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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE"

No river has ever played a more
important part In the worlds history
than is now being sustained by the
majestic Danube, the great interna.
tional artery OF Southwestern Europe.
Relief TO stricken Serbia might be
borne on the rivers broad bosom.
succor for the hard.pressed French
and English. fighting in the fast.
nesses OF the Balkan mountains.
waist deep In snow. could be brought
up the stream. The Bulgarians might
he driven back into their W u
try. II Russia would dispatch an ex-
petition up the Danube.
Roumania alone stands In the way
Of this important use OF the Danube.
II King F~erdinand's government per
mits the passage Of the ships and the
armies from the Black Sea. the Bal
kan problem will be solved for the
entente allies.
The Danube Is an International
stream. sweeping through various
dominions on its way to the Black
Sea. Its affairs were administered
by an international commission for
years. and its neutrality il guardei
' by many armies and nayies.
The Danube's headwaters are In
the Black Forest OF Germany and
only the volga surpasses II in size
Nations through which Il passes are
Germany. Austria, Serbia. Bulgaria
Roumania and Russia. Its length Il
l.725 miles, and its drainage basil
has an area OF 1880 miles.
Until this war began all Of Europe
had a hand In governing and In i'm
,proving the Danube. England invest
ed her money In II and all Of tn
abutting lands employed their bes
technical skin upon II. The indie
pendent commission. which has d
rected the affairs Of the river 70
Years. was formed in 1856, immed.
ately after the CrImean War.
Countries represented on the GOV
erning commission were: Austrii
France, Great Britain, Germany. Rui
STA, Italy, Roumania and Turke'
+ Through the term Of this commlssio
b expired in 1904, II was continued 70
!. three years hnger, and then for Al
other period. The status Of this con
mission is nok known ssnee the iigh
ing started.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
PTH|AN KN|GHTS ]
ARE At WORK
citizsns Urged to Report Al Cases Of
Need TO n. L. Mcknight

To the Public:
The Knights Of Pythias Christmas
Charity Fund IL growing nicely and
promises to be equal to the necessi-
ties Of the poor OF our city. The town
has been divided into four districts
and a strong committee OF business
men assigned to each district. These
men viii make a close canvas Of
every nook and corner. seeking out
deserving cases Of charity. This CON-
mittee II composed OF fifteen men.
Ten Of these spent the afternoon yes.
terday working in their several dis
tricts. They ear to visit every
home and TO make dilieent inquiry
for cases Of sickness. misfortune or
extreme poverty. But even after a
close canvas OF this kind. some de-
serving cases may be overlooked.
This Ii 10 ask for the earnest CO
operation OF all our citizens In To-
eating deserving charity cases. to the
end that not n home In Bryan viii
be without some degree OF Christmas
cheer and happiness during the COM
inr holidays.
~ you know OF a family or an indi.
vidual In want please advise me OF
same.
We will investigate every case re-
ported. and will endeavor 10 render
that degree and kind Of assistance
which seems most needed in each par
ticular case. Very respectfully.
II. L. MCKNIGHT.
Chairman X. Of p. Committee.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
TWO MORE s~uReLARIEs.

Two more Bryan stores were vic
tins Saturday night Of the burglars
that have been running wild in Bry-'
an and the vicinity recently. w. T..
James furniture establishment in the
Wagner building on Bryan and West
Anderson streets was entered. the
burglar effecting an entrance by
breaking out a window at the top oil
the awning in the front Of the build
ing. The cash register was rifled'
but no cash was secured. No mer'
ohandise Of any kind has been missed
by the proprietor.
The general merchandise store OF
Phillip Ventura in the northern part
Of the city was also entered. entrance
being effected through a window. The
proprietor states that no money was
secured and he has missed only two
sacks OF flour. The officers are at
work on the cases.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
Maxim rommIe Attractive.

Ethel. the ~12.year-old daughter Of
a family that resides IN an uptown
apartment house recently said TO her
mother:
Mother. I wish you'd wash Tom.
my's face"
Now. Tommy was the son Of the
man whose apartment adjoined theirs.
So mother was both alarmed and
astonished.
The idea" she exclaimed. Why,
he's a neighbor's child, have moth
Ing TO do with him."
But ! have" exclaimed Ethel
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
SONS or HERMANN
ELECT OFFICERS.

