always eagerly
anticipated, and today, the auditorium
will be crowded with club women
and their guests. Favorite local
musicians will contribute to the en-
iOyment
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
Y" CAMPAIGN
STARTS TODAY
Young Women's Christian
Association Begins Its
Work on 1915 Budget
This Morning = Teams
Chosen

This morning the Young Women's
Christian Association will begin a fl
nance campaign for the current ex-
pense budget of 1915. Team leaders
and workers have been chosen and for
the next few days the Y. w. c. A. asks
the right of way. Finances are asked
for only once a year.
The year 1914 closed with no indebt
edness. IA small bank balance and per-
manent equipment amounting to more
than $1,000.
The association moved to its present
beautiful home in october. Already the
building is proving too small. A dor
mtory addition is needed to provide
accommodation for more girls in the
boarding home department.
1t is hoped to enclose the pavilion on
the north of the building to be used as
Il gymnasium, concentrating the work
now carried on in two places under one
roof This can be done at reasonable
expense. and will provide a gymnasium
and adequate auditorium.
The association already extends the
following privileges. Reading room,
rest room, employment bureau, cafe
terra, gymnasium, educational classes.
and social events. 1t offers clubs and
classes in the Bible, Spanish, millinery,
art and travel. current literature,
Thimble club, camp fires and Junior
club.
1t offers physical classes, tennis
courts and basket ball. To bring these
advantages within reach of every girl
it is necessary to ask the citizens of
Phoenix to contribute to the current
expenses.
Five thousand dollars will be needed
in 1915. The budget has been compiled
after most careful consideration of each
| item. Remember citizens are asked on
| ly once each year to contribute toward
association expenses.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23

destruction of the lives of American
citizens or of American property, a
grave issue will arise as to what
the duty of this gov eminent is. The
responsibility of the President and
congress in meeting this critical is
sue thus presented in maintaining
national rights and our national hon
or on the one hand with due re-
gard to the awful consequence to
our ninety million people of engaging
in this horrible world -war on the
ether viii be very great. 1t in
wolves on their part a judgment so
momentous in its consequences thai
We should earnestly pray that the
necessity foi it may be averted.
IF, however, the occasion arises.
we can be confident that those in
authority will be actuated by the
highest patriotic motives and by the
deepest concern for our national well
fare. We must net allow our pride
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
SEIZED COPPER
Continued From Page Onel

100 900 prisoners and staggering ar
ray of munitions were captured. 1t is
noted that Berlin says "the pursuit has
come to an end and British observers
interpret this as meaning another cost
ly rush has fallen short. 1t will require
the battles now developing ON Russian
soil TO demonstrate the accuracy of this
view.
In the Carpathians the Russian and
Austrian armies remain swaying in the
gateway to Hungary. In the western
war zone it is give and take with a loss
or gain of few yards of trenches. Of
fetal reports make the usual claims for
both sides.
There is uneasiness at the German
fortified seaport of CuXhaven because
two large submarines have not re-
turned and are two days overdue, ac-
cording to an Amsterdam dispatch.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
AMERICAN AND GERMAN
CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY

The American captain of industry
is recognized by the public as sue
cessful man if be succeeds in amass-
ing a large fortune. The German
captain of industry on the other
hand, has not so much the ambition
to amass millions which he cannot
spend as to be recognized by the
public as a successful man through
honors and titles being bestowed
upon him. He tries to secure, the
title of Councillor of Comerce, which
is bestowed by tie reigning Ger
man grand dukes and kings. If he
spends q certain amount for chart
table and similar purposes. and has
good reputation, it is not difficult
for him to obtain his title. Later he
may become Privy Commercial Coun-
cilor or he may even be raised to
the nobility by the PruGsian king or
by some other German sovereign,
or be appointed a peer in the Prussian
house of lords. Ir Dernberg, former
German secretary for the colonies,
who is now in this country, rose
from the position of a bank clerk
to that of a bank director and lead
ing factor in the industrial under
takings. He is now a member of
the Prussian house of lords and has
the title His excellency" Besides
titles there are many decorations and
orders which the German business
man may obtain We may ridicule
such titles, but if they were served to
make captains of industry carry on
their business with more regard 70,
the public, they are institutions
worthy of being maintained.-Oto II
LulIen in the Engineering Maya
zine.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23

army corps. numbering 10000 was
badly cut up. Since the end of
January the Teutonic allies, accord
ing to officials at Berlin and Vienna,
have captured 14O,SOO including sew
enty-one officers.
Among these We're seven generals.
These prisoners include those made
in the last German drive of the Rus
slams through East Prussia and in
the fighting in the Carpathians. In
addition, one hundred and ninety
three guns are said to have been
taken.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23

