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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
.P[lKS or FORD
GO GL|MMER|NG
No Definite Program for Peace Pro-
motion Agreed upon-oavs Time
to Sightseeing.

Stockholm. Dec. 27.-Mrs. Iniz Nil.
holland Boisseyain OF New York. who
withdrew from the Ford peace expedi.
ton Saturday. presented at a public
meeting OF the delegates today long
statement OF her reasons for doing so
and for believing the project was
doomed TO failure.
The undemocratic method employed
by the managers OF the expedition Is
repusnant to my principles" she said.
Instead OF all the members formu.
lating plans. the work has been con.
fined to few specially selected per.
soma When the party embarked on
the Oscar II. took Il for granted that
the rather vague opinion OF the body
OF delegates would be hammered into
effective shape by group action and
constructive thinking throughout the
voyage.
Declares Organization Proved Abortivs.
IAN organization was not formed
until three days before the end OF the
voyage. To that fact trace all mis-.
understandings. discussions. mistakes
In policy. inefficiency and inability to
get the idea OF mediating peace con.
gress In comprehensive shape before
the public.
The organization. when finally
formed. was abortive. The Scandina.
Wan public. which expected clear
thinking and definite program. were
skeptical about the serious minded.
ness OF the delegates. At the meetings
the discussions have been purely pri.
vate. with the result OF illfeeiing. sus.
picion and condemnation. For the
reasons stated am unable to continue
with the party
No Serious Discussion Of Peace Plans.
CASTOR Plaintiff. the personal repre-.
sentative OF Mr. Ford. requested Mrs.
Boissevain to remain with the expedi.
ton. but without avail.
Since the departure OF the expedition
from New York three weeks ago. no
meetings have been held at which
peace plans were discussed. Most Of the
discussions have taken place abous
the dinner tables. Between meals the
delegates were sightseeing. Mr. Ford's
leaving the party last week Ia regard.
ed as serious handicap.
Rev Charles y. Aked. Judge Ben
Lindsey OF Denver and others have ex.
nlained that 10 was imperative that
the expedition should proceed to The
Hague to carry out the original plan
as far as possible. This will result
In the formation OF permanent com.
mittee to sit at The Hague to adopt
ways and means. The committee Ia
TO consist Of a small number OF per.
sons from each OF the neutral coun.
tries.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27

all postmAstsrs q The country and to
every-sseid ssent OF the Department Of
Agriculture. These blanks may be had
upon request Employers win state
upon them the number and kind Of EN-
ployees they. are In need OF and EN-.
ployees win specify In turn the kind
OF work they want. II makes no differ
ence what kind OF work IL Is; Il may
be housework. stenography. farming.
bricklaying. cooking. domestic help.
The blanks. win upon their return. be
assorted and classified. and then the
Department OF Labor through It's ID.
vision OF Information. will make its ef-
fort to bring the wage Garner and the
job together"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
sMerANA SCHOOL.


The closing OF the smetana School
for the Christmas holidays was OBJ
served by a big Christmas tree and a
program rendered by the pupils Of the
school The exercises were held at 8
o'clock In the Smetana Hall. aud the
house was we'll filled. The decorations
were beautiful and the rendition OF the
program was heartily applauded by the
appreciative audience. A talk by Pro
lessor Z. R. Williams. acting county
superintendent. was enjoyed very
much by all present. The school Is
taught by Professor Kadanka OF cald.
well. who presided over the exercises.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
ARRESTED ros THEFT.

Homer Hunt. colored. was arrested
late Saturday afternoon by City Mar
shall Jno. d. conlee and lodged IN the
county jail on charge OF stealing
sA5 from the safe OF Jno. A. Moore. a
well known insurance man Of this city.
The Eagle is informed that eli Of the
money was found on Hunt. and the OF.
ficers have learned where he speul
SIS. which can be partly recovered.
He will be given an examining trial
In the near future.
Hunt was released from custody by
the officers today on accoun, OF the
lack Of discriminating evidence. The
money found on his person could not
be identified and M other evidence
was found.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
PEvERlEY.DilLARo.