Al a regular meeting OF the Sons OF
Hermann Lodge Sunday the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year;
Aug. Thompson. president: John
Whitman. vice president; F. A. Som
merlaite. secretary; Aug. jain. treas
urer: W. J. Hack. trustees; Walter
wipprecht. chas. Mitch and b.
Kaczer. finance committee; DR.. A. l..
Mendrick. lodge physician.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

As Ne have no factories and are
forced 70 depend entirely upon the
products Of the farm. Il Is evident we
must make a crop before we feel the
effect q the prosperity tina, is re.
ported 10 be running rampant all
over the country. overflows for sew
eral years In SUGGESTIONS. the boil
weevils and the great August storm
have about got our goat.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Field Marshal Won Hisdenburr is a
great general and We would not de-
tract from his glory. but pause mere
iy to correct the impression that he
10 on the firing line at the front shar-
Ing the h~srdships and dangers with
the troops m line Won Hindenburs
Is directing operations from the mag
nincent castle In Posen. far removed
.from all danger Of shot and she'll
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Reports show that revenue col
lected under the income tax law
greatly increased during the present
year over last year. They "combed"
them cleaner this year than last and
n the changes that are proposed by
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. MeAdoo are
made. nobody will escape. not even
the ditch diggers and cotton pickers.
The e has got TO come regard.
less Of whether poor old Jones is able
10 stand up under the load or not.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

The InOusitive Idiot wants TO know
n losing friends Is considered gamb-
lings-Mineral Wells Index.
n the Idiot Is speaking OF the
friends who hit you for a quarter or
half about every other day, then it's
rambling: and It's also a case where
n O lose. you are winner.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
Not Backward.

Country School Teacher You
notice that boy who stands at the
foot Of his class? Well. last summer
he was the brightest boy in school.
Committeeman--He is now. !
notice the foot OF the class is nearest
the stove.-Puck.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
sliaht Slips.

in an address at a concert Tor
wounded soldiers the chief speaker OF
the evening said:
Il am indeed glad to see so many
Of you present this evening. "-Pitts'
burg Evening News.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
AID SOCIETY PRESENTED
COMMUNION SERVICE.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the First
Baptist Church at the conference held
at the close OF the morning service
yesterday. presented the church an
elegant individual communion service
as n Christmas gift. The gift was ac-
cepied unanimously and a vote Of
thanks extended the ladies for their
thoughtful consideration.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

So far we have not seen a single
blow In the Navasota Examiner
where any Of Ed Blackshear's friends
have brought him in great hunks Of
country sausage. spare ribs, backbone
hog jowl. turhlp greens, etc. What
YOU been doins to the boys. Ed?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

The boys and girls who have gone
out from the p~aternal roof. or other
relations who formerly resided here.
delight in reading the paper from the
old home town. A receipt for a years
subscription to the Daily or Weekly
Eagle would be an appreciated Christ.
-. ~fNt
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

horn?" asked the man in the goggles
as he yanked his victim from under
the front axle. Yes. ! heard It all
right" confessed the latter. But
thought you were trying to kid me"
Buffalo Express.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
MILLINERY MUST co.

All Of our millinery less than half
price. All $3.50 and $3.50 hats viii
20 for 800: all $3.50 and $500 hats
will 70 for $500; all $3.50 and 7.5o
hats will 10 for $500; all $3.50 and
$1,000 hats win 70 for $500. Hats
from $500 to $500 win 20 for 800
at Edge Dry Goods Company.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

The note OF the American govern
ment TO Austria on the sinking OF the
Ancona by an Austrian submarine Is
said to be the most emphatic declara'
ton to come from the United States
since the war began. II Is real
spunky, almost saucy.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

What has become Of the old.fashion-
ed man who used 10 think when he
stopped his paper" the publication
would cease9 Ne is surely some.
where-Georgeiown Commercial.
He Is keeping company with the Eel.
low who thought u ne did not supply
the editor with clippings TO "fnl up
with the paper would have 10 20
10 press with half the pages blank.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
LARGE Dose.

