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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-14

wave will cross Pacific slope about
March 26, great central valleys 2s,
Eastern sections March 2.
High temperatures will precede this
disturbance and the week centering
on the warm wave will average warm
er than usual, while the week center
ing on the cool wave date will be
moderate with no very cold weather
and not much precipitation. Most
rain will occur near the Mexican Gulf
coasts. The storm will be of greater
than usual force. Dangerous storms
may be expected at any time from
this till the middle Of May.
sun Spots and Weather" is new
pamphlet just issued from this office.
It Is the fourth paper of the series
explaining how to forecast the wealth
err. All investigators along those lines
believe there is some relation between
sun spots and our weather, including
our dangerous storms. In this paper
number four, we give the cause OF
the variation in sun spot numbers
and explain how to forecast the eleven
year sun spot cycle, the eleven year
crop period, the eleven year cycle OF
the earth's magnetism. These are all
caused by the planets and we fully
explain the matter.
The pamphlet will be mailed free
on receipt of stamp, to any subscriber
| of the newspaper in which this bull
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-14
Or. and Mrs. Traps Entertain

Dr. ana Mrs. FTdpS GUtSTtam
One OF the weeks most perfectly
conducted affairs was the evening re-
ception given on Thursday. when DR..
and Mrs. G. s. Traps of the A. & NJ.
College were at home to their many
campus friends. This elegant affair
was arranged complimentary to Miss
Agatha Baker Saunders and Miss
Martha Cowan OF Durham, N. c., two
charming visitors in this home. The
front door was opened by little Miss
Mary and Master George Traps, who
greeted the guests in childish friend
illness. The guests then received
greetings from Miss Bette Walker
and Mr.. Higgins. In the drawing
room DIR. and Mrs. Traps greeted their
guests with charming cordially. Mrs.
Traps wore a gown Of white lace over
white charmoeuse. Miss Saunders. a
sister OF Mrs. Traps, wore a very art.
istic gown of white lace and pearls.
Miss Cowan's lovely toilet was of pink
charmeuse with diamonds. Receiving
with the host and hostess were Miss
Baker, President Charles Puryear,
Miss Cowan, Mr.. Spaulding, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilmon Newell, Or. and Mrs. p
NJ. Raysor, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Young
blood, Lieutenant and Mrs. Brown.
The reception rooms were handsome
with stately palms and ferns, together
with a profusion of exquisite bios
SONS. Each room reflected in the ar
rangement a different note OF color
Adjoining the large entrance hall were
magnificent red blooms, while In the
drawing room splendid pink carna
tons in crystal vases were in evi
dence. Those having the pleasing role
OF welcoming the guests to the bean
tifully appointed dining room were
Misses Irene Proctor, Van Nortwick
Louise Proctor, Vera Asbury. The
handsome polished table was spread
with cluny and centered by Ions
| stemmed carnations and delicate
ferns. Colonial candlesticks held pinl
tarers, and the bonbons and mint.
we're in pink and white. Punch, cream
and angel cake were served. Mes
danes o. F. Chastain, Charles Friley
and ]. B. Bagley, who are always gra
| cious, were assistant hostesses fol
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ly all his time, neglecting his private
business and going right out with the
street hands in order that the streets
of the city may be improved AZ much
as possible. The effect Of his efforts
is apparent on every hand. II elected
Mayor he proposes to discharge the
duties of the office with the same
watchfulness and faithfulness that
has characterized his service as Al.
derman and as chairman Of the Street
Committee. In day or two he will
issue a brief statement of his ideas
Of city government and some Of the
measures he will advocate as Mayor.
which in his opinion win give the city
the greatest possible advancement
The Eagle takes pleasure in placing
the name Of Capt DAILY before the
Democratic voters of the city.
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A BOON, ST. VALENTINE.

