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The Washington times., 1916-01-30

The occasion was dinner party al
which several OF the debutantes were
numbered among the guests. The talk
turned upon women and their frooks,
some preferring the womaniy woman In
frilly things. others the athletic riri
in tennis costume one man remarked
that he thought ridiug hdbit the most
becoming garb woman could wear.
Finally up spoke young attache who
had been In this country but q fort
night or so. and whose English was,
well, decidedly slsetchy. "I,@ he said,
looking about him at the Firis IN their
pretty evening frocks. Il prefer young
lady IN her night. gown" Thus does
our language offer pitfalls for the un-
wary.
-
And now for the food show. Every
body's going. II Just to hear about
Prof. Allyn's wonderful work at west
field, ''the pure food town. This west
field Exposition VIII be open ali week
at the Arcade. there will be educational
motion pictures. lectures and actual
cooking emonstratlons-all sort OF In
teresalng things. Moreover, I hear
there will be dancing in the evenings
At all events u viii be . fine thing
to help teach the young idea how 20
keep house, and It's lesson won't be
wasted on the more experienced. am
certainly going to take 1tsRll in--
there, now. make the most sot tbAti
Fondly, yours.
30 JEAN ELIOT.
The Washington times., 1916-01-30
AFFINITY TORPEDO
OFFERED TO NAVY
Novel Invention Sdre7to Make a
Hif' With Anything at Which
Its AHMED.

Secretary Daniels can have an 'af-
finity, torpedo" for the navy. IL he
wants I'll
He exhibited a letter today from a
woman who said Sthe new, engine Of
destruction, was invented by her late
husband. and that she will give It to
the nation provided he gets credit
for Il.
The Secretary refused to disclose the
womans name. He limited the name
was wished on the torpedo because OF
peculiar device which makes hits 4
certainty. through a mechanical affinity
with the warshlp at, which 1t Is aimed.
The Washington times., 1916-01-30
FaII Down Stairs FataI.

raniel Carroll, forty. coiored. who
has been storping at 81 Fenton street
northeast since he cane here. two
weeks ago, fell downstairs early today.
When picked up he was dead. His hody
was token to the morgue.
The Washington times., 1916-01-30

The audience at the National Thea
ter was treated to an amusing episode
the other evening. AsSthe defile began
a. distinguished foreign diplomat. with
two ladies and another man, went into
the little ladies' waiting room to wait
for their motor. At once the ladies
began to smoker Yes, we smoke in
Washington, at private parties quite
generally. in the hotels sometimes. and
The Washington times., 1916-01-30

DR.. Philip Newton. Marie's brother,
who has been with his mother and sis
ter for several weeks, expects to 80
back to Russia within the next fort
night. He took up Red Cross work
there shortly after the war broke odt
and gave such excellent account of
himself he was eventually raised to the
rank of general in the PGssian army
and decorated with the Cross Of st.
Anne by the Czar-there, you've read
all about that in the papers. But
did you know that his wife. the little
The Washington times., 1916-01-30

. .Here's4an ampsing story, Susan. and I
have. it from a, a,.debutapte, IL you please.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

have been actively engaged for sew.
eral months preparing to protest the
city from a raid. with an elaborate
signal system arranged by William
Marconi to warn the defenders OF the
city OF the approach OF enemy air.
plains. The Roman newspapers re.
Gently published notices that the
alarm would consist OF fine cannon
shots. with the usual ringing OF the
church bells as a signal that the dan.
ger was over.
While so far II has proven impossi-
BILE to prevent sporadic attacks on
London. Paris. Venice and other cit.
les. arrangements have been made
that may at least prevent the escape
OF raiders who attack Rome. The city
Is favored by two low mountain
ranges between her and the Adriatic
Sea. distance Of i25 miles. Bu,
should the airplanes escape the coast
guns and the antiaerial guns planted
on these mountain tops. the advanc.
Ing aeronauts will still find In their
path numerous squadrons OF Italian
machines. The city itself is armed
with numerous high power search.
lights and antI-acrial guns. The ia.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