Three cups -four; 4 TO y CUP short
ening;; ; Le7ei keasboonfnls X { Baking
{oUde,;; a6ouf I enb milk or a'aley,; I
teasbo0ntM salt.
Sift three times, the -four, salt and
baking powder. Work into the -four the
shortening, using lard or butter for
shortening. Then mix to very soft
dough with the milk. The softer the
biscuit enters the oven, the lighter it
comes out. Never knead baking powder
biscuits; press the dough into shape and
soll lightly. Cut in small shapes and
bake or a sheet or very shallow pan in
a hot oven. IN placing biscuits in the
pans place well apart, not allowing edges
to touch. Small biscuits are better than
large ones. Large biscuits do not have
the proper amount OF time to raise and
bake.
Have you seen the new K Cooks Book'
Brnful OF appetizjug recipes that simply must
be successful every time If the few simple direc-
tons are carefully followed. You would gladl,
pay 50 cents for this valuable book yet we send
ii d5soinfeiy IRE upon receipt of the colored GER
tihcate packed in every 2S-centcan Of X { Baking
Powdei AoUE5 MIRO. Co. Chicago. Suiasl
Sans d. not have Cooks Book ceyIitcatss.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23

or monetary passion TO influence our
Judgment. We must exercise the de-
liberation that the fateful consequent
ces in the loss of our best blood,
and the enormous waste of treasure
would necessarily impose upon US.
We must allow no lingo spirit to
prevail,
We must abide by those in whom
we have entrusted the authority and
when the President shall act we must
stand Dy him to the end. In this
determination we may be sure thar
all viii join, no meter what pre-
vious views, no matter what their
European origin. All will target their
differences in self sacrificing loyalty
to our common flag and our com
mon country
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
RIGHTS OF THE


and the use of submarines to send
neutral vessels to the bottom with
out inquiry as to their neutrality
when found in so-called war-Zones of
the open seas are all of them a
violation of the rules of information
al law governing the action of bel
ligerents toward neutral trade.
When their violation results in the
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
CON SIDE RATE

Begin Wharf.-The Scotch minister
rose and cleared his throat. but re-
manned silent. while the congregation
awaited the sermon in puzzled expec-
fancy. At last he spoke:
There's a laddie ava there in the
gallery a-kissin a lassie' he said.
When he's done ah'll begin Ladies
Home Journal.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
To Meet Invasion

LONDON, Tuesday Feb. ga
dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from
Athens says the Turks expecting the
entrance of the allied fleet into the
sea of Marmosa, have sent troops
and heavy artillery to all islands of
that sea.
Both Germany and Russia agree
there has been a severe defeat of
the Russians in East Prussia but
they differ with reference to the
actual Importance of the defeat
Whatever happened to the Rus
sian tenth army, it at least was
driven back many miles. and one
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23

worship on this special Lords day.
Special music was rendered by the
chorus choir under the leadership of
Mrs Burris The male quartet, mix
ed quartet and soloist gave special
selections. DR.. Deere gave two very
strong evangelistic sermons. At the
close of the morning service, four
came forward for church member
ship Three by letter and one can
didate for baptism. At the close of
the evening service four came for
ward-all for membership by bap-
t.sm.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
HAVE ANOTHER PAL?

so you went on record for pro-
hibtion?7
Yes" replied the man with the
ancient silk hat. I'm ready to vote
for it, But | can't help hoping that
there'll be a deadlock or on investi-
cation or something to cause the usual
delay. Washington Star
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
Bio Battles DEVELOPING

VIENNA, Feb. 22.-An official COM
munication tonight states big battles
are developing south of the Dneister
River and all attacks so far in the var
ious sections have been repulsed. 1t
also claims that since the end of jan
uary the Austrians have taken in the
Carpathians sixty-four officers and
40, 800 men,
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
To Attack ConstantinopIe

COPENHAGEN, Feb 22.-The
Deutsche Tages Zeitung publishes an
official dispatch from Sofia saying
the Russians are concentrating large
forces at Odessa in readiness to ship
them to Midia on the Black sea, sixty
miles northwest of Constantinople. for
an attack on Constantinople.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-23
THAT'S ONE WAY TO cETIr

Gabe--Jones is the most truthful
man | know of.
Steve-Why do you hay that?
Gabe-He had a black eye last week
and l asked him how he got it and
he told me that man hit him.-Cin-
cinnati Inuirer.