A BOON, ST. VALENTINE.
st. Valentine, hnon l crave;
A boon of your bestowing.
1t is a heart would enslave
Without the owners knowing.
Some men are just little shy,
And he among the number;
II would not do for me to sigh
That would our friendship sunder
For friendship oft to love may turn.
But love to friendship, never!
Dear Patron Saint, help him discern
That am good--and clever.
l would not ask this. dear old Saint,
But IL think he loves me;
And only has that heart SO faint
That never won fair ladye.
-Lippincott's.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-14
Mrs. Adams Entertained =

Mrs. Adams Entertained
Embroidery Club
On Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. George
Adams was hostess to the members
OF the Embroidery Club. this being one
Of the most pleasant meetings during
the club year. The hours were de-
voted to the execution OF hand work.
and a. q, delightful aftermath to this
charming social hour q refreshment
course OF chicken salad, sandwiches.
sailed nuts, waters, olives and hot tea
was served. The club counts Mrs
Adams among Its most satisfactory
hostesses. and the membership IL at
its best when her home is the setting
OF the meeting. The members and
substitutes present were Mesdames
J. X. Parker. T. r. Bate. d. c. De-
Maret, s. C. Williams. e. J. Fountain.
A. w. Wilkerson, 8. H. Dunlap and
w. C. Davis.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-14

Elgin-The Texas Fire Brick Com.
pany's plant, which has been idle for
some time past. has been reorganized
and the industry is now running agdin,
employing number of men.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-14

letin is published. Address Fosters
Weather Bureau, Washington, ID. c.
Other similar pamphlets will be pub
lished occasionally and mailed free to
subscribers of newspapers that use
our forecasts.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-14

At the Crystal MUNICIPALITIES
Maude FeaIy in "a beautiful
Thanhouser Society Drama in
three parts, 1.-THE Runaway
Princess" This Is a picture
that every lady in this city
should see without fail.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-14
Social courte.Ies for Mrs. Sims

Mrs. NJ. w. Sims has. through her
courteous, vivacious and charming
manner, not only made fast and loyal
friends in the social sphere Of her
home city, but in others, and during
her recent visit to friends in Shrevc
port, La, she has been shown many
social courtesies by her friends
Numerous elegant dinners and thea
tire parties are among the compliment
tary functions. Mrs. Sims is visiting
In Montgomery. Ala. at present as
the guest of Mrs. J. C. Anderson. for
merly Miss Mae Bird Martin, who IL
pleasantly remembered by Bryss
friends.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-14

Mrs. Traps curing the evening. This
hospitality was rsplete throughout
with the pleasure which IL always
present at affairs given in this home,
and the guests upon leaving pro-
nounced the entertainment . success.
Notes and Psrsonals--
Mrs. H. o. Boatwright and daugh'
ter. Miss Ruth Boatwright Mr. Bris.
cos. Mrs. q. ]. Fountain and son. =. J.
Fountain Jr.. left this aftarnoon for
houston. whers they will witness the
presentation Of Q grand Opera which
will be given this svsning. Mrs. Fqun'
tain and son. q. j. Fountain Jr, will
remain In the city over Monday to see
"Evsrywoman."
Mrs.. w. o.. Wilson left ysatarday
for Houston 10, visit her aister 1iss'
Gay. Mrs. Wilson. attandeA. the ,grand4
opera season while In the city. and
will remain over 70, 80 the play.
"Everywoman." on Monday svsn'ns.
The production Of 'Eysrywoman."
which will bs prsssnted In Houston
Monday evening. will BE- witnessed by
large number from Bryan. Those
expecting to attend are Mrs. L. L.
Stevens, Mrs. 8. C. williams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Georse. w. Smith IT,. Mrs. p. N.
Raysor. Miss Adele Raysor. Mrs. w.
G. Taliaferro, Mfs. w. @. Davis and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Astin.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Myers went to
Houston last Thursday evening to re-
main through the week. enjoying the
presentation Of the. opera Sampson
and Delilah," and the several other
operas OF the National Grand Opera
Company. Mr.. and Mrs. Myers will
see the presentation Of Every
woman" on Monday evening before
returning home.
Friends OF Mrs. p. 8. Tilson Of
Houston will be glad to know she is
expected to arrive one day this week
to make a visit to her mother, Mrs.
M. J. Parker.
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consisted OF heart-shaped cake in red
and ices OF similar molding.
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Friends OF Mrs. p. 8. Tilson Of
Houston will be glad to know she is
expected to arrive one day this week
to make a visit to her mother. Mrs.
M. J. Parker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09
STATE FREE FROM EXPLo'TENS
McMiSTER NOTES PROGRESS OF
INSURANCE BUSINESS.