nous Seven Hills OF Rome. including
the Capitoline above the Forum, have
each been so armed.
The Janiculum Hill. which domi.
mates ST. Peters church and the vati.
can, the popes residence. has several
guns planted on its brow. The vati.
can Is protected By another set OF
guns near the Castle SAINT Angelo the
solid and lofty marble tomb built for
the emperors when Rome was the
worlds battle center. and later con.
vertcd into a fortress.
While there is no uneasiness felt by
the people OF Rome for their own safe.
~. II Is certain. however. that a bomb
dropped anywhere inside It's limits
could hardly miss destroying some
work OF art In the worlds richest
monumental city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

work. The health movement in edu'
cation has experienced u notable
stimulus for the preparedness situa'
ton and the demand for military
training. Rural education has more
and more enlisted the interest OF the
general public outside of professional
circles and has clearly become a prob
lem of administration and financing
rather than promotion. Vocational
education Is advancing slowly but
steadily in way that seems to afford
the best possible guaranty Of pcrma.
hence"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19
EDUCATION OF THE FUTURE.

The following comment on educa.
ton, based on the report OF the Unit.
cd States Bureau of Education. its en-.
largement, its greater comprehensive.
ness. will prove Of interest to all who
are interested In the subject Of educa.
ton, and particularly so as the teach.
ers' institute Is now In session In this
city:
There were 2S.5OO.OOO persons at.
tending schools OF some kind in the
United States In 1916. according to
estimates Of the United States Bureau
OF Education. This means" declares
the annual report OF the commission.
er OF education, that approximately
"a per cent OF the inhabitants OF the
United States are attending school. as
compared with 10 per cent In Great
Britain. II per cent in France. 20 per
cent In Germany. and little over 4
per cent In Russia" The bureau
points out, however. that the result Is
much less favorable to the United
States II daily attendance. rather than
enrolment, is taken as the basis for
comparison. since some OF the other
nations have better attendance and a
longer school term than the United
States.
The number OF pupils In public kin.
dergartens and elementary schools
rose from 100000 In 1910 to 1895.
900 In 1914, an increase of more than
million In four years. In the same
period the number OF high school stu.
dents increased from $751; to 1919.
600; and for 1915 the corresponding
figure was $4,000. As the result o,
this Increase Of 10000 in public high
school students In the 1900 high
schools OF all kinds increased to a
million and half. or the 1854 rub.
Tic nigh schools reported. $40 had full
iour'year courses. approximately %
per cent OF all public high school stu.
dents are In fouryear high schools.
expenditures for education In 1911
parity estimated. totaled close TO SO0
million dollars. An estimate. making
due allowances for the Intervening
two years and for items necessarily
omitted. would easily bring the na
ions current educational expendimr,
TO billion dollars. Public elemen
tary schools cost In 1915 approximate
ly 500 million dollars: public bIv,
schools. 70 million; private elemen
tary schools, SO million: private sec
ondary schools, Is million: universl
ties, colleges and professional schools
100 million; normal schools. 10 mil
lion.
GIFTS and requests 10 educatlo,
amounted to s3i.S57.S9s in 1914 nj
which s9e,67O.Oi7 was for uniycrsi,lo,
and colleges. si.55S.2Si for theological
schools. and si.io5.552 for law schools
Since 1896 sums aggrcgatIng iO7 mil
Hon dollars have been given to educ,
tonal institutions by private donors
In discussing educational move
ments the report points out that mos
or the recent contributions are IN IN,
domain of practice rather than In tho
CRY The report declares: Thor,
seems to be a clearer vision as to IN,
essential aims OF education. Educa
tional surveys have multiplied TO a 70
markable extent: almost no field hal
now been left untouched. and the lat
est findings In scientific measure
ments are being utilized In suryo,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

The unfortunate affair that occur
red on Main street of Bryan Monday
is matter Of deep regret for all.
Bryan is city Of churches and
schools, of good order, OF peaceful and
law abiding people, and cases OF VIC
lence OF this kind initiate against our
good record, and are stains upon our
good name. They give us setback
that takes years to overcome.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

The fact that German shipping Is
preparing for the resumption OF bust
ness, and is actually booking cargoes
looks as II Germany was pretty con
fident that something would come Of
the peace move she has inaugurated
1t is hopeful indication at least and
adds new interest to the subject that
is now engrossing the attention Of the
civilized world.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19
REPORT FREIGHT
CAR SHORTAGE
American Railway Association States
That on December list io5,52
Were Needed.