oswald-My love for you is like the
deep blue sea
Clarissa (for such was her namel-
And ! take II with the corresponding
amount Of sale-university Of Mich
igan Gargoyle.i
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Congressman Jeff; McLemore &c
rived in Washington on Dec. 5 and
we received a passed. OF seeds from
him on the 9th. That's by return o.
mail" as thew saw In Arkansas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

Mrs. Neighbor-what was that aw-
full racket ! heard In your flat this
morning. Mrs. Nextdoor-oh. that
was my husband. He fell over a rock
ing chair and broke one Of the com
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

This is about as fine weather for
Christmas shopping and country sau'
sage as we ever saw.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
Easy.

Say, Billy, wot's a preferred cred
itor?"
That's a guy ye owe money to wot
kin lick ye."-Life.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Further proof of how hard II Is to
guess a woman comes from Marion.
Ind. where a wife. suing for divorce,
complained that during the six weeks
she lived with. her husband she had
nothing to live on but mush.-wash'
ington Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
After the Fall.

observant Kiddy-oh. look at that
funny man. mother. He's sitting on
the sidewalk talkin. to a banana peel
Judge.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

The Waco Times. Herald says Il Is
not the president Of the United States
that Is getting married. but Woodrow
Wilson. Does the Times.Herald
doubt that the fact Of his teing presi.
dent and visions Of the White House.
caused Just 4 slight leaning In his "a
WORT
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

An up.to-date woman is seldom up
20 date with her birthdays.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Or. W. s. Smith. o~steopath. will be
at Hotel Bryan Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday afternoons Of each
week.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Don't ridicule other peoples ideas
Try to have them adopt yours.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Why does the baby that talks so
plainly to It's mother always refuse
to be interviewed by strangers?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

When a woman reaches a certain
age II is always uncertain.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Nearly every girl worth having has
been in love before.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Il was out lowing last night. Had
a great time" What was your
scorer" Fifteen beers and six high
balls."-New York World.
Count a thing only when II Is
stamped on your mind so that you
nay survey II on all sides with In
telligence.-Carlyle.
Artist-You see. we moderns strive
for the purgation Of the superfluous
which throws the accent on the In
ner urge. DO YOU follow me- Friend
No. I'm ahead Of you. came out
Of the asylum last week.-Life.
Let us be clean. even II II Is hard
on the doctors.-Indiana Farmer.
Tommy. you should not fight with
that Jimpson boy" II know II now
That's right" But ! didn't know
II before I hit him."-Brmingham
Age-Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

There's mighty little time left to do
your Christmas shonn'ng early.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

II may curb a fast bachelor to
bridal him.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Subscribers viii confer a favor on
ne manas.rsnt by t~elephonins the
sfnoe promptly when carriers fail to
deliver tie paper. or when change OF
~residesoe occurs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

We've become engaged, and want
10 kiss him ."-Youth's Companion.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

The poll tav sason is omen.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Think Of being a fire insurance so
licitor with only munition plants as
territory New York Tribune.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Il hear that Tippler went to the
front" Yves. he read that they fll
the soldiers full Of liquor before every
oharge"-Michigan Gargoyle.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

I wish to be profoundly learned.
and should like to comprehend what
is upon earth or In Heaven, science
and nature.-Goethe.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-13

Didn't you hear me sound the
Washington Journal., 1915-01-23

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anoeriftet uno ser Weflpli al. Bltns
I6snleben fpa lebr arr lein.
oIeih am Gnoe Ser 8plg ,o,shritten
aus iIolierten DiTtritien st eias
oelaufen paren, 10 gias; aie
iene 3eit Sic 3abl i sn aas
s00n0 pnN bisls esAfr n
bdB Die ,3ebi Ser q 4t4 H
erreihen miirOe.
Gin fdmerHen 1T oie @taes Str
sano in ben Mbrrssen asfrofFet lop
ben, bon oeren 5000 Gmpofner9 n
lpeniger ais 5000 MHtcr aeH ein if2slv
ben SGuiern fsgtaeea mia .si
ipurben. Non Der 0sFbleihenoa
ferA no ihy Oehse 81, ,s{tef nxftuons
Washington Journal., 1915-01-23
@raf BON SernitOrfi,
@ertreter oes @aiiers.