Columbia, Dec. lit is with
high degree cf satisfaction that the
progress OF life insurance companies
III SoGth Carolina is noted" says T.
II. McMastcr, insurance commissions
er, in his annual report for the gen.
craly assembly.
Except as this Sttae was played
upon by promoters from outside
States" says 2ir. McMaster, there
has been no life insurance eXploita-
ton in South Carolina sir . the es-
tablishment Of the insural depart
ment. The State has beel 'emark-
ably free from eXploiterS, who in
neighboring States have caused the
loss OF hundreds of thouSands--if not
millions-of dollars by duped in
Vestors. Since 1910 when all forms of
investments were brought within the
jurisdiction of the insurance depart
ment there has not been even an at
tempt at exploitation in South Caro-
: iliiet' SNcNIiiS ILLS anu lllticGo
commencing before the establish
ment Of the insurance department the
Seminole Securities company had it's
unsavory career which, however, was
brought TO an abrupt termination SO
soon a. At entered the insurance field
bringing it within the jurisdiction Of
the insurance department.
so while the growth of life in
surancc interests in South Carolina
has been comparatively slow, the
showing which now may be made con-
corning them is encouraging, for in
surance companies, Ike q SNOWFALL,
increases rapidly in size with the pass
ing Of the years.
The total assets Of all South Car
olina iifc insurance companies in
1909 were $244,366.42; in 1913, $685.
0G7.G6; percentage of increase 279.12
per cent; insurance in force in 1909,
! $3,S43,199; in 1913, $9,319, $3.50; per-
centaCe of increase 242.49 per cent;
premium income, 1909, $276, 6,559.01;
premium income 1913, $63O,177.06;
percentage of increase 246.O2 per
cent"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09
BUSINESS OUTLOOK GOOD.
DiTIIl.MENT BECOMES MORE
PRONOUNCED.
irrcSularity Continues to Hc The
Main Feature i'm Trade World.

New York, Dec. 4.-Rradstrcot's S
review will say tomorrow:
Financial rocuperation and re-
lump tions make FOR improved basic
conditions for the future, but irregu-
Harity still is the feature in trade and
industry and very plainly marked line
.of divergence is visible between eX-
port and purely domestic trade move
mcnts. The resumption Of bond deal
ings at New York and in stocks and
bonds at outside markets, the reopen
ing Of the call money market, the
growing case of money reflected in
that market and in the market for
commercial paper, are all evidences
or progress am point to an early
restoration Of complete financial and
credit machinery.
In export trade war orders and
grain exports furnish sources Of
marked activity, though cotton ex-
ports, despite expansion and the
largest weeks total since the war
began, are still far below gear ago.
Demand for American products TO be
uscd ~ the troops in the field is in
turn reflected in activity in favored in
dustrics, ana many lines are reported
busily employed thereon"
Bank clcaring3 this week, accord
ing to Bradstrects, were $3,09l,l35,-
O00, Il decrease of 1875 per cent. from
last year. business failures for the
week arc AS, against 1856 in Tic cor
responding week of last year. Wheat
exports, including flour, from the
United States, and Canada, 9,Srj,991
bushels, against 5,3l7,97G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09
COTTON LOAN COMMITTEE.
ACTIVE OPERATION OF Sf35.Ooo.
900 SCHEME IL NENT STEP.
L. q. Rowland Among COmn,ittcc
Named for South CarO,ina-Part OF
Northern Money May not BE Used.

Washington. Dec. 3.--Thc last inn
portant step preliminary to the active
operation Of the $135. 100000 cotton
loan fund was taken today by the
cotton loan committee when it COM
pleted the state committees in IL of
the Southern states. These commit
tees will select local committees at
once in every cotton producing COM
munity. The cotton loan committee
also announced tonight that a meet
ing OF the chairmen of the State COM
mitttees would be held here December
10 to discuss details of the loan plan
The committee for Florida was not
given in tonight's statement and il
was said n committee may later be
named for Missouri.
Although the plans for putting the
fund into the hands Of cotton pro-
ducers have gone steadily forward. it
was indicated tonight that possibly a
large part Of the $100.O00,OOO contrib
ued by Northern banks might never be
used. Officials here realize that some
southern producers are not particu-
larly enthusiastic over the plan i'm view
of the interest to be paid OH loans, and
of the prices now quoted on cotton on
tho New York and Liverpool ex-
change. at the same time it was said
the plan is regarded as successful
whether dollar is borrowed under it
or not The very fact that the cotton
exchanges have reopened and that
cotton is selling for fairly good prices,
officials declared. was due to some en-
tent at least to the completion of the
loan fund.
The state loan committees are
composed of bankers and the follow
ing were among those announced to-
night:
Alaboma-J. VI. Barr, chairman,
Birmingham; A. NJ BALDWIN. Mont
somcry: ". +. Renfro, Opclika: Geo.
a. Scarcely. Tuscaloosa: II. I. Neil
dery. Talladega; L. c. Melvin, Selma.
Geor ar. +. Maddox. chairman;
Frank Hawkins and w. s. Whitman.
Atlanta; +. w. Stetson, Macon; w.
+. McCauley. Savannah; ID. C. Ashley,
Va'dosta; John II. Reynolds, Rome.
South Carolina-R. G. Rhett, chair
man; Henry Schachte and T.. II.
Pringle. Jr., Charleston; Il. w. Rob-
ertson. Columbia: c. G.. Rowland,
Sumter; John NJ. Kinard, Newbery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09
ALLIES FORCES IMPROVE,
BULLETIN DIS NEMI.!tS I,EPNl,Ts;
BETTEIiMENT.
frS'cii ohiciaiH summary RccitCs
Seven ia. Hctch:ng Reserves for
Germans.