New York. Dec. le.-There was
shortage OF iO5.527 freight cars In the
country on December list according
to a report made public here last
nIgt by the American Railway Asso-
citation.
On August LIST, the statement as
serts. there was an actual net surplus
OF 9.7e2 idle cars, while In 1908 there
was at one time surplus OF moro
than $4,000 cars. and at no time dur
Ing the year we're there less than one
hundred thousand cars idle.
The number OF freight cars owned
by tho railroads Of the country In.
creased from i.osi.557 on July 1, 1907.
to 2,5is,s55 on July l last.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19
ROME MAY Be
VICTIM Of BOMBS
Eternal City. win Aneien, Ruins and
Monuments. May ne large, Of
Austrian hviators.

Correspondence ~ Assnciatsd prsssl
Rome. Dec. i9.-Notwiths,anding
the presence Of the pope. respect FOR
or fear Of whom IL supposed 80 far to
have saved Rome from aerial attacks.
Il IL nov taken for granted that tho
Eternal City. vi,h IL countless monu'
ments and works Of art. may soon be
attacked BY Austrian aviaiors.
The italian military authorities
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

The committee from the Christmas
Good Cheer fund is calling for dona.
tons OF old clothes for the poor and
needy OF the city. They ask that do.
nations be sent to Carnegie library,
and II our people will only heed the
call the library can be filled to over.
flowing with fairly good clothing, and
they would never be missed by the
homes making the donations.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

Those Santa Claus letters being de-
posted at the Dixie Theater by the
blessed little children. while in most
cases are crude, disconnected and not
in conformity with Webster, yet they
teach the greatest lesson in all hu.
man experience-faith. hope and love.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

Bryan Council Knights Of Columbus.
Important meeting OF Bryan Coun.
ell. Knights OF Columbus, at the new
hall Wednesday night at s o'clock.
All are urged TO be present.
". J. FESPERMAN. Secy.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

Fewer acres we'll fortified and
thoroughly cultivated will bring far
better returns than a larger acreage
only half cultivated. Our farmers
would do we'll to remember this. as 1t
will also give them a greater acreage
for pasturage.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

The Bible was no, intended for a
science any more than a erowbar is
Intended for a tOothpieE. The Bible
was written to tell men that they
nigh, live, and It's true ,oday-pnly
Sunday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

Brazos county farmers now have Il
In their power TO make hay while the
sun shines" by the selection OF the
best planting seed. both corn and cot.
ton, obtainable.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

The Goose Greek oil field near
Houston claims to have brought in a
gas well producing so million cubic
feet per day. II this be true. Texas
has established another worlds rec.
ord.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

Belle-"They say that Jimmy makes
better approaches than any man In
the club" Jack-"I should say he
does' The first time met him lent
him $2O!"---Judge.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19
Advertising Rates on Application,

Subscribers will confer favor on
the management by telephoning the
office promptly when carriers fail to
deliver the paper. or when change OF
residence occurs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

War passes the power of all chemi.
cal solvents, breaking up the old CO.
hesions ard allowing the atoms of 80.
ciety to take new order.-Emerson
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19
lessor says Josh isn't even getting
that much. "--Washington Star.

You can no more filter your mind
into purity than you can compress II
Into calmness; you must keep It pure,
II you would have It pure; and throw
no stones into 1t. il you would have 1t
Quiet.-Ruskin.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

How do you manage to keep your
cook so long," My husband has
promised her that Il she is working
Tor us when We strike oil he will buv
her an auto" But I did no, know
you had any oil prospects" we
havcn't"-lIous,on Post,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

Our people for the mos, part are
standing by our home merchants and
they are to be commended for Il.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

Pleasure seekers find II not. Doing
ones whole duty brings pleasures
from every direction.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19
SECOND DAY Of
COUNTY TEACHERS
Fine Program BY Institute Members
and Interesting Lectures BY
Distinguished Visitors.