NM @~eburtstase Nes oeutiden
&aiiers lenfeu flh nnierc &c
oanteM mebr oenn font bier III Nme.
rita auf leinen Gertrcter in oanfbn
rem @eoenfen uno III nnfridtiger
MiiroiNlng nno Anerfenmlng ieiter
&ernienltc in oielen idmeren 3eitcn.
Melh' gepaltiqe, rieienihipere NuF.
aobe rllht nidt aili Den Shultern 0e8
Wroici lest Monhen bdtte fie err
0rildt. Nber @raf @ernitorff meiB
nit oeididtcr Sono ole unbeimll6
ucrmidcftm @cge Ser Diplomatic
lider 81 0cben. @riunern mir nns
ullr Der maetriibten ireunoihaitli.
G)en Nonoe. oie oifiaicl 9eiitihlnno
mo oic Yereinigten Staaten nm
idlinaen. g9el6c Glitter itanoen nab.
reno Der lebten Sc Wonote aii
Dem Gpielci @ie fonntc Gin einsioer
Tebltritt tiei binabreiBen III eincn
fiirNterliden Nbqrlno! sic taftboa
mo gnu6 entipreheno Der boben
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ocltid)en Reihes. ocs iebt 10 nielper.
ipotteten. bat nidt @rai gcrnItprif
in oieien gagen oas oiplomatiihe
SAifflein olirh Die ~branocnoen Nels
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ser Meltfompfe gclenft! Rubig ln0
iiberleeen. faltbliitig unb beionnen
mie Der 8ooen, mie Die Seen uno
3eloer, Die itimmungsooaen, folt
Washington Journal., 1915-01-23

tlnlergr 8ic0atsiea Ill iaf aer
sletn o. ql9esaA9e
4@uae p4liifas al sQ fsHs
a DC begaeNIf 20 per.
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agsaltl no p9it sfaIst fiir
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@ai3dafiade aaR inieLg9 9ar
lbledfen 4rfie s. 'nslupo &c ne.
gietiiiia oo~ uulgelpetulerle peIrrIoe
niht sum Gelillierem lonoern ann
grotbaden benuBt Ieben Mil, uto
5ipeitellS, I'M bel Der Mobiliiicraia
feline SAmierigfeiten nit Den pielen
5r%nnfenboloen 5llr Mnnohmc Slir
6rollt 81 babcn.
Ter @ollilmu pom @ein llno Bier
lit in IuBlal0 9all5 mic iriibcr qe-
%ltattct. Gin 9efpeis pom mebr Sc
birn III MllBlnno, ais ~lnlerc @robi.
bliinnsfonntifer beiiben.
Washington Journal., 1915-01-23
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OebnrtStQQ.

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deiicnl SET mo eiuiq, treil uno in
yichc ltcbt rs 5u leinem Safer, Ner
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Sic Geutldel merfen BON lidL mas
nc an Den Hnulh Der @roc bait. Ser
Mimnel Der Gbrc itebt fiber linen Of.
len. Tom blauen Armament ser
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Meinbcit, Der Sreuc, @obrbcit unO
AaGhitcnIiebe. GS bliiht auf aolSc.
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oabcil, Der Giiisicr I'M @etp6lf ser
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Der Eflihf, mas aino an 0es 9rii0erS
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H0erlObten i'm 6el0c Oas liu0 Ole
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uertralitcS Hinnen, 9inoenranIhui
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Evening journal., 1915-06-01
ST. STEPHENS FESTIVAL.

The annual strawberry festival and
bazaar of the Ladies' Aid Society of
ST. stephens Lutheran Church will
be held on Thursday afternoon and
evening, on the main floor of Pythian
Castle, West street. between Ninth
and Tenth. The following have charge
of the different tables; Apron table,
Mrs Julia Huber; candy table. Mrs.
P. j. Isaac; cake table Miss Kate
Werle jitney table. Miss Linda Dur
stein, where almost anything may be
found on sale. The ice cream tables
are in charge of Mrs William Schell,
Mrs. Mary Lamplugh and Mrs. Hedger.
Evening journal., 1915-06-01
AUSTRIANS lose
FORTIFIED TOWN
OF MOUNT ZUCNO
Continued From Page 1.
the Carnia region. but have been re-
pulsed with case.
GERMANS Lose POSITION
and men IN new ATTACK
BY The United Press.