Last night. after the sacred cantata
at the First Baptist Church. Mr.. Harry
Z. beverley OF this city and Miss Irene
billiard OF Hearne we're united In mar
rage at the pastors home. the pastor
Rev. N. L. Weaver. officiating. The
beautiful ring service was used. Only
relatives and close friends were pres.
ent. The bride was attired IN an ex.
quisite dress OF velvet. while the
groom was attired In suit Of conyen-
tional black.
A more extended nohce will appear
in the society columns Of the Eagle
next Saturday afternoon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27

eessive precipitation. rAins and SHOWS
IN the valleys and SHOWS IN the noun
tains.
When these mouuersn SHOWS begin
to melt with the March rains. floods
are expected. The storm due to reach
meridian 30 about Dec, Is viii increase
In force during its four or five days
passage from the Pacific to the At
lantic and heavy SHOWS are expected
In northern. heavy rains In southern
sections. In most northern sections
during the holidays Il will be the prop
or thing to repeat: 1T SHOWS. cries
the school boy" Sometimes these
storm centers are a little ahead OF
our dates. sometimes a little tardy.
therefore we advise TO watch the To-
cations Of the storms from Dec. 20
TO Dec. 90. We expect them to be
most severe on those dates wherever
they may be.
The next disturbance will reach the
Pacific coast about Jan. ?. cross the
Pacific slope by the close OF Jan. ;.
central valleys Jan. to 8. eastern
sections Jan. Z. Warm wave will cross
the Pacific slope about Jan. .. CEN
L trail valleys Jan. 4. eastern sections
Jan. 6. Cool wave will cross the Pa
clfic slope about Jan. 5. central val
lteys Jan. I. eastern sections Jan. o
Temperatures are expected to be
low Immediately preceding the ap-
proach Of this storm. followed by high
temperatures and then sudden
break up OF the weather elements.
bringing sudden changes very difficult
TO forecast. This unusual and severe
break up OF weather conditions within
one day OF Jan. and In the storm
center then crossing the continent
We have calculated to be In the Rock.
les on Jan. 3. In the plains states Jan.
4 and ON meridian 30 Jan. 5. II will
be interesting to watch this interest
Ing weather event. You can keep track
OF the storm center movements by
the newspaper reports.
We also expect an earthquake on
this continent not far from the mid
night between Jan. I and 5. OF course
we are not sufficiently expert to To-
cate earthquakes. but there are some
indications leading Us to expect that
our southeastern coasts. the Bahama
Islands. Cuba and Porto Rico will feel
the tremors. We also expect the seis-
mographs from Washington southwark
to record the shocks.
A typographical error made US say
That wet would continue east OF the
Rockies after Jan. ~. II should have
been west OF the Rockies; excessively
wet. The wet will begin east OF the
floe kies about Jan. IL.
Unusually high temperatures are
expected near Jan. and then grea'
fall. reaching low point no, far
from Jan. ~. Better prepare for very
bad weather during the week center
ing on Jan. %. A severe cold wave.
northern billiards. southern excuses
or rainfall. heavy SHOWS in the Rock
les and excessive precipitation on the
Pacific slope are expected
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
WEATHER BULLETIN

copyrighted. 1915. by W. T. Foster.l
Washington. Dec. 25.-Last bulletin
gave forecasts Of disturbances to
cross continent Dec. % to Dec. 2S and
20 TO Jan. 2. warm waves. Dec. 30 to
u and 2s TO Jan. I. cool waves Dec.
20 TO Dec. 80 and 81 to Jan. 4. This
period covers the holidays. Moderate
temperatures are expected, In the
great central valleys the winter storms
viii be little more severe than the
average and II will probably be best
70 prepare for severe winter storms
bordering on the blizzard variety.
These winter storms will also be quite
severe on the Pacific slope. with ex.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
PRISONERS GIVEN DINNER.

Twelve prisoners held In the county
jail on various charges by Sheriff
Num- were given one OF the finest
dinners served in Bryan on Christmas
Day. A thirty.pound turkey. prepared
In the most appetizing style. with all
the accompanying deicacies. was
served. and every prisoner is reported
to have enjoyed the bountitul repast
to the fullest extent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27

D. c. eashsu<n Of Harvey departed
this afternoon with his household
goods In special car for Wharton.
where he Is moving. He viii be joined
BY his wife and son later IN the week.
Their departure Is regretted. yet they
carry the best wishes OF their many
frinds with them to their now home.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
ssLl COUNTY NOW DRY.
Prohibition Became Effective a. Re
cult Of Rscsnt Election.