The opening exercises OF the Brazos
County Teachers Institute was led
by Prof. j. w. Tarlton OF Millican,
which was followed by scripture
lesson read by Prof. Powers and
prayer by Mr.. C. l.. Beason.. This was
followed by the county superintend.
ents period which was allowed Supp.
Powers.
An interesting paper on "What Con.
stitutes Sanitary School House"
was read by Miss Eidelweise Hoppe.
bringing out the methods OF school
sanitation in the public schools of
Brazos county.
How to Teach the Fundamental
Subjects" was next read by Prof. i.
NJ. Vance Of Cottonwood. After rescess
very interesting lecture on "Condi.
lions, Crisis and Questions" was de-
livered by Prof. w. c. Lawson. Fol-
lowing this came the sectional meet
ings: Observation-Disclosures and
What to Emphasize IN 4th and 5th
Grade Language" Miss Erin Simpson.
Primary; Method ana outline. LIST
grade number. Mrs. Kadanka; End
grade, Mrs. Minnie Foster; 3rd grade.
Miss Bette Mcvey.
Afternoon.
The afternoon session opened with
a lecture by Prof. NJ. L. Hayes Of the
A. and NJ. College. His subject was,
Means and Methods OF Agricultural
Education" which was very interest
ing. Next on the program was a lect-
ure entitled Professional Study. How
10 Teach the Fundamental Subjects"
by Prof. Barnett. The lecture on
Agriculture in Rural Schools" by
J. d. Blackwell was appreciated by
all present. Mr.. Blackwell is a fluel II
speaker and presented the subjects
with much force.
Adjourned.
Today's session OF the Institute
opened with additional registrations
and the reading OF monthly reports
n. c. Coles lecture on Daily Pro
gram for One-Teacher School Of
Seven Grades" was listened to very
attentively by the members OF the
Institute.
At 1885 the members OF the Ins 4
tute were given great treat In the
lecture by DR.. W. D. Bizzell. presi
dent OF the A. and NJ. College. who
spoke on "Americanism and Educa
ton" DIR. Bizzell is an ideal Ameri
can and Is recognized as one OF IN,
foremost, educators OF the country
He is therefore thoroughly competent
10 speak on the subject chosen thi;
morning and his words OF wisdom
we're listened to with pleasure ant
prof, by all who heard him.
a. u. Ford Of steep Hollow spoke OF
Psychology OF High School Sub
jeo,s. which was followed by section
al meetings. intermediate What I,
Stress In 9Th and eth Grade Gram
mar" Miss velma Gilstrap. Prima
ry-"Method and Scope In Firs
Grade Language" Miss Laura Minis
Steep Hollow: second grade. Mis-
Gussie oliphant. Millican; Ord grade
Miss Dolores Thibadeaux. Bryan. Tn,
papers we're well prepared and CAV,
some valuable information on the ed
ucational problems Of the presen
time.
The County and District Trustees
Rally il being held this afternoon q
which a full report will be given 20
morrow.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

You know. a little learning is a
dangerous thing" u amt worried .
replied Farmer cotniossel. The pro.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

We advanced to Waterloo a. tho
Greeks did to Thcrmopylac all Of us
without fear and most Of US Wi,bou,
hopc.-Gencral Toy.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

We have a large ladies' wsl,ln
room In our new store" "And none
Tor the small Naturalization Tran.
script.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-19

Published Every Day Except Sunday.
By THE EAGLE PRINTING co.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
L EVELGREEN

The revival that is being con
Quoted at Mt. Pleasant by Rev
Thornton, of Preachersville, is
largely attended and there has
already been several additions to
the church Vic Price is spend
ing the week with his mother here
Miss Ola DeBord was with home
folks last Saturday aid SUNDAY
Mr.. and Mrs. Everitt Brown and
little son have returned home
Charlie L. Davis. of Mt Vernon
spent the latter part of last week
with his sister, Mrs. ClaryThomp
son.-O.H. DeBord and OWE Bull
lock spent last week in Cincinnati
= Mrs. F. E. Mullins and son, of
Mullins Stations. were visitors here
last Week.-Mrs. Flora Hurst was
in Mt.SVernon last Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Nc Williams
and childen, of Bandy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wm.H. Blown aud daughter
Miss Essie and Edd Brown, Of
Willailla, spent last Sunday, with
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Todd.-Mr,
and Mrs. }. L. Thompson spent
tuesday night and Wednesday
with their daughter, Mrs G. N.
Bfay, at Wabd - Last Saturday
was school election here and W.
F.DeBord was elected trustee
Mrs. w. T. BEDFORD has been sick
for several weeks. - Burton and
Mullins seem to be in the pro
duce business as they are seen
daily with drove of geese. E.
Mullins. the drummer, made his
regular trip thru here Tuesday
The farmers are very busy prepar
ing to SOW wheat, getting wood
making sorghum. etc. Sam Nc
Kinney has been visiting his Sis
ter, Mrs. w. L. DeBord, at Viii
born. Miss Daisy Thomas spen
Saturday night and Sunday will
Miss Rhoda Burton at Walnu
Grove.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13