BordcauX. Dec. (via Paris} Tho
Bulletin Dcs Armecs. after reviewing
at great length military operation:
since the outbreak OF the war, sum.
UP the French situation on Dcccmbei
/ as follows
I'm numbers the French army TO.
day Is equal TO what it was on August
:, all the units having maintained
their full strength. The quality of tbf
troops has improved infinitely. Ou
men today fight like veterans. The,
all arc deeply imbued with their su.
periority and have absolute faith they
will be victorious.
our supplies Of artillery and am.
munition have obecn largely increased
The heavy artillery which we lacked
has been organized and is working
well.
"The British army has been stror.-
ly reinforced and is numericallS
stronger than at tho beginning OF the
campaign. The Indian divisions have
furnished their quota in the Europcan
war.
THE Belgian army has reformed il
six Divisions and is rcsolutc to recon.
Qucr its native soil.
THE German plan has met Wit,
seven far-reaching revcrscs. namely,
The failure of the dash on Nancy: the
failure Of the march on Paris; the
failure of the attempt i'm August I,
roll up our left flank; the failure OF
the same m0noeuvrc in November;
the failure to pierce our centre in Sep
tember; the failure OF the attack on
Dunkirk AMI Calais by the coast, anu
the failure Of the attack on Tprcs.
'ln this barren effort Germany has
wasted her reserves. The troops she
brings into the line today are badly
oflicered and badly trained.
Russia meanwhile is Cstablishine
her superiority over both Gcrmany
and Austria. The stanGstiil to which,
the German armies have been
brought. then, is doomed to be trans
ferred into q retreat"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09
ITALY TO REMAIN NEUTRAL,
PREMIER SALANDRA ADVISES a
WATCIIFTL WAITING POLICY.
Says Italy Aspircs to Maintain Po-
sition as Great Power ana Pro
serve Her Pollcics-Armcd ard Oh
Guard.

Rome. Dec. 4.--The Italian Par
lament opened today with sittings of
both the Chamber of Deputies ami the
Senate witnessed BY hundreds of
deeply interested spectators.
Italys position was set forth In a
statement by Premier Salandra. who
advised that she maintain a watchful
and armed neutrality. He was fire.
cuently appiauded.
The premier said the European con
nict broke out suddenly without in
volving Italy directly and in spite OF
her efforts to avert the war for the
sake OF peace and civilization. A care
full study Of her treaty obligations and
the causes Of the conflict convinced
the government that Italy was not
called on to participate. and she ac-
cordingly declared her neutrality. In
view OF the necessity OF protecting
Italian interests. however. a declal "a
tion Of neutrality alone was not suh'-
Client to safeguard the country against
contingencies.
The political divisions Of the conti-
nent OF Europe. the premier pointed
out. perhaps were about to be modi-
. ned. Italy. he added. has great vital
interests to protest. and aspires to
maintain her position as q great pow
or and to preserve intact her policies.
she. therefore. must be watchfui,
powerful and ready for any eventual
ity. The supreme task OF the govern
ment was to bring the army and navy
To state Of preparedness. since, when
law ceases to govern. the only safety
OF n nation Is In force. Italy mus,
be ready to protect herself.
The premier announced that econ
mic conditions had been ameliorated
He asked that the people be ready
TO make any sacrifices and that po-
litical differences be set aside. The
government would consider II entirely
improper. he said. to consider solely
the policies of any one party. and ac-
cordingly requested the patriotic CO.
operation Of all members OF Parlia
ment that II might possess the
strength necessary To- accomplish the
ra-d task before IL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09
RIVALS II MEXICAN CAPITAL.
GUTIEEEE.I, VILLA AND ZAPATA
ENTER CITY.
(uira,Iza Rc:E:s:ns Q"ict-Gcoroc G.
tar0iiicrs WCuchcs Mexico City
Next Move is Up to Sa!axar.

El Paso, Texas, Dec. 6.-Eula,io
Gutierrez. provisional president OF
Mexico, with Gems. Villa and Zapata.
formally occupied the capital section
iof Mexico City early today, according
to report given out officially by
Villa agents here.
No press dispatches have arrived
from the south during The last few
days.
George c. Carothers, representative
of the American state department, re-
ported from Mexico City that ho en-
tered the capital yesterday and was
the guest Of the Brazilian minister
who has been looking after the inter
csts of the United states. The situa
ton IN northern Mexico today awaited
the movements Of Gen. Incz SaIazar
who has begun an independent revo-
lutlonary movement. His agents have
been active along the border in or
ganizing The forces formerly allied
with the Hucrta government in Dur
chasing all arms and ammunition
available.
Carranza headquarters here TO-DAY
had no news.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09

Commander Issues Proclamation I'm.
bracinG Essential Features of .S,,s-
pension OF t;ua.an:cc.'

Vera Cruz, Dec. 6.-Gcn. Ucriberto
lara, commander OF the garrison
here, has issued a proclamation
which embraces the essential features;
of the suspension OF guarantees"
provided for by the constitution and
which has been used by every cXecu-
tive since 1910. Treason, sedition and
the propagation Of subversive ideas
are some Of the Offenses mentioned
which will meet with summary pun
iShment. The publication Of false
and alarming news will be punished
by heavy fines and a second ofiense
will mean punishment.
1t is expected that in the case OF
foreigners the right will be reserved
either to eXpel or to apply the pre-
scrihed penalty to offenders.
Gen. Carranza in a decree makes
white paper free of duty beginning
January l. There have been 169 cases
of yellow fever in Pucrta Mexico in
the last ten days.
The waterworks at Tejar is again
supplying this city and a campaign
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09
CAN'T STOP MACHINERY.
sin4Cryislc Mfg. Plant OF GDartanburu.
Cumming Night and Day Bccarsc OF
Break i'm Machine.

Spartanburg. Dec. 5.-Bocausc a Vi
Ial part OF the machinery of the Fling
crvillc Mfg., Plant became defective,
it has been running night and day for
several days, unable to stop. The mill
manufactures cotton yarns, ard, Eav-
ing orders ahead is making good use
OF the situation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09

against mosquitoes is so we'll under
way that it is believed there i, no
danger OF yellow fever reaching here.
Considerable headway has been made
py the health department in getting
TIE city into q SanitarN condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09

The Rivers Bultlnan Quitting Co.,
advcrtiscs today final closing out
sale. The company is positively go
inC out of business and the stock is to
be sold at far less than first cost.
Those who attend the sale will obtain
bargainS-AdVt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09

S. Fl. Baron, Gen. Manager of the Balti-
more Sales Co., personally appeared be-
tore me and swears that such papers have
been signed between the Baltimore Sales
Co., and the Sumter merchant, l.. Alpert,
OF Is N. Main ST., Sumter, S. G. That the
said Baltimore Sales Co. is to take charge
OF the $30.000 stock and sell out the entire
stock at Is n. Main ST., Sumter, S. c., Bal
timorc Sales Go. having all rights to mark
goods at prices to suit ourselves, and to
give one and all a square deal.
S. II. BARON.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
18th day Of November, 1914.
JAS. a. CARLISLE,
Notary Public for S. c. IL. S.
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New York. Dec. Cotton steady.
two lower to four higher. December
7.05; March. 7.43; May. 7.55.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-09
SUMTER COTTON MARKET.

Co rrected daily by Ernest Field
Cotton Buyer.
Good Middling Z.
Strict Middling rs.
Middlig Sd.
Strict Low Middling Ii.
Low Middling 3-4.
Staple Cotton. Nominal.