Temple. Tex. Dec. 27.-Over forty
saloons and beer halls yielded up their
ghosts In Bell County Saturday night
when county prohibition became effec.
tive as the result OF an election held
Nov. IS. A number had closed their
doors at various times since the cleo.
ton. either through expiration OF
leases and license or selling out Of
stock. In Temple the change took 81.
feet quietly and without unusual dis.
mrbance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
HOTEL BRYAN ARRIVALS

]. p. Moody. Dallas.
Mrs. X. NJ. Woodward. Dallas.
II. +. Nixon. wheelock.
lily. Hollemace. Mudville.
y, 7. Gallatin. Houston.
W. z. Holemace. Mudyille.
r. Wilson. Mart.
II. G.. Rhodes. Dallas.
q. p. Porter. Houston.
A. r. Foote. Columbus.
+. ID. Garrett. Dallas.
II. NJ. Ryman. Calvert.
Tos. 5. Hester. Dallas.
s. c. Eastman Huntsville.
Roy Anders. Huntsville.
q. C.'Smith. Fostoria.
A. T.. Tuck. Bedias.
Milton Winter. Houston.
c. J. Harris. Houston.
c. c. French. Fort Worth.
A. r. Duesenberger. San Marcos.
W. r. Anderson. Paris.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry f. Poverty and Miss Irene Dill
lard.
Geo. Hackett and Louisa Brown.
James Mayson and Florence Fol
corn.
John King and Mamie Shlpman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27

Austin. Tex, Dec. FL. VI. I'd.
wards, state treasurer. believes the
state Of Texas will get back on a cash
basis by the end OF January. which. II
correct. viii he about one month
earlier than for the past several
years The state Is now only twenty
days behind in paying It's debts and as
yet no state warrants have been dis.
counted,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27

Austin. Tex. Dec. 27.-Immediately
after the Christmas holidays the edu.
eationai campaign recently decided
upon by Professor w. +. Doughty,
state superintendent OF public instru.
ton. will be inaugurated and pushed
vigorously, according to announce.
ment here. The campaign includes a
minimum school term OF 100 days In
country schools. as against an average
term OF 1881 days at present; a suf.
ficient number OF trained teachers.
uniform school districts as n taxing
aud administration union. county II.
braries and high school education for
every boy and girl in the state.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
AS THE
NEWS BREAKS


City OF Mexico. Dec. 27.-Arrange-
nents for the festivities here upon the
arrival Of First Chief venustiano Car
rama are being completed. although
the arrival of Carranza Is not yet
known here. The festivities will be
held In chapultepec Palace. for so
many years the home Of General Por'
firio Diax. Triumphal arches have
been erected near the entrance to the
castle grounds. and nearby have been
constructed three rings where circus
performances will be held at night.
Pyrotechnic effects. including the
burning OF fifty fans. an equal num-
Der Of flying baskets and the lighting
Of hundreds OF lights which will illu.
inmate the lake In the castle giounds,
are TO be part OF the program. The
festivities. according TO the plan. viii
close with a sham burning OF the castle
and the shooting OF sky rockets.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27

Austin. Tex. Dec. 27.-Plans of the
Colorado River Improvement Associa.
ton 10 make the Colorado River navi-
gable from Austin to the gulf at a
cost Of nearly ts.oOo.O0O will probably
be checked. u not abandoned. II is
said here. because Of the adverse re-
port on the project made by Colonel
C. s. Richie, corps OF engineers, United
States army. Colonel Richie. after an
inspection Of the proposition. made
the report to government Officials at
Washington. stating that the river
shove the twenty-one-mile point Is not
at present worthy OF Improvement
from navigation standpoint,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-13
THE CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY co.
A. Meek Accepts Dist. Mgr.