PARIS, June French troops
stormed and captured a strong Ger
man position on the plateau east Of
Notre Dame de Lorette. after French
artillery had rained shrapnei on the
enemy's position for several hours.
A number Of prisoners we're taken.
Around sugar mill on the out
skirts Of Souchez, the most violent
battle in the region north of Arras is
now proceeding. Heavy shells sent
the walls crashing in upon the Ger
man defenders. but standing in the
ruins of the factory the enemy is
maintaining most stubborn defense.
The battle has been waged since early
yesterday, with the result still in
doubt.
The war office regards the French
victory east OF Notre Dame de Lorette
and the fighting at Souchez as OF
great Importance. Capture of the
plateau enabled the French to con-
solidate their positions north OF Alb
lain. BY driving the Germans from
the sugar mill at Souchez the French
will be in a position TO capture the
entire town.
The beginning Of new German Of
fensive in the Vosges was announced
/ by the war Office The enemy has
made several attacks upon the Fernch
pcsitions north OF ST. Die. but has
been repulsed with heavy losses.
Evening journal., 1915-06-01
MISS yERNON RETURNS.

Miss Mabel Vernon has returned
from Richmond Va. where she spent
two weeks organizing a Congressional
Union Convention TO be held in that
city on June 10. Miss Vernon has
returned to Wilmington to make ar
rangements for the holding Of an open
air play and carnival for the benefit
o. the Congressional Union. This
affair will be held some time the last
of June. Miss Vernon will return to
Richmond on Friday and remain there
until the convention Is over. During
her stay there recently. Miss Vernon
has been speaking on the streets Of
Richmond every night. the report that
she vas prevented from doing so be-
nr erroneous
Evening journal., 1915-06-01
pENNsY EARNINes INcREAsE.

Business ON Pennsylvania Railroad
lines is getting back 10 the levels of last
year, and in April the gross earnings of
the system were the largest for any
month this year The total revenues in
April were S2s, ,273,74i, gain Of 81, ,l4l,'
G53 over March and a decrease Of only
S340,737 from April, 1914. This was the
smallest comparative decrease reported
for any month this year. Net earnings
in April were S5,6Gl ,2l3. a gain Of ST.
432. $50 over March and of S4I9, ,532 over
April. 1914. With the exception of Feb.
ruary this was the only increase in net
earnings this year, and February did not
furnish a fair comparison Of the trend,
as heavy storms in that month last year
caused extraordinary loss to the rail-
roads.
The statement Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company proper for April
shows a loss Of S465,O74 in gross. but a
gain Of sl6,792 in net. The Pennsylvania
Company reported a loss of $40, ,s03 in
gross and gain of s206 $40 in net. The
Panhandle showed gains of SS7 ,367 in
gross and of S222,797 in net. The Van,
dalia reported gains of Sll2.l2S and
1928 00G in gross and net, respectively.
The West Jersey and Seashore lost in
both gross and net. as did the Cumber-
land Valley. The Philadelphia and
Washington gained S4S,7s2 in gross. but
lost S2.Si7 in net.
Evening journal., 1915-06-01
ENJOY PICNIC IN
CAKPMEETINC WOODS

In Brandywine Summit Campmeet-
ing woods yesterday many persons,
including members Of the ushers'
Union of the Union M. e. Church,
spent the day. The party boarded
auto trucks early In the morning and
went out TO the camp, where they
found that many families already had
opened their cottages for Memorial
Dav
After morning of various sporting
events, dinner was served Oy Mrs.
Rambo and was enjoyed by all pres
ent Following the meal a baseball
game was arranged between the mar
ried and unmarried men in the party.
The playing was good and the hus-
bands defeated the unmarried twirl-
ers by a score Of 16 10 l3, although
both teams we're we'll matched.
An enjoyable evening was spent
and tho party returned % the city
about o'clock The Rev w. r.
Coriran. pastor of the church. ac-
companied the pleasure seekers and
thoroughly enjoyed the day.