the enrolment is not what 1t
should 10 be I'll who have entered
are regular IN attendance and do
ing very good work,
The frs mouth OF school
showed fdrs 100 many cases OF
hardness and W. hope, with the
cooperati OF plrtA', III teach
ers, to have lever cases next
month.
The Board Of Education IS do
ing every thing it can for the
progress of the school 1t has
added and is adding much to
the equipments of the rooms
and We certainly commend the
work and any interest, thus
far shown by the Board.
We have very few "Smart
Alecs" ''gossipers" and"chronic
kickers'' of whom we may say
a few things later; in the mean
time let Us try TO iml%lne the
condition of this old world
without these unnecessary evils
We are plea ed indeed to
report the splendid record of a
few of our pupils as follows.
Emma Howard, Margaret Dick
erson, and Geo Gehrin 2 Of the
fourth grade; Fed Clar';, MIN
ME Jones, and Geneva Grit.
fin of Sixth ~raGc: thurman
Jones of the SEVENTH grade;
Lena May Clark of the eighth
grade: G. McMartin and Wal
ter E. Browning of the ninth
grade, each OH the Honor Roll
while Miss Hazel Ponder of the
fifth grade is the only pupil on
Star Roll.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
SLOAN'S LIN MENT FOR
NEURALGIA ACHES

This dull throb of neuralgia is
quickly relieved by Sloan's
Liniment, the universal remedy
for pain. Easy to apply: it
quickly penetrates without rub
bling and Sc othes the sore mus
cles. Cleaner and more prompt
ly effective than mussy plasters
or ointments; dose not stain the
skin or clog the pore. For stiff
muscles, chronic rheumatism,
govt, lumbago, sprains and strains
it quickly gives relief. Sloan's
Imminent reduces the pain and
inflammation in insect bites bruises,
bumps and other minor injuries
to children. Get a bottle to-day
at your Druggist, 25c.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
Does yours bring joy to the
breakfast table I?
VOLUM r YIXNI

NORTHEAST South
men are solving the coffee problem.
Armies have solved it. An army
travels on its stomach" and of the
army breakfast, ask any soldier what
he would miss most.
Famous restaurants have solved it.
They knowt that wittc 1t the right coffee
they would have failed.
One of the greatest american judges
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13

commences with the first cup Of poor
coffee.
There is coffee which brings mil
lion men to breakfast in hurry"-a
coffee that makes all these men eager
to get to the breakfast table, slow to
leave it.
Your grocer has this coffee-Ar-
buckles. Today you can introduce its
rich, full flavor in your home. Serve
Arbuckles' for a week and notice how
much more his breakfast means to him.
Bring joy to your breakfast table.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13

Today there are whole towns where Arbuckles is
tcally the only coffee used. In State alone, in
year pounds Arbuckles Coffee used for every
man, woman and child in the State-four times
many pounds of coffee the population of the STATED
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-21
AMER|CUS HI TAPS
THE BALL SEASON

The boys representing Columbus In
dustrial High school are in Americas
for the series of ball games with the
athletes of the Americus High school.
The Columbus boys, fifteen strong,
seem to be husky lads, and the Ameri-
Gus tossers will have to go some to
take their measure, and the same as
sertion applies for the Americas boys
Prof Hoist, of the Americus High
school and director of athletics, an
nounced his lineup for the opener as
follows: Catcher, Bill Dodson,
pitcher, Johnson; first base, Mathis;
second base, Bolton; third base, Webb;
stortstop, Chambliss; outfeld, Poole,
Hammond, Andrews, Monahan
Friday evening the Columbus boys
will be the guests of the locals at the
dance in the Bell studio And the
players from Muscogee will be the
guests of the Americus boys Friday
night and Saturday at their homes.
Bennie Webb will pitch for the locals
in Saturdays contest The price of
admission is only twenty-five cents,
and that's cheap enough for the brand
of tall these boys play.