j. j. Allen, who is just closing out two weeks of spe-
ca work for the Glover Leaf Casualty Co. in city has
met with great in insuring goodly number of
business and professional men and women. Some of
whose given below.
The Clover Leaf old line legal reserve company,
whose financial standing is sunquesonabe, having $125,
10000 deposited in the State Treasury of Illinois
The following some of the men and women insur,
ed already RevJ. j Chappelle, DR.. N B. Ford, DR.. s.
E. Turner, Dr. J. G. Ellis, Atty. B. G. Clanton, Annie E.
Stanton Lillian G. McCoo, Frank Burns, L. F. Osborne
G. H. L. Nelson, Sam Hand, Chas. E. Lee, Cread Hill
JAS Page H. A Donaldson, B. s. Garrett Dorsey Murphy
H. c. Blackwell Chas J. Bennett Mrs. Catherine John
son. Elrod Robinson Nellie M. Brooks, Edward Laden,
Willie M Thomas, Lenard Williams, E. L. Rogers, Rufus
Nelson, Henry Williams, Silas Edwards H. II. Long,
Thos. M Person, VIM Burnett
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-13
Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria
COLORED PEOPLE AND THE
CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONERS

We do not relish the idea of bringing in the is
sue whenever election is to be had because feel
that the Coloed people, like Others divided and have
their friends but in most forced to seek to
find out whether not shall receive square deal
We must support the who have done the most
for people and who promise to do something tangi
BILE in the event of their election We sincerely
ommend to you j. Emil Smith, who twice elected
City Clerk and did his duty toward giving patronage to
Coored people and helped them in many other substantial
ways He is aggressive ond progressive and has been
loyal republican all of his life. Of there is pol
tcs party connected with the commission form For
good believe Mr. Smith deserves your support,
and according to his past record we believe will get
square deal.
Under Roy R. Reece the Coored got liberal
portion of the appointments and work the streets and
other public works. He promises to give everybody
square deal again elected and for these and 9th
ers we do not why he should not be supported
Chas Edmands was born and raised in this county
and has always borne good reputation He county
Treasurer four years and left the Office without single
demerit mark therefore he is competent and should make
good Commissioner There many other that
not enumerated why these should be given sup
port Other just competent, but we said IN
the outset want show and some recognition for
our people Colored) We can't live off of promises alone
not fulfilled.
We all know there is something against all candida
tes the only sensible to take is to try to be with
those who regardless of their party faults will stand for
square deal and proporonate recognition to all classes
and creed and colors. We supporting the from
whom have that the colored will be
taken care better than he has been during the past few
years.
If in error remains to be proven. One thing
is certain you not satisfied with the deal you have had
during the past four years.
Let us get down to business We have had enough
of certain classes Men who promise rosy things but re-
fuse even give authorship We contend that
entitled to than have and better things and the
Forum wants supported on whom we can rely for
these things
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-13
THE ELECTION AT LINCOLN.

Quite a spirited election held at Lincoln this
week. there being candidates for Mayor and about 40
out for commissioner. For Mayor A E. Brown and Mr..
Reetz nominated The candidates preparing
for strong fight.
Lincoln is of the most prosperous towns of its
size the state and has been well governed The saloons
have been well regulated for time and are not at
all menacng, therefore there need be "wet and dry
fight in Lincoln.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-13
TAYLOR DELIVERS ABLE Evl0GY
On Negro Soldiers in Civil and Other
Wars Before Culture Club.

One of the finest papers before heard, touching
the character bransy and daring of the Negro Sol
dier read before the Culture Club Sunday February
28h by Robert Taylor law student and employee in the
State Historical Museum.
The paper thorough presentation of the worth
and works of soldiers from Bunker Hill down to the
present period The facts and data given required
siderable research and study The tribute paid the sol
diers was q deserved and q fine one.
The audience was large and Mr.. Taylor praised
for the able paper read and vote of thanks given
him.
1t is shame how little most of young people
know of the history of their both past and pres
ent But to keep abreast with the times, must be
dlligent student such Mr. Taylor The history of
the Negro Colored shines morning star. The
achievements of the Colored many and great but
you must search to find them.
The paper is worthy of comment and we are thankful
to Mr. Taylor for rich piece of history given free
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-13
JUDGE CRUM FOR STATE AUDITOR.

Judge W. H Crum of Mattoon Coles county, is now
prominently mentioned republican candidate for
State Auditor.
Judge Crum occupies very important position in the
State Insurance Department and account of his expert
knowledge of the work which he has charge he is
considered an indispensable asset to that office.
He is most afable and pleasingly disposed man and
has innumerable friends
He is also we'll and favorably known in Coles county
He is prominent Elk and therefore has wide state
quantance.
The Judge is eminently fitted fill the position as
State Auditor and appears prima faeie evidence that
no better man in the ranks of the great republican party
could at this time be centered upon.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-13
1916 POT BOILING.

Candidates for Governor and other State Officers
bobbng up faster than the people suspected Russell is
still spoken of as candidate for Governor is c. j.
Doyle and Frank O. Lowden. Frank L. Smith of Dwight
has announced his candidacy for Governor already.
Shanahan chief clerk in the Auditors Office Eubanks and
and Frank Whipp all mentioned candidates for
State Auditor Geo E. Keys of this city said to be
seeking be candidate for State Treasurer next year
No candidates for Attorney General except Geo IL Wilson
is heard from The judicial nominations will be made
this year by conventions of DID, owing to decision OF
the Supreme Court the law governing them.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-13
SHERMAN DOOMED
AGAIN FOR PRESIDENT.

Over at Moline, the other day, again sprang
Shermans name as candidate for President We do not
believe Sherman is strong enough He is able
enough but for President in 1916 want who is
broad and liberal and believes Coored Americans who
helped to make this great nation should have fair and
square deal all the time and everywhere. Such
Borah will not meet the test either Sherman made
great mistake when he failed to be hand and vote
against the Negro Exclusion clause in the immigration
Bill. Next year want such men Whitman, of New
York, Hadley, Hughes and Company.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-13
GOV, dunno OPPOSES DEATH PENALTY

Governor Dunno, in his message to the Legislature,
opposes the death penalty preventive to crime.
The Governor claims that the death penalty does
check crime. There large number of persons who
opposed to the death penalty We not prepared
at present to comment the matter.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-13
MAYOR JOHN S. SCHNEPp

The candidacy of Mayor John S. Schnepp is gaining
impetus among the Colored daily and since the
primaries he gaining recruits.
Mayor Schnepp is making his race or campaign sole
ly on his record Mayor and citizen and business
of this city,
Erroneous reports about the Mayor and Negro
Appointments
The charge against Mayor Schnepp relative to no
Colored appointments police and other positions
and unjust For the past four years all positions
large and small through the civil service channel
and not through the Mayor, not even indirectly. The
records show that Colored person has taken the
animation for police The Mayor has said several times
and assured Coored people that if they took the examin
alton their would be given fair consideration before
the civil service board and Mr.. Campbell of the civil
vice board has given the same assurance.
Mayor Schnepp is one of Springfelds largest prop
erty owners and will do anything to retard the pro-
gress of the city raise the and burden the people,
The of the city is his success He will make
safe and sane Mayor.
The Coored people can feel assured that they will
get square deal from the present Mayor He genial
man and meets everybody equality.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-18
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

EEHaHANIHlEM4 "A#a - q
To Edward B. carskadon, Admin.
istrator Of Martha E. Workman, de.
ceased, Shirley Workman, Ethel Wort.
man, Emel Workman, Cora Workman
and Fred Workman, infants; Ell Mus.
grave, ClarencefL. Musgrave and Ar.
thur w. Mnsgraye, partners doing
business as q. Musgraye and Sons;
Harry Martin F. Alice Griffin, and
j. A. Griffin.
In the Circuit Court Of Marion
County, West Virginia, in c~hancery.
You and each OF you are hereby
notified that, pursuant to a decree
Of said Circuit Court entered on the
2lst day OF November. 1914. in tho
chaneery cause therein pending,
whereinyouaret the parties complain.
ant and defendant, I have fixed upon
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1915.
at my office in the Fairmont Trust
Company Building. in the City OF
Fairmont, Marion County, West Wiz.
ginia. as the time and place Of begin.
ming the discharge OF my duties un.
der said degree. an abstract Of which
is as follows: